Warsaw City Lays Down To Railroad Across Crossings
City council discussed an ordinance to compel the Pennsylvania Road to place and maintain lights at railroad crossings. The measure, debated for seven months, would impose a $50 nightly penalty for noncompliance. Councilman Trigh urged two lamps at Indians and Scott streets. most council members supported passing the railroad lighting ordinance.
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Padi
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Pennsylvania
Wren
Rf Weil
J. A Diak
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Cook
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Vicy Place
Scott Streets
Elected New Whitley County Superintendent
Prof. A. Fleck of Collins elected to fill unexpired term as Whitley County superintendent. Vote split gave Fleck 4, Smith 2, Ryall 1. Fleck and Ryall were Democrats, Smith a Republican. Fleck to serve until first Monday in June 19, and will head the teachers department at Wabash College starting September.
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Lid
Ai HR Fleck
Collins
Torecon County
GM Tee
Sharman W. Byal
Af Larwitl
Fred. Siith
Churubusco
Fleeis
Byall
LaGrange County
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Pormiits
Jont Fleck
Smith
Sciolls
Smith, Township
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Colling
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Hela
Topy
Wabash College
Big Bank Barn Destroyed by Fire Near Columbia City
Sparks from a threshing machine started a blaze at Wim Furman’s large barn northeast of Columbia City in Whitley County. Wind fanned the fire, consuming the barn and its valuable contents including twenty-five tons of hay and 460 machinery items. Estimated loss $1,800 with about $1,506 insured by the Alien County Farmers Mutual. The nearby residence was endangered and Mr Herrman, injured, was moved to safety by neighbors.
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Oy Mist News
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Whitley-Alien County
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Lightning Strikes and Devastation in DeKalb County
A strong electrical storm swept DeKalb County Auburn Ind Aug 12 causing extensive damage to homes and property. Notable targets included J W Banis near Spencerville and George B Ste Gowen in Jackson township with several residences struck or damaged.
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Ayeime
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Spencerville
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Ingion Township
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Corunza
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M. Miller
Alleged Affray at Whitley County Threshing Scene
By Kist News Bureau Columbia City Ind Aug 12 A man from Cleveland township named Nathaniel Shard faced an attack by Henry Eubank during threshing on Shard’s Richland township farm. An argument over sacks led to a blow that left Shard with a deep laceration on the left side as officials tried to separate the two parties.
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Kist
Columbia City
Ind
Nathaniel Shard
Cleveland Township
Henry Eubank
Shard
Richland Township
Enbank
Erbani
Picnic Planned by Catholic Benevolent Legion at DeWeese Farm
The Catholic Benevolent Legion of Fort Wayne arranged with the Port Wayne and Springfield Railway to transport about one thousand people to a big picnic August 18 at DeWeese farms near the Nine-Mile house. Julian A. Franks, state secretary of the league, will be present with public speaking and various amusements. Refreshments will be served.
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Cathoic Benevolent Legion of
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Port Wayne
Wanted Help Advertises Barber Trade Positions
Fragmented job notice seeks barbers and trainees at 17 R Superior Street and 27 East Mainstream Fort Waste. Mentions U.S. Marine Corps papers and World recruitment, with pay clothing rations and free attendance. gala day and special fares announced by a traction company.
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R. Superior Street
G. Gottlner
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Diniumad
UW Yile
Guisiogue
Mduler Barber Vo
Chicagy
U.S. Marine Corps
Nate Vera
Old Settlers' Day Plans For Whitley County Reunion
The Whitley County Old Settlers association prepares for the August 20 reunion with a white-backed reception committee, registration team, and local township volunteers. Prizes include a silver cup for the oldest resident and a silver set for the longest continuously housed in the county, with veterans of the Civil War among winners.
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Ioy Kist
Columbes Citt
Gadl
Whitley County Old Settlers Association
Old Settlers
Henry McLellen
John W. Baker
Ben F Brenneman
R Scot
Trey and
Pina
Leonard Schrader
Columbia
Enel Washing
Albert Bush
Herbert Ibrig
Jefferson
B. ¥. Magley
Thorncrack
Earl
Tha
Sears
Deteriorated Decatur Court Appeals Over Hay Harvest Aid
In Adams Circuit Court Judge Elddy fines ten defendants a total of about $28.35 after a dispute over aiding an ailing neighbor. Reverend Dora A. J. Brown accuses several residents, including Wabash township saloon men, of breaking Church law and harassing her. William Smiley sues his son-in-law Murrél Lassare for $135. appeal filed by Smith. Peterson & Moran defend for the defendants.
