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Newspaper

Fort Wayne Evening Post

Location

Fort Wayne, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Nov 18, 1895

Page

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Crowds Fill Princess Rink for Chapman's Revival Sermon

Rev J Wilbur Chapman opens revival with crowd at Princess rink as 150-voice choir performs. Sunday and church leaders attend as Chapman cites Have You Received the Holy Ghost Since You Believed and urges personal surrender to God. Daily services planned at 3 pm at Plymouth Church and 2:15 pm women’s prayer meetings at Plymouth Church this week.

J. Wilber Chapman Princess Rink Rink Chapman William A. Sunday J. J. Lowe J. W. Chapman Sition Dr. Chapman Plymouth Congregational Church

Bad Boys Jumping Trains Draw Humane Officer Support

Humane Officer Schlaudroff shows letters from parents begging to stop youths from jumping on moving trains in railroad yards. Police join him as a misdemeanor statute targets violators and Lakes Erie & Western offers $16.25 tickets to Atlanta for 10 pays on expo dates November 15 25 and December 5 16 1895.

Schlaudroff Mr. Schlaudroff Lake Erie & Western Railway Atlanta

Horrible Armenian Massacres Continue Amid Global Pressure

London reports indicate reforms promised by the Sultan after fleet mobilization in Salonica Bay. A Constantinople telegram states Armenians die from starvation and exposure as Sassoun relief closes, while Rome dispatches note new massacres near Aleppo in northern Syria.

London Salonica Bay Asia Minor Lord Salisbury Constantinople Anglo-Armenian Association Rome Syria Aleppo

Seven Year Old Boy Severely Injured in Runaway

A seven year old boy named Cramer, living six miles north of the city on the Lima road, was thrown from a horse driven carriage. He suffered a compound fracture of the right lower limb and Dr. Myers treated him at the scene last evening.

Cramer Lima Road

Railroad Rattle and Dynagraph Heralds Transit Boom

News notes rail industry gains with Dudley dynagraph car showing track variances and fault spots. Indiana and New York political buzzes mix with big party moves as Harrison and Reed camps maneuver before conventions. Multiple railroad shops report full workloads and staff shifts while dissolving Lake Erie and Western lines consolidate under a new name.

Order of Cedar Rapids Iowa Indianapolis William Witte Tom Kirby Waco Neb C. Hoffman Adams County Herman Witte Pittsburg Lake Shore New York Central Chicago New York Dudley Lake Erie & Western Railway Brice Erie & Western Cicinnati Jackson & Michigan Cleveland Akron & Columbus Ohio Southern Northern Ohio Lake Erie & Western

Landmark Man Hartnett Ends Facial Bumps

John Hartnett a Grand Central hotel porter, famed for his facial bumps long noted as a city landmark, underwent surgery at St Joseph's Hospital this afternoon to remove the deformities. His relief creates a new, less conspicuous landmark in the city.

John Hartnett Grand Central Hotel John Richardville Old Court House St. Joseph's Hospital John Happy

Second Week at Empire Theatre Promises Attractive Bill

The Empire Theatre enters its second week with a popular price program. Tonight features ladies free admission upon presenting a ticket cut from any Sunday or evening paper. The program promises an especially attractive bill this week.

Empire Theatre

Editor change at Evening Post and Gazette

Mr. Harry M. Williams resigns as editor of the Evening Post to become a special political writer for the Morning Gazette. He is succeeded at the Post by S. C. Moffat, former city editor of the Gazette. The Gazette’s successor to Mr. Moffat is not yet known.

George Wood Fort Wayne Electric Corporation Mason City Fred Spaulding Janesville Wis F. S. Huntington Bloomington Ill Joseph Trathall Henry H. Morrison Pittsburg al Throckmorton Pennsylvania Lines Chicago Harry M. Williams Evening Post Morning Gazette Williams S. C. Moffat The Gazette Moffat

Fort Wayne Ironworks Delivers New Magnet Crank

Angola Magnet reports a new crank from Fort Wayne Ironworks arrived at the flouring mill on Saturday evening and lit the streets again by Sunday night, restoring lighting.

Angola Fort Wayre

Bouncing Babies Reported at Two Local Addresses

Birth notices announce a son for Mr. and Mrs. FF Elliot at 159 Hoffman Street and a son for Mr. and Mrs. Herman Schnelker of Colemack Street.

FF. Elliot Hoffman Street Herman Schnelker Colemck Street

Contracted for a Cealthy Wife

RUSHVILLE November 16 Charles E. Ferrell hires counsel to seek an annulment alleging his marriage was obtained by fraud involving her mother Mrs. Sarah Bloom of Oberlin Ohio. He says he learned his wife was epileptic from infancy and sent her back. On Trial for Killing His Sister.

