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Newspaper
Fort Wayne Journal Gazette
Location
Fort Wayne, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Sep 10, 1908
Page
3
Fragmentary ad praising a stomach remedy and malaria cure from Dreler & Brethes drug store. Mentions Loyd Bitlers and Sage North Carolina. Contains garbled text but claims to relieve stomach troubles and malaria with a guaranteed product.
Obituary notice reports the death of Butler Maw on a Wednesday after a brief illness. Interment details are not yet arranged while family prepares memorial plans.
Fragmentary dispatches from northeastern Indiana describe weather concerns, civic events, court actions, and community notices. Reports include farm results, school shifts, political organizing, local arrests, and upcoming public gatherings across towns like Bluffton, Warsaw, Columbia City, and LaGrange with multiple named individuals and firms mentioned.
A Butler resident, a man about fifty five, was found dead in bed at home after collapsing at work as he complained of chest pain. Endocarditis was listed as the cause. He lived with his daughter Miss Loli Meteali. his wife had died years prior. Funeral arrangements were not announced.
A garbled ad text promotes a home remedy said to strengthen the nervous system and moral vigor, asserting near-miraculous benefits for women and men. It touts a home concoction with unspecified ingredients and dramatic claims of health and vitality.
For sale a modern brick residence on Washington boulevard west with electric light gas hot water and bath. Price very reasonable. Inquire 714 Harrison St.
An esteemed Garrett social event marked the marriage of Miss Leal Moyers, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. G. Moyers, to Helpert of Vo-Tents, Canada. The ceremony in the parlor featured Rabbi JL. Waving of Detroit and included ring bearer Marian Moy, with about forty relatives in attendance and many friends sending best wishes for the couple.
A lively scene outside the stage featured a seventeen year old boy performing a graceful shunt and receiving praise from women patrons. He handled himself with poise, drawing attention from onlookers as he completed his part before others followed.
Humane Guther Schlaudreit says desertion of wives and children in Wayne town is increasing. He notes twelve divorced men face fines for failing to support families, and many husbands avoid payments, leaving mothers to seek aid for hungry children and neglected needs. He warns of stronger measures as many children lack food and clothing.
Elks and friends urged to attend the Thursday game between Warsaw and Fort Wayne. Tickets on sale at Tonkel’s Alter’s Riegel’s and Hof Brau. Game starts at 3 o clock. Admission 35 cents grandstand. ladies 10 cents.
A Lima depot was entered by unknown intruders Tuesday night. One dollar was taken from the till and desks were ransacked. The trunks owned by Miss Sacie Suhart and a Howe School lady were disturbed. little else was stolen. The incident marks a second recent break, and efforts to identify the culprits will continue.
Residents of Mongo, Indiana, host a September lawn social to raise funds for the Christian church. Mrs Tivis Thos contributes, with ice cream and cake planned. Proceeds support church programs and are expected to attract many attendees in the evening.
In Septa city card announcements indicate the marriage of Mira Atinte Ainspaugh to Oey Tey Leloy. The ceremony and home reception follow September events with Mrs Aspnes and family connected to Amsiaugh and the Callagher Mallen line.
A fragmentary report describes individuals connected to Tayler University. Mr Jones prepares for ministry while a colleague assists. The two have studied together at Tayler and recently arrived with Mrs Tones’ parents for a visit.
The DeKalb County Board discusses a highway financing plan involving the Lovenships of Concord and Mackeen. They nominate D Shoemaker and others to supervise the project, replacing the resigned county executive W. Khatta and appointing a new superintendent for the maintenance system amid anticipated changes.
In Decatur Maryland the Adams County Circuit Court is busy as reports indicate. The court has issued a three day adjournment and much of the docket centers on calls for the decker and preparing cases for trial.
A lengthy real estate transfer notice documents numerous parcel trades in various subdivisions and townships. Names include Bowser, Hewser, Lan, and Grawer among others, with prices around 3000 dollars. The list references blocks and lots in multiple subdivisions and a few court and township designations, plus mentions of other individuals and estates.
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