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Newspaper
Fort Wayne Journal Gazette
Location
Fort Wayne, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jun 14, 1902
Page
5
Retail catalog bursts with mis-spelled items and erratic phrasing but centers on a massive clothing sale. It touts calico wrappers, dresses, corsets, ladies suits, jackets, hose, gloves, and parasols at deeply discounted prices. Numerous brands, colors, and sizes are promised with emphasis on value and variety.
Fragmentary weather notice notes unsettled conditions with hints of sunshine and rain. Mentions coastal areas and a weekend outlook with possible showers and temperature expectations amid garbled OCR text.
Jobe Walker left vestry for Milford Ohio to make a visit with friends. Mrs. Willian Preller plans trip to Sandy Tale. Mr and Mrs A Sevley travel tonight for Tramais IL to spend the summer. J.W. Vordermark left yesterday to Minnesota for several weeks with his children.
A fragmented ad notes a large shipment of enamelware and cookware arriving for a sale. It mentions kettles sauce pans and cook kettles, with emphasis on savings and a new season. Names and exact items are partially obscured but indicate a factory or store promotion.
A garbled OCR list mentions hens spring chickens pineapples lemons and other items with misspelled names and scattered product references. No coherent event or sale context is recoverable beyond a fragmented inventory style entry.
The text notes June as a wedding month with a line about suitability for brides and grooms and reference to Patterson.
Dr Kannell faces grand jury on charges linked to a patient case at Tope hospital on May 20 following a surgical procedure. Testimony from Dr Barnett, Dr MacBath, and Mrs Gertrude Fornier was reviewed as bond remained set and arrangements with attorney J M Mitey proceeded.
At the central grocery a selection of fresh fruit and produce is advertised. Pineapples, lemons, strawberries, raspberries, and melons are available with other items and brands listed in the faded print.
An OCR fragment advertises Rocky Ford melons raspberries and strawberries fresh musk wax beans and other produce. It lists prices per quart and dozen for items like pineapples potatoes and ginger, with garbled spellings and odd punctuation.
Two men offer fresh oat loaves at 404 Catton Street for sixty days after a very hot day. They advertise daily bread at New Keys to 1402 and 404 Catton Street, inviting passersby to take part in a long-running loaf program.
Wm L Robinson agent promotes Fly Te anever and Rippley’s Compressed Air Sprayery a liquid fly killer for horses cattle and poultry. Claims to kill lice, vertebrates, and protect livestock from brood of flies while being non-poisonous and harmless to humans or animals. Also asserts increased milk yield and reduced feed needs.
An old classified note offering 200 worsted bitter serge coats at four dollars each. Describes silk lining and hair cloth construction, aimed at sale for summer wear. Includes garbled vendor name Patterson and mentions recent days.
On Sunday June 15 the L B and W will run a pope cheap excursion to Indianapolis for only 1.00 round trip. Special train will reserve Fort Wayne 5 a.m. Take a day outing at the Capital City with amusements. The German Lutheran Orphans' Society will be held at Indianapolis on this date. For further information see O W Crapsher, local ticket agent.
Second-hand upright piano and Victor talking machines offered for ten fifteen twenty five and thirty five dollars each. Located at 1112 Calhoun opposite the Cathedral. Owner Guy Conklin advertises the sale.
Short loan offer available in the court se division with unspecified terms. Contains terse OCR fragment indicating loan funds or credit options, though key details like amount rate or repayment terms are missing.
An advertisement extols Paine's Celery Compound as a tonic to strengthen the blood digestion aid appetite and restore health. It claims the product cures nervous disorders rheumatism kidney weakness and tiredness, and cites a testimonial about a man’s recovery after sickness and prostration.
A derrick used in constructing the high school building injured a stonemason named James McCarthy yesterday. He fell into a cellar, knocking him unconscious and causing a broken collar bone and facial injuries. McCarthy was taken to St. Joseph's Hospital for examination and treatment. doctors expect a full recovery barring further complications. His wife was at the site when the accident occurred.
A local gathering features palm leaf fans presented by ministers pastors and community clubs. Officers and wives attend as part of a social event promoting goodwill and local pride at The People’s Store.
A new toad powder named Wave Crem is showcased with four handsome presents and two recent hex of powder. The prehiinas, described as valaahite, are sold at Geydew store wine dow of Peltuns & Molater and have drawn significant public interest.
An advertisement offers Ely & Walker wholesale dry goods in St Louis located at Room 8 Arcade. It notes Saturday and Monday events and markets a shave or hat at Wayne. The copy claims the largest force of skilled workers in the city and mentions Ben Franklin.
Nickel Plate Railway announces summer Sunday excursions from Fort Wayne to Chicago and return for 2.00 dollars. Tickets valid on train No 5 outbound and No 6 return the same day. See ticket agent G A Aster Cin T P A Fort Wayne Ind No 126.
An old advertisement lists acheaper grocery items including Ginger Snaps and assorted crackers, with prices per pound and per item. The ad includes store name Fast Lewis St. Cash Stord, address 839 E. Lewis St., phone 783, and mentions proprietor Ganxer, prop.
Fragmentary notice notes prices and procedures for a ten day period at Meek and Ori Jewelers corner Culm and W Hingston Streets, with reference to a Patterson's outlet and lanternwear items.
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