Local Notes and Social Snatches The Stemen Illness and Dated Social Gatherings
Mrs C B Stemen is very ill at home on Broadway. Miss Vic Stone of Mergentheim’s ba grat is ill at home. Henry Doehrman declared insane by a lunacy commission. Mrs Henry Freeman of Spy Run avenue to host a dinner today. Miss Pearl Foster hosts friends on East Berry Street tonight. The Jolly Sixty five club plans a grand ball at the Princess rink New Year’s Eve. Mrs C L Centlivre and Mrs John B Reuss visiting friends in Louisville. Associated Charities conference in session at city hall this afternoon. Will Starkey visits Chicago sister Mrs John Orth. Henry J Meyer confined at Wayne with fever. Mr and Mrs Barber guests of Mr and Mrs C K Rieman for a pedro party this evening. Three diphtheria cases reported yesterday. Contagion at 80 180 Montgomery and 194 Taylor Streets. Marriage at St John’s Lutheran church Clara J daughter of Henry Gimple to George Motz Jr. Benjamin Rothschild hosts stag party on West Berry Street. Progressive casino feature of the evening. A council of the Order of Pericleans established at Lafayette. Supreme Archon Goldsmith installed council with Fort Wayne reps present. A O Buckman of 242 Smith Street has rare stamps and postal cards incl a 1872 postal card. Why pick a suit from a small stock when you can choose from the largest stock in the city at A F Schochs 414 West Main Street Open every evening. Lieut Henry Lapp seen walking this morning.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. B. Stemen
Broadway
Vic Stone
Mergentheim
Henry Doehrman
Henry Freeman
Spy Run Avenue
The
Associated Charities
City Hall
Will Starkey
Wayne Hotel
John Orth
Chicago
Henry J. Meyer
Wayne
Barber
C. K. Rieman
Pedro
Montgomery Street
Taylor Street
St. John’s Lutheran Church
Clara, J
Henry Gimple
East Second Street
George Motz
Benjamin Rothschild
West Berry Street
Order of Pericleans
Lafayette
Goldsmith
Fort Wayne
A. O. Buckman
Smith Street
Canvassing Agents Push to Form Local League
Canvassing agents in Yort Wayne initiate a local league under international president C. H. Sidener with temporary officers A. S. French as chairman and C. H. Wilhelm as secretary. They invite agents to a Saturday meeting at K. of L. hall to finalize the permanent organization and adopt a principles declaration promoting fairness and honesty in business.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Yort Wayne League of the American Agents Association
C. H. Sidener
A.S. French
C. H. Wilhelm
K. of L. Hall
Poetry and notices share a Thanksgiving page feature
A mixed read from Zollars & Merz Turkey Lunch at 368 South Calhoun to M Kann’s 105 piece Haviland set for $25. A. F. Schock marks 25th silver wedding anniversary with out of town guests. Beadell & Co Peoples Store closes Thanksgiving Eve at noon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Zollars & Merz
South
Calhoun Street
Haviland
M. F. Kann's
East
Columbia St
Beadell & Co
People’s Store
One of Them Will Die After Prison Riot in Jackson
Three guards were assaulted by convicts at the Brookshire factory in Michigan’s state prison. Deputy Warden A C Northrup, the gravely injured, may die from head injuries. Rioters set a small fire and smashed over fifty sewing machines before guards restored order.
