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Newspaper
Fort Wayne Journal Gazette
Location
Fort Wayne, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jun 13, 1905
Page
9
Washington June 12 forecast calls for Indiana and Ohio: fair Tuesday with warmer conditions in the north and northeast portions respectively, followed by Wednesday fair with warmer temperatures and variable winds. Lower Michigan: fair Tuesday with warmer upper regions and west portion, and variable winds on Wednesday.
City brief notes report a birth to Mr and Mrs Chris Franke of East Lewis street, various visits including E C Hoffman in Plymouth on business, Caledonian club picnic at Blackhawk farm, Zollinger visiting Portland after Seattle, and storm damage on 002 Kinnaird avenue. Guests travel for Notre Dame and St Mary's events. reformers and officials in town include Judge Aiken and Alexander Johnson en route to Portland for conventions. Several civic and charitable notices accompany the day’s happenings.
Proceedings include Alice Johnson seeking a decree of divorce and child custody against her husband for alleged misconduct. Various motor court actions list Summers et al contending over property rights while Barrett Mor lig handle foreclosure suits against Catherine Lauser et al. and others. Wills, divorces, and real estate title actions are recorded, with multiple road and ditch projects appointing reviewers and setting meeting dates in June.
Ground will be broken within a week for a new power plant by Fort Wayne and Wabash Valley Traction at Elizabeth Street and Spy Run Avenue. Westinghouse plans and specifications are en route. Mr Boggs will supervise. Construction expected to take about eight months with temporary additions to existing station during work.
Vacation memories go home with you as Kodak rentals tempt visitors. L. M. Beck, jeweler at 911 Calhoun Street, advertises Kodaks for rent at ten cents daily.
R. G. Thompson Pass and Ticket Agent Wayne Indiana advertises lowest current rail rates, all classes, for single and return tickets. Offers revised sailing lists on request and prepaid orders. Atlantic lines shown include Hamburg America White Star Atlante Dominion and C P B lines with six daily departures.
Classified item notes a Remington typewriter for sale with a free copy of a popular new song titled Back Among the Clover and the Bees. Mentions companion song Where the Silvery Colorado Winds Its Way and lists Guy Conklin at 1098 Calhoun Street as contact.
Price list from White Fruit House touts 20 percent savings over competitors on items like Sweet Sugar Cured Hams at 10 cents a pound and Sugar Cured Bacon at 18 cents per pound. Country Butter 45 cents a pound, Fresh Country Eggs 16 a dozen, Cream Cheese 12 6 cents a pound, with potatoes and pineapples offered for sale. Second and third floors filled with bargains and a closing dry foods sale this week. Telephone orders offered for prompt service.
Fort Wayne patrons can choose from discontinued styles and returned rentals with bargains on Steinway Parlor Grand, Wheelock Uprights, Neale Upright, and square pianos starting at $25.00. Five Organs at $10 and five at $15 plus other instruments at $25 and up. A $250 new upright piano is offered with a five year guarantee. See window display and learn Packard construction details at 930 Calhoun Street.
Slogan filled ad urges readers to buy Haffner's Malt Bread as the bread that suits them and pitches next the right tight underwear. It markets undergarments at fair prices with bold claims of availability everywhere.
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