Society notes on Albro Koons wedding and local festivities
The report covers the marriage of Ina B. Albro to J. Howard Koons at Rev. Bunner’s residence with Albro as sole witness, plus notices of the Stapleton Dutro marriage and multiple birthday celebrations. It lists guests, addresses, and host families across New Haven and nearby towns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ina B. Albro
J. Howard Koons
E. A. Bunner
Webster Street
Frank Albro
New Haven
Foster Koons
Allen County
Albro
Dry Hair Care Advice From A French Hairdresser
A professional French hairdresser warns against over wetting hair and urges drying after any moisture. She recommends taking hair down at midday to dry, avoiding excessive curling iron heat, and using a hot wash with no soap once weekly for best results.
Turquoise color change and restoration methods
A gem expert outlines why turquoises turn green with age and grease buildup. If greased spots are shallow, alcohol ammonia solution or fuller's earth with moisture may restore color. petroleum ether dissolves oil. Deep penetration means restoration is unlikely. mines offer six month replacements for color-change stones.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kremlin
Moscow
Pierceton Man Granted Divorce From Dehla Bower
William L. Bower of Pierceton was granted a divorce from Dehla Bower in Warsaw on Thursday. He alleged cruel treatment and said he has not lived with his wife since a Fort Wayne scandal weeks earlier. Dehla offered no defense.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William L. Bower
Pierceton
Warsaw
Dehla Bower
Fort Wayne
Girls Mandarin Guimpe Frock Pattern for Girls
The pattern covers four sizes for girls ages six to twelve. Fabric needs vary by width, and the guimpe requires 1 3/8 yards at thirty-six inch width. The dress features a plain jumper with a gathered skirt and back fastening, with options for a fancy guimpe and embroidered trims. Tub fabrics recommended for everyday wear and easy laundry care.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bea
Death of Fort Wayne native Ben E. Tower noted
Benjamin E. Tower longtime Fort Wayne shopman and musician died in Toledo at 5 30 am after illness since October 1923. He leaves wife and two daughters Agnes Stophlet and Mary Williams of Toledo and siblings A B Tower and Maggie Tower of Fort Wayne. Born November 30 1847 he worked in Fort Wayne Pennsylvania Wabash shops and the Toledo Wabash paint department. He played bass drum in the Fort Wayne City band and flute in Reincke's orchestra.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Benjamin E. Tower
Fort Wayne
Toledo
Agnes S. Stophlet
Mary Williams
A. B. Tower
Maggie Tower
Tower
This City
Pennsylvania
Man confesses hammer killing and theft from mother
The alleged killer said he struck his mother with a hammer after she refused money, found her dead, and took $57 from her purse with accomplices before detectives arrested them. He also admitted taking jewelry later found beneath a sidewalk. The victim, 45, was buried in Peoria after remains were transported there for interment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harvey
John Hazel
Wabash
Fort Wayne
Peoria
Notable credentials listed for visiting personnel
Wright, G. Kiefer and P. Freeman with credentials J. E. Miller M. Metzger E. St. John and F. W. Ring visit. Hi C. Hoeelje Persha Bell F. Childs L. R. Redding and John Daley are also mentioned among the visitors.
