Fort Wayne Centennial Plans Spark 1894 Celebration
The Weekly Sentinel reports on a proposed three day centennial celebration for Fort Wayne in September. Delegates discuss inviting dignitaries like McKinley and Voorhees, plus military bands and historic displays of General Wayne. Local leaders urge a grand yet affordable event with illuminations and a fountain feature, aiming to draw visitors and boost civic pride.
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Fort Wayne
Trock
Mohr
Fort “Wayne
Pwrest
Muhler
Har
McKinley
Burke
McCulloch
Hie Light Company
Local residents list Fort Wayne visitors in several towns
Multiple town columns report Fort Wayne residents and visitors stopping by area cities. Names include Mr. and Mrs. Hall, Oli ver Chase, Arthur Jacoby, Charles Fry, Mrs. Cral, P. S. O'Rourke, J. E. Garwood, Honor Bennett family, Mrs. Bond, Abraham Shoup, William Shoup, Louis Gocke, Sandy Drummond, Mrs. F. E. Singrey, Mrs. D. C. Fisher, Rev. Charles Guendling, Milo Hayes, Henry Colerick, Captain Tyler, Milo Hayes, and others seen in Bluffton, Rome City, Avilla, Huntington, Ossian, Peru, Valparaiso, Kendallville, Roanoke, and Osceola areas.
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Macy Monitor
William Hall
Fort Wayne
Arthur Barnes
Plymouth Democrat A
Oliver Chase
Arthur Jacoby
Charles Fry
Bluffton News
C. E. Cral
Rome City
Kendallville Sun
P. S. O'Rourke
Spring Beach
Avilla
Albion Democrat
Homer Bennett
Roanoke News
Abraham Shoup
Roanoke
Wm. Shoup
Zanesville
Huntington Democrat
Louis Gocke
Fort Fort Wayne
Sandy’ Drummond
Indianapolis
People's Party
Huntington Herald
John
Glenn
J. E. Garwood
Dayton
Ohio
Harvey Singrey
F. E. Singrey
Peru
D. C. Fisher
John A. Graham
Charles Guendling
Valparaiso
H. Stratton
Ossian
Milo Hayes
Kendallville
Henry Colerick
Tyler
Time of Mine Disturbance Flares Into Violent Clash
Meagre reports from Chrrie Carex Colorado May 25 describe miners at Bull Hill surrounding Independence and Portland mines and a shaft house blast at Strong mine. Wires cut and fear of further violence grows as Denver deputies reportedly reach Victor and powder is exploded near shaft houses.
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Chrrie Carex
Colo
Whiting
Bull Hill
Independence
Portland
Denver
Bowera
Victor
Landis Nominated by Indiana Republicans in Torn Convention
In Hammond Indiana on May 25 Charles B Landis captured the Republican nomination for Congress in the Tenth Indiana district amid a bitter row. The contest split Lake Jasper and Pulaski delegates leaving a lone representative. Landis won on the first ballot with 99 votes cast from Carroll Casa Lake Jasper Newton Pulaski Whig and others.
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Hammond
Ind
Charles B. Landis
Indiana
Lake County
Jasper
Porter County
Johnston
Pulaski
Landis
Opera House
Ball Park
Johnson
Sandia
J.H. Gould
Delphi
E. P. Hammond
M. M. Hesick
Fulton
Gould
Essick
Carroll
Casa
Lake
Newton
Whig
Democrats renominate Arthur H. Taylor at Rockport convention
The First Indiana District Democrats at Rockport renominate Arthur H. Taylor for Congress. They adopt resolutions denouncing Hill Brice and Gorman as Benedict Arnolds of the party and call for sugar to be put on the free list. They also demand retention of the income tax in the tariff bill from the House.
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Evaxssyux
Ind
Rockport
Arthur H. Taylor
Congress
Hill, Brice and Gorman
Benedict Arnolds
Democratic Party
House
Reward for catarrh cure offers and testimonials
An advertisement offers a one hundred dollar reward for an incurable catarrh cure by Hall's Catarrh Cure from J Cheney Co Toledo. It lists endorsements from local druggists and a testimonial praising Chamberlain's Pain Balm for muscular rheumatism. Also promotes Mrs Winslow's Soothing Syrup for teething and Chamberlain's Cough Remedy with a Union City, PA testimonial. 50 to 51 cent price range for remedies.
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Hall
J- Cheney & CO. Props
Toledo
F. 7
Cheney
Rm. Fest & Truax
Walding
Kinnan& Marvin
Oniv
Chamberlain
W. B. Denny
Dairyman
New Lexington
Ohio
C. B Main
Union City
Escape Across the Alleghenies From Harrisonburg Siege
Royal Kenton and Private Steve Brayton escape a trapped Confederate garrison after a brief stand at Harrisonburg. They flee into the Shenandoah Valley, evade a pursuit by 500 Federal troops, reach the woods, and head toward the mountains with improvised allies and a plan to reach Confederate lines amid rain, confusion, and a wary pursuit.
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Heaton
Kenton
Steve
Sam
Tshali
Steve Brayton
Wyle
Critter Company
Kenton’s
Mosby
Potomac
Yank
Confederacy
Rest Haven Suffering and Hidden Loyalties Amid War
In a war‑torn valley a Confederate family endures scarcity and raids while awaiting news of Kenton. Marian defies danger, doubting rumors of his death as Captain Wyle warns of traitors. Uncle Ben vows to seek truth, and Marian prays for Kenton’s survival and a just return.
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Caele Ben
Wyle
Marian
Ben
Leon
Royal Kenton
Jackson
Kenton
Virginia
Renton
Captain Wyle
Asche
Rest Haven
Marian Percy
Uncle Len
Mallan
Uncle Ben
Mr. Kenton
Harrisonburg
Warrisonturf
Vere
Ivan
Molbe
Dean
Chile
Harrisonturg
Mars Kenton
Mourian
Newton
The Way to Get There by Rock Island Trains
Rock Island offers double daily connections from Cincinnati and Louisville to Leather cities with routes via Memphis and New Orleans. Four daily Cincinnati to Louisville trains and three daily Cincinnati to Lexington trains. Through sleepers to Jacksonville and the only through sleepers to Thomasville. Full information from Jackson Smith and D C Patmore, with dining car service and careful staff noted. The line claims modern equipment, sleeping and dining cars, and courteous service. A notable service is a Chicago to Denver mainline train called The Big Tee. Tickets and details available at coupon offices or via Sebastian and E St. John, with general management in Chicago.
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Cincinnati
Louisville
Leathers
Memphis
New Orleans
Jacksonville
Thomasville
Cinecasis
Louisville Tn
Lexington
Rock Island
Chicago, Rock Island & Pacific Railway
Denver
Pueblo
Colorado Springs
United States
Canada
Mexico
Sebastian
Gen
Agt
Chicago
Ill
E. St. Joux
South at Half Rates for Southern excursion tickets
On March S and April 9 1894 the Louisville and Nashville Railroad will sell round trip tickets at one fare to principal points in the south. Tickets good to return within twenty days, on sale at St Louis Evansville Louisville and Cincinnati. Through cars from these cities to southern points. Inquiries to C P Atmore General Passenger Agent Louisville Ky.
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Louisville and Nashville Railroad
Tennessee
Alabama
Georgia
West
Florida
Mississippi
St. Louis
Evaneville
Louisville
Cincinnati
C. P. Atmore
Louisville, Ky
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