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Newspaper
Fort Wayne Journal Gazette
Location
Fort Wayne, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jun 29, 1901
Page
7
Fragmented OCR text shows train departures and arrivals names such as Fort Wayne Indiana, Lake Shore and Michigan Southern lines, mixed with scattered dates, times, and station notes. The readable pieces reference Daily schedules, freight and express services, and regional stops, indicating a historical railway timetable snippet with multiple train numbers and nonspecific timing details.
Partial railway timetable lists Findlay Fort Wayne and Western Railway services. Entries include No 2 Mall and Express, No 34 Local freight, No 3 Mailami Express, and Local Prefzde with unclear times. Readers should await clearer timetable for arrivals and departures.
The Building Trades Council recently organized met at the Carpenter Hall with seven trades represented and elected officers including President B. Tine, vice president Aalvis Howen, corresponding and recording secretary A. Gary, treasurer George Smithy, and trustees Joh Brown Chryrys and Marshall Redferny. Lewis Lullen and A. Watson audited. Large attendance despite heat, with plans for joining Yrades and Labor and a social meeting next Tuesday evening.
A Fort Wayne feature touts Dr. W. Chase's Nerve Pills as the remedy for wakeful, listless nerves. Testimonials from local residents claim improved sleep and steadier spirits after use, with advertisements for Meyer Bros. Co. and Beck & O'Brien promoting the product.
Legal notice from the Board of Public Works announces proposed street improvements on Cottage Avenue and adjacent roads in Fort Wayne. It details plans for grading, paving, and utility adjustments, cites a bid deadline, required certified checks, and the board’s right to reject any bids.
A New York market summary notes overall improvement in crops and industry, with firmer wool and raw materials prices. Cotton prospects rise in several states while leather demand remains active. iron steel shows modest changes and a wage strike impact eases. Wheat and cotton forecasts show cautious optimism amid unsettled prices. Bankruptcies decline slightly, with weekly failures tracking lower than prior periods.
A citizen, Mrs J Sharping of 161 High Street now at the corner of Gay and Clayton, reports backache relief after using Dean's Kidney Pills bought from Meyer Bros Co. The testimonial claims full recovery after a week with first dose effects noted. Sold by all dealers, 50 cents a box, Foster Milburn Co US agents.
A committee from the Mort Wayne Commercial City Council will meet magnates from Gayton and Clachoiith Traction Railway Co to discuss the route of the proposed road. Members include Mayor Bergheamt, F V Culbertson, Charles Me Culloch, Henry Beadall, W F Gractor, Joby B D Mowning, AL A Parma, and PoA Randalk. They will be joined by Joby Sterstary Monnines of the Commercial club for the city inspection likely this evening at Laytrow.
A fragmented report notes a garden party attended by notable individuals including Ferk Wayne and others. The account mentions a day spent at the venue and expresses satisfaction with the event, though several names and specifics are garbled. The tone implies a rural social gathering with attendees traveling to the site and returning late.
The Catholic and Protestant congregations plan Independence Day events in July with all day picnics, meals, and athletic contests at Swinney Park and Concordia grounds. Lutheran and other groups will join the celebrations with programs and refreshments.
A relief story from a woman who suffered nightly insomnia and phantom shocks while coffee caused distress. After switching to Postum, she slept through the night and recovered fully, noting her husband also improved after avoiding coffee. She urges others to avoid coffee and try Postum as directed by the Bantum Cereal Co. of Battle Creek Michigan.
Notice to contractors announces sealed proposals for public school work at Wayne County Indiana. Bids due by a stated date with plans and specifications on file at 208 W Creighton, with three feet reserved for the bid. Names of officials and firms listed in the notice appear in the damaged text.
An illustrated program at Zion Lutheran Church features a children's service at 8:00 PM. The event includes organ voluntary, choir selections, a children's sermon, and a lead panel about church melodies. A closing benediction ends the gathering.
Advertises rail excursions from Toledo and nearby lines with round trips to Buffalo Denver Colorado Springs Pe tla, San Francisco and Detroit. Special rates include a $1.25 to $10.83 range for varying durations, with return limits into autumn and October 31. Promotional notes mention educational and Epworth League meetings and contact details for tickets through G Thompson at the Wabash office.
Fort Wayne ticket agent J. B. Rose advertises reduced round trip fares to New York and back. Limited seats available via the Fort Wayne station with special forward terms and a select voyage option.
An article notes another popular excursion to Indianapolis with emphasis on features at the memorial, ground activities, and a day of enjoyment. It mentions a price around 47.0 for room trip and invites readers to call Nox for further information.
Fragmentary OCR lists several boarding places in Buffalo with unclear titles. The text references the Lake Shore and mentions the Lygite Hotel in Buffalo and a postal event or meeting involving Smith and TA in Cleveland. The exact details and dates are garbled, but the note appears to catalog local lodging options and a related communication.
Rail line offers lake Chautauqua trips with brief halts and a Pan American exposition site visit. Special Rome City service runs Sundays starting June 23 at 6 30 and 8 30 A M, returning 7 00 P M and 7 00 A M following days.
The Lake Shore Railway announces reduced round trip fares within 200 miles of the selling station for tickets bought by July 6 and returning by July 6. Reduced rates apply to travel along the Lake Shore route within 200 miles of the selling station.
An item announces a veterans encampment in Muncie with ticket sales for a round trip fare. It lists July dates for sale and return and provides a contact number for more information. The notice references W. Cearpler as the agent and appears in a daily update.
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