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Newspaper

Fort Wayne Weekly Sentinel

Location

Fort Wayne, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Oct 31, 1894

Page

11

Shocking Accident on Caroline Street Leaves Carpenter Near Death

At 10 30 Friday morning Conrad Nahrwold a carpenter fell from the second story of an unfinished dwelling at 12 Caroline street sliding down stairs and suffering severe head and skull injuries plus broken ribs and arm. He was taken to St Joseph hospital where doctors repaired wounds and he remained unconscious with poor prospects. Also included are pension aide tips and a report on a Fort Wayne lodge library and a secret marriage of H House.

Caroline Street Conrad Nahrwold Nahrwold St. Joseph Hospital J. E. Miller Waa Nehrwold Miller

Cartier Will Case Review of an Important Law Action

The Carter will case, tried in the circuit court before Special Judge John Morris and a jury, lasted over two weeks. Mrs Juliet Lingfelser sued the Misses Clemens and Helen Carier to set aside a will denying her most of the estate valued around 25,000. The trial featured conflicting testimony on the testatrix's mental state and alleged undue influence. The case ended in a compromise. Attorneys were Judge Robert Lowry and Harry Hanna for the plaintiff, and Judge Walpole Colerick and Judge Allan Zollara for the defendants.

Carter Will Defendendante John Morris Juliet Lingfelser Clemens Carier Helen Carier August C. Carier Clemens M. Carier H. Carier Clemens Carter East Berry Street Carter Clemens Robert Lowry Harry Hanna Walpole G. Colerick Allan Zollara

Deafness Cure Claim via Constitutional Remedies

An advertisement asserts deafness is curable only by constitutional remedies, caused by catarrh and inflammation of the Eustachian tube. It promises one hundred dollars for any case cured by Hall’s Catarrh Cure, and directs readers to send for circulars from Pceny & Co. in Toledo, Ohio, with product sold by druggists at 75 cents.

Pceney & CO Toledo Santa Claus

Trial date set for lynchers near Millington Tenn

The trial of mob members who lynched six African Americans near Millington Tennessee on August 31 is scheduled for October 29. The article notes a false diagnosis among ailments mistaken for la grippe and parades Ely's Dream Balm as providing instant relief for catarrhal symptoms.

Memruis Tenn Millington Ely

Germany to lead peace talks in China Japan conflict

Diplomats expect Germany to initiate a peace settlement with Japan and China as czar’s illness shifts focus away from mediation. Japan would accept a settlement ceding Korea's independence and paying indemnity, while China delays to offset losses, with potential German guidance and limited external intervention.

Wasuixctos China Japan Diplomata Russia England France Germany Korea Chris

FIRE AT WABASH DESTROYS LOCOMOTIVES AND SHOPS

A midnight blaze at the Big Four shop in Wanasa Indiana caused major damage to the east main shop and west roundhouse. Four locomotives ruined and eight engines and multiple cars moved to safety. Loss estimated at 100000 dollars with many workers displaced.

Wanasa Ind Big Four J. T. Becker East Roundhouse West Roundhouse Charlee Doebler Cincinnati

Indian preacher robbed and stranded in New York

Rev James Sotle a full blooded Indian preacher visiting Archdeacon Kirkley of Rye was robbed of his cash in Chicago and left penniless. He was helped to New York by Rev Rawson, then locked up at the station house until morning. A man later bought him a ticket and took his watch as security, promising to return it to Rye but failing to do so.

New York James Sotle Manitoba Kirkley Rye N. Y Canada Sotle Chicago Rawson Grand Central Depot

Mobbed by a Mob Dem Speaker Turner Flees For Life

J Milton Turner the former minister to Liberia under Grant and recent Democrat faced a hostile reception in Indianarous when a predominantly colored crowd mobbed him after he criticized General Harrison. Turner was dispatched by the Democratic National Committee to influence Indiana’s colored voters at a Yellowbridge meeting. The gathering, in a district with many Black residents, grew unruly as he alleged shortcomings in Harrison’s stance toward the race.

Turner Harrison

Turner Sparks Fracas as Police Restore Order

A chaotic scene unfolded when Turner began to verbalize about the ex president provoking a crowd. Police, deployed in strength by city authorities, kept the mob at bay until Turner evaporated the confrontation.

Governor Matthews Predicts Bitter Contests but Little Change

Governor Matthews says Indiana congressional contests will be hard fought in some districts yet unlikely to alter the state’s House delegation. He cites patronage dissatisfaction as a Democratic weakness and notes tariff as the dominant state issue. He also comments on the populists losing strength, especially among farmers.

Piavavoris Matthews Indiana W. A. Ketcham Washington

Indiana barbecue draws 5000 Democrats in Chesterfield

A large Democratic barbecue near Chesterfield Indiana drew about 5,000 attendees despite rain. Judge Ellison opened with remarks described as poetical. Congressman Bynum spoke in the afternoon at the Indiana Spiritualists' Lecture auditorium after a noon meal of beef and mutton and 2400 loaves of bread.

