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Newspaper
Fort Wayne Journal Gazette
Location
Fort Wayne, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Aug 18, 1908
Page
4
An ad urging readers to rent safe deposit boxes at $2.00 yearly to protect deeds mortgages securities and other papers from loss by fire or theft. It promises savings on replacing abstracts insurance papers and stock certificates and invites callers to visit the vault to rent a box and stop worrying about loss.
J J Bass stands as President with C R Worden and H A Keplinger as Vice Presidents H R Freeman as Cashier and J H Orr as Assistant Cashier. The roster enumerates senior executives for the bank.
A terse obituary notes the passing of a longtime local resident aged eighty three. The brief item lists a life marked by community ties and family, with scant other details due to damaged text.
Market notes show wheat futures slipping amid favorable weather and ample supply. Reports from Minneapolis, Duluth, and Chicago indicate lower prices and steady selling as farmers balance crop prospects with demand. Corn and oats follow with mixed receipts and a cautious tone across trading centers.
In the Gazette, want ads shift with the city’s pace as listings evolve. Readers note tighter word counts and new formats in classifieds while merchants and residents adapt to shorter notices and clearer terms.
A scattered market report notes wheat and clover seed declines while corn rises, with prices drifting lower in futures trading. Trading desks show mixed activity as seasonal demand wavers and weather factors impact crop expectations.
Wall Street shows brisk activity amid bear pressure and uncertain sentiment. Banking and brokerage moves, rising money ease, and a potential $6 dividend from Standard Oil of New Jersey mark key notes while overall market remains steady with dull money and firm government bonds.
Fort Wayne market prices for wholesale and retail goods are listed with figures for dairy products such as creamery tub butter and dairy butter per pound, various grains like wheat and corn per bushel, oats, rye, and barley, plus cabbage and apples. The report includes market quotes from Fahey Kivin creamery and Daley butter, with references to Hog market items, wool, seeds, and miscellaneous commodities, reflecting a busy trade day at the local exchange.
The New York coffee market closes with March and July futures at 5.60 and 3.65 respectively amid steady spot prices for No. 4 and mild coffee. Dry goods and cotton markets show buyers active with ongoing auctions and piece goods trading.
Fragmentary note from OEE Pennsylvania records a brief oil market update. Mentions anions and a reduced momentary price reference centered on MeCevat pa Meese with unclear context. No clear purchaser or vendor names discernible.
Fragment from Elgin Butter Market notes. Syracuse Transportation Company linked to a case. Petersim claims value paint and a savings plan by himself and Alvin Co. Stanray owners of a white papers business in Wawasee. Franjon Tre Taken referenced. Journal Gazette want ads priced at 2 cents per word.
Market recap notes hogs higher with prices up to 15 to 25 cents, while cattle prices hold firm on steady demand. Receipts mix. stockers and feeders steady to firmer. sheep and horses show varied activity. Regional reports include Liverpool and London cow/beef markets with mixed results and a late-week rally in some grades.
Decatur Ind August 17 Merle ten year old daughter of Myr ami Mus Chilles Poling of a muth of Deca stepped and needle ran into the large part of one foot and a brake of The avedie awunt in era. Doctor was called and removed the needle after an operation. The child felt relief after the procedure.
The September term of the circuit court is described with many cases noted. A total of 18 cases are listed for the term, including reference to the court’s sittings and the number of cases in the docket.
A probate docket notes 180 cases including guardianships and trial matters. Several cases die or settle as courts proceed, with additional items to be carried over to later terms.
Transfers show multiple parcels traded for sums from 1 to 1 600 dollars. Names include Daniel Kemp, Henry Meavis, Wallan Proes, Martin Shroyer, and Wayne Trust Co. Transactions reference Bad of lot, Platcher's addition, Hanna's addition, Alofer's subdivision, and Drexel Parke. Parcels described in Lathe tone Ship and Randol's additions, with various buyers and sellers.
In Silver Lake area residents report burglary during a community meeting at Glenn Park. Valuable items including gold watches and jewelry were stolen from several homes and stands by unattended properties. Authorities investigated as residents aided by local energy firm column City in Fort Wayne.
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