Frank Schwartz Injured En Route to St Louis
Frank Schwartz who sought a six day leave to pursue a possible job in St Louis suffered injuries at Logansport Saturday. He fell from a car and sprained a leg badly, then was helped onto an interurban and returned home where he is confined to the house. Charles Kahoe accompanied him and also returned with him.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Schwartz
Pennsylvania
St. Louis
Logansport
Charles Kahoe
Mr. Schwartz
Geake Heads the Roster with New Ore Extracting Firm
William Geake was elected president J H Horstmann secretary and Louis Centlivre treasurer of the American Refractory Ore Extracting company at a directors meeting held at the First National Bank offices. The ore extracting machinery will be built at Bass Foundry before a separate plant is set up next spring. Inventor Horstmann will take the machine to Australia for demonstrations in mines owned by English capitalists, following a London visit that secured mining interest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Geake
J. H. Horstmann
Louis Centlivre
American Refractory
First National Bank
Bass Foundry and Machine Works
Horstmann
Australia
Messrs
Bass
Geake
Centlivre
London
Wabash machinist injured by crane accident
Fred Nall, a machinist at the Wa bash shops, suffered two deep gashes to the forehead and cheek at 3:30 pm Wednesday when a crane strike occurred as a heavy piece slipped from a lathe. He received care from Dr. Kaadt.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fred Nall
Wabash
Kaadt
Engagement announced for Isabel McClure Peltier
Mr and Mrs Rosser McClure announce the coming marriage of their daughter Isabel to William H Peltier at the McClure home on Wednesday January 29 at 8 pm. The couple’s families are prominent in Allen County and Toledo business circles and the bride is noted as a noted pianist and Morning Musical Society director.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rosser McClure
Spy Run Avenue
Isabel
William H. Peltier
Miss McClure
Fort Wayne
Lafayette
Westminster Seminary
Morning Musical Society
Mr. Peltier
Pope Manufacturing Company
Toledo
Teach Temperance in the Schools Says Supt Cotton
Indiana state superintendent Fassett A. Cotton urges teachers to imbue students with temperance as a health issue. He says learning should go beyond assignments, stressing teacher influence, home health, and a positive, neat school environment. A teacher’s impact shapes student destinies and Indiana schools are improving.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indianapolis
Fassett A. Cotton
State Superintendent of Public Instruction
Indiana
Changes at New Haven Name McGrew Promoted
Frank McGrew chief clerk at the Nickel Plate freight house in New Haven has received a merited promotion. He will move to Bellevue as chief clerk to Road Supervisor R. A. Blair. L. L. Wagner succeeds him at New Haven, with N. Be Savio succeeding Wagner at Monroeville. McGrew has served three years in New Haven and previously worked in Payne, Ohio.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank McGrew
Nickel Plate
New Haven
Bellevue
R. A. Blair
L. L. Wagner
Wabash
N. BE. Savio
Monroeville
McGrew
Payne, Ohio
Den ver & Rio Grande chief predicts steady year ahead
A C Ridgeway, general manager, says the country is out of immediate financial danger and the coming year will see conservative activity. He notes ample labor and that railroads will face few union demands. Freight rates are unlikely to fall, changing slowly with economic shifts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Denver & Rio Grande
A. C. Ridgeway
Fewer Fatal Accidents Highlight Railroad Relief Report
The quarterly report of the Pennsylvania Railroad relief department notes fewer fatal accidents on lines in the period, while cash losses from sickness offset some of the safety gains.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Relief Department of the Pennsylvania Railroad
Murdered Wife of Grand Trunk Master Found Dead
Toledo residents learned of the murder of Mrs. Hazel wife of John F Hazel master mechanic and trainmaster on the Grand Trunk line Toledo Detroit. She was found dead on the kitchen floor at the family home by her husband when he returned from his office Saturday evening. An investigation involved Harvey Hillyear.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wabash
John F. Hazel
Grand Trunk
Toledo
Detroit
Funeral Procession For Thomas R Pickard At Bass Foundry
