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Newspaper
Fort Wayne Journal Gazette
Location
Fort Wayne, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jun 17, 1902
Page
6
Fragmentary weather bulletin notes rising winds and shifting conditions across Michigan. Mentions Tuesday and Wednesday events, changes in advisories, and potential impacts on outdoor plans and farming activities.
A jumble of city items reports births and an emizer appointment by the Barbers union for Indiana. It notes a theft on Quomahs and Warne streets, a missing jacket hook and $1,000 note, police alerted by Fred Wolf, and various residents traveling to Cleveland and Elwood. A track delay on Taylor street, a cottage purchase near Shady Nuovi war Angola, and social happenings at church groups are included along with a wedding couple from Angola and a late arriving misidentified object at the Lake Ure depot.
A large assortment of carpets including Saxony and extra items from Smiths and Hartford’s. Prices range from 40 cents to 7 dollars per yard with numerous velvet, Brussels, Axminster, and China Japan mattings. Also listed are linoleum, matting, and sweepers with prompt measurement services.
The care of Frank Miller charged with stealing lead pipe was continued yesterday morning to Friday to give his attorney more time to examine the matter.
The Vandalia Line offers excursion tickets for July 20 and 14 with return on July 7 1902 from all stations. Fares cover 200 miles on its line and include points on connecting lines. Contact nearest Venidaitia Line Ticket Agent or address I A Ford Genl Passy Agent St Louis MO for details.
CALL ON US Best Crackers Ginger Snaps Rice d¢ 16 Kinds Candy 16¢ Wire Serenns Nickeled Sad irons 85¢ set. EAST LEWIS ST. CASIT STORE 839 EB Lewis St Phone 733. & Ganzer Prop.
A flood of testimonials lauds Paine's Celery Compound for restoring health and easing neuralgia rheumatic and kidney troubles. An Illinois resident, after a long bed rest post operation, credits the remedy with renewed strength sleep and appetite. The letter touts rapid improvement and general well being from use of the product.
Philip Wyss seeks to erect a frame dwelling on Foree Street. J M Henry plans a frame dwelling at Jefferson and Ewing Streets costing 2000 dollars. Henry also to erect a frame dwelling on Creighton Avenue valued at 3000 dollars. Augiat Bhim applies to erect a barn on Stur ls Street for 200 dollars. Mrs Mary Effeldngr to build a frame dwelling on St Marys Avenue for 800 dollars.
A fragmented ad promises a rare tear of no good bread sold at 2 cents per loaf. It references THE NEW KEYSTONE at 7402 and 1404 Calhoun and hints at daily sales with unclear wording.
For sale notes advertise a Sootheuth and Upright Plane and Victor Talking Machines priced at 10 15 2h and 36 dollars. The listing appears from 1112 Cathous near the Cathedral, with seller Guy Conklin identified as opposite the cathedral.
Advertisements note farms purchased or sold and mortgage lending by STRATES BROTHERS & CO. Also a Sunday excursion offer from Fort Wayne to Chicago via Nickel Plate Road with $2 round trip tickets on specific trains. A stylized barber ad promises quality shaves and haircuts by a large local workforce.
The Greyhound steamship will operate weekly between Tolota and Detroit in connection with the Wabash Steamboat Special. Round trip tickets cost $1.50, with a summer schedule starting 1902. Special Detroit departure at 6 00 a m links Toledo and the new steamer, with a 3 500 passenger capacity and three hours lake ride, returning the same night. Tickets $2 50 permit next day return on Wabash line to Port Wayne.
Court notes from Augusta and Franklin County show active civil and criminal matters. Catharine Thiustratur v Andrew Gratt shrater for estate partition is before Judge Adair with a jury. Dawsey charged with assault with intent to murder, tried before Judge O Roarke. McKee v Wilken seeks $5,000 for a horse- related fatality. Various motions, continuances, and divorce actions noted.
The Fraternal Assurance Society of America reports adopting a new rate system tied to the National Mortality Coefficient with four percent interest. It offers assured protection plus extended weekly accident benefits under a separate expense reading. The scheme parallels a similar table used by the Unity of Ragland and is deemed adequate for expected needs.
BUENE & CO. offers money to loan at rates around one and a half percent and zero percent terms. Local firm advertises financial lending from EP Court Street with unspecified duration and conditions.
Special sale of Kodaks Cameras and Photo Supplies at reduced prices for a few days only. Buy your cameras and supplies now while prices are low. Beck and O'Brien Jewelers located at the corner of Calhoun and Washington streets.
Vesey & Heaton law offices announce available funds at five percent interest for mortgages on Fort Wayne improved real estate. Minimum loan amount is 1,000. For buyers and lenders seeking financing.
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