Local Fort Wayne Trade Listings On Calhoun Street
A dense roster of merchants at Calhoun Street and vicinity includes AR'. Q Wholesale Dealer at 48 Calhoun, Ward's Cheap Crockery, Reeler & Co cider and vinegar makers, James Harper & Co wholesale and retail, and numerous shops for wool goods, skirts, millinery, Notions, musical instruments, sewing machines, paints, trunks, and tobacco. Public notices of physicians and merchants mark the commercial hub near Columbia and Main streets.
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Calhoun Street
WARD
Calhoun St
Reeler & Cor
Columbia Strect
Commission Verchants
Bash &O
Umbia Street
Druggzists
Foote & Wooster
Main
Calhoun Streets
Msyer Bro 'S & Co
Keystone
Colmabia
Daniel Vollmer
Calhoun
Berry Streets
Pry Goods
Reet & Company
Columbia Street
Roecern
Ber & Bro
James Harper & CO
Phenix
R. Bort
Eclectic School of Medicine
Edinburgh
Scotland
Alew
Jefferson Medical College
Philadelphia
Fort Wayne
Morgan & Beach
Ark M. Leonard
Phenix Block
Woodward
Court House
C. G. Vogel & Son
Walhown Street
P. Kestel
Etna
R. Neuberger
Mayer House
Raleigg
J. Rover
Washington Streets
Helingenfelser & Bro
Lindeman & Rubin
Pleischer & Meyers
Court Street
Broadside of farm tools and hardware for sale
Evary leaflet offers a wide assortment of agricultural implements and hardware for sale at low cash prices. Featured items include Gnas Parent Improved Monitor Plows, Hart & Stran steel and cast plows, J C Browsin steel and cast plows, Hosnur & Cos plows and scrubbers, cultivators, shovels, hay cutters, churns, clothes wringers, scythes, rakes, hoes, saws, lawn tools, belts and packing for doors and windows.
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Hart & Stran
Darwin era plea for tails in olden times song
The poem laments modern change and praises the olden way. It mocks fashion and government burdens, asking Darwin to restore tails for a mythic monkey-girl and praising a peaceful, tax free, rulerless past with no bosses or milliners.
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Mr. Darwin
Darwin
Tims
Malicious Prosecution in Indiana Political Strife
The Indianapolis Sentinel reports a scareful episode as a warrant for perjury is served on Richard J. Bright, sparked by William P. Fishback of the Journal. The piece accuses Oliver Hazard Perry Throckmorton and Governor Morton of corrupt practices, linking Friction with Throckmorton and Baker, and vows continued exposure of radical officials and fraud.
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Indianapolis Sentinel
Wai- Ph. Fishback
Journal
Died and Disappearances Reported Across Counties
A $1,000 horse belonging to Jates Kinsey of New Castle died last week. Mrs. L. Armenour, one of Posey county’s oldest residents, died aged eighty five. LAVAYETEE is very quiet. Police sit in the Mayor’s office watching mouse holes. Dr. Henry V D Lin of Lockport Vigo county died Thursday of heart disease aged sixty six. A young man named Bowers drowned after falling from a skiff near Mt. Vernon last Wednesday. CosGrove once mortally shot by Officer Scott of Defiyette is reported to be recovering. A ten year old girl in Lafayette badly burned when her clothes caught fire near the kitchen stove. City mortality rising with six deaths last Tuesday between 2 and 6 PM. A house on Bloomington road was entered yesterday while the family was away and $800 taken from the bank the day before. A dentist performed a feat cleaning and restoring a tooth after extraction.
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Jates Kinsey
New Castle
Henry VD. Lin
Lockport
Vigo County
Thuradey
Bowers
Wabash
Mt. Vernon
CosGrove
Scott
Defiyette
Wairk
Lafayette
Vincennes
Bloomington
Eleventh
Terre Haute Express
South Bend Union
Debates on DePauw Candidacy Stir Indiana Politics
A Mount Vernon con artist preys on merchants with counterfeit fines while the Evansville Courier backs contractor plans to place Nicolson on a city square. Indiana Democrats unite behind W C DePauw for governor, praising integrity and economy, with Kerr Voorhees Niblack Holman cited as possible congressional figures.
