Lent begins and daily health notes in city
Lent begins today as local notices report several ill with pneumonia and diphtheria. Hon P Kiser convalesces while Ryall, the city civil engineer, is very ill with lung fever. Others announce births and marriages, deaths, licenses, and community concerns including destitution and a temperance meeting at Second Presbyterian Church.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
P. Kiser
Albert Barcus
Alf. Lukens
Henry Hilgeman
F. J. Beck
Indianapolis
D. R. McGowan
Logansport
Ryall
Henry
Chas. A. Reapka
Sophia D. Shack
Ladies’ Relief Society
Esther
Seager
Second Presbyterian Church
Albert Powell
Sarah V. Farley
Jacob Hirschy
Mary Roth
Job Randall
Fannie R.ioods
Micheal Horn
Maggie Smithers
Sentinel
Frederick Shearer
Prave
Orson Smith
Masonic Temple Association
Smith
Dr Bull’s Cough Syrup Praised In Ad And Notices
A Victorian column lists Dr Bull's Cough Syrup at 25 cents a bottle. It notes marriages and local events including Rev L Schulze marrying Miss Louisa Langheinrich, Lt Hobart Bailey’s furlough, Nellie Hamilton’s marriage to John Cotton, fox hunting, and county commission filing deadlines. It also covers Dr Von Moschzisker visits, a 20th wedding anniversary, and the funeral of Mrs Sally B Pond with multiple generations present.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ottawa
John Cotton
Chicago
Ger. Strodel
F. Becker
J. Foellinger
N. Bader
Thomas Overly
High Street
Sentinel
James Overley
Mary Durer
Wabash Courier
Northern
Mayne
Col. Zollinger
Board of County Commissioners
Auditor's Office
Thomas Sarber
Pittsburgh
M. H. Brooks
Jackson Street
R. N. McKaig
Sally B. Pond
Batavia
N. Y
Alstead
N. H
Enos A. Pond
Livingston County
New York
Genessee County
Allen County
Pond
Baptist Church
St. Joe Township
Rail disruptions and a fatality slide through Logansport
A Wabash baggage car wreck delayed trains for hours at Logansport. A master of transportation Ellenwood’s brother was killed on the Marietta and Cincinnati line. The Monroeville Pittsburgh depot burned, with losses under 1000 dollars though tickets and freight were saved. Freight traffic on the Wabash was heavy, tracks filled with outbound trains. Charles Angell, former Pullman secretary, passing through en route to Chicago after stealing 120000, faces penitentiary time.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Logansport
Ellenwood
Marietta and Cincinnati
Pittsburgh
Monroeville
Logansport Phares
Wabash Road
Wabash
Chas, Angell
Pullman Palace Car Company
Chicago
Case of State v McCrea Jury Trial in Go Baer Robbery
The case against John McCrea for the Go Baer robbery remains on trial with a jury to decide. Baer was attacked near the Bass foundry after arriving from Delphos on January 6, sustaining injuries and losing a watch money and keys. Marshals Kelly and Quinn arrested Fisher and McCrea with part of the loot found on them. McCrea and Fisher await trial with jurors soon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John McCrea
Go. Baer
Geo. Baer
Delphos
Bass Foundry
Pittsburg
Baer
Kelly
Quinn
Charles Fisher
Squire Ryan
Criminal Court
McCrea
Borden
Death of Orson Smith a longtime locomotive engineer
Orson Smith, 43, a respected citizen and veteran locomotive engineer for the P, Ft. W. & C. Ry., died Sunday in Randolph, Cattaraugus County, New York. He was a member of Summit City Lodge, Fort Wayne bodies of freemasonry, and connected with Masonic Mutual Benefit, Railway Employes Company.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Orson Smith
Randolph
Cattaragus County
N. Y
Smith
Summit City Lodge
Fortagne
Fort Wayne
Divorce and probate listings from a regional court
Martha Woody and George W Woody divorce with name change to Martha Kirkham. Alvenia Dycbheya Coopge W Dyche divorce granted with child custody. John E Robbins and Elizabeth Robbins divorce granted to plaintiff. Frederick Pageler named administrator of Wilhelmina Engleking bond 1600. Elizabeth Lomas administratrix of Charles Lomas bond 1600. Partitions reported and approved in Christian Parker case. Bartholomew Sallot will admitted to probate. Frank H Wolke guardian of John McLain et al bond 816. Disorders cover numerous judgments and new suits with various sums and parties including foreclosure notes and injunctions. Jury drawn for April term. State v McCrea robbery trial ongoing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Martha Woody
George W. Woody
Martha Kirkham
Alvenia L
Christian Parker
Francis Gladie
Virginia Coulardot
Bartholomew Sallot
Frank H. Wolke
John McLain
Fred Kanna
William Moellering
Jacob Foellinger
John Stutzenberger
Gregg Ve. Weston
Smead
Johnson
Jacob Hillegase
Wm. J. Kerr
Jennie M. Snow
Chas
Fred. Kanne
Wm. Moellering
Marx Frank
Jacob Pierr
David Lamb
William J. Bond
