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Newspaper
Fort Wayne Journal Gazette
Location
Fort Wayne, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jun 20, 1905
Page
9
The public learns that perfect fitting clothes made by tailors or ready to wear can be bought at about half the tailor’s price. It is only a matter of time before there is little need for many tailor shops. The economical person will choose Pixley and Co because the clothing is dependable, the values are excellent, and prices are greatly reduced, inviting large patronage.
Clarence Dullighan rapid improvement at Hope hospital after shooting by Andrew Donnelly. Charles Sessler of Centralia visits his father Peter Sessler. Lutherans plan to attend Detroit biennial clergy convertion. Dr J W Thompson and Messrs Staples Tucher Tucker back from fishing in Southern Michigan. Captain Howard Laubach to arrive in San Francisco then visit home. Rev E Allen begins revival meetings at Fourth and Barthold. Fort Wayne and Bluffton Traction line grading bids opened in Fort Wayne. German American Bank issues first currency, 36000 dollars in 5 10 20 denominations. Over 2000 attend Goeglein Lutheran church fifteenth anniversary celebration. Revs Jacob Millar and Philip Wambsgangs deliver addresses.
A vintage advertisement lists deep discounts across departments. GROCERY items include sugar cured hams 64c per pound, bacon 10c per pound, butter 12/6 per pound, eggs 14c a dozen, sugar 1.50 per 25 pound sack, and produce such as potatoes 20c per peck onions 30c per peck. DRY GOODS sale highlights undergarments, hats, shirts, telescopes, trunks, and muslin wear with discounts. CARPET and GRANITEWARE departments offer low prices. telephone orders encouraged.
Rev Raymond Noll of Indianapolis, from a Fort Wayne family, was ordained to the priesthood in the Church of St John Lateran in Rome. Cardinal Resphiggi officiated, with Indianapolis priest Rev Clement J Thijenes among the others. Noll is the son of Frank and Mrs Noll, educated at Fort Wayne and St Meinrad, and studied in Rome at the American College before ordination. He is a cousin of Rev Father John F Noll of Besancon.
North America Gym nasts' Union offers round trip to Indiana polis for $3.00 via Fort Wayne and Wabash Valley Traction Co. Tickets valid June 21 to 26 with hourly departures. Also advertised is a $15 blue serge double breasted suit at Patterson's.
Kalbacher's Feed Store promotes a call up 6634 for flour hay straw and all poultry feeds. It offers seeds for garden use and a range of feeds and farm supplies for customers seeking farm staples.
A dense list of grocery items with per unit prices, including sugar, butter, corn, tomatoes, peas, pickles, soap, cheese, rice, beans, ham, and various brands. Prices range from 3 cents per unit to 20 cents and include items such as New York Cream Cheese 15 cents per pound and Best Sunny Cured Hams 12 cents per pound.
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