Fire at Elk hart roundhouses damages sixteen locomotives
A massive fire at Lake Shore railroad facilities in Elkhart Indiana destroyed sixteen locomotives and large sections of the roundhouses machine shop and tool house. Fire started by an oil explosion about 515 this morning. One man William Schemberger died, another William Donnelly injured. Italian laborer alleged to have started the blaze. Loss estimated over 200000 with potential total near a quarter million. Rebuilding began as flames were extinguished by 11. Water pressure contributed to the blaze, five others injured.
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Elkhart
Ind
Lake Shore Railroad
Rouse
Wiliam Schemberger
Schemberger
Willian Donnelly
Newyexe
Donnelly
Scheinberger
Teol House
Ihomine
Andersonville Monument Contract Awarded for Construction
The Andersonville monument commission met with Governor Hanty in Indianapolis to finalize the contract details for the monument to 633 enlisted men who died in captivity. Montello Granite Co. of Wisconsin is proposed to perform the work, with completion by September 15. Unveiling timing will be decided at a future meeting and may be postponed beyond that date.
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Indianapolis
Ind
Andersonville
Aldersonville
Hanty
Montello Granite Company
Montello
Wis
Calvin W., Tigges
Winchester
Hon S B Herman Restored to Health in East Trip
Hon S B Herman Portland statesman says his eastern trip and Cooper medicines restored his health after twenty years of nervous dyspepsia. He reports improved stomach, appetite, and mood, crediting the Cooper preparations after skeptical physicians failed. Druggists Dreler Bros, Calhoun and Co-Tumbits note.
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Oregon Statesman
Shiller B. Herman
Portland
Oregon
Tri
L. T. Cooper
Cooper
Boston
Oregonian
Sid
Herman
Ancome
Deci
Tom
Dreler Bros
Calhoun
Partnership Dissolution Between Mains and Gerke
Notice announces the dissolution of the partnership between Arthur E. Mains and Ernest C. Gerke on January 7, 1908. Gerke bought Mains’s share and remains at No 2016 Fairfield Avenue. All bills and debts now rest with Gerke.arkan ARTHUR MAINS ERNEST C GERKE
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Arthur E. Mains
Ernest C. Gerke
Arthur FE. Mains
Fairfield Avenue
Seid
Arthur
Mains
Ernest C. Grree
Local notices and events in city district
Mr John Meare of West Wayne district suffers a severe attack of typhus and is confined at home. Stamped envelopes return regularly to the post office after delays by the contractor. L H Foraker of West Newton and Frank Clennings of Logansport enlist in the US Army. Mr GW Wells of Wells Coal Co. leaves with family for Fredericktown to attend his father’s funeral. Frank J Fedrspiel, local agent for Ohio Farmers’ Insurance, returns from LeRoy C for annual meeting. Fort Wayne Fair Association stockholders to meet Thursday evening January 16 at the association office in the courthouse. A K Hite, superintendent of South Side Mission, says the mission continues under present management. Charles Merritt and James Sullivan of Fascinating Flora comedy guests of F J Barthold at 812 Calhoun. A horse attached to a mail wagon ran into a street car on Berry Street. no mall in wagon and horse unharmed. Sister M Rosita, J J Brennan’s sister, nears twenty-fifth anniversary in the Sisters of Charity. plans for celebration at St Mary’s Hospital Brooklyn with a gold watch among gifts.
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John Meare
West Waneret
Pos
L. H. Foraker
West Newton
Frank Clennings
Logansport
United States Army
GW. Wells
Wella
Court House
A. K. Hite
South Side Mission
Charles Merritt
James 3R. Sullivan
Flora” Company
Majestic Theater
F. J.barthold
Calhoun Street
Berry Street
Cashnun Street
M. Rosita
J. J. Brennan
Order of the Sisters of Charity
New Yorkty
St. Mary
Nosmital
St. Mark Avenue
Brooklyn
New Haven Provoked Peace Case Fined in Justice Court
A circuit court note describes a dispute in Adams Township between Town Marshal Bar ney Sehonefeld and Albert Bruit of New Haven. Bruit was fined $1 plus costs by Justices Grabner for provoking the marshal after a Christmas-time quarrel. A counter-affidavit against the marshal followed. The report also mentions divorce proceedings, custody, and other local court actions including larceny warrants, probate of Frederick J. Boshler’s will, and a marriage license for William Eberhard and Daisy Percell.
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Barney Sehonefeld
Albert Bruit
New Haven
Bredi
Della Smith
Charles A. Smith
Oourke
Springfeld
Scipia
Elizabeth Lash
Eewin Lash
Rink Jaap
Jay Jaap
Frederick J. Boshler
Baker Sues for Damages Over Husband's Death in Ohio Wreck
Mrs. Lennie E. Baker of Garrett sues Baltimore & Ohio Railroad for 10000 in federal court after her husband Jeremiah Baker, an engineer, died when a roof blown from a freight car collapsed on a passing passenger train in Ohio in January 1806. Attorneys Mountz Brinkerhoff Marshall McNaun y Clugsten for Baker. Local social notes follow, including visits and club meeting highlights with names and places.
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Lennie E. Baker
Garrett
Baltimore & Ohio Railroad Company
Ohio
Jeremiah Baker
Mountz & Brinkerhott
Marshall, McNauny & Clugsten
Baker
Mi-o-na advertised as stomach health remedy
Fort Wayne doctors often prescribe for stomach weakness and indigestion with headaches dizziness and insomnia. Mi-o-na tablets are promoted to strengthen the stomach and improve digestion. The Hever Bros. Co guarantee refunds if Mi-o-na fails to cure, offering an unconditional 50 cent trial.
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Fort Wayne
Bilid
Ariana
Hever Bros. Co
Monroeville Lodge Installations Reported
Tuesday evening the following members of Monroeville Lodge No. 283 7 O F were installed by installing officer L H Edwards G F Barnhart director G C fier techenainge secreats TR Mi ler financial nepraantny B Weinht treasurer W E 1C A Browns LS oi Pook.
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Monroeville
Ind
Hare
Tonge
O. Fu
L. H. Edwards
G. F. Barnhart
G. C
Meeting of Standard Bearers in Warsaw church
The Standard Bearers society of the Methodist church met in Warsaw on a Wednesday evening with Miss Mamie Chandler in attendance. The report notes the gathering and mentions Miss Chandler as a participant.
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Warsaw
Ind
Standard Bearers’ Society of the Methodist Church
Mamle Chandler
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