16 Feb 1906
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Newspaper
Fort Wayne Journal Gazette
Location
Fort Wayne, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Feb 16, 1906
Page
1
Readable listing notes a sale on Young Men’s double breasted fancy suits with substantial price cuts. Items show prices such as 29.12.50 or 10.00 down to 5.00, with several figures and discount indications across multiple lines.
Local retailer promotes drastic discounts on men’s double breasted suits. Prices list from $28 down to $4 for 430 suits, with many at $15 $10 and $5.00, plus 20 percent off remaining black and staple varieties.
Neck wear is offered at half price with new shipments arriving weekly. Stock will be put on sale as items arrive, discounted only by a percentage, and customers are urged to shop before the week ends.
Daniel Notesting, eighty four, was found dead in a chair at his Cedar Creek township home Thursday morning after being last seen Wednesday evening by neighbor Frawle Wolkou. Coroner and Sheriff attributed possible heart paralysis or exposure. Notesting, born 1828 in Fairfield County Ohio, left a large family and long farming life, with multiple marriages and a notable cedar tree planted near his homestead. Funeral arrangements to be announced.
Died Thursday at county infirmary after mental decline. Remains sent to Kinehn Melching for preparation. Home to 1022 Sackwot market for 1 PM, funeral later. Esther Mirabeth Kutsch, five years eleven months, pneumonia at 1417 Mast Creighton Ave. Father works as a Pennsylvania conductor. Funeral plans pending. George Tracy funeral set at St Patrick’s Catholic church in Arcola.
The Contlivre curling rink hosted a lively program with afternoon and evening matches drawing a large crowd. Notable lines finished with 4 0 and 4 5 style scores as teams featured players like John Clark John Kidd David Maxwell and David Miller among others.
In Indianapolis a buggy and wagon crash left nineteen year old Ligain Strong dead after a collision with a car and a train line carriage. The accident occurred this afternoon as a wagon carrying men rammed onto the square, destroying the wagon and injuring Strong moments before her wedding.
In Logansport Indiana Polo Games a close win over Indians sparked drama with Isa Wimpre credited for a goal as Hurl blocked. In Danville on February 16 Tanvity beat Murlon 4 to 1, Danville closing strong with Lewis saving at the end. Hardy at halfback stood out as Danville notched three in and out goals.
Tad Farrell, 16, released by Anderson for Canavan. Captain Vanavan of Fort Wayne pled guilty, and Anderson club plans his next game appearance with Hooulti. Weller Surrell, released to Sokoma, may join Wildcats Friday night. Canavia’s addition strengthens the local team. officials expect Canavan to be among the best clubs now.
In Indianapolis on February 1, the Waynes of league No 1 dominated Brunswick alleys with J Jackson top scoring. Village Boy, Newton Roy, and Grerly Winnings boosted Indianapolia’s pace as top finishers. A speed-event note mentions a $71 prize and a record by Jax with 24% in a lengthy sequence.
Fragmentary pasted text reports a heated exchange over wage scales and reelection plans. It cites Mitchell denying authorship of a controversial statement, claims of patronage funds aimed to defeat him in Pittsburgh, and references to leaders Delano and Lewis. The piece mentions upcoming readings before miners and a split among officials amid industry talks with operators.
In New York the Nadeagh Association of Professional Baseball Leagues extended protection to the South Michigan League and the Intersta League, noting Fort Wayne is not a member. Kalamazoo's reassignment to the Sant Wehiwin league sparks correction and possible return to the Interstate League, while Lafayette gains a new police commissioner in Indianapolis as A. Roberts is named to the Lafayette police board.
A quirky exchange notes a regular jodger known as Good Lick at the house of Goo Judgment, with the latter described as a regular patron and reader of the Journal Gazette. The brief item highlights ongoing local readership and social character within the paper’s pages.
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