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Fort Wayne Journal Gazette

Location

Fort Wayne, Indiana, United States of America

Date

May 31, 1921

Page

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May Delay Erection of School Buildings Sparks Court Action

A court mandamus orders school officials to proceed with construction while conditions are reviewed. Officials express willingness to build but seek delay until feasibility improves. Proceedings referenced include terms set for the next session and potential designation of a contractor.

Jefferson Wits Lye Liz Dujunctien Steddordan Guuyge Moyk aEnes Starenion Pursticii Rockerrek School Parrins of Tockersek A& Mandamis Prmcred Schol

Paint Headquarters in Fort Wayne

Acme Quality Paint Store operates from the corner of Main and Clinton in Fort Wayne, advertising a full range of paints enamels stains varnishes and finishes for all kinds of surfaces.

Fort Wayne Acme Quality

Auto Derby brings sweeping triumph on front page report

The feature recounts Milton’s sprint race where De Palma battles to keep ahead before pitting for repairs. Miltons lead persists as Sand and Finn chase, with De Palma setting a track record for the first 18 miles. Several crews face mechanical trouble, but Milton extends the margin to win as spectators cheer the action.

Hich DePalma Gwang Milton Seejong Cerma Stinett Quuck Cod Tad J Milter Fak Sarles Wiz Fauartar Hurshimamy Murthy 3Furphy Chassagne A.A. A

Captain Farr Spat Hundreds in Vermont Health Ad

The text recounts Captain Eugene M. Farris and a company with misused health claims. It claims widespread spending on medicines and treatments and describes a personal improvement after taking a certain remedy. The source emphasizes a strong endorsement and urges others to try the same.

Hay Aller Eugene M. Farris Farris Mn Street Burlington Hecrv Evny Coitt

666 Quick Relief for Constipation and Headache

Advertisement notes 666 as a quick remedy for constipation biliousness loss of appetite and headaches caused by torpid liver. The claim highlights rapid action and general digestive relief. No medical endorsement is stated and no dosage details are provided.

State observes Decoration Day in church procession

Attendees including American Legion Star Legion and Women's Relief attended a Decoration Day service from the courthouse to the Gresbystert church. The speaker honored war heroes and praised peaceful heroes who sacrifice in humble roles for others' happiness and opportunities.

Ossian Memorial Services Honor Soldiers at Ossian

Memorial services were held in Ossian with exercises at the Prashytecian church. Rev Arthur J Folsom of Farewayne delivered the main address and paid tribute to soldiers of all wars. Rev Graham of Ossian’s Methodist church spoke for Harl Stherer, the township’s only World War casualty, detailing the battle’s danger and the stars. Browand Post and American Legion members later laid wreaths at local Civil War graves as soldiers from both wars were honored in ceremonies led by Rev H S Decker.

Ossian. Ind Prashytecian Clearch Arthur J. Folsom Fare jMayne Folsom Graham Methodist Church of Ossian Harl France Buddy Mary Atsunne Kendallville Browand Post Aeerny Lakeview Cemereny Sweets Cemetery Mt Pleasant Allen Chanel Old Cemetery Gad Lisbon Durtis H_ Kirk‘patrick Maren J.B. Miller F. Coates M__ Broughton Americas Post Alfred Seidie Lois Spraniler Claud Resler Ray Joslin Glen Woodrff City Hand Anprican Legion Tev. H. 5 Decker Geonle

Air crash tragedy prompts warning on aviation flaws

A fragmentary report from a Saturday disaster laments the lack of communication between central aviation oversight and weather coordination. It notes that even skilled pilots are lost to avoidable storms and faulty planning, with an official investigation ordered and passengers affected. Names and exact details are unclear in the readable text.

Amerca Army Navy America Yfheneras Stichell Coeneyel Mitchell Institute

Nix Lodge Elects Officers Amid Turbulent Assembly

A fragmented list shows NIX LODGE electing officers for the upcoming year. Names include Verulues, Frank Wilnswihs, Harvey Gurreak, Arnold Lee, John Steinman, and Charles Spaulding among others, with Sam Randetpa and Harry Zigmermsan noted in roles.

Krigate Peemtus Dela Rast Sears Charles Spaulding Harry Zigmermsan Sam Randetpa

Police Suffer By Court System Inmates Condemned

Police report describes crowded jail conditions with four to a single cell and daily food costs borne by taxpayers. Detention includes detectives earning fees for court appearances. Frank Marlatt and William Feaste face multiple charges as municipal court nears. Felonious car theft suspected after Studebaker license plate 1St0 linked to a theft at Tries Park.

Wiliam Feasete Fairfield Avealbé Monfar Tries Park

Court notes from local docket reveal continuances and fines

Indefinite continuances mark Wesley France and Wesley Gart wright cases. Curtis Brown faces disor der decile charges with a fine of 35. Qseer Rauner gets a continuance until Tuesday for speeding. Heavy fine goes to Fenri Will ington for operating a motor car while intoxicated, $15 plus costs after collision. Bernard Morris charged with disorderly conduct and breaking lights in a traction car is discharged.

