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Newspaper

Fort Wayne Journal Gazette

Location

Fort Wayne, Indiana, United States of America

Date

May 22, 1908

Page

7

Presbyterian Assembly Clamor and Evangelization Plea

Kansas City May 21 Rev Baxter P Pullerton of St Louis was unanimously elected moderator of the Presbyterian Church in the United States of America assembly. He urged evangelization to unite classes, improve education, and align business and policy with Christian aims, calling for renewed effort to win America for Christ and the world.

Kansas City Baxter P. Pullerton D. D St. Louis Iméneral Assembly Pyeapyterian Church United States Arperley Mark I. Matthewa Seattle Modaty Amos William Henry Roberts Allie Christ God the Father Jesus Christ America

Man shoots former sweetheart then kills himself

Rushville Indiana March 21 Marshall Hollowell thirty shoots Mary Ertel twenty nine three times at her home in Harrison township north of Rushville. After the attack he fled then shot himself in the head dying. Miss Ertel had refused to marry Hollowell, who had pursued her despite her engagement to another man.

Rushville Ind Qharry Marshall Wollowell Mary Ertel Inington Township Hollowell Miss Ertel Sheri Ub Bytel Hottie

West representatives seek business at key convention

Western road interests gather for a major convention as Pennsylvania shops face extended schedules. Somers pushes a Pennsylvanian flyer while discussions focus on funding and the role of engineers in sustaining operations. Western delegates weigh priorities amid shifting workloads and potential policy impacts.

Pennsylvania Railroad Prepares for Resumption

The Pennsylvania Railroad organized freight cars laid up on tracks to be ready for a return to normal operations. About 1,000 cars were already on rails within two days as yards were readied to handle demand. Officials expect a return to standard conditions after June 1 as employees resume work.

Pennsylvania Conway Cme Peninslvania Pittsburg

Witt 60 Heads to San Francisco for Gowser Works

Bean Jofinson, formerly a facsistant to the swtcomanagere of the western sales, will leave soon for San Francisco to enter the company branch. George Sill, injured in the Aveline fire, shows improvement and will be moved to Battle Creek surgical to recover before resuming travel duties. He is accompanied by James W. Runyan who had cared for him at home since leaving St. Louis Hospital.

Bean Jofinson Battle Creek Sualtarium Jamey W. Runyan St Tuia Nospital

Hunyaks Flock Home From American Mills to Europe

Pennsylvania train No 8 carried a large crowd of Hunyaks returning to their native land from near Chicago mills. Facing uncertain industrial prospects in America, many chose to resettle in Europe while others stayed to see if conditions would improve. The exodus began as soon as industrial tensions rose and continues to grow daily.

Pennsylvania Chicago Planta Europe America

Charles Somers Sets Fast Fly Route With Flyer

Pennsylvania engineer Chalk Somers, holder of a long distance running record, made a rapid 128 mile trip yesterday aboard the 7617 E2B gun, stopping briefly at Plymouth and Davis then finishing from Valparaiso to the junction in 15 minutes at an average speed of 84 mph.

Pennsylvania Chalk Somers Teiss Tate Clark Jonetson Fore Warne Plymouth Davis Valparaiso Somers

Penny Shop Clerks to Go to Rome City

On Saturday afternoon all the clerks and assistants employed by the Penny Shop will travel to Rome City to spend the weekend at a resort. The party, about eighty people, will stay at Duseley’s cottage. The trip is a custom each presidential election year and is organized by committee members C Daseler and J Quen.

Pennslvania Romel City Wil Duseley Enarge Daseler Quen

Hood's Sarsaparilla Promises Health and Purification

An OCR damaged ad touts Hood's Sarsaparilla as a cure that purifies the blood, improves complexion, and strengthens vitality. Claims include benefits for sleep and digestion, with references to proprietary preparation and vendor names.

Pennsylvania Shops Shift to Longer Schedule

Elkhart Indiana May 21 longer working days announced for Pennsylvanian shops with about 400 workers remaining. The Clover Leaf shops at Frankfort, Indiana will keep 20 years more, 240 men to be out of work. Wabash traction rules demand screened headlights through city. Various plant personnel changes and a theater tour by the Mary Mannering company planned via Wabash routes. A runaway incident at the freight house caused minor damage. no injuries.

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Friends Fear For Ludwig Revolver Incident

Reported alarm over Ludwig after a tense scene involving a revolver. Witnesses describe confused actions by Ludwig and family with unclear motive or outcome. A Fox Bros. & Co stove sale ad appears, listing a $30 cook stove for $24.00.

Fox Bros. & Co

One Death in $400,000 Chicago Fire

A Chicago factory fire caused one death and injuries to a dozen others with extensive property loss. The blaze began from a winnow gunky spill and swept through the Throop Street area, trapping workers who fled from windows and doors. Authorities have not yet established the identity of the deceased.

Chicago Renee

Fort Wayne Men Honored by Society

Fort Wayne men were honored at a St Jon 1 Staats Vertand gathering in Trexney at Kvnnavilla. John Sulzer was elected president for the coming year and Fran Deck was named delegate to the Annual convention in Cleveland in September. The state convention proved the order strong with loyal members from South Bend and Mishawaka, totaling 3,700 members overall.

Notice of Pastime Dancing Hall Social Nights

A small notice announces social nights at Pastime Dancing Hall on Tuesday and Friday each week.

Anti-Saloon Work Praised At Berne Meeting

Berne Indiana notes praise for temperance activity as editor Fred Rohrer headlines anti saloon effort at First Methodist church. He contrasts Berne's dry status with nearby Geneva's saloons, urging continued prohibition and community reform under the Woman's Christian Temperance Union banner.

Christian Temnecaine Union Fred Rohrer Berne Ind

Victor Allo Completes Long Walk Into Fort Wayne

A garbled report describes Victor Allo walking from Jersey City to San Francisco, with his dog, arriving in Fort Wayne last night. The piece notes the walk is a wager, mentions his apparel, and hints at his fatigue, while the rest remains unclear due to damaged text.

United States Victor Allo Jersey San Francesco Cal

Paper Company Leases Olds Wilsum Building for Woollen Substitute

United Paper Co closed a deal to lease the Olds Wilsum septic building on Murray Street to manufacture finished corrugated paper. Production to begin immediately to replace woollen articles amid wood scarcity. aims to expand industry.

Tueited Paper Company Olds Wilsum Murray Street

First National Bank Booklet Called Work of Art

A First National Bank booklet issued to the comptroller of the currency is described as a work of art by a bank officer, yet its contents reflect the four banks under scrutiny. The four institutions named are German-American, Glu Siclonal, Hamilton National, and the Tist Nitiensl. Interpreting the statements may involve Fort Wayne’s growth and finance.

Firel National B Bank Hys Lae Bank Fort Warne Muriom Glu Siclonal Hamilton National

Wayne Hotel Barber Shop Ad Teases Classic Barbers

The journal Gazette notes a Wayne Hotel barber shop with eleven first class barbers offering haircuts and want ads in a concise local listing.

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