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Newspaper

Fort Wayne Evening Post

Location

Fort Wayne, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Feb 12, 1896

Page

2

Fistic Carnival Threatened by Rangers and Mexican Troops

Ex Paso Texas February 12 authorities from Texas, New Mexico, and Mexico close in on the Maher Fitzsimmons boxing plan. Rangers, deputies, and Mexican soldiers guard the river area with camps below Juarez and near El Paso as managers push to stage the fight despite bans and cross border fears.

Paso Tex Texas New Mexico Chihuahua Rio Grande Juarez el Paso Southern Pacific Adjt Mabrey Texas Rangers United States Marshal Hall Ahumade Maher Fitzsimmons

Street Car Talk Demands Real Business Sense at State Capitol

The Indianapolis Sentinel mocks grandiose street car schemes with multi‑million stock and bond figures. It urges practical, bedrock business judgment and warns readers not to miss Bennett's February 15 opening and Karn's sale of small musical instruments at 9 East Columbia Street.

Indianapolis Sentinel McDonald Indianapolis Bennett Karn’s East Columbia Street

Local notes from Columbia City and Fort Wayne visits

Colum bia City dispatch lists residents and visitors in the area including D W Nickey Clara Miller W W Williams J F Schell J N Woods Dr Kirkpatrick Virginia Hughes I W Leonard B F Clemans John Winters Jeremiah Pittman Gus Schnie man Mrs John Haas attorneys E E Rindfust new Larwill postmaster Ada Bruner Bell s Spice Cabinet rep L Plattner J J Eberhard Jr plan to meet lawyers to block Eel River ditch Nickel Plate agent notes California rates and through trains to Chicago in three days 12 v s 29 5.

Clara Miller W. W. Williams Fort Wayne J. F. Schell J. N. Woods Dr. Kirkpatrick Larwill Sam Krause Virginia Hughes I. W. Leonard B. F. Clemans Manchester John Winters Troy Township Allen County Jeremiah Pittman Gus Schnieman John Haas John Haaa William Rodebush Charles McFarren E. E. Rindfust Ada Bruner S- E. Weybright M. E. Galbreath South Whitley Howard Folk North Judson Harvey Barsh L. Plattner J. J. Eberhard, Jr John Rapp Eel River Nickel Plate Road B. FP. Horner Cleveland California Chicago

Cupid's Capers And Colerick Rath Nuptials In City

Miss Madge Lathrop wed John T. Dougall city editor of the News at 3:30 PM at her parents home 125 East Main street. They plan a Detroit wedding trip tonight then reside in the city. Ex Prosecuting Attorney Philemone B Colerick married Miss Mattie E Rauh at 4 PM with small ceremony, left for Chicago and the west.

BE. L. Lathrop East Main Street Madge John T. Dougall the News D. W. Moffat Dougall Detroit Post Mattie E Gustave A. Rauh Philemone B. Colerick Daneker Haelish Lutheran Church

Sensational Remnant Sale Draws Big Morning Crowd

A large crowd gathered yesterday for a remnant sale, with six months of short lengths offered at half price. Silk, dress goods, prints, and traveling remnants priced at 3c yard, bleached muslin 5c, unbleached 4c, plus carpet remnants. Sale runs all week and is touted as the season’s most attractive event.

Reduced Wabash Excursion Rates to Hot Springs Ark

The Wabash line offers round trip tickets good 90 days to Hot Springs Arkansas with through sleeping car service, one change in St. Louis Union Station. Hot Springs is government endorsed and famed for health benefits. Over 300 hotels and board houses cater to visitors with varied rates. Illustrations and full info available from any Wabash agent or GC 8 Crane, St. Louis.

Wabash Hot Springs Arkansas St. Louis Union Station United States Italy Wabash Railroad Crane St. Louis

Last Week in Our Fort Wayne Store Bargains

The Economical Buyer announces this is the final week to buy before store possession is given up next Saturday. Limited space prevents listing all goods and prices, but the bar gains are highlighted this week.

Hovsrkwire Fort Wayne

Accidents Under His Wagon and Runaway Report

Carl Kruse of Washington township was thrown from a wagon as horses started with him aboard breaking both bones of his right leg and injuring him. A runaway on East Wayne Street endangered two youths nearby. John Woodard suffered severe facial burns from a hydrochloric acid vessel explosion and was taken to St Joseph hospital. Johnnie Welch sprained his right ankle while playing with other boys.

Carl Kruse Washington Township Dr. Daemling East Wayne Street Barr and Wayne Streets Hood John Woodard Electric Works St. Joseph Hospital Johnnie Welch

Globe clothing house stock and books purchased

Notice to creditors that the Globe clothing house stock fixtures and book accounts have been purchased and that all persons indebted to Heller and Franke should call to arrange payment of their accounts.

Globe Clothing House Heller & Franke

Bennett's Rink Admits Lower Price for Midway Fun

The notice assures continued patronage and same high quality after Heller and Frankel. It promises 15 cent admission to the Midway at the Princess Rink with grand entertainment similar to Chicago and other cities.

Messrs. Heller Frankel A. K. Hurst Princess Rink Chicago

Hopes of Fort Wayne Youth for College Scholarships

A Fort Wayne notice invites boys and girls to apply for scholarships in business college. It indicates options for day or night instruction and urges eligible students to seize the opportunity.

