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Newspaper

Fort Wayne Journal Gazette

Location

Fort Wayne, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Sep 11, 1908

Page

8

Indiana Lions at fair with trained show and admissions

Indiana Lions travel from Fort Wayne to the fairgrounds in Albion for a week long event featuring George W Rollins trained animal acts. Props include three state born lions. organizers plan small gate fees to ensure order and fair upkeep. horses and stock arrive. racing yard readied. horse entries close soon as owners rush to place entries. Miss Bernice Clapp hosts Young Ladies Thimble club gathering and announces engagement of Miss Zade Filen to Warren Lattimer with plans for September 23 wedding at the Fitch home. Lake James area notes mention a near drowning incident resolved without tragedy.

Peters Fort Wayne Indianapoli Port Warne Rollins Albion Ind Bernice Clapp North Orange Streat Thimble Club Needle ‘Wott Frances Cons Blrick Bonham Mabel Phillips Minnie Heriegbaum Augusta

Secret Essence Compound Promises Relief for Dyspepsia

A noted stomach disorder specialist touts a blended remedy said to aid undigestion, dyspepsia, and related symptoms. The recipe, featuring ginger and cardial elements, is described as simple to obtain from druggists and wholesale firms, with cautions on dosage and adult use.

Arig Adaila

Lakeside tragedy leaves two Fort Wayne men feared drowned

Reports say two Fort Wayne residents Mr Alexander Johnson former Indiana state school superintendent and Mr John Johnson were aboard a boat that capsized in tempestuous waters. Despite rescue efforts the victims were not found as barges searched the lake. Johnson reportedly sat astride the overturned craft smoking a pipe though details remain unclear.

Fort Wayne Alexander Johnson Indiana State School John Johnson Ir. Johnson Jehmson

Knights of the Macabees hold silver anniversary event

The Knights of the Macabees of the World announce a silver anniversary celebration at Swinney Park on Saturday September 12. All Maccabees are urged to assemble at the hall at 1 p.m. sharp on September 12 by the order of the entertainment committee. Public invited.

Knights of the Maccabees of the World Swinney Park Maccabees Sharp Wnt

Angola Brick and Tile Co. breaks season records

The Angola Brick and Tile Co. in Angola Indiana reports record production and shipments for the season. They finished their forty second kiln and have orders for all brick this year. Last month’s shipments reached twenty one cars, over half of last year’s total output, with plans to exceed last year’s launches by at least fifty percent. They can now load and ship via St Joseph Valley and Lake Shore railways as good weather continues.

Histews Bureas Angola Ind Angola Brick and Tile Co Rove Laun Ches St. Joseph Valley Lake Shore

Police Court resolves milk sale charge and pending cases

Samuel Tarlot pleads to keeping milk above fifty degrees with fine and costs suspended. Ed Turney China Maker and Phil Klingenherrer, with Fed Keylor, face conspiracy charges against Henry Rosner. Baker shot in melee. Keylor’s fate tied to return. Dolly Smith and fortification case held over until September. Rhine assault and battery case continued to September 17.

Samuel Tarlot Pulicy Ed Turney Phil Klingenherrer Fed Keylor Henry Rosner Baker Wis Keylor Chirte Her Dolly Smith William Rhine

Ladies of the W hold an interesting meeting

The Ladies of the W club met Tuesday evening at the Carey home, about twenty members attended. The treasurer reported a gain of three members, three losses, and a one dollar treasury increase. Officers elected: President Myfan Avery, Vice President Mrs. James Reynersse, Second Vice President Mrs. Lu Clertin, Third Vice President Mrs. Mary Lochenmire, Secretary Mrs. Hageer. Superintendent of medal department listed as Mrs. Clarence Chilevie.

Elst News Breas Hamilton Int Tintsman WITU Treasury Torulllagie Myfelie Avery James Reynerssse Mra Llu Clertin Third View Mary Lochenmire A, Hageer Clarence Chilevie

Local Meeting Appoints Representatives and Plans

Mrs N Baker hosts a foreign missions gathering with members including Mrs Mary Lochenmire and Mrs OE par Ed. Ed Beweger elected state convention representative to Bedford. Mrs A HL Tintsisiau chosen as alternate. Meeting led by Mrs Chilcote with prayer, next session at Mr and Mrs N Baker’s home on the second Tuesday of October. After adjournment Mrs Jackman and Mrs Tin herb served mask melons, grapes, and peaches.

