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Newspaper
Fort Wayne Journal Gazette
Location
Fort Wayne, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Mar 25, 1908
Page
4
Fort Wayne residents report relief from backache and kidney pains after using Doan's Kidney Pills. Testimonials praise the product's steady, quick relief and recommend it to others with similar kidney troubles. A local drugstore lists Boyer Prov. & Co. as a supplier and notes nationwide availability under the Dean's name.
Eminent Presbyterian clergymen join a Fort Wayne event at Westminster Church to promote church work. The program runs from 10 AM to 4 PM with a luncheon for men and a popular mass meeting at 4:30 PM. Leaders include William Henry Roberts and Charles Stelzle among others.
A quirky note on steam toads and shifting tools of transport contrasts with teachers and students. It highlights a $33 round trip fare to the annual meeting in Indianapolis via the Wabash Valley route and urges taking advantage of the low rate.
A basement blaze at the Mrs. Mary Hays F. B. Shafer store in Lagrange began around midnight destroying a new 10 cent novelty stock and damaging clothing from Balch's. Firemen smothered the flames. investigation and insurer involvement follow as losses are estimated.
A Butler man suffered serious injuries while operating farm equipment on a rural property. The accident occurred during routine chores when machinery entangled, trapping him and causing significant harm. He was able to seek medical attention after the incident.
Mosher youths were jailed following a court appearance in Veneta. Deputy prosecutor Wyat Lilsalniger announced a plea for $200 bail per defendant, with the case set to be heard in the county court as the Walters brewery incident under review.
A Troy man named Jacob Bryant returned home after about fifteen months away. He left to visit Buller for a cash deal and never bought a ticket, later claiming health problems and not wanting to burden his wife. His wife supported the family, rented the farm, and managed the finances while he was absent.
Special sales announce deep discounts on shirt waists in various fabrics at The Factory Salesroom located at 122 E Wayne St opposite the Old High School in Decatur Indiana. Dr J M Miller reports near complete recovery from smallpox in ranch township with quarantines largely lifted and only exposed homes remaining under watch.
George Atkinson, deputy clerk of DeKalb County, announces plans to seek the Democratic nomination for county clerk. He has served two years as deputy and will begin campaign activities calling voters to support his candidacy.
LaGrange Indiana, March 24 The LaGrange orchestra will give a concert Thursday evening April 8 for the benefit of the orchestra. The group has existed five years and has had strong success, last year presenting a minstrel show that proved a hit. To reduce costs it will present a wall prepared concert with no rented costumes.
The Daughters of Rebekah of Garrett Indiana invite the Auburn Rebekah lodge to an evening event. A candidate for initiation is to be announced and after the business portion a program will be followed by a 2 act play. Refreshments will be served and attendees expect a good time.
An advertisement extols Chamberlain's Cough Remedy as a trusted cough and cold remedy with 35 years on the market. It emphasizes a pure formula free of opium and harmful ingredients, built on a good name through careful compounding and consistency. Dealers guarantee satisfaction or refund.
George B. Cox arrives in Washington to discuss the Taft presidential bid with Secretary Taft and Ohio Republican leaders. He says no withdrawals from the state ticket despite calls by influential Republicans to drop nominees for modifier treasurer and attorney general. Cox predicts strong labor support for Taft and dismisses anticipated union opposition as unlikely.
Auburn, Indiana reports J. J. Baker, formerly of Auburn now moved toward Kendallville, plans to travel to Texas for health reasons after visiting the city. Baker notes his health, fearing consumption, and seeks climate change as a remedy. The piece also hints at party divisions and a broad political shift toward Texas.
Kennedy, a piano dealer on North Line street, pled guilty to assault and battery on Prints Herrold, a telegraph operator at the Pennsylvania station. He paid $1 and costs after attacking Herrold near Maupfer hardware. Herrold fled into Adams Express office but was pursued. the dispute grew from a plan begun last fall.
Samuel Allispaugh aged forty two, who had moved to a farm near Sidney, hanged himself in a barn at the rear of his home. Relatives and wife mourn the tragedy, with no explanation given and the exact motive unclear. He had recently located on a farm owned by his father in law and disappeared from the house prompting a search that found his body.
Dick Wallace a 35 year old prominent farmer living east of Auburn Ind was injured at 7 30 this morning while axing under a rubbing the tool slipped striking his left foot causing a deep gash and heavy bleeding Dr Nusbaum attended him and stitched the wound stating amputation might be necessary to save his life
Auburn Indiana reports public schools in excellent condition as the term nears completion. Teachers and the city board of education praise the thorough term and high sanitary standards, with plans for an excellent program on the last day.
The Toledo and Chicago Interurban Railway Company will move from Winth and Cedar to Cedar and Bevanat streets on April 1 to better accommodate passengers as their burns have grown, according to Kist News Buran.
Decater Fi March 24. Pragdorf submitted to another operation this morning to close the incision in the abdomen. Earlier, during the first operation for peritonitis, the intestinal walls proved too weak to hold the suture. The procedure went well and recovery is hoped for by Drs. DOD and C. S. Clark of the city, and Dr. Mecsear of Park Witte.
Rist News Bureau reports the DeKalb Circuit Court adjourned until April and will reconvene on the next term date. The notice indicates new cases will be heard then with calendar details to follow.
A 1908 Indianapolis letter outlines the Indiana Anti-Saloon League stance on temperance laws. It argues township and ward remonstrance laws are effective, opposes repealing them, and endorses a county unit law to let counties vote to end saloon presence. It calls for a 1909 joint resolution to push a constitutional prohibition amendment.
A historical letter advocates temperance measures and notes broad state support for anti alcohol efforts. The document appeals for influence among temperance groups and mentions a grand photographic art exhibit opening with free tickets at Jones Kodak Store.
Warsaw man Melvin Randels appeared in justice court and pled guilty to possessing a gill net while fishing at Winona lake. He was assessed a fine plus costs totaling 93.50 dollars. Jared Fiddler also pled guilty and paid a similar amount. Mile Klige fled and remains at large.
The revival meetings at the Church of Christ attract larger crowds with many turned away on Sunday night. Conversions have occurred at nearly every service as fire and brimstone style preaching continues. Tonight's topic is The Judgement Scene and several baptisms are expected after the sermon. Wednesday's theme is The Avenues to Hell inviting broad attendance.
Nine year old Arthur Kersteter, son of G. I. Kersteter, living three miles east of Auburn, was scalded by a boiling pot Tuesday. He was taken to Dr Nusbaum for treatment and suffered severe burns to his right foot preventing him from wearing a shoe.
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