Local notices and society items from Fort Wayne region
The column reports illnesses and recoveries, marriages planned, business changes, and upcoming events. Notable items include the illness of Margaret Metagar, the marriage announcements of William Goheen and Lida Felger and Polly Strodel with George Jacobs, changes in local postmaster appointments, the new New Haven creamery startup, and the Grand Army of the Republic National Encampment slated for Washington D C with Indiana participation urged by Department Commander Cheadle.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John H. Halferty
Noble County
Heath
S. H. Wagenhals
English Lutheran Church
Chicago
William Goheen
Lake Township
Lida Felger
Polly Strodel
Bloomingdale
George Jacobs
East Main Street
Court House
TT Meyer
Aretule Candy Liataeturer
Hira Wellin
Lodge of Elks
JM. Dinnen
Leikauf Broa
Barr Street
Jd. Stellhorn
Minnie Anweiler
Stellhorn
West Creighton Avenue
St. Marys River
Orff's
Edsall Street
Rockhill Street
Frazier
Hartford City
Michigan
Grand Army of the Republic
Washington City
D. C
Joseph B. Cheadle
Indiana
Union Strikers Attack Non union Men at North Escanaba Mich
In Escanaba Michigan on May 17 a mob of about 150 union ore trimmers attacked non union workers on a vessel at North Escanaba. Gunfire erupted injuring Clark Williams and Charles Hamilton with Williams gravely hurt. The assailants fled and no arrests were reported. In Norton Virginia on the same date Ira Mullins was killed by ambush and four others slain in a revenge incident connected to the shooting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Escanaba
Mich
North
Clark Williams
Charles Hamilton
Bristol
Tenn
Norton
Ira Mullins
Talton Hall
Round Gap
Indiana Items From Various Quarters
Huntington Democrat to enlarge coverage. Hartford City to raise 50000 for locating factories. Red Men picnic at New Castle August 23. Robert Pike acquitted in English saloon murder trial at Corydon. Vin Hurst seeks liquor license rise to 250 annually boosting revenue by 15000. Seymour burglary leads to Crothersville arrest after bloodhound pursuit. Prison escapees Russ and Macy recaptured forty miles away in civilian clothes after exposure. Albert Henderson of Lafayette dead. long Indiana career with Franklin College trusteeship and Baptist home work. Terre Haute Citizens’ Committee dispatches 80000-word report on pay and sewer contracts alleging illegality. Prison south walls foundation completed. 1000000 bricks, cost under 20000, fortifying enclosure for 600 convicts. Demagogue and popular demagogue Bud identified as fad.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hartford City
Indiana
New Castle
James Russ
James Macy
Albert Henderson
Lafayette
Connersville
Covington
Franklin College
Fenton, Mich
Citizens’ Committee of
Terre Haute
Thompson
Patton
Mystery Captain Egan Disappearance Linked to Seaman Unrest
Reports in Chicago detail Captain Egan of Cleveland who vanished after meeting in Main Street near the stockyards. The Seamen's Union and the National Lake Carriers association are implicated in labor tensions, with Cleveland and Chicago connections. Police have no trace of the navigator. associates claim threats and nonunion ship office efforts. The story ties a Cleveland family tie to vast maritime wealth and international wedding news.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cumaue
May
Becca
Cleveland
Chicago
Paestiston
Agg
Ma Biemel
Hake Carricns
Prihes
Pitts
Seamen's Union
Pyair
Semens Union
South Woater
Franklin
Tan
Mass
Myan
Main Street
Capdan Ryan Tred
Aiden
Captain de Mass
McClaughry
Egan
Lakes
Cleveland Vessel Owners’ Association
National Lake Carriers’ Association
Elder
Seamens' Union
B. R. Smith
The
Coast Seaman's Journal
Clarkson comments on Republican National Convention
J Clarkson, chairman of the Republican National Convention, halted en route from Hot Springs to New York. He quipped that he has not read papers for two months and will vote in Minneapolis but won’t reveal for whom. He predicted multiple ballots and noted uninstructed delegates from northern states.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cuieaca
Clarkson
Hot Springs
New York
Harrison
Minneapolis
Republican Party
Nome
Rockefeller Morgan Buy Large Rhode Island Railroad Block
In Providence on May 17 an important railroad deal was confirmed. J. M. Ray of Franklin sold about 2,000 shares of Rhode Island and Massachusetts stock to Messrs Rockefeller and Morgan of New York for above par, with $100,000 Rhode Island stock and $95,000 Massachusetts stock involved. Rockefeller, a director of the New York, New Haven and Hartford line, gains influence while the New York and Northeastern traffic between Franklin and Valley Falls faces lease tensions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. Tf. Ray
Franklin, Mass
Rhode Island
Massachusetts
Messrs
Rockefeller and Morgan
New York
New Ihaven
Whartford
Northeastern
Pranklin
Valles Falls
Rhiode
Bolivar Falls to Rebels After Raid and Executions
