Amateurs to Professionals at the Empire Theatre
The Empire hosted a benefit for the Labor Relief union drawing a large crowd. The Colby Novelty company presented a new program with several acts, while amateur night featured nine local performers. A Fort Wayne man earns a promotion after thirty-two years of service. Nickel Plate workers resume duties after injuries and absences as repairs and rest proceed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Labor Relief Union
Empire
Colby Novelty Company
Fort Wayne
Notable Local Figures Active in Huntington Today
Hon Robert Lowry conducts legal business in Huntington while Rev P J Rice of the Christian church is gravely ill. Miss Marion Reed of Jeffersonville Ind visits Mrs Fairbanks and Edith Zollars stays with Col and Mrs Wic Lilly of Indianapolis. Fred Wendler linked to Rastetter drug case heads to Plymouth. William Barr the grocer is ill and mentally troubled. Mrs G L Greenawalt heads to Baltimore to join Dr Greenawalt. Harry Wiebke and bride stay at the Palmer house in Chicago and plan a southern trip before Fort Wayne return. Oscar Lt Hobbs named to police force replacing Albert Foulks, who may not be reinstated. Memorial services of Ancient Order of United Workmen set for Sunday at Wayne Street M E church with all lodges in attendance. A still alarm last night hit the Nickel Plate Main street crossing. watchman’s house burned, loss about 25. A F Schoch offers woolens at actual cost through March 1, cash sale at 411-2 West Main, open until 8 pm.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert Lowry
Huntington
P. J. Rice
The
Christian Church
Marion Reed
Jeffersonville
Ind
Fairbanks
Edith Zollars
Wic Lilly
Indianapolis
Fred Wendler
Rastetter
Plymouth
William Barr
G. L. Greenawalt
Baltimore
Dr. Greenawalt
Harry Wiebke
Bride
Palmer House
Chicago
Fort Wayne
Oscar Lt. Hobbs
Albert Foulks
Foulks
Ancient
Order of United Workmen
Wayne Street
M. FE
Fire Department
Love on short notice near Jeffersonville wedding
William Baldwin of Louisville and Miss Tillie Stahl married today by Justice House after meeting last night via the bride’s uncle. They nearly drowned crossing drifting ice in a skiff, then walked to the early ferry to be married on the riverbank.
Administration Drives Popular Loan Bid As Banks urged
Washington January 17 1862 The government moves to boost the forthcoming four percent loan. Comptroller Eckels writes national banks to explain bid procedures and highlight rates to investors. Banks urged to inform patrons and distribute the bonds widely to extend circulation and support investment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Eckels
Carlisle
United States
Treasury Department
Joeteh Nvestie S
Chicago Produce Market Report January Prices
Chicago market notes commodity prices for Wheat Corn Cars Parcels and Lard with January closing figures and May openings. Prices shown include Wheat at 57 4 to 60 cents, Corn 28% to 30 cents, Cars 17 to 20 cents, Parcels around 10.15 to 10.42, Lard near 5.70 to 5.25, and margins from Gordon & Co. on page 3.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boston
WM. Hahn & CO
Chicago
Gordon &Co
White ‘Bank Block
New Governor for Iowa Drake Inaugurated in Des Moines
Des Moines reports Governor Drake sworn in with ceremony at the capitol. The inaugural address praised waterways and education, urged reform and temperance measures, tax and tariff positions, and support for the Monroe doctrine and Armenia relief. Pardons and suspensions totaled across several categories. A reception followed with both a present and former governor in attendance. Our Great Cost Sale continues at M Frank and Co Bee Hive.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Des Moines
Drake
Capitol
Rothrock
National Guard
Olney
Cleveland
Armenia
House
Senate
Carroll
Congress
Jackson
M, Frank & Co
Bee Hive
Deaths and Funerals list two young families
George Moser aged two son of Mrs Catherine Moser of 108 West Creighton Avenue died last night of pneumonia. Martha Meyer aged seventeen daughter of Mr and Mrs Charles Meyer died at her home on Hwing Street this morning. Funeral for Martha Meyer will be held Monday afternoon at Manuel Lutheran Church.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George
Catherine Moser
West Creighton Avenue
Martha Meyer
Hwing Street
Charles Meyer
Manuel Lutheran Church
Ice Carnival at Schroeder’s Hall by Wayne Cadet Band
Last night at Schroeder’s hall the Wayne Cadet band staged an ice themed masquerade ball with about 40 couples. Committees included Dehart Schroeder Fisher Kohlmeyer and Shore. floor managers were Mills Miles Schroeder and Siebold. The band contemplates a masked carnival on ice and aims to secure Reservoir like for one evening, a novel event for Mort Wayne.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Schroeder
Wayne Cadet Band
William Dehart
K. Schroeder
George Fisher
Ed Kohlmeyer
A. J. Shore
William Mills
John Miles
C. Schroeder
Ed. Siebold
Wedding Tale From Brenzinger Bakery Parody
A humorous verse frames a wedding tale where Bronzinger's bakery and bread become a motif. The poem contrasts romantic bliss with reality as the couple’s honeymoon ends and daily meals, moral lessons, and grocery choices come into play, ending with a cautioned refrain about asking for bread.
Removal Notice Moves Doctor Bower Office
Dr. G. B. M. Bower will remove his office February 1 from 72 Harrison Street to 90 Mast Berry Street.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
G. B. M. Bower
Harrison Street
Mast Berry Street
Also Mentioned on This Page
Moetlering’s
Summers
Port Warne
Rescue Medicine CO
Fort Wayne, Ind
W.A. Meyer
Cor. Broadway and
Jefferson Sts
Brenzinger Bread
West Washington Street
Kasten & Kohlmeyer
J. G. Thieme
Hanmer Glearing Sale
Chas. F
Pfeiffer
Indiana
Miller
Stewart
Imadie VanCamp
Inez Small
Milton Lovelady
Payne
Reed
Sampson
Will
Colby Company
Deahl
George Quidore
Pittsburg
Joseph White
Nick Madden
Henry Burlage
Amil Such
George Hannan
Rhinesmith & Simonson
Joseph Cook
Chris Craig
South
Calhoun Street
Charles Richards
Anthony Wayne
Jacob Walschmidt
John Nolan
John Collins
Frank Carey
al Throckmorton
George Burchard
J. Henry
Henry
Ed Leach
John Slater
Charles [Emmel
Reese Glosecose
Kerr Murray
Henry Friday
Edward McKenzie
Edward Parisot
Kerr Murray Works
W. 5. Wells
Pennsylvania
Matthias Schuler
Pennsylvania Company
John Miller
Oscar L. Hobbs
Hobbs
St. Louis
Constantine Kretzinger
A. F. Schoch
West Main
Chicago Produce Market
Ik Klotz
Calhoun ST
J. L. Proctor Shoe Co
Fort Wagners
Aveline Hotel
J. L. Proctor Shoe Company
M. Alexander
Iowa
Gen. Drake
Brenzinger’s Bakery Bread
Brenzinger
Briead
Brenzinger’s Bakery
Life
Tom
Ned
Bakery Bread
Mpire
West Main Street
Home Telephone Company
the Globe
M. L. Jones
Naptha
Jergen Daly Pebery
Maumee Avenue
Calhoun and
Wayne Streets
Geo. C. Stemen
M. D
Mary A. Whery
Madison St
Fort. Wayne
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