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Newspaper

Fort Wayne Journal Gazette

Location

Fort Wayne, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Jun 12, 1909

Page

7

Believes in Improvements at Bowser Works

The S. F. Bowser company on East Creighton avenue is adding two large expansions to its plant. A northeast extension widens the machine shop and shipping room to Holton avenue, rising two stories, while a southwest addition lengthens the boiler shop to 510 feet, yielding over four acres of floor space. The project requires three 120 horsepower gas engines, a sprinkler system, and extensive cement walls, projecting safer, more efficient production.

S. F. Bowser Company Creighton Avenue Holton Avenue Ilose Ma Bowser Tym Hogy

Swigkel Plate Business Doubled After Rate Reduction

After new rates took effect traffic surged as the nickel plate service offered cheap round trips. Travel agents report strong passenger demand and growing sales as the season nears its end, with expectations of continued improvement.

Fort Wayne Electric Works Prepares Hartford City Drill

Hartford City drill plans underway as Fort Wayne Electric Works hones readiness for June 2. A recent test run achieved 2001 feet in nineteen seconds, with another shisha of tod feer wig priced ready for the time. The attending team includes William Livits, William Ehrman, Ryba Price, Tracey Buner, Edward Winman, Samuel Shivers, George Zollinger, D. Arbor and R. Roges.

Fort Wayne Electric Works Hartford City Aire Tod Feer Willim Livits Willam Ehrman Ryba Price Tracey Buner Edward Winman Suanwel Shivers George Zollinger D. Arbor R. Roges Frat Ly Eaplaly

Cottagers' Train to Roma City Starts June First

On Friday June 1 the G B R & 1 company will run the Cottagers Train from here to Roma City for pleasure seekers. It departs at half past eleven morning and returns from Roma City at 6 85 arriving 7 50 p m. The service runs daily except Sunday.

G. BR. & 1. Company Roma City Tiafelock

Hartford City Game Called Off Disappoints Fort Wayne Team

Hartford City canceled the game after the Hartford City squad informed Fort Wayne EBluetiie works that the match would not proceed. The Fort Wayne team, ten strong, reacted with disappointment upon receiving word from the Hartford City manager.

Hartford City Fort Wayne Ebluetiie Works Gam

Union Calendar Notes Fort Wayne Lodge Meetings

Union Calendar lists Fort Wayne lodge No 17 of the Steel and Tin Workers meeting at 6:30 p.m. and Brewery Workers No 62 at 8 p.m. with event details and timings for the local unions.

Aimelramated Association of' Fron, Steel and Tin Workers Fort Wayne kill_aAntine Brewery Workers Mole Strodel

Disbanded Team Cancels Planned Games

June 2 schedule altered as the team has disbanded. Two games were to be played one in the forenoon and one in the afternoon. Several days will pass with the group remaining with the government party.

Gre von Pany

Wabash Orders Front-Loaded Perishable Freight Handling

The Wabash road issues a four point order to all freight conductors to immediately place perishable shipments arriving at Tyler on Train No 2 at the front of the train. Yard master at Penn told to assemble train with all cars carrying perishables on the head end and to pick up at Fort Wayne and intermediary stations, keeping merchandise cars ahead.

Wabash Road Tylede Penn Fort Wayne

Meeting on Explosive Handling at Freight Office

Allison Nickel Pluto freight agent convened a Thursday night meeting at his Ile office with clerks and managers to discuss handling explosives and flammable materials. Ma Mellvaine of the Bureau of Explosives in New York offered guidance on accident prevention and safe procedures.

Ramsey 18 Optimistic On New Railway Prospects

Joseph Ramsey former president of the Wabash says surveys are under way for a New York to Chicago railroad with Pittsburg capital. He notes pollution and mineral conditions have improved and engineers have progressed, with construction planned as soon as funds are secured.

Joseph Ramsey Wabash New York Chicago Pittsburg Pittsure Ramsey Fumeoy

Fort Wayne Team Aided by Fifty Routers

A garbled OCR note describes a Fort Wayne baseball team traveling to Os fH this afternoon with fifty routers accompanying them. The piece mentions revised money figures and a manager, plus vague references to crowds and a bid to win.

Fort Wayne Osfh

New Switchboard Installed at Wayne Electric Works

The new switchboard has been installed after delays at Wayne Electric Works. The upgrade will reduce testing and improve convenience for employees, with posited to be in place yesterday and expected to benefit operations.