Axprison Ind Indiana Chesterfield Ellison Bynum

Women to vote in Indiana election test in Case county

In Royal Center Indiana women organized to vote at the November 6 election led by Helen Gougar a suffrage advocate. The group aims to challenge Indiana law saying it conflicts with the US Constitution while planning a body of voters to participate. Ben Lehman from U.S. Clothing House travels to New York to restock a store reopening soon in the Foellinger block.

Loaanarort Ind Indiana Case County Helen Gougar Royal Center Woman's Christian Temperance Union United States Ben Lehman U.S. Clothing House New York Foellinger

Syrup of Figs Advertised as Gentle Cleanser

An old advertisement extols Syrup of Figs as a pleasant and gentle remedy for kidneys bowels and stomach. It claims quick relief from headaches fevers and habitual constipation and praises its pleasant taste and healthful ingredients. Featured price is 60 cents and 1 dollar per bottle with druggists supplying or procuring as needed.

Miracle Cure Tale From Oregon Mill Town

A long reminiscence tells of H Henderson of Holly Linn County Oregon who after years of paralysis and illness using Dr Williams Pink Pills regained mobility. The account cites a Canada to Oregon life, a savings of hope through the pills, and notes the pills are now sold by the Dr Williams Medicine Company with caution against imitations at 50 cents a box. The piece blends a personal recovery with promotional detail.

Oregon Calanoain River Cascade Range Holly Linn Co H. Henderson Brockville Carads Benderson Issy Osweco N. Y New York City Chicago Cornales Benton Co John McDaniels Dr. Henrey Brownsville Mgr Michael Baragen Hamilton Creek Lebanon William White James N. Rice Mosier Dr. Williams’ Medicine Company Schenectady Brockville, Oat Dr. Williams’ Medicine Co

Arrest of Charles Shepherd in counterfeit ring at Elwood

United States deputy marshal E B Carter arrested Charles Shepherd of Red Key yesterday in Elwood and brought him to the county jail on counterfeiting charges. A gang leader, Shepherd ran a six month spree in the gas belt selling counterfeit fifty cent and one dollar items. several hundred dollars in spurious coin was found. Carter plans to capture other gang members, eight in total, who have molds hidden near Red Key. Shepherd, a well known society man and son of Red Key’s leading physician Dr. Shepherd, faces trial.

Axpyrgoy E. B. Carter United States Surret Service Charles Shepherd Rei Kay Elwood Shepherd Carter Red Key

President Cleveland Leaves New York Without Registering

Fragmentary OCR reports President Cleveland's action as he departed New York on October 27 without registering, reflecting a controversial move. The note hints at official circumstance or protest surrounding his departure.

Wasnuscooy Cleveland New York

Bell Delivers Aims and Tariff History at Iagerbund Hall

Deputy pension commissioner Herry C. Bell spoke to a large audience at Iagerbund hall, skillfully arguing that high tariffs harm trade and industry. He traced tariff policies from colonial times to present, citing mortgage data to illustrate protection costs and predicting the McKinley tariff will be rebuked by future GOP conventions.

Eon Herry C. Bell Iagerbund Hall James M. Barrett Bell England Gladstone Mr. Bell Carroll D. Wright United States

Dr King’s New Discovery and Electric Bitters praised

Journal style anecdotes claim Dr King’s New Discovery cured consumption and dreadful colds in Junction City and San Francisco patients. Electric Bitters touted for liver kidneys malaria headaches digestion and blood purification with money back guarantee. Also Arnica Salve advertised for cuts bruises sores eruptions and piles. Dreier Bros. & Co. distributed all products with free trials and prices listed.

Phoebe Thomas Junction City Dr. King Dreier Bro.’s and Co

Gentleman drivers and their matched CTUSS trotters

A Rural New Yorker excerpt describes an intercity driving match where the prize honors the driver’s style, the trotters, and the display of ribbons. It contrasts gentleman drivers with their appearance and notes the winning team, with advice on livestock care and feeding strategies for lambs. It includes farm tips from J. E. Wing on lamb management, dips, feed, and castration cautions.

Riz Bird Society

Livestock Trends and Breeding Concerns Highlight 1894

The Breed er's Gazette argues against bulk breeding for draft horses, favoring quality and leverage over weight. US agriculture data show rising cattle numbers but a sharp drop in swine since 1892, with drought and corn fears signaling possible shortages and potential meat price increases next year.

Newcastle Liverpool United States Department of Agriculture Unis

Building a Barn and Sanitary Farm Practices

The article outlines steps for barn building including surface and underdrainage and emphasizes sanitary conditions to prevent losses. It discusses primary aims to shelter animals and store supplies, and secondary aims of comfort and curb appeal, cautioning against purely utilitarian, minimal construction.

Barn building costs and pig town concepts from Kent notes

A Kent article outlines economical barn designs for farmers with detailed space, feed, and manure calculations. It covers stabling capacity, grain and hay storage, daily rations, manure weight, and building tonnage formulas. It also describes a portable swine town design with houses, fencing, and urban-style sanitary considerations.

D. A. Kent

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