Local News From Fort Wayne in November 1892
Miss Josephine Harrison visits Richmond Indiana. Mrs Mary Cooper dies at 68 in Fort Wayne. Emil Rothe to address German at Randall Hall. Democratic rally planned in Indianapolis and a Hickory pole raised in Sixth Ward. Multiple obituaries and local incidents including a possum in a drug store cellar and a railway brakeman death. New confectionery firm opens Calhoun Street. Fort Wayne society and business notices fill the page.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary Cooper
Walter C. Smith
Cans Street
Emil Rothe
Cincinnati
Fort Wayne
Randall Hall
Post A. T. P. A
Tomlinson
Butler Street
Dixon
Ohio
Rosie Stier
John Stier
East Washington Street
St. Mary’s Catholic Church
Tate
Elanor
George W. Haber
Hanna Street
Father Beden
J. W. Biebold
Louis Schmidt
Michael McSheehe
Main Street
Timothy Sullivan
Nickel Plate Railway
Brotherhood of Railway
Charles F. Rentechier
Hi Perrin
Resignations and presidential deaths noted in early records
The piece recounts Judge Harrison resigning from the republican league citing opposition to tariff policy and federal election supervision. It then traces a succession of presidential deaths linked to the White House from Harrison to Garfield, noting key details of each death and related scenes in the East Room.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Harveys
Conn
Henry McCleveland
Brooklyn
H. Lynde Harrison
Republican League
Connecticut
Hayes
South Carolina
House
New England
South
North
Harrison
Democratic Party
Relief’ Party
House of Representatives
Republican State Committee
White House
Indianapolis
Maria Monroe
Jackson
Andrew Jackson Donelson
William Henry Harrison
John Tyler
Tyler
Princeton
Upshur
Gilmer
Taylor
Willie” Lincoln
Lincoln
Frederick F. Dent
Grant
Washington
Garfield
Executive Mansion
Elberon
Cuticura Resolvent and Remedies for Skin and Blood Purification
Bold claims describe Cuticura Resolvent as a blood purifier and Cuticura as a skin cure plus CurcuR4 Soap for external treatment. The Boston based Potter Crue and Co Corporation markets the package for curing skin disease with a 64 page booklet, 60 illustrations, and testimonials mailed free.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
CoTicana
Potter Crue and CuEwhat Conroration
Boston
Clever Train Robbers North Of Anniston Strike Express
Two masked men robbed the south bound East Tennessee Virginia and Georgia express near Piedmont. Messenger J H Rogers yielded $7705 and the mail agent surrendered several registered packages. The robbers signaled the bell card, jumped off as the train slowed, and fled into the woods with a pursuing posse in pursuit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Breuixcran
Ala
East Tennessee
Virginia
Georgia Road
Anniston
Piedmont
J. H. Rogers
Voting instructions for straight Democratic ticket and ballot handling
Historical notice explains stamping the Rooster square for a straight Democratic vote. It details two ballots and boxes, stamping steps, dry ink, folding, and secrecy. plus guidance for illiterate voters, stamp returns, and exceptions for selecting individual candidates by stamping small squares.
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Pol
Kip Boot Sale Promises Quality and Satisfaction
A seller offers hand pegged and hand sided Kip Boots at $3.00 a pair, claiming thirty years of sale and no better boots available. They guarantee satisfaction with a money back refund if buyers are not satisfied.
Jacobs Leather Shoes for Fall Heavy Button Lace Style
Advertises ladies heavy button and lace shoes made of solid leather by Jacobs. Claims leather won’t melt when wet and urges callers to buy fall goods to save money.
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Jacobs
Expositor shifts from People's party to the Republican camp
News from Indiana reports James M. Purviance injured after a tree fall while gathering apples in Clear Creek township Huntington county. Anthony Lynch fatally hurt when bumped from a train near Montgomery. Frank Holloway faces arrest for alleged involvement in neighbor Thomas Gillick’s death after a quarrel. A brush fire near Logansport threatened crops but spared buildings as Rev Lowe’s farm burned miles of land. Grant Fencibles return from Chicago denouncing officers Captain Grant and First Lieutenant Keifer, calls for resignations. Pan Handle freight train separation near Marion causes minor damage. runaway engine and injured fireman. A scam targets piano buyers in Elkhart area involving the Howard Piano company, with victims Vanderson Dunker Krieg Bennedge. Vanderson exposed to note for 480 and bank discount scheme.
