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Fort Wayne Evening Post

Location

Fort Wayne, Indiana, United States of America

Date

May 21, 1896

Page

4

Local Socials and Town Notices Roundup

Mrs. Seymour Boyd hosted the Afternoon Pedro club this afternoon. An ice cream social was held at A M KE church last evening. The Pericleans will initiate seven new members tonight followed by a banquet. Mrs. Patrick Corcoran granted permission to build a frame house on White's addition lot six for two hundred dollars. William Martin to move his house on Miner street rear of lots 23 and 24 in Fairfield's addition. Jacob Benedict fined twenty dollars plus costs totaling thirty three fifty for selling liquor to minors. Fort Wayne Textile Workers union forms a dramatic company planning an entertainment next Monday evening. School board opened bids for the Lakeside school building. lowest bid is sixteen thousand one hundred twenty five dollars, decision yet in days. The Wednesday club elected officers for the ensuing year: President Mrs Laubach, Vice President Mrs Ida Richardson, Critic Mrs C H Newton, Secretary Mrs S M Foster. Miss Phyra Schieler, formerly European School of Music teacher in this city, wed Dr Wilhelm Hellermgaard in Copenhagen Denmark. The announcement will surprise many friends. A pretty wedding at the home of Mr and Mrs Paul Siemon on East Jefferson last evening. Their daughter Miss Emma wed Mr Geo Hess. Rev Kuehling officiated. Mr and Mrs Heas now at home to friends at 55 West Williams Street.

Seymour Boyd A. M. KE Pericleans Patrick Corcoran White William Martin Miner Street Fairfield Jacob Benedict Justice Bullerman Fort Wayne Texile Workers’ Union Lakeside Laubach Ida Richardson C. H. Newton 8. M. Foster Paul Siemon East Jefferson Street Emma Geo. ¥. Hess Rev. Kuehling Heas West Williams Street

Democratic Convention Excursions to Chicago Tickets

Tickets to Chicago will be sold at reduced rates via Pennsylvania Lines on July 3 4 5 6 with return validity to July 12 Obtain details by applying to Ticket Agents of Pennsylvania Lines

Chicago Pennsylvania Lines

Wabash and allied lines hold annual meeting in Pittsburg

Pittsburg Fort Wayne and Chicago directors convene as earnings show a handsome increase for the year notes from depots and shops payroll today for Wabash and Lake Shore employees. W P Hart of the Wabash shops leaves for Chicago to visit friends and John Siebold a Wabash boilermaker is at Peru for company business. Nickel Plate brakeman L Achron reports for duty after a brief absence. F C Boltz manager of the St Louis branch of Anthony Wayne works is in the city. George Montgomery a Wabash machinist returns to work this morning. Dennis Kelley, previously on the sick list, resumes his position in the Wabash freight house. The Pennsylvania has placed a large type Jeslee engines.

Wabash Lake Shore W. P. Hart Chicago John Siebold Peru L. Achronover F. C. Boltz St. Louis Anthony Wayne Works George Montgomery Dennis’ Kelley Pennsylvia

Freight car orders reveal brisk bids and low prices

Receivers of B road recently placed orders for 5000 freight cars of various kinds at very low prices. Some cars priced below production cost. Locomotive orders for 75 engines were scrapped as offers were unprofitable. instead, old locomotives will be repaired. St Louis Republican convention excursions announced for June 12, 14, 15 via Pennsylvania Lines with return until June 21. Rates available from ticket agents.

Broad B. and O St. Louis Pennsylvania Lines Pennsylvania Line

Come Cirls Post Lake Trip Contest Exciting

Post Lake trip contest draws heavy interest with a grand two weeks tour for the citys most popular self supporting young lady. All expenses paid including escort, railroad, steamboat, hotel, and cab fare. Coupons arrive weekly and may designate recipients. travel up the Soo is included. Leading contestants listed with employers and titles. Prohibition National Convention excursions offered via Pennsylvania Lines to Pittsburg with May 4 25 26 departures and May 30 return. rates and times at ticket agents.

Post Soo Mary Falvy Wayne Knitting Mills Elva Beagle M. D Emma C. Wallace Jessie Aiken Rose Kellar

Foster Furniture Co Half Mile Circle Offers Cheap Lots Near Court House

The land company promotes Lakeside lots within a half mile of the court house, claimed as attainable as in distant city areas. Prices listed range from 3350 to 850 with options at 400, 500, 600, 700, and 850, highlighting rapid demand for homes in the Lakeside addition.

Court House Lakeside Delta Lake

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