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Newspaper
Fort Wayne Journal Gazette
Location
Fort Wayne, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jun 18, 1903
Page
5
Partly cloudy and warmer Thursday with possible showers in lower Michigan. Friday cooler in the north portions and variable winds. Ohio fair and warmer Thursday, cooler in the north with variable winds. Indiana fair and warmer Thursday, cooler in the north with variable winds.
Senator B. Fening was in Chicago on business. Attorney W. P. Dengy confined at home with quinsy. Denny Postmaster E. L. Craw and George J. Craw in Division No 3. Ancient Order of Hibernians to initiate a class at thirty this evening. Lt Governor N. W. Gilbert in St. Louis on Indiana World's Fair Commission business. Horse valued at 300 dollars owned by John Miller of Sheldon dropped dead on the road. Mayor H. C. Berghoff went to Chicago to meet Koenig M eth es directors. Gar Creek Lutheran children’s festival will be held next Sunday at Gallivery Grove near the schoolhouse. E. M. Pupp of National Telephone and Telegraph Company in Auburn for a few days. Alexander Johnson, president of the state board of charities, called a meeting in Indianapolis today. W. P. Cooper and T. Bllson likely to attend. Manager Weaver of United States Express Company received orders to resume accepting packages for St. Louis after recount delays. Mr. and Mrs. Daniel Shurdan leave for Notre Dame commencement exercises. Shurdan once a student at the university. Wok Junkinson of Loganport in the city on visits. He recently joined Fort Wayne Electric Light and Power and praises his new line of work.
Advertises Swift and Cod ham at 14c per pound, Wisconsin cheeses from 1c to 21c, oranges frozen, lemons 26c per dozen, Wayne Ginger Snaps five cents per pound, dressed chickens 12 1/2c, olives 20c quart, and large salmon 12 1/26 can. Premium checks announced to aid purchases. Palace featured mashed potatoes and品.
On Saturday June 20th we will discontinue issuing One Portrait coupons and redeem all outstanding coupons until that date. After June 20th no orders will be accepted, and patrons should leave orders alone to seize the last chance at a free portrait. White Pruit House and The Peoples Trust and Savings Co are referenced in notices.
Market listing details various California dried fruits with pricing per pound including Muir peaches Moorepark anticots Silver Prunes Santa Clara prunes Itity Branca primaries pears and raisins. The misspelled note mentions a prices and a house reference likely from an ad section.
The Hon. Hugh Dougherty of Britt, Iowa, known telephone promoter, is widely talked of as a candidate for president of the National Association of Independent Telephone Men. He plans to present his candidacy at the Chicago Auditorium hotel convention in late June with strong backing. The meeting will review the Berliner patients decision favoring independents and may push extensive long distance line building, previously retarded by ongoing litigation.
Attorney W. O'Rourke of Fort Wayne and Northeastern Traction works to secure right-of-way in Ohio. He has filed confessions in Williams County and for Tricksville and Bryan, with DeFiance County filings next. Survey complete and profile taps drawn. Antwerp residents want a line reaching there.
A late girI believed insane was placed under care at a children's home and her case may be investigated. She was fed at a home on Gay Street and remained there overnight with an officer in charge. Multiple inconsistent stories led authorities to suspect mental trouble.
Special bargains advertise sale items at White Fruit House including cups, water jugs, decorated ware, dishes, glass sets, and 4 gallon stone waterings. Large quantity discounts claim reduced prices on dinner sets and linens with bold claims of up to 60 percent savings.
J White Fruit House advertises STANDARD BATH TUBS with a large shipment of Popular Redced Bath Tubs at $11.75 for 24 foot white tubs. Also offers nickel plated bathroom fixtures.
Rome City Sunday trains depart Fort Wayne at 6 30 a m and 8 50 a m with return from Rome City at 7 00 p m The round trip fare is 50 cents Money at 5 percent We loan money at and 512 percent in sums not less than $1 000 secured by mortgage on Fort Wayne improved real estate Heaton and Yaple Law Offices Car Berry and Clinton streets Citizen's Trust Company building
Bond issuance and execution services for probate judicial contract and fidelity bonds offered. SOMA DIOR WILSON named as agents for the operation with emphasis on prompt processing and reliability.
The water works trustees awarded the cleaning contract for the Uuiler shells at station No 2 to Fork Wayne Iron Works. Bids on dredging and annual station repairs were rejected. Contracts and Franchises Committee meets tonight to discuss Goshen Port Wayne Traction franchise. Public Works Board to consider abandoning East Berry street and adding double tracks on Clinton street. Scarlet fever cases reported at 218 East Williams Street and Lindenberg home on Slophiet street. Barber Asphalt began work on Fairfield avenue. Board of Works selects Metropolitan block for Clinton street pavement from Columbia to Main. Contract awarded Saturday.
A Sentinel Gebo Montana item recounts an 1889 Oklahoma land rush traveler saved by Chamberlain's Colic Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy. After severe dehydration and agony from heat, a neighbor delivered a small bottle that yielded rapid relief, allowing sleep and recovery. The ad notes the remedy is for sale by druggists.
Fort Wayne faces Grand Rapids in a baseball game with Sima Letsaad listed and Spare Bib 1 featuring mashed potatoes at Wicbhe's Board of Trade this morning.
At Rodenbeck's 1004 Calhoun Street in Lau Bloetc a hair care ad urges keeping the scalp healthy. It promotes shampoos as indispensable, offering guidance on preventing hair loss and maintaining shine.
Five prisoners were moved from the county jail to the Miner gallery for portraits and later to the police station for Bertillon measurements. Clem Bolt pleaded guilty to arson and was remanded to the circuit court in $2,000 bond. Anton Hieg Jr. pleaded guilty to riding a bicycle on a sidewalk and paid a $3 fine plus costs. William Hochstelier was fined $10 and given ten days in jail for petit larceny. Others charged with grand larceny included W M Dunbar and John Fahnson with William Hechstetter and Albert Guilt. Bonds and outcomes varied by charge.
Patterson offers an eighteen gimiee clay product described as worsted onion-made salt with a listed price of 12 dollars. The brief notice presents a sale item, noting materials and cost in a compact catalog style typical of a local market listing.
Referee Be V Harris of the United States bankruptcy court ruled for the return of goods bought on false credit. He ordered the merchandise valued around 1000 dollars returned to plaintiffs Carnahan & Co Farnham & Co Zinn & Company and the Chicago stabber company. Wilt S Company of Vila city has a similar claim against Mrs Lee.
Fragmented OCR notes mention Wabash, Columbus, and a top coal shipment. Mentions Wayne Patterson and a circular depot. instructions reference leaving Columbus with goods and a voyage. Details are garbled but imply travel and freight actions around mid June.
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