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Newspaper
Fort Wayne Journal Gazette
Location
Fort Wayne, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Dec 05, 1902
Page
5
Dec 44 forecast shows snow Friday in the Indians region with brisk north winds. Saturday looks fair with possible high north winds. Snow or rain expected in parts, with cloudy conditions and a chance of wintry mix in northeast portions.
Mr Bly Knight of Wabash was in the city yesterday. J G Aller died suddenly. Rabbi Frederick Cohn speaks on Faith and Love at Achduth Yeshalom temple this evening. Epworth League of Wayne Street M E church will host a Mercy and Help fund event at the church parlors tonight. Mrs J P Merillat hosts Ladies Mile at 1230 McClelland Street this afternoon and evening with a 5 to 8 oclock serial time. Hey Mr Harris at South Congregational church draws crowds with Prof Millard’s singing. Second battalion inspection dates: Company B Angola December 4, Company K Auburn December 5, Company D Fort Wayne December 15, Company C Lafayette December 16. Carl Stadtler, runaway, to be sent to Catholic Orphans Home Lafayette. his mother seeks reform school due to stigma. Father Guendling agrees to take charge of the boy.
A catalog style notice lists Vantine's Fancy China including chocolate pots, saucers, cake dishes, trays, tea pots, cracker jars, bamboo portieres and metal gongs with prices 85 cents to 5.75 dollars. Also Vantine's toilet soap and water, ray rum, extracts, and bamboo portieres. White Fruit House promises customer satisfaction and door-to-door service. Oriental rugs featured as desirable gifts with a large sale variety and reasonable prices.
Prominent furrier Edwin S George announces Grand Fur opening at Holiday Furs with a dramatic display. Furs guaranteed and tailored to fit. customers urged to call early. Also notes a large smoker audience and a promotional message about Eclipse and discounted braces at Mergentheine's.
Local report describes a Royal recruiting station action at 2327 Joby Street as Peter Kitty Swarter and six others enlist in the Navy. An Indianapolis posting follows a two week training step with a mascot fox terrier arriving to mark the event. News notes orders for recruits to report for instruction and mentions a Norfolk ship assignment for a landsman.
Sugar beet stock food offered at four dollars per ton. Orders accepted early at S Bash and Company.
Rockell Bros advertise wintering horses and offer a large New York shipment arriving all at once. They invite inquiries at telephone numbers 18 or 1216 and note Eril & Kei at 926 Calhoun Street as contact.
Money to loan at low rates with modest down payment offered in the South Street area. Local lenders advertise quick approval and flexible terms to help buyers and small businesses secure needed funds. Offers include short repayment plans and renewals upon request.
Fragmentary ad style notice touts a patent enamel shoe polish and shoe filling service at Star Shoe Store and mentions a jewelers and a dubious tag line. No clear event or person details available.
It is a wonder era The New Style Victor Talking Machines with a thousand records to select from priced from 15 to 40 dollars. Guy Conklin at 1112 Calhoun opposite Cathedral advertises fancy boxes and perfumes. Rodenbice’s at 1004 Calhoun promotes Rollet waters and hats on half off at Mergeritheim’s.
Special invitation to Fa Waynette to visit the store and view the largest assortment of toys dolls and games ever shown. Everything priced lower than anywhere else.
Eminent physicians open a permanent Fort Wayne branch at 722 Clinton St to provide three months of free medical services to all invalids, excluding medicine, with no charges for any treatment. They offer examinations, minor surgeries, and promise cures where possible, advising incurable cases honestly.
A Nash's Military Store on West Gerry Street announces a weeklong doll sale featuring 260 beautiful dolls for patriotic shoppers. The event highlights a broad selection and special pricing to attract families and collectors alike.
Wood J M Cook offers prompt wood delivery from 9133 Fairfield Avenue with orders at Tigers Livery Bar and home phone. Star Shoe Store features Pingree Made footwear for men and women. Cigar 5 cent Christy and Gibson Pictures offered with Copley Prints at 826 Calhoun Street. Rich glass at Dallas F Green's Arcade Jeweler with gold watches and more. Dollar for dollar value principle emphasized.
Mr Straus will be at the office of John C Helier, Abstracter, Fort Wayne, Ind, each Tuesday from 2 to 6 pm. Readily offered are cash sales and time, with follow up by mail for catalogues of farms and particulars to Atraus Brothers, cataloger, Ind.
Randell Proprietary Co reports a letter from Mrs Georgia Taylor of 208 Brackenridge St Fort Wayne Indiana praising Randell's Rheumatic Cure after a two year rheumatism case. The letter questions proof of the cure's powers and notes no salicylic acid turpentine mercury or opiates in the remedy sold and guaranteed by druggists.
The Greatest Grocery Co at East Berry Street advertises a mammoth display of leading canned fruits vegetables jams soups preserves catsup and olives from brands including Batavia Monarch Curtice Brothers Marysville Madrone and others inviting customers to browse even without buying.
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