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Newspaper
Fort Wayne Journal Gazette
Location
Fort Wayne, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jun 23, 1917
Page
13
An advertisement promotes S. S. S. as a blood purifier for eczema and skin eruptions. Claiming fifty years of use, it touts cleansing of impurities in blood and urges readers to seek complete treatment advice from Swift Specific Co, Atlanta.
In Kansas City, June 22, Columbus fell 3 to 1 as Kansas City clinched the series. Umpire Johnston ruled McCarty safe at first in the fifth, sparking a confrontation between Columbus manager Tinker and locals boss Wagner. Tinker Mollwitz were banished. Ganzel replaced Mollwitz and drove in a run in the eighth.
Reports from Lincoln Lifes camp indicate readiness for Sunday's contest against Hicksville at Ledcue Park. The Browns and Insurance men arrive in good form with anticipated tough play from Gilberts. Gestermyer expected to start for Lincoln Lifes and aims for a victory.
Chicago June 22 Proceeds of Central A A UL senior track and field championship to be decided June 30 at Stage field will go to a fund for a Red Cross ambulance. Fall of Berlin college mile runner invited to meet. Weather and local notices mix with ads and updates on the Red Cross campaign and community events.
The SW Stirk circle Ladies of the GOAL celebrate twenty one years of patriotic and relief work with a birthday party. Founded June 31 1896 the organization grew from a small group to 149 members and supported veterans and GAR posts in Fort Wayne. Mrs Fannie M Gibson presides as chief officer and new members were welcomed with refreshments.
The Woman's Relief Corps at Sion B. Vass post held a meeting in Vordermark hall with two candidates to be mustered in and one application awaiting action. Reports from committees on the graves of departed members were received as relief work continues effectively. A patriotic event is planned for Friday, July 4 at Mrs. Sirte Duechel's residence with a festival and music program.
Fort Wayne churches and civic groups organize a lawn social to raise funds for humanitarian aid. The event features refreshments of ice cream and cake for a small charge, with proceeds benefiting the Red Cross and GAR veteran welfare, inviting women and men to attend and support.
The Woodmen of America farewell party is planned for tomorrow at Swinney Park with members Lorlges, Tanda Vee, and Waval Saghbers listed. An extended program includes features, drills by Res Seguis, Toone, and a drill team from Lodee and the Reyal Neighbors, with Chaid Trevis and Tay, CD Shree leading exhibitions.
The Averican Twe avirance Tonio bet night elected officers including President Fo Kennedy and Vice president 4 saatins. Michael chaplain Grace Uinke editor New Bow Ree marshal Yrme Tanke custodian Brdwaerl Cooper warren Tata Grider Allen Loven Tierer of Honor No 28 and initiate at their regular meeting.
Junior Order of Moose No 12 finishes bun tage plans for a trip to Tr lakes tomorrow leaving at 7 am and returning in the evening. Members and friends invited. Evening events include a dance and card party at McKeeghn hall hosted by Larkin Secretariat association with games like pedro and a club menu. Delegates from Mizpah temple head to Minneapolis for Imperial Council session with Medinah temple hosts in Chicago en route.
Fort Wayne officers ordered to report to Fort Benjamin Harrison for officers' training and instruction. Lieutenant Ward Hensley Ferdinand Schettes and others lead Battery 1. Descriptive rosters reviewed. drills postponed. Medical detachment officer George Faworth will remain to assist. volunteers urged to report for testing and training.
A driver named Geiren Weilenderm from a local air company was arrested after driving a horse-drawn wagon recklessly on West Broadway. Witnesses recount that he belabored the horse with a cowhide whip and refused to stop when ordered by Officer Trautman. He admitted driving the horse as he pleased. Other cases include intoxication fines, petty theft attempts, and a store expansion by Morris Company to the eighteenth shop, with remodeling planned.
A nationwide recruiting push announced by the president calls for seventy thousand volunteers for the army. In the initial week, every state will be involved with district posts in Fort Wayne planning distribution and local advertising to meet government aims. Indiana and Wisconsin report strong responses, while Maryland and Baltimore prepare for eastern deployment as postmasters boost enlistment efforts.
The well known pioneer of this city was found dead in his residence near the market area. Funeral services will be held at his home and at the local church with burial at the cemetery.
The Fort Wayne Board of Public Works, Indiana, on June 22 1917 authorized several local sewer projects to serve nearby property owners including lines along Hartman’s addition to Hough Street and between Gympper and Oxford Streets, with 12 inch diameter sewers and construction standards per department specifications. The notices specify rights of way, alignment, and deadlines for completion under Local Sewer Improvement Resolutions Nos 283 784 788 and related orders.
Elmer Jeffries, a fermor resident, died in South Bend after two weeks of illness. The body will be brought here by noon Saturday and services will be held Sunday morning at the United Brethren Church with Rev. A. P. McCloe officiating. Interment will follow at the Heb taser cemetery. Surviving are his mother Mrs Mary Jeffries, a father deceased, and several siblings and relatives.
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