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Newspaper
Fort Wayne Journal Gazette
Location
Fort Wayne, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Mar 14, 1908
Page
3
A fragmentary ad claims a salve from Bulicion's After Salve heals piles and chapped hands. It markets as a treatment used successfully on an elderly person to warm without leaving a residue. Appears from Miece Crater Brothers' drug store.
C O Eldridge of Empire Ga credits Dr King s New Discovery with curing coughs and colds for seven years claiming it is the best remedy on earth for coughs croup and throat and lung troubles. Sold with guarantee at Dreler Brothers drug store 50c and 1.00 trial bottle free.
A farewell party honored Mrs A A Kist with a gathering of close friends Thursday. Guests shared memories and best wishes as she plans to move to Chicago later this year. The social event featured a cordial atmosphere and expressions of friendship from attendees.
Remodeled Kendallville Odd Fellows lodge rooms feature wall paintings by Lew Barron and a Grand Master portrait over the entrance. The banquet room and new kitchen are highlighted as completed enhancements. District Deputy Grand Master George Ruthven will oversee a formal hall dedication next Wednesday with a grand line expected.
Ethel Warner and Paul Goodale ill with influenza. Lloyd Cottman and Mabel Slay wed with Ducham officiating. Richard Somerlech moved to his father’s farm near Wills. Ed Mundree and Cal Unsh attended a horse auction in Angola. The smallpox quarantine ended for Will Adams’s family northwest of Metz. Farmers busy tapping sap as sugar season looks strong. Mrs. & Berber visited Chicago. Momet Carer and sister Dina hosted Ridpath Lyceum plans. Callis Brandecerry visited Angola. An architect discussed a new block on Public square southeast corner.
The Alpha Farmers Club met in Angola at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Cheater M. Croja with most members present. Discussion centered on County Government and duties of officers, followed by social time. next meeting planned at the Oil Homestead with Mr. and Mrs. Ly T. Hatson.
Claypool March 73 Fifty nine years of married life celebrated by Mr and Mrs Clymer. The couple whose ancestors hailed from German and English lines lived in Montgomery Richland and Taylor counties before settling on a Sante farm near Claypool. They raised eight children and earned many grandchildren while remaining devoted and healthy into old age.
Garrett Indiana notes list visitors and residents with ties to Albion St Louis Newville Auburn Minnesota and Ohio. James B Kaler Harper Buggy salesman from Columbia City is critically ill in Indianapolis but its believed he will recover with care. Family members travel between Indianapolis Columbus and local towns as updates arrive on health and travel.
Fragmentary OCR notes describe a 1920s debate event titled Holy Grail at local churches and towns including Garrett and Ligonier. The record references an archery contest, a waterway canal project, and a lawsuit filed with uncertain details. Names, dates, and outcomes are unclear due to garbled text.
An OCR fragment advertises a laser based cure for piles with a permanent title claim. It mentions an internal remedy and a money back guarantee at a location including Woever Benz and Wannskreet with contact details. The text is garbled but implies a sale offer and assurances.
A Fort Wayne cartoonist speaks at a Kendallville gathering about ongoing work and future projects. The appearance highlights local interest in comic art and the creator’s plans to engage readers and fans.
A March 1 gathering in Huntertown Indiana brought many local women to Mr. and Abs. J. Bebinder’s home to sew carpet rags for their son Franke and dagenter Christina, followed by chatting and music. Attendees included Mrs J B Schwartz Velma Nes Ben Schwartz Mrs F Klopfenstein Gladys Mrs John Hend singer Mrs Jos Ludwig Mrs Minnie Stoder Mrs Edward Fishburn Mrs Charles Fishburn Halts Miss Ilbbie iockner Mr William Warner Mr Stiner Susie Schlatter.
Winona Lake Indiana plans a large Central West Musical Conclave to be held June 26 with prize money exceeding 3280 dollars. The event features mixed chorus, women’s chorus, glee club, quartets, and soloists with adjudicators from London and Chicago. Nearly 1500 in prizes will be awarded including a $500 top prize for a mixed chorus and a $250 prize for a women’s chorus. Local organizers emphasize strong Indiana and western state participation and a festival of notable musical talent.
A chaotic blast injures a man as a mortar detonates during a local incident. Witnesses report facial lacerations and eye injuries while medical staff treat wounds and assess possible eye damage. The wreckage spans windows and surroundings as authorities review the blast's cause.
Kendallville residents engage in a city band subscription drive led by Maren Mantlee Groh and aides to fund the Kendallville City band. Efforts aim to secure support from working men, with George Dlorstein noted for potential rehiring in Napalean context.
William E. Crowell of Jefferson township and Elisa Pearl Ferguson of Columbia township wed Thursday night at 11 in the bride’s grandmother Mary Turner’s home south of town. Rev. L A Luckenbill officiated. The bride is a popular, esteemed young woman and the groom a hardworking farmer, son of William D. Crowell of Raber. They will live on a Jefferson township farm.
In Lagrange Indiana on March 3 a meeting of the boys corn school committee was set for Monday at 1 pm in the county superintendent’s office. Members were chosen by the Farmers Institute, horticultural society and county board of education to discuss corn school day seed corn aid and other program items. President James Kina called the meeting. In Shipshewana Indiana a literary gathering supported by the Shipshewana Literary Society and the Shipshewana hand convened at Davis hall with a notable centures highlight.
A question resolved that pursuit brings more pleasure than possession. Clyde Liveliver and Harland Hoxtoller led the event with Misses Wessle Bash and Katto Mishler guiding attendees. A small door fee was collected with proceeds added to the dioclette treasury. A large crowd attended and the evening was described as swell.
South Milford Init March 13 Twenty talends of Mra McDonald Grandma McDonald observed her ninetieth birthday at her daughter Tehercy Adare home. She has lived in South Milford for forty eight years and remains in excellent health and in good spirits.
Judge Macy of Winchester arrives in Decatur to serve as special judge in the Adams circuit court. He presides over Sarah Schafer versus Schafer for divorce and $25,000 alimony, grants a $400 allowance within five days, and hears claims by BH Woods & Co. against the William Nibitek estate.
Decatur Indiana March 14 The jury returned a verdict for the defendant in Grant G Owens vs Peter Helmrick for 160 dollars. The suit began Thursday morning when Owens claimed a horse purchased from Helmrick was not as represented and sought damages of 100 dollars. Judgment was entered against the plaintiff.
Decatur Int Manh 4 percent. About 150 horses were sold today by the Decatur Horse Sale Company at their fourth sale of the year. Harry Stona of Dayton was the auctioneer and the horses, including arriving draft and general purpose Norges, brought top prices. The lot comprised company-owned stock and horses sold on commission.
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