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Newspaper

Fort Wayne Journal Gazette

Location

Fort Wayne, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Sep 20, 1908

Page

4

Deaths Dierkes and Knees Fill Local Obituaries

Anthony Dierkes a longtime Fort Wayne resident died at home after a night illness. Survived by wife four children and several siblings, funeral at Church of the Holy Precursor with burial to follow. Also listed are death notices for Mrs. Rothgel and Henry Marhenke with funeral details and local church services. Funeral announcements mention Gold Seals 5c cigars in the ad copy.

Dierkes Anthony Dierkes Fort Wayne Andrew Screws Nevely L Fear St. Mary's Shdiing Road Wil Fred Mamie Antony Catherine Dierkes Hezelial

More Stock Subscribed at Local Company Meeting

Dense, handwritten style report describes stock subscriptions and leadership changes at a local Indiana firm. It notes officers including Albert A. Keuarhuinrtel, a chief bookkeeper, and Harry Rirker of Logan, with a board and directors reviewing the company’s work and past year performance, amid community support and planned steps.

Pontine Monae G. Relisys Albert A. Keuarhuinrtel Vernal Lerinne Harry Rirker Logan Haan Ol' Wethers’ Bgt Lodge W. Attor Fort Wayne Uiem

South Whitley Firm Secures Contract for Rail Bed Work

Lancaster & Crsker of South Whitley were awarded the sawtrack contract for building the Munlington Whitles county line road project. The $6,200 bid includes gravel and is to be financed by a county bond issue. Paving will start once bonds are sold and the Wenway bridge project remains to be contracted.

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Ligonier Elks to Meet Columbia City Today

The Ligonier Elks schedule a regional game against Columbia City today in Columbia City Indiana. The notice, filed by the Sic News Bureau, notes a local league clash and references a previous Ligonier win in a related baseball event, with Bokery branding in the surrounding text.

Ligonier Elks Columbia City Sic Ind Ligonier Jocal Order Ellice Bt Ligonier I Vailory Licohiev Unewy

Fragmented OCR sports note with unclear names and actions

Readable fragments mention baseball context with bases, positions, and substitutions but lack coherent actions or outcomes. Specific names and teams are garbled, making it impossible to identify a clear event, score, or participants.

Abams County Detective Association Reorganizes

Abams County Detective Association announces reorganization with new leadership as officers listed include president and other appointed roles amid district meetings reported from Olly Wat News Lareuwy Ind Sept 1 The report notes changes in structure and notes ongoing activities within the agency as it resumes operations after a period of reorganization.

Oly Wat News Lareuwy Decawui Rena Piers Henig Desta Fuergeyy Misael Sather den Ffesster

United Brethren Pastors Assume New Charges

A brief local church dispatch notes United Brethren pastors taking new charges in Decatur. The incoming pastor will deliver a sermon next week at the assigned post, with the retiring minister transitioning duties and preparing the new assignment.

United Brethren Bist Decatur Easiferyri Bev H Linter

Congressman Em Pollard Welcomed to LaGrange Speech

Congressman Em Pollard was welcomed to LaGrange Indiana for a political speech amid planned receptions. The event drew attention to his bid representing Meriskia district, with supporters and critics noting the reception and procedures.

Congressman Em. Pollard Lagrange Iis Burantty Lagrange Ind Conesressmian Polkird Ming Distret Meriskia Mir Beye Welrane LaGrimge Crnsidourkloi

Sewer Contract Begins Work in Park District

Enthusiastic residents of this city and Smith township celebrate the start of a new sewer project. The brick four foot sewer will run about a half mile, extending through Park and adjacent areas. Officials promise completion within months as property owners look forward to improved infrastructure and services.

Annual Football ITH season nears with 1908 hopes

The article previews the 1908 football season across regions, noting heightened interest in the sport, early conditioning by players, and the shift to passing and handling. It discusses management, especially Elberfeld with the New York Americans, and predicts strong eastern versus western play, plus boxing notes and potential night games.

Caityy Ld Mars Elberfeld Norman Elberfeld New York Americans Bleberfeld New York Berfeld Yankees Bill Behield

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