J. W. Hiler Named District Inspector of Union Veteran Legion
Official notice in this city reports J. W. Hiler appointed district inspector of the Union Veteran Legion by national inspector J. P. Chapman with headquarters in Philadelphia. Hiler is a Fort Wayne area contractor and prominent comrade. Supt. John Wilkingon, county infirmary, reports six months of asylum stats: 63 inmates Sept 1, 50 admitted, total 113. births six. discharged 38. deaths two. remaining 73. average attendance 70. Expenses six months 2742.62. daily head 216 cents. daily asylum cost 151.25. Inmate nationalities: American 51, German 34, Irish 19, French 8, English 6. Institution property valued at 7820.10. last quarter expenses 474.67. Y M C A railroad department committees held a regular meeting. library expansion and public drinking fountain project funds canvass encouraging. patrons to submit title lists for new books. Mary A. Franz named guardian of Charles W. Franz. Dr A. E. VanBuskirk named guardian of Elmer M. Miller.
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J. W. Hiler
Union Veteran Legion
J. P. Chapman
Philadelphia
Hiler
Fort Wayne
John Wilkingon
Railroad Department
Republican nominating details surface in party split
The fragment recalls a multi candidate ballot with Harrison Blaine and Cleveland receiving varied support. Gray is a second choice among three, with Blaine favored by some and calls for a Western man heard. The text hints at shifting loyalties within the Republican slate and a contested process.
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Gresham
Algier
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Cleveland
G A R Encampment Likely Sent to Fort Wayne
Letters from Indianapolis G A R posts say the capital group will use influence to move the annual encampment to Fort Wayne next year. They credit local legislators for securing passage of the soldier’s monument appropriation bill.
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Indianapolis
Fort Wayne
Farm and Home prize winner claim goes to Peter Poirson
Thursday Peter F Poirson a post office clerk won 125 dollar check and a Warwick bicycle as first prize for securing subscribers to the eastern Farm and Home paper published in Springfield Massachusetts He held the largest list in the United States with 510 names.
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Urbine Elected Mayor in Gilman Iowa on Democratic Ticket
A. F. Urbine, formerly of Arcoll and now residing in Gilman, Iowa, was elected mayor of Gilman on the Democratic ticket. He becomes the first Democrat to hold the office in Gilman, reflecting his popularity and perceived merit.
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Deaths Reported by Undertakers for Week Ending March 7
The list shows multiple deaths with ages and causes including Lewis M Clarke 25 from disbetis, Frank Schenk 3 from la grippe, Mabel Needham 9 from spasms, Dora Foundling 20 days from spasms, Catherine Boseker 72 with scrofula, Fanny Jacobson 49 from cancer, Harry D Graff 29 from consumption, Elaie Schiemann 25 from consumption, John Seabold 71 from old age, Christian Tschannen 47 from dropsy of the heart, Francis Whiteman 28 from inflammation of the bowels, John Muehifeith 77 from paralysis, Francis Heee 18 months from croup, and H W Steis child still born.
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Frank Schenk
Mabel Needham
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Catherine Boseker
Fanny Jacobson
Harry D. Graff
John Bowen
Elaie Schiemann
John Seabold
Christian Tschannen
Francis Whiteman
John Muehifeith
Francis Heee
H. W. Steis
Accident on icy pavement injures two Smith Street residents
David Richard, 156 Smith Street, slipped while carrying wood and fractured his right hip. Mrs. Henry Gerdom, 160 Smith Street, fell and sustained internal but non life threatening injuries. Her husband, Mr. Gerdom, works as a yard foreman at Bass works.
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Smith Street
Henry Gerdom
Gerdom
Bass Works
Frogs of Folly and Filthy Literature Warned in Sermon
Dr Talmage denounces modern corrupt literature as a plague of frogs invading homes and schools. He cites 19th century laws and police actions, urging swift use of the law and moral education to curb lewd books and newspapers and protect youth.
Power of good books to curb evil literature
A speaker urges parents to shield youth from corrupt books and images, urging selection of wholesome literature. He cites moral rot in prisons, warns against seductive bad works, and extols the life changing power of Christian and uplifting books to reform individuals and society. He advocates reading as moral armor and historical progress in printing.
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Michigan
United States
Tombs
New York
Benjamin Franklin
Cotton Mather
George Law
Far West
Doddridge
Doddrige
Egypt
Solon
Hesiod
Toledo
Old Bob the unyielding convict of Michigan City prison
Thirty four years behind bars at Michigan City and once part of the jail’s building crew, William “Crazy” or “Old Bob” Robinson remains a calm, trusted inmate. He rarely speaks, tends cows, keeps a dog, conducts craft sales to visitors, and runs a small stand for remonstrances, living contentedly in the prison he helped build.
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Wayne County
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Mystery death shocks Toledo as well dressed stranger dies
In Toledo a mysterious death by own action robs the city of a well dressed stranger found lifeless in the best hotel. An initial identification as Charles J. Edwards of Buffalo proved unreliable. authorities recovered poison vials and stubs of burned letters while a Masonic badge and other details hint at a planned suicide and possible motive linked to a priest’s warning.
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Buffalo
Henry Waterson describes Cleveland Hill tension and 1896 outlook
In a Louisville letter summarized by the Tribune, Henry Waterson discusses Governor Hill and Governor Cleveland. He argues Cleveland was wrongly treated but could have prevailed with Hill’s support, noting Cleveland is a capable organizer but not an orator. He cites rival senators Morgan Grav and Voorhees as overrunners.
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Resignation of U S Treasurer Houston Reported
Washington sources say Treasurer Houston resigned after a visit to the president who accepted the document immediately. Houston threatens action in Indiana and could affect the 1892 convention. Lemcke of Indiana is mentioned as a potential replacement. DePauw of New Albany could not accept.
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Hostetter's Stomach Bitter Promoted as Safe Remedy
A promotional note extols Hostetter's Stomach Bitter as a tested, vegetable based tonic. It claims the medicine aids digestion, liver and bowel function, and overall weakness, warning against harsh patent medicines and urging reliance on experienced invalids' testimony. It emphasizes safety and natural properties over irritant stimulants.
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