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Newspaper
Fort Wayne Weekly Sentinel
Location
Fort Wayne, Indiana, United States of America
Date
May 01, 1912
Page
12
Street prices for wheat oats corn and barley listed with flour values for winter and spring wheat. Produce quotes include butter eggs cheese potatoes poultry and various regional market figures from New York East Buffalo Pittsburg Cincinnati and Indianapolis with cattle hogs sheep and lambs price ranges and notable ton prices.
Hay 8725.00 per ton price listed with 30.00 ton. Gats h6 60c per bushel. Corn Swive per bushel. Cattle ranges include good steers 5.00 to 6.00, heifers 4.00 to 5.50, cows 3.00 to 4.00, bulls 3.50 to 4.40, veal calves 6.00 to 7.00. Sheep and lambs show sheep 1.50 to 3.00, lambs 5.00 to 6.00. weights 125 to 130 lbs and 160 to 225 lbs. Prices corrected by Fred Eckart Packing Co.
Listing of cured hides and leather products with prices per pound and per ton, including Green Light hides, cured calf skins, seraphon cw laorsetifties, copper, ginseng, goldenseal root, Timothy hay, mixed hay, clover hay, baled straw, oats, barley, rye, Timothy seed, and red clover with stated prices and corrections by W. K. Henderson & Co.
Fur prices listed include skunk at 4.00 dollars, mink from 7.50 to 10.00, opossum at 0.50 to 0.75, raccoon from 1.25 to 3.50, and red fox from 1.00 to 0.70. The corrected figures reflect market rates provided by Weil Bros. and Co.
In Chicago and Toledo reports from April and May, wheat prices fluctuated with rain forecasts and Oklahoma state yields influencing declines, while cash sales provided rally pressure. Oats weakened on slow buying, and hogs faced a larger westbound arrival. pork, lard, and ribs traded with mixed first-day variances amid overall firm closing levels.
OCR fragment shows wheat and grain quotes with No 2 and No 2 red values around 1.10 to 1.18 in Chicago cash markets. Mentions April 30 and various price points, indicating a fluctuating but modest activity day.
Butter market steady with creameries at 28 31 cents per pound. Eggs steady with 39 962 cases today. ordinary firsts 17 17 and firsts 18 cents. Cheese steady daisies 16 13 cents, twins 16 4 164 cents, young Americas 15 14 15 percent, long horns 15 14 cents. Potatoes weak with 1 car at 1.08 to 1.13. Poultry firm turkeys lie, chickens 14 cents, springs no quotation. Veal steady 7 lltie.
New York market news for April 30 notes butter market strength with 8,032 tubs received, creamery specials at 26c and creamery extras at a similar level. Eyes market unchanged with 1,168 cases. Poultry market alive yet quiet for dressed poultry with western fowls and turkeys priced around 12 to 22 cents.
Toledo Ohio market brief lists North Lima at 82 cents a barrel and South Lima and Indiana at 79 cents a barrel with Toledo reported for the day of April 30.
Opening prices show selling pressure as Reading declines and Canadian Pacific drops. National Biscuit and Baltimore and Ohio advance amid speculation of a refunding, while United States Steel stabilizes. By midday many issues rise 1 to 4 points though the close ends heavy as selling resumes in late trading. Bonds stay steady.
Mrs Anna Gutermuth widow of Casper Gutermuth died at 6 15 am Wednesday at her daughter Mrs William Schneiders residence 1223 Wall Street due to Brights disease She was 74 years 4 months and 16 days born in New York lived in Allen county since infancy and in Fort Wayne for 54 years Surviving are daughter Mrs William Schneider step children Henry Gutermuth Mrs Edward Witte Mrs Ed White brothers Louis Bender Henry Bender Christ Bender Mrs Mary Thiele Mrs Louis Pepler seven grandchildren and two great grandchildren
Abraham Sowers aged 14 years died at 6 40 PM Tuesday at Hope hospital from infirmities of age after a four day stay. Civil War veteran born September 9 1827 in Franklin County Ohio resided in Fort Wayne with his son D J Sowers. Survived by wife six children twenty two grandchildren eight great grandchildren and a daughter in law. Funeral held Thursday at 2 PM from D J Sowers home and 3 PM from Parker's chapel with Rev Taylor officiating. Interment Parker's cemetery. Women’s Relief corps to conduct flag service at 2 PM at the residence.
Mrs Louise Seeman widow of Conrad Seeman died Friday at 5 PM in a local hospital after age related illness. An eight three year old native of Wintheim Germany she had lived in Fort Wayne forty six years and was known across Allen County. She belonged to Emanuel Lutheran church. The funeral will be held Monday at 2 PM from her nephews home 808 Lavina Street and at 2 15 PM at Emanuel Lutheran Church Rev Moll officiating.
