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Newspaper
Fort Wayne Journal Gazette
Location
Fort Wayne, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Oct 16, 1908
Page
8
An advertisement touts Stuart's Dyspepsia Tablets as the best digestives. It claims many physicians prescribe them and druggists sell them. The copy asserts tablets aid digestion, outline ingredients, and offer a mail order for a sample through F A Stuart at Marshall, Michigan.
Frank Parnin is replaced as Fort Wayne traveling passenger agent by C A Melenbarher with duties shifting to Cleveland and Buffalo ties. Melenbacher, now in Fort Wayne a year, will move to Center to succeed Charles E Johnson killed in a recent railroad wreck. Appointment by division superintendent Blatt awaits finalization with possible promotion for assistant agent Clyda Pretendard.
Unclear text describes an artisanal gas manufacture lecture by Wiel Maxe. It notes a session and misreadings of factory work, with references to an audience view and club involvement. The fragment mentions Mary works and Actin 4, inviting members and guests to attend.
A party of Pennsylvania officials traveled through Fort Wayne yesterday morning on route to Gary Indiana to inspect proposed improvements. The group included Presidents Joseph Woods, Taylor, and J I Turner, General Manager G M Per, General Superintendent A J Shroy, Assistant Chief Engineer BG Texan, Division Superintendent J B McKim, and others.
A sensational report describes a supposed eczema cure using a hot water solution of an unnamed drug, praised for rapid skin revival. The piece claims dramatic results for various skin ailments and notes a common drug once valued for other uses now deemed effective, with testimonials cited.
A Pennsylvania boiler shop worker and a flue maker are off duty due to illness. Others report returns from travel, new positions, or on-site duties at Fort Wayne Electric works, and multiple minor injuries are noted, with several employees off duty for short or extended periods. A theater troupe failed between rain delays.
A car driven by Mrs Pond crashed on Montgomery and Clinton streets last night when its steering gear failed. The vehicle wrecked the front area, leaving her barely injured as she clung to the car to avoid being thrown from the wreckage. Police and paramedics attended the scene.
A stolen sack believed to contain valuable mail from a northwest depot was taken during a misrouted delivery. Railroad workers and sheriffs searched the area for the missing bag and its contents while officials planned restitution to the post office and tightened depot security.
The Fort Wayne Federation of Labor invites all laboring men to a decat meeting at Princess rink Friday evening. President Samuel Gompers of the American Federation will speak on labor’s problems.
Corunna residents learned of the marriage of Miss Vesta Calkins to Earl Treesh of Toledo in a ring ceremony at St Luke's Episcopal Church. A six course dinner followed at the bride's relative Rose Hantemond's home. The couple will live in Toledo after November 1 and Treesh, a Bell telephone operator, is highly regarded.
Classified note offers a $90 certificate for Kimball Piano Co and directs inquiries to Address "B" care Journal-Gazette. Mentions Pattinsain Melcher store as a heavier intermediary reference.
Bluffton physician Dr. B. Landi was sentenced to Michigan City prison following a medical operation, with reports noting his release and return to Bluffton. The article mentions his legal case, the period of confinement, and the physician’s return home yesterday.
Obituary item reports Mrs Wille OP Riley Cor, Wary Waste, and others in a local death notice. The text is fragmented but names like William Obriew and Miss Valliving Worltidy appear among disjoint references. The notice presents a somber local record of passing with unclear familial details.
Decatur Ind Oct 15 Dr Setlar Keller injured when his horse bolted after a collision with a passenger car on Whichester street. He was rushed home for medical aid and is expected to recover. Fire later destroyed a nearby house, partially insured, with furniture saved.
The William Ayrest Home near Pleasant Mills burned to the ground at noon yesterday with most contents lost. The comfortable dwelling of Wills Ayres and family stood about a half mile west of the lawn when the fire broke out while Birs Ayres and Slaughter were away at De valut.
Advertisement notes Pastime hall is largest best lighted and most comfortable in the city. Call at the Emporium for rental. Mentions improved baysie house and hose, with names Patterson and Fletcher.
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