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Fist Nuws Bureau
Decatur
Ind
Ning
Adams
Jenny Boungppen
Joel Liday
Alonne
Ely
William
Smiley
Low
Murrél Lassare
Squire
Smith
Peleraon & Moran
Witten
Gottlob Brands
Brandt
Wold
Brown
Wabash Township
Elddy
Peterson & Meran Appar J
Decatur Man Buys Interest in Lagrange Store
Gearse and Steele of Decatur sold half interest in their Lagrange store to Homer Andrews of Kirkland. Andrews will move his family to Lagrange in weeks and assist with stock and expansion plans. The partners plan to enlarge stock and operate both locations. The move will commence with holiday purchases across both stores.
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Rint News Buresay
Decatur
Ind
Losruigs
Telsda
FOR RENT Multiple rooms and offices in city buildings
Historic fragment lists numerous rental offerings including furnished and unfurnished rooms, office spaces, and suites across several streets. Mentions modern conveniences, electric lights, soft water, and rent quotes from $1 to $3 in varying durations. Includes miscellaneous ads for sales and services.
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Clinton Street
Este
Barry Aucoer
Washington Street
Devas Street
West Berry Street
H. Hon Hoose
West Berry
Seidel
Catoun
FOR TRADE AND MISC NOTICES IN FORT WAYNE
Classified brief items list trades for timber gear roofing and gas, a residence for Fort Wayne rentals with exchanges and contact details. Also items about a lost dog a lost parasol a wanted medical cure and sewing machine ads with providers and locations noted.
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Fort Wayne
Excursion to Montana to Inspect Government Land Company Lands
An excursion is planned to Lavina Montana on Sept 1 to inspect the H S M Land Company holdings. The lands lie in the Alustelahell valley along New Siltwaukee RoR Minter wheat yields per acre are noted. The valley country is described as rich with abundant livestock and small villages throughout.
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Lavina
Montana
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Acre
Uttulte
Real Estate Sale Notices in Stamford Area Listings
An old newspaper real estate section lists multiple properties for sale on Suttenfuld street Smith street Indians avenue Gries avenue Brackenridge and near Fairfield. Prices range from 1350 to 2500 with terms options including cash payments and monthly installments. The ad mentions over 40 properties for sale plus vacant lots and notes location near Pontiac Street Saville and Old National Bank.
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Smith Street
Pontiac Street
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Dee
Indians Avenue
Saville
Oiis
Neue Honmanelen
Gries Avenue
Electria
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Pairfield
Dalunee
Old National Bank
For City Property and Homes for Sale in Classified Ad
For sale list features six and seven room houses with water and modern amenities. Properties include 268 South Calhouns style homes near McCulloch Park, a six room house on Leith attest, and an eight mile farm 20 acres and 3 acres orchard. City exchange offered with an eight mile farm and city property trade. John H. Vesey listed all properties in Lung Block.
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Leith
Lifayetta
Bath
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Pontingabet
Moun
Bret Wis
Firoudwass
South Calhouns
Anmstly
Will’ Wade
Jeanierty John H. Vesey
Apane Seis
Real Estate Bulletin Circa Local Firms and Farms for Sale
Monroe W Fitch & Son Realty Bulletin lists farms for sale in Michigan and excursions Tuesdays. It notes improved farms, prices around 5 dollars per acre, andinstallment options. Paul Neuges Room 10 A
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Monroe W. Fitch & Son's Realty Bulletin
Michigan
Veach
Furan
Paul Neuges
For Sale Real Estate Items Across City Listings
Real estate and grocery sale notes listing rooms, blocks, and addresses. Multiple names and vague prices appear in fragmented ad copy with unclear conditions. The item formats resemble a classified notice with scattered streets and block references.
Interurban Timetables and Routing Details
scattered timetable fragments show Fort Wayne to Lafayette and Indianapolis routes with cars leaving Fort Wayne for Lafayette, travel times around five to six hours, and references to connecting lines via Indianapolis. Additional notes name Fort Wayne junctions, towns like Huntington, Wabash, Tipton, and show freight priorities and agent instructions.
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Fort Weyne
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Fort Wayne
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