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Newspaper
Fort Wayne Journal Gazette
Location
Fort Wayne, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jun 15, 1908
Page
6
The National Congress on the Study and Prevention of Tuberculosis will convene in September, with Roosevelt accepting presidency of the congress. officials from many states, physicians, and experts from abroad will participate in seven sections, three weeks of lectures, and a large tuberculosis exposition.
In Chicago and Minneapolis markets, corn futures rose briefly on rain and demand but closed weak amid mixed receipts. Wheat led gains early but futures cooled as weather improved. July contracts opened higher then fell. Local receipts and older crop news influenced prices, with pork and lard bids steady.
Market notes show firmer cash wheat and higher July prices with nearby futures turning mixed amid showers. Reports of improved demand and selling pressure in Nebraska Kansas Missouri weighed on prices while December and September contracts moved with modest gains and losses. An overall bullish tone for cash wheat contrasted by a cautious futures picture as traders assessed supplies and weather across the wheat belt.
Market notes show prices for potatoes corn and wheat across wholesale markets. Listings include Michigan potatoes Waybee Tonexrown and Crone lines, winter and spring wheat values, rye flour and various per bushel amounts. Quotations at the market scales reflect fluctuating prices and assorted grain and feed items.
The Boston wool market remains in a transitional state with limited demand and no major price increases. Supplies are ample as west coast reports hint at tighter staple interests. shipments to June 11 total 192,940,689 pounds versus 110,? last year, showing uneven activity and cautious outlook for the year.
Community import shows Henry Shires and sister visiting Wolcatville with granddaughter Miss childred ratherey of Ta in. Rachael Nipperton of Wolcatt ville visits Mrs. Chis Sears for a few days. Mr and Mrs. Decker travel to Detroit for rheumatism care. Mrs. ALT Weaver and daughter return from Syracuse after days with relatives. Several relatives and friends mentioned at Stroup water Magy Weng and Miss Mierenee Si MU. Weekend travel to Trisattl for visits with kin and Trivett Jie.
In Warsaw on Saturday evening a heavy rain shower was appreciated by farmers and tank crews. At 3 pm Mrs. and Mrs. Jacob Neff of Warsaw were notified of the death of John Beaton in Forest Ohio. The Rev. and family plan a two week vacation, visiting Moline Illinois and Manistee County Michigan. The Warsaw Odd Fellows lodge will meet Monday to adopt a new constitution. Ernest Glessner of Port Clinton arrived for a short visit with his mother. Editor J W Glessimore of the Syracuse Register sailed to Goshen to visit friends. Warsaw Baptist church will meet Tuesday evening. The Fraternal work at Warsaw is progressing. Carpenter seeks funds for the church edifice. A banking follow-up fund is being collected, with state authorities noting insolvency risk. A local family, Mr. and Mrs. D. S. Momman, formerly Miss Denver of Warsaw, hosted children’s activities. fatigue hindered further details.
Fragmentary OCR notes show a local court or city proceeding involving parents and vehicles with penalties or fines hinted. The readable text references scales of justice and city action, but details remain unclear.
Receipts and market chatter from Eitsburg and regional yards show hay prices slipping with no bottom in sight until harvest. No. 1 timothy commands weaker bids, while mixed clover and prairie grades fetch uneven quotes. Cattle and hog markets report varied gains and steady to soft demand across major exchanges.
Reports show unusually large receipts of spring lambs from Louisville consigned to Armour Swift and others while southern stock moves freely in Louisville. Hog and cattle trade steady with prices mixed. sheep buyers active as market forecasts favor higher prices next week amid strong demand for fat cattle and feeder lambs.
June 14 column from Columbia City Indiana notes a newborn son for Luther John and wife near Churubus, Dr Clyde D Kenner and wife of Seward Nebraska arriving by train for a serious operation in Fort Wayne area. Mr and Mrs Tom O Miller traveled to Churubus Saturday to visit friends, Mrs Philip Parrott of South Whitley injured in a two rib fracture and related injuries in a recent runaway. Fred L Bennett of Company G posted best time at the 60 yard mark west of town during four companies activities. Pennsylvania railroad service changes take effect Sunday. A marriage license was granted for Sally Lenn Fachants and Mabeletie Clay.
Warsaw June 11 Frank Clark a conductor for the Winona and Warsaw traction line was badly shocked Friday while replacing a trolley pole on Street Detroit street. He recovered quicker than expected and walked to a car home. He sustained an ugly abrasion on his right leg between the knee and ankle.
Slatpool Indiana June 1. Taken into the confidence of several lisbnes years, Rod Agenty was forced to aid a boy in stealing a car from the Nickel Plate siding near the town. The incident ended with the boy robbed and the suspects fleeing. Local journals urge readers to consult Journal-Gazette Want Ads for further details.
The Journal Gazette advertises want ads at a rate of 146 per word, highlighting affordability for small classified listings. Readers are encouraged to place personal notices, job seeks, and product offers within the low per word charge.
Albion via June 14 Lella Latte visits near Ligonier as guest of Gludge Henry. Mrs Aaron Cory and daughter Jennie leave for Claypool to spend Sunday with Mrs S Melsker and family. Mrs Willum Wines and Miss Bfil dred Lehr arrive from Newcastle to meet Mr and Mrs Logan Winebranner, former locals. The Mines Inn Squires and Carrie Trinihd head to Goshen for a Goshen College summer course. Carrie Stolfe returns from Cincinnati to enjoy vacation at home.
Goshert family members gathered at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Richard Ferguson in Warsaw Indiana for their annual reunion. Fifty three relatives attended including children grandchildren and great grandchildren. The next reunion is scheduled for June 2 1909 at Jennie Linn home.
Kinsey Indiana June report states Roy Nichols, a well known local youth, was arrested by Constable A. C. Facher of Warsaw on a charge against Mrs Anne Kinsey. Trial set for 11 o'clock Tuesday morning in Justice W. H. Eller’s Warsaw court. Alleged offense occurred while the woman's husband was serving a prison sentence for larceny.
Kendallville residents quote a flurry of visits and travel as guests arrive from Avilla Goshen Elkhart Fort Wayne and Ligonier. The piece notes Mr Holsinger at work and various residents leaving for family visits reunions and shifts in nearby towns.
Brouss and his followers acting on Rosia in fine style. The Bendullying railway postal clerks were entertained Friday evening at the home of Mr. quid Mrs. 7. By Reso, on Scutfy Burnali Street, the pension being the regular monthly meeting of the organization. In the contest of the evening Mrs.Ames and Mr Harvey wore winery.
The Harr strost market report notes brisk berry trade with strawberry prices rising to about $4 per bushel after fluctuations from $2 to $4. A mix of potato and egg activity appears steady, with potatoes from 30 cents to 1 per bushel and eggs around 10 cents a dozen. Butter prices hold firm from 16 to 20 cents per pound for No 1 county, creamery extra at 28 cents.
Mrs. Gar risk Royntree of San Antonio Texas arrived in Auburn Indiana and endured a western cyclone near Paris Texas on a train. The storm toppled a huge trestle the crew halted the train to avoid disaster and passengers relocated to the Grover home for a gathering as flood waters and wind disrupted the route.
The Journal-Gazette notes women struggle to judge soap value asImp int and heavy refining affect cost. It highlights a popular brandEasy Task claiming it is just soap yet costs five cents a cake.
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