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Newspaper

Fort Wayne Journal Gazette

Location

Fort Wayne, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Apr 13, 1908

Page

3

Wheat and oats rise on drouth fears in Nebraska area

Nebraska wheat and oats jumped on Chicago markets as drought and dry weather in Nebraska and Kansas boosted May wheat ahead. Prices closed firm with May up about 10 to 24 cents from the day’s low. Reports noted light primary movement, brisk demand from shorts and commissions, and strong corn and hogs futures lifting overall grain tone.

Chicago Nebraska Bay Kenuns Nberal Salex May Minneapolis Duluth Shorts Commission Linus Enger Tidders RMMC Haiée Aa Sic Mises Poms Pullets Ariel Avril Lawer Low Clare

Local Market Prices and Stock Quotations Across Commodities

Local market notes detail wholesale and retail prices for produce, grains, livestock, dairy, and forest products. Entries include wheat, corn, oats, barley, potatoes, butter, cheese, wool, hides, and poultry with regional buyers and price ranges, plus transportation and storage notes from multiple merchants and suppliers.

Drought Hurts Kansas Grain Market Mixed Prices Rise

Fragmented OCR shows drought pressures on Kansas crops driving higher coarse grain futures in parts of the period, with notes of weather setbacks and fluctuating prices. Mentions corn and oats with cash quotes and regional market tone. Names and exact figures are garbled.

Kansas

New York Pro Duce Market Receipt Jumbles

Readable scraps show prices and items on the New York Produce Market list. Entries mention April putter wear receipts and various grades like common, firsts, and seconds along with poultry and dressed turkeys.

Snclal Chaloe Finmer Tawle Aintie, sPaultty Turkers Tors

Untitled fragment about butter makers guidance and tastings

Incomplete text references timely advice for butter makers, mentions a foundation bulletin, a state calls association, and a selection process. Details are unclear, with many garbled terms and missing context.

Ie Latenea Tre Conaviitent State Calls Association

Dense wartime notes reveal halted siege in distant region

Fragmentary OCR records mention stalled operations and shifting fronts. Names and places are unclear, but reference to a siege and military activity suggests a paused campaign and fluid frontline dynamics amid broader conflict.

Unclear sale scene at city auction described

A fragmentary report details a Saturday city auction where a prospective buyer eyed a bottle and coal tail item as the day nears end. By sale close the “dad” is said to have sold for 35 five dollars, with receipts and loads noted along local roads.

HK Hrsan fMow Ats Trhipon

Easter demand looms for poultry and eggs predicts grouse

George E Grouse of Howenstein Crouse merchants warns in a Journal-Gazette letter of a weak week for butter and eggs followed by a busy Easter period. He notes chickens at 1c to 2c per pound on foot and eggs higher, butter around 25c per pound, and turkeys and ducks in demand at high prices. Potatoes and onions show mixed signals as apple stock nears peak season with prices cited.

Howenstein & Crouss Ebart Packing Company Massillon Sao Jackson Beech Itv Ata Sago Durhel Lve Purcells Pearce Toy Journal-Gazotte Gorge B. Grouse Howenstein & Crouse Michigan

Ralph A. Ford Succumbs to Typhoid in San Francisco

Ralph A. Ford, age 21, died in St Duke's hospital San Francisco from typhoid fever with pneumonia, after a brief business career as a professional horseman. He had returned to Omaha from the West Coast and was a member of the Baptist church Pathfinders. Survived by his parents and two brothers, the remains will be brought home for services and burial.

A. J. Ford A. Ford St Duke's Hospital San Francisco Bap~ Vist Botth Pathfinders Dei Ford Omaha Nel Guy Foard Tomains

Garrett Man Ordained as Minister in Garrett

Samuel W. Hartcock will be ordained as a minister at the Baptist church in Garrett with a council from Northeastern Indiana associations. Delegates from Lima, Lagrange, Woolcottville, Pleasant Lake, Kendaville and Auburn are expected. ordination events begin Monday at 2 PM and extend into the afternoon and evening. family plans to sail from Hampton, England on June 1.

