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Newspaper

Fort Wayne Journal Gazette

Location

Fort Wayne, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Mar 05, 1908

Page

4

Garret Remon Strange Tested at Public Hearing

In Garrett County, residents appeared before commissioners to contest signatures on a remonstrance. City records show testimony by Peter Rechler and other locals as concerns about genuineness and residency were raised. An order to continue examining signatories prompted fear and protests among some property owners.

Calreet Ink Anbten Peter Rechler Garrett Manley Maureen Livy Treriius Rose Persaofis

Well Known LaGrange County Lady Dead

Lima Indiana March 4 Mrs Margaret Tanma Dykes well known to people of LaGrange County died at the home of her son Walter Dykes in Notawa Th and was brought to Tint for burial the remains placed in the family lot In Ontario cemetery Mrs Dykes was the wife of Robert Dykes a former business in Mongo and Jeter in Kent Gallville Dykes had a wide acquaintance in Rugtrage and Noble counties In the fall of 1893 Mr and Mrs Dykes went to Ive with their son at Witch plane Mr Dykes died ten years ago Mrs Dykes died at her son's home Sunes reh 1 aged eighty four years She was mother of nine children two died in infancy Walter Dykes the only child surviving The remnant of Mrs Dykes rests by the side of those is her husband and departed children She was an earnest Christian woman having been a member of the Presbyterian church

Walter ‘Dykes

Men Wanted in Every County for Subscriptions

A Kist News Bureau notice seeks solicitors in each county to take subscriptions for the Tournais Gazette. Commission paid. Only hustlers need apply. Write KIST NEWS BUREAU Fort Wayne Inn for particulars.

Kist News Bureau Tournais Gazette Fort Wayne Inn

Funeral attendance by Delta Phi Epsilon at Sam Andrews chum's death

Delta Phi Epsilon of Eur ooe university sent two members to attend the funeral of college chum Witmer and Boxsake. They delivered many messages from friends and faculty praising the deceased's competitive spirit. Also notes a late report on a dinner party hosted by Mr and Mrs Charles Eaton with Dr and Mrs Thompson and others. Many B&O layoffs affect 217 workers, with no rehire timing and families bearing the impact.

Garrett Tad Mare Delta Fhri Delta Society Eurooe University Sam Andres Messrs Witmer and Boxsake Birs. Charyles Thompson Andrs. Merica J. Jones W. F. Johnson B. Hughes Chicago

West Estate Opened in Rox Township After Death

Monroy Thomas appointed administrator of the estate of Alfred West who died last Saturday in Rox Township. Thomas, stepson of the deceased, resides at the West home with his sister and mother. No children or other relatives survive. County Treasurer Wilcox and Adam Kelser act as bondsmen. Charles L DeVault is attorney for the administrator.

Volumebla City Ind Monroy Thomas Alfred West Rox Township Ufe Thomas West Wyo Wilcox Adam Kelser Charles L DeVault

Firms relocate temporarily within Columbia business district

Int. March 4 The furniture firm Fox and Helerich moved its stock from its room to the empty space across the street formerly occupied by Marie I. N. Axeline's millinery. The move is temporary while their former room is repaired and remodeled.

Columbia Femet Fox Hele Irich Maré. I. N. Axeline

Young mechanic overdosed on quinine in Columbia Elty Ind

John Berrineer a young mechanic from the Kz Mown factory was found semi conscious by his wife after returning from a lodge meeting. He had been drinking heavily for days and states he took an overdose of quinine. Dr. C Linvill administered restoratives and he recovered.

Columbia Elty Ind

New Brewery Starter Reported in Columbia City

March 4 noted a brewery project in Columbia City as Drewery and his team installed a large new boiler from a Bass country works at Port Warn Fort. Malenie workers from Tass wawis installed the boner.

