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Newspaper
Fort Wayne Journal Gazette
Location
Fort Wayne, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jun 22, 1912
Page
14
An advertisement touts TIZ for sore feet promising fast relief from bunions corns and forefoot discomfort. It warns against clogging pores and claims use for a week will erase foot pain. A 10 day trial offer via Walter Luther Dodge & Co Chicago invites readers to mail for sample packs.
Seven Indiana delegates at Indianapolis pledge to support Roosevelt and reject boss-led control. They condemn “despotism” and warn of continued machine influence, urging a national committee free of corrupted bosses to restore the party’s integrity. Names mentioned include Dye and Mottvick and notable figures like Beveridge and Pinchot.
The Grant township school commencement at Evangelical church in Waterloo drew immense crowds as the program ran without interruption. Diplomas were awarded by Dr. Leasner the county superintendent who delivered a notable address. Waterloo elected T. A. Wilts president at the old settlers meeting and selected Waterloo as next meeting place.
Shiloh Chapter No 1417 of the Order of the Eastern Star plans its eighteenth anniversary on Saturday June 22 with a 6 o clock dinner entertaining the grand matron Mrs Anna Robinson and visiting members of the order.
Laotto and Holmesville residents are noted in a batch of locals. D D Dit nars of Holmesville visited Elmer Ditmara’s family and heads to Churbuaco. Mrs. Herbert Whetzel dies of appendicitis in Illnes, NM, survived by husband, two children, parents, siblings, and others. Other brief items cover relatives visiting in Fort Wayne and Grass Lake, harvesting strawberries, and a pneumonia prevention ad promoting Dr King’s New Discovery with local store availability.
Local residents speak of relatives returning from Washington, Baltimore, and Canada. Ema Brady and family came home from a weeklong trip. Ieo Brady, graduate of St Charles College Baltimore, accompanied them. Brady and others plan trips to Timah and Fort Wayne to visit kin and inspect Canada lands.
Yesterday marked the year's longest day with sunrise at 4 14 a m and sunset near 7 00 pm. Few city residents noted the event as work and daily routine continued amid the warm evening. A local note invites Turtle Soup Saturday night at S M Alexanders.
A jammed Hicksville page reports Kay J. G. Shaw preaching in Toledo, a young man’s death in a car crash, and frequent moves of many area families. It notes Mrs. Griffiths and daughter Helen visiting Chicago, visitors from Ohio cities, a scholar's summer plans in Columbus, and assorted trips, returns, and social updates reflecting community life and local clergy.
Local notes from Linn Grove Indiana and nearby Bluffton Pennville and Marion include visitors such as Jeff Brynon in Portland to see Miss Cora Niederbauer, Mr and Mrs Eugene Mortne and Mr and Mrs Harry Studebaker in Bluffton visiting Mrs David Miller, and Mrs Emil Lalchty visiting Cora Niederhauser in Pennville. Uncle W H Longfellow of ruralville spends week visiting old friends. Wm Borror family moving into new home of Joan Studebaker. Schlagenhart and Yerser building cement sidewalk along property. Sterling and Mottman left Tuesday for Moormington to graduate from Indiana Medical college. Romeo Niederbauner from Marion’s Thiosler Stove Co. visits. Dan Heumgartner and Elroy Runyon depart Tuesday for Southey Canada to build a home for Forest Runyon and do fishing. Dan to send large fish. Master Roace Neowsbaum visiting relatives in Bluffton caring for his aunt’s Shetland pony.
Ingram Texas resident BH M Evang writes that after using Cardui she has fewer monthly pains and feels healthier. The testimonial claims the herbal remedy targets womanly organs, prevents cramps, and restores natural strength in a purely vegetable formula.
Marshall boosters, five hundred strong, travel Sunday by special trains from Indianapolis to Baltimore for the presidential demonstration. Governor Marshall’s supporters, led by Samuel M. Ralston and local leaders, parade via Cincinnati and Washington, with Indianapolis Military Band and a full set of party regalia.
Angolan news notes a Kyriuss visit, White Sox vs. Giants game at Lake James Hall park, with Aldrich or Kaufman pitching. I C. Btlefal returns from the Chicago Republican convention. A photo display at the Chineum haw shows Mr. Alefel’s initials. Fort Watts Eagles vs Angoin team slated for 2:20 p.m. at Lake James Hall. Prof Sherrard enjoys Crooked Lake outing as Journal-Gazette plans campus event coverage.
Lagrange News reports community notices from Lagrange Indiana June 1. Captain John Mt Cromer visits relatives, Frank Hammond and Wits attend Mrs Grate funeral, Jason Grate returns from Detroit, Hal Rearick attends national convention, Grand Rapids and Indiana Railway improves station, various locals attend funerals and market strawberry prices rise.
Township Trustee Branning announced the list of teachers who will be employed in Wayne township schools for the 1912 1913 term. Names include Brubaker A Wikte Hingwatt Jopophing Bens nett Pexel Townsend Fanaly Brown Johanha Frenehte Thorenk Hanypond gannie W. Jones Adda M. John stot. Some appointments still pending final decision next week.
Obituary notes former Van Wert county commissioner J. Kerns died at his home after a long illness. Survived by widow and six children, he was a longtime resident known for public service and broad friendships. Also reports on local dance club event, Holderbaum arrest in Indiana, and a town doll party hosted by Miss Neil Wilson with eighteen guests. Detective from Terre Haute seeks Turk laborer Charles Leman in a robbery case.
Rental notice for a house at 125 Wayne with bath and furnace. Inquiries directed to C. M. Niezer at 922 Shoaff Building.
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