Pioneer Woman in Allen County Claimed by Death
Mrs. Christine Louise Meier a longtime Allen County pioneer died at 6 45 am Tuesday at the home of her daughter Mrs Peter Egegeemen 120 West Jefferson Street Fort Wayne age 90 years 6 months and 22 days She lived through pioneer days and was a devoted member of the Episcopalian Church for 75 years Funeral and burial will be in Lafontaine Indiana where the family plot lies.
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Christine Meier
Christine Louise Meier
Allen County
Peter Egegeemen
West
Jefferson Street
Tyler
Wabash County
Lafontaine
Indian Service
Huntington
Peru
Kansas
Fort Wayne
Wayne Hotel
Pioneer matriarch Mrs. Meier dies at advanced age
Mrs. Meier born in Hanover Germany on September 12 1815 came to America in 1838 and settled near Gar Creek in Milan township with her first husband John Bernard Niezer. After his death she married Bernard Meier and lived with daughter Mrs Peter Eggeman in Fort Wayne for 28 years. She had seven children and many grandchildren and great grandchildren. Funeral services will be held at St Marys Catholic church Saturday at 9 am with grandchildren as pallbearers.
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Mrs. Meier
Hanover
Germany
America
New York City
Toledo
Fort Wayne
John Bernard Niezer
Milan Township
Gar Creek
Wabash and Erie Canal
Niezer
Bernard Meier
Meier
Peter Eggeman
The
Rosary Society
Franciscan Society of
Mrs Marie Dickman Dies After Long Illness
Mrs Marie Dickman widow of August Dickman died at 4 Tuesday morning at her son Fred Seeger's Chestnut street home. A native of Germany she lived in Fort Wayne 22 years and is survived by son Fred Seeger and daughter Mrs Fred Voelker. She was 77 and a Salem Reformed Church member. Funeral services Thursday at 1 30 at the residence and 2 at the church.
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Marie Dickman
August Dickman
Fred Seeger
Chestnut Street
Dickman
Germany
Fort Wayne
Fred Voelker
Salem Reformed Church
Ossian Resident John Cameron Dies After Illness
John Cameron of Ossian died Sunday at Hope hospital after a three week treatment for a decayed jawbone said to result from tooth extraction. The body was taken to Ossian Sunday evening and his funeral services were held there today.
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John Cameron
Ossian
Hope Hospital
Fort Wayne Woman Harriet Tyler Dies at 86
Mrs Harriet Tyler longtime Fort Wayne resident and acquaintance of Miami chief John de Richardville died Sunday night at 2226 South Calhoun Street aged 86. She was born January 13 1820 in Lawrence and later moved with her family to Indiana. Her husband was E C Tyler and her son A M Tyler of the Wayne hotel. Death followed a six week illness.
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Harriet Tyler
Fort Wayne
John de ‘Richardville
South
Calhoun Street
Lawrence
Anuary
John ‘Richey
Servoss Dies While Off Duty at Wabash Works
Claude Servoss a machinists kenner at the Wabash shops died at 4 a m Monday at his home 358 Baker Street aged 22 years 9 months 25 days death due to tuderenosis He had lived in the city about one year coming from Peru and is survived by his young wife two brothers Carl Servass in Chicago and Res Servass Peru Remains were shipped to Peru for interment.
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Claude Servess
Kenner
Moonday
Baker Street
Servess
Pera
Carl Servass Ding
Chicago
Res Servass
Peru
Mrs. Herman Dies After Pneumonia Attack at Home
Mrs. Fitzcheth Herman wife of Tweoh TFerranon dies at the family home two miles east of tarpelani. Coroner reports death from complication of the lungs following an attack of acute pneumonia. she was 15 years old.
Infant of Mr and Mrs Girard Dies at Eight Days
The infant child of Mr Edward Girard and Mrs Girard of 405 West Jefferson street died at 4 AM Monday at eight days old. The father works at the Centlivre brewery. Funeral services were held at the residence this afternoon.
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Edward Girard
West
Jefferson Street
Centlivre Brewery
Infant daughter of Mr and Mrs Kanning dies at nine months
Catherine H Kanning infant daughter of Mr and Mrs William F Kanning of 53 Riverside avenue died at 7 o clock Monday morning at age nine months six days Funeral services Wednesday afternoon private
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Catherine H. Kanning
William F. Kanning
Riverside Avenue
Infant son of Mr and Mrs Schweis dies at nine months old
Louis Schweis infant son of Christ and Mrs Schweis died at 3 AM at the grandparents home 1709 Fletcher avenue from brain fever aged nine months and twenty one days.
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Louis Schweis
Christ Schweis
Geo. Wageman
Fletcher Avenue
Death of Mathias H. Gerdes Fireman on Pennsyl vania Lines
Mathias H. Gerdes a fireman with the Pennsylvania Railroad aged about 28 died at 6 39 this morning in a Chicago hospital after an appendectomy. Born in Fort Wayne he lived at 1316 Walton Ave and was a member of the Brotherhood of Locomotive Firemen. He served about two years with the railroad. Married to Miss Ertel of Erie Street, he leaves several children. Remains brought to Fort Wayne for interment arriving at noon.
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Mathias H. Gerdes
Pennsylvania Lines
Walton Avenue
Chicago
Pennsylvania Company
Brotherhood of Locomotive Firemen
Gerdes
Fort Wayne
Ertel
D. Ertel
Erie Street
William P. O Brien dies after paralysis illness in city
William P. O’Brien, 29, died at his mother’s home on West DeWald Street after paralysis struck in January. A Pennsylvanian machinist for eight years, he moved to Colorado in November for work. He was a St Patrick’s parishioner and survived by his mother Nancy, brothers Frank and Albert, and sisters Helen and Anna.
