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Newspaper
Fort Wayne Journal Gazette
Location
Fort Wayne, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Sep 09, 1908
Page
5
Retail flyer announces big bargains at White Fruit House Department Store with low prices on sugar onions sweet potatoes corn jars wax soap chewing gum beef steak juicy roasts and more. Floor specials promise quick delivery via two wagons and a farmer purchase note valid through Thursday.
A quiet wedding was held Saturday evening at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Jefferson Watterman four miles south of Hamilton in Franklin township DeKalb county. Biss Mabel, eldest daughter of the couple, married Mr. Harry Hanman in a ceremony conducted by Rev. G H Bright. About twenty guests attended. Both families are well known in Hamilton and the couple are wished joy and prosperity.
A dramatic sale in Fort Wayne proclaims the greatest shoe bargains yet with a limited time event. Shoppers are urged to visit and claim discounts on popular styles as stocks last.
A fragment from a Pure Food Café listing appears to catalog menu items like olives radishes apple pie grape pie custard pie bread and beverages such as tea coffee and wheat and mat rats tea. The readability is limited but shows a mix of entrees desserts and drinks.
The Rev Charis Thiele arrives from Europe aboard the Wilhelm II latest by Queenstown and will reach the city Thursday. St Marks Lithrian hosts decoration service. other churches report services led by Rev Paul Schwilt Ruthens Rev Brandy and Rev Brandt. A large church supper followed by a women’s missionary meeting and homecoming reception honor pastors W J Wilson and family. Various church groups prepare for synodical Lutheran conference in Tulsa. Finance board and Philathes class hold meetings. parochial schools report large enrollments as added teachers are appointed. Dr Frank Denis to return from Cadillac after a week away.
Emma Miller announces a millinery opening on Thursday afternoon and evening, September 10, at 1304 Calhoun Street.
Fort Wayne reports a single contagious disease case within city limits Dr M VanBuskirk county health officer states Earl Miller 2123 Winch Street is suffering a mild diphtheria. No smallpox or typhoid cases detected. He credits cool weather and clean drinking water for the absence of other illnesses.
A fragmentary item promotes Der-ma-tine as a positive relief for eczema and dandruff with a barber recommendation. An unrelated local notice lists a base burner sale by A. H. Staub at 115 East Columbia Street. A woman, Mrs. John C. Teane, seeks transportation to Pittsburg Ohio to be with her mother amid hardship after her husband deserted her in Chicago. Township trustee Geurin provides aid along with others in the office.
The Whitley County Commissioners Court met yesterday in Columbia City and approved the county eleemosynary and sheriff's fee reports for the past quarter. School trustees of Columbia City, South Whitley, and Chur-Woostey were examined and approved. The Cedar Lake bridge in Thorncreek township was addressed, Martin Harold was granted advertising sign boards along county highways, and election inspectors for the November election will be appointed Wednesday.
Notice to our patrons and friends that on and after Monday September 7 the size of all bread will be increased and sold at 5 cents straight. If quality and service suit we trust to merit your further patronage. Haffiner's Star Bakery.
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