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Newspaper

Fort Wayne Journal Gazette

Location

Fort Wayne, Indiana, United States of America

Date

May 26, 1908

Page

10

Memorial Sermon at Albion Unites Veterans and Citizens

In Albion Indiana a memorial sermon honoring old soldiers of the Indiana National Guard was held at a Lutheran church. Rev Knepp of the United Brethren church delivered the message as veterans and citizens gathered at 11 oclock and listened attentively to the sermon with evident appreciation from the old soldiers.

Adbion Ind Ali Sethi W.i . Company A Iniiana National Guard Ciizens Lutheranchurch Knepp United Brethren Church

United Coal Yards to Start Here in Port Wayne

United Coal Yards announces plans to start operations next month at 1425 to 1428 Wall Street with John A. Morris named local manager. The yard will store 200 carloads, operate on a cash basis, and avoid credit, with Hubbard guiding Indiana sales and Frank R. Murry coordinating Fort Wayne yards. The firm, already running multiple yards in Michigan and Indiana, aims not to hurt local dealers but to capture market share.

Wayne Ae Ae Veal Company Walted Coal Yards Company Nano Cohvern Uthaw Morris Coal Company Wall Street Ay Hubbard Indiana South Bend John FR. Marriy Mards, Con Company Fort Wayne United Coal Yards Company Roth Michigan Marion Anderson Logansport Munele Amon Syell Ag Kentucky West Virginia Pennsylani Tudlann Thades Avery Fillun Yaedy Tudlann Gad Detroit Mich Port Wayne Mr. Uubhiad

Notice to the Public on Barber Shops Closing

All union barber shops will close at 12 o'clock noon Saturday May 30 Decoration day. Open till 10 p m Friday nay oe By order of Local no 14.

All Union

Clemens Family Holds Albion Reunion at Skinner Home

Albion Indiana May 26 The first Clemens family reunion gathered at Mrs Susan Skinner s West Jefferson street home. Guests included Mrs Jane Clemens honored guest and 82 year old attendee plus Minerva Fay and daughter of Bryan Ohio Charles Tagges upe g and daughter Cora Kendallville F H Parker and family John Clemens of Chicago R M Skinner Hudson P Kistler of Willing Frank Skinner Ruth Skinner and others from the area.

Albion Ind Clemens Susan Skinner West Jefferson Street Jane Clemens Minerva’ Fay Bryan Airs Charles Tagessipeg Cora Kendallville F. H. Parker Fanny M. L. Parker City John Clemens Chicago R. M. Skinner Hudson P. Kistler Wiling Frank Skinner Frank Ethlinger Ruth

Kendallville Woman Falls Down Stairwell at Home

Anna Cramer of Kendallville suffered a fall in her North Morton street home this morning while starting to descend a basement stair. She struck cement, bruising her right arm and leg and losing consciousness briefly, with no serious injuries expected.

Kiat News Bureau Kendallville Ind North Morton Street Anna Cramer

Millinery Announcement at Keenan Millinery this week

All trimmed hats at cost this week featuring summer hats at a never before offered price. Keenan Millinery located at 122 West Berry Street. Card of thanks from Mrs Edwin Keever and son Harry Keever for support during illness and death of husband and father and for floral offerings.

Oty Keenan West Berry Street Edwin Keever Harry Keever

LAGRANGE MINOR NEWS BRIEFS FROM LAGRANGE IN MAY

May Howard Parker and Hart visited relatives in Vicksburg Mississippi for a few days. Miss Flossie Ruhl, employed in Sturgis, spent Sunday with parents in Orland. Mrs Jerry Slack, returning home to Bryan Ohio, after visiting here. Mrs D T Whitney of Ima Ohio came for funeral of her father Lee Mann near Garland. Moses Shultz, formerly in Battle Creek sanitarium, spent Friday with family here before returning to Battle Creek. J S McKibben and wife went to Rome City Monday to occupy their home.

Lee Mann Grlandd Moses Shultz Battle Creek Canitarium Stridas Battle Creek J. S. McKibben Rome City

Dishwashing and cleaning advise from Tan Prost

A fragment urges safe dish care using mite soap for cleansing articles and preventing impure fats. It recommends Easy Task soap, costing five cents a cake, as a safe, inexpensive option promoted by a grocer.

Miss Shira Martin Seeks Canadian Parliament Seat

A report notes Miss Shira B. Martin, a Toronto lawyer and educator, will run for the provincial seat in the district of East Toronto to test the constitutionality of a ban on women serving in parliament. The piece also lists local visits from various families and individuals connected to Brighten and nearby towns.

