Locals Note Visitors and Events Across Fort Wayne Area
Dr J A Kappel returns from Rome City vacation. Isaac Hoover and wife from Columbia City visit Fort Wayne. Bertha Gerberding of Fort Wayne guests G H Lohman family Kendallville. Wesley Johnson and Carrie Hays wed by Justice Hays. L Grand and daughter back from Valparaiso with Collins. A child girl born to Ernest Jenny on Home Ave. Mrs W M Ensien vacationed in Ohio. Marguerite Tanna back from Detroit photographers convention. Potter family returns from Fort Wayne. Evans and Graham from Fort Wayne join campers at Lake Min. Lawn social hosted by Fowlers near Indiana Home for Feeble Minded Youth for Trinity M E Church. Abused 15 year old seeks farm work for board until spring. Barbers union No 14 will meet with reinstatements. Missouri Synod English festival on Concordia campus postponed. rescheduled for next Sunday if weather allows. J J May of Indiana State Federation of Labor in city with delegates for October convention. program printed. Mar May returns to Logansport. Aug 19 date Niagara Falls trip via Nickel Plate. Aug 10 19 3857.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. A. Kappel
Rome City
Isaac Hoover
Columbia City
Fort Wayne
Bertha Gerberding
G. H. Lohman
Kendallville Sun
Wesley Johnson
Carrie Hays
Justice Hays
Ernest Jenny
Home Avenue
Jenny
Electric Light Works
W. M. Ensien
Elida
Ohio
Marguerite Tanna
Detroit
National Convention of Photographers
Thomas Potter
Mell Collar
Wreck near Spy Run injures Kerr Murray worker
Conrad Mix, employee at Kerr Murray works, was struck by a street car on Spy Run avenue near the Rudisill mill curve while en route to his mother's home. He suffered severe bruises and cuts with no broken bones, was cared for at Whop hospital by Dr Schrader, and then returned home after friends took him away. The Nickel Plate line runs an excursion to Niagara Falls Aug 9 10 19 3836.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Conrad Mix
Kerr Murray Works
Spy Run Avenue
Rudisill Mill
Fix
Wope Hospital
Schrader
Hix
Nickel Plate Road
Niagara Falls
Deaths and Funerals in Fort Wayne Area
Otto Nichter, a 1847 native of Germany and longtime Fort Wayne resident, dies at 1 30 am at 48 Hendricks street after illness. He worked as a moulder at Bass foundry and leaves wife Mary Nolte and eleven children, five living. Funeral likely from St Pauls Catholic church Wednesday. Also noted are the deaths of 10 day old Harry Koehler and 14 year old Lizzie Raber with multiple Raber children ill from diphtheria.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hendricks Street
Otto Nichter
Nichter
Germany
America
Fort Wayne
Mary Nolte
Bass Foundry
Orphieus Singing Society
St. Paul's Catholic Church
Nickel Plate Offers Low Summer Rates to Linwood Park
Nickel Plate road promotes low summer fares to Linwood Park in Ver million C. for the season. The seaside style resort promises pleasant days and easy travel during July through September.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Linwood Park
Vermillion, C
Nickel Plate Road
Strong for McKinley in New York Campaign
New York August 12 Mayor Strong aims for the 1896 gubernatorial nomination while opposing Governor Morton as part of a broader McKinley strategy. The city administration backs McKinley, rating Morton and Mr Platt unfavorably and planning quiet warfare to secure the bid. The Nickel Plate railroad lists Lake Erie shore country homes offering summer boarding and will mail copies to interested agents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Strong
McKinley
Ohi
Morton
Platt
Mayor Strong
Nickel Plate Road
Lake Erie
Nicke Plate Road
B. FL Horner
Corner Cafe Offered Best Meals in City
Mr. A B Jackson has bought Mr Giles interest and will serve the best meals in the city. Short orders are a specialty and regular dinners are served daily. James Dormer manages the restaurant for Mr Jackson, knowable to satisfy the inner man. The rear barroom is among the nicest in the city with a full range of drinks. Call Mr Jackson for the best and coolest drinks in town.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. B. Jackson
