Fort Wayne Club Battles for 1908 Season on Local Grounds
Fort Wayne’s 1908 season, led by owner Claude Varnell and manager Jack Hendricks, faced drills of fire and weather yet aimed to deliver a winning Central League club. Despite setbacks, Varnell pledged to breaker even and return to contend from opening game to finish with Hubbard coordinating operations and Hendricks praised for leadership. The club beat St. Louis recently, signaling class and potential for next year.
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Fort Wayne
Dayton
Curtilla
Wayne
Chive Varnell
Claus
Varnell
Jack Hendricks
Hie
Osteen
Sale
Corns
Histon
John C. Hendricks
Favk
Leaneh
Ani
Hendricks
St. Louis
Bid Hubbard
Sid
Anderson
Ind
Hubbard
Treasury
Tube
Alleged Negro Burglar Frightens Family in Indiana Home
In South Whitley Indiana on a Saturday afternoon local authorities released Chase, a negro vagrant, who had been found under a bed in Rev Benjamin Kendall's home. Kendall filed an affidavit accusing him of breaking in with burglary intent but the suspect was intoxicated and released with orders to leave town at once. Nora Tolensmn, a Kendall domestic, heard breathing and alarm spread as Town Marshal Obenchain mobilized a posse to detain the intruder before he fled toward the Vandalia railroad.
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Kiet News Boycatt
South Whitley
Ind
EB. I
Chase
Benjamin Kendall
Methodist Church
Kendall
Marschal Olendal
Vandalia
Nora Tiolenmh
Willan Obenchain
Undertaker James C. Ball Nears 2700th Funeral
In Decatur James C. Ball of Uris City, a funeral undertaker with thirty five years of experience, nears assisting at 2700 funerals. He recently shifted business to Lagran ge and assigned George Sicele to operate locally. Carl Moses of Moses & Meyers, furniture makers and undertakers, notes Ball is serving in his stead during the transition.
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Decatur
James C. Ball
Uris City
James
Hagiard
Ball
Lagrange
George Sicele
Carl Moses
Moses & Meyers, Furniture Festers and Undertakers
Clever Woman Encourages Morning Bathe Over Wash Day
A humorous domestic exchange shows Mrs Howell urged to wash despite late hour. She jokes about the time and delays, while advising an easier method to avoid delays at the tub. The dialogue features Mrs Ross and other household members as they discuss chores and time.
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Howell
Ross
Shamrocks Labor Day Attraction at League Park
The Shamrocks host Van Wert in a Labor Day doubleheader as the 1-9 Shamrocks aim for the title. Van Wert brings a large roster for the punchy series with a split chance forcing Sunday games if tied after two. Players listed include Hoffer Snader Robbine Carry Wood Bowman Simaiinges Way Koons Romane Ras Ostar and newcomer Way.
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van Wert L
van Wert
Wayne
Bai
Ganes van Wert
Shamrocks
Labor Day
Komane
Tyirler
Adrian Defeats Fort Wayne Shamrocks In Split Four Game Set
Floyd showed great form for Adrian but Fort Wayne kept pace in the four game series. Adrian won one game while the Shamrocks took another, leaving the series even as the clubs split. Dehrendt was effective for Adrian and the Shamrocks committed costly errors.
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Floyd
Peor
Journal-Gazette
Adrian
Mich
Fort Wayne Shamrocks
Todas
Umuns
Dehrendt
Shamrocks
Adrian Samra
Hoffer
Death on Nickel Plate track near New Haven
Lewis Lamont, 30, a farmer from near New Haven, was found dead beside the Nickel Plate line about two miles east of town yesterday morning around 2 o clock. Coroner Kesler investigated as witnesses described a skull fracture and injuries from broken glass, with a bottle of whisky found on the victim. Funeral plans and inquest details were outlined as investigators gather evidence today for the Jefferson township inquest scheduled Tuesday.
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Lewis Lamont
New Haven
Alsc
Lawn
Kesler
Jefferson Township
Pauline Lamont
St. Louis Catholic Church
Beetineon
Guy Dickey to Return to Fort Wayne for Pipe Fitting
Guy Dickey said he will return to Fort Wayne after the seaguy cragun ends and seek pipe fitting work. The club members plan to scatter to various trades, including machinists, butchers, drink dispensers, and a lawyer. Trendricks will practice law in Chicago after October 1, while Wisbewlth wife and Jude x90 will remain nearby.
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Guy Dickes
Cragun
Fort Wayne
Four Winds
Clu
Trendricks
Chicago
Wisbewlth
Jude x90
Emanuel Lutheran Church Celebrates Fiftieth Anniversary
The Emanuel Lutheran Church in Union Township marks its fifty year founding with services in German and English. Rev G Bauer led as several former ministers joined from nearby towns W Schmidt Alhambra 1 Fred Reinking Stryker OH H Steger Lorraine He Convoy OH J W Rossin Convoy OH. Membership now stands at 56 voting members 309 communicants and 319 souls with 70 enrolled in parochial schools under teacher Louise Lankenau. Only one of the original twelve charter members, Carl Krueckebere, remains. Five ministers have served the congregation in its fifty year history.
