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Newspaper
Fort Wayne Journal Gazette
Location
Fort Wayne, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Dec 05, 1908
Page
2
Mra Adan J. Vroom proprietor of hy Mroom Hotel Vrain Min 409 suffers a severe cough during a wartime period. A friend recommends a new medicine from Dréler & Bro Shag Atom. The Life saving cough and family remedy claims worldwide success.
Industrial notes report major upgrades at the Menefee plant including a modern furnace and new machinery. A large dam and power plant are proposed with construction by multiple contractors and a $5,000,000 work program to expand operations and improve output.
In a long description the Bowser Works announces a new building, switch, and motor yard to be realized. A dry plant and ready mix operations are referenced with plans and anticipated deliveries. Mentions of contracts, machinery, and prospects indicate expansion and impending work, with several names and dates implied throughout the fragmented text.
The Stahl family mourns the death of Mrs Sha while a driving mishap is noted. Funeral plans at 2:90 pm from the Hotel Evangelical church with interment at Lindenwood Cemetery. Survived by George Crone and other relatives. Cincinnati visit mentioned.
Reported gathering in Fort Wayne with Tangent leaders and union members discussing label movement. Committee in charge aims to advance work, with plans for a future meeting to finalize dates and participation amid attendance concerns.
Fragments from a dated, coded note speak of signs of blessing and names like Donkin and Jolyon, with scattered phrases about meetings, drinks, and a cryptic exchange. The text appears as garbled OCR, hinting at a recurring, genuine set of letters that surface periodically, yet details remain unclear.
The Ladies' Auxiliary elected officers for the coming year. Mary Carpenter was named secretary, while Heston delegate was chosen and Mary Jenter named alternate. The annual convention of the organization will be held in October with Weber as chair.
The article discusses a broad economic downturn in the East region with repeated notes of stagnation and slow recovery. It mentions machinery, factory activity, and worker conditions while referencing uncertain demand and political influences shaping business prospects.
Massive funding from major firms backs railroad expansion as engineers and workers push to complete lines. Officials mention cash infusions, labor, and political support driving new routes and reliability across states. A brakeman testimony notes safety measures and ongoing industry tensions as tracks extend nationwide.
Incoherent passage describes train service amid snow cleanup and fare notes. Mentions Wabash trains, Calhoun street, Central Passenger, and December travel concerns. ReferencesDaemonic rate changes and there is confusion over schedules and holiday traffic.
Workers at the Pennsylvania shops faced pay disputes and late notices as Howser pressured timely payroll. Several employees received fringe benefits and extra hours while others reported delays and morale concerns amid factory duties and expected overtime.
Rail and telegraph activity slows in the region as Nickel Plate passengers back from the north head toward home. The Pennsylvania railroad expands wiring between Cleveland and Chicago while workers return to duties at Kerr Murray plant and other facilities.
A clipped and garbled OCR item mentions Chesapeake and Ohio facing a fine over rebating practices. Names and details are unreadable, but the event appears tied to a regulatory action or court filing. No clear dates, locations, or involved parties can be determined from the fragment.
Voters in the county may see a petition filed today seeking an option election under a new law. Anti temperance groups claim sufficient signatures, while supporters say the effort is countywide and backed by a local women’s organization. County officials debated timing as counsel advised filing Saturday to avoid legal limit issues past Wednesday. The outcome could influence restores or changes in local dry status for two years.
A brief note promotes Univoco cigars offered at ten cents each, targeting careful consumers. The line suggests a promotional price and product emphasis for cigars.
Taf. Wanbaty of near Aiwih Webster appeared in court after a neighbor reported a disturbance. Jown Jarret was charged with fighting and leaving the scene. Jarret was served with a warrant and to answer charges at a later date.
The will of Daven Humntmerer of Thorncrack township was probated Tuesday evening. The instrument names Ella Huibarger as main beneficiary and makes provisions for the estate and personal property. Temadee is named administrator of the estate with the Quonthex wd Revtens mentioned in the brief filing.
High grade two seater sleigh in near new condition offered by Fox Brothers & Co of Boston. Originally 140 dollars, now 70 dollars, displayed at Triterson-Fitchar Co store.
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