Giles
James Dormer
Restauurant
Mr. Jackson
Shakeup on Pennsylvania road releases four conductors
On the Pennsylvania railroad a fresh round of staffing changes places several workers on the unemployed list. Saturday four conductors were released from duty including Ed Erickson a veteran passenger conductor with about twenty years in the service, and local freight men Charles Tuckey and Charles Amon along with Charles Ise who runs the Chicago suburban service.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pennsylvania
Ed Erickson
Charles Tuckey
Charles Amon
Charles Ise
Chicago
Can Weld Copper to Iron or Steel
In Pirrsnine Pa on August 12 George Cromley Cornelius Shay and John Ryan iron workers announce a new method to weld copper to iron or steel Samples show perfect welds The last known weld was in Scandinavia 100 B C The discovery leverages copper s superior resistance to salt water Carnegie offers a fixed price for the secret A shop at Home stead plant will weld copper to nickel steel armor plate today The Carnegie company aims to armor ships with copper nationwide
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Cromley
Cornelius Shay
John Ryan
Scandinavia
Carnegie Company
Homestead
Boy Struck By Engine on Railroad Tracks
Otto Porstman aged a child narrowly escaped being crushed by a Pennsylvania switch engine yesterday near the Wabash round house. The engine struck him in the side as he played on the tracks. The engineer halted the engine, carried him to the cab, and then sent him home after noting serious bruises but no life threatening injuries.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Otto Porstman
Pennsylvania
Wabash Round House
Ind
L. E. & W. Excursions and Chicago Market Highlights
Excursions listed from Boston Chattanooga Columbus Denver Greensburg Indianapolis Louisville Washington with one fare round trip and low per mile rate. Muncie Cheap Excur sion Route. Chicago market notes open Aug 12 to Sept with grains and meats prices and receipts, showing slight declines in hogs and mixed moves in cattle and sheep.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Denver
Col
Pharmaceutical Association
Greensburg
Ind
C. E
Indianapolis
Louisville
G. A R. Washington
Muncie
Chicago
Cniiaco
Notice of Accounts Due and Entertainment Advertisement
Notice records that all accounts for Monday Morning Times and job printing at the Times office before July 27, 1895, are due to Gurt Shober of Times-Post. An entertainment notice proclaims Johnny Ray, America's greatest comedian, appearing at Berghoff's Park tonight.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Times Office
Gurt Shober
Times-Post
Johnny Ray
America
Berghoff’s Park
Darby Times -Post
Massive Newark Fire at Central Stamping Company Plant
A huge blaze at the Central Stamping company plant in Newark, New Jersey, destroyed multiple buildings and sent fire crews from the entire city. Losses exceed half a million for the plant, with additional tens of thousands in other damages. early reports say several people were injured, with no confirmed fatalities. Firefighters battled flames rising over 100 feet, roofs collapsed trapping structures, and one engineer narrowly escaped a tar-filled gutter after the roof gave way.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Newark
N. J
Spallatine Brewery
Central Stamping Company
New Jersey and
Railroad
Liberty Street
Fair Street
John van Houghton
Engine Company No. 2
James Parker
Hamilton Street
Frank Meerer
Salvage Corps
Controversy Surrounds New Zealander Touching Champion
The New Zealander sparred with the champion and spat in his face, triggering a tense moment. Fitzsimmons was escorted from the hotel by friends as the incident cooled.
