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Newspaper

Fort Wayne Journal Gazette

Location

Fort Wayne, Indiana, United States of America

Date

May 29, 1908

Page

7

Ascension Day worship and remarks on Jesus Christ

The article reflects on Ascension Day, honoring Jesus Christ and noting his completed mission in about thirty years. It compares William Jennings Bryan and Theodore Roosevelt as honest leaders, urges following Jesus, and closes with local advertisement for straw hats and bargain goods from Patterson Fletcher Co.

Jenson William Jennings Bryan Theodora Roosevelt Jesus Christ Bryan Roosevelt Averill Christ

Millinery Sale Announcement at Cost This Week

All trimmed hats offered at cost for the week. Store closes at noon on Decoration Day and reopens at 6 p m. Florence Reynolds located at 126 East Wayne Street issues the notice.

Florence Reynolds East Wayne Street

Newsies Plan Field Day at League Park

At a Newsboys' union meeting last night, a field day was set for next month at League Park. The program will include a baseball game and other sports with tickets sold to raise funds for the summer excursion to Rome City. President Charles A. Phelps hosted with ice cream and soda water.

Newsboys’ Union Tast League Park Rome City Charles A. Phelps

Pastime Dancing Hall Social Nights Schedule

Notice indicates social dancing nights held on Tuesday and Friday each week at Pastime Dancing Hall. Event details emphasize regular weekly sessions and consistent scheduling for attendees.

Corn Colored Shirts and Caps Advertised by Local Firms

Local merchants promote clothing items including liver colored shirts at $1.00 and Gore Caps in all colors. Satterson-Fleichner Co and Trunson-Pietcine Co advertise accessories and fashion items. The notices invite interested men to visit and see the offerings available.

Trunson-Pietcine Co Ante Gore Patperson-Fletcier Co

Darkened streets spark calls for urban lighting and safety

In a long letter from a city paper a speaker laments night crime and poor street lighting on a busy residence street known for its desolate dark corner. The writer cites Denver's crime solution by brightening streets and urges similar measures in smaller cities.

Gil Fort Chicarge Denver Celine Pecote Poligy Ight

Weddings and social events in Fort Wayne region

Fort Wayne society notes report a wedding reception for Elaine Foellinger held at Adolph Foellinger's home with Mrs Sherliat of Detroit as hostess, and a gathering including Misses Luecke, Fochinger, Hoehrs, Moore, Noll, Varnin, Vouler, Moellering, Drier, Luly Trier, and others. Also noted are visits, travel back from Chicago, commencement plans, Sacred Heart first communion, and a church festival with the Sisters of Mary tied to Sacred Heart Academy. The piece mentions numerous local families and guests, plus a pantomime planned by the Glencroft sisters and social events from Kalamazoo to Detroit.

Coppock-Goverdaty Alisy Manel Marthe Coverdale Mra Coverdale Thomas Boekoutr Cappoels West Wayne Preston Frank Lewis Warne Street Methodist Church Ferud Ya ‘Dinkhin Walter W Watterson Misa Coverdiley Sind Missy Edith Miss Susie Laan Zanesville Ohio Wesleyan College Elaine Foellinger Atre Adolph Foellinger Moers Sherliat Detroit Silas Noellinger Martha Luecke Cornelia Fochinger Misa Kate Hoehrs Adal Moore Mayme Noll Florency Varnin Misa Charlotte Vouler Mist Tllan Moellering Mids Lat Drier Lilse Luly Trier Ming Luty Moellineer Wil Roeindkee Hrncat Gerke Bir Sacred Heart I. Sehmertdfeger Mary Lassus Sacred Heart Academy Tuead G. Nottenroth Fort Wayne S. Kramer Academie Mungovan Arcola T. Mungovan Indiana Harbor Father Hottenroth Swift Misa Volsinct Children of Mary Sodality Scaptlars Fathers Kroll Hall G Berghoff Munson Heinrich Abram Irs Henshel Miss Ouchtering Myer

Indianapolis Story Amuses Dr Bullow

Dr A B Bulcon Jr laughs at a local paper claim that a petition to the president of Indiana University of Medicine targets him. He says the senior class fabricated the charges. most seniors have left campus amid rumors of spite and hatred. He plans to contact President Bryan to oppose the unfounded story and defuse the incident. Automobile can cases advertised by Patterson Hitcher Co and Patterson-Fletcher Co highlight affordable Panama hats in local listings.

