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Newspaper
Fort Wayne Journal Gazette
Location
Fort Wayne, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Aug 26, 1908
Page
5
An ad touts renting a safe deposit box at $2.00 per year to guard deeds mortgages securities and abstracts from loss by fire theft or burglary. It urges readers to call and view the vault to prevent costly replacements and losses of important papers.
The notice names J. H. Bass as President and GO H. Worden H. A. Keplinger as Vice Presidents. H. R. Freeman serves as Cashier with Orr as Assistant Cashier, detailing key bank leadership.
chaotic report on Iowa senatorial contest with Gov Cummins' possible appointment, party divisions, and fears of a split ticket. references to Allison vacancy, "grand-patters" and patter stance, while naming Gen George Curtis and others as key figures amid a tense Republican power struggle in Des Moines.
Weather disrupted harvesting in the Canadian north and the Midwest, delaying crops and boosting early selling as producers faced mixed forecasts. Wheat and corn futures moved on forecasts and nearby demand while receipts and exports showed varied activity in Duluth Chicago and New York markets.
In Taunton Massachusetts the wool market shows uneven movement with buyers evident and prices steady in the week. Dealers report demand from a few large buyers and small shippers while several full loads move through auctions amid cautious activity at the market.
The market shows wheat options rising with seed prices bulging as traders react to supply concerns. Open interest and early gains point to strength in May and December contracts while corn and oats show mixed activity and nearby prices firm.
Ag 2h The most important event in the financial district today was the failure of a prominent commission house blamed for last Saturday's market upheaval. The panic unsettled equities, yet bonds held. Officials fear wider involvement as investors seek to restore confidence after a turbulent session with par value trading around 2,950,000 and United States issues down 1½ to 1 per cent on call.
Fort Wayne wholesale market listings show varied prices for produce, meats, dairy, and grains. Apples, oats, corn, wheat, butter, lard, and eggs are priced per bushel or pound, with many items quoted in cents and dollars. The page lists multiple vendors and prices, indicating active trading and seasonal offerings across farm goods and consumer staples.
Readable list shows prices for home grown items including wax beans celery cabbage peas parsley lettuce and tomatoes. Values given per peck quart bunch or pound with items such as peaches watermelons and butter listed in a late 19th or early 20th century style market column.
The journal notes heavy hay and bedstead prices in yesterday’s city market report. It lists hay at 94 shillings per bushel and other grain as well as beds sold per bushel, with bid and ask figures. Also mentions want ads in the Journal Gazette at five cents a word.
The Chicago market shows fairly active hogs and heavy cattle receipts hurting trade while cattle demand remains better than expected. Hog prices vary by weight with select hogs around 7.10 to 7.40 for shipping lots, common hogs from 5.00 to 6.40, and light hogs around 5.80 to 6.10. Sheep and calves show increased supplies with native lambs selling around 2.25 to 6.15 and feeder lambs 4.75 to 5.50. East Buffalo market mirrors steady to firm tone with hogs, sheep, and cattle prices noted across several weight classes.
The New York coffee market shows a steady close with futures lightly lower and spot demand soft. Prices cited include December at 5.50 and March around 5.45, while trading remains subdued on the dull Cordova and other regional offerings.
Local dry goods market reports varied activity with strong orders for core products and depressed cotton yarn prices. Woolens and worsteds show stable demand while overall sentiment remains cautious in New Fork area.
Kendallville sees the Mitchel and Crewned street corner split and sold to multiple parties. The deal closed by the GPF Alexander agency transfers parcels to J. W. Blister and others, with Holsinger receiving portions and the family homestead to be modernized into four houses on the site. The sale marks a major local redevelopment near the old Pesimean homestead, occupied by current owners since 1875.
Rev Williams, pastor of a Methodist Protestant church, is reassigned to Kendallville for the fifth year by the conference held at West Atlantic, Indiana. The decision follows a strong growth in the congregation and a favorable report on the church’s financial health. The article notes a church property sale by the Methodist Episcopal denomination was discussed.
In Boston on August 2 authorities pursue charges against Mrs. Chadbourne and Mrs. Gardner regarding smuggling of paintings and tapestries from Europe to Chicago and then to a Boston home. The case centers on duties and claims of public art exhibitions, with testimony detailing high priced access and an Italian palazzo replica.
At the conference the sentiment favored the proposed move while no action was taken. The transfer of government is the key difference between two churches, and Mr Williams’s group questions why the union should persist. For bicycle bargains, Fort Wayne Wheel and Supply Co. advertises at 203 West Berry Street.
For sale a mixed listing including a center piece described as Black Mais Perfecity Centre plus one trap and set of Barnesa. Inquiries directed to Late Jersley at 212 East Baty Street.
Larmore, a probation officer at the Jeffersonyne reformatory, proposes a bill to keep ex convicts in check. He argues relapses stem from drinking and urges penalties for those selling honor to criminals. A Bluffton item reports a guardian petition for a father, Peterin, declared of sound mind and needing care for his children.
Ailing businessman continues pushing his ventures while mortgaging properties and borrowing funds to steady his finances. A petition seeks to restructure his affairs as his health wanes after Mira Lamp’s death several months ago.
Ket News Berea reports WarSayy Indiana court may force payment on checks drawn on the closed Kosciusko County Bank. County treasurer notes $27,000 in checks presented since August 3 have not been paid, with a court date set to show cause why funds should be honored.
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