Columbia City Drewery Port Warn Fort

Have You Piles Dr Lennhardt Hem Ii Remedy

An advertisement for Leonhardt Company promotes Hem-Ii as a cure for piles promising complete relief regardless of severity. The text lists locations and contact cues with garbled specifics, suggesting a patent remedy claim and a merchant address in Columbia and Baker streets. The defective OCR fragment hints at a mail station and street listings.

Columbia Themer Wayne Baker Leonhardt Co fRuttats

Revival meetings and community updates in Decatur area

Local church revival sessions were held with ministers and congregants participating. Family updates include Farley Harrington returning from New York and travel plans to Chicago. Poultry show planning discussed with Berne officials to host next year, committees formed to secure space and coordinate details.

Lima High School to Present Weraty Program

Lima Ind March 4 The following Weraty program will be given at Lima high school Friday March 1 Musical selections by soloists and chorus include Inauguration of Pre hs Orchestra Readers recitations and declamations by students Clea Price Clair Scott Pansy Crise and Richard Newman Helfethere clock Amidst impersonations and music by the High School Orchestra with names such as Floyd DeBow Yount Ethel Wilson and Fay Sidner contributing performances

Lima Ind Weraty Lima High Speare Russell Smith Austin Smith Morse Clea Ewert Miller sElev Fay Sidner

Adams county files first epilepsy patient for Indiana village

Decatur Ind March 4 The first application from Adams county for commitment to the Indiana village for epileptics at Newcastle will be that of Joseph Snyder of Hartford Township. He is 33 and unmarried. The application was supported today by Drs Miller and Clark, appointed by Judge Merryman as examining committer. The case follows a head injury from a kick by A Horge and his first epilepsy attack at age eight.

Decatur Ind Adams County Indiana Newcastle Joseph Snyder Hartford Township J. M. A1iller D. D. Clark J. F. Merryman Sayner A. Horge

Decatur Man Arrested Over Interfering With U S Meat Inspector

Howard Clouser, a Wit for two to three weeks at the Decatur Parking plant, was arrested by U S Marshal Rankin in Decatur and taken to Fort Wayne on a charge of interfering with a United States meat inspector at La Transport. He and a companion allegedly assaulted the officer about a month ago. the companion remains at large.

Decatur Ind Howard Clonser Rankin Fort Wayne Cloiser United States la Ransport Bounke Clouser

Bleakley v Central Western Oil case appoints receiver

In Decatur Indiana on March 4 Orrin D. Bleakley sues Central Western Oil Company on note and for appointment of receiver. William Briggs of Geneva is named receiver by judge Merryman and ordered to operate the property per written order.

Decatur. Ind Orrin D. Bleakley

Bluffton Saloon Remonstrator Drunk in Decatur

Decatur Ind March 4 David Cline a farmer near Vera Cruz was in Decatur today after becoming heavily intoxicated following a failed remonstrance at Bluffton. He was so drunk his face was bruised and bleeding from a fall while returning home with assistance.

Decatur Ind David Cline Vera Cruz Bluffton & Dey Waa Hadley Wix

Cannibalism to Culture Lecture At Colomba City

Rev. Rower born among cannibals of New Zealand will lecture at the Methodist Church in this city Thursday and Friday evenings. The talk titled From Cannibalism to Culture will be followed by songs and music.

Colombta City Inds Rower New Zealand Ehuch

Severely Poisoned By Heagaghe Preparation

War saw report from March 4 states Samuel IIot was badly poisoned by a preparation containing arntea for headache cure. Condition was serious but improving after short treatment.

Warsaw Tnt Samuel 2 Condita Zerlous

Decatur Minor News Highlights Local Court Actions

Readable items cover two court filings by Lewis C DeVoss, a marriage license issued to Melville Hall and Bertha Masure, and various notices about residents visiting Fort Wayne. The torn page mentions community members, family visits, and a few non-specific events in Decatur Indiana with names such as Mrs JH Nelchers and Rev. Pittenger.

