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Newspaper
Fort Wayne Journal Gazette
Location
Fort Wayne, Indiana, United States of America
Date
May 02, 1908
Page
3
A fragmented survey of home hardware items and treatments mentions brushes, frames, pipes, and color finishes. It references maintenance tasks such as rust prevention, spring padding, and renewing fronts with black or ivory tones, plus various automotive and agricultural implements mixed in.
Bruggeman states the dairy board will enforce proposed milk and ome provisions with or without a petition. He urges dairymen to heed the ordinance and warns action could come if petitions fail. The city council and health board agree to a strict measure modeled after strong ordinances from other towns.
Ohio officials closely monitor Indiana traction rule work. Indiana rail committee drafts uniform operation rules, with printing and review by traction officials statewide. Ohio hopes for harmonized standards and state railroad commission approval to extend similar rules across both states.
A Merlan paper recounts Abel Baldwin of Fort Wayne who carried mail on horseback between Marion and Montpelier fifty three years ago. He visits Marton with his brother Enos Baldwin, recalling a era when mail came weekly and rails were scarce. Baldwin, now fifty eight, recalls early routes and nearby stations Wa bash and Muncie.
The Nappanee Advance reports the Fort Wayne to Nappanee electric railway project is back with life. Key backers include Oliver, a relative of James Oliver, and Panama bond buyer, plus Wallace of Illinois Central and son of the former Panama Canal engineer. They control majority stock and formed Federal Construction Co of South Dakota to promote construction.
May 1 Garrett Indiana reports the ladies auxiliary of the O.T. C.G. presented Kermiss directed by Mrs Weller of Logansport. More than 100 participants from age three to high school performed from dolls to violets. Irish lassies wore green skirts white waists and black headpieces. Boys drills impressed observers as well.
James Depler traveled Thursday to take examinations for enlistment in the army while a farmer from Calubas, Ohio faced issues over short weight. The text is fragmented and contains unreadable OCR.
The Kencgallville editor, Kh News Bureau, was scheduled for a medical operation on April 3. Sir Oscar Michaelis was reported by his wife to be in the hospital for the procedure, with patient Tridas and the medical team set to perform the surgery.
An early 1900s advertisement touts Purksian Sage as a remedy for baldness. The copy claims the product darkens hair, beautifies the scalp, and suits women, with a money back guarantee if not used by the reader. Available for 50 cents at local stores or by mail order from Buffalo, NY.
Residents of Winona prepared to welcome Dr and Mrs Dickey home after Calif trip with a large meeting at the Winona hotel to greet them and discuss mutual plans for the town’s growth. Speakers included Hatfield Dr Scott Rev Breckenridge Prof Palmer and others in a hopeful tone for future opportunities.
Kendallville scene reports Niga Blanche Blackanan of Lisbon has been traveling in Europe with the Stillman family of New York. She sailed yesterday for New York after several months abroad and is expected to arrive May 6.
By Kist News Bureau Auburn Ind April 30 Mrs Sprott complete enumeration of Auburn school age children six to twenty one The tabulated report shows 900 children with 468 males and 432 females One colored pupil noted among the totals
Lagrange reports a local gathering with Mrs Freutrk and Mrs Meers attending a parent event in Rome City. Pryde and Peteh are noted relatives. EM Wheeler from Quincy is mentioned. A Norris and a Shyder visit Fort Worth area. Stureks Ly is referenced. several family movements are recounted in brief notes.
In Angola Tl May 1 a newborn daughter was recorded for Ane sok on April 9 in Ceorge Monel att write. McCrew opens a new store on North Wayne Street, the second new operation in Fairview addition. A car struck a cow on Sheets fating Tuesday afternoon near Angola Lake Times One, but no injuries or serious damage occurred. Mrs William Jones visits from Hano Mich and meets relatives in Vatrelaw addition with daughter Marlin Ettinger recovering at grandparents home. Walter Ward of the real estate agency sells a residence on South Darling Street to Anerlet Miller. Mrs 8 Snyder of Auburn arrives for a city visit. Jon Wy Baxter, of Auburn, is in court this afternoon.
