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Newspaper

Fort Wayne Journal Gazette

Location

Fort Wayne, Indiana, United States of America

Date

May 01, 1908

Page

9

Eagles Gala Time At Local Bazaar Adorns Town

A lively bazaar run by the Eagles drew strong crowds and solid finances. Musical entertainment featured Harold Hoy and Purcell’s act disrupted proceedings briefly. Police court activity included a case against Louis Olperker for Gowardicety. Tonight’s stunt plan promises a five dollar gold coin drop each hour, with expected proceeds around $40 per shift.

Sarngerbugd Rank Purcell Purcell Polles Court Louis Oplerker Polles Bloomteusdala George Gride Ishermian Upleyover Jareeny Harold Hoy Aoprano Fetus Purcell Dati Helmkcamp Enommites Frank Purcell Ander

Strange Test S of Endurance at City Pantomime

M Waterbury aims to beat a record by playing continuously for over 26 hours. He will perform with both hands at all times, with attendants providing nourishment. The endurance stunt begins at the Casing picture show on Calhoun Street tonight at 8 o clock and continues through Friday night into Saturday, likely drawing crowds.

Waterbury Our Giake Calhoun Street Aulock Newort Wayne Nanal Attenton

Democratic candidates named for Allen County legislature

A flood of primary announcements from Journal Gazette readers lists individuals seeking the Democratic nomination for Allen County offices. Names include candidates for state representative, county recorder, sheriff, assessor, commissioner, and coroner, all subject to the party primary.

Democratic Party John B. Manning Altar Journal-Gazette Demongatis Roggen Caida Gare Belsiatore Alievi Demineratio Willism Watbon Batter Journal-Gazattes Allen Can Gemareays Weir Allen County Damocrats Ag Thomas J.pconnell Pionas Anngunee Chelit Atlen Aaron M. Raicheldertha Plenke Pevorati Christian G Vonderau St. Joseph Fawnanip Jeass Iame Recorder Guttec Rosert BH. Kelly Journel-Gazetta Robert De.lipea

Saloon closings and primary announcements amid a political drift

The piece records saloons closing to day under new primary rules and lists multiple candidates for local offices in Allen county. It notes the Democratic nominating primary to be held May 1, 1901, with officials urging voters to attend and adhere to the law, naming several individuals by surname and role who seek trusteeships, treasurer, and clerk positions in Wayne Township and related jurisdictions.

Eélor Journal-Gazettes Pironesuthye Allen Vonniv Aentnion Phoblas

Notice of 1908 sale and bids for property in city

Notice states on May 8 1908 the undersigned will sell to the highest bidder a lot at Clinton and Washington streets including walls and improvements from P Morgan residence with removal within forty days. Separate bids for iron fence are invited with bids due May 1908. Building Committee Scottish Rite Cathedral. police report poultry thefts of Rhode Island Red hens at 104 Spy Wun Avenue and a theft near the corner of Parnell and others.

Clinton and Washington Streets P. Morgan Scottish Rite Cathedral W. W. Rockaull George Await Wun Avenue Bicknell Parnell

Shirley Victory Bid and Piano World Record Stunt

A political vote appeals for Robert B. Shirley as state representative while Fort Wayne hosts a dramatic piano endurance performance by Mrs J M Waterbury to break her world record of twenty five hours and twenty five minutes. Waterbury is billed to perform at the Casino picture show tonight and continuing through Saturday night as long as she can.

Moulding Influence in Society lectures begin Friday

Rabbi Ettelson of the synagogue inaugurated a six week series on Moulding Influence in Society tonight. The Friday lectures will cover The Stage The Press The Sprare The School The Church and more with continuing weekly talks.

Ettelson

Deaths: Preston family man dies after operation in Decatur

Preston William Preston 38 once of this city died in Decatur hospital after abscess operation. Son of Mr Mrs James Preston of Huntertown he moved to Illinois ten years ago worked as an engineer on the Wabash railroad. Surviving wife and four children. remains brought here to Kineh & Melching then to Huntertown home for funeral. Additionally funeral notices for Mrs Eleanor Kratesch tell of services this afternoon at 1:39 from 714 Wilt St and St John Lutheran Church with pallbearers Frederick John Rudolph Frank John Kabisch Jr George Schwartz.

Preston Willum Preston Decatur James Preston Hantertown Ilinois Wabass Railroad Kineh & Melching Huntertown Eleanora Kratesch Wilt Street St. Jonna Lutheran Church Frederick John Rudolph Frank John Kabisch, Jr George Schwartz

Patents Granted to Indiana Inventors in Washington Apr 40

Patents issued to Indiana inventors include exhaust steam regenerator by FY Deeper and L Curtiss of Cayuga, valve for tires by Dinan of Vincennes, valve by H J and Hi B Bhiteh of Brazil, coil springs by R Gregg of Hammond, air lift pump by E Harris of Indianapolis, circuit breaker for automobiles by W C Horner of Indianapolis, cabinet for liners and blades for linotype by Muldoon of Indianapolis, earth auger by JB Pars of Rockport, rotating distributing nozzle by A Schmidt of Indianapolis, heating system by TJ Scollard of Warsaw, rim for motor car wheels by OC Smith and W F Gorton of Muncie, off-bearing machine by W Wagoner of Brazil, motor vehicle components by WW Wainwright of Connersville, selective lever by TW Warner and FL H Jones of Muncie.

