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Newspaper
Fort Wayne Journal Gazette
Location
Fort Wayne, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jun 27, 1906
Page
3
Announcement for a wind four course in Shorthuna connected with Typewriting and Telegraphy. Competent instructors engaged for thorough training in Jolley Stenography. Includes a statement from a Western ion telegraphic offer and mentions Le Roy Wantaler as President.
Two wedding ceremonies are planned in Wendallville Kendallville Indiana today. The first will occur at Mrs Lauro Regenberg’s home with Laserte Lauro to marry BL Shuster a salesman from Indianapolis. The Rev Hull will officiate and only close relatives will witness. The couple will travel to Indianapolis after the ceremony. The second wedding will be at the Lutheran church with Fred Krupp and Ida Wackerman as the couple. The Rev Ruain will preside and a reception will follow at the bride’s parents’ home on East Richmond Street.
Nellie Flts, daughter of Mr and Mrs 1b Goodrich, of miles west of Avilla in Tud, underwent a major operation today at Dr. Morry hospital in Albion for appendicitis. She had suffered seven years from pelvic pain, and doctors reported the operation went well and her condition was hopeful for recovery.
Auburn residents report a mix of illnesses travels and small events. Mrs McNaby of Auburn faces illness while Latnigan and Hollinger travel from nearby towns. A baby boy was born to Mr and Mrs Zerwos of Auburn. Reports note power plant issues in Auburn affecting water feed and brief outages. Addie Kring accepted a position in Auburn and Frank McDowell helped a woman injured on court steps. The Harrison street interurban dispute quieted with no papers filed. city served notice to remove a Cedar street structure. Patterson store sells Cooper Union suit at $1.00 and Summer wear bargains advertised.
A bolt of lightning struck the Briggs barn near Columbia City Indiana during a storm on Tuesday. Frank Moore died instantly while Park Moore and Andrew J Briggs survived. The barn and its contents were consumed along with tools and wagons. four horses escaped injury. Andrew J Briggs, a prominent farmer, resided nearby with wife and three children. Frank Moore, age forty four, was a neighbor farmer associated with Park Moore. The house remained intact and uninsured. no other fatalities reported.
Jasper Reditin and J W Kaufman, appointed by their counties, reported on the proposed rural highway from Stem township to connect with the Fort Wayne and Goldem road at Smith town Slip. Nickey opposed the petition, claiming it defective. commissioners may order immediate establishment at the July session if notices are correct.
News brief from Union township and nearby towns notes a fatal and nonfatal injuries at a farm crash near Melvin Schumaker, funeral services for Level My Richey, and interment at Eel River. A mayoral fine case involving Chas McCoy, a Columbia City business opening July 20, and pickle crop prospects with 160 adoves mentioned. Also reports bank officials at a Twelfth Nishles meeting in Fort Wayne, and Mrs. Sohn Ponts returning from St Josephs hospital with improving health and potential avoidance of surgery.
The Rev. E Sinter will be ordained as minister of the Wirrmanitech Pere, with Rev. M Pure delivering the charge at the United Udhimsae church. Rev. C E Rice of Whitsart will deliver the charge in the church, with the installation ceremony following an evening service. Public invitation to attend is extended.
Albion Ind sees Fred Taylor rise to assistant superintendent of the local electric light plant. He began as a fireman January first with no electrical experience and through diligence and study has quickly grasped plant operations, now second in importance to Superintendent Ingraham.
City officials in Columbia City voted to raise salaries of electric plant workers after the resignation of Henry Hauptieyer. Perry Long becomes chief engineer with a raise to $592 monthly, and multiple other raises follow for Tamplin, Vandersdall, Seavitz, and Jolly. Discussion on official raises occurred with no action. The mayor and city clerk each earn $300 yearly.
Tyne Mesener a Flint & Walling factory employee of Liste Street in Kendallville underwent a tibia bone tuberculosis operation. The leg was severed between the ankle and knee by Dr WW Williams assisted by Drs Teat and Bhook. The patient is reported to be recovering well this afternoon.
At Albion town council meeting last evening with members Marco Winobranner and Lotter present, Angelo Viteh was elected to the school board to succeed George Kreishbaum whose term expires August 2. Fitch's candidacy would reshape the board toward republicans and a democrat. He is a prominent jeweler in Albion and deemed fully qualified for the duties.
Wall Street is abuzz with rumors of sweeping changes at Standard Oil. Reports claim a vast financial realignment, hundreds of millions in slack, and a move to disclose earnings and expenses previously kept secret. An official statement from 26 Broadway is anticipated as the plan progresses.
Angola Ind June 26 A new Democratic paper is to begin in Angola as Suffer sells the Herald to Mr C Klink with possession set for Thursday. Klink vows a paper for all Democrats and county readers, avoiding needless attacks while ready to assert himself when needed. Mrs Klink is backed by strong county figures and public support.
S Dicken, a prominent farmer three miles north of Kendallville Indiana, was kicked in the face by a frightened horse while attempting to hold it for an oncoming auto. He was taken to De Hardy's office with a crushed nose, but doctors expect him to recover normal vision and a likely flat condition. No blame on John Kelly, who stopped the car before contact.
Report details a safe blown in a town store causing about $100 in damage. Authorities say only $20 stolen cash and $5 in small items recovered. Debris scattered around the storeroom. no suspects or locations identified at this time.
In Albion Indiana on June 26 the Syra uee ball team will cross with the Albion Grays at headkum. The Grays plan to meet Bronen pling here Sunday in a hotly contested clash. The Grays have played five games, losing three, and fans grow enthusiastic as Milford and Pierceton tests are noted.
The capital stock may rise from 100 million to 600 million with a 380 percent stock dividend to present holders and 160 million in the treasury. Directors favor aligning employee interests with management, following United States Steel in offering wider employee participation to bolster permanency and profits.
STANDARD'S NEW MOVE Omaha June 26. Articles of incorporation for the Standard Ocean company with an authorized capital of 1,900,000 are filed with the county clerk and the secretary of state at Lincoln. Incorporators named are W. D. McHugh Henry P. Leavitt and Alvin F. Johnson. The company is authorized to do business.
A new corporation with Omale as lawyers and Omaha as the principal place of business has subscr ibed six hundred thousand dollars of stock. The move appears aimed at evading federal interstate commerce regulations by forming state specific subsidiaries. Judge McHugh, longtime Standard Oil attorney in Omaha, defers detailing purpose beyond convenience for handling business. The corporation is authorized to deal in crude petroleum, products, and to vend, manufacture, and transport all petroleum derivatives.
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