Pennsylvania Company
Plintiff
Chas. Meyer
Henry Bosserman
Amelia Lang
Claude J. A. Cour
Elbridge G. Wheelock
Victor Bobay
Genevieve Stophlet
Emma Vangerson
William Moellerine
Christian W. Linday
Albert P. Dannan
Jacob S. Hess
Sme
Clara E. Martin
Henry G. Martin
Thomas Holmes
George Kelt
John W. Stutzenborger
Jacob 8. Hess
James D. Nuttman
Barnhart Fox
Fox
Edward Driscoll
James O'Shaughnessy
Justices Before Ryan Hear Cases in County Court
Christian Read jailed for grain stealing in default of $500 security. William Cibert acquitted of assault and battery on Simon Hautsch. William Wickson bound over $250 on cattle theft after preliminary exam. James Hawkins postponed embezzlement preliminary until next Thursday. under $200 bonds. John A. Raw fined $18 for trespass. John Read bound over to criminal court for stealing corn. went to jail on $50. Nathan Wyatt bound over $108 for wheat theft with security. Samuel Johnson, alias John Smith, Mayer House cook, fined $1 and costs for provoking Katie Batt.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ryan
Christian Read
William Cibert
Simon Hautsch
William Wickson
James Hawkins
John A
Indecent assault case at Mayer House ends with dismissal
An MDU judge heard a case against John Smith the cook at the Mayer House charged by Kate Batt with assault and battery, which was dismissed. An affidavit alleging provoke was later filed by Batt against Smith. Wiebke wagfintd Sand costs mentioned, with the judge avoiding public naming of individuals.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Aegis
Pace Ell
Chan Fe
Katie Batt
Eneirl
Mayer House
John Smith
Wiebke
Gogsinble
Wilkinson
Justice Wilkinson
Megro Cook
Preas
Kate Batt
Smith
SICK LIST Grows Alarmingly With Pneumonia in Fort Wayne
Fort Wayne and Allen county face a severe pneumonia outbreak with high deaths. Doctors blame extreme cold and atmospheric conditions, urging caution against colds as undertakers rush to bury multiple victims. A Fort Wayne concert to fund a Masonic Temple drew thousands, amid controversy over prizes and alleged malice toward the group.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fort Wayne
Allen County
Peltier
Sentinel
Perry Tracey innocence claim aired by sisters
The SENTINED office was contacted by Mary Durer and Mrs Spansberger, Perry Tracey's sister, about the O'Brien murder case. Mrs Spansberger swore Tracey slept at her house near Huntertown the night of the crime, a claim the jury did not believe, while Durer admitted her prior testimony was false. A pardon petition arose but stalled as Durer refused to sign. Tracey’s sister believes in his innocence of the O'Brien murder and other alleged crimes and expects a pardon in years.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary Durer
Spansberger
Perry Tracey
O’brien
Huntertown
Tracey
Price Special Flavoring Extracts Endure in Taste Fame
The experience of years has not detracted from the acknowledged excellence of Dr Price's Special Flavoring Extracts and has established their hold on those who love delicious flavors. They will satisfy the nicest taste.
Widow Mrs Beard Dies in Montague Michigan
Mrs Beard former resident of this city died at Montague Michigan after a short illness on Saturday February 15 at age seventy two. Funeral services were conducted by Rev H H Lipes with Psalms 55 22 as text. She passed away peacefully trusting in Jim. Remains interred at Montague. She was wife of confectioner J Beard who died earlier. She leaves a daughter and son James.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Beard
Montague
Mich
H. H. Lipes
Jim
Profligacy Rumors Surface Near Illinois Road
The Sentinel reports a lax scandal near an Illinois road west of town. An elderly man, once married to a woman now divorced, is said to have misused his position as administrator of an estate. A widow and her daughter allegedly display improprieties, with rumors of reconciliation negotiations with the former wife.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Sentinel
Illinois
Bucklen Amica Salve for Skin Ailments and Money Back
Advertisement claims Bucklen Amica Salve is the best for cuts bruises sores ulcers salt rheum tetter chapped hands chillblains corns and all skin eruptions. Guaranteed satisfaction or money refunded. Price 25 cents per box and available from Dreier and Bro.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bucklen
Amica
Dreier & Bro
Liver as Imperial Organ and Green's August Flower Claim
An 19th century remedy advertisement extols the liver as central to health, linking digestion, heart, brain and nerves to liver function. It asserts Green's August Flower cures dyspepsia and liver issues, offers sample bottles for 10 cents, and claims wide availability across western towns.
