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Newspaper
Fort Wayne Journal Gazette
Location
Fort Wayne, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Mar 11, 1908
Page
1
An online post promotes Nyafs Stone Rest Compound aimed at kidneys, bladder, and liver, claiming it lowers uric acid and supports urinary health. It provides no clinical evidence and reads as a health product advertisement with vague ingredients and no verified sourcing.
Pastors of Aveliny Hotel hosted a reception for Royal Heig neighbors, with 14 delegates from across Indiana and notable officials in attendance. The event launched the Grand Lodge of Indiana campaign season, featuring speeches by state leaders, a grand ball, and a drill by a local military band.
Henry Alter, longtime city resident plagued by inflammatory rheumatism for sixteen years, credits a simple prescription available at any drugstore with restoring his health. He gradually improved after starting the medicine, finally returning to work and leaving bed for the first time in years. The formula, provided to the public, includes Fluta Extract Cascarin Aromatic, Concentrated Barkolin Compound, and Aromatic Elixir. The article notes his prior despair and renewed vigor after the remedy.
In United States District Court Judge Anderson hears Walsh's request for a new trial over funds misused at the former Chien National Bank president's case. Attorneys cite juror Palmer’s sympathy and alleged coercion, plus doubts from juror Davey, Todd's Todd Kellogg denial, and competing affidavits. Proceedings continue tomorrow.
The friends of Hon. Chas W Miller have arranged a public reception in the courthouse corridors on Thursday evening March 12 from 7 30 to 9 30. Miller invites citizens to meet him and discuss issues.
Catherine Dammeyer widow of a Fort Wayne resident died at her home. Born in Wheetem she moved to Fort Wayne and was a devout member of St John’s Lutheran church. Survived by two stepchildren Jana Taltige Dammeyer and sisters Vernhart Spiexel and Barbara Lahnert. Funeral arrangements announced from the residence.
Notices offer hacks for funerals weddings and parties with reasonable rates and 24 hour service to all city parts. Contact Lewis Cab Line printing company at 978. March 1 9 The Hamilton Printing company assigns stock to James Lewis. Name of the company owner William Cummins. Assignment details and location in Main Street Mountain Tallow.
A brief item notes a fire at an alms house in San Francisco with emergency responders on scene. Details are sparse with fragmentary wording and no casualty information available from the readable text.
Richmond Indiana March 10 Iena and Lackey's twenty first annual combination horse sale opened today at Cambridge City with buyers from the United States and Canada. The bidding began slowly but many animals sold for more than $200 each.
In Goshen Indiana Hilda ping Augon aged twenty one fell down a front stairway while carrying Thorgas Hefiner Riley the one year old son and heir of the Rileys. The child’s neck was broken death instantaneous. The accident occurred at the home of George Bilsy. The shoe heel of Miss Magnuson caught in the carpet. No blame attached to hex. Riley formerly Miss Rice Heffier a Goshen society girl.
A fragment notes an event involving Tabor at a federation setting with unclear details. The readable text mentions an occurrence on a specific date and a named organization, though many words are garbled. Further context to identify precise entities is unavailable in the fragment.
Fort Wayne Medical Association last night takes a firm stand against spitting on public streets. Doctors, including Drs GleGscar Kruggeman Wybourd and Galvinced, urged enforcement of city health and safety ordinances. The meeting featured talks on physiology and skull fractures while requesting mayor Mosey and the board of safety to enforce penalties and fund police to curb the practice.
Evansville Inn report says the Slohe brothers and Agent Burke, held on compir sex charges connected with the Old Nellable employment agency, were released on $3,000 bail by attorneys Hall and Stephen Erwin of Alexandria Ind. Rewin is Thomas Slone's father-in-law. Trial set for Friday. attorney J Feelbravsh defends.
Judge Adair of Columbia City spoke on Moses and the Law to the Men's Brotherhood of Chilot's Lutheran Church last night. The event filled the club rooms and included a chalk talk by Mr B J Griswold before refreshments. Advertisements in the Journal Gazette priced at one word.
