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Newspaper
Fort Wayne Journal Gazette
Location
Fort Wayne, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Mar 28, 1908
Page
4
New York’s stock market showed mixed moves with erratic swings as investors weighed Union Pacific developments and copper prices. Reports from London and currency trends influenced sentiment while bonds held steady and commodities pricing reflected cautious optimism.
Ossian. Ind March 21 An Ossian bridegroom to be and a guest list of locals mark a quiet city wedding. Mr and Mrs Weirieh announce plans for their future home in Ossian with guests including a former B and O engineer and others from the area.
Market notes report mixed weather impact on wheat bids across Toledo and southwest regions. Prices eased in Liverpool and Chicago while cash wheat held near week lows. Argentina shipments dipped slightly and futures moved with open interest. Cash wheat near 19.35 to 19.00, July and September futures modestly lower as traders await clearer signals.
Wholesale market notes a mix of prices for dairy meats produce and grains. Fancy Elgin butter and country eggs show per pound and per bushel rates. potatoes onions apples oranges and honey appear with varied quotes. Poultry poultry including young chickens ducks and turkeys is listed by pound, while wheat corn and oats appear with per bushel or per hundredweight figures.
Grand Rapids and Indiana Railway Company invites stockholders to attend the annual meeting of seven directors for the coming year and related business. The meeting will be held at the general offices in Grand Rapids Kent County Michigan on Wednesday April 1 1908. Transfer of stock will be allowed from March 1 1903 until after the meeting. RR Metheany Secretary.
Fragmentary OCR notes mention a person named Mrs Willan living on the edge of a location near West Bier Lake and Fairbury. The text references suicide in the area and a person named Beangi, but the details are incomplete and uncertain.
Leesburg reports indicate W R Kist Sewer Tenens and Leemurg workers faced transfer and status changes. An employee at the VWlhert newer phat te Warsaw was described as resigned after several months of illness. Ball note implies duty disruption and employer contacts in mid March.
Fragmentary report mentions Birra Wareaw and Morel 97 Dr An gus TMcDonalt in Weatherhart County. It references a serfering in Gashen and a pre 2 power on MPrcherlesse Ataxia with names Shackett.
A Garrett Methodist congregation pleads for Rev. Powell to be recalled after his work with youth and broader church outreach. An integration of community support shows a unified call, while uncertainty remains about the conference’s response and potential reassignment.
Winona academy and Calves amateurs academy will not meet on the diamond this year. The center plan mentions a game with Plymouth first team, the contest to take place April 4 or 3.
Silver Lakes March report notes a pretty wedding ceremony at Rev E E Wright s home with Clarence Sicks and Lenora Clinger. In Mentone Indiana a public sale returned land to its original farm owner after bids. Also updates from Alford on Royal company plant expansion plans and a local stock yards feature with calves priced at 1 10500 and other livestock listings.
Weather in the Southwest weighed on grain values as wheat and oats moved on a shaky demand outlook. Reports cite Argentine shipping delays and seed moisture as factors. prices drifted, with wheat near the week's low and oats easing while hog futures remained active amid cautious trading.
Rumors say Garrett Indiana will gain a new weekly paper. Since editor George T Weeks’ death, the Garrett Herald suspended publication. J F Ferry, former Tablet publisher from Mhirkwod Mohae, reportedly bought the Herald plant and will start a paper in early April. Garrett would then host the Clipper, Public Press, and Herald.
Garrett Indiana March 27 The revival services at the Church of Christ continue with conversions at every meeting The Saturday and Sunday programs include "What I Desire Most" and "The Cry at the Lost Soul" with baptismal services planned The schedule lists Sunday 10 30 am The Home of the Soul and Sunday evening and weekend scenes and sermons while the congregation awaits the outcome of the revival
The dry goods market in New York on March 2 shows buyers cautious with limited credit and immediate demands. Arizona wool futures have arrived at the seaboard while cotton and yarns show weakness amid uncertain prices.
Fragmentary OCR notes describe market prices and repairs with scattered figures. Mentions of open trades, higher paints, and specific price tokens appear amid garbled phrases.
An Indiana case was filed by George Griz of Archiew against the Wabash Railway Company alleging property declines and seeking relief. The brief notice cites a peculiar or interesting matter proved in court as of March 27.
An unstable fragment describes abandonment of a manor and division to Montpelier. Property values declined by 75 percent and damages sought around 1.50 dollars to restore town interests. Case noted as unusual with much public interest and many affected property holders including Mr Grate.
The M. W. A. band from Auburn gave a strong concert in front of the Therriele hotel at 8 o clock Thursday night. The crowd formed as the first notes sounded and cheered the musicians who played popular and up tempo selections. The band was praised as a credit to the town and northern Indiana.
Hartford City Ind March 27 The Eleventh district democratic congressional contention will be held at Logansport May 7 to name a candidate opposing Dr Charles Good The district committee meeting in Indianapolis yesterday and district chairman A G Dnshwilier attended George Ranch current congressman may seek renomination with limited opposition The convention plans 103 delegates apportioned by Blackford Cass Grant Huntington Miami Wabash and other counties to vote for the nominee
Joseph Régissar of Scott township wed Mise Dema Flegai daughter of Mr and Mrs Wegai near Eden Ohio. The ceremony at T A Beecher home in Hamilton was performed by Rev J H Kayes with only bride’s sister James Beecher her husband and T A Beecher in attendance. The couple plan to start housekeeping in Scott township and look forward to many happy years.
In San Francisco on March 27, the American Auto sails from New York to Paris via a Paris line. The ship will transfer to Humbaldt and depart for Seattle on April 30, marking a notable transatlantic to Pacific passage.
Rise News inqreay reports Auburn Commercial club pledges support to make Auburn the greatest commercial center in QerlUhern tr diana. Local industri es and railroads boost prospects as public spirited citizens back plans with funding. March 27 story notes members’ attendance and a club trip linked to community progress.
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