Plague lightens in France amid port quarantine orders
Paris reports reassure plague figures and new measures to curb spread as officials dispatch a physician. Turkey fears denied while French ports impose two day quarantines on Mediterranean and Algerian arrivals from the Black Sea. London mills to close. Liverpool bans livestock shipments unless port registered. Weston completes long walk to Yorkton. Vatican plans new orders in the United States after church actions.
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London
Daily News
Paris
Chamber of Deputies
Turkey
Black Sea
Sea of Azov
Mediteranean
Algeria
Hyes
Martisfield
Liverpool
Liverpool Health Committee
Privy Council
United States
Hull
Grisby
Hartlepool
Newcastle
Plymouth
Cunderlane
Weston
Yorkton
Williamson resigns as minister to Central America
The Star and Herald of Panama reports Williamson United States minister to Central America has resigned to oversee the Loma Varga mine.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
the Star and Herald
Panama
Williamson
United States
Central America
Loma Varga
Masked bandits loot Bachman store near Riegersville
Four masked men entered the B. R. Bachman & Brother dry goods and grocery store near Riegersville, tied and bound two clerks and G Bachman, beat him, then opened two safes. They took $1000 in cash, $1000 in goods, and escaped with a wagon and two fine horses.
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Riegersville
B. R. Bachman & Brother
Gested
G . Bachman
Bachman
Three Card Monte On Train Stolen Cash Reported
A Colorado man aboard the 11 20 eastbound L S M S A train was fleeced in a three card monte scam. $405 in cash was taken. $260 offered back by the conductor. the thieves vanished into the sleeping car. Citizens criticize the conductor for not detaining them.
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Colorado
Monte
Lafay ette Benevolent Society officers elected in 1879 meeting
At the annual meeting of the Lafay ette Benevolent Society of Fort Wayne held February 8 1879 officers for the next year were elected. President A H Carter vice president Francis Sallier Recording secretary Aug Parnin corresponding secretary Louis Sauber? Treasurer C F Eme commissary J P Manuel directors L T Bourie X Cheviron Jules Simon Eugene De Grattery physician Dr I N Rosenthal.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lafayette Benevolent Society of
Fort Wayne
A. H. Carter
Francis Sallier
Aug. Parnin
Louis Sauer
C. F. Eme
J. P. Manuel
L. T. Bourie
X.cheviron
Jules Simon
Eugene de Grattery
I. N. Rosenthal
Fleming Takes Office as Indiana Treasurer of State
The Logansport Pharos notes William Fleming esq entering on discharge of duties as treasurer of state. His bond stands at 2,500,000 capital. Fleming is highly trusted in financial circles and expected to be a thoroughly satisfactory officer. Indiana Patents lists patents issued to Indiana citizens dated Feb 11 1879.
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Logansport
State of
Indiana
Pruning implements and steam boiler improvements noted
A patent notice from solicitor C. Bradford of Indianapolis lists filings to Price H. Fellows of Kokomo for pruning implement improvement, to S. W. Kershner of Indianapolis for water elevator bucket improvement, and to George Kelly of Chicago for steam boiler and pipe covering improvement.
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C. Bradford
Hubbard Block
Indianapolis
Ind
Price H. Fellows
Kokomo
S. W. Kershner
George Kelly
Chicago
ForgerY and embezzlement charges filed against Singer agent
Henry O. White, agent for Singer Manufacturing, filed affidavit in Ryan's court accusing J. B. Hawkins, his predecessor, of embezzling company funds. A warrant sent Deputy Wilkinson to Indianapolis to arrest Hawkins at his boarding house at 3 AM. Hawkins, who left Singer last November, denies the charges and awaits preliminary examination tomorrow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry O. White
Singer Manufacturing Company
Ryan’s Court
J. B. Hawkins
Wilkinson
Indianapolis
Hawkins
Singer Company
Sentinel
The Courts Before Wilkinson Dismisses Smith Case
The case of John Smith charged with assault and battery was dismissed. An affidavit alleging provoke was filed by Kate Batt against Smith.