Wesley France Nod Wise Wesley Gartwright Wach Curtis Brown Chargid Corts Qseer Rauner Fenri Willington Bernard Morris Canduet

Electric Fans From $6.50 and Up at Edmunds

Memorial day observances fill Arlington and national capital with veterans processions and tributes. A parade led by Lt. Gen. Nelson A. Ailes was reviewed by the President and Mrs Harding from executive offices. Survivors of the class of 1952 and Admiral Sotwieh Uriu attended, among others, as ceremonies included readings and memorials.

Arinmon Ligut Nelson A. Ailes Iarding Baron Sotwkiehi Uriu Dapanest Vy Nese Gr Academy Wis Annapolis The Sliss

Memorial Day Observances Across France and Tennessee

Memorial day ceremonies marked by French and American participation at graves in places such as Suresnes and Jarme with French and American soldiers present. In Chattanooga Tennessee graves at the national cemetery were decorated as part of the observance with local children and residents taking part.

CNIGE Suresnes Jarme Chattanooga Tenn Nations Eiecnnee Dees

Fort Wayne Honors Heroic Dead on Memorial Day

Fort Wayne held Memorial Day ceremonies with a community choir, a firing squad, and a prayer service led by Rev. Wrist, honoring unknown dead. A city parade along Barr to Lindenwood showcased police, veterans, bands, and school groups before cemetery services at Lawton Park. Thousands visited parks and lakes, with many starting the season at local attractions and a ball game drawing large crowds.

Barr Street Jefferson Calhoun Berry Bessy Webster Weshingwn Washington Rockhill Main Wi Main Lindenwood Comercy Ceneral Electric Band G. A USW Moose Band 4Ony Nurse Corps Concordin Sons of Teterags Detfersan Ma Wivit Lawton Park Trac Lewton Park Samuel B. Jackson Aulgeo Jewell Salvation Army Pxeralasa Onc Louise Lurman Ag Jan Kucher Indiana Maily Lange Triers

Bluffton High School Holds Commencement Ceremony

Bluffton High School conducted its annual commencement at First E church with a large class receiving diplomas. The address by Fred Landis highlighted the event while performances by the high school chorus and glee clubs accompanied the ceremony.

Bluffton High School Bluffton, Ltd E. Church Vlass Diphimas Fred Landis Pressed Redding Anne Virginia Becter Charles Ervin Bees Nina Marguetit¢ Bickel Sylvie Sharell Catherine Challantheth Lohenowsth Teurt Lord Esther Allan Setley Lydia Hazel Fucile Sichnarn Jessie “Rue Biews Ada 3Cath Falk Helen i Pisarence Fighbane Branes Fitzpatrick Dorothy Medestra Griffin Orvald Thomas Hobert Grove Elizabeth Huffley Vernon Markley Hedges William Albert High Roy Meéllte Hookanton Mary Anne Huffman Ernest Dee Marl Margerer Irons Joris Willian Henry Kershner Louise E. Klo Pauline Imone Vanier Evelyn Grace Whit Bana Chenoweth Gretchen Lucie Costall Harry Raxman Cotterly Mary Janeliy Dunty Marjorie Irene Ly Justine Katherine Miller Mary Ruth’ Farley Orpha Pyle Della Kathesa Schwartz Starier Shemaer Lillian Ryelin Trallender Ailes Carnal George Tilman Ries Paul Kleinknient John Dear Lancaster Beware Wiliam Nordyxe Louis Raver George Laverne Santon

Recognition prize in Mexican grasp continues

The Mexico City press reports the president asked Ar Summerlin to visit for more talks, but the American chargé declined to confirm an invitation. Summerlin will attend a reception at Chapultepec Castle for Miguel Alessio Robles, soon to depart for Madrid as Mexican minister to Spain. He also says he will not discuss discussions with President Ohregun or reveal the memorandum.

Mexico City Ar. Summerlin Chugultepec Castle Miguel Alessio Rames Madrid Spain Summerlin Ohregun

Foster's Gift Gallery offers affordable gift items

A promotional note describes Foster's Gift Gallery stocking many new articles suitable for gifts and prizes. It promises a range of small items priced from 25 to 200 dollars, highlighting low costs and broader selections for ages and occasions.

Foster

Dragging to locate boy's body continues on river

Dragging operations resume Tuesday in the hope the water will recede enough to recover the body. It is expected to be found some distance from the bar's sinking point, as workers from the Pennsy Blacksmith shop are urged to attend a hall meeting on Holman Street Tuesday May 31 at 7 30 p m.

Theody Pennsy Holman Street F. H. Gaylord W. O. Schwartz

Tanlac credited with saving life and restoring health

Mrs. Benjamin G. Oberly of Terre Haute testifies Tanlac revived her husband and herself, claiming drastic relief from indigestion, weakness, sleeplessness, and nervous distress after years of illness. She praises the tonic as life changing and expresses gratitude for renewed strength.

