Merchants vow untiring season to court trading public
The coming season the merchants pledge constant effort to please the great trading public. With advantages and facilities for doing business they hope to win many new friends.
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Newspaper
Fort Wayne Weekly Sentinel
Location
Fort Wayne, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jan 01, 1879
Page
4
Great Clearing Out Winter Sale Begins January Second
A local store announces its annual Great Clearing Out Sale of winter goods beginning January 2 with Bona Fide Bar gains advertised throughout the establishment.
Gravel Road Meeting At Court House Saturday Afternoon
Wests Liner Pillacure Liver Complaint and local notices mark a Fort Wayne scene. Master Eddie Diehl dies last Monday evening. a Cherabusco woman bears four infants. Twenty four civil cases disposed in Justice Tancey court. numerous local officials and notaries noted. Next Saturday no gravel road meeting. attendance expected. Marriage licenses issued. several local names listed. The artesian well issue and court house renovations stirred public interest as Masonic drawings near.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wests
Court House
Eddie Diehl
New West Main Street
Tancey
L. Laubseber
Ira Rupert
Asa Notary Public
Bond
J.B. White
Walter Wood
W. M. Bryant
Malissa Holdren
Bustice Tancey
North Chaun Street
Milt. Philley
Jaidter
Fort Wayne Medical College
Berry Street
John Shurick
Coopers
Main Street
Enos Horstman
Huntington County
Warren
Clay Street
Crance
Sheldon
Swinney Park
John Figel
Bloomingdale
J. Q. Stratton
James Matthias
McChiury
Warsaw
Frank C. Stophlet
Louis Brames
East
Jefferson Street
Port Wayne
Supreme Court
Henry Kloepper
Velminia Gick
John Foust
Martha Cunninghwn
Andrew Eby
Sarah R. Grubb
Richard M. Johnson
Sarah Traudlee
Willian
Surnivhlansen
Irish Catholic Benevolent Association
B.S. O’ Rourke
M. Cody
June Brennan
Phil. Singleton
P.O’ Ryan
T. Dalton
A. Smead
Maysville
Goludschidt
Shafter
John Eby
Mary Alice Miller
Haes Adlon Crawford
Rachel Crawford
Chas
Wicgian
Rachel Iflesler
Henry J. 4
Bartholomew
Edie Kyine
Kori Daily
Lottie Melivane
Chries Hf. Snider
Susan J. Detrick
Agnanimmed Win
Norman
Star Clothites House
Efe
Dal Tatil
Gabe Prospecter
Dave
Cusdige
Tie
Casper Siebeld
Pittburgh
Sohne
John M. Ehrmann
Bronadway Seloon
Hit
Rte
Robert Wilken
Onewraed
Frank Fletcher
Wilson
St. Joseph
Henew
William Cranee
Jonah Corson
Othe
America
Canal Basin
Bernard Weisner
White & Boseker
St. Josph Hospital
Weisner
Sentinel
W. H. Myera
West Wayne Street
Myers
Maseilon, O
Fort Wayne items span crime to bridges and weather
Fort Wayne notes report jail stabbings and murder venue debates. the Main street bridge opens with many crossing. a drunk incident shatters glass. ice cutting continues on canals. local law and politics stir as legislature seats, police boards, and licenses are debated alongside church and school matters.
