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Newspaper
Fort Wayne Journal Gazette
Location
Fort Wayne, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jun 28, 1901
Page
4
Forecast indicates showers and cooler temperatures in northern portions Friday and Saturday with gusty winds. Variable winds and possible rain in western areas through Friday night, with lingering showers and cooler conditions Saturday and Sunday.
City notes show Al Foote and son Charles visiting Joliet and Idaho. Charles Alderman to depart for Yauville on business with A W Slanson associate state secretary of the YMCA in the city. New scarlet fever cases rise to seven at Behick Street and 51 Wolton Avenue. Reverend A S Preston buys a farm near Lake George Steuben County for 500 dollars as summer home. William and Clarence Casad close a five house deal at St James hotel and plan new operations. Building activity includes Henry remodeling a two story West Wayne street dwelling for 2000 and William Tostie a two story dwelling on another street. Clayton Goudy resigns from the Journ Gazette circulating department to apprentice in Kerr Murray shops. At twenty, he has served four decades selling the Journ Gazette to patrons of his father’s newsstand.
Fragmented advert lists seasonal canning items including pineapples from California and waxed fruits. Mentions low prices and assorted produce like Perches and apricots with vague vendor names and misspelled terms.
Citizens urge Mayor Bergholz to allow light white shirt wear for police on duty to reduce heat exposure. Report notes current heavy summer uniforms cause discomfort while patrolling sunny stone sidewalks. Official action expected soon to adopt lighter attire for officers.
W J Vesey and partners purchased Broadway Park property along South Brand Street in Fort Wayne for 10 000 dollars. The parcel, once part of a farmer's tract, was platted as the Randall and Vesey addition and now Veseys hold the remaining interests for speculative development.
Egg prices listed by Dox Rich Grocery and Meat Market highlight daily specials. Readers are informed of available stock and promotional pricing for the day.
The readable portions describe people moving through Benton and Ta locations, arriving at a port, with references to Ss mm and camera setup. Mentions of street names like Washington and delays or movements imply a brief travel or traffic fragment from a city diary.
Just arrived and priced to move large hammocks and hammocks prices cut deep. Hammocks now 38 cents to 1.35 with several items marked at 2.00 or 2.50. Save money this shopping period at Ames Bl Kaye's.
Miss Mary Stephens and Mr Guist ave Detzer wed at three in Mt Carmel Ill. Rev Delver officiated. The couple will reside at 2 Grillth Street. Grace Thompson and Will Niebergall quietly married at eight last evening at the home of the bride's parents Thomas and Mrs Thompson. No attendants. The ceremony featured palms and a lawn attire. Will Thompson, broker of Dayton Ohio, is the groom. The Niebergs will live with the bride’s parents.
A Victorian advertisement urges use of Allen's Foot Ease in gloves to absorb perspiration and protect gloves, praising its purity and dainty toilet powder qualities. The misspelled copy cites Dr W C Abbott and claims broad physician and nurse interest with a 5 cent sample offer.
In Askwerp on dung 90 the corner stone for the new St Mary's Catholic church will be laid. Rev. Mobster Thorpe of Cleveland will preach and address the gathering at 3 pm. Rev. BOP Gralmm of Clore land will assist. Dinner and supper will be served to visitors. Round trip tickets 70 cents. Train times listed: 720 am and 1148 am from Andworp to Bedphom.
The run details show depart time at o'clock a m and arrival at tt. 2 o'clock a m with a round trip price of 2225. Jeweley Souch Band 2b S.510 p mns provides day’s Prue Tor for the service.
The U S Mortgage and Trust Co of New York offers loans at 6 percent in Fort Wayne. Owen N Heaton attorney for the company will receive applications at the office corner Court and Berry streets. Repayment is allowed at any time in any amount.
Vacant lots offered on small monthly payments with no interest or exchange for improved property and paying difference. Also desirable dwellings for sale. Parcel sizes 300 80 and 20 and 6 acres for trade. Money on reasonable terms. Room 25 Bank Block. Freistroffer. Men in hot weather urged to take cool clothing and see G Schmidt fine line at 57 East Berry street.
A brief sports note records a game between Wheeling and Pat Wigyne with the call at 3 00. The snippet notes the moment of official involvement but provides no score or further context.
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