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Newspaper
Fort Wayne Journal Gazette
Location
Fort Wayne, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Nov 18, 1908
Page
3
An advertisement touts a stomach aid claiming to fix poor tools in digestion. It warns of excessive alkali in gastric juice harming the stomach and promises rapid relief. The product contains a single grain ingredient claimed to digest a full meal solo. Available through F A Stuart Co Marshall Michigan with trial offers.
Miss Mary Quire formerly leading lady with Woolend Opera Company at the Majestic Theatre Fort Wayne endorses Dr. Wells electric throat treatment. She reports superior results to older methods and urges others with throat trouble to seek his care at 995 East Berry Street opposite the Alt Dome theater.
In Indianapolis on November 17, the Odd Fellows held a spirited contest to choose officers. W S Hughes won on the third ballot for Grand Junior Warden, leading in each vote, with other officers elected: Grand Patriarch J H Sofehy Logansport, Grand High Priest W H Taber Terre Haute, Grand Senior Warden H W Hodsen Indianapolis, and more. The grand encampment adjourned after two sessions. A new Half Million Dollar Odd Fellows Building dedication will be held today with a parade and speech by John Jolan. The grand lodge reports 1808 membership and relief expenditures with 7565.05 receipts and 28386.73 expenditures.
An article argues that mixing one curce of Beta Quinol with half a pint of water and half a pint of alcohol creates a superior homemade quinine hair tonic. It claims better quality, promotes glossy abundant hair, prevents dandruff, and healthier scalp than expensive ready-made tonics. Beta Quinal and alcohol are sold cheaply, enabling more tonic than $2.00 factory brands.
The building committee report itemizes total construction at 344 432.95 and decoration and furniture at 1 Teb 08, noting a year end figure of 35 596 45. The summary reflects the final costs and budget highlights from the committee’s examination.
Madison in the state chapter coverage notes active services with a solo performance delivered by Mr. Hesser of Kendallville receiving strong applause. The article emphasizes the society’s ongoing maintenance and the notable musical highlight during the event.
In LaPorte Indiana Nov 77 ministers from the Northwest Indiana conference spoke against any repeal of the county option bill or the remonstrance law. The Rev E S Saumaker of Indianapolis and Rev George J Hickson of South Bend, officials of the Indiana Anti Saloon League, addressed liquor nominees and urged opposition as returns did not indicate a saloon victory.
Last night a Cleveland report shifted the Ohio state treasurer tally toward Republican Charles Green by about 240 votes after a county recount. Dem Creamer supporters dispute the result, and both sides expect official returns from 12 remaining counties that include Cuyahoga and Franklin. If Green wins, Gov Harris would appoint him immediately. if Creamer wins, the governor would name a successor after the death of the current treasurer.
The Rondu rant farm, called the J C Paters farm and famed as a show place in the state, was sold to Messrs J J Robertson, Warren Bigler and D 3 Spelcher of Wabash Indiana for 7240 dollars. The plate was once used as stocker.
Kenadale Ind reports A J Roussey owner of Gun and Bicycle store relocates from 621 Harrison Street to 130 East Columbia Street. Wedding plans for Ruth Roberts and Crawford Orndoff prompt numerous social events and showers in honor of Ethel Reyher and other friends with several gatherings noted for next week.
In Ligonier Indiana on November 17 the King's Daughters gathered for annual memorial services for Mrs Marmaret Rotlome, widow of the order’s founder. The program featured sections by the orchestra, a recital by Miss Madden, and a solo by Mrs J Green, with address by Nellie Philbeck, state secretary, praising the order’s work and charity.
Wabash Indiana November 17. Albert Hail was on a ladder beside a drive shaft turning at 160 revolutions per minute when he was caught in the machinery. He was whipped around once with his head near the ceiling but managed to kick clear and stop the shaft.
Delegates from out of town fill the Bible Training School on South Wayne Avenue for the annual National Christian association convention. Evening devotions led by Rev. D Darston of Columbia City preceded Rev. W B Studdard of Washington DC delivering the main address on The Lodge, a Broken Cistern. Afternoon sessions featured Rev. D Schultz and Rev. L G Bears with committee appointments announced and plans for next year outlined.
Nov 17 ceremony at St Mary's Catholic Church Jefferson township united Miss Alta Forni and Mr James Arnold in marriage. Bride wore white silk meade princess gown with wreath and white roses. Groom attended by best man Joe Fahrenbath. Flower girls Agnes and Helen Kinney Grace Diughlin. Portland choir sang as guests feasted at the bride's parents home. Newlyweds depart for northern trip aboard G R I railroad amid rice and well wishes.
A state health board inspector, under pure food provisions, surveyed Lagrange Indiana on November 1 in three departments and storage areas. The visit aimed to gauge supply chains and consumer safety with preliminary positive notes on reforms. Officials say they have not located W. Srect since Saturday night.
Disjointed notes describe a possible homicide then note officers failing to find clues. Mention of a missing husband or spouse and a confusing reference to creosote and remedies appears. The text resembles a damaged report with speculative statements and unrelated medical advice.
Chicago reports Dr. L. Frank Derby Pierce of West Roxbury Massachusetts states that monkeys and large cray squirrels in Africa act as dentists. They fill teeth with firm clay like material to soothe nerve pain after studying jungle dental practices.
Ivy Van Houten, a Thorncrack township farmer, had to have the right foot amputated after an axe strike. Dr King performed the removal of the first two toes. In Chicago, Herman Billek was sentenced to hang on December 11 for murdering five members of the Varal family.
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