Died
DIED. HENNY On Fri at 3 a m of conv neative fever at her residence in Wayne arrest Mrs Eiseeets Doth Paynes in the sixty eirth year at the residence of Miata M Taylor mi three may 4 euty years, no months and sixty seed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henny
Henry
Wayne
Eiseeets
Paynes
Miata
Taylor
Physicians Endorse Pierce Family Medicines in Letters
A 1877 letter from Twinville Tennessee praises Dr. Pierce’s nasal douche Nage’s Catarrh Remedy and Gulden Medical Discovery, noting a speedy cure from long-standing catarrh after consulting local physician Dr Zachary. The writer Joan S. Chamese confirms the general practitioner’s use of the remedies.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joan S. Cham
Mystery of a corpse in a trunk spurs Owensboro inquiry
A Miss Anna Zeber in Owensboro Ky seeks details about a corpse found in a trunk sent from Fort Wayne Indiana. She fears a misreading of the name Adam Zigler may be a clue and asks for any information about a missing relative who left Cincinnati after Christmas. The trunk victim is identified as James Little of Waterloo.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Owensboro
Fort Wayne
Ind
Cincinnati
Cazette
Adam Zigler
Anna Zeber
Anna Aeber
Davis County
A. Z
James Little
Waterloo
Zeber
Store Ad Mixed With Crime Tale At Ward's Cheap Crockery
A drover robbed of 700 dollars in an east end house is later refunded by the thieves, with an officer investigating and a woman admitting the theft. The column then pivots to a moral reflection on wealth and heaven, followed by an advertisement for Ward's Cheap Crockery Store offering silverware, china, and triple plated items from Meriden Britannia and Roger Brothers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
East End
H. N. Ward
Meriden Brittannia Company
Roger Brothers
Roger Bros
WARD
HMGN
Esselliah Wins Another Race in New Orleans
Esselliah won the single dash mile at New Orleans on Saturday, finishing ahead of Eyot Erhard and Miss York with a time of 1 464. He plans to run again this year and next heads for Nashville and St. Louis, where he is already entered in races.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Esselliah
New Orleans
Eyot
Erhard
Miss York
Lsy
Nashville
St. Louis
Califormia CGHOLDEN Compound Promises Quick Health Cure
The advertisement proclaims a grand health cure from Dr Kina's California CG Holden Compound for a wide range of ailments including dyspepsia constipation and liver complaints. It offers a free trial bottle and claims a regular bottle costs one dollar with Meyer Bros. & Co. in Fort Wayne, Indiana selling both wholesale and retail.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kina
California
Meyer Bros. & Co
Fort Wayne
Ind
Market Report: Wheat Prices and Farm Commodities
Toledo market notes shows fluctuating wheat prices with cash bids around $11 for Michigan cash and futures around 102. Corn and oats cited with assorted cash and No 2 figures. Livestock dull with dressed hogs listed at various weights. potatoes, wool, and hay prices mentioned in scattered figures.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Toledo
Michigan
Disappearance Hoax Sparks Sensational Headlines
A garbled tale from Dekalb County claims a man vanished amid a large sum of money and murder rumors. The Auburn observer notes the stranger briefly passed through town on payday and reports no real mystery or crime, criticizing sensationalists for fabricating stories without basis.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Astraige
Wade
Auburn
The Scourge of Mankind and a New Resolvent Cure
A vintage critique of traditional medicine cites centuries of ineffective remedies and mercury’s harm, praising Cuthcura Resolvent as a purely medical, harmless treatment. It claims the Resolvent dissolves disease elements, cleanses blood, and purifies fluids, offering complete relief where other methods fail.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paracelsus
Adam
Cure All External Ailments Claim Promoted Product
An advertisement extols Cuticcra For All External Ailments assisted by CurfevRa Soap as unparalleled for skin diseases and hair loss. It asserts effectiveness against ulcers, wounds, itching, piles, sore throat, and various rheumatic and nervous complaints with documentary evidence offered in support.
