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Newspaper
Fort Wayne Journal Gazette
Location
Fort Wayne, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Sep 12, 1908
Page
5
Fall school fashions show jaunty caps and cloth hats priced 25c to 1.50 with styles like Spot Caps Tam o Shanter and Cheyenne hats in blue black serge and checks. Also featured are patent leather flats at 2.75 and smart fall frocks for children in ginghams plaids and wash goods, all modestly priced near cost of material.
The report describes City News opening September 14 under an operation night shift at a hospital for appendicitis. Mr and Mrs George F Stoner retire to Oklahoma to establish a permanent home, while Hurlbut of the Fort Wayne and Wabash Valley Traction returns from Michigan. Deputy Clerk Logan handles a rush of naturalization papers as ten Syrians gain citizenship in the lead up to the election. A three day exhibit of 250 enlargements from Eastmannessa is planned, and a former sheriff G W Stout injures a finger in a ladder accident, though the injury is not serious.
Friday and Saturday sale at the White Fruit House promotes a big sugar sale with granulated sugar under 50 cents per pound and other bargains. Tomatoes, peaches, plums, oranges, and various pantry items are offered at substantial discounts. special floor promotions include 10 bars of Santa Claus soap and Krantz’s chocolates, with terms for early orders and cautious note on limited stock.
The Knights of the Macabees of the World celebrate a silver anniversary with a gathering at Swinney Park on Saturday September 12. All Maccabees are asked to meet at the hall at 1 PM sharp on September 12 by order of the entertainment committee. Public invited.
Simpson M E Church notes show plans for a winter Bible study by the Simpson Rp Worth league. Sunday school at 9 20 a m prayer by Rev J M Edwards noon Epworth League at 7 30 p m and evening service at 7 20 with sermons on The Book of Rocks and Dominion Who Has It. Mid week service Wednesday at 7 30 p m. All are invited. evening services start at 7 30 p m
Notice to our patrons and friends that on and after Monday September 7 the size of all our bread will be increased and sold at 5c. Quality and service we trust to merit your further patronage by Haffner's Star Bakery.
Henry's Grocery advertises quick citywide delivery with dressed spring chickens at 40¢ each and yearling hens. The sale list includes eggs 24¢ a dozen, butter 27¢ lb, lard $1.10 per 10 lb pails, bacon 2½¢/lb, cheese varieties, macaroni three for 25¢, sweet potatoes 28¢ peck, Michigan potatoes 90¢ per bushel, assorted fruits and vegetables, sugar 1lb 14¢, tea 4¢/lb, cider vinegar, seal sticks, mason jars and caps, glassware, flour blends, soap, starch, and other pantry staples.
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