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Newspaper
Fort Wayne Journal Gazette
Location
Fort Wayne, Indiana, United States of America
Date
May 14, 1908
Page
8
George Moore of Grimestand North Carolina endorses a new remedy described as a powerful cough and cold preventer. Marketed as an armory against consumption, the tonic is sold by Dreeter Brothers druggists in dime and dollar sizes, with single bottle sachets available.
Columbus May 15 The Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers held an afternoon session hearing officers and plans. Discussion covered admission of motor engineers to the order and five member committees to publish conclusions. Auxiliary reports noted a large British flag gift and new divisions bringing total to 47 with about 60,000 members. A relief fund for widows and a balance of 30,000 were reported.
Bowser works to expand with a new two story building across Wil Vor street from current shops. The company recently purchased the grownh from Meneffe Foundry and cleared the site. The addition will house several departments including drafting, sales, and an engineering room. The plant expansion reflects rapid growth and high expected orders for the year.
Fleha Cand ee, one of the oldest and best locomotive engineers in northern Indiana, died in Peru on May 14. Born in New York about eighty years ago, he moved to Indiana as a young man and spent some 63 years with the Wabash Railroad, mostly as an engineer. He retired in 1899 but stayed on as a watchman at Lafayette. He was the oldest active Wabash engineer for years, traveling the line between Lafayette, Danville, and Toledo thousands of times.
A. & Courtnes, formerly assistant foreman of the Pennsylvania Roundhouse night shift, is transferred to the day force to head heavy repairs under Foreman J. D. Corlett. RB Wright, Purdue graduate, takes the vacancy created by Courtney’s promotion. The new assistant day foreman is an M. T. Boston alumnus with prior shop apprenticeship.
Severe weather forced railway orders cautioning crews to slow down after heavy rains and winds battered the southwest. Telegraph wires failed briefly then returned to service as tracks and roadbeds softened, delaying schedules and prompting safety limits on express movements.
Foreman Jack Ryan of the Wa baa accompanied by his wife attended the funeral of a friend yesterday afternoon. Formerly employed at the sea front of the Pennsylvania as a journeyman machinist, he later held a foreman position at the erecting shop. INDUSTRIAL NOTES. The interlocking tower cabinet equipment was opened yesterday as part of new plant work.
A public health notice warns against counterfeit imitations of Duffy's Pure Malt Whiskey, describing how true distillation preserves health benefits and labels counterfeits as dangerous. It cautions that dishonest firms may sell impure goods and urges consumers to avoid substitution products to protect themselves and families.
Public notice warns that Duffy’s Pire Malt Whiskey is sold only in sealed bottles with a patented round amber bottle and Old Chemist’s Head mark. It cautions against bulk sales and urges consumers to verify the cork seal and authentic label before purchase. Also advertises a free medical booklet via Dr. R Curran.
Advent of a brand new baby boy is noted along with rail workers movements. Fred Austen, motive power inspector for the Pennsylvania, returns from Pittsburgh after months at locomotive works. W. H. Cunntt, Nickel Plate president, travels via private car from Chicago to Cleveland. Workers Chiles Zollinger and Alien Hamilton are mentioned with shifts and illness. Prohibition convention cars depart for Indianapolis. police escort plans for a circus trip are described. The Wallace Lindesmith Holst company may reopen shops. Boyd, a long-time Nickel Plate baggageman, dies after illness. Congregationalists meet in Blicidart with officer elections and talks on church unity. A merger plan for missionary societies is debated, committees formed. Hack saws found on Albion prisoners Campbell and Saltzgaber. trial set for May 25.
Kendallville Ind May 13 The case of Casper Vetter who applied for a license to sell alcohol has been set for hearing in the circuit court at Albion on Wednesday May 27 The remonstrance against the license was filed by a majority of voters in his ward and the license was not granted This will be the first test against the remonstrance
Fort Wayne readers will see Cole Brothers in a May 18 performance as they resist a circus trust push to share territory and abandon the free parade. The article praises the brothers for upholding honesty and independence, vowing a grand parade as the show returns to public grounds.
In Auburn Indiana the liquor license fight ends with remonstrances defeating Ed Sommers license. The county faces a dry trend as two more towns see renewed efforts to close saloons. The case sets up appeals to circuit court and signals a broad anti liquor movement in DeKalb county.
Tul Lagangs reports that Shapland Edwards, jailed on a charge of assault and battery against Lester Cuningham, was released today after paying her fine. The case was heard in justice court last Thursday with a total fine of $8.20, and Edwards appeared remorseful, noting she had confessed under pressure. She promised another hearing would be requested if arrested again, a promise yet to be tested.
A infant fell twelve feet from an upper window at the home of grandparents in Warsaw Indiana May day. The child was not injured severely, though the fall alarmed onlookers and drew attention to a dangerous window area. Names and exact relations appear garbled in the text.
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