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Newspaper
Fort Wayne Journal Gazette
Location
Fort Wayne, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Dec 09, 1902
Page
5
A festive list of holiday items including umbrellas neckwear handkerchiefs gloves laces dressed fabrics curtains linens hosiery and garments for men women and children. The ad highlights a wide range from silk and cotton wares to dresses coats furs and bedding promising ready gifts and seasonal apparel.
Fur trade boasts strong demand and low prices before material hikes. Advertises high grade Persian coats Leipzig dyed near seal jackets electric seal jackets beaver capes martin capes and various seals and muffs with listed prices and discounts for ladies and children sets.
The forecast calls for fair but cold conditions in Ohio with stronger winds from the west. In the east, it becomes somewhat colder with fresh west winds and a likely warm spell on Wednesday followed by light to moderate clouds and possible snow and rain in the southern areas. Lower Michigan should be partly cloudy with continued cold and variable winds through Tuesday and Wednesday.
Mr Peter Esgemuon attended a relative's funeral yesterday. Rev James Stuart Ainslie of Chicago to lecture this evening at Plymouth Congregational church. Miss Mary Weick bitten on Taylor Street by a dog, injuring ankle and leg. A. R. Walter grocer fell yesterday morning, injuring his arm on West Creighton Avenue. Water main burst at Calhoun and Wayne flooding the street. Mr and Mrs Moses moved from Auburn overcome by gas fumes saved by neighbors. doctor treated them. Fort Wayne and Southwestern official S L Nelson to visit Chicago with investors in western traction. Peter Welch near death from dropsy and heart trouble on East Wayne Street. Veith, old canal captain, longtime east-sider. Married Men's Society of Cathedral elected officers: Prefect J J Hayes. first assistant Joseph Romfel. second assistant F M Didier. secretary Edward J Tit o l. assistant secretary Hugh E K Gordon. treasurer Albert J Ditton.
Advertisement urges early Christmas shopping with stock availability across departments. Warns against last minute crowds and unsettled deals. Promises best accommodations for quick trading and article holding until needed. White Fruit House as the seller.
The Buffalo to Philadelphia double track line features Automatic Block Signal System and stone ballast for fast trains and safe travel. Four express trains are advertised with an illustrated brochure available from Geo. R. Chesbrough, Western Passenger Agent, Buffalo. Also advertised is PAZO ointment promising refunds if it fails to cure skin conditions, priced at 60 cents.
Chicago live stock exposition notice offers one dollar fare, plus two dollars round trip, on Nov 29 and Dec 1 2 1902. Tickets good to Dec 10 with return via Nickel Plate. see agent C Asterlin Wayne Ind MI-20-Tabh&wkte dec3a. Also mentions hair care ad and poultry market notes with New York poultry prices and Chicago rail fare details.
Thing and Co at 624 Calhoun St advertises discounts on Stormo Alaskas 1.00, Buckle Arcties 0.50 to 1.50, Youths and Boys 0.50, Men's 1.00 and 1.50, plus Xmas Shippers and women's slippers. Manager H J Tory promotes Christmas grooming at Wayne facility with ten barbers and best toilets and massage.
In police court Elva Reed and Laverne Benedict faced drunkenness charges. Benedict, a minor, bought liquor from Joseph Thorne who runs a saloon on Harrison Street. Benedict paid a $20 fine plus costs. Reed and Benedict each fined $1 and costs for drunkenness, while Jack Deveny Renard Felts and William Butts faced similar $1 fines and costs.
An Indiana style ad highlights apples including Northern Boys Bellflower Rhode Island Greening and No 1 Michigan potatoes offered at 615 Harrison Street. It promotes cigars and smokers goods and notes Christmas shopping gifts for men. Proprietor O B Fitch emphasizes varied footwear and holiday presents at Hoosier Shoe Store.
We want farm lands and haying or farming lines to offer by sale or trade. We have choicest farms in northern Indiana for care or trade on seller friendly terms. One firm member visits Dretberbiss abstract office each Saturday for details. Address Soldier Company Bankers and Real Estate Dealers Tgonier Indiana.
Mrs. Lydia Dure Archer accuses Mrs. Walter W Daugherty of assault and battery in a case before Justice Skelton. Daugherty reportedly used two broomsticks to strike, while the defendant allegedly delivered a slight punch. The matter was taken under advisement.
A fragmented advertisement lists items for holiday shoppers including Gorn Flour Northern Spys Bellower Wagner Ithode Island Greening Apples and No 1 Michigan Potatoes at 15 Harrison Street. It promotes Ellipse cigars as a Christmas gift and Ladies Elegant Patent Kid Dress Shoes. The ad highlights a headquarters for footwear at 0. B. PLTCH Prep and urges remembering this store when Christmas shopping. It mentions cigars, smoking accessories, and many attractive presets for gifts.
Amos R. Walter trustee offers Ton ton stock of groceries and fixtures for sale to the highest bidder next Monday December 15 at 3 00 pm at 125 West Main Street. Make him happy by getting a box of Eclipse cigars from dealers, a pretty Xmas box.
An applicant, Joam P. Kelly, seeks a one year license to sell intoxicating liquor in quantities under five gallons at a business in Fort Wayne. The request is to the Allen County Board of Commissioners at January session. The premises are described as front room on the ground floor of a two story brick building at 1220 Calhoun Street in Fort Wayne.
Vesey and Hwaton law offices at Conurt and Berry streets offer loans at 6 percent interest in sums of at least $1,000 secured by mortgage on improved real estate in Fort Wayne.
In our line of eau de toilette Roger & Gallet Hou bigant Legrands and other perfumes. Visit 1004 Calhoun Lau Block to explore our toile waters collection while supplies last. Eclipse usars takes an appropriate.
Money to loan at 1 to 2 percent and reent interest offered by BNE and CO. Located at 19 Court Street.
Goods for Christmas arriving daily at M Bick Jeweler Cor Calhoun and Washington Sts. See buying your Christmas jewelry.
Our Mr Berens at the office of John Heller Abstracter Fort Wayne Ind on Tuesday each week from 2 am to 6 pm Buy farms for cash sell on time Write for catalogue of farms and particulars to Straus Brothers Co Ligonier Ind
The Rundell Rheumatic Cure company offers to send a free bottle to any bed bound rheumatic patient who sends a bottle request to their office at 319 RB Butler sheet. The offer requires the patient to be confined to bed and excludes those who can sit up or move about. The promotion lasts one week with office hours from 1 to 7 pm.
Rockhill Bros advertise wintering of horses with contact options Gall telephone numbers 18 or 1216, indicating readiness and care for winter stabling and feed arrangements for equines.
An advertisement touts the New Style Victor Talking Machine with about a thousand records to choose from and prices from 15 to 50 dollars. It lists Guy Conklin at 1112 Calhoun Street opposite the Cathedral as the contact.
CHEESE-HONEY-SARDINES assortment with prices: Newschatel Cheese 4¢ a cake Extra Fine Cream Cheese 18¢ per lb Pine Swiss 20¢ lb Limburger lic lb Extra Brick lic mb New Edam 310 each Perivelion Jar Cheese 15e and 25e jar Pure Honey 25¢ pt Jelly glasses 25c Fancy Sardines 12½¢ can Fancy Domestic 5c Can Monarch Catsup pints 20c 1-2 pints 15c Bordeaux Tabascao Sauce Salad Dressings Poultry Seasoning Canned Soup at GREATEST GROCERY CO Opp P Q Phone 315-878.
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