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Newspaper
Fort Wayne Journal Gazette
Location
Fort Wayne, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jun 24, 1906
Page
3
A vintage advertisement touts Wright's Rheumatic Remedy as a miracle cure for rheumatism, back pain, and related ailments. It claims numerous cures in men and women, promises rapid relief, and urges readers to obtain a bottle immediately from local merchants.
Noble County farmers discuss forming a cyclone insurance company. A special committee report endorsed by attorney Fred Bodenaier proposes a new distinct company with constitution and by laws, to be drafted for board approval at Albion. The existing association may issue a charter for the cyclone venture and be operated by current officers.
Kendallville, Ind June 29 Louis Goering a real estate man discloses eleven new towners under construction in town this spring adding vacant lots and detailing work costs. He lists residents and visitors from Albion Cromwell Fort Wayne Rome City and Chicago with social and business trips and weddings.
Calumels City, Ind. June 23. Burglars blew open a store safe late Friday night. The robbers escaped with about 426 dollars after causing extensive damage worth around 800 dollars. Tools left at the scene included a crowbar and a three bladed packing knife. Authorities traced the second blast to a nearby area and are investigating with state detectives assisting. No suspects named.
A damaged clipping reports a patent right swindler leaving Columbia City amid accusations of misappropriating funds and papers from Halpin St John & Fager patentees seeking to protect a cement patent. It alleges he promised not to sell further and involved parties Wally Huntington Blair County in unsettled matters, with injuries noted to Bartio.
Columbia City June 33 Mr Walter Hayes Linvill of this city and Miss Hla A Johnson of Wallington township will unite in marriage Sunday evening at Maple Grove United Brethren church followed by a reception at their new home in this city. The bride is the daughter of Mr and Mrs Dany Johnson of Washington township and is highly regarded locally G Linvill, father of the groom, is a physician in this county County clerks note the event was recorded Saturday afternoon.
Mr and Mrs Slessman with their niece Miss Kontta Frysing er and Rev and Mrs J W Bloyd returned from a two week tour of Indian Territory and Oklahoma. They speak of prosperity and enterprise in Bartlesville and the surrounding district.
In Garrett Indiana this morning 7:40 a track master and foremen were arrested by the city and jailed after a dispute over how to lay a track. They were released inside an hour and Auburn officials conducted a special investigation into injunction and street-use approval issues.
In DeKalb Indiana a loan for school funds faces difficulty securing interest as total outstanding mortgage and security amounts reach 806.44 with 500 proposed loan. Angola reports a Pleasant Lake wreck where six cars toppled into muck after culvert failure disrupting service. cleanup and train operation resumed by night.
In Angola Indiana George or Steller were fined 840 each for infractions involving flott caught in the state. Steller faced a prior court appearance where he plead not guilty, but today, on attorney advice, he plead guilty and agreed to costs.
The Whitley County Druggists Association gathered in Columbia City on June 23. Officers for the year were reelected by acclamation: W. F. Norris as president, Mary Fikenberry as first vice president, A. Qres and Wen Carte as vice presidents, Wen Carte as secretary, and Homer Treland as treasurer. The meeting lasted a short time with no other business or resolutions discussed.
Col um bes City Ind June 23 Mrs Samu el Brock resting in land while picking cherries Saturday forenoon fell from the step ladder breaking both bones of the left arm near the wrist dislocating the wrist bones Dr S L White called at one reduced the fractures and adjusted the wrist Mrs Brock suffered much pain but was resting fairly well Saturday evening
Auburn Indiana June 23 The Anderson ball club arrived fresh from an 8 to 1 win over Decatur but Auburn won the return game to nothing with Quinlan striking out 32 and Gurvey G anchoring in the receiving end The Auburn battery Quinlan and Beard. score favored Auburn at finish Many local notes on players relatives and upcoming games including Garrett at Garrett and Ambers at Waterloo. Hawk brothers returned to Chicago area.
Obituary notices report several deaths and services in early Saturday and the days surrounding. Lloyd Eslel Study aged about twenty died from a heart condition in Fort Wayne while visiting family. he had worked for Wabash Valley Traction and was married less than a month. Katherine Mennewisch aged 46 died after an operation at The Lutte end hospital. Mrs. Dora Felger and Mrs. Ringwalt are noted among other survivors. funeral arrangements include services at 2 o’clock Tuesday and interment at local cemeteries. The notices mention extended family, church connections, and local communities in Warsaw Milan township and surrounding areas.
Mr. Ro Fetters freight agent of the Toledo & Chicago Interurban reports a packed freight car leaving Fort Wayne with little room for crew and says another car will be needed. New power in Kendallville may be turned on this week with a new Fort Wayne Auburn schedule reducing car time to two hours. Extension work to Kendallville progresses, with Forsythe expected to run Fort Wayne to Kendallville by late summer, and Kendallville to Goshen slated for construction next year. Interurban Car B1 from Fort Wayne, Van Waalte & Ling was broken near Harson. passengers waited for the next car.
An old advertisement proclaims stomach bitters as a universal remedy for a weak stomach. It claims quick relief from indigestion, dyspepsia, constipation, bile, heartburn, headaches, and poor appetite, asserting the tonic will strengthen the stomach and improve health.
In June in Oakland the Chew Hung Tong meeting adopted a resolution to protest unfair practices by insurers following a city fire. The vast Chinese society, noted as the largest secret association, claims members across the country and markets substantial insurance coverage, especially among Chinese communities in San Francisco.
Fort Wayne retailer showcases new line Justin waists under spring promotion with prices 98 cents 1.25 and 1.50 asserting value and style for shoppers.
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