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Newspaper
Fort Wayne Journal Gazette
Location
Fort Wayne, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Sep 14, 1908
Page
4
Fragmented OCR summary details a city event with church notices, morning services, and references to local officials. It mentions Reverend Ay Kossinana of Cravey and a ceremonial gathering in a town square as part of a broader community report.
Branch No. 16 National Association of Letter Carriers held a meeting Saturday night amid rain. Officers announced a Washington safety drive and Labor Day field day, with other events planned. Present were President Paul Kishter, Vice President Fred C. Goer, Secretary Louis, Treasurer Frank Huogensrds, and Sergeant at Arms Marmannsd.
Lee White of Bluffton, met a month ago at Sto Jevenh's hospital, has fully recovered and left the hospital. The operation on Mr. White was described as among the most distinguished ever performed there. Seven ribs were removed and over two gallons of pan surrounding the heart were drained. Surgeons Bry M. Rosenthal, TD, L. Cook, both of Bluffton, performed the operation.
Bluffton report notes a woman named Mary Cheaters, aged unknown, taken to a county infirmary by trustees. Nearby, Bern Jones, a local farmer, faces charges connected to a domestic incident. officers pursued him into the woods after he fled a confrontation at a farm.
Bargain week on stoves and ranges promoted by Alex H. Staub with plans for a large organizational effort and anticipated rapid growth in membership. The campaign will launch soon with events in Fort Wayne and nearby areas delayed by weather.
Grace Miller of Decatur will sing in grand opera this coming winter, currently studying in New York. Her prior regional appearances include a program in Toledo and a 1915-era tour with Miller and Lusk, building local anticipation for major national stage debut.
In Columbia City on September 13 Mr Lewis AL Kinner a dentist from the Gite visited Wake APIA C0 to elope Toxpliest Ih Mor. The account mentions Dr Miles of Perkoie and Vy Keenum with his boy physician De Bo Dine Underbanmn and J Binder as part of a trip to Rom Wesoe un Te.
Fragmentary notice describes saloon evangelists heard at Warsaw with unclear terms and scattered names. It mentions Br. J. Wilbur Diagenac and partial references to individuals and a large field, but details are obscured by OCR errors.
An 1908 era testimonial promotes Parisian Sage as a hair restorer offered by Meyer Bros. & Co in Buffalo New York. The ad claims remarkable results, a low price, and prepaid shipping, urging readers to try a bottle regardless of prior failures with other products.
The city nears completion of waterproofing the reservoir under a five year bond guarantee with Metropolitan Engineering and Construction of Chicago and Kansas City. Work progressed after contracts and specs from the company's engineers were approved, with expected water flow into the basin soon after unit completion.
Bluffton Indiana September meeting of the central committee sees J. W. Conk resign as republican county chairman. L. B. Roush elected to succeed him amid party maneuvering to defeat Attorney Frank Sonson. Cited reason centered on business and political strategy within Cromer wing of the party.
A damaged OCR item notes John Kanfoan a Blupffy on September 12 1855 celebrated the fiftieth anniversary of his departure from Germany. He is described as a mason and veteran. From that day he has remained away from his homeland and has lived in Iluttion for forty years.
In Trypeton Sept 14 a discussion of the Greek estate centers on WIOW Greek, taken by Titson, Prt Greek, whose charge is gas, and the seizure of offices over agencies in northern Tas Mari. Three residences were deeded to Mire, Grovk aunt Miss T Cirnek and the remaining residences, to the glus with the insurance agency.
A chaotic tale unfolds around a carnival troupe where a forged receipt led to manager Cornstein facing possible charges of obtaining money under false pretenses. A boy, Horlacher, claims wages were unpaid and a blank signature was forged. The case implicates the show’s finances and mentions a wild girl figure tied to theatrical disputes observed by Sergeant Mapper at the grounds.
A fragmented notice from 115 East Columbia Street highlights a store sale by Alex H. Staub. Nearby items recount the illness and death of prominent locals, including Mrs Arnold and Myr Goebielc, with funeral details and family connections listed amid references to farms and community ties.
Rise News Bureau reports Decatur county to raise and repair the old river bridge on Decatur road. Work to begin Monday with A. D. Miller of Geneva directing. several men to dig away earth and raise the floor by about four inches to restore roadway clearance. Some delay occurred due to supply issues but preparations include booms and fifty ton jack.
All voters interested in the Independence party movement are requested to meet tonight at 8 p m at Harmony Hall.
Kiat News Bureau DACATUR reports the start of a four Sunday series led by Pastor De Walnas at the Methodist church. The opening night featured lectures on "Scrap, Die Primes" and a musical program with Ella Tell and West's Serenade Schubert selections. Next Sunday Wilene will discuss Esther and the Orient, followed by Mother Eve and the Lost Atlantis and The Witch of Router in subsequent dates.
In Decatur Illinois Adams County officials held a meeting attended by local carriers and residents. The session focused on the annual election schedule and preparation for the upcoming November vote while addressing a delegation's concerns about mail and delivery routes.
New York shows D. fo Vou ld, chairman of tas executive com mittee Gary Roel, Island-Frisco Maex, criticizes the railroad system while praising U S railways. He cites cost comparisons with Great Britain Germany and France, noting US freight rates per ton and wages for workers. He argues American service is cheaper and efficient and urges careful future legislation to protect industry and workers.
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