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Newspaper
Fort Wayne Journal Gazette
Location
Fort Wayne, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Dec 31, 1900
Page
4
Packard Music House at 120 Calhoun Street invites listeners to an open session showcasing new offerings and acoustics options with a friendly, progressive community atmosphere.
A weather note predicts fair, cold conditions with northwest winds. An overnight low will drop, bringing a colder pattern. Expect unsettled, variable winds and chilly temperatures through the next day.
Willis L. McGree, Chief Weather Bureau, reports average January conditions across the United States. Severe mid latitude storms sweep the west and south with shifting winds and freezing temperatures while eastbound ships face calmer seas but longer voyages. Tropical Atlantic and Pacific storms appear, with harsh winds on Gulf and Atlantic coasts and peak conditions along the Pacific coast during winter.
Albert Nichter’s damage suit against Fort Wayne Gas Co is settled by the attorneys in Fort Wayne with a $3000 cash payment. The case arose from a February explosion at Nichter’s Hendy Street home caused by natural gas leakage into a cellar, injuring Nichter who originally sought $10,000. The matter was dismissed after the agreement was reached.
A letter to the paper condemns baking powders containing alum as unsafe for food, causing digestion issues and unhealthy complexion. It urges readers to avoid cheap substitutes, praising Royal and Dr Price's brands as government-tested and free of alum or ammonia, and promises to name alum-containing products if subscribers request.
The City News notes a Ti bernians gathering at Library Hill this evening led by Ancient Omer. Misg Maud Winegardiner heads to Chicago to read at Central Music Hall, then returns Thursday. Senatorelect Fleming travels to Undiaminolis Wednesday to prepare for a seal against Mr WO Ryan.
The Rathbone Sisters held their annual meeting Saturday evening and elected officers including Ginia Dinius M E G Gertude Branni Zola MccGoogan Itary Fratis 34 Of A Liltle We M of R Tile Kiefer M Bessie Miller P of A Murtha Haenel trustees Clara Dinfus Pituit as taking officer. Sue
Sandies and nuts for New Years are advertised by Proud Mixed Candy and White Fruit House. Offers include Pure Stick Couny 9c, Cream Candy 2c, Cream Bon Bons 150 lb, Gum Drops 5c, Giant 1 lb, French Sfettoes 2c, New English Walnuts, almonds, pecans, filberts and Brazil nuts, and assorted mixed nuts. Prices shown for several items.
Three men played a record card game in Massachusetts when a dispute led to shooting. Dansby drew a pistol and fired at the table, wounding several. a sheriff confronted him and he fled briefly before being captured. The sheriff suffered a fatal injury. Dansby was killed on scene or shortly after, with the town coping amid the aftermath. An unrelated advertisement for Page's Climax Salve and Bulter's macaroons appears at the end.
Friends of the Hon R C Bell rejoice at his health recovery after weeks at West Baden Springs He will leave for home Tuesday morning accompanied by his physician Dr W Warnett who was with him during his stay at the Springs
Mondamin Meadows Dairy Company announces the appointment of Peter Francisco to run its ice cream department. He previously managed a top Chicago ice cream establishment. The firm pledges pure, high quality creams and accepts large or exacting orders within a reasonable time. Contact Foineck Avenue and Baker Streets, Bell phone 823, Home 1010. Also features New Year poultry, oysters, cranberries and produce prices. White Fruit House.
Notice advertises catering for weddings parties banquets and receptions with creams sherbets punches and related services by WM Seidel at 107 East Main Street Athoun Street upstairs telephone 1539 Main Also promotes opening a savings account with The Tri State Building and Loan Association promising 4 percent interest and a plan to educate four children at home Cor Berry and Court Streets listed for the office location
Auction notice lists a sale of fine Michi potatoes at No 50 Harrison street with items described as Phony 145s slow and related details. The fragmentary text implies a sale or gale listing for produce at a city address.
Indiana Republicans debate congress district lines with bills from Osborn and others. Landis faces Crumpacker rivalries as Tippecanoe, Warren, and Benton shifts seek Sixth to Fourth or Fifth district gains. Factional fights in Ninth and moves to restore Carroll county to Ninth spark clashes over future control and nominating contests.
Carey Cowgill of Wabash announces candidacy for congress against Representative Fee W Steele in the Eleventh district. The Wabash lawyer, a leader in the Lyon League, expects strong support and spoke of his run to friends yesterday accompanying local prominence.
In Indianapolis on December 2, Thomas Taggart will retire from active management of the Grand Hotel to devote himself to the mayor's office. The Grand’s current board includes Taggart as president, David C. Hughes as vice president, William A. Flott as manager, and Williams A. Cochran as secretary and treasurer. Taggart will keep his financial interest in the hotel.
Fragmentary report shows a crooked residence address on East Leith t with a monthly play item and a fighter’s name, plus an age near 81600. Details are unreadable but indicate a local notice regarding a residence and scheduled activity.
A brief notice reports fresh stock of homemade candies prepared for New Year celebrations at Ac. Anrence. The item highlights seasonal sweets offered by a local producer, with emphasis on quality and availability during the holiday period.
Sporting chatter says Beany Yuasa plans a bout against Terrell at 72 pounds with George promoting terms. McGovern's manager requests best inducements ahead of a possible match that could crown the world lightweight champion if the men meet.
We have thirty box stiils and are better equipped to take proper caré pi. road and driving horses than any other stock farm around Wort Wayne. Horses called for and delivered. Tel ephone 48. 4 is not complete without sone of A C. Ament2's delicious Chocolates and 'Bou Bone.
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