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Newspaper
Fort Wayne Evening Post
Location
Fort Wayne, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Apr 18, 1896
Page
8
Partly cloudy tonight and Sunday with showers in the northern portion. Cooler on Sunday. The forecast calls for variable winds and seasonal temperatures across the state.
The Sketch club met at Fort Wayne Art school and the Women’s Club League held an afternoon session. Hazel Powder company sues McDonald and Watt for 450 dollars. Attorney J. H. Aiken leaves tonight on business for several days. J. M. Rosenthal departs for Ann Arbor to attend Michigan State University next Monday. Ray Bonner returns from a three week visit to Pittsburgh. Herman Leverenz sues Fort Wayne Mercantile Accident Association for 500 dollars. Mrs. Theodore Ruhland returns to St. Louis after visiting Fort Wayne. L. O. Hull advertises wall paper at 90 Calhoun street. Traveling men from Toledo will meet local drummers at Randall hall at 8:30 tonight. Koenig Medicine Co officers elected in Chicago: President H. C. Berghoff, Vice President H. Maynee, Secretary-Treasurer F. Eberlein, Directors listed.
The Board of Public Works received 200 shade trees to beautify parks and will distribute them equally among all parks. At Castle Hall Kendallville dedication Hon J M Robinson, Hon J B McDonald and P D Creigher spoke. Wall decor ad notes low prices. Bishop John Hazen White to visit Indiana church.
In Qu Appelle two prominent men watching a dying infidel heard a piercing cry. They rushed in to find both watchers unconscious and the man dead. Neither can speak of the incident since, and one watcher is not expected to live. Locals believe they witnessed the evil one.
The board of public works heard remonstrations against paving Wells with asphalt and considered two engine house projects and Osage street openings. Speakers for and against asphalt presented arguments while the street car company dispute over asphalt usage remained unresolved. The session also covered sidewalk and street openings and adjourned after various claims and assessments were filed.
A daily rail service runs the Fort Wayne to Chicago route on the Nickel Plate line every day of the year, offering year round travel between the two cities.
Two farmers argued at Main and Court streets over a bill. One rode a wagon high seat hurling epithets while the other stood below. They agreed to drive to the city limits to settle the dispute, drawing amused onlookers. Ice cream soda 5c at A C Aurentz 18 West Berry Street.
Fort Wayne lost to Terre Haute by 14 to 18 after a high wind disrupted play. Swayne started, Robb relieved in the seventh, Fort Wayne rallied with six runs in the eighth but could not overcome. Terre Haute had 10 hits to Fort Wayne's 9, and both teams benefited from defensive miscues. The Fort Waynes are set to face Indianapolis tomorrow at Cent livre park.
Misses Molboe and Moeller and Mr. 8. W. Jennison present a testimonial concert at the temple Tuesday evening. The program includes masters selections sure to delight music lovers. Morning Musical sponsors tickets are available at the temple or from members.
Henry Hageman, a body carrier for William Schwartz, fell from a second story scaffold while delivering mortar to masons at a new frame house on South Harrison near Suttenfield. He suffered three broken ribs a dislocated shoulder blade and a skull wound. He regained consciousness and his condition remains serious though slightly improved.
Margaret Clark aged 56 died yesterday at her home in Aboite township from paralysis. Funeral at 2 PM tomorrow. Harry Joseph Lee aged 10 died at his aunt Mary Lee’s home 19 West Jefferson Street at 4 30 this morning. Remains to be shipped to Muncie at 4 PM this afternoon. Seper glass at A C Aurentz 18 West
Messrs. Charles B. Woodworth and Dr. Thompson return tomorrow from Colorado where they inspected a mine. Local agent I M Van Slyke plans to place stock and cover their investigation expenses. Callon Jackson offers fish and oysters at 140 Calhoun Street. phone 314.
A local advertisement lists pianos for sale including a Chickering at 500, Baldwin at 375, Haines Bros at 350, and Hallett & Davis at 2450, all described as new or slightly shop worn. The dealer questions values after two years in stock and invites customers to inspect before finalizing purchases.
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