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Newspaper
Fort Wayne Journal Gazette
Location
Fort Wayne, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jun 30, 1911
Page
5
Exhibition pianos and player-pianos from the National Trades Exhibition in Chicago are on display at the Coliseum. Thousands visited to see the best American makers, each piano claimed as original and distinctive. The public is invited to inspect the collection at the show without obligation.
The notice proclaims a sale of twenty two Holstein cows, Jeresus strain among the best in the world, with bidding to determine prices. It emphasizes dairy value and urges highest bidder action to secure these cows within sight months.
Allen County completes semi annual tax settlement with the state. Treasurer William H. Scheiman reports total taxes collected across funds including school, road, library, and bond taxes. State receives a large share with penalties looming for late settlements.
Fingal prepares Battery B Fort Wayne for Independence Day events in Piereton with two guns and caissons, 25 men led by Captain Harry Clark. Battery supplies include new carriages, reload gear, recon instruments, and plans for July 5 pistol teams at Fort Benjamin Harrison.
In Terre Haute Indiana on June 29 Donn M. Roberts city civil engineer faced disturbance at the polling place when Mrs Samuel Ramsey and Rev. Wil lim King joined a chaotic scene in West Terre Haute precinct C Taylorville. Ramsey hurled eggs at Roberts who tried to leave the polling site and was restrained. The election result across Sugar Creek township favored the vets by 969 votes in every precinct.
Rioters in Cleveland attacked a wagon carrying garments from a factory to contractors. Gunfire struck the horse. a crowd of girls pelted strikers with eggs as they left. Seven girls were arrested. no injuries reported. Also notes a Sunday school service and Wells County wedding licenses in Bluffton.
Our First Anniversary and July Clearing Sale continues with new bargains daily. Come today if you were waited on before. We thank you for the quick response. Money refunded if goods are not as advertised.
Card advertises a July 1911 clearing sale with prices marked by the yard and by the piece. All merchandise will be sold to clear space for fall goods, buyers urged to come early for first choice, no reservations on marked goods.
An assortment of hosiery and clothing items offered at deep discounts in a Clearing and Anniversary Sale. Regular and special hose priced at 25c and 17c per pair with multi-pack offers, rompers, knockabout apparel, and fancy half hose in various colors. Also feature table oil cloth at reduced rates, with miscellaneous fabrics and collars showcased at marked down prices.
Eighth ward residents press for urban renewal along the Maumee river south bank. They back forming an East Side Civic Improvement Association and seek riverfront parks bought by the city at reasonable prices. A meeting at councilman P. Braun’s home could set dates for action amid growing Corcordia Cemetery area interest and Southside Civic Improvement Association efforts led by A A Ringwall.
Decatur Indiana June 28 contrary to earlier press reports the Decatur postmaster Wil not have salary reduced this year Official notice from Washington corrected local receipt figures showing a larger amount but not enough to trigger a raise The new postal savings bonds issue materials were delivered for opening here July 30
Secretary of the city board of health reports the latest city water analysis by state chemists shows the water is absolutely free from contamination. During summer, the health department will analyze samples every ten days instead of monthly as in winter.
An ex-bartender, known as Ragan, was arrested after a rough disturbance at Berry Buffet yesterday evening. Officer Juth attempted to arrest him. a melee ensued, the officer's car was overturned, but Ragan was captured and jailed on drunkenness charges this morning. A separate theft at Wayne Spoke and Bending plant saw an electric meter and inside wiring stolen, valued at 25. A watchman and foreman could not explain the breach. Jacob Peters reports theft of bedding worth 20 from a Duckaller barn, suspected neighbors. Miss Clara Eising was struck by a streetcar at Buchanan and John streets, with minor bruises. streetcar No. 194, operated by Brother man Cutter, was involved.
A farmers meeting at No 7 schoolhouse on the Piqua road discussed methods to rid St Marys River of carp. Rodney Fleming authorized seine fishing along twenty miles to remove the fish and restore native game species, aiming to persuade the government to restock the stream with game fish.
Bluffton Indiana June 20 The Bluffton and Petroleum gun clubs have arranged a clay pigeon shoot at grounds adjoining the city next Tuesday July 4. Entrance fees range from 1 to 50 cents in various classes, and the fees will be split into four purses to go in the hit heat scorers.
A feeble minded youth, twenty one, Gorton Moore, was picked up by Officer James Smith after alighting from an interurban car. He told headquarters he was tired of staying at home and wanted to see the world with just enough money for a Fort Wayne ticket. Parents were notified and expected to pick him up. His father worked as a machinist in the Wacknabeops at Peri.
Ita Puelber, student at Ann Arbor university, home for summer with parents. Joseph Bangert, 1033 Shonty Avenue, examined by a commission to assess sanity. affidavit of unsound mind filed by his father. L. G. Starr of Bluffton among ice cream makers visiting city. Mrs. Hugh T. Hogan visiting daughter in Bedford Indiana. Diphtheria case reported from 1817 Hurd Street. Indianapolis officers arrived to take Samuel Dennison for wife desertion. he abandoned wife and children in Indianapolis and was detained by Detective Pappert. Firemen answered a blazing gasoline store at 251 West Superior Street. no loss. Loose cotton ignited at Paul E. Wolf Mattress Factory, 622 Canal Street, causing $50 damage before blaze was controlled.
Carpenters and Spinners' local, in one of its biggest meetings this year, welcomed nine new members and prepared for a public open meeting next Thursday night. The group voted unanimously for a Labor Day parade and asked delegates to report to the federation. An eminent craft leader will speak at the Star Theatre hail on Calhoun Street, inviting all union and non union carpenters to attend.
The obituary notes the death of Harriet McMillen wife of Dr. W W P McMillen. She died suddenly from heart neuralgia at 6 pm and will be buried with service at the M E church in Decatur. A funeral train will carry her to Fort Wayne then to Mansfield for burial Saturday morning. She was born in Fort Wayne on June 97 1447 and was 64 years old.
Mrs HE S Moses and daughter Gertrude leave Decatur on Tuesday for Rotterdam via New York to seek relief for Gertrude’s rheumatism. The trip aims to gain sea air and treatment from European specialists with plans to tour if improvement occurs. Gertrude is an accomplished musician who may study with European masters. They expect to be away at least three months.
M F Thompson a Central City, Colorado mining man stops at Baltes hotel for a few days. He cites revival in western mining investment, noting the Central Mining district tunnels Newhouse and Big 5 reduced pumping costs. He cites the Phoenix Burroughs group sale in London for 500000 and mentions Fort Wayne money in Big 5. See Monroe W. Fitch & Sona for timbered tract and summer home site.
An arson blaze damaged the Fetters Brothers dismantled horn factory in Bluffton Indiana. Firefighters battled the stubborn fire for two hours last night. this marks a second suspected diary origin blaze at the plant within a year. Authorities hint at possible indictments by the next grand jury.
An old remedy named Horehound Honey and Wild Cherry Compound is promoted to relieve coughs colds and bronchitis. The patent medicine claims quick relief and is sold at drug stores for 25 cents a bottle.
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