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Newspaper
Fort Wayne Journal Gazette
Location
Fort Wayne, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Dec 16, 1902
Page
5
Prices for women’s winter outer garments this week are quoted at notably low levels in the department, but the selection remains limited. Styles and materials vary, with some pieces showing marks of fashion while others appear more basic.
An OCR note urges women to visit early for a Christmas fur selection. It advertises options including a Lead, Boy, Mutt, Cape or Jacket and mentions Gavine You and Sean in a casual, regional voice.
Fragmented weather note reports snow likely in Washington area with cold spell ahead. Mentions colder Tuesday and Wednesday, high winds from the west and northwest, visibility issues, and shifting weather patterns across Lower Michigan with colder temperatures expected.
Miss Currie Braithy dies at home on Bak street. Mr Frank Dici te hospitalized after sister J B Prost’s death. Oliver Hebert Jr joins the post office staff during holidays. Grandchild recovers from diphtheria. Mrs C M Merritt dies in North Dakota. remains moved to Leo for interment. Queen Mother Lodge ladies to meet at Mrs Burkes home on Dune Street this afternoon. Clergy men travel to Logansport for Wabash meeting. English Lutheran Church extends a call to Rev A G Schumm of Havune NH. Prof Murphy joins a medicine troupe in Marshall. C L Guilhier and Murphy tour Ohio with vaudeville show. Capt William Bergman returns from Indianapolis. plans to buy trucks. Charles H Cadwallader named Cleveland assistant superintendent of APD.
Thousands of purse pleasing gifts, ornamental and practical, tempt shoppers at the White Fruit House Christmas store. Premium tickets offer a free item with every 60 cent purchase, making this sale a strong option for holiday spending.
Farmlands sought and for sale or exchange in northern Indiana. The Soldier Company Bankers and Real Estate Dealers of Ligonier Indiana will have a firm member at Dreibelbiss abstract office each Saturday to discuss offers and terms. Read Patterson's turkey ad on page two for Christmas turkey guidance.
Every day during the week of December 15 Miss Mabel Bennett will demonstrate Ralston Purina Cereals and Purina Health Floor. A Ralston Parke Money Bank will be given free with every purchase of two packages of Ralston Purina Cereals.
An advertisement states a permanent Port Wayne branch at 728 Clinton Street near the post office corner will provide free medical care for three months through December 21. Eminent physicians promise consultations, nine surgical operations, and cures for male and female illnesses, catarrh deafness, ruptures, goitre, cancer, skin diseases, and rectal conditions, with no charges during the period and home treatment via mailed question forms.
A vintage advertise split across toys and ladies wear promoting deep discounts. James M. Kane’s offers Go Carts Sleighs Doll Abs and iron toys plus various household items while The Superior Mfg Co claims tailor made walking skirts direct from manufacturer with prices from 1.00 to 40.00 per skirt and made-to-order garments at below local dealer prices. Both emphasize low prices and quick shopper turnout.
Beck the Jeweler announces a complete jewelry stock and a line of kidneyed items. The ad stresses reliable goods and low prices in the city. Located at Calhoun and Washington Streets.
Mr Straus will be at the office of John C Heller abstractor Fort Wayne Indiana Tuesday each week 9 am to 6 pm Buy farms for cash sell on time Write for a catalog of farms and particulars to Straus Brothers Co Lightier Ind Economy is wealth Patterson’s prices gratify the economical.
The Allen circuit court heard cases including Patrick Kelley versus Buf fah Morrison on a venue change from Huntington county, with Kenner and Lucas as attorneys. Thomas Brockermay versus Albert Lackey on a mechanic's lien, CW Porter representing. Sarah Alta Quince seeks divorce from Thomas Edward Quince with alimony requested. Sanne Tepew defendant in a separate action. judge Owen N. Heaton presiding on the civil docket. Also noted were a Grand Circuit Court session under Judge Widward O'Rourke, a verdict in John W. Fenner v Hamilton Fisher et al affirming plaintiffs' costs, and a road case in Martin Road with damages awarded to defendants Mason and Picton. Coonly Clerk Belot instructed to deny marriage licenses to Fred Springer and Jennie Meyers as they are under age. inquiry into Louis Winter's marital plans also noted. Mrs Winslow’s Soothing Syrup advertisement appears, touting relief for infants and claiming decades of use.
Municipal board meeting approved assessment tolls for widening Taylor street and for vari an streets in Bergholt's addition. The elm commission was tasked to arrange printing of council proceedings for 190%. Building permits were issued to Newton Miller for a two story frame dwelling on Gay street at 1000 dollars W 10 Page for a two story crime dwelling on Jefferson Street at 1600 dollars and Dan Toyle for a two story frame dwelling on East Creighton avenue at 1800 dollars. The council meets this evening in special session to review the gas situation with a report from the gas field committee and the police superintendent on factories and large institutions using gas as fuel.
Rockhill Bros markets winter care for horses and a large display of toys dolls games and books. The coming week promises unusual attractions with very low prices and premium tickets offered with purchases.
The report notes a 14 percent decline in a key textile item while other lines see minor changes. Market activity remains steady, with no notable improvement in demand for broader fabrics. Prices for outer divisions hold firm despite diminishing steerage business and unchanged cloth quality.
The Journal-Gazette want column highlights its usefulness by offering results and broad readership. Readers are urged to study the listings and respond, as the page promises quicker access to wanted goods and services.
CHAS. F. PEEITFER offers money on real estate or personal security in the Bass Block. Roots 6-7.
A used upright piano offered on easy payments by Guy Conklin at 1112 Calhoun Street opposite Cathedral. Also promoting attractive umbrellas in Patterson's window as Christmas gift ideas.
An advertisement touts Andy Smoke of Condon's saloon receiving $1000 at Pibberson's yesterday and promotes Christmas offers at the Wayne with promises of the best toilets, massage, ten first class barbers, fancy boxes, and a range of Roger & Gallet items, RODENBECK'S at 1004 Calhoun, Lau Block.
Local ad announces 100 fine umbrellas for ladies by Reuben S and Patterson. Promote gift appeal with notes on pleasing a lady and protection from sun and rain, urging quick purchase to outshine rivals.
Wabash announces round trip fares at standard reductions for a specified period beginning December and valid to January 1, 1908, with reductions applicable to certain phonics services. The MASQUERADE BALL at Turnyverdin Hall marks New Year's Eve celebrations.
We loan money at 6 percent. Sums not less than $1,000 secured by mortgage on Fort Wayne improved real estate. Vesey & Heaton, haw offices corner Court and Barry.
A historical advertisement proclaims a cure for chronic constipation using Caseinets Candy Cathartic. It claims guaranteed results with genuine tablets stamped C.C.C and notes it is never sold in bulk through druggists.
KRUMNE and CO. advertise loans at one half and six percent interest. Located at 1% Court Street, they offer money to loan.
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