Local Social Notes and Notices Chronicle Fort Wayne Life
Mrs. George Trenam hosts a thimble party this afternoon and the YWCA stages a musical at its rooms last evening. Wit and Wisdom club meets Mrs J F Wing this afternoon. Missing shoemaker Puff reappears after a few days away. Friendly Visitors hear a city hall conference of Associated Charities this afternoon. Lecturer Mrs H Monroa arrives to promote the Story of the Reformation. Fort Wayne Press club to meet at New Aveline hotel tomorrow at 3 PM. Charles E Moellering buys Wilding & Co stone crushing plant east of the city along the Wabash road. Dian Gordon elected AOH division 3 delegate to Terre Haute state convention next month. Work on the Home Tele underground conduit continues.
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Puff
Associated Charities
H. &. Monroa
Fort Wayne
Fort Wayne social and civic notes update
Fort Wayne events include a Northern Indiana Editorial Association meeting planned for June, a Wayne hotel banquet May 9 honoring Dr. Murphy of Chicago with Dr. Dinnen to entertain. Indianola lodge No 311 grows rapidly after admitting 20 new members. Fort Wayne Art School draws daily crowds to see works. J E McColley recovers stolen horse and buggy north of the city. Mercy Hospital update on Brother Enghebert improves. St Josephs union elects Fred Link as president with St Pauls and Young Mens societies joining. Unity club announces officers for the coming year.
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Press Club of
Fort Wayne
Indiana
Wayne
Dr. Murphy
Chicago
Dinnen
Murphy
Indianola Lodge
Order of the World
Unity Club
D. Harding
J. W. Hayden
W. H. McGrath
J. K. McCracken
M. V. B. Spencer
Mary Mayhew
Artificial Ice Co Plans Seasonal Pricing Contracts
The Artificial Ice Co will contract to furnish Natural Ice at 25c per 100 pounds to business houses and 30c per 100 pounds to private consumers, with Artificial Ice at 30c per 100 pounds to business places and 40c per 100 pounds to private consumers. Contracts run one year and cover only accepted orders, with delivery every day of the year. To Chronic Sufferers. Sufferers from rupture and other conditions will find relief by calling on Dr. Banning of Cleveland, at the Aveline Hotel briefly. 27-tf Fast Mail cigar for 5 cents.
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Banning
Cleveland
Aveline
S. Bash & Co
Mayflower Mills
Illinois convention fight looms over delegates-at-large
Springfield April 2 Illinois Republicans face a split before the state convention as McKinley and Cullom factions clash over when to instruct national delegates. A truce pact sets the timing after state officers are chosen, with potential fights over resolutions and chairmanship. Delegates named include Patterson Nixon Swift and others, amid free silver versus gold concerns and a crowded field of candidates.
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Springfield
Cook County
McKinley
Cullom
Tanner
T. N. Jamieson
State Central Committee
Tanner-Cullom
W. J. Calhoun
Danville
Samuel W. Allerton
Chicago
Beyon
Jamieson
Committee On Resolutions
O. F. Berry
Carthage
R. W. Patterson
Chicago Tribune
William Penn Nixon
Chicago Inter Ocean
George B. Swift
Delepaca Taree
Hicago
Joseph W. Fifer
David Littler
E Oglesby
John Mc
Grand Rapids
Elliott G. Stevenson
Thomas E. Barkworth
Jackson
Alfred J. Murphy
Detroit
Murphy
Barkworth
Wellington E. Burt
Saginaw
Spencer Q. Fisher
Bay City
William F. McKnight
Nebraska Democrats
Lincoln
Neb
Nebraska
Miss
Four Women Vying for State University Trustee Seat
The Women's Republican league met to nominate one woman to represent Illinois women on the state university board. Candidates were Mrs. H. F. Carrier, Jacksonville. Mrs. Caroline Lutz, Lincoln. Mrs. M. Simpson, Peoria. and Fannie McCartney Worthington, Freeport. Carrier won after several ballots. The Republican state central committee met, distributing convention tickets. C. W. Phillips was named sergeant-at-arms. A rift within the A P A surfaced as a letter called a meeting for delegates at Hart's hall.