Contrantlin Uy Moet Wayne Electric Works Pat Three Weelee Wan

WABASH VALLEY FIRST TO EMPLOY LADIES IN TRACTION

The Fort Wayne and Wabash Valley traction company led the state by hiring women for interurban work. Miss Gastrya Johnson of Mintington is stationed at Andrews with full charge of the office. Other roads soon followed with women in passenger service. The Wabash Valley now has an Indianapolis agent and is noted for excellent service.

Fort Wayne & Wabnah Wintley Traction Company Tadiana Gastrya Johnson Muntington Andrews Wabash Vidley Indy

Two Newborn Boys Reported for Yorwelre Family

A Pennsylvanian machinist, V. 4 Yorwelre, received permission for leave as his colleagues learned he had a double addition to the family. A message later confirmed the stork visited his home, bringing two healthy baby boys.

Yorwelre Pennsylvania Th. Wione

Round House Team Secures Key Championship Challenge

The Round House baseball team from Pennsylvania accepted a challenge from the Pennsylvania shops team. The game is slated for this afternoon at 3:40 at Stock Yards Drainond. Both teams contend for the championship of Pennsylvania clubs.

Pennsylvania Roundhouse Pennsylvania

Building complete T no pump yet headline style

W. A. Hopkins of Deenum Wh bash oleethen visited yesterday to inspect the project and discuss the remaining task of installing a water pump. Local officials noted progress but confirmed the pump remains pending completion.

W. A. Hopkins Deenum Bash Oleethen

Wabash Engine Replacements Amid Fire Damage

Wabash reports replacement of a damaged engine unit after April fire. The new blower series is installed and test runs indicate the unit will be put into service as soon as possible. Officials expect normal operation to resume shortly.

Beiek

Low Rates on the Nickel Plate July Fourth Excursion

The Nickel Plate announces special low rates for the Fourth of July. Local offices report inquiries as residents plan to spend the holiday away. Round trip tickets will be sold for less than 32, with return by July 6.

Nickel Phele Road

Nickel Plate Special Excursion Prep and Local Rail News

Nickel Plate special to Clevehurch leaves this morning for attendance at a reception for Bishop Farrelly. A large delegation from Ohio towns plans to join. Reports cover railway staff moves, sickness, and duty changes at Fort Wayne and Wabash shops, plus a Toledo excursion on June 30 and an Attica accident with insured coverage.

Hishop Farrelly Nus Focal Vende Ohio J. Bryant Pennsylvania Whegel Wallinger Tulsa Okla R. E. Carr Chicago Eugene Vainlit Belle Haber Stepa A. L. Gilbert Wabash Toledo St. Jay E.G. Harden St Baul Road BE. H. Loot Dhetriel Pi Co. A. ‘Thoron Freleht Bouwe J.B. Cary Cleveland Rath Roller Hellman Fort Wayne Electric Works E. Chase Mithwe G. A. Saink Tittaburg Mr. Saink Rr Thompson Indianapole Wabach Road M. Cuccovin Tenasayiveria Tony Italy Longworth Vanthing Leangworth Take Shore Youngtown Alvert Hilgemanlinn Tra Pitasion Wayne Eloetric Works Fan Motor Department Jacquay F. BR. Lent Pennsylvania Toundhouse Edward Rorse Fort Wayne Fred Frunton Motive Bower Lotty Pittsburg W. C. Wieldman Thomas Toomey Bass Foundry Matthewson W. ¥. Snyder I. Pennsylvania Charles Hollman Rnce Myers C. E. Brown W. Hansen Heimick Attica Wilbush Wort Wayne Sundry Tlamd

Wells County Woman Dies After Short Illness

A Wells County woman died suddenly after a two day illness. She passed away Tuesday morning at her home southwest of Liberty Center. The funeral will be held later. She was the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Menanbaltt.

Blue E Ton Una Dane Tats Fea Billy J.weloek Maatden Liberty Center al Mra Menedanbaltt Wolgottville-Topeka

Awning Specialties and Wine Offer Omitted Details

Fragmentary ad copy notes a specialty awning for a class and a Spreiuh Wine product. Mentions a representative will announce coat details and prices stated as lowest compatible with quality. Lacks clear entities, dates, or locations.

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