Kist Garrett Iod Baptist Church Samuel W. Hartcock Northeastern Indiana Baptist Association Lima Lagrange Woolcotevile Pleasant Lake Kendasville Auburn Hartsock Hampton England

Aust News Burra on CITY? Tad Agri T

Fragmentary text mentions maren 28 and references to farming and representation. The readable segments are insufficient to determine a coherent event, person, or place. The article appears damaged with unclear names and dates.

Columbia City Buyer Receives Valuable Furs From Dealer

Chus G. Wrelt, a buyer from Columbia, received a consignment of wolf skins and 400 lynx furs. The furs, scarce and valued, were purchased for his partners and were acquired from trappers and hunters in the western high country near Prescott.

Columbia City Kist Columbia Qary Ind G. Wrelt Droit Mar Prescott Arend Alwer Prescott Hit Anountain

Cunningham Funeral Largely Attended in Columbia City

In Columbia City Indiana April 2 a large crowd from across the county attended the Cunningham funeral in Troy township. The service at the Presbyterian church was led by Rev Gibson Wilson of Ploreecon. The decedent, who lived nearly seventy years, was honored by many in the community. The remains were laid to rest at the Bend Baptist cemetery.

Columbia City Ind Uke County Wile Sun Cunningham Troy Township Fry Presbyterlin Gibson Wilson Ploreecon

No Special Election In The Thirteenth District

Indianapolis April 12 Governor Hine announced no special election will be held to fill the late Congressman A L Artule's seat in the Thirteenth district. He said the district will wait for a regular election to determine representation.

Indianapolis Hine A. L. Artule Whdere Weel Congress

Commodore Foot Vigits Kendallville

In Kendallville Indiana on April 2 Summit No 1 Uniform Rank Knights of Pythias welcomed Charles W Nestel known as Commodore Foot. He attended funeral services for Anson D Browand and marched with the regiment in the cemetery. The 60 pound three foot tall figure plans to attend the supreme encampment in Boston next August. The company has raised funds to cover expenses and Nestel has been a guest of Mrs. J N Childs on State Street.

Kid News Kendaleville Ind Summit Company Pythins Charles W. Nestel Thia City Alntor D. Co Browand J. N. Childs State Street

Man Who Loses Arm Is Reported Better

Homer Slagel, the man who lost an arm in an on the road accident months ago, is reported much improved today. He was treated at Sacred Heart hospital before being sent home, but his arm heals slowly. A Fort Wayne physician advised care, and Garrett doctors held council with the Garrett physicians, yet there is little hope for recovery. He has a wife and four children, and his friends are anxious.

Rist Cabrett Homer Slagel Sacred Yeart Hospital Fort ‘Wayne Garrett Deeturs Journalu Gazette Cincago Fevel Pistors Sre Ialadvanom Urthermore Emi Miles Meen & Lownr Nage Peices Caltla Pricsx Ak Ramen

Kendallville Social Notes From Indiana Town

Kendallville residents and visitors are cited in this social roundup. Bertha Goplin visits her parents in Lagrange while Artin Snowe and family stay with friends in Angola. John Hoke arrives from Asmmon d and visits his daughter Mrs George Rothven on Molt street. George Shew travels to Albion to visit relatives. Prof O Rulind moves his eighth grade class to the St Myers property on Sevill State street. A crowd attends the White Sox vs Fort Wayne Lean baseball game in northern Indiana. Lucetta Wilks returns from Butler visits. Harry Helwig pursues study at Michigan University, spending time with parents and friends. Mrs A J Hosstacher departs for Auburn to stay with Charles Knapp.

Kendallville Ind Bertha Goplin Lagrange Artin Snowe Angola I Jacnh Hoke Asmmond George Rothven Molt Street George Shew Albion O. Rulind St. Myers Sevil State Street White Sox Fort Wayne Indiana Iss Lucetta Wilks Butler Harry Helwig Michigan University Ant Arbor Pirenta Birs George Berhalter Gertynde Louize Berhalter AJ. Hosstacher Auburn Charles , Knapp

Angola Minor News highlights and local notices

Angola Indiana April 12 local column reports Mr and Mrs J Vs Hills entertaining their new baby boy born Tuesday. The dairy and ice cream establishment on Buel Gale Street is noted. Mrs Alert Leas, recently ill, shows improvement and a Fort Wayne hospital stay. Out‑of‑town relatives include Miss Mar at Jonesridge Michigan and relatives in Angola. Funeral attendance for late sea Willamegy noted with Eli Neri Andrick Wilfiameen and others from nearby towns.