Last Sale in New York lists numerous bonds and stocks with varied figures from Amal Copper to Western Union. Notable entries include Inter Med 193% Am. Beet Sus 69% debt levels, National Lead 573, Central 119, Atchison 107% and Union Pacific 173.14, with many other issues showing fractional percentages and pfd listings.
The deceased, born August 23, 1848 in Ohio, died after four weeks of illness. She was the wife of Christ Bahrdt, a Lake township farmer. Surviving are her husband and six daughters and one son across several townships. Funeral services are set for Friday at 1 PM at the residence, with interment at Lindenwood.
Mrs Marvy Muagdelena Weber 77 wife of John Weber died at home 226 West Main Street from pneumonia after a three week illness. Fort Wayne resident twenty two years she belonged to St Pauls Catholic Church Altar and Rosary Sacred Heart League. Survived by husband seven children John B Weber Decatur I M Romberg Magdalene Emna Rosa Noah Adel and ten grandchildren with two children Charles and Matilda predeceased.
Michael Bresler aged 47 died at 11 30 PM Thursday at St Josephs hospital following brain clot operation performed Wednesday afternoon. Born in Crawford county Ohio he moved to Fort Wayne two months ago to live with his sister Mrs R Bresler 1237 Elm. Surviving a wife and four sisters. Funeral Saturday 2 30 PM from 1287 Elm with Lindenwood cemetery interment.
Alexander Goethe 31 died at 11 PM Sunday at St Josephs hospital from pneumonia after a two week illness. Born in New Haven he lived in Fort Wayne for years and worked at Home Billiard Hall. Survived by widow two children and three sisters Mrs Kern Mrs Kern and Mrs Deer. Funeral at 2 PM Wednesday from 512 Third Street and 2:30 PM Trinity Lutheran Church with Rev Paul Stoeppelwerth officiating.
Jacob Fey died at 6 30 P M Wednesday at his home 1110 Erie street from cerebral apoplexy He was born in Germany June 28 1847 and came to the United States in 1889 settling in Fort Wayne He is survived by his widow and five daughters Mrs Schoen Mrs F Schmaling Mrs W Strader Mrs Louisa Ramm and Miss Christina Herr with brothers Conrad and John Fey Funeral services will be held Saturday from the residence and at 2 30 o clock from St Pauls Lutheran Church
Mrs Mary 4 Barnhouse aged 53 wife of W E Barnhouse died Friday morning at 204 Melita street from dropsy. Born May 20 1860 she was daughter of Mrs Rachael Allen and had lived in Fort Wayne fifteen years. Survived by three daughters Hazel Maude Walter Worley of Fort Wayne and four sons W O Barnhouse Gary John James Barnhouse Reese Mich Charles Barnhouse Marion Ind.
Representative Clayton of Alabama introduced a joint resolution to amend the constitution fixing the president's term at six years and barring a second term. Taft's Massachusetts remark on non reelection sparked the proposal. The House advanced a rural delivery road subsidy scheme with three mileage classes. Estimated first year cost 16 to 18 million dollars. James E. Sullivan named by Taft to head US Olympic delegation to Stockholm. Barnhart bill requiring publication of editors owners and stockholders attached to post office bill with weekly obligation. passed 72 to 32.
Anthony Teglinski of 1138 Hayden Street died at 9 30 PM Monday from exhaustion. Funeral services will be held Wednesday morning at the Polish Catholic church with interment in the Catholic cemetery.
Charles Robert Smith, three year old son of Mr and Mrs Charles M Smith of 2427 Smith Street, died Friday morning. Funeral services were held privately Saturday afternoon at 2 from the residence, with interment at Lindenwood.
The infant son of Mr M J Blitz of West Wayne street died Friday evening from exhaustion. Funeral services will be private. Brandenburger Mrs Louise Brandenburger aged 47 wife of Fred C Brandenburger died Sunday afternoon at 621 Holman street after two weeks illness and erysipelas.
In Decatur Indiana on April 27 Dr Everett and Morton Burkhead brothers in law and Adams heading factory workers quarreled over shared house expenses, resulting in Burkhead sustaining a knife wound to the left shoulder. Everett was arrested and fined with costs.
An old veteran in Hartford City appealed to Trustee Pursley on Saturday for money to leave town after reporting his 44 dollars and a Catholic prayerbook stolen Friday night while drinking. He admitted drinking, could not recall where he slept, and remained theatrical while recounting war tales before boarding a car to Union City with the trustee covering the fare.
