Municipal ownership could save Fort Wayne $10000 yearly
Fort Wayne debates city takeover of electric lighting arguing the Jenney Electric Light and Power company would not be harmed. Officials claim city control could cut lighting costs by about $10,000 annually, based on board of public works figures and comparisons from other cities. County President Belger re elected. Ancient Order of Hibernians meetings held at Hibernian hall. Subscribe for Fort Wayne Evening Post.
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Jenney Electric Light and Power Company
Jenney Company
Trades and Tabor Council
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Bangor
Lewiston
Bloomington
Chicago
Fairfield
Aurora
Board of Public Works
Water Works Department
Belger
Hibernian Hall
Ancient
Order of Hibernians
M. F. Berger
Vengeance Oath Sworn by Green Castle Men in Pearl Bryan Case
In Greencastle Indiana on February 10 crowds gathered at the cemetery to view Pearl Bryan’s headless trunk unearthed from Cincinnati. Twenty seven men reportedly swore an oath to avenge her death if the law fails to punish the murderers. The event followed the earlier fleeing of William Wood from town amid local outrage.
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Greencastle
Ind
Pearl Bryan
Cinncinnati
Bryan
William Wood
United States
National
Death notices from local paper list several bereavements
Ferney Thurman aged 32 died after five days of brain congestion and unconsciousness. Funeral planned Wednesday under Skelly and McDonald. Phillip Skelly died at St. Joseph hospital and will be buried from Cathedral at 9 AM. Five year old son of Mr and Mrs J A McDonald of Chicago died last evening. remains to be shipped here for interment. James Knough’s one day old son near Arcola died this morning.
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Ferney Thurman
Phillip Skelly
St. Joseph Hospital
J A. McDonald
Chicago
McDonald
George DeWald
James
James Knough
Arcola
M. Frank & Co’s Great Semiannual Remnant Sale Opens Tomorrow
The retailer announces a major remnant sale by M. Frank & Co. scheduled to start the next day, inviting shoppers to take advantage of discounted fabrics and leftovers across the store.
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M. Frank & CO
Local Notices and Movements In Area Businesses
Birth announced for a son of Mr and Mrs Lewis Sharp of Lakeside. A J Dittoe to move into new grocery at 24 West Berry Street around February 15. Relief Union met at Industrial school building this afternoon. State v Ganzer case at Bluffton sees defense witnesses traveling to testify. Fort Wayne Evangelization union to meet at Berry Street M E church at 7 30 PM. James J Houlihan resigns from Morgan Beach firm to join J C Peters Co hardware. I Mautner and I Friedrich acquire Des Moines clothing store. Friedrich to manage and depart soon. Kimball piano donated to Y M C A praised for savings and pleasure to visitors. Public Occurant.
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Lewis Sharp
Lakeside
A. J. Dittoe
West Berry Street
Relief Union
State v- Ganzer
Bluffton
Fort Wayne
Messrs
I. Mautner
I. Friedrich
Sam, Pete & Max
Des Moines
Friedrich
Kimball Piano
Case
Everett Expresses Cheerful Approval of 25000 Forfeit Clause
The Board of Public Works heard Mr. C. E. Everett discuss a proposed 25000 forfeiture. He stated he would cheerfully assent to such a clause as part of the arrangement.
Fort Wayne Sees 3 Cent Fare Move With Everett Contract
The Fort Wayne Board of Public Works will discuss a new contract from C. E. Everett at the next regular meeting. Everett offers a $25,000 cash deposit to ensure road construction within a set time, signaling a shift from old monopoly forces. The plan promises a 3-cent fare for workers, 2 percent of gross receipts to reduce taxes, and renewed competition, with a council vote expected in two weeks.
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DeVilbiss
C. E. Everett
Mr. Everett
Everett
Fort Wayne
The
Post
Lincoln
Weather Indications For Indiana Snow Flurries
Snow flurries expected this afternoon across Indiana. Fair skies tonight and Tuesday. Colder conditions arrive Tuesday.
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Indiana
New Funeral Car Adds to Schone and Veith Equipment
Schone and Veith, experienced undertakers, announce a new funeral car by Cunningham & Sons of Rochester. Praised as the finest yet from their shop, the ebony vehicle with gold and silver trim reflects refined taste and high workmanship. The handcarriage tops a growing, stylish fleet.
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Messrs. Schone & Veith
Cunningham & Sons
Rochester
N. Y
Reproduction of World Fair Midway Comes to Princess Rink
A replica of the Midway Plaisance features will be shown at Princess Rink February 12 to 19. Natives from nations such as Japan and Germany will be represented, with music from various lands and local military groups in charge of each village.
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Princess Rink
Fort-Wayne
Midway
J. W. Hayden
Thomas Mulhearn
Congress of Beauties
J. B. Fenner
Hagenbeck
Arena
E. Rhoades
Old Vienna
Buchanan
Dahomeyhuts
F. C. Kehler
Cairo
Jones
Sunday Religious Meetings Highlight Fort Wayne Observances
Sunday services featured a union annual praise meeting at First Church with W B Jacobs of Chicago speaking on The Best Gift to Missions and a musical program by multiple choirs. Westminster Church offered strong local soloists, while an illustrated Ben Hur lecture at the Y M C A drew a large crowd led by Prof S W Jennison. Spiritism lectures at the A O U W hall showcased Prof E W Sprague with tests concluding the program.
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Ben Hurt
First Presbyterian Church
Women's Missionary Societies
First
Third Presbyterian Churches
W. B. Jacobs
Chicago
Illinois
Carrie B. Sharp
First Church Society
8S. C. Moffat
Westminster Presbyterian Church
Fort Wayne
Darwin Root
Bush
Lindeman
Graham
Jennison
Harper
Ben Hur
Injured Men and Incidents Reported in Local News
The article details the critical condition of L. D. McNutt after a violent night attack and his ongoing hospital care. It also reports warrants for Elias Harlan and Eli Kennedy over an assault, a severe nosebleed for farmer Joseph Mason, a nail wound for Mrs. Ernest Sherman, and a medical call to Dr. W. H. Meyers in Convoy for an urgent case.
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McNutt
William Voe
Aboite Township
Elias Harlan
Eli Kennedy
Voe
Kennedy
Joseph Mason
Bluffton Road
Mason
Ernest Sherman
East Williams Street
W. H. Meyers
Last Week in Fort Wayne Store Bargains
Tax Economica BuYER advertises a final week of storewide bargains in Fort Wayne. The note, claiming next Saturday seals possession of the storeroom, promises space constraints and five days of low prices though specifics are not enumerated.
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Tax Economica
Fort Wayne
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