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Fort Wayne Journal Gazette

Location

Fort Wayne, Indiana, United States of America

Date

May 24, 1908

Page

18

Controversy Over Angola School Rehire of Shockley

May 23 Angola Indiana reports community uproar after the Angola school board omits Superintendent Shockley and several current teachers from the proposed list for the coming year. Students and patrons express disappointment despite a petition urging retention, with board members citing administrative reasons.

Angola School Board Kist Angola Ind Atudenta Rush Tndiacrest

Controversy Over School Superintendent Sparks Reader Anger

The board had planned a change in the school superintendency months ago and informed Shockiey while keeping details private. A public dispute followed with harsh talk and a night melee where three board members were hung in effigy and later cut down by mayoral order, provoking division among citizens and regret over the episode.

Shocktey Fensona Lutticé Shockiey

Imported Lace Robes and Coats Display This Week

One of the citys most elaborate displays of imported lace robes and coats will be shown at Wolf & Duesauer on Tuesday to Thursday. Styles from foreign designers, exclusive pale effects, and over sixty Hurt Schaffner and Marx salts of 10 dollars. Ladies invited to see blue serge and black outfits and fancy attire. Also noting Patterson-Fletcher Co promotion and a random query about Mr Skygack.

Wolf & Dessauer Schaffner & Marx

Chorus Club Concert Promising Fort Wayne Vocalists

The Chorus Club, a federation of Catholic church choirs in Fort Wayne, impressed audiences with its Friday debut at Catherine's Academy. The group, featuring many of the city’s leading vocalists, plans a concert soon as it continues to build local musical prominence.

Fort Wayne Mr. Catherine's Academy ALA Ohio

New Indiana theater venture formed with $10,000 stock

Articles of incorporation are being prepared for the Northern Indiana Amusement Company to own and operate the Stadium and summer theater adjoining the Majestic. Messrs M E Ales, F E Stouder, and F A Biemar noted as incorporators. plan to finance a new vaudeville theater this summer.

M. E. Ales F. £. Stouder F. A. Biemar Indianapolis Northern Indiana Amusement Company Messrs M. E. Rice The Majestic Frank I. Stouder Temple Francis A. Blomer

Greek Candy Kitchen Sunday closure notice

The Greek Candy Kitchen at the corner of Calhoun and Jefferson streets will close on Sunday morning until 12 o clock. The store will reopen at noon and offer candy and ice cream by special delivery for callers who phone 588.

Calhoun and Jefferson Streets

Belt Line Service Returns Sunday Afternoon Ride

Superintendent FE T Gunn of the local traction company announced Sunday service on the Belt Line to accommodate riders and revive traffic. The service starts at 1 p.m. and runs to 5 or 6. The Belt Line will resume daily operation as soon as traffic justifies it.

Fet. Gunn Local Traction Company Trafic Gunn

F rightened to Death Fire Insurance Ad at 717 Clinton

Frightened to death phrase urges readers to secure fire insurance with K. J. Bauer & Co. at 717 Clinton Street. Offers general insurance and real estate services with evening office hours and contact phone.

K. J. Bauer & Co Real Hatate Clinton Street Ifm

Famous comedian Peter Dulby dies in Chicago

Chicago May 24 Peter F Dulby one of the best known comedians in the United States died today after a week of illness including grippe and pneumonia.

Chicago Peter F. Dulby United States

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