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Newspaper
Fort Wayne Journal Gazette
Location
Fort Wayne, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Aug 26, 1908
Page
3
Perrine Armstrong Co advertises Bell wood at 241 Country wood while it lasts and dry mill slab at $2 per single record with delivery to any part of mho oley.
Louis Griebel a longtime Fort Wayne resident born in Prussia and a cabinetmaker who built a local business in Pittsburgh Streets and later Malm Street passed away aged about 85. Survived by children Henry Louis Charles and others, plus daughters-in-law Mrs Regedanz and Mrs Ward. He served as deacon and lifelong church member. Funeral details announced.
A planned modern six story building on Main Street aims to be among the largest in the Midwest. The firm Gray promises fire safe design with concrete stairways and gas-sealed doors, and a rapid two week construction start to clear space for a new warehouse and offices downtown.
A historical account of a musical program at Angola M E Church featuring performances by Miss Whe and soloists led by Barry Bleckle. The piece highlights spiritual fervor, powerful singing, and audience praise, noting the choir and soloists delivering engaging interpretations.
The readable text is garbled OCR with mixed letters and partial phrases. No coherent events, names, or locations form a recognizable news item. The fragmentary lines mention unclear persons and dates without verifiable facts or context.
Fragmentary text mentions math support and repayment terms, with unclear references to individuals and institutions. The garbled lines suggest a discussion of loans or aid within a group or community, but key names and places are unreadable. Further readable elements indicate a possible focus on education and mutual assistance.
A distorted notice notes suspects in a property case tied to a local dealer. It mentions Port Wayne travel plans, a 4200 round trip to Chicago on the Nickel Plate line, and schedules for August. Details are garbled, with several partial names and dates.
Fragmentary OCR notes indicate a Monday gathering for a Grand Army event with travel by round trip carfare around two dollars. Mentions Duke Shore and Wa hosh om and Totfeds relation avention of a song. details unclear due to text damage.
Frank Stauder and J eans Stouder announce the Temple vaudeville house will open on Labor Day September 7 after a thorough renovation. Manager Stauder promises a larger season with top shows, personal patron attention, and a strong booking slate aimed at pleasing patrons and families.
A historical notice notes the shift from steel to reinforced concrete bridges due to longer life and lower maintenance. It cites the first concrete bridges in Indiana by 1902, with arches up to seventy feet and widespread adoption since 190? in rural counties, arguing for durability and aesthetic appeal over steel.
Card of thanks expressed by Mr and Mrs Andrew N'Dani and children for Lacir kindness and sympathy during illness and death of their brother and father.
East News Bureau reports three stores in Hamilton were broken into on Saturday night. Hamilton Hardware Co, Hagerty’s Funeral Merchandise, and Gustave Wolfe’s wind-town office saw small thefts. Missing clothing from stock noted at two locations. hardware store drawer items and pens tipped to theft. Police seek clues to identify suspects and bring them to justice.
For bargains in bicycles see the Fort Wayne Wheel and Supply Co., 203 West Berry street.
Kish News reports licenses issued for a wrestling carnival to be held Thursday night at Saengerbund hall and nearby cigar stores and Wayne Hotel cigar shop locations in East Main Street area. City council approves Saint Joseph Valley Railway crossing project on North Wayne Street, continuing long deliberations.
Ad touts E Burnham s home course treatment for women to regain youth and beauty. Claims include facial firming, cucumber cream, cosmetic foods, and a booklet explaining private usage at home. Offers free booklet and order details with price and contact at State St Chicago.
The railway company confirms full funding by the asid rail way COINDINS for a planned viaduct. Preparatory work has begun, with ward readiness and franchise alignment in place to support the project.
The readable text discusses soap quality and effectiveness with references to a birmtank and yellow shape. Mentions a cleanser named Bub and a product called Bags Task sosp described as a pure fort and a cleanser. Contains unclear terms and probable product names with mixed language hints.
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