Old Fort Mfg in Receiver’s Hands in Fort Wayne
The Old Fort Manufacturing company of Fort Wayne Indiana is placed in the hands of a receiver. Henry Harms of Chicago bought the Galesburg Etherly and Eastern railroad at a master's sale in Galesburg Illinois for seventy thousand dollars. George Ford of Louisville Kentucky age seventy seven just married his seventeenth wife. Richard Barber a fourteen year old boy of Oshkosh Wisconsin was instantly killed by an accidental rifle discharge. Mrs George Wagner daughter of wealthy Vandalia Michigan residents died by self inflicted death while despondent. Theta Delta Chi fraternity holds its fiftieth annual convention in New York with over two hundred delegates from twenty two colleges. Phil Herrel was probably fatally stabbed in a free fight at Rushton Illinois. Auburn Indiana now owns its electric lighting system by purchasing the mining company plant for six thousand five hundred dollars. Mrs Mary Klinkensmith aged twenty eight died at Goshen Indiana due to refusing medicine. The nineteen year old son of Mr and Mrs Frank Stone near Auburn Indiana was seriously scalded after falling into a pail of boiling water. The Eureka Steam Laundry and Power plant in Eureka Illinois has been closed on a mortgage. Nicholas Ludwiczewski ten and Stephen Chrustowski eight were involved in a probable fatal stabbing in Detroit Michigan.
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Old Fort Manufacturing Company
Fort Wayne
Ind
Henry Harms
Chicago
Galesburg, Etherly and Eastern Railroad
Galesburg
Ills
George Ford
Louisville
Richard Barber
Oshkosh
Wis
George Wagner
Vandalia
Mich
Theta Delta Chi
New York
Phil Herrel
Rushton
Auburn
Mary Klinkensmith
Goshen
Frank Stone
Eureka Steam Laundry and Power Company
Eureka
Ill
Pottawatomie Chief Pokagon Loses Home to Fire
Niles Michigan February 10 Chief Simon Pokagon elder ruler of the Pottawatomie tribe loses his Lee Allegan county home to fire. Flames destroy papers and evidence aiding his effort to secure remaining tribal funds from the United States government for land purchases. He appeals to white brethren for help.
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Niles, Mich
Simon Pokagon
Pottawatomie
Lee
Allegan County
United States
Oldest Mason and Odd Fellow George Lord Dies in California
George Lord, born June 27 1800 in New York City and said to be the oldest Mason in the United States and perhaps the world, died in San Bernardino California from a paralytic stroke. He mined at Steep Hollow before returning to Iowa to marry Ara bella Singleton. He then moved back to California in 1852 settling in San Bernardino where he remained.
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San Bernardino
Cal
George Lord
United States
New York City
California
Steep Hollow
Iowa
Arabella Singleton
Pantsmakers Strike Tightens New York Labor Scene
Three thousand Pantsmakers' union members strike over wage cuts in New York Brooklyn and Brownsville closing 200 workshops. Workers say they labor sixteen hours daily earning 5 to 9 dollars a week and that wages have fallen three times since November.
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New York
Pantsmakers’ Union
Brooklyn
Brownsville
Luetgert Jury Retires After Judge's Charge
Chicago on February 10 reports the Luetgert murder case jury retiring after Judge Gary charged them. The second hearing nears its close as the dramatic trial proceeds toward its conclusion.
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Chicago
Luetgert
Gary
Market quotes across Wheat Corn and Livestock at major cities
Chicago boards show May wheat 96 3 4 to 97 4 cents, May corn 29 4 cents, oats 25 cents, Park futures around 10.60, and lard near 5.10. East Buffalo volumes include cattle steady demand, hogs weaker. St Louis markets list No 2 red around 96 97 and corn 26 4, Detroit and Milwaukee reports show varied but firm wheat and rye prices.
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Chicago
Board of Trade
Illinois
Texas
East Buffalo
N. Y
Dunning & Stevens
Live Stock Commission Mrchants
St. Louis
Paine's Celery Compound Praised by Clergy and Doctors
Clergymen and professionals endorse Paine's Celery Compound as a reliable tonic. Reports from Rev S Dames and others claim improved digestion, stronger nerves, and renewed health, noting use in their own homes and in patients.
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Paine
Maple City Town Notes on Storms and Court Case
Half the town attends the Densmore vs Densmore scandal suit in Leland while a great storm blocks mails. Densmore returns Friday after railroad blockades. EK Densmore and Rev Mary Hammond visitants, E Stanley helps invoice goods in Williamsburg, and Earnst plans to move family there. Local sick list includes Dell Jobbett and Mrs Clement. Community events include quiet dance at Newmans hall, Mothers meeting at Mrs Ed Bixbys, and Home Mission quilting day. Guests register at the Densmore house from Traverse City to Grand Rapids and Empire.
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Maple City
Leland
Densmore
EK. Densmore
Mary Hammond
Belinger
Mr. Belinger
E. Stanley
Mr Earnst
Williamsburg
Earnst
Dr. Burke
Empire
Dell Jobbett
Clement
Window washer fatally falls four stories in Chicago incident
John Vetilk, a window washer, fell four stories from the New York Life building while at work. The sash pulled out and both broke free, Vetilk broke a plate glass window and suffered severe injuries. He was rushed to the county hospital where he died from internal injuries.