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Kiat News Baten
DECAT
Emanuel Lutheran Church
Union Wiopship
Eglish
G Bauer
W. Schmidt
Alhambra
Fred Reinking
Stryker, O
H. Steger
Arenz- He, II
J. W. Rossin
Convoy
Isss
Rum
Ailis Louise Lankenau
Carl Krueckebere
P. Ruprecht
Saver
Steger
Grace Green Granted Divorce Saturday
Auburn Indiana Sept 6 on the last day of the summer term of court Judge Bratton granted Mrs Grace Green a divorce from her husband Homer Green whom she accused of deception and immorality after a brief marriage. The couple separated after moving to Wyoming where the husband faced alleged debauchery. Grace Green is said to be employed at a local rock restaurant.
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Kist News
Buren Auburn
Ind
DeKalb Circuit
Bratton
Grace Green
Homer Green
Marrist
Gt Butler
Wyoming
Husham
Det
Trun
Rhs Ciest
Tors Rick
Cleveland Excursion Charters Big Train Trip
A Nickel Plate excursion to Cleveland drew 388 passengers on a fast special. The train carried six coaches and departed from Fort Wayne with many riders from nearby cities. Some travelers planned to stay over for the evening return due to Labor Day holiday travel conditions.
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Cleveland
Hummer
Fort Wayne
Rally at Winona Denounces Brethren Conference
Delegates and attendees at the Brethren general conference in Winona Gare Indiana participated in a mission rally led by J. M. Tomberidges. W K Furry preached, J Allen Miller led the afternoon program, and a discussion covered themes for the new executive committee plan including church role in modern life and the tithe as Christian stewardship. Foreign mission steps were expected during the conference.
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Rist
Winona Gare
Ind
J. M. Tomberidges
Mission Boas
W. K. Furry
J. Allen Miller
Eire
Postum Cereal Helped Woman End Health Woes
A reader letter from Bathe Creek Michigan describes relief from liver trouble indigestive headaches after switching from coffee to Postum. The testimony praises Postum’s milder taste and absence of caffeine, noting longer periods without gallstone episodes and a healthier feeling.
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Neibk Pratum
Ciffee
Gail Colle
Bathe Creek
Mich
Wilville
Ungles
Florence Asselman Endorsed by Two Unions in Local Parade
Miss Florence Asselman receives backing from Teamster No. 178 and Berk Drivers No. 1 as rallies finalize for today’s parade. Unions arrange transport of tents and materials for the carnival company to the grounds.
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Teamstersional
Berk
Florence Wsselman
Carnival Company
Industrial notes from the Pennsylvanian machine shop workers
Industrial notes detail RC Smith and HJ Maitler at the Pennevyvanix machine shop as idle due to labor issues. Several officials including Sam Stovlis and Clifford Matson are mentioned with vacations and duties. Other names appear linked to Haford Freight, Western Gas Construction, and Bellmore street shops amid broader industrial concerns and projects.
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RC Smith
Hj.aitler
Bath
Pennevivanix Machine Shop
Sam Stovlis
Webash Freight Howe
Ner Tarilston
Enslom
Teltet
Spennselvanit Tetet Nfo
Lake Jaques
Wabarh
Gilbert Insheerr
Yavullan
Rome
Srballayperger
Wilelmman
Sid Frook
New York
Nh Hinged Enterprises
Pest
Qu Pudsen
Bellinore
Olia Eatroad
Haa
Furl
Samperse
Caibrke Beanels
Prada
Accomie
Rockennd to Johnstown line held for improvements
Unclear text notes engineers at work along the line and an inspection by Vice President Potter, signaling intentions to make proposed improvements in the near future.
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Rockennd
Johnstown
Potter
Ysifland Company
Odd Fragments From City Page On Various Trades
Fragmentary listings show diverse trades and notices including blacksmiths, musicians, stage employees, barbers, car workers, and brewery staff. The text references divisions, officials, and a public event with mentions of a concert, rationing, and local bargains amid unclear surrounding context.
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Wright-Huntington Our Own Stock Co
Ty Nat
Goodwin
Clyde
Lincoln J. Carter
Paul Doon
Monster
L—Dierickx Bros
Maxwell
Dudley
Kinzo
Whaly
Davs
Walker
Texeon
Dusty
Tom Powell
Ted
LDA
Temple Motion Pictures
Dicey
Keeat
Chiar
Fitch & Sons
Bank
Monroe W. Fitch and
Eugene Ml. Fitch
Earth Dept
Sidence
Boies
Monroe W. Fitch & Sons
Real Estate and General Insurance Agency
Central League
Claude H. Varnell
Jack C_ Hendricks
Buckeye Town
Lecala
Cleary
Michigan Town
Askbed Him
2 Win Clube
Davis
Industrial News
Lewis Lomont
Lavar
Railroad News
Mortimer
Fostoria
Belle
Erie
Agsinst
G. RE 1
Lake Erie
Cincinnati
Danville
Pennsylvania
Sush
Usagi Ugual
Guy Dickey
Winona
Miss Florence Asselman
Industrial Notes
Manthal Chine
Fort Wayne Loan Co
Secant Florr
Calhoun Street
Fort Wayne, Ind
Indiana Loan CO
El-Venzo
Pony Cigar Ce
Oxa
Ishal
G. L Fox
Marsh Bina
Heer Pyiyirs
Mavala
Girard
Swiletinien
Assiera Marshal Ba
Elyria
Bargain Week
Alex H. Stawh
Ort
Hattersley & Son
Cha Yi
Order Forester's le
South Wihtley
America
Ayer
Knox
Ieee
WLC
Tinkva
Witmer Wodelinsen
Ethies Pewv
J. E. Reevhis
Cement Bank
Ando
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