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Newspaper
Fort Wayne Evening Post
Location
Fort Wayne, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Apr 27, 1896
Page
4
Indiana remains generally fair with clear to partly cloudy skies. Temperatures cool tonight and remain mild through Tuesday with light winds and no precipitation expected.
Mr and Mrs Aborn visited Logansport on Sunday. Rev E E Frame will read a paper on Failure in Modern Sunday School Instruction at the ministers meeting this evening. I O B E No 61 gave a fine entertainment with a strong musical program. Mrs Anna M Brown sang Star of Bethlehem at Congregational Church services last night. A crowd fought on South Lafayette Street Saturday night and someone was hit with a brick. Miss Willa Aspy Marguerite Roe and Will Aspy of Eaton visited Amelia Zimmerman on West Fifth Street. Frank Ribbet of Richmond attended the Travelers Protective Association state convention on Saturday.
Fort Wayne clubs meet tonight with lectures on public ownership of natural monopolies and bedding plants. The Horticultural Society holds a weekly meeting at city hall while the art exhibition opens at the Fort Wayne Art School with works from the Central Art Association of America. A large tambourine exhibition arrives for the Knights of the Maccabees minstrel show. News from elsewhere reports a mine disaster near Chihuahua with many trapped and casualties, and Cuba-bound arms shipments aboard the steamship Bermuda. A murder of Anna Burger is reported in Enig, Pa, with suspicion on local tramps.
Several classified help wanted lines list positions for general housework with locations at No 2 Baker Street 41 First Street and 226 Lafayette Street. One note advertises household furniture for rent or sale through C B care Post.
Dr L Guy Ramaley of Fort Wayne was arrested on a charge of performing a criminal operation on Olga Jully a domestic in the family of Mrs Sheaff of East Berry Street. Jully was taken to Hope hospital in critical condition and Ramaley was held on $1500 bond awaiting a May 1 preliminary hearing.
Indian Agent A E Woodson orders superintendents and police to record able bodied men over 18 who do not work and report monthly with threat of withheld rations. Officials say government helps those who work and will stop feeding those who refuse guidance or labor. Cheyennes and Arapahoes improving while medicine men’ rites wane.
A St Louis Globe-Democrat report reveals a New York based sermon syndicate supplying sermons for college boys and newspapers. It notes Philadelphia and Chicago syndicates as well, charging five to sixty dollars for original sermons, which are often rehashed from eminent preachers with altered phrasing. Dr. Talmage reportedly refused a syndicate offer.
A veteran army officer recalls riding with General Hancock past the Scott statue. He notes Hancock thought the statue should not face toward the White House, arguing Scott sought the presidency and would not want his image directing that way. The memory hints at political ambitions and the statue's placement.
An entertainment titled Story of the Re formation to be presented at the Masonic Temple on Thursday and Friday evenings. Luther's life will be portrayed with careful detail and accurate costumes. Mrs. H. Monroe originated the show benefiting Christ's English Lutheran mission and featuring about 200 local artists. Reserved seats go on sale tomorrow at 9 a.m. in Wheeling earlier shows drew standing room only.
Coupons flood in as the Evening Post offers a two week lakes tour for the city’s most popular self supporting young lady. The prize includes escort and all expenses paid, attracting unprecedented engagement for a newspaper sponsored contest.
Large advance ticket sales indicate record crowds as all best seats vanish before opening. In Lancaster Pennsylvania the reserved seats disappear within two hours with notable performers including Dr. W. F. Schrader Miss Leo Long Miss Tillie Lindeman and Miss Anna M. Philley. Leo Long will sing Over the Line in the role of Sister Isabella.
Vice Consul Keenan of Pittsburg describes a planned sham battle between Pittsburg military cadets and the military wheel organization. The event aims to attract national attention and may be held late in the season after thorough drill. The piece notes strong interest from cyclists and authorities.
A young German prince from a premier noble family seeks an American beauty with a large fortune for marriage and mutual affection, appearing in the Columna section of the New Tank Herald. The notice highlights his distinguished bearing and honor as a gentleman seeking a suitable match.
Coupons flood the office as a July prize package covers all expenses including railroad steamboat hotel and cab fare. The winner is the contestant with the most credits after the first of July and may designate a friend to send coupons. The entry list includes Mary Falvy Wayne Knitting Mills Miss Elva Beagle and Emma C Wallace.
The Post invites entries with coupons clipped from the paper for a business education scholarship. The contest closes May 20 with the award to be announced. Notable entrants include Charles Condon Louis W. Kock and Harry Smith. A Wabash Railroad offer to St Louis for the Republican National Convention on June 16 1896 lowers travel costs.
Henry La France dies at 77 at his West Jefferson home leaving a wife and two daughters. Funeral held at Emanuel Lutheran Church as founder. other obituaries note services for Mrs Eliza Harmon and Mrs Albertine Bauer. Also a note on Fort Wayne to Chicago Nickel Plate rail service and an ad about chronic ailment sufferers.
A dealer advertises pianos with list prices and shop worn discounts. The $500 Chickering and $875 Baldwin in stock two years are offered at reduced prices, implying higher value if new. The ad invites buyers to inspect and promises to recover money or draw interest, urging contact.
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