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Fort Wayne Journal Gazette

Location

Fort Wayne, Indiana, United States of America

Date

May 06, 1908

Page

5

Man Killed Beside Lake Shore Tracks Near Academic Station

Philip Plank, sixty five, found dead beside Lake Shore tracks south of Academic Station. He was struck by a southbound train about 9:58 pm, with coroner stating likely accidental death. Plank, an elderly resident near Wallen, left a wife and son, David, and was known as a longtime drinker. Police and coroner investigated for foul play. official verdict expected as accidental. The city also hosted a New York Central inspection tour by President W H Newman and officials.

Philip Plank Wallen Secton Morening Lake Shore Academe Station Aman Telliuion Undertaking Establishment Kesler Plank David Ile W. H. Newman Charles Daly C. 3. Schott New York Central Poonayivani

Wabash Freight Train Wreck Near Danville

A collision occurred at the crossing west of Danville where the C and L E and the Wabash trains met. Wabash No. 31 could not stop in time, injuring Kaong and causing severe property damage as the engine was demolished and sent for overhaul.

Danville Wabash Crase Kaong Wabash No. 31

Findlay party of twenty two travels west to Saskatchewan

A large group of twenty two land men from Findlay traveled through Springfield by Nickel Plate Railway en route to Saskatchewan. The procession marks the era’s biggest home seeker party through the city yesterday. The record-breaking flow follows a month of personal and health setbacks for local workers amid a broader railroad employment slump.

Saskatchewan Canada Northwest Findlay

Railroad Men and Companies Visit City for Inspections and Travel

The piece notes visits and conferences by Pere Marquette and Wabash shop foremen G W Rush and Kushman, Detroit division repairs coordinated, plus traveling reps from Pennsylvania and Chicago. It lists theatrical troupes The Devil's Auction and Coming Thro the Rye using Nickel Plate and Pennsylvania routes, with details on personnel, trains, and upcoming itineraries through Ohio and nearby cities.

Leket Plate Chveland Yestereday Br. Snider G. W. Rush Kushman Pere Marquette St. Thomas Ont Detroit G Od Thomas Wabash Toledo Ed Odenbaugh Pennsylvania Mansfield A. J. Kennedy Name Road Chicago Lso C. A. Sellars Mr. Newhern New Ingatunco Dormur Hit Anslatuet Slatey M. H. Sedley City Bhorky Warcick Tron Richmond Grand Rapids Jrystarin, O Eitan Rnswell Fort Wayne Elkhart Warsaw

Majestic Hosts Coming Thro Rye and Caught in the Rain

The Majestic presents the musical comedy Coming Thro the Rye this Thursday, a revived city favorite noted for clean humor and melodic scores. Also Monday evening Willam Collier stars in the three actCaught in the Rain, a breezy romance full of humor and charm with Collier delivering lively, lovable Dick Crawford.

Frank Lalor Whro the Tye Willam Collier the Majestic Mr. Collier Grant Stewart

Mi-o-na Stomach Tablets Promised Cure

Port Wayne sickness blamed on a weak stomach. Os author claims Mi-o-na cures indigestion flatulence dizziness and head pain after years of stomach trouble. Worrell of Lake Shore railroad testifies two boxes cured him. Myers Bros Co offers a 100 percent money back guarantee with Mi-o-na.

Port Wayne W. C. Worrell Lake Shore Railroad Rene Myers Bros. Co

Caught In The Rain Comedy Attracts Hearty Laughs

The review notes the first act unfolds with Cupid's web as the plot, praising Charles Frohman for surrounding Col lier with a strong cast. The company features Albert Perry John Savile Reginald Mason W H Post Thomas Beauregard Thor as Martin Charles Foote John Adam Thomas Lennon Ellen Mortimer Jana Laurel Helena Collier Garrick Anne Bradiex and others.

Charles Frohman Mr. Collier Albert Perry John Saville Reginald Mason W. H. Post Thomas Beauregard Thoras Martin Charles Foote John Adam

Temple Wis Vaudeville Show Draws Large Crowds This Week

The Temple Wis afternoon and evening vaudeville show attracts large audiences at every performance. Management guarantees every act will meet the Temple Pie standard as the season nears its close, ensuring patrons receive value for their patronage.

Elone

Mrs Emma Kern and Vera Visit Ends in Silver Lake Return

Mrs Emma Kern and her daughter Vera of Silver Lake Ind return home after a two week visit with Mr and Mrs Paul Wilkin in Wayne township. Mr Clifford Morton of War Wart Q and Miss Dollie Ida Chilis of Fort Wayne wed yesterday at 1714 Cattoun street by Sainte Michael Tancoy. Clarence EB Perry a broker has parted from the Shoasl estate Mt Bere street for 1900, via Monroe W Pitch & Sons. William Kern of Silver Lake spent Sunday at Professor Wilkie’s in Wayne township amid reports of favorable farm conditions and growing deposits in the county.

Emma Kern Vera Silver Lake Ind Paul Wilkin Bere Monroe W. Pitch & Sons William Kern Sliver Lake Wilkie Wayna A. Tern Koseivsko County

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