Vyoronto Cnn Chitariy Shira B. Martin Soast Toronto Martin Rangventhin Atarti Mise Murthy

Kendallville Youth Suffers Paralysis Stroke

Kendallville Indiana May 25 Dayiz Marti, a young man, suffered a stroke at his father’s home on Sunday afternoon. A physician attended and Marti is resting easier but remains unable to help himself.

Kist Kendallville Ind Dayiz Marti

Gas plant work starts as erection begun in Kendallville

Elst News Bureau reports construction begins on a gas holder project in Kendallville Indiana with brickwork completed and machinery arriving. Weather delays persist but management aims to furnish gas by early July at the Wayne Hotel Bar Crooked Lake Pike tonight. Frank Caley, manager, promotes Pilsener Beer.

Elst Kendallville Ind Crooked Lake Pike Wayne Hotel Frank Caley

Albion Minor News In Albion Indiana May 25

Miss Laura Ruteher of Los Angeles visits sister Mrs. L Burns then plans to leave for Bloomdale. Fort Wayne guests include Mae Finley and family. Philip Muff Myra and Daniel Gosner visit Schwab family in Ashelex. Drs J H Cockles visit Wappanee and Riley Fopple. Mrs Clara Cook travels to Toledo and Edgerton. Mrs Roland Gante and son here three months then move to Cromwell. Maude Kiblinger to Cromwell. selling household goods. Major McCormick arrives to switch rifles for Company A Indiana National Guard. Judge Adair from Columbia City arrives as Noble county court convenes. Jury seated in state vs Charles Bell of Kimmel for grand treason.

Albion Ind Laura Ruteher Los Angeles Cal L. Burns Bloomidale Mae Finley Fort Wayne Fies Philip Muff Myra Daniel Gosner Ashelex Schwab J. H. Cockles Wappanee Riley Fopple Dire Orlanda Clara Cook Toledo Edgerton Roland Gante Sramwent Maude Kiblinger Noble County Court Kimmel

Kendallville Personal Notes Mention Several Local Visits

Kendallville May 23 report lists J. D. Carver traveling to Albion for court matters and G. H. Lohman moving to Anderson for business. Charles Lohman of South Bend visits George Lohman and family. ML Cage travels to join a stand lodge annual meeting.

Kendallville Tnd J. D. Carver Albion G. H. Lohman Anderson and Indinnipalix Aire Charles Lohman South Bend George Lohman ML Cage

Corner stone ceremony for new Masonic building planned

Free masons with con vans this week will assist in laying the corner stone of the new Masonic building. Mrs Dora Goodsush Jett travels to Redwood Walls Minn to join her husband employed on a large dredging machine. Miss Tessie Goodwit of Indianapolis visits the city for the summer in honor. Mrs Julius Kann visiting parents in Syracuse for four weeks and will attend their silver wedding. Homer Newman recovering from a stomach illness. The Misses Goldoynith Loeser Stella Baure and Messrs Stranus and Selig of Ligonier were guests of the Kanns. Dr and Mrs Crull and child of Fort Wayne visited. Mrs Crull once Miss Mity Gondwit. Loomis family receives news of father’s critical condition in Meadville. Lorenz Michaelis Erie attorney visiting Meadville, convalescing. walks with effort.

Dora Goodsush Redwood Walls Minn Hnghand Tessie Goodwit Indianapolis Honotnty Fawaii Julius Kann Res Mark Aaron Syracuse Homer Newman Hortense Ciolduynith Mamie Hattie Loeser Stella Baure Messrs Stanley Stran Loomis Lous Oliffe Mort Inft Lorenz Michaelis Erie Railroad Company Meadville Oscar Fort Wayne Michaelis

Waterloo Notes May Visit and Local Incidents

Waterloo notes record Mrs Jarl Voss visiting aunt Mrs J J Clark in Delta and Sophia Rempls entertaining her daughter and granddaughter. Ralph Loelmer lost the end of a finger at the cigar factory. Rachel Porter of Angola visits Orrin Rickard and grandson Carl Voss. Bliss Fern Leas hosts Miss Ruth Leas of Hillsdale. Nathan Ruger returns from a two week trip to Wichita Kansas. Prof W H Roper made a business call at Columbia City on Friday afternoon.

Sophia Rempls Ee D, Willis Ralph Loelmer Rachel Porter Angola Orrin Rickard Carl Voss Bliss Fern Leas Misa Fruth Leas Hillsdale Nathan Ruger Wichita Kans W.H. Roper Columbia City

Local farmer Zurbrugs reported as prominent resident near Hamilton

The narrative notes Mr Zurbrugs, a well known farmer living on the boundary between Steuben and De Kalb, thirty miles west of Hamilton, respected by neighbors as a progressive figure with large landholdings in Smith and Auld townships. Mrs Brand is described as a prominent local resident of Smithfield township.

