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Newspaper
Fort Wayne Journal Gazette
Location
Fort Wayne, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jun 10, 1908
Page
4
The New York coffee market showed steady futures with minor gains. Reports indicated trading around 9,160 bags for June and mentions of September and December positions amid unclear figures and fragmented text.
The report notes a sharp shift in the oil market with S-Craik Lange and Sakenung active in shipments totaling eighteen, averaging ten. It mentions a reorganization of Fort Wayne spring and changes among directors amid the unsettled market climate.
Vendors list price quotes and product names across produce dairy and poultry categories. Entries mention potatoes onions oranges apples wheat turkeys corn and dairy items with unit prices and brief descriptors, reflecting a bustling market page with varied goods and figures.
Wheat prices faded after strong openings as traders priced in ample supplies. Chicago showed softer oats with July and September futures down, while rye and corn quotes drifted. Purina and local mills reported mixed demand as buyers tempered bets.
Market reports show mixed declines in hogs and cattle with weaker hog prices and lighter receipts. Lambs and sheep hold steadier values with strong demand, Colorado and export lambs drawing buyer interest, while calves and cows vary across regional yards in Cleveland and Pittsburgh.
Market report notes wheat prices rising on increased supply and heavy rains. Corn followed mixed moves with summer futures pressured by bearish cash tone and ample receipts. Local receipts tallied around 270 cars for wheat and 196 for corn with trading showing liquidation and shorts covering.
Poseyville Indiana reports wheat cutting has begun on upland fields with good yield prospects despite flood damage in bottom lands. Growing corn remains in good shape though about a third yet to be planted. farmers expect rest of acreage to be planted in a few days.
Faye Bur Yell, son of Dick Surrell, heads to Dodge City Kansas for summer visits with Giwinner and family. John Tosepi, former fruit and candy store owner on Monroe Street, travels to Columbus then London and Damascus to visit relatives. Harry Miller, son of Mr. and Mrs. Jacob Miller, goes to Indianapolis to join the navy. Eighthinian sisters toast with a social evening, peanut contest won by Mrs. Sam Shamp with second prize to Mrs. Fred Vaughn. Bee note: two doctors capture large swarm of bees near the river, plan to raise them for honey. Mavic Park directors meet to plan June 14 opening. Philip Fishemoupe and others attend United Brethren convention in Columbus, Ohio. Mrs. Charlotte Deardorn hosts guest Miss Steele. dinner honors nephew He Laterson of Terre Haute. Guy & Rewick report shipment of Schiller pants to lodge frill. Myrula Tet to serve as deputy and district official in Alburg, Ohio. A well-known photographer at Wellne hotel visits from Slutiten, staying with sister for several months.
Misses Vina Jennings and Madge Clockner traveled to Churubised to attend as delegates at the FFG UW convention. Visitors from Watering were guests of J. Elliott and wife, including Wells, Bartholomew, and Blanley. Clyde Souder and family from Butler spent Sunday with Walls Adams. Little Wiegind Brown from Lebanon visits grandparents D L Myutsun. Prof and Mrs Brown are the latter's relatives. Miss Lucie Matron travels to Chicago for uncle Hare Biatson. Miss Lychte Matron undergoes treatment with a specialist for nervous trouble.
Mr and Mrs Ny ind from Lancaster Pennsylvania visited relatives in Orland staying with the former s grandmother Mrs Waleworth on West Ninth street. Several family members traveled from Auburn to meet them and plan to return to Orlando later this month.
Decatur Indiana Henry Knapp attended Purdue University termination exercises in Lafayette. His son Charles just finished a four years electrical engineering course. The commencement program will be held Wednesday afternoon in Fowler Hall.
Fort Wayne sisters Sullivan granted privilege to operate the refreshment booth at the New Merle Grove fair along the Fort Wayne and Springfield traction line. They are noted as skilled artists in this field and will begin work next Sunday, in Decatur, Indiana.
Decatur Ind June 2 Fred Seheimman who organized the Decatur packing plant has resigned to assume duties in buying and selling the companys meat. Fred Hayward of Owasea Nich will fill Seheimmans former position as manager and begins duties today.
Ligonier residents report a busy period with visits to Elkhart, South Bend, Albion and Shipshewana. Local families host guests from Fort Wayne, Warsaw, Bryan and Aberdeen while others attend the Fort Wayne South Bend ball. Travel includes trips to Bay View and Lake Wawa with several announced summer plans.
The New York dry goods market shows quiet trading with a skewed demand pattern and delayed deliveries. Mills report steady export sales and higher prices slowly on the market floor while low end cotton goods see weak orders and uneven activity.
The city scales report lists items including thirty seven cats and five toads with five made. A bold note claims Bas areppea priced at one dollar. The line ends with a boast that the best yet appears in a standalone class.
Angola minor news from Angola Indiana reports county treasurer duties, school board selection, and local visits. Edits mention Frank B. Humphreys appointment, O F Rakestraw improvements, and residents like George Williamson and Carl Diker visiting relatives. Strawberries sell for 10 cents a quart as townsfolk share stories of health, travel, and small-town life.
Fragmentary reader notes from Whitley County News referencing individuals such as Jone Sten of South Whitley and Walker of Fogart Wayne, with unclear context and incomplete relations or events. The garbled text mentions weeks of continued attendance and possible familial ties but yields no definite action. The piece reads like a local social snippet with numerous misspellings and missing details.
Sushtly and her family are encouraged in their hopes of her recovery. Rev. Francis XL Ford, pastor of Grace Lutheran church, returned from attendance at commencement ceremonies at Wittenberg College. C. Moody Baler traveled to Chicago Monday evening for lectures on optometry. William Meltzler, longtime Chicago post office employee, arrived today for a two week visit with his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Wallan Meinler. Mr. and Mrs. Rome Widup of Winamac came to town Monday evening to visit their son, Dr. B. Widup and family. Bred 6 Sanders and Alvin R. Ploets given Royal Arch Masons duties Monday evening. State Inspector S. L. Shirley presided. refreshments after work included cedrum, coke, and lemonade.
Large crowds from Indians, Minnesota, Wisconsin head to Texas south plains on Soash excursion. W. P. Soash Land Co opens 17,000 acre Running Water ranch near Pie Town with eighty acre tracts at 10 to 20 dollars per acre and easy terms. Special Pullman trains run to the south plains for buyers, with hundreds already traveling and many planning to resell for bigger parcels.
Wy Rist News Bureau reports James Melanchlin, a prosperous farmer of Jefferson township, says corn thieves entered his corn crib Sunday evening and stole several bushels, leaving doors open and horses free in the field. He claims to have located the thief and will pursue a thorough investigation.
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