Fifth District Convention Semi Annual Meeting
The Fifth district Churches of Christ semi annual convention opened at Creighton Avenue Church, with delegates from Allen Whitley Adams Wells Huntington Wabash and Grant counties. Sessions covered Christian Endeavor topics, missions reports, Sunday school plans, and district administration. State Superintendent Allen spoke on the movement and its goals as delegates adjourned.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fifth District Churches of Christ
Creighton Avenue
Allen
Whitley
Adams
Wells
Huntington
Wabash
Grant
Christian Endeavor
John B. Wagner
Levia Dickey
Marion
Lillian Hawley
Ethel Burnan
Markle
Della Brandon
Andrews
Winnifred Heaston
Helen Lamar
Decatur
A. M. Gillespie
Dunfee
Eva Acker
Francis Austin
Fort Wayne
E. W. Allen
R. H. Smith
West Creighton Avenue Church of Christ
J. W. Nicholson
Z. A. Harris
T. J. Legg
Clarence Hill
County Christian Sunday School Institute
Austin Hunter
National Christian Sunday School Department
E. L. Frazier
Marion Tabernacle
S. G. Battenfield
Gas City
Kate Miller
Geneva
Indiana Sunday School Association
W. P. Kelsey
B. L. Allen
Mr. Allen
H.E. Bruner
Indianapolis
Gottlieb Brudi Dies Prominent Allen County Farmer
Gottlieb Brudi a leading Allen county farmer and trader died at his Adams township home near New Haven after months of kidney illness He was 68 years old He had lived on the New Haven homestead most of his life and previously ran a Fort Wayne Broadway grocery from 1866 to 1871 He leaves eight children a widow and several siblings Sir his funeral arrangements and church affiliation noted St John s Lutheran church in New Haven.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gottlieb Brudi
Allen County
Adams Township
New Haven
Mr. Bruch
Germany
Wuremburg
Sophia Nester
Bruci
Fort Wayne
Broadway
Brudi
St. John’s Lutheran Church
Buhr Henry F. Buhr Dies at 39 Near St. Joe Township
Henry F. Buhr a St. Joe township farmer died Sunday at his Goeglein homestead from tuberculosis at age 39. Survived by his mother three brothers and three sisters William Charles Fred Buhr Elizabeth Buehler and Emilie Meyer. Funeral set for Thursday at 1 30 p m from the residence and 2 p m at St Peters Lutheran Goeglein with Rev Jensen officiating. Interment at Goeglein.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry F. Buhr
S T. Joe
St. Peter's Lutheran Church
Goeglein
Jensen
Doelling Mrs Caroline Doelling Dies At 37 In Fort Wayne
Mrs Caroline Fredericka Doelling wife of Ernest Doelling died Sunday at 184 Greeley street from kidney trouble aged 37. A German native long resident in Fort Wayne she leaves husband five children and her parents Mr and Mrs William Bierbaum. Funeral Wednesday at 1 30 P M from John's Reformed church with Rev Bosch officiating.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Caroline Fredericka Doelling
Ernest Doelling
Greeley Street
Doelling
Germany
Fort Wayne
William Bierbaum
St. John’s Reformed Church
Bosch
Dolan Miss Kittie Dolan Dies at 18 in Typhoid Pneumonia
Miss Kittie Dolan aged eighteen died Sunday at home 1154 Harmer street from typhoid pneumonia. Survived by brothers John J. and Joseph J. Dolan and sisters Mrs Ed Ahearn Mrs F J McCormick and Rose Dolan. She belonged to Cathedral and Young Ladies sodality. Funeral Wednesday at 8:30 from home and 9 from Cathedral.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kittie Dolan
John Dolan
Harmer Street
Miss Dolan
John J
Joseph J. Dolan
Ed Ahearn
F. J. McCormick
Rose Dolan
Cathedral
Young Ladies’ Sodality
Margaret Ann Mitchell Dies of Meningitis at 14
Miss Margaret Ann Mitchell died Sunday afternoon at 721 High street, residence of her stepfather 3B Evans, after an extended illness from meningitis. She was 14 years, 9 months and 14 days old. Funeral services were to be held Wednesday morning at 10 o'clock from the residence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Margaret Ann Mitchell
