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Newspaper
Fort Wayne Journal Gazette
Location
Fort Wayne, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Sep 03, 1908
Page
7
An old advertisement touts G bhve wren Dr Hing's New Lite Pills as effective for many years. It promises relief from consumption symptoms with a claim of comfort and ease, featuring dubious testimonials and a list of readers and sellers.
At Harrison Pennsylvania, General Electric workers adjust to leadership changes as Mire Messman takes charge of power and equipment. The Nickel Plate line reports heavy travel and a surge in traffic with extra trains. many staff face illness and vacations. Subsequent notes mention wrecks, hospital stays, and personnel transfers affecting nearby plants, with ongoing preparations for Fort Harrison events and water well project at the General Electric works.
A Pennsylvania official cites surprising tests to argue electricity does not readily carry through water streams. An operator, nearly in a water pool, observed a 4800 volt arc only deliver about ten volts along a stream. The demonstration, conducted at a Pennsylvania power plant, aimed to reassure the public and insurance circles about water and electric safety. Meanwhile, Nickel Plate plans a Cleveland excursion next Sunday with a record high round trip rate of $2.
Miss Gertrude Sthair, listed as lead of the carnival margin, faced delays and altered meters to stabilize the margin while Bertha Lienan and Vera participated. Wayne Oil Tank Co reports record August sales, with models of Prinpa op and a move to a new building near Columb Street bridge.
Gerrys Ch Hecka am superintendent of power equipment at the General Elestria works was presented with a gold end and a gold stick pin Tuesday evenly by the employes.
Miss Maxine Biltoi plans to establish a theatre foundation in New York, leveraging her success on the Alage stage. Reports say two New York productions under her direction are likely to follow, marking a new phase in her career and influence in American theater.
Auburn Delaware report details a Dekalb farmer deemed insane after examination by Drs Casebear and Bavhtel at Squire Lochner's office. The patient, confined since Sunday, will be transferred to Lonscliffe asylum once doctors conclude the case.
Jad Sepi Ay FP Alle ing called upon the De Kalb circuit court at this city to day and was given permission to meet Mrs Etha J Mutzfeld both parties residents of the vicinity of Corunna Mr Alling aged 37 a laborer and elt is also 97 having been previously married but separated from her husband by death.
Obituary notices report Mrs Patrick AllCarthy dying at Gare rett and funeral at St Peter and Paul church Garrect. interment at Fort Wayne. Also noted are the deaths of Michael Frappeen of Mattoon and Mrs Sarah Elizabeth Fitch, widow of Nathaniel Witen, age ninety, with long residence patterns and extensive survivor lists. Funeral arrangements include hunts town cemetery and local churches. many relatives named across multiple counties.
Chicago September dispatch reports Hitchock and Goodrich committee leaders planning travel to Indiana and Ohio, meeting with officials and scheduling speeches. They expect friction over campaign management to ease before a national conference.
Garrett, Ind in early September marks the Mackabees silver anniversary with a celebratory reunion. Rabhi and Cates lead organizers from across the region for a full day of music, speeches, and entertainment including vocalists and a dinner.
In a chaotic garbled report multiple names and places surface as claims emerge that dive keepers offered Dunne an $80,000 bribe. The text references New York City, Luis Selva, and various unrelated terms, but no clear outcome or coherent details are provided.
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