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Newspaper

Fort Wayne Weekly Sentinel

Location

Fort Wayne, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Oct 19, 1892

Page

4

Prominent Citizen Dies on York Central Train

Obscure obituary notes the death of a well respected Lyons resident, Mr. Van Marter, who suffered heart failure on a train near York Central between Port Byron. The item mentions prior political ties to the Republican area in the 1870s and reflects local sorrow at his passing.

Ms Y William van Marter York Central Byron Repeblican State Lyons van Marter Mr. P

Tragic Herding Incident Details and Snow Plow Crash

Report states a herder died after wandering about 300 yards from a house and perishing in the attempt to find shelter. Engineer Lee Tan, operating a snow plow, suffered serious injury when a fragment broke off the plow and struck him in the chest. Authorities note about 300 cattle perished from freezing between this city and Linon.

Leetan Linon

Close Call as Burglars Elude Captors in Fort Wayne

Charles Comparet and C. W. Kerr spotted two men in an alley near East Wayne and University streets during late night. The pair gave chase but the burglars escaped. a manhunt by about a dozen residents and police followed until near 2 am, with both eyewitnesses noting rubber boots and similar clothing. Police sought the same suspects linked to recent depredations and arson in the area.

Fort ‘Ayne Charles Comparet Division Street C. W. Kerr Mra. Manning Smith East Wayne Street University Street Wayne Washington Streets Comparet Kerr Mr. Compares For Mr. Kerr Bash

Governor Chase Visits Fort Wayne In Pivotal Campaign

Governor Jra J Chase arrived in Fort Wayne on the Lake Erie's Western train last Thursday night at 10 30. He spoke in Hartford City yesterday afternoon and anticipated a Garrett address this afternoon. He said the political outlook favored his party but could not estimate third party support, noting local shifts between Republicans and Democrats. He left Fort Wayne on the 11 50 Lake Shore train as campaign dynamics heat up toward November.

Jra.j.chase Fort We lake-Erie Garrett People's ‘Party Democratic Party Lake Shore Road

Will Blaine Speak at Campaign Close?

Wake Pras New York October 15. Guests invited by Mr White law Reid dined with Mr Blaine last night and left for New York on the 8 47 train. Mr Depew predicted Blaine’s speech would have nationwide effects and weight, depending on his health, with others present at the dinner.

Pras N. Y Whitelaw Reid Blaine New York Mr. Depew The United Press Mr. Blaine

Beep of the Enemy Afoe Lurks in Ambush Malaria Threat

A historical health notice advocates fortifying the system with Hostetter's Stomach Bitters to guard against malaria and related ailments. It claims the tonic erases resistant malaria forms and relieves constipation liver trouble dyspepsia and kidney problems.

Afoe

Foster Replies Judge Taylor at Randall Hall Sermon

Hon. S. M. Foster answered Judge Taylor in a Randall hall address last Friday. The hall was full with many ladies and Republicans as Foster praised Democratic principles and attacked tariff theories. He argued protection would force cities and states to self sufficiency and asserted the tariff is a tax on consumers and should be abolished for national prosperity.

S. M. Foster Randall Hall Foster Darrow J. M. Barrett Judge Taylor Fort Wayne United States America

A Wife Beater and a Wild Mob At Owosse and St Louis

Owosse, Mich Oct 13 John Palmer an employe of the Owosse Tool company has mistreated his wife. Eighteen masked men armed with whips surrounded his house breaking through the roof at 3 o'clock. Palmer was lashed then released after his wife pleaded for mercy. St Louis Oct 15 Professor Maurice Adams fatally injured William J McKenzie after an insult at a dancing hall. Adams was captured by a mob but then rescued by officers and jailed. McKenzie is young and seriously injured.

Owosse, Mich John Palmer Owosse Tool Company Palmer St. Louis Arking’s Cave Jefferson and Washington Avenues Maurice Adams Wm. J. McKenzie Montrose Avenas Adams McKenzie Professor Adams

Blood Purifier Hood's Sarsaparilla Advertisement

The text touts Hood's Sarsaparilla as a reliable blood purifier able to cure difficult blood diseases and catarrh, claiming it builds the system and improves appetite. Hood's Pills are promoted to stimulate the liver, relieve constipation and aid digestion. It also notes political filigree on fashionable handkerchiefs worn by French ladies revealing their political leanings.

Hood

testimonial for Alcock's Plasters by Mrs Hexray Warp Besecner

A 1890 letter from Mrs. Hexray Warp Besecner of 40 Oxaxce Street Brooxivy NY praises Alcock's Plasters as a genuine relief for aches and pains after long personal use. She states the testimonial is her only one and forbids others from using her name without authority.

Brooxivy N. Y Alicocx Alcock

Nickel Plate to run through trains Buffalo to Chicago

Through service will operate in both directions without changing cars. Wagner Buffet sleeping cars will be provided on every through train. For tickets and information contact City Ticket Office at Calhoun Street or at the depot. 15 17 22 25 28.

Buffalo Chicago City Calhoun Street Nickel Plate Valparaiso Fort Wayne Fostoria Bellevue Lorain Cleveland Painesville Geneva Ashtabula Conneaut Erie

Farewell in English Voices from Harper's Bazar

A poem fragment from Helen Chauncey contrasts French and English farewells. It extols English lines “Sweetheart, goodbye” as truer warmer expressions of love and comfort, while questioning foreign phrases. The piece underscores language as a vessel for heartfelt emotion.

Helen Chauncey Harper's Bazar

Dr Ford Returns to Wife After Night of Trials

In Chicago Journal style, Dr. Ford, worn by a long day, limps home to a cold, strained household. He finds wife Elinor exhausted by duties and baby care, but a nurse arrives for Joe the sick neighbor. The doctor reconciles with Elinor as a mince pie and a candlelit supper await, signaling renewed affection and shared burdens.

Elinor John Flo Bridget Hannah Frofes- Poe Sion Joe Nellie Dr. Ford Map Chicago Journal

Ducks as carriers in naval communication debated

Maj. Allatt argues ducks may outperform pigeons for naval message runs, noting ducks rest on water when fatigued and can fly at night unlike pigeons. He suggests trained seagulls as another option and debunks long distance pigeon legends while citing Rome to Belgium races as the farthest well documented.

Maj. Allatt Mediterranean Arctic Yarrell America Maj Allott Rome Belgium Jondon Daily News

Great Little Men Dwarfs and Their Surprising Growth Stories

The article recounts famous dwarfs like Sir Geoffrey Hudson who barely five inches at birth but grew to three feet nine inches by age 35, with later rapid growth mysteries baffling the Royal Society, and Jan Bornwalski born tiny yet reaching two feet two inches by 21 with a long life in England.

Sir Geoffrey Hudson Lucia Zarate Rutlandshire Duke of Buckingham Royal Society of Surgeons Hudson Jan Bornwalski Charlier Polish Russia England

Free Trial of Dr King's New Discovery and Health Guides

Advertises free trial bottles of Dr King s New Discovery and a free copy of Guide to Health and Household Instructor. Promotes Bucklen s Arnica Salve and Electric Bitters as tonics and skin remedies. Also notes Nickel Plate train schedule changes and celebrates Mr and Mrs A C Follett s golden wedding.

Dr. King H. E. Bucklen &Co Chicago Dreier & Bro A. C. Follett Michigan City

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