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Newspaper

Fort Wayne Weekly Sentinel

Location

Fort Wayne, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Apr 03, 1912

Page

11

Interest in new Indiana registration statute sparks campaign

Indianapolis April 2 The first regular registration under the new Indiana statute will begin May 1 with a three day limit likely to extend in many counties. Republicans plan a thorough state poll to track registered voters through October, aiming to maximize May registrations and shift the slate toward state and district nominees. Crumpacker indorsed in the Tenth district amid possible opposition. Tippecanoe County delegates signaled for a rival candidate. Democrats renominated multiple incumbents in several districts with attention on Boehne and other figures.

Indianapolis Indiana Crumpacker Chicago Tenwle ED. Crump Tippecanoe County Porter County Valparaiso Gnigh Crampacker Tts Tip National House Northly W. E. Cox Fort Wayne Cyrus Cline Angola J. A. Mi. Adair

Prestigious Perry Township Resident Passes at 69

Lucinda Bowser Duly 69 years old died at 7 15 am Wednesday at her daughter Alice Gorge W Pring 1520 Fast Creighton avenue from complications She was born July 14 1843 in Perry township and lived in Allen County all her life She was a longtime United Brethren church member and wife of Solomon Duly two children Harry M Daly and Mrs George W Pring survive Her aged mother Mrs Margaret Bowser 96 and four sisters and two brothers also survive Funeral services to be announced thereafter at her Perry township home.

Lucinda Bowser Duly Solomon Duly Alice Gorge W. Pring Fast Creighton Avenue Daly Allen County Perry Township United Brethren Church Harry M. Daly George W. Pring Margaret’ Bowser Elizabeth Ryan Fort Wayne Michael Ryan Pierceton Ida Match Indianapolis Eleanor Morrison Madison Wis George and Sylvester Bowser Hor

Rose Johnson 20 Dies at St Josephs Hospital

Rose Johnson aged 20 years 8 months 2 days assistant and domestic at St Josephs hospital died at 4 oclock Sunday morning of Brights disease after six months illness. Born in Fort Wayne she attended Catholic schools and St Augustine academy. Survived by sister Miss Watie Johnson Emma Johnson Lillie Johnson Oscar Johnson and others. Funeral Sunday at 8:30 from Alva Rose Miller aunt in Webster street and 9 from St Patrick Catholic church.

Rose Johnson St. Joseph's Hospital Bright Fort Wayne St. Augustine's Academy St. Vineont Barney Johnson Tects Holman Street Mia Johnson Miss Watie Johnson Chicago Emma Johnson Philadelphia Lillie Johnson Oscar Johnson Miss Johnson Young Juadies’ Society St. Patrick’s Catholic Church Alva Rose Miller Webster Street Sanaday St. Patrick's Catholic Church

Ormond A Thomas Dies After Illness in Fort Wayne

Ormond A Thomas aged 852 years died Thursday at 4 45 pm at 328 West Berry Dear Was due to complications. Ill since January 24 he came to Fort Wayne thirteen months ago and engaged in local business. Survived by widow two sons Carl R Earl D two daughters Nina K Irma M all of Fort Wayne. Also father William Thomas of Stanton Michigan with three brothers and two sisters. Funeral plans ship to Stanton Michigan Saturday at 8 50 am via Grand Rapids and Indiana line.

Ormond A. Thomas Carl R. Thomas American Dry Cleaning Company West Berry Street Thomas Fort Wayne Michigan Grand Rapids Carl R Earl D Nina K Irma M. Thomas William Thomas Stanton, Mich

Mrs. Hanna Stocking Dies After Long Illness in Fort Wayne

Mrs. Hanna Stocking a longtime Fort Wayne resident died Saturday night at her daughter's home 1020 Columbia Ave after four years illness from chronic malaria and age. Born February 4 1827 in Hadley Massachusetts she lived with daughter Mrs. Gard since her husband Henry Stocking died ten years ago. Survived by two daughters Mrs. Gard and Miss Alice Stocking and daughter in law Mrs. Emma Stocking widow of John Stocking. Funeral Tuesday at 2 from Columbia Ave residence Rev Claude C Travis officiating Lindenwood interment private.

