Forest fires devastate oil regions across Pennsylvania
Ongoing blazes at Ormsby and Russell City threaten hundreds of buildings and vast timber. Fire destroys rigs and mills, forces mass evacuations, and endangers Kane and Oil Valley Junction during a widespread northern Pennsylvania outbreak. Michigan fires also reported with strong winds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Braprorp
Ormsby
Bradford
Russell City
Iron Run
Elk Oil Company
Standard Pump
Braxrorp
New York, Lake Erie and Western
Alleghany
N. Y
Buffalo, Rochester and Pittsburg
Dent
Emery Oil Company
Routherford Run
Coon Run
Pittsburg
Western Road
Conductor Tanks
State Line
New York and Pennsylvania
Oil Valley Junction
Pennsylvania
Market prices from corrected daily by S Bush Co
Wheat 80c oats 80c corn 48c rye 60c barley 50c butter 12c eggs 12c beeswax 25c per lb oil meal 1.25 potatoes 80c per bushel feathers live geese 45c per lb rags 50c per cwt hides green 7c per lb hides cured 8c per lb
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
S. Bush & Co
Notable Fort Wayne Wedding At St Patrick's Church
The marriage of George L. De Wald and Kittie Kohler was solemnized at St Patrick's church at eight this morning. A wedding breakfast for immediate relatives followed at the groom's home. The couple are prominent Fort Wayne youths with many friends who wish them happiness.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George L. de Wald
Kittie Kohler
St. Patrick’s Church
Fort Wayne
Kolatona Mineral Beverage Endorsed by Health Report
The article extols Kolatona as a non alcoholic mineral beverage based on kola nut and celery with mineral waters, claimed to rejuvenate and invigorate the body without stimulating the same organs, and endorsed by physicians. It notes Dr. G N McLin as the formulator and Dr G L Melin as the distributor, with George W Holmes as the local agent in Avella, listing sale details and contact.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States Health Reports
Armstrong
United States Health
G. N. McLin
G. Lt. Melin
Huntington
Ind
George W. Holmes
Main Street
Holmes
Aveline
Potatoes and meats sale plus county review board appointed
A community sale advertises bargains on New Potatoes and Large Bright Potatoes with several meat and dairy items listed at reduced prices. Judge O Rourke appoints Robert L Kaney and Herman Schnelker as free holders to join the auditor treasurer and county assessor on a county review board which will meet on June 17.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
O’rourke
Robert L. Kaney
Herman Schnelker
Board of County Review
Mrs Hattie Wehnert Sues City for 5000 Damages
A new superior court suit filed by Mrs Hattie Wehnert seeks 5000 from the city of Fort Wayne after a Ringling circus day runaway on Columbia street caused her permanent injuries. Attorneys for the plaintiff are R B Dreibelbiss and Vesey and Heaton.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Columbia Street
Hattie Wehnert
Fort Wayne
R. B. Dreibelbiss
Vesey & Heaton
Humane report details May cases from Y M C A officer
Humane Officer L C Schlaudrof summarizes May 1895 activity listing 31 cases reported, including 22 children abandoned or neglected and 3 wife beatings. Animals suffered beating 5 cases and overdriving 7. Cruelty cases varied with neglect and deprivation. some prosecutions and convictions noted. Turtle soup served at George H Brown's, 604 Calhoun St.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
L. C. Schlaudrof
Fort Wayne Cyclists Elect Officers at Annual Meeting
The Fort Wayne Cycling Club held its annual meeting on West Wayne Street, electing officers and admitting new members. Roster lists President W. W. Munegen, Vice President F. W. Beach, Secretary J. X. Molir, Captain W. F. E. Gouty, First Lieutenant H. J. Taylor, Second Lieutenant H. C. Niemeyer, plus several new members including VT G. Nierman and W. A. Collie.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Port Wayne
GC. Sheldon
G. We. Sweringen
Anthony Arnold
Isidore Friend
Kk. G. Davis
Trustees Report on Township Poor Expenditures
Commissioners heard yearly reports from township trustees on the condition of the poor across townships. They noted wide variation in expenditures and suspect some trustees spent too much in the past year.
