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Newspaper
Fort Wayne Journal Gazette
Location
Fort Wayne, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jun 23, 1901
Page
8
Immigrant Frank from Durkheim built Fort Wayne dry goods empire with "Frank's Beehive" at center. Born 1836 in Rheinpalatinate, he arrived in America, followed Civil War service, then returned to Fort Wayne to expand a family business. His stores grew widely in city, county, and surrounding villages.
An obituary describes Mr. Frank Kranki as a loyal, benevolent figure with a wide circle of friends and strong ties to his congregation and community. It notes his disciplined, dignified character, leadership in Achduth Yeahotomenngeegition, and esteem among Hebrew citizens. The piece mentions his son Theodore and the family’s business, Meank Pry Goods, as well as the store’s standing in the community.
Pfeiffer was born in Allen County and spent his life there. He worked as a clerk and partner in a local business before moving to Port Wayne to join the Flemite Manufacturing Company in road machinery. Charles Page and William Koning were partners. a fire destroyed the mill, and Pfeiffer later settled on a farm with Joan family nearby.
A fragment recounts Pfeiffer, once the youngest city official at twenty one, elected from Ute Ninth ward. Marshal Iselly reportedly ejected youths to keep decorum as Pfeiffer took his seat, highlighting his later roles with the Commercial Club and committee work.
Real estate sales data lists multiple properties with names such as James, Mary M, and George T. Names, locations like Winsheington township and Monroe Township appear alongside numeric prices including 200 and 3047. The fragmentary text indicates a survey of sales activity by Land Security Co and others, but many details are garbled.
An old timey sales notice from Reuben Patterson claims every boy in Fort Wayne should wear knee pans while a sale of 401 allwood manb with f and Knut is conducted. It promises 60 styles, notes a purchase of 4,500 pairs, and invites customers to pry as they wish.
Money to loan on real estate or personal security. Terms arranged by OMAS. Address 1 PEEQREIVICE-Wtoonm 7, Rane BHook.
An OCR fragment notes a second hand organs sale with a quirky address line BERMTO SUIT CUSTOMER and odd phrases like Any Conk Tin and Everest pita oman. mentions 146% Caron St Onp Cathedral, but the readable facts are minimal and inconclusive.
Readings and sermons listed from multiple churches across town. Includes details on times and ministers such as the First Presbyterian, Bethany Presbyterian, Wayne Street M E, and Church of Christ venues with morning and evening services and topics like "The Truth" and "The Universe" among others.
The Wabasie Summer Sunday Tours to Toledo start Sunday June 16 and run through 1901. The Toledo train departs at 7:30 a.m. and reaches Toledo, with return trains leaving at 12:00 p.m. from the other end. Telephone 6 is listed for arrangements.
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