Decatur Ind Amenbiery JH Nlechers Elus Hektor Prygresilya Pedrs Fen Krag Uwe Bosheat Atre Fort Wayne Trlenas Chriation Aliss Hunn Spullen Pert Wayne C. Pittenger Coestle Br. McDsear Bart Wayne D. D. Clark S Clark J. M. Miller Ste Sone Warry Frlllinger Wayne WellseFargo Exprena Company Cass” Fitness Rip Kirs E. Feltzinger John Brofner

Farewell Reception for Mrs A H Upson in Warsaw

A farewell reception hosted by the women of the Christian church in Warsaw Indiana honored Mrs A H Upson as she prepares to move to Vancouver Washington. The event occurred at the home of Mrs Oliver Shinn with Mrs Emma Tane hosting guests and presenting a valued gift to the honoree.

A. Upson Warsaw Warsaty Ind Women of the Christian Church A. H. Upson Vancouver Wash Oliver Shinn Upson Emma Tane Porter Street Freda Zim-merman Latta Robinson Adine Garner Mable Doremier the] Hafield Zoe Thomas Mdlth Garner Nettie Baum Freda Summer Mesara Cliford Schaeffer Pay Gull Ciel Wainwright Clem Michael Hershel Coal Louis Myers Fred Millar Cutford Jutes Hershel Lester Cecily Vaughn

Diewl Supports Deep Waterway Plan From Warsaw

Warsaw farmer Diehl advocates a deep waterway for northern Indiana based on personal experience. He maps a route from Fort Wayne to Michigan City via Chumnbusce, Tippedt ee river headwaters, Oswego, Leesburg, Mund Lake, Millwead, Mund Lake, and an inland line to Chicago, arguing feasibility.

Warsaw Ind Diehl Thas Indiana Millwead Mund Lake Kankakee District Lake Michigan Michigan City Alumet River Chicago

Crippled peddler insulted in Warsaw trip

A Chicago man with a hook for a left arm insulted people who refused to buy pencils in Warsaw Indiana. He rode to Pierceton then Fort Wayne but spent the money on drink and arrived intoxicated. He lacks both arms and is described as unworthy of pity.

Warsaw Ind Pierceton Fort’ Wayne Chicago Han

Warsaw Post Office Clerk Confronts Reds Trouble

In Warsaw Indiana on March 4, clerk Will Ripple, formerly a Pennsylvania detective, described resigning his post in Chicago after being shot at sixteen times in a week by anarchists. He claimed the attempt to assassinate Chicago police Chief Shippy prompted his return to Warsaw to guard his life.

Warsaw Ind Agsilion Chicago Jrdlong My Ife Will Ripple

Maple Syrup Harvest Begins in Kosciusko County

Warsaw Ind March 4 Several maple syrup camps opened in Kosciusko county today. The season is new and there has been little syrup for years. Weather this winter has been unusually favorable for a large harvest and owners of suny trees expect a strong season.

Kosciusko County Warsaw Ind Kosciusky

Official Call Issued for Republican Caucuses

The Republicans of Kosciusko county select delegates for state and other conventions. The state convention is at Winimandlin on April 1 and April 25. The senatorial convention at Gaurnd is on Monday, March 83 at 11 30 before, and the joint representative convention date is not fixed.

Warsaw Ind Kasciusko County Wwiimandlin Gaurd Cefork

Lancaster Bros & Co Dissolve Store Partnership

In Columbia City Indy, Lancaster Bros & Co yesterday dissolved the general partnership. George Max Comicaster takes over interests of Charles J Lancaster and co., as the firm’s large store on West Van Buren is affected. Lancaster will manage the business while others adjust lease and books. details blurred by damaged text.

