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Newspaper
Fort Wayne Journal Gazette
Location
Fort Wayne, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jun 28, 1919
Page
7
A garbled medical ad claims a remedy removes the catarrh cause and relieves throat irritation and bad breath. It asserts a tested formula cures by cleansing blood and curing symptoms, urging readers to obtain the product and begin treatment. It mentions Swift Laboratories as a source.
Bluffton Indiana June 17 Mrs Elmer Jamison of South Main Street received notice that her brother Casriel Murray, formerly of Liberty Center, was killed days ago at Shinnock Oklahoma when lightning struck his barn. Murray left a wife Zella Bee Murray and four children. He was son of John Murray of Wren. Murray’s siblings include Ralph Vernon Anna Minnie and others. In other news Millington sues for divorce from Man Millington alleging abandonment and infidelity. Theodore Zerkle suffered a paralysis stroke. Local accidents include Mrs Sarah Wagner breaking an ankle and Mrs Andrew McFarren dislocating a shoulder while car work. Elizabeth Spivey, a former Col umbia teacher, will teach in Murrey and Orville schools.
Sheriff Gillie issued subpoenas to former Bowser employees aiding the strike. Injunctions list names, with court date set for July 17. Union officials say they will keep workers under control and any trouble will be avoided. Police stationed at Bowser to enforce compliance as injunction notices are posted.
Railway and industrial updates show General Hines pressing for railcars to move troops. Chicago duty records note orders and a two week window with limited public guidance. Local officials report up to 1000 people may take the Sunday trip, amid incomplete official communication.
Officials of the Perfection Biscuit Co announce a week long vacation in July for all employees. Workers with six months service receive paid leave, under six months get unpaid leave. Only the bread baking department stays active. No seed shipments will be made except in emergencies. This marks a significant step in the baking industry.
Serjeant Leefér from Chicago, recently discharged from the United States service, spent Friday in Fort Wayne visiting old friends. He formerly worked as a clerk in the copper shop at the Pennsylvania shops and later held a position in the Winds Central railroad office in Chicago. He will resume his duties at the age of the first of the day.
Workers on the Peru division of the Wabash railroad celebrated receiving Liberty bonds purchased by themselves through a semi monthly installment plan. Deductions from wages funded the bonds, with local Wabash officials reporting a close contest in No Accident Week between divisions as returns from headquarters awaited. Two local shop accidents were reported this week.
Sixty members of the General Electric Quarter Century club left the city by car for Lake Wawassee for the annual outing. Sixteen autos carried the party from the factory grounds to the destination. Five new members will be admitted this year including H C Requen Charles Egg Karl Kesshen Henry Lepper and J P Leas. A campaign note cites Wlliam Crighton James August Kaiser and High Dive at Robinson Park with events set for 5 and 10 PM tomorrow.
CATII Ind June 20. Mrs Laman aged 38, a well known resident of the city, fainted while at home with her daughter Mrs Bowers. She toppled from her front porch striking her left hip and fracturing it. The injury proved serious due to her advanced age and many friends wish her a speedy recovery.
Fort Wayne Ad Club members heard Puckett speak on advertising's value and the Salesmanship Foundation. The meeting covered club plans for the national convention, readings of member ads, and a July special meeting to finalize events and programs.
Jay Teeple, among early American troops at Verdun, arrived home after three years in uniform. He lost an arm in October 1918, received an artificial limb, and now draws a $17.50 monthly pension. He will move to Columbus to train for civil service, with pay of $95 during school. Six new I O F members joined, and the group discussed building a sanitary facility. The Rowland's Furniture Company advertises a grand opening.
The Glasgow branch of Wayne Knitting Mills hosted a social evening in the Colsgow mills community room. Employees and East End residents enjoyed a program of music and readings with the Wayne Knitting Mills Orchestra directed by Pred Fowles. Singers formed quartets, two dialogues were performed, and the event drew wide audience appreciation. A note mentions future summer entertainments in the community space.
Ming Wanda Marshetl and Fred L. éileat were married Thursday at the Byptint church in Cooperville by Ray T. Man Rerter. The bride, daughter of Thomas P. Marshall, wore white satin with a tailored hat. the groom is son of Mr. and Mrs. Frederick Nilsx of Lagronse. A ten day motor trip to Ohio followed the ceremony. Present were relatives including Mr. and Mrs. Frederick Siles, Miss Randall, and Jack Samyer.
Ligonier Ind June 6 funeral of A W Miller was held yesterday afternoon at his late residence. He was 73 years old and a son of Saleman Miller who platted the town. Various local residents and relatives are noted in the obituary and surrounding society items.
Advertisement from Rose Band Instrument Company seeks young men to learn a trade. Apply at 239 Pearl Street for training and instruction.
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