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Newspaper
Fort Wayne Journal Gazette
Location
Fort Wayne, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jun 22, 1906
Page
8
An advertisement asserts Hair Health reverses gray to auburn, removes dandruff, prevents hair loss, and soothes the scalp when used with Harfina Soap. It touts large 50c bottles, a free soap offer, and mail order from Newark with prepaid handling to druggists.
The Wayne milling complex plans a three floor addition 49 by 290 feet adjoining the north wall. When finished machinery from Germany will be installed expanding capacity to 400 more workers, bringing total employment to about 1,690. Theo F Thieme and two salesmen travel in Germany studying methods and purchasing equipment for the additions, returning by August. The Ladies auxiliary of the Railway Conductors and Garrett guests enjoyed a reception at their hall during the visit.
General Manager J. J. Woot of Fort Wayne Electric Works discusses a forthcoming new industry on the city’s outskirts. He notes it will be separate from the electric works, employ about 200 to 800 women, and not affect current staff or facilities. He aims to secure female labor before selecting quarters and stresses no announced product or competition.
Visited Robison Park as the Grand International Auxiliary to the TB of IL K held two days of instruction. Fort Wayne lodge No. 18 presented the visiting officers with cut-glass humbler. Some guests left, others stayed for a theater party at Robson Park after a day of ceremonial events.
General Industrial News notes several Pennsylvania shops workers, promotions, and transfers. L. L. Converse remains home ill on Alger Street, Oswald Kamm returns to work after a foot injury, and several conductors and inspectors receive postings. Readers are informed of vacations, hires, and a few managerial movements across the Pennsylvania and Nickel Plate lines, plus related industry notes.
The Pennsylvania Company's excursion to Rome City is expected to be large with four trains departing the Pennsylvania depot over the GR and L tomorrow. The first train leaves at 7:15 AM, followed by every fifteen minutes. the City Packard band will accompany the trip.
Frankie Hathaway of Kalamazoo Michigan recounts severe anemia history from age sixteen. After ineffective treatments she used Dr Williams Pink Pills and recovered completely. She urges others to try the medicine, claiming it rebuilt her blood and strength. The ad promotes Pink Pills as a blood-building remedy sold nationwide.
Police report a theft at Frank Smith’s 4305 South Hanna street where about sixty chickens were taken. Henry Kissinger, an employee of Perrine Armstron g company, was arrested for disobeying court orders, with another suspect sought in a medicine vendor permit case. Police also mention John Ranke, a 29 year old brakeman, hospitalized for mental illness and Patrolmen tracking Frank Fryar for Kendallville related illness, with limited further details.
John Snowberger a Civil War veteran and longtime real estate agent in Fort Wayne died at his home 2221 South Calhoun Street at 8:80 AM Thursday at age 63 from complications of disease. Born in Bedford Pennsylvania, he served in Company K, 178th Ohio Volunteers and belonged to several local fraternal and church groups. He is survived by his widow, son Clyde, daughter Laura Snowberger, five sisters and a brother. Funeral services and flag ceremonies are announced for the coming Saturday at his residence and St Paul’s Lutheran Church.
A help wanted notice seeks a dependable clerk for the Journal Gazette. The ad requests a qualified interior piano player at Avery moderate vest and references Guy Conklin at 100 Calhoun Street. The goal is to attract a better clerk who can “make good.”
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