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Jackson
Mich
Michigan State Prison
A. C. Northrup
Brookshire
A. H. Moeller
J. B. Coffey
Northrup
Henry Huntly
William Curley
Indiana Side-Wheelers Look for Busy Racing Season Ahead
Indiana horsemen anticipate a strong season with numerous meetings as associations regroup after hard times. Notables include Slumber son of Harold returning to J Priest of Francisville to pace fast heats, and Burr Patchen 2-year-old colt sale by H L Hernly to W H DeMors. Cambridge City Trotting Park sets June 30 to July 4 with 5000 purse, while Pinewood 2:123 sires early speed. Lackey issues entry blanks for March sale closing Jan 12.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rresimono
Ind
Indiana
Slumber
Harold
Chicago
J. Priest
Francisville
Brown Bros
New Ross
M. K. Burnham
Lowell
Mass
Lesh
Goshen
Ontonian
James S. Lackey
Cambridge City
H. L. Hernly
Burr Patch
Mr. Lackey
Mr. Hernly
Centerville
Burr
John 8. Lackey
John T. Manlove
Charles Fergison
M. L. Young
J. L. McDaniel
Pinewood
Charley Ferguson
Milton
Idean Sd. Lackey
Kane's Toys Lights Up Christmas Display
Kane's at 24 Calhoun Street showcases a full Christmas display with toys and gifts. James M. Kane promotes early shopping and layaway as limited stock and heavy demand loom. George O. Bradley, a carpenter, was severely injured in a carriage accident, later dying at home. John S. Johnson sets a half mile flying start record for the event in Nashville. Aurentz Bon Bons and chocolates praised as essential for Thanksgiving meals.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kane’s
Kane's
James M. Kane
Calhoun Street
Nasnvillle
Tenn
John
Johnson
Zimmerman
Young Man Arrested for Spectacles Theft
Albert Raffert, an employee of optician L. A. Worch, was arrested late this afternoon on charges of stealing several pairs of spectacles and other goods from the shop.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Albert Raffert
L. A. Worch, the
Optician
Farmer Mistakes Robber for Threat. Kills Man Named McCoy
Henry Warren, a wealthy Indiana farmer near Pittssure, shot and killed a man breaking into his barn. Investigators found the victim was a harmless wanderer named McCoy, prompting Warren to surrender after a year as a fugitive. The incident follows several nearby robberies and has left Warren distressed with no authorities action yet.
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Pittssure
Henry Warren
Warren
McCoy
Skeleton found under fallen trees after old storm
Workmen clearing timber near Farmland uncover the skeleton of a man buried under branches from a windstorm fourteen years past. A silver coin and a pocketbook clasp bearing G. indicate Benjamin Griswold may have died while inspecting timber during the storm.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Benjamin Griswold
Indiana
Griswold
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Main Streets
Chas
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Miss Pearl Foster
East Berry Street
Jolly Sixty-five Club
Princess Rink
C. L. Centlivre
John B. Reuss
Louisville
John Boyle O'Reilly
Law Court
Equity
A. F. Schock
40 Second Street
City
Ford’ Mosiman
Bluffton
Sam Mosiman
Nappanee
Will
Side-Wheelers
Horsemen
George Bradley Hurt
George O. Bradley
West Williams Street
Mr. Bradley
Aurentz
Farmer
Nevel
Monmouth —Indiana
Homicide
Saith
Pettit
Solon
Milas S. Smith
Lemuel Pettit
Clark County
Smith
Pettit Brothers
Lemuel
Muunnere
Union Steel Works
Alexandria
Richard Cooper
Amalgamated Association of Iron and Breol Workers
Cooper
Mergentheim’s. Bazaar
Juliet
Princess
Alexander
Mergentheim’s Bazaar
J. C. Koegel
F. H. Kleekamp
E. L. Craw
Temple Theatre
Elmer E Vance
Beatrice
Meyer’s
W.A. Meyer
Cor. Broadway and
Jefferson Sts
Kk. Elgin
East Washington ST
AMT
PH Heyman & GO
AETAN
Cleary
Swish Fa
Winter Suing
Howtison
Washington
New York
Hair Bazaar
MSS F
Rottendesk
E. Washington Street
Trilby
A. M. Walmer
Meyer’s Hat
Mpire
Allen County Loan and Savings Association
GortLenm Haier
Cuns. S. Basn
H. A. Kepiincen
O. N. Hzaron O. Or ‘Newton
Wulcual
Max Fran
D. N. Foster
DeVinaige
Nathan
Dikestors
Evening Post
the Evening Post
E. Berry St
District Telegraph Office
Good Fire Insurance Co
Louis F. Cardes
Pixley
Long Block
Ney
Normandy
F. J. Curtice
Schmitz
Ooast
Court House
Simon Rristroffer
East Main Street
Henry Mownina
E. Wayne St
Peter F. Poirson
Columbia Street
Purman Street
Peter F. Potrson
Bank Block
Telephone 214
New Avelune
Evening Post Office
Famiilg
John E. Thompson
Wall Reet
Eee
Rae
M. Evening Post
Ars. Noble
E. Berry Street
A.C. Aurents
Berry Street
Lewis St
Calhoun St
W. Lewis St
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