Centennial debt to be wiped out by public subscription
The 3800 deficit from the centennial celebration may be cleared in a few days as public spirited men plan to raise the remaining funds. Perry A. Randall, the celebration’s proponent, sought bank support, while John Bass offered to subscribe 80, but much has already been raised and Bass will likely pay half the debt.
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Perry A. Randall
Evenmen Post
Randall
Fort Wayne
John Bass
Bass
Corner Cafe Restored To Two Floors In Fort Wayne
Fort Wayne welcomes the rejuvenated Corner Cafe under Mr. A. B. Jackson. Upper floors remodeled with three dining rooms that can combine for banquets. Ground floor dining and lunch counter remain premier. Cuisine now praised as the finest with seasonally available fish and game. Polite waiters and private dining options emphasize comfort and first class catering.
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Fort Wayne
A. B. Jackson
Jackson
Sick girl steals a horse from Sioux City area
Mollie Molloy, 15, of South Sioux City, was arrested on horse stealing charges. During preliminary hearings she revealed illness prompted the theft to be cared for by her mother, riding 100 miles to Brunswick, Nebraska, nearly dying upon arrival.
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Sioux City
Mollie Molloy
South Sioux City
Here
Brunswick
Neb
Panhandle Officials Guard Roads After Train Fire
Panhandle authorities deploy track guards around North Judson Indiana after a freight train was fired upon and a window shattered. Conductor Matthew Rolles and brakeman O B Shaffer were aboard. a pile of ties was found nearby about a week earlier. Indiana ready for duty.
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Loeansfort
Ind
Panhandle
North Judson
Matthew, Rolles
O.B. Shaffer
Senator Hill Opposes New York for President Hope
Washington nov 14 senator hill who arrived in washington yesterday refrained from discussing politics with reporters. he told democratic leaders that unity could be achieved by nominating william r morrison next year with flower as vice president. he praised morrison as electable and best suited to unite factions, suggesting a western candidate like morrison offers strength and availability for a national ticket.
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Washington
Senator Hill
the Normandie
William R. Morrison
Col. Morrison
Colonel Morrison
New York State
Flower
Morrison
Lamont
Whitney
New York
United States
Hill
New York Techs
Annual autumn display of Roses Carnations Chrysanthemums
A three day autumn display titled act No 25 at West Berry runs Thursday Friday and Saturday featuring Roses Carnations and Chrysanthemums with themed arrangements and horticultural displays.
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West Berry
British friction with Colombia over railroad concession
Washington reports rising tension between Great Britain and Colombia after a British syndicate won a railroad concession that was forfeited when no progress occurred. Colombia refused damages, offered arbitration, and the dispute has escalated into a broader diplomatic issue with potential radical steps by Britain.
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Washington
Great Britain
South American
Republic of Columbia
Thempany
United States of Columbia
Gavin praised for governor bid at Decatur County banquet
In Governssure Indiana on November 14 Judge F E Gavin appellate court judge and past grand master of the Masonic lodge hosted a banquet for Grand Master Judge O Rourke of Fort Wayne and other grand officers. The Decatur county democracy and southeastern Indiana advocate Gavin for governor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Governssure
Ind
F. E. Gavin
Appeallate Court of
Indiana
Masonic Lodge
O'Rourke
Fort Wayne
Decatur County
Gavin
Sloop Capsizes Off Rockaway Beach Killing Four Aboard
A white sloop capsized a mile offshore near Rockaway Beach in early hours. Four men clung to rigging before vanishing in heavy seas and high winds, and they were believed to have drowned. The incident at Edgemo re, Rockaway Beach was reported with limited details available.
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Rockaway Beach
Edgemore
Senator Sherman Takes Seat Since November First
Senator Sherman begins tenure on November 1, succeeding prior officeholder as John remains unnamed in the fragment.
Mayor's Court punishes girls and runs afoul of reform school
In the mayor's court Tillie Lamont and Lot Tie Kix faced witnesses after intoxication arrests. Kix was jailed 20 days while Lamont, new to fast life, is likely to be sent to the Indianap olis state reform school. Hix is too old for admission. Ed Kelly, a hobo, was jailed after being arrested for drunkenness in the east yards. Authorities seek Heber Hargrave, a feeble minded youth, who ran away from the State Home, wearing a dark brown suit and wool cap.
