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Newspaper
Fort Wayne Journal Gazette
Location
Fort Wayne, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jul 06, 1908
Page
3
A local bank touts its growth from helping banking service and credit development. It invites large checking accounts and welcomes young entrepreneurs starting in business. The bank invites readers to come talk with them.
A garbled report notes ongoing probes within the War Department with officials tied to feather dusters and demonstrations. Brigadier Paul Steanboar and others are mentioned as under scrutiny amid questions on conditions and staff actions.
Decatur Indiana based Decatur Produce Company advances expansion with plans to build another addition. The project includes workplace upgrades and improved handling facilities. Local reports note increased operations and forthcoming hiring as the facility scales.
Lake James hosts a July celebration with boat races, sports, and fireworks. Hon M I Fanning, temperance speaker from Philadelphia, Elder Wim, and Charles Bebhare of Auburn are listed as speakers. The day drew large crowds via Lake James and Valley line trains, with many campers arriving for the festivity. An incident occurred when a man collapsed and died during an engine start attempt. funeral arrangements followed.
A society circus in Auburn proves a success as townspeople gather under the direction of Wred Pine despite gloomy forecasts. Performances entertain residents with a parade of costumes, sauces, and skits while rain dampens some events across the three days. Citizens share pride in the community effort and the event’s optimistic energy.
A Tocsin area woman is dying from cancer amid family hopes for relief. Officials describe her illness as advanced and note her prognosis is grave. Community members have offered support as medical care continues.
The article notes the wool market with hints of regional trade, mentioning Fort Wayne Printing Co and a local retail stationers outlet at 214-16 E Main Street. It references business activity and market conditions affecting buyers and sellers in a midwestern context.
The Fort Wayne market reports mixed wholesale and retail prices across dairy, meats, poultry, produce, and grains. Beef, lamb, and poultry quotes appear with varying weights and units, while staples like wheat, corn, oats, and flour show wide wholesale ranges. Local merchants and firms such as DL Sinens and Tresselt & Sons are cited among price quotations and market quotations for the day.
Montpelier Indiana July reports show demand for refined oil and byproducts rising faster than output. Oil fields east of the Mississippi display scattered production with numerous wells listed in various districts, though overall June activity remains uneven across regions.
Bluffton Ind July 8 Melvin Chalfant nine dropped dead at his North Marion street home while eating with his brother James Chalfant Immediate cause heart failure after prolonged illness in the past 16 weeks Chalfant a former deputy sheriff and Taylor University graduate. funeral set for Monday at First Methodist Church with burial in Pharisiew cemetery The three Chalfant brothers Melvin Albert and Frank survive their mother Mrs Merlea Chalfant and other relatives The event follows a period of poor health and a stroke years earlier from intercostal neuralgia
A milliner attempting a Fourth of July display at her home last evening ignited a cannon cracker. The fuse exploded in her hand, tearing the skin and causing injury to several fingers. Neighbors witnessed the accident as the blast sent debris into the street.
The fragment discusses women's fashions for 1908 and notes changing preferences in clothing and daily routines. It mentions washing methods and household chores replacing prior etiquette, reflecting shifts in domestic life and style expectations.
A four seated rig from Che Tugs livery overturned on the Kendallville road injuring two women and a child. Mrs Baker and Miss Jane Baker were thrown from the vehicle, the dash broke, and both suffered severe bruises. The mother clung to the seat then jammed by wheels, while the baby remained on the rear seat as friends and a passing doctor aided the injured.
The Modern Woodmen of America camp at Dunfee in Jefferson township held a patriotic celebration on Saturday with a ball game between Dunfee’s and Coesse’s teams, an ice cream supper and social at the Woodmen hall, drawing many visitors. Over thirty gallons of ice cream sold, with good receipts and a fine fireworks display. The town praises the Dunfee camp for staging the best Independence Day event in years.
A Mrs. Thompson, a 69 widow living six miles north of the city on the Auburn and Ashley road, was found dead in bed Saturday. Death was thought to be heart failure. Ray Dilgard was called to attend the body. Funeral services will be held at the home tomorrow at 2 o’clock with interment at Cedar Lake Cemetery.
A late night fire at the Miller company furniture shop on the north side of the public square roused Angola citizens. The blaze started in the rear workshop and spread before firefighters could confine it. The cause remains unknown as the building had been closed all day.
Rist News Burau notes Bowen Hale born July 4 1804 in Wells County. He arrived with early settlers and served as Wells County Foremaster. The piece mentions lineage through Mrs Hedges and Andrew Van Emmon, with mention of local stock ownership and historical figures in the county’s early days.
The ageless Chinese trade pioneer Sir Robert Hart returns to Southampton aboard Yorck after fifty four years away, with Lady Hart. He speaks of China’s progress, wary modernization, and growing industrial competition while noting changes in London and the broad shift in global commerce. He will discuss government matters on leave, though restricted by his official duties.
A portion of the article describes extensive damage with the east half of the front glass shattered and broken, suggesting considerable impact and water intrusion. The text is incomplete, omitting many details.
Hon. Cyrus Cline of Angole delivered the address at Hamilton's Fourth of July celebration held Saturday. A large crowd from Raiuilien and nearby counties attended the holiday event with music, amusements, and compliments for Cline, the Democratic nominee for Congress in the Twelfth district.
Fort Wayne Gil and Supply Co advertises inside wall paint by J M Cold Water Paint in colors available. The notice appears as a want ad in the Journal Gazette.
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