Tanlae Benjamin G. Oberly First Street Terre Mante Taube Han Talven Tal

Lincoln Park Memorial Event Draws North Wayne Crowd

Large turnout by Avi men women and children at the North Wayne Community Association gathering on Meridian street to support securing land for a Lincoln park monument in honor of Lincoln. Speakers included Attorney David Hoge and Fort Wayne officials stressing community work and memorial ideals. Proceeds benefit Rev. Knstwitton’s church. Miss Pawling Robinson won a gold wrist watch at the ticket sale.

North Wayne Lincoln Park Board Mr. Jackson Laurance W. Ballou Tev. John Knowtan Greenlawn Avenue Baptist Church David Hoge Hoge Hore Sr. Boge Linin Thomas France Hann Port Wayne Knswiton Pho North Wayne Chie Kindassa Astar Pawling Robinson

Sunday School Association Elects Hartport City Leaders

In Hartport City Indiana the Washington township Sunday school association closed with officers named for the year: President Walter Seeline, vice president Glaufe Swindler, secretary and invigarer Charles Knox. Speaker George Straushaven of Friderte town Ohio, and a car accident north of the city injuring Teiber Johnson are noted along with an engagement of Miss Hthel Tough to HJ Leyer and the Working people Co operative State annual meeting electing officers and declaring a 100 percent stock dividend.

Hartport City Ind Washington Township Maple Corner Walter Seeline Glaufe Swindler Charles Knox George Straushaven Fridertetown Ohio Tiebert Johnson Charles O'Connell Irentorr Byron Gewin Jack Crisaman Fort Smith Roy Sasterling William Price Cscar Brookway Bert Poewall

Deaths Nile Harry Nill Civil War Veteran Dies in Stering

Harry Nile Nill a former resident and Civil War veteran of Company D First Indiana Cavalry died yesterday at his home in Stering. A brother George Nill of G and 3rd Street received the notice. The body will arrive this afternoon and be taken to the brother’s home for funeral services Wednesday afternoon. Burial will be in Lindenwood.

Harry, Nill First Indiana Cavalry Stering George Nill G&s Third Street Lindenwood

Funeral notices list multiple obituaries and services

Funeral services are listed for Lahey Thons, Harmon Frank, Ungerer John George, Rush Helene, Metzger Alma Jose, Brown Juliet, Huefner Paul Jr, and Muefner Paul I with details of chapels, church affiliations, burial sites in Lindenwood, Hatertown, Huntertown, Linnenwaed, Lindenwood, and other local cemeteries. Services span today and upcoming days, with various churches and private home gatherings noted.

John George Kincha Paut I Muefner Chanel of Kinehn ¢ Sons Her. W.C Beckman Lindenwood

Circus Pioneering NY Show Combines Hagenbeck Animals

A historic circus founded by B E Wallace returns with Hagenbeck animals and Wallace acts. The show features elephants seals bears tigers and other creatures plus riders daring wire acts and a famed troupe led by Ritter and Captain Schwy. Performances at 2 and 8 p.m with a 10:30 a.m parade from the grounds.

B. E Wallace Billcrest Eversiadé Carl Hagenbeck Wallace Ritter Che Cano Deburinte Wire Agijusts Captain Schwy Bred Egener Eejark

City News Hershbergers Host Decoration Day Gatherings

Mr and Mrs C D Hershberger of West Washington street hosted Decoration Day events with guests including Mrs William Davidson and others, according to local notes from the week.

C. D. Hershberger Rit West Washington Street Wiliam Davidson Eniidrey Net Nero

Freckle Cream Ad Promotes Lemon Juice Remedy

A vintage advertisement touts lemon juice as a freckle remover and skin brightener. It instructs readers to massage a fragrant lemon mixture onto the neck arms and hands daily to achieve clearer softer skin and a lighter tone.

Woman Held for Forging Checks in Delphos Case

Delphos May 10 Helen Kelein 27 an Austrian wife and mother of seven is charged with contributing to the forgery ring. She cashed checks totaling 185 dollars at Vonilacl and Fan Wert and was caught while attempting another pass at Jones City. Her husband allegedly instigated the scheme. police found 95 dollars buried in the Koleln yard.

Delphos Tne Thart Helen Kelein Venedocia Tee Fingugney Mike Vonilacl Fan Wert Jones City Shocht Bella Koleln Mendes

Trinity Rector to Preach at Howe on Sunday

A verified rector from Trinity Episcopal Church will preach at Howe during the Sunday services on June 5. Father Sernetl of Howe will lead the charge for Trinity's sermon event, with details indicating the sermon and service duties to be conducted.

Trinity Howe Verill Trini Episcane Eiureh Howe Achenl Father Sernetl Howe Senant Trinity Es Te

Thunder Showers Foreseen After Memorial Day Weather

Forecast calls for probable thunder showers Tuesday with a retreating heat wave and cooler, unsettled conditions into Wednesday. Earlier readings show the day cooling from afternoon highs and a slight dip in temperature, with relief possible later.

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