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Newspaper
Fort Wayne Journal Gazette
Location
Fort Wayne, Indiana, United States of America
Date
May 23, 1908
Page
8
A fragmented item references Dr Jit selling a health tonic or remedy labeled The Lucky Quarter. It touts healing for headaches pinene constipation and malaria and hints at affordable pricing and demand in a rural or small town market.
A lengthy record details proposals to publish synod discussions, changes to hymn books and catechism revisions, school works, and a potential union with English synod. It notes committee actions, constitutional amendments, and appointments across Concordia publishing and member boards, with emphasis on governing changes and future conferences.
The Garretty, Ind area holds a week of evangelistic services beginning with a Sunday service at 11:30 am. Each evening features a different pastor, with Ultha Sulpitine assisting as invited. Rev. Boxell invites all to attend, and Adrian is expected to arrive Saturday to assist at Sunday services.
Garrett Indiana May 22 After an illness Mrs Charles Ilh Jorter, prominent resident of this city, died at Sacred Heart hospital this morning of congestion of the brain. She came to the city as a bride and had resided here ever since. She leaves two children, one stepson, and a husband. She was thirty seven years old. The funeral will be held Sunday afternoon at the house.
Auburn Indiana May 22 at the Fitch residence South Main street the Auburn high school seniors were entertained by Dr and Mrs Fitch A social evening featured various card games a music program by Mrs Hendry and Miss Crace Conrad followed by a three course luncheon The event aimed to showcase social and school talent with a formal finish.
Waterloo May 23 The night commencement proved to be a success with speakers and an address by Prof. Wol Paps Whitney County’s superintendent. Music by Auborn orchestra followed by eight graduates reciting programs at the school building. Alfred Kelly transacted business in Buller. Dr. J. Dixon at home after Fort Wayne hospital stay. Ralph Lochner injured finger. Mrs Ella Boozer and son visiting Rendling, Mick.
The Fort Wayne case questions a city meat ordinance penalizing vendors for selling meat without a Neense. Judge Milter ruled parts void while upholding others, striking penalties and several sections but leaving key provisions intact to enforce the ordinance.
Miss Ruth Heeran substitutes in Harrisot school due to illness. Local reports note Democratic candidates for county clerk, with fieldwork by Atkinson and Tiebal of Wile city. J D Caney reports Zimmermann Manufacturing sale in Taicksville. Lake Shore line plans extra summer bins. city attorney’s earlier rake move may bear fruit. Judge Clapin transacts business at Auburn. partial public works by Lake Shore noted.
May 22 Kendallville Indiana. Lake Shore passenger train No. 23 struck a wagon team of mules crossing the Dain sleet crossing, killing the mules and narrowly missing the driver. George Hurls and Torrest Kreiner observed, with Hurls' mule herd nearby. the incident halted the crossing as whistle signals failed in windy conditions.
Report describes a derailment near the A. C. Coyne office where passengers were unable to move aside as a train struck a person named Kreiner and another worker. One man, a "pilot" on the engine, was knocked off and badly burned while others sustained bruises. Mr Kurth sought medical aid. injuries included bruised toe and hip with no broken bones reported.
A fragmentary OCR capture mentions a public sign removal and a conspicuously placed message urging city friends to help. The text is heavily garbled, with misread names and dates, making precise actors, places, and outcomes uncertain.
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