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Chicago
John Vetilk
New York Life
Nolice
Specific influenza remedy advertised as Humphreys’ 77
An old advertisement notes La Grippe prevalence and promotes Humphreys 77 as a specific remedy available from all druggists for 25 cents. The line hints at a widely sold patent medicine typical of period newspapers.
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Humphreys
Marriage Proposal Sparks Deliberation in Brief Quirk
A fragment from the Cincinnati Enquirer quotes a playful exchange about a marriage proposal. The light exchange shows one party leaning toward yes while the other remains uncertain, reflecting a humorous tone.
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Cincinnati Enquirer
Hall's Catarrh Cure Ad Promise Reward
One hundred dollars reward for any catarrh case not cured by Hall's Catarrh Cure. I J Cheney & Co Toledo proprietors. Endorsed by West Truax and Wamemng, Kinnan & Marvin wholesale druggists. Cure taken internally. price 75 cents per bottle. testimonials free.
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Hall
F. J. Cheney & CO
Toledo
I. J. Cheney
West
Truax
Wameemng
Kinnan & Marvin
Richigar Bichloride Gold Cure Ad
A short classified style notice touts Richigar Bichloride Gold Cure for treating liquor morphine and cocaine habits privately and without loss of time with a guaranteed cure. Enquiries invited to request particulars.
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Richigar
P. W. Kane Drug Store Ad in Traverse City
P. W. Kane, druggist at 413 South Union Street Traverse City advertises pharmaceutical goods and remedies available to local customers.
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Union St
Traverse City
Illinois Democrats pick Peoria for state convention
Illinois Democratic convention set to meet May 17 after a sub committee failed to decide on the host city. Peoria favored by local leaders as the prime site among contenders. In related news, willamette river tragedy, four laborers drown near Oregon City, with one survivor.
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Chicago
State Central Committee
Illinois
Peoria
Classified Column Note on Ads Rates and Insertion
A brief notice outlines pricing for wants for sale rent and notices. Ten cents for the first insertion and five cents for each additional publication.
Relief and Cure Claim for Chronic Diarrhoea
Fredericks town Mo resident Mr Ward L Smith suffered thirty years with chronic diarrhoea. After failing treatment by European and American doctors he read an ad for Chamberlain Col ic Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy. One dose helped and continued use cured him. Sold by 8 B Wait druggist.
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Ward L Smith
Frederickstown
Europe
America
Goth
Wait
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Chicago Grain and Produce
St. Louis Grain
Detroit Grain
Detroit
Milwaukee Grain
Milwaukee
Goldsmith
Dames
St. Paul's English Lothran Church
Washington D. C
Washington, D. C
St. Paul's Eng Lath
Silver
Ed. Bixbys
Charity
Densmore House
J. G. Benjamin
G. A. Betty
W. Stearns
Alexander Mason
N. Sheriden
Maud Fisher
Gen Arbor
Fritz Roker
Geo. Snell
Geo Taylor
M Mallory
Grand Rapids
Edwin Pheatt
Goog Harbor
la Grippe
P. W. Kane
League of American Wheelmen
National Assembly of the League of American Wheelmen
Southern
Isaac B. Potter
Portland
Ore
Willamette River
Oregon City
Willamette Falls
George Freeman
James Freeman
L. J. Shannon
Henry Freeman
Des Moines
Senate
John Schofield
Peter Pfeffer
Twenty-seventh Street
Schofield
Pfeffer
A. Petanderss
Eagle Office
DR. Mott
PHILS
Roe
More
Crmces CO
Cleveland
Ohio
B. H. Rose & Son
Boston
A. H. Jiolliday
Washington St
W. H. Crowell
Monroe Street
Michigan
Dominion Company
Dept. K
J. W. Travis & Son
Spruce Street
EE. H. Allyn
Bay Street
Ood
G. C. Bauer
Elk Rapids
Estey
W. W. Kimball CO
Canby
Emmet County
Cheboygan State Road
Levering
Cross Village
Lake Michigan
E. F. Ferris
Washington
Ninth Street
Fred Finch
Sas Bicycle
Union Street
Mayfield
Henry A. Lederle
P. C. Gilbert
Orse and
Phaeton
Geo. Blue, Mercantile Co
Ouse
Washington Street
S. Bernstein
Webster Street
Fred F. Stearns City
Adsit Ave
E. Eighth Street
A. V. Friedrich
P.O. EB. E. Miller
East Eighth Street
Ulster
Hamilton
Hamilton's Clothing Co
Chicago and
West Michigan
Eli Rapids
J. Kehoe
Geo. Dehaven
Indiana
R. R
Traverse Erse City Station
Big Rapids
Howard City
Dgr&w
Mar Kalamazoo
Richmond
Cincinnati
Indianapolis
Kalkaska
Mancelona
Petoskey
Lackinac Ci
Cadillac
Teed City
Saginaw
Mackinac City
Murray
L. Lockwood
Lo Bay View
Muskegon
Bay View
F.& P.M RR
Ludington
Manistee
We Oiben Engs
Baldwin
Reed City
Saminaw O.oo
Bay City
Port Huron
H. F. Mgiller
Manistee Ar Onekama
J'd’n
W. Cunningham
F. A. Mitchell
Traverse City, Mich
Rankfort
Benzonia
Mt. Pleasant
Clare
Alma
Ithaca
Owosso
Howell
Ann Arbor
S. W
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