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Newspaper
Fort Wayne Journal Gazette
Location
Fort Wayne, Indiana, United States of America
Date
May 01, 1908
Page
5
A medical advertisement warns that rheumatic acid poisons threaten the heart and claims Urie-O cures rheumatism quickly. It asserts internal use three times daily without morphine or alcohol, promotes kidney function, and offers a trial bottle free via The Smith Drug Co. and Meyer Bros. Co. in Syracuse and Calhoun Street.
George Taylor of Warsaw recently released from the state penitentiary threatened patrons with a razor after drinking heavily in a downtown restaurant. Night Officer Charles Moon detained him, placing him in the county jail cell. No charges filed yet as of morning. In Pierceton, a fourth rural route may be added, about eighteen miles through Wooster, per Postmaster Radcliff.
Seven year old Lictin Jaume Burger and others, at 1604 Kust Wayay atteet, suffered severe burns yesterday from an experiment that used gasoline. They allegedly ignited a brush heap and poured soot on clothing before the fire was extinguished.
Local authorities in Firleton begin an inquiry into uncertain and obscure postal issues. Inspector Walk leads the investigation, aiming to identify those responsible and determine next steps. The case involves anonymous and undetailed allegations amid limited evidence.
Toha Wier lies ill in Chicago with uncertain cause after a medical exam. At the Hirsch School, an inter-class track meet is planned for early May under Prof Sargissett and Captain Heckle with ten cents entry per event and prizes funded by proceeds.
Vote for Robert B. Shirley for state representative features in Hamilton news items. The page also reports local moves among residents in Hamilton and nearby towns, with multiple name checks and small community notices, including marriages and travels among Indiana residents.
Ind April 20 Otto Wemhoff recently operated on for tubercular growth of the eping will leave in a few weeks for the west hoping climate will aid him He will stop at Blackwell Oba for a few days then go to Amarillo Texas where a jeweler has offered him a position If he accepts he will make Amarillo his future home
In Chicago, Cooper argues his New Discovery cures stomach ills by restoring digestion, claiming a healthy stomach prevents most sickness. He cites Mrs. Wills Pittenger’s six year stomach trouble relief after using his medicine and notes endorsements from cancer events and notable figures.
The company warns residents in the southwestern part of the city that gas service will be interrupted as crews work on a major project. Affected streets include Phillips Street Thompson Avenue Scott to Mark Avenue Broadway Creighton to Parke Avenue Dear Broadway West to Watish ratios Maple Avenue Dreitway to Thompson Avenue Bark Avenue Thompson Avenue to Indians Avenue Lingela Avenue Broadway to Indians Avenue Grace Avenue Broadway to Indians Avenue Miner Street DeWalt Street Miner Street Greighton to Gree avenues and Fergie son between roadway and Miner Street.
A lengthy list of property transfers and deeds is recorded, detailing numerous parcels, parcels numbers, and buyer debtor pairs across townships including Wayne, Jefferson, Madison and Adams. Notable transactions involve buyers such as Cog, Parkit, and Schoch, with prices ranging from modest sums to thousands, showing activity in Drexel Park, Glendale Acres, and Hoagland areas. County notices mention Adams County board meetings and school matters.
Aged Adams County pioneer Ted Decater is reported dead. The obituary notes his German origins and long residence in the county. Details of illness describe cancer and stomach issues, with the right lung described as wasted.
A long residency in Union township ends as the widower of Caroline Krueckeberg and Amelia Gerger, who died two years ago. Surviving children are William, Henry Schumerloh, Mrs. Caroling Thieme, Biss Aqna Schumerloh, and Mrs. Baty Heke, plus five grandchildren. Funeral set for Syndry morning at 9:30 at Blekr church with Rev. Bauer. burial in church cemetery.
Kint News Bureau reports Garrett Indiana will gain a Presbyterian church. A Fort Wayne presbytery committee to organize includes Rev. J. M. Fox Rev. A. H. Brand and Rev. W. M. Elliot with elders J. M. Waterman M. W. Oswald and W. J. Keiller. Organization set for Saturday May at 2 pm with Rev. T. M. Houser expected to attend to aid in Sunday school plans for May 13.
Voters urged to support Joseph F. Getz for sheriff with a call for cab service to all parts of the city at reasonable rates and a contact phone number 978 for inquiries or transportation during the campaign.
In Garrett on April 30 Vic Malolep ski faced an affidavit charging assault. He pleaded guilty before Justice Beahi er and paid a total fine of $10.50 including costs. A separate incident alleged youths and boys from the west end placed a dummy at the Semish home door and raped it on the door. Mrs Semish was frightened when it fell inside, and the case was connected with Mrs Lemish's delicate condition. The husband had a warrant issued, but the hearing was continued on April 24 with Malolepali on $25 bond.
In Kendallville Indiana on an April evening the Bay View Reading Club gathered at Mayor James Graves’s residence to enjoy a girls private school party led by Mrs. C W Kimmel. Members were invited to attend as a school party and were welcomed by Mrs. Kimmel.
Fort Wayne advertises a stomach cure claiming half the sickness stems from a weak stomach. It touts Miona Stomach Tahida from Myers Bros. Co offering a 50 cent box with a money back guarantee if Minena cures, backed by testimonials including Worrell of Lake Shore railroad.
A historic school session described with orderly seating and regular work plus an afternoon program featuring exams from studies suitable for young ladies. Mrs Emma Duering brings her daughter Carrie on the first day. Carrie’s nervousness is noted and refreshments are provided after noon break. The scene highlights a large blackboard and a club with lively, patriotic entertainment.
Wolcottville Ind April 20 High school students will stage a social evening at the Masonic hall on Friday with supper served by the Eastern Star lodge. A dogs night program is planned for Saturday with a small admission. The five year course will conclude without a graduating exercises this year due to a recent wake.
Noble County Clerk George L Foot issued marriage licenses to Marion G Galloway of Sparta township and Cora E White of Derry township in Albion on April 30. The announcement lists names and townships as the full details of the licenses granted.
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