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Newspaper
Fort Wayne Journal Gazette
Location
Fort Wayne, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jun 27, 1911
Page
7
Chicago futures rally as all grain prices move higher led by wheat and corn. Reports show bullish government forecast and hot weather driving buying, with September options stabilizing near prior close and cash prices firm across several staples.
CHIGASD June 96 reports butter steady with receipts 9,642 pounds at creameries and specials. Egg goods show steady demand with 12,775 cases sold. poultry prices firm across dressed net western broilers fowls and turkeys. Meat and meal values remain stable, while eggs and dairy products show mixed but steady activity.
June 26 reports from Tolmdo and Chicago show bid and price ranges for timothy and mixed hay. Prices span No 1 timothy to No 2 mixed at about 11 to 15 dollars per unit with regional variations including Kanans and Wisconsin prairie bay readings.
Daily market quotations list corrected prices for wheat corn oats barley and rye from producers and packers including Evkirt Packing Co Water wheat and Mills selling prices. Wholesale and retail street markets show produce like butter, lard, potatoes, turkeys, beans, chickens, comb honey and maple syrup with varied per unit prices.
Chicago stock yards report cattle and hogs mixed with steady to lower prices. Beef and lamb segments show varied demand, with ranchers watching weather and regional shifts while Buffalo and Pittsburg notes reflect softer trends and price spreads across regions.
The local hog market was steady with Friday’s close about 76.10 per hundred pounds for top bids. Receipts were light and buying inactive as farmers held hogs for market due to urgent farm work and city trips. Heavies 160 to 225 pounds fetch about 4. Lights 150 pounds 4 15. Extra Heavies 235 to 565 900 pounds around 3 50. The cattle trade remained comparatively steady with hides and sheep figures noted and calves and spring lambs quoted at specific prices.
Hog receipts remained liberal and prices held steady with strong buying support from local buyers and shippers. The report lists varied values for hogs and cattle by weight and grade, including prime steers, fair to good cows, and mixed feeders, reflecting a steady market across species.
The Warsaw Indiana marriage notice lists couples from Goshen Wawusee and Warsaw as the county clerk C E Stout recorded Saturday marriages. Included are Albert Bick from Goshen and Martha M Crow of Wawusee along with Jacobs L Cannel and Alice Li Loveday both of Warsaw. Additional couples include Robert K Breeding of Warsaw and Ada Haeman of Akron and Ezra Beant with five others from the area.
Warsaw Ind June 24 George Beatt of this city entered the soldiers home several weeks ago and is in a serious condition it is feared he cannot recover He is 7% years old and the father of Mrs Thomas Live of the city. Warsaw Ind June 26 The funeral at Floré Hoover who died Saturday at Grand Rapids Mich was held Monday afternoon at the Brethren Church in unity city. Kir Hoover is 26 years old and is survived by a widow and two children. He formerly lived in Warsaw and was the son of Mr and Mrs John Hoover of nearby city.
A chaotic midweek market summary notes wheat holding steady while cereals firm overall, oats slipping, with heat and strong demand in Chicago and Toledo influencing prices. Reports of upward ticks early, then varied closes for cash and futures across wheat, corn, oats, and related grains.
A daughter named Josephine born to Dr and Mrs W S Smith of Hoagland. Detective J B Schitt of the Wabash Railroad aided in evidence gathering for the Robert Darhan case, a vagrant jailed after a break in at a store. A stolen ring from Mrs E R Merriman was traced to a pawn shop by Detective W F Pappert. a young married woman confessed and will return the ring, avoiding prosecution due to her statements and her separation from her husband.
New York stocks opened brisk on strong buying but soon faded as prices fell back. Bonds remained unsettled amid heavy volume with total sales at $45,820,000 and money markets steady to firm. Dry goods markets were quiet with inventories and orders subdued across the week.
Zion City leaders and 189 others were indicted on charges tied to election interference in the April 4 and 18 Zion City polls. Wilbur Voliva and allied church workers allegedly brought members to vote, using oaths and religious influence to sway Independents and others. Witnesses testified about coercive tactics and manipulation of church members registered as voters.
Warsaw Indiana June 98 The following children took their first holy communion at the Warsaw Catholic church Sunday morning under the direction of Ray Father Robl of Columbia City Madelins Ricketts Dala Acketis Paul Randers Clarence Cartewys John Carcol Agnew Handals Armagh Peorodsy Helen Harr The service was simple and largely attended.
In Warsaw Indiana on June 24 Oliver Stoune was injured when an automobile carrying James Snyder went down an embankment. Stoune sustained several broken ribs and possible internal injuries while Snyder was lightly bruised.
Warsaw Ind June 28 The home of Theidas Tavelay East Fort Wayne area was the scene of a pretty wedding Sunday afternoon when Miss Alina Loveday became the bride of J L Cagle of Newcastle Ind The ceremony was read by Rev A G Neal pastor of the Methodist church in the presence of a few relatives and guests The rooms were decorated with flowers and ferns The bride's father planned the decorations A four course wedding dinner was served.
Classified notices list multiple positions at a downtown store and a restaurant, including cooks and stenographers, plus a, home services, and office help in Wayne and Indiana areas. Also includes training courses and a June enrollment notice from the Indiana Soldiers' Home system.
Legal notice announces an application for renewal of an Esaing Li liquor license in Waxn township Allen county Indiana. It identifies the applicant as twenty one or older and resident in the state, outlines the proposed premises and route of the license, and requests public notice and consideration by the Board of County Commissioners at the next session.
Unusually heavy receipts of foreign potatoes push prices higher as buyers seek ample upland supply. Butter gains on creamer stock and Elgin market. eggs stay steady with no shipment demand due to full casters.
Albion Indiana reports a week with Helen Baker visiting brother Joe Baker and other family notes. Perry Nieswander Kendallville and Erma Floy Haines seek permits while local residents Jorker and Malory family members are noted visiting relatives. Water levels rise amid records as ground remains unusually flooded.
The Fast Telephone Company stock in Fort Wayne saw record sales this week with shares trading well above former figures. The company held several common shares above par value, leaving little stock available on the market.
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