This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!
This newspaper page contains 7 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.
Newspaper
Fort Wayne Times Post
Location
Fort Wayne, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jun 28, 1895
Page
4
Condensed locals report a string of visits and travel plans including C B Fitch returning from Bluffton and Maj G W Wilson off to Napoleon Ohio on business. An excursion to Rome City under Baptist church ladies, a Rome City trip, and a St Louis side trip are noted along with several weddings and obituaries.
John Tracey suffered serious injuries after his buckboard horse bolted when a rope broke. He was thrown onto the curb and into the ground near Fairfield Avenue and Breckenridge Street, with possible fractures to his arm and leg. He was taken home. the horse was later returned by a Humane Officer. Newsboys union to meet tomorrow evening for important business. Also notices on citrus prices and a new covered wagon being built for parties at 91 Madison Street.
Certified copy of the late Hugh McCulloch's last will and testament filed in the county clerk's office. Executor is Hon. Charles McCulloch with Frederick H. McCulloch as backup. The will leaves major assets to the widow Susan M. McCulloch and small sums to nieces, nephews, and two daughters, with the remainder divided among the children after the widow's death. The Maryland home and Washington banked assets are included, with a family clock to remain in Maryland. The date on the instrument is April 6 1888 and witnesses Ivory G. Kimball Harry H. Skippen and Richard Ware.
The article notes Frank Belchin at No 54 East Main Street serves an elegant turtle soup two weeks ago and promises a repeat dose next Saturday night, inviting patrons to arrive on time for the event.
Three prisoners appeared in police court charged with drunkenness. Joseph Martin received 11 days in jail, Frank Green was similarly sentenced, and Celestine Treucher was sent over for the offense. One man allegedly abused his wife prior to arrest.
Harmony lodge No. 19 LO C F held a semi annual election naming Noble Grand Edgar Towsley Vice Grand I N Kelsey and Secretary G W Boerger. All other offices serve one year and will not be filled for six months. Installations set for next Thursday evening.
Mrs. Evaline Hickox died at her son in law Cornelius Yant home nine miles west of the city at age 86 years 4 months and 28 days Born in New York City she had long been a county resident The funeral will be held Saturday at 10 am at the residence Rev Cissel officiating Interment Bullard cemetery. Fort Wayne to Chicago Nickel Plate Road tickets on sale daily year round
We want people to find what they are looking for at NewspaperArchive. We are confident that we have the newspapers that will increase the value of your family history or other historical research. With our 7-day free trial, you can view the documents you find for free.
People find the most success using advanced search. Try plugging in keywords, names, dates, and locations, and get matched with results from the entire collection of newspapers at NewspaperArchive!
You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!
Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.
Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.
Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.