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Newspaper

Fort Wayne Evening Post

Location

Fort Wayne, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Apr 20, 1896

Page

4

Empire Theater to Reopen With Original Two Old Cronies

The Empire theater will be closed Monday through Wednesday for leasing changes but will reopen Thursday April 28 with the original Two Old Cronies for the balance of the week. John Wills, W I Kennedy, Oliver Patten and others will appear in specialties. An Empire orchestra of 10 pieces led by Professor Williams will accompany performances.

Pire Heil‘Kroner John Wills W. I. Keneday Oliver Patten Louise Carver Lillian Robie Kittie Helston Edith Emore May Laverne Fanny Moore Empire Orchestra Professor Williams

Ice prices rise slightly due to scarce natural supply

Mild winter limits natural ice harvests and ice dealers set a temporary price of 50 cents per hundred for private customers and 40 cents for saloons and large buyers starting Monday April 20. If Pleasant Lake and Warsaw supplies dwindle, freight will rise and prices may advance. Smoke the Imported Blend 10 cent smoke for 5 cents straight.

Pleasant Lake Warsaw

Indiana Weather Likely Showers Tonight Into Tuesday

Aueb weather bulletin says showers are expected tonight and again Tuesday with cooler air lingering in the northern portion on Tuesday.

Indiana

Caledonian Society to Hear Robert son on The Annals of Scotland

Gruetl Verein held a meeting yesterday afternoon. Emmett Social club to host a reception at Standard hall Wednesday evening. Caledonian society to hear Col. R. S. Robertson speak on The Annals of Scotland this evening. Choral society to rehearse at the Y M C A hall at 7 45 this evening with executive committee to meet afterward. Mrs E E Swift spoke movingly on The Nations Freedom at Westminster church last evening with Rev J Z Touzeau delivering Ten Years In South America this morning. Will C Cleary Merchant Tailor Harrison street near Washington advertises Spring Suitings and repairs near completion.

Gruetl-Verein Emmett Social Club Standard Hall Caledonian Society R. S. Robertson Annals of Scotland Choral Society the Nations Freedom E. E. Swift Westminster Church South America

Fashion Journal Notes Sleeves Techniques and Gown Details

The feature catalogs sleeves extending over the hand with lace frills, light rubes for neckwear, and illusion around the neck tied in a bow. Woolen weaves and taffetas dominate, with pompadour designs, choux knots, and ruches. White lace ribbons and violet tones highlight elegant outfits. an evening gown shows a gray taffeta ensemble with Louis Quinze knots, triple pelérie and rosa faille bow. It also includes a poem by Judio Chollet about the wheel as transport.

Godet Mousseline de Soie Judio Chollet

Railroad and Shops Update and Local Notices

Nickel Plate Car Inspector Ed Alway reports for duty after a brief illness. The Brotherhood of Iron Moulders hosts its first annual ball at Randall Hall this evening. Pay day for Electric Works and the Grand Rapids and Indiana road employees. J. W. Preble resigns from Wabash shops and plans Iowa farming. Working Girls union to hold entertainment at A. O U. W. ball. Thomas McGee may join G. L. Potter's electric office. August Banks injured between timber at Pittsburg yards, recovering. Furnace repairs at Basblacksmith shop advance. workers to return tomorrow. Pennsylvania company to lay a 30 mile double track from Donaldson to Summit with deep fill near hollows. Philadelphia depot at Thirty second and Market and train sheds, eight Pullman cars and 30 passenger coaches burned. two firemen killed, injuries over a dozen, loss about 350000. insurer claims. Detroit and Cleveland Steam Navigation Co. steamboats now run daily Detroit to Cleveland. ads urge travel by this service. For summer outings, contact A A Schantz Detroit G P A for Mackinac trip pamphlet via Coast Line.

Ed Alway Brotherhood of Iron Moulders Randall Hall Electric Works Grand Rapids and Indiana Road J. W. Preble Wabash Iowa Working Girls’ Union A. O U. W. Ball, Corner of Calhoun and Superior Streets. Thomas McGee G. JL. Potter The Electric Corporation August Banks Pittsburg Bas¢blacksmith Charles Buatchler Pennsylvania Company Donaldson Summit Pennsylvania Railroad Thirty-second Market Streets Philadelphia Pennsylvania Railroad Company

Revival uproar and threats rock Nebraska town

A revival meeting in a tabernacle led to a storm as evangelist Howard hurled slurs at officials and citizens. A 4 000 audience witnessed a confrontation with a local editor, two ministers helped eject the evangelist, and an effigy of a lawyer was hung in town. Police and crowds remain tense amid threats and armed posturing.

Evangelist Howard

Monograms for Carriages and Spring Fashion Notes

In Paris a cipher for table linen and carriage panels uses the husband's initial with the wife’s family name. Finger bows include water, a lemon slice, and violets. Velveteen and corduroy appear in many colors for spring wear, satin and silk fabrics described, with gauzy trims and tulle set to rise in use. The sketch shows gray alpaca gown with green grace taffeta trim and fashionable details by Judic Chollet.

Paris

SALE OF SPECIAL PIANOS WITH OLD STORES PRICING

Advertisement offers new and shop worn pianos including Chickering Baldwin Haines Bros and Hallett Davis with sale prices from 500 down to 218 and 298. The dealer asks customers to compare used in store value with new prices and invites inquiries to view and purchase, promising relief through cash or paper drawing interest.

Chickering Baldwin Haines Bros Hallet& Davis

Our Trade Is On The Boom Bandwagon Furniture Sale

Last Saturday sales ahead of last year by ninety percent and last Monday by one hundred thirty percent. Last Tuesday also surpassed 1895 figures by one hundred fifteen percent. Buyers urged to purchase furniture and carpets at headquarters despite low prices.

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