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Newspaper
Fort Wayne Journal Gazette
Location
Fort Wayne, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jun 30, 1908
Page
9
Sergeant Pappert and Officer Barr rest a man who gives the name Richard Kk. Fox but denies kin to the famous sports figure. He carried a large valuable instrument and caused a disturbance near Lissop Alerding’s home while guests from Philadelphia, Mr. and Mrs. Swim Waicbke, attended a function on Calder Street.
Articles of incorporation filed for Grimes Foundry and Machine Shop known as George W. Grimes company. Joint owners Grimes, Helene G. London, Norrix Owls, Shater, Autle, and others hold $10,000 capital, 200 shares of $50 each, with board of directors. Plant operates as combined machine shop, repair shop, and foundry with nationwide output.
Bluffton Indiana June 22 local news reports several new garages opening. Henry Workman plans a cement block building with Charles Zetzung overseeing the project as Grimes Foundry rents the old Reformed church to operate an auto hostelry and fuel station. Waller Grove will supervise for the foundry company while E and Arthur Foust head a Raum Gardner livery yard section for the same purpose. operations to begin this week.
William Leon, cashier of Wells County Bank in Bluffton, was a passenger on the Terre Haute, Indianapolis & Eastern Traction car that crashed in Indianapolis Saturday night. The crash killed two and injured about a dozen. he was unhurt and slept through the incident with hands on the seat in front. Williamson aided in rescuing victims and placing bodies in ambulances.
The Rev. W. B. Welker resigns after nine years as pastor of Emmanuel's Reformed church in Bluffton Ind. He will leave July 26 to accept a call from Rofer sf ord Pa. Welker arrived in Bluffton in 1899 from Pittstown Pa and led the two Henation country churches after their detachment. The congregation may extend a call to a new pastor within weeks.
A stream of notes details weddings, anniversaries, visits, and society events in Fort Wayne. Highlights include fifty year couple Judge and Mrs. Robert Taylor’s quiet celebration at home, of Ionia and Clinton counties, and local wedding preparations with Loretta Logan and Carl Schmieren. Many families host gatherings, travel for visits, and attend club events as neighbors share life updates.
New York era review notes an all new program at the Airdome featuring Joe Garza Spanish acrobatics and an ensemble including Mr and Mrs O'Brien. Jones presented slides and a singing act. Russell and Church staged From Society to the Bowery. Cole and Colman performed musical nonsense with inventive instruments.
A sprawling sale announces liquidation of ladies dresses gowns and coats with steep discounts. Items include Laurel Wish Drewiew suits and washwear sets, Am Wool Panama suits, and assorted racks with seasonal stock reduced from original values. Shoppers are urged to visit for yardage offers and final low prices.
A great display features outline shirts at the Fatterson Pletcher store highlighting a simple, modern style. Shoppers note the arrangement shows bold patterns and accessible pricing, inviting customers to explore new apparel options.
The Plate Glass plant at Watte Park, Mo., employing 600 men, suspended operations for travel. The Pittsburg Plate Glass plant at Crystal City, Mo., employing 1,000 men, closed for thirty days. Announcement says nine of its ten plants will close for thirty to sixty days.
Three men were slightly injured when a runaway horse caused a wreck near Bare street and Calhoun. C H Forbes of the water works was thrown from his wagon as the frightened horse bolted past Berry and Wayne streets. The horse then collided with bystanders and another vehicle on Calhoun street before being stopped by a bystander. All injured men were able to leave for home that evening.
The Cathedral in this diocese names Rev. George Atoorma as assistant to Rev. P. T. Roche, replacing Rev. William Hoff who is reassigned as pastor at Hobart Indiana. Bishop Alerding announced July 6 changes including transfers of Jansen, Soengen, and others, plus several parish appointments and the headship of St Joseph's orphan asylum in Lafayette.
Oved Friday eve nying will be at 19 o'clock. Placed all day Saignlay July PAT SON PLEYCHER 0.
Wanted to rent a cottage at Rome City for a week from August 16 to 23. Must be lakefront. Address H. A. care Journal.
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