Fair to night and cooler tomorrow in Indiana
Condensed locals report fair weather tonight with cooler conditions tomorrow. A daughter was born to Mr and Mrs Homer Gorsline of 24 South Wayne Avenue. The Farnan dancing academy plans its final reception tomorrow night. James Reid paid a $10.50 fine for drunkenness this morning and the amount was settled. Mendal Frank received permission to build an addition at his house on lot 110 Lewis addition, cost $200. A man named Jackson collapsed on Calhoun Street and was taken home on Cass Street by patrol. The Knights and Ladies of the Order of the Red Cross held a meeting and initiated three new members. The Broadways beat the Columbia Citys 19 to 6 at Columbia City. Workmen repair sewer damage on Creighton Avenue after Wednesday’s storm. Justice Huser is celebrating his 44th birthday.
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Homer Gorsline
South
Wayne Avenue
Farnan Dancing Academy
James Reid
Mendal Frank
Lewis Addition
Knights and Ladies of the Order of the Red Cross
Broadways
Columbia Citys
Columbia City
Creighton Avenue
Justice Huser
Peargail
Doudin
Women’s Missionary
Society
Westminster Church
D. Nestel
Wayne Tent
Odd Fellows’ Hall
Gerke, Henry & Green
Hancock County
Greenfield
Frederick Cohen
Hebrew Congregation
Bethel Church of the Evangelical Association
Clinton and
DeWald
Druiding
Chicago
Rademacher
George Baker
Will Burke
Belleville
Ill
Vern Snyder
Terre Haute
Daniel Nims
Bass
Hanna
J. A. Stutz
Horace Mariotte
Miss Moeller
Denmark
Hancock county court house contract awarded in Greenfield
A local report notes Gerke, Henry & Green won the Hancock county court house contract at Greenfield for 128764 dollars. Other items include Bethel church remodeling bids at 8020 dollars, a large Missing persons alert, and various building permits and musical events.
Local Industry Notes Include Engine Orders and Personnel Moves
Civil Engineer Eric Ericson of the Pennsylvania company returns from a hunting trip. Conductor Owen Owens and Contractor Herman Tapp are involved in a 1 pan incident. Baas foundry has orders for a 500 horsepower Corliss engine for the new Steel Tube company in Shelby Ohio. Fred Busse Jr., formerly in the Olds Wagon blacksmith shop, is now with Barney Berry in Dayton Ohio visiting his parents on Ewing Street. C H Doebler has arrived to assume master mechanic duties at the Wabash.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eric Ericson
Pennsylvania ‘Company
Owen Owens
Herman Tapp
Baas
Corliss
New Steel Tube Company
Shelby
Fred Busse, Jr
Olds Wagon Works
Barney & Berry
Dayton, O
Ewing Street
C. H. Doebler
City
The
Wabash
Slaughter Sale Of Shirts At Seidel Bros Store
Tomorrow only Seidel Bros at 50 Calhoun St offers every shirt in the store at low prices to open your purse. Window display invites buyers. Hair cutting listed at 16c at 270 Hanna Street.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Seidel Bros
Calhoun St
Hanna Street
Martin Luther's Story staged at Fort Wayne Masonic Temple
The Fort Wayne audience witnessed the first performance of The Story of the Reformation at the Masonic Temple. Mrs. E H Monroe delivered a Life of Luther lecture with stereoptical views, supported by historically accurate costumes and amateur talent. The show featured a decorative allegorical procession and high quality music and singing. It will be repeated tonight.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fort Wayne
Masonic Temple
E. H. Monroe
Luther
Deaths and Funerals: Mrs Fanny Beam and Celeste Urmiston
Mrs Fanny Beam 21 died suddenly from heart disease at 4:30 PM leaving a husband Robert Beam and a 4 year old child. remains sent to Bankers Michigan for interment. Celeste Urmiston 71 died at home on South Lafayette from bronchopneumonia. five daughters and three sons survive. funeral from residence on Sunday afternoon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fanny Beam
Robert Beam
Cass Street
Celeste Urmiston
South Lafayette Street
Y M C A Men of Muscle Host First Gym Class Reception
The Y M C A hosts the first annual reception and banquet for the 1895 gymnasium classes at its parlors. Toastmaster R B Patterson will guide toasts on topics including Cranks and Spokes Balls and Bats Our Old Gymnasium Our New Gymnasium and Classes of 85 and 86 presented by speakers John M Crowe WAFL McCaughy Charles Olds Jr.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Young Men’s Christian Association
Patterson
John’ M. Crowe
Auepard
W._F. Baxter
Wafl McCaughy
Charles Olds, Jr
Chicago Produce Market May Openings and Close Prices
Chicago market report shows Wuerat May at open 62 close 60. Notable corn May open 28 closing 28. Oats May open 17 closing 17. Park May open 8.07 close 8.95. Larp May open 4.67 close 4.75. Merchants and bank block notation present.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Wuerat
Mathria “Furm Mission Merchants
An Agreement Reache 1 Pri nt S38 a Barrel Inaten of 3
An agreement was reached on a price per barrel in the document, with the cited amount around three dollars. The source text is incomplete and partially garbled but indicates a finalized rate for a barrel sale or delivery. Specific parties and full terms are not clear from the fragment.
