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Newspaper
Fort Wayne Journal Gazette
Location
Fort Wayne, Indiana, United States of America
Date
May 07, 1908
Page
3
An advertisement touts Dr Miles' Nervine as a cure for epilepsy fits convulsions and St Vitus dance. It claims success in many cases and offers advice and names of cured patients. It includes testimonial-style notes and a request for feedback from readers.
A patient from Greensboro North Carolina credits Dr Kings New Discovery with curing a long cough and weak lungs. The testimonial notes the medicine’s rapid relief after trying the full bottle and a free trial bottle being offered by dealer brothers druggists.
May 6 The funeral and burial for Meturd Cherite were held in Hamilton with services at the Bretuchett church led by Rev. DB Well. Family mourners and local clergy attended as neighbors paid respects. The Epworth league planned a gathering Friday evening at the Dome, with special prayers and offerings for a missing member. Mrs. Ellinor of Lancaster and Miss Male Chirag visited relatives, while Frank Baxter’s funeral at Auburn drew service attendance.
May 6 Angola column reports social calls among residents including Mrs. 0 5, Mrs. Larry Bash, and Frank Alcou among others. Mentions a grain elevator sale, visits from distant relatives, and a surprise reunion when Joseph Culver hosted his brother John Culver after about thirty years in Boulder County. Local residents from Steuben county and surrounding areas are noted with scattered health and daily life updates.
Mushrooms arrive from the surrounding country while Irvin Tolls of Claypool updates rural routes on a motorcycle. The Hogan case ends with a verdict for the defendant. Warsaw police report a logbook request from a Covington bank. Eva Booth of the Salvation Army plans to visit Warsaw next Sunday. Clasppe and Wayne Grave are set to play, and local schools schedule baseball and track events. Various residents visit, exhibitions open, and a real and literary program is planned for the Warsaw High School commencement.
In Indiana Kendallville notices mention Mrs TE, Allen, who are traveling to visit relatives in Michigan. A Mrs Tiffle Watson of Rome Tits leaves her home this morning amid the Trends in the ells.
Fragmentary notices report hospital treatment for eye condition in Fort Wayne, a First Church women’s society meeting at 7 30 afternoon, and local school events. Mentions include Miss Issaud Blackpan’s New York trip, telegraph from Kendallville, and plans for a girls’ ball at Kendallville High School. An item notes Shupe joining a coast guard or drill unit and a district pupil effort celebrating class activities.
Albion minor news notes visits and social rounds in Garret and nearby towns. Julie Yaster of South Bend and Miss Nesbit Swartz Hoblenoyer among guests. a fire destroyed some property prompting calls to Walkerton and Albion residents.
Monroeville News reports Veseys offering rose bushes at 10 and 25 cents. The item mentions Rose Bushes from the beach at Veseys in Monroeville and notes local notices and community happenings. The text lists residents visiting, health updates, a May Day event at Allegar's hall, and various local remarks from May.
Sherman Servers injures rib after fall at a wood pile Saturday morning. Miss Mary T. of near Aceceniy visits, hosted by sister Mrs Challis. Numerous local residents attend church dinners, entertain guests from Fort Wayne and Wayne, and share community stories. Mrs. Brown undergoes gallstone surgeries, with a second operation needed.
Albion Ind May 6 Tuesday evening the junior class of Albion High School hosted a reception for the senior class at the residence of Mr and Mrs Riley Smith. Green and white decor and large white rose bouquets framed the scenes. The program featured the class mottoes Alle and Swilling and ive Rolw Not Drift. A delightful two was served. In attendance were twenty-two seniors and their wives, the school board and the county superintendent.
Lagrange County commissioners met in session Tuesday afternoon to discuss drainage matters and appoint a third commissioner, with J. A. Rowe Gratings reported on current drainage work. New parties were brought into the proceedings as the board adjourned.
A garbled report notes Bert Hart and others petitioning for drainage in Newbury and nearby towns. Note mentions an order and bonds, with an inspection planned. It references farmers, orphans, bridges, and rotations, but details are unclear.
Eight young ladies answered invitations for a pleasant social dish gathering at the home of Mink Ros Haglind on Tuesday. Light refreshments and music provided a good time as guests Gilbert, Mabel, Will, Veo Meacher, Leda Morgan, Ora Hemmlinger, Ruth Short, Blanch Nel won, and Jessie Walker enjoyed the entertainment. dainty hotlights and Dredgers contributed to the merriment.
