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Newspaper
Fort Wayne Journal Gazette
Location
Fort Wayne, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jun 29, 1903
Page
4
Weather reports indicate Ohio and Indiana see fair skies with warmer Monday, light variable winds turning to south. Michigan shows fair conditions Monday and Tuesday with light to fresh south winds. Indiana’s north and extreme south portions warmer.
The Rev J Budman Fleming delivered a Sunday evening sermon at Westminster Presbyterian Church on Opportunity, using Genesis 41:27-46 to argue God directs chances for youth and all to rise or perish by seizing offered moments. He contrasted Joseph’s fate with free will, urged readiness for Providence, and noted the service followed a sacred concert. Prices, $2 to $3.8
Mr M C MacDougal sails for New York on business, about ten days away. John Morris leaves for New York for legal work for several days. R S Fayne returns from St Louis after attendance. Mississippi river commission meeting noted. Dr W H Wynans visits Indiana. Archs Wing and Mahurin plan a villa for Harry R Culbertson of Auburn. A Frysinger attends Bloomington commencement and praises Indiana University. Indiana Dental Association to hold three day convention in Indianapolis with Fort Wayne dentists prominent. J M Rosenthal on board of trustees with ethics committee. M A Maxon on ethics. W B Codex presents fitting methods. W W Shryock clinics on inlays.
Limited one time offer for Monday morning. Mernon's Mower sells at a low price with a limited stock. Customer notice implies a tax included price and a special house sale. Product focus is unclear but highlights a discounted sale event for Monday morning.
Patrolman Dick locked up three intoxicated men, David, Brown and Henry, after a quiet day in police routine. The Sons of Veterans Cant. James B. White Camp 5 will hold a special meeting tonight to vote in new members, under Capt. W. B. Geller and First Sergeant T. D. Miller.
A Lafayette pair Mr A. TR Lacey and Mrs 4 N Parman with Miss Jama Parman and Mr EB Helm from Montgolier enjoyed a Sunday party at the New Avenue hotel. Huntington visitors included TH L Kitt D H Reese W D A Marks and Wilbur E Branyan. Evansville guests John H Schull and Conner along with A W Carpenter and Geneva residents also spent Sunday in Fort Wayne. Wayne hotel hosts included Miss de Mann F Gardner and K Coll with Evansville Ohio attendees registered at Randall hotel.
Complete stock of cameras and photo supplies with an in house developing and finishing department. Experienced staff in charge. Prices reasonable. Located at 911 Calhoun Street in the Beck Jewelry and Kodaks storefront.
A vintage ad extols the Victor Talking Machine as a wonderful entertainer for the whole family and social spaces. It praises its appeal to friends, judge rooms, meeting halls, church parlors, and similar venues while listing Guy Conkian of 1112 Calhown Street as a contact.
A rapid sales notice invites shoppers to start low and bid boldly as the entire stock is offered at deep discounts. The ad promises goods priced at 26 and 30 cents, comparable to higher costs elsewhere, urging quick visits before items sell out.
Respect to memory of Bob Kill notes the largest colored man veer in Fort Wayne. Robert Hill's remains were laid to rest near yesterday afternoon with services at the African M E Church conducted by Rev. A. Smith. A long funeral procession led by St Marys lodge F and A M 4, all colored men, followed the hearse. BobF Huf’s death touched both black and white communities, praising him as an upright, industrious citizen who had recently returned from Georgia after his father’s funeral.
A garbled real estate transfer list shows multiple property sales including names such as Samantha Ambley, Idith Drayer, and Mary Zimmermin. Transactions mention parcels on Wayne Epi and Monon ip with amounts like 2400 and 114.11, noting buyers and sellers from Indiana locales.
Special train services offer Sunday departures from Fort Wayne at 7 30 a m to St Louis for 1 round trip with five through fast trains. Summer 1902 includes Saturday runs to the world’s fair city priced at 5 00 round trip. A 36 hour stay in St Louis is suggested to enjoy attractions and the fair grounds with Bell No 6.
Brief note reports a Monday morning gale and a purchase of 250 large Ment Ronaters with a rash mention, unclear further context. Details are fragmented and partially garbled.
Fragment describes vibration massage as a medical endorsed treatment for many conditions including headaches facial neuralgia and wrinkles. Mentions barbers in Wayne offering the service.
A compact local notice from Rodenbeck's on Calhoun Street promotes hair care products. It urges customers to try journals for ads and claims shampoos are indispensable to keep the scalp healthy.
On June 25 26 27 and July 2 3 4 special round trip tickets to Boston via the Wabash Railroad will be sold with a low fare. A bonus return limit is available by special arrangement. Two fast Boston sleeper trains operate daily with stopovers at Detroit and Niagara Falls.
Bond issuance details show Minell Corporate issuing various bonds including municipal and contractual undertakings. The notice references agents and standards for bond handling, with dates and locations indicating official action and enforcement.
A partial timetable notes a special train leaving Port Wayne for Indianapolis on a Sunday in July and returning the same day. It mentions a special outbound trip and a return in the afternoon, with limited legible details on times or exact stations.
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