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Newspaper
Fort Wayne Journal Gazette
Location
Fort Wayne, Indiana, United States of America
Date
May 14, 1908
Page
4
A damaged letter fragment expresses gratitude and destiny themes with many garbled names and places. The text references Bertha Workly, Preasantyile, and other unclear terms while mentioning May and God. The overall meaning is obscured by transcription errors.
In a tense scene, city officials and a large crowd watched as a demonstration of UFE nets occurred. Officials planned to purchase four devices for public safety and to equip the city’s operations, amid uncertain details and unclear outcomes.
An advertisement touts Dr Miles Anti Pain Pills as a non habit forming relief for various pains and nervous irritation. It cites user testimonials from Mrs G H Webb and others, claiming rapid improvement and a refund offer if the first package fails to benefit.
The Central Station tests the new aerial net device manufactured by Cory Puttersion in Grecellyld Ohio. Mayor Howey and Fire Chief lead observers as the jumpers including Mr Mot and Charles Ve Botе perform from the City Carriage Company building. Net design uses springs and padding, weighs about 1h pounds, with six to eight men needed to deploy. Costs range from 125 to 175 dollars per net. four nets contemplated for raider trucks and wagon.
Kendallville Indiana reports a sprawl of visitors and travel. Mrs J L Sever returns home from Wolesttyile after visiting her mother. Local guests include A Wellberg Gira A Burnett of Sentue and others visiting Jett Tuesday for Wishart. William Hildebrand Stanford instructor in California arrives en route to Washington DC to visit George P Fleisher. Rev A Judson Arrick and T M Fox of Fort Wayne visit Ligomer and ordain Thomas Younger at Liganier church. Miss Victory Kinney travels to the Adirondacks for the summer seeking health. Mrs Lester Bassett spends weeks with her parents and relatives.
A tale of Miss Berkley and William Zack from 1905 to 1906. Zack pleads love across continents seeking marriage in Melbourne and London before returning broken hearted to the South. Berkley recalls they can never lie to each other about their past.
A dubious 19th century pamphlet extols yearly house cleaning and a fake “systematic blood purifier” tonic. It claims rinsing through a compound syrup will purify organs, restore vigor, and “preserve the dwelling,” urging readers to purchase the concoction and follow the dubious regimen.
Warble from Warblé to Fort Wayne then Newport trip, Oklahoma City guest Blotkimy attends sister Frances Leonard’s wedding with Avilla ties. Mrs Racine visits Fort Wayne en route to South Milford amid fever concerns. Dr Cosner heads to Indianapolis for a state medical meeting on smallpox vaccination as events calm.
Albion Indiana April 3 The annual Old Settlers of Noble County meeting will be held at Albion August 8 The committee on arrangements are D S Taylor Carl Hardenbrook E W Hicke Guy J Hardenbrook Albert Black Ed Ingles M D Heck Alva Hostetter and F G Leman. Hack Saws Found On Albion Prisoners Case of Campbell and Saltegaher charged with freight car theft set for trial May 25 Sheriff Stanley uncovered attempts to smuggle steel saws in a inmate’s clothing during a search.
In Kendallville Indiana Casper Vetter who sought a liquor license for the Second ward had the remonstrance of ward residents noted by the circuit court at Alflen. The license was not granted after opponents filed a majority remonstrance with the county commissioners last March. This will be the first defense against the remonstrance.
An infant, two years old, fell twelve feet from an upper window at his grandparents home in Wabash County while visiting. He suffered no injuries. The child, son of Delmer Cox, was found by relatives as he crawled toward the house after the fall on a May day.
Mish News Bureau reports in Lagrange Indiana that a woman jailed for assault and battery on Tester Cunningham was released yesterday after paying an $8.20 fine. The case, tried in justice court Tuesday, involved the inmate and raised questions about conscience.
RL Vordermark, 65, a prominent Fort Wayne merchant and Civil War veteran, died suddenly while descending stairs at his home after fetching water. Born April 24, 184?, he served in the Seventh and Eighteenth Indiana batteries, endured a fourteen month Andersonville imprisonment, then returned to join his father in his shoe business on Calhoun Street.
The 1894 fire destroyed the Vordermark property after which Ame Mr. Vordermark retired and rebuilt the Vordermark Block. He served on the city council 1878 to 1883, helped form water works, and remained active in fraternal groups and the Old Settlers association. Surviving relatives include wife, five children, and four brothers, with funeral arrangements noted.
Local academy hosts a fundraising social at St Augustine's with May 21 reception aims to furnish a school laboratory and equipment. City board president A. T. Buchman and Dr Van Duskeirk plan to attend a conference in Indianapolis on city county health boards today. Reverend G F Byrer travels to Galveston for a St Josephs conference. Allen County Medical Society welcomes new members. Episcopal Fame for the Aged moves forward at Warren Indiana with Rev G O Ware among directors. Urbansky returns to manage Press and Reed shoe store. Erwin to speak at Erworth League anniversary. league officers elected for the year.
In Columbia City Indiana May 18 the state sues Henry B. Wolf on relation of David Brown for forcible entry and detainer of lands in southwest Columbia Township. Wolf demands a jury trial before Justice Abram Biter, starting at 10 am Friday. Prosecutor Kissinger represents the state. attorney W. G. Robbins of Knox appears for Wolf. Wolf has been expelled from the premises four times previously.
The Ena club met with Mrs. J. B Thompson and elected new officers for the coming year. Mrs. A. F. Halter was elected president, Mrs. Mountz vice president, Mrs. Don Van Fleit treasurer, Mrs. Baum secretary, and Mrs. Beyers sergeant at arms. They finished their German history study and will resume meetings in fall. The Ladies Literary club of Auburn invited the Ena club to Auburn on the 24th. the invitation was accepted.
The Rev W P Rhambart will lead a paper at the ministerial meeting next Monday morning. Frank Fairfield of Garrett and Fort Austin has enlisted in the United States Army through the training part. Messrs Webster G Shaffer and Gerrie T Zimmerman of Stayentor have been enlisted in the United States Army.
Special correspondence from San Francisco reports Chief W. J. Biggy intensifies security for naval festivities. He plans to bring in New York’s Lt Sheridan to aid detectives with face recognition, and runs a tight watch on anarchists and possible criminals. About 35 to 40 anarchists are in the city, with ten deemed dangerous.
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