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Newspaper

Fort Wayne Journal Gazette

Location

Fort Wayne, Indiana, United States of America

Date

May 09, 1908

Page

4

Pacifics and Reading Stocks Lead Market Upward

New York May examination of further rise in prices of stocks shows the Pacifics and Reading stocks leading the advance. Union Mackie remains prominent, while Reading’s movement surpasses prior gains with notable volumes. Foreign exchange and government bonds steady as markets reflect overall strength and cautious optimism.

New York Union Mackie Witton Paelte Reading Teenie London Hritah Ucbbuke U.shonda

Maple Grove Park aims for May opening near Decatur

Maple Grove Park association directors in Decatur Indiana report active preparations for opening a park three miles north of town on the Interurban. A committee will receive funds and set the ground-clearing and fencing contract on May 12. New buildings include a dancing pavilion band stand and refreshment booth with a rustic bridge over the ravine at the park entrance. The project promises a scenic, delightful summer spot and a May 9 opening target.

Kist Decatur Ind Maple Grove Park Association Indiane

Wheat prices surge on damage news and crop reports

Wheat on the Incul exchange advanced over two cents as reports warned of crop deterioration in February and April. Prices rose through the day with July opening higher, then trading up to near 94 to finish strong. Corn and oats moved modestly, while provisions held steady amid bullish wheat indications and weather concerns in the car belt.

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Wheat Prices Surge and Market Reacts Across Grains

Special to the Journal Gazette from Toledo reports a bullish swing in wheat with May and July futures rising while cash markets show strength. Argentine shipments fall short and Liverpool closes higher, corn leads gains, and hog receipts dampen early mood before grain-driven firmness returns.

Fried White Fish with Tomato Sauce Tonight

The JG Want Ads note a supper event featuring fried white fish with tomato sauce tonight. Also mentions market listings and local trade activity at the Indiana market in Indianapolis.

Wiebke Board of Trade

Decatur Furnace Company Elects New Officers and Directors

DECATUR Ind May stock holders of the Decatur furnace factory, among the city's largest plants, met to elect new directors and officers. The board includes P J Houwlehan, D L Guilfoyle, B J Tawney, C A Dugan, D Schmitt, H Erick, D B Brudabaker, W E Smith. Officers named: D L Guilfoyle president, Dyon is Schmitt vice president, O A gan treasurer, W E H Smith. The plant, operating about five years, has enjoyed prosperity and outlook remains bright.

Kist Decatur Ind Derstur Furnace P. J. Houwlehan D. L. Guilfoyle B. J.tawney C. A. Dugan D. Schmitt H. Erick B. Brudabaker W. E. Smith Dyonis Schmitt O."agan W. E H. Smith

City receipts at scales show hay corn and other loads

Receipts at the city scales yesterday list hay twenty five loads ants eleven loads corn nine loads. Oil market update appears with index data showing average income and tax figures.

The Dry Goods Market Activity in New York May 4

The cotton goods market shows growing activity in a small way with converters and bleachers seeking near by contracts and spot goods at low prices. General inquiry for yarns has risen in recent days though prices remain irregular. The raw wool market is quiet and easy on foreign and domestic wools while the overall tone of the market improves.

New York

Hog Market Slips as Cattle Demand Remains High

Friday receipts show hogs down while cattle and lamb demand stay strong. Chicago market notes heavy hog shipments, 15,000 hogs expected tomorrow, and mixed crate prices for steers, cows, and calves with steady to higher selling, including top steer bids near 7 dollars.

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Coffee Market Report Shows Mixed Movements In Buffalo Areas

East Buffalo and Ast Buffalo receipts show varied activity with slow throughput for coffee futures opening firm and closing steady. Cattle and calves trade hints indicate demand remains steady with some price advances, May to March futures cited across several contracts. Strong selling pressure noted in Brazilian receipts while Brazilian markets influence maintained buyers.

Buffalo New York Mey Bantos Cordova

Pittsburg Stock Yards Report Mixes Prices and Entries

Pittsburg stock yard receipts show hogs and beef entries with prices for mediums and heavy varieties. Lockers priced at 2.55, note 1K entries and calf figures around 97.20. May report lists hogs, receipts, and broker terms with limited readable details.

