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Newspaper
Fort Wayne Journal Gazette
Location
Fort Wayne, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Dec 16, 1900
Page
12
Over two weeks the shop unpacked casks of imported china and chinaware including plates bowls bowls and jugs. Prices are set at one third less than the usual asking price for high grade china.
Pensive gifts include chatelfins purses leather novel Suitaule and mne erling silver wave jewal ebony war Ties and the latest handlé. The combined pearl with silver mountings and charming designs feature quaint handles and guaranteed texture. Umbrellas in silk range from $2 upwards.
Read promotional copy urging shoppers to wait before buying fur boas caliurettes storm collars capes and jackets. Emphasizes inspection of line and claims $4 Marten scarfs have no equal in the city.
A department store advertises a wide holiday assortment with silk dresses patterns handkerchiefs linen towels napkins aprons and suits lace curtains portieres sweepers rugs and more at prices from five to seven dollars and up.
Peruvian merchant Dukes sues Charles McCulloch Henry Paul and Charles Bush with Wayne and Southwestern Travel company and Charles C. Miller as co defendants to compel acceptance of his tender for the towpath canal project between the city and Tunmoke. He seeks an injunction and a court order appointing a commissioner to perfect the sale while deposits of 2 dollars in cash, 1965 dollars, and a 31 003 certificate are noted as part of the tender. The defendants contend Dukes has no standing to claim title and note they only agreed to secure a title to the report.
A cluttered 1900s advertising page offers Christmas foods and gifts. Mentions walnuts almonds mixed nuts and various fruits, with prices and shop names including Moritz on Main Street and Baade's on Culhoun Street. Legal notices, court cases, and local business promos intermingle with sale blurbs and holiday quotes.
Visitors linger at the Wall Paper and decor display featuring window shades room moulding pictures and frames. The article notes many passersby are curious about the setup and the range of items offered.
Kattersley and Sons promotes steam and hot water heating, mantels, floors, electric wiring and fixtures, gas and electric items. It lists pocketbooks purses card cases desk pads traveling cases portfolios and notes a few water colors for Christmas plus Charles Dana Gibson prints at a dollar or two.
Mix Candy and te stick nine cents per pound. Nuts, sweet oranges at 18 cents per dozen. Large fancy lamps 75 cents and one dollar. Imported water sets three pieces at sparing prices. Fancy glassware, neat lines. Nice line toys and gifts.
C L Lacklen caterer advertises wedding and party dining services at 201 South Curkwoun Street Fort Wayne Indiana. Offers home made meats mayonnaise salad dressing patties and creamery butts with telephone contact 1310 Main.
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