Lighting Plant Inspections Drive City Progress
City engineers and officials, led by Gwen Ford and Mayor Hesey, assess the lighting plant and street works. They praise progress on paving and widening streets, with the board of works pressing for completion before cool weather and noting the continued use of excavated material for dike work and upcoming bids for Sixth Street paving and Lewis Street sidewalks.
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Gwen Ford
St. Louis
Lebridy
Wity
Majar Hesey
Wie
Autt
Maswession
Ord
Abe Uae
Adams Lake
Ford
Board of Works
Suttelfeld
Vaylardi Brack
Énridge
Falcafuls
Jesse] Brostus
Columbia Avenue
Lakeside
Alexander
Eat Street
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Mr. Brosiue
Ar. Brosius
Barrd of Works
Iaole
S City Hall
J Rooney
East Columba Street
Mise Alvia Sullivan
A O.bruggeman
The
Heart Beard
Waltoon Lake
Ms Board of Works
Sixth Street
Caas
Lewis Street
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Henna
Trail Columbia
Lake
Good Teachers Institute At Crane Lutheran
Coplmbia City Ind reports the Good Teachers Institute, led by Dr Thomas F Morgant of Purdue and Prof Ralph W Brown of Wabash, drawing over 100 teachers. Sessions cover continuity of history, correlation of history and geography, and the value of clear composition. The event, hosted at Crane Lutheran Church, promises continued interest and profit through Friday.
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Ohio
Gas Lintsg Use In Kendallville Sparks Local Trade
Rise News reports Kendallville shoppers and businesses trialing gas lints with a new gas lighting system. Trials show substantial lighting improvements. other shops plan adoption soon. Indiana Furniture Co. and nearby merchants pivot to gas illumination, affecting sales of furniture and stoves.
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Rise News Rerem
Ndallville
Rept
Dick Fuisihig
Ula
Tukitess
Inalaha Cas Tichts Kooner
Women’s fashions for 1908 reveal busy new washing methods
The article describes changes in domestic chores with new washing practices and labor-saving ideas for women in 1908. It notes critics of old routines and highlights a shift toward efficiency, including streamlined tasks and time-saving habits in household work.
Wanted ads mix for varied trades across Port Wayne
A jumble of 19th century want ads lists jobs from blacksmith and clockmaker to sailorman and a United States Marine recruitment. Workers sought include a hewer, a chair maker, a carpenter, a gentleman to represent a corporation, a sideman for warder work, and laborers aged and able bodied. Locations include Darrow Street and Main Street in Port Wayne with pay offers and references requested.
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Hewer
Darrow Street
Lerfutinen Ag
Cornice Works
Matsion Iin
Gener
nidaleiMe
Paull
Blackemith
Salrxna
Fort Soult
Anthremion
Shscotaty
Bedlers
Sandusky
Juree Corporation
Fort Wayne
Lelira
U.S
DTH
Mein Street
Port Wayne
Public Works Notice on Harrison Cour Washington Faces
Public works notice to property owners along Harrison and Cour streets and near Washington Boulevard, listing improvement contracts and assessment rolls from 1908. The Board of Public Works sets September 17 for acceptance of work and hearing objections, with names of officials and the superintendent of construction.
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Glico Works
Guard Toon
Fort Wayne
Ind
Harrison Street
Cour Street
Darrow Avenue
Washington Boulevard
Wonster Street
Public Works
Department of Public Works
Clreal
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E Department of Puidié Works
Board of Public Works
Amal
Gall City
Heac Abe
Howard J. Lennen
Henry Schwartz
Jesse Brosius
Board of Public
H.W. Becker
Torks
Two Boys Injured in Runaway Horse Carriage Crash
On Warne Street in Angola Indiana a horse driven carriage hit a delivery wagon after frightening Mrs and her daughter. Glenn Mankamp and Vern Guchenaur were in the wagon when struck. Mankamp was knocked unconscious, later revived, with bruises and a broken some bones. Guchenaur suffered minor injuries. The carriage occupants escaped with only minor injuries. the wagon was wrecked. The incident occurred as the horse pulled the carriage into the wagon, nearly causing fatalities.
