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Newspaper
Fort Wayne Journal Gazette
Location
Fort Wayne, Indiana, United States of America
Date
May 16, 1908
Page
6
The usual Sunday schedule remains for May. Superintendent BR T Gunn of Fort Wayne and Wabash Valley Traction is revising the Interurban timetable. An improved schedule will take effect about June 1.
Local notices cover new transit rate changes, home confinements, permits for two Masterson avenue houses, and new car purchases. Residents Long, Franz, and Arens referenced alongside scarlet fever cases on Spy Run. Clergy events include a Holiness Conference June 4 to 7 and a Methodist church sermon. Local clubs plan auto races, a basket of public notices, and a recruiting drive for the U S Army with speaking engagements.
A late 19th or early 20th century department store circular touts low prices on candy oranges lemons and more. It details pricing for flour goods, dried fruits, soaps, teas, fabrics, and china across multiple floors including specific items like Grandmama washing powder and Mar Manton patterns.
Eight good cows for sale all black with pulled horns and one year old. Security clipped tag shows Wayne two miles east of the driving park. Phone 876 to arrange purchase.
Deputy Hervey Hughes arrested Mrs. Rose Renier on a circuit court warrant for assault and battery upon Miss Lizzie Pepe. Renier posted a $100 bond for today’s appearance. The incident stemmed from alleged flirting accusations between her husband and Pepe, leading to a broom-brandishing confrontation on a public road.
A large force under Sloan and Arnold of Chicago will begin work today as derricks arrive for the Motel Anthony steel structure. With the gear in place, construction is expected to move quickly and reduce belag delays.
Extra Fancy Lean-Bacon 17c Ib Flame Rendered Lard 1c Ib Datay Bungarian Sliver Dust Cream Cap Sheaf Flow 1.20 sack Pure Cream Flour 1.16 sack Santa Clara Frunas 6 10 12c Rolled Oats Oat Meal 5c Ib Quaker Mother Rolled Oats 10c package Navy Beans 9c 3 for 25c City Creamery Butter 30c Ib Yancy Seeded Raisins 10c 1 lb package Good Roasted Coffee 12c Special Own Roast extra fancy Blended Coffee 18 to 30c Ib Fresh produce Lettuce Spinach Tomatoes Asparagus New Beets Onions Radishes Peas String Beans Dressed Chickens Delivery by phone orders for careful selection
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