Local Guests and Community Notices in Condensed Locals
Mr R Y F Peyton of Chicago visits Mr Max J Blitz. Dr Morse Harrod leaves for Indianapolis on business. Mrs G E Bursley returns from Mackinac Island. Miss Daisy Waters returns from Newaygo Mich. James E Noble of Bass Foundry goes to Toledo for business. Nekan Whitsell granted permit to build 3000 dollar house on lot 228 Williams addition. Byron Hattersley C I Mahler M V Walsh depart for Grand Rapids. Bishop J M Thoburn of the Methodist church visits India. Judge O Rourke attends Fulton county court house dedication at Rochester. Dr Wagner back from Richmond on Pennsylvania Relief business. Funeral for Conrad Sie man tomorrow at 1:30 at residence 19 Jones street then Emmanuel's Church. Y M C A football team organized and seeks Purdue coach. A F Schoch markets sails and overcoatings at 414 West Main. Willis Souder receives word of Rath’s death. family to Bluifton. Jr U A M selects Portland as next meeting site with officers listed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Daisy Waters
Newaygo
Mich
James E. Noble
Bass Foundry and Machine Works
Toledo
Nekan
Whitsell
Williams
Messrs
Byron Hattersley
C. I. Mahler
M. V. Walsh
Grand Rapids
J. M. Thoburn
Methodist Episcopal Church For India
L. R. Hartman
Judge O'Rourke
Rochester
Ind
Fulton County Court House
Wagner
Richmond
Pennsylvania Relief Association
Conrad Sieman
Jones Street
Femanuel’s Lutheran Church
Purdue University
A. F. Schoch
West Main Street
Willis Souder
Local Squire Acquits Feipel Over Curtain Silence
The judge found no case against Frank Feipel for allegedly keeping curtains down to violate liquor law. Officers described the curtains but defense witnesses argued the bar remained visible to the highway. Feipel was discharged while Hartman’s case for Sunday patronage was continued to Monday August 30.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ligget
Frank Feipel
Squire Tancey
Tanner
Lapp
Squire
Feipel
Jacob Hartman
Fitzsimmons Welcomes 12-Pound Son at Coney Island
The boxer Bob Fitzsimmons became a father when his son, weighing twelve pounds, was born at his Coney Island home. He paused training today to celebrate the event and the news spreads through New York as he prepares for future bouts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bob Fitzsimmons
New Yor
Coney Island
Corbett
Mora claim unsettled. court action expected over distribution
The state department faces multiple sub-assignments of the Mora claim and officials fear years of court action before any money is finally distributed. In Clarence a man found dead at One Hundred Twenty Street and Michigan Avenue held a revolver in his right hand and a note bearing another name.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State Department
Clarence
Theodore Peterson
One Hundred and Twentieth Street
Michigan Avenue
Tobacco trust cuts Chicago plug cut price sharply
Information from Wall Street reports that the American Tobacco company has reduced plug cut tobacco prices in Chicago by more than 50 percent. The move is described as the first action in an anticipated broader war by the trust.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Wall Street
American Tobacco Company
Chicago
Bank Robbery Alleged as Illinois Tellers Charged
Curiaco report states tellers Wilson and Jones of the National Bank of Illinois are accused of robbing the bank of nineteen thousand five hundred dollars. The theft was discovered today prompting investigation and charges.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Curiaco
Marriage Licenses and Rail Offer Noted
Marriage licenses listed include Wilson Clark with Hanna Rice, William A. Spice with Mabel E K Moore, Clarence E. Smith with Mary L. Sie Men, Phillip Mohl with Lizzie Lusch, Sherman E. Calberzar with Doroth M. Masel. The Wabash railway will sell round trip tickets to Indianapolis from Sept 16 to 21 during the Indiana State Fair for 33 60 9 11 20.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wilson Clark
Hanna Rice
William A. Spice
Mabel EK. Moore
Clarence 8. Smith
Mary L. Sie
Phillip Mohl
Lizzie Lusch
Sherman E. Calberzar
Doroth M. Masel
Wabash Railway
Indianapolis
Wabash Railroad
The Jewish New Year 5656 Observed Across Faiths
Sunset marked the end of 5655 and the start of 5656 as synagogues welcomed the new year with solemn services. The day is seen as judgment for all mankind with live and dead scrolls, while prayers seek life and a year of happiness for all, notes on rabbinical belief and the late emergence of era counting in Jewish practice.