Bass Foundry and Machine Works orders a half day close so workers may attend the funeral of Thomas R Pickard longtime superintendent. Employees assemble at the Pickard home on Washington Street and march in the procession to the Main Street bridge.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bass Foundry and Machine Works
Thomas R. Pickard
Great Works
Pickard
Washington Street
Main Street
Syrian laborer injured by falling car wheel at Bass foundry
A Syrian worker in the Bass foundry laboring gang was badly hurt when a car wheel fell on his legs this morning. Flesh bruised and tendons sprained. bones not fractured. Dr Kesler attended the injured man.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bass Foundry
Fireman Suffering Severe Finger Injury at Home
Fireman J N Bloss of the Pennsylvania sustained a severe cut while handling a sharp butcher knife at his home. The blade struck above the second joint, nearly severing the finger and splitting bone in two. The wound is painful and he will be unable to work for several days.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. N. Bloss
Pennsylvania
Mr. Bloss
Fort Wayne Labor Federation to Publish Directory
A Fort Wayne Federation of Labor meeting discussed issuing a labor directory listing all member organizations and officers with meeting place time and other helpful details. A three member committee will gather data for the directory.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fort Wayne
Fort Wayne Federation of Labor
Aab
Carpenter McGirk Improves After Wound Incident
John E. McGirk a carpenter of 1614 East Wayne Street neared death from a minor pencil wound inflicted by his son. The cut led to blood poisoning and life threats for several days. He is a member of the carpenter union and is expected to recover soon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John E. McGirk
East Lewis Street
Decatur
East Wayne Street
Mr. McGirk
Mr. McGirky
The
Carpenter's Union
Fort Wayne Packer August Meisch Birthday Celebration
August Meisch of the Fort Wayne Electric Works packing department will be aided by associates at a birthday event next Sunday. Preparations are underway at his Gay Street home with friends expecting a grand time.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
August Meisch
Fort Wayne Electric Works
Gay Street
Boilermakers End Strike On Erie Lines
The boilermakers have declared the strike off and all shops affected by the stoppage are now back in operation. The strike had been ongoing for several weeks across Erie lines and related shops.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Erie
Found work in Burlington Iowa for Charles Horstmeyer
Charles Horstmeyer, one of the machinists suspended from the Pennsylvania erecting shop, has found employment at his trade in railway shops in Burlington Iowa. A letter to a shopmate provided the information.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Horstmeyer
Pennsylvania
Burlington
Iowa
Wabash Paymaster to Distribute Pay Checks Saturday
Bulletin announced the Wa bash paymaster will be here and ready to distribute pay checks at 1 o clock Saturday afternoon. Shops have been busy with large pay rolls. Wabash shopmen face money stringency to a lesser extent than other city employers.
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Koons—Albro
Dutro
Stapleton
Vern A. Stapleton
Frank E. Stapleton
East
Pontiac Street
Florence Dutro
Hertford City
Burgess Street
August Hockemeyer
Gar Creek
Mr. Hockemeyer
Pedro
Emelia Hockemeyer
Ida Hormann
Emma Ehle
Clara Brockmann
Leona Byers
Sophie Hartmann
Emma Gallmei
Charles Fishburn
Leo
George Amstutz
Ed Fishburn
Lester Hensinger
Roy Hensinger
John Swartz
John Hensinger
M. Garnan
Row
Burkhead
Clyde McCrory
John Carrington
Ben Schwartz
Thompson
Edith Garman
Roxie Disler
Tena Schlatter
Dora Thompson
Lillie Warner
Frances Thompson
Elsie Garman
Gerry Bates
Charles Dister
Elmer Garman
Samuel Smith
Mr. Smith
H. D. Miller
Oral
George
Gerland
P. 3A
Smith
Astia
Ella Whovine
Edith Hazel Violet
Arthur
John Smith
Noel
Albert
Ruth
Katherine Cameron
Mirs
Osesy Miller
Geraldine
Oswald
Myrtle Jones
Ell
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Torquoises
Mrs. Jane Ford
of the
Ben E. Tower
Shopman
Bears
FacSimle Signature of
New York
Foodau
the Centaur Company
New York City
Frank Schwartz Hart
Vera Mackwitz
Herman Mackwitz
Jamnita Carter
Margaret Colmey
Thelma Real
Nora Hunt
Adelia Reynolds
Katherine McCurdy
Harriet Thwing
Lanice ‘Breuer
Edith ‘Id
Jennie
Cation
Ridgeway
Hazel
Foundry
Carpenter Wm’girk
Boilermakers
Havana
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