30 Dec 1914
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Newspaper
Fort Wayne Journal Gazette
Location
Fort Wayne, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Dec 30, 1914
Page
1
The Anthony Hotel announces a star studded New Year's Eve program with Kewa and entertainers from a Chicago hotel. Reservations are widespread, dining rooms prepared to host a large crowd, and assurances given that no idle moments will occur throughout the evening.
Washington December 2 parcel post proved a great revenue producer for the post office department its second year of operation far surpassing early predictions Estimated annual revenue between 40 000 000 and 50 096 000 with total parcel post revenue near 66 000 000 and Christmas traffic driving up totals to about 1 200 000 000 packages handled by the fifty largest post offices in a fifteen day span together representing roughly two thirds of all parcel post business across the nation A government official cautions express firms may face competition if growth continues and planning for further extensions under a railway mail bill aims to broaden farm products traffic while reducing rates and expanding the service model
Hotel guests arrive from Massachusetts and Indiana at the Anthony hotel and nearby inns. Notable names include J A Master af Baston, R Shoemaker, L D Ackley, W B Tea, Henry Eisele, and others. A Kokomo county hearing centers on gravel road laws amid a long protest about routing and firewater restrictions.
Fort Wayne police held a formal funeral for Lieutenant Edward Bevelheimer with officers marching in procession from the home to Lindenwood Cemetery. The department joined in memorials praising his integrity, loyalty, and service, and a resolution was read expressing sorrow and honoring his memory.
Removal notice has moved from 714 716 Barr Street to 306 East Columbia Street, updating location for affected notices and inquiries.
Preparations continued in Washington for the second annual conference of the Nation’s Popular Government association. Fort Wayne’s Theo F. Thieme and H. McGill of Iowa will discuss The Seed of an Effective Federal Corrupt Practices Act, with Senator Vinson of Oklahoma presiding at the meeting next Tuesday.
Winona Lake Ind Dec 29 Ten hearings prepared by Miredays of the Winona Assembly as surtidig downk miscarry the institution will be able to settle the financial difficulties and keep out of the hands of a receiver. The plan reads after meeting of creditors in Westminster lintel describes surrender of $125000 of claims and conversion to stock, with appraisal and sale of assets to cover debts, and a renamed organization The Winona Assembly and Rivle Conference with new articles.
Butler Ind Dec 29 Word arrived of the death of Joe Wyatt a Richwood hospital patient for months The son of Nutheon and Mary Watt born December 7 1850 near Newville He had been a longtime resident of Death county He was married to Elizabeth Nelson and later to Mrs Warner of Detroit He worked as janitor at Butler public schools and was popular with pupils Funeral set for Thursday at the M church in Butler He survived by his widow and two grandchildren Glenn and Warner and by a daughter-in law Elizabeth Warner Detroit Mich Also noted was the death notice of William Blain a Keneath county resident whose service took place at the Butler At church with Rev A H Rackus officiating The deceased born in 1837 moved with his parents to land near Jeriath He traveled with his family in a covered wagon across the region and later pursued education at Orange Menehouls The report outlines Blain’s work at DS M S freight in Isa and various moves before settling in Butler He reportedly died December 24 and his widow Mrs Blain survived along with other relatives including Mary Tail of Sparta and extended kin in Michigan
Dee 34 year old president of a Price Coke company and trustee of the Carnegie Hero Fund is dead at his Nid home. He joined his employer at the oce in 19xx and served on the fund commission committee, contributing to safety efforts prior to his death.
Your choice of 50¢ Fancy Four-in-Hand Ties for 25¢ and all ties at 59¢. Half-price on combination sets. Three pairs of Wayne-Knit Silk Hose 50¢ each, $1.00 total. Maslin Handkerchiefs in boxes at $1.00 per dozen, regular $2.00. One-fifth off collars, bags, cases, trunks, vests, and child’s clothing. Ladies' $25 or $30 suit or coat now $9.75 this week.
A collection of letters from 1914 reveals regret over missing the Old Aqueduct club annual banquet. Secy Thomas A. Coombs cites illness and duty, while others from Buffalo and Attica express warm wishes and nostalgia for old friendships.
About fifty alumni and friends gathered at the Elks temple in Fort Wayne for the Purdue Alumni Association dance. The evening featured a lively program with musicians and Purdue graduates now living in the city.
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