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Newspaper
Fort Wayne Journal Gazette
Location
Fort Wayne, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Nov 06, 1908
Page
6
Fragmented notice reports a smallpox patient case linked to John Jenkins of Taylor Street and multiple locals moved to pest house. Authorities describe a severe outbreak with fear of death, noting ridicule and confusion in the crowd while health officials arrange quarantine and care.
City notices report Mr BD McNaughton visiting Milwaukee relatives and a recovery from an operation while several residents recover at home. Church chicken dinner Friday, several staff changes at Randall’s, and a first ice cover over Reservoir Park spur skating. Freight elevator installation at YYowenstein & Crouse adds 2000 pp capacity. Banking institute address set for November 13 at Commercial Club. Funeral and chorus news included with minor local updates.
A verbose advertisement touts low prices on granulated sugar potatoes flour cheese and rice at White Fruit House with big display of coats skirts and furs. The note ends with a political message from C. P. Roy thanking supporters and pledging economical impartial office conduct beginning January 1, 1909.
The city reports completion of paving on main streets and avenues this season, noting steady progress despite some ongoing closures. Officials say remaining projects will be adjusted to satisfy residents as improvements continue next year.
Read our list of frosty weather specials for tomorrow. Coats, undergarments, furs and accessories feature low prices. Children and adults receive notable values on coats, gowns, stockings, blankets, and linens with dozens of items priced well below typical retail.
Mila Kline attacked Frank Menwood from behind with iron knocks in North Webster. The confrontation occurred Friday afternoon leaving Menwood on the ground as onlookers watched. Kline faced trouble after the incident and was described as involved in the aftermath.
Ligonier Ind November Len Haller, a Ligonier man, died after being accidentally shot in the right time Thursday afternoon while hunting. Funeral services will be held from the residence of his father at 10 o'clock Friday morning. He is survived by his father and mother, one son, two daughters, and two brothers.
Notice is given of a special meeting of the Allen County Council to be held at the courthouse in Fort Wayne on Saturday November 14 1908 at 4 o clock a m. Auditor Geo W Lindemits to oversee proceedings.
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