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Newspaper
Fort Wayne Journal Gazette
Location
Fort Wayne, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Mar 29, 1908
Page
2
Agents for six of the finest suit makers invite you to inspect pressed garments and streamlined buying. The event promises convenience and a pleasurable shopping experience for discerning customers seeking high quality ensembles.
Washington dispatch notes Democratic optimism centers on New York New Jersey Indiana and Ohio as likely field for the party in the November election. Bryan backers discount cautions yet believe victory possible if four border states Oklahoma Missouri Kentucky Maryland join to reach a majority in the electoral college. Some see West Virginia as potential but warn against overreach while eastern gains remain the main focus.
A March 28 windstorm in Decatur Indiana toppled a big second story sash glass from the William WNiblick residence on Second Street. The 4 by 6 foot pane was blown out, carried across the yard, struck a tree, and broke on the sidewalk amid the week’s severe weather reports.
Lagrange news reports manager F. U. Ruick of the Ruick Theater leasing the venue to new operators. Glen Dutter and associates promise energetic plans to boost Lagrange’s entertainment options with forthcoming shows and theater entries, while local figures discuss anticipated access and performances at the opera house.
Decatur dispatch reports Louis Holthouse of Be Catur declared insane in a court proceeding. The record cites family names J. B. Holthones and Fred Bohnke among attendees, with local officials and witnesses listed in the case notes.
A 25 year old Decatur businessman and owner of the Fashions livery stable is in a mental decline. Insanity first appeared five weeks ago with incoherent speech and hallucinations of being at various schools and managing businesses. He was briefly in a Fletcher institution in Indianapolis, then returned home under guard in Itshama. He is married with one child.
Warsaw Indiana March 23 Mayor Charles A Rigdon finds a skull and crossbones note marked Poison Beware on his desk at his store. The message claims the light at Cook and Garfield streets has been out for a month. Mayor Rigdon, also grand worthy president of the Indiana lodge of the Fraternal Order of Exxiles, calls it a threat and denies involvement with city arc lights.
Milford Indiana March 28 White neckties are to be worn by all church going men tomorrow for Temperance Sunday. The plan follows a request by Rev Groves pastor of Grace Methodist Episcopal church and editor of the Milford Weekly Mail. Women will wear small white bows.
Miss Milfred Duff returned home on Central Avenue to a surprise party by fourteen young friends who gathered to celebrate her birthday. Mr and Mrs Dall hosted a four course black dinner, and the ladies enjoyed a pleasant evening with warm wishes for many happy returns, as reported by Hist News area.
Street paving project outlined for Lagrange Street with imminent contractor engagement and construction start. Local authorities announce concrete plans and expected timeline for resurfacing and related improvements.
Delegates of the Indiana State Nurses association filled a day with clinic sessions at the Indiana School for Feeble-Minded Youth led by Dr. Beale. They then dined with Hope Hospital alumnae, adjourned late, and admitted the Deansville Graduate Nurses association along with several regional members, while Lutheran Hospital alumnae were ineligible due to lack of incorporation.
The association backed constructing a state tuberculosis hospital with speeches on the committee report urging the hospital. Nurses urged better provision for treatment as thousands contract TB yearly. Papers were read by Mrs. C. Bayne and Miss Elizabeth Beil with notes from Mrs. J. G. Fournier and others in Fort Wayne and South Bend.
Boston mass labor leader Foster, famed for his oratory, has been an inmate at the McKenin asylum in Wa verly for days. Doctors report a nervous disorder worsened by work strain and recent illness. His wife disclosed his mind is affected but physicians are optimistic for recovery after a kneecap injury a year ago and mounting fatigue.
Three gaming houses were raided in Lima during a city clean-up drive by Mayor Becker and Chief Heffern, with three arrests. Patrons none and only two sites showed gambling devices. proprietors were held on bail. Arrested men were Charles Plack Harry Kerstetter and Frank Rinehart.
John Marks of Decatur area was fined 90 dollars after a threat to kill made during a dispute over a fence line. The incident followed a civil suit filed by Lafayette Rape, linking to a prior conflict between the two.
A wind storm hit South Milford around 7 39 o'clock injuring William Swozzer's farm. A large shed collapsed and timber was carried several rods away. The barn lost its roof, a corner torn off, and a straw stack was destroyed. At Jetee Foster farm many fences were damaged.
In Auburn Indiana March 28 two obituaries note deaths after brief illnesses. Mrs. Wilam Steen aged fifty seven dies at the Junction leaving a husband six children and several grandchildren. Funeral from the house Monday at 2 pm. Lulu ODonnell, eighteen, wife of John O'Donnell of Chicago, dies of peritonitis after five weeks illness and hospital care. She had been living in Chicago but resided in Auburn previously. Funeral Monday at 11 am conducted by Rev. Elliott. husband a Chicago moving-van driver survives.
Charles Lawrence Nevers, a Grand Rapids Veterinary College graduate, plans to launch practice in Monroeville opening his office next Tuesday. Friends in Decatur note his horseman experience and expect him to find success in his new veterinary career.
Syracuse Ind March 28 In Sandusky Portland cement plant Benton suffered a severe leg injury after a conveyor accident. Earlier Henry Snowbarger lost a leg in a similar incident at the same plant and required amputation.
Auburn Ind March 28 The finding of Frank Martin death was mentioned in the Canri ind which occurred at Washington D C were brought here Saturday afternoon and taken to the home of his mother Mrs Exams Martin 605 Worth Cedar street. Funeral set for Sunday at 2 30 at the M church Rev Freeland officiating. Martin thirty four unmarried served in the navy department at Washington and was highly esteemed.
South Bend reports a six season in the Central league with memories of Fort Wayne’s 1921 pennant chase. Aggie Grant recalls a near miss as Mautner led Fort Wayne, while South Bend’s 192? lineup features A A Grant as manager and a cadre of minor leaguers and hopeful big league prospects. The piece previews a 192? season roster including Moffitt Ferguson Schaeler Horby Smith Tieman Hretbese Spangler Grant Lager Cuppy Grogsow Goal Anderson Red Cogswell and Coffer.
In Decatur Indiana March 29 a sensational breach of promise suit was filed in the circuit court. Plaintiff Mary A. Cully, age near 48 and twice married before, sues Frederick Bautman, a Monroe township farmer under 30. Attorney Li C. DeVox is listed as plaintiff counsel but papers were withdrawn.
Sunday services at 10 24 am with Sunday school at 11 30 am at Harrison street between Wayne and Washington. Golden text from Psalms 12 4 and 12 4. Wednesday evening meeting at 9 in the church edifice. Reading room 31 Gass block open daily except Sunday from 10 to 4. All are invited to services and reading room.
Kiss News Bureau notes that a March service at the United Brethren church in this place resulted in ninety four conversions, with thirty eight individuals uniting with the United Brethren church.
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