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Newspaper
Fort Wayne Journal Gazette
Location
Fort Wayne, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Nov 07, 1908
Page
6
In October county, the record notes few deaths and a number of births with multiple obituaries. The item highlights that the region shows unusually high infant births and distinct local families such as Mr and Mrs Charles OCahuayhedl in Columbus.
Commissioner Barnard investigates oyster shipments after reports of watered and waterlogged stock. Officials state many oysters are packed poorly and destined for markets, with inspectors promising action and possible recalls to protect consumers.
Mr George B Alles of New York will address Indianapo lis bankers at a meeting organized by the Fort Wayne chapter. After the Indianapolis session he will travel to Fort Wayne to add dress local bank officials and extend invitations to town bankers.
Louis Langard praised farmers of Allen County for opposing the city meat ordinance that bans slaughter on the premises. At Wallen, 238 farmers from Lake and Perry townships attended the schoolhouse meeting. Langard said meat from local markets shifted to Muntertown and Grabill, stirring business interest to seek repeal through the Commercial Club.
Officials led by Chief Ankendrick and the health board blocked Leikauf packing firm from operating at 142 Calhoun Street and 625 Lewis Street after a raid. A death of hogs at the Wells Street plant prompted the Meat Inspector to seize the operation for selling meats without a license. Authorities vow to prevent a reopening until a city license is secured.
Announced changes to evening and daytime classes with new meeting times. Mrs Archer to teach the Monday evening session at 7, and others invited to enroll by presenting names at the meeting. Initial session set for Monday, November 1, to organize memberships and class arrangements.
Typhoid fever grips Adams Township with several children ill. Emily Merhenks, 13, dies as part of the outbreak. Two more family members remain confined to bed by the disease amid the health scare.
A freight elevator with a capacity of 2006 pounds was installed at the Howenstele house after a failure. An accident at Lakeside Bridge injured one person. a woman, Dassett, was moved from Lutheran Hospital to Archer Avenue home after a recent operation. Detective Leng arrested Peter Devine for drunkenness connected to a calf’s disappearance. electricians from the hotel Anthony work resumed. The Toledo and Chicago Traction Co resumes service between Auburn and Garrett to aid factory workers, signaling renewed manufacturing activity.
A bustling tally of department store bargains lists sugar, ladies coats, faux fur items, children's and men's wear, shirts, and Canton flannels with prices. Also includes Wilton velvet rugs, stair carpets, dishes, wash machines, and boiler offers throughout the third floor.
White Fruit House advertises Cream Nut Caramels and Greek candies with limited stock today. Also notes Red Cross Christmas stamp issue to support tuberculosis relief, priced at one cent each or ten cents per small book.
Journal Gazette Want Ads announce a special sale on assorted nuts with glace at 25 cents per pound, regular price. The notice emphasizes quick results from the newspaper’s want ads.
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