Private Exhibition of Hypnotism at Empire Theater
The Empire theater hosted Mons H DeGray and Mile Josephine in a hypnotism show for newspaper men. A committee of four tested the act, including a 500 pound human bridge and two back to back chairs supporting Josephine while Professor DeGray stood, with no apparent discomfort during the cataleptic trance.
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Empire Theater
H. DeGray
Mile. Josephine
Gray
John T. Dougall
al Friend
A. J. You
Prof. Gray
Josephine
Professor Gray
Mile
Post
Mlle. Gray
Mile. de Gray
de Gray
Milo
Prof
Merchants to Close During January February Evenings
The following tailors will close their shops at 6 o clock during January and February except Saturdays and the 10th and 17th: A. F. Scooen Son Henry C Meyer Frep Harpune G Script J. W. Fowes A Foster G Staufford Son J G Groote L Jaxthemer Son J G Tourer Son Thieme Bros Joan Rasus. We will continue Christmas week reduction hat sale and offer neckties umbrellas for holiday trade. P H Heyman Co 142 Calhoun St. A J Keller New Drug Store New Lau Building.
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A. F. Scooen & Son
Henry C. Meyer
Frep Harpune
G. Script
J. W. Fowes
A. Foster
G. StaufFerd & Son
J. G. Groote
L. Jaxthemer & Son
J. G. Tourer & Son
Thieme Bros
Joan Rasus
After Fighting a Street Car Monopoly for Six Years
Tom Johnson, after six years of struggle against Detroit street car monopolies, sees a victory with a plan to set 3 cent fares. The council approves the measure, signaling a victory for Johnson and relief for riders in Detroit.
Eight Tickets for a Quarter Shifts City Fare Debate
Fort Wayne might see reform if the council approves a new eight tickets for a quarter plan. Tom Johnson pushes a 3-cent fare with a 5-cent transfer option and a 30 year franchise, while Mayor Pingree vows to veto. The scheme, already voted through, allows interchanging tickets across three lines. Johnson has 60 days to accept the ordinance.
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Derstorr
Mich
Pingree
Tom Johnson
Citizens’ Street Railway Company
Johnson
Booming Matthews Clubs Form Across Indiana State
Indiana farmers join Matthews campaign clubs as organizers plan to push the governor’s bid. S. P. Sheerin urges a Chicago national convention. Fifty populists discuss 1908 plans. Arthur W. Taylor says he will run for governor if J. G. Shanklin does not enter.
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Indianapolis
Matthews
Indiana
P. Sheerin
Chicago
Arthur W. Taylor
Congress
J. G. Shanklin
Evansville
Year’s Police Record From City Police
Yearly arrests totaled 1156 with 458 drunks 302 vagrants 58 thieves and the rest charged with miscellaneous offenses. Monthly counts include January 112 February 19 March 92 April 147 May 126 June 125 July 101 August 101 September 63 October 118 November 44 December 48.
White National Bank Holds Annual Stockholders Meeting
The annual meeting of the White National Bank stockholders to elect seven directors for the coming year will be held in the banking room from 0 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Tuesday January 14, 1896. Cashier H. A. Kgouinarr will oversee the proceedings.
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White National Bank
H. A. Kgouinarr
Young Couple Weds in Spur of the Moment at Squire’s
A young couple appeared before Squire France at about 9 am seeking a marriage. The groom identified as Robert S. Bell and the bride Jennie S. Karns, both of Columbia City. A Whitley County clerk issued the certificate, and the couple seemed to be avoiding their parents.
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Squire France
Squire
Robert S. Bell
Jennie S. Karns
Columbia City
Whitley County
Papa
Officers Elected In Fort Wayne Lodges And Epworth League
The Degree of Honor and Fort Wayne Lodge 116 elected officers for the next term. Names include Past Chief of Honor Lillian Craig and Chief of Honor Amanda Velvick. Fort Wayne Lodge officers include Chancellor Commander C K Reiman and Representative to Grand Lodge KE Graves. Epworth League of Berry Street M E Church elected officers led by President Mrs B I Shertzer and Vice Presidents J F Schell Harriet Stemen Ella Willard Celia Hoffer Hugh Beaver.
