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Newspaper
Fort Wayne Journal Gazette
Location
Fort Wayne, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jun 24, 1905
Page
5
The forecast shows mostly cloudy conditions with Saturday highs and Sunday showers in the south. Expect easterly to northeast winds, with variable cloudiness across regions and light to fresh gusts in some areas.
Local notes describe a light saloon incident and health concerns alongside events at Wayne Street Methodist Church. Activities include a humane society gathering, a special rally day at Bethany Presbyterian church, and planned services with morning and evening meetings. A youth reminder urges attendance and outreach, with plans for a moral aerators examination and various church programs.
The White Fruit House advertises two lists of money savers with cut prices on groceries and hardware. Highlights include sugar at 1.50 per 2 pounds, country eggs 146 per dozen, tomatoes 22 to 48 per peck, olives 21 cents per bottle, tobacco 4 cents per package, and black bargains on trunks, curtains, and gas stoves with prices and discounts across departments. Telephone orders available.
Daughters of Workmen are asked to attend a special hall meeting this evening at o'clock to arrange the funeral of Brother Fred Millon. RS, W. Berbeck. G. 1. O. Pearl Bright, Rev. See. Excursion tickets on sale July 1 at the very low rate of one fare plus 25 cents for the round trip. Return valid through July 5. For details contact a ticket agent or the General Passenger Agent in Indianapolis.
Unable to determine readable facts from the fragment. This item appears garbled and lacks identifiable people places or events to summarize into a coherent card.
Fragmentary report describes joint labor actions with a gang meeting in New Haven and a separate route to Ford Wayne. It notes a company progressing, a sanitary issue, and forces prepared to be deployed in two directions from New Haven toward Werthound and Monroeytia areas.
A fragmented shop bulletin lists items such as granulated sugar at 1.50 per sack, eggs sold by the dozen, various fruits including raspberries and pineapples, and assorted hams and cider vinegar. The OCR shows inconsistent spelling and stray characters, but reflects a general grocery advertisement style with prices and product names.
A brief wedding cake feature notes impressive quality and a contact line reading Phone 1908. The item highlights bakers offering superior confections and an easy ordering approach amid the era’s culinary options.
Fragmentary OCR notes describe ice cream parlors expanding capacity for summer refreshment. Mentions Mr and Mrs Wm Simons and Samuel Margnards of Allen County, with references to births and laughter as potential celebratory themes.
For Independence Day the Lake Shore Railway offers low rate tickets to points within 200 miles from the selling station. Good returning until July 5. Details from agents, with Paper Furniture Co. at the new store, 12th West Main Street.
A shop window advertises Sugar and Chickens Down, potatoes, strawberries, tomatoes, and other produce. It notes prices for cherries, raspberries, oranges, and bananas, with butter at a unit price and 5 to 107 cents per item. brand names include COVERDALE ARCHER. The line ends with Chickens.
Police report details chaotic arrests and deportations including Peter Ninhruigiet jailed for Gut Slow drumkeybess and another individual deported. Hak Wagner faced licensing charges but was allowed to leave. Janes Jautant faced default and payment penalties as a commission hearing loomed. A sought after suspect alias Charlie Aldvieh was linked to a charity fund case with a $150 offer noted for Fund Cane and a $25 diet payment. Weary residents and family concerns are noted amid the disorder and unresolved cases.
A readable fragment notes a Children’s Day program at Christ’s Lutheran Church with a recital and likelihood of young performers. Names and verses appear scattered, including references to Meyer, May, and others, with mentions of orphans and concert-like activities. The text is incomplete but suggests a church event featuring songs, solos, and readings.
Several people were injured in a day of accidents on Clay Street and at Third and Wells. Sam Feighner, seventeen, suffered a fractured leg and facial injuries after a wagon collided near 712 Bie 5 Wied to Board in Nickel Pie ht train. Dr. Join Schitting and Dr. Tinklam treated him at Hope Hospital. Another rider, Mr EM Merriman, a clothing company collector, was knocked from his bicycle at Third and Wells, losing teeth and sustaining cuts. The report notes a man bruised in the shoulder and ligaments torn, with medical care sought and a property listing nearby referencing a sale prospect on Home Avenue.
A fragmented snippet mentions voting on amendments to the constitution led by JOHN WATT, a free picture with each copy of a popular new Bong. It also advertises songs including Clover and the Bees and Where the Silvery Colorado Winds, with GUY CONKLIN at 1008 Calhoun Street.
An old fashioned advertisement offers money to loan at 5 1 2 and 6 percent interest and promotes taking a Kodak camera on trips. The copy mentions Becl the Jeweler at 911 Calholm St urging readers to buy or rent photographic gear and to take pictures on excursions.
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