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Newspaper

Fort Wayne Weekly Sentinel

Location

Fort Wayne, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Apr 02, 1902

Page

14

Widow of Frank P. Wilt Dies After Septicemia

Mrs. Wilhelmina Brokaw Wilt, wife of Frank P. Wilt, prominent Fort Wayne wholesale merchant, died Friday at Hope Hospital at 1 20 p m from septicaemia. She was 39, born in Crestline Ohio, and survived by her husband and four sons Frank Charles Robert and Edward. The bereaved family also includes her parents Mr and Mrs J H Brokaw and three sisters and a brother.

F. P. Wilt Hope Hospital Frank P. Wilt Wilt Wilhelmina Brokaw J. H. Brokaw Crestline, O Grand Rapids Indiana Fort Wayne Marks Third Presbyterian Church

Hetrick Funeral Held for Allen County Resident

Mrs. Michael Hetrick wife of a well known Maysville area farmer died Thursday afternoon at age about fifty eight after years of asthma and recent pneumonia. She was born in Pennsylvania and lived in Allen county fifteen years. Survived by husband and four children. Brother in law Dr J Hetrick of this city attended. Funeral services were held at the residence Saturday at 10 a.m.

Michael Hetrick Maysville

Death of Mrs Elizabeth Felger Fort Wayne resident

Mrs Elizabeth Felger longtime Fort Wayne resident died at 5 o clock Thursday at 609 West Jefferson of bronchial trouble. She was born in Germany and is survived by Frank and Mary Edzel two sisters and a brother. Funeral services were held Sunday at 2 30 from the residence and at 3 from St John s Reformed church.

Elizabeth Felger Fort Wayne West Jefferson Street

Death of Mrs Emma Hartzell at 42 in Columbus

Mrs Emma Hartzell wife of James D Hartzell of 2101 Calhoun street died at 9 40 Wednesday evening aged 42 years five months after a three year illness. Survived by husband mother seven sisters and two brothers.

Emma Hartzell James D. Hartzell Calhoun Street

Theodora Coleman Dies of Paralysis at 42

Theodora Coleman of 506 Madixon Street died Thursday afternoon at age 42 from paralysis. She was married to harness maker Mr. Coleman and leaves surviving relatives.

Theodora Coleman Madixon Street

Funeral rites for Coleman family member held at St Mary's

The obituary notes the late Coleman relation with widow and two children, mother Mrs Mary Coleman, and sisters Mrs F Henkenius and Mrs Joseph Voirol. Funeral services were conducted Monday at 8:30 am at the residence and 9:00 am at St Mary's Catholic church.

Mary Coleman F. Henkenius Joseph Voirol St. Mary’s Catholic Church

Cravens Mary dies in Indiana school tuberculosis ward

Mary Cravens an inmate at the Indiana school for feeble minded youth died Thursday from tuberculosis aged 22 years 9 months and 9 days.

Mary Cravens Indiana School For

Day set for Indiana authors study in schools

The Indiana club of Chicago urges Indiana schools and colleges to dedicate Friday, April 25, to a day of special exercises honoring contemporary Indiana authors. The plan follows a banquet for Indiana authors in Chicago on April 2 with a reception and musicale, featuring Lieutenant Governor Gilbert as a speaker. Six authors had books dramatized in Chicago theaters this past year, a成果 the club cites to promote local literary pride. Secretary Hugh Leech recommends the observance to avoid clashing with Chicago celebrations.

Indiana Club Chicago Indiana Gilbert Hoosier State Hugh Leech

Fort Wayne Canal Days and Early School History

A detailed reminiscence by A C Comparet recounts Fort Wayne’s canal era. It covers pioneer teachers like Miss Hubble and Miss Mann, the first female instructors, local schools, scrip currency paid to canal workers, and travelers’ experiences from Vincennes to Toledo via the Maumee.

Fort Wayne Aughinbaugh J. P. Hedges Henry Cooper A. C. Comparet Hicksville Mcluikan M. F. Barber Stevens New York Miss Hubble Miss Mann Royal W. Taylor Hugh McCulloch First Branch Bank of Indiana United States Treasury Grant Columbia Street Thiem Bros Lewis Cass Michigan Vincennes Lafayette Toledo Defiance Union Town Clarksville Prairies

Deputy Assessors Appointed for City Property

Township Assessor Becker names deputies to conduct annual personal property assessments. Work begins next Tuesday with completion by June 1. assignments cover wards and areas including Lakeside Eighth ward Sixth ward Fourth ward Third ward Second ward First ward Wayne township etc. Also new and corporate assessment duties and clerical trustee appointment noted.