Japanese Capture Kelung After Desperate Battle
A fierce fight at Kelung Normosa ends with Japanese forces capturing the city. Three hundred Chinese soldiers are reported killed in the clash as Japanese troops seize Kelung.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kelung
Hone Koxe
China
Normosa
Mary C Lindsay Dies at 54 at Lafayette Street Home
Mary C Lindsay age 54 daughter of Mr and Mrs Charles Lind died last night at the family residence 223 Lafayette Street. Funeral services will be held at the residence at 8 o clock tomorrow morning with interment at Lea.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary C. Lindsay
Charles Lindsay
Lafayette Street
Lea
Free lunch of deep sea green turtle soup at Frank Bel chin saloon
Next Saturday night at Frank Bel chin's saloon 5 Mast Main Street a free lunch of genuine deep sea green turtle soup will be served. Everybody is invited to drop in and share a dish with Frank 8-6t.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Belchin
Main Street
Frank
Rain Bands Drench Northern Indiana and Northwestern Ohio
Telegraph noon reports show varied precipitation across the region. Cities like Angola and Van Wert tally heavy rain and good showers while Plymouth records no rain and Indianapolis reports no rain. Other towns report light to moderate showers or light rain throughout the day.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indiana
Ohio
Columbia City
Angola
Ind
Wabash
Montpelier
Plymouth
Indianapolis
New Haven
Monroeville
Bluffton
Delphos
van Wert
Payne
Defiance
Toledo
Indiana Wheat State Claim Sparks Fort Wayne Bet
A Fort Wayne resident and a Cincinnati liquor dealer debated Indiana's wheat production record with a $10 wager. Chicago quotes show Indiana as a wheat producer once in the past decade, in 1886. Market notes include July wheat at 7 1/2 cents, hogs 20,000 head receipts, cattle 4,500, and other futures data. John D. Johnston sues Isaac N. Woods for $160. W. H. Chapman attorney for the plaintiff.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fort Wayne
Cincinnati
Indiana
Times-Ierald
News of
Chicago
Timms-Post
Jeff Over
John D. Johnston
Isaac N. Woods
Chapman
Athletic tournament at the Temple tonight
An athletic tournament is slated for this evening at the Temple with admission priced at 25 and 50 cents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Temple Tonight
the Temple
Heat Kills Many As City Records Heat Wave
New York reports twenty five deaths from heat with over 150 prostrations amid a five day record. Names of deceased and those in serious condition listed. Chicago notes 96 degree shade temp and several deaths. Philadelphia records seven deaths and nearly fifty prostrations as police and firemen endured a parade in extreme heat.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
John Smith
Loretta Johnson
William Kelly
Robert Montgomery
George Frederick
Freda Kroshinsky
Louise Ravelle
Carobolt
Anthony Copeldin
Katharine Gairing
Thos. Langg
Chicago
Mercury
M. Fallen
James Griffin
John Johnson
Max Lampe
Frank Gannon
Lee Bradburn
Daniel Callahan
A. Parl
Philadelphia
List of names and cities in a 19th century directory fragment
A fragmented OCR item lists many individuals and their locations across Chicago Columbus Indianapolis Detroit and other cities. The long list includes J Lawrence Columbus M Brown Indianapolis Remmington Constantine Mich FD Crane Lafayette Ind WM Leedy Indianapolis and numerous others in an early trade or professional directory.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
D Hyde
Chicago
Lawrence
Columbus
M Brown
Indianapolis
Uniten
Indianpolis
Remmington
Contantine
Mich
FD Crane
Lafayette
Ind
Marshall
Leedy
Indiane
M Lurns
Detroit
W Kendall
Burgess
Rochester
N. Y
P Bento
Rudy
Hagerstown
Zeistoft
Akron
Leland
Wabash
JL Parker Downginc
H A Kerr
Kitameazoo
M Amidon
Bennington
W Whitley
Muncie
W Wilbe
Robert Sackett
Pitsburg
WH Carter
Cb Riekodt
Kananapelis
M Dyfouge
J G Sherman
Adin Hoch
Toledo
GJ Sherman
New York
A Rousch
LA Long
St. Louis
Wow Kem
Buffalo
Et Hunce
Kalamazoo
Wo Vieutman
Decatur
Kelebert
N.Y
Hastings
Jackson
DA Howey
Cleveland
Wol Monk
Dayton
W Brown
TJ Sedguich
Jamestown
Tom McMahon
Dixon
KB Wood
Garrett
D B Toberty
George Crivee
A C Savage
LJ Barndon
J A Dallt
Plerecton
TF Swene
W A Lyon
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Kane
Jane
West Kane
Griffith Company
Union Oil Company
James Campbell
Michigan
High Wood
Gladwin
McKeen
Elk
Millens
Y.M.C
Temple
Allen County
Drsg. Cring
Findlay
Kolatona
Dr. McLin
High Medical Authority
J. M. Robinson
John H. Bass
M.S. Robison
Mahurin
Nannie Teal
Kendallville
F. B. Ward
Rome City
Sarah Carter
Thomas Catshall
C. EB. Mohler
the Gazette
Temperance Hall
William Reinking
Cora Edna Greenhoe
Peter Carter
Bradford Jones
Valparaiso
John W. Meeks
Sarah E. Ginther
Sidney Ginther
R. T. McDonald
Robert Hammond
C. EK. Walton
J. S. Strathers
Elkhart Review
Ossian
H. C. Paul
Will Peltier
Elkhart
Will Daniels
Miss Milburn
Daniels
Smalley Bicycle Company
Gilbert
Ed. M. Wilson
Schrader & Wilson
Wilson
Board of Public Safety
Jewell
Plymouth Creamery
Wisconsin Limburg
Wisconsin
Fruit House
Board OF Review
Attie Wehnert
Ellison
Christie
Koop
Haberkorn
The
Lake Erie & Western Railway
Humane Report
George H. Brown
Calhoun Street
Ing Club
Trustees Report
Old National Bank
the Times-Post
W. E. Keplinger
Harry
Prank Keplinger
J. E. Miller
New Haven Avenue
U. S
Alaska
H. Jd. Ash’s
Reliable Stove House
Columbia St
John Christen
Calhoun St
Fort Wayne,nd
Freese & Ranke
Barr Street
West Main Street
Enat Berry Street
Tri-State
John Dreibelbisa
Court Street
Auburn
C. H. Bliss
Anbu
Chickering & Sons
Krell
Briggs
Starr
Ludwig
James & Holmstrom
the Nilson
S. A
A. Hattersley & Sons
E. Main ST
William Meyer & Bro
Calhoun
Kaiser
Egherian
Ceo. Myers
Fort Wayne, Ind
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