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Newspaper
Fort Wayne Journal Gazette
Location
Fort Wayne, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Mar 10, 1908
Page
3
A grocer repeated two identical requests for flour and the shopper notes dissatisfaction with the reply. The ad urges choosing Gold Medal Flour from Washburn Crosby for healthier, tastier, cheaper bread and pastries.
G O Oldridges of Empire Ohio touts Dr King s New Discovery as the best remedy for coughs colds and throat troubles. He claims years of use have proven its effectiveness for his family and notes a guarantee and price of 1.00 at Dreler Brothers Drug Store.
An odd clipped ad from Clinton shows Champerlzin praising Buckien’s Arntes Salvo for curing pains, stings, and old sores. It claims rapid relief after use and mentions a 26 cent price at the Dreier Brothers drug store.
In Garrett Indiana an eye illness resembling pinkeye sweeps the area with several cases. neighboring towns report outbreaks and a case in Indianapolis where initial treatment failed and led to total blindness after ten days, underscoring a widening health concern.
S-Savers receives Talend Reds and other poultry as shipments arrive in Grhase County. The notice mentions winter conditions and a seasonal surge in poultry movement, with dated imports recorded for the period.
A Warsaw and Winona Line motorman was injured when a Pennsylvania flyer hurled a rock under a viaduct near No 40 street. The stone shattered a window and struck Kendall on the shoulder guiding a train through the Trout Vestibule area. The event occurred in the morning and caused alarm though no serious injuries were reported.
Auburn basketball report notes a standout performance by a local player nicknamed Polly. The game details include multiple hits, strong fielding, and errors causing a close contest. Admirers anticipate future league play as the team edges toward next season.
The Whitley county board of education approves the uniform course of study for township high schools detailing required subjects across first through fourth years including algebra English literature Latin geometry and science. The plan also mentions the applicable schools in Cougie Etna Larwill Council was Center and Jefferson Center.
A Garrest Indiana report states a B and O official ordered immediate discharge of any road service worker found under the influence of liquor. The letter warns no excuses, implying such a discharge could affect future railroad employability and reemployment prospects.
In Columbia City Indiana Elks of the Fort Wayne lodge organized a birthday surprise for Harry Daniel at his parents home on Hast Van Buren street. Fourteen Elks attended and presented a wine cut glass drinking set with D B Linvill speaking. The party moved to the Clugston hotel for a banquet. A flood damaged the eighty foot bridge over the River near the old Hose form three miles south on the Huntington road making passage by vehicles or pedestrians impossible until repairs are completed. The bridge was built by a Huntington firm seven years ago.
Garrett Minor News reports that at a recent library board meeting the Peckurt public library doors will swing outward rather than inward. The change is among precautions tied to broader safety measures across the region amid ongoing concerns after a recent disaster. Local residents and officials note further adjustments in access and building operations as part of post incident planning.
Warsaw Indiana reports a saloon closed Saturday night amid police action. Disturbances included visible drunk and disorderly behavior and bottles left in the residential district Sunday morning. Authorities shut the establishment after complaints and arrests noted in the vicinity.
Foreman E. Imes and two workers of Moulerins Construction Co start the Richmond street sewer at Farmis and State streets in Kendallville Indiana. Surveyor Willis Sawyer and two assistants assist. Three carloads of memorial are on the way.
Warsaw Ind March 9 Bricker and Kelly of the Winona Agricultural Institute quintet led a basketball contest against Waursaiw school Saturday night Bricker tossed three goals from center while Bricker scored most of the teams nine baskets in a 32 9 win The halftime score was Winona 26 Warsaw 10.
The T. and G. Interurban reports cars now run through to Kendallville without passengers disembarking at the B. and O. trestle. Water over the trestle has subsided after a week of high water. Track damage has been repaired and service restored to normal.
Roy Provines and Miss Henrietta Smurr wed at the Lutheran parsonage with Rev. Slater officiating. Both Auburn residents with Provines noted as a fine young man and Smurr a popular schoolteacher who resigned to take effect next Friday evening. Nearby Albion reports a county surveyor guest and local ailments, with a forestry accident injuring Hiram Curtis.
A road near Leesburg on Warsaw road runs under more than a foot of water, with one spot three feet deep. Local officials urge motorists to detour as travel becomes hazardous and county crews assess the situation.
Mrs. Lucien Ormsby, mother of two, was escorted by Sheriff Staples and Mrs. Fred Schneider to Lone Cliff State Asylum for the Insane yesterday. The case is described as long standing with little hope for recovery.
