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Fort Wayne Journal Gazette

Location

Fort Wayne, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Jun 27, 1917

Page

13

Lightning Strikes Three Homes Damaging Roofs

During a severe electrical storm three residences were struck by lightning in different city areas. At 8 pm a bolt hit BLE Smith at 1 Helge Ave, causing a minor fire. half past eight a strike tore a hole in W Swager’s roof at 927 East Creighton Ave. and at 4 pm a hit damaged Mr Slab’s dwelling at 44 East Leith Circle, all occupants escaping unharmed. Police and officials later inspected the sites.

Threestines Tightaltar Ble. Smith Helge Ave Rene W. Swager Creighton Avenue Resistoner Aif Leith Signtmink

Oldfield Community Notes Weaving Summer Events And Visits

Local column from Newville region details upcoming events in Auburn Butler Flicksville St Joseph Idrerton and Port Wayne areas. Reports include Patrioram spirit observance and Miss Greave Hraddeck visiting Columba City from Saturday to Monday June 24. Records show church attendance 28.74 and Sunday service 104 participants. An all day meeting is planned June 27 focusing on Rev Hisely. A social event with The Taeval Sane and Daughters is set for July 5 at a private home with local families attending.

Shine Sun Juin Ohreh Suni Kain Sudutdad Sea of the Chih Wasine Vane Port Wayne Walter Stump Auburn Butler Flicksville St Joseph Idrerton Kath Sonlay Hisely Taeval Sane Chirbettin Tuexdia Claretend Washier Mary Bunker Ada Bunker Partles Owarsa

Woman credit Lydia Pinkham remedy in testimonial

In a Buffalo advertisement a Mrs J B Ztelinska reports relief from lingering weakness and pain after using Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound. She praises the product and urges others to write testimonials, noting the value of women sharing recovery stories to help friends and neighbors.

Sone Philieon Lydia EL Pintham Spain Waltz Ave Buffalo N. Y Pinkham

Dorothy Debuts New Frock With Handwork Details

A brief item notes Dorothy unveiling a new dress with hand embroidery and a tailored front. The description highlights white pique fabric and pearl accents as durable details for the maid class.

Auburn Indiana reunion theme and a crowded family day

The article details a large family reunion near Auburn Indiana with Elmer Wyatt and family hosting relatives from Fort Wayne Hicksville and Milford. Attendees include Washier families, Wiebler and Kane relatives, and local officials. The piece notes a June reunion date at the Washier home and a Sunday service by the Men’s Bible class. It mentions Red Cross drive results and a state jewelers convention with store closures for visiting spouses.

Viehes Ile Christan Sige Dlaneh Wyatt Fort Wayne Elmer Wyatt Manford Smith Taille Hoy Srett Aind Hicksville Sam Weatt Melody Herrick Don Washier John Wiebler Cleveland Washier Aaron Waablow Ray Kelter Ira Rhinehart Anat Kennett Souch Bend Irvin Washer Milford Eitvers Pat Coa Washer Newsdile TL Washer Auburn J. Rra Heery Nas Dos Ata Red Cross Dia Neville Eitinena

Whit yeh legve for tie home at olerady Saringa

Mrs Martha J Miser attended the Old Settlers meet at Apburt on Thursday and other local names attended various events over the weekend. A later note mentions a visit by neighbors and a flag hanging at a home scene.

Olerady Saringa Martha J. Miser Old Settlers Apburt Thoreday

I Blame the Woman Who Lets a Man Drink Says Druggist Brown

A druggist proclaims a patent powder to cure drinker’s troubles and save marriages. He claims the remedy bounds a man’s urge with a tonic formula and that reform can follow its use. The piece portrays moral blame, personal responsibility, and warnings about alcohol and adulterated cures.

Elf Jether Vietima Saul Andre Ita Fort Waynr Gon Meyer Brow Jae

Milford News Milporl tnd June $8 Saturday evening band open

Milford News reports a Saturday evening open air event with the band, notes community happenings over the past six weeks, mentions church attendance, local appointments, and various notices. It highlights school, church, and civic life with several names and local institutions.

Milporl South Bend Morrow Fisher Cent Frank Fren New Parla Alelivesrd Avery Vulualdi James McKihhen Sonne Hag Medical Department of the & States Milford

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