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Newspaper
Fort Wayne Journal Gazette
Location
Fort Wayne, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Mar 24, 1908
Page
3
Fragmentary OCR notes describe an anticipated trip to the Southwest by an unidentified figure. The text is garbled with repeated phrases and unreadable segments, obscuring names, dates, and destinations. The intended scope or purpose of the visit remains unclear due to transcription errors.
Special rates in April for round trip via Fort Wayne Kokomo and Indianapolis with no extra charges. Timed parlor cars, fast service, and convenient hours to fit your schedule. Train from Fort Wayne to Indianapolis via Kokomo advertised.
In Columeta City Indiana on March 25 the case of Mable Steele vs Bred Beard a Richmond township school teacher moved to circuit court and awaits April term. Steele claims Beard fathered her child born March 1 while Beard denies the charge and posted an $800 bond for appearance. The case includes attempts to cancel Beard's teaching license, though he maintains innocence.
In Decatur Illinois on a March evening Alex LeBron was badly burned while attempting to kindle a fire. Mrs Lefron poured coal oil on the coals to start the blaze about seven o'clock in the kitchen and an explosion followed. LeBron’s hair and face were burned but he is expected to recover.
Inaccurate fragmentary report states Earl Riggenberg faced fines after a July incident in Warsaw Justice J. brief mention of altered logs and fishing charge. Other names and details are garbled, with references to Prod. Fiddler and pending actions on Webster Street.
A garbled OCR fragment references indigestion and stomach issues with scattered words like stomach, digestion, and pain. No clear person, place, or event is discernible, making a concrete news item unlikely.
The Koseluske and Marshall counties Democratic gathering adjourned after a 159 attendance. Leonard of Silver Lake chaired the central committee meeting. J C Melaughlin led the resolutions committee with Allen Th Weekmair Groves and Mattingly from Marshall county. John W Parks of Knox was named permanent chairman. W T W Boys of Plymouth and W G Endricks of Plymouth served as secretaries. Ted W Parks praised Parks for eight years in the senate. resolutions endorsed Parks and Gov J Frank Hang, and backed Senator Geylridge Hemingway for reelection. J E Stephenson of Leesburg introduced another resolution endorsing Congressman Brick. Bevert Gawthrop of Milford nominated Z. W. W. Bigh, Milford banker's choice.
Aysist News Bureau reports preliminary oratorical contests held in Lagrange County townships on March 29. Winners include Basie Goldren and Lucila Gay in Aden. Tanwie Yoder and Goldie Howard in Clearspring. Bender and Loomis in Everett. Finalists to compete for county representation at the June 15 bi county commencement.
Announcement invites readers to attend the opening of the new town Portsmouth in Alata gorda county Texas. Promises noon start and references Calie Tornis with Monroe Fitch Sons.
A disputed Warsaw delegation to the state convention is under review by state chairman James TP. Goodrich. The issue centers on Charles Moon and his eligibility to represent Warsaw and the Second Ward, with opponents claiming Moon may not be the proper holder and plans to seek a ruling.
Degatur librarian presents monthly report detailing circulation, new acquisitions, and outreach programs. The report notes statistics by month and highlights upcoming events.
The American Federation and related groups were permanently enjoined from conspiring to restrain Buck's Stove and Loge Co. The federation plans to appeal to the Supreme Court of Appeals. The decision labels the groups as attempting to interfere with the company’s business and products.
Dr Stuart, a famed temperance speaker from Cleveland, leads a national conference in Winona Lake July 12 19 with speakers from Kentucky Indiana and Tennessee. The event features round table discussions lectures debates and a diamond medal contest as part of the campaign against licensed saloons.
An old ad describes Leamhardt’s Hem-Roid as a remedy for piles, promising internal relief and a lasting cure though products claim drastic cathartic effects. It notes a retreatment option with each package and lists street locations in Fort Wayne and nearby areas as purchase points for $100.
The program outlines evening platform events with speakers Hon Clinton M Toward Gov Torch and Rep Webb, plus a New York City address and a day of excursions by rail to Jimlet Val paralio Bourbon Plymouth and Columbia City. Mileage rates are advertised with student equipment use by Pennsylvania Company. Also promotes Winslow's Soothing Syrup for teething and a medical product ad with 2 cent bottle price and food drug act compliance. Patterson Y Letcher Co ad for supplies and hats.
Eli Presdorf, a partner in the furniture firm Moses, Meyer & Presdorf, is scheduled for a second surgery to repair an abdominal incision after peritonitis. The first operation failed to secure the intestinal wall. Nurse Elizabeth Springer, injured recently, will be replaced by Miss Lillie Garard from the Lope hospital school for nurses.
March 22 report from Columbia City details Mrs. John Raber undergoing a major operation at Wayne Lutheran hospital. Doctors diagnosed a severely diseased liver and bladder condition, but say she has a good chance of recovery. Her husband Park Mayor and Dr. S. Line attended, with family receiving cautious optimism about outcomes.
War sa w Jud March 2 The battle over fishing with a gill net ended when Deputy Fish and Game Commissioner Rodney Fleming shot William Deerwester at Eagle Lake near Winona. Fleming with deputies James Stoneburner and Andrew Vanderhot confronted Deerwester after he refused to surrender and attacked, breaking a boat oar over Fleming. Deerwester was hit and incapacitated as a shotgun lay in his boat.
War saw Indiana March 2 A local investigator Harry Barnard of Tipinopolis reports finding buckets shipped to Kosciusko County that are several pounds underweight. Wholesalers claim the pails once weighed eight to nine pounds while samples Barnard weighed showed nine and a half, twelve, twelve and a half, and fourteen pounds. The fish inside supposedly weighed six pounds and a mark on the pail indicates the shortfall.
Indy Maven 28 reports efforts to find a Claypool resident to serve as justice of the peace WW. J. Jamison, a cigar manufacturer, and J. Ault have been approached to accept the post. It is possible Mr. Anit may agree. A recommendation is expected at the next county commissioners session.
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