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Newspaper
Fort Wayne Journal Gazette
Location
Fort Wayne, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jun 13, 1908
Page
2
Georgia moves away from prohibition following the recent Georgia primary results. The defeat of Hoke Smith signals a backlash after a period of strict regulation and a statewide prohibition law. Business suffered, with a split view on the law between rural and urban areas.
The article discusses a looming legislative session, economic optimism driven by railroads, and large crop yield projections for winter and spring wheat. It notes government estimates for total 1908 wheat production, improvements in growing conditions, and agricultural department forecasts across multiple crops with emphasis on potential prosperity and infrastructure.
Civil engineer C L Clausen outlines pavement evolution from gravel and crushed rock to sheet and block pavements. He details binders, including cement mortar, brick, wood, and stone, noting costs, noise, wear, drainage, and the rise of asphalt and bitulithic methods as binding and durable options.
A garbled OCR item reports a horse incident west of a location, with a rider injured and a broken bone. The piece then cites an error in source information from The Journal Committee, mentions a newly elected high school business manager, and notes personnel changes at Caldew publication. It ends with a row about produce at Bash's Cheap.
Special to the Journal Gazette reports the first Ott family reunion on June 11 at Joase Ott farm Green township. About 200 guests attended a long dinner in the barn with music and recitals. George Ott of Fort Wayne elected president, G W Ott secretary, and plans set for a 1909 gathering in Noble township. Gäste traveled from Goshen Pierceton and Fort Wayne among others. An advertisement notes Hart Schaffner & Marx suits on sale.
The Young Peoples Christian union district convention of the St. Joe conference met at United Brethren church in Churubusco Indiana from Tuesday evening to Thursday evening. Attendance was strong and the event was described as one of the best in the district. Rev L T Shafer of Columbia City was elected delegate to the national Y P C U in Indianapolis. The national convention runs biennially with addresses from bishops and Governor Wanly. Officers for the next year include President O A Sickafoore of Galveston and Rev J W Borkett of Warsaw.
In Auburn Indiana, a nightly Elk Elks Fair drew crowds yet a fatal accident occurred when a game of burglars turned deadly. A teen, Tarr Jones, 13, was shot by a playmate during pretend burglary. he died from a head wound. Authorities and parents received the grim news as funeral arrangements were not yet set.
In Decatur Indiana on March 12 the Knights of Pythias announce plans to build a business block between Everett Hite grocery and Henley Jewelry store. The building committee was formed last night to work with the stone of the dodge in nicking and to arrange the first meeting with members Myrene Bhamp Charlen Patton Cla Walters and C L Wallos Burt Lenhart James Hurst serving as trustees.
Velvet rugs offered at 9 by 12 feet with several patterns priced at 18.75 dollars each. Axminster rugs in 9 by 12 feet range list values 23.00 dollars and sale prices 79.50 each. Body Brussels rugs in 9 by 12 feet show many patterns with values 28.50 and sale price 25.00. Wilton rugs 9 by 12 feet feature designs and color effects with values 35.00 and sale price 29.90.
A complete line of linoleums in all grades priced from 38 cents to 1 dollar 30 with a sale offering free laying and finishing on all carpets purchased during the event. The ad emphasizes broad selection and complimentary installation to attract buyers.
A full line of Jap and China mailings offered for cottages and summer homes. Prices range from 120 to 450 a yard, highlighting a variety of fabrics for nautical and seasonal decor.
For consideration of plans the meeting will be next Wednesday evening at the law office of Gr Walters. It is probable a three story brick building will be erected to house a lodge home and remaining space for business rooms and offices to be rented.
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