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Newspaper
Fort Wayne Times Post
Location
Fort Wayne, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Sep 21, 1895
Page
4
Fort Wayne notables visit and conduct business in nearby cities. Editor activity, court notes, marriages, and local milestones mingle with plans for the Huntington-Columbia City-Ligonier street railway, toll road appraisals, and a Globe clothing house bicycle prize.
Yesterday afternoon the Y M C A baseball team traveled to Antwerp for a second clash. Fort Wayne led early and held on to win 12 to 0. McWhorter and Bush pitched for the Y M C A, Brown and Kline starred for Antwerp, with Smith delivering a home run a three base hit and a single.
Large Tem ple audience expected for The Jolly Old Chums on Sept 24 25 and 26 with Budd Ross Grady and Carrie Lamont in a lively farce deemed highly entertaining. Human Hearts to follow Sept 27 and 28 at Masonic Temple under Henry Miner with praise from the New York Herald and strong scenic effects noted. Opening tomorrow at 163 Wells street features a grand free lunch.
The jury yesterday heard the case of alleged criminal assault of Frank Gibson on Mary O Shaughnes sey in court. The jury reached a verdict this morning and Gibson was found guilty of assault and battery and sentenced to 30 days in jail and a $2 fine. Attorneys say the prior fine should be returned.
A report from Greentown states Lady Florence the aeronaut under Prof. Charles Cline was injured yesterday with unknown severity. Tomorrow's Centlivre park ascent was postponed due to the accident. Also noted are Nickel Plate reduced fares to Cleveland on the certificate plan for Carriage Builders' National association events, and a humorous anecdote about John Johnson and a dictionary.
The Lewiston Journal notes hop pillows for soothing uneasy spirits and pain, with catnip and bayberry cited as fragrant aids. It describes catnip’s strong scent, its enticement to cats, and bayberry’s fragrant catkins found by the brook, alongside mixing with fit for effect.
The Marquis of Devonshire maintains a ten mile private railway around his estate. He drives as fireman and engineer while family members, including the ladies, act as crossing watchmen and watchwomen during outings.
The national jubilation marks the twenty-fifth anniversary of Rome’s entry of the Italian army with tens of thousands cheering the Garibaldi monument unveiled on Janiculum Hill in Rome. Premier Crispi lauds Garibaldi, defends Italy’s stance, and emphasizes spiritual autonomy of the church while praising patriotic sacrifice.
Reports from Newport and New York revolve around Mrs. W K Vanderbilt and Miss Consuelo Vanderbilt amid engagements rumors with the duke of Marlborough. Separately a Kentucky poker dispute in Pulaski County ends with Cain as sole survivor and fugitives sought by officers.
Garibaldian veterans in red shirts led a large procession to Villa Corsini as bands played and crowds surged. King Humbert and Queen Marguerite acknowledged the cheers, while Garibaldians climbed the monument at Porta Pia. The day saw nationwide celebrations, lights, and a Vatican visit by the pope.
In Arapahoe Nebraska on September 21 Peter Kenizal a farmer shot and killed his wife after a trivial dispute and then killed himself. The incident occurred near his home and authorities investigated the deadly domestic dispute resulting in a double tragedy.
Charles Meyers faced a preliminary hearing before Squire France on a charge of assault with intent to commit a felony against Josie Watterson, 14. After testimony by Miss Watterson Marshal Grabner and Peter Laurent, Meyers was bound over to the circuit court in 800 dollars, in default of which he would go to jail. Meyers admitted guilt and offered no reason for the alleged attack. His father, Henry Meyers, is a New Haven truckman.
Wheat 65 to 67 cents, oats 28 to 30, corn 45 to 48, rye 48. Barley 45 cents. Butter 14 to 15 cents. Eggs 10 cents. Beeswax 25 cents per pound. Oil meal 1.25. Potatoes 50 cents per bushel. Feathers, live geese 45 cents. Rags 50 cents per cwt. Hides green 7 cents, cured 8 cents per pound.
Chattanooga Tennessee September 16 to 19 dedication of Chickamaugaa round trip 10.55 Indianapolis Indiana September 16 to 21 state fair 8.60 Fort Wayne Indiana September 23 to 28 races Washington Indiana October 6 to 10 BLY P 6.95 round trip Western States and Territories September 10 and 2th Home Seeker F Excur sions The north denot Fort Wayne is the place to get information and buy tickets on above dates.
Race results show two year olds in pace and trot events with purses noted. Stake numbers 26 and 27 closed. times listed include 2:14 for trot and 2:28 for trot. Additional purse amounts of 1000 and 2000 appear amid unreadable OCR fragments.
New York rates show money on call easy at 2 percent with firm sterling exchange and varied government bond yields. Chicago Board of Trade quotes feature wheat and corn shifts, pork byproducts, and live stock trading at Chicago Union Stock Yards. Also notes a failed proposal in the Northern German Methodist conference on women delegates and announces Henry Boschet’s new Wells Street house of call opening with free lunch for callers.
The schedule lists Stake No 34 closed with a 2000 dollar Free-for-All for three-year-old trotters, Stake No 0 closed, a 7000 dollar Free-for-All Pace event, a 1000 dollar 2:0 Trot purse and a 1000 dollar purse additional entry. Details emphasize pacing stakes and trotting purses.
The King of Siam owns five white elephants. one is no larger than a pony. They are fed daily and bathe in the river, their only exercise aside from occasional imperial processions. They also serve as a symbol during royal receptions for foreign ambassadors.
The fragment lists several harness racing stakes and purses, indicating a 2:15 trot stake number 83 closed, a 2:12 pace stake 36 closed, a free for all trot purse of 1000, and a 2:08 pace purse of 1000 with garbled text.
Rail advertises weekly Saturday trips to Lake Maxinkuckee on the Nickel Plate line through Sept. 28. Enquire of agents for details. Also notes races scheduled September 28 with a program on the fourth page.
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