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Evansville Courier
Nicolson
Conrier
Young post office clerk John Bergman arrested for larceny
John W. Bergman, a post office clerk under Mr. Sherman, was arrested by a U S deputy on a larceny charge involving letters with money and valuables. He resisted, was handcuffed by Superintendent Kennedy, and jailed to await a hearing before United States Commissioner Hayne. A separate melee at Halsted and Harrison left Daniel Costello wounded by a gunshot. no arrests from the fight.
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Carcaco
John W
Bergman
United States Service
Sherman
United States
Henry Pontin
West Madison Street
Menn Canal
Pontin
Kennedy
Hayne
Halsted and
Harrison Streets
Sevn
Daniel Costello
East Kinzie Street
Weinert
Castello
Sentinel owner faces perjury warrant amid political feud
Indianapolis July 25. A bitter party feud surrounds the Sentinel proprietor amid a perjury warrant based on William Fishback's affidavit alleging fraudulent printing accounts. Bright appears for immediate trial after service of the warrant with postponement granted to Thursday. Prosecution seeks attendance bond but accepts Bright's personal recognizance. The case is viewed as a malicious political move, Morton said to lead the effort. the Sentinel has accused Bright of treasury fraud during Gov. Morton’s tenure. Also filed Articles of Incorporation for the Fort Wayne Railroad Building Loan and Savings Association with $30,000 capital.
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Ndianapolis
Betwe
Porvoo Ah Tata
Jowewa
Sentinel
Wlliam P. Fishback
Bright
Justice of the Peace
Morton
The
Treasury
Fort Wayne Railroad Building Loan and Savings Association
Woman’s harrowing Comanche captivity tale reaches Detroit
Martha Tallary, a Pook woman, arrived in Detroit by sea from California en route to St. Joseph Missouri. She claimed capture by Comanches in 1823 and described torture, multiple marriages among Indians, death of nine children, and survival after escaping on June 13 1870. She was sent to Wayne County Poor House awaiting word from friends.
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Martha Tallary
Detroit
Calfornia
St. Joseph
Missouri
Plains
David Ward
Director of the Poor
Wayne
Destructive hail storm devastates parts of New York State
A July hail storm swept Sullivan Wayne and Pike counties causing wide crop damage and structural losses. In Sullivan county Mamakating and Thompson were hardest hit with wind and lightning wrecking trees barns and crops. Wayne county saw large hail and damaged corn oats and buckwheat with two bridges blown down. In Sussex and Andover hail packed the ground and fences and gardens were damaged. Jayson Whickam’s Colville building was struck and destroyed. Erie Railroad area north of Narrowsburg suffered property losses as well.
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New York State
New York
Sullivan County
Wayne
Pike
Pennsylvania
Mamakating
Thompson
Wayne County
Damascus
Sussex County
Andover
Freedom
Andersonville
Jayson Whickam
Colville
Contenta
Erie
Narrowsburgh
Two Stories About Felix Grandy McConnell
Culonel Forney recounts the short life of Felix Grandy McConnell of Alabama who died by his own hand in Washington in September 1846 at age thirty seven. He was handsome and witty, popular across parties, elected to two Congresses but did not complete his term. McConnell visited President Polk in March 1848, declaring he would hang his hammer on the president if he believed in the Virginia and Kentucky resolutions and followed Andrew Jackson toward Heaven.