Columbia Cley Indy Poe Neto Lancaster Troy, & Co Jute Us George Max Charles J Lancaster Pred Dee Roos van Buren Steve A. Ket Lancaster Charles Hit Gempster Staveard George May T Lancaster Elingo

Arrested Quail Trapper Faces Court Postponed Hearing

Tad Netzner of HleMiand township appeared before Justice Ahan Wider charged by Deputy Fish Commissioner and Game Warden Vanderford with unlawfully possessing a quail tray and trapping five quail on January 28. The hearing, delayed until next Monday, also cites another man charged with offering blue sills for sale. name withheld pending arrest.

Coluanta Suny Fred Betzner John A. Betzner HleMiand Euy Th Une Ahan Wider Deauty Fish Grane Andrew Vanderford Netzner Getzner Wu! Parrish Ax St Farm Watdlich Shunley Vanderford

Whitley Bounty Town Trustees Meet

Columbia City Indiana township trustees held their regular monthly meeting at the county superintendent’s office. They decided ninth grade commencement exercises will be held on the high school campus in anonymity, but the exact date was not set. Eighth grade examinations are scheduled for the third Saturdays in March and April. The trustees spent much time discussing better reading methods.

Columbia City Ind Taly

Et and Jane Will Not Be Seen at Claypool Opera House

A faulty notice reports Et and Jane Will Not Be Seen at the Claypool opera house after a management announcement. The advance man claimed to have arranged a five night engagement, but the town faced confusion as managers and parties disputed the show’s itinerary in Warsaw and Atilford.

Jane Claypool

Claypool Youth Party Delights Evening At Ulsh Home

In Claypool Indiana a pleasant gathering occurred Wednesday evening at the Ulsh home, three miles southwest of town. Local youths attended an oyster supper with guests including Russell Hazel Linn Clea Clugn Edna Olinger Yessie Golbert Raith Rhoades Mattie Dick Grace Ruth Grace Alessis Vance Tish Oliver Baker Lawrence Deteeman Byron Spitler Russell Brown Serap Beigh Cari Cluen and Frants Ulsk.

Claypool Ind Russell Hazel Linn Clea Clugn Edna Olinger Yessie ]Golbert Raith Rhoades Mattie Dick Grace Ruth Grace Alessis Vance Tish Oliver Baker Lawrence Deteeman Byron Spitler Russell Brown Serap Beigh Cari Cluen Frants’ Ulsk

Piercet on Young People Married at Warsaw

Piercet on Ind March 4 Sam wel S. Spayer and Miks Alice Struan residents near this place were united in marriage at Warsaw last evening. The ceremony was performed by Rev. J. O. Beaton pastor of the Christian church of Warsaw. They returned to Piercet on Pennsylvania train No. 8 and went to their future home. Here a well known young farmer.

Pierceton Ind Samwel S. Spayer Miks Alice Struan Warsaw J. O. Beaton Chrisian Ploverton Pennsylvania Rhoades Awley Wuield Albion Phares Inds Addi Charies Raymelly Clay Bock St. Joe Clara Gilliam Peiick Altormer J. D Kock Sigor Bresie Bloan Buelah Warsi Wayne Ngon Atles Shobe Judgenter Edward Sehich Fort Wayne Charlea Chininges A. C. McDonald Pearl Wakehead New Parle Wednestay Joseph R. Zime Ahetman Tanrhon Owsa Mm ‘Las Chinman Warsay Nigh

Attorney Graves Seeks Change of Venue in Kosciusko Case

Warsaw march 4 attorney j c graves against whom disbarment proceedings have been pushed and a criminal action is pending in the kosciusko circuit court lists asked for a change of venue from roose in the another case charged with embezzling funds of the attuckle-ryan company taleo

Warsaw Ind J.C. Graves Hesun Kosciusko Circuit Court Rouse Attuckle-Ryan Company Lof Taleo

Professor DeLong Addresses Saker on Roman Catholicism

Burket Ind March 4 Prof DeLong rector of Kosciusko County towns spoke this evening on Roman Catholicism He plans to appear in Claypool and rent the opera house for five nights to continue his address series.

