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Newspaper
Fort Wayne Journal Gazette
Location
Fort Wayne, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jan 26, 1908
Page
15
About fifty colored skaters at a second floor rink on 3320 State Street Teane fled down stairs when a basement fire broke out. Panic caused a chaotic slide as many dropped their skates. Several were bruised and two fell headlong, but no serious injuries were reported.
New Haven Indiana reports a lively weekly social roundup. Local residents Ralph Null, Mr and Mrs G L Null and daughter, Miss Ydnoa Null, plus many neighbors, visitors and relatives gathered at various homes. Detailing visits by Mr George Follog Mrs Minium Miss Belle South from Sidney Ohio and others, the note mentions church revival sermons by Rev Tatchins and community events inviting attendance at Fort Wayne guests and performances.
The event showcased many attendees including Miss Katherine Gothe and Mr. Frank Henry receiving second prizes. Guests included Amelia Hota Augusta Henefeld Mary Brewer Clara Brackmas Katherine Givhs Cara Helis and others. Local officials and residents gathered for a charming afternoon with music and socializing.
Local store advertises caps at reduced prices with entries noting 73 dozen fancy caps half price 30 cents caps 206 dollars caps 1.50 dollars and 32.90 dollars. Promotions highlight Pattangon Sleecer brand and a closing Saturday sale event.
Fred Uebelhoer known as Dutch was arrested by Patrolman Frank Johnson and Deputy Swaney after a scene at the Kable restaurant on West Main Street. He claims he took the gun from a man who threatened to shoot himself and says the weapon was not to be used. He was booked for carrying concealed weapons. In a separate incident, a man stabbed a vendor near Broadway and Taylor Street, then fled as Patrolman Shaughnessy pursued and fired at the culprit.
Price listings show varied amounts for sweaters with entries like zero, four, two and twenty two dollars, plus a one dollar listing. The text ends noting she closes Saturday night for Patterson Fletcher Co.
Consumers will soon face higher meat prices as Indianapolis butchers plan to raise costs on all cuts. The move is expected to prompt protests, but sellers may argue customers favored the best cuts and that higher prices on desirable portions subsidize the cheaper ones.
A local ad notes half price overcoats to attract customers this week at PATTERSON FLETCHER Co. The Rocholl Agency advertises a few farms for sale and trade in the Fort Wayne area, inviting inquiries at 727 Court St Fort Wayne Indiana.
The Lutheran Children's Friend society of Indiana and Gohfo will hold its annual meeting this evening at BL Peul's church on Hart Street. Officers to be elected, members include Cuttteray church affiliates of the Missouri Synod, focused on caring for orphan children. Members contribute $1 yearly. In the past year the society aided twenty three children in foster homes and provided other charitable work.
Fort Wayne shows the smallest number of total arrests per 1000 residents among 32 cities in 1908. The report, by Hugo S Grosser for the Municipal League Bulletin, compares arrests for burglary drunkenness and disorderly conduct and notes Boston leads in arrests per thousand while Fort Wayne trails.
Wireless from New York to Paris notes an evening program with hymns sermons readings and a benediction led by Rev. Moll. A fundraising collection for orphans is planned during the final hymn. Also listed are sale prices on jackets with a Saturday closing sale and a meeting in Auburn Indiana for Farmers Mutual Insurance with officers elected Levi W. Triehs as president S. Casebeer as vice president Philip Carper as secretary Joyn Hebel as treasurer C. H. Bangs as actuary Peter Teutsch and Oliver Shafter as firestars.
A Columbia City woman slipped on an icy sidewalk while walking home with her laborer husband. She fractured her left wrist with dislocated ligaments, described as serious and painful. Officers of the Second Battalion hold institute. Auburn, Jan. 25. Special East News Bureau.
A description of a soft shell pink worsted negli gee featuring da bean stitch yoke, chain stitched flounce, and satin ribbon ties at neck and elbows. Notes on sleeve ruffles and overall length convey a refined feminine fashion item.
Fort Wayne media portray Prof. Louison Postel as a leading figure in his field calling him the most remarkable and talented member of his profession to visit the city. Multiple notices from major papers praise his pretense and reputation, urging reliance on a clairvoyant with an established record.
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