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Newspaper
Fort Wayne Times Post
Location
Fort Wayne, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jul 27, 1895
Page
4
Edwin Dalman and Minnie Sherlock have been licensed to wed. The report notes local bonds and upcoming nuptials as part of a condensed local notices page.
Having bought the entire stock of A. C. Trentman cased goods the dealer offers first class foods at low prices Aroma Holland Littlers Trentman’s price 5c our price 20c a bottle Ginger Brandy former 60c now 25c bottle Porter Conet Claret former 5c bottle now 25c LaRose Claret former 75c now 25c bottle Fruit House
The Twenty-ninth National Encampment of the Grand Army of the Republic offers one cent per mile from Pennsylvania Lines ticket stations to Louisville Ky. Excursion tickets will be sold September 8 to 11, 1895 with return time ample for side trips. Special rates to southern sites like Chickamauga and Chattanooga for the dedication are noted.
William Haller a butcher at 107 East Lewis Street reports relief from a tapeworm via Shaker Doctors treatment. They offer free removals until August 1 at Hotel Rich rooms 9 to 11 a.m. Also noted are Boggs and Foley jailed for drunkenness in police court.
The county commissioners met with Architect Wing to review plans for a new orphan home at the infirmary farm costing 7500 dollars. Construction will start soon, with public praise anticipated for the effort to aid orphans. The Nimrod Hall luncheon at 54 East Main Street runs 8:30 to 11 this evening. Frank Bricam, 54 E Main St, is noted. Job printing offered by Th¢gs-Post job office.
The field remains highly competitive as the championship race tightens with rapid shifts in positions and multiple contenders within striking distance of the lead. Officials note ongoing efforts and near-term benchmarks could determine final standings.
Cleveland teams dominate early season standings with a slim margin over rivals as Rubenstein wins the 2:04 pace from Mascot and Mal Pointer. The pennant race tightens with the Spiders, Clevelands, Pittsburgs, and Baltimore in close contention and shifts next week to Western and Eastern clashes.
At Detroit on July 27 the 2:04 pace feature saw Rubinstein overpower Hal Pointer in the final heat to set 2:063 record while Mascot trailed. Onogua and Beuzetta disputed the 2:14 class with Beuzetta taking the fourth heat, and Falkland winning a consolation race after Kinney drove Falkland to victory. Aileen set a track record for 4-year-old pacing mares at Freeport driving park with 2:074 first heat in the 2:20 pace, though she faded later.
Yesterday's Baldwin Park program featured pacing and trotting divisions with several best times noted. Mystic Park reports Sea Bird and Eliza SC dominating heats in 2:13 to 2:14 range while Joliet closes its Illinois Valley circuit with multiple 2:19 to 2:26 times and purses of $500.
Volney C Sacket died after a long typhoid illness at St Joseph hospital. He lived in Kosworth Clinton County Pa and worked in the Montpelier oil field before illness. Kate Wanbach aged 15 died at Fairfield avenue of dropsy with funeral set for Sunday at St Peter’s church. James France of Adams County died at his Decatur home from stomach trouble. he was a prominent farmer in northern Indiana.
Nickel Plate road advertises affordable summer rates to Linwood Park Ver million C during the summer months. The notice highlights a delightful resort area and dates from 43 to August 31 206.
The district Democrats consider nominating Perry Randall a Fort Wayne businessman with strong drive. He is described as a prominent citizen with the "get there" quality who could run like a prairie fire if chosen.
Market notes show Missouri potatoes slipping to 63 cents per bushel amid broader price changes. Also listed are Best Country Mills Flour 3.50 per barrel and Best Dairy Butter 18 cents, with fresh eggs at 15 cents per dozen and various ham and shoulder prices.
A farmer Terry Richards reported a horse hitched in front of a Hanna street store bolted after two women in bloomers riding bicycles. The creature tore down the street, struck a telegraph pole at the Pennsylvania railroad crossing, and was wrecked. the horse was slightly injured.
An Aug 8 Niagara Falls trip advertises a summer tour at under one half cent per mile, urging readers to buy tickets at the north depot. The piece also notes an ongoing inquiry into John Peters of Cedar Creek township, with the commission seeking full clarity on his condition.
Detective Chief Badenoch links Pat Quinlan to Minnie Williams estate swindle in Fort Worth and to Mrs Conner and her daughter’s disappearance. Quinlan’s questioning yields crucial admissions while Mrs Quinlan gives limited responses about Annie Williams and the castle murder night. Belknap supports asphyxiation and body disposal on Christmas night four years ago.
Photographs advertise the cheapest and best cabinets in the city at Williams' studio located at the corner of Calhoun and Columbia streets, promoting the Tres-Post "want" column.
Excursionists bound for Boston will travel in parlor, sleeping and dining cars on the Pennsylvania system. Stop overs to Atlantic coast resorts are possible with return journeys via Hudson river or Niagara Falls. Tickets for Knights Templar Conclave travel from Aug 19 to Aug 25 with half fare for children 5 to under 12. Information available from ticket agents or Fr. VanDusen in Pittsburg.
Indianapolis July 27 The Indiana National Guard camp ends today at Fairview Park with a parade through the city streets. Officers discussed keeping the site as a permanent camp with permanent quarters and a military clubhouse. Mayor and Mrs Oakley returned from Lake Maxinkuckee reporting the mayor is improved by the trip.
Richard Rowe, not naturalized, and Chester Rowe are linked to an embezzlement case in Iowa. One box tied to their vault account at Banco International was used by Richard, who claims the funds are his. A bank order bars opening the box until government instructions arrive.
In San Francisco on July 27 the fourth day of Theodore Durrant’s trial saw jury selection begin in earnest. Fifteen examined, only one passed, and defenses may challenge. Prosecution asks jurors if they would convict on circumstantial evidence, while many potential jurors show strong pretrial impressions from newspaper coverage.
Cincinnati reports arrest of all bookmakers and 95 employees at Oakley Race Track on complaint by the Reform League.
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