City News Mix of Accidents and Local Happenings
A crowded city report covers horse shoers and slippery streets, quarantine fever in a Bergusen area family, Sheriff Grien’s visit to Mayville, arrests over a theft case, and insurance chief EM Wilson heading to Chicago. Also noted are church talks, streetcar delays, a minister’s appointment in Gary Indiana, a Greek laborer’s clothing fire, and a love letter to a fictional cashier provoking depot amusement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Uyduzena
Ike
al Alers
Sid Bazarly
Aaron West
Bergusen
Bluffein Road
Grien
Afaysville
John Stopher
Stuphernty
EM. Wilson
Chicago
Ilson
Mild-West
Toledo
Bluffton
Thomas J. Jansen
Gary
Ind
Alarding
Father Jansen
Hobart
Browenshenkel
J. C.J. Wallace
Fort Wayne & Wabash ‘Valley Traction Company
White Fruit House Bulletin Promises Great Savings
A 1930s style sale notice from White Fruit House urges housewives to shop for big bargains. It advertises pork, beef, lard, sugar, flour, potatoes, butter, canned goods, produce, and ready to wear, with premiums and farm egg specials. The long ad lists prices and items across groceries and clothing on the store’s second floor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Michigan
Butter, Inc
Fruit House
White Fruit House
New Grocery Firm Opens Doors in Getz Area
A new grocery concern formed by Getz Sharp and Orr has purchased the stock and fixtures of Hurstman & Felger at 2 West Columbia street. The firm pledges first class general groceries with no saloon, aims for integrity and prompt service, and invites orders by store visit or phone 695.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Getz, Sharp & Orr
Irio
EEN
Wrens
Messrs
Get
Sharp
Charles L. Orr
Ams
Hurstman & Felger
West
Columbia Street
Getz
Coverdale & Apeher
Orr
Whit
Fenpla
West Berry Arcade Offers Curious Folios in City
A note promotes the West Berry Arcade presenting two pieces, “A Poor Old Couple” and “The Pearl Fisher's Wonderful Adventures at Bottom of the Sea,” followed by a nudge to try Journal-Gazette want ads for further listings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bottom of the Sea
Journal-Gazette
Winter Drug Store Goods Displayed for All Customers
Winter Drug Store Goods promotes its broad stock for every shopper from regular patrons to casual customers. The store emphasizes fresh quality, reliable Meyer Quality drugs, and carefully chosen novelties and sundries.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Winter Drug Store
Meyer
Aged Residents Pass Away In January Census
Dr H M Van Buskirk reports Allen county outside Fort Wayne logged fifty six deaths in January thirty three aged sixty to ninety years. Pneumonia bronchitis grippe and nephritis were top causes with other entries including tuberculosis diphtheria accidents and infantile diseases. National Art Glass Co announces starting manufacturing and resilvering of mirrors at 325 Pearl Street within a week or ten days call 791 for details.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. M. van Buskirk
County Board of Health
Allen County
Fort Wayne
van Buskirk
National Art Glass Co
Pearl Street
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White Safe
Olds Coal Company
Maumee Valley Coal Co
Conrad Bauss
Measauer
Zurbuch & Rinehart
COAL
Gore and Wood
Alt
Oice-Baylor St
Wabash Ry
Offlen
Erough Coal CO
Lake Shora
Worls Street
Dunn Coal Company
Wosk
Tnd
Harrigan Strait
Independent
Bell
High Street
Morris Coal Company
LR Morris
Coil
Wall Street
Port Wayne
Moderwell Coal Co
Fulton Street
Yarde—Fears and
Fulton Streets
West Side
Brown
Aus
Journal-Gazette Company
Journal-Gazitte Company
Iry Journal-Gazette
City News
Am Avenue
States
Department Store Bulletin
Wayne Fish Market
Calhoun Street
Meyer Bros
Postel
West Berry Arcade
Schwier
East End Grocer
Canada
Hulatagas
Atyereeenynessis Neres
Lippencote
Santa Clara Prones
Dixie
We + Wilkins
Sears
Sage
le Ff
Trust
Thos
Safety
Bae Heexes
Hello
Montgomery & Monroe
Hixantin
Chas
A. Meigs
Speciailst
Indianapolis
Fort Wayne & Wabash Valley Traction Co
Boston
WM. Hatin& Company
Indiana
Fort Wayne Printing CO. Telephone
Largo
Seavey’s
West Main Street
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