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Newspaper
Fort Wayne Evening Post
Location
Fort Wayne, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Apr 25, 1896
Page
4
The forecast calls for Indiana to experience partly cloudy skies with a warming trend tonight and again on Sunday. Highs and lows are expected to rise modestly with gradual warming across the state.
Born to Mr and Mrs George Dewald their fourth son. M J Degnon of Cleveland is in the city. Chas Olds went to Avilla on business this morning. George V Kell of Huntertown is registered at the Randall. Mrs R T Louis of Elmyra NY is guest of Mrs Ed Sterling. Democratic mass meeting slated for next Wednesday evening postponed. Mr and Mrs George Potter entertain tonight for Mrs Anna Morse. Mrs W S Bush hosts whist for Mrs Dr Aaron of Buffalo. Neil and Lee Ninde to entertain Evening Musical at Wildwood tonight. Branch 103 C E of A to receive holy communion at Cathedral tomorrow morning.
The article notes permits for a new eight brick store on South Lafayette near Wallace, a Y M C A lecture by W D Page on food for thought in politics, a Seotto recital for Y W C A, and a Knights of Pythias banquet with Grand Chancellor C B Neal. It also mentions social visits, dinners at Wayne club, a Sabbath lecture by J L Leeper, and an advertisement for Hall's Catarrh Cure.
The article lists contracts for paving and sidewalk work in Montgomery and Liberty streets. Charles E. Moellering won Montgomery Street paving at 5.45 per linear foot. Sidewalks on Liberty Street to Bogue and Creighton avenues to Pontiac Street were awarded to George Wilhelm and Julius Remus respectively at bids of 30 to 38 cents per linear foot. Grading Liberty Street Harmer to Canal went to Julius Remus at 29 cents. J A Gerberding received Liberty Street sidewalk work from Bogue to Canal at 29 cents.
New hats and flowers arrive daily at Mer Gentheim's Bazaar Millinery Department on the second floor corner Calhoun and Main streets. The shop showcases the latest novelties in millinery goods for the season.
Theodore A. Keeton a 50 year old physician of 588 Sunnyside avenue was arrested on a disorderly conduct charge after he assaulted Ravenswood school principal Josiah F. Kletzing during an incident sparked by a dispute over arithmetic exams involving Keeton's 13 year old son. The principal was reportedly injured and aided by janitor P P Walsh before Keeton was released on bonds. The case was expected to be heard by Justice Bennetti the next morning. Baseball note: Maroons vs Forte Wayne scheduled at Central Park with a 3 PM start.
P. J. Hyman & Co moves from Calhoun near Jefferson to 888 South Calhoun and unveils an upgraded shop. Carpentry work has refreshed the store into a stylish, well equipped establishment south of the railroad. Proprietor Phil Pyman, longtime Meyer & Nieman alum, announces a grand opening tonight with a new hats caps and gentlemen's goods stock.
A fragment notes a Fort Wayne to Chicago nickel service phrase and daily plate references. It hints at a transport line and a yearlong read motif, with unclear timing or details. The text preserves historic transit language and pricing cues without full context.
In a brief obituary the notice records the death of a wife and mother at a local address. Details are fragmented but indicate a death notice published in a community column.
The Sporting News editorial notes Frank De Haas Robison and his Cleveland ties expanding a farm system to Fort Wayne with Cleveland players. A May 3 exhibition game between 65 clubs is planned, described as uncertain in form. Concordia college hosts a picked nine on campus this afternoon. Boston’s 1895 Philadelphia loss was their lone win that year, heightening opening day success.
Laporte Indiana April 25 A Washington dispatch says Miss Blanche Work of Laporte visiting friends on North Fulton Avenue won the Trilby slippers prize at the Ford Opera House event.
The Fort Wayne farm plan draws players from other clubs, raising questions whether the scheme strengthens one town at the expense of the circuit. Critics warn it could bankrupt rivals and hollow out competitive pennant races while a staged comedy at Ford's Opera House ends with Miss Work fitting into a pink satin slipper exactly.
In Atchison Kansas on April 25 a pastor's fiery sermon ends with a polecat and dog intrusion. The resulting stampede of congregants floods the street as the odor spreads, leaving some sisters joking about the devil manifesting in the church and A M Krudop appointed notary public.
Mothers A Dawson and Frank Cairns visit Atwood to fish. Nickel Plate Conductor J A Frost resigns. no replacement yet. Fireman Cortett returns after private business. Mr BF Reynolds, railroad builder, in the city hosted by F W Morse. Pittsburg mills undergo repairs. workers absent. Canadian Pacific earnings for week to April 21 reach 335000, up from 282000 last year. Pennsylvania special train Camden N J to Atlantic City covers 1 mile in 44 seconds, 49 minutes total. Western Passenger association limits half fare to officers. government employees other than officers may be excluded. Will C Cleary offers spring suitings and repairs at 118 W Harrison St.
You can buy first class goods at the same prices that others ask for inferior goods at C H Millers 20 West Main Street.
R R Shiel, a Indiana politician close to General Harrison, urges supporting Harrison at large. He says Harrison meant his letter, but questions taking him at his word, arguing a burden for the party and country. He believes prosperity comes sooner with Harrison and that policy would be clear upon nomination. The notice then shifts to an unrelated ad.
A local store markets several new pianos with old price tags. It compares values of Chickering Baldwin Haines Bros and Hallet Davis models, inviting customers to consider current worth vs new prices and promising to show the instruments as the shop seeks to recover money or offer paper drawing interest.
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