Fire destroys Imperial Waist Factory and floods Greatest Grocery
A Thursday blaze on the Bush building at Columbia and Harrison streets devastates the Imperial Manufacturing waist factory and damages the Greatest grocery. Fire Chief Hilbrecht directs seven steamers and a chemical engine as water floods floors, with loss estimates near 60,000 dollars and insurance coverage listed for multiple companies. The Imperial factory, employing about 200, and the B. W. Skelton grocery suffer total or near-total losses, while Johns & Co. and the Bush building incur substantial water damage. Foster vows to resume production within days.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bush Building
Columbia and
Harrison
Imperial Fidrt Weist
2. OW. Skelton Company
Port Wayne
Calhoun
Main Streets
Hilbrecht
Elery Hand
Waist
A. L. Johns & Co
Johns
Waist Factory
Imperial Waist
Samuel M. Foster
F. L. Taft
Dann & Taft
Foster
the Sentinel
Edgerton
West Main Street
A. B., Johns & Co
Charles S. Bush
J. E. Graham
Pennsylvania
Gra Tam
Commercial Club
B. W. Skelton Company
B. W. Skelton
C. S. Bush
Will Skelton
A. W. Payne
Imperial Manufacturing Company
Mr. Foster
Dc. S. Bash
Bash
Clinton Streets
Freiburger
Burdock Blood Bitters and Household Remedies Promo
An advertisement touts Burdock Blood Bitters as life changing for scrofulous sores, with a testimonial from Mrs. Chas Hutton of Ber ville Mich. It also endorses Dr Thomas Electric Oil for injuries and throat ailments and Dr Wood's Norway Pine Syrup for coughs and pulmonary diseases as a general remedy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chas
Hutton
Berville, Mich
Thomas
Dr. Wood
German Evangelical Lutheran Church Incorporation Filed
Articles of incorporation for the Em maus congregation of the German Evangelical Lutheran church were filed in the recorder's office today. Along with the articles the constitution and by laws were filed. Officers include a president recording secretary financial secretary treasurer three trustees four elders and three deacons. Incorporators are Philip Wambsganns jr Fred Roesener William C Bock Ernest M Breimeier and Diedrich Thiele jr.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Emmaus Congregation
German Evangelical Lutheran Church
Recorder's Office
Philip Wambsganns, Jr
Fred Roesener
William C. Bock
Ernest M. Breimeier
Diedrich Thiele, Jr
Wilcox Farm Fire Drives Family From Bed in Night Clothing
Geo. Wilcox farm residence north of Fort Wayne on the Allen DeKalb line burned early Friday, with flames destroying the house and contents. The family escaped in their night clothing, suffering frost while seeking warmth at neighbors. Loss about $2,000. cause undetermined.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Geo. Wilcox
Fort Wayne
Allen-DeKalb County
Edward J. Phelps Dies in New Haven at 76
Edward John Phelps former minister to Great Britain and Kent Professor of Law at Yale died at his Humphrey street home after two months illness caused by pneumonia and lung complications. Funeral service in New Haven Sunday at 3 pm with burial in Burlington Vermont in the family plot.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Haven
Conn
Edward John Phelps
Great Britain
Kent
Yale
Humphrey Street
Rush for War Loan Opens Across London Banks
The rush began at the Bank of England and other banks offering prospectuses. People from all walks of life, including financiers, farmers, clerks, and governesses, queued to invest. The loan was reportedly over subscribed within two hours of opening.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Bank of England
Toledo Commercial Sold to H. P. Crouse of Findlay
The Toledo Commercial has been purchased by H. P. Crouse of Findlay. The paper has been operated under a lease by John R. McLean.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Toledo
Ohio
Toledo Commercial
H. P. Crouse
Findlay
John R. McLean
Debs to Head Socialist Democratic Ticket with Harriman as Veep
