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Newspaper
Fort Wayne Journal Gazette
Location
Fort Wayne, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jul 15, 1908
Page
5
A fragment shows multiple fabric items with price points for India Linen and India Head Suiting. Entries include regular 10c to 25c quality lines and auto cloth for skirts, with assorted at notes and formatting errors. Details appear partial and inconsistent across lines.
Fox Bros and Co announces expansion plans in Fort Wayne with a six story brick building on East Main Street opposite the court house. The Indiana Furniture Company will build a 40 by 150 foot structure with 40,000 square feet of floor space to house a premier retail furniture store. Pax Bros Co will vacate the Calhoun street block as part of the consolidation.
A barn on Viriel Rieherteh’s farm near Decatur was destroyed during a fierce thunderstorm last night. The blaze, sparked by lightning, consumed feed, tanninaments, and tools, with nearby hay and livestock reported lost. authorities note extensive damage and a total loss of the structure.
The Niles Star reports on a Royal Theatre night featuring Madam Patti and the talkie program. Black Patti comparison and praise for vocal talent mark the event. Management signs a one week contract for further performances as the talking picture era draws crowds.
Catholic clergy in Fort Wayne read of a proposed subdivision of the Cincinnati archdiocese as part of a likely reorganization to better handle the growing Midwest Catholic population. The plan envisions Detroit as a future episcopal see, with Cleveland and Toledo expanding, while Cincinnati area dioceses shift into a new province.
For sale a Ford Runabout Model 2 for cash. Sold immediately to a buyer identified as George E. Johnson, care this of ten.
The bottom fell yesterday in city vat prices with the high at 57 cents a bushel and a 36 cent low at the tow water mark. Farmers hoped for stability as new wheat in Allen County is reported the finest yet, signaling a strong crop outlook.
A July promotion offers free five dollar tailored trousers and five dollar tailored vests. The offer applies to items made to order during the month of July.
In Decatur Indiana a mob of intoxicated tramps gathered near a red factory building during a carnival. Eight were severely drunk and two assisted by drinking, while others worried beer for the group. Officers ordered the offenders to leave the town to avoid further trouble.
The Berry Cafe at 114 West Berry Street is a clue to a retail department shift as Fort Wayne Oil and Supply Co announces new management for its wholesale prices and garden hose offerings.
Local notes report residents W. J. Minear and Henry Wenens seeking reading, hospital updates on Fred Delh, and court actions. Community events include an ice cream social at Pleasant Grove and a theater site incident on Calhoun street. Church officials and reform bureau activities feature lectures and choir work across multiple downtown congregations.
White Fruit Frouse department store bulletin lists today’s big bargains across grocery fruit and produce. Alberta peaches in boxes, bananas by the dozen, Valencia oranges, lemons and California fruits, plus vegetables, meats, cheese and dry goods at low prices. Restaurant and hotel buyers invited. Wholesale pay for fresh eggs today and Wednesday.
Fort Wayne Printing Co offers steady day work with wages from 36.50 to 18 per week in an open shop. Address 214 216 East Main Street Fort Wayne Ind. We extend gratitude to sympathizing friends for aid during illness of our husband and father Ton N. Amason. Acknowledgment to the French American Society and for travel remembrances from John X Mason and children.
A scanned grocery ad lists Best Coury Creamery Butter 2½ lb units and Avilla Cloverleaf Creamery 280 lb products, plus 19¢ per dozen for Strictly Fresh Bers. It promotes Standard Tomatoes Early June Peas Fancy Sugar Corn three for 26c, several soap brands at 3¢ per bar, sacks of potatoes, sugar cured hams and lard at low prices, and various coffees, teas, and cheeses. The page also covers a police court report from I. Freiburger noting petit larceny fines, suspended sentences, and a July 18 bond for Curtis Keck, plus a warrant case involving a woman named Mrs Lyons.
July only price offer from architect J. T. Egng. Pants and fancy vests made to order with complete plans and specifications. All work guaranteed. Phone 6852-121 located on Woodland Ave.
This morning we receive a large shipment of fine Michigan Cherries worth 1.60 per crate and choice Michigan berries at 1.70 per crate. Also blackberries raspberries and red raspberries plus Alberta peaches 25a per basket New tomatoes 30c per basket can tomatoes 9c per can. Choice new onions 5c peck new turnips 25c peck. Fresh regs per dozen 19. Vegetables received fresh morning.
Atlantic City capacity 20, at 4 to 15 N Georgia Ave. Established over a quarter century, the house offers clean rooms, homelike comfort, and a dance room. Electric lights, decent cleanliness, rates eight dollars daily, seven and three dollars weekly. NIXON.
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