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Newspaper

Fort Wayne Journal Gazette

Location

Fort Wayne, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Nov 13, 1908

Page

3

Missionary Convention Draws Delegates to Trinity Church

Delegates fill the annual conference held at Trinity Methodist Episcopal Church Port Wayne and nearby churches. Mrs A Wohl ford led last night’s service with brief city speeches and a quartet performance. India missionaries spoke on two decades of mission work, singing in Hindustani, amid a program of devotion and district reports reflecting a busy itinerary of prayers and addresses.

Port Waybe Vie Trinity Methodise iMpincopal Methodist Episcopal Penis City A. Wohlford Fort Wayne Trinity Methodist Episcopal “Church India Affarman Phea Tha Eieby Lee

CERTIFICATES OF ELECTION ISSUED TO LEGISLATORS

CERTIFICATES OF ELECTION ISSUED TO LEGISLATORS. iBy Bist News Bureau. NGOUA, Nov. 12. Shen Reed canvassed the votes in Dekalb and Steuben counties for state senator and joint representative. The returns show Stephen A. Powers with a plurality. a certificate was issued to Sheriff Mentina of LaGrange. Joint certificates were issued to Hon. Lunan S. Babcock, showing he received the majority for the position. Powers is a Democrat and Babcock a Republican.

iBy Bist Ngoua Reed Dekalb County Viliemar Suuben County Atice of Mint de~ Kald Steuben Stephen A. Fowers Mentina Lagrange County Wilemar Sountea Lagrange Hon. Lunan &. Babcock Br. Powers Mr. Babcock Terry

Masons Work Fellow Craft Degree Observed

In Lagmangs on November 12 the Masonic lodge held an interesting session. Candidates James A. Durand and Jevo P. Merritt of Lima and Mr Richardson of Lagrange advanced in the fellow class with work performed by local officers.

Kist News Soreau Lagmangs Masonic Lodge Dagros James A. Durand Jebo P. Merritt Lima Mr. Richardson Lagrange

Mrs Thaw And Daughter To Live Near Harry’s Prison

Mrs Thaw and her daughter arrive at Mattawann and plan to reside near the prison, with the location described as Fishkill Landing. The pair, linked to Harry Thaw’s case, intend to make their home close to the asylum, as details of their move emerge.

Fishkill Landing Wera William Thaw Harry Ko Phar Aliee Yar~ Mouth Mattvawan

Nervous distress linked to diet and pills claims

An old medical advertisement explains how nervous debility stems from overwork and improper nourishment. It promotes Dr Williams Pink Pills as a remedy, citing a testimonial from Maud White of Evansville Indiana who recovered after using the product. Pills sold through druggists or mail order, guaranteed free of opiates.

Perhays Williams Mira Maud White Blandavenas Evansville Swell Dr. Williams Betrer Dr. Williams Medicine Company Schenectady N.Y

The Gourts in Court and Domestic Dispute Notes

The city sues Lelkaut Rack ing company over right to deny business and conduct conditions. Medel Erich sues Henry Tritch. case dismissed. Louise Rudert testifies of violent Fourth of July incident by husband Baward Rudert and custody decree. Licenses issued for George Bogert and Margaret Knuth and Willam Bellen and Verna Wish. The mention of a cigar brand appears.

O'Tourke Hause Feuldes Fairfield Avenue Medel Erich Henry Tritch Willam N. Bellen Verna Wish

Telephone firm sues traction line for damages

Decatur Indiana Citizens Telephone sues Sort Waymo and Springfield company for 8008 dollars alleging franchise rights allowed building along highways, the traction line allegedly drifted into the trolley, causing electric contact with lines and 3000 dollars in damage. The case claims 38000 dollars total losses for service disruption and line relocation.

Telephone Company Traction Line Hist News Dureau Decatur Ind. Citizens’ Telephone Sort Waymo and Springfield Company Telephone Comm- Bahr Decatur Adams and Allen Soynties Traction Company Fort Wayne Unes A. P. Beattty D. E. Saith Telephone Conmany

Nosle County Pasture Dispute Marks Trial

In Kendallville Indiana on a November day W K Rosenberg faced assault and battery charges from Flerman Keleger over pasture rights for sheep. The case arose from Rosenberg renting a field opposite his home for grazing while Keleger claimed access and blocked Rosenberg, leading to trial in Saquico Lash's court. Prosecutor Carver and Ralph Burr spoke for the state with defense by Wred G Bardnhafer. An agreement sent the case to the Nebly circuit ng with a plea of not guilty and a small fine and costs, as witnesses finished. Indications point to a longer dispute ahead.

