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Newspaper
Fort Wayne Journal Gazette
Location
Fort Wayne, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jan 28, 1908
Page
1
The ad lists fancy overcoats at 40 dollars halved to 20, other overcoats at 25 and 26 dollars, and jackets at 12 and 28 dollars. A note mentions smoking jackets at 10 dollars and various jacket prices, with unclear trailing figures.
A fragmented sale listing shows men’s black overcoats and Scotch trousers heavily discounted by 25 and 20 percent respectively. Prices range from $50 down to $6 for overcoats, with sweaters, shirts, caps, and cap styles also reduced to various low prices.
Readable prices show varied overcoats from 0 to 12 dollars with many lines repeating “Overcoats” and assorted descriptors. Entries include plain and fancy variants with different price points and currencies, indicating a list of garment offerings and costs.
Readable ad notes men’s suits discounted at 35, 30, 25, 20, 15, 12, and 0 dollars with blue pieces and assorted sizes. Possible misreadings preserved where legible.
Fancy knee pant suits offered at ten dollars with caps priced at six to four dollars. Offer highlights include caps priced at one dollar and four forty, indicating a clearance style sale for children’s dress items.
Philadelphian Packy McFarland predicts a decisive victory against Young Loughrey in Tuesday night’s lightweight clash at the National Athletic Club. He notes Loughrey’s two wins over Tommy Murphy and insists he will prove superior in toughness and strategy. McFarland repeats he will not fight Young Erne, prompting sarcastic N A C crowd reactions.
Holdie Wheeler named manager of Grand Rapids Central League team and will play second base this season. Bert Noblett may be traded, Arnold depriving Canton of a Groeschow bonus, Grand Rapids selling Joe Kipp to Bay City. Kipp led Central's shortstops last season but was weak at bat.
Phil Arnold of Grand Rapids seeks to swap Pitcher Twiss for a catcher in the Southern league and has signed Green of Cleveland who could handle regular catching with Tann as reserve. He also aims to trade Pitcher Chappell for a left handed pitcher. Fort Wayne meeting ordered turnstiles for all parks and players involved in a gate graft system earned ten to fifteen dollars daily.
The Canton Athletic club plans to choose a playing manager for the Canton O. and P. league team next week. Considered are Percy Stoeler of East Liverpool Dad McKean and Ed Murphy formerly with Canton football. Murphy is favored by fans amid numerous applicants. Fort Wayne.
Canton catcher Texter writes he seeks a Terre Haute release to join the team as McGrew leads Canton while Cameron, first baseman, shows willingness to play in Terre Haute. President Smith jokes about Don Cameron joining Indianapolis, who reportedly will not want him.
Zeke Ferrias a well known pitcher from Mounsville Central league club arrived in the city with travelling bags and samples. He recalled past games with South Bend and Fort Wayne at League Park and spoke of balmy days and an optimistic baseball season. He plans to report to Wyansville on April first when his contract ends.
In Zanesville the camp returns to harmony after a three hour special session settled the Hogan Orr dispute. Hogan was ordered to depart Tuesday and assemble a grand team at any expense, signaling a fresh start for the club.
Frank Runyan of Bluffton reports that after the Indiana-Ohio league's organization there is a mood for a new arrangement. Richmond shows unrest over franchise fouls as Bobby Quinn and President Wir struggle. A potential all Indiana circuit may form, including Frankfort Kokomo Marion Huntington Anderson Bluffton Decatur with Van Wert just over Ohio. Kling seeks re election amid alleged broken promises. Wis election activity observed.
Fragmentary OCR mentions brom quinine laxative and a request to obtain a genuine call for toil with the name and signature of BE. GROVE. The text references preventive measures and authority or rank but lacks full context or dates.
In Rushville Indiana at 10:20 tonight a spree of robberies occurred with a saloon set on fire after exchanges of shots with residents. Homes on Richard Wilson and Frank Walcott were reported targeted as police and fire units responded to the chaotic sequence. The saloon owned by David Howell burned to ruins and investigators suspect robber involvement amid ongoing attempts to locate the desperadoes.
Bloomington Ind Jan 27 A mother Mrs Raymond Hanna was preparing Ripner for four when a ten year old climbed to reach a box of strychnine tablets and fed his younger brother five pills before consuming two himself. The child died as convulsions began and the mother found him.
Garrett Ind January 27 Garrett residents follow the Baker meat market arson trial at Auburn. John H Baker and son Arthur faced indictments after Sept 4 1807 fire. State rested Friday. defense argued market ownership by Mrs J H Baker. Jury verdict awaited as trial closes.
Kendallville Jan 2 Attorney R P Barr of Kendallville took the deposition of Elroy Shauck in the Manila case City of Manila court of first instance vs G B Helvie. Shauck served in the Philippines with Kelly Springfield Road Roller Co. for five years and returns home as a witness in a distant litigation.
A fire destroyed a farm dwelling on the Roma road near Brimfield, Kendallville. Tenant E. Tee garden discovered the blaze while the owner John Gault was away, attempting to save the property. The house and contents were lost except for bedding. insured for about 3700. Cause believed to be accidental.
A Fort Wayne advertisement touts Dr Leonhardt's Hem-Roid as a cure for itching bleeding or suppurating piles. It claims cathartics as a prolific cause and promises internal relief with a month’s treatment. Available for $1.00 at Meyer Bros Co locations and Dr Leonhardt Co Station B Buffalo N Y.
In Brunswick alleys Tri league No. 3 last night the Bottom Five defeated the Elks by forfeit. George Jarrett led with 212 while VincA Robbins totaled 209 for the Shamrocks in a night of disrupted play and unresolved scores.
A mob of about twenty residents in Marysville, California, near Live Oak north of the city, forced seventy Hindu workers discharged by the Southern Pacific to leave town. They raided two houses, compelled the Hindus to the town edge, and ordered them to depart. The Hindus’ leader confronted the mob seeking safety and replies.
Stockholders in the United Telephone Co met at the city offices to elect directors for the coming year. The same board from the prior year was re elected, including I C Davenport, James TW Bale, John W Bale, W Sapte, G Lupton, Hartfor and Dougherty. The directors will meet to elect officers later in the week.
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