County Bond Filed and Admistrative Reform Hinted
A $300,000 bond for County Treasurer Schmetzer is filed with endorsers listed. A new illustrated weekly the Pictorial World is praised for graphics and typography, with agent H H Davis arranging circulation locally. County commissioners may lift a rule restricting physician visits to hospital patients and inmate medication choices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eiheovn
Bit Gakatein
Berry and Calhoun
Volmer
Schmetzer
Charles McCulloch
Wm. Meyer
A. Sutermeister
J. G.thieme
M. Ferckel
R. Siemon
Fred. Eckert
Wm. Fleming
H. Hilbrecht
C. F. Meyer
G. Niemann
Pictorial World
New
Illustrated
Way. the World
Cleveland
Harper's Weekly
H. H. Davis
City
Local notables depart for study and service travels
F W Keil leaves today for a European tour. Gen Williams of Warsaw visits town. Prof Smart heads to Terre Haute for state normal school trustees meeting. C E Gorham of Chicago attends railroad business. R G McNiece en route to Pittsburgh, to return soon. James B Harper to deliver Indiana State University valedictory on the 30th. Mr Burns of Detroit analyzes Pittsburg Fort Wayne and Chicago railway water and artesian water. Chas Winter, Huntington Democrat editor, appointed naval cadet by A H Hamilton. At fourteen he has written editorials showing promise.
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Smart
Terre Haute
The
State Normal School
R.G. McNiece
Enq
Pittsburgh
Princeton
James B. Harper
Indiana State University
Burns
Detroit
Pittsburg
Fort Wayne
Chicago
Chas. Winter
Sam’s T. Winter
Huntington Democrat
A. H. Hamilton
Hodgers Lecture on Bismarck Draws Large Bismarck Audience
Dr J W Rodgers delivered a lecture on Bismarck at the opera house with Mayor Zollinger presenting him. The former Episcopal clergyman, now a Catholic, condemned Bismarck as tyrannical and despot against the Catholic church while outlining church state conflicts in Germany and Europe. Tonight he will speak on England s Return to Catholicity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. W. Rodgers
Bismarck
Opera House
Zollinger
Germany
Europe
Rogers
England
Soiree musicale at the operas house morrow evening
Programme lists works and solos by Profs. Tomlins and Wellenstein with Miss Ross and Mr. A. d. Lang. Performances include overture Poet and Peasant, organ solos, alto solos The Maid of Tadah and Ballad, piano solos Ta Cascade and Marche, violin elegie, baritone solo The Three Students, obbligato wedding march.
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Fuppe
Profs
Tomlins
Wellenstein
Speier
A. d. Lang
Liszt
Balfe
Miss Ross
Mendelssohn
Misrepresentation Letter to Editor from Axoos, Indiana
A reader from Axoos Indiana dated June 11 1876 complains to the Fort Wayne press about being misrepresented in two articles. He notes he did not respond to the first piece but has chosen restraint as a virtue. He hints at safeguarding his reputation while addressing the mischaracterization.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Axoos
Ind
Entine
Fort Wayne
Beloved circus boa Boa dies after sixteen years in captivity
The article recalls the death of a long traveling circus boa constrictor named Boa. Once valued at up to $2,000, he lived a frugal life, seldom eating, and charmed both children and his owner. Taxidermist Charley Black will display his ornate hide under the Chyzoolodon canvas. Relatives have been notified and will attend the funeral.
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Semerk
Boa
South America
Tates
Tom Mayson
Geo. J. E. Mayers
Charley Blackbridge
Berry Street
Philadelphia Ledger
Nuptial Vow Sealed In Grand Humphrey Residence
A lavish wedding last night at Col. Geo. Humphrey’s 175 West Berry Street joined H. N. Goodwin and Miss Lizzie Humphrey. Rev. Dr. Smith performed the ceremony before many guests, with a grand supper and a bridal tour planned eastward. Numerous costly gifts included solid silver items, Bohemian glass, and luxury tableware.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Col. Geo. Humphrey
West Berry Street
H. N. Goodwin
Broadway
Lizzie Humphrey
Prospect gossip hints Hon. Charles Case for U S attorney general
A Washington correspondent to the Sentinel reports strong talk that Hon. Charles Cass of New Orleans is the leading candidate for first assistant attorney general, with Senator Morton and Secretary Bristow pushing for his appointment at a $6,000 salary. Case reportedly prefers a judgeship if possible, and his salary as bank receiver ends with the forty fourth Congress. The letter also mentions Miss E. Willisme and a forthcoming wedding connected to a Washington gentleman.
