Census Returns on Municipal Ownership
Census data show municipal electric light and power plants expanding faster than private stations. A 1907 census indicates municipal stations rose 104 percent since 1902, with 33 former municipals becoming commercial and 113 commercial stations becoming municipal by 1907. The report notes a shift toward public ownership amid price and service considerations.
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Municipal Central Electric Light and Power Planta
Commercelu
United States
Census Bureau
Muntelpad
Theo
Saaie
Com Marcial
AMC
nUlife
mMaTepAl
Teport
Municipal and commercial power stations in 1907 by population
The report compares municipal and commercial power plants in 1907. Municipal stations show a 3.2 percent income rise and 94 percent expenses growth, totaling $1,188,000,000 vs $4,741,182 in 1902. Most plants serve populations under 6,000, with few in larger cities. Chicago accounts for all 500,000 plus plants in the North Central division.
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Municpal
Aml
Eou
South Atlantic
South Central
North Atlantic
North Central
Baltimore
Chicago
Barn for Rent Open for Inspection at Main and Fairfield
Bluffton Ossian July notes a barn for rent at the corner of West Main and Fairfield Avenue, 12 by 14, auto mobile only. Inquire G. E. Muhler care A. C. Aureitz.
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West Main
Fairfield Avenue
G. E. Muhler
Care
A. C. Aureitz
Fish Dinner to-day at Hof Brau 11 to 2 25¢
An old style city notice describes a fish dinner at the Hof Brau from 11 to 2 with 25¢ prices and mentions relief of shortages as a local issue. The piece reflects concerns about out-of-town workers and labor conditions affecting the city.
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Hof Brau
North Star Refrigerator touted by Indi ana Furniture Co
City officials objected to the inferior brick at Berry street guttara scene, Major Wilran of Metropolitan Co cited. Death notice from Jamestowr N Y reports George Black stond, linked to Mr Joh Litehen berger, known here, illness suspected head trouble. Mrs Lichtenberger and her daughter prepared to attend funeral.
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Berry Street
Wilran
Te Metropolitan Company
Canton
Ely
Inurgat-Gazette
Bluppton
Jamestowr
N. Y
George ¥. Blackstond
Joh Litehenberger
Baer
OF Ff. & E Completes Election in Paul Minn
Jade Atlon won as president with Carter and Witnen among top elected. The Firemen and Enginemen union chose first vice president Timothy Shea of Poorla, second vice president A Bai Branford, third vice president A P Kelly Chicago, fourth Asa Dillon Ndowns Krainth. Albert Phil Tipe Sacramento named vice president, A B Hernley Poort VI as general secretary treasurer, John F McNamee Indianapolis editor and manager, H L Dickson Pe art general counsel, W B Carey Pearin as general medical examiner. Officers serve three years.
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BT Paul
Minn
Juhe
Jade Atlon
Pragidgat Carter
Mastatsant
C. A. Witnen
Hrathemond Af Loon Motige
Pitcc
Timothy Shea
Poorla
A. Bai
Branford
Onis
A. P. Kelly
Chicago
Asa Dillon Ndowns
Kraiith
Albert Phil- Tipe
Sacramento
Cal
A. PB. Hernley
Poort
John F. McNamee
Indianapola
H. L. Dickson
Peart
W. B. Carey
Pearin
Wabash Valley Traction officials return from Cleveland meeting
General Manager C D Emmann and Secretary Mohr arrive home after attending a national committee on Interurban rules in Cleveland. A student from the University at Ann Arbor returns for the summer. A local youth sprains an ankle and cannot bear weight for a week. Debison Park hosts two thousand five hundred as storms disrupt power lines and delays clear the crowd. Patrolman Phipps begins his career with a arrest at the corner of Calhoun and Pointine streets. Weather damage halts streetcars, and Anthony Wayne chapter of the American Works League discusses bids to replace defective work at Wilbey contract yards in July.
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C.D. Emmann
Mohr
Wabash Valley Traction Company
Cleveland
Tey
National Committee On
Eden Lane
Michigan University
Ann Achar
Mich
Debison Park
Pa War House
George Phipps
Wren
Cale How
Poitine
Vielack
Dames
Fort Wayne
Wabash Valley Traction
Anthony Wayne
American Works League
Lartin Elty
Hetty
Wanted Experienced Bread Baker for Bench Work
Job notice seeks an experienced bread baker for bench work at Bench L from the Journal-Gazette. Applicant should have hands on craft skills and prior bakery bench experience. Position open immediately with steady hours and reliable pay.
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Journal-Gazette
Ed Muntertown Association Plans Big Exhibition
The Intertown Harne saaveiation event highlights a county level exhibition in Fort Wayne with Willam Makely of Huntertown and George G. Waldrop of Edgerton noted among exhibitors. Horsemen express rising interest as plans for the September fair proceed, coming after a strong debut last year.
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Ed Muntertown Association
Intertown
Harne Saaveiation
Altoy Fort Wayne
Thaevent
Urough Stemninger
Willam Makely
Huntertown
Gorge G. Waldrop
Edgerton
Specials at the Hof Bray
Live soft shell crabs, live lobsters, black bass, Spanish mackerel, fresh mushrooms, strawberries, huckleberries, raspberries advertised as Hof Bray specials.
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Hof Bray
Local Brother in Rock Island Wedding Called Home
Mr Clem Bolt travels to Rock Island Illinois this week and will miss attending the wedding of his brother Mrs M J Diffenhaugh at 332 Baker Street. A message from Huntington informed Mrs Diffenbanen that her son Alfred an engineer on the Chicago and Erteratte road was overcome by heat at his engine and in serious condition.
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Clem Bolt
Rock Island
M. J. Diffenhaugh
Baker Street
Huntington
Alfred Diffenbanen
Chicago
Erteratte
Bluffton banker survives deadly bee swarm incident
L A Williamson, president of the Well County Bank, stood upright in a barrel when a swarm of bees unleashed from a fruit tray branch. He used a knife to cut the branch, saving himself as bees showered him. He remained calm and removed the swarm using a branch and his aid, escaping unharmed.
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Byeelel
Journal-Gazette
Bluffton
Ind
L. A. Williamon
Well County Bank
Lees
Myil- Unmeon
Bode
North Star Refrigerators Featured at Indiana Furniture Co
Special to the Journal-Gazette notes North Star Refrigerators on display at Indiana Furniture Co in Bluffton area. Details mention school event plans and a Monday meeting with destinations including Winona Lake, Waltringe Park, Toledo, Goldshwaite Park, Marion, and Fort Wayne police listings. Admission, timing, and other specifics not provided.
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North Star
Indiana Funiture Co
Journal-Gazette
Blufeton
Indy
Bluffton Bunchy
ArmanKemania
Umea Hite
Bangreeted
Winona Lake
Waltringe Park
Toledo
Goldshwaite Park
Marion
Nodleon Park
Fort Wayne
Cane Aldeynon
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