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Newspaper
Fort Wayne Journal Gazette
Location
Fort Wayne, Indiana, United States of America
Date
May 20, 1908
Page
7
A taulable discovery, and one that APLOY eXpectiny to une people in Fort Wayne. The combination of stomach help in the Bii-way treat. Anent, Thi wregaretion Works wonders to ease of indigestion or weak stom ae At acts directly upon are qualls of the stomach and bowels.
Court notes from Thomas McKlernan city case seeking validity of a pure food ordinance and the Thompson v Tevert matter appear before Judge O Rourke. Other entries include a $600 contract enforcement, various filings, and notices of marriages. miscellaneous names and legal actions fill the page with brief docket mentions and notices.
At Decatur Indiana May 19 marshal Atkingon of Geneva arrived with two men who will spend eighteen days in jail. The pair, with the old carnival company, caused a disturbance attempting to tear up the town. They were arrested and brought before Squire Veley, who imposed the eighteen day sentences. Names withheld, position with carnival unknown. Their premature arrival here places them on file with the carnival company.
Auction sale of household goods scheduled Friday morning at the home of the late J W Vordermark. The 10 room house at 831 Washington Bousy East will be offered with bath and may be sold for rent.
Police seek two suspects after a scheme at Calhoun Street and Acme alleys. They allegedly purchased nine machines on installment then sold instruments to victims for 7.50 each. Alexander Shannon reported his belt and vest stolen along with a $40 loss and a gold watch and chain. A mare stolen near Warsiw is described as roan, about 1200 pounds with three white feet and black top buggy rig.
Reports describe scrap iron such as draw bars and knuckle joints found along a railroad right of way. The article notes that platted thefts aim to reclaim metal for scrap dealers, with trains sometimes failing to leave rescued pieces in clearly marked salvage spots. Authorities warn rail workers to follow disposal rules and prevent further losses.
The Western Gas Construction Company held its annual stockholders meeting Monday afternoon at the company offices. Officers elected to direct affairs include President O. Guldin, Vice President J. M. Foster, Secretary C. B. Prints, Treasurer J. Rossi McCulloch, and Chief Tor s QO Thwing. A board of directors was chosen: O. CO Thwing, J. Ross McCulloch, J. M. Foster, Charles McCulloch, and O. N. Guldhin. Reports showed a year of decline but shops have run full time for 16 months with bright prospects. The Grand Chief Stone appointed a Twenty-man Committee to locate permanent headquarters for the International Brotherhood of Locomotive Hayers, with Cleveland and Indianapolis leading as likely sites, Birmingham, Detroit, and others considered.
Patrolman Fatrolmann Louis Linkerwalt saved a small boy from instant death at Pennsylvania station as train No. 16 approached Calhoun street. The boy stepped onto the tracks about thirty miles per hour and the officer grabbed him by the shoulder, pulling him to safety just before disaster.
Homeseekers were active as publishers reported good traffic through the city yesterday. Pennsylvania line did not publish rates here but moved several large parties to Chicago. Nickel Plate Railway carried two special cars of homeseekers to Texas and the southwest, while the G R I special rates in points north drew new business amid travel amid rain.
At the thirty third annual convention of the Amalgamated Association of Iron Steel and Tin Workers in Youngstown, P. J. McArdle and other national officers were re-elected. Only Thomas Jam, vice president of the bolting division, and John Hagan of Piqua were not re-elected as national trustees.
The Wabash paymaster was due yesterday but delayed by an unexpected failure to arrive on schedule. This afternoon he announced he would be in the city to pay the men, but many creditors still faced uncertainty as the payout was delayed further.
Orders issued to suspend operations in every department of the GH. & D. shop at Lima until June 1. The closure leaves over 209 men idle for the rest of the month. Details mention Pennsylvania Engineers and staff changes as the plant halts production and layoff follows.
A fragmented item touts Hood's Sarsaparilia as a cure for blood humors and spring ailments including pimples nervousness and indigestion. It mentions fanciful claims of cures and a “tablaty called Sersatabs” while mixing in unrelated local notices and worker updates with erratic spelling throughout.
A cleaned but fragmentary notice advertises an elegant permanent home seven rides from Fremont on 12 acres with mint vegetation, two bequeathed bequifa dies, three boats worth $100, a plastered house with barn and granary, cement floors, fruit trees over 200, garden, chicken house, and a truck in the garden. Priced at $1,600 with $1,000 cash, sale valid only until June 11. Contact 827 West De Wald Street.
A fragment from Ligoniers local news notes Indianapolis delegates attend the Grand Lodge of the Rebepeh Sisters. A rain delay stopped a Giants game in Li gonlord with a 7 to something score after six innings.
Two houses and lots with five walnut trees walk from electric works now renting for 18 dollars monthly. Cash required 1100 dollars. Sacrifice price for the buyer only 1600 dollars until June 1 when owners leave the city. Address call 27 West DeWalt street.
May 19 Warsaw report notes contractor LA Butterfield of Goshen unable to work for days due to heavy rains across Kosciusko County on the Peru extension of the Winona Interurban railway. J S Stanbaugh, Warsaw lodge of Bales member, injures a leg in military drill and hops on crutches. R M Hickman block extension on West Center Street in Warsaw is completed.
Reports from the eight annual convention of the Catholic Benevolent League of Indiana in Fort Wayne celebrate a prosperous year, election of officers led by Thomas J. McLoughlin, and a banquet attended by delegates and clergy. The gathering noted membership gains, new councils in Decatur and St Pauls Fort Wayne, and a net treasury of 16 048 21 with 33 600 in paid insurance. Delegates attended Mass at St Marys, with officers and credentials listed for the supreme council.
Warsaw lodge No 62 I O O F will take a prominent part in conferring the first degree work at the grand lodge of the LO 0 PF in Indianapolis. The Warsaw team of thirty will depart Wednesday morning at 10 08 oclock over the Big Four for the event.
Kendallville Indiana May 49 Post Commander Henry Campbell Adjutant W P Myers and comrades from G A R posts including O G Cookingham A J Rinnwell Broughton Nathan Keck W W Widdi Dan Roush and Ab Mathews left in the morning for the state encampment at Kekomu aboard the interurban at 7 50.
A New Orleans article surveys doctors' support for Cooper's stomach based remedies. Supporters cite improved chronic liver and kidney cases and relief in stomach ailments, while critics doubt proprietary medicines.
The Apollo Musical Club of Chicago, led by secretary Grrl Kinsey, undertakes two special musical evenings in Winona on July 1 and 2. The venture features Wagner’s Chorus of the Returning Pilgrims, bright with Protestant German religious themes, and showcases a large mixed choir and orchestral sections assembled for a 16 day festival.
At Auburn the marriage license demand rises as the Roll Call by Broome prompts a Wayne Street M. E. church event tomorrow night. Admission 25 cents. Dudley Buck Male Chorus scheduled to perform.
Heavy rains caused extensive road damage across Claypool and surrounding areas. Local officials reported multiple "badly damaged" routes, with emergency crews assessing safety and directing commuters to alternate paths.
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