Local boards to open bids for garbage wagons
The Board of Public Works will open bids on January 30 for two garbage wagons and invites bids from all wagon makers including Studebaker of South Bend. City milk and meat inspector John Gillie will begin duties next week after a certificate of appointment was issued. The Safety Board has nearly finished specs for a new police alarm system and may advertise for bids next Tuesday. A permit to remodel a West Wayne street store was issued to Patterson Fletcher Co at half price.
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Board of Works
Board of Safety
Jasuea
Board of Public Works
Studebaker Wagon Company
South Bend
Gillie
Board of Public Safety
City Milk and Meat Inspector
John Gillie
Ptay
Kansas City
City Health Board
City Hall
H. J. Kaiser
West Wayne Street
Thaw Case Details Take Stand In White Murder Trial
Patrick Thaw described his life, alleged mistreatment by Stanford White, and threats from a gang hired to shadow him. He recounted meeting White in 1900, parties at the Madison Square tower, and Miss Nesbit, noting nerves and fears supposedly affecting Miss Newbit. Dr. Wagner then discussed illusions and delusions as the trial adjourned for legal limits on expert testimony.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thaw
Thay
Stanford White
Stantera
White
Hastman
Jerome
Madison Square Tower
New York Theatre
Miss Nesbit
Chayr
Miss Newbit
Wagner
Justice Dowling
White Ash Cigar Revival by Kasten and Ries
Fort Wayne shows the White Ash cigar to be manufactured by T and Kasten and Alois Ries. Kasten has twenty years in the trade while Birg is a skilled maker. The brand will gain a Porto Rico filler and a distinctive white ash aroma.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kasten & Ries
Fort Wayne
T &. Kasten
Alois Ries
Kasten
Rght
Birg
Porto Rico
City News Briefs Bring Mixed Local Incidents
Mr Aaron Greensfelder remains home with two sprained ankles after an incident on Ewing street. Fire crews fought a small chestnut fire at Mrs Mary Harriman’s residence on Fairfield avenue yesterday morning. Nelson Robinson returns from Lima after attending his sister in law Mrs Scott Robinson’s funeral. Joh Sorg of Fort Wayne Iron Store suffered a broken left thumb yesterday and is home on Walnut street. A long standing reward for a New York tradesman’s service is cited amid garbled notes about a Geisha and Marry in a dated, unclear segment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Aaron Greensfelder
Ewing Street
Mary Harriman
Fairfield Avenue
Nelson Robinson
Eel River Township
Lima
Scott Robinson
Joh Sorg
Fort Wayne
Randall Reports on City Works and Sewer Projects
Mr Randall presents a year end summary detailing sewer system expansion and basins construction. He notes 49 manholes and a four mile combined sewer network with 10 to 12 inch mains, all costs assessed to benefited property. The board commends the engineer and his team for diligent, uninterrupted service.
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Page Orie
Randall
Daniel Meckendry
Victor Kalteyer
Charles Aumann
Court Notes and Divorces Featured in Local Docket
Catherine Anweiler sues for divorce from William Anweiler alleging abusive conduct since 1892. Court proceedings cover partition actions, wills, estate administrations, custody disputes, contempt charges, and licenses to wed with various local parties and judges overseeing term dismissals.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Catherine Anweiler
William G. Anweiler
William Kock
Albert, Blotmer
Adolphus “Beerbower
Jane Dorsey
Charlotte Perkins
O'Rourke
William H. Reed
Jesse Hamlet
Keegan
Christ Havens
Turge Heaton
Edward Robarts
Tha Roberts
Ballou & Hoffman
Adella S
Ki- Han
Jorney Frank
Beiot
Sarah McTigue
Minute Soliday
John Soliday
Tudge O'Rourke
Goldie Miller
Bizy
Alice Overly
Abdurn
Henry L. Koehlinger
Iney H. Daetor
Frank Sorgen
Luin
Lopshire
Fletcher Casale
Opening of Fourth Street and city repairs plan
Petition led by Col George Swain and 32 property owners asks opening Fourth Street from east of Chiton Street to Spy Run Avenue to improve fire protection for Spy Run district. Board orders city engineer to prepare plat showing opening and affected property. Also notes asphalt on South Harrison Street in bad repair and guaranties expiring. Board intends enforcing repair guarantees after frost. Additional job applicants declined for municipal heating plant. plant to be run by current forces with labor saving gear. Also referenced: dedication proposal of land on South Wayne in exchange for tax rebates and an approved paving petition for Miner Street. Genent Electric begins supplying 280 lamps for municipal lighting plant.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Swain
Board of Public Works
Fourth Street
Chiton Street
Spy Run Avenue
Sy Run
Bloomingdale
Spy Nun
Bnall
South Harrison Street
Bac
Alcatraz Company
Alcatraz
Barber Asphalt Company
Forea
Anthony Zimmerman
Como
Cation
South
Wayne
Miner Street
Creighton Arene
DeWala Street
Genent Electric Company
A Hc
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Calhoun Street
Inspector Gite
Patterson
Fletcher Co
Fort Wrayne
Lewison Postel
Offich
Washington and
Clinton Streets
Takla
Poste
Postel
Neusanda
Anthony Comstock
Providence
Patterson -Fletcher CO. A
City News
Marie Cahill
New York
Marle Cahin
MR. Randall
Carter
Carters
Loae
Pebrus Batterson— Fletcher Co
Patterson-Fletcher
Mr Osenbloon
Chaice Jackson
Jay Chapman
John C. Gapron
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