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Newspaper
Fort Wayne Journal Gazette
Location
Fort Wayne, Indiana, United States of America
Date
May 09, 1908
Page
8
E S Lorer of Marina says he is a carpenter who found Bucklen's Arnica Salve heals many injuries and saves suffering and dollars. It heals burns sores ulcers fever sores eczema and piles. Five cents at Dreier Brothers druggists.
Yesterday the public works department issued several building permits valued at about 22 000, the largest daily total this year. A two story addition to the White Bank building was the major permit, with others for a house on Harduan street and a two story addition at the National Biscuit plant on Jefferson Street. Contractors Warmuth and Idebinnn received permits for these projects, with estimated costs around 12 00 and 1 200 respectively.
Notice from the Fort Wayne Board of Public Works dated May 1908 about assessments for improvements along alley and street segments. It details hearings set for May 21 1908, the assessment rolls and pro rata charges, and invites affected property owners to attend the meeting to contest or appraise the proposed work and final estimates.
An advertisement touts Parisian Sage as a cure for dandruff and hair loss promising lustrous growth and restored natural color. It includes customer testimonials and a purchase path through local druggists, with price listed and a generic guarantee.
Louiavilla Evening Post reviews a Majestic revival of Sidetracked retold from Jules Walters. Horatio Xerxes Booth saves heroine Bessie Reynolds and Miles Wellington from villain James Montague as Doxie shines in the title role with Blivens as Bessie and lively singing and dancing moments enlivening the plot.
William Collier appears in the farce Caught in Rain at the Majestic on Monday evening. The performer shares top audience appeal, with Dick Crawford delivering breezy, human humor and vivid western character wit. The show, previously staged at the Garetole theater in New York, promises a lively night.
A Port Wayne investigation into a deadly blaze at the Guinness home unfolds amid disputes between Coroner Mack and Sheriff Smutzer over remains. Fort Wayne officials join Laporte’s Sheriff Smutzer at the Guinness farm to inspect bodies as rumors of foul play circulate among locals.
The board of insurance adjusters settled on awards for the Avelline hotel fire. Shoaft estate received 1,200. Jones & Stevens 3,233.33. Straus Bros 3,000. and others salvage amounts. Tenants were paid 37 for occupancy, while the building’s full insured value stood at 55,000. Building inspections praised safety efforts at the Wayne and Randall hotels and noted recommendations for asbestos wrapping, more red lights, and better fire-escapes. The hospital fund for injured guests grows with public support as victims recover, and Matthews’ remains were moved to Columbus, Ohio.
A compact listing notes vaudeville programs at the temple this afternoon and evening. Performances feature a variety show with acts intended for general audiences. Local patrons are invited to attend the program in the temple hall.
Two special school children matinee shows are scheduled at the Temple this afternoon. The performance has pleased audiences all week with a farce. Manager Stander has secured Linden Beckwith for next week's season with The Git in the Golden Frame. Her new act is expected to be a winner.
A blaze that began about 4:90 this morning swept through downtown Atlanta, severely damaging major business properties including the Terminal hotel. Police and fire crews later dynamited weakened walls to control the flames, with losses pegged conservatively at around 1.25 million dollars. Major figures and firms linked to the blaze include S. Tom an of Atlanta and the Schlessinger Meyer company, with extensive coverage of affected blocks and insured properties.
Gas company crews will turn on gas mains on South Wayne avenue between Creighton and Home, Home avenue from Broadway to Fairstenl avenue, and South Wayne avenue from Harve to Wildwood, plus Indiana avenue from Hame south to public school. Work continues May 12 and 13 on Fairfield avenue from Creighton to vegan feet.
Real estate transfers list numerous parcel changes, lots, additions, and subdivisions. Names include Absalom Bayless, Samuel Sisher, Jesse Grice, Thomas West, Allen Hamilton, City and Suburban Realty Co., and others. Properties referenced span Grier's, Hwlig's, Vesey's, and Sylvanus Park additions with prices noted, reflecting township and city transactions.
A brief item noting that ball-scores are received daily at Jackson and Thieme's. The fragment mentions addresses and a miscellaneous postal line, suggesting a small business notice about ongoing score collection or update services.
A fragment recounts Indiana Methodists and a temperance push led by Governor Henry, plus notes on early Methodist organization in Baltimore in 1784. It mentions Coke and Asbury organizing American Methodism, the growth from a few thousand members to about three and a half million, and the General Conference's evolution from a missionary body to a large denomination with 787 lay and clergy representatives.
In Baltimore May Rev Dry J Thoburn a missionary bishop of India asked the general conference to retire from active service. The motion was referred to the committee on the episcopacy as part of the missionary bishops report. The report also reviews church progress in Southern Asia and the Philippines including Sunday school enrollment and growth.
Former Police Captain A. Or. Ackeh- Siderter, the Democratic sheriff candidate, arrived after testifying before a federal grand jury in the case of Sam and Ade Lewis. They faced charges tied to a local swindle and were arrested by Captain Rotchel derfer and Wise men, with other Wayne witnesses including I Schacter, Peter Deltsell, and S. Wetel whose stores were affected.
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