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Lottie Kix
Tillie Lamont
Lamont
State Reform School For Girls
Indianapolis
Ed. Kelly
Pennsylvania Company
Thompson
Johnson
State Home
Heber Hargrave
Hargrave
Fusion Moves in Alabama Conference for Honest Elections
In Brundl e alla Alabama on November 14 a nonpartisan free silver and honest elections conference drew 500 to 600 delegates, mostly populists. They debated fusion of Republicans, disaffected Democrats, and populists, adopting resolutions backing free silver at 18 to 1 and opposition to the national bank system. A central committee to organize a state militia for enforcing outcomes was named, and the group favored fusion with all anti Democrats.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brruinellam
Ala
Sibley
Pennsylvania
Reuben Kolb
A. T. Goodwyn
P. G. Bowman
R. F. Kolb
Birmingham
Sweet Cider and Boiled Cider Sale Notice
Local market advertises sweet cider at 10 cents per gallon with two barrels of fresh country cider available. Extra heavy Michigan boiled cider for mince pies offered at 350 gallons.
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Michigan
Japan policy sparks distrust amid Korea crisis
Seoun reports a tense Korea situation as Japan pursues action to restore the king, while Russia threatens intervention if Tokyo fails. In Chicago, grain and livestock markets show declines with December wheat at 57.5 cents, May corn 291/4, pork 9.15, lard 5.62, ribs 4.60. Eight assassins executed in Vladivostok as British fleet looms near Foochow.
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Seoun
Japan
Russia
Korea
Chicago
Warrants Issued for Vehicle Tax Delinquents in Fort Wayne
Comptroller Simonson, Mayor Oakley and City Attorney Ninde authorize arrest warrants for liverymen, dairymen and brickmen who failed to report vehicle taxes. Affidavits prepared this morning, with more warrants to follow for those ignoring the tax law. Tax collections are down $1,800 from same period last year.
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Simonson
Oakley
Ninde
Fort Wayne
the Post
Mis hap injuries at Valparaiso and surrounding incidents
Near Valparaiso Indiana engineer Tom Dwyer fell from a locomotive apron suffering a fractured right hip. Mrs Maria Dick scalding injuries from a vessel overturn. Adolph Holzborn fell on Shawnee avenue suffering head wounds and bruises. A blacksmith at Schlink Coons was kicked and injured.
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Tom Dyer
Valparaiso
Ind
Dwyer
West
Jefferson Street
Schlink & Coons
South Calhoun Street
Winter apparel at H. C. Meyer's on Harrison Street
For your winter suit or over coat go to H. C. Meyer's, 44 Harrison street. Best goods, latest styles, lowest prices.
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H. C.meyer’s
Harrison Street
H. C. Meyer’s
Dr W G Burket Opens Fort Wayne Dental Office
Dr W G Burket eldest son of Dr C W Burket opens a ground floor dental office in Arcade Building Fort Wayne. The new practice offers first class parlors with convenient fittings. he is a graduate of State Dental University Indianapolis and has worked in Chicago and New York City. He is a promising young man, well recommended to Fort Wayne citizens as a skilled professional.
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W. G. Burket
C. W
State Dental University
Indianapolis
Chicago
New York City
Fort
Wayman
Spanish Fandango Composer to Visit Fort Wayne
Fort Wayne will host Joshua Clarke Smith, a noted guitarist and painter from Youngstown, next week. Smith, author of Spanish Fandango, plans a private music class here and is an honorary New York Society of Artists member with works in many states.
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Joshua Clarke Smith
B.A
Youngstown
Fort. Wayne
Fred H. Smith
South Calhoun Street
Roses Carnations and Chrysanthemums at No 25 West D
Flowers including roses carnations and chrysanthemums advertised at address 25 West D Honaker. Item lists show floral varieties offered by local merchant with delivery notes and price range.
Four Fort Wayne weddings captivate society crowd
The society section announces a brilliant Fort Wayne wedding week highlighted by the marriage of Miss Minnie Hoffman to Wallace W. Atterbury at First Presbyterian. The event featured chrysanthemum decor, a Mendelssohn march, and a reception at the Hoffman home before a trip to Chicago and the Atlanta exposition. A double wedding followed at the Mungen residence with Lynne Mungen and Grace E Moffat officiating.
