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Newspaper
Fort Wayne Journal Gazette
Location
Fort Wayne, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jun 29, 1916
Page
14
The Old National Bank monthly trade letter reports Thielness conditions above average despite war rumors. It notes Voriltians who obtained al-Tost since the European war began are changing, and observers should watch trade and finance lines in the coming weeks.
The article notes common hesitancy amid a presidential campaign likely to be overshadowed by war with Mexico. May bank clearings reach 21.0 billion across 162 cities, up from 18.0 billion last May, with four of 462 cities reporting declines. Despite political upheaval and Mexican tensions, business is seen as satisfactory with rising wages and dividends, and orders sustaining industries to capacity.
Kendallville resident Mina Layce Grosh spent a few days with Mary Fishburn. Wm Conml of Monronville stayed with his parents Jom Canrag and family. Esther Lagis of Fort Wayne visited Ruth Lantz. Mrs. L. G. Auepneh and children from Fort Wayne spent the weekend with Mrs. Thorasson and family. Wm Hall and children visited family and Mrs. Champgon on Friday. Garnet McCrory spent the weekend with Ogdu Idollepater. Roy Wellner and kin have moved name of Fred Bellinger, Roywad, Necksmith of Leo. John Kryder and family visited Frank Kryder. Dan Yoder and daughter visited James Maxtield and family.
SLEEHART Ind June 8 Mrs Lydia Ann Simpson widow of Rev Franklin P Simpson and mother of Louis M Simpson of the Citizen Trust company was found dead in bed at her home on South Second Street at 7 30 this morning. Death due to heart failure. Born August 30 1844 near Ashtabula Ohio she married September 28 1864 and lived in several Indiana towns before settling in Elkhart. Funeral arrangements undecided pending word from her daughter Flora French in Portland Oregon.
A long-established Fort Wayne business, described as requiring a high grade operator, is being sold immediately for special reasons. The notice appears in the Journal-Gazette, issue H, 684.
Washington June 28 hundreds of former Marine Corps members volunteered to rejoin the old corps for emergency service. The rating corps is the backbone of national defense and volunteers may be called into action quickly in wartime.
Visiting friends across Michigan and Ohio fill a busy weekend in New Haven. Members and guests attend gatherings at Schnitker and other homes. Numerous residents host or visit in Fort Wayne Hamilton Lake Payne and Monroe counties while local clubs hold meetings and a catechism event at the Catholic school.
Frequent social calls and family visits appear across Fort Wayne and nearby towns. Mrs. Charley Ay and families travel, and residents like Mr and Mrs Brian Bell, Miss Amy Richihhrl, and Mrs Catharine Helter are mentioned among gatherings, illnesses, and a funeral note as Doroth passes away.
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In Cleveland a strange incident at the Woman's Club described how 10 000 bees swarmed the White and Cole ballroom to illustrate how easily honeybees can be handled. Mr Treat opened a case of hexes, released the swarm into his hat, and continued his talk as members watched. Also mentions a for sale ad for two buildings on Runnion Ave near Main St. with improvements paid.
Officer Flinn reports a letter from Commander Comfort stating reduced training stalls from six to two for recruits at Tadinsen olis, with war plans pending. If war breaks, American forces to Lingkade coast, then deploy after preliminary training. one to two months more before active duty aboard ships in Mestean waters. Frank Moseley of Moore's HI, Ind, credits Foley Kidney Pills for rapid relief of panic and kidney pain, claiming complete resolution within 49 hours.
A large crowd gathered at a Sunday memorial service in TOCSW NERS TOGEIN Indiana with attendees including Mr and Mrs Willan Lainknight, William Sowards, Lydia Nickey, Belle Michael, and Dr MAG ct 42. Post service visits followed as families traveled from Rome and Bluffton area to share remembrances.
Scattered advert text asserts peanuts cause appendicitis and promotes a remedy with bark and herbs. It mentions Adler, a doctor or clinic, and a university link, claiming it acts on both lower and upper bowels to relieve various stomach issues.
Bluffton residents and visitors shared social duties over the weekend with callers including Alex Hunt Mrs William Sowards and son Robert, Mr and Mrs 9 4 Atiiler, and Mr and Mrs Walter Wagner. Shoppers and business callers visited Bluffton Ossian and nearby towns, with George Klutz Len Richey and Am Sam Heckley among those noted.
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