Concert crowds flood academy amid anger over admission
Last evening a Masonic charity concert at the Academy of Music drew thousands from Fort Wayne and surrounding counties. Police and guards faced a volatile mob as doors opened to a standing room only crowd, with many outsiders left outside. Mayor Zollinger and others urged calm while some attendees shouted accusations of a swindle as snowballs flew and attempts to force entry continued. The drawing was postponed to a later date.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Academy of Music
Pny
Sentinel
Enterprise
Academy
Berry Street
Fort Wayne
H. N. Ward
John D. Olds
R.C. Bell
City Music Event Delights Audiences With Encores
A bright city concert praised for its sixteen well rendered numbers and strong musical talent. Prof Heath led the entertainment with acclaim while Prof Reineke’s orchestra delivered superior performances. Coroner Gaffney opened an inquest on Edward H. Beriven whose body was found in his Councilman room.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Heath
Reineke
Gaffney
Edward H.B. Beriven
Tramps in Fort Wayne Decline Amid Police Actions
Sentinel reporters recount a sharp drop in town tramps from twenty five to sixty nightly free lodgings to only three or four now, with ten or twelve at most on particularly harsh nights. Police raids and a strict stance pushed many away, though some still lurk near Bowser's woods and other old camps.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sentinel
Smith
Wilkinson
Fort Wayne
Chief Smith
Lieut. Wilkinson
Bowser's Woods
Pittsburgh Road
St. Mary's River
Swinney Park
Ind
Clay Todd
Lever
John A. Miller
Henry Street
Express
Burglary at Siemon Brothers Co. on Calhoun Street
Thieves broke into Siemon Brothers & Co. at 50 Calhoun by climbing empty boxes behind Root & Co. and entering a rear second story window. They stole gold pens and pencils and opera glasses, estimating losses at 700 dollars. Footprints were found in the snow. no arrests reported.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Siemon Brothers & Co
Calhoun Street
Root & Co
Siemion’s
Siemon
Dr Price Perfumes Favorite Alista Bouquet Mentioned
Among ladies and gentlemen of refinement Dr Price Unique Perfumes are in great favor. Having sweetness and durability they are universal favorites among all lovers of perfumes. Try Dr Price Alista Bouquet for a handkerchief perfume it is delightful.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dr. Price
Through the Wilderness to Graveled Roads with Uncle Sam
A rousing note depicts a long hard journey in a sprungless wagon with cushions absent and a driver lost at times. Despite bleak eating houses and faint hearts, the group presses on, Uncle Sam atop the driver seat, urging the team to trot, banners to rise, and a celebratory song to begin.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sam
New Occasions Promote Merchants Facing Financial Storm
The notice urges shoppers to inspect recently marked down cloaks furs blankets and winter goods at 11 and 18 Court St Fort Wayne Indiana. It promises more value for every dollar and warns against high local prices quoted by competing stores. It also advertises Hop Bitters as a simple remedy and includes references to a Pioneer Club reunion and community notices.
Charley Zollinger arrives as city adds new fire steamer
The Charley Zollinger steam fire engine from Amoskeag works Manchester N H arrived yesterday after a long transit from Cleveland to Buffalo. It will undergo testing in the presence of city officers and council, joining the four steamers in service: Frank Randall Vigilant Anthony Wayne and Charley Zollinger. The new engine features a center driver seat and piston pumps, with the name Charley Zollinger displayed on front rear globe and lanterns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Prom Paceday's Daily
Charley Zollinger
Tremgen
Patalge
Reise
Fort Wayne
Manchester
N. H
Frank Randall
Vigilant
Anthony Wayne
Amoskeag Works
The
Silsby Company
Seneca Falls
N.Y
