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Newspaper
Fort Wayne Weekly Sentinel
Location
Fort Wayne, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jan 19, 1876
Page
1
A lurid stage scene unfolds as a ridiculous wife disrupts a Mason initiation. The candidate Morey endures a grotesque ritual with skulls and bones, while Mrs Byrde faints and a dragonlike dingy ritual continues in a haunted lodge. The nightmare ends with Mehitabis Kyrde dreaming of Mason’s hall.
The piece decries aggressive cross examination tactics as a cowardly attack on witnesses. It cites a detailed example of an attorney pressuring a witness, arguing such conduct degrades the legal profession and should be curtailed by judges or by a public pledge from judicial candidates.
The Indiana Democratic State Central Committee met in the senate chamber in Indianapolis with key Democrats from across the state. They adjourned to February 23 to determine the date of the state convention, favoring an early convention but leaning toward a later day than usual. A resolution preserving the public school system and its funding was approved, emphasizing commitment to common schools and opposition to diverting revenues to sect or denomination. The resolution was introduced by Thomas B. Byrnes, a Catholic, and met with broad approval.
The New York Tribune criticized the Hendricks Morton candidacy as a joke while a Harrisburg letter praised Hendricks as Pennsylvania’s favorite. The debate centers on which candidate can win Indiana, Morton or Harrison, with Harrison seen as a potential nominee if Morton weakens. An Indiana win is pivotal to the party, making Hendricks’ nomination seem likely and Harrison’s challenge remain a concern. Indiana will be a key battleground next summer.
Washington correspondence reviews Indiana lawmakers positions on hard money and inflation. Kerr and Hamilton are strong hard-money advocates while Landers is labeled an extreme soft money proponent. Holman backs resumption repeal and greenbacks, with New described as a hard money man under financial pressure.
The text profiles J. D. Williams, B. S. Fuller, and Senator McDonald regarding money questions, noting Williams’s Lincoln likeness, Fuller’s inflation concerns, and McDonald’s loyalty to old party finance. It suggests Holman would seek party harmony possibly by supporting greenbacks over bank notes. Sanders stands as the sole delegate affirming government stamps as value.
The Sun and Tribune clash in a court fight over ground at Park Row and Barclay street. The Sun won damage of six cents before an injunction and continued maneuvers including scaffolding and pole threats as both sides battled over wall foundations and access.
Special to the Cincinnati Enquirer reports intense activity in whisky circles as lawyers and officials convene in the Babcock case. The plan shifts from nolle prosequi to a trial aimed at securing acquittal, with influence from the administration to temper the prosecution.
Gov Hendricks and state officials rush to Jeffersonville after the Southwestern Car Company fails a long running contract. Four hundred convicts employed at sixty cents a day are affected. The state is owed about $35,000 and seeks recovery and a replacement contractor to keep convicts earning $6,000 to $7,000 monthly for the state.
The Logansport Pharos reports Gen. Reud Williams of Fort Wayne Gaszette sought to heal hurt feelings by nominating Jesse L. Williams of Fort Wayne for the Republican gubernatorial candidacy after a clerical error merged their names. The piece accuses Williams of office greed and boasts an adamantine cheek in accepting an appointment never offered.
The Fort Wayne Gazette reports a naming confusion where Gen Read’s paper praised Jesse L. Williams for a governor nomination, while naming mix ups caused a desired appointment to go to the wrong Williams. Nebraska City Press notes Sir Anthony Rothschild's child died in London on January 4, prompting mock fears of his wealth. Julia Ward Howe defends Dr. Mary Walker, arguing breeches can hide true womanly qualities and urging gentler judgment.
A quirky notice advertises wine available in Fayal at six cents a bottle with a playful warning that visiting Fayal will not guarantee getting drunk.
News reports confirm the Harvest Queen, a Black Bull line ship, sank after colliding with the Adriatic in the Irish Channel. Thirty crew members are believed lost, with conflicting accounts from sailors about the collision and subsequent actions by the Adriatic's crew.