Fort Wayne Business College

Free Day and Night Scholarships Offered by The Post

The Fort Wayne Post offers day scholarships for the top subscriber and night scholarships for the top coupon collector to attend the International Business College free of charge. Subscriptions and coupons must be sent to 45 East Berry Street by May 20. The Post promotes its civic stance while advertising Mardi Gras rail fares.

Fort Wayne International Business College The Post East Berry Street Indiana

Empire to Host Four Nights of Midnight Call and Souvenir Giveaways

The Howard Wall Comedy company opens a four night run at the Empire with Midnight Call, switching plays nightly. Ladies free on coupon, no price changes, no admittance for infants or couponed young girls. Bennett's at 27 Calhoun street offers a souvenir on opening day. In billiards, Mautner topped Cooper 150 86, Crall fell to Mautner 150 49, and Mautner had a 32 point break. The final match is Cooper versus Wolf tomorrow. Also note Branch 103 C K A to meet at Library hall at 8 for Erasmus Starke funeral arrangements. R 8. E. W. Rausberg joins A Karn’s piano showroom at 9 East Columbia street. California four acres via Nickel.

Howard Wall the Empire Midnight Call The Popular Empire Cooper Mautner Crall Wolf E. W. Rausberg Kimball Company A. Karn’s East Columbia Street

Globe Clothing House Stock Sold at Auction in Fort Wayne

Mr. A K Hurst bought the Globe Clothing House stock at auction for 3900 with the receiver Attorney Robert B Hanna conducting. The sale included fixtures over 1000 and the stock valued near 20000. Hurst promises a new era with the greatest sale in Fort Wayne history.

Hurst Fort Wayne Globe Clothing House A. K. Hurst Robert B. Hanna Post Wayne Hotel Messrs Heller and Frankel

Wabash Cleric Association Formed By Local Clergy

About a dozen Presbyterian ministers met at the Wabash church parsonage under Rev. Dr. Little to form the Wabash Cleric association for discussion of Turkey and other matters. Officers elected were Rev. D. W. Moffat president Rev. Charles Little secretary and Rev. Harry Nyce Peru treasurer. The next meeting is set for the first Monday in May at Wabash.

Dr. Little Wabash D. W. Moffat J. M. Boggs J. L. Leeper Presbyterian Church Turkey Charles Little Harry Nyce Peru St. Martin’s Benevolent Society St. Peter’s Church Gus Lauer Henry Janzen Frank Deck Charles McNally Henry Sinigen John Jones T. Kelly John Kampus John Ackerman Kerr Murray Works Oscar B. Judy Pittsburg Fort Wayne

Railroads delay fare changes for G A R tickets to St Paul

Western roads will not change rates for G A R tickets to St Paul next September for now. Wisconsin Central plans 15 day ticket limits with options to extend to 30 by paying the per mile difference. Other lines agree to remain idle on independent action for at least 30 days.

St. Paul Wisconsin Central Chicago Great Western Illinois Central

Hanged by a Mob Grant Atterbury Meets Death

A mob lynching ends the life of Grant Atterbury after breaking jail doors and dragging him in his night clothes to the courthouse. The incident underscores a violent public act outside the official legal process.

Lynch Mob Hangs Grant Atterbury in Court Yard

Grant Atterbury was taken from the jail and hanged to a tree by a masked mob at the courthouse. The mob, armed and organized, broke in with sledgehammers as the sheriff offered little resistance. Atterbury proclaimed his innocence as the crowd carried out the lynching despite uncertainties about arrests.

Sulllivan Grant Atterbury Atterbury

Spring Fashions at Cleary Tailor on Harrison Street

Cleary the fashionable merchant tailor displays a handsome line of spring suitings and overcoatings. He offers low rents for patrons and guarantees a fit. Visit No. 118 Harrison street near Washington.

Cleary Harrison Street Washington

Nickel Plate Road Offers Low Rates All the Time

Advertises consistently low fares on the Nickel Plate road with standard rates and broad accessibility. No dates or specific limits provided.

Also Mentioned on This Page

Arranged By Billy Stewart Will Columbia City News D. W. Nickey Edith Moffit Findlay Elmer Pettijohn Ridgeville Abe Green Bell's Spice Cabinet Company of Muncie Calhoun ST Cupid's Capers Madge Lathrop Colerick-Rath North Side Colerick-Rauh M. Frank & CO Calhoun Street Ark Louis Wolf & CO Evening Post New Orleans Mobile Empire Howard Wall Company Bennett’s C. K. of A Library Hall Erasmus Starke Frank H. Fins Dennis Gorman Mr. A. K. Hurst New Association of Presbyterian Clergymen W. W. Atterbury Charles Aiken Lake Shore Henry Tonsing J. Hanlon Pennsylvania Company H. Trosin Schellenbarger J. Schaefenacher F. H. Brown Philadelphia William Sellers & Co S. Hooper C. Barnes Thomas Williams Anderson G. Koorsen Henry Barrow Buffalo New York Boston City New York Central Roxy Atterbury Farreont N. Y Welch Hosford Wood West Shore Exclusive Cloak and Fur House V. Gutermuth RABUS
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