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Newspaper
Fort Wayne Journal Gazette
Location
Fort Wayne, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Oct 23, 1908
Page
6
The Fort Wayne branch of the American Bankers Association, a group of the citys young bankers, voted to postpone the meeting from last night to the first Thursday in November. The postponement was due to members attending various political meetings during the campaign closures.
All members in the city are expected to attend as business of great importance will be discussed and acted upon. Sir Knight Lamb, state deputy great commander, will be present. D. 3. Shaw, Br. Ek.
A fragmented Fort Wayne feature lists W. HL Crane of Scotan Indiana and Miss Je and Miss Oxa Messia taking positions at the Columbia Gandy kitchen. Bayar is busy with a home purchase at 27 Linch Smet while Dora Kinder undergoes an operation at St. Joseph's hospital. The scene shifts to a hospital update for Mrs Prink Mune of Middleton and Mrs S.A. Fry of Var Wert. The piece also notes a car crash death of Pistaythir, aged eighty six, and a postponed paper company meeting about Hartford City Commercial paper bag retention. A Gates of church property dispute in Van Buren prompts institutional talks and a Marion suit over church property.
White Fruit House Department Store advertises extensive discounted goods from produce to flour, sugar, spices, canned foods, meats, cigars, and household items. The ad lists prices per sack, dozen, or pound and urges quick sale of varied inventory to attract customers.
For sale notice advertises third floor linoleum and carpet patterns now ready for inspection at White Fruit House.
A vintage advertisement from Coverdale and Archer Co lists fresh eggs and a wide range of groceries including fish, fruits, produce, canned goods, flour, oats, and cereals. The notice also invites farmers to bring clean, fresh bees and promises top prices for country butter and other products.
West of the city three trenches have been dug along county and township roads to be filled with clay. The measure aims to stop undermining and prevent dangerous cave-ins by sealing muck foundations and blocking fire spread toward farms. Farmers report strain as flames threaten buildings and fences in the district.
In police court yesterday the case against Arthur Afonsiar for keeping his saloon open after hours ended with a $10 fine and costs and a suspended jail sentence. Ack Uoisen faced assault and battery charges with the case continued with the prosecuting witness present. Daniel Barnes was fined $1 and costs.
Voters for Abraham Lincoln are asked to register with Idahn W. Hayden at the Republican headquarters Berry and Harrison streets to hear Hon J A J Beveridge. Registrants will receive a badge and admission ticket for the Fulton street entrance of the Princess rink on Monday evening October 26 with front-stage seating reserved.
A dense advertisement touts corsets tailored to fit plus a broad array of clothing and home goods. Featured items include waists, gloves, undergarments, coats, furs, hosiery, blankets, linoleum and curtains with many prices listed from 5 to 10 dollars and under, inviting customers to stock up during a special sale.
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