Hanna Hunter Stocking Fort Wayne B. Gard Columbia Avenue Stocking Hadley Alass Henry Stocking Gard Alice Stocking Emma Stocking John Stocking Dr. Gard Claude C. Travis Lindenwood

Minnie Fuhrman Dies After Stroke at Friedheim Farm

Minnie Fuhrman aged over 68 wife of Charles Fuhrman well known Adams county farmer died at 7 Sunday evening from a stroke suffered last Friday. Born in Adams county maiden name Minnié Muerge. Surviving are husband and children William J August Ernest of this city Mrs Martin Kirchner and Mrs Charles Ewell of Preble and Mrs Ernest Doehrman on the home farm. A sister Mrs Charles Fluesner of this city and a brother are named in the obituary.

Minnie Fuhrman Charles Fuhrman Friedheim Adams County Minnié Muerge William J August Ernest Martin Kirchner Charles Ewell Preble Ernest Doehrman Thehome Charles Fluesner

Indianapolis man’s son runs for county post in district three

Charles Muerge of Indianapolis is named as the father of William J. Muerge the democratic candidate for county commissioner in the third district. Mrs Fuhrman who was highly esteemed by many friends belonged to Zion Lutheran church at Friedheim. Funeral Wednesday at 1 pm from home and 2 pm service at Zion Lutheran Friedheim.

Charles Muerge Indianapolis William J Fuhrman Zion Lauthéran Church Friedheim Zion Lutheran Church

Mrs Martha Grosjean dies after long illness in Fort Wayne

Mrs Martha Grosjean 62 wife of Edward Grosjean brick and cement contractor died at 9 45 am Tuesday at 1815 Wells street after an eighteen month illness confined to bed ten months born December 28 1849 in St Joe township lifelong Allen county resident survived by husband two children Olive and Roy with one predeceased half sister Mrs Joseph Bothrom of Milan township funeral Thursday 1 30 pm from residence and 2 pm from Trinity Methodist Episcopal church interment Parker Cemetery

Martha Grosjean Edward Grosjean Wells Street Grosjean St. Joe Township Allen County Trinity Methodist. Episcopal Church Parker Cemetery

John Gibson 70 Dies at County Infirmary

John Gibson aged 70 formerly of Jackson township died at 11 10 p m Monday night at the county infirmary where he had been a patient since January 23 last He is survived by relatives in Jackson township.

John Gibson Jackson Township

Moeller matriarch dies after weeklong illness in Fort Wayne

Mrs. Fredericke Moeller aged 72 died at 7:45 PM Tuesday at 1431 North Calhoun street after a weeklong pneumonia illness. Born September 20, 1839 in Germany she came to America in 1872 and settled in Fort Wayne. Survived by husband four children and three grandchildren. daughter Frank Holtslander of Los Angeles preceded her.

Fredericke Moeller North Calhoun Street Fort Wayne Moeller St. John’s Reformed Church Ladies’ Society Frank Holtslander Ofos Angeles Fred FE. Moeller Long Beach Cal FE. AH. Moeller Pleasant Hill William H. Moeller

Death of Magdalene Ungerer After Stroke in Fort Wayne

Magdalene Phillipine Ungerer age 63 4 16 died at 9 am Thursday at 1216 Stophlet street after a stroke of paralysis three days earlier. Born in Ansbach Bavaria Germany she came to America in 1869 and married George Ungerer the same year. Thirteen children survive including William George Louis Mrs Fred Paul Mrs William Smith and others. She was a member of St Johns Reformed church. Funeral Monday at 2 pm from the residence with Rev John H Bosch officiating.