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William Leach
Pittsburg
Leach
Seaton
A. Lauferty
Chicago
Pasco Phosphate Mining Company
Florida
Joseph Gokey
Lavina
Frances
Amanda Palmer
Katie Stahl
Mary Landgraff
Anna Horstman
Tena Stier
Mary Johnell
Lorette
Erin Stier
Nora Anderson
Mesars
Louis Meyers
Willian Wieble
Anthony Meyers
Fred Wieble
Will Minnick
John Budde
Fred Prange
Fred Lindemeyer
Will Stier
Charles Palmer
Charles Stahl
Albert Stier
Ed Goeke
Messrs
Mesdames L. Johnell
A. Goeke
Henry Stier
George Stier
Traveling Men's Protective Association
R. D. Hudges
L. J. Babilya
Aug. E. Krueper
Frank Riblet
U. S
F. E. Nash
Geo. A. Durfee
W. H. Davis
George Reiter
F. A. Patterson
The
Expositor
Nashville
People's Party
James M. Purviance
Clear Creek Township
Huntington County
Frank Holloway
Martin County
Thomas Gillick
Sparks
W. R. Lowe
Logansport
Marion
Mississinewa River
Elkhart
Howard Piano Company
Boston
Thomas Vanderson
John Dunker
William Krieg
George Bennedge
Mr. Vanderson
Campaign Meetings Announced by McNagny in County
Democratic nominee Hon. William F. McNagny opened his county campaign with a schedule of meetings. Events listed for November include November 3 in South Wayne with Charles H. Worden, November 4 in this city, November 5 and 7 in county towns New Haven with Henry Colerick and Arcola with Hon. R. C. Bell.
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Jay McCracken
Columbia City
Libray
Elmer Spake
Monroeville
Heller
Maumee River
New Haven
Charles Goheen
Perry Township
Goshen Road
Goheen
Edward Ely
Allen County
Fruit House
Wm. Gaffney
Ely
Henry Guenther
East End
Chas. Brown
Guenther
Aveline
T. B. Schaaff
New York
Messrs
Blair & Hill
Chicago
Fort Wayne
M. Frank & Co
William F. McNagny
Congress
South Wayne
Charles H. Worden
Henry Colerick
Arcola
R. C. Bell
Commodity and livestock prices from Cutcaco and Fort Wayne markets
Market reports show grain futures for wheat corn and oats with Nov Dec May prices, plus pork lard ribs and dairy notes. livestock receipts at anxious stock yards include cattle hogs and sheep with price ranges and closings. Regional prices from Fort Wayne list flour, seeds, oil meal, corn meal and byproducts with current bids and cash quotes.
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Anxiou
Totrpo
New York
Rio
Fort Wayne
Graham
Democrats Hold Meetings Across Townships Near Sheldon
Democratic gatherings drew large crowds at Smith school house near Sheldon and Nine Mile house Marion township with speeches by W F McNagny and others. M V B Spencer and Thomas Mannix urged support. attendance was standing room only. Also notes on Cholera remedy from Chamberlains Colic Cholera and Diarrhea Remedy with local testimonial from Helmetta New Jersey.
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W. F. McNagny
Smith School House
Sheldon
W. H. Shambaugh
Phil B. Volerick
Frederick ‘Zollars
Nine Mile House
Marion Township
Pleasant Township
Smith's School House
Congress
M .V. B. Spencer
Thomas Mannix
Chamberlain
W. H. Clinton
Helmetta
N. J
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Fort, T
Wayne Sentinel
Josephine
Richmond
Ind
Burton Calvert
Delphi
Christie Scott
Delphos
Della Scott
Fred Stahl
Letharman
Wapakoneta
Mrs. Stahl
Stahl
F. Stahl
United States Mail Service
Tur Senvile
West
Address Telegraphic and Stenographic Institute
Arcade
M. Faaxx & Co
Aldren
Ancy
ONE Price Clothiers
Republican Party
J. G. Perrault
Mandan
B. Steinbrueck
North Dakota
Gera Harland Ki
Jacobs’ Shoe Store
Calhoun Street
Scott
Scott & Rowne
South Sth Avenue
Cal
Magnificent Outfit
Globe Bible Pub. Co
Chestnut Street
Philadelphia
Dearborn Street
Nutiman & Co.’s
Homestead
Pitrssure
H. Sando
Tle
Stfikers
State News
Anthony Lynch
Bedford
Montgomery
Kokomo
Keifer
Telegraph
Sox
Lupra Pinxiam
Lydia Pinkhan
Lydia E. Pinkham
Lydia E. Finkham
Pfeiffer & Schlatter
Atkin
Belle City
East
Columbia Street
Wardat
Merre L.& Soule
Syracuse
People's
Krimmer
Beadell & Company
Colchester
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