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Newspaper
Fort Wayne Journal Gazette
Location
Fort Wayne, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Sep 27, 1908
Page
17
In Adams Circuit Court Amish elders appeared amid a $5,000 damage suit brought by a former member. Fourteen church leaders, led by Peter A. Peter and Jacob P., contested the charges while affirming their vows to church rules. They arrived in town with families, dressed in plain attire, and sought to avoid oaths by affirming.
Just received a fresh supply of country wood including oak ash and hickory all hard woods cut twelve inches long Large load priced at 5 dollars small load 2.50 also a few loads of furnace knots 8 cents per large load Perrine Armstrong Co Bell phone 241 Home phone 1241.
Albion Indiana closed its street fair with a bright fireworks show despite a fatal high wire accident involving Madame La Fete on Friday. Witnesses described a tense moment as the wire broke and fell toward a live electric line before City Electrician Callaian cut the dangerous wire and then left, shaken by the near tragedy.
A premium display showcases tailored suits priced at 35 dollars with rich jackets 32 to 40 inches long. Styles include single and double breasted, square, straight and cutaway, with stripe and satin trims. Skirts feature latest cuts in plain fabrics and herringbone broadcloths in new colorings.
Exclusive novelties reveal colors like wisteria catawba Burgundy stone green taupe Edison and Eiffel blue in lustrous broadcloths. Directoire and Empire styles blend long lines and wide reverses with restraint. Intended for women seeking fashionable exclusive pieces with prices from $50 upward.
The materials are sturdy fixtures, the workmanship the same standard as that employed in the making of our regular tailored line. The note emphasizes consistent quality across both custom and standard offerings, highlighting durable construction and meticulous detail in each piece.
Lashes enhance the waist line with tassels and fringe on taffeta in black white and navy. Available in long finished ends with prices from 50 cents to 3.00.
Full Upholstering is your furniture upholstering shop offering reupholstering, repairs, and restoration with guaranteed workmanship. A complete line of upholstering fabrics on the Third Floor includes White and ecru nets in figures and square designs for door draperies and window hangings 27 to 50 inches wide priced from 25c to 1.25 per yard with matching insertions and finishing edges.
The event drew hundreds of attendees today as the complete program was carried out confirming strong public interest and successful execution of the planned schedule.
The Journal Gazette offers a reward of 500 dollars for information leading to the identification and conviction of the person or persons who stole a mailing list from the Journal Gazette office. Ready money. The Journal Gazette Company, A. J. Moynihan, President. The party providing information will be protected and a contract may be entered.
On and after Monday September 28 the size of all bread will increase and be sold at 5c straight Vienna Steam Bakery J G Sauerteig Prop Barean Tin September Twenty Five Acres of Land Burned. Two part of fr attention of Mrs In Twenty five acres of vasture fied Sawyer and W H Heigh wis susie be screwning af a girl at the entrance of an alley off Warne street between Krueger and Man streets. The ladies were ready to come downtown to hear the band convert and started to see what was the matter when the girl came running up to them saying that her escort had tried to drag her into the alley. She stated that she was from Michigan and came to the city in search of work. The man who was with her here she claimed came from the same town and that they had started out for a walk when she escaped from him cringing to ladies for protection. She was escorted down tone bit left for protectors at Mitchell street and writing further was seen of either the man or girl tonal bank Truman A&Jechell et al. Was distlssed by the circuit court Raymond W Clark begins proceedings for a decree of divorce from Anne B Clark Leonard Townsend are attorneys for the plaint. In the case of Baker W Pickens versus the Farmers National Bank venued to Judge Heeton's court from Front- ington county the jury after deliberating most of the city returned a verdict in favor of the plaintiff for 665.99 Everybody has a good word for the Stetson Exclusive 4.00 stiff hats The hats of quality with style Patterson Fletcher Co Made to fit all shaped Saihong etal give its mouths Gold Sea cigars last stag picnic of the season Birth Record Sunday Sept 27 Everybody Birth Record invited to be present
A list of civil notices from the Columbia City area records births and a divorce. Individuals named include Kernner, Springer, Sehmids, Wane, deeres, Miller, Lapp, Helsar, Heiser, Herbst, May, Lang and others. The items reference sons and daughters born to local families in Sheldon and surrounding townships, with occasional court actions noted.
Notice to water consumers to discontinue all sprinkling until further notice. Anyone violating this order will have lines shut off. By order of Board of Public Works. All water consumers are advised to conserve water amid restrictions. Roosevelt orders 200 horns for African trip. It is supposed they will be used to give huntsmen’s touch to the club. Morgan City, La. 18a. en Ditch stockanan and extlin rite. Its true, skin brreames satin skin using Satin skin cream and powder. For rent Beautiful furnished front room. Rain bath and all modern conveniences. Gentleman preferred. 624 Washington Boulevard West. Look in our south window and see the message. Pletcher Co. Pick from humidor UnivoCo and Gold Seal cigars.
Sparks from a Nickel Plate engine sparked a blaze along the Nickel Mate track crest near the city yesterday. The land is owned by Dr. EB W Dodez Mr Houser and Mr Jordan with Dr Rader as principal supervisor. The burning property owners called the railroad for aid.
An order from Askington directs immediate preparation and shipment of 200 horns to be used by President Roosevelt and party on an African hunt. Director Ditch selects the best specimens from regional cattle and specifies thorough scraping and cleaning. The horns are described as ornaments to enhance the huntsman’s touch.
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