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Newspaper
Fort Wayne Journal Gazette
Location
Fort Wayne, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jun 27, 1912
Page
10
Hammocks and fancy colored table oilcloths are heavily discounted in the third floor sale. Hammocks priced from 1.70 dollars with plain and couch styles in stock. Table oilcloths include dark colored 16 by 18 inch pieces and white marble 45 inch wide patterns, all reduced from regular prices.
Bargain in curtains for cottages. Sheer curtain swizes in fancy colors and plain ecru 36 inches wide. Regular 20c quality. Special 14c on third floor.
The Adult Bible class of the Simp son M. Tj church meets this afternoon with Mrs. J J Letter at 229 West Pontius street. Mrs Gustave Lauer and children Jett visited Paris ML as guests of relatives. W B Merrell proprietor of the Fort Wayne Bill Posting company at Lexington IL was informed of his mother's critical illness. G J Gilbert, formerly of Fort Wayne, visits, with ties to Mobile farm trade. Perry A Rundall attends Michigan university reunion and the diamond jubilee at Ann Arbor. Ladies' Aid Roviry sections meet this afternoon at Mrs Eales 111 Park View and Mrs Ballou ule Knoll Place. W H Carr leaves for Cleveland to visit Miss Ruthlyn Brazier in Monard street, then to Chicago for further visits after July 4. Iris Keltir, 14, of 1113 Wall street, injured when thrown from a wagon owned by Hornberger Coal Co and taken to St Joseph's hospital. Frank Anderson acquitted of riding bicycle on the sidewalk in Justice Grubner's court after William E Robinson alleged the offense but evidence was lacking.
South Milford News notes a bank advertisement on page three. A jumble of local notices and sketches details a June gathering by the Reformers, with Mrs Kate Nichols and ABS Bone honored, while Elisabeth Tohneen suffers a stroke at her daughter’s home. Further items report church social events, a saloon gathering, and a baby’s christening card.
Read our ad for a special low price on potatoes as stock runs fine. The Rogers orphans home in LaGrange County will receive extensive improvements including a new tile roof painting and yard grading making it one of the state’s most modern institutions.
Deputy Revenue Collector Jo Pe Sharp returned from Auburn where he closed the Richard Shell yelgar factory and transferred crue s to Clarence Jones of Auburn, who will hereafter conduct the business.
Local ad lists large white potatoes at 10 cents per peck or by the bushel, pineapples at 2 for 50 cents, Nica Michigan potatoes down to 1.19 per bushel, Yancy strawberries 10 cents per quart, and various canned goods and jars. Also promotes almonds, cocoanut, and staple items like salt, corn, peas, and tuna from multiple brands.
Lagrange news item from June 26 notes Elmer Steele and family traveling to Fort Wayne for a surgical update on Willan Winter at Luther Hospital. Carey Brisbey attends textile Sunday school convention as a delegate from Average County. Lyman Young and C A Comprian join as delegates. Maronur Cowan in serious health with slim recovery chances. Local farmers report hay and clover conditions affected by cold. Albert Rutck and daughter depart to Ottawa to join carnival plans. Fred Go. Smeitzy travels to Lafayette for county superintendent meetings. Frank Hubbel visits parents in Sturgis. Judge W Hanan attends Democratic National Convention with Governor Marshall’s staff.
Baltes Café announces new management with merchants' lunch offered from 11 to 2 for 35 cents and a la carte service available during the balance of the day.
Brimfield residents report Bax will depart Thursday morning for Chicago to visit sister Sayes and relatives, then travel to Mishawaki for a final family visit. Colonel and Mrs Lev Crime shop at DANville, while Jesuph Weaver of Raton NM visits kin. Local store advertises special varies with Patterson Fletcher Go.
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