DRY GOODS TRUST BOOFE OF THE COMBINE ENLARGED
A long, imperfect report from New York outlines the growth of the Associated Merchants’ company and its proposed broad charter. The article notes plans to acquire large dry goods firms, possible formations with Claflin and Morgin, and ambitions to control merchandising, transport, and utilities across several states.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Gommensanys
Rompany
Tak Claflin
Messrs. J. P. Morgin & Go
Mr. Ondine
Constable & Co. Loyd & Daysar Cin Olud Barfe
Grand Artest
Sharpson, Crawferd & Simpson
Nasuly
Clnina Company
Adis Dry Goods Company
Tuli Wali
Ltte
Thawan
Theraday
Associated Merchants’ Company
J.P. Borgan & So
Sonn Olet- Lin
Miuetiary A
Shupson
Simpson
Marehanty
Hansover
Associated Merchants
Cowoay
Newt Forte
Lange OF Foweds
Uie Bribane
Haven
New York Company
Ofgrowth
Tls
Sueenthy
Andlaehiel
Henadit
Prominent Milan Township Citizen Voted in Presidential Elections
A. J. Dotitick, a well known resident of Milan township, long associated with The Sentinel, is described as a steadfast local figure. He is portrayed as one of Allen County’s most respected and active voters who participated in recent presidential elections.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. J. Dotitick
Milan Township
Sentinel
Veo Vida
Ile
Gore
Mix
Telivick
Allen County
Open Office at New Haven in Fort Wayne and Detroit plan
New Haven News reports that the Wigbyville group unveiled a weighty talk of a joint venture named Fort Wayne and Detroit seems set as a division after the Watmsh men. The article hints at a future show and public interest in the new arrangement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Haven
Tatler
Fort Wayne
Detroit
Unclear draft mentions new offices and Hine project start
Fragmentary text hints at new offices opening on Breuiway and a planned completion timeline. Mentions work on the Hine project and viscose equateiiction crowded to completion. Unable to determine concrete dates or entities due to garbled OCR.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Neva
Schauker
Breuiway
Tymersew Moing
Death ends long illness of local resident
William Bale, longtime Fox Tinking Company employee and Ker Muc ray Manufacturing veteran, dies after tuberculosis illness. He was 97, a respected figure in the Wollimans Mayaville area, survived by wife and son. Funeral arrangements at Dend-Othar Mortuary.
Commercial Club Calls for Wayne County Encampment Plan
The Commercial Club invites the G A RI to host a veterans encampment in Fort Wayne in 190%, with Walter of Anthony Wayne post attending to present. Auditing reports on the secretary’s funds are approved, and merchants urged fuller participation. Talks cover plans to extend the Butler railroad from Fort Wayne to Butler, and to secure subsidies amid rival lines and tax considerations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
GA. BR
Por Wayne
A. BR. Walter
Anthony Wayne
Walter
Perlings
Ster
Doalks Fund
Willey
Hosey
G. BR. Hewgh
Abraham Weil
Tongs WM
Mostiny
Thieme
Canvanh
Butler
Messrs
CW. Dix
Robert AT Lied
Wayne and Butter Railroad Company
Ha Wabash
Ant
Fort Waynd
Buller
Ori Nies
New Haven
Altum
Jay Butler
Wayne
Ort Whyne
Death of Gare Luce in Allen County
Gare Luce, a resident of Allen County, died Friday evening at his home in Mimeville at about 85 years old. His death followed a stroke six years earlier that caused paralysis, after which he recovered sufficiently. He leaves his widow and one son.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Allen Sounly
Nist
Delhart Luce
Parker Fawker’s Daughter Dies in Perry Township
Flovenes Parke, the young daughter of Mr and Mrs EB Fawker of Perry Township, died suddenly on Sunday night at the age of four. Burial services will be private with interment at the Parkey cemetery pending arrangements.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Flovenes Parke
EB. Fawker
Perry Lowsship
Sealet
Pankey
Tarnmin Death of Ty. T. Barwhy Child in Wagner Offerat
Ty. T Barwhy and wife Mrs Barwhy announce the death of their infant son Tarnmin Barwhy who died Friday evening at Wagner Offerat aged one day. The family requests quiet during their bereavement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Litadt
Ty. T. Barwhy
Wagner Oferat
Eviday Avaning
Beerer Robert Bolin Dies in Tragic Accident
Robert Bolin Beerer died in a severe accident on May day near Tolilia Belivay, Iowa. He was aged Lb zene and mourned by family. Funeral arrangements not yet released.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert Bolin
