Born into local families and city visits noted
Condensed locals report births for Duman, Dilks, and Au mann families, with Mrs Radabaugh visiting Huntington. Notes include Dr L P Drayer in Chicago, Grace White hosting Bliss from McComb, and various visits from Miss Belle Wallace and Miss Mary Olstead. Major Mauk and family vacation in Columbia City, and numerous city happenings from entertainment at Centlivre park to barber union excursion. Street incidents, club activities, and local society movements are also listed.
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Duman
West Jefferson Street
G. B. Dilks
Columbia Avenue
William Aumann
John Street
E. B. Radabaugh
Huntington
L. P. Drayer
Chicago
Grace White
Miss Bliss
McCom
Harry W. Ninde
Murray Grange
Hitzelman
Ridgeville
Ind
Garl P. Swain
Belle Wallace
Toledo
J. A. Garvin
Major Mauk
Herschel
Columbia City
Sidney O. Yontz
M. A. Brannon
Grand Forks
S. D
Fickel
Isaiah Pillars
Lima
Mary Lincoln
Butler Street
Decatur
A Pleasant Place House of Call Opens at Calhoun Street
George Myers has purchased William Miller’s share of the saloon at 104 Calhoun Street and plans a grand opening next Thursday evening. The venue promises the best cool beer and courteous service for old customers and new. The Wa bash railroad offers round trip tickets to lana from Sept 16 to 21 for 83 60, with a note dated 9-11-20.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Myers
House of Call
Calhoun Street
William Miller
Mr. Myers
Wabash Railroad
Lana A
Jolly Sixty Five Excursion Draws 1002 To Toledo
The Jolly Sixty Five excursion from the north depot carried 16 coaches to Toledo. At Waterloo and Auburn the crowd swelled, and 1,002 Indiana travelers stepped from the train. Most visited the Casino, the season’s largest turnout there. Return trips were made in two sections, many bringing back good Toledo offerings. It was the group’s first excursion and one to be proud of.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Toledo
Irate Woman Cuts Down Tele graph Pole on Brackenridge Street
An angry resident cut down a Central Union Telegraph pole at the southeast corner of Harrison and Brackenridge streets last night. Property holders along Brackenridge from Calhoun to Harrison objected to street poles as disfigurement and unsafe, saying the pole was placed without consent. The axe-wielding person is unknown though rumors say a woman did the deed. the pole now lies in the street and its removal jeopardizes the wired big pole. Manager Taylor offered limited comment, noting the pole was cut and its safety may be compromised, with potential prosecution pending headquarters guidance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Central Union Telegraph Company
Wwarrison
Brackenridge
Brackenridge Street
Calhoun
Harrison
Taylor
Telephone Company
Tuates Post
Fourth Annual Jr. O U A M Session in Fort Wayne
The fourth annual session of the Jr. O U A M of Indiana will be held in Fort Wayne on Tuesday Sept 17. A public reception at Harmony Lodge hall 20 west Berry street at 730 pm will greet visiting councils from across the state. The program includes addresses, music, and piano selections followed by a free lunch at 104 Calhoun street with a grand opening announced for next Thursday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jr. QO. U. A.M
Indiana
Harmony Lodge Hall
West Berry Street
Peater
Afreen Fe
Ainslie Lone
Amolica
B. Oakley
John W. Pettinger
Mattie Clem
Julia Wilson
J. Cowan
PJ. Rice
Public Works Board Meeting Acknowledges Sewer Acceptances
The board of public works will hold a regular meeting this afternoon in the city building. Two sewers will be accepted and other routine business will be transacted. The board has notified Western Union to remove wires on the south side of West Berry street.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Board of Public Works
The
Western Union
Wast Berry Street
The Muncie Route Travel Excursions and Fares
The Muncie Route offers low round trip fares for several events and destinations including Chattanooga Tennessee Chickamauga dedication at 10.55 dollars, Fort Wayne Indiana races on September 28, Indianapolis State Fair at 83.60, Washington Indiana B P at 36.95, and Western States events on September 10 and 24. Home-Seeker Excur sions out of the north depot in Fort Wayne provide information and ticket sales on the above dates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chattanooga
Tenn
Chickamaugaa
Fort Wayne Ind
Indianapolis
Ind
Washington
Western States
Fort Wayne
Last Excursion to Falls of Niagara by Nickel Plate
The Last Excursion of the Season sails to Niagara Falls on Saturday September 21 via Nickel Plate Road. Departure from Fort Wayne at 2:00 p.m. arrives Falls 7:00 a.m. Sept 22. Round trip five dollars. Toronto extra one dollar. Chautauqua Lake free. For sleeping car space and details contact M. C. Baker, District Passenger Agent, Depot, Fort Wayne, Ind. 914-6. Traes-Post job printing office invites business.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Falls of Niagara
Nickel Plate Road
Fort Wayne
The
Falls
Toronto
Chautaqua Lake
M. C. Baker
Ind
Last Victims Found in Osceola Mine Horror
Calumet Michigan September 16. At 9 am the bodies of Malstrom and Walker Dahl were found in an 18 foot lead of Osceola mine No 4 and brought to surface. This ends the Osceola mine horror with all victims recovered.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Calumet, Mich
Malstrom
Walker Dahl
Osceola Mine No
Osceola Mine
Omaha man tapped to head fish and fisheries agency
Washington dispatch reports the president plans to appoint W. N. May of Omaha Nebraska as commissioner of fish and fisheries succeeding the late Marshall McDonald The Nebraska official has served as fish commissioner for 15 years and the move would reflect Secretary Morton influence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washieton
W. N. May
Omaha
Neb
Fish and Fisheries
Marshall McDonald
May
Nebraska
Morton