Becker Frank Witte Lakeside Nicholas Petgen Philip Kevitz Michael Singleton Milton N. Webber Henry Felger John F. Grim

Chronic bronchitis cured by Foley's Honey and Tar

Joseph Coffman of Montmorenci Indiana reports ten years of chronic bronchitis with loss of voice and poor remedies before Foley's Honey and Tar produced a miraculous improvement. He credits his employer for the suggestion and notes many others have used it with satisfaction. sold by Dreier and Bro and Pellens and Polster.

Jospeh Coffman Montmorenci Ind Foley Dreier & Bro Pellens & Polster

Bluffton Reports Population Gain Since 1900 Census

Bluffton officials announce the town has grown by 333 residents since the 1900 census, reflecting municipal progress and shifting demographics in the early 20th century.

Bluffton

Union Bottling Works Owner Endorses Kodol Cure

Edw Mehler of Union Bottling Works Erie Pa testifies he suffered stomach trouble for life before using Kodol Dyspepsia Cure. He says it cured his ailment and urges others to try it. Meyer Bros & Co distributes the product in the region.

Edw. Mehler Union Bottling Works Erie Meyer Bros, & Go

Mrs Winslow's Soothing Syrup Ad Endorses Teething Relief

An editorial style promotion urges mothers to use Mrs Winslow's Soothing Syrup for teething children calling it the best remedy. The line reads as a traditional product endorsement from a bygone era.

Bearlinger Josse Nuptials Quietly Tie The Knot

Miss Lottie Josse and Harry Bearhugger were quietly married on Tuesday in a small ceremony. The couple announced the civil ceremony and plan a private reception with family members.

Lottie Josse Harry Bear- Huger

Marriage at Rev J Webster Bailey Home

A couple wed in the afternoon at the residence of Rev J Webster Bailey with Mrs Charles Levine and the bride's mother attending. The groom works as a clerk in the Pennsylvania offices.

J. Webster Bailey Charles Levine Pennsylvania

Death of Fort Wayne Soldier Claude Gable in the Philippines

Word reaches Fort Wayne of Claude Gable a private in Company C Seventh United States Infantry killed December 24 on Samar in the Philippines. Born in Fort Wayne he lived with his grandmother Mrs Mary Gable and attended Clay School before enlisting in Joplin Missouri. His father John Gable resides in St Louis. Relatives hope to bring his remains home for burial if possible.

Claude Gable Fort Wayne Philippines Seventh United States Infantry Gable Island Samar Mary Gable Madison Street Clay Joplin John Gable St. Louis

Cure for asthma catarrh and rheumatism offered at home

An advertisement by Dr A S Core of Chicago claims a new home treatment cures asthma catarrh and rheumatism due to germ or uric acid poisoning. The promoter asserts nationwide success, offers a 15 day trial free and provides the 68 Dexter Building Chicago address.

R. V. Pierce Buffalo, N. Y A.s.core Dexter Bld Chicago

Peru Woman Ends Life in Drowning Tragedy

Miss Marie Freeland aged 27 a Peru resident of prominence died by her own hand in a drowning incident last night. The body was recovered today. The cause of the suicide remains undisclosed. An Albion citizen figure is noted in connection with the report.

Peru Ind Marie Freeland

County action to stop basement rental dismissed

The Noble county commissioners have dismissed the suit to stop further renting of basement rooms in the courthouse for business use. The building houses the post office and offices for several lawyers and doctors in sections not required for county purposes.

Noble County Commissioners Court House

Pneumonia Foe Claim For Foley’s Honey and Tar

The ad proclaims Foley’s Honey and Tar stops the racking cough heals and strengthens the lungs and can prevent pneumonia if taken early. It warns to refuse substitutes and lists Dreier & Bro and Pellens & Polster as sellers.

Foley Dreier & Bro Pellens & Polster

Foley's Kidney Cure Ad Promises Safe Kidney Relief

The Sentinel notes Foley's Kidney Cure as the surest remedy for kidney and bladder diseases marketed by Dreier & Bro. and Pellens & Polster. The ad highlights its safety and efficacy for sufferers.

Foley Dreier & Bro Pellens & Polster Foley’s Kidney Cure

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Condi TION Felger Hartzell Cravens C. Comparet Taylor’s Landing Maumee Taylor McDaniel Miss Palmer Nelson Tustison Hezekiah Loveland Burgess and Sons New Haven Gronard Ervin Bull Rapids Ashley Maumée Butt Saylor George Aghley Applegates A. J. Smith Rufus Goore Samuel Harris State Line Edward Foster Jericho Comparet & Kiser Kiser Golumbia Street Kiser Soon Tetusret Berry Street Michael Hedekin Thomas Hamilton Logansport Canal Agency Ohio Bearlinger-Josse Dr. Pierce Mrs. Gardner Fred Kempson Cambria, Hillsdale Co Mich Just Albion Sentinel Teh
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