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Newspaper
Fort Wayne Journal Gazette
Location
Fort Wayne, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jun 29, 1909
Page
9
Read a timely detective tale The Red Dress featuring Luther Trant psychologist detective aided by the aut matograph. Also enjoy Mr Marston’s Chauffeurette with an airship caper and the lively Wood Ber by Gouverneur Morris showcasing a remarkable female lead and a daring Frenchman plot.
Features include Elbert Hubbard on The Cha tauqua and a sketch of Aldrich the Senate boss who blocks tariff reform. Inside items cover the Vanderbilt fortune and New York Central bookkeeping, plus Righting Bob and Admiral Evans on target practice and the Run.
A petition signed by about 20 property owners asks that a new boulevard be opened along the river from Berry street west to Swinney Park and Washington boulevard. The plan follows the beautification push, connects Main Berry Warne with Swinney Park, and will be prepared by the city engineer Frank Handall. The board also discussed track elevation and sewer work, with several applications for sidewalks and building permits noted. A health department notice on a local case was received, and Precious Blood church hosts a July 5 picnic with transit via Huffman cars.
Sunday services and Children’s Day events at Epworth and Plansant Grove are noted with attendance and performances by Lorine Pfeiffer and Lucile Bosra. Members travel to Port Wayne for Epworth League events, while Mrs Marion Yant and others visit relatives in Port Wayne and Illinois. A birthday gathering for Mrs Charles Beard occurred Friday night. District Superintendent Wade will lead quarterly meeting at Friendship on July 4 at 3 p.m.
Manager S. B. Mullholland of the Indians Lighting company announced that artificial gas will be supplied to Decatur within four weeks. Pipe laying teams have progressed toward the main plant linking Decatur to Kingsland, with thirteen miles of main still to lay. Fort Wayne’s Tailiana Lighting is adding forty to fifty new customers daily as a comparison of rapid expansion.
Bangor Maine July 2 19 Many Maine families brew home made beers with claimed medicinal effects. Proclaimed benefits include cough relief and curing various ailments though no scientific basis is given. The article lists numerous varieties and alleged cures, warning of alcohol content and potential dangers.
A noisy rundown of outdoor gatherings includes a July 5 picnic at Precious Blood church with rides and foods for 25 cents, plus a second annual Sod Turners club meeting in Angola. The outing from Turner’s club features a large group traveling by electric car to Lake James.
The Pleasant Lake club met defeat at Angola in a Saturday afternoon exhibition at the city park arena. The visiting team fell 10 to 1 as Angola dominated play with strong defense and quick counters, while Pleasant Lake struggled to convert scoring chances throughout the game.
The article details summer hat styles and gown fabrics favored in New York, emphasizing lightweight materials, wide brims, and versatile black and blue gowns to suit various outfits. It notes affordable hat options, decorative ribbons, and the season’s emphasis on flattering silhouettes and practical accessories for women. Mounted fashion notes highlight French influences, tailoring tips, and caution against old-fashioned looks to remain stylish this season.
Northeast Indiana item notes funerals and family travel as Rev William forms return from Ohio. Includes details on Roxelma Johnston funeral from East Lansing and Lake County death, and Charles Johnston’s attendance in Angola for mother’s funeral. Local property sale Howard Lewis Stetly firm bought by Frank Adams for 2425 dollars. Socials feature lake cottage party with many relatives and an Angola open air concert drawing large crowds.
Fragments report on relief after an operation in Fort Wayne and a weakened state on Thursday afternoon. Notices include Kenry Hite farm sale by Mirt and Norman Len Wirt near Decatur, social visits and travel between cities, a Miss Lela Hintehinam visiting from Fort Wayne, Madge Seat at home from Elkart, Zillah Rothwell visiting from Fort Wayne for vacation, teaching duties, Reed visiting his mother in Worth Wayne, Frank Weaver and family traveling from Churuduaco to visit friends, and the death of Chas J Joanerat after ten years of rheumatism aged 32. Also a Hutchinson Morrell reunion at Lake Wawases, plus a for-sale bicycle business ad by Walsh & Kierspe.
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