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Newspaper
Fort Wayne Journal Gazette
Location
Fort Wayne, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Dec 12, 1902
Page
2
The Fort Wayne Journal notes that granting any heating franchise without a fixed standard is a crime, urging standards for heat supply. It cites Pennsylvania tracks and praises Mayor Berghoff while urging Commercial Club prudence until the matter is settled. Patterson's advertises winter undergarments and bead offerings.
Comic opera Dolly Varden charms Fort Wayne with tuneful music and vivid staging. Ada Palmer Walker as Dale shines, Mark Lard Gayspark delights, chorus praised, costumes praised, and theater draws strong crowds despite mixed prior reception. Local ads mention Corduroy Knee Pants and jewelry sales at DeWas F. Green's Arcade Jewelers.
A fragmentary 19th century account describes rumors that Trinks Roosevelt was being poisoned. An urchin from Gear Lake and others recount a tale involving bread, sleep deprivation, and a president figure, with unclear details and chaotic phrasing.
Dec 1 report notes the Leader railroad absorbing Bie Ings Valley railroad and Lake Shore lines, advancing Ohio Central consolidation. East of Chicago and St Louis, WHhead property interest signals a shift toward combining safe carriers and ending diversions, with aims to unify rail networks among major interests.
Fort Wayne incorporations include The William Kaough Doal Company Fort Wayne Capital stock 15900 directors F T Kinerk Frank Harber I R Kids George Coverdale and James F Fell The Maumee Valley Athletic Club Fort Wayne directors August Jackson Vernon Ghishote and GA Gites Also notes on Persian silk neckwear and Patterson neckwear line.
The text lists assorted items from unions, officers, and social events. It notes changes in officers at AO As WL and Divisivny No 12 B of B 2, a postal draft on hand, a banquet by the County Medical Society, a mayoral or trusteeship change, arrivals of Prof Willson Nicholson with family, and local health alerts for two children. Also mentions clock and Christmas gift shop promotions at Green's Arcade and Patterson's.
Bowery 8 plans a first winter entertainment night with a small guest list and music. Capt Woy Jones and colleagues from Battery B Indianapolis will attend a drill school. Mrs Greenwald McGscar and others travel to Chicago. physicians attend a convention and will return Friday night for a social dance led by Miss Jacobs and Miss Gage.
Patterson’s announces evening hours next week with in store specials on men's and women’s footwear and new raincoats. Advertisers tout a fine line of Rich American Cat Glass at Gregg’s Arcade Jeweler and Eagle Charms at Dallas I. Green’s Arcade. Dallas F. Green, expert spectacle man, offers services at Arcade.
The Ladies of the U V and the Ladies' auxiliary of Friendship Judge No 70 and Knights and Ladies of Columbia elected officers for the coming year. Roles include presidents, vice presidents, secretaries, conductresses, and guards across several lodges. Also notes Sunnait City lodge No 36 selections and Shitoh chapter No 81 officers. New officers to be installed in January. Also an advert plans Paterson winter coats with reasonable prizes.
The piece details a second season party hosted by Mrs. O N Guldlin with about forty ladies, prizes won by Mrs. Walter Seavey and Mrs. H Poole, multiple informally organized gatherings, and a roster of guests. It also mentions upcoming weddings, travels, a new social club named the WReth with officers Gertrude Merz president and Dela Ceuter secretary, plus a note on a Lakesite School birthday tribute and pedro games.
The Star Shoe Store announces evening hours for the Re beller shoes line at discounted prices. The new stock, labeled PINGREE MADE, is described as honest in feel with a handsome design and low price point aimed at attracting buyers during extended shopping times.
An anecdotal testimonial promotes Dr Lindley's Golden Remedy as a cure for insomnia and brain strain among businessmen. The letter from J W Lloyd of Detroit asserts dramatic sleep improvement and urges readers to buy for $1, with free medical advice from Dr Lindley and associates.
Fragments show an appeal to officers and a secretary named Ta. E. Smith from Portsmouth. The text promotes best goods at lower prices and mentions trucks as a potential method, with Patterson named as a signer or contributor.
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