Cleveland Leads League Standings With Pittsburg Close Behind
Cleveland remains atop the League standings with Pittsburg in a tight second. Chicago drops to sixth as Boston and Cincinnati move to fourth and fifth, Baltimore holds third. Latest scores show Pittsburg-Louville 1 4 and Chicago-Louisville 1 3 in rain shortened games.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Cleveland
Pittsburg
Boston
Cincinnati
Baltimore
Brooklyn
Philadelphia
New York
Washington
Louis
Louisville
Pitsburg
St. Louis
New Omaha Police Board Case Sparks City Turmoil
Judge Hopewell rules the old board may not be ousted without quo warranto but grants prima facie right to office to the new fire and police commissioners under 1885 law. Public reaction runs high as guards patrol central station and city hall while the city council signals pay only to the new regime amid tensions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Omaha
Hopewell
Police Board
New Board
Supreme Court
Beerka
White
Redell
Fire Department
Close of the Bike Tournament in CuicaGo
The National bicycle races closed with Terrible Swede John Lawson breaking his collar bone while nearing the hour record, four minutes behind. Harry Palmer suffered a concussion after a 3 mile handicap crash. Winners included F C Vandeland, E C Bald, A J Brown, Illinois Cycling Club, and Arthur Gardiner in various sprint and time trial events.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
CuicaGo
John Lawson
Wil
Harry FP. Palmer
F.C. Vandeland
E. C. Bald
A. J. Brown
Cleveland
Illinois Cycling Club
Arthur Gardiner
Hawaiian Legislature Backs Annexation Policy
Victoria B C Aug 12 The Hawaiian legislature adopts resolutions reaffirming fealty to annexation by the United States and pressing for continued efforts. Major Wodehouse leaves for England after being denied interview with Queen Liliuokalani for alleged disrespect of the Dole government. Rumor says Britain may seek 345000 indemnity for British subjects arrested during martial law.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Victoria
B. C
Honolulu
United States
Major Wodehouse
England
Liliuokalani
Dole
Known Dead Number Thirteen From City Disaster
New York August 12 four more bodies recovered from the ruined building at third street and West Broadway, lifting the known dead to eleven and adding two more unidentifiable victims. Workmen labored amid plaster dust and crowds of debris, officials spraying carbolic acid to ease the stifling conditions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New
Board of Health
Train delivers divorce decree on the move in Wisconsin
Mrs M L Taylor and her husband from Spring Valley Minn agreed to separate with Mrs Taylor to file for divorce in Spring Valley. The judge, plaintiff and counsel boarded a train en route to Wyckoff Wisconsin as it arrived the court handed the decree to the woman.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wyckuff
Stolen Horse and Wagon Prompt Reward Issued
A son of County Commissioner Ferguson found his horse missing after a show at Berghoff's park. The horse with wagon vanished. it was recovered on Barr street but the wagon and harness remain missing. Sheriff Clausmeier offers 25 dollars for arrest or information. Suspects seen with Helmick's horse near New Haven raise belief the thefts are connected. Farmers search eastern county for the thieves. A Niagara Falls excursion notice also appears.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ferguson
Berghoff’s Park
Barr Street
Clausmeier
Timms-Post
Helmick
New Haven
Fort Wayne Markets Reported Prices in Corrected Daily Sheet
Fort Wayne markets list wheat oats corn rye barley and meal with per bushel and per pound prices. It also notes prices for wax beeswax feathers hides and potatos with ranges for live and cured hides and leather terms.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
S. Bush & Co
Artificial Ice and Distilled Water Promotion
An advertisement touts purified distilled water and crystal ice made from artesian well water. It claims sanitary superiority over lake ice and endorsements by physicians. The firm sells water in one gallon bottles and offers coupon books for family use.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tce
Prominent Americans at Carlsbad
