Fort Wayne Cathedral Bazaar Prizes Announced
Fort Wayne merchants donate thousands in gifts for the Cathedral bazaar to run November 12 to 21 in Library hall. A central building lot leads the list along with furniture, appliances, and apparel from local firms to fund the church debt of about 85000 dollars. Committees continue to solicit, expecting more large donations as concerts and features are planned.
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Fort Wayne
Library Hall
Dan Shordon
Wrought Iron Range Co
Foster Furniture Co
Soliday
Hite & Co
DeWald Dry Goods
White Fruit House
Pickard Bros
Trenkley & Koerber
Viberg & Co
Romarys
Goeglein Co
C. C. Schlatter & Co
George Jacobs
Rogers
Stouder & Co
Mayflower Mills
Wall Paper to Please You at L O Hull
Advertises cheap wall paper options at 830 Calhoun Street offering a selection to decorate homes with affordable decor.
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L. O. Hull
Calhoun St
L. C. Hull
Public Auction of Estate Property in Perry Township Indiana
The executor of John B. Mason deceased offers for sale at public auction the estate’s personal property at the late residence in Perry township Allen County Indiana on November 19 1908. Items include wheat oats hay potatoes corn apples chickens sewing machine furniture and household goods. Terms cash on sums up to five dollars and credit up to six months with security and interest. Auctioneer H T Stapleford. Note advert also promotes affordable paper at 830 Calhoun Street.
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Tate
Indiana
Allen County
John B. Mason
Perry Township
Gatate
Joseph A. Mason
Notice to Non-Residents in Allen County Partition Suit
Notice to non residents Eli Kramer Rose Kramer Alexander Kramer Jr Henry Lohman Louisa Lohman Katherine Comstock John Kramer Alexander Kramer Jr James Comstock of a partition suit filed by Mary Reville in the Allen County Superior Court. Defendants must appear by December 24, 1908 or risk a hearing in their absence. Attest: W A Johnson Clerk.
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Indiana
Allen County
Slary Revllle
Alexander Kramer
Superior Court
September Farm
Eli Kramer
Rose Kramer
Lexander Kramer, Jr
Henry Lohman
Louisa Lohman
Katherine Comstock
John Kramer
James Comstock
Reasons For Being Indignant In A Poem
A woman confronts Mr Suiffen over a poem in which she is likened to the Goddess of Liberty. The couple discuss the Bartholdi statue’s dimensions as she demands an explanation for the comparison and ends the conversation in a dignified exit.
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Suiffen
Bartholdi
Yeas
New York Times
A Family Talix
A brief humor line from the Chicago Tribune depicts a daughter expressing irritation at being told she resembles her father while the father admits shared annoyance at the comment. The exchange captures family banter and pride in likeness.
Letter mixups amuse Boston Transcript couple
Norton relates near scrape as a letter to a lady friend was accidentally placed in an envelope addressed to his wife. Hill recalls the wife being 60 tickled by the letter's sweet nothings, unaware it was meant for someone else.
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Norton
Hill
Boston Transcript
The Sincerity of Advice in Gossiped Exchange
A brief dialogue exchange from the Baltimore American focuses on housekeeping, with Benedict resisting, Gabber insisting on self-sufficiency. The snippet highlights social advice dynamics and interpersonal wit in a clipped classic newspaper voice.
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Gabber
Benedict
Baltimore American
Teddy Prays For Puppies To See In Time
In Lisipinecott's style a child Teddy laments the blind new puppies and asks God to hurry their sight. His auntie comforts him with faith that eyes will open in due time as night settles.
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Teddy
Married Man Laments Fire Near Morning Wakeup
A Cincinnati tale recalls a man rising at five to start a fire in his kitchen stove. The married narrator speaks of the incident with somber humor as the bachelor questions the event.
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Cincinnati Commercial Tribune
There goes a man who is anxious to see his name in print
A witty quip from the Philadelphia Press contrasts anxious name seekers with advertisers describing them as wise men rather than idiots.
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Philadelphia Press
Child Violin Prodigy Showcases Early Skill
Fond mother notes Johnnie's progress as the young violinist nears flawless tuning and playing distinction. The observation highlights his advanced ability and the family's anticipation of hearing the infant prodigy perform.