Tolilia BR Belivay
Win
Obituary of Mrs Geary from Ireland and Wormley family noted
Mrs Geary, a widow aged 74, died after a long illness at her home on East Lewis Street. She resided with her husband in Wolhestgy and had strong Irish connections. Survived by her son and extended family, including Mary Grady.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bertrude
Tromhalle
Tlwala
Lewis
Frown Spisrs
Mary Grady
Fog Hama Ehved
Torning
Rowley
Geary
Ireland
Obituary of Ferdinand Koch Pioneer Pastor in Fort Wayne
Ferdinand Koch longtime Fort Wayne resident and German Lutheran pastor died Thursday at 43 Hovmer Street Fort Wayne at age about 66 He was born in Bay City Mich educated at Concordia College he served as pastor in Avilla and later worked as a bookkeeper for the Kort Wayne Company Surviving are his widow and two daughters aged 11 and 6 years his parents and brother reside in various Michigan cities The obituary notes a life of intelligence wide friendships and illness that curtailed his active work.
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Koch
Nev
Ferdinan Koch
Kinanga
Hovmer Street
May
Horn
Bay City
Mich
Concoyd
Colinge
Bauer Anw
Thy Fak
Wich
Cermag Lutheran Church
Avilla
Fort Waynn
Hach
Wittel
Masonic Meeting Ends in Fort Worth Area
A spelling misprint aside, the spring convention of Beattie Masonry concluded in Fort Worth with notable rituals. The event featured the close of the eighteenth and sixteenth degrees as part of the fraternity’s ceremonials, marking one of its most memorable gatherings.
Fort Wayne Jurisdiction Deaths Listed With Names
During the past year the Fort Wayne jurisdiction reported deaths including Charles Al Bunsen of Chicago, A F R Jackson of Chicago, Maurice D Eltenwood of Peoria, William Knight of Fort Wayne, and other listed individuals such as J Todd of Bluffton and Odin W Gauntt of Rome City. The record names many local associates and places within Indiana and nearby cities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oridsied
Davinkrowny
Princew
Tevnsalean
Chae
Wy Kollar
Wibash
George S
Wobnah
Elias
Scott
Wirbanl
A. A. Powell
Wabash
Four Bad Gang Is Routed In Pittsburg Haul
Pittsburg April 13 Chief of Detectives Roger O Mara says Wrights gang was rounded up after a long spree of housebreakings and a murder. Several suspects are in custody, with weapons, dynamite and plunder recovered. authorities pledge swift justice as investigations unfold.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pittsburg
Roger O'Mara
Wrights
Aid
Yange Kwhney
Filageraid
Auya
Tota Wright
Gwinly
Canada
Piltstinny
Sien
Robert Dt Wilcox
Jenne Wilcox
Insutyy
Sheik
Balward
Werhgal
Ism Powertul
Merey
Anya
Mickey
Cheago
Wright
Nts
Uclndisie & Vin
Altroglyrer- Tv
Wdenasion
Farther's Barn Burns in Town Fire After Explosion
A fire destroyed a barn belonging to Robert K. Murphy at 9 Springfield townelroy Friday evening. Five men reportedly caused an explosion in a pile of refuse near the building, damaging farming implements and a table. Loss estimated around several hundred dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert K. Murphy
Springfield Townelroy
Sold grocery business changes hands in Olenawa area
Dargauna who conducted a grocery on Olenawa Aut sold the business to Gyre Gallaway a Knox Indiana man. Calloway is now in passeanton.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dargauna
Olenawa Aut
Gyre Gallaway
Fron Knox
My. Calloway
Passeanton
Faded Fragments Show Names From Local Notice
Incomplete OCR lists various individuals and pairs with garbled spellings and unclear actions. Readable bits include names like Martin Schermant, Charles Bevenvits, Molilo Smith, N Frank Bortmuyay, Amie Huebert, Kenneth Swift, Diey Bivay, Thorntén, TAN Battevith, George W. Barter, and Hunpan with unclear roles or events.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thave
Marcings Keene
Martin Schermant
Purnia
Charles Bevenvits
Molilo Smith
Lost City of Tayusal Recalled as Guatemala City’s Forgotten Isle
An American traveler recounts the rediscovery and brief restoration of Tayusal, now Patén, a lost island city in Guatemala’s lakes region. The piece follows its ancient conquest by Guatemalan forces, the eerie silence of its abandoned garrison, and the later entry of a foreign visitor who witnessed a ceremonial revival and political intrigues surrounding the local governor and factions. The narrative blends colonial impact, ruin, and a snapshot of early 19th century regional upheaval.
