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Newspaper
Fort Wayne Evening Post
Location
Fort Wayne, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Feb 25, 1896
Page
4
Indiana forecasts show warmer temperatures and fair conditions through tonight and Wednesday. The outlook promises mild to warm weather with light winds and no significant precipitation expected.
Condensed from the Fort Wayne area listings, Augusta Hormel’s 18th birthday is noted alongside recovery news for Mrs. Maddux and Mrs. Showe visiting kin. Various clubs host gatherings at Calhoun and East Lewis streets, with visitors from Kalamazoo Chicago and London. a scarlet fever case is reported at 306 Calhoun.
In Chicago trading on Feb. 24 Wnreat and Corn futures show mixed movement with February closes near historical levels. Eggs drop to 12 1 2 cents a dozen while country eggs sell at 12 4 cents. Butter, ham, bacon and potatoes are listed with steady or modest shifts as buyers monitor margins from Gordon & Co. margin brokers.
Miss Viola Harrison of this city has purchased a millinery establishment at LaGrange Indiana and leaves today to assume charge of the new business. She is well known locally and friends wish her success in this enterprise. Sunday evening Rev W H Brown and his wife were surprised by their children for his 31st wedding anniversary with a bountiful dinner and an enjoyable afternoon. Harry Brown assisted by Mr Keyes served as master of ceremonies.
A. F. Senocar advertises custom suits with fit and workmanship guaranteed first class. Open evenings until 8 o'clock and no trouble to show goods at 414 West Main Street.
An all wool Serge fabric 46 inches wide offered by Louis Wolf & Co Arcade Dry Goods Store at 35 cents per yard with Calhoun street price 50 cents. Located on West Berry Street.
Bramwell Booth writes in New York on February 15 replying to Chauncey M. Depew about the removal of Commander and Mrs Ballington Booth. He defends the change as standard army practice and warns against nepotism, urging unity and impartial leadership amid tensions with the Booths.
New York early markets show money on call at 8 14 per cent and mercantile paper at 5 7 per cent. Sterling steady with bankers' bills around 4874 for demand and 4864 for sixty days. U S government bonds little changed. Chicago grain and Board of Trade quotes show wheat near 63 to 65 cents, corn around 28 to 31 cents, oats up to 21 or 22 cents, and park prices near 9 80. Produce and livestock prices listed for butter, eggs, dressed poultry, pork, ducks, geese, potatoes, sweet potatoes, apples, honey, berries, and cod.
News from Manaei GA Nicaragua reports a northern and western district revolt against President Zelaya. Martial law is proclaimed and the army is being pressed into service. Communication with disturbed areas is cut off and details are scarce.
Somerville Journal readers praise Dr Kay's Renovator as a remedy for tired and languid feelings attributed to spring fever. A testimonial by J H Brunner from Marshalltown Iowa claims two boxes cured his fatigue. Advertisement notes price 25 cents and 1 dollar, with Fort Wayne distributor C B Woodworth & Co.
Five years back a wheat field occupied the ground now near Lakeside. The growth has been rapid and is expected to accelerate this year. The text touts Berry and Wayne streets as central, with prices rising as lots become scarce. Land Company office listed in Pixley Block, East Berry Street.
The Foster Furniture Company markets two top baby carriages noted as the greatest lines in existence with features including patent springs parasols brakes and rubber tire wheels praised as the best available.
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