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Newspaper
Fort Wayne Weekly Sentinel
Location
Fort Wayne, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Apr 01, 1908
Page
5
Uniondale forms a 21 member brass band. Wabash to build isolation hospital. Detroit interurban crash injures Minnie Anhrir. Kendallville rider Trevor Reyher injured. Sailor, jailings, fires, and accidents plague Kosciusko and surrounding counties. Notables include Rev Temple losing a finger and old timers in Bluffton seeking the North Indiana M E session.
Reports from Wolf Lake to Warsaw cover legal scuffles and deaths. Miller plans to take the case to the supreme court while Elkhart’s milk price war ends at five cents per quart. Spanning obituaries, accidents, threats, suits, and a not guilty verdict in a murder case, the column weaves local fates.
Correspondence notes M J Sprang in Huntington. Decatur visitors for confirmations include Mr Mrs F C Bultemeier and children Charlie Bertha and Mr Mrs Charles Gallmeier and Pauline. Bulte meiers return from Texas each buying 277 and 180 acres. George W Emrick dies near Poe at 47. Funeral at Christian church led by Rev Shambart with Masonic and Odd Fellow rites. Revival at Christian church by Rev Frakes. Will Fuhrman visits Fort Wayne.
The notice lists six children Frank E Nora Mol lie E Wilson A and L Ray of this city and Charles B of New York City as part of the court filing or family proclamation.
The infant son of Mr and Mrs B Miller of 442 Leith Street died Thursday morning from exhaustion aged twelve days. Funeral services will be Friday at 9 o clock in St Patrick's church.
William Heine, two, son of Mr and Mrs Fred Heine of Wayne Trace, died Thursday morning from complications. Survived by parents and three brothers. Funeral Saturday noon from Wayne Trace residence and 1 PM at Martine Lutheran Church with Rev S F Stack officiating.
Ruthersford, formerly of this county, dies at 33 from pneumonia after a 15 day illness. Her remains arrived from Minnie Lake North Dakota, where she and husband settled on a claim. Daughter of Jacob Scherer, she was born here. funeral held at Prairie Grove chapel with Rev A K Zartman officiating.
Mrs. Minerva B. Stoner wife of Silas C. Stoner died at 10 a m Wednesday after a third paralysis attack. She was 55 born in Kosciusko County and had been an invalid for years. Survived by husband and one son. Remains shipped to Warsaw for interment.
Mrs Catherine Dennis 23 wife of Frank Dennis of 831 Putnam street died suddenly Friday afternoon while nursing her two month old. Coroner Dr A J Kesler reports apoplexy. She had a headache and took quinine capsules before cradling her infant. Survived by husband two children parents Nicholas and Mrs Happe two brothers Joseph and William and two sisters Mrs Woehinker and Mrs Lauer. Funeral Tuesday 8:30 at home and 9 at Church of the Precious Blood.
William H Scantling aged 52 of 2410 Thomas street died at 11 30 Saturday from a complication of diseases. A longtime Fort Wayne resident he once worked as a clerk at the New Aveline hotel and later ran the pantatorium in the Arcade. Remains to be shipped tonight to Columbia City for funeral and interment.
L F Shreve, a fourteen year Pennsylvan ia plant inspector who later worked two and a half years in this city, died at his home 1429 Lille Street. He was 57 and had lived in this state all his life, residing in several small towns. Illness weakened him for months and he had been blind for a year and a half. He was born at Dunfee and moved as a youth to Murray near there.
H Heche a pioneer resident of St Joseph township died at 6 30 am Monday at her home near Robison park aged 79 years 3 months and 14 days Death followed paralysis with age related infirmities She came from Switzerland in 1866 with her husband who died in 1896 Surviving are three children Mrs L Gobel Mrs P Shafter and Miss Ida Heche fourteen grandchildren and four great grandchildren Funeral services were held Wednesday with interment at Evergreen Bethel cemetery in Whitley county
Christian Koers 47 a longtime Fort Wayne resident dies at home from a dizziness spell. He suffered a skull fracture in a 4 year old wagon collision and never fully recovered. He worked for Berghoff brewery and belonged to St Mary’s church St Charles Benevolent society and the Benevolent Legion. Survived by wife and seven children. Funeral Thursday at St Mary’s church.
David Brobst 73 a civil war veteran died Saturday at 3145 Thompson Avenue after years of declining health. Born in Trumbull County Ohio he moved to Allen County in 1859 and served in Company G 101st Indiana Volunteers. He married Sarah E Dorsey in 1865 and after her death wed Rosa K Brown who survives along with L M Bennett of Chicago and two daughters. Funeral services were held at his home and at West Creighton Avenue Church of Christ with the Women's Relief corps conducting a flag service Sunday afternoon.
Miss Elia Witzgall daughter of Mr and Mrs William Witzgall died Sunday at the family home near Nine Mile age twenty after two months illness due to spinal trouble and Bright s disease She leaves her parents six sisters Mrs Arthur Sibieski Benton Harbor Mich Mrs Jesse Bolinger Mrs Paul Haak Fort Wayne and Misses Della Sarah and Julia Witzgall The deceased twin of Della She was a member of the United Brethren church Nine Mile and the Young People s and Ladies Aid societies Funeral at Liberty chapel Nine Mile Thursday at 10 a m
Frances Myers wife of Henry Tilman Myers died Sunday at home 1685 Franklin avenue of pneumonia aged 28. Born in the county she moved to the city from Perry township a year ago. Survived by husband and five children Nora Herbert J Rutherford Maria and Jennie with services at 8 from home and 10 at Grace Reformed church Dutch Ridge where she belonged.
