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Newspaper
Fort Wayne Journal Gazette
Location
Fort Wayne, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jun 30, 1908
Page
7
A veteran sailor recalls fifteen years of chronic cough and sleepless nights from catarrh troubles. After two hospitals yielded no relief, two bottles of Hyontel purportedly cured him, praising the antiseptic eucalyptus extract and easy application. The ad asserts lasting relief for nasal catarrh bronchitis and colds, with a money back guarantee from Myers Co.
Nine years ago Vine went downhill in Mill Creek Indian Territory. C Farthing recalls a druggist's advise and Electric Bitters, which revived strength and cured cravings. Sold with guarantee at store, 50 cents.
Return of Fisher from the Master Car Builders Association event at Atlantic City highlights continued advertising by railroads and companies amid nationwide business slowdown. Fisher notes advertising kept up while other cuts occur, and comical street-level detective antics at Fort Wayne Electric Works add local color.
Fragmentary read where a character named Ed Graham claims a plotted joke was cooked up a week earlier and accuses others of falling for it, amid a humorous scene involving ducks in a pond. The passage shows informal dialogue and misheard words, reflecting a playful narrative moment.
Weather setback spoils excursion as crowds turnout heavy for the Pennsylvania outing but rain limits efforts and outdoor events. Despite showers, thousands attend the resort gathering with concerts and dancing proceeding but indoors preferred.
The Knitting Mill White Sox plan a charity picnic at Swinney Pub on July 14 to raise funds for debts. Tickets go on sale Thursday evening as fans anticipate a relaxing event with music and refreshments. The team, having faced high expenses and a tough season, aims to rebound after a 4 to 1 loss to Auburn Garrett. They have been invited to a return game on August 2 at Auburn and vow a bigger win.
In Lafayette Indiana today sixteen Black Veil and twenty eight White Veil aspirants took final vows in a solemn ceremony at Annabett's hospital chapel during the International Sisterhood gathering. The Rt. Rev. Hern J. ending D. 1., bishop of Fort Wayne, presided as the nuns renounced worldly life for service, receiving veils and novitiate symbols. Sisters will be assigned to various U S cities to begin their missions.
Cement work on the foundation of the knitting mills new three story building began yesterday. Exciva fans have operated a week. Three months is hoped to finish the structure which will house about two hundred workers upon completion. New water softening tanks with 26,000 gallon daily capacity each are being installed near the power house as part of upgraded plant equipment.
Yuri 28 Charles Lindorfey, son of Engineer Lindorfer, was gravely ill for about a week. Doctors, including Dr. Thomypayn from Chicago, were baffled by the mysterious condition while the youth remained unconscious. Mrs. Lindorfer, his mother, recently died in a local hospital, deepening the family’s distress.
Roy Mooker of Geneva was jailed on a grand jury indictment for larceny and fraud charges. He had been held for weeks unable to post bond. Bond was later posted and he was released. Also noted, shoppers buy garden hoses at Fort Wayne Oil and Supply Co wholesale prices.
The Rev. L A Juckenbill baptized thirteen converts by immersion Sunday afternoon at Bellyver Bridge, near Columbia City Indiana, witnessed by about 200 people. The group included Mr and Mrs George Miller Edith Schrader Cinta and Geldie Cale Sam Judd Smith Frank Wald Goldie and Mary Schrader Edna and Fern Crawford Mabel Lower and Mrs Julie Lower.
An advertisement for J. M. Cold Water Paint markets best paint for interior walls in any color, backing Fort Wayne Oil & Supply Co as the supplier.
Columbia Ind June 29 The large new cannon promised to the George W Steugh post G A R by Congressman Gilliam has not yet arrived but is expected within the next few days. Funds have already been raised by the G A R for freight on the cannon and its setting on the public square. News that nearby LaGrange has received a similar cannon is encouragement to the post that theirs will arrive soon.
L C De Tagrange of Fort Wayne won the Larwill Indiana contract for a new schoolhouse after eight bids. Gelagrange bid 16579 dollars excluding heating plant, cost of heating unknown. Bids opened in Trustee T Smith’s office. two prior attempts failed. Patrons await construction start.
A promotional copy touts Easy Task soap as a way to avoid steam and sudsy smells from wash day. It claims the soap cools the kitchen and eliminates roasting fires and fuel odors, urging trial at 5 cents a cake.
Claude Toot telegrapher from South Bend employed at Hobart wed Miss Foneta Newcomb of Atwood in Rome City Indiana. The ceremony occurred at the bride’s parents home with Rev. S C Bennett presiding and a small circle of relatives and guests present. The Rome City Pioneer Deceased Sunday Night
At 2 o'clock the Rev We Lov et of Wolcottville will officiate the service. Interment will be made at the Oshoree cemetery.
Joseph Lower and his wife, Mrs. Lower, formerly Miss Chitabattbly Morea, are due in Columbia City Indiana from Korea to visit her parents Mr and Mrs Edmund Schumaker south of town tomorrow. He is employed by Orient Mining company and held a similar post with the firm before their marriage two years ago. The couple will travel toward San Francisco after the visit. they have a son born during the marriage.
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