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Democratic Party
W.C. DePauw
Tudiana
DePauw
Indiana
Kerr
Niblack
Holman
Voorhies
Congress
Messrs
Voorhees
Messrs. Niblack
Culonel Forney
Felix Grandy McConnell
Alabama
Washington, D. C
James K. Polk
McConnell
Virginia
Kentucky
Union
Andrew Jackson
Tennessee
Hermitage
Railroad sale order fronts Tennessee roads in 1871
Nashville July 27 The state railroad commission led by Governor Senter orders the sale at public auction on September 27 of the Knoxville and Rogersville, Knoxville and Kentucky, and Knoxville and Ken tucky Railroads with their franchises rolling stock and equipment. If the Nashville & Northwestern fails to pay debts within 30 days from July 8, the road and assets may be sold. Proposals will be opened at the sale. payments may be in one fourth cash and the rest over three years. The Southwestern Railroad president arrives offering to buy the road for stockholders.
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Nashville
State
R. R. Commission
Senter
Knoxville
Rairoad
Western & North Carolina Railroad
Nho
The
Southwestern Railroad
Wailscoad Accident on the Toledo Wabash Line Causes Fatal Wreck
A freight train collision on the Toledo Wabash Western Railroad near Edwardville Illinois killed six workers and wounded four others. The crash occurred on a short curve as a heavily laden grain train collided with a gravel train at 6:15 PM. Several on the construction train were injured. Track not cleared by nightfall. engineers and firemen escaped. Names of dead and wounded not yet known.
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St. Louis
Toledo, Wabash & Western Railroad
Edwardeville
Ilinois
Crazy husband and wife cause hotel commotion in Louisville
In Louisville a man Mr J K Freeman and a woman from Bracton N Y checked into a city hotel and caused a scene over a mistaken wife claim. The couple shared adjoining rooms 39 and 40 after denying their marriage, then argued briefly in the hallway before breakfast the next day.
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Louisville
Mr. Freeman
J.D. Freeman
Editor A J Stepreys and the weighing joke at Liberty Hall
A joking anecdote recalls A J Stepreys weighing nine pounds more since editing the Atlanta Sun. A Liberty Hall host Mr Stephens is humorously teased about weight, with ex-Congressman Aleck boasting a hundred pounds.
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A. J. Stepreys
Atlanta Sun
Louisville Courier- Journal
Liberty Hall
Stephens
Georgia
Little Aleck
Democratic State Central Committee backs Thomas A. denpricks for president
At a fully represented meeting the Democratic State Central Committee unanimously adopted a resolution recognizing Thomas A. denpricks as Indiana’s unanimous choice for the presidency in 1872 and urging efforts to secure the nomination and election by the committee’s orders.
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Democratic State Central Committee
Thomas A.denpricks
Indiana
E. 5
Alvord
Emperor Wilhelm orders war medal struck in bronze and steel
The German emperor decreed medals to honor wartime service. Combatants receive a bronze medal with the inscription To the victorious army and a laurel wreath, while non combatants get a steel medal with for faithfulness to duty in war and an oak leaf garland. Both bear the motto God was with us and the date 1870 71 across the reverse.
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William
Germany
Ex Secretary Seward Hosted in Alexandria on Way to Constantinople
A letter from Alexandria reports ex Secretary Seward passed through the city recently en route to Constantinople. While there he was hosted by the Khedive and received considerable attention. It is believed he and his party will soon begin their home journey.
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Alexandria
Egypt
Seward
Constantinople
Massachusetts women and the ballot debated in Fort Wayne letters
In a Fort Wayne exchange, a Massachusetts writer argues against woman suffrage, claiming women’s primary role is in the home and family. He urges men and women to focus on moral guidance and practical aid for unmarried sisters, while challenging claims of female political subordination and citing moral restraints and natural law.
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Daily Sentinel
Gazette
Falladies
Massachusetts
Masssachusetts
New England
Fort Wayne
Hindous
Murdered Circus Worker Found in Des Moines Tent
Des Moines July 24 a circus related murder likely tied to John Robinson's show. The victim lay warm beneath a dismantled tent with two cuts along the head from a stake. Circus staff aided by officers, but no arrest. The man, about 28, previously with Gwyn, possibly Abdill as a suspect, was last seen departing Newton by boat. The body was buried this afternoon. a $300 Ohio murder reward linked to the case.
