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Newspaper
Fort Wayne Journal Gazette
Location
Fort Wayne, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Nov 27, 1908
Page
4
A blaze swept a barn at OLUMELA CITY injuring four horses and damaging structures. Firefighters battled the flames amid confusing reports as residents and authorities investigated the cause and secured nearby property.
House measures aim to raise revenue to curb deficits with customs receipts projected at 260 million next year. Representative Taivney notes current deficits and urges swift passage of the tariff bill. UNION THANKSGIVING SERVICES HELD IN KENDALLVILLE Churches from across the city gathered at the Methodist Episcopal church for a large service with prayers, scripture, sermon, and thanksgiving hymns.
In Kendallville Maryland Mr Cole cares for the town’s needy families. He helped one morning with a food basket and plans to visit others in hardship. A local donation and school contributions support the effort, while community members praise his care and leadership.
Albion tent held a splendid meeting under Grand Officers with a large attendance. Mentioned were Bremen, Brewer Reputy commander, and others as guests. a lighted gas lamp improvement was noted, with sale of lamps by J. M. Stouder & Co. at 122 East Columbia Street.
Lima Indiana marks its seventy fifth anniversary with sabbath services and a week of programs led by past and present pastors. The observance includes greetings from Fort Wayne presbytery and local schools, historical addresses, musical tributes, and a closing reception, reflecting the church’s long community influence since its 1845 founding.
The Bryan faction declares the party will continue its fight amid defeat and internal division. He cites Republican advantages from corporate influence and metropolitan press while promising reformist influence remains strong and will push for unity. Contemporary remarks reflect on the 1890s political dynamics and party coalition shifts.
Mrs Charles Gilbert died after a prolonged illness two weeks ago in Auburn the widow of Charles Gilbert formerly of Toledo. The couple married about a year ago when he came from Toledo to Auburn seeking a life with her. A funeral service will be held at 1 p.m. at the church with interment at Waterloo. she leaves a husband, relatives, and many friends.
A Union Thanksgiving service was held at the Albion Methodist church at 1 o'clock. The service featured a gathered choir, prayers by Rev. Gus city and Rev. Luke of the Tinted Teeth church, scripture readings, and a sermon by Rev. Wleckinger. The rite closed with a closing prayer and the national anthem.
An old advertisement touts Scott and Bowne Scott's Emulsion as nourishment and a powerful aid to digestion. It promises digestion support with a small dose three times daily and offers a free "Complete Handy Atlas of the World" for postage.
Corrected market notes list cattle hogs and sheep prices, hay and grain quotes, hides wool and seed values, dairy products and butter prices, chicken and eggs, fruits and vegetables, and general farm staples from Mayflower Street and surrounding suppliers. Notable items include steer prices, yearling demand, and spring hay quality, with price ranges for corn, wheat, oats, and bran echoed across multiple suppliers.
Thanksgiving social at the Kendallville Commercial club drew about twenty couples Wednesday evening. Music by a Ligonier orchestra featuring cornet piano and drums accompanied refreshments of scalloped oysters and sandwiches. Attendees included Earl Orado New York C Dudley Indianapolis Fred Krichte Dawson City Velma Russell Bonale Prags and others from Garrett Albany and nearby communities.
John Welker of Columbia City and his long time housekeeper Anna Rogers were quietly married this evening at T-80 Gelock. The ceremony took place in this city with local observers noting Shatter Rea of the area.
Wealthy New Yorker Walter Christie owns and showcases the world’s fastest automobile, a high power marvel built for speed and display. The machine’s creator and owner, Christie drives for pleasure, spending a fortune to push limits while avoiding competitive racing.
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