Magdalene Phillipine Ungerer George Ungerer Stophlet Street Nine. Ungerer Ansbach Barvaria Germany America Kkucher William Ungerer St. Louis George Louis Ungerer Fred Paul William Smith York Neb Fred Buecker Margaret Henry Carl August Ungerer Fort Wayne St. John's Reformed Church John HU. Bosch Thomas—Stetzer Amelia Louise Stetzer Peter Stetzer John Thomas St. Paul's Lutheran Church Jacob Miller Katherine Stetzer Washington Boulevard Third Street Thomas Trinidad Col Queen City Motor Transfer Company

Death of Fort Wayne Elderly Resident Mrs Longhenry

Mrs. Rachael F. Longhenry died at 84 years 7 months 10 days at her daughter Myra Lopshire's home 2178 South Lafayette Fort Wayne. She was wife of Ernest Longhenry and mother of Mrs A W Garmay Mrs A L Lopshire and Edward Longhenry with twelve grandchildren. Funeral services will be at 2 PM Saturday from the residence with Lindenwood Cemetery interment.

Rachael F. Longhenry Fort Wayne Myra A. L. Lopshire South Lafayette Street Longhenry Ernest Longhenry Silisia Atlantic Ocean Germany America

Longtime Fort Wayne Lodge Member George Gebhard Dies

George G. Gebhard aged 63 of 1025 Liberty street died at 4 45 a m Thursday at Hope hospital after a pneumonia attack. A Harmony lodge I O O F member for over forty years he served as lodge hall janitor for thirty years. Surviving are three brothers William Henry and Theodore Gebhard and three sisters Mrs Michael Kreekman Mrs S C Meyer of Fort Wayne and Mrs Alma McIntosh of Connersville Indiana.

George G. Gebhard Liberty Street Harmony Lodge Hope Hospital Gebhard Fort Wayne Lodge William Henry Theodore Gebhard Michael Kreekman S. C. Meyer Alma McIntosh Connersville Ind

Mrs Eliza Albaugh Dies After Year Long Illness

Mrs Eliza Albaugh aged 63 died at 5 30 PM Friday at the residence of Mrs Harriett Little 1433 Wells Street where she had resided for some time Death was due to complications following a year long illness She was born in New Albany Ind and had lived in Fort Wayne for twenty years Interment at Lindenwood Funeral from Peltier Undertaking Parlors.

Eliza Albaugh Harriett -Little Wells Street

Death of Hugh Wormcastle at Home in Green Street

Hugh Wormcastle aged 49 died at 6 o'clock Wednesday night at the family residence 1531 Green Street. Death was due to apoplexy suffered while seated in a chair at home after a period of illness from a complication of diseases.

Hugh Wormcastle Green Street

Obituary for Allen County Resident Wormcastle Family

The deceased, born and living in Allen County, is survived by son Willard Wormcastle and brothers David and Joseph Wormcastle. A member of the Fraternal Order of Eagles, funeral services will be held at 9:30 a.m. Saturday from the residence, with interment in Monroeville.

Allen County Willard Wormcastle David Joseph Wormcastle Order of Eagles Monroeville

Community Rail Worker William Keef Dies at 96

William Keef aged about 96 died Tuesday in county infirmary from senility after a five year stay. A Sheldon resident for over forty years and former railroad employee, he leaves a widow two daughters Mrs. Wesley Reed of Elkhart and Mrs. John Miller of Fort Wayne and two sons William of Sheldon and John of Muncie. Funeral services will be Thursday at 10 am at Sheldon Catholic church.

