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Newspaper
Fort Wayne Journal Gazette
Location
Fort Wayne, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jul 25, 1908
Page
4
Real estate transfers and additions listed for multiple buyers and properties, including parcels in subdivisions and industrial sites. References to several names, locations, and prices appear amid a tangential note about a lunch offering at a local Board of Trade.
Wheat advanced tirmly on reports of crop damage and speculative demand. Markets showed strength in wheat and corn with primary receipts sizable, while provisions weakened on profit taking. Local and export activity varied, with futures fluctuating as traders reassessed supply prospects.
The article records oats and wheat futures rising with stronger prices at opening and ongoing gains through the session. It notes bullish factors from improved demand and weather hints, with price quotes for September and December futures and mentions of corn and canola movements amid overall upward trends in agricultural commodities.
York July 23 Speculative demand and large scale brake price activity appeared to check further selling as buyers supported prices. The day saw a shift with buying orders shrinking only at lower levels while short sales and profit realization pressured some stocks. Roosevelt's retrial order on Standard Oil influenced trading as investors weighed outcomes and profits from recent market moves.
Market notes show cattle demand improving slightly with mixed prices for beef steers and fat stock. Hog prices linger around 6.40 to 6.80 per pound, while sheep and lambs see softer quotes as receipts remain heavy and buyers cautious amid a slow trade.
Market notes list prices for honey creamery eggs butter and various produce. Widespread listings include onions potatoes cabbage bananas oranges lemons and apples with prices per pound or per bushel. Also cited are prices for flour oats rye and other staples along with livestock and dairy product quotations from local distributors and grocers.
The dry goods market in New York presents a between-season lull with subdued activity in both primary and jobbing trades. Some signs show a developing strength with notable inquiries and a possible large auction sale at Devon ponds, though overall business remains cautious and steady.
Kendallville today hosts the Sunflower Club stag opening with a sermon by Rev. W B Freeland and a talk by Rev A S Preston on thought and heart. A reception followed in the Methodist Episcopal Church with refreshments by the Jepworth league and music by Miss Ina West and Mrs GE. Waiting. Turtle soup served at Lipes and Madden corner of Barr and Main streets.
A fragmentary ad lists horse prices and types including draft horses and saddle horses. It mentions furnishing by Purnett & Pores and several farm delivery notes with figures such as 1.00 and 4.800, plus delivery terms and drivers. The text is partial and appears to be an OCR fragment from a livestock or farm goods column.
In a reminiscence of New York politics a 19th century portrait centers on Richard Croker aiding Willen C. Whitney to secure Cleveland’s nomination. Whitney recalls Croker’s pledge and a past murder case that Croker faced, with Whitney funding Croker’s defense and vowing revenge after two decades.
In the Bernese Alps near Bern, a sudden breach flooded the Loetschbergs tunnel killing twenty five Italian workers. Water and mud surged through the tunnel as a subterranean river wall collapsed, drowning all inside before more men could enter. Authorities note the Kander river feeds the underground river above the tunnel.
Harry Pincheon received news of the death of Mrs T Hite occurred Thursday morning at 9 o'clock at her home near Ligohier. Blood poisoning from diabetes led to her death after weeks of illness. She was sixty four, married at eighteen to Mr Bite, mother of five daughters and four sons. Obsequies Sunday morning at Methodist Episcopal Church in Salem with Salem Cemetery burial. Reverend Ritterswuse to officiate. Mrs Hite mother of Mrs Hare Pieheon of Albion and had many friends.
Bargain notice for a cottage in Home City priced at 1300 with 800 cash and rest in yearly payments. Includes compliment of campietel and Jaan uel boats and a warranty deed with abstract. Offer valid for a few days at address Ajax care Journal-Gazette.
Albion Inq July 24 report from the Beau tiful country Home of Bir and Beas describes Margaret Barnum as hostess at a rural picnic attended by Naomi Foote, Margaret Earle, Athalle Hays, Helen Clapp, Delorus Hardentrook, Irene Chileate, Austie Albine, Geangin Raouchar, Grace Matthews and Leé Matthews. The grove and arbor provided a setting for children’s games and a plebic dinner as guests thanked the hostesse.
ABRION Ind July 44 The Watted Brethren Sunday school met Friday morning at the church with plans for a large attendance at their ARMAl picnic. Superintendent W HL McEwen led the group to Here City where the event was held at Island Park. Many well filled baskets accompanied a successful, well enjoyed dinner and the day was called a great success.
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