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Newspaper
Fort Wayne Journal Gazette
Location
Fort Wayne, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jun 28, 1917
Page
5
Doctor E W McCaskey moves his office to 409 West Main. The relocation adjusts his practice location to serve patients from the new site.
A fragmentary account notes Wayne Knitting Mills launching a rapid campaign push ahead of an election. The text references tensions among workers and mentions a $3017 figure linked to the effort, with broad references to party dynamics and public response.
Fort Wayne will be well represented at the Northeastern Indiana Volunteer Firemen's convention at Garrett today. Five local companies from this city enter the event with confident teams including Wayne Kurts Mowser's Packard Lamp works Edison Lamp works department and the General Election.
A E Roberts head of the General Electric works data section returns from a six day trip visiting friends in Hevere Massachusetts and the plant at Pittfield Lynn and Schnectedy. Davis A Diffendorfer a University of Michigan student has enrolled in the chemical laboratory at the General Electric works to gain experience in chemical engineering.
H Kilppenger, longtime knitter at Wayne Knitting Mills, tried a new job at S. F. Boyser & Co but yesterday returned to his former post. The Wayne plant reports a fire in the paint department and a tank idle due to lack of materials.
The Talana Electric company led by SW Greenland and 34 others has presented a petition to the public utilities commission for a rate increase of 1.0 per cent per month. The article lists company personnel, plant locations, and pending actions affecting operations at General Electric works, Wabash shops, and Pennsylvania facilities.
A local page mentions hard drying paint for porch furniture and lawn swings from Acme Quality Paint at Main and Clinton. It also notes a home gathering at Ane Jers Heverer’s and a small storm day event with Mrs Tate Meeks, plus Fox Bros odd and end sale offering china and kitchen utensils at low prices.
An advertisement touts P D Q as a bed bug killer promising to kill bugs and eggs without harming bedding. It claims a quart dose, includes a sprayer, and is sold for 25 cents by Owl Chen Co Terre Taste.
A large corps of workmen, including buyers of lots, focus on Hamilton Avenue on the South Side as the central thoroughfare. The Park addition opens soon, with J. F. Curdes shops and factories nearby and the Realty Company developing eastern portions for lot sales.
Dennis Gay a well known farmer of Greenfield township died this morning after months of illness from cancer of the stomach. He was forty five and remembered as a former member of the men’s basketball team that won the championship in this part of the state. Funeral services will be held Friday morning at 11 o’clock at the Vernon Church. Relatives from out of town unable to attend at that time.
A telegraphic report states that two Methodist Episcopal pastors will exchange pulpits. Rev. Zechiel of Monren is to swap with Rev. Carnes of war phiee for mutual ministerial rotation.
Corunna Indiana June 2 The meeting of the Corunna Woman's Club to be held Thursday afternoon at the home of Mrs S Hrawne will feature Miss Clara Gilbert of Kendallville who will speak on suffrage. The event promises to be one of the brightest and most special functions yet in Corunna with lunch served at Swinney park Redeemer Lutheran picnic this afternoon and evening.
June 2 report from South Milford Indiana describes the auxiliary unit of need Cres playing Wie ATi with Artie chapter presence. New officers include Airman Mrs Grisshe Willewan named Petely or Miss Mabel Lovett treasurer. Regular meetings set for Thursdays at Wantist church. Rebekah Lodge friendly membership contest ongoing. Harvest of home grown produce praised as rains hinder crops.
Bluvpton, Ind June 27 Elmer Gillam a young man from east of Bliffton lies in serious condition at his uncle Williams Whitmer home after a motorcycle collision ten days ago. He suffers a fractured leg and possible crushed bone. Doctors fear an operation may be needed to save his life.
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