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A brief note reports work on Superior Street to improve condition. No date or firm details are provided.
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Newspaper
Fort Wayne Journal Gazette
Location
Fort Wayne, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jun 23, 1908
Page
10
A brief note reports work on Superior Street to improve condition. No date or firm details are provided.
Bearded workman Mbala faced city officials yesterday over bids for the Purest Purl sewer job. Engineer Standall’s estimate versus bids from Mordoring Construction and Dethelawe & Co spurred a decision to readvertise, hoping more contractors from other cities will bid. Residents on Superior street urged street repair from Welty to Barr, with the board planning limited work and awaiting cost estimates as waterworks matters awaited after the Superior Street hearing.
Kendallville Indy June 30. Thieves entered the long distance toll box at the T and C station Friday night seeking money. The box had been emptied days earlier, leaving only a small amount. A second phone box at Avila was also robbed with little secured. Police and phone companies cooperate to locate the culprits.
An advertisement touts E. Burnham's home course treatment from 72 State St Chicago for restoring facial roundness and contour, reducing wrinkles and blemishes, and purifying pores. It promises a free booklet and sample cream with a prepaid offer, urging women to order by mail.
Clare W Fish formerly of Kendallville has been arrested in Los Angeles on a charge of embezzling about 1000 from his employer Jeena & Co. The Express notes he confessed to detectives and had a pattern of using collected funds to cover prior amounts. A flower dealer, B Raymund, identified as a steady customer, gave a suspicious payment attempt with a 190 dollar check. Fish, around 25, divorced, left Kendallville after long service at Kensville Furniture Co in Port with a five year old child by his wife.
Wanted a strong boy to operate a passenger elevator at THE FRANK DRY GOODS CO. Must be eighteen years old and capable of handling duties in a retail environment. Apply in person at the store location.
Fragmented OCR reads about blade setting alates in the city at the Patterson Pleteneratore, with unclear details and missing names, dates, or outcomes. The readable items suggest a technical or tooling event rather than a public notice.
President Roosevelt and William H Taft will witness the Tule-Harvard race on the Thames at New London. Taft will miss a Friday Oyster Bay conference with Roosevelt due to the boat race schedule. General Luke Wright will succeed Taft as secretary of war following the talks.
New York June 22 Governor Hughes addressed a Republican Club meeting pledging support for the national convention nominee. He praised the nominee as able and prepared to govern the republic and contrasted his record with the task of leading the nation, calling for unified backing of the ticket.
The Knights of St John held their national convention in Reading with delegates from about a dozen states. About 2,000 uniformed knights marched in the parade led by Supreme President Peter P. Kettig of Shelbyville. The first business session preceded the parade as reports showed progress in the year's work, while the Ladies Auxiliary also met and the city was decorated in honor of the visitors.
The Cook Steck company arrived in Ligonier early Monday for an engagement and will perform in the riverside Cavinatreet district. The troupe has toured several towns, and residents expect a lively performance that could boost local interest and morale.
Severe Sunday windstorm sweeps Angola with downed shade trees and property damage near Willant Meeks yard. Electrical lines suffered keep repair crews busy, causing notable disruption across town and nearby areas. animals injured and crops noted as affected.
A wake steamer voyage through Mackinee to Guerstan bay and St. Lawrence follows a dry week on the water. Kendallville reports the dog Fritz died after a poisoner route. Flyher tried hours to save the pet, owners vow justice. Auburn notes Clara Brinkhad Brunkhart divorce from Charles Grunkhart amid local store prices.
Democratic candidate Cyrus Cline of Angola visited Kendallville to mingle with local supporters and expand his acquaintance. He praised his chances in the Twelfth district and reported encouragement everywhere he goes amid his campaign trail.
Romane Officer Sehiundrott was petitioned for relief by Mrs. Tatab Ebner who claims her husband has for six years failed to furnish any material support for the Welfare and two children. The family lives on the Warrie trace and the wife says she has been forced to work as a domestic to provide safety.
A notice notes likely legal action against the husband regarding a towel related dispute. The fragment suggests possible proceedings or claims may be instituted, with the wife referenced and the husband as the responding party.
In Columbia City Indiana on June 22 ten local barber shops closed all day as barbers and assistants took a one day outing at Goose Lake in neighboring Tray Township. The outing replaces the Fourth of July Saturday plan with shops back open next day. Named attendees included C Anspaugh Ea Hollinger Guy Yontz Chris Swigart George Hoos John Felgt Clyde Hisamon Henry Waxall Lee Baker Melvin Grant and Volver Baker.
Ward Coleman, a Warsaw resident, thwarted a late week hold-up on a Tacoma streetcar line by wrestling the revolver from a robber, subduing him with a punch, and aiding police who transported the assailants to the station. Coleman recovered his money and valuables and swore out affidavits against the attackers.
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