Local notes from Fort Wayne city life and church events
Joan Kemner becomes a clerk at Al Alter's cigar store. The board of health releases three diphtheria patients from quarantine. Rev John Barnes of Parkersburg is visiting his aunt in town. Postmaster Hanna receives Manila cigars as a Christmas gift from Judge Gib. A 1 o'clock Holy Eucharist service with sermon at Trinity Episcopal Church. Mr E F Kirby returns from Indianapolis after attending the State Teachers' Association meeting. The Ladies Study Circle gathers at the Hebrew Temple. Mr John Pfeifer, Pioneer resident, confined at home with grip. Mr Arthur B Walper travels to Canada for grandmother's funeral. Louis Giek resigns from H J Ash Stave and joins Barter Stave in Columbus. Third Church of Christ holds annual business meeting at tabernacle with officers and social, light meal. Fort Wayne net building to be dedicated January 19. About 350 took last year's joint service commission exams. papers generally creditable. Lagrippe affects many Fort Wayne residents but not epidemic here. Rev W L Wilson of Westminster Presbyterian is ill yet can conduct services Sunday.
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Joan Kemner
al Alter
Is Board of Health
John Barnes
Parkersburg
W. Va
Louis C. Schlaudrort
R. &. Hanna
Gibcor
Trinity Episcopal Church
E. FP. Kirby
Indianapolis
State Teachers’ Association
H.W. Chicago
North Wells Soel
Aliack
Grip
Pfeiffer
Arthur FB. Walper
Burnde
Canada
Louis Giek
H. J. Ash Stave Company
Barter Stave Company
Columbus
Giek
Columbus House
Third Church of Christ
Tabernacle
Net
Joint Service Commission
Fort Wayne
Lagrippe
Fort Way
W. Ll. Wilson
Westminster Presbyterian Church
White Fruit House Bulletin New Year Economy Message
The bulletin urges Fort Wayne wage earners to curb expenses and maximize savings. The Fruit House brand promotes price comparisons and avoids overcharges, announcing a New Year closure and promising ongoing low prices aimed at working people. Watch for January clearing sales and future policies to keep essential goods affordable.
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Fort Wayne
Hmvine
White Fruit House
School Bonds Retired Second Installment Cancelled
The school mailed a check for 18837.80 to United States Mortgage and Trust Co of New York to cancel the $15000 second installment of high school bonds. It covers principal and accrued interest. The board plans yearly payments until the total debt is cleared and hopes to pay more next year than in 1907.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States Mortgage and Trust Company
New York Ely
Belt Line Cars Schedule Change Notices 1908
Beginning Wednesday January 1 1908 Belt Line Cars will run on weekdays only from 6 30 to 8 00 a m and 4 00 to 8 06 p m On Sundays no Belt Cars will be operated until further notice This public notice outlines temporary weekday service hours and a Sunday suspension.
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Belt Line
Detective Credits Lead to Prison for Thieves
Tacob Weigal and Otto Guilohan pleaded guilty to stealing a suit case from Mr. C. C. Gocke and were sentenced in the circuit court to two to fourteen years. Detective Leng tracked the case from Chicago to the Tapp farm, aiding arrests by Captain Reichelderfer, Sergeant Pappert and Officer Neufer. Other police court cases included John Harvey drunkenness fined and James Wondworth dismissed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tacob Weigal
Otto Guilohan
C. C. Gocke
Sirenit
Leng
Weigal
Chicago
Guljohan
Tapp Farm
Guliohan
Reichelderfer
Pappert
Neufer
Skelton
John Harvey
James Wondworth
Charles Bortz
Water Rent Notice Due Statewide
Water rent is now due with a flat state rate. Bring service numbers when paying.
It Takes More Than Fine Clothes to Be Stylish
A note on style stressing that refined appearance requires well groomed hands and trimmed nails to convey polish. It emphasizes that clothing alone does not confer elegance without tidy, cared for hands.
New Year Cards Load Down Carriers at Local Post Office
Local post office carriers faced heavy loads on New Year’s Day as oversized card shipments plus letters and packages exceeded last year. Employees note holiday rush boosted business by thousands of dollars and countless items, with dreams of Valentine greetings ahead after the grind. Rocky Mountain Tea touted by Meyer Bros. Co. ends the item.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rocky Mountain
Meyer Bros.co
Churches Held Watch Night Services
Watch night services were held at the First Presbyterian church starting at 10 30 last night with a social in the parlors and a prayer meeting as the new year approached Plymouth Congregational addressed What was the Best Thing You Have Done or Seen Done During 1907 What is Your Best Thought for 1908 The Christian Endeavor subset led the segment before the arrival of the new year
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
First Presbyterian Church
Plymouth Congregational
Watcr
Jennie Feris Announces Move for Bread Supply
Notice that Jennie Feris moves from 122 to 180 West Main Street on January 1 1908 to better supply home made bread cakes pies cookies doughnuts and similar goods. All orders will be promptly filled and delivered.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
West Main Street
Jennie Feris
Waterworks coal contract let to Pioneer Coal
The board of public works yesterday let the coal furnishing contract for the waterworks department for 1908 to the Pioneer Coal company. Kenona West Virginia coal was chosen at $1.10 per ton at the mines. The award hints at a larger total due to the new municipal lighting plant.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Board of Public Works
Water Works Board
Waterworks Department
Pioneer Coal Company
Kenona
W. Va
Change in Belt Line Service in City
Beginning today cars on the Belt Line will run only between 6:30 A.M. and 6 P.M. and only on weekdays. No cars will operate on Sundays. The belt line operation has been found satisfactory and will supply extra cars during the busiest hours of the day.
Traction Co Awards Prizes for Photos
Logansport resident O L Harrington won the first prize of 50 for the best photograph along the Fort Wayne and Wabash Valley Traction line near Baker's curve. J J Edelman received 5 for a view of Robison Park, and Frederic Paulx earned third prize for a photo at Boyd Park in Peru Indiana. General Manager Emmons announced the awards yesterday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
O. L. Harrington
Logansport
Fort Wayne & Wabash Valley Traction Company
Baker's Curve
J. J. Edelman
Masterson Avenue
Robison Park
Frederic Paulx
Peru
Ind
Boyd Park
Emmons
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W. W. Burge
COAL
Maumee Valley Coal Co
Opmbad Baves
Joombe Street
Nicks Flats
Prema Sellow
Zarbach & Rinehart
Ofice
Taylor St
Wabaeh Ry
Beardenos
Enough Coal Co
Lake Shore Tracks
Wells Street
Dunn Coal CO
Harrison Street
Sweevors
Olds Coal Company
Moderwell Coal CO
Elite Nu
R. R
East Aida
Ares
Coal Co
Pearl and
Fulton Streets
Bell
Brown
Independent Coal Co
High Street
Prin
Pioneer Coal & Wood Co
Murray Street
Bell Phone
Journal-Gazette
Calhoun Street
William
O ° Rourke
Bass Building
P. B. Arnold
Tet Harrison
Ofica
Ace
City News
White Fruit House Department Store Bulletin
Lenz
Merer Loratharetec
Waterworks
Via
Wabash R. R
Fort Wayrie
Raute Vis
Boston
Niy
WM. Fiahin & Company
Barney & Berry
Fm, Smith & CO
C. Schlatter & CO
Bng
Uae
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