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Newspaper
Fort Wayne Journal Gazette
Location
Fort Wayne, Indiana, United States of America
Date
May 07, 1908
Page
5
New York markets showed firmness as professional buyers lifted stocks amid reports of corporate and oil market activity. Traders watched for a potential stock issue as Morgan Standard bonds and government notes influenced sentiment. buying momentum persisted into the close despite irregularities in bands and merchant paper rate changes.
The Missouri Synod gathering will convene next Wednesday with over 700 delegates from the United States and Canada. Opening services occur at St Pauls Church while business sessions take place at Concordia College great hall. Delegates and visitors will be hosted by Fort Wayne area congregations. arrangements include housing and educational program updates and a planned musical entertainment during one conference evening.
Dr. Gre Gillie, inspector, conducted tubercular tests all week on cows supplying milk to Fort Wayne. He identified two tuberculous cows in a dairy herd and ordered their removal from circulation to protect the milk supply.
Steel placement underway at the Anthony hotel site with work set to begin soon and rapid progress expected. Rates cited, serving all parts of the city. inquire by phone.
Chicago May 6 crop notes say wheat futures eased after initial strength from European grain demand and open interest. July futures fell about one to two cents amid selling by shorts and profit-taking. government crop reports expected to show better conditions than April. Local receipts steady with mixed delivery changes. prices for soy and corn volatile as market watched weather and stock levels.
Volatile price movements marked a sluggish session in the wheat market with weaker finishes in multiple futures months. Reports cite poor demand and unfavorable weather tempering gains, while Liverpool and Chicago levels showed little net change and some contracts dipped.
Whitley County commissioners met Wednesday in a session covering multiple county matters. The report notes drainage petition progress for Samuel Thrasher and others, a liquor license renewal for a long-standing stand, and inspection of the county farm with a special session approving $1300 for a record typewriter and $4,000 for new bridges.
The fragment reports fluctuating wool prices and market activity in Boston with references to washed and unwashed grades, sample rates, and a note on advertising formats. It mentions firms and buyers such as Hinton, Henman, Wiseonel, and Meres, with scattered terms like Bay line and Missonts, and invites readers to use Journal-Gazette Want Ads.
May dry goods market reports firmer tone in New York jobbing houses with fair business in textiles and converts. Brokers note persistent demand for quality consignments, while dealers move to toluer and convertible lines amid cautious activity in the bond market.
The New York coffee market opened steady and closed with a small gain as trading showed light Brazilian receipts and buying interest. Prices quoted for May through March contracts rose modestly with Rio No. 7 at 4c and Cordova—mild steady spot market.
Mev Miss Margaret Haley of Columbia City underwent abdominal tumor removal at St. Joseph's hospital Fort Wayne after years of illness. Surgeon T A J Macbath assisted by Dr GO L Souder removed pelvic tuners and reported no doubt of her recovery.
South Milford, Ind. May 6. William Sawyer and son Fred were injured on their farm north of South Milford when a chain they were pulling broke. Sawyer sustained a broken bone and Fred was bruised across the chest. A physician was summoned. both men were resting well.
An oddly garbled item notes the Kendallville band planning a busy season with many engagements. It mentions Italian influences and a director named Dinrstain, described as energetic, aiming to elevate the group. further readable lines hint at upcoming travel and performances in the area.
The market reports lower hog prices with a fairly active cattle trade at firm values. Heavy hogs sold around 175 to 209 pounds with prices near 13.70 to 14.70, while cows and heifers attracted buyers at 5.00 to 6.60. Calves sold freely at 30 to 60 per 100 pounds, and total hog intake for the day was about 4,800 head with some unsold lots lingering.
A lengthy compilation of market quotations from Union Stock Yards Cleveland Pittsburgh and East Buffalo May reports includes hogs calves cattle sheep and poultry with varied receipts and prices. Notable items include hogs trading across multiple weight classes around five dollars per hundredweight, calves toping near nine dollars, and hens ducks and turkeys listed with per pound rates. The survey also notes butter eggs and various farm produce markets, plus wholesale feed and grain prices.
In Warsaw Indiana on May 6 the chef on a Pullman car with Lilian Russell claimed that a man described as a Gould toy from New York was following the actress after their arrival from Fort Wayne. The scene involved a black suited man described as Mr Gould boarding the Bic Four train toward Elkhart.
Kendallville Indiana council met in regular session and discussed removing several old rear buildings behind store fronts to curb fire risk. Committees reviewed district boundaries from Diamond Street to Railroad Street and agreed a sewer project should be constructed in the eastern city area under a municipal plan.
Seventh and Eighth Grades present a prize program with music and speeches. Lester Loos awards prizes while highlighting the improved conduct and effort of students under Superintendent Smith and Beal. A large audience is expected to attend the event.
Report from Columbia City describes burglars entering homes on North Washington Street and at Sam Yents residence. A man named Tom Mivar lost cash, a fountain pen and pocket knife after his coat was moved, while a stone and a bathroom window break at Sam Yents’ home frightened Mr Teniz, his wife, and daughter. Suspects left tracks possibly leading to the culprit.
Ma grades four will hold a literary contest Friday evening at the former Churubusco High School hall. Each pent has a reader from the school orchestra and children will perform. The event draws pep and features will include a program with music and readings by students from Dima Ta May area.
A Tuesday evening message from Lawrence Jackson states that his relative Howard Jackson died suddenly in the Kendrick vicinity. The report is fragmented and lacks clear details on location or cause.
The deceased leaves many friends and a wife Miles Ora Cleland daughter of David Cleland Thorncreek township. Surviving are three children Beuce Glenn Ina and his aged mother Mrs James Metaugh of South Whitley sister Mrs Sidney Smith of South Whitley. The mother mourns as Lawrence and Dire Smith attend the bedside. Remains to be moved to this county for burial.
Tri Kappa sorority initiated three candidates at a Tuesday evening ceremony in Dagran ge Ind The initiates were Miss Hasel Balch Blade line Reiich and Alice Dryer The event took place at the home of Patroness Mrs Gunther Nichols Guests and Jagles members attended the reception with a cordial social afterglow A pleasant evening followed the initiation with guests and initiates spoken favors and thanks for the new members
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