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Newspaper
Fort Wayne Journal Gazette
Location
Fort Wayne, Indiana, United States of America
Date
May 11, 1908
Page
4
A critic argues against trimming classic works for children and urges preserving rich language. Topics include reading depth, proper guidance by parents, school librarians, and creating a dedicated reading desk to foster lifelong literacy with imagination.
Mav West of Vittstuirg arrives in the city with plans to transport the body of a sibling to Berton Jlarbor for burial. Ernest D. Sehelman, former journalist, walks downtown after a recent surgical operation. Fort Wayne officials discuss industrial conditions and future trolley operations as hundreds head to the resort. Interurban reports a heave reader out of the city as residents seek country retreats.
The Missouri Synod Lutheran treennial session convenes in the city on Wednesday with 700 delegates expected. Key topics include expanding English language teaching in parochial schools and preaching, plus plans for a governing pool over church property and institutions. The event runs ten days at Concordia college with open discussion and extensive housing arrangements.
An Fort Wayne resident on Anvil Martin testifies Doans Kidney Pills cured years of backache and weakness caused by kidney trouble. He bought a box at Meyer Bros. Co. and reports relief after a few days with no recurrence. Foxter Milburn Co. Buffalo NY advertises Doans as sole US agents.
Fort Wayne mayor Willan J. Hosey argues for lighting gear and devices to save lives at fires. He urges lighter grappling ladders and life nets, plus a gun to shoot life lines, emphasizing building owners share responsibility for safety beyond city action.
Mrs Harry Barry of Beaumont Texas long known in the county as deputy county auditor returns with her two young daughters to her paternal home south of town near Churubusco May 10. Her husband arrives later while her sister Miss Callie Metsker, who had been in Texas, joins them for a several week visit. The occasion marks Mrs Barry’s first trip home since marriage and is welcomed warmly by family.
Howard Johnson, linked to the Ella Peinte murder near Bluffton, was released from jail in Fort Wayne. A fornication charge against him was dismissed while he had served ten months as a witness in the related case.
Adams Township graded school graduates plan a reception Wednesday evening May 7 in the school building. A brief program will precede ice cream and cake. The year was successful with enrollment over 80 percent. Students include Bisworth Rhodes, Fihal Rudlac, Gertrude Burt, Hazel Koehler, Adam Ferris, Edwin Moeller, William Mooney, Mary Mooney, Jessie Festis. Teachers are A. P. Leverton principal for sixth to eighth grades Edith M. Zook for fourth and fifth grades Mary A. Brannen for second and third grades Grace B. Burgette for primary.
The Independent Coal Co offers No 1 grade anthracite coal for six dollars and seventy five cents per ton. Customers can contact via phone numbers 1885 and 505 for arrangements or inquiries.
Supt T W Shelton of the Port Wayne and Springfield Railway reports Maple Grove Park near Decatur will open May 30 with a dancing pavilion, vaudeville shows, a shooting gallery, refreshment booths, a summer bowling alley, and sacred concerts Sundays. Camp fares to the park from Fort Wayne are expected at 50 cents.
Mr Josenah Boyd of Willams Street sustained painful injuries after leaping from a Pontiac Lakeside rear platform at Amster son avenue and Calhoun street. He fell while trying to reboard, hip not broken, discharged from Lutheran Hospital. Oliver Miller of Hartington also fractured his shin knee area jumping from a car at Milam park. He is described as a heavy man who twisted his ankle during the incident.
The city board of public safety and the city council plan an inspection of all fire stations to determine equipment needs and assess the downtown district wires for obstructions. Fire Chief Uil lbrecht leads the assessment with a 1 pm council ride along, while a committee reviews apparatus requisitions.
Mr Reinhart of the bonding firm arrived Saturday to review paving contracts between Alcatraz Paving and the city. He conferred with City Attorney Guy Colerick as Barber Asphalt handles repairs while guarantees on Calhoun Street expire in fall. City warned Barber to perform needed repairs and held the Alcatraz guarantee as the city’s responsibility if not fulfilled. For sale a six room modern house with electric lights and bath at 1118 Rivermet Avenue Lakeside.
The well known Pottlitzer Fruit Company in Lafayette ends 22 years of steady operation and transfers to Clark Fruit Company. Ralph Clark of Lafayette, Abe Yamuky, and Pred Fiowaty form the new firm, effective May 1, affiliated with Fiowaty Co. of Chicago, the largest fruit shippers in the Midwest. Due to the death of two Pottlitzer members in Lafayette, the remaining family partners move operations to Lafayette.
An Antwerp Argus reprint touts Dr Rush the Pioneer Osteopath of Fort Wayne offering cures for acute and chronic diseases without knife or drugs. It urges deformed or nervous individuals to consult him, promising free evaluation and noting patient results from this locale.
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