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Lillian Craig
Amanda Velvick
Bessie North
Kate Ellenwood
Sarah Beals
Ella North
Lizzie Ainsworth
Bette Gaylord
Sylvester Gaylord
Grand Lodge
Epworth League
Berry Street
M. E. Church
B. I. Shertzer
J. F. Schell
Harriet Stemen
Ella Williard
Celia Hoffer
Hugh Beaver
Eliza Leach
Clarence Smith
Fort Wayne Lodge
R. Fort Wayne Lodge
No. 116
C. K. Reiman
Jury Returns to Sealed Verdict in Hemmerle Kennedy Case
In a New Year routine, Otto Hemmerle v. Phillip Kennedy saw a jury return to the circuit court by 9 am after Judge O Rourke deemed their verdict incomplete. The 12 jurors were sent back with orders to reconvene tomorrow with a sealed verdict as county offices remain closed for the holiday.
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Justices of the Peace
Post
Otto Hemmerle
Phillip Kennedy
O’rourke
Death of Fort Wayne merchant Henry C Graffe
Henry C Graffe longtime Fort Wayne merchant died in Hot Springs Ark after pneumonia and liver ulceration ended a health trip. A German native, he built Mayer Graffe into a leading Fort Wayne firm and served as common council member water works trustee and Jenny Electric Power president. Funeral plans await arrival of the body. R T McDonald traveled to Cincinnati last night.
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Henry C. Graffe
Hot Springs
Ark
Graffe
Fort Wayne
Indiana
H. C. Graffe
Germany
Ludwig Graffe
Frederick
Henry
Mary Ann Clark
New York
Frederick Graffe
Henry C
Frankfort
Mahler & Graffe
Andrew Mayer
Mayer
Mayer & Graffe
Calhoun and
Columbia Streets
Jenny Electric Light and Power Company
Industrial Notes on Rail Lines and Local Jobs
Railroads stay busy with crews on New Year as Nickel Plate, Wabash, and Electric Works report staffing changes. Hoagland joins Nickel Plate roundhouse, others resume duties after leave. inventories underway. several engineers and workers ill or injured but recovering. Bellevue wedding of Nickel Plate engineer Martin Ocker noted. Also bakery ads and local bread promotion.
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Standard Wheel Works
H. Hoagland
Nickel Plate Roundhouse
James Olive, Jr
Wabash
Nickel Plate
J. Miller
Chicago
Howard Thomas
Electric Works
Wells
John McVey
Allen
O. E. Leneke
Thomas McGee
Potter
Pittsburg
Bellevue
Martin Ocker
Death of Kalb County Hotel Man Silas J Lock
Silas J Lock a well known Kalb county hotel man died after a three weeks illness at his home in Augurn Indiana He formerly ran the Lock house and recently sold to his son in law Kelley then managed a hotel at Waterloo The death occurred at 3 o clock this morning.
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Augurn
Ind
Silas Lock
eKalb County
Lock House
Kelley
Waterloo
Death of 2 year old Freda Berger
Freda Berger daughter of W. Berger died this morning from diphtheria. Funeral services will be private at the family home 215 East Wayne Street.
New Year Delights Fill Fort Wayne With Festivities
The Fort Wayne Postreports a joyous start to 1896 with loud celebrations and widespread merriment. Skating and sleighing on glassy lakes, indoor balls, and public dances mark a festive night as the city welcomes the new year amid cheerful noise and community events.
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Post
Fort Wayne
Princess Rink
Jolly 65
Saengerbund Hall
Beati Viri
Lord Dunraven Should Face New York Yacht Club Judgement
The St James Gazette contends that Lord Dunraven should have stayed to face the New York Yacht Club judgment in New York, rather than hurriedly departing. It argues an amende honorable from either party would have been proper in that setting.
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Dunraven
London
St. James Gazette
Lord Dunraven
United States
New York
Exclusive Cloak and Fur House Sale Announcement
The Exclusive Cloak and Fur House announces a greatest cut price sale in Fort Wayne starting Thursday January 2nd 1896. Advertisements urge watching for sales and emphasize strict advertising truth with cash sales only and no charge or layaway during closing out.
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Fort Wayne
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Charles Young
Nelson Howe
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J. F. Naylor
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C. F. Thompson
Jacob Racine
Ellsworth Fox
C. KE. Graves
C. O. Miller
O. N. Heaton
Fort,Wayne
R. T. McDonald
Cincinnati
Industrial Notes
C. W. Bedson
Joseph Whittles
J. W. Gruber
Wabash Shops
Defiance
A. F. Reinking
Andrews
G. R. Rupley
South Whitley
Roswell Miller
Daley
Graham
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Stram BaxEry
Maumee Ave
Will Peltier
Silas J. Lock
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