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Newspaper
Fort Wayne Journal Gazette
Location
Fort Wayne, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Mar 20, 1908
Page
3
An old advertisement promotes Stuart's Dyspepsia Tablets as a cure for stomach discomfort and low energy. It claims the tablets restore health, mood, and drive, featuring goldenseal and other ingredients. The pitch offers a free trial and a sample by mail from Stuart Co in Marshall, Michigan.
Three hundred fifty people attended the dedication of Kendallville Ind Odd Fellows Lodge Hall remodeled and dedicated Wednesday evening. Rev Bonnell and District Deputy Barney spoke, music and readings accompanied the ceremony, and a social hour followed with refreshments and carnations for the ladies. The 235 members of Kendallville lodge are praised for the evening’s success and the handsome hall.
Drall Kelley owner of the Barngh hotel in Logansport Indiana found tramps occupying several cottages at Lake Maxinkuckee. They had slept and cooked there and left behind china cut glass and about a hundred tin cans. The intruders also ransacked multiple summer cottages and various outbuildings causing widespread loss among local landowners. Authorities were investigating the thefts and break ins with cattle and farm residents aiding in the search for the trespassers.
March 12 petition to bankrupt Ang MM Levy of New York filed against Levy, silk ribbon manufacturers Sea Fork. Receiver to Appai for A. & M. Levy of New York.
A dubious medicine advertisement promotes a patent remedy for weak vitality in men. It markets tonics and compounds claiming to revive sexual vigor, noting supposed “infallible” effects, with testimonials about doctors and pharmacists selling the formula. The pitch warns of fake fees and touts quick circulation improvement through a specific dosage.
Ula city ribbon manufacturer with two Paterson factories melted down today. Judge Bolt in the U S district court appointed Footer Alexander as receiver. Liabilities stand at 4 109 000 with assets listed at 4 800 000 and actual assets between 750 000 and 800 000.
SPECIAL SALE SATURDAY Our own make Chocolate Peanut Clusters at 20 cents per pound, the regular price 30 cents per pound. Also the new novelties in gloves coats and raincoats from Ely Meyer Hirsh Wickwire Lb System Robert Wicks and Hart Schaffner Marx at Patterson Fletcher Co.
Mrs Lillian Hondlan Lemp seeks divorce from William J Lemp Jr president of Lemp Brewing. She requests custody of their seven year old son William J Lemp III and alimony. She alleges he hindered religious instruction and allowed the child to associate with stablemen who used profanity and cruelty.
Washington dispatches indicate President Roosevelt will send a message to Congress within a week urging enactment of specific legislation. Earlier statements suggested doubts about his intent or changes of mind, but the president plans to proceed with the previously outlined proposal.
Mrs. Andrew Miller a longtime Aner county resident, born in Lucerne France, died yesterday in Delphos after wintering there with her daughter. She and husband celebrated their golden wedding in 1902 after fifty six years of marriage on a farm near Sheldon. Surviving are her husband and several children including Frans X Nicolas A A Miller Mary Wilma Burchfield, plus siblings in Munroeville and Delphos. Funeral and interment will be in Delphos Saturday morning.
Washington report on Toledo harbor survey recommends spending 400000 to deepen the straight channel and 25000 annually for maintenance. Work hoped to begin around June 1. Depth would reach twenty three feet by adjusting levels, aided by General Sherwood’s influence. The treasury shortage prevents diverting 101000 remaining balance.
Lydia E. Auger proclaims she will continue her business despite any past agency with W. J. and M. S. Vesey. She references great values in confirmation suits at the Patteson Fletcher store and signs respectfully.
Warsaw Ind March 19 State Chemist Harry E Barchard went to Fort Wayne today to meet the druggists of that city and explain the new pure food law and the value of the board of health Heyl also visit other northern Indiana cities The remodeling at the Patterson Fletcher store does not interfere with trade Spring overcoats are in great demand.
Wy W T Nelson celebrated his fiftieth birthday at his Shipshewana home with about thirty friends. Guests presented gifts including a suit of clothes and a set of dishes. A second note recalls Mrs Willa Bunson’s seventy third anniversary observed at the Ira Ford home with friends in LaGrange.
Mrs Hudson sister of Mrs Ira Ford and Mrs D HC Stroup invited to visit during the morning. A bounteous dinner was served and a very enjoyable social time followed. Guests retired late in the afternoon. Mrs Hudson has lived in the county sixty two years and enjoys the esteem of a wide circle of acquaintances.
COLUMBIA CITY Ind March 19 L W Oser of this city and Alva Burton of Larwill have formed a partnership to deal in northern Indiana and New Mexico real estate. They will operate with Attorney B J Bloom and share offices at the Red Cross drug store. Both men are experienced land agents with Burton successful in southwestern lands and Oser recently managing B Gregg Davis real estate here for over a year.
Pred Beard, arraigned in Larwill Indiana on the charge of being the father of Mable Steel's legitimate child. He waived prelim hearing and posted 400 bond for April circuit court, with sureties Robert T. Smith and Fred G. Smith. The report continues with Far Smith a guard and bookkeeper in the Indiana National Guard in nearby Columbia City.
A note states that the examination for the post of revend Veu fenane will be conducted by his company in Auburn on Saturday under Major Kublinan's direction.
Kendallville Ind March items show residents visiting relatives and returning home. Mrs Frank Perkins and Nellie Teft depart for Ryenson Mich to establish residence. Anna Griffin returns home after visiting Mrs J N Mock. Hazel Lattman comes back from Fort Wayne. Mrs Josephine Watnett returns to Richmond to resume studies after visiting kin. Local moves include A D Martin visiting St Louis. Paul Kroeger ill with grip. Mrs George Rhodes in town for shopping. Stirling coach news and business trips noted.
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