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Newspaper
Fort Wayne Journal Gazette
Location
Fort Wayne, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Oct 20, 1908
Page
11
Fragmentary OCR text mentions Hidney rider and Rhem atic Sufferers with various garbled terms. It references pains, remedies, and possible illnesses in a nonsensical, hard to interpret sequence of words and names without coherent context or verifiable details.
Fragmented report from Indianapolis describes labor groups, Republican tactics, and Democratic hopes. It notes fears of "roorbacks" and fake banners, with accusations of subversion by labor centers and political operatives. The piece discusses fund-raising pressure, campaign literature dispersal, and looming voter mobilization in the final days before election.
Seavey’s slave sale advertised for Sunday contrasts with a wedding held at St Peter’s Lutheran Church in Adams County. Christian H. W. Schwarze, of Fort Wayne, and L. Gerke, daughter of Abram Gerke, Tol township, wed in a ceremony led by Rev. W. Donsell. Guests included family friends and about eighty attendees later joined at the bride’s mother’s home for a reception.
A reader recounts attempting a home eczema treatment using a mysterious paste with glycerine and other compounds. The piece notes skepticism and mentions a trial, a doctor’s or user’s stance, and a public sales event on Galvuthia streets with references to Wintergreen and Dignner & Fins.
The Gemneil af 1000 was appropriated for street cleaning but funds were nearly spent before the vote. Members questioned money use while public works officials reported the remaining balance and delays. The board discussed timing and control of expenditures as street cleaning operations continued.
In Hamilton the Republican group forms a Taft club as part of party organizing efforts. Members include local leaders and volunteers aligned with Taft's platform, aiming to bolster support and coordinate activities in upcoming elections.
Smoke and flames devastate MUCK FARMS and nearby woods as residents report fires near Thy Judie and Vol Lake. Local authorities note houses damaged and containment efforts ongoing while Windsor and Columbia City prepare for potential evacuations.
A conference between Wabash Railroad officials and city leaders including City Engineer Frank Lendall and City Attorney Guy Colerck focused on elevating the railroad track along Calhoun Street with possible extensions to Lafayette Street and Fairwell Avenue. Officials expressed optimism for a near spring decision and a further meeting with Pennsylvania officials to finalize the plan.
Local sale notice announces discounted hosiery at Scaveys with items sold by Paterson Hotelmen Co and Wayne Kaltting mills. Read as a compact catalog item noting names and sellers.
Prass and Reed, Fort Wayne’s leading shoe house, will close after founder G A Prass retires. The firm plans a massive shoe sale to clear the entire stock immediately as settlement is arranged.
Seavey advertises affordable staves and wonders on sale with the Silver Collar style. Customers are urged to visit the shop to view water bat items and related merchandise at the listed price points.
An elderly farm worker named Justo of Peas Moser faces a charge for shooting rabbits out of season on a farm west of the city. The case, heard yesterday, involved a total cost of 40 dollars including the fencing. The judge Gaines Warden R. D. Flem presided. the defendant expressed remorse and indicated he would not shoot again, citing poverty and hunger.
You are invited to visit Wolf f and Dessauer's store and enjoy a cup of delicious blended tea from India and Ceylon. The invitation emphasizes a refined break with a focus on quality tea in a cordial shop setting.
A man spilled boiling water on himself in a strange mishap near Melita Street. He was transported to St Joseph's Hospital after neighbors found him immobile and partially disrobed. Authorities and medical staff described the incident as accidental and noted the subject is expected to recover with treatment for burns.
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