Burglaries at L P Sharp’s Grocery Stir Community
Thieves smashed a front window at L P Sharp’s Grocery on Columbia avenue and St Joe boulevard stealing canned goods cigars and about 3 in small money. This marks the third break in six months with a prior cash take and a nearby attempted burglary noted. Police report for November shows 44 total arrests 277 tramps lodged.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sharp
Waller
St. Joe River
Peter Richards
Mr. Sharp
St. Joe Pad
Liggett
McMullan
Theosophical Society Elects Officers for Year
Dr A P Buchman is named president and Mrs Julia B Taylor as corresponding secretary in the Theosophical society election. Recording secretary and treasurer A C Keel librarian Milton McFarren and trustees J D Bond Dr William P Whery and A A Purman also chosen. A 105 piece Haviland dinner set offered for 25 dollars at M F Kanoa 5 East Columbia St. 2015
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Theosophical Society
Wm. P. Whery
Wherv
India
Egypt
Caldea
A. P. Buchman
Julia B. Taylor
A.C. Keel
Milton McFarren
J. D. Bond
William P. Whery
A. A. Purman
Haviland
M. F. Kano
East
Columbia St
Duffy the Crook Faces Trial for Attempted Murder
In circuit court Judge O Rourke presided as William Duffy stood trial for assault and battery with intent to kill Deputy Sheriff Seymour Harrod. Prosecutor N D Doughman led, defense by John F Rodabaugh, with Harrod's testimony ongoing. A separate docket notes commissioners organizing and liquor license actions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
O'Rourke
William Duffy
Seymour Harrod
N. D. Doughman
John F. Rodabaugh
Mr. Harrod
James A. Humphrey
Emily Rockhill
Litte
John Smith
Justice France
Alex A. Martin
Franklin Lordier
C. Holder
Frankie Vandewater
August Sordelet
Sordelet
Rockhill
Harrison Street
Miss Vandewater
Commissioners Organizr
Board of County Commissioners
Ferguson
Stellhorn
Sylvanius Baker
Jasper Jones
The
Cemetery Association
Jerry Morarity
Morarity
Reed Elected Speaker on First Ballot in Congress
Treasury submit its 1897 fiscal year appropriations with totals for each department and a grand sum of 418 091 073 dollars. In the Senate desks were piled with flowers, no election occurred. in the House Reed led with 234 votes followed by Crisp 95, Bell 6, Culberson 1, total 336.
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Washington
Secretary of the Treasury
Congress
Legislature
Executive Department
Judicial Department
Military Department
Senate
Reed
Crisp
Bell
Culberson
Total
Empire Theatre Tonight Promises Strong Show
A coupon offers free admission for ladies presenting it to the Empire theatre. The current show aims to be above average for the season with Miss Emma Francis returning for a second week and the rest of the cast new.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Empire Theatre
Emma Francis
Noa Feuh Mighe
Pythians Move Against Coroner Castor Over Alleged Misconduct
Coroner Hiram Castor a Knights of Pythias officer faces internal inquiry after a wife’s suit for support and alleged improper relations with Daisy Hall. The lodge plans charges and investigation, with many members deeming him guilty and urging expulsion. Community sympathy leans to Mrs Castor amid lodge and political fallout.
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Pianarolis
Hiram Castor
Daisy. Hall
Miss Hall
Knights of Pythias
Hall
Order
Castor
Family Trouble Leads to Altercation at Mother's Home
Police investigated a violent incident at 202 High Street where A C Ross, a Nickle Plate conductor, allegedly beat his stepfather J Walker and menaced his mother amid ongoing divorce tensions. Mayor Oakley convened a police court session as sensational developments were promised. Nearby ads note groceries and prices.
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Foulks
No. 202
High Street
A. C. Ross
J. Walker
Mr. Ross
Oakley
Crowds Await Schlatter in New Mexico Journey
Denver reports show crowds eager to meet and receive blessings from Schlatter as his route nears Albuquerque. Hundreds plan to travel to see him, while mail volume shifts toward the pilgrimage, with thousands of letters awaiting blessing and guidance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Denver
Col
Schlatter
Albuquerque
Scotland
Fox Cottage
New Mexico
Chicago
New York
Elks Memorial at Masonic Temple Lodge of Sorrow
Crowded memorial service held at the Masonic Temple as members of the Elks gather for an occasion of mourning and remembrance. The gathering reflects on past lodge activities and pays tribute to departed members.
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Masonic Temple
Lodge of Sorrow
Elks Memorial Honors Deceased Fort Wayne Brothers
Fort Wayne Lodge of Elks and friends gathered at the Masonic Temple to honor deceased members including John E. Brown. E V Emrick delivered a heartfelt eulogy noting Brown’s charity, cheerful spirit, and final rest in a Pennsylvania churchyard. The ceremony featured organ, choir, solos, and a moving address by James M. Robinson. A Lake Erie & Western Railway note followed about discounted tickets to Atlanta for expositions.
