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Newspaper
Fort Wayne Journal Gazette
Location
Fort Wayne, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jan 03, 1908
Page
10
Rocky Ford Colo Jan 20 The State Bank of Rocky Ford closed its doors after a run. Liabilities exceed 100000 and assets are placed at over 525000, mainly loans on high grade farm land.
Beginning Wednesday January 1908 and until further notice Belt Line Cars will run between 6 30 and 8 00 am and 4 00 and 8 00 pm on weekdays only On Sundays no Belt Cars will be operated.
The National Liquor Dealers Conference in Louisville invites wine makers brewers distillers wholesalers importers retailers coopers and salesmen to a 10 day national convention January 26 to 22. The goal is to present the trade to the press and public and seek a solution to the liquor problem. Prominent figures will address the gathering and the convention will be open to press.
A fragment reports a desk room on the ground floor at 207 East Berry opposite the post office. The Labor Times-Herald notes utilities including heat light and telephone. The fragment ends with a Batterson-Pletcher Co promotion for men’s overcoats.
The Indiana State Veterinary Association opened its first session in Indianapolis with broad sentiment for a state inspection law. No action was taken, but nearly all of the 130 members pledged to work for such legislation following Dr. J B Gibson of Jamestown addressing tuberculosis and public health concerns.
Clairvoyant and palmist Prof Postel, famed for his powerful readings and striking feats, has returned to Fort Wayne, making his corner of West and Clinton streets his permanent base. He claims to have accurately forecast events for locals, including a murder scare that ended with the subject alive in Detroit and financial guidance that saved a plant thousands. His professional reputation draws prominent locals to witness his skill and invest in his predictions.
Local notice advertises a trunk sale with reduced prices on electronics and a payday balance option. Saturday event features wrestling contests and a venue named Princess Rink on January 8. Patterson Fletcher Co. promotes the sale and urges attendance.
Patrolman Benitz investigates a fight between Marc Winney and his son James on Melita Street. James allegedly threw a hammer through a deck door. a bystander suffered a cut to the heart. Adams Express reports a stolen horse blanket from a wagon at the Pennsylvania depot. Richard was arrested on a warrant for assault and battery. Territorial beat changes and assignments occurred among patrolmen during the shift.
Dr. George Studer is shown examining hy ttelany of the police pinion Lund as police surgeon acts on initial call to incident scene.
FOR RENT A ten room house at the corner of Columbus and First streets with yards, suitable for busi ness. Apply 35a East Washington street. FOR RENT House on west comer of Wayne and Clinton streets suitable for office building doctor dentist restaurant etc. Northwest corner of Packard and South Wayne avenues inquire at Nuttman & Co bank 182 East Main street. O. S. had not taken a drink for nearly a year but on last Monday fight made a tip to Huntington with friends and violated abstinence.
An 19th century style notice announces Prof Louison Postel a clarivoyant expert in palmistry psychology and other arts. It promises unerring insight into personal fortunes careers lawsuits loves and health with consultations daily and hours stated at Clinton and Hinst Washington streets.
Fort Wayne in 19th century forecast discusses twelve steam railways and potential twenty four with new steam and electric routes. Mentions parcels from Indianapolis and Ohio lines, expected growth toward 100000 population, compares Chicago and Indianapolis railroad counts, urges preservation of the city’s future.
Auditors of interurban roads met at the union Interurban and checked the accounts of J. F. Wilson, the Fort Wayne station agent who disappeared ten days ago under sensational circumstances. They did not disclose the shortage's extent, but imply it was small since only several days receipts were accessible. his conduct attributed wholly to drink.
An advertisement style piece warns of kidney trouble marked by pale skin and weakness. It describes poor appetite, nitrogenous waste in eliminations, and tests for albumen. Fallon’s Renal Compound is promoted as a slow but definite remedy with claimed high success rates and local agents listed.
Belleville January 2 reports banker Dec Begker aged 67, director of the National Bank of Belleville, died by self inflicted action. He was found in his office. Berthover of Chicago present. Begker formerly state treasurer in 1888 under Governor Fire. Wealth reported as $500,090.
A brief note reports a disruption or event at the Patterson Fletcher stove area. Details are fragmentary but indicate a notable incident affecting the facility and local parties. Further context from readable text suggests attention by nearby officials and witnesses.
In east end, 28 homoe for a 50 acre improved farm is offered. North side T-room house trade against a southwest farm house with payment of difference. Court house and newer paneled rooms also mentioned. First Tuesday of the new year lists special rates and meals at two daily berth options. Office hours extend evenings at St Fiven Mt Fitch Thtute Dent.
Real estate transfers and listings are summarized from a damaged OCR page. Names, places, and prices appear sporadically, with references to parcels in Rose's addition and various townships. The text mentions individuals such as Miss Elizabeth Pleray and firms including The Commercial Implement Company, with several dated entries and monetary amounts.
Classified notice advertises a well established millinery business in Silver Lake Indiana for sale. It notes a poor likelihood of selfing and mentions actress Arse FT Saytond with references to partners and a weekly pattern. The ad appears in Journal-Gazette wart ads and promises proven results over time.
Auction notice for farm goods and timber items. Includes house, barn, pasture and gravel road access two miles from town. Price set at 60 Bee etre with stumps and cultivation state. Address TETINGHR HOUR 233 Pilay Lone Btocie.
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