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Newspaper
Fort Wayne Journal Gazette
Location
Fort Wayne, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Dec 22, 1909
Page
11
The Fort Wayne and Wabash Valley Traction Co introduces continuous meter reading and district based billing starting January 1. City divided into twenty districts with uniform reading dates and ten day payment terms. Bills include meter readings and must be paid or discounts apply.
Albion December 21 John W Earle county auditor has accepted a position as representative of Staug Ackerman Co in Albion to fill the vacancy from Louis Stiefels retirement He will not leave his county post immediately and will retain the auditor job for the present.
The body of Mrs. Catharine Bischort of Union Township, who died Sunday at her daughter's Huntington home, was taken to Decatur for burial arriving by noon.
A. J. Donovan of Peoria reports long illness with loss of appetite, headaches, and digestive troubles. After trying many doctors and treatments, he credits Root Juice for relief after using six to twelve bottles, noting improved well being and sleep. He mentions the product is sold at D. N. Pharmacy for one dollar per bottle or three for two dollars and fifty cents.
Dec 21 Decatur Indiana report notes a large dinner for about forty Fort Wayne Springfeld Railway stockholders. Mr Fledderjohann, company president, and Mrs Fledderjohann will host at their home with turkey and Christmas delicacies amid their reputation as royal entertainers.
Xo hunting allowed on the farm of Tames Cunnison starting December 21, 1809, by owner notice.
Kendallville Indiana December 21 C C Kime agent for the United States Express company found a ten dollar bill wrapped in paper stuffed in the bottom of an old chair he rescued from a rummage pile. The chair had been moved several times since the rummage sale and was bought years ago while he stayed in Rochester New York.
Albert Weber of the Weber hotel and bar denounces a Wabash ad claiming he will supply beer to residents of dry Wabash county. He says his name appeared without consent and lawyers are reviewing legality before any action. The ad promises beer delivery from Wabash Brewing to Fort Wayne customers and cites the Brentsley law.
Decatur Ind December 21 The Rev Terhune of Huntington could not attend the Presbyterian church Men s club meeting and it was postponed to next Tuesday. Local residents and visitors include Oscar Hoffman and sisters Mrs Vander Up Elyhart and Mrs Plew Gary J Haugh and J S Bowers Indianapolis on business for the auto plant. A newborn girl to Mr and Mrs Charles Steele North Third street. Archbold family reunion planned at J M Miller home Christmas. Various residents travel for visits and business. interurban conductor Homer Rohl learns routes. many families plan Christmas travel and visits in Indiana.
An ad promotes imported and American champagnes wines whiskies and cordials from the D. C. Supply Store at Main and Harrison Sts with evening hours and bulk sales. A separate note records East Wayne Street grocer Lewis Leherman fined $1 for keeping his store open on Sunday in Magistrate Grabner's court.
The article extols Edison Phonographs as a universal family joy and suggests pooling money saved from gifts to purchase the phonograph and a vast library of records by Victor, Herbert, Sousa, Spalding, Vesta Tilly, Grace Cameron, and other performers to bring the Christmas spirit home.
A Sunday bread sale to Sugast Wierman prompted a charge at the urging of the Retail Grocers' Association. The group aims to enforce Sunday closing laws, marking the first prosecution in their campaign. The notice lists Christmas gift suggestions including Univeco, Gold Seal and A Navel cigars, silk umbrellas, and a Rendle umbrella from Lehman's Clothing House.
A new cover made of RUBBER TEX cloth promises superior durability and waterproofing than any market option. Made in Fort Wayne by Fort Wayne Tent & Awning at 1740 Lafayette St sales through Schroeder Dros, Henry Klebe, and Didier Ww 4H.
Faithful in Fort Wayne will contribute to Christmas collections in area churches for diocesan orphans. Officials estimate this year's funding will surpass last year's figures with a balance remaining after partial payments. Sensible Cigars for Xmas shoppers are advertised with Univaco Gold Seal and A Novel brands.
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