The Buffalo Sunday News reports Edward MecFeeley aged 76 and Susan MecFeeley aged 70 mark fifty years of marriage at 890 South Division Street. Attendees include their sons from Indiana Ohio Ontario and New York plus clergy Cathedral choir members and relatives. A supper and dancing followed with Davidson brothers and M A Connors providing music.
Dr A C Rankin of Loday four miles north Paxton and family attend Lawrence Kansas ceremony honoring Rev John Rankin and wife on their sixtieth wedding anniversary. Rankin longtime Presbyterian minister and abolitionist hailed by old abolitionists. once pastor in this city. underground railroad figure. eleven living children spread across the nation. two deceased sons left families. pension agent son in Vicksburg. three Rankin clergymen in family.
A hardened guest in a Detroit hotel asks for whisky and is served a bottle said to be the worst liquor. He drinks it slowly, tears in his eyes, and praises the place calling it a good hotel where a man can get anything he calls for.
The Vienna Observatory project rises as a larger telescope is built in Dublin with a 32 foot length and a 26 inch aperture. The steel tube, eight ton brass chamber, and frictionless axles mark a major advance, with completion aimed for autumn 1878 following the Paris reflector’s six year build at about $40,000. In Eaton Indiana, 18 year old Mollie Foreman is missing after visiting a Dunkirk relative, raising local concern.
Allan Pinkerton has been engaged to locate the missing girl, but no trace found. The river has been dragged for miles and the woods searched thoroughly with no success. The parents suffer greatly and remain in terrible anxiety.
The article records rapid Grange expansion from 1871 to 1874, noting Valparaiso as a strong base, 59,066 members across 2023 chapters, and a cash treasury around $17,000. It cites $75,000 donated to grasshopper relief, plus ongoing reforms, cooperative ventures, and nonpartisan public concerns.
A concise editorial argues that Mr Noe who died defending his property would be alive if armed and defends prudence in resisting burglars. It extols Hulls Calomel as a medicinal aid against disease and cold, urging prompt use to preserve vigor with a price of one dollar per bottle.
Druggists Wishart's Pine Tree Tar Cordial is promoted as a life saving blood purifier. The ad claims it cures coughs colds sore throat catarrh and consumption and notes large quantities sold with certification of effectiveness.
A distressed customer from Yale praises Samoan’s Raphcau CanE FORCATARAH claiming rapid relief from chronic catarrh and persistent head cold. After three weeks, headaches, sneezing and discharge vanish, breathing improves, and back and bowels stay symptom free. The letter closes with thanks from BLM, a Yaie Hammeth Tent maker, in South Market Street.
Case No. 11 describes a man in his prime who contracted catarrh from a cold six years earlier. With a scrofulous blood condition the disease caused thick putrid nasal discharge and nightly choking. After twelve bottles of Sanford's Radical Cure the patient reports no recurrence and improved health.
Notice of sale by Special Master in Chancery and Resident Trustee for the Wabash and Erie Canal assets. Auction to occur February 24 1876 at Terre Haute Court House. Property to be offered in five divisions from Lafayette to Logansport and further sections including dams, locks, towpaths, and water powers with associated lands.
Fractional section to 50 north of range 13 east south of Maumee Lot 6 in the County Addition to Fort Wayne. In section 3 near 30 north of range 12 east at Fort Wayne about four acres at Richardville Reserve’s northeast corner on the northwest bank of the Saint Joseph River about 45.75 thousand acres. Northeast corner of St Joseph Dam about 280 thousand acres.
Describes multiple parcels in Huntington County including portions of section 14 and town of Huntington. It lists two acreages near canal, four acre lots around Dickey's lock, a Bermudaide canal site at Lock No.7, and 3 acre plots near Locks Nos. 9 and 20, with specific boundaries and exclusions.