MUNCIE ROUTE Low Fare Ticket Specials
Chattanooga Tennessee and Indianapolis runs advertise round trip prices for September trips to Chickamauga and Fairy state events. Fort Wayne and Washington Indiana host races and excursions with prices from 3.60 to 6.95. Fort Wayne depot offers information and tickets. Also notices on fall suits by Will C. Cleary and a new house opening with lunch by Henry Boschet.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chattanooga
Tenn
Chickamaugaa
Indianapolis
Ind
Fort Wayne Ind
Washington
Western States
Fort Wayne
Fort Wayne Limited Cook Falls After Train Stop Near town
Andy Owens, Fort Wayne limited cook, fell from the train near an electric switch two miles west of town. He was found badly hurt but alive, transported to Dr. Carson’s and later returned to Chicago. The train traveled about 50 mph at the time of the accident. Indiana State Fair promotions and Wabash round trip tickets to Indianapolis are noted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Valparaiso
Andy Owens
Fort Wayne Limited
Owens
Dr. Carson
Chicago
Falls of Niagara
Nickel Plate Road
Fort Wayne
The
Falls
Toronto
Chautaqua Lake
M. C. Baker
Ind
Court actions and petty disputes fill docket notes
John H. Hartman executor sues Nicholas Otten and others for 200 dollars. Henry Suedholm sues Fred Roebke and others for 245 dollars. W P Breen sues Geo W Luce and others for 200 on a note. A yard fence dispute between Daniel Whitmer and Tommy Leeds ends with fines of 1 dollar plus costs. Angela Whitmer sues Thomas Seeds in caplus. venue change sought, case moved to Justice Huser for Saturday at 2.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John H. Hartman
Nicholas Otten
H. H. Kleepamp
Henry Suedholm
Fred Roebke
C. W. Kuhne
W. P. Breen
Geo. W. Luce Et al
Daniel Whitmer
Tommy Leeds
Justice Tancey
Angela Whitmer
Caplus
Thomas Seeds
Hays
Seeds
Huser
Drunks in Court and Arrest in West End
Two intoxicated men appeared in police court this morning and were released on promises to abstain. At 11 o clock Officer Patton arrested a tramp begging in the west end and brought him to custody.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Patton
West End
Market Prices at Fort Wayne Corrected Daily
Fort Wayne markets report corrected prices by 8. Bush and Co for wheat at 65 to 67 cents, oats 28 to 30, corn 45 to 48, rye 48, barley 45, butter 14 to 15, eggs 10, beeswax 25 cents per pound, oil meal 1.25, potatoes 50 cents per bushel, feathers 45 cents, live geese 45 cents, rags 50 cents per cwt, green hides 7 cents per pound, cured hides 8 cents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bush & Co
Races Schedule From September 23 to 28
The notice lists race events spanning September 23 through September 28. Program details appear on page four.
Comrades All at Chattanooga Touch Fraternal Reunion
Chattanooga September events showcase postwar reconciliation between Union and Confederate veterans. Governors Altgeld Rich and state officers dedicate monuments at Chickamauga and Missionary Ridge, praising living deeds over graves and celebrating a new era of unity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chattanooga
Mason
Dixon
Louisville
Boys of the
Gray
Blue
South
Johnny Rebs
Union
Confederacy
Snodgrass Hill
Wlinois
Altgeld
Mediterranean
Pericles
Michigan
Chickamauga
Missionary Ridge
Orchard Knob
Rich
C. E. Belknap
State Park
Henry M. Duffield
Detroit
Fullerton
Beersford arrives with Edam voyagers after fog shock
In Plymouth England on September 19 the steamer Beersford towed the trawler Vulture and four boats carrying the Edam’s captain crew and passengers after a collision with the Turkestan in dense fog. The Edam sank immediately but all aboard were rescued with women and children embarked first.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pliymouth
England
Beersford
Brixham
Edam
Turkestan
Aiken Appointed Deputy to Doughman Prosecutor
Prosecuting Attorney elect N V Doughman announced that Attorney John Lt Aiken would be his deputy. Doughman will take office on October 22.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mr. Doughman
N.V. Doughman
John Lt. Aiken
Tragic Suicide of Chicago Woman at Lake Keuka
Miss Jessie Simmons of Chicago, staying at the Keuka hotel on Lake Keuka, leapt from a rowboat into the water and died. Her maid accompanied her. officials say she was an invalid and likely demented at the time of the act.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jessie Simmons
Chicago
Keuka Hotel
Lake Keuka
Iter Maid
Centlivre Wins Deciding Heat In 3 Year Old Pace
A Sturgis telegram reports Major Centlivre winning the final heat of the 3 year old pace, lowering his record by another half second to 2 17. Atlantic King is listed to start in the 2 08 pace this afternoon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sturgis
Major Centlivre
Atantic King
Coronade Building Collapses in Nashville
The old Coronade building collapsed this afternoon in Nashville Tennessee burying six workers. They were recovered alive but badly battered and injured.
