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Newspaper
Fort Wayne Journal Gazette
Location
Fort Wayne, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Oct 17, 1908
Page
7
Mrs MM Diveson of 79 Gite ford Ave San Jose California proclaims Electric Bitters a worthy general family remedy for headache dizziness and liver and bowel torpor She urges relief seekers to try the product noting its digestive benefits and endorses the guarantee at her drug store.
Mrs Chas B Smith of West Franklin Maine says her family has adopted Dr King s New Life Title medicine for its effectiveness without fuss. The advertisement notes the product at local cleanings purifiers and reference to reading store.
A 1510 strong crowd gathered in Kendallville as Samuel Gompers spoke amid Labor Day style fervor. Fort Wayne labor leaders reported high enthusiasm, predicting Gompers influence would energize workers for the party and deter wavering voters in the northern district. Frank Parlin, newly named traveling passenger agent for Nickel Plate, was noted among the road’s prominent agents.
The Cap Packing company in Indianapolis will ship one of its machines to the Bryan Ohio plant while the other goes to Saint Albans. Orders received by the Eng ineering company keep the York area busy through winter. David Jokerst of Kert Murray Tours was injured Thursday when molten iron spattered into his shoe from a furnace but is expected to recover. Seliger has been promoted to assistant to Chief Clerk Frank Rinehart, with Clifton Sommers succeeding him.
Clyde Pritchard returns home from Chicago on a plate day afternoon after spending part of his vacation there. His vacation ends next Wednesday but he left early due to recent changes at the focal office. He has not decided whether to resume his vacation now or later.
B J Enaon, a clerk in the office of H J Hubroek at the Pennsylvank, returned from five weeks in Chicago with his wife. The lay-off was to aid recuperation, following health concerns that prompted the trip.
After eleven years in the Nick Plate office, he will take effect November 1 and assume duties over the entire route while continuing to reside in the city.
Next Monday evening the Textile Industrial club plans a meeting at the Wayne Knitting Mills dining room. Manager Theodore F Thrine will discuss tariffs for foremen and foreladies, with women welcome but space limited. The mill lays off workers as a third story is added and new machinery installed, with operations expected to resume in about a week.
The Engineering company issues in re order forty milks nondensing machines from Une Yan.
An item describes a plan for a monument on the west half of the north side with a muzzle pointed toward the monument. The creature will be mounted on a concrete base with a carriage. Ceremonies are planned for dedication.
Judge Ofonrke grants divorce from Caroling ai id Calvin Christen wa to Mary Christer. Lydia 2 Anderson sues Henry Ande witen Beather for divorce after a beating incident. Judge O'Rourke issues a restraining order against The Seavey Harity company pending trial. County officials inspect bridges and culverts, ordering repairs. John Jewnings, linked to Mrs Ware Warlel, punished with six months in jail and a $50 fine for assault. both defendants identified as Negroes.
McIntyre plans two Canadian outlets in Ontario and Alberta, Ovillin Ontario and Calgary, as the Auburn Indiana firm expands beyond three local factories. The piece also notes promotions of racers Wayne Chief and other horses and reports a 25 cent admission for a duck dinner at Hof Brau.
Memory Li of the Chicago ladies' orchestra with eight members and a special reader SMared 9 presented a program featuring clay modelling caribouing in personation and music. South Whitley has long valued literary, school and entertainment features, marking notable community interest.
Industrial notes detail sickness and duty absences at the Pennsylvania paint and boiler shops. Workers and managers change posts, travel for business, and several trades report injuries, resignations, and new hires. A GAR cannon mounting contract is awarded in Columbia City with local officials coordinating the project.
LaGrange opened with a 10 to 0 win over Topeka at Burlek Park. The hot game of the season saw LaGrange outplay the visitors at every point. A rematch is set for next Saturday with the winner to be crowned Lagrange county champions.
Ligonier Ind Ort 16-2 Tails B Beaber formerly of Fort Wayne now a Persian missionary, spoke at the Presbyterian church Thursday night on Persian people, Hulug religious belief, and culture. She heads the Glals' school at Tabriz and an additional lecture may be scheduled this winter.
Lipes and Evans, proprietors, host a turtle soup event tonight at the Pastime. The notice highlights a local dining special and invites patrons to attend for a traditional offering.
Ex Port Wayne architect James M. Hamilton, junior partner of Meade and Hamilton, arrives to discuss minor details with Shoaft heirs for a seven story office building on the former Aveline hotel site. Prospects envision a modern ground floor with Elite bonuses, bids expected in three weeks, estimated cost around $125,000.
Otis Stage of Fagonier Indiana is constructing a home made automobile and uses it for local trips as an experimental venture. The story notes his peers’ interest and compares the vehicle's utility with commercial autos while promoting a driving park event with 25 cent admission for all seats.
In Lagrange Indiana on October 16 the Lima high school eighth grade football team defeated the Lagrange eighth grade squad by 19 to 5. The Lima team, heavier, faced a plucky effort from Lagrange who held their visitors well. The report also notes local shop and business ads. In South Whitley on October 16 the town council reduced the town tax levy slightly from last year with assessments at 1.25 dollars per hundred for municipal purposes and varied breakdowns for the general fund waterworks road and other funds.
South Whitley Indiana October 15 professionals and business men arrange an entertainment course for the city. The school board approved using the school auditorium and plans, covering expenses and aiding in securing talent. The program will feature the Skateboard Concert Company, Mr. Herbert Gone humorist, Dr. Tt. G Herbert lecturer, and The Caveas Company among others.
In Columbia City Indiana on October 16 a farewell six prize party honored Miss Blanche Graves’s guest Miss Breitkopf who plans to return to Dressen Germany with her child. The event, organized by the C C L club at Graves home, featured a supper, gift of a valuable snow, and a toast to the traveler who departs next Tuesday aboard the Frederick from New York.
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