A terse land description notes a lot on the berm side measuring about 10 chains by 4 chains in Wabash County. The brief text records the precise dimensions without further context or ownership details.
The note details parcels along Lock No 19 on the berm side measuring 10 by 4 chains totaling 4 acres, Lock No 20 across the berm side 10 chains up the canal totaling 3 or 4 acres, and a six chain trip in Peru at the four mill covering 6 or 7 acres.
Describes fractional lots 5 and 6 in block 19 of Jones and Grimes addition to Delphi. Located south of and fronting Franklin Street, extending 120 feet to the bayou, with an area about 25 to 100 acres.
Fountain County land notes list several parcels in Attica including lots 116 106 115 12 135 and 186. Additional listings cover lands in Coleman's addition to Covington starting at specific lot corners 112 and 121.
Descriptions list land parcels near Cross Cut Canal in Vigo County. Includes two acres at lock No 2, 99 feet above lock head at berm side near lock No 3, and another 1.90-10 acres in section 21 with a 10-100 acre parcel in section 22. Also a lot 99 feet above lock No 5 and 33 feet from the centre line.
The item lists parcel details near the Eel River feeder dam No 4 in section 6 township 10 north range 6 west. Two tracts are described totaling 3.50 to 10 acres and 347 190 acres respectively, detailing the southeast and northeast quarter overlaps in legal land terms.
Parcel details for Lot No 145 in Van Syke and Stropa’s addition to Newberry include 2.33-100 acres on the east half of the northeast quarter of the south fraction of see 25, and 1.50 100 acres on the north of range 6 west in see 25. A third portion covers 4 acres in the southwest quarter of the southeast quarter of the south half of see 26 north of range west.
A terse land description notes a lot in the northwest quarter of the northeast quarter, dated September 11 14, located north of range 7 and west, outlining boundary positioning in a historical survey context.
A notice describes two parcels in Piketon: a lot at the lock in the northeast quarter of section 2, township 1, range 3 west totaling 1.75 acres. and part of the west half of the northeast quarter of section 1, township 1, range 10 west totaling 2 acres.
Readable text notes land parcels adjoining the reservoirs in Vigo, Clay, and Gibson counties. Survey details and parcel boundaries implied. Ownership and precise parcel numbers are not provided in the accessible fragments.
Surveyor notes list multiple fractional and half parcels in sections 1 12 13 14 and 2 of township 10 north range 8 west and section 12 township 10 north range 4 west with acreages varying from 0 to about 100 acres as parts of the southeast northwest and northeast quarters and within canal boundaries with odd figures and ranges.
Detailed parcel descriptions in Clay County outline multiple quarters and halves within section 17 and surrounding sections. Values include 40 acres, 160 acres, 320 acres, and other fractional portions, with references to township 1 north to 10 north and range 7 west, plus feeder-related exceptions and acreage notes.
West half of the northwest quarter of section 2 township 3 range 10 west shows 8395 to 100 acres. East half of the northeast quarter of section 3 township 3 range 10 west at 3 acres. East half of the northeast quarter of section 5 township 2 range 10 west at 30 acres. Southwest quarter of the northeast quarter of section 35 township 2 range 10 west at 40 acres. Northeast quarter of the southeast quarter of section 35 township 2 range 10 west at 41 30-100 acres. Southwest quarter of the northwest quarter of section 36 township 2 range 10 west at 40 acres. West half of the southwest quarter of section 36 township 2 range 10 west at 53 71-100 acres. Southwest quarter of the northeast quarter of section 3 township 3 range 10 west at 108 100 acres. East half of the northwest quarter of section 35 township 20 range 10 west at 1 acre.
The canal and lands will be sold on specified terms. Ten percent of the purchase price paid in cash at sale, remainder within one year with interest at 6 percent and with approved security. All sales subject to Terre Haute approval. Dated January 13, 1876.
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