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Newspaper

Fort Wayne Journal Gazette

Location

Fort Wayne, Indiana, United States of America

Date

May 02, 1908

Page

8

Neuralgia relief claim for Dr Miles Anti Pain Pills

An advertisement asserts neuralgia arises from nerve irritation and promotes Dr Miles Anti Pain Pills as effective with minimal after effects. Customer testimonials from Mrs Barton and Mrs Ferrier claim rapid relief and occasional two pills, with druggist authorized to refund the package price if unused benefits.

Dr. Miles Katherine Barton Valley St Carthage Miles Mrs. Ferrier Lynn St. Lincoln Neb Miles Medical Co Elihart Ind

Fort Wayne Public Works Board Notice on Sewer Improvement

The Fort Wayne public works board announces completion acceptance for designated alley and street sewer improvements. An assessment roll lists property owners and property descriptions with apportioned costs. final estimates to be confirmed on the scheduled date. The hearing will occur at 7:30 p.m. at the board office, with Edward J. Lennon Henry Schwartz Jesse Brosius and Clerk H. W. Becker noted.

Department OF Public Works Ce” Nce City Hall Fort Wayns Ind Board of Public Works Franklin Avenue DeGroft Street High Street Burgess Street Pranklin Avenue Thee Board of Publi Works Edward J. Lennon Henry Schwartz Jesse Brosius H. W. Becker

Fort Wayne public works bids invited for street paving

The Fort Wayne board of public works invites sealed bids by May 7 1908 at 7 30 p m for paving Brackenridge Knitters Columbia Stittenfield Taylor and other streets with sheet asphalt vitrified blocks and Portland cement foundations plus cement sidewalks on Buchanan street. Certified checks vary by Improvement Resolution numbers and bids require contract and bond within five days or risk forfeiture. The board may reject any or all bids and notes Edward J Lennon and Jesse Brosius sign.

Department OF Public Works BOARD City Hall Fort Wayne Ind Board Ofublic Works City of Brackenridge Street Fairfield Avenue Broadway Knitters Avenue Main Street Dumbard Park Columbia Maumee River Crescent Avenue Stittenfield Street Lafayette Street Hanna Street Taylor Street St. Mary's Tiver Buchanan Streak Hanna Stree Board of Public Works Edward J. Lennon Henry Schwartz Jesse Brosius H. W. Becker

City News Mrs Freistrofier and Germain Visit Hildegard

Mr and Mrs John Freistrofier and Mrs Germain left for Joliet Illinois to visit their daughter Hildegard at the convent there. Hildegard will receive her white first communion morning. Fry Journal Gazette Want Ads.

John Freistrofier Wby Germain Joliet Hildegard Mirdsildegard Fry Journal-Gazette

Big Dry Victory in Hartford City and Montpelier

In Hartford City and Montpelier the temperance forces won sweeping dry victories across Blackford County. Residents gathered at the courthouse as remonstrances were filed around 9:30 PM, church bells rang to signal the news, and voters in all wards carried the anti-saloon outcome in four townships.

Hartford City Ind Montpelier Blackford

County Tickets Named In Hard Fought Primary Night

Voters filled polling places with turnout higher than usual in Wayne township and many precincts as returns poured in. Early tallies favored Reichelderfer, with Getz and Gladieux trailing. supporters debated results through the night as the courthouse kept open and officials tallied by hand. Wells led early for representative, Rosenwinkel showed promise as a new political entrant.

Wayne Township Neidelderfer Reichelderfer Getz Gladieux Journal-Gazette Mason Circuit Court Room Freuchtenicht Carpenter John Belot Will A. Johnson Frank J. Belot W. $. Wells Wells W. F. Rosenwinkel

Century-Old Liberal Hero Sees 109th Birthday

Henry Dorman, 109, oldest Civil War survivor, celebrated in Missouri May 1. Native of New York, enlisted in Michigan 1863 at 64, fought at Gettysburg, wounded there, later long Missouri resident and G A R figure. Father to ten sons, Baptist for 50 years, Republican since party formation, never used liquor, chewed tobacco for eighty years until 1891, credits longevity to God.

Liberal Henry, Dorman Missouri New York State Michigan Gettysburg Dorman The Baptist Church Party

Roggen Runs Close Second in Local Elections

Adolph Roggen demonstrated campaign skill beyond photography and stunts, running a quiet, effective effort that earned loyal supporters. Near a tie with Wells across thirty four precincts, Roggen finished second and drew many congratulations from followers.

Adolph Roggen Cymnasium Mr. Wells Roggen Adolph

Milford Seethes Over Cement Line Sabbath Train Plans

Milford residents protest Sandusky Portland Cement of Syracuse for not building the Syracuse Milford railroad as agreed and accuse the firm of violating state law by running work trains on Sundays between Syracuse and Milford marble fields. They demand passenger cars run on the line.

Milford Ind Sandusky Portland Cement Company Syracuse Syracuse & Milford

Cab Call to Hof Brau Phone 1301

A cab call note lists Hof Brau with the phone number 1301 for dispatch. The brief item records the address reference and contact method as part of a local transportation service call.

