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Newspaper
Fort Wayne Journal Gazette
Location
Fort Wayne, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Dec 01, 1907
Page
6
A damaged OCR transcript describes a cornerstone ceremony for a power house with contractor McBiide and engineer Shimer leading honors. It notes the presence of officials, a ceremonial placing of a stone, and discussions of construction activity and supervision surrounding the project.
Remains of a young man are expected to arrive Thursday morning, with family coordinating necessary expenses. The report notes slow telegraph delivery and a forthcoming funeral at a local store area, mentioning Kenner Cal and surrounding towns, while promising more details as arrangements finalize.
A local event features a Friday evening concert after a dinner at the City Brewery with a quartet and soloists. The program includes works by Grima and a guest singer, with performances by the Studsonie ensemble and a special Methodist Episcopal church program on Tuesday evening led by the C. Seldatter orchestra and a roster of soloists.
A grim report describes three men from the Masons died after consuming tainted oysters. Authorities investigate a deadly food poisoning case spanning multiple eateries, with suspects named as various individuals linked to the district.
The White Fruit House department store announces a weekly bulletin touting discounts across meat and groceries. It highlights guaranteed lard at 100 pound, bacon, hams, roasts, beef, pork chops, canned goods, desserts, and clothing with low prices and new lines. A farmers offer promises a premium price for eggs for a short period.
The event features Lukens to perform several selections as part of a church gathering at Trinity Episcopal Church. Attendees included men from the community, with plans described for a social and musical program led by Mr Savard.
The advertisement promotes Christmas shopping at Meyer Quality stores as the headquarters for holiday gifts. It touts the largest assortment of practical gifts including toilet accessories, brush and comb sets, hand mirrors, manicure sets, perfumery, soaps, shaving items for men, and more. The copy promises high class goods, satisfactory prices, and courteous treatment, branding the store as the Christmas drug stores.
Report mentions Buster and Mrs Bente traveling for Washington to attend the Water Ways Congress. It notes a colonel will oversee arrangements for the national flyways and harbors. event dates are set for Wednesday and Thursday in a western theater. Governor Handy appoints a verb to secure funding for a proposed winterway from Toledo to Chicago.
The DeKalb County Poor Asylum project draws attention as commissioners seek funding for a new building. Proposals call for a $40,500 appropriation and potential total costs around $249,000 to support construction, with questions about scope and timeline.
In MUBCTR, TN a local note reports that Munckgie's mayor is recovering at a sanitarium after illness. The update notes limited duties may continue to be delayed as health improves.
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