Pittsburg GNION Pittsberg Anton Hrcr Eaa Taunbs AGN

Epworth League Officers Installed in Decatur

In Decatur on the Epworth League anniversary day, officers elected recently will be installed after a devotional service at 6 20 p m in the league room. The procession will move to the auditorium for the ceremony with Jonas Tritch Don Burke Bessie Evers Steve Harrison Leota Beery Florence Edwards Frank Mills Grace McKean and Ethel Buller named among the officers. Dr Wilcox to give a lecture and the choir to perform a special selection.

sEy Klat Kews Bureau Decatur Iif Epworth League Jonas Tritch Don Burke Bessie Evers Steve Harrison Leota Beery Florence Edwards Frank Mills Grace McKean Ethel Buller Wilcox

Leonard and Frances Blotkamp wed in Avilla union

Mr and Mrs Thomas Leonard return from Avilla after their wedding as the couple designed to settle in this city Leon ard, a longtime well known driver, left Avilla last Monday to wed Frances Blotkamp one of Avilla s esteemed young ladies at a midweek ceremony in Avilla The story notes local coal prices and the Hist News Bureau in Decatur May 8.

Hist Decatur Thomas Leonard Avilla Leonard Myrridgee Frances Blotkamp aAviila

Half a Lifetime Patents and Soap Ad Change Hands

A fragment recalls long past business dealings with Hewitt Bros Soap Co and a returning wrapper. It mentions bakers adopting varied party paties and a woman buying two cakes of soap for life, noting tasks, washing, and the sweeter smell of emuits whiter.

Hewitt Bros Soap Co

Elgin Local Market Prices Sampled In Loose Ledger

Market notes list various farm goods with unit prices for Elgin area. Names include Whotearlo Market and Pawoy Elgin with quoted prices for wheat, corn, oats, beans, potatoes, buckwheat, and meats. Several entries show barrels and per bushel rates, while dairy and poultry items appear with pound and price indicators.

Pawoy Elgin Elgin Creamery Ed Ogee

Directors of prominent banks and firms listed in county record

A roster of board members and officers with titles from banks, mills, real estate firms, insurance, law, and manufacturing. Names include John W. White, Harry A. Keplinger, Ernest W. Cook, Charles A. Dunkelberg, William D. Henderson, John P. Evans, Max B. Fisher, Samuel S. Fisher, Gottlieb Haller, Owen N. Heaton, Fremont L. Jones, John Ferguson, William L. Moellering, George V. Kell, Henry J. Miller, Herman Michael, Charles F. Pfeiffer, Howell C. Rockhill, Frederick J. Thieme, Edward F. Yarnelle, Garl Yaple, Michael Kinder, and others.

John W. White White National Bank First National Bank Harry A. Keplinger Berand View Vormerly White National Book Ernest W. Cook Citizens’ Just Company Wallage E. Doud Charles A. Dunkelberg FL Bowser & Co William D. Henderson John P. Evans Hooter Manufacturing Company Max B. Fisher Fisher Bros. Paper Company John Ferguson Fomerly Citizens' Trust Company William L. Moellering Home Telephone and Telegraph Company Formarly People’s Trust Company George V. Kell Allen County Mutual Fire Insurance Avaddation Henry J. Miller First National Bank Hartford City Paper Company Herman Michael Hamilton Natlonal Bank Charles F. Pfeiffer Real Extete and Loans German-American National Bank Howell C. Rockhill Fort Wayne Roling Mill Company Frederick J. Thieme Wayne Knitting Mills Edward F. Yarnelle Mossman, Yarnelle & Co First National Bans Garl Yaple Heaton & Faple Michael Kinder Cantravior

Prices of seed and farm goods quoted by Cox, Bash & Co

Quotations from Cox Bash and Co and others list seed prices per bushel for clover, red and mammoth grasses, Kentucky blue grass, and orchard grass, plus livestock items and fuel. Wool, hides, rubber, and farm tools rates appear, with April 1 delivery terms.

Sami Bas Claver Ieee Vetal Mammoth IGT Alfaita Clover Frito

Auburn High Band Cornetist Hurt Jumping Fence at Cemetery

Hing Oberiin, a talented Auburn high school student and solo cornetist with the Auburn City band, was severely injured while attempting to climb a hard-wire fence around Evergreen Cemetery. He fell onto the wire, tearing clothes and lacerating hips and thigh. a doctor treated and stitched the wounds, and he will remain at home for recovery, with parents hoping for a swift return to school barring infection.

Brest Auburn Ind Evergreen Cemetery Hing Oberiin Auburn City Castbeer Fgh Oh. Obertin

Indies Club Hosts Pleasant Evening at Mrs Weaver Home

Garrett 4 FF members and guests gathered on Lee Street for a May social hosted by Mrs John Weaver. Contests and jokes filled the night before a fainting incident struck Mrs Chris Beebler, who was revived by Dr King and taken home in care. The event ended on a subdued note but with fond memories of a friendly gathering.

Kiet Garrett Ind Indies J. FF. Club John Weaver Lee Sireet Chris Beebler Dr. King Sho Ln Fecitaz Tex

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