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Newspaper
Fort Wayne Times Post
Location
Fort Wayne, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Aug 09, 1895
Page
2
The Times-Post announces intent to continue publication with a first class plant and strong news coverage in Fort Wayne. It pledges fair treatment, broad advertising reach, and readiness for all job work as it seeks patronage from local business leaders.
The Baltimore & Ohio railroad offers round trip excursion tickets to Mountain Lake Park Md from August 1 to 27 at one fare. Tickets are valid for return to August 29, 1895. Proceeds benefit the Women's Foreign Missionary Society and Mountain Chautauqua Meetings. Inquiries to any B&O agent or L I Allen Chicago. Also Nickel Plate lists country homes along Lake Eries south shore offering summer board. request by mail or via Nickel Plate or B F Harper.
An Indianapolis probe into a major gold mine swindle exposes Frank Holliday and state leaders including Thomas Taggart Leon Bailey Green Smith and William A. Ketcham in a scheme involving certified checks worth 65000. The investigators uncovered a rival tunnel claim and a Colorado-backed challenge as the promoter backed down and the party returned home.
In Eckerty on August 9 Michael Baugha was bitten severely on the left arm as he passed through a pasture. Mrs Ella Walton, newly married, was knocked down and crippled for life when pursued by the horse. The animal was shot and killed to stop further harm. both victims are critically injured.
Greensburg August 9 H C Stockman leading grain merchant in the region assigns citing years of business in the city and financial embarrassment worsened by the G Y Roots company failure at Lawrenceburg The liabilities total 25000 with assets around 11000 reported to be insufficient to cover debts and a call goes to acquainted citizens to notify.
Kepler Boyd a wealthy landowner four miles north of Greenfield died after returning from plowing and complaining of illness. He was the son of Philander H. Boyd president of the Citizens Bank of Greenfield.
George R. Strong aged 57 and Amelda Mann aged 16 wed at Albany a town near Mineis. Strong is incurable consumptive and worth 100000 dollars. The couple left for California for the groom health.
Short sketches of notable men as boys show varied upbringings. Zachary Taylor and James K. Polk grew up on farms aiding their fathers. Alexander Pope, John Quincy Adams, and Garfield had schooling or education influenced by family means. Notable artists and writers such as Alvarez, Lucian, Canova, Virgil, and Wagner trace lineage or early work to family trades or early environments.
Mundh Aug 9 James T Megriff traveled to Colorado seeking relief from consumption his body being returned home for burial He had arranged a round trip ticket with assurance it would be valid whether he returned alive or dead.
New Albany Aug. 9 The next annual pow wow of the Red Man's association of southeastern Indiana will be held at Martinsville. Charles Mitchell of New Albany was elected president and W B Green of Taylorville permanent secretary.
New York money easy at 1 percent with mercantile paper at 3 4 to 194. Sterling weaker with bankers bills around 4 9 0 for demand. Government bonds firm with various issue prices. Chicago Board of Trade quotes for grains Data live stock and produce show mixed prices for butter eggs poultry and meats at the Union Stock Yards.
Thomas Taggart, chairman of the Democratic state committee, will accept the Indianapolis mayoral nomination. The convention is set for August 29 as Democrats statewide push for a win to boost next year’s state campaign.
Description covers two handsome maize silk gauze gowns with spangled or black gauze overlays, silver buckles and belts, and removable buckles. It cites buttons and stays for linen and pique, black accessories on pale gowns, and a maize pink gauze gown with black satin trims and red poppy accents.
On August 14 the grand oratorio Hayden's Creation will be performed at Winona assembly by a large chorus augmented orchestra and first class soloists. Gwilym Miles of New York will sing the baritone role. H Evan Williams of New York will be tenor and Miss Long the soprano.
Terre Haute winners dominated racing events with Baron Dillon Brown Hal Jr. and Reubenstein posting best heats in various pace races. In Bloomington, Jesse Smith, 61, died after injuries from operating a traction engine. Indianapolis directors sign a convict hire deal with Bromwell Manufacturing, cutting pay from 10 to 8 cents per 1,000 brush holes and assigning thirty five men at 87.5 cents daily with later expansion possible.
A collection of brief notes explains origin of place names such as Borneo Corsica and Costa Rica. It mentions Abyssinia Prussia and Nicaragua with possible meanings and names. Other items describe stationery fads lobster eating tools torpedo net cutters and a linguistic note on the word navvy.
The record shows Zelias Wasasu depositions in the Zilla Nicolaus Wabash adventure case against Georg J. Gould will be taken in this city on September 1. Attorney Duncan, Gould's lawyer, departed for New York after arranging to take the depositions.
The text notes women on the island weaving mittens socks and gloves, with high quality durable goods and large yearly output. It mentions temperance influence reducing crime, a small prison population, and votes for self supporting women over 25, plus a push for National Assembly participation. It also describes a simple black woolen costume designed for comfort and economy.
A grave-digger and a linen cleaner speak on a Wednesday afternoon in Broad Street about life, death, and the grip, with the digger John pondering future work and the cleaner Bridget urging him to rest and rethink his risky trade while waiting for jobs to resume.
The article recalls a Black inventor named Jackson who created a freezing method for ice cream in an early 20th century confectinery. He used a tin bucket filled with ingredients and ice to chill a quart per batch, gaining popularity and leaving a substantial fortune. His African kingship and family continuation of the business are mentioned.
A well bred man covers his mouth on yawning due to a centuries old European superstition. People believed the devil entered via the mouth, so crossing the mouth or placing a hand over the lips was used to scare away the demon. The custom persists among some Italian and Spanish peasants today.
Col Michael C Murphy of New York City nearly died from stomach cancer. After losing the ability to swallow, doctors opened his abdomen and installed a rubber tube feeding system. Food is pumped directly into his stomach, keeping him alive though weight dropped from 888 to about 140 pounds over years of treatment.
A writer recalls Iceland’s interior, noting its trials and the surprising presence of a poised, dignified woman with luminous eyes. The piece highlights beauty, charm, and the singular ability to walk, plus an aside about her language seems to include German and Dutch terms but remains unsettled in phrasing.
The Tring-Post announces available job printing services offered at the local office. Advertises to customers seeking printed materials with emphasis on quick, reliable turnaround.
A 19th century tip sheet suggests quick fixes for malodorous mouth caused by onions wine or garlic. Coffee and peppermint candies are said to mask smells, while camphor and myrrh in water serve as a mouthwash. Orms root cinnamon and ginger are proposed for pocket use to neutralize odors, with emphasis on prevention to avoid disguises.
A newspaper man recalls the Asbury Park bicycle meet describing riders as cadaverous and unhappy. He notes their saturnine appearance, protruding jaws, and strained necks, saying many seem to have moth ers, homes, and friends yet look worn and gaunt.
A historic call to organize a Central Bimetallic Compact advocates restoring silver to its pre 1873 coinage role. It denounces the end of free silver, blames moneyed interests for restricting money volume, and urges education and political action to reestablish silver alongside gold. The Times-Post is authorized to convene a meeting to form the group.
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