Farm auction listing with livestock and farm equipment
A long rural sale notice lists nine year old gray mare, a one year old gelding, six milk cows, six sows in pig pen, a yearling, two Shropshire sheep, a buck, and various farm tools. Items include Oliver sod plow, stubble plows, spring tooth harrow, mower, seed drill, cultivator, planter with fertilizer, McCormick binder, wagons, manure spreader, engine, feed grinder, harness pairs, fanning mill, rake, hay, and more. Location given at 140 Tay Road with hay stored in bales and many other items.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chester
Shropshire
Oliver
Phe Gefoot
Sale to Commence at 10 p. m Terms of Sale
Sale to commence at 10 p.m. Terms of sale state cash on all sums $1 and under and credit of 9 months for larger sums with approved security. If paid when due no interest accrues. interest at 6 percent from date otherwise. No relief from valuation or appraisement. no property to be released until sold by cash or note.
Flyer records new season excursion on the Pennsy line
A flyer brags of a new record on the Pennsylvania Railroad from Bain City to Crestline, finishing 2 hours 1 minute for 331 miles on No. 28 the Hyer. Conductor Kensill rode No. 7315 with a smooth run, while officials note the crew, especially the engineer and fireman, may have achieved a speed record. A special Bellevue-West Fort Wayne train is planned with seven to eight coaches and a $2 fare, returning Monday.
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Pennsylvania
Hyer
Jtain City
Crestline
Arrivide
Fort Wayne
Ersiner
George W. Kensill
Motive Power Department
Eaperfally
Mreman
Tralmen
Bellevue
Metenbecker
Plymouth Plans Big Interlocker Upgrade at Key Crossings
The Plymouth papers report Pennsylvania lines will install interlockers and a switching tower to reduce delays at west side crossings. Officials claim time saved equals about $10,000 per minute, with six more weeks of work and substantial costs ahead.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tssue
Tabor Nunes-Berald
Shober
Bringy
Plymount
Tridltor
Shoher
Pennsylvania Company
Fort Wayne
Plymouth
Pennsylvania
Hosey
Hatir
Lake Shore recalls cheap Chicago rate to April 10
The Lake Shore recalls the $1 one way Chicago rate effective March 10. The withdrawal notice says the rate will hold goods for only thirty days and reestablishes the old fare of $3.75 on and after April 10. Nickel Plate remains at $3, while Pennsylvania has not entered the field.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cacago
Lake Shore
Pinniger
Parnin
Pennsylvania
Eaterson
Nickel Plate to Open Excursion Season
Traveling agent Melenbacker announced Nickel Plate excursions to Chicago on April 11. He urged an early train to the Windy City, prompting local excursionists to weigh their travel plans as spring weather influenced scheduling.
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Melenbacker
Nickel Plate
Wickel Plate
Chicago
Windy City
Lecture invitation for Dr. J N Hurty visit
The Mleetras Technic club of Park Wayne Electric company invites citizens to a March 1 event at 8 o clock in the auditorium. Dr J N Hurty secretary of the Indiana state board of Health will lecture on Tuberculosis Joints Preventable and Durable Disease with illustrations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
T. King
Mleetras'technic Club
Park Wayne Electric Company
Dr. Urty
Nitio
Meetra-Technic Club
Tyan
Uesluy
Board of
Public School Trustees
J. N. Hurty
State Board of Rewlth
W H Brooks Opens Up a Loan Office in Fort Wayne
W H Brooks, known among local railroad shop employees especially at the Wabash, has opened a town loan office in room 4 Schmity block Myr. He brings fifteen years in railroad and shop work and previously served as chief clerk to the general foreman of the Wabash, resigning last fall. Before Fort Wayne he worked with railroad offices at Huntington.
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W. H. Brooks
Schmity Block
Myr
Brooks
Fort Wayne
oMees
Huntington
Idle engines ordered to bolster eastward lake traffic
The PittsburgoMees of the Pennsylvania road plan to move idle locomotives east to meet rising freight demand. Ten engines will be allocated to the motive power departments in the east to assist coal and ore shipments to lake ports.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
PittsburgoMees
Pennsylvania Road
Ines
Chicago Cubs Trip to Indianapolis Set for April 11
Ticket agent Parnin of Lake Shore has been advised that the Cubs road trip will leave Chicago for Indianapolis on April 11. Equipment ordered to accommodate thirty five visitors for Fort Wayne spring practice. The Wabash will bring the Diamond Artists into the city from the southwest.