The jury panel for Noble County’s next term includes Henry Miser and Homer Waterhouse from Wayne Township, Boner Diggins, Alien, James A. Laconni of Sparta, Josaph JT. Tressler of Orange, Omer Sauelind of Noble, John Marnhart of York, Joseph 5 Truelove of Awani Willis, Jefferada, Von A. Melek of Elkhart, Chas R. Stage of Petty, Marshal 3 Engh, and Grean.
In Kendallville Indiana the Fort Wayne Packards, a team of Packard Plan employees, prepare to face Kendallville on Sunday afternoon. Fans anticipate a competitive exhibition with last week's lineup expected to repeat and hope for a strong performance from the Packards.
In Oracatur Indiana on May 5 nine members of Bliss Hattie Studabaker’s Clethndist Sunday school class honored three April birthdays. Mrs C B Wilcox hosted at her home with an elegant supper and games. Miss Pear Cline of Sandusky read two pieces, enjoyed by all.
The body of Mrs. Clara Aber, who died in Tucumcari, New Mexico, arrived by train at Decatur, Indiana. The funeral will be held tomorrow at the Methodist church, with services in the city and burial at her parents’ home in Rebel township.
Fragmented OCR shows an obituary fragment mentioning Reber CT Wilcox and a 28 year acton, with Carl Ahuy and a one day old son, plus a nurse Mrs J B Stoutter from Denver. The text references a resting place in Unplewned cenetury and Tus cimeart N WL, with residence details and accompanying husband.
Frederick Schoenstedt aged eighty two died last night at 1 o clock at the Home of Alason near Decatur Indiana due to dropsy and infirmities after a winter illness. Born in Germany in 1826 he came to America at eighteen and settled on a Van Wert County Ohio farm. Surviving children Henry of Harrison township Ohio Mrs Caroline Grote Union township this county and Mrs France Eliach Dexter Ohio. wife and several children preceded him. Funeral Friday at 1 20 p m at Bleske church with Rev Bauer officiating.
A new industry debuts in Decatur Indiana as Staup Brothers' Manufactory begins producing five pin bowling alleys. Located in a shared building with Keljer Incutetor, the plant operates with owners BI. Stanp AC BI Braun and F J Staun. They also run a facility in Palatka Florida and plan Decatur as northern HQ. Traveling sales staff include C. Thomas BD. Bingham Arthur Pridly and O. Hamblen. Many local residents will gain employment.
Pacatur Ind May 6 W. Fietchers, employed six months as agent at Clover Leaf railroad in his city, moves to Grover HS, Oy day, taking household goods to begin work at a newspaper plant he will erect.
A large crowd attended the Kosciusko County Medical Association monthly session at the Warsaw courthouse. Dr. C Norman Howard was chosen secretary to replace Dr C A Underwood who relocated to Danville. Doctors M S Yocum of Mentone and J G Nebrbas of Winona Lake were noted among attendees.
Delegates Dr C K Long of Piurvetor and Dr C A Burket of Warsaw were selected to attend the American Medical Association meeting in Chicago from June 2 to 6. The program committee was reappointed with Dr Gee Anglin replacing Dr A Underwood.
Angola attorneys will attend the funeral of Frank Baxter, a member of the local bar, as the court adjourned to allow legal colleagues to pay respects in Auburn. Baxter was described as a respected member of the Wayne County bar and local legal circles.
Warsaw Indiana May 6 Dr G Nora Man Floward aged thirty has been recommended by Senators Beavs eridga and James Hemenway to fill a vacancy on the pension board caused by the removal of Dr G A Underwood. The report identifies the procedural steps and mentions the names connected to the appointment in the local political scene.
In Claypool Indiana on May 6 the Wise Wit restaurant operation traded assets. Wise sold to John Bickel last fall and this week Dirk Rickla, now at Liberty Mills, sold stock to 3 B Hall. The stock is being invoiced and returned to Mr Wise.
John Scomb offers thanks to those who faithfully worked to secure his nomination for Perry town assessor. He notes prior illness prevented him from attending to his interests but expresses gratitude for the support received.
By Kist News Bureau Silver Lake Indiana May 6 Eight local teams Silver Lake and Liberty Mills to clash with Columbia City in the season opener Sunday May 17 at the ball grounds in fine condition thanks to citizen donations totaling about 100 dollars with a portion earmarked for team equipment
CLAEPOOL Ind May 6 Mrs Harry Forney was caller to Goshen to care for her father who was badly injured in a runaway accident The elderly man was thrown to the ground in such a manner as to fracture one of his legs in three places.
Pierceton Indiana May 6 The Pierceton Corset band will hold weekly concerts this summer likely on Friday or Saturday nights. Director Groves from Milford is shaping the organization and the first concert is expected mid month. The band will participate in Memorial day services.
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