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Newspaper

Fort Wayne Journal Gazette

Location

Fort Wayne, Indiana, United States of America

Date

May 17, 1908

Page

12

Nickel Plate Engineer Dead in Bellevue Home

Bellevue records note the death of Nickel Plate engineer T. M. Leonard at age 58 from a lightning strike at his Bellevue, Ohio home yesterday afternoon. Leonard, father of Walter M. Leonard, was a longtime Fort Wayne area railroad worker, trusted with passenger routes and rail integrity projects for over two decades.

Bellevue Fork Wayne Walter M. Leonard Bewlley Leonard Lelbvue Waller My Leonard Lefe T. M. Leonard Fort Wayne Olio

Wabash Machinist to Return to Germany

Wabash machinist Harry Kirchner to resign early this week to return to Germany and live there permanently. He plans to wed Miss Elizabeth Briller and the couple will leave for New York to take passage to their homeland. Kirchner has been in the United States for some time.

Wabash Harry Kirchner Gibhany Elizabeth Briller New York Kirchner

Monday and Tuesday Specials at The Best Creamery

Readable fragment lists daily deals from The Best Creamery including fresh country eggs home grown lettuce and sweet oranges. It mentions graded sugar bananas potatoes greens and pineapples with several pricing garbled parts. The text reads like a storefront notice advertising produce and dairy items for Monday and Tuesday.

Michigan

Hood's Sarsaparilla Spring Medicine Ad

An old advertisement touts Hood's Sarsaparilla as a safe pure spring medicine to purify blood restore appetite and aid digestion. It mentions Sarsatabs as chewable tablets and lists a 109 dosey une dollar price.

Rail workers suffer injuries and repairs at Pennsylvanian plant

A multi-article report details a worker sustaining a mashed hand at a Wahysl sound loupe and other injuries as machines and ravkers cause accidents. It notes hospital treatment, expected recovery, and mentions several workers from the Pennsylvania erecting shops and local divisions, along with upcoming repairs and orders for Wabash and Cincinnati Southern systems.

Concordia Singing Society Concert and Dance Night

City notes report Concordia Singing Society held a concert followed by a dance last evening. Wig Kreis Stoleenau planned to attend the Saengerfest in India later this month. Ed Derhsimer awarded roofing and heating contract for Dr E B Morgan residence on Washington Boulevard and Lafayette Street. Stapleford welcomed a son born to William Stapleford, with his mother a sister of the late L D G Nelson. A youth from Fort Wayne saved an elderly woman at Calhoun and Werner streets after a vehicle crush. Turnverein Vorwaerts to host season entertainment at West Superior hall with Saxonia Singing Society. A list of local names and sketches featured. We display child’s wash suits line from Patterson-Pleichers Co.

Concordia Singing Society Wig Kreis Stoleenau Ed Derhsimer E. B. Morgan Washington’ Boulevard Lafayette I Slroat Stapleford William, Stapleford John Stapleford Fort Wayne Mr. Stapleford LD. G. Nelson Robert Tras Aidan Berty Calhoun Streets Calhoun Street Turnverein Vorwaerts Sas Fyrnhall West Superior Street Saxonia Singing Society Lissner Adolph Roggen J. ¥. Kochlinger BR. Gepper Stern William Freuchtentoll Joseph Bogensennetz Ae John Grapp Mite Mi Stern F. Bauer Ees Patterson -Pleicher CO

Greek Candy Kitchen Opening Brings Large Port Warne Crowd

The Greek Candy Kitchen launched its new store drawing between 8 000 and 16 000 attendees who enjoyed the debut as the orchestra provided music. Proprietor John Vaxehins thanked Port Warne residents for their patronage and promised continued effort and quality goods to sustain the strong turnout and service. Wall Paper offered at L. O. 883 830 Calhoun Street as advertised.

Beteen Tepha Rarnen John Vaxehins Port Warne

Veteran Soldier Dies Suddenly in Fort Wayne Home

Charles Tr. Cloge a Civil War veteran and lifelong Grace Reformed Church member, died Saturday at 930 Mast Lewis Street at seventy three. He served in the Ferry-Union Ohio Cavalry, fought at Chickamauga, and was mustered out in 1865. After the war he worked in mining and at a foundry before settling in Fort Wayne. He leaves a family in Ohio and Indiana. A Grace Reformed service is planned with burial details to follow.

Harles Cloge The Reformed Church Lewis Treet Allerard Ohio Val Guiters Texas Chickamauga Tie Sandusky, O Fort Wayne Basa Foundry Heaith Arriet Cleveland Syty Ener Fort Wy Chose Suntington Weatherstady Close A. Malor

Taft Favored On First Ballot, Taft Campaign Claims

Campaign manager Arthur J. Versen asserts in Columbus that William H. Taft is preferred to win on the first ballot in the presidential canvass. Versen states Taft’s lead remains strong among backers, with organizers declaring the effort nearly complete.

Columbus. O Whiliam HL Taft Arthur J. Vers

Delegates Selections For National Convention Reported

The last conventions for selecting delegates to the national convention were held today. Of 980 delegates, 963 are instructed for Taft, 225 for other candidates, and 192 are uninstructed. Uninstructed delegates favor Tad, who will have close to 700 votes. The notice ends with an advertisement for Wall Paper at J Hull's, 320 Calhoun St.

