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Newspaper
Fort Wayne Journal Gazette
Location
Fort Wayne, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Dec 07, 1902
Page
4
A historical list advertises numerous holiday goods for sale including umbrellas wear handkerchiefs gloves laces fabrics curtains linens hosiery undergarments purses jewelry and furs. The itemized catalog emphasizes holiday styling and exclusive patterns not widely available elsewhere.
Advertises fur prices and stock with numerous items listed, claiming high demand yet low prices due to pre-advance sourcing. Includes Persian Coats, Seal Jackets, Boas, Scarfs, Muffs, and sets with various price points and descriptions.
The forecast covers Indiana with rain or snow in the south and snow in the north on Sunday followed by clearing. Monday remains fair and colder in the south with fresh winds. Ohio expects rain or snow in the south and snow in the north on Sunday and Monday with brisk west winds. Michigan predicts snow and colder conditions Sunday and Monday, with lighter snow in the western portion and colder conditions in the east and fresh west winds.
Mrs Leah Purcell travels to California seeking health benefits. Mrs J C Stewart summoned to Sarnia Ontario by father’s illness. Rev J W Undike, ex pastor, now in Celina Ohio, visits Fort Wayne. Mr Joe Trentman tours Richmond then to South Bend indefinitely. Birth reported of a daughter to Mr and Mrs Nicholas Klug. Alfred Kraus, New York House proprietor, buys St Nicholas hotel. John Collins leaves Wabash Railway water power team for Robert Spice plumbing. Rev August Lange informed his mother is critically ill in St Toul. Engine Company No 1 responds to a false alarm due to newborn at Wireman Robert Dean’s home. U S Commissioner Logan requests Philippines nurse Hannah Nicholf’s remains be returned. Mr and Mrs John Weingard relocate from Arcola to West Williams street. Mr and Mrs Charles Noble return after years away, joining J E Noble family in Sheldon and later W E Noble firm. Hon John Morris Sr marks eighty six birthday, active in Fort Wayne with many callers. jurist longtime resident since 1856.
Advertises assorted fruits and nuts including Leghorn Citron Raisins and Currants, almonds, dates, and cider by White Fruit House. Also promotes Eclipse cigars, Meerschaum and Briar pipes from Muthand Co. and Herr Blitz smoking goods, plus Vaniille Oriental wares and holiday umbrellas from Feldman’s opposite Cathedral.
Wyomin g Wisconsin writer Franklin W. Calkins notes relief from nervous dyspepsia after using Grape-Nuts for a year. He details poor appetite and indigestion before adoption, then steady improvement and renewed meals, praising the cereal as brain workers' food.
The Commercial club's special committee appointed to confer with Mr John I Bass regarding Pennsylvania company's desire for a new industrial track has been called to meet Tuesday morning by Chairman Charles McCulloch. The conference will determine the nature of the report to be submitted to the Commercial club next Thursday evening.
A residence at 231 West Pearl Street occupied by G W Norcross, a local boarding house operator, caught fire early yesterday morning. Part of the roof burned, with fire crews estimating total losses of 200 dollars to the structure and an equal amount to furniture and personal property. Eclipse Cigar advertised as the best five cent cigar available nationwide.
Meyer Cycle Co. at 208 205 West Berry street announces free winter storage for bicycles brought to the shop. Bicycles will be vaseline coated and kept dry until spring, with re enameling nickel plating and repair services available year round. The firm has expanded its machine shop for bicycle automotive sewing machine phonograph and general repairs by skilled machinists.
BUERWNE & Co. advertise money to loan at 1 2 and 6 percent interest. Located at 1D Court St. The notice promotes millinery sale items and financial offerings in a compact city notice style.
500 new Disk Records from Victor and Columbia arrive, alongside 560 new Wax Records from Edison and The Randall Wheel Co. The shipments expand catalog offerings and bolster distribution for the popular labels and suppliers.
A brief ad from The Midget Store at 1028 Calhoun St compares Pure Cream Chewing Candy with other pulled candies and asserts its superiority. The note invites comparison and promises the product will speak for itself.
A wide line of mechanical toys has just been placed on sale at Randall Wheel Co offering many new and ingenious items for children this year.
Rundell Proprietary Co promises to send free Rundell's Rheumatic Cure to any bedridden patient who mails a bottle from 319 S Butler St within one week. The offer excludes those who can sit up or move about and runs daily office hours 1 to 7 p m. Also mentions Eclipse cigarettes and new etchings at KEIL & KEIL 926 Calhoun St.
Mrs. Georgia Taylor of 303 Brackenridge Street reports two hotties of Rundell's Rheumatic Cure cured her two year rheumatism after a year of weakness. She asks for more proof of the medicine's powers and notes it contains no salicylic acid turpentine mercury strychnine or opiates. Sold and guaranteed to cure by all druggists.
The notice advertises half price on trimmed hats at The People’s Store and promotes a wide range of items including Eclipse cigarettes, Mrs. Austin's Corn Flour, and Victor Talking Machines with prices from 15 to 50 dollars. It lists contact details for Guy Conklin at 1112 Calhoun Street opposite Cathedral and mentions Roger & Gallet toilet waters at Rodenbeckh's 1004 Calhoun.
A local firm offers to handle interment preparations and duties for the occasion. The notice emphasizes respectful service and experienced staff, providing contact at 205 West Main and phone number 228.
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