Lightning strikes hollow tree reveals bones in Minnesota
In Princeton Minnesota a storm struck an old oak between Princeton and Elk River exposing the crumbling bones of a woman believed by many to be a missing local girl. Authorities note the bones were long concealed in the hollow tree, but identification remains uncertain.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Princeton
Minn
Here
Elk River
Commodore Smith says no more Defender Valkyrie races
A Stamford Connecticut dispatch reports Commodore Smith at his home stating he is perfectly justified in declaring there will be no further races between the Defender and the Valkyrie. He calls the statement positive and final.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Stamford
Conn
Commodore Smith
Populists Name Full Utah Territory Ticket
Salt Lake City hosts the Populist party territorial convention and nominates Henry W. Lawrence for governor and James Hogan for representative in congress, with a full ticket in the field.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Salt Lake City
Henry W. Lawrence
Salt Lake
James Hogan
Ogden
Congress
Fire on Jola steamer kills six aboard in Edinburgh voyage
A blaze broke out on the steamer Jola from Edinburgh today, burning six passengers and a stewardess to death. The fire was contained after several hours of effort. George Meyer plans an elegant free lunch at his new opening next Thursday evening at 10 4 Calhoun Street.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Edinburgh
George Meyer
Calhoun Street
Boston School of Oratory Graduates Twenty Five Young Ladies
A Boston letter notes twenty five young ladies have graduated from the Boston school of oratory. They have been trained to speak well and sing, with performances of great poets enhanced by their voices. It urges patriotic gems be included in their studies as well.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boston
Boston School of Oratory
Cracie
Artificial Ice from Distilled Water Endorsed by Physicians
An advertisement explains the production of pure crystal ice from distilled water using artesian well water and pressurized chemicals for rapid cooling. The Ice Company promotes its ice as the safest for drinking, with endorsements from physicians and wide usage by families, hotels, and druggists. A book of 100 coupons sells for $4.50 and lasts about 100 days for a typical family.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gillon
Abnormal Weather Confounds Patient and Doctor
In a vivid dialogue a patient reports sore throat chest pain and splitting headache while the doctor dismisses these symptoms as normal for severe weather. The scene highlights health perceptions during frigid abnormal conditions and hints at treatment despite the claim of no illness.
Three Year Old Pace Trot Purses Closed
A historic racing card notes three year old Pace and three year old Trot events with stake numbers 28 29 and 32. The pace events show 2:14 and 2:20 times while stake details indicate purses and closures.
2:24 Pace and Free-for-All Trot Stakes Details
A dated racing entry lists pace and trot events with stake numbers and purses. It notes Stake No 30 closure and reflects multiple divisions including 2000 and 1000 free-for-all purses, plus a 1900 trotting purse with unclear last figures.
Races Run From September 23 to 28 Program
The notice outlines a racing event schedule spanning September 23 through September 28. A program is set for the fourth page detailing entries, times, and locations. Local organizers promote the events with specifics on venues and key participants.
Stamp printing plan chosen for postage stamps
A London letter notes an Englishman created the postage stamp but an American designed the best printing method. The British government selected his device in 1839 from 2,600 competing designs.
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London
Fort Wayne Markets corrected daily by S. Bush and Co
Market prices list for Fort Wayne with daily corrections showing Wheat 65 67c Oats 28 30c Corn 45 48c Rye 48c Barley 45c Butter 14 15c Eggs 100 Beeswax 25¢ lb Oilemeal 1 25 cw potatoes 50c bu Feathers live geese 45c Rags 50c cwt Hides green 2a lb Hides cured 8 lb
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
S. Bush & Co
Harness Racing Purses and Pace Times Listed
A compact listing shows two thirty post time trot events and a pace, each with a five hundred purse. Additional entries include a two twenty eight trot event with a five hundred purse.
Can you cook he asks, she answers unsure
In the New York Sun a terse exchange unfolds as he asks a marriage question, she hesitates yet offers to try cooking, and he declines, grabbing his hat. The scene centers on a hopeful proposal tempered by uncertainty and independence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
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Mary Olstead
Douglass
Harry Metzgar
Young Woman's Christian Association
Andrew McDaniel
St. Joe
Mc Oscar
John Lehman
Brewers’ Union
State Federation of Labor
Sentinel
West Wayne Street
Ofice
Frank James
Findlay, Fort Wayne & Western
Pennsylvania Company
Wilber V. Hawley
James
Centlivre Park
A. F. Schoch
West Main Street
Col. C. A. Zollinger
John Figel
W. PF. McLaughlin & Co
Mr. Chase
Mary C. Kline
John W. Lane
J. H. Bickford
Wayne Street
M. E. Church
C. C. Corbett
Western Union Telegraph Company
Captain Perry
Jolly Sixty-Five
American Mechanics
Board of Works
Muncie
Traes-Post
United States
Little Fellows Department
Neptune
Foeilinger
New Fish Commissioner
Maumee Valley
Old Fort
Ohio
Michigan
Olio
Miss J. Haverly
Fort Wayne Steam Laundry
W.B. Phillips
Telephone
Utah
Holocaust
Marvinzs
Somerville Journal
Turspay
COSC
Thansday
Sarunpay
Broadway
Washington Boulevard
Geller
W. F. Geller
A. Hattersley & Sons
Main ST
Louisville
Knoxville
Via
With
Kaosville
Cincinnati
CG L
Lock Wood
Granp Rapids. Mic
Romy & Kobilya
Barr Street
Spencer Cor
Freese
Ranke
Darmy Times— Post
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