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State University
Women’s Republican League
J. B. Shattuck
Illinois
H. F. Carrier
Jacksonville
Caroline Lutz
Lincoln
M. Simpson
Peoria
Fannie McCartney Worthington
Freeport
Jacobsonville
Republican State Central Committee
C. W. Phillips
Springfield
A. P. A Deletors
van D. Newton
C. P. Johnson
Hart’s Hall
A. Pi
Lincoln and the Policeman in the Moonlit War Night
During the Civil War a Washington officer arresting a bully near the National theater is struck. The officer kills the attacker and seeks Lincoln at 3 a.m. Lincoln consoles him, saying war justifies the act and that the killer has no cause for unease. The officer reveals his deeper feeling, and Lincoln offers comfort.
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Washington
Ramors
National Theater
White House
Lincoln
Coupons Bring Dreams of Lakes Tour for City’s Women
A newspaper offers a two weeks all expenses paid tour for the most popular self-supporting young lady, with an escort, including rail, steamboat, hotel and cab fare. The Soo trip promises one of the era’s finest sightseeing experiences. Weekly coupon submissions earn credit. a friend may submit coupons for another contestant. Leaders listed include Mary Falvy and Elva Beagle among others. Local ads appear for spring suitings, eggs, dairy butter, and potatoes.
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Post
Mary Falvy
Wayne
Mila
Elva Beagle
Hes
Emma C. Wallace
Fire Threat Looms Over Flesherton Town
Morning report states the town of Flesherton faces complete destruction by fire as telegraph communication is entirely cut off. Local authorities brace for spread and appeal for aid while flames threaten homes and key facilities.
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Flesherton
Fort Wayne Defeats Muncie in Inter State Ball Game
Fort Wayne’s baseball team beat Muncie 8 to 1 in a stubborn, high effort contest as Garrick and Kreiger held the mound for Fort Wayne and Hart and Rose did the catching for Muncie. The Inter State league clubs protest Fort Wayne’s strong lineup and O'Meara’s short stint with Cleveland sparks moves to suspend him. Four dollars for a Nickel Plate ride to Chicago marks another local item.
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Fort Wayne
Muncie
Tebeau
Giants
Garrick
Kreiger
Hart and Rose
Gunnells
Tebeaus
Power
Kickers
Toledo
Youngstown
New Castle
O’meara
Cleveland
O'Meara
Chicago
Closing Out Pianos Offers Deep Discounts On Classics
A dealer advertises new pianos with shop worn discounts, listing Chickering at 298 from 500, Baldwin at 218 from 375, Haines Bros at 185 from 350, and Hallett Davis at 298 from 450. The pitch urges customers to compare used store value to new and visit to see remaining stock or exchange for notes.
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Chickering
Baldwin
Haines Bros
Hallet & Davis
Special Sale of Couches in City’s Largest Assortment
Special sale of broad easy couches with tufted tops and spring edge. New coverings in corduroy and velvet plush at unmatched prices. Trade in old lounges and buy these comfortable parlor couches priced $2 for $8, $15 and up. vast selection offered.
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Great Lakes
George Trenam
J. F. Wing
Wit and Wisdom Club
The
Artificial Ice Co
Fast Mail
United States
J. G. Thieme
BOYS
Mnes Suis
Michigan
Montgomery
Als
Alabama
State House
Allentown
Harrity
Lone Star State
Paris
J. K. Bywaters
Matfo Street
M. F. Allen & Co
Clements
Peterson
John Saulsman
Wister
L T
Bywaters
S. H. Ramsey
Louis Roothe
Texas
Dallas
Fort Worth
Lincoln and
the Policeman
Evening Post
Will C. Cleary
Harrison Street
Mpire
Little Lulu
Masonic Temple
Luther
W. F. Schrader
Anna M. Philley
Isabella
Leo Long
Vienna
Daniel F. Klotz
Mary Baumbach
John F. Winbaugh
Vermnoca M. Gruber
Fortware Book
Nite Book Con
Fant
East Main Street
Freese & Ranke
Druccists
Calhoun Street
Particulars. CO. Masonic Temerago Mineral & Mini
Cripple Creek
Pattiani, Davenny & ‘le
Cariaco
Ching Board
Mark
Manhattan
Hoosier
Sem
Fapefurnture Company
W. W. Kimball Co
I. H. Case
Calhoun St
East Side
Harmacist
Brenzinger Bread
West Washington Street
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