In Indianapolis on March 9 the Social Democratic Party named Eugene V. Debs of Indiana for president and Job Harriman of California for vice president. Debs reluctantly accepted after persuasion, and the ticket unites with the Hilquat Harriman faction of the Socialist Labor Party. The convention confirmed the nominations and cited debt relief and a three month respite before campaigning.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indianapolis
Eugene V. Debs
Indiana
Job Harriman
California
Social Democratic Party
Hilquat-Harriman
Socialist-Labor Party
Social Democrats
Debs
Socialist Labor
Uhien
Harriman
Leger Sells for 37500 Guineas in Edmond Blanc Purchase
Edmond Blanc buys Leger for 37500 guineas about 196900 dollars. Blanc, Monte Carlo founder’s son, is Roland Bonaparte’s brother in law. Flying Fox, a four year old colt by Orme Vampire, outbids legacy. Ormonde, Flying Fox grandsire, sold for about 150000 dollars to McDonough. Flying Fox thus exceeds grand sire value by roughly 46500 dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Flying Fox
Orme-Vampire
Ormonde
McDonough
San Francisco
Longley Judgment Favors Plaintiff In Damages Suit
Ryan & Ryan secure victory in circuit court as jury awards $729.54 against Wabash railway after deliberations Thursday. Judge O Rourke opens verdict showing the amount and motions follow for judgment on verdict and on interrogatories. County Commissioners appoint physicians for the poor noted in court notes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ryan & Ryan
Longley
O'Rourke
Wabash
County Appoints Physicians and Reviews Poor Reports
The county commissioners appoint Dr. William M. Enslen as county asylum physician at $125 yearly and Dr. Calvin as jail physician at $50 yearly. They also approve the quarterly poor reports of township trustees.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William M. Enslen
Calvin
Blacksmith Henry Goeghin Quits for Farm Life
Henry Goeghin resigned from the Bass blacksmith shop after two years of service and plans to move to a farm. He says farm work, which occupied most of his life, offers greater satisfaction and will be his occupation for the remainder of his years.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry Goeghin
Bass
Baby Scalding Incident Injures Henschen Child
The two year old daughter of Mr and Mrs Henschen of 5 Watkins Street was badly scalded on the back and limbs last Friday while playing near a pail of hot water. Dr Calvin attended and dressed the wounds. No serious results expected.
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Henschen
Watkins Street
Calvin
Two Divorces Granted by Judge O'Rourke
Judge O Rourke granted Emma Anderson a divorce from John W Anderson for cruel and inhuman treatment and awarded custody of their children. Attorney W H Shambaugh represented the plaintiff. In a separate case Inez Ransom sought divorce from Andrew Ransom alleging cruelty. They wed October 25 1897 and separated January 12 1900. Ransom asked custody of their thirteen month old child Bernice and alimony. Judge Vesey issued a restraining order preventing the husband from visiting at the father in law Oscar Jump’s Milan township home. J B Harper filed the complaint.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oscar Jump
Milan Township
Bernice
Vesey
J. B. Harper
Flying Fox Sold at Westminster Derby Winner Auction
London March 8 at Kingsclere sale of the late Duke of Westminster’s string Flying Fox Derby winner 1899 two thousand guineas Eclipse stakes and Doncaster St. Leger discussed as hammer fell.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Duke of Westminster
Kingsclere
Flying Fox
Doncaster St
Lydia E. Pinkham's Remedies Prominent in Ads
An advertisement extols Pinkham's Vegetable Compound for female disorders, claiming lasting benefits for women nationwide. It notes Mrs. Pinkham offers free counsel and cites Lynn, Massachusetts as her address for practical advice.