Burket Ind Prof. de- Long Kosciusko Makengt Roman _Catholicis Claypool

Estate largely goes to Charles Brown in probate

War saw Indiana March probate filing reveals almost the entire estate of the late Mrs. Charlie Brown goes to Charles Brown with $40 to nonlisted heirs. In Claypogi Joseph Smith reported the Sunbe School of the Methodist Epis church hosted a gathering at Chapman's lake.

Charles Brown Warsaw Charlie Brown Chapman's Lake Hieh Manzy Claypogi Ind Marsh Jozeph Smith Sune School Epis Na Church Ata Daffy Pull Vassars Amu Ani

Jacob Leiter Estate Settlement in Clatfo gh County

The Jacob Leiter estate in Clatfogh County is settled, distributing seven shares. Charles Leiter receives thirty acres. Dr WS Leiter of Claspool is noted in the settlement.

Jacob Leiter Clatfogh Jaeoh Laiter Forciska Grarles Laiter WS. Leiter Claspool

Duffy's Pure Malt Whiskey Endorsed by 80-Year-Old Patient

John Van Luvanee of Moline Illinois reports restored health after using Duffy's Pure Malt Whiskey as his doctor advised. He says it revived his appetite and strength, claiming a return to vigor comparable to age 40 and urging others to try the medicine while noting its pure malt distillation and medicinal claims.

John van Luvanee Moline Ill Duffy van Luvanee Sam John Liane Cebink Dufy John van Lavaner Moline, al Bolle Ben Catran Ds's Malt Whiskey Co Rochester N.Y

Claypool Notices and Farm Movements in Indiana

Claypool Indiana March 4 George Collison to build a new house on his farm one mile south of the last place. He has let the contract to Dick and Son of Chypgal and work begins when weather permits. Claypool Indiana March 4 William Jeenberger rents his farm near this plats to Br Baker who will take possession March 5. Mr Isenberzer will hold a sale and dispose of his personal property.

Claypool Ind George Collison Tra Dick & Son Chypgal William Jeenberger Br. Baker Maren Isenberzer

Mutual Phone Company Extends Lines in Kosineka County

The Mutual Telephone Company is extending and improving its lines in the east and south part of Kosineka county. The company has installed a large number of telephones in recent months and is offering strong competition for more business, drawing considerable comment from residents.

Silver Lake Ind Macch Mutual “Telephone Company Kosineka County

Dunkard Women Plan Aid for Poor and Needy

In Clatpool Indiana on March 4 the Ladies' Ald Society of the Dunkard church met at Lizzie Metger's home. Plans were made to aid the poor and needy in the community with immediate actions to alleviate suffering.

Dunkard Women Clatpool Ind Ladies’ Ald Society Duntard Church Lizzie Metgger Hern

Kendallville Girl Sent to Clermont School

Warsaw dispatches report Miss Addie Charles Ginester visiting from Warsaw and a variety of social events. The article notes a Clermont School transfer for a Kendallville girl, mentions local visitors and gatherings, and lists several residents attending a cotillion and church social. The piece reflects a lively small-town scene with multiple named individuals and locales.

Kendallville Clermont School

Albion Minor News and Local Notices Fragment

Local notices from Albion report a marriage license issued to Bertha Clay and Baar Upson in Noble County and various community activities. Also mentioned are illnesses including appendicitis and mumps, church gatherings, and residents needing care or attention in the Albion area.

Butler Minor News Highlights Local Social Notes

Mr. George Gappinger of Lagrange is expected to move soon. Mrs. Gehring visits her son Jake Gehring Jr. in Fort Wayne. Bee and family visited Fayette, Ohio. Farmouths store plans spring goods expansion. Anna Stoner is recovering from illness. Clyde Farley and Heetie Clyde Farley are noted residents involved in local events. Mrs. B A Birkie visits UL Zirkle this week.

Anna Stoner Iisineer Gang Heetie Clyde Farley B. A. Birkie UL. &. Zirkle

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