A damaged OCR item claims a pseudo medical cure with unclear claims. Dr. Leonhardt advertises treatments and office locations in Fort Wayne Indiana and nearby addresses. The fragment mentions internal issues and a blend of dosage or costs, but the text remains unclear and non-credible.
Unclear report notes John Welker observed in Michigan City. Fragmentary lines mention Mio af Police and references to individuals such as FL Davis Wilhem Schadewald and Tom Welker. Magazine-like notes imply a health check or social context with stray phrases about rent and want ads.
Aurburn Ind. Merchants and political figures met to decide that Democratic candidates for the fall will be chosen by primary marks on June 4. The plan was formed after consulting the seventh district committee members and will be confirmed in due time.
Saturday night a man about fifty collapses at city hall in Kendallville and is diagnosed with lung fever and treated before being moved to Albion county farm. The incident prompts jail lockup investigations and a delay in court matters as officials respond. In Albion Noble County circuit court opens and a license case from West Lake is contested with remonstrances.
Kendallville Indiana March 9 about 2 30 this afternoon a horse belonging to Andrew Adams collapsed and died after unloading a wheat load. Adams residing two miles east of Lisbon had hitched the team at Strong’s blacksmith shop on William street. A bystander noted the horse dropped dead. Adams paid 100 for the animal three years ago and the cause of death is unknown.
A. P. Rupe, early Kosciusko county settler, died after a long illness at his home six miles southwest of Warsaw. He left a widow and several children. The death followed more than a year of illness and occurred yesterday afternoon at 4 o'clock.
Report from Mentond Inc states March 9 that Plymouth suffered severe flooding. Water surrounds many houses and an ice house wall broke, spilling a large quantity of ice into the stream.
March 1 George Snyder, a prominent War- saw resident, was taken to a private hospital in Indianapolis for treatment. His condition has been gradually worsening. the move follows the family physician’s recommendation.
Warsaw Indiana March 9 The 10 Ace authorities have yet to find a clue to the identity of the thief who burglarized the Elks club rooms early Sunday morning. Cash totaling 13 dollars is missing.
Wes River Ladies Aid Society met Saturday at Miss Lizzie Metzger home. Elected for the ensuing term: Ante Haigh president, Mrs Tua Butterhaugh treasurer and superintendent, Mrs Jennie Baker secretary.
A farmer recounts decades of indigestion and stomach trouble relieved after starting Postume coffee. He notes sleep, appetite, and digestion improve within weeks, and he avoids further bilious spells. He credits coffee as the key to breaking the metaphorical cloudiness and renewing his health.
In Warsaw Indiana a horse drowned when floodwaters blocked escape as its driver tried to rescue it. The incident occurred Saturday night near a swollen stream with water covering parts of the surrounding area. Two men attempted rescue as waters rose, while nearby roads and railways remained underwater.
In LaGrange Ind county auditor Murel Weaver was injured while turning off a large electric switch in the county office. A misstep caused contact with live fixtures, sending a fatal jolt that threw him to the floor. He sustained head wounds and neck lacerations requiring stitches, but escaped serious harm when the faulty fixture detached. He is recovering at home.
Lagrange Indiana March 4 County Superintendent Norris announced exams will be held in Lagrange county on the third Saturdays of March April and May deviating from last year’s fourth Saturday plan. Exams also will help filter out poor papers before correction and offer retests. a 75 percent general average is required and no student may fall below 60 percent in any subject for diploma eligibility. Allee Miller 34 died at home near Shipshewana after a short illness caused by heart weakness. funeral at Meconita church and burial in Miller cemetery scheduled for Wednesday, leaving a wife and children.
Decatur Indiana residents and lawyers gathered in Portland for the trial of state ex rel Ed Green v David D Coffes mayor of Decatur charged with public indecency intoxication and misappropriation of city funds among other offenses The outcome is awaited by Decatur citizens Baumgartner County Surveyor celebrated his seventeenth birthday at West Monroe Street home with friends games contests music refreshments and a penny contest during the evening
The William Rhinehart funeral was held yesterday at the late home west of Decatur. Rev Newemthe led the services and the body was placed in Maplewood vault awaiting interment in Maplewood Cemetery. Marella, age two, is very ill with fever and is being given Lavery precautions to prevent spread.
In the city this evening Father Travers of Portland delivered Lenten sermons. He spoke on penance and reflection, urging parishioners to seek spiritual renewal during the Lenten season.
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