Washington L. Curtiss Cayuga Dinan Vincennes H. J Hi. B. Bhiiteh Brazil R. Gregg Hammond Hadley Indianapolis E. Harris W. C. Horner Muldoon Ott J.B. Pars Rockport A. Schmidt T. J. Scollard Warsaw Smith W. TF. Gorton Muncie W. R. Waggoner W. W Wainwright Conzersville TW. Warner FL H, Jones

Another Buick Comes To Kendallville With New Runabout

In Kendallville on April 30, Fort Wayne Buick salesman G B Aldrich presented a new eighteen horsepower runabout to Tred Tiess. The quiet car travels up to fifty five miles per hour and seats three, with a rear rumble seat. The demonstration on the streets highlighted the vehicle being under driver control.

Elst Kendallville Ing G .B. Aldrich Fort Wayne Buickmotor Aldrich Hesa

Everlasting Devil's Auction staged at the Majestic

Charles H. Yale presents the twenty sixth edition of the Everlasting Devil's Auction featuring European specialties and a cast including the Hill Brothers acrobatic grotesques. The act showcases new scenes such as The Devil's Volcano and The Realm of Mephisto with elaborate transformations and a grand finale.

Charles H. Yale Devil's Auction Famona Hill Brothers Klawé Valley Andoche

Widow Engineered Love Plot Rides Race Scandal

In a small town a stable bin reveals a scheme as a widow woos the trainer and a horseman to sway a race. A rival is lured, a suspect plots to swing results, and the trainer uncovers the plan amid a courtroom hope for rightful control.

Che Weter Tie Inco Ting Suenilinis Hrahing

Lillian Russell in Wildfire at Majesla Tuesday Evening

Lillian Russell stars in the revised comedy Wildfive written by George Breathurst and George W Hobart at the Majesla Tuesday evening. Russell plays a lively widow who inherits a racing stable and, under the alias John Duffy, foils crooked bookmakers to win a key race with Wildsie.

Lillian Russell Majesla George Breathurst George W. Hobart Weight John Duffy Marcy the

Temple vaudeville features Cauthoul and company acts

This afternoon and evening at the temple vaudeville shows include Cauthoul and company, the Medallion Trio, Lillian Astiles, the Three Olivers and the Gypsy fortune tellers. The program promises a lively mix of acts and airier entertainment for patrons.

Cauthoul and Company Medallion Trio Lillian Astiles Three Olivers Next

Lenore And Minnie St Clair Parody Act Praised In Vaudeville

Ted Lenore and Minnie St Clair are celebrated for sharp parody on the vaudeville stage. Lenore’s clever timing and pulse of the crowd keep audiences entertained and bring good box office. Minnie St Clair, from Missouri, is praised for her difficult yet funny parody act described as excruciatingly funny and fresh.

Rher- Irie Matthews Sherrie Harry Bulger Harry Kernell John Kernell Armstrong Bingest Ted Lenore Minnic Clair Missouri

Vote for Joseph F Getz for Sheriff

A brief political notice urges voters to support Joseph F Getz in the sheriff race in the Journal Gazette context. The ad mentions pricing at 140 a word for want ads.

Joseph F. Getz Journal- Gazette

Township School Enumerator Reports Wayne Township Children

The township enumeration completed by Trustee Corvallis Gearm and Deputy Dennis Gorman shows 7200 children of school age in Wayne township, eight hundred less than last year. The report highlights the rolling mill district as the greater noticed region.

Wayne Township Townanip Corvallis Gearm Dennis Gorman To Township Swentyn

Industrial low mood drives young men to other sections

A fragment notes that young men under twenty one feel the Industrial low mood has pushed them to move away within the state or country, implying economic or social pressure influencing their migration patterns.

Geese Eat Geese and Generosity Motif in Odd Report

A scrambled OCR note mentions Mrs. Kolkman near Buckley aiming to return wandering geese and pigs to their owner after a sow and five pigs were consumed. Sheriff Grice is referenced in a confusing scene with misread place names and garbled details about a farm and local generosity.

Fred Kolin Buckley Sium Blantington Road Grice Yesting

Journal-Gazette Want Ads Prompt

Classified note urges readers to use the journal gazette want ads for listings and notices. Trustworthy guidance appears from local newspaper. Public interest boosts ad outreach.

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