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Newspaper
Fort Wayne Journal Gazette
Location
Fort Wayne, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Mar 27, 1908
Page
11
A long society column recounts a talk by Mrs. Richards on Turkish domestic life. She describes gender roles, harems, servant treatment, and daily duties, highlighting arranged marriages, the husband’s authority, and the lack of spousal equality as observed in Turkish homes and customs.
Staged by costumed children at Fort Wayne School of Art, the program mocked Turkish life and torture legends. Mrs Richards hosted the event with Pauline Saylor Lois Bond and a Frederick helper assisting in a platform setup depicting an oriental interior with rugs and taborels.
A listing notes cut flowers including Sweet Peas Marguerites Lily of the Valley Roses and Carnations offered at Veseys Greenhouses.
At Queenstown March 26 the Duke of Abruzzi appeared in his stateroom alone aboard the steamship Lusitania. He refused to discuss rumors of an engagement to Busa Elkins, saying he did not wish to speak on the subject. He drew a closed door and declined further comment as the vessel proceeded to Liverpool.
A horse pulling a wagon collided with South Wayne streetcar No 172 at Bracken Tide Street. The impact damaged the vehicle and threw occupants onto the street. Three men fled the scene without giving names.
AUBURN INDIANA MARCH 26 There are fourteen doctors in Auburn and only one undertaker a notable imbalance for a town of its size. A prominent physician notes many fell ill but few used funeral services as rival trades flourish. Forty two traveling agents also reside in Auburn.
Gy Hist News Bureau reports a meeting in Decatur Indiana of Alpha, Mt Pleasant, Poe and Heapland church leaders. They proposed reorganizing the circuit to join Alpha with Mt Pleasant, Bydlah, Washington and Point Vale, a plan opposed by some members. The discussion aimed to draft regulations to present to church authorities for a possible circuit division.
Sevastopol Ind March 26 The condition of Mrs Agron Widner who was taken to Hope hospital Fort Wayne to undergo an operation is quite serious The operation has been delayed for several days because of the patient heart condition
Albion, Ind report lists Recorder A M McNair visiting Kendalmville for business. He sold property in Kendalmville to James Rey. Knox of Meth wallet Enis Lenarch will preach a Tihany ell event, with plans previously made. Miss Nanthe Welker, studying in Cincinnati, will visit for a few days with her patron. Attorney and Mrs Ciiver attend a conference. Kendallyily hosts guests. Toomening involved in local matters.
The wedding of Bert Wert and Orlo Sams took place March 25 at the bride’s home in South Milford with attendance by Max Sams and the bride’s brother as best man. The Kendallville notices report the Weingart couple leaving for Fort Smith Ark and a 11:30 interurban car fire incident causing minor damage and a $15 to $20 loss, with crews extinguishing the blaze.
In J Joe Indiana on March 26 the Wabash section men quit their jobs over wage reductions. They had earned 1.50 for ten hours, the company cut to 1.35 for eight hours. The firm demanded nine hours for 1.30, two men returned, others refused. The workers vow not to resume until pay returns to previous levels.
Vernon County reports a March 26 shooting outside the Vincent church two miles south of New Haven. Tom Milla was shot in the right side after an altercation with Lawrence Epley, 19, son of George Epley. Epley surrendered to Cottonwood authorities.
The city repairs the old cannon at Old Fort park, with work by Zollinger blacksmith shop. A prior incident the night before the Fourth of July involved unknown persons firing a large powder charge toward the Wells Coal Company bins, dislodging the cannon and causing damage.
Kendallville Indiana March 24 All residents interested in the Citizens Lecture Course association are asked to attend a meeting at city hall Friday at 7 00 PM sharp. Plans for the 7408 09 season will be made and full attendance is desired to ensure Testvont’s work satisfies all.
Senator S I Ganiard of LaGrange will speak at the Boyer Grove house March 21 on Current Issues. The lecture titled The Republic Is General will cover state affairs. General public invited with no admission charge for attendees.
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