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Newspaper
Fort Wayne Journal Gazette
Location
Fort Wayne, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Mar 01, 1908
Page
4
A vintage advertorial explains that many suffer from dyspepsia and poor appetite. It touts Stuart's Dyspepsia Tablets as a cure, claiming the tablets digest large amounts of food and restore a strong, healthy stomach. Free sample offers and price noted at 50 cents per bottle.
Samuel Andrews aged twenty three died after a tuberculosis illness that followed rapid decline after leaving Purdue University where he studied electrics engineering. A Garrett High School graduate, he was to graduate from college this June. His death comes three years after the loss of an older son, a Northwestern University Medical School student. Services are Tuesday at 2 pm at the home with burial at Calvary Cemetery in Garrett.
A man from Warsaw, Arthur Peters, was arrested in Goshen and brought before Justice S. Whisler pled guilty. Peters, traced to his Goshen home by officer A Zatriman, allegedly stole fowls from a coop at midnight Thursday. The victim identified Peters. Peters is at home in critical condition after a prior incident.
Alfred West an elderly respected farmer from Tray townsbty near Columbia City Indiana died by suicide Saturday afternoon. He locked his bedroom door and shot himself in the head with a 12 caliber revolver after being in poor health for years. The body was found after neighbors forced the door. Dr W W C Scott and County Coroner Krigge were notified. West resided about a mile south of Locum on the family farm for many years and is mourned as an honest upright man with survivors including two sons and two stepsons.
Angolan church revival services attract strong attendance with First Christian Church speakers Rabbi Staut Fer and Bilder Stauffer addressing faith and doubt. United Brethren and Congregational pastors also preach on God’s character and life’s lantern. A pony herd incident near Angola ends with minor injuries and animal chaos.
The Decatur benefit stage show Uncle Rube presented by Henry Thomas featured a comic farce with a large cast led by Sam Shamp and Duncan Sernaull. Notable participants included Ada Murray, Clayson Carroll, Walter Johnson, and Maria Bunn. The program included a musical interlude and a city band concert in front of Holthauze Drug Company.
Auburn February 28. DeLago, longtime Lake Shore agent, and Jamils with a party of Shore agents returned from a south excursion. The group enjoyed an extended vacation and favorable remarks about the trip. DeLago has served as agent here for over twenty five years.
An old surgeon shares how coffee caused tremors and insomnia, impairing precision. He quit coffee three years ago and found relief using Postum, noting its soothing effect and recommending it to others with similar symptoms. Read “The Road.”
In Lagrange Indiana February 29 Spencer Weaves a fourteen year old from Shinshewans was given a one year parole after pleading guilty to diverting funds from the Sarver farm owned by John Farver where he had been placed as a foster child. Despite a troubled past, Farver will continue to supervise his education and welfare. In Columbia City Indiana February 29 township trustees, led by senior James A Mossmay, prepared to begin choir property assessments in several townships. In Auburn DeKalb County Republicans met in precincts to choose delegates to state and congressional conventions amid competitive bids for the state delegation.
Sal Lechrone of this city was sent to the state asylum at Longcliffe after being adjudged of unsound mind by a commission. Sheriff Logan Staples transported him, noting the 10 day-ago commission ruling. He enlisted as a musician in the regular army and has since suffered delusions of death, heart troubles, and an appendicitis recovery without surgery.
Atonton e? Ind Fi feiferies, longtime resident Taylor Jefferies marked an eighty three birthday yesterday. He moved to Kosehisko county during the era of wheeled vehicles and Native communities, recalling frontier days with Mentone roots and rural Kentucky origins.
Columbia City Ind Feb 31 Ex County Clerk Glassley will return to South Whitley and be employed as salesman in Clagaten Co store there He was with Banks Glasley of South Whitley and is familiar with the work He will move his family to South Whitley after city schools close and assume duties Monday morning.
In Mentone Indiana on February 29 Lorin L Busenburg and Miss Minala May Vantrasse, residents nearby, were married in Rochester. Busenburg is a son of Mr and Mrs David Busenburg who live north of Mentone.
Fred L Pelck will address Indianapolis railroad organizations tonight. He will speak at a public meeting in Terre Haute Monday night and return Tuesday evening to attend the Democratic love feast in Auburn Wednesday where he will deliver an address.
South Milford Ind Feb 29 The four year old son of Mr and Mrs William Hayward died early this morning at their home near South Ari ford after several weeks of illness. Funeral arrangements have not yet been set.
