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Newspaper
Fort Wayne Journal Gazette
Location
Fort Wayne, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Mar 25, 1908
Page
1
Suffering readers urged to treat piles by a laxative like Dr Caldwell's Syrup Pepsin instead of enemas or surgery. Claiming piles stem from constipation, the ad extols permanent bowel relief, stomach ease, and child friendly action, offering a free trial bottle and urging readers to send for the remedy.
Decatur Indiana on March 14 reports Amos Isher appointed night policeman by Mayor O Trance. He will serve Tuesday evening with a salary of 40 dollars monthly. Isher previously served in this role years ago and returns as night police protection resumes.
Angola Ind December 24 County clerk J B Allman issued licenses authorizing marriages in Steuben County. Joseph L Repisser of Angola to Miss Dema Flegal of Richland Townships, and A Dahuft of Steuben to Miss Lacey A Ritter of the same township, names corrected from OCR.
A dubious claim describes a tonic that purportedly cures belching heartburn headache and constipation while soothing liver issues and rheumatic discomfort. The ad urges immediate purchase at any drugstore to stop suffering.
Trig takes permanent residence ahead of the other players who report next Sunday. Manager Hendricks and first allystem Guy bickey meet Chamde Varied as the group introduces the new guard from Chicago. Varnell explains the plan while Dickey warns about Hogan and the bulldog tenure. Ground work continues with about thirty men ready if weather holds, as Toledo American aviation squad prepares for spring practice next week.
Fragmentary OCR text describes a season and Monroeville event dated April 6 with names such as Haag, Rolph, Diller, Reed, and others in lineup positions. Mentions pitchers Holtehauer Epert and catcher McCarthy, indicating a baseball game or practice detail captured imperfectly.
Reds manager John Ganzel forecasts Philadelphia as a strong contender and Berghman’s Cubs, with New York Giants weaker than last year. He sees Chicago and Pittsburgh varying in strength, predicts Cincinnati to challenge for first division, and notes Braghishn’s decline and Boston and New York in the hunt.
A Pittsburg wrestler named Orfree, through manager J.C. Haskins, posted a 350 forfeit to challenge Dave Buttermore. Orfree is a tight weight with a string of victories, and Haskins seeks a match within ten days. Local sports talk also mentions Grant’s team prospects and upcoming trials, with commentary on the school danger issue raised by Dr. A. P. Brehman and a committee including Drs Miles and Gipin Jr.
The postponed Throne Baseball league annual meeting in Chicago ended in a deadlock for the second time. Edward Holland of Bloomington was nominated president but declined to run. MH Sexton of Island received four votes alongside four for Holland. Regions voting for Fox and Sexton included Peoria Springfield Decatur Bloomington Rock Island Clinton Anamosa and Cedar Rapids. The session adjourned without any action.
Jackson and Thieme form a new amateur ball club the Jacksons Thieme All-Stars. They plan strong booking out of town and challenge a Fort Wayne club with William Jackson elected manager for the coming year. The manager will direct players from the bench to keep them active for top play.
Outfielder Bayless of Dayton faces a demand for a major league salary after a season with Dayton. Manager Bade Moyers doubts Bayless will report at class B pay or at all, risking blacklisting if he refuses. Leaders in Terre Haute and Tats pursue deals involving Cameron and Williams as others project a strong, cohesive squad under Manager Drill.
South Bend Times notes the upcoming Central league season features a panel of high class managers including Lewe, Hendricks, Hogan and Drill. The season promises tough competition as squads contend for travel and top results amid wary speculation about favorites.
Auburn Indiana hosts a rainy Monday night wrestling card at Auburn Coliseum featuring Waseem defeating Cunley in a tight opener and Wertman beating Buttermore in the second match. The young Jeakle brothers, ages five and seven, steal the spotlight with a memorable performance.
South Bend manager Grant announced a trade sending Pearl Holverody to Wheeling for Outfielder Core who led Central League outfielders last year. Dissatisfaction with current status given as cause for the move.
The ten round bout in Los Angeles between Jha Film of Pueblo California and Battling Totinson of San Francisco finished in a draw. The report mentions delivery services for plants and cut flowers in the city and provides a local contact at Green houses on Thompson street with a home phone.
More than 200 druggists from across Indiana met with H B Barnard state food and drug commissioner to review the new labeling law. They reported many stocked drugs lack formulas and pledged to share lists, seek formulas from manufacturers, and monitor upcoming legislation. The next State Druggists’ meeting is set for Lake Wawasee in June.
North Side residents held a mass meeting at Trinity M E Church to support a new school building, voting against adding to the Marion school. Dr CM Gaheran led, John A Cushman was secretary, with another meeting planned. The Allen County Medical Society discussed school conditions and urged female representation on the board, requesting safety and sanitation inquiries at Bloomingdale school.
Special Thursday close out offer for shirt waists in lawn sateen sossette flannelette and mohair fabrics. The Factory Salesroom at 122 E Wayne Street opposite Old High School hosts the sale. These concise lines reflect a local newspaper retail notice with pricing and location details.
Mass March 34 A meeting of textile company representatives shows considerable dissatisfaction among mill workers amid rising costs and labor tensions in New Bedford.
The six battleships under Rear Admiral Evans near completion of range practice at Magdalena Bay in steady fire at 1000 yard distances. The fleet plans a dawn departure April 13 for San Diego with a 47 hour run to Coronado Canyon, aiming to ease engineer wear while maintaining readiness.
A Cleveland robbery pursuit ends with Watchman Burns firing at six fleeing suspects after confronting them near Pickands Mather & Co ore dock. Fat McOinty, twenty nine, is mortally wounded and dies. seven accomplices escape. The incident happened during a running engagement late at night.
County superintendents will oversee the remaining this year right school equivalency examinations. Applicants may devote one or two days to the test and complete the online portion on specified dates. Questions will be provided weekly in advance for preparation.
The notice advertises Morning Star Dairy offering fresh bottled milk daily at 1412 Hanna Street with delivery by calling 1755 or 839. The ad repeats the dairy name and address for morning milk delivery.
Miss Mathida Schwabety confined to the house on South Calaouy as deputy State Building Inspector Frege laments the city. A brief telephone incident unsettled the block, while Rev A K Bartnant attended evangelical meetings. The Rev Mather M Z Gyre seeks subscriptions for a $4500 parish house adjoining St Anns at Lafayette. Port Wayne Masons head to Indianapolis for Scottish Rite. 33 locals in the class of founders for higher degrees. A false alarm at Lakeside called the fire department to Forty treat and Columbia. police investigate. An elderly man named Tay son Keck fell ill at Clint and Columbia. Clyde Noonan funeral services planned at Huntertown with interurban carriage to church. Fort Wayne lodge of Blea holds annual election Friday. Bougher and Pape named as notable candidates.
Two hundred volunteers on leave from the Philippines halted in Oswego New York and formed a line to honor the late General Lawton. Colonel Augur and Major Taggart led the detachment as they saluted the hero who sacrificed his life in the Philippines a personal friend of the officers. Major Taggart has recently been noted for divorce proceedings that affected army circles.
In Chicago on March 2 Calvin Desarest defeated WFL Conklin 40ggs to 2m in the 61st game of the series to avoid a triple tie and control the national tournament path. The match disrupted plans as San Francisco’s M A Wright had awaited a Thursday finish.
Thomas Loftus of Dubuque, president of the Three Ball L League, presided over a stormy session that tested eight votes and nearly disrupted the league. The league then adopted a schedule and adjourned.
A fraternal order reports a large initiation with many new members added to the roster. The ceremony took place at a local lodge as the group welcomed a substantial intake.
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