Local drill and society notes plus bike safety concerns
The Hibernian Rifles drill tonight at their hall. Mrs John McCoy of Park avenue visits Chicago. Theodore Wichman leaves for St Louis for a Medium Arms post. Walther Leaguet orchestra meets. 12 members report strong form. Many bicyclists ride without lanterns on West Wayne and West Berry streets. riders with lamps criticize the practice. Dr A P Buchman joins Theosophical Society executive committee at its New York convention. A rented bicycle by EK Wallen, not returned, is found pawned at 8 Felble Barr street.
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Hibernian Rifles
John McCoy
Park Avenue
Chicago
Theodore Wichman
St. Louis
Medium Arms Company
Walther Leaguet Orchestra
West Wayne
West Berry
A. P. Buchman
Theosophical Society
New York City
A. ©. Katt
EK. Wallen
Barr Street
Banquet Ends Amid Emotional Scene at Local Hall
The rightful banquet at their hall last evening featured toasts led by Hon. J. M. Robinson. Sheriff Clausmeier and Officer Flickenger escorted Osénbaugh and Piehl, two youths under sentence for car theft, to the northern penitentiary, prompting a tearful scene at the depot witnessed by their parents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. M. Robinson
Clausmeier
Flickenger
Osénbaugh
Piehl
Northern
Officers Elected At Parlia mentary Coterie and Fortnightly Club
Officers were elected at the Parliamentary coterie meeting with Mrs. Foster as President and Mrs. Read as Corresponding Secretary. The Fortnightly club chose Miss McPhail as President and Mr. Crowe as Vice President, with Mrs. Detzer as Secretary and an Executive Committee named. A dinner for the gentlemen was planned for two weeks, with a committee appointed for arrangements.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
D. N. Foster
J. K. McCracken
George Beers
Charles Read
Alex Lauferty
R. Dryer
Miss McPhail
A. B. Crowe
Funeral of 7 year old John Grieb held at St Marys
The funeral for John Grieb seven son of Mr and Mrs John Grieb living three miles west of the city will be held Thursday morning at 10 oclock from St Marys Catholic church. The remains of Emma May Steiner alias May Stevens who died by morphine overdose at the Washington house on Saturday were shipped to Mentone for interment. Fast Mail cigar for 5 cents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John
John Grieb
St. Mary’s Catholic Church
Emma’ May Steiner
May Stevens
Washington House
Mentone
Wanted a married man with teaching and embosser experience
TOO LATE TO CLASSIFY. A married man twenty eight years old with five years teaching and two years embosser experience seeks a position. Friendly with the city, can furnish bonds and references. Address J. L. Evening Post. SITUATION WANTED As an American waiter. Has one daughter aged ten. A good housekeeper and cook. Good references. No country objections. Address 101 E Wayne street.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. L
Evening Post
E. Wayne Street
Passes under fire as shippers face fares in rail trade
In Chicago and other major rail centers detectives probe annual and trip passes granted to shippers. The Joint Traffic association plans to curb abuses on eastern lines despite keeping western lines outside its scope. Excursion fares for the 4th of July are approved, with round trips at the lowest first class fare within 200 miles, and 1 cent per mile in Michigan.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joint Traffic ‘Association
Chicago
Joint Traffic Association
Brown
Board of Managers
R. M. Daniver
Richmond
Grand Rapids
Indiana
Joe Parry
William Beattie
Fort Wayne
Pittsburg
S. and
S. S. Company
George A. Schmoll
Pennsylvania Fire System
Michigan
Grand Trunk
William W. Wood
Percy
J. H. Muir
Chicago and Grand Trunk Railroad
W. H. Rosevear
Montreal
Train wreck injures farmer. two homes destroyed near Hobart
An afternoon wreck along the Northern Pacific track at Hobart between Valley City and Sanborn damaged Gray's schoolhouse and the Munson home, which was demolished. Mrs. Munson hid in the cellar and escaped unharmed. Mel Munson suffered a broken arm and bruises, found unconscious. Wires nationwide are down.
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Barnes County
Pacific
Hobart
Valley City
Sanborn
Gray
Mels Munson
Post Lake Trip Contest Offers All Expenses Paid Tour
The Evening Post launches a coupon contest for the most popular self-supporting young lady in the city. Prizes include a two week tour of the lakes with an escort and all expenses paid, including railroad, steamboat, hotel, and cab fare. The trip may begin after July 1 and includes a Soo River sightseeing leg. Coupons can be mailed weekly by any friend designating the recipient. Leaders include Mary Falvy of Wayne Knitting Mills, Miss Elva Beagle, and Emma C. Wallace.