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Icket
Parnin
Take Shore
Chicago Cubs
Indianapolis
Cuy
Fort Wayne
Wabash
Baltimore & Ohio Ends Idle Freight Cars Record
The Baltimore and Ohio announced the ending of 19,200 idle freight cars, the largest such fleet the company has ever held, valued over $26 million in unrevenue producing equipment. From Connellsville district coke shipments fell from 3,656 car loads in October 1907 to 23,670 in December.
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Baltimore & Ohio
United States
Connellsville
Passengers Receive Rebate After Landslide Delay
The Pennsylvania eighteen hour eastbound train was held three hours by a landslide near Triday landing on the line to New York. With 136 passengers aboard each entitled to a $1 per hour refund for detention, this is the largest payout since the service began. East of Pittsburgh and Erie, passenger cars will be transferred westward as new steel equipment arrives. The Pittsburgh area expects heavy rail attendance at the ninth annual convention of the American Railway Engineering and Maintenance of Way Association in Chicago next week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. Dekino
Bed Rock
Wahust
Wheellig
Lake Erie
Pennsylvania
Indiana State
Wable
New York
Pennsylvania Railroad
Pittsburg
Erie
Pennsylvania Lines
Pittburs
Unes
Wotloes
Meridcan Railway Engineering and Maintenance of Way Association
Chicago
Pittsburg Railroad
Local notes on workers and events in early city life
Ses Gabi e Edwards a carpenter granted two weeks half-holiday. Milwards to call a friend in Wayne Kowting ynilis out of city. Wilson Theatrical Company to Majestic March 18, transported from Logansport by the Wabash. J. Sher and Sheela topics. Frederick Bryson to Valparaiso University then Fort Wayne lab next week. Mrs Bryson traveling south expect return soon. Tebert Dunn visiting Milan mother. Aged lady ill at home, Mrs Anderson. Dr R P White removes melted eye fragment from Machinist Miller. Miller to return to work in days. Grand Master J J Hanahan invited president to meet national convention in September. president declined due to other commitments.
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I Edwards
Wraydon Company
Milwards
Wayne Kowting
Pennsylvania
Frederick Brysom
Valparalese University
Fort Wayne
Miler
J. J. Hanahan
Brotherhood of Javomnotlye Piremey
Engineers
White House
Deaths and funeral notices in local obit column
Regina Schmidt dies at noon at 1110 West Street after heart failure in her eighty year. Born in Germany in 1848 she lived in the city most of her life. Survived by daughter Mrs Bax Baxter and Mrs Schmidt, a member of Emmanuel Lutheran Church. Emerick Daniel Emerick dies at Latty hospital after cancer surgery at thirty six. Remains shipped to Latty for interment. Charles H Tayman funeral set for Saturday at 3 PM from 1221 Clark Street with Harmony Lodge No 1 LEO F. to conduct services
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Schmidt
Regina Schmidt
New Daghter
Andrew Schmidt
Baxter
Emmanuel Lutheran Etureh
Emerick
Daniel Emerick
Hano Hospital
Nenr Latty
Latty
Charles H. Tayman
Ogden
Utah
Klacin & Melching
Clark Street
Harmony Lodge No. 1
Notice as PTA Members Called to Special Meeting
All members of the Post A. T. P. A. are requested to attend a special meeting at 8 o'clock tonight at 11 Arcade. President J A Russell and Secretary John Watt announce the call.
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Arcade
J. A.russell
John Watt
Seoy
The Greek Special Our Own Chocolate Chips Deal
The Greek Special offers regular 4 cents per pound chocolate chips now 91 cents per pound and Cream Nut Caramets at 10 cents per pound. Located opposite the Cathedral, at the Greek Factory.