Fort Wayne College President Dedicates New M E Church
The Church dedication by Prof. Yocum at Fort Wayne College marked by a large gathering despite bad weather. His sermon in the evening was praised as deeply insightful and cultured, reflecting his prolific thought. The article also lists Sunday school officers from Baptist and Centenary M E churches and notes Rev. Sam L Wagenhall’s anticipated return with improved health, plus Emanuel’s young men naming officers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tooden
May
Mayo
Bal Rives
Gongrove
D. Cosgrove
Nebraska
Harmony Lodge
Washington
Marshal Kelly
Sgravel Road
Court House
New Haven Palladium
Nick Harber
Pleasant Township
Stemen
van Wert
St. Mary’s River
West Main Street
Orff’s Mill
Wilkinson
Bull Rapids
Mary Hunt
Smith Street
Mt. Vernon
C. E. Fleming
Hot Springs
Ark
Frank Vanalstine
Calhoun Street
Brown
Eel River
H. B. Scriven
First Baptist Church
Columbia City
Olds
L. N. Carpenter
Fort Wayne
Indiana Sunday School Union
Christian Church
Cutters
Sheldon
Toledo
Louis Altenbaugh
Jesse Altenbaugh
Rouse
Joseph Green
Democratic Central Committee
Hesse Cassel
Qur Popular County Recorder
Jos
Mommer, Jr
Chas. Jones
Andrew Glutting
Jos. Mommer, Jr
Jones
Glutting
William Geiseking
Lake Township
Effie Kline
Jacob Kline
Henry J. G. Bartholomew
Wabash
Ind
East Berry
Samuel Fletter
Iie
A. J. Read
Utica
N. Y
Femal
Read
Yocum
Fort Wayne College
M. E
God
Oman
the Baptist Sunday School
H. N. Goodwins
J. A. Gavin
J. Maxwell
Effie Lumbard
M. Strack
M. FE
F. Bowser
Will Russell
Harry Pothamus
Samuel Earl
al. Pothamus
Asbury Bowser
Jos. Slater
Sam’l Wagenhall
Trinity English Lutheran Church
Young Men’s Society of Emanuel's Church
Aug. Stankenau
Louis Steups
Gustav Kamps
DL W. Roscher
Fred. Paul
L. Stenp
Chas. Bockeloh
Ger. Busse
New Discovery Promised for Cough and Lung Ailments
Dr King's New Discovery is advertised as the sole sure cure for throat and lung conditions. Over one million bottles used in the past year with claimed universal satisfaction. Meyer Bros. Co and Dreier & Bro sell it. A separate accident reports a 16 year old boy injured in a Hoosier Manufacturing elevator fall. prognosis poor and potential lifelong disability. A testimonial extols Hop Bitters curing years of bedridden illness.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dr. King
Meyer Bros. & Co
Dreier & Bro
Hoosier Manufacturing Company
Cythoun Street
Victin
Kel
Fred Hetker
Othe
Caving Street
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Messrs. Root & Company
Root 2 Company
Blechly Sentinel
Wemexley
Lupin Kid
Louis Wolf
Negutene Block
Calhoun
Mrert
Fort Worm
Lediens
Yankee Grocery
New Orleans
Yegineer
Hard
Elijah
Pomp
Nicodemus
Jjay
Marranadinis
Foster Brothers
Court St
Fort Wayne, Ind
Pioneer Club
Ninsred Ad
East Main Street
James Hewes
Messrs. Cody
Jed McCulloch
Mahler
Hettler
Mayor Zollinger
John Wilkinson
Padee Sinclair
Samuel Sweet
David Hughes
Messrs
Coral
McGowan
Trentman
George Strodel
Hughes
W. H. Chamberlain
Robert Cran
F. A. von Woschzinker
AL von Moschzinker
Aveline House
von Moschzisker
Europe
Law
Shelby
Mensel
Mr. M
Mr M
Anderson
Eter Prenez
Leera
Jos. Hanson
V. G
R. B. Green
Robert Stratton
A. C. Keel
Treas
Israel Lee
Gordon Green
Alex, Baylesa
A. Racine
Mcrae
Hill Guawp Rarins
Saxtorp
Beneft
Pelbourne H. Ford Guat
Samford
Catarr
Corie
Jason
Dr. Sanford
United States
Wkers & PO
Boston
Mass
Collins
Secia Plastera
Canadas
Weeks & Potter
Musa
T J
E.M
Renee
GaHoute
Cincinnat
BeatterKnife
Cyneranati
Thia
Dies Plating CO
Bere Reecher
Pr. Price
Picer
Iiy
Eny
DR. Prices
Steele & Price
Uhique
AL Osorz
Chicago
Louis
Atta
Custer House
Coaliton
Scid City
Haamilton
Bony
Sade Rlystone
Hamilton Street
Benjamin Kay C. M.barton
Rosina Baumer
Allen County
Indiana
William F. Wrishimet
Rene Hleraers
Cabomaxnasest Norio
St. Lamia
Acinnati, O
Boy's Clothing
Samuel Morris
SP. Arnold
Herman
A. S. Lauferty & CO
One Price
ClayJodd
Eas
Columbia Street
T. Wayne
Clay ‘Toutd
Chay
South America
Lekman
al- Hy Ie
Ennaa
Lenmear
Aarez
Ors
Gorge
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