Rushville Charles E. Ferrell Sarah Bloom Oberlin Ferrell Brownstown Edgar Holmes Seymour Holmes Florence Anderson

Removal for larger quarters of Calhoun street tailor

Account describes Cr J Romeis moving his woolen goods business to larger quarters on Calhoun street. The note outlines the removal as part of expanding premises and improving shop facilities.

Cr. J. Romeis Calhoun Street

Deaths and Funerals in Hollister and Nearby

Miss Gertrude Hollis ter’s funeral was held at 2:30 PM from the house and well attended. Minnie Furian aged 23 wife of William Furian died Saturday night at 71 Ohio street of diphtheria. funeral 1:30 PM yesterday. William F Gick died at 292 East Washington street from peritonitis after cigarette-related illness. funeral planned for tomorrow afternoon. John McCann died at 65 Grand street this noon. born 1828 in Ireland. longtime city marshal and contractor. survived by wife and eight children. funeral arrangements pending.

Minnie Furian William Furian Ohio Street County Cavan Ireland McCann

Ex Trustee Barre Accused in $3000 Misappropriation Case

A state initiated suit in circuit court seeks $3000 from Joseph F. Barre and bondsmen for alleged misappropriation of Cedar Creek township funds. Barre denies the accusation saying funds were used for township needs. The case names Martin L. Moudy as plaintiff and attorneys Shambaugh and Norris, Bell, Barrett & Morris for the state.

State of Indiana Martin L. Moudy Joseph F. Barre Moudy Cedar Creek Township Victor Mueller Board of County Commissioners Joseph J. Barve Barve Norris, Bell, Barrett & Morris Superior Court Henry Pfeiffer William H. Gouty On & Tote

Police Regulations After Jammed Chapman Revival Doors

Crowds at the Chapman revival caused a dangerous rush before a 7 PM opening. Superintendent Liggett orders safeguards including earlier door opening, wider aisles, a central crossing, lit Main Street doors, and an officer detail to ensure safe exits and help.

Liggett

Kaleidoscopic Doll Sale At Kane’s Store

Dalzling charming and captivating sale of dolls at Kane’s for three days November 18 to 20. Fifty thousand dolls to choose from with prices from 1 cent to 10 dollars, including bisque heads and durable figures. Also doll carriages priced 2.50 to 9 dollars, open evenings until 8, urging families to buy Christmas dolls now.

Kane's Fort Wayne Tames M. Kane Calhoun Street

Crematory Test at Lindenwood Cemetery

A report notes a crematory test involving an animal to be incinerated at Lindenwood Cemetery today. The item also mentions a cigar called The Regular Spanish as the city’s best seller and urges calls for it.

Lindenwood Cemetery Lindenwood

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J. Wilbur Chapman Great Evangelist Orn Bad Boys Mase Sassoon Relief Benny the Hammer Capital New Yorks Fifth Avenue Eix Benjamin Harrison Joseph H. Manley Maine Republican National Committee Thomas B. Reed Thomas C. Platt Carnegie Genera Harrison Thomas H. Carter Montana Imperial Hotel Carter Harrison Senate City John C. New Redfield Proctor Vermont Stephen P. Elkins West Virginia Richard C. Kerens Missouri Elkins Reed San Francisco Wiliam C. Whitney Harrity Democratic National Committee Board of Trade and Transportation Inpranatoris United States Senate Allison Stutsman Peru Illinois Pennsylvania Company John Burlager F Yreneman G. A. Philips L. O. Hadlicks Henry J- Boerschenger J. Berry Central Buffalo Courier Wabash G. L. Potter Detroit Alex. Henderson Harmonia Singing Society St. Peter’s School Hall O. B. Farner Raymond Bowser Kerr Murray Works George Antwiter Pennsylvania Car Machine Shop Pennsylvania Road Eastern Division Pennsylvania A. M. Slagle Wm. Slagle Louis Radke A. Rust Kalamazoo Theodore Kucher St. Louis Lake Erie A. Renner John Collis Otto Snyder Rose Bittikoffer Esther Magers Electric Corporation Joseph Bel England Thompson John Baer Fred Horstmeyer Geo. Brown Jim Sullivan Mackinaw John Hartnett II St. Joe Hospital Empire Furian Barre Henry Duemling O. W. Kuhne Diedrick Wiebke Caroline Niemeyer Christian Niemeyer Michael Himbert Edwin Evans Andy Yohne W. H. Shambaugh Conrad H. Viberg Charles Nestle O'Rourke Dalzling, Charming Captivating V. Gutermuth W. Gutermuth Monahan the Hatter
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