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Newspaper
Fort Wayne Journal Gazette
Location
Fort Wayne, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jan 08, 1908
Page
5
A gang using crate shoes to force windows was driven off Monday night at J. H Hartman’s grocery at 93 South Hanna Street. Burglars stole between five and one hundred dollars from the cash drawer and carried the heavy cash register to the rear room where it was opened and robbed. They left pennies and a paycheck, but took cigars.
Maurice E Griffith is notified that if no response is received by January 20 a partition suit will be filed in the settlement of the estate of John Griffith Thomas and Wm Griffith. By HC Grabill, Attorney, Monroeville, Indiana.
A week of prayer activities at Grace Reformed Church includes a prayer meeting at Edward Seanold's home on St Marys Avenue and a Grace Reformed Women's Aid society gathering at the church parlors this afternoon. The Young People's Aid Society will lead the old society meeting this afternoon and a Thursday gathering at a large venue invites all members.
Notice to stockholders announces annual meeting in Fort Wayne Indiana on January 1 1908 at 730 PM in the Terotle rooms for election of trustees serving the coming year. The undersigned secretary notes ads for want ads in the Journal Gazette are charged by word.
Mr Joseph YW Hell departed for Denver and Omaha on business while President Roush of the Indians Bakers association visited the city. A pipe leak caused minor damage at East Creighton Avenue Church of Christ with no injuries. Miss Rhesa Swiney in Chicago’s Palmer House shows slow recovery. Smallpox cases reported on Rudle Sill Avenue led to quarantine. A school survey asked students about fraternal memberships. Transfer forms from interurban to city cars begin in Lafayette Logansport and Port Wayne. Chicago contractor W H Roney and Thomas Manley bid on Hotel Anney construction. City builders and Hartung firm engaged for local high school. Police tested seized liquor in a rolling mills district saloon. liquor deemed single stamp and authentic. Mahurin & Mahurin win contract for Michigan City courthouse plans. Laporte’s court moves to Michigan City for main legal work. Laporte circuit court remains.
White Fruit House Department Store advertises price cuts on fresh meats smoked meats canned goods and household items. Highlights include roiling beef ground roiling beef steaks smoked ham butter and eggs with 2nd floor clearance sales and a carpet plan with easy payments. Premium department shows blue enamel ware and chinaware in exchange for pink checks.
The Wayne Street Methodist church revival led by Dr. Frank Lenig reports about twenty conversions and additions so far. A 9 30 am prayer meeting is set for Mrs. McLaughlin at 2145 Mine Street and another at Mrs. Quicksell’s 1140 Jones Street. The pastor plans a sermon on Excuses or You’ll be healthy and happy if your liver and bowels work naturally. Hot Mountain Tea is advertised.
A few household items are offered for sale as residents leave the city. Items are priced to move. located at 220 W. Washington.
Word has been received that Benjamin True, a 99 year old and longtime resident of Springied township, is seriously ill at the home of his niece Mrs Warrier Metz ger. A charter member of the Oda Fellows lodge in Ohio, he recently learned his status as the oldest Odd Fellows member in that state.
City truancy officer D Lo Braber investigated a MacCulloch school case after a distressed mother wrote a letter explaining poverty prevents her son Flord from attending. Principal forwarded the note. Officer Besher provided bread and alerted charity officials.
A fragmented price list outlines various food items including Hams Our Northside Hams and Wilkens' Best Hams, Lard, Country Pork Sausage, Lima and Navy Beans, Green Peas, Oranges and Lemons per dozen, Buckwheat Flour, Maple Syrup, Honey, Apple Butter, Graham Flour, Yellow Corn Meal, and other staples with per peck or per pound pricing referenced, typical of a mid century market catalog. Readable items emphasize fresh produce and pantry staples with unit measures and sample prices.
Farms of 5 10 20 50 and 100 acres available from W J Robinson with a small cash payment plan. See him or drop a card to The Eureka Plantation and Col Co North American Building opposite Temple Fort Wayne Indiana.
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