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Newspaper
Fort Wayne Journal Gazette
Location
Fort Wayne, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Aug 16, 1908
Page
9
An advertisement touts safe deposit vaults offering secure storage for deeds mortgages securities and other papers. It highlights low rent at $2.00 per year and encourages calling to rent a box to prevent loss from thieves or burglars.
Real estate notice urges plumbing repairs and gas pipe testing services by H. F. Franke located at 1430 Lillie Street with contact phone 1547.
Passengers on the Cleveland Municipal Traction Lines learn of the new fare plan. Mayor and officials outline staged fare reductions, prepaid cards, and universal transfers to ease costs. Officials promise subur ban lines earning lower fares, with central station cash fares addressed in a court dispute.
New York August 16 Stocks closed with a small net gain after a volatile session. Bulls showed limited backing, with rails leading the strength as Smokers and copper weaken and industrials dip. Major issues like St. Paul and Rock Island moved, while money markets remained dull and bond offerings steady.
The weekly statement shows New York banks hold 21,0865 more than required cash reserves. Deposits rose by 235,008,000 while net tenders fell, and several banks reported increases and decreases in deposits and borrowings. Aggregate deposits across institutions reached substantial levels, with total reserves at the clearing house noted.
Fragmented OCR text describes a dry goods market with references to prices, buyers, sellers, and goods. It mentions buyers lacking glassware and mentions detaches, prices, and a perfumed context. The unreadable lines hinder clear events or names.
A fractured OCR snippet references a coffee market, wartime prices, and a church poster. Names and places are garbled, but the fragment hints at market activity around a March date, with unclear figures and local notices. The readable elements suggest a regional economic item with limited verifiable details.
A lengthy profile traces Fingy Conners of Buffalo from dock worker to powerhouse New York Democratic figure. It highlights his feud with Mack, political clout with Murphy, and his rise through freight handling, steel nerves, and a tough, fighting reputation shaped by labor strikes and street politics.
A gaunt counten, after paying the county clerk, secured a union between a bride from Noble county and a groom linked to Dekalb county farming circles. The ceremony concluded with a joyful couple viewing their marriage as a crucial life step and planning a modest honeymoon, reflecting local customs of the era.
A garbled account describes heat at Robison Park and nearby areas with mentions of crowds seeking shade and cooling cars. It notes park closings and vague references to preparations for large crowds and upcoming events, reflecting a hot day impact on the area.
In Auburn Indiana Aug 15 Eleborste preparations move toward a major gathering at Northapel three and a half miles east of town. The Tarn Owed park, donated by resident Mr Rhondes, will host the annual Sunday school event. Invitations have gone to many Sabbath schools with the aim of a large turnout depending on favorable weather. Local plans include garotte playing and a band from Granger LaGrange to entertain.
Miss Morale McBowell accepts a position in Jacksonville Florida overseeing colored settlement schools and acts under the supervision of Mrs. 4 KL Bune of Rishinend.
A 19th century account recounts Arthur Cummings, a New York pitcher for the Excelsiors and later the Stars of Brooklyn, who first demonstrated the curveball in a game against the Nationals. It describes early trials, public skepticism, and the eventual rise of the pitch as Cummings refined the slow delivery into the renowned curve, changing baseball pitching forever.
John Berkholder, a hard working merchant from Angula, caused a stir after returning home intoxicated and firing a shotgun at a cow in his garden. Sheriff Williams jailed him briefly before Mayor Carver imposed a 319 fine plus costs and released him after admonishing restraint.
Bert Hartley formerly a blacksmith at Osaion with Ed Sting plans to pursue religious studies. He will study at Chilathki College in Defanes and seeks a charge from his denomination after laying aside the sledge.
A deranged woman wandered from her home several weeks ago and entered the Eagles Lodge. Police contacted her husband, who has since retrieved her. She is described as mentally unsettled and under care at home with plans for further treatment.
Classified note offers five shares of Citizens Trust Company stock for sale. Respond with an offer in box 84 care of the Journal Gazette.
The directors and officers chosen for the Old National Bank are esteemed for integrity, discretion, and business skill. They emphasize sound banking principles and conservative management as advantages for prospective depositors. Henry Paul, President, and Wm H Rohan, Cashier, are named.
Miva Bernadine Vinland spends inter vaention in Decwit Attorneys Harry Haan in Richmond Tad Ma and Mrs Harry Askew spending the week Clear lah Mr B B Haswell and wife and mr A Haswell left for a visit In Sleveland Misses Anog Sullivan and Clartother O Rourke will spend two weeks at Walloon lake Mr H il Keenan proprietor of the few Hotel Anthony in the city on business The little son of Mr and Mrs W Hesterman of South Hanna suffered a broken right arm in a fall Mr Carlin Meyers of Mentane a former resident visits Fort Wayne He was a former regent of this city Mr Alpert Parker member of the state legislature returned from Indiana university where he had been taking a summer course in pedagogy The contract for seating and installing the furnace in the new script building under construction in district No 1 of Jefferson Township was let 16 Mr A W Wart several days ago Dr Nall who states the pteneture is crumpieted north in the next two years It will be one of the handiest churches in the county when finished The phembora at the annéregation of St Johns Evangelical Lutheran cluded are
Lake township will hold its annual picnic at the grove belonging to Mr Volin Karta just west of the church. A greater variety of sements will be offered this year. Refreshments will be served and a large brass band will provide music. An cordial invitation is extended to the public and a grand root time is assured.
In Garrett Indiana August 11 office denies plans to move the Fort Wayne mills. Superintendent Therme says manufacturing business is dull but the Garrett plant will stay open. Temporary closure could occur if business does not improve, but no relocation is intended.
Fall term at the Fort Wayne Business College opens on Tuesday September 1 in day and evening sessions. Rates are reasonable. Call or phone 2020 for particulars. Try Journal Gazette Want Ads.
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