Report from Shipshewana Indiana notes a large turnout for a horse sale. Promoter Mr A led the event with strong interest, while Mr Staley oversaw the proceedings and described horses of low grade as the sale's focus amid bustling crowds.
Tri Feb 2. William Likenz a pioneer of DeKalb county died this morning at his home near Auburn. He had suffered illness and had been an ally to the community.
In Garrett Indiana supplies report a 50 percent cut in work at TL shops in the city. Grocers note reduced output and unclear duration. Flour is promoted with White gold Medal Flour cited as best white flour amid ration adjustments.
In Warsaw Indiana a February social at the Delphi club rooms above the post featured Warsaw girls entertaining male partners. The event included hand-painted program cards by Ada Watson and music by Bur alash and Lawrence Johnson. attendees listed include Helen Hettfeldt Ada Watson Marle Chandler Pearl Phillips Mary Boroth and Agnes Punk among others.
Writing for my father, now in his eight lyssecond year, describes his need for steady exercise and relief from fatigue. He tried stimulants but prefers a malt whiskey remedy, using four small doses daily with water, praising its effects and beneft like a medicine for aging and weakness. The letters also cite others reporting relief from rheumatism and general weakness through malt whiskey use.
An advertisement touts Duffy's Pure Malt Whiskey as a pure distillation of malt and a universal remedy. It claims benefits for nervousness typhoid stomach trouble and throat and lung diseases while urging customers to buy only genuine bottles with the Old Chemist trademark and sealed cork intact.
A flurry of notices from Warsaw to Winona and Palestine describe railroading staff shifts. Freda Chandler and others join Erie as operator amid nine-hour law pressure, while Slater moves from Michigan division to Huntington, Indiana, to meet new compliance requirements. Other brief items note a large basketball game, a forestry appointment, and a notable ice fishing catch near Palestine Lake.
In Pleasant Lake Indiana on February 29, residents from Hudson Hamilton and Auburn visited in town. People named Ruth Niles, Shumaker, Mason, Stell Coppswell, and others appeared for family events and church or funeral services. Local residents plan moves to farms and relocation of Corwin and Cart Beek families in early March.
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Lagrange Indiana report on the Lagrange Farmers Institute held in Seattle afternoon. Prof Palmer spoke on using ugames as feed fertilizer, outlining benefits for crop strength and two year agricultural training. Other features included recitations and musical selections. visitors praised township hospitality.
Angolan town notes report George W. Myers returning from Scott township. Auburn visitor Will Willemaz back from Florida says locals wintering in St. Petersburg are in good health. Stiefel returns from east business trip. Miller furniture plant adds gas lighting. John Walsh handles installation. Isaac Williamson improving after long illness. Mrs. John G Yeagles hosts Bliss Johnson from Asopolis Mick. Los Angeles visit includes Mr and Mrs B R Waldo Sheffer meeting Jerry Rutter. Locals wintering in lend fut Mowers and clarges. Mrs Abs Cutter well. Rev Preston and family visit Crooked Lake. plan Fort Wayne trip. Mrs Helle Woodtill to Chicago soon. J B Bay Miavhe ill at home on East Gilmore. Mouniaz family visiting David Grove farm. friends extend well wishes.
Fragmented OCR note mentions Fremont area minor news and a Thursday event. Names such as Metz, Roleholtarter, Frigas, Berrigan, Hessel, and Ulay appear amid scattered terms. Mentions of Moneta, Fanny, Ansila, Greve farm, and Hilton suggest local people and places, but details are unclear.
In Decatur Indiana on September 29 William Rhinehart remains seriously ill with fever and stomach troubles. Lydie Buttemeyer Emma Hockman and Mary Gellmeyer of St Johns visited friends in town this evening. Jesse Christen, ill for several weeks with bowel trouble, shows steady improvement. Birthdays noted for Mrs John Ford Mrs L N Grandstafe and Mrs Oscar Fritzinger celebrated at the home of a former resident north of Monmouth. Family gatherings include Rev L C Heasert and others.
Whitley County items report a charity supper at Union township to aid a local baseball team, a clerk fined and sent home, and a range of social updates. Mrs Baum and family visits, residents returning from Pecatonica and plans to visit relatives are noted. Community members installed a new water system in a drug store, while pension details for a Civil War veteran from Churubusco are listed.
An article urges attention to stomach and bowel activity as a key to overall health. It promotes Dr Caldwell's Syrup Pepsin as a gentle, effective laxative for adults and children, claiming it prevents ailments from constipation to headaches and improves complexion.
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