Angola Indy J. Vs Hills Taurs Buel Gale Street Alert Leas Taat Patlenty Fm Fort Wayne Pai Torn Jonesrides Ils Elster Miss Mar Marr Lisonies Ind Mult Life Insurance Company Gosties Nk Harris Stare Mich Ory D. Teal Ul Taleds

Swine and Sheep Market Slump Noted in Cincinnati Report

Special report from Cincinnati markets shows hog prices easing and pork demand cooling while lambs and sheep also soften. Traders cite strong eastern shipping demand but overall slower buyer activity with varying prices across steers hogs and calves as buyers hold back.

Kendallville Personal Notes Highlight Local Visits

April 12 Kendallville brief lists Aliss Gladys Russell visiting Fort Wayne with friends, Mrs Jacob Keufy hosting her sister Blanch Ritter from Pleasant, and Paul Zimmerman visiting his mother after driving a wagon for Jos Gerhalter. Other items mention Rex Brown arriving as pastor, Marlon family en route to Byataecuse, and various relatives visiting or recovering from rheumatism.

Huston Lucile Elizbeth Franks Fort Warne Rex PL. Browns Evangelical Church Airy Marlon Sanday Duiius Kann Bytaecuse James Harrinesten

Try Journal Gazette Want Ads Card

Classifieds brief ad item noting want ads service in Journal Gazette context. Includes call to action to place or browse classified listings, with emphasis on opportunities for buying selling and services through the newspaper.

Journal-Gazette

Journal-Gazette Grain Letters Report On Market Slump

The Journal-Gazette grain letters describe a near standstill in markets with tye oats and wheat prices down, rye and corn holding high, and the Fort Wayne market showing strength for partners while Chicago grain adds temporary weight. Growers like Fred Tresselt report grain in fine condition and urge readers to ask rural carriers for verification.

Harry E. Bush Basu Fred ‘Tresselt Tresselt Fort Warne Chicago Renorte Allen County Stext Temand

Kendallville Magician May Go On Stage Ladles of Lyceum

Kendallville’s famed illusionist John Weckerman, known for sleight of hand and a national act, has received an offer to perform on the lyceum stage. Local press notes describe his growing renown and potential debut beyond Kendallville.

Kendallville Bist Und Kendallville Trishk Lyceum State Inv John Weckerman Denese Gallnway’s Wackerman

Notable Arctic Explorer Sets Out on August Expedition

On August 1 Dr. Jean Charcot, famed explorer, will launch a new Arctic trek relying on a motor sled device. He plans a two year mission, with provisions for two years and experts to reach the south pole and return, after Alpine testing shown effective.

Jean Charcot

Dixon lecture plan discussed with Wackerman in Chicago

Charles Stephensen of Indianapolis reports in the city to see Mr Wackerman who is weighing the preposition in g0 on the Stage Hig work. The aim is to gauge potential success as he has entertained before prominent Chicago clubs and other venues. Wackerman will raise the matter with the bureau at once.

Charles Stephensen J. L. Dixon Feat Indianapolis Mr. Wackerman Chicago Ackerman Bureau

Hicksville Firm Fails Under Bankruptcy Filing

Toledo April 12 The W R Holten company of Hicksville filed a schedule of its liabilities in U S District Court, listing debts of 6508.51 with no assets. President WW Holden submits the affidavit detailing the firm’s financial collapse after two months of creditor actions.

Toledo Wr Holten Company Hicksville

Huntington Congregation Calls New Pastor

Special to Tournei Gazette reports the Central Christian Church in Huntington extended a formal call to Rev. Elmer Wart iCate of Autheiron Kansas to become the pastor. The move signals approval of his potential leadership and pastoral work in the community.

Huntington Tournei-Gazette

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