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Newspaper
Fort Wayne Journal Gazette
Location
Fort Wayne, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Oct 22, 1908
Page
1
Fragmentary OCR text outlines multiple court matters with unclear names and actions. The readable bits reference defendants, dates, and proceedings, but many names and specifics are garbled, leaving only a general outline of legal actions and scheduled dates.
The market report notes light demand with declines in some items. Prices fell from 68 to 64 cents for a staple, apples moved about 70 cents, pears hovered around 28 to 30 cents, and a few items like oranges touched 40 cents as arrivals continued into the afternoon.
A garbled excerpt lists grain and hay prices and loads with errors. It mentions corn and hay per bushel and ton prices, but the figures are unclear, making precise values uncertain. The readable items include owners and market terms without full context.
Special to the Jourys PEGATUR Ink reports a gang broke into the mill of Premecamip near 3 o'clock this evening and attempted to pry open the safe but secured nothing. They rifled the desk at Gurllag ing and left with no loot. Sheriff Bil Meyers notified and Deputy Short Green investigated. A young man may identify one freeman and be arrested today. The crime was described as the work of talented but allegedly unskilled bandits.
Michigan notes Captain Schulz is again eligible and will start at guard as the Wolverines begin the season with full strength. Trennan, stepping in for the leader, competes for the shooting guard role while Brennad is favored to gain minutes.
Drs. Barney and Blackstone Specialists advertise medical services at the N E corner Wayne and Harmon Streets Fort Wayne Indiana with hours listed as Fours nine twelve from 1:00 to 8:30 and six twenty irregularly on Buna days ten to one.
Fragmented OCR text shows a local stage production or event with names like Mika Dunbar and Mabel, unclear dates, and references to a play or performance. The readable parts hint at a theatre setting with characters, a company, and a trial or conflict motif within a Faerie play or comedy context.
The writer recalls a chaotic performance full of jokes songs and comic skits. A drunken plumber, a flirtatious party lady, and a quirky professor evoke a lively scene with memorable bits and audience reactions. The narrator notes the show delivered much humor despite rambling moments.
A fragmented report praises a woman described as the silent partner at the Lyre theater for her unseen but vital contributions. The piece notes audience applause was scarce as she appeared to show appreciation, with other performers and staff receiving credit for the evening’s success. Admission is listed as 25 and 50 cents for a Saengerhund Nall event.
Club plans indicate Hendricks will travel next, with Claude Varnsit hoping the manager joins the squad early in spring. Reports say Hendricks may attend California winter resort before rejoining preparatory work at the ballpark as Warholl aims for a top outfield and fast pitchers.
In Youngstown Ohio and Liverpool England crowds rally as W J Bryan speaks on labor, trusts, and campaign finance. He criticizes Taft while labor conflicts unfold with mills resuming full crews and supporters greeting the candidate and his wife Virginia amid crowded platforms and scattered fainting spectators.
The Sunday show of the Third Presbyterian church will open tomorrow evening at Cit church Me. Charles Stockbridge will give an informative address on Birds. A special musical program is planned for the night. There is no admission charge. a silver offering will be taken. All are invited.
County Clerk TB Allman issued three marriage licenses this week to couples from Steuben and Dekalb counties. Names include Claye Shank of Montpelier and Goldie Case of Pleasant Town, Tad Gale Campbell of Troy, and Mist Tobinutt of Richland Township. Also listed are Clyde Robert Shirk of Angola and Mae M. Angoly.
In Valenting Indiana on October 21 five people were honored with prizes at the courder kehoul and fac product show. Winners included Mildred fhambright and others from nearby regions. Awards named for different varieties of corn and related farm products, with local students noted for poetry scholarships at Tuvan University.
Prominent merchants and professionals in Fort Wayne praise the planned office block surge. They argue new fireproof, modern structures replacing aging sites like the Avéline hotel and old YMCA will ease rents, improve downtown access, and meet demand for central, prestigious business spaces amid a spurt in public buildings and amenities.
A catalog of seafood and live animals including black bass live lobsters hard shell crabs blue paints New York counts mallard ducks shad roe white fish and frog legs appears in the trade listing from a New York market segment.
The annual social hosted by the Woodmen group drew about sixty members and featured Cla and cigars as part of the festive evening. Fried spring chicken with cream sauce was announced for dinner at Hof Brau.
Mrs Mowery learns of her mother Mrs Mowery death in Monroeville as Ned travels to Indiana. The family, living in Washington township, is noted as well connected with many friends. The deceased left behind four years of age, three sons and three daughters.
Angolan merchants attend a meeting of the wholesale manufacturers’ board of commerce in Toledo. Text references Grass and Charles W. Wellstett, with scattered details about attendees, activities, and local events.
Sunday October 3 at 2pm the Brunswick bowling meet drew a high scoring crowd. Notable performances included Krug and Ash topping centers with strong totals, while Doehroran and Sanders chased high marks. Team averages and individual tallies appear, with two matches described as one sided and excitement around early scores.
Mr Daniel Gevelbeimer recovering after operation and hospital stay may leave hospital early next week. Plymouth Congregational church Ladies Aid meeting postponed due to Mrs L Hulburd illness. Electrical wiring work damaged a new house on South Hepatway vandals caused extensive damage and theft. owner seeks to locate suspects.
A farm barn near Pleasant Lake, Angola, owned by Tarris on the old Benondorfer farm, about two and a half miles southeast of Pleasant Lake, was destroyed by fire Sunday. The blaze, sparked by a railway engine, ignited the structure across the Wabash valley. The barn was insured with Steuben County Farms Mutual Insurance Company.
In Columbia City Indiana on October 21 arrangements are set for a Brand Marshall reception the night before the election. Democratic candidate to return home after a speaking tour will vote in his hometown. Churubusco plans to attend, with about 100 supporters traveling by Vandalia train. Special coaches will stay on the siding until after the demonstration, then a Butler engine will bring the party home. Republicans extend courtesy for the governor’s date.
Solon Peck longtime Fort Wayne sports figure dies at home on Biving Street aged seventy after lengthy illness. Survived only by wife Anna Peck funeral Friday at 2:30 at 11 Ewing Street with Rev Henry B Master officiating. City big show at Saengerbund hall Murburg er vs Conway admission 25 and 50 cents.
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