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Newspaper
Fort Wayne Weekly Sentinel
Location
Fort Wayne, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Dec 09, 1903
Page
7
Chicago prices show May wheat at 82% to 82%c and corn at 42%c as May oats open steady at 36c. The day features lighter selling pressure late, with pork at 11.80, lard around 6.30, ribs near 6.05, and various Dec Jan May futures across this trading session.
Cattle receipts 5 000 market steady good to prime steers 5.15 6 poor to medium 3 4 75 stockers and feeders 2 4 25 cows and heifers 1 50 4 75 canners 1 50 2 40 bulls 2 4 calves 2 50 8 75 Texas fed steers 3 3 75 western steers 3 4 20 Hog receipts 32 000 today 41 000 tomorrow market steady to be lower mixed and butchers 4 30 4 60 good to choice heavy 4 45 4 60 rough heavy 4 20 4 40 light 4 20 4 45 bulk of sales 4 40 4 50 Sheep receipts 18 000 sheep market steady lambs market steady good to choice wethers 3 75 4 25 fair to
Butter market steady with creameries priced 16 25c and daisies at 16 21c. Cheese market steady with daisies 10 14 104%c, twins 10c, young Americas 10 15c. Eggs market steady at 28 25c.
Fort Wayne Indiana December market report with prices for wheat flour corn meal and animal products, city hay values, and produce. farm for sale 40 acres five miles from city with fair buildings and public school nearby listed by S Freistoffer at 25 Bank Block.
Samuel L. Nelson as receiver filed in circuit court a six month report covering administration since June. Cash fares Fort Wayne to Huntington 34712.40, Wabash division 24839.85, ticket sales 1476, express business 4052.90, other 769.66, total 65850.31. Operating expenses 37730.91 leaving 30887.82. net on hand 27102.85. He seeks a 2500 allowance. interest on bonds not yet charged.
Ida B Eger filed for divorce in the circuit court yesterday, alleging infidelity by William Eger who married her on January 1, 1893. She claims he boasted of illicit relations and cared not for her, travels constantly, and neglected medical care for their children during measles while he was away from the city.
After school hours yesterday in the superior court room the Freiburger divorce case drew many schoolgirls. Judge Heaton ordered Deputy Sheriff Daseler to remove them due to the sensational nature of the evidence. Proceedings paused as the girls exited under protest.
An ornate pictorial ad describes a family record book with gold background and crimson velvet cushion. It features spaces for birth births, marriages, deaths, and photos of parents and eight other members, each framed by flowers and gems. The product is offered by Senate Supply Co. for 26 cents.
Harriet A. Langohr sues Louis E. Langohr in circuit court claiming they were married February 1889 and lived together until last August when he deserted her. She states he works for Paul Manufacturing and owes $20 in wages and seeks $25 monthly support with the $20 to her use. Leonard & Leonard defend for the husband.
In a juvenile court ruling Frank Graham and two companions admitted guilt in a $100 plus robbery at C F Gehrke’s shoe shop. They received suspended sentences and were placed with Juvenile Officer Patton, Graham later sent to Chicago before returning home.
Elnora Wickliffe alleges in circuit court that Benjamin Wickliffe battered her, destroyed furnishings, tore curtains, and threw a goldfish globe through a front window amid their 11 month marriage. She seeks relief and support from the court. Also, William Harris sues the Pennsylvania railroad for 1990 dollars after a September 28 collision at Hadley crossing injuring him and damaging gear, while theater manager Charles Wachter posts bail after jail release for failing to pay a hotel bill.
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