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Newspaper
Fort Wayne Journal Gazette
Location
Fort Wayne, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jan 02, 1908
Page
4
The report notes farmers react to the Ines commission staged price drop for butter and eggs. It cites high unemployment, reduced hours, and efforts by commission men to aid until normal conditions return. Financial managers say improvement may not take long.
Cleveland Jan 1 The Iron Trade Review slated for Jan 2 reports a series of conferences among tin plate manufacturers and major interests to maintain prices in the first quarter. While developments at year end were not as strong as hoped, signs point to improved conditions and a return to prosperity. The prospect includes rising interest in the electrolytic market, firmer Chicago and Cincinnati tones, and aggressive selling tendencies offset by generally maintained prices. A few more stacks may be broken, with further additions expected to the idle list. outlook centers on the price of Bessemer pig iron for the first quarter.
A fragmentary OCR list shows numerous agricultural and market goods with varied prices. Wheat at $100 per bushel and corn around several cents per bushel appear among oats rye barley eggs lard pork and other staples. Trade items include flour, meal, feed, seeds, and livestock quotes from multiple firms and locations.
Fragmentary clerical notes record unsettled city matters and court panel activity. Widespread confusion appears through garbled references to Erivan and local officials amid vague legal action.
The editor defends the Kist News Bureau as a non partisan news department for the Journal Gazette. It gathers northeastern Indiana news, serving both Republicans and Democrats, with unbiased reporting on caucuses conventions candidate announcements and political affairs.
CHURUBUSCO Ind Jan 1 The resignation of Marshal David A Ramsey after a December 4 beating at Dan Lung saloon was accepted at a special town meeting Tuesday The board named Jon Crow as Ramsey s successor Surprise accompanied the move as many believed Ramsey could have stayed on The prosecution s failure to indict his alleged attackers after the anti saloon remonstrance drew sympathy for him among local citizens
Observers filled the Methodist church in Warsaw Indiana for a watch meeting with a BennetLant lecture and stereopticon China images. About 60 attendees then joined the auditorium for closing services. Nearby Kennallyville district Greichwa Silvey hosted a daytime event at 182 South East Street with children in period costumes and gifts for attendees.
Kendallville event features Maybell Toornis and Mrs Leona Minor among attendees. Guests enjoyed refreshments after music and lively games. Nearby, a reported attempt to assault a resident on North Main Street was foiled by a relative. The Bippie fund announces a band event at Kitna Hall with prizes to be won.
Jan 12 notes from Ligonier nd list visits and guests from Walkerton South Bend Milford Holton and Chicago. Mentions include Miss Aluriel Gibson guest of her brother Miss Claribette Earleweet to Chicago for training and Miss Margaret Coul visiting from Holton. Community events feature a modest gathering by the Investi gating club families at Cavinatest home and a Westernity ball audience for The Regent Hero.
In Kendallville Exdallvidlm Indiana many locals visit relatives and attend gatherings. The column lists names such as Clydie Wallace and Isabelle Fox, with engagements and upcoming nuptials for Edward Jamison and Miss Isabelle Fox. Several trips to Fort Wayne Toledo Goshen and Chicago are noted. Local attendees include April Jenkins, Mrs. J. R. Baker and others, plus a marriage license issued to Harry Bowser and Ida Godfrey.
Ligonier Ind January 1 Mr and Mrs Charles Straub Goshen guests of Afr and Mrs A B Trample 307 Straub returned home Monday morn beyond Mrs Straub remain this Also Mrs Lewis Marker Etkbach and Mrs Fred Clapp and daughter Katherine visiting relatives in area Miss Marie Beatt returned to Elkhart after week with relatives Miss Zelma Witt returned to Dunkirk to pursue business college studies Miss Sarah Smalley returned from Findlay Ohio Miss Ky a Wart of Findlay visiting relatives The demes snails of Ligonier held meeting to elect township committee to vote for district delegate at Fort Wayne next Thursday June wary 2 Sol Hanogh and James C Gangwor chosen Sir Kahn indorsed for delegate to national convention Fort Wayne vote to cast the vote for Perry township at meeting January 2 Fort Wayne
Kendallville residents Ney Xen Edwards and Migs Saghellh Wax wed in a Michigan ceremony after traveling to Schoolcraft for the nuptials. The couple planned a brief wedding trip and will reside near the Crone farm in Siena.
ROME CITY Co and IRSTALE officers of the O FE at L Orleans chapter No 35 were installed. Names listed include Emily Alexander, Frank Cobb, Blanche Bidlack, Rama Owen, Lulu Cobbs, Dora Cobbe, Jessie Owen, Mary Needham, Ruth Owen, Martha Celia Mark, Mary Mula, Stephen Miller and others in various roles and committees.
John E. Martin a longtime Whitley County resident was found dead in his bed at the Clugston hotel in Columbia City. Born July 71 1836 in Oneids NY he lived much of his life in Troy and worked in business and investments. Coroner Briggs deemed no inquest necessary and funeral services are set for Saturday at the Baptist church with interment in Higstar cemetery.
Alma Periking and Waldo Weingart united in Serres at the bride's mother's South Milford home. The bride wore a white gown and was attended by sister-in-law Lishis Weingart. Best man Denver of Stroh. Rex Mawhotten officiated. Dinner followed as the couple plans to reside with the bride's mother at South Milford.
Kendallville Indiana January 1 The Church of Christ extended a unanimous call to the Rev A B Houze of Flora Indiana and the call was accepted He impressed listeners during several meetings at the church and will soon arrange to leave his present field in good condition and come to Kendallville
Whitley County notes report Cornier J Briggs charged inquest death of Frank Gelloway with asphyxia. Stephen Briggs filed suit on a note against Martha Hildebrand. County Superintendent G F Tapy noted. Lee Nickey returned to Valparaiso Normal to resume studies after grandmother Catherine Nickey's funeral. Billy Susie Collar of the Waitles County Telephone exchange visit home. Maonic lodge officers installed at Burscill. Mrs Joseph Toned of Elna visited Petraville relatives. Mrs W Smith of Churubusco and sister Mrs Joe Alpermatt of Chicago spent time with Auburn relatives.
Miss Rosale Madden daughter of J W Madden of the Stites hotel hosted a New Year party for young friends at the Elightful Hotel. After a social gathering, a three course 3 o'clock dinner followed at nine. A musical program featured Sidney Oz and Misses Gertrude Magers Athel Corbin Morphs and Besse Madden.
Lagrange minor news notes arrivals and visits around town. Tyan Catriée returns to Wel costille to resume high school chores while Mr and Mrs Frank Royer visit Indianapolis. Tremminger spent time in Ontaris and North Duke before returning home. Albert Bite visits Wolconville. Mrs M Michelson visits Kendallville. M Parker from Orland visits Vicabay with daughter Tropebe. Birney Ganjard and family travel to Lima for a day.
A fragmented listing shows The Peoples Trust and Savings Co at 817 Calhoun Street with names including MM. Magdougal as president of Paragon Mfg and Patrick J. McDonald as secretary treasurer and Henry Seadell of Headey. Directors include DeWald Fitzpatrick Breen Kaguh Morris and Moellering among others linked to Pittsburgh and Pennsylvania firms.
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