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Newspaper
Fort Wayne Journal Gazette
Location
Fort Wayne, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jun 24, 1908
Page
9
William Dustivan a Democratic candidate for county treasurer was injured when a wagon team bolted. He leaped from the wagon averting further harm and was carried home. Dustivan previously fell from a haymow last year, breaking his leg.
An elderly Slehobus Methven, living in a thin uit area, was found seriously ill after a night incident but nearby aid arrived. The event prompted local officials to assess the cause and ensure medical help reached the victim promptly.
Adams County notices record marriages for Earl Brattion Shuliiy, a photographer, and Willa Maycrattecatte, both of local towns, with applicants listed as residents of Anudeen and Latta Gottschalk and Jerne. The licenses list Guy C. Latent, a butcher, and Elbit Maly, a teacher, as the intended spouses.
In Pierceton Indiana on June 83 a Holt of lightning struck a herd at the Lafever Grap place, instantly killing 9 valuable cattle. Reports say lightning has struck repeatedly in Warehington township, killing cattle and sheep, and causing several buildings to burn in mysterious fires.
Decatur Ind June 23 continued extreme heat causes prostrations. Louis Springer a farmer five miles south near Moonere school house suffered a sunstroke as heat wave continues with accompanying suffering and reports of more prostrations in Adams County.
In Kendallville Indiana on June 23 attorney Fred L Bodenhofer retrieved the court reporter s transcript in the case of Qasper L Vetter who sought a liquor license in Kendallville s Second ward The remonstrators won leave to appeal and the case will move to the Indiana appellate court at Indianapolis Judge Adair had ruled for the applicant The remonstrators contend two sections must be struck from the remonstrance and seek reversal of the judge s decision
The will of the late Magley was probated today in the county circuit court. Attested by attorney J. Adams and Wesley J. Magley, it leaves all estate to the widow Murry Stranson Masley with Ags. Magley named as executor.
Storm of wind and rain struck central Lagrange County shortly after noon. Several trees were uprooted and telephone wires were knocked out of commission for a time, causing scattered disruption across the area.
A busy society scene features Miss Marks visiting Washington boulevard, Miss Olds hosting bridge, Miss Wolters wedding in Detroit, and Mr and Mrs Groot attending multifaceted gatherings. Guests from Cleveland to Chicago attend dances, dinners, and a birthday party for Master Van Parnett as clubs and churches host events across town.
Daisy Haley of Fort Wayne wed Ross Jocker of Fort Wayne at Daniel Haley home on Mercer Avenue with Rev CB Wilcox officiating. Attendants included Detta Baltzell as maid of honor and Frank Jocker as best man. The couple will reside in Fort Wayne where he works for Electric Highway.
Widow of John Snyder dies at her daughter’s home in Chorncrevk township after six years of illness. The death is attributed to heart disease with which she had heart trouble for some time. Survived by several children and a large family. funeral scheduled at Trinity Church with Rev A Grlay officiating.
About two hundred women from Chicago and nearby cities attend the Winona missionary conference at the West-Probstor Chapel and the school grove. The event features two study tracks, lectures by notable workers, and classes for youth and children, with sessions through June 24 and speakers from Hyderabad, Chicago, and Rochester.
Death notices report Taytmayer Lotte Tugmayer aged forty died suddenly after a illness in this city. Funeral plans to be announced. Also listed are Henry Clftons Owens sixteen months died of diphtheria with services to be held at 5 oclock and 2 oclock at Catholic cemetery. George W. Dixon funeral today at 1:80 and 2:00 at the church of Christ. Mary Martha Schmidt funeral set for Wednesday 1:80 and 2:30 at Bethlehem Lutheran church.
County Recorder William Babcock lies at his home after a hot sun stroke while working on his farm north of Pishcetone. Farm hands found him in a ditch and carried him to his house, where doctors treated him. his condition showed improvement and recovery was expected.
A home canning feature explains preserving berries without added sugar. It covers hot canning, jar preparation, water bath timing, and tips for producing strawberry jelly and custard pie fillings, emphasizing safety and shelf stability in winter.
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