Birds Inmates Keep 600 Songsters at Michigan Prison
The Michigan State prison houses about 600 birds kept by inmates. Prisoners care for the birds for companionship and may raise them for sale with profits credited to their prison bank accounts after discharge. A Chicopee Massachusetts ordinance imposes fines for disposing ashes and sharp debris in streets to protect bicycle tires.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Michigan State Prison
Chicopee
Mass
The Boy Was Puzzled by His Shiftless Father
A humorous note from the Boston Transcript via the Try the Truxs Post want column. The piece depicts Johnny questioning his father’s character after observing his lazy behavior and handsome appearance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Johnny
Pop
Mia
Boston Transcript
Truxs-Post
Henry Boscher's Opening Night at 163 Wells Street
Henry Boscher invites attendees to a grand free lunch at the opening event next Saturday evening at 163 Wells Street.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry Boschet
Wells Street
Henry Boscher
Three-year-old Stakes Selections in Trot and Pace
Three-year-old event notes show Stake No. 28 CIOSCA Trot, Stake No. 29 Closed Pace, and Stake No. 32 Closed Trot. Purse amounts listed include 800 for Pace and times like 2:20 and 2:14, with 1 000 and 1 500 appearing in the records.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ciosca
2:24 Pace and 1 000 Free-for-All Pace Trot Stakes
Race list shows Stake No 34 closed for a 2000 Free-for-All for three-year-olds trot and Stake No 80 closed for a 1000 Free-for-All Pace and a 1000 2:10 Trot purse. Entries incomplete with fragmented notes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
S. ccc Ees
Races and Purses Listed for Friday Session
Friday schedule notes trotting and pacing stakes with purse amounts. Stake No 33 and No 36 are closed. Includes Free-for-All Trot and Pace events with varying purses.
Transit odds listed for Saturnpay race day
Racing card fragment shows purses and times including a 2 30 trot 2 22 pace and 2 28 trot with Saturnpay on September 28.
Also Mentioned on This Page
Ry’ F, Peyton
Max J. Blitz
Morse Harrod
G. E. Bursley
Mackinac Island
Portland
J. W. Pittenger
Upland
W. J. Cowan
Monroeville
G. C. Lane
Hartford City
N. O. Rook
Dunkirk
L. W. Belton
Anderson
C. W. Walters
Decatur
S. M. Holtzman
C.W. Reed
A. L. Gray
Jonesboro
Amos Dubois
Mr. Ligget
Muncie
Callon Will C. Cleary
Harrison Street
Cook Owens
Mayor’s Court
Gulf
Buckeye and Hoosier States
Ohio
John Beatty
Board of Commissioners
Joyce
Methodist Church
Charles H. Grosvenor
James B. Campbell
Aquilla Wiley
McWinley
State Commission
Campbell
Ford Vandeveer
Cave Springs
Claude Matthews
Lew Wallace
Wisconsin
Jackson EK. Webster
W. H. Upham
Hoard
W. W. Watkins
State Board
Massachusetts
Knob Hill
Greenhalge
Assembly
National Cemetery
Barnum
P. T. Barnum
Society of the Army of the Cumberland
Society of the Army of the Tennessee
Cincinnati
J. D. Morgan
Quincy
General Rosecrans
Morgan
George W. Ochs
H. V. Boynton
Association
Boynton
Confederate Veterans
Charles Manderson
Nebraska
Republic
Pillsbury
Minneapolis
Pillsbury-Washburn Flour Mill Company
Charles A. Pillsbury
Pillsoury
Commissioner Powers
Minnesota
Edan
the Turkestan
Aiken
Maumee Valley
Old Fort
Indiana
Rom
Olita Areichigan
Willi
Meroces
Tuunrsday
Saturnpay
Cee
Ccc Eee
A. Hattersley & Sons
E. Main ST
Miss J. Haverly
Fort Wayne Steam LaAnnuity
W. F. Phillips
Broadway
Washington Boulevard
Geller
W. F. Geller
Romy & Bowbilya
Warr Street
Reny
Speccer Cor Mind Calhoun
Freese
Ranke
Calhoun Street
Barraur Tlome
Datty Tiks -Post
Kaiser
Bohemian
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