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Newspaper
Fort Wayne Journal Gazette
Location
Fort Wayne, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jun 23, 1908
Page
4
A damaged OCR note describes applying Jap-a-lac or lacquer to coat wire screen doors and windows to revive a faded finish. It claims the coating on wire screens prevents rust and preserves the frame, mentioning colors like Mahogany and Cherry to refresh the look.
A regulatory warning was ignored leading to widespread water outages. The board plans decisive steps today, while residents struggle without supply. amid repairs and public works, officials urge rapid restoration and caution against further delays.
Fragmentary ad copy warns of trouble from stagnation and jaundice, touting Dr Lng's New Life Witt as a reduble pur fiers that do thy work without for giping. Read as a dated shop sign from a general store.
Dr C Farthing of Ill Creek Indiana Territory recalls near fatal illness nine years ago and credits Electric Bitters with saving his life after a druggist recommendation. He explains the remedy cured his dire condition and notes steady health since. Sold under guarantee at Dreler & Brows drug store.
Druggists of Indiana convene at Wawasee Indiana for the forty first annual meeting of the Indiana Pharmacists Association. Delegates will present papers engage in contests including drug identification and printing, with prizes for long distance gunter, most interesting paper and best crutin. The program includes reports from committees and social events through Friday with water sports and Monday closing activities.
WELL KNOWN COLLAMER MAN ANSWERS SUMMONS Cripple Since Birth Passed Away Sunday Morning Aged Sixty-two South Whitley Ind Tune 22 William Frank Butler of Collamer died Sunday morning at 2 o'clock He had lived near Collamer with his brother Ervin Butler for years He was crippled from birth son of pioneer Salem Butler His mother died seven years ago Funeral services were held this afternoon at Collamer and the remains were buried in the cemetery near his home
A historical medical column advises on stomach weakness. It argues indigestion stems from bodily frailty, not disease, and recommends moderate diet, consistent meals, and a home remedy compound containing nature genta and other ingredients. The piece emphasizes gradual strength gain and cautious use.
Two women died Sunday in Angola Indiana. Mrs Sarah Garr Poland aged eighty three and Miss Bertha Reese aged about forty died after paralytic strokes. Poland had lived in Angola since 1846 and was mother to five children. Reese died at Wood’s hospital after treatment. Funeral arrangements announced for both, with burial in nearby Powers Cemetery. Wayne County reports new Aqua Pura distilling machinery.
A Lagrange girl, Mary Vaughanbury, was committed to the girls' industrial school in Indianapolis after a prior April term sentence was suspended for good behavior and school attendance. Since then she and a few others reportedly wandered the streets, prompting authorities to transport her to Indianapolis with Sheriff Pyle and his wife for placement.
John Shriner a day hauler for the 5 T Peabody Lauber company and Mrs Catherine Wingent of this city were married Saturday evening by Rev Maréton pastor of the Free Methodist church. Both had previous marriages. Shriner had been divorced from his former wife for failure to provide.
Fragmentary ad style text questions reader about housekeeping duties and washing day routines. The garbled lines mention cleaning, vegetables, and a brandish claim of a “good housekeeper” role, with phrases about purity and washing. No clear names or events emerge.
James Rook reports a June incident where an automobile garage in Angola began burning while transporting passengers to Montpelier O. The car owned by Mr. Danner of the local garage caught fire on a hill, all occupants escaped with cushions and woodwork burned. The engine and wreckage show a spark from the engine, while the car remained insured.
Fort Wayne man Milt Miller stands at center of a complex Fort Wayne divorce case tied to a Decatur marriage, with testimony detailing shootings, barber shop robbery and the murder of Cray. Evidence includes Mrs Miller's grand jury statements, gun ownership, and connections to Herman Miller and the Croy homicide, as prosecutors seek to link the suspects to the crime and the later robbery.
Eleven people drown in New York and nearby rivers as thousands flock to summer water outings. Names including John Milton and August Sundman listed among the deceased. multiple incidents across East River, Harlem River, North River, and adjacent lakes.
Frederick J. Immel, former Columbus board of public service member ousted over the East Broad street paving scandal, admitted guilt in criminal court. He pled guilty to accepting a bribe from H. Lang of the Cleveland Trinidad Paving Co. Immel received a four year term in the Ohio penitentiary and a $1,000 fine.
Judge Phillips in common pleas court today granted a mandatory order directing the Municipal Traction Company to provide Ford service and the same fare rate to Last Cleveland as to Cleveland proper. The ruling rests on the original franchise granted to the street car company, and the court says fare must be uniform inside and outside the city limits despite prior statements limiting decent fare to within Cleveland.
The decision held that Muntefoa hid a legal right to increase its fire on lines operated under a lease. However if two cant forom were provided within the city, Muntefoa’s line to East Cleveland required NATO Fate.
The remains of Byron Kiser will be taken Wednesday morning to the Pythian home on West Washington street where they will lie in state. Funeral services will be at 2 o clock from the home, followed by interment at Lincolnwood Cemetery. No flowers requested. Also announced are services for Bre Mary Hardenbrook in Coloma Michigan and the funeral of George W Dickson at the West Creighton Avenue Church of Christ with Rev W E Shermhart officiating.
The Packard Band performs at Robison Park this evening featuring selections including In Arms, Marche, and The Toreador, with a program varying by instrument. Herbert, Maryland, leads the ensemble through a diverse set of pieces as the audience gathers for the local outdoor concert.
Chicago June 22 Governor Toba A Johnson of Minnesota will not allow his name to be used as the vice presidential candidate of the Democratic party. Frederick B Lynch said the governor would not stand as second choice and would withdraw if drafted causing the vacancy to be filled by the party committee. Republican leaders noted the stance signals harmony within Democratic ranks and Johnson managers pressed for Bevan delegates to shift to Johnson for the national ticket.
Garrett Indiana July 22 The Fort Wayne Grays who played a sensational twelve inning game with Kendallville in June were defeated by Garrett semi pros Sunday by a score of 9 to 3. Running catches by Ferris and Keatler highlighted the game. Batteries Williamson and McCarty Howell and Hillinger.
The DeKalb Fuel Light and Power company will hold a big demonstration Monday morning in Auburn, continuing a week, then in Garrett the next week. It will showcase gas powered kitchen apparatus and the benefits over coal, led by Miss Kelby, a Fort Wayne high school teacher.
Governor Swanson of Virginia received a mailed invitation from William J. Bryan to second his presidential nomination at the Denver convention. Swanson, a delegate at large, promptly replied that he would be glad to perform the service for his former congressional colleague.
Garrett Ind June 22 The next interurban meeting of the Maccabee will be held here with a debate as the feature of the evening. The questions have drawn much interest and a large attendance is expected. The question under debate is Resolved That the time has come when Indiana should declare for prohibition. Professor W S Cramblettoni and Miss Fannie Thile of Kendallville will support the affirmative, while L B Bots and Mrs C O Shaffer of Auburn will argue the negative. The meeting will be in Wagner's opera house.
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