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Cathedral
New Trial Sought in Impeachment of Mayor Cattee
Decatur Indiana March 13 Attorney R H Hartford of Portland will plead for a new trial in the Jay circuit court for Mayor D D Cattee charged with impeachment. A jury found him guilty on one of nine charges, the single count related to public intoxication. The state withdrew charges six through nine leaving two, three, four and two to be considered. The verdict followed the mayor's own guilty plea in Laurre Smith's court.
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Kist
Decatur
Ind
R. H. Hartford
Portland
Jay Circuit Court
Meyor D. D. Cattee
Butons
Lqurre Smith
Free trial offer for ANTI-PILL constipation remedy
An advertisement invites readers suffering stomach and bowel trouble to obtain a free trial pack of ANTI-PILL, claimed to cure constipation and relieve related symptoms. It directs presenting a coupon at Bros. Co. store with name and address for a complimentary trial and promises a referral help model.
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J. S. Leonhardt
Ap |Bros. Co
Unclear fragment on mayoral case appeal date
Fragmentary text from a 1906 report notes specific days a mayoral suspect was allegedly drunk. The jury found for the mayor and the appeal process is mentioned but details are incomplete.
Thomas for Sheriff Auburn Ind March 14 Rumor Centers on Thomas Candidacy
Rumors in Auburn Indiana say Ralph Thomas will seek the Democratic nomination for sheriff. Thomas, former city marshal for two years, is presented as a capable peace officer who would be a credit to the county if nominated and elected.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Auburn
Ind
Maren
Tralph
Thomas
Bir
Ralph
Anme
J. W. Reed
Marster
Auburn men plan coast to coast auto trip this summer
Dr J D Usban, Wm Stimler and D Ketcham three Auburn auto enthusiasts announce a cross country overland drive from Auburn to San Francisco starting this summer. They aim to set records and will keep Auburn friends updated on progress and any mishaps.
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Auburn
Ind
Mareh
J. D.usbaun
Stimler
D. Ketcham
San Francisco
Jones
Trampled Horse Forces Noble County Farmer Hospital
In Kendallville Indiana on March 13 a Noble County farmer, Grant Munk, was injured after a fractious horse bolted and trampled him on a farm near Indiana Inn. The incident occurred during the horse interaction at the residence of Mr. Munk and Isis brother. He was taken for treatment.
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Noble County
Kendallville, Inn
Grant
Munk
Isis
Munk Injured When Horse Breaks Loose Near City
About four miles northwest of the city, Mr. Munk was knocked to the ground and trampled by a horse while assisting to lead it from a stall near the Watering trough. He will be laid up for a few days with injuries to his chest and abdomen.
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Munk
Lnast
Mr. Munk
Fort Wayne Dramatic Company Stages Damon and Pythias
The Fort Wayne Dramatic company presented Damon and Pythias at Auburn Indiana on March 14 to a large and pleased audience. The troupe is gaining a reputation as one of the country’s best amateur organizations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Auburn
Fort Wayne Dramatic Company
Ind
Fort Waynes Dramatic Company
Damon and Pythias
Henry Opera
Probate Officer Boate Visits Kendallville
Noble County Probate Officer Boate of Albion visited Kendallville to follow up on the case of eleven year old Flossie Stout. He also inquired into the children of Mr. and Mrs. Phillip Ball who were placed in a private home after parental concerns about home environment. Mrs Hall sought the return of her children at the Central school building but was refused and reassured they were well cared for.
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Kendallville
Ind
Merch
Noble County
Boate
Albion
Flossie Stout
Phillip Ball
Hall
Cartral
Cole
Johnson Plans Chicago Headquarters for Presidential Campaign
St Paul March 13 Governor Johnson aims to open presidential headquarters in Chicago with possible expansion to New York and Washington. Secretary Frank Day and F. J. Lynch are in Chicago seeking rooms while Johnson cautions about any formal campaign setup and disclaims knowledge of broader activity. He notes eastern visits and frequent conferences with eastern supporters as part of his campaign presence.
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ST. Paul
Minn
Johnson
Chicago
Inclu
New York
Washington
Frank AL Day
F. 3. Lynch
Day
Howev
Central
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the Pennsylvania
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