Riet Kendallville Ind W. K. Rosenberg Flerman Keleger Jin Saquico Lash Har Ween Rosenberg Krieger Rosenbe Carver Ralph Burr G. Bardnnhafer Nebly Circuit Ng Rosenheeg

Elite Meet With Mrs Margret Roof In Lagrange Social

By Rist News Bureau Lagrange Ind Nov 12 A Mum mer 2 the pioneer ladies of Maia Grange County Kadins known as Ai Elite meet today for the quarterly luncheon and social attention of the organization with Margret Rett at her Pleasant home corner Kath Detroit and Stannen streets. The company was composed of the underlying ladies of the city and community, the friendship of whom have been thus continued and turned by many years in its enjoyable manner. A nice tepash was served and thates occasion was one greatly enjoyed by those able to be present. A few of the Romper were unable to attend on account of Anvere Williness which was deeply felt by the company.

Rist Lagrange Ind Maiagrange County Ai Elite Rocial Margret Rett Comer Kath Detroit Stannen Ciy Whem Ejst Albern Charles Jenking James Franklin Polta Lorana Foltz Bratton Foltz D. M. Link Unleh Township Clark D. Whetsel Brrt Hixon ‘Swuber Company Oliver Piper Terman Groscup Platntiff Christian Lewis Spangler Jacob C. Tramiy Dekealy John W. Swartz John O. Ling

Prohibition Debate Sparks Tariff Hearing in Washington

Hearings before the House committee grilled liquor and spirits interests amid a temperance wave. Experts debated whether wines from reciprocity countries should be taxed at 24 percent, while tobacco schedules and manufacturings to follow.

Basure

Indiana Canners Form An Association In Indianapolis

A meeting of canners from various parts of Indiana at the Dennison hotel elected officers and adopted by laws for the Indiana Canners Association. Charles Meekoro was named president, Charles Lerthem vice president, and Wabashi secretary treasurer. Directors include EB Wiley Edingour e W S TM Peru and Mark Powers Gaston. The association aims to establish a general uniform grading system for canned products to standardize practices across canning establishments.

Indianapolis Dennison Indians Canners' Association Charles Meekoro Charles Lerthem Wabashi Moo. Schuler Crothersville Wiley Edingoure Peru Mark Powers Gaston

Fined for Slot Machine at Colonial Billiards

Manager Thomas Porter pled guilty to maintaining one slot machine in his Colonial billiard room and paid 25 dollars plus costs. He was fined four dollars and costs for allowing minors to loiter on the premises. Community complaints against such pool rooms persist as a crusade likely to target these venues run by Gre.

Thomas Porter Ron Gre

Kendallville plans civic sports group formation

A meeting at the Commercial club rooms in Kendallville Indiana on November 12 led to organizing a Young Men's Civic Improvement Association. The group aims to enhance the city’s natural resources for the benefit of youthful sports and recreation. Officers elected include Fred Jever as president B Fishes as vice president Merle Holcomb as secretary with committees led by Bolce Miller Walter Rosenberg and Hector Mekeller.

Kendallville Ind Commercial Club Che Kayn Fred Jever B. ¥. Fishes Immerle Holcomb Bolce Miller Walter Rosenberg Hector Mekeller

Whitley County Octogenarian Dead in Indiana

Whitley County Indiana reports the death of T. Mosher aged eighty one, a longtime resident of the township. Born in New York in 1840, he came to the county with his parents in 1840 and married Lucy A. Helms in 1847. Survived by five sons Hiraut, La Lyman, Charles Boliam, Eugene, and three daughters Mrs. Phoebe Trish, Mrs. Christian Lawn, and Mrs. Ji e Burd. Funeral arrangements not yet announced.

