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Newspaper
Fort Wayne Evening Post
Location
Fort Wayne, Indiana, United States of America
Date
May 15, 1896
Page
2
A Illinois bank raid at noon involved two bearded men who gagged cashier Carl Kloppenburg as they bound his limbs and rifled the till of about $1000. They rode away on bicycles, leaving no clear description. A posse pursued them toward Springfield but traces were lost in the Sangamon river bottoms.
Witnesses say robbers fled to river bottoms and may stay until the excitement subsides. Rumor claims two men captured near Rochester, but unverified. If arrests occurred, anti horse thief association members are notified to pursue suspects.
Remodeling forces a ten day sale with large reductions on all instruments. Prices cut, some at cost and some below. Stock is complete. Pianos and organs available with small monthly payments. Sheet music half price. D. H. Baldwin & Co. at 98 Calhoun Street.
Ladies' Day advertisement offers steep discounts on Mohair skirts, silks, parasols, dresses, towels, hose and more at MerGENTHEIM'S BAZAAR Calhoun and Main. In Appleton Wisconsin Olga Assman, a young woman, suffers severe coughing after a hypnotic exhibition with doctors warning of likely fatal outcome if the cough cannot be halted.
Indiana faces an unprecedented district boundary issue as the Supreme Court rules the apportionment act unconstitutional leaving no valid law for holding elections. The 1895 1879 1891 and 1893 8 laws were swept away. the 1885 act is struck down in the lower court and affirmed. Governor Matthews must summon the legislature before any election.
Hosiery undergarments and gloves advertised at Louis Wolf and Co Arcade Dry Goods Store. Declares stock plentiful and business growing, inviting customers to visit for a reason to buy.
George DeWald 16, of 41 Locust Street, wins a bicycle from Sam Pete and Max for guessing within one second of the exact arrival time of Wabash train No. 44 on May 14. Train stopped at 7:16 p.m. and 31 seconds. Georges guess was 7:16:30 after registering at 8 p.m. May 2.
At 7 16 30 p m and on May 12 John Schroefers also made a guess but Georgie DeWald was nearest the exact time and registered first. A Post reporter informed Mrs DeWald at home of her son's win and she expressed surprise.
Faree North Dakota May 15 two blonde sisters won divorce decrees on the same day marking the first double case on record in the state. Mrs Rose Kennedy and her sister Kittie Levine, both wed to New York men, alleged cruelty and neglect and were granted decrees. The sisters, after settling in Bismarck, drew a local suitor who accompanied them back to New York. The divorces were celebrated yesterday afternoon.
Ann Arbor is abuzz over secret weddings at the University of Michigan. Perry of the law department and Maude Elaine Caldwell eloped to West Virginia, sparking faculty ire and talk of new rules. Demonstrator Lewis has retired. Perry plans to graduate amid the controversy.
Grand opening announced for A. C. Aurentz's Confectionery tomorrow with Prof Jennison's Orchestra providing music. One thousand carnations to be given to callers, and Dan Meyers & Son ice cream will be exclusively used. All welcome.
The first fleet of six Cleveland steel canal boats arrived in New York on Wednesday after a ten day voyage. One boat with steam power towed the convoy, carrying 293,000 pounds of steel wire nails for export to Japan and paraffin for Germany. E P Wheeler of Cleveland Steel Canal Boat Co said the trip took ten days and Cleveland is pursuing the grain trade via St Louis ports, claiming cheaper shipping than from Buffalo or Newport News.
A short notice notes a Wash Goods Reception with emphasis on Dimities and the store’s enthusiasm for showcasing their fabrics. The item conveys a cheerful greeting and invites patrons to view the new wash goods collection.
Windrath’s gave up after shamming insanity for weeks. He “jollys” the watch.
Chicago May 15. Alfred C. Fields was hanged at 12 27 after Windrath received a last minute stay. Fields killed Carey Birch and Windrath, the alleged killer of Ellen Randolph, faced death with a changed demeanor after removing his mask and confessing to the guard. Judge Baker granted Windrath a stay at the last moment.
The board accepted the resignations of Police Clerks Harry McMullen and William Hoham and appointed Louis C. Langard day clerk and Emmett Smith night clerk. Langard is brother to John Langard the East Columbia street grocer and Smith is son of ex-Councilman Smith. The board plans careful officer selection and will review records before appointments. Also, A. A. Gocke named superintendent of the garbage crematory, William Hohmeyer promoted assistant superintendent of parks, and Charles Brooking and Stephen Drew named sanitary police officers. Rumor suggests the office cat in the police department may stay. 10 Barrels Pine Apples Today.
To Chronic Sufferers. Sufferers from rupture varicocele piles spinal disease deformities and mechanical disturbances of pulmonary digestive and nervous systems will find relief by calling on Dr Ban ning of Cleveland who remains at the Aveline Hotel for a brief period.
Dr. Banning, a renowned rupture specialist, credits the Evening Post ads with high patient referrals in Fort Wayne. He notes daily visits to his office at the Aveline Hotel from readers who saw his notice. Also reported are two birth announcements: a girl born to Mr. and Mrs. William Haiber of 59 West Butler Street and a daughter born to Mr. and Mrs. H. C. Diffendorfer of 186 Metz Street.
A sale offers waists at deep cuts across multiple price tiers. 50c to 75c waists drop to 42c with bishop sleeves and detachable collars, while higher priced waists from 79c to 89c and beyond drop to 63c and 79c respectively. 50 patterns in stripe and Persian effects, limited stock remains.
A Rushville guardian’s heir Ella Armstrong, 1 eyed, confessed to forging signatures to cash checks. Arrested by Detective Cooling in Fort Wayne, she alleged guardian misled her about funds. She claimed estate valued around 8000 dollars after her parents died. Guardian Innes and attorney denied the charges. She was to be taken to Richmond for trial. A Nashville case in Fort Wayne reports a missing husband.
Visit the Wabash depot to inspect the Santa Clara company exhibit car. Sample prunes prepared properly and tasting wines. Act glad the grand show is in Fort Wayne. Subscribe for the Fort Wayne Evening Post.
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