B. Evans
High Street
Flora B. Tchantz Widow Of Ja
Mrs Flora B Tchantz wife of Ja is noted in a brief obituary notice. Details are limited in the readable fragment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Flora B. Tchantz
Death of Cob Tchantz in Raber Local
Cob Tchantz of Raber Whitley county died Sunday morning at her brother L E Williamson 1005 High street from tuberculosis at age 27 years 9 months 3 days. Remains shipped to Raber for interment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cob Tchantz
Raber
Whitley County
L. E. Williamson
High Street
Jacob Lantz Dies in Gettysburg Funeral Held
Jacob Lantz, an aged and well known Adams county resident, died on Thursday. Funeral services were held Saturday in Gettysburg, Adams county.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jacob Lantz
Adams County
Gettysburg
Northern Indiana Notes From Across The State
Obituaries report the deaths of Dr. C. H. Berry in Columbia City at 59 and Dr. B. C. Bowell in Rolling Prairie at 82. Strikes unfold in Logansport and municipal plans advance in Ashley. Bridges contracted in DeKalb County. A spate of accidents and crimes includes dynamite injury in Wabash and a murder verdict in Knox.
Wedding of Misa Louise Michel and Bla rion Johnson
The wedding of Misa Louise Michel of 404 East Wayne Street and Bla rion Johnson will be solemnized Wednesday evening at seven o'clock at the bride's home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Misa Louise Michel
East
Wayne Street
Blarion Johnson
Boer leaders to meet to discuss surrender in Pretoria
President Steyn and General Delarey are located and expected to meet Acting President Schalk Burger. General Botha may attend with Commandant Mears and DeVilliers sending a flag of truce. The peace movement has not halted military actions as British forces sweep northwest Orange River colony with about a thousand of De Wet’s men in the cordon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pretoria
Steyn
Delarey
Schalk-Burger
Botha
Mears
DeVilliers
Kimberley
Orange River Colony
de Wet
Rayhouser to Hear Evidence in Cases in Washington Township
Rayhouser of Washington township is expected to hear evidence in the cases. The proceedings may determine the next steps in the legal process.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rayhouser
Washington Township
Court News: Branstratter will case and nearby divorces listed
In circuit court Frances Crow sues Charles Branstratter to invalidate his will alleging insanity and improper influence. The case may fill the week as Breen Morris represent Crow while Lesnards Colericks and others defend. Separately multiple divorces are filed including Lela Lottridge from Edgar Lottridge and Anna DeLong from James DeLong amid accusations of cruelty and neglect.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frances E. Crow
Charles W. Branstratter
Branstrattor
Breen & Morris
Lesnards
Henry Colerick
W. G. Colerick
Barrett & Morris
Olds & Doughman
Superior Court
Lela Lottridge
Edgar Lottridge
Boers to Discuss Surrender Near Springs Station
Commandant Alberts calls a Boers meeting thirty five miles east of Springs Station to discuss general surrender. General Hans Botha allegedly summons a similar gathering at Amsterdam. A patrol was ambushed nearby March 30, six constabulary and native scouts killed, Boers eluded pursuit. Daily surrenders reported in Standerton district.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Heidelberg
Transvaal
Alberts
Springs Station
Hans Botha
Amsterdam
Standerton
British Soldiers Die in Barberton Railroad Wreck
Pretoria reports thirty nine British soldiers were killed and forty five injured in a railroad wreck near Barberton in the Transvaal colony on March 30. The disaster occurred during a military transport operation, with casualties acknowledged by colonial authorities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pretoria