William Keef County Infirmary Keef Sheldon Wesley Reed Elkhart John Miller Fort Wayne John Keef Muncie

Death of Mrs Ida Hachtmeyer in Fort Wayne

Mrs Ida Hachtmeyer aged 22 years 8 months 9 days wife of William Hachtmeyer Jr dies after five months illness from pneumonia at the Gosda family home 1924 Smith street Fort Wayne born and raised here member of Zion's Lutheran church Survived by husband parents and siblings Mrs Christ Koop and Misses Anna Martha Mathilda Gosda Henry and Edward Gosda

Ida Hachtmeyer William Hachtmeyer August Gosda Smith Street Hachtmeyer Fort Wayne Zion's Lutheran Church Christ Koop Anna Martha Mathilda Gosda Henry Edward Gosda

Mrs Frances Ifanna Strandler Dies After Gallstone Surgery

Mrs Frances Ifanna Strandler aged 66 years 8 months wife of John Strandler of Van Wert Ohio died at 12 30 this morning at Hope hospital after a recent operation for gall stones She was a patient at the hospital almost a The remains were shipped to Van Wert for funeral services and interment.

Frances Ifanna Strandler John Strandler van Wert Ohio Hope Hospital Strandler

Death of one-day-old Maria Bolman at Lindenwood burial

Maria Bolman one day old, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Bolman of 1824 Elm Street, died at 5 50 this morning from exhaustion. Father works at Indiana Road Machine company. Private funeral services were held at 10 from the residence and interment followed at Lindenwood.

Maria Bolman Arthur Bolman Elm Street Indiana Road Machine Company Lindenwood

Porter Joseph Porter dies at 64 in St Joseph township

Joseph Porter of St Joseph township died at 12 20 am at his Cedarville home after a seven week illness from heart disease and complications He was born in St Joseph township and lived there all his life He was son of John Porter a pioneer settler of Allen county He married Margaret No testine in 1872 Surviving are Mrs John Monniger Bertha Porter Frank Porter and one brother John Porter of Macon county Missouri The funeral arrangements were not listed.

Frank Porter St. Joseph Township John Porter Macon County Missouri

Decatur News Highlights Local Moves and Deaths

In Decatur Indiana on April 2 Mrs Hershel Ploughe of Monroe is home from Fort Wayne and hospital after an appendicitis operation. Z C Patflerson will need three more years of work before pension. Numerous residents travel to Chicago Indianapolis Berne and Fort Wayne for family tasks business or study. One death is reported Mrs John Smale whose passing prompted family travel. others are described as ill or recovering.

Decatur Ind Hershel Ploughe Monroe Fort Wayne Lutheran Hospital Frank Shirmeyer Chicago Los Angeles Cal San Francisco Z. C. Patflerson Western Union Telegraph Office Lyonis Schmitt Indianapolis Mary Carriage Berne R. J. Allison Daniel Sprang Ossian Hatfield Ben Beavers Beavers Crawfordsville Wm. Schere Wabash Drucilla Summers Myra John Conrad Osie Ray Magner Elwood Summer Conrad John Smale Henry Kruel St. Henry’s Ohio Henry Lankenau Magg Smith Fort Warne Simday Floyd Smith Celia Rev. Kattman Orphans’ Home Helen Niblick South Hadley Mass Mt. Holyoke College Mayme Terveer Toledo Clem Uhl W. H. Gleiser Jean Lutz Berneice Andrews Paul Trobolet Bluffton Mr. Trobolet Alphonse Trobolet

Wedding Bells Ring at Phipps Home in Fort Wayne

Fern Phipps wed Bernard F. Sprunger Wednesday at noon in the Phipps residence the ceremony led by Rev. Dr. Samuel Wagenhals with few relatives present. Guests included Sprunger family and Phipps kin as Harold Sprunger and John Phipps Jr. traveled on. The couple plan a three week Florida trip then reside in Kalamazoo Michigan.

Miss Meyers Chicago Rev Mra S. F. Sprunger Berne Meta Minnie Sprunger Pasadena Cal Mollie Phipps Butler Ohio John Phipps Pomona Tampa Florida Iley Kalamazoo Mich Springer

Marriage Licenses and Hospital Report

George A. Sites 23 piano regulator and Louise E B Boehm 22. Walter J Lilly 30 hostler and Viola E Newsom 24. Roy L Kieler 21 Je mer and Mary Leffers 23. Mrs Frank Pidgeon of Baker Street who submitted to a surgical operation last Thursday at St Josephs hospital is improving.