James Williamson aged 38 died Friday evening at his mother's Runion avenue home after a prolonged illness from Brights disease. Unmarried, he was a cooper by trade formerly with City mills. Survivors: Mrs. Rosanna Williamson and sisters Miss Jessie Williamson and Mrs. Jennie Courdenay. Funeral Monday at 10 from the residence with Rev. Daly of Bethany Presbyterian Church officiating. Interment in New Haven.
James Richard prominent pioneer farmer of Jefferson Township died Friday at his home two miles east of New Haven. He was in his eighties and well known in local agricultural circles. The mourners will gather at the family residence for services.
Stebert Gable aged 57 a hostler for the Pennsylvania company died Sunday morning at 506 Holman street Fort Wayne from a complication of diseases. A native of Germany he had lived in Fort Wayne since boyhood. His wife preceded him in death and survivors include two daughters and a brother Frank. Afternoon interment at Lindenwood.
James L Richard was born September 6 1838 in Lamboigne Switzerland and died March 27 1908 in Jefferson Township aged 69 years 6 months and 29 days. He came with his parents to America on October 18 1850 settling in St Joseph.
Landing Perryville Stone River and Chickamauga veteran was wounded in action and discharged September 30, 1864. He married Julia Chandier October 1, 1865. they had five children, four living. Surviving siblings Henry Richard Lafayette and Charles Richard Monroeville. He joined the Methodist Episcopal church in New Haven in 1867. Funeral services held there Sunday with large attendance.
Mrs Rebecca Dickerson widow of Capt Jefferson Dickerson and 35 year Fort Wayne resident died at 2 30 am Tuesday at 901 Madison street aged 88 years 8 months and 27 days She survived by six children Jefferson P Dickerson Sophie Grafton Theresa Schunk Richard Dickerson Robert B Dickerson and Mrs John J Sim An other daughter Mrs Nat Smith died seven years ago The body will be taken Wednesday to Cincinnati for interment at Spring Grove cemetery She was a lifelong member of the Methodist Episcopal church.
Leonard Berry aged twenty one died at St Joseph hospital after stepping on a nail at the Rolling Mills. Tetanus and blood poisoning led to his death at 10 30 this morning. He was the son of Frank Berry and a member of the Amalgamated Association of Iron Tin and Steel Workers. He leaves his parents three brothers Frank Leroy and John and sister Mrs Bessie Kabisch. Funeral is next Friday with time to be announced and Lindenwood cemetery slated for interment.
Mary R. Rockhill seven year old daughter of Mr and Mrs Henry C Rockhill of Lake township died at St Josephs hospital after a Saturday operation for bowel obstruction. She attended Hadley school and belonged to St Patrick's church Arcola. Survived by parents and two brothers Joseph V and Frank H Rockhill. Funeral arrangements announced.
Dorcas Brown longtime Fort Wayne resident and widow of John Brown died Monday at her daughter’s home in Coldwater Michigan at age 94. Remains to arrive in Fort Wayne Wednesday afternoon and be removed to niece Mrs. F M Reaser’s home. Funeral services set for Thursday at 10 AM with Lindenwood interment.
Loretta Elizabeth Zurbuch, 21, daughter of Mr and Mrs John v Zurbuch, died Monday at 529 East Suttenfield Street after a year long illness. She was born in the city, educated at St Catherine's Academy, a member of St Peter's Catholic church and Young Ladies Sodality, and formerly worked as a clerk for S H Knox & Co. Funeral services Friday morning at the family home.
The record lists 8 30 from the residence and 9 o clock from St Peter s Catholic a partial timetable fragment detailing event times and locations.
Miss Nathalie Doriot 17, died Monday at her sister Mrs Charles A Marchand’s home 329 West Leith Street after an eight month illness. Born in Switzerland she came to America eighteen months ago to work for Boss Manufacturing. Survived by mother in Switzerland two brothers John Doriot Alfred Doriot and two sisters Mrs Elisa Marchand and Mrs Lina Schmindlin of Fort Wayne. Funeral Thursday at 2 p.m. from the residence.
Mrs Lucilla Bronson widow of A A Bronson and pioneer Fort Wayne resident died at 1 am Tuesday at the home of her niece Mrs Sid Hubbard 305 Brandriff street after a brief illness resembling pneumonia She is survived by nieces Mrs Sid Hubbard and Mrs J J Lynch Funeral services will be Thursday at 2 pm from the residence with Lindenwood Cemetery interment.
Bernard Aloysius Harpel infant son of Mr and Mrs William Harpel of 2120 Winch street died Monday afternoon at home aged seven months and fourteen days. Funeral services Wednesday at 1 30 from the residence and at 2 from St Marys Catholic Church.
Luella Rabel aged 20 months, child of Mr and Mrs Edward Rabel, died Tuesday at home from pneumonia. Father is a brick mason. Funeral at 2 PM Thursday from the residence with interment in Prairie Grove cemetery.
Real estate and personal security loans advertised by C. Pfeiffer in Bass Block rooms 6-7. Martin W Littleton, famed counsel in the Thaw case, noted for sharp wit, recalled in a dinner speech remark about a jurist lacking law knowledge and breadth.
Jennie Kohlman named administratrix of the estate of Valentine Kohlman a resident of Allen County Indiana. The estate is presumed solvent and the appointment is official.
Andrew Brosius is appointed administrator of the estate of Emmet EB Ambler, deceased, of Allene county Indiana. The filing confirms the official administrator appointment.
Signed has been appointed Executor of the last will and testament of Catherina Dammeier, late of Allen County, Indiana, deceased.
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