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Newspaper
Fort Wayne Journal Gazette
Location
Fort Wayne, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jun 22, 1911
Page
9
The Wayne Knitting Mills plans a two story brick addition with basement to the north of the present plant. Excavation has begun and the new 40 by 180 foot space will be ready for occupancy by October 4. President Z F Thieme is in Europe and will return to conclude the project.
Extensive preparations are under way for the annual outing of Pennsylvania employes and their families at Leake Mexinkuckee next Monday. More than a thousand people are expected to use a special rate, with five hundred factory workers already signed up from machine, blacksmith, tin, storehouse, and tan shop groups, plus office staff. The excursion is open to the public at a special $1.25 round trip rate, via the Pennsylvania ticket office.
A derailment of four box cars on the Lake Shore line blocked the tracks at Auburn Lane hindering southbound passenger service. Train No 420 bound for Fort Wayne was delayed north of the wreck, a special train ferried passengers to town, and No 459 resumed westward service after replacement of the damaged car late Wednesday evening.
William Fritz of the office of P Dunbeugh, passenger and ticket agent of the Wabash at Toledo, is named as likely successor to RG Thompson of Fort Wayne as district passenger agent. Thompson resigned weeks ago to join New York Central lines. Fritz has years of Wabash service and is regarded as an expert in the passenger business.
Tickets for the annual visit of Wayne Electric Works employees and families to Cedar Point on July 22 are ready. The distributing committee Georges Harkenrider Harry Baala Edith Thieme and Carrie Hunt allocated 3200 tickets covering transport to and from Cedar Point and a two hour steamboat trip to Put-In-Bay. The Ganes hall at Cedar Point has been chartered for the event.
Dunkelberg, treasurer of Bowser & Co Inc, returned from Atlantic City where he attended the Master Mechanics Association and Railway Supply Association conventions. He led Bowser’s exhibit with several company representatives at the event.
A vintage advertisement extols Lymp of Figs and Elzar of Senos as a gentle, effective laxative for ladies and children. It claims safety in all ages and conditions, warns against imitations, and urges buyers to ensure the full company name California Fig Syrup Co on genuine bottles priced at 60 cents.
Electric works men return from Schenectady and Philadelphia with Cooper and Had lay visiting key departments. The visit aimed to advance the Fort Wayne plant with input from major eastern engineers. A church meeting led by Rev. Dr. Zartman features Simpson Church choir. Wednesday closing shifts boost Fort Wayne meat markets. Clement Matter starts as stenographer to Master Mechanic Smith, filling Kimmel’s vacancy.
William Wallace Atterbury, vicar President of the Pennsylvania Railroad and former Fort Wayne resident, received an honorary Master of Arts degree at Yale Commencement. He began his railroad career in Fort Wayne shops many years ago and rose to his current position through merit, gaining wide recognition among friends here.
The Painters Decorators and Paper Hangers Local Mo 498 held a formal noctal session with a smoker and refreshments. The annual election of officers is set for next Wednesday evening. Industrial notes list various Pennsylvania shop employees, sick leave, returns to duty, and travel notes, alongside mentions of upcoming games and minor injuries.
A string of workplace accidents and staffing changes reported: a Pennsylvania machinists helper sustained a badly lacerated finger on Calhoun Street. a fireman, John Hamilton, fainted from heat while off duty. Rosser McClure begins a two week vacation. G F Becker serves as acting ticket receiver amid a staffing swap. two new Fort Wayne Electric Works employees join the instrument and meter divisions. Daniel Meyers loses sight from a wand injury at Rhinesmith and Simonson Lumber campus. Also a patent medicine ad touts Hersford a acid phosphate for fatigue and headaches after strain.
Ferdinand Edmund Duex, receiver for dissolved religious congregations, was found guilty of embezzling 1.2 million dollars. The Paris judge and a jury sentenced him to twelve years' hard labor. Lawyers Breton and Lefebvre received suspended two-year terms for aiding the crime.
The Pennsylvania and Wabash railroads remain in talks over track elevation and street openings. The board has ten days to receive a plan. if no suitable scheme is presented by Monday, June 36, the board plans to proceed and may open streets. Harrison Street is rumored as the proposed route if agreements fail, affecting Pennsylvania access to its depot site and allowing Wabash to advance its original plan.
The Lagro News reports a string of visiting relatives and locals from Michigan City Fort Wayne Lafay ete n and Wabash visiting Lagro and vicinity this week. Names include Mirs Isene Miler Loren Miler and son from Michigan, Miss Eva Mutch with her brother and wife, Mrs. Scott Miller of Wabash, Mrs. Maude Ramsey, Mrs. Coughlin, Reginald Woodward of Wabash, Maurice Healy of Wabash, and several others visiting relatives and hosting guests in Lagro and surrounding communities. Continuous exchanges of visits occur with Cinci nati Marion Logansport and Cincinnati area.
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