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Newspaper
Fort Wayne Journal Gazette
Location
Fort Wayne, Indiana, United States of America
Date
May 02, 1908
Page
7
George Meare of Grimesland NC credits Dr King’s New Discovery with saving his life after consumption nearly drove him to jump. He reports improvement from the first bottle and full recovery after twelve bottles. Dreier Brothers druggists offer $1.00 bottle with a free trial bottle option.
A Manilla New York carpenter testifies to Backlen's Arnica Salve saving him from suffering and expense. He praises its healing for burns sores ulcers eczema and piles, noting it as the best salve he has found. Dreier Brothers druggists promote the product.
James Rogers, superintendent, oversaw construction of a new Nickel Plate passenger station at Hammond. The white brick and sandstone structure, 190 feet by 24, features a nine foot overhanging eave, two end vestibules, smoking rooms, waiting rooms for men and women, baggage storage, and a cement platform. Built since August, the facility includes a 20,000 dollar heating plant and is expected to set a standard for future Nickel Plate stations nationwide.
Pennsylvania railroad system introduces uniform method for supplies west of Pittsburgh. Executive officials plan June 1 action on purchase limits and budgets to handle future demand. A full inventory across fifteen divisions is ordered with cross division transfers to standardize purchasing and reveal total supplies bought by each division. Reports indicate a slight April drop, but June gains expected in tonnage as shippers anticipate increased traffic and demand stronger handling facilities.
The Pennsylvania Railroad has contracted a special Chicago to Baltimore train for the Methodist general conference in Baltimore next week. The six sleeper cars and a diner will form the train, equipped with some of the railroad’s finest apparatus.
Railroad officials including R. J. Nekay and Fred Elder visited the city to discuss home seeker traffic for the Chicago & Alton and Nickel Plate routes. Chicago Milwaukee & St Paul and Toledo Railway officials also conducted business. The March 1908 Pennsylvanian relief fund payout totaled 131,227.11 with 47,140.50 in death benefits. Everett, a Toledo Railway executive, returned home after ill health.
The report notes a serious progression from pneumonia to pleurisy, with the condition worsening. Mr Averett, previously treated in New York at Hotel Netherlands after travel from New York, remains in a grave state with poor prospects for recovery.
A meeting of the Brotherhood of Rollermarkerd Binday will be held in Harmony Hall on May 2 at 2 o clock to elect three delegates to represent the lodge at the national convention in St Pierre on June 1. All members are urged to attend.
A pretty May wedding united Hazel Muberstro b and Edward Ponchard in Lagrange at the home of Mandera G Muberstro b. The bride wore white lawn with veil, ring ceremony performed by Rev. Zeigler, attendants Mind Lary Rows bridesmaid and Carl Trean host man. Guests dined, gifts of cut glass china and silverware given, couple left for Kansas City after a short Lawrence visit.
Mrs. Maloney of this city received a message announcing the death of her brother William Thilley a conductor on the Clover Leaf. The message did not state the manner of death but it is believed he was killed while out on the Khei tan. Mr Maloney is a conductor on the L. E. & W. line.
Wabash announces that train No 4 will stop at Brighton for fans attending a league baseball game, enabling travel to the event. The order directs passenger service to accommodate attendees by halting at the intermediate stop.
Industrial notes report quits and returns of local workers including F C Parks leaving a machinist helper job and Martin Stafford resuming duties as a Pennsylvania freight engineer after winter in Denver for health. O W Neuter visits from Belvidere stays with brother Lieutenant John Neuter of the Pennsylvania police. Dr Harry A Piper of Denver Indiana killed crossing a railroad right of way. Peter Paul theatrical company travels to Davenport and Battle Creek with gear and private cars. An electric works employer may choose Bawhasee Lake for the annual excursion in June. John Sullivan of the Pennsylvania machine shop plans Duluth trip with wife for health reasons. he will return next week.
Auburn is poised to form a company to build a first class foundry with machinery. Principal promoters include Borst of Auburn and Payne of New York is supervising ground work. Local business leaders deem Auburn ideal due to its four railroads and many factories using large amounts of molten iron.
The Cleveland story was denied in New York on May 1. Reports claimed no material change in the former president's condition. Dr Breant, his longtime physician, said Cleveland is all right and rejected claims of stomach cancer.
A deadly blast wrecked a farmhouse killing and injuring several, including Mrs Harness and a baby. The explosion tore through the residence, trapping debris for hours as rescuers pulled survivors from the wreckage. Officials and relatives arrived to tend the injured.
Auburn Indiana May agant C1 Adame announced that Lake Shore will operate a Sunday morning 7 36 oclock northbound and 8 60 oclock southbound return as specials. With no timetable, the May 10 time card will formalize the schedule and a few weekday trains may resume this summer.
Alexander Beall cashier of the Wilshire bank died at his home in Wiltshire May 1 after two years of illness with pernicious anemia. He was about sixty, had lived in Wilshire thirty years, and is survived by his widow and a daughter, Mrs Gerald Smith of Washington DC, two brothers Reverend Marion Beall and Dr J P Beall, and a sister Mrs Clara Henderson. The funeral will be held Monday morning from the family residence.
In Columbia City Indiana May 1 Mrs Joseph Grimes of Cleveland township aged twenty eight underwent a caesarean operation Thursday afternoon. Doctors Dinnen Macbeth McArdle of Fort Wayne with Eberhard Swartz of South Whitley performed the procedure which opened the abdomen. Both mother and baby are expected to survive. The child weighed nearly eight pounds and appears healthy.
The remains of Dire C Ty Gebert have been moved from the Odd Fellows cemetery receiving vault in New Haven to a tomb, an event noted as a burial rite for a well known local citizen. Mrs Gebert was among the community's best known residents.
Abraham J Beery's will dated January 6 1902 and a November 17 1906 codicil probated in Adams county court detail bequests to wife Hattie Beery son Joseph Beery daughter Susan C Smith and stepmother support. Joseph Beery named executor. Farm in Kirkland township and a life estate to Hattie with monthly payments. Taxes improvements and a $500 legacy to Susan C Smith specified.
The remains of Daniel Klotz, who died in Texas, will be brought to the city today and taken to H. Schone & Co. undertakers. They will be conveyed afterward to the home of Mr. Klotz's mother at 2516 South Calhoun Street. The funeral of Mrs Harry Menpfee is set for Sunday afternoon from the residence at 2519 Troms Street at 2 o'clock, with services at 2:30 at the United Brethren Church.
Primary day passed uneventfully as police kept to the shadows while voters lined up to cast ballots. Only one arrest occurred, a hobo, unrelated to the election and no polling-place troubles were reported.
Miss Pear Mann, about eighteen, died at 2:50 pm after months with tuberculosis of the lungs at the home of her sister Mrs Miller Bullenbarger in Glossineel. She was the youngest child of Mr and Mrs Ashley Mann both deceased. An active Evangelical church worker, she had many friends. Funeral likely Sunday.
Master Masons will meet in the lodge room Sunday at 12 15 to attend the funeral of William Preston of Hunter town. An Interurban car leaves transfer cat of 1 o stock.
In Angoqda Indiana a circuit court filed notice naming Ashley Manufacturing Company as in receivership. Edward Noll was appointed receiver with bonded authority of $2900 to manage the business under court supervision and cash on hand to continue operations.
A distressed OCR fragment notes flag day arrangements and observed date. Mentions Timt Vagrange and the Grani Army of the Republic with unclear dates and ender verses. The incomplete text signals observance timing and possible adjustments to the holiday.
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