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Newton
Marshal Carson
Abdill
Gwyn
Our City
Peoria
Ill
Ohio
The Death of Simms A Cautionary Orchard Tale
A boy named Simms entered an orchard near Norris Pen Y and fell twenty feet after alighting from a tree while stealing fruit. He died instantly, a stark warning to boys about illegal acts and the consequences. The piece urges boys to stop stealing, suggesting safe methods like knocking apples from the ground with a pole and reflects on the manhood he would have achieved.
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Simms
Norrispen
A Missionary’s Dilemma with a Two Wife Trader
A trader joins a church with two wives, one old and one young. The preacher insists on one wife, prompting the trader to choose. After a return visit, the elder chief leads back the younger wife, claiming the remaining wife is “put up” as if kept elsewhere.
Poison Whisky and Sheep Herder's Delight Stun Crowds
A Colorapho saloon keeper boasted of lacing whisky with poison and butternut to calm a rogue crowd, calling it the sheep herder's delight. He bragged of causing a Pike to reel and a peddler to flee after drinking the mix as Sioux activity and stock theft surfaced nearby.
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Colorapho
Chicago Moves To Allow Lager On Sundays
A Chicago decision allows lager on Sundays amid reports of public reaction. A separate note mentions a crime tied to a preacher as intense public interest grows. A French physician studies smoking effects on thirty eight boys aged nine to fifteen with various health issues. A host proposes labeling wines by number to aid hosts and guests.
Mrs Stanton Lecture Sparks Questions From Ladies
Excerpts from a lecture by Mrs Stanton show her responses to questions from women attendees. She addresses themes of poetry and social ideas, offering concise, sound replies throughout the session.
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Canada
Thes Ney
Stern
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Tre Weekly Sentinel
Dee
Art Gatories
A. Shoaf
Palace of Fashion
N P. Stock Bridge
Qiemon & Bro
E Vorderwvakk & Sons
Phonix
Paomas Mannix
Columbia Sirect
W. Loag
Wald & Co.'s
B. W. Oakley & Son
Mats
Caps
Jas
P. Harper
Aveline House
AS. M. Kane & Bro
Keystone Block
WILMO
City Paint
Clinton Street
Wheeler
West
Lewis Street
WOOD
Chris
Newcomeh & CO
A J. Pickens
Hone Street
Walnut Lumbecr and Gharrestoft
Offman Bro
van Buren
L. Starkey
West Berry Street
Agricultural
Columbia St
Ft. Wayne
Buckeye
St. Louis Fair
Wyne, Iua
Samuel ¥. Greer
Dialone & Greer
North Street
Cluru
Marion County
Richard J. Bright
Marion
John KR. Coffroth
A. W. Hendricks
W. W. Burns
William P. Fishback
Oliver Hazard Perry Throckmorton
Fishback
Throckmorton
Mount Vernon
Switzerland County
G. W. Bereaw
General Buell
Kellys Smith
Boonville
Warrick County
Party
Mr. DePauw
New Albany Ledger
National Hotel
Felix
Post Office
Felix Grandy McConmmell
Intellect
Ragson
Reason
Reasso
the Fazette
Queen Elizabeth
Catharine
Elizabeth
Catherine
England
Mary Stuart
Elisabeth
CurTis
Higarxson
Gzorae WM. Curtis
Col
T. W. Hiacreon
Wendell Priitlies
Theodore Tittox
Slaneys
Lapy Am.berleys
Jon Stuart Milza
Newmans
Maurices
WoopHoLis
Clapiia
Traiis
A.J. Davis
O. P. Mortons
Des Moines
Red Cloud
Henry Warp Beecver
Osso
Chicago
Battle of the Boyne
Battle of the Bowen
East Saginaw
Cal Onbivanner
Crea
Peres
Elisabeth Ea Stantes i Marrings
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