Mrs Maggie Bahrdt aged 63 years died at 4 20 Tuesday morning at the family residence in Laker township five miles northwest of Fort Wagme. The death occurred at the home.
Mrs. William Kinerk aged 67 died Saturday night at her Wayne township home after cerebral apoplexy. She leaves her husband two daughters and five sons. A longtime Allen county resident she was well known among friends. Funeral services were held at 1 30 p m Monday afternoon from the local church.
A list of marriage licenses shows multiple couples with ages and occupations. Names include Burne Delmer and Wadyse lowa Lukaszewska, Theodore F. Koenig and Lydia C. Rathert, William H. Warner and Elizabeth M. Gerdes, among others.
An advertisement claims gold mining offers big profits with a low initial outlay of $3 down and $3 monthly. It mentions Guy Knox at the Exchange Building in Denver Colorado as the contact.
The paper details multiple ongoing divorce suits including Susie P Ashton versus Harry B Ashton alleging desertion and neglect, Anna C Seltenright against Hugh Seltenright over infidelity, Ida McKee against Jefferson McKee for beating and threats, Margaret Besancon seeking two year separation from Frank Besancon, and Matilda Crawl versus Edward Crawl over accusations of infidelity. Attorneys Colerick, Hagen, Heaton, Heaton, and others are named.
M F E Rice of Majestic theater sues Wabash Railroad receivers Frederick A Delano William W Bixby Edwin M Pryor for 1209 dollars over scenery and electrical gear delayed thirty hours after a missed connection at Detroit. The setback canceled The Light Eternal matinee in Port Huron Michigan on February 11.
In Fort Wayne the circuit court entered judgment for Charles W. Myers against Fort Wayne and Northern Indiana Traction company after a street car struck his wagon last September. Myers accepted 3100 into court. he sought 15000 damages for injuries including skull fracture and lung puncture. Emrick and Hench represented him. Decree granted in divorce suit Lehman v Lehman. Addie Waters sues for support from Wesley Waters claiming he is worth 20000 but refuses support. Bridges planned across Spy Run at Elizabeth and Clinton streets with sewer valve changes at Maumee river approach.
Monday arguments in Fort Wayne circuit court centered on the Fort Wayne and Northern Indiana Traction Company seeking possession by condemnation of the northeast corner of Main and Ewing from Anna Eckart. The company aims to use the square for terminals, while the owner argues the property's value lies between 40,000 and 50,000 dollars.
The article details Mrs. Eckart’s claim against a company for condemnation of land and a counterargument about the company's use of the tract for other traction lines. Attorneys Barrett Olds for the company and Leonard Rose Zollars for Mrs. Eckart are noted. Dunlap case postponed. Trial costs and a sheriff nomination cost are listed.
The eu perior court denied Mrs. Arista Cerull’s request amid testimony about a fortune teller tale predicting she would marry a rich farmer. She admits consulting the teller but denies using it to secure a decree. The Cerulls wed in 1872 with grown children. she accuses her husband of spending time and money in saloons. Dunlap on Trial for Forgery. Ralph Dunlap faces circuit court for signing George Krudop’s name on a $3 check. Cost Rates Only $2. Bates campaign costs show $2 spent on advertising while Lindemuth spent $229.40. Mortgage exemptions rise by 500 to 1,000 claims, with better filings and descriptions this year per County Auditor Calvin H. Brown. Emily Mary Dings accuses William Dings of neglect. H. W. Kerr represents her.
Bush & Co. introduces a new selling system for fruit trees to save money for customers. Peach trees and all varieties offered at 10c each, cherry plum pear 5c to 20c, Concord grapes two years old 5c, rhubarb roots 6c, asparagus 1c, and various shrubs for very low prices. The ad urges public support for a firm that claims to revolutionize the fruit tree trade.
Portland Ind April 29 Rev Dr Charles C Wilson of Milwaukee Wis chosen by the Portland School board to deliver the commencement address to the graduating class of the local high school on the evening of Friday May 24th
Notice announces Theodore F. Sutoris appointed administrator of Anns Sutorius estate with solvent estate note. Jennette Miller named administratrix of Edward R. Miller estate. J T Logan attorney listed. Lina Mercer appointed administrator of George S. Piercer estate. Phil B. Colerick attorney listed.
In Allen County Indiana a notice to non resident Iva Miller declares a divorce action exists and that she must appear by June 4 1912 to answer or demur. The clerk of the court certifies the notice and the attorney is Howard Hanthorn May 1 8 2685.
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