George A. Sites Louise EB. Boehm Walter J. Lilly Hostler Viola E. Newsom Roy L. Kieler Je-mer Mary Leffers Frank Pidgeon Baker Street St.Joseph’s Hospital

Will and Louise Moellering Estates Probed in Court

Probate in the circuit court reveals Clara Doehrmann to receive 3500 for caregiving to her parents with an equal estate share after other bequests. Moellering heirs include nine shares among children and a grandson, with trusts and deductions for advances. Also noted are a 625 judgment for Dan vs Fort Wayne Rolling Mills, Steinacher's 20000 damages suit vs City and traction firm, and a 1000 claim by Lake Shore against Fort Wayne traction.

Willian Moellering Clara Doehrmann Moellering Lutheran Hospital Association St. Paul's Lutheran Church Henoch Schroeder Cass Doehrmann Clara Doehrman William F Henry F Charles E Edward TI. Moelering Wilhelmina Lange Sophie Gerberding Matilda Wehner William F. Burger William F. Moellering Louise Mertens Frederick Mertens Alex Dan Fort Wayne Rolling Mills Company Dan Seinacher Frank J. Steinacher City of Fort Wayne Northern Indiana Traction Company Ile Traction Company A. E. Houk Leonard Rose & Zollars Railroad Company Lake Shore and Michigan Southern Railway Company Fort Wayne and Northern Indiana Traction Company Walter Olds

Waggoner Divorce Suit And Local Construction Plans

Elizabeth Waggoner seeks divorce from Herbert J. Waggoner claiming years of abuse including name calling threats and a black eye. Colerick and Hogan filed the suit. Herman Tapp Construction to begin Coombs Street Bridge work once weather permits under a $56,390.40 county contract. Bridge to be stone faced concrete with Bedford stone, central span 100 feet, outer spans ninety. Articles of incorporation filed by American Dry Cleaning Co with $10,000 capital. incorporators listed. In Shriner will, heirs Thomas Henry and Viola get 35 each. remainder to Kate Shaffer.

Elizabeth Waggoner Herbert J. Waggoner Colerick Hogan Tapp Wil Herman Tapp Construction Company Coombs Street County Commissioners George Jaap Court House American Dry Cleaning Company Carl FR. Thomas J. Frank Dinnen Frank R. Dulin Fitch J. J.turnbull John J. Shriner Thomas Henry Viola Chicago Kate &. Shaffer

Liquor license renewals and transfers listed for March

Saturday reports show few renewals and several transfer actions for March liquor licenses. Applicants include Frank Feipel Thomas Armstrong Morris Schneider Charles Bogenschuetz Ed J Imber James Noonan and others with transfers to Clarence Noonan Herman Hoppe Louis Young and Jane Barton. A separate divorce decree was granted to Eva M. Clark against Fred Clark.

Berghoff Brewery Buckeye Brewery William Wright Old Fort Distilling Company Charles Giebhart Frank Feipel Madison Street Thomas F. Armstrong Calhoun and Railroad Morris Sehneider West Main Charles Bogenschuetz Barr Ed J Iniber Wilt James Noonan Wells Barrick Izra Heiser Marion Township Christ Hegerfeld Broadway Degitz and Litet John W. Brown East Columbia Adolph Puff John Street EK. F. Kronmiller Dawson Calhoun Herman Mueller Wallace Joseph Notestine Harrison Jacob Poinsette Maumee Clarence Noonan Andrew Sthmuck Louis Young Superior Atreets Herman Hoppe Ed N. Pranger J. R. Sturgeon Jannc Barton Barton Yaple Eva ME. Clark Fred

City court fines and transfers headline legal notices

William Bohanon fined in circuit court on appeal for carrying concealed weapons and paid 27.85, with 7.85 saved if settled in city court. A saloon license transfer from William Wright to Charles Gephart was approved in commissioners court. Will of John W. Wefel leaves all to wife Sophie. Hoffmann to run county jail stone yard. Ed Courdevex resigns. Akers to quit soon.