A. B. Bulcon, Jr Dydisnapolis Indiana University of Medicine Bulsen Dr. Bulsen Bryan University Dlass

August Petjahn Dies at County Farm

August Petjahn, aged fifty, longtime Jomor teen township resident, died Thursday evening at the county farm after two months in the county infirmary. Interment plans (illegible) await disposition. advertisement on page five. Typhoon disaster and mining tragedy details follow with reports of large loss of life in Hankow and Mina.

August Petjahn Petfain Yoore Ind Howat Jomorjeen iKlacin & Delta Victoria B.C Menage Hankow Wane Sa

Metropolitan Engineering wins city paving contract

The Board of Public Works approved the contract with Metropolitan Engineering & Construction for paving Columbia Avenue and several streets. The deal, described as the city’s most stringent, requires the company to surface 40 percent of streets, allow city repair plans, and have funds or bonds paid within 30 days. H. C. Alexander of Chicago, president of the Metropolitan firm, attended the meeting.

Board of Public Works Metropolitan Engineering & Construction Company Columbia Avenue Taylor, Sultenfeld and Bruckenridge Muoney Fort Wayne H.C. Alexander Chicago Metropolitan Company

Special Sale Saturday at Columbia Candy Kitchen

Local ad announces Freshi Cocoa nut Kisses in Vanilla Chocolate and Strawberry at 15 cents per pound, down from 25 cents. Weekend promotion highlights a limited buy and features Columbia Candy Kitchen as the seller.

Columbia Candy Kitchen

Fort Wayne News Briefs and Local Updates

City reports a fire chief in Chicago. plans a brief Rome trip for Dir and Mrs Jessa Brosius. A peaceful settlement ends the Yusuman Crow dispute in Squire Taney’s court. Fort Wayne and Wabash Valley back a 22.50 fare to the Fike convention June 1 2 and 3 with return validity on the old tickets. Lafayette Street cement walks proceed by Mopllecus Construction between Esmond and Wiebke. AML Gouty injured a hand at Fort Wayne Valley Traction substation No 2 while operating machinery. two fingers were severed. Gresscup reportedly retires from the federal bench in Chicago prompting speculation on reorganization of federal judiciary and possible changes affecting the southern district.

Fort Wa Valley Traction Company Subetheion Te City Grosscup

Judge Landis cited for Use and fine. mixed view of judges

The article notes Judge Landis imposed a 25,400,000 dollar fine on the Bunda ll company and contrasts that with disapproval of Judge Grosscup for not aligning with administration policies. It mentions hopes for a Supreme Court bench and a proposed Sherman amendment, with references to Fuller’s succession and Washington rumors. A remark about children’s wash suits is also included.

Landis Bundall Company Grosseup Ryst Nn Grovecup Biter United States Supreme Grosscup Aoat Variatien Roosevelt Darstaog Tee Fuller Washington Stota Root Fuller

Wers Fail to Get Injunction in Indianapolis Case

In Indianapolis May, Judge A B Anderson denied a motion for a temporary injunction by the Indianapolis Brewing Company Capital City Brewing Company Home Brewing American Brewing and Yorre Haute Brewing against James Hingham attorney general of Indiana. The plaintiffs sought to halt Marion Superior Court proceedings over alleged acts in leasing premises to parties holding contrary licenses. The county court actions rested on claims the breweries exceeded their powers under their articles of incorporation.

Indianapolis Ind A. B. Anderson Tedoral Court Ins Sianapolis Brewing Company Capital City Brewing Company Ing Company American Brewing Company Yorre Haute Brewing Company James Hingham Vattorney General Iadiana Hingham Marion Thy Lowther

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