Insurgents capture Bolivar after a brief defense led by Gonzales Gil. General Espiteca is killed. General Rodil retakes the city with a large force, is captured by rebels, and subsequently shot after revolters demand retaliation. Gil resumes control as rebel forces join him.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Manvcone
Venezeula
Mary
Bolivar
Comornander
Careral
Espiteca
Rodil
Te Wis
Redil
Gil
Murderer Tice awaits death as witnesses fall short
Avnens New York May 17 reflects a somber mood as murderer Tice expects the death chamber this day but no witnesses have arrived. He vows to meet death calmly despite painful spinal troubles and a notified electric chair with increased voltage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Avnens
N.Y
Tice
Kemler
Short time only one will send my Electric Belts and Trusses
A fragmented 19th century advertisement and legal notices blend. It mentions an alliance candidate defeated in judge Blodgett's court over a book dispute with Peale & Co. and a sensational claim about a narcotic powder for drinkers, with druggists endorsing various remedies.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Crewe
May Wy. Benetees Donnelly
Alliance
Fox
Baok
Peale & Co
Blodgett
Donnelly
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H. G. Root
M.C
Pearl St
W. D. Rea
Electrical and Surgical Department
Southern Aedical Institute
Louisville
Hoter Randall
Rea
Fort Wayne
Bright
Watt & Person
Southern Medical Institute
Fittz Ave
Lowiaville
A. Slocum
M. C
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Amon
Scott & Bowne
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Scott
Orsentley
Ue. Mills
Liberty Sty
New Yorks
Harry Metagar
Margaret
Mas
Tr. Dills
Owen Geary
City
Mes
Charles Johson
Nelson
Elonny W. Bottlett
Kansas City
James KE. Graham
Gralson
Alas
P. Yorick
New York City
Indianapolis
St. Paul's Catholic Church
Rome City
Argo & Buck
Mensch
Equitable
Joseph Allman
Root & Company
New Haven
Helworth
M. B. Fitch
Medina
Harry Henschen
Pitttsburg
Lima
Ohio
Welton Avenue
J. M. Kleinknecht
Kingsland
Wells County
L. Brickly
J. W. Neal
Maples
Allen County
A. C. Witte
E. 8. Jackson
Muddy Fork
Clark County
E. S. Carpenter
James C. Lovelle
Washington County
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J. L. Grupert
Lake Shore
Kendallville
S. T. Williams
Gilbert
Grand Rapids and
Indiana Road
W. T. Green
Albion
Dr. Williams
Kesler
Michael Connors
Engine House No. 2
Misnawara
George W. M. Harper
Mary E. Ireland
Kerlin & Strait
J. F. Strait
William Coolman
Dunfee
Ruth Cartright
Aboite Township
Grand Rapids
Wallen
St. Joseph Hospital
Jerry Kretzer
Peter Kiser
Kiser
Calhoun Street
Charles Kiser
Sue
Ellis
Colin
Russell
Barney
George Fowler
Cio
Woodworth
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Haberkorn
Theodore Haberkorn
Port Wayne
Ad Foy Somite
Mtaieie! Shops
North Escanaba, Mich
Virginia
Huntington Democrat
Robert Pike
Benjamin Brown
English
Corydon
Vincennes
Seymour
Crothersville
Thomas Adams
Eta Pouple Bud
Deanne Chicage
Wrighthead
Count Werbert
Boaiser
Pune
Austria
Hungary
Fanny
Hoyos
Rockefeller and
Morgan
Mr Herbert Bismarck
Virxin
Herbert Bismarck
George Toyos
Vienna
Miss Toyos
Wwe
Park Place
Berry Street
Ind
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Seg Tire
Revolutionists
Tinisags
Venevonia
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Tyce
National Art Congress
Wasuixcrox
National Art Association
Columbian University
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Telegraph
Chiago
Rio
Western Choice
Tite
Torone
Ste
Graham
Imrhane
Rutland
Posmnik
LYLIA
Minalal A Mld
CO. Kya, Lass
Watus Doneley
Simmons
Lisbon
W. H. Evans
Sanford, Fla
St. Patrick's
Salt Lake
Utah
W. Bennett
Salt Lake City
Knights Templars
Colorado
Rio Grande Western
Creede Camp
Leadville
Colepido
Jane Fl
Denver and Rio Grande
A. J. Boswell
Lewis St
Janna
Wayne Street
Barr
Calhoun St
Kirnkenberger & Detzer
B. Gard
West Wayne Street
Fort Wayne,nd
Walter Langtry
Liggat & Bross
North Harrison St
William H. Myers
W. Wayne
Ian McLean M. D
Ofice
Bass Block
West Berry
Onlce
John J. Ogle
Creighton and
Holton Avenue
Santa Rr
Fairparkeco
Caicaso
Mansfield Dynamite Company
Saving Bank
Mansfield
Buckeye
Canheal
J& Lubin
Palladelphia
Pre
Peoria
East
Columbia Street
Pfeiffer & Schlatter
Edgerton “Fargo
Clark’s
Parham
General Aggehk
H.C
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Arantea
Grogs & Pelleas
Cathoun St
A. Aken
M. D
Oxford St
Brooklyn
N. Y
Dantos Marryy
D.D
Bloomingdale Reformed Church
Eowrn F. Parpes
Winthrop
125Th Street
7Th Ave
Tare Cunraur Company
Morvnay Street
New Yor
Grouws
Feilens
Fort Wayna
Iniiona
Metropolitan Business College
Y. M. Powers
DR. Mahan
Compass ON CO
Woodward Ave
Detroit
J. D. House
Ylich
J.H. Reeves
Smith
Foster
Jackson, Fort Wayne, Lafayette and
Wm. S. Robison
James Johnson
Alen Cvircult Court
Sneden County
Tornes
W.S. Robison
J. M. Robinson
Magy
Sree Sale
Clydsdale
Grace Dorman
Lima Toad
Ely Motta
M.A. Ferguson
Benjamin Harfield
Rachel Luther
G. Trarper
Lawrence Real Estate and Investhest CO
Unity Building
Cuicaco
Johnson
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Miian
Ake
Johnson Tonic CO
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