Zurbrugs Steuben de Kalb Hamilton Smith- Auld Township Brand Smithfield

Auburn Boy Breaks Nose During Play

A Auburn Ind May 5 AUBURN boy Otho Rohm injured while playing on the school grounds in Auburn. He and fellow pupil Leonard Rold of Auburn Junction were running when they collided. Rohm’s nose was broken and shifted, reduced by Dr Delsinger. Rohm is the son of Mr and Mrs John Rohm of East Ninth street. Miss Della McGinnis regrets the accident as pupils were set to go out to the country after dismissal.

Kist Auburn Ind Otho Rohm Leonard Rold Auburn Junction Delsinger John Rohm East Ninth Street

Auburn Minor News Highlights Local Events and Marriages

Auburn Ind May 85 Mrs Dr Kimmel of Windson attends funeral of Taylor child. Catholic Circle meets at Mr Crothers home. Fred White of Indianapolis weds Mabel Rose at Presbyterian parsonage. Attorney Moody returns from Chicago after daughter’s appendicitis operation. Miss Vera Wise returns from Monterey Mex where she taught two years as missionary. W C T U holds meeting at Mrs Buckley’s West Ninth Street residence.

Auburn Ind Dr. Kimmel Windson Beore Fred. Whitecotton Indianapolis Mabel Rose Presbyterian Parsonage D. DP. Moody Chicago Walters Vera, Wise Mars. A Monterey Mex Thllsield Christchur Church

Six licenses to wed at Auburn yesterday

In Auburn Indiana on May 25 clerk Chi W Jenkins issued three marriage licenses. The first granted to William H Cartinberry age 29 and Eva R Pook need age 23, both of Garrett. The second licensed couple Fred C Whitecotton and Rose of Garrett. The third license issued to Howard Zurbruge, age 41, and Blix Brand, age 38, of Garrett.

Auburn Ind Chi W. Jenkins Tay William H. Cartinberry Garrett Cone Tract Eva R. Pook Mr. Cotlinher Garrett Bankaf Fred C Fnrmigr Resklin al Manapalie Ueenses Sas Maward J. Zurbruge Blix 3M Brand

After the Heat of the Day Was Once Over

A brief fragment notes the period following peak heat when conditions cooled. No further names places or dates are readable in the surviving text. The item suggests a transitional moment rather than a full event.

Benjamin Blair of Newville Found Dead

Auburn Indiana May 25 At noon word spread of the death of Benjamin Blair a long time Newville resident and esteemed citizen His wife found him dead after a short rest at home He had studied at Ann Arbor and served as practicing attorney in DeKalb County for four years His passing is noted as a loss to his family and community with no further details provided

Auburn Ind Newville Benjamin Blaie Welsheimer Lnn Ann Arbor Mich DeKalb County Hera

Auburn Attorney Will Locate at Gary

Auburn Indiana May 28 Attorney L Walsheimer of Auburn has decided to change fields and will move his residence and practice to Gary Indiana at once. Gary is described as a rapidly growing city built in two years with iron and steel mills drawing business and professionals. Walsheimer says the new city looks favorable after investigation and will proceed there immediately, leaving his family behind.

Kiet Auburn Ind Wss L. Walsheimer Gary Welsheimer

Garrett Man Charged With Petit Larceny Near Auburn

By Kiet News Bureau. Auburn Ind May 23 Sheriff Reed obtained legal papers charging Thomas Ward of Garrett with petit larceny from B&O Railroad. Detectives traced thefts to cars and Ward was arrested and jailed in Auburn awaiting trial during the current term of court.

Kiet News Auburn Ind Reed Thomas Ward Garrett B. É& O. Railroad, Company Ward

Also Mentioned on This Page

Delong, Seaman & Coy Soatwa, Maso Mast Washington Street A. P. Buchman Practica Limited H. A. Buemling Reighton Avenue Eure Nurad Eiiendance J. W. Thompson W. Barry Guest Thiema Bros’. Tailoring Establebment Henry Ranke MARY WHERY _Rhyntclan Bnet Heory Rush Esme Oas United Coal Yards John A. Morris George Roos Will A. Kelsey Albion Family Reunion Gellar Lagrange Minor News Orley Jackson G. W. Master Lima Albert Master John Gerer Nappanee Samuel Berger Brighton Willam Monre Gertie Game Agnes Munich James Elliot jShligewn Plaly Menales Mattinger Toneka Charles Pidley Peoria Jelt' de End C. D. Cannon South Miford Clara Albion Minor News Transfer Station Corner Main and Calhoun W. E. Hardman Waterloo Jarl Voss Aoe J. J. Clark Delta Auburn Minor News Benjamin Blair Gazette Fostum Cereal Co., Ltd Batfle Creek, Mich
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