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Newspaper
Fort Wayne Journal Gazette
Location
Fort Wayne, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Sep 12, 1908
Page
1
An ad offering the Germ Killer as a dust absorbing sweeper aid at 30 per lb, plus a list of discounted household items including wringers, stands, and reels. It highlights special fall prices, warranties, and a wide assortment from manufacturers, urging readers to visit for hours and see new stock. Strong entities include Germ Killer, prices, and product names.
It can t be beat. The best of all medicines is for stomach troubles and general weakness. The speaker claims success with the product and notes approval by Mr. Vardenda and brothers drug store. The passage reads like an endorsement from a drugstore advertisement.
Several National League games are reported with teams like St Louis, Chicago, Philadelphia, Boston and New York. Scores include St Louis 3, Chicago 4 and Philadelphia 7, Boston 2 plus a New York 6, Brooklyn 1 result. The text mentions players and game notes in a compact recap with dates around September.
Washington beat Philadelphia 9 to 2 in the second game of a doubleheader as Connelly drove in three runs and Street secured the win. Detroit edged Minnesota 2 to 1 in 11 innings, Jones and Isbell providing the key hits. New York and Boston split a twin bill with New York taking the opener 8 to 4 and Boston winning the nightcap 5 to 3. Cleveland defeated St Louis 4 to 1 in Cleveland.
Mrs Pearl Glassley of South Whiller street won a divorce from her husband, Albert Glassley, after a four year old daughter Irene remained in the care of Mrs Glassley. No alimony was requested or awarded.
Addie Joss of the Naps may pitch for the county’s Sunday semi pro game as Fort Wayne’s Buckeyes challenge Van Wert in a league showdown. The Shamrocks and other teams jealously eye top standings while Huntington and Oak League rivals loom. Local sports fans anticipate a title-contending clash with strong attendance and factory promotion by a cigar sponsor.
The Bowmore Blues meet Fort Wayne All-Stars Sunday as the Amateurs face a challenge in the under seventeen league. Electe-ethnic baseball plans a Roanoke trip to play the nine on the road. Tocaelith faces the Cardinals at Fiednaier's Grove while Corfer Rod and Gunelun descent tevin hosts a Sunday event at the former grounds. Tirates seeks a match with Bks or Reystones at Pirates grounds and Fort Wayne Magnolia travels to New Haven for a fast game. The تجمع notes Fort Wayne Magnolia’s third meeting with New Haven clubs. past meetings favor the Mags. Starters listed include Lopshire, Kinsey, Johnson, Boegman, Jett, Layshire, Fretmuth, and others. Team departs at 2 PM via Interurban.
In Columbia City Indiana on September 11 word arrives that Mr and Mrs S J Peabody have returned from Mayo Clinic Rochester after surgical operations. Mrs Peabody is reported thoroughly recovered and in excellent health. Mr Peabody remains somewhat weakened but is on the road to full recovery and expects to be free from long standing ailments soon.
Olembia City Indiana reports Willam Albert a 22 year old son of OG Albert stricken with paralysis at home Thursday. He cannot see the eye or arm on the left side and was unconscious for some time. A physician was called to attend. Local remnant notes indicate cost closing at Steinman’s 1009 Broadway and wallpaper sale.
The team plans a strenuous four game week with pitcher Mathewson leading the charge as the effort to win the flag intensifies. His teammates express willingness to endure the workload and push for clean victories.
The county council trimmed the levy by three cents, reducing the total county tax levy from 44.08 to 41.58 and lowering the general levy from 2.60 to 2.45. Bridge levy dropped to 0.74 cents, courthouse levy to 0.07, yielding a notable property tax reduction this year.
A local diamond contest featured doctors and lawyers clashing in a high scoring game. The officials credited legal professionals with the win despite a rough fifth inning, while spectators and players endured a lengthy dispute over rulings.
Mrs. Frank Percy reports the loss of her purse during an evening outing as a snatch occurred near the grounds. A man grabbed her handkerchief and purse from her, with bystanders and a policeman present, but only the handkerchief was recovered.
The notice lists a sacrifice sale at Leirule Packing Co Bourbon Ind with items including Quick Meal Steel Range bar and rendered lard. The fragment mentions One St Joseph and a United Brethren In Christ conference adjournment Saturday evening with officers for the ensuing year.
The conference featured Rev. E 5. Eby of Philadelphia Rev. Joseph Cos sind of Japan and Dr. Frank and Dr. Font of Dayton along with Bishop Philomath Ore. The famous speaker spoke on Fifty Years in the Ministry noting it has been half a century since he began his work. Attendees filled sessions. turtle soup was served at Wiebke’s. A carnival ground fire damaged a main pole, cutting power for about ten minutes. fire crews used sand as water ran out.
Larwill apy club formed Thursday evening with about thirty members. Officers elected include President Alva Britain secretary Homer Ferro and treasurer William Geard. GleVanger hall set as HQ, open Saturdays until October 1 and every evening thereafter. Orchestra and wel club arrangements left to M d Beard.
An old timey advertisement promotes a stern warning to husbands about their wives aging badly from overwork. It touts savings on Ivory soap and promises money back if results are not achieved, urging immediate domestic reform through simple tasks and product use.
In Wheeling West Virginia on September 11 William Jennings Bryan spoke to a crowd about his third presidential nomination. He argued defeats in past campaigns did not end his political influence and credited the core issues he represents. He criticized bankers and bank deposits, warning against dishonesty and urging trust. he claimed hidden wealth behind carpets and warned bankers against carpetbagger money.
County commissioners and county council agreed to create separate public comfort rooms for men and women in the northeast corner of the courthouse with outside entrances. Plans were discussed, funds to be appropriated, and reassembly set to finalize changes after consented arrangements.
Colonel Bryan told Dennison laborers that the Democratic party backs the laboring man while Republicans flag the opposite. He challenged tariff arguments, warned Republicans against panic tactics, and urged workers to support a Democratic administration. He insisted his supporters fear no threat and pledged his party to govern and reward effort.
The bereaved family expresses heartfelt thanks for sympathy and aid after the death of Ireland Pask. Mrs KitziA Pask and family note the funeral details held at Indlang uisie school, where 11 year old Bernice Aspy, daughter of Zachariah and Mrs Aspy, had been an inmate toy. she died Thursday morning. The obituary mentions the burial at the school yesterday afternoon.
City notices report the death of Brooks French on September 4 at Iwann Arbor Michigan. Former Packard Plain company employee, French had ties to the local area. A description mentions a grass fire near Barthold avenue and a dwelling on 1921 Wells Street being set aflame, with estimated loss under £1.
The notice describes a funeral service to be held this morning for Captain Robert Harrison with services at the residence at 310 Briar Street and at the Cathedral, followed by interment at Liddenwool Cemetery.
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