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Newspaper
Fort Wayne Journal Gazette
Location
Fort Wayne, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jun 10, 1903
Page
5
Weather notes indicate light to fresh winds in several areas. Forecasts call for showers in Ohio and cooler conditions in extreme south portions. Northwest to northerly winds prevail, with fair skies in parts of Michigan and Wisconsin on Wednesday.
Various local items include Mr Alexander Joinson speaking at First Baptist Church this evening, the WC. T. UW meeting at Mrs Carpenter's 1138 West Washington Street this afternoon, and directors of Winong Assembly attending an annual meeting. Also reported are editor visits to federal court, potential faculty at Seward teachers seminary, a new Christian church planned in Whitley County, and calls to pastors in Thinsy and Ottawa. A hospital operation for Miss Fhoryneve Madden in Auburn was successful, while strike news concerns Natlomu Elsewlt company and local cracker workers, with banking arrangements noted for supply payments amidst union tensions.
Local shop advertises deep discounts on men’s shirts pants and neckwear with prices cut dramatically. includes other bargains on dry goods, fruit, candy, and beverages. Notices urge readers to visit, shop early, and take advantage of limited supply. Red text references dates and local businesses.
Albert Overtey and Aniette Cralg were fined $5 each in Justice Skehen's court for fraud. Fred Schroeder’s case for selling liquor on Sunday was postponed to Friday. Lindley Baldwin filed against Charles E. Tindall for peace surety. William Doenges began peace proceedings against Dick Schwiegel. Irma Lee’s case for obtaining goods under false pretenses was dismissed, held on $150 to appear as witness in Charles Smith’s circuit case. Smith bound over for court at $906 and released.
A man calling himself A W Cooler contracted a royal job printing firm for banking hints pamphlets, then vanished after collecting payments from Hamilton National Bank and sixteen other businesses. A embezzlement warrant circulated. Montpelier marshal held warrants for two suspected larceny girls, who were arrested on Columbia Street and to be returned next morning.
At the Central Grocery the display highlights wines country fitter and fresh berries including strawberries and ripe apples for canning. Prices shown include 115 for tart or fancy fruits, 1.0 to 1.25 for certain items, five cents per cucumber.
Police report Alden lead pipe trim theft under construction on Swinnley avenue. William Cotton and Joi Ellis, two vagrants, ordered out of lawn. Master Terry arrested Roy Cooper and Mike Smith for petit larceny and vagrancy after bath at Bloomingdale bridge. umbrella alleged stolen from a lady. Patrolman Syilmer arrested James Snodgrass at Wayne and Webster for intoxication.
Four day sale of children's shoes at Things Company 624 Calhoun Street managed by HH Tobey. Infants and boys sizes 19 and 31 2, girls size No 2. Double premium coupons offered.
Mrs. Charles J. Bulger received word that her husband, in New Mexico for health, is critically ill and asked to hurry. Transportation could not be arranged as the location is beyond accessible rail travel and the railroads would not take passengers. A later telegram asked if he could be sent home but was answered that he was too ill.
A Nickel Plate excursion to Chicago offers a $2.00 round trip. Details mention reservations and a contact phone number 507 with references to June 16 and relia. The scrambled text includes names like Bert Wayne and Joe Uh, with unclear affiliations.
Fragmentary OCR text shows scattered proper nouns and garbled terms with no clear event, date, or location. Unable to determine a coherent news item or identify identifiable persons or organizations for a factual summary.
A Knights of the Oren council was organized Monday in the country with officers Henry Brindle as Come on and Henry Stevens as Secretary. Other officers will be elected next Monday evening. The new council starts with twenty nine members.
On Sunday June 28 the Wabash will run a low rate excursion from Indianapolis to Indianapolis. Tickets 1.20 or 1.70 special train leaves at 7 a.m. returning at 7 p.m. giving 12 hours in Indianapolis. Plenty room for all.
James M. Watson Jr a clerk in the District of Colum bia auditor office was arrested on embezzlement charges. The range is 6000 to 75000 dollars with a specific claim of 8000 dollars. He reportedly lacks bonding and many relatives are said to be wealthy. J T Petty to be held responsible for the amount. The auditor bond stands at 20000 dollars. Funds from property owners and corporations were deposited in the auditor office to support building improvements and streets funds. Watson previously published a New Butlern newspaper and owned a barber shop. He also managed a patent medicine venture and led the District Cooperation association which handled employee deposits. Major Sylvester formerly investigated Watsons record. Wilson was sent to reform school as a minor for forgery.
A popular wedding trip lure offers a delightful sailing to the island of cool breezes aboard D. and C. steel steamers. Staterooms and parlors reserved days in advance. Send for illustrated pamphlet. Address A A Schantz GOP T Manager Detroit Mich.
Saturday excursion tickets will be sold via Pennsylvania Lines and 2 Found trip from Kurt Wayne. Good going on excursion train leaving Central at 9.30 a.m. indicates ZeCentral time.
Notice to gardeners announces an auction on a Saturday in June 1903 at unspecified time to sell “to the highest bidder” goods from the Barr Slivel market. WILLIAM ROPA, Markelmuster, Gatew It, appears as the organizer or bidder.
An old advertisement urges care for hair and scalp health with essential shampoos. It promotes products sold at Rodenbunk s located at 1004 Calhoun Street Lau Block.
Money to loan at 6 or 7 percent interest as advertised by Bugne & Co. located on Couri Street. The notice promotes loans with specific rates and invites potential borrowers to contact the firm for terms and arrangements.
A new faster massage machine is ordered to expand capacity at the harbor shop. It will arrive in a few days and, with existing equipment, accommodate more customers.
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