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Newspaper
Fort Wayne Journal Gazette
Location
Fort Wayne, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Aug 08, 1902
Page
4
Weather report notes fresh northwest winds and variable conditions with showers in the northwest region. Overall cooler with brisk breezes and changing skies across the area.
City brief items list residents and visitors: Mrs Futrick speaks on Mentils Street. Adein O Rour and Gina styled matters at Wisadue lake. George Bailey and Dr. Bailey of Decatur were city visitors. Walloon Lake outing for Lafevre of Dayton and Dan rivals. Miss Lorelle Azarbaughe of Walnut Street to be out after illness. Hows fer family and Mrs Stoner of Garrett visit. Van Ame leaves for Cincinnati and Ohio points. Enblon attends a family reunion in Elida. Fort Wayne frost company heads to Buffalo for vacation. Wilbert to Detroit for legal business. Van Meter of the Doad real estate to Lake Wawasve for a five week outing. Baby born to Attorney and Mrs EB Thomas on Edgewater. Verdurmann improving after fever and seeks rest. Mr Garrison travels to Lake Geneva for a two week outing. J C Messier of Oregon Insurance firm in city on business. A J Beal of Price Residential Life Insurance travels from north for business. Deputy Sheriff duty briefly discussed after dog incident near Hintertown.
A brief notice announces a clearance on various ribbons and fabrics. It mentions short ends and yardage discounts, inviting customers to choose from white and other colors at sale prices, with quantities described as many pieces and yard goods. The text includes garbled phrases but centers on a factory-cost sale.
Names Mies Helen Trentmian and Mr Jorig Olds among a group of Fort Wayne travelers injured at Bear Lake while bathing and playing. A Trevitrian stepped away, injuring her foot but not seriously. Miss Marnovic also sustained an injury during play but is not severely hurt.
The United States Secret Service continued the investigation into Tony Miller who was jailed last week by the Superintendent of Coaling Dolersonville Reform. Miller, alleged to have forged a forged money order issued to Anthony Miller, a Wall Street electrician, is said to have cashed the letter at the Wells Street address. Colonel Festar secured evidence and plans to file an affidavit as Miller nears the end of his term at the Jeffersonville reform school.
A Canadian describes a personal health improvement after using Grape-Nuts and Postum. He suffered chronic indigestion from November to October, worsened by work and bulbs, found relief by changing diet and eating nuts and cereals, and notes steady improvement with no further indigestion since starting the products. The letter is attributed to Postumi Go of Battle Creek.
A fragmented ad notes a carpet sale with new arrivals on display. It emphasizes quality and style meeting a high standard at notably low prices. The readable text references a location and a sales event at a hill area showroom.
Nickel Plate Road offers Sunday excursions from Fort Wayne to Chicago and return for 2.00 dollars each week of summer. Valid on Train No. 5 outbound and Train No. 6 returning the same day. Inquiries to ticket agent A. Asterlin, T. P. at Fort Wayne. Inc. No. 1 thes, thars & wkly-it.
Members of Sion Post No. 44 GTA aid alk hindred soldiers are called to meet at Sion BT hall on August 8 at 1 PM for the funeral of our detased soldier Lacan Alien. John Kress, Past Commander, James Bucet, Adjutant, presiding. Removal notice: old butcher on Barr and Wayne removed four doors south of pit grand, to see old clientele and ink nowell. Phone 110h BR 1.
An odd promotional text describes free automobile tickets with every two dollars of goods bought, promising chances to win a car at certain purchase thresholds. The message also advertises Satin Skin products and a free sample, noting Detroit manufacturer Alvert F. Waal and retailer Bry Goods Company.
All members of Battery 13 and men hors at old Twenty-eighth India are requested to meet at the armory this evening to make arrangements for the funeral of Parl Ramnagiy. Capt. WM. C. Clary urges attendance at the picnic and ice cream at Cenutuvre Parl lay on August 20. Lore Wayne Lure Verein and Fixst Ree siamo.
In JUSTICES COURTS five men were sent to jail for sixteen days on charges of vacancy. Fred Baus swore out two affidavits against Frank Whitney for assault and battery and against a third unnamed person for provoking. Whitney to be tried this morning. Tush Cain of Leo arrested for barratory, a mischief offense, set for Monday with bond $200.
Valuable Barr Street property for sale between Main streets in Fort Wayne. First floor storage rooms and second floor modernial apartments in a brick building. Breen & Morris, Hamilton National Bank Building.
Local advertises money to loan in Bonn security terms. Chas, WV listed with Pfeffer in rooms 4-7, Hans Blociz.
The Victor Talking Machine is a source of great enjoyment in the family circle. We have them in different sizes and our inleaf records include all the latest comparisons. Guy Conklin, 1142 Calhoun Street, opposite Cathedral.
The fragment touts a piano light and factory excellence, claiming universal past endurance. It references Wareroous No. 1 and a location at Ease 14 Street, implying a sales pitch for piano lighting and manufacturing quality.
A communication relayed by William Collins links Wahlen to numerous creditors and a bad business reputation. It alleges he has secured goods on credit from several local concerns and is widely wanted, though merchants expect no criminal warrants will be issued.
Special train on the L B E and W Ry departs Fort Wayne at 5 AM and returns from Indianapolis, August 10, at a rate of 7 02. The excursion offers a one day round trip with schedule details not fully listed in the fragment.
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