Barberton
Transvall Colony
Wreck at Barberton Fatalities Include Hampshire Regiment
London reports the Barberton railroad wreck in Transvaal as accidental. Most victims were members of the Hampshire regiment, per the War Office.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
War Office
Barberton
Transvaal Colony
Hampshire Regiment
Smallpox Cases Rise As Quarantine Extends Near Hoagland
Health Commissioner Macbeth reports a McGirk boy of about sixteen with smallpox while a younger girl improves. The Hoagland–McGirk families are quarantined and vaccination continues. Elwell and four others at Welsheimer farm receive care. DeVilbiss aided Elwell and was disinfected. Six patients remain under treatment with two to be discharged this week. No other contagious disease detected in the city.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Macbeth
King
Hoagland
McGirk
Dr. Proegler
W. Welsheimer
Young Elwell
Welsheimer
Elwell
Dr. Squires
Churubusco
Stultz
Lovers Fight for a Bride in Street Duel
In Battle Creek Michigan Herbert Stavely and Will Losey dueled on a public street over Miss Stasia Severa. Losey won and both were fined, Stavely with a broken nose and Losey bruised forearm. Miss Severa witnessed and Miss Severn refereed. Their wedding is set for May 1.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Battle Creek
Web
Herbert Stavely
Will Losey
Stasia Severa
Losey
Severa
Stavely
Miss Severn
Golden Wedding Celebration for John and Hosler Couple
Last Sunday at their Cedar Creek home, John and Mrs Hosler marked fifty years of marriage with a golden wedding anniversary. Gifts included a gold water set, a cake stand, a cracker jar, and a gold bedstead from family and friends. Many relatives attended the celebration.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cedar Creek
John Hosler
E. McComb
Hamm
Wise
M. Henderson
Clara Wertman
D. Martin
Maggie Henderson
Walter
Homer McComb
Burnice Martin
William Martin
George Martin
Oldine
Joe Hamm
Vesta
Rebecca
Mary Orisler
Dorothy Fuller
Orpha Fuller
Hazel Fuller
Roxy Disler
Tillie Disler
John Disler
Henry Fuller
Tom Hosler
Joe Lee
Hettie Disler
Adam Hosler
Walter Fuller
Charlie Fuller
Henry Hosler
Clarence
Gerry Bates
John Kintz
Opal
Willis’ Disler
Saloonkeeper Kolkman Faces New Charges in Tancey Court
John Kolkman a saloonkeeper was acquitted in France's court last week of liquor law violation. On Saturday afternoon two affidavits were filed against him in Tancey's court and a change of venue was ordered sending the cases to another Justice.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Kolkman
France
Tancey
CHURUBUSCO NEWS BRIEFS AND LOCAL GOSSIP
Local notes report Mrs Geo Arthur visiting Albion friends over Sunday. Mrs Scot Van Meter is ill south of town. Thimblers held a masquerade hosted by Mrs Frank Ort. Mrs Frank Littlefield of Altoona visited her parents. District convention attendees listed including Mrs A Bennard and others. Earl Bryan recovering from hand car injury at Vandalia. Rev Tinkham gave farewell sermon. Heirs took charge of Mrs Binkley’s household effects. Dr Kimes called to treat Mrs Coulter’s horse. R Witham moved to town to smith. Miss Ethel Long spent Easter with her parents. John Hanlin sold Line street property. plans Seattle relocation. Carroll machinist work accident aftermath at Bucyrus plant. John Carroll, Fort Wayne native, linked to Bass shops. brother of Pat Carroll.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Geo. Arthur
Albion Friends
Scot van Meter
Frank Ort
Thimblers
Frank Littlefield
Altoona
Huff
A. Bennard
Erickson
Fort Wayne
S. F. Ort
Zion Temple
Columbia City
Mesdames F. C. Ort
Slagle
J. W. Nickey
E. J. Smith
C. Carter
Madsen
Nettie Richler
Joe Thorp
Earl Bryan
James Reider
Join Beggs
Tinkham
Windy day items and local notices from LEO ITEMS
