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Newspaper
Fort Wayne Journal Gazette
Location
Fort Wayne, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jun 30, 1905
Page
5
Fort Wayne reports indicate cigarettes are sold in at least two places, with intermediaries charging double prices. Most dealers approve the law's aims but object to a few dealers selling unlawfully and excluding others, while tobacconists express little profit in the business and support enforcement. Carrie Martz of Fostoria, Ohio, endorses Easy Task Soap.
The 1013 Maumee avenue barber shop, once Oberlin and Hannen, has been reopened by Kel sey and Rush. Neighbors, Christ's Lutheran Church members, and social groups including the Woman's Relief Corps and Sons of Veterans offered hearty support during the illness and death of the late Frederick C. Miller, beloved husband and father, Mrs Miller and family note.
The entire stock of 10 000 cigars umbrellas watches pipes razor sets cigar cases show cases canes formerly owned by W H Starke will be sold at auction at M J Blitz's Cigar Store 822 Calhoun street at 1 30 and 7 30 p m Saturday July 1st M J BLITZ Receiver H T STAPLEFORD Auctioneer.
If you contemplate a vacation or outing take a Kodak along. It is easy to take pictures. I sell them I rent them. Beck the Jeweler at 911 Calhoun Street offers film and camera services for travelers.
A local notice notes turtle soup will be served for lunch on Saturday night at Chas Pabers located on 09 E Columbia.
A store offers mail service while customers are away this summer with careful attention and return mail delivery. They pledge to treat prescriptions sent in as if the customer were present and guarantee fresh drugs when refilled before leaving.
Interest in the Knights of Columbus fair remains high as crowds fill Library hall. The program features songs from Prince of Pilsen and a trombone solo by W H Hatfield. Tonight’s acts include The Bohemian Girl and Apple Blossoms by Otto Langey, with Verneire brothers on cornet and Georgia Wemple singing. Notable visitors include Mrs Hiram Yager Mrs B J Smith and Bertha Deininger Arima Martin Dude Voge from Decatur. Prizes voted include a sofa pillow a pincushion a vase a hand painted plate and candy among others awarded to Decatur residents and visitors.
The Lake Shore & Michigan Southern Railway offers a low rate excursion July 20 to Atlantic City Cape May Ocean City and Sea Isle City New Jersey via Buffalo Lehigh Valley Philadelphia Round trip from Fort Wayne Indiana 14.50 with return by July 13 Stopovers back at Philadelphia Glen Summit Springs Watkins Glen Niagara Falls Lake Chautauqua Cedar Point and Put-in-Bay. Consult agents or write A J Smith General Passenger Agent Cleveland Ohio.
An incomplete social prompt highlights Brames and Son and the range of summer drinks like Lion Brew suggested for orders. It lists Orange Color and other items while advising to telephone Home ger aol before placing orders.
More than 150 newsboys joined guests of Phelps & Haddon for a full day at Robison park featuring a baseball game between Phelps Highballs and Haddons Gazaboos that ended in a ten inning tie. A banquet followed with an elegant menu, then a three mile steamer ride on the St Joe river and roller coaster rides. The event closed with thanks to the hosts and a pledge to make the outing a permanent annual affair.
Scherer Baking Co showcases new cake assortments and cake trims in town. The Wayne Hotel barber shop offers messaging services, scalp treatment for hair loss, and a broad range of items. Phone number 1998.
Heller's Abstract Office announced relocation to 725 Court, completing the move from the previous site. The change affects clients seeking title services, with new address and contact information posted on the firm’s notices.
Prepared only by the Doniphan Vine yards Wine Co Atchison Kay for sale and recommended by Gross Pharmacy corner Washington and Barr streets.
A Troy laundry proclaims reliability across services and timing. It offers delicate laundering without color damage for shirts and shirtwaists, inviting customers to try a trial package and view samples of its work.
A city listing describes various items for sale at Lau Block near 1004 Calhoun Street. Items include files scissors orangewood strike cuticle knives and related tools. The note references Rod Pt NBeck in connection with the address and sale.
J D Weber arrived in Fort Wayne to assume duties as chief engineer of the Fort Wayne and Wabash Valley Traction company system. He brings experience from construction and paving, including the East Wayne street brick pavement laid sixteen years ago, and has worked in an office capacity with city lines at Richmond and connecting interurban lines. He will relocate his family once a residence is secured.
Wayne Dry Goods Co advertises a continued muslin underwear sale with unusually low prices on the entire line and urges readers to take advantage of the bargains as the Journal-Gazette urges finding Ada.
Special for today and Saturday announces 200 dozen Cloisonnette underwear priced at 40 cents per suit. Shirts offered with long or short sleeves. Reuben S Patterson promotes a unique pricing approach, selling by the suit rather than per garment.
Kuhne & Co announces loans at five and a half and six percent interest. Located at 723 Court Street, they offer money to borrow on various terms through their lending service.
Free kites and paint books for boys and girls offered by the Perfection Biscuit Co. Cash prizes for best reproduction of Perfection Bread to be awarded August 1, 1905. Call at Pearl and Webster sheets office for booklet details. Also a low rate rail excursion to the Atlantic coast July 20 for 12 days.
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