This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!
This newspaper page contains 19 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.
Newspaper
Fort Wayne Journal Gazette
Location
Fort Wayne, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Nov 17, 1908
Page
9
National Chairman to cover shortfall and all Gill donations. Reported Nov 11 as Democrats push to open permanent headquarters in Washington with ministers pledging support. Also notes attendance plans for Grand Lodges in Indianapolis and local business listings.
Multiple cases unfold in the courts as Union Granite sues for 450 dollars against Griebel, Fort Wayne Foundry sues Christen for 6300, State & Wilson Realty sues Horn et al for money, and custody of three children becomes central in Catherine Dair’s superior court bid. Will and probate matters name George Brockmeyer to receive 4000 dollars from siblings, with Meats license case noting Leikaut conviction and lawyers cited. Court actions proceed with hearings set for November 10.
Albion Indiana November 16 a Streer school house box social held by teacher Henrietta Belt and pupils raised funds with Will Pag as auctioneer. Highest box bid reached 4.10 dollars with profits over 374 paid toward the program library. The cake walk provided entertainment and the event was described as a splendid feature of the community gathering.
Kendallville Indiana November 1 A party from a farm near town returns after a weekend gathering with chaperon Mrs Jacob Revher. Miss Gardner seeks $3000 claiming broken engagement and possible larger sums were discussed. Westcott, Denver bound, says marriage was never planned and letters may be evidence if trial occurs. Westcott has Colorado interests and notable family ties in Richmond.
Bluffton Indiana report of Nevise Meullick, thirteen, from Charles Back residence southeast of the city Sunday evening. For a time it was thought she eloped with seventeen year old Charles Elston, but she was later found with her father William McCullick in Nottingham township. The girl had previously been an inmate of the orphans home after her parents separated.
Bluffton Indiana 18d Fitzpatrick a teacher in this county TOW supreme court reporter was in the city today making a recount of ballots from the last election He was sent by the republican state committee to uncover any errors but failed to discover any in this county
State Geologist Alfred C. Lane warned of gold potential along the proposed Bay City Saginaw Grand Rapids waterway route. He spoke at Grand Saginaw Valley Deep Waterway Association meetings about gold deposits near Grand Haven and Grand River systems. The report notes a local suit alleging a breach of promise against an heiress in Denver related to a fortune tied to the case.
Ruston reports an autopsy on Mrs Stahl finds death due to natural causes likely from drug and alcohol effects. The physician says there was no robbery and little jewelry, aside from a wedding ring on her finger.
Sergeant Lavoe of the local recruiting station corrected a Saturday story about the Fort Wayne Laws. He said navy and marine recruiting has surged since the election, with ten recruits previously rejected now securing roles. He expects a banner month and plans to ship recruits to Mare Island California next week. A. M. Roussey Bicycle Shop moved from 621 Harrison to 130 East Columbia.
Several affidavits filed in Justice of the Peace court by township trustee Cornelius Gearin accuse residents of failing to purchase dog taxes. Respondents generally deny ownership, claiming any dogs belonged to others. named defendants include John Leininger, S M L Braun, G W Joger, James Quinn, Albert Gober, H A Cioné, Jarenh Purge, and George Smilin.
A general market slump followed by poor business yesterday as mild weather kept buyers away. Potatoes rose to 6 to 7 cents with some at 70 cents, chickens sold well at 9 1 2 cents per pound, and onion supplies ran low causing trouble meeting demand.
Word reaches Huntington county committees that H B McClure scientific expert from Washington will be unavailable to give the planned lecture late this month. He remains on a special mission to California and will only stop in Fort Wayne on return. The Farmers Institute of Huntington requests postponement of the Fort Wayne meeting to January to allow McClure to speak in Huntington the following day.
In Columbia a case involving Secrist was dismissed after connected charges were resolved. The report notes official action by The News Bureau with details on the proceedings and resulting disposition.
This ad filled text promotes Cooper's New Discovery as a cure for digestive troubles and nervous prostration. It claims improved digestion, restored sleep, and renewed strength after using the medicine for three weeks, with testimonials from a New York resident and a call to buy at local drug stores.
A fragment states orderly conflict was dismissed by County Praetor Kissinger. An alleged public intoxication case against Secrist was tried at Coesse Friday but the defendant was acquitted.
In Columbia City Indiana on November 16 a petition was filed in circuit court by Getes and Whitefeather seeking a declaration that Carl Bruegge man is of unsound mind. The summons and subpoenas returnable Friday November 3.
Lemutel Ray a longtime Adams County resident died suddenly at his home near Monroe at 3 o clock yesterday morning from heart disease. He had been ill for several months but his condition was not seen as serious by family.
Last Saturday he was at Decatun born August 29 1867 the son of Mr and Mrs Inna Ray. He died at age forty one years tyro months and seventeen days leaving a widow and four children. Funeral Tuesday at 1 30 pm at the late boos with interment in Ray cemetery.
Whitehall Mich Nov authorities doubt fate of Deputy State Game Warden Julius Salmonson his brother and Deputy Sheriff Hazeltine who searched Whitelake for netters after their boat overturned. Bodies found near the site confirm drowning, not fishing accident as first believed.
We want people to find what they are looking for at NewspaperArchive. We are confident that we have the newspapers that will increase the value of your family history or other historical research. With our 7-day free trial, you can view the documents you find for free.
People find the most success using advanced search. Try plugging in keywords, names, dates, and locations, and get matched with results from the entire collection of newspapers at NewspaperArchive!
You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!
Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.
Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.
Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.