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Newspaper
Fort Wayne Journal Gazette
Location
Fort Wayne, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Oct 15, 1908
Page
1
An old advertisement lists cures for Blond Poison and nervous weakness along with treatments for skin diseases piles fistula knotted veins kidney lost vitality and bladder issues. The text presents a general catalog of specialties and remedies without medical detail.
Chicago clinched the title in a tense game emphasizing pitching, fielding and timely hitting. Evers drove in the first run with a single, while Detroit's defense and pitching kept the score close. O Leary's leaping catch and strong infield play highlighted the Cubs’ late effort as they withstood Detroit pressure and sealed the championship.
In a tense game segment Hvers singled to center and advanced on Schultes drive to left. Chance singled home Ev-2s as Schulte held at second. Stensfeldt fielder out to Crawford. Harjan grounded out. Detroit-alientyre walked. O'Leary struck out. Crawford singled to center, moving McIntyre to second. Cobly bunts then strikes out as Rossman fanned. Schaefer struck out. No runs.
The fragment recounts a chaotic second inning with multiple groundouts by Chicago players and a few defensive plays. Detroit pitchers and fielders handle routine outs while Chicago threats fail to score. The text is garbled but centers on misplayed balls, outs at first, and no runs accumulated in the frame.
A garbled OCR fragment references a plea and requests seeking actions by named parties. It mentions a group or individuals tied to a bystander context and hints at a court process or legal remedy, though the precise actions and identities are obscured by damage. The readable bits suggest a formal filing with potential party names and a request for relief.
Fragmentary diary like report on political figures and local events with names such as Byrd Tinker Detroit Cyrus Cline and Adolph Rogen. Mentions a Republican speech in Fort Wayne on December 26 and a township meeting with 200 attendees.
Chicago Nationals arrange an exhibition next Sunday against Detroit at the Chicago grounds. Proceeds will be shared among players with Covalski among pitchers and likely to receive the first $1,000. President Murphy calls the venture financially strong for the club. The pennant race drew record attendance in closing days as Chicago edged toward a near-record finish.
Monroeville residents and visitors are noted across several lines with visits from Mrs. D and Bedelsheimer of Cleveland Mrs. Henry Parnia of Fort Wayne and LE Wright family. Various townsfolk including F B Beachey Henry Smith and Miss Josephine Ceabii are mentioned with nursing training and social visits. In October a seventy first birthday celebration for Mrs Rebecca Perkham is described with family gathering and an elegant table.
Reported irregular spelling in a Marion township gathering where William Lehrord presided with Judge Irwin and Mr Kennerk. The Right Ward Drum Corps traveled from the city to add a festive touch to the event.
Notice announces 200 bushels of high grade Erie peaches offered by Frank Feiple at 618 Madison Avenue. Includes a home phone number 480 for contact and sale inquiry.
The infant son of Mr and Mrs John B Weidgenant died Wednesday at 1 am at their home 117 West Suttenfield Street near Pere Warne Wabash Valley Tra c tion company. Remains go to Chicago for burial in Rosell cemetery. Funeral notices also announce the wake and mass for Gustave Tulled Wit at Marys Catholic Church with details of residence and service times.
In LaGrange Indiana on October 14 the farm products show opens with displays on stalls in the street. Corn dominates the offerings and preparations promise a strong exhibit with Wilson to address agriculture and additional talks by Senator Alder Saith of Michigan and B F Shively of Thiland on international subjects.
A divorce case between Cora Belle Adams and Frank Adams dropped testimony as the plaintiff failed to appear in court. Evidence from Fort Wayne, Dayton, and other locales suggested the defendant’s immoral conduct, including jail-related matters. A separate note discusses Emunire straw poll results from Richmond with Taft leading among voters and various party shifts.
Wire news from AUHURN Indiana and Kendallville notes auctions and advertisements for a slave sale. The piece mentions Mr Taylor and references from Waterloo to Fair Lor with plans for the sale at a campany, hinting at a sewer plant project and local movements.
Ben Allen died two days after severe injuries from attempting to light a kerosene fire in a father's home Sunday evening. The incident followed a prior report by Kist News Buffalo detailing the burn accident and guests witnessing the injuries.
In DeKalb County court news a partition suit seeks sale of a forty acre tract in Townshinthin, with a commissioner to sell and share proceeds among heirs. State of Indiana vs Lawrence Stearns involves a petit jury arrest for alleged theft. defendant pled not guilty and awaits next steps. Prosecutor Smith and the grand jury returned ten indictments. The Fort Wayne traction company case against Charles James was dismissed at plaintiff’s cost. An insanity case over Louis Tintt Mayer led to confinement of the defendant under guardian O F Rudoton for an indefinite period due to mental condition.
A rivalry heats up between Hernan W Tapp and John Helmkamp over mule driving as they prepare for a Saturday meet at the Driving Park. The program features three harness races and a mule race with entrants including Helmkamp, Tapp, Dan Clemmens, Frauke Purcell, and James Ryan.
The Hoosiers plan a game against the Buckeyes at Lamton Park this Sunday. Journal Gazette reports the Jackson All-Stars will join Wendallyile hosting the event with several attackers secured to assist the Indiana side. Tommy McCarthy will perform the sting act and a special car load will accompany the team to support the Auburn Garrett pairing.
Devastating crash near Dunkard Church in Decatur sends Israel Faney and wife to hospital with a broken arm and serious bruises. Their two children suffer multiple injuries as horses bolted the buggy into a telephone pole, wrecking the vehicle.
The Fort Wayne Federation of Labor invites all workers to a Friday night meeting at Princess rink. President Samuel Gompers of the American Federation will address labor's problems, urging organized and unorganized men to attend.
About seventy five neighbors and relatives joined Anthony Vowle and Mrs Vowle to celebrate their tenth wedding anniversary at the city home near Dignelia. Festivities included rounds of amusement and supper served by the couple. Numerous well wishes were offered for future anniversaries.
A Knights of Columbus hall hosted the club's opening social with a busy two week slate to kick off the season. Prizes went to Mrs T Y Kirby and Mr Howard Schrage in Pedro, dancing continued until 11:20, and the Social Committee led by J J Woalte and others arranged the event. The bachelor club hosts a reception tonight, a stag gathering Monday, and Benedicts gather midweek for a major council reception on October 18.
Fragmentary text mentioning Ort Wayne Ind GaL and assorted odd terms. No clear event, people, or organization clearly identifiable. Unable to determine a coherent card.
A large mortgage filing is noted involving properties in Indiana and Ohio. The notice cites New York Trust Company and an overall obligation of about 95 million dollars, with lengthy instruments recorded in multiple counties to secure the loan.
Miss Hazel semi and Me Bonn Wolf era Walter pin wed in Albion on Wednesday night. The couple will reside on Matin Yatreet. The Journal Gazette ad rates are listed as two cents per word.
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