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Fort Wayne
Lodge
W. W. Mungen
Fred Beach
Cass Hunter
David Eckert
Sidney Hubbard
BE. V. Emrick
James M. Robinson
Adolf Schulte
John McDonald
Alfred Grindle
Reineke
J. L. Leeper
the Elks Memorial
Darwin Root
Graham
E. Brown
W. McK Pardee
Robinson
John BE. Brown
Emrick
Mr. Brown
Pennsylvania
Mr. Emrick
Adams
Jesus
Williams
Bryan as Ringmaster in Ak-Sar-Ben Society Circus
Ex Congress man Bryan will act as ring master for a December 12 charity carnival in Omana Nebraska. Society women sell lemonade and snacks while grand entries feature decorated carriages and living pictures. Local merchants and prominent citizens join as clowns and participants for charity.
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Omana
Neb
King Ak-Sar-Ben’s den
Associated Charities
Bryan
Miss Harum Scarum to Play at the Temple Tonight
Amy Lee and Frank Doane bring the new dramatic comedy Miss Harum Scarum to the Temple for a Fort Wayne premiere. Lee portrays a charming little girl with a melodious voice and naivete, while Doane delivers witty comic turns. Musical numbers tailored to Lee and Doane promise popular tunes and fresh staging.
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Amy Lee
Frank Doane
Temple
Fort Wayne
Harum Scarum
E. J. Swartz
Miss Lee
Miss Tee
Mr. Donne
Mr. Swartz
Mr. Doane
Bell Clothing House to Open Great Low-Price Sale
The Bell clothing house, once in receivership, plans a sensational price cutting sale after a large remaining stock was acquired by Epstein & Bro. The Store at 18 Calhoun Street previews a coming event to startle northern Indiana with bold discounts. Also noted, Lake Erie & Western offers low fare tickets to the Atlanta Exposition in September 1895.
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The
Bell
Allen County
O’rourke
Circuit Court
Emanuel Strass
B. Epstein
Strass
H. Epstein & Bro
Evenina Post
8. H. Epstein
Calhoun Street
Indiana
Post
Luck or Desertions in Davenport Divorce Case
Actor J. K. Emmet faced a disputed marriage when his Davenport wife from his company deserted him in Texas with another man and $4,700 of his money. Rumors place Emmet pursuing divorce in Denver or seeking his wife to recover the funds, after a Davenport engagement and prior Texas trip.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cepar Barros
J. K. Emmet
Davenport
Emmet
Denver
Ila
Kentuckian dies after gunfight during barricaded standoff
A Kentuckian who defended his family name in a one day barricade was shot by a posse as he tried to end the standoff. The man died after authorities pursued a violent confrontation centered on vendetta and self defense.
One of the posse killed in Kentucky standoff
In Bracken county near Browningsville a husband killed his fleeing wife and lover after a manhunt. The posse stormed a deserted cabin to arrest Orville Eals and died in the assault as Eals and Mrs Eals were found slain with a hatchet. The couple had a history of separations.
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Cynthiana
Browningsville
Bracken County
Orville Eals
John Fields
Fields
Eals
McCombs
Wells
Herbert
Mrs. Hals
Kals
McLean to press ship canal measure in Washington
Terre Haute Ind Dec 2 Colonel McLean ex deputy commissioner of pensions who as state senator secured a joint resolution asking Congress to authorize a commission to study a Lake Michigan to Wabash ship canal will travel to Washington in a few days to press the plan Senator Turpie earlier introduced the bill in the last Congress and the senate commerce committee would likely have reported favorably if not for late introduction He will again urge passage of the bill.
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Terre Havre
Ind
McLean
Pensions
Congress
Lake Michigan
Wabash River
Washington
Turpie
Senate Commerce Committee
The Professor Promises Help for All Woes at Free Consultation
A dramatic old advertisement touts Dr Chambers and The Professor as a peer of their profession offering free consultation daily from 8 A M to 9 P M. It claims success in treating ailments from consumption and heart trouble to paralysis and nervous prostration using Vira Magnetism and modern cures.
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Roya
Deaths and Funerals Beard and Grothaus
Permelia Beard aged 72 died of dropsy at her Lake township home this morning. The funeral is set for tomorrow. Joseph Grothaus aged 8 died of diphtheria at 194 East Wayne Street this morning. Private funeral to be held this afternoon.
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Beard
Permelia Beard
Lake Township
Joseph Grothaus
East
Wayne Street
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W. P. Wherry
Nature
Oliv
Duffy the Crook
Rodabaugh
Courts and Justice
Czar Reed
Empire
Home Mills
Michigan
Elks Memorial
E. V. Emrick
John E. Brown
Lake Erie & Western Railway
Atlanta
Bryan AS Ringmaster
Miss Harum Scarum
Messrs. Epstein
Lake Erie & Western
Wabash
DR. Chambers
the Doctor
Grothads
V. Gutermuth
W. Gutermuth
D. Monahan
Cleary
Sush
Harrison
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