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Alimaat
Guatemala
Rlzea
Kowlgle
Tayusal
St Fe
Paten
Molien
Carter
Drexton
Greas
Spain
Filan
Tallin
Chas
Purtrommore
Delandava
Mada Thaly
Yooatan
poliHon
Avas
Tate
Buia
Jaleo
Guatewals
Emma
Annie
Mexion
Guutichata
Puostiy
Hiv
Charles
Mane
Thomas K. Dawley
Youutan
Uso
Fred
Mr. Vawley
Ube Dojiara
Garrau
Sigault
Deus
Hho
Diwley
Dave Fey
Doreley
Klin
Chtekens
Ronan Udngy
Henung
Acroas
Uhmwack
Guatewala
Dawhiy
Afflea
Hing Inne
Dining room splendor for spring season meals
The article notes lavish dining setups with gold touches for affluent homes, describing gilded centerpieces and tableware. It mentions a fashion feature in Howe’s magazine and remarks that such luxury is common only among the very wealthy, with some households adopting gold accents on wall pieces and table items.
Delayed Postal Card From New York to Philadelphia
A postal card mailed December 28 1897 faced weeks long delay en route from New York to Philadelphia via Quakertown. Clerks blamed tape misreads and misrouting after an 1897 Philadelphia post office inspection noted possible opening of mail and heat effects.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Ehiadelphia
Quakertown
Bayan
McLwan Brus. & Regis
Deadere i Machinery
Soc
Walia
South Pensuguace
Philadelphia
Paine
Clute &Peaining Company
Wayne Tieton
Cnid Bey
AELLEN'S TESTIMONY AND LOCAL VEHICLE DISCUSSION
AELLEN S testimony by Albert Hyiter describes living at 114 Farhatt Omahia and notes failed attempts to prevent road work. It mentions owners who used vehicles to light fronts and a plan moving through evolving city areas, touching suburbs and larger towns, amid neighborhood concerns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Albert Hyiter
Farhatt
Omahia
Saya
Hendling
Ita Sams Sali Pelee
Salil
Drwlur
Brgs
Cor. Calhoun
Colewn Ory Streets
Fragmented Verse Promises Health and Power Tonic
A garbled notice touts a spring tonic named Everylealy tied to Lin apring. It purports bodily benefits and energy with claims of rapid vitality. The text mentions Dreler Brot and Cory Gatborn mid Columbia in a promotional context.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Linapring
Lima
Dreler Brot
Cory Gatborn
Columbia
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Conanoricnr
Wintian Rave
Mortuary
Mattos
William Bale
Whitty
Dms
Weil
Fox Tinking Company
Ker Mucray Manufacturing Company
Alm Oulzide Industrial Etreles
Halle
Emart Nu U
Brwvale
Italy
G. A. RI
Yort Wayne
Commercial Clubs Action
Butler Railroad
Bolly Spawkars
Millard
Wabash Comuns Hind
Pennsylvania Company
Tim Fennsylvania Coipamy
Luce
Parker
Tarnmin
Beerer
Toghol
Grady
Harry Welford
Biiebart
Len Welford
Pitteburg
Grace
Chanes
Farher
Tyieo
Daneng Room
Aellen
Yondlands
Ube
Alties
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