Vorys

Fort Wayne T. P. A Men Honored at State Meet

May 16 son Watt of Fort Wayne was elected 61st vice president of the state convention of the T. P. A. Fleming and Russell named delegates to the national convention. Fleming serves as chairman at Post. Patterson-Fletcher Co. selling a land-sewn belt with three initials in English style for $1.90.

Sonn Watt Mart Wayne Ivas B. Fleming J. A. Russell My. Fleming Tiree Patterson-Fletcher CO

State Convention of Eagles Elect Officers Rammond Ini May 1

The State convention at Eagle elected Ren Altany as next greeting venue and chose officers: President Th. 1 Fults Bedford vice president Fletcher M Noe Indiana Splis secretary A Rigdon re elected treasurer Andres Jugmli trustee Mason W Relfi Bluitton. Wall paper ad at 830 Calhoun St promotes new styles.

Eighth grade commencement exercises planned at Kosetuste and Winona North

Commencement program details for the eighth grade at Kosetuste and Winona North, Warsaw Ind, include music by The Weininger sisters of Akron and a solo by Mrs. Be rastac o. The exercises, led by Rev. chert, will conclude with the benediction before the Claraill trustees.

Kiet Newe Bureau Warsaw Ind Amerrattsements Kosetuste Conte West Saterday Ab Wuditorkin Winona North Hebertmn Berastac O Methodist Clares Warsi Weininger

Oldest Northern Indiana Fishing Club Plans May Lake James Outing

The Silver Grays, organized in 1870 at Angola, Indiana, and oldest in the region, schedules its annual Lake James outing in May or June. The 2 week sport trip has long been followed by additional October excursions. The May 13 departure will begin at Spring Point, with expected strong attendance and Ford for Ford Ford.

Indiana Spring Point Lake James Kiss Angola Ind Silver Grays Ancola Cac Henry Menzenberger Orville Carver Lawrence Gates Isaac N. Williamson Leopold E. Weicht Meming W. Boéler William Coubaugh Jay J. Gates James Tovley Samuel Beignt Berg Angela Prenkma Luk Simeon K. Larson Gen Dawson Terman Frereang William Reeves Larson Danied Garver Reevi Ike Bues Ford Hhays

New Hospital Visit Noted on Ghrtens Street

The record notes Mr. Gaskill has been removed from the hospital to 1814 Ghrten Street. He expresses gratitude for the care received and mentions the trip’s impact on his progress and outlook.

Gaskill Ghrten Street Fieries

Frank J. Dunten to Speak at Rushville Event

Elst News notes Frank J. Dunten has received and accepted an invitation from the committee in charge of the prelim to deliver advice at the opening of the Kodtits of Prthtan Rushville in June. Dunten is described as an accomplished speaker and highly respected for his clear attention.

Elst News Lair Desten Prthtan Rushville Dinten

Eastern Star Ladies Hold Big Banquet and Fight Night Bout

A narrative from Lagrange Indiana recalls two social events. The Eastern Star lodge hosted a large banquet for Wolcottville and Rome City members with music, readings, and a decorated hall. Separately in Hulls, a June Young Doughrey bout at the National Athletic Club drew strong action, McGovern pressing early and fading in later rounds as Doughrey challenged the former champion.

Young Doughrey Thts City National Athletic Club McGovern Loughrey Jrow

Circuit Court News: Dekala County property dispute arises

In Dekala County Circuit Court today, Francia A. Fuchissy and Marie Luttman sue for possession of several city properties, claiming title is clear. The plaintiffs seek eviction and a $590 judgment, with attorney DL Mendy and BV Mottman named as counsel.

Circuit Court News Dekala County Atburs Chork Tonk Delay County Circuit Court Beihe Kent Prises Plalntits Francia A. iFuchissy Marie Luttman Mendy Mottman

Rosses sue for board services and medical aid debt

The Islwintiff claims the defendant owes for board washing and nurse hire and seeks judgment in a May term for 3 dollars. A marriage license was issued to Charles L Osburn and Stele Clark of the county aged twenty one and twenty six. Patterson-Fletchker Co sells a 150 dollar lightweight union suit.

David Cora Ross Ve Nathaniel Francis Islwintiff Charles L. Osburn Ard Stele Clark Delfalb

Auburn Crack Shots Trip to Angola

Several members of Company K of the Third Regiment left Auburn for Angola at noon to take possession of a time range belonging to Company FB. The group includes Lieutenant Moody and privates Wilson Denison, George Rogers, George Cac, Ory, Crooks, and George Ginder. They expect to set records this afternoon as their company boasts strong marks.

Kist Burezi Auburn Tnd Angola Ferie Sielders Lieutenant Moody Wilson Denison George Rogers George Cac. Ory Crooks George Gin

Jury Deadlocks in LaGrange Rape Case

In LaGrange Indiana jurors failed to reach a verdict after hours of deliberation in a rape case. The panel was out overnight and adjourned without decision on Friday afternoon. Four jurors favored conviction and four favored acquittal as the case proceeded against the defendant charged last November.

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