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Newspaper
Fort Wayne Journal Gazette
Location
Fort Wayne, Indiana, United States of America
Date
May 20, 1908
Page
9
Warsaw Indiana May 19 Growers in the Kosciusko County area say the cherry crop will be short due to recent cold rains One farmer who agreed to supply a Warsaw grocer with thirty crates now doubts he will gather more than six crates.
AY POOL Ind May 18 Ed Loch owner of the local electric light plant threatens to shut off all street lights over a disagreement with the town board. A bill presented to the board was contested and Loch gave the trustees the choice of paying or permanently shutting down the plant.
A busy Fort Wayne social page recounts weddings, anniversaries, and gatherings. Monsignor Ovehtoring will bless the marriage of Miss Feliz and Mr. Blunk. many families host visiting guests from Columbus City, Chicago, and New York. Mary Katherine Gilmartin's fifth birthday parade features white frocks and peanuts with relatives and clubs hosting tea, cards, and sewing parties.
Ambitious free art promotion brings Fort Wayne women to a display, promising absolutely free portraits from manufacturers. Frank Spencer, recently moved from St. Louis to New York, travels east with his mother Mrs. M. V. B. Spencer after a Sunday stop. Local social news notes visitors, parties, and gatherings including Mrs. Edward Lindman’s Toledo visit, Horace Marlotte’s Eastline Hall dance, and Miss Muriel Kirby’s East Suttenfield Street gathering with ferns lilies and pink carnations.
About Adams county dairymen meeting Fort Wayne city officials to discuss dairy ordinance requirements. They say no local milk shortage is foreseen and could ship up to 1000 gallons daily if a market exists, using refrigerator cars and strict cold storage rules.
Indianapolis Taste Tells meets Wayne Shamrocks at League Park with a 2 PM Sunday game. Local fans expected a competitive matchup as both teams vie for league position.
Railroad notice lists Fort Wayne to Cleveland round trips on May 20 with Nickel Plate Road. Tickets valid on special trains at 7 and 3 10 p m and good returning June 1. Contact F P Parnin Fort Wayne Indiana for details. Also a health notice reports Carl Kramer of 318 Spy Run Avenue ill with scarlet fever flagged by health authorities.
A notice describes Mrs John Mughes hosting a bridal shower for Miss Myrtte Blount and Miss Kronmiller at 1330 Jackson Street with guests listed. It also notes a Y W C A gathering at 500 Washington Boulevard hosted by Mrs W F Graeter and Mrs Stuart Rehrer for the society, with refreshments and a program.
Local Hof Brau offers a varied seafood and game menu featuring live lobsters black bass frog legs and squabs for adventurous diners seeking maritime and country fare in one bustling eatery.
In Indianapolis on May 19 a federal judge granted a temporary injunction freezing the Indiana railroad commission order reducing interstate express rates by about twelve percent. The ruling follows six express companies filing bills seeking relief from enforcement, with federal court jurisdiction to revise merits. The commission indicated suits would continue in state courts.
Baseball enthusiasm sweeps Columbia Creek as Me county fans prep for a Grays versus Addison Giants tilt tomorrow afternoon. The visiting team brings a strong lineup and a ball team, with parade and balloon antics promised at the ballpark before play. Local Inverglans and players promise lively entertainment.
A Republican House caucus is set for tomorrow to decide the party’s stance on injunctive legislation this session. Ben Taylor of Tennessee discusses party dynamics and future stump topics. The Senate approved a conference report on an 11 672 106 dollar appropriation amid adjournment. Senator Newlands proposes a national resources commission to define its duties.
Washington May 19 the senate commission on Immigration ordered yearly reporting on amending the laws for aliens naturalization. The committee amended the bill increasing naturalization fees from 5 to 10 dollars.
Claypool Ind May 19 Word was received here that John Callison formerly of Claypool now of Fort Wayne is dying of consumption with the prospect he can survive but a short time. Grover and Alma Dick of this place are at his bedside.
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