CeTICURA Soap For Skin And Scalp Treatment
From CeTICURA in unmodified form this soap is promoted as indispensable for skin and scalp care. It is claimed to preserve infant skin and aid adults with tumors while suitable for general toilet use. Sold by WEEKS A Poeren, chemists and druggists in Washington. prices listed for bath sachets and bars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cutacuky
Notice of Foreclosure Sale in Allen County Indiana Fort Wayne
Public notice announces a foreclosure auction in Fort Wayne Allen County Indiana on March 24 1879 to sell parcels of land sufficient to pay principal interest damages and costs due on several mortgages. Names include Adolphe Reuille Mary Rentile George Kiefer Catharine Kiefer Josiah Roberts John Vanzile Margaret Clark Kelly Thomas Kelly Margaret O Shaughnessy Michael O Shaughnessy and others with parcels in townships 31 32 north ranges 11 12 13 14 east. Sale will describe tracts in Allen County to satisfy sums ranging from about 110 to 675 dollars plus eight percent interest and two percent damages.
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Fort Wayne
City of
Ruth Lot
Adolphe Reuille
Mary Rentile
Congressional
Allen County
George Kiefer
Catharine Kiefer
Towit
Peenty
Eddsall
Alien County
Indiana
Saale
Josiah Roberts
Danui
Congressional Township
Stevest
George Schlenbecker
Elisabeth Schlenbecker
Trac
Dalfer Tae
Keeton
Toyenstan
Padiana
Arabie Anaughy
Absa
John Vaile
TSS
Etst
Porth
Lnundreagh Geeres
Aden Canner
Indaba
Margaret Clark Kelly
Thomas Kelly
Chiriy
Lane
Clark
Winder Avena
Hin
Peter Ladig
Viaryachige
Tand Towit
Miamber Fightoeen
Mange
Aller
Michael O'Shaughnessy
Margaret O'Shaughnessy
Jane
Rhange
Henry Burgess
New Haven
Didisna
Lader
Charles J. Ayers
Deunzey Ayers
Mary M. Ladig
Common School Fund
John Welch
Ann Welch
Gominion
Brapdriff
Stephen Young
Elizabeth E. Radistl
Wells
Anthony Ritter
Theresa Ritter
Bowserville
Alen County
Margaret Hl. McDonald
AL J. McDonald
Lana
John Hankel
Adele
Afrede
Amd O
Adolphe Rouille
Mary Reuille
George Kieffe
Greerege Sehlenbecker
Eligabeth Sehenbecker
Josiah Roberta
John Vanzile
Margaret Clarks Kellex
Thomas Kelles
Mary Mo Garis
Michael O Shaughnessy
Charles
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Lenhart Hohenstein
Lesher Trexler
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Samuel H. Huxford
John M. Coombs
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George Ruch
Ephraim W. Adams
Frederick H. McCulloch
David Ferrier
William McConnell
American Sewing Machine Co
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Asbury Todd
Gideon Smith
Frank Lard
Daniel Aurand
William Bowen
Martha J.granger
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James Wilkinson
George J. E. Mayer
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Louis Fitzgerald
James A. Waterson
James R. Hussey
Madison Township
Isaac Fisher
Augusta Hennings
Jacob Kellar
James Latarnette
Jennie Fletcher
Edward L. Craw
James F. Morrison
Samuel H. Bloomluff
Nichols, Shepard & Co
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Christian Meyer
Peter Edsall
Bryan &. Thompson
Admi
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Elizabeth Johnson
Theo. Crayton
Christian Bramer
City
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Marion
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Cedar Creek
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Madison
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Lake
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Baker
Monroe
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Pleasant
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Milan
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Tang
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Bee
Ohio
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Allen
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Dadlimna
ST. 33
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Theropean Salicylic Medicine Co
Leipzig
Europe
America
Medical Academy of Paris
Washburne & CO
Broadway
N.Y
Tehode
Othe Goshen Road
Thiseity
Lake Township
Garden Street
Fedldlwitw
Artstat
Charles Lomas
Tate
Elizabeth Lomas
Graham & Gotshall
Messrs. Simick & Bro
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Lindenwood
Rand
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Ross
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Main St
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Nib Cant
Marek
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Agilitne Loch
Ole Hon
Capareuy of Sant Bridge
Sierdon
Bisis Neta Geecorduanes
Cedarville
M. EL. Argo
Crientars
J. K. Reeves
Chatham St
C. O. D. Clothing House
East Main Street
John K. Wright
Daniel Ryan
Wayne Township
X. Wright
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