Legal and court actions span various cases in Pennsylvania
The Pennsylvania Volunteer Relief Association pays 765 in a case with final outcome pending. Judges grant suits against a receiver. Probate filed for Kate Reiut with Stephen Ganzer named executor. Geiger v Koehlinger on trial before Judge O Rourke with Breen Morris and Finley as attorneys. Assault case Jump v Rawson hearing by Justice Tancey. Replevin Utley Thieme v Plock receivership sought. Emricks and Hayes Hawthorn represent plaintiffs. Motion for new trial in Tweel v Hikel. Bensman v Keplinger requests no receiver for Oil Supply Co. Moore appointed receiver. Bash Packing v Tigges appealed to circuit court. Judge Bullerman fines Watson for assault. Poinsett sues Schell for $300. Emma Shefferley sues city for $2800 damages.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jennie Mason
Tichiael Mason
Pennsylvania Volunteer Relief Association
Vesey
Daniel D. Williams
Levi Diehl
Frank Moore
Jay L. Keplinger
Kate Reiut
Stephen Ganzer
Mr. Ganzer
Ida Utley
William Thieme
Maggie Plock
Harmon Plock
Emricks
Hayes & Hawthorn
Esper Tweel
William Hikel
B. C. Bensman
Columbia Street
O’rourke
Bash Packing Company
George Tigges
Squire Tancey
Justice Bullerman
Gaylord Watson
Augustus Kistler
Collingwood
Perry Township
William Poinsett
J. F. Schell
B. F. Harper
Emma Shefferley
Conrad Shefferley
Local Court Proceedings and Appointments Reported
The Nestel case hearing continued with rebuttal evidence. Judge Vesey kept the case through Monday afternoon. Benj F Harper named receiver of Indiana Automatic Music Co with Adam H Kaifl eisch as complainant. J F Keyser filed final administrator’s report for Otis Keyser estate. James Ransom fined $1 and costs for assault and battery and acquitted of provoke. Sophia Spron det fined $1 and costs for failing to report a birth. total paid $17.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
F. H. Kleekamp
Nestel
Vesey
Benj. F. Harper
Indiana Automatic Music Company
Adam H. Kaibfleisch
J. F. Keyser
Lincoln's body moved from crypt as monument rebuilds
Lincoln remains were transferred from the National Lincoln Monument crypt to a temporary vault north of the site. The move accompanies demolition and a $100,000 reconstruction project. Relatives were absent and the casket shows advanced decay. final interment awaits completion of the rebuilt monument.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
National Lincoln Monument
Oakridge Cemetery
Whitemore
Public Instruction
Bayliss
Lincoln Monument Association
Lincoln Guard of Honor
Mrs. Lincoln
Tad
Eddie
Willie Lincoln
Abraham Lincoln
Robert Lincoln
Banker Routs a Robber in Thornville Bank
J. R. Garrison, Thornville Bank cashier, long sick with lung trouble, reports Dr. King’s New Discovery cured his severe cold and lung disease. He urges never to suffer and to keep a bottle on hand. Trial bottles free at Dreier & Bros. drug store.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. R. Garrison
Bank of
Thornville
Ohio
Dr. King
Dreier & Bros
Mouse Restores Voice in Pittsburgh Woman’s Mystery
Mrs Annie Mathers a widow of 2 years had been speechless for years due to illness. She found a mouse in a closet which startled her into screaming and suddenly freed her voice, restoring it to its pre illness state.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pittsburg
Annie Mathers
Mather
Hat's Catarrh Cure Claims Constitutional Remedy
There is more catarrh in the region than all other diseases and was once thought incurable. Doctors blamed focal treatment for failures, but catarrh is a constitutional disease needing constitutional care. Hat's Catarrh Cure, made by BF. J. Cheney & Co. of Toledo, Ohio, is touted as the only constitutional remedy on the market. It is taken internally in doses from 10 drops to a teaspoonful and said to act on blood and mucous membranes. A $100 reward is offered for any case it fails to cure.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hat
BF. J. Cheney & Co
Toledo
Ohio
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Big Blaze
Columbia
Harrison Streets
THE
Imperial Waist Factory
Bishop
the Insurance
Ed M. Wilson
Schrader & Wilson
Imperial Manufacturing, Co
Continental of
New York
Caledonian
Scotland
London Assurance
Traders of
Illinois
Schrader
Wflson
Iss Seceseees
Aaliadeighis
Westchester Fire
Eens Western Underwriters
G. W. Reliance
J. K. McCracken
Phoenix of
Connecticut
D. L. Harding
J. E. Beahler
Germania
D. C. Fisher
Concordia
Neicester
Queen
C. B. Fitch
Monroe W. Fitch & Sons
Netherlands
George
Wilcox
E. J. Phelps
Kruger IW
Pretoria
Social
Joe Harriman
County Commissioners
Physicians For Poor
Pinkham
Flemedies
Lydia E. Pinkham
Lincoln
Zmains
Lincoln Monument
Springfield
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