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Newspaper
Fort Wayne Journal Gazette
Location
Fort Wayne, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Mar 19, 1908
Page
4
Broad promotion claims Stuart's Charcoal Lozenges will quickly remove offensive breath from digestion smoking or eating. Advertises free samples by mail from F. A. Stuart Co Marshall Illinois with multiple strong assertions of odor elimination and mouth freshening.
Obituary notes Jook Fisher former Pennsylvan ia Railroad engineer and pensioner coroner to determine cause of death. Fisher died on Saturday after a head wound sustained while walking near his home. Survived by two sons and several daughters, sixteen grandchildren and four great grandchildren. Remains moved to Wilson’s home pending funeral arrangements.
A chaotic first drill at Ligonier schools showed exits blocked and doors jammed. Officials from the district planned fencing and clear exits to reduce confusion and shorten egress times for future drills.
One of the year's first elaborate socials in Ligonier occurred Tuesday night, hosted by Mrs. Jacob Graham. The St Patrick’s Day event featured decorated residences, Mrs Sheets’ presence, Back's Orchestra, a three course dinner at Mrs Bertk’s, then ice cream and cake at Mrs Graham’s, with continued entertainment later.
Kist News Bureau reports in Quarpool that Man D. HH Clymer of the Claypool Grays is pushing to organize a threeball league. Whitley of North Manchester and players from Argos Mentone and nearby towns are joining the effort.
Morrell of North Berwick reports success in treating a young boy with severe chest and bronchial symptoms. Three doctors failed to help, but after using a remedy described as non medicinal and free of harmful drugs, the boy recovered with improved breathing and health. The notice promotes a patent medicine available from Grose Pharmacy in North Berwick.
New Haven Indiana March 4. Last sawuiguy writes of town events and visits. Residents attend a cozy cottage gathering hosted by Mr and Mrs B Dustman with Miss Arpulonia McCarthy and Miss Wilda Ashley. Choir members listed include Winona Cameron and Grace Birkhold. Numerous Fort Wayne visitors and relatives are noted, with several trips to Fort Wayne and West Mall Street.
Centuractors Ghle and Hergenrather secured a permit to erect a 38,000 square foot storage building on West Main Street for the Eckart Packing Company. The modern structure will serve as an important adjunct to the big plant.
The record notes a daughter born to Prof and Mire Hugh Me Letchie of Cleveland who will become Miss Bessig Smith, and a son born to din and Mrs. 5. A. Werk of 329 Buchanan Street, plus a son born to Mr and Mrs Frank Begue of East Jefferson Street. The text also references the former Trinity church role of Prof Meletchie.
A fragile OCR summary notes a move to Michigan and a new motor car for Valley Line Company. It mentions Te Kist Nowe Thuteatsy ATPOOL and references Mr Kish News Gate near Sainte LAGRANGE. Details describe a purchased vehicle, farming ties, and delivery plans for April, with names like Sam ly, Niel Bickle, and The head and Bickles.
About 120 guests, members of the Woman's club and friends, gathered at G. I. Moore's home in LaGrange for an evening of poetry, music, humorous acting, and pleasing vocal selections. A green and white three course luncheon featured a layered cream dessert, while decorative greens and lights enhanced the setting. The hostess received high praise for her entertaining skill and generous hospitality.
Ligonier Ltd March 18 A new movement for the benefit of Ligonier was organized Monday under the name Ligonier Driving Club. Officers elected include President Otis Baker Vice President Benn Blue Secretary H C Irvin Treasurer GM Zimmerman. Presidents asked to appoint five directors by six four Sweeting. Club plans a track on the old fair grounds and aims to start the season energetically.
Beginning Marsh 1 Vesey's will sell their flowers direct from the greenhouses with delivery to any part of the city. Contact Home Phone 6231 Bell 316 Green houses 2602 Thompson. The notice expresses thanks to the Order of Eastern Star Pennsylvania company conductors and employees of Buss Foundry for sympathy during the sickness and passing of Mrs. Bima Elleawood.
Fist News Bureau reports Hilden Ligonier public library project near completion but delayed by scarlet fever quarantines and book shortages. Construction aims for March 1 reopening but limited books may slow progress, with public access contingent on health restrictions and shelving.
Rowland and Clifford Amusement Company presents an all star revival of the play at the Majestic featuring charming Luy Hosmer in the title role. The company plans a tour to about thirty key cities, ending with a fortnight in New York City.
The Honeymooners returns to Majestic Sunday evening after a summer run at the New Amsterdam theater. George M. Cohen offers a lively New York production with a strong cast and numerous song hits. The show promises fast action, strong entertainment value, and broad audience appeal endorsed by New York critics.
The Majestic hosts The Road to Yesterday on Wednesday evening March 25, a romantic farce previously seen for almost a year at Herald Square New York. Minnie Dupree stars with a strong cast, part of a tour that has played in New York Chicago and Philadelphia.
A major event at The Temple drew unusually large crowds this week, with attendance described as war worthy and capacity crowds never seen before at the venue. The performance promised a level of spectacle unmatched in recent memory.
An advertised remedy titled Dr Leonhardt Pile Cure claims to cure piles with a “Mem-Rofd the infallible” formula. The notice lists a price of $1.07 and promises delivery to all parts of the area. It mentions Dr Caleren harnen in Columbia and addresses in Buffalo, N Z.
The Golden trout, discovered by Barlow V. Evermann, is native to Volcano Creek near the Kern River in the Sierra Nevada. This small, colorful game fish, rarely exceeding 14 inches, thrives in rapid lava-formed streams and rises readily to various lures.
Carbrey community welcomes twin brothers amid a brief ceremony noted for a warm ovation. Readers see local attendance and a quick tribute highlighting their recent accomplishments and shared journey.
Manager Stouder received word from the Western Vaudeville Managers Association that Dan Burke and his school girls will headline next week their first engagement outside big cities. Burke is noted as America's character star and will be joined by a troupe that thrilled London audiences last summer. The act promises merry singing and character dancing with electric effects, and tickets remain at current prices.
Christine Cook, a noted soubrette, stars in the Mimic Poor act at the Temple this week. Critics praise her as an excellent dress and stage presence, likening her to Maud Hartivon and Lucy Daly while hoping her talent leads to bigger engagements soon.
A woman in a theater seat near the parquet misplaced her false teeth during a Tuesday performance. Treasurer Harry McRiskett and Store Manager George Fisher joined the crowd in the search, eventually finding the teeth and restoring the scene to calm. The incident followed by notices for the City Packard Concert and Aurode’s opening later today.
In Lagrange Indiana March 45 17 a strong showing appears for Hon Thomas K R Marshall for governor despite some county reservations. Support hinges on sober resolutions yet to be finalized and is tempered by worry over disease matters and local figures.
Attendees from Caldwell and nearby towns include Rhoades and four Perrins. Chester Xesters and J E Harter were noted as present at the event. The summary preserves the names and affiliations found in the fragment while avoiding nonessential details.
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