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Newspaper
Fort Wayne Journal Gazette
Location
Fort Wayne, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Sep 08, 1908
Page
7
The best of all teachers is experience says D C M Barden of Silver, North Carolina. Edentri Bitters is praised for stomach liver and kidney troubles, worn nerves, backache, chills and malaria. Sold under guarantee at Dreier & Brother's drug store for 50 cents.
Harrisville and Windlea residents seek relief remedy at the Dilllongness and Brother's store offering a new life title product. The ad promises cures and promises health benefits with claims of relief for various ailments and headaches.
Committees appointed and preliminary arrangements completed for a Grand Lodge celebration in Rome City this month. An officer is expected to speak, with a parade, meeting, banquet, and festivities planned at Sangurkund hall. The Rome City lodge quarters on Calhoun Street were recently refinished to host visitors and members, as the G A R railway train operation from Fort Wayne to Rome City may end with the season next week.
Amid a dispute, Thompson Restaurant Company and Sindlinger Meat Company, large operators in Indian Upulis, are scrutinized for disruptions in supply chains. Evans, Suile, and local elites are cited in the probe as the sales department aims to halt irregularities. farmers report soil conditions showing limited increments and forecasting challenges ahead of the harvest season.
The new pressed siminit facility near the reliog mill property west of the Boeynsylyrua track is expected to begin operation in two weeks. All sheds and housing are finished. machinery from the east is en route. The Merrow plant is among Fort Wayne’s growing industries and is poised to contribute to local prosperity.
Wayne Knitting Mills have kept a ten hour schedule for five and a half days a week through the past year without closing plants or laying off workers. They claim the only mills to make this feat, with no distress in the workforce despite financial worries ahead of the election. Local observers note no signs of downturn at the plant during the period of uncertainty.
The Fort Wayne Refrigerator Works, a newer Fort Wayne industry, has been doing an exceptional business in recent weeks. The report notes growing orders and strong production activity for the firm during this period.
A group led by Messrs An drew C. McMaken and FL McMaken visited Topeka area sites yesterday seeking to recall historic landmarks. They spent time at the Hedekin house and old points of interest while retracing ties to Civil War era service, including Indiana units and veterans from the 12th to 93rd regiments.
A testimonial letter extols Dr Williams Pink Pills as life changing for women with monthly pain and blood deficiency. It includes a nurse named Maggie Anderson from Indianapolis praising relief after years of suffering, noting improved complexion and headaches. The letter promotes a booklet Plain Talks to Women and lists price and mailing details from Schenectady NY.
Mr Andrew McMaken recalled during a journey between New and Chicago that a three story building he described as the most beautiful was then rising. He noted the wonder of onlookers as the third story neared completion and the unusual view needed to see its top from their backs.
Appropriations will go to the council after Captain Harrison, a council member, fell ill causing postponement of tonight’s meeting. Controller Schmidt reviewed and prepared the departmental estimates but warned of possible cuts to keep taxes from rising. Harrison’s condition, deteriorating since late last night, was deemed critical with little hope for recovery.
Bath Chart L. Tanke and Louis DeWitt were arrested yesterday by Officer Paul for distributing a paper on the street in violation of city ordinance. They posted bond for their appearance this morning, while officers claimed they distributed nine large copies and refused to stop when ordered. Chief Ankenbruck ordered them confined after failing to calm the situation.
The Elks building committee plans to spend thousands of dollars today to furnish and update the hall. Richmond Art Glide Company has a contract to supply chandeliers and related items for the project, reflecting a substantial expenditure.
Indianapolis Sept 7 Attorney General James Bingham warned lawmakers that while laws on liquor control help, they cannot change public sentiment and end intemperance. He supported a county option measure but said enforcement and cultural change are needed. Bluffton and state legislators discussed a special session outcome and a proposed statewide prohibition measure with fines up to 700 dollars.
Collemta City high school and ward schools under the superintendent began the new term. Enrolment in the high school is already 517, up from last year. Seniors number 84, juniors 84, sophomores 74, and freshmen 74. West, south, and east ward buildings report varied class counts, with gains in overall pupil numbers.
A verbose catalog fragment highlights Herringbone and Cheviona Stripe fabrics in Pekin patterns with floral Persian designs. It touts a superb selection suitable for house dresses and kimonos, noting color effects and triple color finishes.
In a bloody world title style bout Paphe Papke repeatedly hits Ketchel with rights and lefts, drawing blood as Ketchel fights back hard. The crowd urges stoppage while both men tire. Papke lands decisive blows late, Ketchel collapses near the ropes and fails to rise before the count.
Bargain week promotes discounts on stoves and ranges. Alex H. Staub advertises bargains in the Want Ads section, urging readers of the Journal Gazette to take advantage of reduced prices.
The Journal Gazette reports it has moved to the Bass Building on Clinton Street. The old building was valued Sunday, and once setup is complete they invite people to visit one of the best arranged and equipped newspaper offices in the country. Telephone numbers remain the same, call 18 day or night.
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