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Newspaper
Fort Wayne Journal Gazette
Location
Fort Wayne, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jun 16, 1913
Page
5
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Trade in all lines held steady for the season as butter prices stayed firm while declines did not materialize. Receipts show lighter supplies and lower prices for eggs and pork, with rumors of improving chicken meat and early fruit shortages due to heat and drought in southern regions.
Chicago June 15 prices for produce and eggs show receipts of 2178 tubs and 14 195 cases. Creamery butter quoted at 28 cents, extra large crates, with various packing and retail dealer adjustments. Poultry prices list turkeys 15 cents, chickens two to three quarters, roosters and geese modest gains, with dressed poultry and regional Minnesota Wisconsin prices noted. Overall retail adjustments reflect small case lots and higher or lower quotations by variety and quality.
Hay market reports from Chicago on June 15 show receipts of 708 tons with shipments of 22 tons. Demand is moderate while offerings vary, with Kansas and Prairie items quoted around 15.20 to 21.50 per unit and various No 1 and No 3 grades listed. oats and wheat prices also noted amid overall activity.
Claypool Ind June 15 Dr C F Tucker and family mourn the death at the Ivan Tucker home near Montone. Miss Jessie Parker returns home from Fort Wayne after months away. Mrs Gothenont and children visit from Monticello. Nelson Belch and wife return from Argos. Ara Newby from Knox visits friends. attended by her children. Terry Teese and wife visit relatives west of Iowa county earlier this week. Jolt Leumi from Silver Lake works the hire shop following Grandpa Clue’s death. Mrs Samilda Deckard among those from nearby attending school. Wade Detterman and wife from Green Sorin visit Law Detterman home. Miss Telen Beith of Alexandria visits her grandparents Mr and Mrs Lev Imwigh. Mrs fen Sites travels to care for Mrs Mark Yotter who is nervous. Mrs Drake ill, staying near Ire, Mra Baubensnech in Thilan Apolis last week visiting daughter Mrs Pauler. Grandma Reta from Napraner visits Miahler home. Rev Meluy born Silver tare. remodeling Dulled Brethren church. plans a large basement to vendure with trie. Beotes down to Silver Tale. Mrs Haker returns to Indianapolis after visits with her mother.
The Fort Wayne market reports a broad list of wholesale produce prices including corn wheat oats barley and rye. It covers home grown fruits vegetables and dairy items with stated prices per bushel per barrel per ton and per pound. The page compiles quotations from C. Tresselt & Sons and updates daily figures by J. E. Fouard and Paul H. Trier with several product lines and packing stock notes.
E M Webber of Chicago visited Warsaw on Sunday with friends and relatives. Numerous residents and visitors, including Ruth Brindley, Reno Hamlin family, Warley Towns and Margaret, Arthur Pearce, J M Brindley, Huntsville Ohio trips, and trips to Oxford Culver and Fort Wayne, are listed with various has gone to and returned from places. Major Kilmer of Warsaw earns a place on the Second Regiment team, with others attending holy communion at Sacred Heart Church.
Fragmented market notice lists racing terms and prices for corn and other goods. Mentions May as a date and bundles of weights, with Hull's at 123 East Columba Street as the seller.
Chicago June 15 Hog trade failed to hold Friday gains with a mainly steady to lower tone. Early business was steady at times, with top bids near 9.00 for prime hogs. bulk trades around 8.75 to 9.40. Kentucky fed steers and heifers quoted around 8.75, while cattle outlook suggested only mild upswings. Sheep and lambs showed limited gains, with ovine supplies selling 2 to 4 dollars higher on the week. Cattle, hogs, and sheep quotations ranged across heavy to light categories with varied packer demand.
Decatur residents and guests gather for weekend visits across area towns. People travel to Laketon Richland Fort Wayne and Port Wayne for family, church and health matters. Ainsworths and Klings, nurses and students, attend gatherings while a local reunion and Decoration Day services are noted.
June 15 Lima JAMA reports a man identified as Fred Pierson set fire to paper stuffed in a jail wall crevice. Flames trapped him as frightened inmates cried out, drawing Sheriff Watts and attendants to extinguish the blaze. Pierson was pulled free and taken to the city hospital with injuries.
Memorial exercises held at Odd Fellows cemetery in New Haven with numerous attendees. Leaders and notable figures from Indiana and nearby areas attended as principal speaker delivered address.
The Yehorah Besing melody will be performed near Mrs Erwin's residence on St Mary's Avenue this Wednesday afternoon, in a local city event. The gathering, likely part of a neighborhood cultural effort, aims to showcase musical works in a small public venue.
Farmers want too much for horses at the Fort Wayne horse and mule market on Wells Street. The sale was lightest in weeks. Handlers say farmers demand too high. the market cools as retiree buyers pull back.
Chicago June 18 Weather marks plus sentiment dominated the grain trade Saturday. Rain in the Northwest limited gains for some and traders unloaded with fewer sales at higher prices. Wheat rose to 1 1/2 to 1 3/4 cents, corn up about 1/4 cent, oats steady to higher. Provisions mixed with pork futures up and lard and ribs varying, closing near weekly highs amid bullish tone.
Butler, Indiana June 15 The page lists numerous local residents visiting relatives in nearby towns. It notes engagements with Waterco guest Mable Marsh, Waterloo visitors, Gunsenhauser family reunion attendance, and travels to Auburn Fort Wayne Edon Coldwater Bryan Angola and Edgerton. Multiple families and individuals are mentioned with brief visit summaries.
The Smith Greater shows arrive and crews advance preparations on Clinton Street near the baseball park as Buffalo carnival activities begin this evening on city property.
New York June 15. An eventful week with the Minnesota rate decision from the supreme court settling the question of state rights in rate making while preserving federal overrules. Congress through the interstate commerce commission remains the final authority on railroad rates. The report notes treasury secretary McAdoo’s readiness to authorize 350 million dollars in new bank notes under the Aldrich plan, boosting market confidence and signaling stronger credit, and describes a broader cautious optimism amid credit contraction and a pending tariff, with hopes for a post tariff business recovery and improved foreign trade. Henry Clews comments on the financial outlook and bank reserves amid global tensions.
Fort Wayne visitors and local social notes fill this page with numerous names. The county report lists schools, enrollment, and teacher counts, while residents share visits to Fort Wayne, Toledo, and nearby towns. The weathered ledger ends with a cattle auction time notice.
Notice declares auction of McComba ditch in Derey township and Taylor ditch in Amannie township for lowest bid July WA at Surengsis office Hert Wayne. Ind al 2 ntchek p.m The TENE Wr reject any and all Wants recerved. ALC W GBEN THEIL intendent of Construction.
Notice describes collection of ditch assessments for McCroile ditch in Peery Townsihy and Taylor ditch in Wonrde merch. Assessments are payable at The American National Bank in Fert nd on the 7th day of this month, with penalties after. Signed by Ralph Ow Guenther, Superintendent of Construction.
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