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Newspaper
Fort Wayne Journal Gazette
Location
Fort Wayne, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jun 26, 1912
Page
5
A pawnbroker named Wickson would never become a successful pitcher as the umpire would call three balls at the outset, a quip by Dickson about unlikely talent and biased calls in early baseball banter.
A Chicago convention critique foresees reform efforts and a possible new party as Republicans split over Taft and Roosevelt. The piece argues the preferential primary could empower voters, rejects corrupt convention practices, and urges a decisive, broad, national appeal led by Roosevelt to unite Northern and Southern Republicans and independents.
June summaries from Arcola Indiana recount a visitors list from Fort Wayne, a new baby, wedding readings at Saint Patrick’s, and multiple family visits. Local fishing, a birthday party, and an extended list of Arcola residents and travelers fill the page with social happenings and neighborhood events.
In Garrtt, Ind, the city drainage project nears completion after two years of construction. Concrete work is done, leaving about two and a third miles of ditches and culverts to finish. The project, valued around $27,000 before survey, could rise to $20,000 with added costs.
Fragmented local notes report visitors and returns including Mrs Charen Alwine and J Garrard, with remarks on repairs, property moves, and upcoming events. Mentions Fort Wayne visits, a parcel of property, and local concerns about a furnace, boot shop, and public tabernacle move.
Churubusco News from June 26 notes numerous visitors and gatherings in the area. Names include Mrs W W Nevis and Miss Ox Poland visiting relatives in North Manchester and South Whitley respectively, plus Mrs John Hades in Columbia City. Several locals, such as Miss Vern Thomion, Jessica Hickey and Leota Borden, spend weekends with kin in nearby towns.
Yesterday's issued permits include John D. Hill at 1421 Sherman for a frame dwelling valued at 2500. John J HAL at 2414 North Clinton for a frame dwelling at 2000. City and Suburban Realty at 3511 Pontiac and 1510 Pontiac and 9210 Alabama for three frame dwellings at 3000 each and a fourth at 9500 for 1235 Lake. G Battenbert at 2602 Pittsburg for a frame kitchen valued 609. John Johnson at SOL Third Street for a frame dwelling valued 1? a in.
Butler, a young man, was brought before the court on a burglary charge after admitting breaking into a hardware store in Butler. He pleaded guilty. the court found him guilty and sentenced him to a term, with fines and costs assessed.
A reader argues most Americans are democrats at heart, condemns hypocrites and self seekers, and urges rallying behind a genuine Progressive candidate. He criticizes Governor Marshat, Clark, Harmon, and other politicians, praises Bryan, and cautions against factionalism while urging unity to defeat Taft and support a true progressive platform.
Chicago court records reveal the Henning Funk case proceeding with the jury prepared to hear evidence regarding the alleged unlawful appropriation of Mrs. Henning’s property. The dispute centers on claims of misappropriation tied to the International Harvester company and related parties.
Rough lumber suitable for building and repairing sheds and fences offered by Hoffmans Bros at 1800 W Main Street. Sale notes cheap pricing and available stock for quick pickup.
Mrs Henry Welch and Nora and Della Welch attend a local meeting while relatives Mrs Augustare King and baby Egan Btrs visit. The Burch and Tieettan families plan trips through Can and other places for a week or ten days, visiting friends and returning home.
Columbia City Indiana June 26 The papers in the case of the German American Insurance Company versus Will H Men Sugh were filed in Noble circuit court and later filed in this city The action seeks 2000 in damages The complaint says the insurer wrote a policy on a Paragon Taf at Albion on July 9 1921 and on August 2 and 4 they again wrote the defendant The caravan suffered a loss by fire for which 880 was paid in November and the suit seeks recovery of that amount due to defendant failing to obey orders
A battered ad offers special value packs with select suitcases priced at 20 dollars each and a few remaining at 26 dollars. The Patterson Fletcher Co promotes limited stock and urges quick response.
Columbia City Indiana June 25 7 1 Fae eke hon Set We Baa tetas tie years had operated theators in Os city. A deal Monday morning whereby he ispend of tie same to Uomer A Shinbeckler of Jefferson township. Possession was given immediately. Mr Harrison to devote time to county clerk duties and estate matters of his late father. Shinbeckler has been teaching in Whitley county the past four years and is a youngDraftsman.
Specials this week offer shirts and undergarments at low prices. Bulk deals include Woenaook union suits, Manchester shirts, imitation poreskiit items, and pure silk hose in various counts and colors. Prices range from 7c to 2.00 per item, with bulk discounts and trade emphasis from the store.
A fragmentary Lagrange News piece reports that several county Republicans refuse to back the convention's plan. It hints at internal divisions and hints at support for or against Mr. Li On man, with mentions of local figures such as D. Ther and others.
A reader from Lebuach Junction Ky credits Cardui with curing spells and preventing death. The ad claims Cardui is a longstanding remedy made from plant ingredients and has helped many women for over fifty years, inviting others to try it.
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