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Newspaper
Fort Wayne Journal Gazette
Location
Fort Wayne, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Nov 17, 1908
Page
3
A fragmented medical anecdote describes a lawyer discovering a claimed eczema cure. The text references a remedy said to soothe irritation and build tissue while noting its purported mildness and lasting relief, attributed to a product by Dreier and Colenbin.
An ad touts Bucklen's Arnica Salve as a sure fire healer for sores boils and wounds. It claims rapid relief with few uses leaving no scar and guarantees satisfaction. Appears in a vintage local paper dated last summer with brief testimonial.
Letters reveal Belle Gunness discussing murder plot and money transfers, urging a brother to act and noting mortgage funds and checks paid to herself. The correspondence indicates plans to sell farms, and references to Andrew and a brother amid a web of deception and suspected crimes.
John D Langhilin of Burns City Indiana describes long rheumatic suffering after 1860s service in Company B. He credits Dr Williams Pink Pills with curing him after years of pain and inability to work. The ad promotes pills as a tonic for the blood and nerves, sold by druggists or by mail, pricing 50 cents a box or six boxes for 2.50 from Dr Williams Medicine Co Schenectady NY.
Civil engineer Clyde H. Martin testified about the most direct route from Mrs Elizabeth Shuth’s home to the War place where he worked. Asle K. Helgelein testified about his brother Andrew Helgelein’s January departure from Aberdeen to La Porte and the discovery of letters following his two month absence.
The Hon. Joseph W. Adair, judge of the Whitlsy and Noble counties bench for eighteen years, retires Tuesday. His successor will be Hon. Like H. Wrigle of Allston. Adair did not seek re election and his retirement draws praise from bar and citizens. A reception at Hotel Clagstan will be held Tuesday evening with Judge Wright presiding. still in attendance are the court staff and stenographer.
A garbled report describes a brief Board of Works meeting held yesterday afternoon with unclear notes. It mentions bond matters for Ancona View, some permits approved, and new accounts check week at Patterson-Fiether Capture.
A garbled 19th century report notes iaggart out of MT but describes a election in which Democrats claim a lead in the district. It mentions political figures like Anson G Madden and a local court race, with references to Republican rivals and a Democrat candidate named Tor Live.
In Bluffton Indiana on November 16 the Wells circuit court opened with Mrs Exta Cotton filing for an allowance in her divorce suit through attorney Hamilton. She alleges threats from her father and husband after divorce talks, with detectives shadowing her later, and a deteriorating life as she sought to leave. Also noted are receivership actions involving BR J Stevenson and John R Postal, plus a murder case against Orval Clum and Frank Adams related to Pete Pattenberger’s death, with ongoing proceedings.
Farmers in the Fort Wayne area may sell home killed meats at the market without license fees under an amended ordinance. Meat will be inspected for purity and must comply with city meat inspection rules. The committee banned selling meat reared by others as one’s own. The flesh remains subject to city meat ordinances. Patterson-Fletcher Cur Sweater Vests.
About two weeks earlier Firmin Rose of Fort Wayne and Wabish Valley faced a desertion complaint from his wife. Judge Skelton showed leniency, but Rose soon left for Bluffton living with another woman. The wife’s second affidavit led to his return with prisoner Aukenbruch. police seek court leniency as the case proceeds, with local store notes appearing in the Evening Dress Apparel at Patterson-Fietchar Co.
DECATUR Ind November 16 Mr and Mrs Theomore Kennedy celebrate their golden wedding anniversary in the city with about Affy friends. They were married in 1858 in Allen county by Rev Lawrey of the Preghots tint church. Thirty guests attended the wedding, six of whom will join the couple for the anniversary. Names of attendees include John War Robert D Patterson Mrs Jennie Meyers Goodland Mrs Ried Dunkirk and John Harrtos Albion. The groom attended as a three year old babe.
A Whitley county group of young men connected with the Oriental Consolidated Mining company in Korea sent congratulatory cables to Governor Marshall. Messages traveled from Heiloku station in Korea and referenced local names such as Oscar Shins, Fred Bernett, Bert Deardorf, Edgars Werakons, Jar Lower, Wade Souter, Fred Shaw, J. N. Dietcher, and head Mukor unt Bete Chaphicmn.
A Persian missionary from the Presbyterian Society will address a Columbia City audience. The event, arranged by local organizers, aims to discuss spiritual work and cultural exchange, with the speaker traveling from Pert and joined by accompanying attendees.
Wist News Bureau reports a murder case proceeding this week with defendants and relatives seeking to secure release for the accused to allow exercise while awaiting trial.
Reports from Peking indicate the emperor and dowager empress are dead. Prince Chun tightens control to quell unrest as foreign legations receive guard protection. News mentions rumors of top officials’ deaths and widespread bank runs across Tien Tsin as fourteen native banks close and the government seeks to avert financial panic while rival claimants to the throne emerge.
Kosciusko County Auditor Judy C. Beagle to sell at public auction on January 4, 1908 a county farm near Danner Lake in Monroe township. The tract, long held by the county, remains in possession of the auditor and will be sold to the highest bidder.
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