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Newspaper
Fort Wayne Journal Gazette
Location
Fort Wayne, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jun 01, 1908
Page
4
A chaotic summary of grain markets notes May and July wheat prices, stock levels, and global supply concerns. It discusses drought and rainfall effects, crop prospects in Kansas and Europe, and the impact of May corner trades on futures, with prices slipping and futures activity described as volatile.
The notice lists various market items and prices including potatoes, beans, apples, lemons, and eggs. It mentions quotes for dairy like creamery butter, meats such as goose and ducks, and general farm goods. Prices are provided per pound or per bushel with regional terms and vendors implied.
Eastern hay dealers report heavy receipts and continued shipment of low grade mixed hay and undersized lots, drawing complaints and widening the slowest hay market in years. In the east demand centers on the highest grade hay, with locals predicting favorable acreage and potentially better overall quality than last year.
A new time card is in effect for the Fort Wayne and Wabash Valley traction system. Limited cars depart Fort Wayne for the west at 2 20 and 12 20 a m and 1 20 and 8 40 a m. Westbound trips from the west run at 11 40 m and 1 40 and 4 20 p m. Fort Wayne to Lafayette trains depart at several evening hours while Bluffton line departures include early morning and late night runs. General Manager Cr Emmons plans to attend a state rail commission meeting to discuss uniform electric operation rules for Indiana. The officers of the Fort Wayne & Wabash Valley Traction company will hold weekly meetings at Logansport.
A damaged OCR note outlines a proposed trolley line from Bluffton to Celina via Berne and nearby areas. It mentions the route along present roads and includes garbled names and places, with plans tied to local interests and a proposed construction path.
Henry Clews notes financial market turbulence with currency uncertainty and a cautious outlook. He cites anxious conditions in stocks and money markets, plus mixed signals from agriculture and industry as conditions slowly stabilize. The report covers New York financial commentary and regional business trends.
Rebecca Peckham returns after a Fort Wayne visit. Charles V. Bruvaker of Jewell and Thureda A. Petersen, Decatur assistant postmaster, were in town. Mrs Lane Wallers recovered enough to be up after several days. Mige Helmick of New Haven visited Friday with music. The gathering at Biss Qlie Gere’s home featured music and luncheon. attendees included Phillipe, Hawitwian, Elsie, Tun Predy, and more. Relatives note Rebecca and others spending ten weeks at the Becker home. Nas plans to attend New Bia school while awaiting her next move.
New Haven Indiana May 81 1 Mr Wiser Guditer of the Lipa Hay company spent Thurs day as a guest of Mr Lon Minsel. Mrs WW Blackburn and family returned to Chitapo after visiting at Mrs King. Miss Nettie Dinger spent Wednesday evening at Robison park Mad Wayne. Pupils and teachers enjoyed a woods day as school closed for the year. Graduates listed include Hesther Bruch Wazel Gorrel Inex Gorell Etta Linden Leon Swager Walter Birkhold Eugene Murgrave Loretti Blatsing visited her sister Mrs W J Kelker of Fort Wayne. Mr Frook Thielar of Maysville visited Monday evening the guest of his brother Byron Thimlar. Mr Minsel and Mr Lips plan a trip with the Lips Hay company president in Toledo. Norbert Schnelker and Joe Zich at Cast Park. Bertha Leatherman returned from Oakwood after four weeks. Clauda returned from Kansas and is with Dr Null at Fort Wayne. Mrs Mellee of Latty returned to her home after visiting. Will Schnit er and Ralph Null visited. Ethel Brudi spent time at Huntington and attended commencement exercises. Miss Blakche Houston visiting Fort Wayne. Mrs Platter of Fort Wayne visiting her sister Mrs Lupker. Nellie Parks visiting Besancon with Dr Leva. Orland Brew discharged from Lutheran Hospital. Amata Vinland visiting Washington Fort Wayne.
The weekly hog and sheep market report shows continued weakness in hog prices with buyers cautious, packers adjusting purchases as weather and feed costs influence demand. Cattle and calf values vary by weight, with fat cattle trading around mid fives to six dollars and light feeders pulling lower, while slaughter cows and bulls trend up modestly as supplies shrink. Overall receipts were lighter than the prior week, with significant overhang and speculative shifts anticipated after mid-June.
Burglars entered the Weller butcher shop at 197 Star Fppen Ack. The place was unlocked when KG. Weller returned. An investigation revealed the cash register broken open.
The Pittsburgh grain exchange applies a new hay and straw grading system, adopted by the National Hay Association. Grades range from No 1 Timothy Hay to Midland and Prairie varieties, detailing proportions of timothy, clover, color, curing, soundness, baling, and weed content, with specific mix limits and color standards.
Goshen lawyer C. W. Miller defeated John L. Monemuan in the initial clash for the Thirteenth district Republican nomination to succeed A. L. Brick. Miller’s strong Elkhart county showing signals a regional battle moving to St. Joseph and Marshall counties as the contest continues.
A brief note questions bay adequacy for additional grade levels while addressing concerns about suitability for other grades. No clear event or names, but signals debate over facilities and program scope.
Signor Creatore, famed maestro of energetic baton theatrics, reportedly married Barilli in Atlantic City on April 86. The union crowns a romance tangled with a contentious divorce and accusations of infidelity, as Barilli sought a divorce from her husband to pursue performances, while ongoing public attention followed the pair across the country.
Delegations from Huntington Decatur and other towns gathered in Decatur for a joint initiation ceremony. The Decatur team conducted the first degree in the morning while Richmond and Fort Wayne teams performed the second and third degrees in the afternoon. A smoker and buffet supper followed as visitors traveled by train and special accommodations were arranged on the Fort Wayne line.
The home at 403 Wiebke Street Weisenberg er was badly burned by fire of unknown cause at 10:29 hours. Firefighters found flames in the upper portion of the house and partially burned the roof and rear. Loss estimated at about 360 dollars.
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