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Newspaper
Fort Wayne Journal Gazette
Location
Fort Wayne, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Dec 29, 1901
Page
4
Weather notes from an early source describe Sunday and Monday with plus signs of snow and brisk winds. The forecast mentions northwest winds and fair conditions on Sunday.
Report of a burglary at Jacobs Music Store on Van Buren Street with $5 recovered and $3 missing from the cash drawer. Police note a likely daytime theft during hours open, door left as found, and no obvious tampering with boards or fuses. Separate incident: Miss Louise Starkey assaulted near 258 Stockhill Street. police investigating a prowler seen around the alley. Additional notes: a laundry theft prank returned, several arrests and social disturbance remarks amid local police notes.
Various city items include Grace Fitch visiting in Fort Wayne, Mrs Erast Berkhart injured, Archia Mahon spotted in city, and Mrs Rachel Dull recovering from Monticello accident. A steam refinery move, Caledonian Hommanay, and a large dinner cancellation after Mr P B Fuller’s illness amid a disrupted streetcar day. mayor Bookwalter among disappointed guests. Flower Show extended to Monday.
Fragmentary brief reads like a club or association notice urging regular deposits. The text mentions a Livings Ass Ciation and monthly saving suggestion with a note about interest or payment terms.
Minnewa Council No 69 elected officers last evening. Anna Frame from Winonah is named possb servant. Susie Maddux of Powhatton and William Birely hold posts. Clara Aiken named keeper of records, Kate Bemnen keeper of wampum, Minnie Chandler trustee, Heppe named collector. Banquet set for January 11 1902 at A TL Martin’s, funeral hack service listed at 3.00.
The Wolff Brothers clotting house awarded a pony and cart prize to J. J. Brink of 44 Wells Street after a draw. A duplicate ticket caused a near miss with another winner May Brink. Wolff Brothers promptly addressed the error and commended for fair handling of the issue.
The Rev. C. Brock Rank of Gulla polis will restore for Spirit Society this Sunday evening at 710 in their hall, Elektron Building on East Werry Street. Public invited. Take elevator. Admission one shilling. Flower show will stay open until next Monday night.
Wanted notices offer 1.15 wage for 100 track men with daily 6 am departures from Watus to depot. Also advertised are a cosmetic balsam, a gold mining prospectus, and a Blick typewriter, with various prices and local agents in Fort Wayne and Stanford Conn.
Promoting early effort, the notice urges starting the year by saving part of the salary with Tri-State Building & Loan Association described as the largest and strongest in the state. It touts a 5 percent return on savings and hints at Finder Show being held at a later date.
A vintage note praises the Everett Piano for its pleasing tone, beauty of case, and smooth action while noting it is not overly expensive, offering a timely fit for homes seeking quality musical instrument harmony.
A terse ad urges readers there is no royal road to wealth and stresses push and perseverance. It promotes spending less than earning and investing with the Tri-State Building and Loan association. The notice warns that a meeting next Monday night will close watch on progress and plans.
A dazzling Victor talking machine draws praise for its perfect music and voice reproduction, hailed as a splendid Christmas gift. Located at Guy Conklin’s, 156 1 2 Calhoun Street, the display showcases the model's charm to passersby and shoppers.
Fragmentary OCR describes hatchway incubator chickens and messy reflections on labor and society. It hints at a humorous list of misused phrases and domestic observations. The piece mucks through talk of backsmiths, poultry, employment, and salon debates.
Reception night at Taylor Dancing Academy moved from Wednesday to Tuesday due to New Year. Framed pictures offered at cost until Jan 1. Keil & Keil advertise 116 Calhoun. Next Monday night closes wetcl.
A clipped summary notes bulk perfume trade including Roger & Gallet and Roenbeck brands. Mentions of packaging and bulk orders appear alongside fragmented references to fragrance houses and pricing details.
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