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Newspaper
Fort Wayne Journal Gazette
Location
Fort Wayne, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jun 30, 1903
Page
9
Fully equipped to make prices and turn out work promptly on rowing launches rowboats canoes and paddles. Correspondence solicited for engines, fittings, and finishes with current prices and delivery terms.
The James H. House Launch and Boat Co. events are noted with activity surrounding launch efforts and related boat operations. Details remain fragmentary, but indicate ongoing maritime enterprise and community interest in vessel construction and launch milestones.
Mr. Folsom is installed as Fort Wayne Traction Company superintendent and spends his first day reviewing lines and operations. He plans to relocate from Logansport when a suitable site is found. Nearby, Mr. Emmons of Lafayette may base headquarters in Fort Wayne as new Mines general manager for the Murdock Jones syndicate. A. L. Scott departs to Indianapolis to become first assistant to President McCullough.
A early summer storm drenches New York causing five foot water at Wallabout Street and Harrison Avenue, submerging car tracks and flooding streets near South and West streets. Lightning strikes Tammany Hall but causes little damage, while police guard areas to protect children venturing out.
A heated contest between Columbia City and Warsaw teams will headline the Fraternal Insurance reunion at Robidton Park on July 1. The neutral ground game to start a morning program promises a strong crowd as both towns send loyal supporters and the teams, evenly matched, vie for honors in front of northern Indiana spectators.
Cleveland stockholders ratified the merger between Cleveland Rhetric Railway and Cleveland City Railway, increasing capital stock to 24 million dollars to purchase city lines. Effective July 1, transfers in place, six idle transfers planned at twenty five cents starting July 1, replacing eleven for fifty cents.
Fragmentary notes describe Mrs Winslow's Soothing Syrup claimed for indulgence of teething pains in children. The text references years of use, mentions teething and the syrup name, with garbled phrases around alternatives and brands.
The Rev. L. A. Moeneh, briefly acting rector at Mishawaka since December after the death of Pather A. B. Oachter tog, is appointed permanent rector effective July 1. The role also carries the title of dean of the Mishawaka district of the Fort Wayne diocese.
Local society pages report multiple weddings this afternoon and upcoming trips. Miss Katherine Evans of ls city marries Robert Gillies of Angola at Mrs. Elizabeth Dick's residence with Rev. Medbury officiating. The couple will vacation at James Lake then study in Indianapolis. Other weddings include Miss Mary Palmer with Jacob Schnap ter at St Patrick's Church and Miss Clara Henk enius with Angust Klein at St Mary's Church. Numerous relatives from Cleveland, Anderson, Detroit attend.
A street car struck a wagon and wounded streetcar rider William Moellering, who escaped serious injury. The incident damaged the bogey and sent the driver to the pavement as horses bolted. Other injuries included Eugene Weisner's three severed fingers and Perey Gida’s knee strain from a fall. Miss Margaret Dayla suffered acute appendicitis, while Sergeant Pappert regains after finger injury. Public notices urge use of Chamberlain's Pain Balm for cuts and burns.
London reports the government orders two regiments to Rome and provinces to secure order and ensure conclave liberty if needed. Cardinals may meet at the Vatican after Pope Pius IX’s death, with troops prepared to cordon the palace and prevent attempts to remove valuables during the interregnum in Wascia, normal before 1870.
In Rome on St Peter's day the pope held Mass in the private chapel beside his bedroom with his chaplain and pontiff family present. The temperature reached 42 Fahrenheit but the pope did not comment on the heat, signaling it suited him.
Travel offer from Wayne to destinations within 200 miles via Pennsylvania Lines with Helliots and Bort Wayne excursions. Agents Consyile J Roxs and others promote starting points and travel details for July 3 and 4.
Ward Rube was today appointed receiver of the Bass Paint Works at Albritis in this county. The liabilities are paid to exceed $100,000.
The Logansport Home Telephone company stock sale closed yesterday after months of negotiation. Local holders sold 387,500 in stock at 125 with Fort Wayne buyers taking 5 percent bonds. Purchasers were represented by M. F. Mayhoney G. W. Seybold and W. G. Thle. locals by H. Wardee W. J. Vesey E. F. Varnelle C. F. Pfeifler and G. W. Pixley.
An Oklahoma settler faced a severe diarrhoea during a harsh journey in 1839. After suffering in heat and drought, a neighbor gave Chamberlain's Colic Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy and relief followed within a hour. The bottle cured the illness, and the man recovered after a fortnight of sleep. For sale by druggists. Dallas F. Green, Jewelry and Silverware dealer.
Baldwin Company outlines a significant oil discovery in Allen county near Wie Obie Tne. The well, completed days ago on land owned by John Simmers in dick township, yields about 100 barrels per day with prospects for larger flow as pumps are installed. Gas production and a 20 foot flame accompany the initial gush. local investors and leaders including John Tilman of Jackson township show strong interest.
A battered ad from the Journal-Gazette touts 1 000 bottles of Dr David Kennedy initials Tavarlig Remedy free at Peltona Tawis Fort Wayne Ind. It claims free medicine for kidney liver bladder and bloating issues. It urges presenting a coupon or mailing address to receive the bottle with no purchase required.
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