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Newspaper
Fort Wayne Journal Gazette
Location
Fort Wayne, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Sep 25, 1908
Page
5
The document shows reprinted ledger notes with old and new corn prices. It records varying rates: 3 cents for old unr corn and another figure for new corn. Wording reflects a brief municipal scale entry and pricing references.
Hamilton Ind Sept 24 Banner reports Rev Rufus D Morrison of Warren Ind has been appointed pastor of the Methodist Episcopal church for the remainder of the conference year He will be present to fill the pulpit Sunday leading both morning and evening services at Epworth Parish Morrison arrives with commendation and will preach today at 10 am and 7 pm in Hamilton local church services are set for the day.
The Steuben circuit court clerk issued licenses to Willam Ferrier and Miss May Sperry of Jackson township, and Loren Tr. Clark of Jamestown township and Mrs. Tools M Clark, both of the same county. The couple Ferrier Sperry wed at Congregational church with Rev Jann Madane officiating.
A Hamilton community youth group formed the Stersey Society for the younger members. The meeting at Mr and Mrs McParland's home included parentary practice, current events, studies, readings, and planned activities with officers elected: president Tolla iro, secretary and treasurer Resese Waeking, Meda Parga.
The Journal-Gazette relocates to its new Bass building on Clinton street in New Rome. The old office space was vacated Sunday and the newspaper plans an open visit for the public once setup is complete. Telephone number Call 18 remains unchanged day or night.
Market notes from Fore, Sept 4 show coffee prices moving higher to a point then easing slightly. Reported sales include Fatigh, Ine, hurling September at fix, Tiscomalne at £1, Jenvary and Tuls at 3, with Cordova and Sauron names appearing in the brief item.
Northwest market shows unchanged wheat tones with firm oats as rain and feed concerns lace the scene. Primary receipts near 1.145 million bushels, export sales improve, and December futures rise while local and regional bids reflect cautious bullish sentiment amid weather and shipment delays.
On city trading floors a sputtering oil market faced modest shifts as producers and buyers weighed supply concerns. Analysts cited erratic futures and cautious demand signals shaping early week pricing ahead of regional energy reports.
Inaccurate OCR notes describe market activity with fluctuating cotton prices and demand. The section mentions cotton inquiries rising while wear items see steady demand, and names several local figures connected to a social bowling event hosted by St Martins Athletic Club at Mr M Pyrol's Lafayette street residence.
Special to the Journal-Gazette notes wheat prices rose late in session while clover seed values remained unchanged. Opening quotes show mixed movements across futures with December and March positions edging higher or steady. Local cash bids held firm as exports influenced pricing, with corn and oats opening firmer and ending mixed. futures eased later in the day as traders weighed export demand and market factors.
New York stock market shows renewed activity with broad gains as large traders and bears interact. After an opening advance, heavy selling pressed Hill stocks but later strong buying in Union Pacific Southern Pacific and Reading aided a price rebound. Bond prices firm with total sales around 3,064,090 dollars. exchange rates uncertain amid dull trading conditions.
A fragmented 19th century market listing detailing wholesale and retail prices across dairy, produce, poultry, fruit, grains, and textiles. It names various vendors and item prices per pound or bushel, including butter, creamery products, apples, pears, turkeys, geese, chickens, wheat, oats, cornmeal, and wool.
Chicago market notes firm cattle demand this week with steady to firmer sheep and lambs. Best cattle quoted around 7.25 dollars for prime offerings. native lambs 5.40, range lambs 5.25. hogs firm with selective buyers paying 7.29 to 7.45 for selected lots. Western range cattle active. stocker trade improving. total receipts near 60 thousand head for week with rough last day arrivals about 13 thousand hogs.
Home grown vegetables and fruits with prices per unit or per measure. Wax beans and cucumbers priced per bunch or peck, lettuce per head, cabbage per pound, onions per quarter peck, radishes and parsley sold in bunches, tomatoes per peck, cantaloupes per each, pears per bushel, and apples per bushel. Dairy and poultry items listed include country and creamery butter per pound, eggs priced per dozen, and spring chickens per each.
Mew Henrys president of the Old Nainabink and a leading figure of the Trillion Lighting norms pany attended a Decatur gathering with Mr. Dieterick the company head. Dieterick plans to be in the city next Sunday for discussions with local officials.
Live stock prices show a week over week rise in head count to about 116,780 with smaller receipts. Cattle and sheep sold unevenly, with lowers for the poorest cattle and varying bids for feeders and yearlings. Breeding stock remains active, while regional markets in East Buffalo Pittsburg and Cleveland display mixed demand and price ranges across calves, lambs, and ewes.
Mrs Vesta Ames files for divorce from Charles Ames citing a January 1904 marriage and two children Thelma and Margaret. She accuses him of intoxication and abuse toward her and Thelma, seeks custody of the children and support including $566 alimony.
In Auburn Indiana on September 23 a near disaster unfolded when a three year old boy triggered a blaze in the northern part of the city. Residents flocked to assist as flames grew and prompted strong alarms throughout the area. A rapid response prevented major damage to homes and property.
Sept 24 Pittsburg market reports demand for Timothy hay is limited with ample low grade hay and clover mixed hay available. No. 2 oats and No. 1 wheat described as satisfactory, No. 1 timothy in demand later with heavier feeding season. Straw receipts moderate and prices steady amid fair demand. buyers urged to avoid soundness issues as several orders require sound straw.
A dangerous blaze broke out in a woodshed soon after a three year old boy, the son of Larry Cline, tried an experiment with watches in a barrel of straw. Firefighters arrived quickly but neighbors' timely help stopped the fire before department assistance was needed.
AUBURN IND. A local romance unfolds as D C Dietrick proprietor of the Dripire theater in Auburn elopes with Miss Berar from Hicksville. The couple plans to wed and return to Auburn to reside on South Starkson Street after the ceremony.
In Lagrange, the corn show plans an essay contest for boys. Students must write on How I Raised My Corn, with judged by a committee and prizes awarded. Six top entrants receive expenses paid trips to the event, and essays are read aloud at the corn school day.
Topeka September 4 The Foneka Rieh school football team with pic: their first game next Saturday with Albion. The team works under disadvantages this year as two members are unavailable Nolan Tey nurses a sprained ankle and Leming has a broken leg. The game is expected to be a good one.
Owing to the closing of five county schools this year under a concentration plan the Kid wagons used to transport children between districts are more plentiful. The closures do not indicate rural population decline but rather a policy to establish graded and high schools, with County Superintendent Melzer aiming to concentrate pupils in certain districts.
Kendallville September 24 Kendallville fair opens to strong entries in every department. Secretary Brause notes one exhibitor sent ninety two entries, possibly the largest single contestant total. A telegram from A J Vale of Cynverse requested a balloon ascent but the risk proved too high after last year’s aerial adventure.
A Knox County style notice reports the Eastlick family reunion held near South Milford on Wednesday. Guests of honor included Mr. and Mrs. ACS, Ractile, of Kansas, with numerous relatives from Kendallville and nearby towns attending the social gathering.
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