Geo Jacobs music house occupies Brueggeman stock to free space for spring arrivals. Discounts from 10 to 25 percent apply to every piano in store including a Knabe upright rosewood case 100 dollars Hallett Davis ebony case upright 100 dollars cabinet grand Upright Emmerson 146 dollars and other fine second hand pianos, a rare chance for first class pianos at historic prices.
Fort Wayne and Wabash Valley Traction Company defeats rival team by forfeit at Brunswick arena. The match features players listed such as Lemmermalt and Dickmerer, with unclear on-site action and a final tallied as a forfeit win under league rules.
The wrestling yard for the St Patrick's Eve show is set with Murbarger of Fort Wayne vs Barns of England as the main event and Nick Callins of Fort Wayne vs Jake Kelly of Detroit in the semi finals. Both locals boast strong records and aim to extend their streaks while Burns and Kelly recent wins shape the card. Two preliminaries open to local talent and the hall lights will be improved for the event.
Weather disrupts Cubs at Baden with muddy roads and swollen streams delaying training. Players rise early after night rain, work on railroad or covered track to toughen, Chance orders ten laps then lets squad run as pleased. Arthur Alloway signs as umpire for Western League season. From October to May colds cause headaches. Laxative Bromo Quinine advertised.
The Knitting Mill Base Ball Association elected Provident Jervin Holt secretary and treasurer George Ortlieb manager Wilkim Wellmeier captain Bad Slosels truglee Al Povert. The group plans to organize and begin league activities. Low homeseekers rates via Nickel Plate Road advertise trips Tuesdays in March and April to various regions. Call or write J C Melenbacker TP A Fort Wayne Ind.
Fragmentary text references Stahl and Donlin of Chicago Highlanders and Giants, mentions a national commission, rescheduled events in New York, and tickets. Details are garbled with names and dates not clearly identifiable.
The article notes disputes over whether Daonlin’s case needs examination as he is not a contract jumper having planned a season off to heal an ankle. It mentions Stahlensa differently, Taka being sold to the At ergo club in 1907 after a market stay. Biht refused to pay with Chicana leading to a trade to Osluand then a sale in New Fork. The commission will decide whether or not to refuse to play with Chi ang.
A fragment notes a March 17 noon event on the Gulf coast of Texas offering an opportunity with arrangements to be made. It mentions W NROW W Fitch & Sons in relation to the notice.
The Keklongs basket Iktein won a fast game from the Mawmhoes at St Mary's Athletic Club last night. The score was sixteen to twenty, and the game featured many good points from C. Haffner, Stewart, and others.
A political committee of labor unions meets this evening at the federation offices in the Bank block, gathering to discuss policy and action.
Miss Emma Sage remains home on Harrison street due to illness while city officials and merchants like Frank Nichols and H Freeman recover from ailments. The Postledger manager Mr. Bhiman reports a mild illness and Lt. Pressey along with Assistant Surgeon Fitts will examine applicants. Father Mungovan shows steady progress after surgery as police search for a person who left two grips on Woodworth street.
The article notes a late night gathering celebrating a fortieth anniversary with Henry P Scherer and John H Wesey, who returned from Reynolds County Missouri with a land option on 30 000 acres to be offered for sale in Fort Wayne. Brunswick owner W R Porter returns after months bedridden with rheumatism. Attendees include Mrs Charles A Bookivalter and Ava Morton Bookwalter of Indianapolis and others from Kalamazoo Noblesville and Kalamazoo attending Eliza Ellengood funeral.
A vintage advertisement promotes Stearns' Electric Paste to exterminate cockroaches rats and mice. It claims odor removal in food areas and offers a money back guarantee. Sold by general stores and Grugafets in prepaid boxes priced 25¢ for 16 oz and 1.80 for 16 oz. Stearns' Electric Paste Company Buffalo NY.
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