Dewey Yaggy of Woodburn died suddenly after a five hour illness Monday afternoon. Miss Cook on sick list this week. Mrs. Joe Grabill traveled to Ohio to visit relatives. Mr. Gehrig nearing completion of his house at the new station. A crowd gathered at the Klopfenstein home Saturday evening for a good time. Born to Dan and wife Witmer a daughter. Mrs. John Skilling and Mrs. Chris Curie visited the Klopfensteins last week in Cedarville. Solomon Klopfenstein of Berne visited. Mrs. Jacob Conrad held a sewing bee last Thursday. Several teachers took examinations. A sale drew a good crowd at Mr. Yaggy’s Thursday. Bert Hollopeter and family from Fort Wayne visiting Eugene Cook at Cedarville. Leah Witmer of Chisago visiting her parents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joe Grabill
Ohio
Gehrig
Albert Klopfenstein
Dan Witmer
John Skilling
Chicago
Chris Curie
St. Joe
Jerry Klopfenstein
Solomon Klopfenstein
Berne
Jacob Conrad
Yaggy
Bert Hollopeter
Fort Wayne
Eugene Cook
Cedarville
Leah Witmer
Chisago
Accident report links John Carroll's son injury
News arrived in the city yesterday of a sad accident involving John Carroll’s son who reportedly had both legs broken. Friends received the update with concern as details remained limited.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tohn Carroll
Warship Ordered to Santo Domingo
The state department asked the navy to dispatch a warship to Santo Domingo as a precaution after a revolutionary movement. The Machias, then at San Juan Porto Rico, is expected to begin the voyage today. Leonard Walker, businessman from Butler Indiana, and Bettie Gidley of Butler were married March 29 by Rev Philip Ruhl at the Salon Reformed Church.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
State Department
Santo Domingo
Navy Department
Machias
San Juan
Porto Rico
Leonard Walker
Butler
Ind
Bettie Gidley
Philip Ruhl
Salon Reformed Church
Skelton Promises Cash Back on April Purchases
The Skelton store at 25 West Main Street advertises a money back offer for April cash purchases. A sealed bank deposit will determine the lucky day. on May 1st customers with dated tickets may claim refunds, with Henry Freeman of the First National Bank certifying the process. The notice emphasizes best goods at low cash prices and customer treatment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Skelton
West Main Street
First National Bank of
Fort Wayne
Henry Freeman
West Main St
For Sale Diamond Frame Bicycle in Excellent Condition
For sale Patee diamond frame bicycle in excellent condition priced at $12. Sold by Louis H. Curryer room 2 44 Calhoun St over Mergen Theim's millinery store Fort Wayne Indiana.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Patee
Louis H. Curryer
Calhoun St
Mergentheim
Fort Wayne
Ind
Also Mentioned on This Page
Churches OF Christ
Creigh
Christian Endeavor Movement
BUHR
Dolan
Mitchell
Tchantz
Indiana
C. H. Berry
Logansport
Goshen
Coesse
DeKalb
Harry Forsinger
Hartford City
Threshers’ National Association
Wells County
B. C. Bowell
Laporte County
Rolling Prairie
Conrad Amspaugh
Kirkland Township
George Moon
Warsaw
James Blain
Troy Township
Ashley
W. H. McIntyre
Christian Hipp
Garrett Democrats
E. B. Thumma
Herschel W. Thomas
Barney Hansel
William Shudell
Clyde Daughtry
Lon McDaniel
Solomon Kenton
William Latta
Topeka
Nettie Seiler
Bremen
John Lusch
Lusch
Henry Clements
Knox
Edith Holcom Davis
Lewis Richards
Pennsylvania Railroad
Christopher Larson
Crown Point
Sten
Free State
Schalkburger
Gottlieb Leuenberger
Eliza
Koerber
John H. Grauskopf
Frieda Hartwig
Edmund H. Coombs
Ethel F. Hanna
the Court News
Will
Manson Bicycle Other
Birosius & Brosius
Ont Waynes Ind
NEW Implement House
East Columbia St
David Bradley Mfg. CO
Bradley, Tl
United States
George W. Bruckner
Carroll
Carroll Foundry and Machine Company
Bucyrus
John Carroll
Pat Carroll
LEO
The
Sentinel
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