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Johnnie
The Grafter
A puzzle in verse from the New Orleans Times-Democrat asking who smiles and helps yet borrows from you, who patches you up and later cheats you, who lingers as a friend then vanishes when you seek repayment. The riddle describes a sly, elusive figure who slips away with favors and debt.
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New Orleans
Barkeeper Fatally Shot In Cincinnati
Cincinnati police report a barkeeper identified as John eae 2 barkospe was fatally shot in a late night incident on October 27 near a bar in Cincinnati Ohio. The investigation is ongoing as authorities seek suspects and motive.
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Cincinnati
Ohio
John Eae
Barkospe
Sseope
Pencoyd Iron Works to Close Under Steel Corporation Plan
In Philadelphia on October 27, reports indicate the Pencoyd iron works will be abolished by United States Steel. Work contracts are to shift to the new bridge works near Pittsburgh. About 1,000 of 2,000 workers already idle, with further layoffs and mill closures planned. by week’s end total job losses could reach 1,500.
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Philadelphia
Pencoyd Iron Works
United States Steel Corporation
Pittsburg
Pope Grants Farewell Audience To Cardinal Moran
In Rome on October 27 the pope gave Cardinal Moran a farewell audience, with the pontiff expressing warm regard as the cardinal departed. The audience reflected cordial relations between the Vatican and Moran on his impending retirement.
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Rome
Cardinal Moran
Papal Audience Blesses English Speaking Followers
Cardinal Moran introduced a chosen group of English speakers as America was represented by Mr and Mrs Butler and Mr and Mrs Abell of Baltimore. The pope spoke kindly to them and gave his hand to kiss with the apostolic blessing extended to their families.
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Cardinal Moran
America
Miss Butler
Abell
Baltimore
Postoffice probe comment from New York official
Postmaster Van Cott in New York said he has no official notice of any investigation ordered by Postmaster General Payne and knows nothing beyond newspaper reports about any promotion syndicate. In Pittsburg, circular letters from J G Butler Jr urge a 40 percent cut in pig iron production this quarter, though output has fallen due to scarce orders. The billet market shows strength as demand rises, with operators expecting pig iron demand to recover after the next quarter.
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New York
van Cott
New York Postoffice
Payne
Pittsburg
J. G. Butler, Jr
Youngstown
Bessemer Furnace Association
Strikers Use Dynamite Amid Spain Unrest
Balbao Spain October 27 reports clashes as strikers use dynamite during protests. authorities face sporadic violence and ongoing labor dispute actions across the city.
Employers balk at weekly wage payments amid union pressure
The text notes growing anxiety as employers refuse weekly wage payments until workers resume. It alledges the aim is to force direct negotiations without unions, with socialists playing a prominent role in the agitation.
Farm Barn Destroyed Beside Huntertown In Fire
A large barn on the Joseph Goss farm two miles south of Huntertown burned late Tuesday night. Trainmen from Grand Rapids and Indiana saw the barn aflame with little chance of saving its contents. The loss is reported heavy. Ford Palmer, longtime Garrett resident, died recently at his home.
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Joesph Goss
Huntertown
Grand Rapids
Indiana
Ford Palmer
Garrett
Husking Corn Becomes Focus of Rural Festival
At the county fair, residents gather to husk corn as the central activity of the day. Families enjoy the harvest ambiance, local vendors sell produce, and community groups host demonstrations and contests.
Local Home Builds and Business Plans Mentioned
Frank Wikels plans a brick residence at Leo while John Conrad prepares a large brick stock for winter demand. A new home at Grabill signals ongoing building activity as wheat fields look favorable. Mr and Mrs Jerry Klopfenstine have left for a northern visit.
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Grabill
Frank Wikels
Leo
John Conrad
Jerry Klopfenstine
Indiana Divorce Notice for Nieschang in Allen Circuit Court
The Allen Circuit Court in Indiana issues a divorce notice for Anna Nieschang a non resident defendant. The order requires her to appear and answer or demur by December 19 1993 otherwise the case will proceed in her absence.
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State of
Indiana
Allen County
Charles C. F. Nieschang
Anna Nieschang
Allen Circuit
de Anna Nieschang
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