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Society
Fort Wayne
Minnie Hoffman
Wallace W. Atterbury
First Presbyterian Church
C. F. W. Meyer
Mendelssohn
Frank W. Morse
Mont W. Fay
Frank Brown
Howell C. Rockhill
Robert H. Carnahan
Katherine Hofman
A. Ely Hoffman
E. P. Lord
W. W. Atterbury
D. D
New York
D. W. Moffat
Dr. Atterbury
Dr. Moffat
West Wayne Street
A. E. Hoffman
J. G. Atterbury
Detroit
Katherine Hoffman
Seidel
Broadway
Pennsylvania Road
Chicago
Atterbury
Atlanta Exposition
Pittsburg
J. J. Mungen
Lynne M
Leroy Hartzler
Grace E
Clifford ‘Morganthaler
Ds W» Moffat
White-Higgins
Gecel
Road purchase by county commissioners finalized
The Milan to Maysville six mile gravel road changes hands for five thousand dollars after negotiations with owners Amstetz and Alderman. The board of county commissioners completed the deal late in the afternoon and plans to transfer the road from Milan township line to Maysville. In court news, Tracey damages case against E A K Hackett continues, and Gottlieb Mack sues Samuel Alexander for seven hundred dollars in notes. Depositions in the Ed L Shell perjury case will be taken next week ahead of Shell's appearance the following week.
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Maysville
Board of County Commissioners
Milan Township
Messrs. Amstetz
Evening Post
Messrs
Frank Alderman
Joseph Amstetz
W. Reichelderfer
Milan
Tracey
E. A. K. Hackett
Gottloib H. Mack
Samuel M. Alexander
Peru Sentinel
Ed L. Shell
Colerick & Ryan
Fort Wayne
Shell
Dyers advertise services at Pantatorium and Meyer's
A local ad promotes Dyeing and repair services by Pantatorium owner Miss J Haverly at 16 Arcade and H C Meyer's dry goods at 44 for winter coats. The note claims best facilities, lowest prices, and guaranteed work.
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J. Haverly
Arcade
Public Safety Board Moves to Cover Patrol Wagon
At the last board meeting the patrol wagon for the police department will be covered, with the old wagon becoming a hose wagon for the fire department. A new improved patrol wagon will be purchased and the changes contract awarded to L C Zollinger. An expected reinstatement hearing for ex policeman Richardson did not occur, while ex fireman Nie man’s case remains in abeyance. Fire department members seek a 12 hour weekly layoff and 24 hour release every fourth week, noting Evansville as a precedent. The Hoosier Shoe Store at 52 Calhoun street advertises its large line of footwear at low prices.
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Board of Public Safety
Fire Department
L. C. Zollinger
Richardson
Nieman
Public Library Hours Notice
Hours of Public Library: open daily except Sundays and legal holidays. Reading room open 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. Books issued 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. No books lent after 8 p.m.
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Hours of Public Library
Pantitorium Offers Quality Dyeing and Reasonable Prices
The Pantitorium advertises neat work with in house dyeing and guaranteed perfect colorings. Miss J Haverty is the proprietor and invites inspections of sample work to verify quality and pricing in the city.
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Pantitorium
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Centennial Fund
Hoosier
O. B. Fitch
Calhoun Street
D. Honaker
High Masons
Gavin Banquets
O’rourke
Sherman
John
the Mayor's Court
Girls’ Reform School
NEW
Alabama
Froit House
Warsaw
Mr. W. W. Atterbury
Leo
George Andrus
Douglas Avenue
Wabash
Bessie Wheeler
Joshua Wheeler
Wayne Township
St. John’s Cemetery
Dessie Arvilla Todd
Samuel Todd
Clay Street
Odd Fellows
New Haven
Maria Rodenbeck
Perry Township
Coldwater
Christina Campbell
St. Joseph Hospital
Strathroy
Ont
Benjamin Meiser
Rector
Kan
Elias Hire
Prospect Avenue
Meiser
Wagner Street
Robert. H.ged
D. Monahan
the Hatter
W. Berry
Coop
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