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Newspaper
Fort Wayne Journal Gazette
Location
Fort Wayne, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Mar 15, 1908
Page
12
A fragment notes that illness from cold is linked to poor circulation caused by sitting in a cold, damp pavement or exposure to cold fronts. It mentions Humphreys Seventy seven and a drugstore ad for Huraphyrs remedies at Willy and John Street, New York.
In Scott Township Angola, Mrs Lyman Hart died Friday at 2 o clock PM. The obituary notes her husband Charles Wart and references their residence in Tinora Township. Funeral services will be held at the removers church in York Township.
Workers protest a new paymaster order that requires wage checks be cashed only at designated sites. They argue the change limits personal rights and cashing options, signaling a broader strike threat. The policy, linked to wartime funding, targets New York Central lines and related railroads, with some lines already using checks.
The article argues that Governor Beckham remains a central force in Kentucky Democratic politics. It claims his aim is to control the state party apparatus and influence the national convention delegation. It notes his support base and desires for leadership if Jennings Bryan is elected president.
Mebelsh, long time general passenger and freight agent of the Lake Erie & Western, resigns to become general agent of both freight and passenger departments of the New York Central at Evansville. Change takes effect April 1. McLeish, a well known Indianapolis figure, has served since December 1, 1905, previously handling passenger work for the Big Four and the Evansville routes. Evansville birthplace and social ties motivate the move. successor not yet named.
Blair county court convicted the Pennsylvania Railroad of maintaining a public nuisance by railroad bridge abutments obstructing a public highway near Tyrons. The sentence was postponed. The case grew from a Good Roads movement led by Central Pennsylvania automobilists.
Notices posted today at the Winnepauk mills of Lounsbury and Blasey company reveal full six day workweeks to begin next Monday benefiting about 200 workers. Other items note the Bass works closed except for part of the foundry, burns injuring J. P. Ross, business trips, conventions, and several local personnel updates.
The Locomotive Engineers union has arranged to attend bir Kohlman’s funeral Monday morning with services at 9 o'clock from the residence on 1209 Marton street and at 9:30 from the Precious Blood Church. George I Smith, a construction worker for the Sort Wigne Wlectrie company, returns home to Circle ville for upcoming Delphi assignment to install machinery, assisted by Mr Mastell. Willan Driftimeyer is back from an assignment, as railroads enforce eight hours’ rest after deadheading, a clause tied to the sixteen-hour law, a change unpopular and likely to increase union tensions over wages.
The Pat zedly Grand Reception Opening at Mergentheim's drew several thousand guests last Tuesday night and showcased an extensive millinery display. Attendees praised the spring hats and the store's gala ambiance, noting it as Indiana's largest exclusive millinery shop with hats, pins, and accessories for all tastes.
City items report Mr Anthony and Mrs August Lunghorst as ill and nervous respectively while a local man reports a stolen Scotch bottle. The Allen County Co operative association plans a 2 PM meeting at West Superior Street. Construction starts on a 23000 residence on Beater Avenue for Mr WG McMaken. Mr WJ Hess sells a Tex avenue residence to John D. Rather. Henry W Savare opera manager Grogeitt notes strong business for Madam Butterfly. Detectives arrest two men near the Pennsylvania day. named Mike Deyany and Francis Gillespie for vagrancy.
An advertisement touts Hood's Sarsaparilla as a blood purifier and tonic for appetite, nerves, stomach, and digestion. It recounts personal testimonials from users in Minnesota, Massachusetts, New Hampshire and others, claiming relief from scrofula, dyspepsia, rheumatism, and general health improvement, noting Sarsapabs and the price of one dollar.
The Lagrange convention tallied votes for Adair and Cline as the race remained close until the end. Joseph W. Adair secured 116 votes while Cyrus Cline received 88. Delegates and precinct committeemen were chosen, and speeches followed in a peaceful gathering noted for its orderly conduct.
In Garrett Indiana on March 11 the Keyser township meeting drew over 200 attendees. Delegates urged voting for Feick first and Bryan for president, pledging to restore the district to democratic ranks with Feick as the candidate. Organizers planned a 300-man turnout for the Kendallville district convention.
In Auburn Indiana on March 14 Union township Democrats held a large caucus at 7:34 pm in R hall. They elected delegates to State Congressional Senatorial and Judicial conventions with results naming D M Link WH Nusbaum Simon Trevinger for State and other selections for Congress and Senate. JW Ste Clellan chaired with John McIntyre as secretary. Pages endorsed for national convention included Joan VW Bereman Port Wayne and Ste Kann Ligontet. Other notes mention improvements to West Torsforn Street Church of Christ and a planned concert by the Rend and e cith group.
In Hel River and surrounding townships voters backed Watson candidates amid claims Miller supporters used tactics to sway polls. John W W Holmes helped Watson win in Hel River while a broken wagon story highlights voting drama in Adams and Wehington townships. Elmer Rheses narrowly defeated Watson candidate Homer Krick in the west precinct ballot.
Returns from counties show James E. Watson allies win most delegates in Scott Warrick Gibson Greene Parke and Allen with Benton Knox also favorable. Miller and Watson claim majorities in Laporte while Brown elects three for Hugh Th Miller. Indianapolis delegates to be chosen next Thursday.
Come to our Millinery Opening on Monday afternoon and evening, March 16. All the latest millinery novelties of the season will be shown. Miss M. Schmoll, 1803 Hanna St.
Bloomington students and Indiana University leaders plan elaborate events to welcome William J. Bryan. The visit draws attention from Indianapolis where Bryan is scheduled to speak amid political activity and a busy debt address drive as part of a broader Republican gathering.
Afternoon Lian association meets. evening session with Jackson Club members in the student building. Tanner School schedules a St Patrick novelty dance for Wednesday night as part of campus activities.
An arson fire struck Mr. B. H. Lockwalter's shed at 1494 West Williams last night around 9 20. The Indianee fire department answered three alarms and extinguished the blaze with four logs. An attempted entry into the adjacent Book Walter's barn failed. the shed was set alight with evident intent to burn the structure.
Millinery opening scheduled at Rhoads and Levenberger 2126 South Calhoun on Wednesday afternoon and evening March 18 featuring music for shoppers and guests.
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