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Angola
Ind
Rik Warne
Is Pmiling
St. Josena Valley
H. G. Newell
Glenn Mankamp
Vern Guchenaur
Kankamp
Durat
Baseball Today Entertained at Smith in Albion
Mr and Mrs Charles Smith of Albion Maine hosted an Albion Me gathering at the Smith home in Rome Diy. The outing featured a luncheon and social hour with the Albion Ladies Thimble club. Attendees included Mrs Berk Bowen Olapa Franks and other local residents as well as guests from Ashorn and nearby areas.
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Charles Smith
Albion
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Ashorn
Smith
Rome
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Albley Ladies
Hon B F Shively to Speak in Angola
By Kist Nuws Moreau the Hon B F Shively will speak in Angola on September 4. Wade announced Shively as an able speaker and a longtime ally of Pro William Jenning Bryant. Citizens are invited to attend and hear Shively discuss political topics of the era.
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B. F
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Angola
Kist Nuws Moreau
Angols
Typewriter Exchange
Buildings for Rent Inquire Gauntta Reesen
Fragmentary notice advertises rental space suitable for shop or office use. The readable name Gauntta Reesen appears with an address or contact line and room details.
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Gauntta Reesen
Lost items and reward offered at Robison Park area
Fragmentary notes describe lost items and a reward. Mentions S28 East Jefferson, Bankday alias Robison Park, deeds and pipers of J. W. Averk, and sewing machines. Contact Hey Korsay at 2490 for regaining specialty.
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Detfersun Amd
Uy S28
Jeffersen
Robison Park
J. W. Averk
Betlen Oh Reblig
Boen Hirgemann
Shlses akCsoe
Hey Korsay
Real Estate Listings on Estrention and Nearby Streets
Real estate ads advertise several cabins and cottages for sale with terms and monthly payments. Properties include a cottage on East Leh street near Hannay, a small house on Grace avenue with path and electric, a modern house on Brackenridge near Fairfield, and multiple other homes offered by several clients. Prices range around 100 dollars earnest and 4.00 monthly, with cash options noted.
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Estrention Street
Bath and Street
Pontiac Shed
Intikwng Avenue
Bavliks
Sys
East Leh Street
Hannay Price
Ol Uy
Grace Avenue
Wil Bate
Brackenridge
Fairfield
Monroe W Fitch Realty Bulletin Trade Rates in PA
Realty bulletin from Monroe W Fitch & Son describes property exchanges and trade offers across Pennsylvania and nearby states. It lists rooming houses, shops, and commission notes, with references to payments and exchange terms. The garbled copy mentions PAUL NEUGES and ARCADE as contact hints.
For Sale Real Estate Listing With Jumbled Details
Fragmented real estate notice lists multiple properties and features in garbled text. Mentions include three units, sewers, a gate, and various partially readable terms. No clear locations, dates, or prices can be confirmed from the readable content.
Allen County Farms For Sale In Fragmented Listing
Dense and garbled OCR text shows a rural property sale listing in Allen County. Readable fragments point to farms for sale, with scattered proper nouns and partial place names, but no coherent addresses, prices, or dates emerge. The item reads like a classified notice with many unreadable segments.
Calhoun Street Real Estate Bulletin Listing
Property bulletin lists a 70 by 40 foot flat on Calhoun street with multiple enclosures and a large barn. Mentions a modern Texas style residence with electric lighting and a two bath setup. Include nearby features such as a reservoir and a nine room house with trig lights.
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G. W. Malst
Washington Street
Douglas Avance Beteey
West Berry Street
Nussbaum
K. Vorndran
Calhoun Sisal
BSI
Peservoir
Bath
Wayne and Springfield Railway Daily Freight Summary
Fragmented OCR text shows Wayne and Springfield Railway service details with freight, baggage, and daily departures. Mentions Fort Wayne Hunt Place stations, timetable fragments, and agent names in a damaged notice style.
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Mortimer
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Fry
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Wales
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