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John Smith
Kate Batt
Smith
Charles Johnson and Mashone Charged with Disorderly Conduct
Police report Charles Johnson and Mashone were charged with disorderly conduct and jailed for fifteen days each.
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Charles Johnson
Mashone
Clergyman Praises Bull’s Cough Syrup in Georgetown
The Sentinel reports a sensational piece about a wealthy citizen of doubtful parentage stirring memory among old settlers. A clergyman, Rev. William Chapman of the M. E. Church in Georgetown, endorses Dr Bull’s Cough Syrup as the best remedy he has used in his family.
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the Sentinel
Water on the Brain at Fort Wayne Water Works Debate
The Fort Wayne News continues pushing the water works issue in Columbia City Post coverage. The editorial tone decries the campaign as irrational and obsessive, branding it water on the brain.
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Columbia City Post
Fort Wayne News
Price Special Flavoring Extracts Promoted In Ad Copy
An advertisement extols Dr Price Special Flavoring Extracts as the most valuable and effective for cakes pastries and ice cream. The piece also notes Sol Smith Russell performing tonight and mentions a loan exhibition closing this week with an invitation to view the collection.
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United States
Dr. Price
Parker Funeral Notice from St Joe Chapel
This morning Friday February 14 1879 at 4 o clock Mrs Christian Parker died. The funeral will take place from St Joe Chapel Sunday afternoon at 1 90 o'clock Friends invite.
New York Money Markets Both Steady as Stocks Rise
Financial report from New York notes money at 2 percent, exchange and silver bars at 1.08, silver coin with discount. Government securities firm and state ends dul, stocks strong with a 1 to 1.4 percent rise.
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New York
Tering Exchange
T.socal
Grain market report from Toledo notes steady wheat and quiet corn
Toledo dated Feb 14 reports Wheat steady with No 1 amber Michigan at 984c, March cash 98c, No 2 red cash 98 1/4c, seller April and May 1.03. Corn quiet No 2 cash 34 4c, seller May 35 1/4c, nothing doing. Oats unchanged.
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Toledo
Michigan
Fort Wayne Price List for Agricultural Commodities
Fort Wayne market list shows prices for flour and wheat varieties, corn, seed crops, hay, mill feed, and animal goods. Includes specifics like flax seed at 360, timothy 60, blue grass 100, oats 60, rice, wool, sheep pelts, calf hides, feathers, and various ungraded quantities and prices.
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Fort Wayne
Youth and Beauty at Fort Wayne Commandery Ball
The second annual ball of the Fort Wayne Commandery Knights Templars was held at Arion Hall and drew about one hundred couples. Prof Reineke's orchestra provided music, with a grand march led by Hon. R. C. Bell and wife. Toilets featured elaborate gowns from Mrs RB.C. Bell to Miss Mattie Pratt and many others from Cleveland and Hillsdale, reflecting a lavish social event with numerous committees and a supper by Aunty Fox.
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Fort Wayne
Reineke
R. C. Bell
Aunty Fox
Rb.c. Bell
Mayor Zollinger
John Evans
R. T. McDonald
London
John L. Davis
Auburn
John Lillie
Carter
Hillsdale
Mich
W. D. Maier
J. M. Coombs
Marshall
Cleveland
Shryock
Carrie Sharp
Linda McKinnie
Esther McKinnie
Ada Orff
Fita Stockbridge
Mecca Hoagland
Jessie Hough
Miss Mollie Wise
Tarleton
Nellie Hattersley
Sallie Hamrode
Miss Mattie Pratt
Miss McClellan
Waterloo
Miss Ryan
Mrs. Birdsell
Mollie Beach
Brevities from the city and beyond a busy day
Fourteen prisoners in jail. A. Mergentheim leaves for New York. Homer Gorseline has enlisted in the regular army. J H Hanley and wife back from the west. J H Rice of Indianapolis in town. Mrs Christian Parker ill with lung fever. Over 2000 valentines pass through the post office. Geo A Renner of Logansport Paper Company in town. Sol Smith Russell praised as the greatest humorous artist on the stage. Charlotte Thompson to be here on the 20th. Loan Exhibition still popular. H Eshhmeyer enters Defiance saloon business. Mace Long begins Michigan lecture tour at Jackson. James Wilkinson bedridden from rough handling. George W Pixley travels to New York to buy goods. Berger Family and Sol Smith Russell seats at Woodworth’s. Cantata rehearsal canceled due to Berger Family concert. Henry Brake, Boseker & White worker, cut knee by a saw. will be lame. Private musical soirée by Prof Joost setting at Methodist College tonight. Charles Young and Sarah Ammon married last evening. Taxes on Aldrich bid lands total 28186.34. land assessed at 77300. Al Helms drove Myrtle from Fort Wayne. looks fine for next season. Marriage licenses issued to Monroe Foote, Winkelmeyer Lankenau, Young Ammon, Benning Chapman. Wm Winkelmyer and Sophia Lankenau married at bride’s home. Rev W S Stubnatzy performed ceremony. Sarah J Rhea of Chicago to lecture at First Presbyterian Church next Monday. Mrs Rhea spent years in Persia. lecture expected to be vivid. Public invited. Gazette prints sensational article A Mother’s Crime but confession not recent, reducing news value.
