18 Jul 1911
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Newspaper
Fort Wayne Journal Gazette
Location
Fort Wayne, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jul 18, 1911
Page
1
A local store announces an eleven day sale starting this morning at 8:00 o clock with merchandise priced 10 to 50 percent off. The store touts a $170,000 stock of men and boys wearables and claims its marked prices run 10 to 20 percent below any other shop in the state.
All Blue Black and Staple Suits on sale 1-5 off plus Balbriggan children under wear 10c. We will sell all children's 25c and 50c two piece outfits. A small alteration charge may apply though no goods will be charged and money will be refunded on request.
A local retailer slashes the price on children's wash hats by ten percent and offers children's wash suits at reductions ranging from one to four percent. The sale aims to clear summer stock and attract families with affordable apparel for kids.
Terre Haute and Evansville report drownings and a fatal fire in separate incidents. Robert Monthie, 17, drowned in the Wabash near AdvetAl boys of the Avie mo. May Bora Andersen, deputy coroner, fatally burned after a lamp accident at a residence. A large fire in Evansville caused about $60,000 damage, burning Speak Chocolate company factory and nearby buildings, with $20,000 to $40,000 losses and insurance gaps noted.
Thousands of Knights of the Maccabees gathered in Cleveland for the quadrennial supreme lodge meeting and uniform rank encampment. A key proposal called for establishing homes for widows and orphans of Maccabees and indigent members, presented by a delegate amid a large dinner event.
The Washington Office confirms a report that Gordie Bakmetlet will become German ambassador to the United States. Bakmetlet, formerly minister at The Hague, succeeds Sazanoff whose health season keeps him away.
Wayne Knit offers 25 cent black hose and 25 cent fancy dropped stitch hose, with pricing at 186 or 3 pairs for 500. Local market listing notes sale quantities and bulk option for customers seeking value on women's hosiery.
A contested recall and dismissal at the U S Department of Agriculture centers on Dr Hal Wiley and the Bureau of Chemistry. The personnel board and secretaries are under scrutiny as arrangements unfold involving McCabe Dunlap and political figures, with possible presidential involvement.
The Crosbie will names Mary Crosbie as executrix but she has died. The will directs the property to be held for the benefit of grandchildren and named heirs. Executors listed include P. B. Arnold of 217 E Main and others, with details from Blisreton Indiana.
In a discussion of trash handling the council debated waste disposal, urging residents to wrap garbage and consider burning alternatives if new rules pass. A proposed city department would oversee sanitation and curb disputes, while health officials noted limited time to investigate. The Board of Works approved sidewalk repairs on Parnett Avenue and Crescent Avenue north of State Street.
Churubusco Indiana July 17 editor C H Downey of the Churubusca Truth was severely ill this afternoon and taken to Fort Wayne for consultation with doctors. He was brought home still very sick and an operation may be necessary. Mrs Guiney McLean was operated on at Fort Wayne Lutheran hospital.
Chicago July 17 Changing boats in the ves of Carl Glade and Matthew Hilltatem led to a capsized craft. Life savers rescued the Hitch man in the Komt, Iiven Mathis, found clinging to the overturned craft.LEARNS France July 17 An American family driven by Aipassa engages in the Grate Prize Ve brties while a 7 tofloy tai Lone course is disrupted amid a tree crash.
A Turnverein meeting announced a sale next Wednesday and the annual election of officers. Loulé A. Sigénich of Minnesota and Rev Franch and Rev Hagen will attend funeral services for Peter’s Cathedral leader. Bradiey has purchased a dry cleaning business on Kone Cathaun street. future management by William Ferguson and another partner.
Bradley remains active in local railroad circles and continues in cherished work alongside four capable managers guiding ongoing projects and community transportation efforts.
The French pantomimist Ailes Hirons, famed clown with Ringling Brothers, rises to prominence as the hero of a novel by J Marconson. The Autobiography of a Remarkable Man tells how a remarkable figure born forty four years ago amid dire straits achieved dramatic success.
William Doeheman was reelected president at the Lutheran Mutual Fire Insurance meeting held at St. Paul church. Henry Vickie was reelected secretary as the organization marked a year of significant community support. Also noted were plans and remarks from Lutheran churches and a mention of a July 19 Boys' Day event at Robison Park.
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