Columbia City Ind Noy T. Mosher Norlin Elm Street Tri-Lake Adin Ang Benona Moshe Mc. Mosher Adair Mosher Whitner & Ducttenbitl Leries Alice B. Williams Igaty Mirim L. Masher Cayuga County New York Lucy A. Helms Hiraut la Lyman Charles Boliam J Eugene Mosher Phoebe Trish Garrett Christian Lawn Ji E, Burd

Crone Named Philippine School Superintendent as Manila Visit

In Kendallville Indiana a report from the Mist News Bureau notes Brome now serves as a Philippine division superintendent of schools, adopting a Negrito boy named Crone. The Manila Times says Crane and O Rielly are in town on official business, with Crone claiming nothing in the Philippines matches the marinas province in prosperity. John Crone arrived with Pyr Crane, and this is his first visit to the metropolis. John, a Negrito boy adopted by the superintendent, has taken the surname Crone and travels on the N S Del Carmen line. He is small but linguistically gifted, speaking Bisaya, Visayan, and English.

Mist Kendallville Inth Brome Meat Kengville Elu Philppines Manila Times Crone Camuérin P. & O'Rielly Hocos Norte Soen Crane Philippines Marinas John Crone Manila John John Smith Smith

Contested License Renewal for Ashley Saloon Owner

Waterloo Press reports that Doc Leddex, proprietor of an Ashley saloon, seeks county license renewal despite remonstrance led by auditor giflee remonstrance. The remonstrance, backed by about a full majority of signatures, questions legality and faces court contest. Local interest rises as similar cases appear in the circuit.

Waterloo Ashley Wii Cherr Smithtiela Kise Auburn

Whitley County and Joint Representative Vote Count

The official tally of the three county votes Whitley Huntington and Kosciusko for joint representative was completed Wednesday afternoon at Whitley County by Sheriff Doran Staples. Henry L Phimmner of Whitley County won the joint representative seat by a majority of 208 over Calvin Purdye of Huntington. Purdye carried Whiskey Gona by 16 plurality. Kosciusko county added a 159 margin for the winner in Huntington county.

Riet News Pureauy Columbia City Ind Whitley Huntington Rosciusko Olnt Twas Sheri Doran Staples Whitlex County George Mahaney Short Jiward Haas Kosejyski Henry L. Phimmner Whitly County

Ech odes From the Dekalb Circuit Court Chronicle

Dekalb Circuit Court proceedings report multiple cases with names Wallace Rockwell Foltz Bratton and Hixon. Divorces, property mortgage payments, and debt disputes appear among the docket items with court actions and attorney references.

E S Officers Enter Tained At Kendallville

Mrs Barr hosted a Eastern Star gathering on West William Street with a guessing contest where guests dressed as books. Mrs Tinehad had the largest number guessed and Mrs Allen won for originality. Social time included music, a three course dinner, and chrysanthemums.

Kiss News Sureans Kendallville Tnd P Barr Eastern Star West William Street Vic Tinehad Lydia Allen Barr Noble Chapter Rousie Paris

Men Convention Session in Columbia City Ind

The second day of the United Brethren ministerial convention in Columbia City Indiana drew a large audience at the United Brethren church. About 100 ministers and many lay delegates attended both sessions with Bishop G M Matthews presiding. Speakers included Rev J A Groves and Rev C S Arford discussing systematic giving and Christian stewardship. The Arion quartet provided music and Prof IL EB Wunder of Purdue sent regrets for a planned talk on modern science. Bishop Nathaniel delivered a stirring address to a crowded house.

East News Bureau Columbia City Ind United Brethren St. Joe United Brethren Church G M. Matthews oPr Cileaga J. A. Groves Lafayette Arford Mutler A. Cochran Ligonier Stewart Arion Quartet D. Parker Hichart A. M. Curmmins Angola EB. H Dontus Knox Gipson Cromwyeil IL EB. Wunders Purdue University Alice Natthawa

Whitley County Coroner Reports Two Deaths

By Rist Hews Bureau Columbus Ind Nov 12 Coroner Jesse Briggs of Whitley County fled with the county clerk reports on two deaths Mrs Mary Maddox of Jefferson Township died September 18 at the home of her son Hezel Madd Jefferson township verdict shows death from natural causes neuralgia of the nerves The other case Anton Wryar death listed as fatty degeneration of the heart with details unclear due to the fragmentary report

Rist Hews Bureau Lqolumbia GY Ind Jesse H. Briggs Churubusco Mary” Maddox Aaton Meyer Maddex Anton Wryar Fatty

Rich and Poor Rally for Cooper's New Discovery

A New York World report notes a growing crowd seeking Cooper's cure for indigestion claimed to aid nervous and digestive systems. Rich and poor, including fashionables and workers, discuss the medicine's promise amid varied testimonies from Brooklyn and Manhattan residents.

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