Morris Couple Marks Sixty Fifth Wedding Anniversary

War saw Indiana May 1 Mr and Mrs I J Morris observed their sixty fifth wedding anniversary today at their home at Market and Indiana streets. They entertained a few friends and acquaintances. Both are in the best of health.

Kist Warsaw Ind I. J. Morris Market Indiana

Milford Cornet Band Plans Open Air Concert

Milford Indiana May 1 Weather permitting the Milford Cornet band will give its first open air concert on Saturday evening There are nineteen nieces in the band Attend the Matinee at the Eagles Charity Bazaar this afternoon.

East News Bureau Milford Ind Milford Cornet

Steuben County Boy Captures Rare Bird in Angola

In Angola Indiana on May 1 Vern Weicht of Salem township fired at a large American eagle nestling he mistook for a worm nest. He brought down a five foot two inch bird not bald nor golden with dark brown wings and white head and breast. Taxidermist George Lindy declared it a rare specimen.

Kist Angola Ind Vern Weicht Salem Township George Lindy

Kendallville Citizen Returns From Texas

Louis Adams, long in southwestern Texas near Brownsville by the Mexican border, returned home Thursday evening. He is thinner but plans to return next fall. He notes abundant waterfowl, fine fishing, and plentiful hunting, with a flock of ducks passing in twenty three minutes. Hunters ignore laws, continuing to slaughter fowl along rivers and marshes.

Kist Newa Bureau Kendallville Ind Louis Adams Texas Brownsville

Frank Purcell Runs Eagles Charity Bazaar Skin Game

Frank Purcell continues to run the Eagles Charity Bazaar, showcasing a skin game the event promotes through Jornal Gazette Want Ads.

The Eagles’ Charity Bazar

Milton 8 Bolerjack to Run Kalida Record Plant

Mr Milton Bolerjack and wife with baby depart for Kalida Ohio where he has bought the Record weekly and will assume control of the plant at once. Miss Birdie Nash of Warren Indiana underwent appendicitis surgery at St Josephs Hospital with her mother present. No services tomorrow at English Lutheran Redeemer due to rescuing work on building though Sunday school will meet in the parish house. Ladies Aid and Sewing Circle hold monthly meetings there on Wednesday May 6.

Milton Bolerjack Kalida, O Record Birdie Nash Warren Ind St. Augustine's Academy St. Joseph’s Hospital

War Looms Over Indianapolis Theaters Over Nickelodeon Threat

Indianapolis moviemania reaches a crisis as regular theaters plan a summer picture campaign to crush nickelodeons. Executives discuss moving pictures into upscale houses to attract crowds and force nickelodeons out of business, with Cincinnati already adopting the war plan.

Indianapolis Nickelodeon Nickelodeons Odeons Little Cincinnati Bio

A Cool Kitchen Soap Promises Easy Task Scan

A soap that can be used without boiling offers comfort by avoiding steamy wash day smells. It signals avoidance of roasting fires and high fuel bills, presenting Easy Task scan as a blessing for homemakers at 3 cents a cake.

Fire and Explosion at Chicago Reduction Plant Kills One

One man died and five others were seriously injured in a blast and blaze at the Chicago Reduction Company plant at Thirty ninth and ten streets. Five workers are missing. The blast struck after the night shift began. Andrew Marshall is believed dead after being pulled from the flames and into the river. John Sterowski was badly burned and hurled from a fourth floor window onto a freight car roof fifty feet away. Property loss is about $100,000.

Chicago Chicago Reduction Company Andrew Marshall John Sterowski

The Devil's Auction Returns to the Majestic Stage

Charles Yale's The Devil's Auction, billed as Everlasting, opens Sunday at the Majestic. The twenty-sixth edition promises new scenery, lavish costumes, a large company, and exclusive features, continuing a long run across cities and provinces with a loyal audience.

Charles Hi Yale Eiverlasting Rae Philadelphia

Lillian Russell in Wildflower at the Majestic

Lillian Russell appears in Wildflower at the Majestic on Tuesday evening a racing comedy set in Hempstead and Albany with a widow inheriting a racing stable. The plot centers on disposing of the stable while wooing a western rival. the horse named in the big scene wins a key race. The star will tour next season to London Liverpool Manchester and beyond including South Africa India and Australia.

Lillian Russell George Broadhurst George W. Hobart Hempstead L. I Albany New York Joseph Brooks Miss Russell London Liverpool Manchester Birmingham Leeds Newcastle Dinburg Dublin South Africa India Singapore Hong Kong Manila Australia New Zealand

Coming Thro the Rye at Majestic Thursday Evening

The Majestic presents the well loved song play Coming Thro the Rye each Thursday evening with Frank Lalor leading a strong company. Audiences are promised hearty laughter melodic music and impressive costumes and scenery. Seat sales begin Monday May 4.

Frank Lalor

At the Temple This Afternoon and Evening Vaudeville

A brief vaudeville program titled At the Temple plays this afternoon and again this evening offering a mix of acts. Local audiences are invited to enjoy the entertainment lineup featuring performers of varying specialties.

Removal Sale At Fort Wayne Candy Store

Removal sale offers any candy in the store at 19 cents per pound for Saturday only with a two pound limit. One dollar limit per person. Greek Candy Kitchen wants ads in the Journal Gazette at two cents per word.

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