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Post
Soo
Mary Falvy
Wayne Knitting Mills
Elva Beagle
M. D
Emma C. Wallace
Illinois Republicans Brace for Bitter Cullom McKinley Fight
Springfield reports Illinois Republicans rally for the state convention to decide on instructing delegates to the national convention. The battle pits McKinley supporters against anti-McKinley factions over the at large delegate instructions while John R. Tanner is seen as likely governor nominee. The Dome building at the state fair grounds hosts the event with a major question over a beer saloon in the hall.
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St. Louis
Illinois
McKinley
Springfield
Ills
Cullom
John BR. Tanner
Cook County
Tanner
T. N. Jamieson
State Central Committee
State Fair Grounds
State House
State Board of Agriculture
Republican Party
Board of Agriculture
Fair
Nene
Linois
John R. Tanner
Sherman Answers For McKinley In Silver Tariff Letter
A Brooklyn Young Republican meeting read Senator John Sherman of Ohio’s letter endorsing McKinley on the money question. Sherman says McKinley supports maintaining gold as standard value, with silver used as money only when kept at par by government action, and favors a tariff to protect American industries. Special note mentions watches and jewelry repair by Dallas F. Green, plus a maple sugar and syrup sale from Hillards, Michigan.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Republican Club
Brooklyn
John Sherman
Ohio
Sherman
Major McKinley
United States
Gare
Scholarship Contest Warmed by Coupon Push
The Post runs a scholarship contest for the student sending in the most clipped coupons. The contest closes May 20 with the award to be announced. Among entrants are Charles Condon Louis W. Rock Harry Smith and others urged to join quickly for a business education opportunity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Condon
Louis W. Rock
Harry Smith
Chicago Produce Market Report Apr to Jul Prices
Market report from Chicago shows April close May opening and July opening prices for wine, corn, oats, pork, lard and spare bros. Commodities listed include bids and closing figures with figures such as $8.15 for pork and $4.67 for lard, provided by Commission Merchants in White Bank Block.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Spare Bros
White Bank Block
Closing Out Pianos at Bargain Prices in Store
A dealer advertises new and lightly used pianos with prices: Chickering 500 now 298 Baldwin 375 now 218 Haines Bros 350 now 185 Hallett Davis 450 now 298. The seller urges customers to compare used versus new value and invites visits to view, promising options to realize money or draw interest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chickering
Baldwin
Haines Bros
Hallet & Davis
Bicycle Collision and Fire Incidents Reported
Theodore Steger injured in a bicycle collision with a farmer's wagon on Clinton street. A barn fire at William Rayhouser's farm was set by incendaries. no department aid used, similar attempt previously. Adam Baus wounded by a machine splinter. a grocer's horse bolted injuring a boy and wrecking a bicycle. Last diphtheria card removed. city now free of the disease.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Theodore Steger
Clinton Street
William Rayhouser
Pennsylvania
Rayhouser
Adam Baus
St. Mary’s Avenue
Ankenbruck
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Great Lakes
Fast Mail
Luis Hov
Thos. Ozier
John Houlihan
Frank Morse
Anna Morse
H. Renburger
Wabash Engineers
Harry Noll
Wabash
W. O. Bassett
F. W. McElhaney
Cleveland
Thomas Corbett
Will C. Cleary
Harrison Street
Washington
Wabash Railroad
Crane
Louis
Little Lulu
Vienna
S. Bash & Co
Mayflower Mills
Manhattan
M'Kinley
Dallas F. Green
Hillards
Chicago Produce Market
W. W. Kimball Co
H. Case
Calhoun St
East Side
RABUS
CC. Gocke
Broadway
Washington Boulevard
Telephone
S. Bash
Eoster’s
Mennonite Book Concern
East Main Street
Freese & Ranke
Druccists
Calhoun Street
Mark
Cripple Creek
Pattiani
Davenny & Masonic Temele
Mineral & Mining Board
Hoosier
Pape Furniture Company
E. Berry Street
Aes
Zinceiching
Brenzinger Bread
West Washington Street
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