Fragmentary report on residence intruder incident
A damaged OCR fragment describes a residence incident where a door was forced, a suspect asked for change, and authorities could not identify who was involved. The text is incomplete and the core actions are unclear.
McKinley Prospects Jubilant Amid Nomination Prospects
In Washington on May 1 the McKinley campaign managers show optimism over strong prospects for nomination on the first ballot. Separate local incident sees Mrs Schmetzer injured by a heavy lid while in residence at 240 West Washington street. A Nickel Plate brakeman, George McManus, injures his nose in a scuffle with fellow worker Andy Sanders, prompting concern among railroad men.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. F. Schmetzer
Washington Street
George McManus
Andy Sanders
Yeserday
Washington
McKinley
Ohio
Rays Convert Base Metal to Gold, Stirs Patent Interest
A Fairfield farmer George Lawrence Johnson claims a new process allied to X rays can turn a common base metal into gold at low cost. He and partner Minear tested metal transparency with Crookes tube rays, producing a pale powder on the surface. Johnson estimates 68.92 percent gold with a rate of about 50 cents to yield $158 worth of gold per pound. Steps toward patenting are underway both in the U.S. and abroad.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Lawrence Johnson
Fairfield
Johnson
Columbia College
New York
Roentgen
Mr. Minear
Crookes
White House Nursery Rumor Signals November Return
A New York Recorder report says Mrs. Cleveland and small Grover Jr. may see the White House reborn as election returns roll in. Measles at the White House sent Mrs. Cleveland to Woodley with the children, while a Gray Gables return is anticipated for November amid campaign chatter and baby fashion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cleveland
Gray Gables
White House
Little Grover, Jr
Woodley
New York Recorder
Woman leads Iowa clothing decision on Town statue
The Iowa monument commission settled the clothing for Towa sculpture after two hours of debate. Mrs. Cora Weed led the no clothing faction, asserting propriety of the nude upper figure and nourishing symbolism. Opponents Senator James Harlan and Judge Trims warned of shock and condemnation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iowa Monument Commission
James Harlan
Trims
Blo
Iowa
Cora Weed
Minneapolis Tribune
Coupons Bring Grand Prize for City Selfie Contest
The Evening Post announces a two week lake tour for the most popular self supporting young lady. The prize covers all expenses including rail, steamboat, hotel, and cab fare plus a Soo sightseeing trip. Coupons flow in weekly with credits given to contestants by readers. Leaders include Mary Falvy, Emma C. Wallace, Elva Beagie, and others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Post
Soo
Mary Falvy
Wayne Knitting Mills
Elva Beagie
M. D
Emma C. Wallace
Ticket Limits Announced by Rail Companies After July 1 1896
Notice to the public states that single trip tickets issued after July 1 1896 expire one day after sale and are valid only on designated trains for continuous passage. Round trip coupons expire on the day after sale for going and ten days after sale for return. Returns and going coupons must be used before expiration. Signed by Dany, Gen Pass Agent, and Parxsi, Gen Traffic Manager. Fresh fish and lobsters available daily at Jacksons 140 Calhoun.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Co. F. Dany
Special Sale on Couches in Corduroy and Velvet Plush
Broad easy couches with tufted tops and spring edge upholstery. New corduroy and velvet plush coverings at low prices. Trade in old lounges for a parlor or sitting room addition. Prices include 12 dollar couches for eight 15 dollar couches for ten 18 dollar couches for twelve 20 dollar couches for fifteen 25 dollar couches for eighteen. Largest assortment in the city.
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F. Peruffer
Block
Great Lakes
Indiana
Jackson
Calhoun Street
Broadway
Beltline
Everett & Doud
United States
Martin Luther
Will
Philadelphia
Boston
Balstimore
Brooklyn
Evening Post
Will C. Cleary
Harrison Street
Detroit and Cleveland Steam Navigation Company
Detroit
Michigan
A. A. Schantz
Mich
Mackinac
J. H. Bilderback
East Wayne Street
Lake Everett
RABUS
Miss.j. Haverly
S. Bash & Co
Mayflower Mills
I. H. Case
W. W. Kimball
H. C. Parxsi
Jackson's
Calhoun
Vienna
Cc. Gocke
Broadway and
Washington Boulevard
Mennonite Book Concern
East Main Street
Freese & Ranke
Druccists
Mark
HSE
Kilmer
A. J. Keller
Lou Elk
Calhoun and
Cripple Creek
Pattiani
Davenny & CO Masonic
Hoosier
Pape Furniture Company
E. Berry Street
Yee
IDV
Orgaten
Fox
Senna Ae
VERVE
West Washington Street
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