Last of Siemens Halske works to be sorted in Chicago
General Manager Weed and F. ds Wood of Fort Wayne Electric Works travel to Chicago to finalize remaining machinery from the Siemens Halske plant. The move ends the plant, leaving only the buildings, while Fort Wayne Electric Works ships in equipment salvaged or shipped east. Packard Piano Works reports record prosperity with 200+ workers and rising orders, and a lease extension gives Wabash Railroad a short-term renewal along the Eel River line. Obscure notices describe local events including an Old Maids Convention at 140 Cahora Street, plus staff movements and illness.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
F. Ds Wood
Fort, Wayne
Aterial
Focal
Packard Works
Packard Piano
Taylor
Eel River
Wabash
Eel River Road
Thiuuien
Progr
Old Maids
Cahora Street
Wemarrow Br
Dosie Nelson
Nethbone Sisters of Land
Port Wayne
Moffats Life Pills and local rail works news
Moffats Life Pills advertised for stomach liver and blood purification with money back guarantee. City rail and industry notes report resignations and new appointments at Fort Wayne Electric Works and Pennsylvania railroad, plus consolidation moves for the Baltimore and Ohio system with leadership changes in Cincinnati.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
D.p-Mills
Sore
New Yoon
General Electric Declares 4 Dividend and Extra
The General Electric board declares a 2 percent dividend payable January 15 to stock on record December 29 plus an extra 1 percent on the same date to reach an eight percent yearly basis. Also notes related dividend actions from American Steel and Wire and Baltimore and Ohio directors and officers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boston
General Electric Company
New York
American Steel and Wire Company
Deaths In Old Age and Sudden Fall Claim Several Lives
Digman dies at St Josephs hospital after long residence as an innmate. Dr B Putt of Doylestown dies suddenly, age 47, after night fall. Henry B Orbison’s remains arrive for Lindenwood burial. Funeral plans for Hugo Hamilton and Nieman services noted. Page's Climax Salve advertised for coins and chilblains with testimonials.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Digman
St. Joseph's Hospital
Hill Avenue
Baker Homestead
B. Putt
Doylestown
John Putt
Stark County
Alen County
Fort Wayne College of Medicine
Doylestown Journal
Knights of the Maccabees
Methodist Church
Hugo Hamilton
Oak Grove Cemetery
Henry &. Orbison
Ithaca
Mich
Lindenwood Cemetery
John Nieman, Jr
St. Mary's Catholic Church
Owl and Crescent Club Dance at Vogely's Hall
The Owl and Crescent Club hosts a dance at Vogely's Hall on Tuesday December 11 featuring the Golden Eagle full orchestra. The event is billed as one of the season's best dances with lively music and festive atmosphere.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vogely’s Hall
Golden Eagle
Mangled Hand From Husking Machine Accident
Ernest Nahrwald, living five miles from the city on Goshen road, was injured yesterday when his left hand was caught in a corn husker. Doctors amputated at the wrist. he will be maimed for life as a result. Mrs Grieble of 52 East Jefferson Street was seriously injured Monday after slipping in the yard and striking her head on a house corner. An 80 year old woman, her future remains doubtful.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mt. Glive
Pare Wayne Electic Works
Mr. Hearland
Ben
M. O. Shea, Jr
Engineer Shea
Pennsylvania
Chicago
Roud Foreagan Ed McDonald
Rocking Valley Road
Frank Creighton
Iutarancy Department
Fort Warne
Ernest Nahrwald
Goshen Road
McCausland
Cowdry
West Jefferson Street
Stephen Drew
West Main Street
Mintle Kuuwkos
Huestis Avenue
W. A. Jones
Westville
Ind
Fred Zollars
Holiday Excursion Rates On Nickel Plate Road
Holiday excursion rates offered on the Nickel Plate Road with travel from Fort Wayne to Chicago and return. Personal escorted Mexican tour departures noted. Low fares advertised with contact via telegram or phone for new test agent details and January travel dates.
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Nickel Plate Road
Devember A
Chicago
Fort Wayne
Jad
Councilmen Charged With Bribery In Cleveland
A special Cleveland council is charged with bribery in granting a contract to the Gamewell Fire Alarm telegraph company. Four members John O'Donnell D B Steur A W Henry and Lee Purdy are accused of receiving pay for their votes. The council will sue to try the charges.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cleveland, O
Gamewell Fire Alarm
John O'Donnell
D. B. Steur
A. W. Henry
Lee Purdy
Application for Liquor License in Port Wayne
Notice to citizens that George Miller will apply to Allen County commissioners for a one year license to sell spiritu ous, malt and vinous beverages in large quantities at a ground-floor corner building at Lafayette and Tolman streets in Port Wayne Indiana. December 1118. Turkey dinner will be served at Saint Church Bazaar at the Tri State Building.
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Wayne Townshin
Alen County
Wnder
Board of County Commissioners
Allen County
Indiana
Lafayette
Tolman Streets
Port Wayne
Satem
Tri- State
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Semans Halske
Weed
Chi
Cago
Mainder
Industrial Notes
Old Maid’s Convention
Brother
Hugh Diehl
Pensylvania
Denver
Col
LG. Hhoges
Daniel Grubb
Bellerue
C. EB. Buslee
Frank Wills
Nickel Plate
C. W. Larimore
W. Collier
August Rulfinder
Packard Company
Mt Olive
Til
Yesterdars
B. Lower
Golumbia City
J. F. Sullivan
J. Boone
J. J. Lynch
J. W. Burns
New Albany
Maurice Archibald
C. C. Schlatter & CO
Columbia Street
Cotton & Knox
Columbia Machine Works
Barr Street
Oscar
Rhoads
Prescripton
Broadway
Washington
Washington Boulevard
HF. Noll
Jefferson
Moffat
B. Bolens
Lima
Bolens
F. 5. Hunting
Fort Wayne Electric Works
Schenactedy
N. Y
C.D. France
Calhoun Street
Pennsylvania Railroad
Hoagland
Patrick Lannigan
J. Lordelet
Gupley
Henry Dillmeyer
Meu
D. H. House
G. C. Siemen
den- Cal
Santa Fe Railroad
Henry R. Wolf
Belden Largill Electric Works
Sam M. Greene
George F. May
William. £. Jones
Baltimore and Ohio
Baltimore and Southwestern
Mr. Greene
Cincionati
Cincinnati
Ohio
Baltimore and Ohio ‘Southwestern Railroad Company
Todag
Edward R. Bacan
William M. Green
William Solomon
John K. Cowan
Baltimore
Otto M. Kahn
James McCrea
Pittsburg
Frank OW. Travey
Springfield
I. J
Page
Twaynes ND
OWL and Crescent Club
Suyer Hickory Creek
Texas
Cardus
Sadie Finch
Belore
Alice Thomas
Chattanoogs Medicine Company
Charwravegn, Tenn
the City News
Peter Trier
Goeglein
V. J. Goeglein
Trier
Willian N. Ballou
Geake & Ballou
Huntertown
Edoward Vogeding
Kendallville
John Schele
George H. Zollinger
Cal
Dallas F. Green's. Arcade Jeweler
Paes
Batavia
W. C. Baade’s
West Fourth Street
Duhme Jewelry Company
COR
Fourth and
Walnut ST
Holiday Hardware
J. Wiss & Sons Co
Henckle’s
Twin Bros
Barney
Betty
George Miller
F. M. Smith & CO
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