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Newspaper
Fort Wayne Journal Gazette
Location
Fort Wayne, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Oct 20, 1908
Page
12
Peculiar formation of the earth under highways dominates talk as roads face fires and potential hazards. Warnings arise about gas leakage, water damage, and erosion from fires along rural routes. Local officials urge vigilance and restoration efforts to prevent further damage to farms and infrastructure.
In a police court report a man named Tom Taker faced penalties for persisting in defying orders. John Owens received a suspended sentence and others tied to alleged offenses including immorality and meat sale violations. The chaotic entry notes arrests over rent claims and butcher license issues with unclear details.
A small town notice highlights Seaveys stove bargains appealing to shoppers including girls and women. The piece mentions Wolf and Gessauers tea served as a comforting beverage, not colored water, reflecting local shop life and social routines.
In Decatoun Ind Owl news notes a linen shower and farewell party honored Isagella Dodane wife of J. Smith of Wort Wasne. Mrs Dodane will move to Alt Loma Texas. About thirty guests attended and prizes were awarded to Mrs. Mra. 8 as the chief amusement of the event.
A破 damaged window at the corner of Lewis Street was broken yesterday by vandals. Ir. dokn Snawldine of Mossman Hardware reports a fire in the district during the incident. Mr. John Wo Salette and The Indian Wiglesuirs Military Terk were involved in travel and investigations as officials coordinated a response.
The article details two drainage system projects, including bond amounts and the mayoral appointment of James Provinces as a supervisor of construction. It covers a divorce case for Vesta Ames versus Charles Ames, with a court hearing date and the couple's residence. Also mentions child welfare concerns and a separate local matter involving Pattison Flecthe.
Classified notice seeks offers for a ninety dollar certificate from Kimball Piano Co with address line B care Journal Gazette. Note mentions four clip of Stetson data since September 1 and praises quality, with Patenson Fletcher Co Journal Gazette Want Ads.
A damaged ad listing various sale items and contact cues appears with garbled names and numbers. It references bottle carriers, milk, nanny, goods, and furniture with scattered addresses and identifiers, suggesting a miscellaneous local sale notice.
Fragmentary classified notice requests items described as fancy poonths and piqrons in forma putlets. The readable bits imply a garbled ad seeking specific goods with a cryptic phrasing and no clear location or contact details.
Suburban farm property offered for sale with acres and buildings. Described as convenient to or near a growing area with good improvements and garden potential. Bargain price advertised for buyers seeking a versatile farm with room for gardening and residential use.
A 2 acre farm is offered for sale in the county. The ad notes a barn, water access, fenced area, and various undetermined improvements. Location details and price are obscured by OCR errors but indicate agricultural use and proximity to local landmarks and roads.
A fragmented timetable notice describes interurban routes including Higington, Wabash, Pera, Loort, Dott and Ladaysrte with limited fast service. It notes trains from Fort Wayne daily to Indianapolis and Chicago via Bay Point, with stops at Decatur and Stone, plus chartered car services and depots.
Property listings describe two story houses and farmland in Lafayette and Steuben areas with black loam soil, fenced fields, and outbuildings. Prices range from four to five thousand dollars with down payments, windmills, barns, cow stables, orchards, and tiled silos noted. Also mentions general insurance and a local address in Fort Wayne area with Saturday listings.
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