N. Baker Mary Lochenmire H. EB. Jackman A. H. Tintsman Tau Dirrim Ed. Beweger Bedford HL Tintsisa

County W C T U Convention Set in Fremont

The Steuben county W C T U annual convention will be held at the Congregational church in Fremont on Wednesday and Thursday, September 16 and 17. A gold medal contest is scheduled for Wednesday evening, with local attendees urged to participate and attend.

Hamilton Ind Sept. C Steuben County Fremont Fremont W

National Guard unit to depart for annual training at Fort Benjamin Harrison

ANGOLA Ind Sept 19 Company TR Indiana National Guard of this city will leave Friday morning for their annual tenders outing and drill at Fort Benjamin Harrison near Indianapolis. The boys have been drilling pretty regularly of late and are presumed to be in good trim for the work they will be called on to do in camp.

Newa Bureau Angola Ind Indiana National Guard Fort Benjamin Harrison Indianapolis

Restaurant destroyed by fire at Decater on Montes avenue

In Decater Ind on Sept 1 the restaurant run by Dr I H Le Brin near the G R and Lyebfroud was gutted by a fire at about 2 30 AM. The blaze origin is unknown and the building owned by Hower and Hewer was almost completely lost with only a charred shell remaining. Firemen arrived quickly and fought the blaze but the loss is heavy with stocks damaged and the building ruined.

Ssy Kist News Hower & Hewer

Woman seeks damages in move case over broken household goods

In Decatur Indiana a circuit court case against Clarence Wicks and Orin Miller by Drusilla Mentzer, a boardinghouse proprietor, seeks 200 dollars for damaged furniture after hired draymen failed to transport items safely from an old shop to a new one. The filing cites careless handling, with chairs broken and furniture damaged.

Decatur Ind A@ams_ circuit Allen Superior Court Drusilla Mentzer Clarence Wicks Ortin Miller Draymen Trackers Fort Wayne Mentzer

Described Damaged Home Contents and Court Proceedings

A damaged residence display shows beds with broken slats, broken legs, a torn ornate frame valued at 459 dollars holding a picture of a daughter, soiled lounge and greasy stains. The document names attorney B. L W Wilson for the restraint and lists defendants with Dic and Flonk appearing in court.

Wilson Dic

Bluffton visitors and homecoming in Green County

Mr W. J. Evans of Bluffton, owner of Bee Hive, was in the city yesterday. Mr Arnold Curdes leaves for Elwood to buy town lots. Mr C W Holverstott and Mr D L Holverstott returned from Xenia to attend Green County old settlers home coming with over 1 000 registrants and a parade of thousands. D L Holverstott returns to Cromwell after visiting Mrs CW Holverstott at 322 West Washington Street.

W. J. Evans Bluffton Arnold Curdes Elwood Tad C. W._Holverstott D. L. Holverstott Cromwell Ind Xenia Green County Messrs. Holyoratott Kenia D. L Holverstott Ant Mlrs CW. Holverstott West Washington Street

Court Severs Marriage and Awards Custody in Local Case

The court yesterday granted a divorce between Nan Howard O Roerke and Mrs. Valentine after hearings. Each party received joint custody of their two children as attorneys argued over reconciliation and custody terms. The judge noted inability to create harmony and finalized the divorce while considering a separate complaint involving Frank J. Schott and Hagel Sohne with a motion for separation and child custody.

Nan Howard O'Roerke Cnartes Bessie Valentine Gorge Kiehler Churchhuses Afrs Mr. Valentine Valentine Frank J. Schott Atitik W. G. Aluplek Leonard Tewiend Carlton T. Root Lettrull Divarer Mallow George M. Thompson Caroline Smith

Castro and Dutch-Venezuela dispute nears crisis in 1930s note

Venezuelan leader Castro pressures Holland for apology amid looming naval standoff. US Monroe Doctrine suspension debated as Venezuela braces for possible Dutch blockade while Castro suppresses dissent and seizes opponents, raising fears of intervention. Netherlands faces pressure, while regional stability hinges on US stance.

County appoints viewers for location of Nantzord in Whelan towne ship

The county commissioners appoint Andree Wloom Welhert Trrooks and Hearse Marton to view the Nantzord site in Whelan towne ship with Frank Sordett Joseph Hunter and Martin LasTor named to oversee the project. Five voting machines rented for the coming election are in the interim state and weigh about five hundred pounds. Mary Gibst Leen de eine lay Tadite la be of Miser mad and Lawlel Gibson are listed as guarantors. Licensed by Wed din Mc Curt and Loretta fare aint. Pur cell's Cab Line is recommended for best service. do not use milk wagons. call 978.

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