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A. Mergentheim
New York
Homer Gorseline
J. H. Hanley
J.H. Rice
Indianapolis
Christian Parker
Geo. A. Renner
Logansport Paper Company
Sol. Smith Russell
Charlotte Thompson
H. Eshhmeyer
Defiance
James Wilkinson
George W. Pixley
Berger
Sol Smith Russell
Woodworth’s
Henry Brake
Boseker & White’s
Joost
Methodist College
Charles Young
Sarah Ammon
Frost Craft
Aldrich
Columbia City Post
al. Helms
Myrtle
Fort Wayne
F. N. Monroe
Mary A. Foote
Wm. Winkelmeyer
Sophia Lankenau
Chas. J. Young, Jr
Sarah E. Ammon
Wm. Benning
Johanna Chapman
Wm. Winklemyer
West Jefferson Street
W. S. Stubnatzy
Sarah J. Rhea
Chicago
First Presbyterian Church
Committee forms gravel road bill for state senators
The committee appointed to prepare a gravel road bill consisting of J R Straughan M V B Spencer Jno Ring and John B Manning has completed a bill to be sent to Indianapolis this week and placed in the hands of our state senators. The bill is carefully drawn and comprehensive and will very probably become a law.
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Messrs
J. R. Straughan
M.V. B. Spencer
Jno. Ring
John B. Manning
Indianapolis
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Telegraph
France
Rome
Vatican
CRIME
Kendallville News
Youth and Beauty
Arion Hall
Fort Wayne Commandery
Sir Knights Rogers
Tortellot
Blair
Wariner and Waters
McClellan
Davis and Austin
Kelly
Ryan
Birdsell
Kenower
Huntington
Morse
Angola
Ball
Sam B. Sweet
Charles M. Dawson
Christian Boseker
Henry W. Mordhurst
Ronald T. McDonald
William J. Reynolds
John I. White
John Lillie, Jr
John W. Stutzenberger
George W. Long
Willis Hattersley
Ferdinand F. Boltz
George Humphrey
Horatio N. Ward
Allen Zollars
Manford M. Smick
Frederick J. Hayden
James H. Simonson
Albert H. Polhamus
Joseph W. Adair
James E. Graham
John J. Todd
Mace Long
Jackson
City
West
Cademy
Sol Smith
Russell
Anna Teresa Berger
Etta Morgan
Louise Kemlo
Brooklyn
Jules Bumbard
C. B. Woodworth’s
West Main Street
Court House
Messrs. Smick & Bro
M. M
W. P. Smick
West Columbia Street
Jan
Fort. Wayne
Jones
Sto
A. Ss
America
Echart Packing House
Eckart’s
S. Clay Todd
Columbia Street
Wayne
Todd
Clay Todd
South America
East Indies
Pennery John A. Miller
Henry Street
Columbia St
Sidney Smith
Calhoun Street
East Main
East Main Street
Casfi
F. Fliegner
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