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Newspaper
Fort Wayne Journal Gazette
Location
Fort Wayne, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jun 27, 1911
Page
10
An advertisement touts Syrup of Figs and Elixir of Senna as an effective gentle laxative for headaches colds indigestion and other discomforts. It claims the product acts naturally and strengthens the system while urging buyers to look for the California Fig Syrup Co. name on the package.
After twenty-three years in local service at Fort Wayne, Wabash Railroad promotes W I Shorey from ticket agent to district passenger agent. Announcement delivered by G P A I D McNamara. successor in Fort Wayne undecided. Shorey has long served in various roles and will assume duties July 1 from Lafayette to Defiance and Gary to Adrian routes.
Southbound Limited Train No. 20 on the GR&L was seven hours late into Port Worth due to a washout on the northern division north of Grand Rapids near Belmont. Seven freight cars derailed, blocking several rails and crippling northbound schedules. the wreck scene lies just outside division offices and was not reported to them.
Fort Wayne Electric Works Pluggers defeated the Indians Plug gers 12 to 6 at Swinney Park Saturday afternoon. Batteries: Pluggers McLean Ebethare. Indians Quinn Kelly. Schwartz starred for the Pluggers while the Indiana team impressed with defense and timely hitting. The Pluggers issued a challenge to Menning's Micanites for next Saturday's game.
Bowser president of the Bowser & Co. invites employees and their families to an annual plant outing at Winota Lake on Friday August 13. He promises railroad tickets park passes and child and single tickets with special provisions for couples and married workers. The notice reflects Bowser’s hospitable spirit and encourages attendance. George K. Trask, longtime Indianapolis railroad writer and editor, dies at seventy nine after heart disease and droopy.
A communication from the Volunteer Firemen's association indicates delegations from Garrett and neighboring districts may join Fort Wayne members. Expected attendees include combinations from Winchester Auburn and Kendallville delegations traveling on the same car with Garrett members.
Industrial notes detail personnel changes at Wabash shops in Fort Wayne and Logansport including resignations, returns to duty, and two weeks vacation absences. Trainmaster D Bterns and other staff such as John emper resume duties. Robert Sullivan and J B Sallitt visit West office. Koenemann returns to auditing. and Clarance Ménzing reports sickness. Eight thousand attendance estimated at Logan aviation meet.
Fort Wayne rail traffic shows unusually high leisure usage with the Cincinnati excursion selling 175 tickets. Northbound lake travel also reports strength this summer. Pennsylvania workers and families joined a large 2000 attendance excursion to Maxin Kuckee despite weather fears. The Northeastern Indiana Volunteer Firemen head to Winchester with a $2 round trip for the public. An endorsement promotes Ley Kidney Remedy for kidney and bladder issues.
A downtown retail store seeks a responsible stenographer and general office girl capable of taking some responsibility. Applicants should send references in their own handwriting to R J F care Journal Gazette. The notice outlines the type of work and address for responses.
Portland Oregon June 28 Chief David Campbell of the Portland fire department was instantly killed and three firemen received serious injuries in a blaze at an oil company plant on the East Side. Campbell led his squad into the burning warehouse when a heavy explosion occurred. Two firefighters were thrown back, Campbell disappeared, and his body was recovered as flames raged. The loss was estimated at $100,000.
Owner cites health reason for selling the established business. Interested parties should address Sie Carrier No.26 City.
Residents of CHURUBUSCO and nearby towns list weekend visits and arrivals. Mrs Ray Bosler and two guests from Fort Wayne met her parents Mr and Mrs. Ziezer and Carl Hageniw of Gary. Prof W E Moody took a business trip to Peru. Harrison Herian of Kokomo visited his son W E Harlan southwest of town. Mrs J Lemon of Chicago completed a visit with Mr and Mrs Charlie Ragier before returning home. Elwood Brmsby and friends spent Sunday in Columbia City.
Band music runs alongside mile races and fare horses at the diving park on Wednesday afternoon June 28. Admission is 26 cents with grand stand free.
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