Notable Americans visiting Carlsbad include Senator West of Missouri Colonel Clayton McMichael of Philadelphia North American H. Winston Conrad Seipp Huatington Jackson and President Ledyard of Michigan Central Railway plus Judge Dillon of Western Union. The list reflects prominent U.S. figures touring European spa towns amid August reports from Berlin and New York.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Berlin
Philip D. Armour
Chicago
Carlsbad
Senator West
Missouri
Clayton McMichael
Philadelphia North American
Robert McCormick
H. Winston
Conrad Seipp
Huatington Jackson
Ledyard
Michigan Central Railway
Judge Dillon
Western Union Telegraph Company
Illinois Free Silver Democrats To Attend Washington Conference
A party of Illinois free silver Democrats left Chicago for Washington D C to attend the national Democratic free silver conference on August 14. The group includes Secretary of State Hinrichsen and numerous lawmakers and judges from cities such as Shelbyville Chicago Jacksonville Joliet Decatur and Louisville. They travel in a special car to participate in the SPRINGFIELD August 12 report.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Springfield
Hinrichsen
Iinois
Democratic Central Committee
John W. Yantis
Shelbyville
P. McConnell
Chicago
Ailen
Oney
T. W. McNeely
Petersburg
O P. Thompson
Jacksonville
J. A. Barnes
Louisville
E. C. Cramer
Fairfisi
George M. Lecrant
Iffingham
William Nelson
Decatur
George H. Brennan
Joliet
F. M. Dunlap
Henry Milner
William Prentiss
Lute C. Brewden
Lewiston
George HE. Doying
Washington, D. C
Corbett and Fitz Have a Barroom Scrape
In Philadelphia on August 12 James J. Corbett and Robert Fitzsimmons fought a brief barroom altercation at Green's Hotel. Corbett mocked Fitzsimmons and taunted him, some scuffles occurred, a decanter and a castor were thrown, a special officer intervened, and no injuries were reported.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Philadelphia
James J. Corbett
Robert Fitzsimmons
Green's Hotel
Corbett
Joe
Fitzsimmons
Zelander
Robert
Joe Corbett
Young Cub
Jim Corbetts
Bitz
Notable Visitors Reach Hamburg From Berlin
Mrs John W Mackey arrives with a large party including M H De Young proprietor of the San Francisco Chronicle, taking the second floor of the Hotel de Russie in Hamburg. In Buffalo a local photographer shows a print of an instant photograph of a horse race finish where Joe Patchen narrowly defeats Robert J Patchen, aligning with press stand and spectator views.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Berlin
John W. Mackey
Hamburg
M. H. de Young
The
San Francisco Chronicle
Hute de Russie
Buffalo
Robert J.jue Patchen
Robert J
Joe Patchen
Views of the Prophet of the Star-Hyed Goddess and se turti
In Drrroi Michigan and Cincinnati and Ohio towns, political chatter centers on Democratic convention delegates, free silver vs sound money, and potential presidential nominees. Notable figures include Colonel Henry Watterson and Governor Flower as debates unfold in county gatherings and state conventions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Se Turti
Cincinnati
Marion
Preble
Hancock
Allen
Washington, Lorain
Green
Green County
Preble County
Also Mentioned on This Page
Barbers Union
K. of L. Hall
Concordia College
Missouri Synod
J.J. May
Indiana State Federation of Labor
Mar. May
Logansport
Koehler
Harry
Raber
Lizzie
John Raber
West
Pontiac Street
M’kinley
A. G. Jackson
Mass
Knights Templar
Chattanooga
Tenn
Chickamaugaa
Columbus
Y. P.C.U
N. Y
Wheele
Hawaiian Islands
Cara
Porsons
Ben Kramburg
Albert Toberg
John Kunta
Greenfield
Paint Creek
Ohio Southern Railway
Bainbridge
George Henry
Clint Radcliff
Howser
Thomas Byers
Syracuse
Aug
Rowe, Watertown and Ogdensburg
James M. Northrop
Marsh Road Crossing
Mirio-Chiel
WM. Meyer & Bro
Calhoun
Ig Arcade
Miss J. Haverly
Ednesday
Loke Fie & Western
R. R
Port Wayne
Dayton
Collmnbus
Indiana
WLR. RR
Trat
Freese & Ranke
Calhoun ST
Frederick Slagle
Jane Slagle
Evansville
Slagle
Kansas City
Microscopic Department
Bureau of Animal Industry
Secretary of Agriculture
Yale, Mich
Wilson Downey
Sanilic
Illinois
FREE
Fitz
Paris
Henri Water ON
Drrroi
Mich
Henry Watterson
Grant
Delagatera
Orrumwa
Laws
Bestow
Rolfe
Iowa
Gov
Flower
Whitney
Saratoga
Brice
Lima
Senator Brice
Allen County
Burr Street
Cail
Spe
In & Calhoun
Brean Tlomi
A. Hattersley & Sons
E. Main ST
South Side Wall Paper Store
Kaiser
Guo XX
Telephone
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