New Years Neck Wear Stock Offered at Popular Prices
A display of ladies neckwear shows every shape style and fabric available. The entire stock is offered at foundation prices as a New Years offering.
31 Dec 1896
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Newspaper
Fort Wayne News
Location
Fort Wayne, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Dec 31, 1896
Page
1
A display of ladies neckwear shows every shape style and fabric available. The entire stock is offered at foundation prices as a New Years offering.
Joseph B McCullagh editor of the Globe Democrat was found dead on the pavement behind his West Pine boulevard home. He had apparently leapt from his third floor window during illness and nervous exhaustion from a taxing campaign. Doctors say he killed himself. no instructions or writings were found. Born in Dublin in 1842, he rose through U.S. papers to edit the Globe Democrat since moving to St Louis.
A long review of the new 5000 mileage ticket shows seven detachable coupons plus credit checks and mileage bureau notes. The Western roads plan to adopt the Sebastian mileage credit and a 5000 mile interchangeable ticket.
Edward E. Klinger and Anna E. Miller are listed in a readable social notice noting names, pairing, and potential life event details without explicit context. The brief item centers on two couples, indicating a scheduled ceremony or public acknowledgment in a community publication.
Philadelphia reports a fatal ladder accident at 9 Strawberry Street. Hoseman Edward A. Dever, 45, died. Injured were George Lutz, 36, Bethel Partridge, 25, and James Bennett. The four story building housed the department’s time last season, with the fire starting on the third floor.
Claude Smith was found on his cell floor in violent convulsions. Authorities report a medical emergency investigation ongoing, with no additional suspects identified at this time.
Wheeling dispatch reports a rumor circulating on December 31 concerning Frank Haller involved with the Wrong firm amid a wider shakeup. Details remain unclear as officials neither confirm nor deny the speculation.
A divorce hearing centers on alimony requests with one wife seeking 1000 dollars and another demanding 2000 dollars. The Plymouth cycle company sale was not approved as the court did not ratify the deal.
The article outlines two paternity actions in superior and circuit courts, alimony requests in Woodruff and White suits, and various court updates. It notes a Plymouth Cycle plant sale set aside, a Sabbath violation arrest, and numerous minor legal proceedings across Allen County with ongoing trial preparations.
A loader states an unknown man was killed last night on the Wa bash tracks when a passenger engine struck him, hurling the body about thirty feet. Police and railway officials opened an inquiry. The victim’s identity remains unreleased pending notification of relatives.
Test items reference pricing and reservations including amounts of 75 dollars 1.00 dollar and 150 dollars in a historic context. The fragment implies financial figures linked to a sermon or performance title The Messiah without broader details.
London December 31 Lord William Beresford husband of the Dowager Duchess of Marlborough formerly Mrs Hammersley of New York was thrown from his horse during a hunt yesterday and is in serious critical condition in a London hospital authorities report the incident as a grave hunting accident with no immediate prognosis available.
MINER'S ART STUDIO at 23 W Wayne Street invites all day New Year's visitors. Cloudy weather won't affect photos. Open Tuesday Thursday and Saturday nights for electric light photography by Mr Miner's system. Prices, first class work, and satisfaction guaranteed. Also sells a line of Armour canned soups. Open till 12 tomorrow.
Bona's Mill December thirty first eighteen ninety six wishes Happy New Year to friends, customers, rivals and all the world. Henry W Bond miller hopes prosperity in nineteen ninety seven. Oyster specials and produce ads from local shops. School ad for Fort Wayne Business College and court block Odd Fellows. Clothing at cost for thirty days. Fruit House closed New Year’s Day. Oyster lunch offered tonight at Henry Weilbky’s.
The advertisement promotes Messiah performances with reserved seats at 75 and 100 cents for New Year’s. It lists fruit and candy specials including Valencia Oranges 15 cents per dozen, large Valencia 25 cents, California Navel 40 cents, mixed nuts 10 cents per quart, various candies five to three cents, and mentions soloists Kathrin Hilke and J. H. McKinley as the performance leads.
Local market listings show eggs at 14c a dozen and assorted goods. Butter and potatoes priced to attract shoppers, with ham shoulders and bacon also listed. Dufft to perform The Messiah, while 2831 Will Edsall recalls a Civil War wound at Pittsburg Landing, noting his three days on the field with the 80th Regiment, Indiana Volunteer Infantry.
Letter carrier Henry Martin is dismissed from the service by Postmaster Rockhill for the good of the service after several years on the force. Officials refuse to discuss the retirement of the carrier.
Readers are invited to hear the grand pipe organ and Harrison Wild perform in The Messiah presented at the community venue this season.
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