10 Nov 1909
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Newspaper
Fort Wayne Journal Gazette
Location
Fort Wayne, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Nov 10, 1909
Page
1
The mayor's message condemns tax delinquency and urges strict tax collection. He highlights water conservation, meter installation, and asphalt plant plans, detailing 1908 improvements, street elevation projects with railroad partners, and financials showing debt reductions and budgetary allocations.
The Fort Wayne municipal electric light and power plant annual report for the year ending September 1, 1909, appended to Mayor Hosey’s message, lists resources from taxation and funds amounting to 208,092.64 with disbursements for plant construction and services totaling over 713,439.99 and related items. The balance on hand on September 1, 1909 is 11.
A dated report records February receipts and disbursements for street lighting and commercial service, detailing balances, monthly expenses, and a council regulated price per arc jump. It notes gains from commercial use, a February to June earnings total, and final balance figures with street lighting revenue.
Decatur News reports William Doehrman and his children Devona and Mildred returning to Lima Ohio after visiting T T Ernst and relatives. Mrs C Annen hosted Miz and Mrs Fink Annen of Chicago and Miss Aldine Annen for supper. Lyon Johns aiding in Gilgoff Methodist church return to Fort Wayne. Forty feet of right of way matter discussed with residents along the proposed line in the southern part of the county. Reverend G Merir pastor of the local Methodist church visited friends.
New York reports a disaster at sea after the barkentine John S. Brownett sinks in a collision off Block Island with the four masted schooner Merrill C. Hart. Six crewmen of Brownett are lost and the fate of the Merrill C. Hart’s crew remains uncertain. The Bennet? of Liverpool is noted as owner.
Garrett indiana November 1 news reports Patuen Aue Sustus Young unable to attend the deep waterways convention at Fort Wayne with Wy J. Frederike selected in his stead. Ivan Hoss brought a five and a half pound bass from Welble lake the season’s largest. Roy Ravenverall promoted to assistant rekeeper at Chicago Junction survey office. Tracy leaves Zimmerman Manufacturing to join E and O master mechanic’s office. A union temperance meeting slated at the Coliseum next Saturday evening with speakers Mrs A G Brokaw and Miss Lula Brokaw. Dr Thompson and colleagues attended a medical society meeting at Fort Wayne. A baby born to Mr and Mrs Ghuriesabel. grandfather William J Fredericks noted as former Garrett mayor. DECATUR MAN EXAMINED AT CLINIC. Dr Costello attends Twelfth District Medical meeting. N G Largent examined for cancer of the breast at Hope clinic in Fort Wayne.
A beleaguered blitz raid leads to seizure of a famous slot machine dubbed the Lone Rabbit. Judge Skelton’s destruction order is disputed as legally inoperative, while Williams and Williams’s manager face fines and jail terms on related charges. Prosecutor Thames contests the raid’s political motive and notes appeal bonds prevent destruction pending court action.
Bargain sale offers 25 pieces of medium light color Outing Flannel at 10c, 10 dozen Boys Gauntlet Gloves at 65c value cut to 47c, 5 dozen 24 inch Suit Cases at 9Bc, 100 dozen Silk Thread spools at 100 yards all colors, 10 days sale from 10c to 2Mc. Jewelry pins back combs hair goods coats at 4 off, Ladies rubberized rain coats reduced to 9.30, two barrels cut glass tumblers offered at 39 45 50c and 14 dozen copper pieces at full weight.
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