William Bohanon William Wright Charles Gephart Commissioners’ Court Wright John W. W. Wefel Sophie Wefel Hoffman William Hoffman Fred Stolte Ed Courdevex Charles Akers

Damages Sought in Feiehter Death Case in Superior Court

In a damage suit filed today in the superior court Elizabeth Sehnitzler as administratrix of Peter Sehnitzler’s estate seeks 310 900 for his death. He died after being trapped under a falling wall during demolition at the St Joseph’s hospital site. Feiehter faced allegations of dangerous placement and negligence. Breen Morris represent the estate and Leonard Hose Zollars appear for Feichter. Other notices include Walter Tru wland seeking custody after separation from Clara Hawkhend, Mina Doenges seeking divorce from Fred Doenges over abandonment, and Tri State Trust named administrator for Selemot Bush estate with value Sabano. Divorces such as Sadie Knoll against Ray Kell were dismissed. Ida Bradbury was granted divorce from Charles Bredbury.

Jacob H. Feiehter Elizabeth Sehnitzler Peter Sehnitzler Breen & Morris Anl Leonard, Hose & Zollars Feichter Walter Truwland Clara Mo Hawkhend Chicya McAdams & Hartzell Riley Jackson Mabel Jackson W. C. Ryan Mina Doenges Fred Doenges F. Li. Krleekamp Clicnt Tri- State Trust Company Selemot Bush Sabano Sadie Knoll Ray Kell Eircuit Ida Bradbury Charles Ho Bredbury

Governor Marshall Proclaims Arbor Day Dates

Governor Thomas R. Marshall issues a proclamation praising educational efforts by state officials and teachers to promote Arbor Day. He designates Friday, April 26, 1912, and Friday, October 25, 1912, as Arbor Day for the year. The text urges planting trees to transform waste places into temples of nature.

Indianapolis Thomas Ro Marshall State Board of Forestry Indian Forestry Association

North Side Civic Improvement to Meet at Bloomingdale School

A meeting of the North Side Civic Improvement Association is scheduled for this evening at Bloomingdale School. Topics include widening and opening Barthold Street and petitions for street lights.

North Side Civic Improvement Association Bloomingdale School Barthold Street

Appointment of Administratrix for Jane Chamberlain

Minnie B Bossler named administratrix of the will of Jane Chamberlain of Allen County Indiana. Estate stated as solvent. James E. Graham attorney. Mech. 20-27 Apl. 3.

Jane Chamberlain Allen County Indiana Minnie B. Boshler James E. Graham

Appointment of Executor for Elizabeth Gruber

Andrew J. Gruber named sole executor of the last will of Elizabeth Gruber of Allen County Indiana. The Mech notice confirms solvency and appoints R B Dreubelbis as attorney. Public notice runs April 20 27 and April 8.

Elizabeth Gruber Allen County Indiana

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Ana Law Logansport George W. Rauch Lincoln Dixon Ralph W. Moss Finly Gray Marion A. Morrison H. A. Barnhart John WW. L Boehne L Boehne John B. Peterson Democrata Point Man Lucinda Duly Gibson Gebbard Albaugh Wormcastle Bolman Decatur News James Fox McClellan ‘Street Elliott- Fisher Company Hardgraves Manufacturing Company Windsor Dustman Mrs. Dustman Emerson Brenizer Mary Kruse Huntertown Martha Amstutz Stanwood John Amstutz Eliz Amstutz Charles Kruse Albert and Clarence Kruse Nellie Hursh Auburn Allen County Courts Clark Tuttle Arbor Day Marshall Andrew J. Gruber R. B. Dreuelbiss Atty. . Mech
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