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Newspaper
Fort Wayne Journal Gazette
Location
Fort Wayne, Indiana, United States of America
Date
May 13, 1908
Page
8
A fragmented guide discusses preserving and finishing old furniture using Jap lac and lustrous coatings. It covers door screens, frames, and decorative elements with terms like Dead Black Brill Black and Empire Blue, urging careful application, varnish alternatives, and cost efficiency.
A late afternoon tornado swept northern Sarpy County and moved east damaging Louisville Bellevue and Springfield. The storm caused extensive property loss including the college in Belleveu and numerous homes, with many injured and at least several deaths reported. Louisville and nearby rail junctions were hardest hit.
Mrs BE Berry of West Frog Me says Foremost aS a spring medicine created appetite and renewed the whole system after years of dyspepsia. She notes 18 vats used by a New England farmer at 20 miles from lange town and praises four bottles for lasting improved health. Also mentions Saramians chocolate coated tablets offering 160 doses for one dollar.
Seven workers were killed and more than a dozen injured in an explosion at the Mount Lankout colliery of the Temple Cog and iron company in Wyomlem near Wilkes-Barre Pennsylvania. The blast occurred 800 feet underground and 1,500 feet from the mine entrance where miners exit.
California heavyweight Kauffman wins on a sixth round decision over Joe Grim of Philadelphia known as the Iron Man. The bout is described as lengthy and unexciting with both fighters trading little action throughout most of the match.
A man claiming to be Countred erick Von. Miller was arrested on Calhoun Street by Patrolman Juni after a night of heavy drinking. He appeared intoxicated regaling a group with German songs. He was booked for drunkenness.
Ben Hicks, noted for reckless stunts inspired by alcohol he allegedly carried, was detained by Sergeant Pappert after a nighttime incident. He proclaimed a 140 day confinement and discarded an old pair of work gloves in the arrest. A Rome City report notes a local resort lacks a physician or veterinary surgeon after Dr Cameron’s death, with Cobbs inviting doctors to contact him for information.
Sixteen thousand Indiana miners vote to suspend work today after a wage scale deadlock. President T. J. Lewis urges against stoppage in a mobilizing address as district workers prepare for a coal mine shutdown tomorrow.
Cadets’ loan to visitors includes a 4 o’clock campus exhibition. Cadets have trained weeks to show to the audience the drill and marching maneuvers. A compact parade will follow with music by the college hand as wind instruments accompany the performance.
Retail grocers attend the National Association of Retail Grocers of the United States annual convention. Day two features continued discussion on parcel post system. President Charles J. Kramer of Little Rock presides as session proceeds in Boston Massachusetts.
Decatur Indiana May 12 After two hours and half deliberation the jury in Henry C Davis versus Fred W Fuelling returned a verdict for Fuelling Dayly claimed to hold a note for $50 dated last September Fuelling refused to pay claiming fraud in land deal The verdict upholds his refusal to pay The trial began yesterday in Adams circuit court Evidence concluded last evening Arguments and instructions completed this morning at 11 o clock the case went to the jury Principals and witnesses live in and near Monroeville Some readers of the Journal Gazette
Jennie and John Menely sued Orville Hill for possession of a farm in Rome City. The lease from April 1, 1906 became a yearly tenancy, requiring three months notice to terminate. After copying the lease, the parties argued about notice. The jury returned a verdict for the defendant, allowing Hill to remain on the farm until next April.
Mrs Sophie Schultz died at home near Allen Panty at age 54 after a brain fever following surgery for a brain abscess. She was born in Wayne town and is survived by four children and her parents Herman Gerise three brothers and others. Funeral services pending at Emmaus Lutheran church with details in local notices.
The board of public safety will advertise and open bids for new fire engine and equipment before seeking council appropriations. Bids from Will open for two trucks and related gear including nozzles and ladders. several bidders offered varying prices and weights. The meeting noted bids from National Wuelne, Alvens, American Lo Prince, and Steiner, with the lowest by Mott company after review.
The Fort Wayne Tron Store company in the thin city has increased its capital stock from 35009 to 0,000. Notice of the change has been filed with the secretary of state in Thallamapells yesterday.
The Lutheran Cemetery Association elected officers for the year, listing church officials and members connected with the congregation. Names and roles include J's congregation, Dieku, Hannah J. Drewigiston, Diedrich Branrus Kelstty, F. Brinkeoager, and Pandey Rammus Laney. The notice reflects local church governance and community ties.
Frederick Grund aged eighty two dies at his daughter's home from progressive paralysis after two years of illness. Born in Germany June 18 1820 he immigrated to the county in 1857. Survived by two daughters Mrs Jacob Garber and Mrs Charles Spoehr and three sons William Grand David Grand. Funeral arrangements pending.
A severe electrical rain storm hit Kendallville Indiana last evening. A primary wire broke at the corner of Sherman and Molt streets around 8 o'clock plunging most of the eastern park area into darkness. Superintendent Jolson ordered current cut off to allow repairs. Eleven barbers at the Wayne were affected by the outage.
In Sedan, one of DeKalb County’s oldest hamlets, the village post office is to be closed after the current month. Mail will be delivered by a rural carrier from Corunna along a nearby route. Merchants fear loss of local trade to Corydon and Auburn as mail service shifts.
About seven hundred Knights from Columbus in surrounding territory will attend the joint initiation services in Decatur on Sunday, May 9. One hundred forty candidates from Decatur and twenty from Huntington will become Knights. The state officers will assist and the entire day will focus on the ceremony and related work.
A troubled man, identified by mixing with Salvation Army workers, dodged jobs, drank whisky, and ranted about police before being jailed. Police seek a man who forged a ten dollar check at Barr Street store while another break in saw a thief steal goods from Erie Cayal streets barn.
At the National Conference of Charities and Corrections in Richmond on March 12, sessions continued discussions on new views of charity work. Charles W. Birtwell of Boston presented a paper on whether homes function as preparatory schools, prompting lively debate. Alexander Johnson highlighted the role of state supervision in inspecting charitable institutions. The conference will conclude with a general session tomorrow night.
Bryan addresses the Drainage Congress with sympathy for swamp land reclamation. He arrived early to attend the governors conference on conserving natural resources at the White House. The drainage congress meets for three days as President Roosevelt hosts a dinner for attending governors.
Mary Waltert sues Marriet TE Daly Ingham and others for 31 dollars alleging a mechanic’s lien issue. Judge C A Hige is named as attorney. Court session expected today as officials discuss the matter.
Judge Newton fixed June 4 for the trial of the case Martin Bem er and the McBride Electric Company. Witter Henry Actaelt and Loretta Thunbare were mentioned in proceedings.
National League clubs announced player moves as fine details surfaced from New York and South Bend. President Carson of the Central League fined Miller Outfielder and Alterman Pitcher of the Whaelker team for rowdy conduct in Sunday action. Miller, formerly a Notre Dame student, was fined 35. Alderman also fined 35. Additional transfers included Bullianyhia to Altoona and Deienier to Columbus with other regional moves noted.
California dispatches report record breaking runs by the Auburn automobile from Auburn Indiana driven by Norman DeVaux. A Los Angeles to Oakland trip in twenty one hours shattered previous marks and drew statewide pride as Auburn expands westward with growing orders and factory activity.
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