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Washington
The
Sentinel
Charles Cass
United States
Morton
Bristow
Cage
Bee
Ohio
Uéttlera’ Association
Case
New Orleans
Forty- Fourth ‘Congress
Misa E. Willisme
Hes Entleman
Unruly Uncle and Wife's Aunt Thefts Drive Fort Wayne Pursuit
The Antwerp marshal and a young man chase an uncle accused of stealing a $110 note and selling it for $75. The plot widens as the uncle elopes with the nephew’s wife’s aunt. The pursuit traces from Antwerp to Fort Wayne and Decatur, with police involvement and search results unclear. Also reports a major Fort Wayne concert at Colenck's Opera House with organist Wa. L. Tomline and notable performers.
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Antwerp
Meyer
Fort Wayne
Decatur
Metropolia
Great Carpet Sale Offers Deep Discounts
Prices drop across Brussels and Ingrain Carpets from $1.50 to $1.25 and 40c to 75c respectively. The store touts cash sales and says stock is limited, promising unheard of values in the state with no room for full quotations.
Largest Stock of fresh fruit and vegetables at J. B. Hill & Co New York grocery
The New York grocery on Calhoun street offers fresh strawberries of all varieties received every morning along with vegetables of all kinds. It proclaims low prices and full availability as the best place to buy food in the city. Store hours extend to 10 PM daily and Saturdays past midnight. Sam Pete & Max advertise as fine clothiers with large stock and low prices.
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J. B. Hill & Co
New York
Calhoun Street
West
Sam
Pete & Max
Fine Clothiers
Star Clothing House
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Hamburg
Traveling Dusters
Calhoun St
Grenadinés
C. Primta
Geco Yd. M. Frank & CO
Beecher
Ward
Columbia Street
White House
Daily Heutinel
Hawthorne Club
Taylor's Grove
Emil Doerner
Minnie Fahrer
F. W. Keil
Gen. Williams
Warsaw
C. E. Gorham
Hodgers
Nad Ey
Mr. N. Goodwin
Lizsie Humphrey
Chas. Case
Billy Wailiame
Idkewiee
Colenck
C. L. Hill
Mason & Hamlin
Wa. L. Tomline
Mias Ross
A. J. Lang
Knabe
Montgomery Street
Wayne Street
J. C. Peltier
Fort Wayne College
Rachel C. Purdy
Mueic
Mina Buchanan
Corrinna Esay
Mary E. Smith
Elesthett Ty
Ww. T. Green
Crawfordsvile Music
Mins Buchanan
Corumas
Stephen Morris
Egvenveren
Fatemes
Ailes
Cocsse
Nva
Hatch
Huntertown
Truth
D.M. Brown
Bort Wayne Music—Quartrite
Minsa Ross
W. H
Henry Street
Mendenhall
Central
Boston
California
the Central Grocery
Merrimack
Spragues
Merrimacka
Cochecos
Victoria
Marseilles
Foster Brothers & Comp
Gent
Alexander Smith & Son
Evusworth, Andrew & Co’s
East
Metice
Irish Catholic Benevolent and
Father Mathew’s Societies
Ewing’s Grove
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General Assembly
State of
Indiana
Secretary of State
Auditor of State
Board of Commissioners of Pub
Iic
Board of Commissioners
John E. Neff
Junsésw
Board Board OF Lavalization
Notics
Tate Ieee
Abbott
Allen County
Fort Wa
Rae Oo
Pes Ao
Aveline House Block
Gilbert, Hubbard & CO
South
Water St
Allan Line
Montreal Ocean Steamship CO
General Western Office
Chicago, IN
Liverpool
Glasgow
Quebec
Portland
Baltimore
Norfolk
America
Ountry
Northwest
Allan & CO
LaSalle St
Coal and Iron
Bass & Smith
Coal and Coke
Cannel Coal
Hanging Rock
Salisbury
Massillon
Lake Superior
John H. Bass
Armstrong & Co
Insurance and Collecting
I. Hayden
London Association
Firemen’s Fund
San Francisco
Auseta
Lancashire
Manchester
Eng
Royal Canadian
T. Hanna
Post Office
Mac
Dirsay
New Odd-Fellow’s
Buck & Cordrey
Connecticut Mutual
Life Ins. CO
East Main Street
Henry W. Aiken
Ians
Bureau. OF Collections
Pp. L. Potter & CO
McLachlan & CO
West Main Street
Ogden
Hattersley
Main St
Clinton
Iass
Wi Touss
A. Mayer
Mayer & Graffe
Amaheay
Peta
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