Mrs. Byron Howlets and two children spent the day at Ashby while Gladys Blatt returned from today to help care for her mother Mrs. Rebecca Gnagy. The Globs family shipped household goods to Wapakonetta as they plan to make their home there. Mrs. Gibbs Jett will go to that place tomorrow, and the doctor will begin practice again as soon as Dr. McParland recovers. Pera will preach at the Methodist Wplac e church here Sunday morning and evening. Rev DO S Bright delivers the sermon. the evening topic is A Bad Investment. All are invited.
Miss Loc of Odessa Mich visits Butler this week at JH Mott residence. Frank Sawyer leaves for Knox County Ind for new job. Glenn Moughler improving after illness. Tuley Cole found dead after drinking with brother. investigation noted. Mrs. Mason entertains for Mrs. Carpenter of Hasbrouck Heights N J with luncheon. J Kenestrick visits Auburndale for business. Mrs. Wain Wright of Detroit visits family. Roy Sharp leaves for Raton NM after extended stay. Yrama Brown passes operator exam. rumor of illness. Mrs Shaw and children visit mother Mrs Belver. Mrs Almira Dailey returns.
A summary of social visits, family travel, and community events across Lagrange Indiana and adjacent areas. Members travel to Adrian Evanport and Rome City to visit relatives. weddings in progress. locals visiting friends in Sturgis and Valentine. music study and teaching resumed in Plato. illness summons and family moves reported. birthday party for Harold Perkins. Warsaw council seeking franchise. new baseball uniforms. upcoming weddings. May Tiger issue highlights and Goshen Goshen debate on graduated income tax.
In Garrett Indiana on May 1 the W C T U and women in sunbonnets began cleaning city alleys. Dressed in gingham aprons they posed for the camera while workers hauled away rubbish. Men who mocked them fled as alleys were cleared and tidied, with more work promised.
May items show Jonas Schloss of Auburn visiting Albion on business. Mrs. B H Miller returns from Antwerp to visit daughter Mrs. Lord Harris. Mrs. L W Felker returns home from Ken Agllville to be with relatives. Miss Lilie Kerns of Goldwater Indiana visits sister Mrs. A H Knepp. Attorney Charles B Fields completes Lagrange county court business. Rev L E Knox and son Carl return from Osceola after visiting daughter Mrs Ray. Ruth Young, at Angola for school, spends vacation with home folks.
Fragmentary note credits Garrett for improving cleanliness. Text mentions 46 and a great deal of credit, though details are unclear.
Garrett Indiana May 1 May brings more B and O shop layoffs with 60 to 70 men added to recent cuts totaling about 200 in two months. Some found work at Auburn and nearby plants, many moved away seeking jobs as weather improves. Garrett sees neighboring towns also feeling the strain.
Nobdie County Clerk George L. Foote issued marriage licenses to Ray and Hershel W. Goss of Chicago and Tea A. Fullford of Elkhart township. Also listed were Harry H. Hicks of Cromwell and Lille Bt Funk of Albion.
Albion Lodge No. 223 Knights of Pythias at Adlison Indiana held their regular meeting on Thursday evening. After work, roll call with members answering their names and a reading of letters from out of town members. About sixty were present and they enjoyed refreshments a smoker and a social.
Kendallville Indiana items note Fred Tumberson changing shops to Sawyer, John Foenl ill with lungs and seeking health in west, W. Fish returns from Fort Wayne operation for my four year old son. Lodge 276 to confer Fellowcraft on two or more candidates Saturday. Funeral of D B Lewis in Salem Center attended by C M Case Homer Newman Ma and Mrs Kerlin. Mary Foster to Ligonier to stay with Rev C B Walte. Mrs Herin improving after months away. Hammel couple adopt a four year old boy from Van Anderson Home. Church of Christ meeting attendees listed including Rev and Mrs Hoare Mrs J Klopfenstein and others.
Elkhart lawyer Tandy TM, partner of Bb, will sit as special judge in Kosciusko County to place the figure in the Patterson case. John Graves of Warsaw tried an argument on Friday afternoon. Nive Sellers of Warsaw is described as packing. Tramas is visiting Kosciusko county.
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