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Newspaper
Fort Wayne Journal Gazette
Location
Fort Wayne, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Dec 18, 1900
Page
9
The item lists multiple rail services including Vecenbar znd, Worth Bound, No. 488 Texpress and Mail, and No. 402 Local Freight. It mentions express and mail connections with daily Atlanta writing, noting exceptions and schedule details for freight and passenger movements.
Local freight schedule shows Sunday non service with exceptions. A terse notice cites Darby G. P. Devitt and others in transit remarks.
The piece argues that piano popularity stems from merit not chance. It stresses a piano must deliver a full rich tone velvety touch precise action and a beautiful nose. It names the Packard as a remarkable instrument embodying these qualities.
Native of Germany and longtime Fort Wayne resident Stan Haas died of stomach cancer after long illness. He was 18? his widow and three children survive. Former Bass Foundry worker and member of St Peters Church. Funeral Thursday at 9:30 from residence and at St Peters Catholic Church.
A likely forgery occurred when a stranger presented a one dollar check at Hamilton National Bank signed by a Mr. Warter with an almost illegible signature. The cashier, Charles Orr, did not recognize the signer due to no account at the bank and the man departed after being handed the check back with a so-called letter of recommendation from the bank. Orr suspects forgery.
A county health board states vaccination and revaccination as the sure defense against smallpox. Quarantine and noncompliance are deemed ineffective. Dr. Marl Schilling, Dr. Carl Prorgler, and Dr. L Park Drayer sign the statement urged to enforce vaccination after holidays. Railroads instructed to resume passenger measures.
The text urges choosing lasting, profitable gifts for Christmas and highlights a wide collection of musical instruments and related items. George Jacobs prepares for Christmas by offering a premier stock on 297 Cal Logue Street, featuring brands like Chickering, Kranich & Bach, and others.
Auction at Lal ft and Toa on Tuesday. Fine silk items offered from 40 cents to 15 dollars. Preview and catalog details available at Arcade Jeweler Dallas PF Green. Reading Stamps offered. Jewelers Calhoun and Washington address customers in strong sales pitch.
A late local item notes a conference of Trendly visitors at City Hall this afternoon, inviting participation in personal work. Also reported is a fire at the Artifich Gas works on Bu Enperior street caused by an overheated smokestack, with flames damaging the roof area before firefighters gained control and estimated losses around 60.
The Cigar Makers' Union No 37 convened for its annual election of officers and committee posts. Incoming president J C Werkiman and vice president Charles were named, with Saul Saunders and James Boyce among trustees and other names listed for the standing and guarding committees. Employers were invited to attend the meeting.
3500 REWARDS We will pay the share reward Zorapy ute of Liver Complaint, Dyspepsia, Sick Huntache, Indigestion, Copatipation or Costivaness. They are purely Vegersble and never fail to give satisfaction. Sold by mail, Stampstaked. WERVITS MEDICAL CO. Con Ckion and Jackson Sts., Chicago, IL. Also by Woodworth, Sebutte Bros., and Ranke & Nussbaum. Patterson street ad mentions 12 f 15.00 and Voirlol’s Silver Tableware.
Faculty meeting at Fort Wayne College of Medicine arranged final plans for the annual commencement to be held on March 20. Drs Leslie and Trayer named committee heads for arrangements and H V Swevingen chosen director of the ceremony as the college will close for the week.
A car crash on Suburban Road near Liverpool injures multiple passengers including Mrs Harvey Smith and Mrs Charles Meike. The vehicle struck a house, partially demolishing it while passengers escaped with serious but non fatal injuries. Fire crews attended and extinguished a fire in the wreckage.
In Rome today the secret edn gistory appointed several bishops including Mgr Keane formerly rector of the Catholic University in Washington. The report notes his death at Dilute.
Mansfield officials cite C. Dey V WL Reich heetmaster Nelson Oxier and C. O. Sholler as appraisers of the Joan Sherman estate and its personal property.
An old advertisement touts a cough remedy as best for croup, claiming rapid relief when hoarseness or coughing first appears. It urges keeping a bottle at hand for instant use and notes sales by Prefer & Bro and Mr. R. Gray.
Fragmentary OCR notes reference the Nickel Plate Road and a Christmas jewelry sale with names like Aglerlin Kort Wayne and Christy Reet. The text mentions stamps, rings, brooches, and jewelers on W Tow Street with items like Diamond Riggs and Taulles. The exact event date and full details are unclear.
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