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William P. O'Brien
Nancy O’brien
West DeWald Street
O’brien
Dennis O’brien
Pennsylvania Company
Colorado
St. Patrick’s Catholic Church
Frank
Albert
Helen
Anna
Child Dies After Illness Following Whooping Cough
Alain L. Boerger, four years old, son of Mr. and Mrs. G. W. Boerger of 631 East Wayne Street, died at 11 15 Thursday morning after a three month illness caused by complications from whooping cough.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alain L
G. W. Boerger
East
Wayne Street
Mrs Peek Dies After Illness at Home
Mrs. Peek died at 11:20 p m at her home from pneumonia. She had lived in the area about thirty five years. Survived by husband Henry a carpenter.
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Peek
Husban -Henry
Karl
Winte Peek
Engineer Mrs. Lizale Kenny Kennedy Dies at 30
Mrs Lizale Kenny Kennedy an engineer for Pennsylvania Railroad died Thursday evening at the family home 1212 Easton Avenue from appendicitis at age 30. Surviving relatives include her parents. New London likely referenced.
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Lizale Kenny . Kennedy
Nnsylvania Railroad
Easteeston Avenue
New
Londor
Remains to be shipped to Wisconsin from New London
The obituary notes a St Patrick's Catholic member whose remains will be shipped Saturday to the family home in New London for interment. Funeral services are held from the residence tomorrow at 10 a.m. under the Ladies Auxiliary to the Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers and the Ladies Auxiliary to the Brotherhood of Locomotive Firemen. The remains depart by Pennsylvania lines at 11 55 a.m.
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St. Patrick's Catholic Church
New London
Ladies’ Auxiliary
Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers
Brotherhood of Locommotive Firemen
Wisconsin
Pennsylvania
Bowman Child Dies in City of Pneumonia
Cecil Bowman three years old dies at 8 45 Saturday morning at grandmother Mrs Susan Frisbie 1115 Spring Street after pneumonia mother and child visiting in the city Funeral services set for Monday at 2 pm from the residence Rev Rickhoff to officiate
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Cecil Bowman
Arthur Bowman
Aboll
Susan Frisbie
Spring Street
Rickhoff
Brannin Teen Dies at Grandparents Home of Tuberculosis
Clarence Brannin aged sixteen died at 2 Saturday morning at the home of his grandparents Mr and Mrs G W Aldrich 1802 Fairfield avenue from tuberculosis. Survived by two brothers William and Ralph Brannin of Wabash.
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Clarence Brannin
G. W. Aldrich
Fairfield Avenue
William
Ralph Brannin
Wabash
Lawrence John Meyers Dies at 10 Months
Lawrence John Meyers, the infant son of Mr. and Mrs. Charles Meyers of 445 Montgomery street, died at 11 o'clock Saturday morning, aged 10 months.
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Lawrence John Meyers
Charles Meyers
Montgomery Street
Nutritional Guide Outlines Daily Protein and Calorie Needs
A health-focused piece explains daily allowances for protein fats carbohydrates and calories per person, notes nitrogen in foods supports life and muscle, and urges using government bulletins on food composition. It cites the U.S. Washington D C station, suggests cheap meal options, and provides a Nut Loaf recipe with nuts, crumbs, milk, egg and seasonings.
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United States Experiment Station
Washington, D. C
Ribbon Bolero: Fashionable Summer Accessory For Women
Summer fashion features ribbon boleros using silk velvet and Chantilly lace. Describes home sewing patterns, lengths, sleeves, and borders to harmonize with skirts, plus matching ribbon garters and gauntlet garters. Emphasizes inexpensive, stylish options and easy construction.
Old Fashioned Coconut Pudding Recipe Fragment
A fragment describes mixing cup sugar with cocoanut, stirring, and baking steps for pudding. It mentions whipping egg whites with powdered sugar, folding in coconut, and serving cold with lettuce and French dressing. A pinch of salt and lemon may be added.
Two Mischievous Dogs and Bursting Balloons
A street vendor loses toy balloons when wind scatters them. Two dogs grab the string and tug until it snaps, sending the balloons bursting one after another. The dogs tumble amid the crack of bursting balloons, each fleeing in fright.
Mackerel Freshening and Classic Steamed Figs and Prunes
Freshen mackerel in milk if possible, otherwise in water for 24 hours with water refreshed twice. Broil 15 to 20 minutes with skin side toward heat. Stewed figs and prunes require soaking one pound prunes with a quarter pound figs overnight, then simmer until puffed and tender.
Ostrich Feather Trade Praised for Craft and Cost Decline
A historical note outlines ostrich feather processing from trimming to feather boas. It describes skilled female workers preparing smaller plumes, sewing feathers onto supports, and selling fine white ostrich feathers for seven to eight guineas per pound. Prices once reached £20 to £30 and £500 for bred birds, with current values much lower.
Sage tea remedy for hair loss and darkening effects
An old fashioned decoction of sage tea is recommended to prevent hair loss. It is effective but tends to darken the hair somewhat, which is not a major objection for dark haired individuals.
Fort Wayne Doctor Considered for Kansas City Professorship
Dr. Christian B. Stemen, Fort Wayne’s longtime surgeon and former dean of Fort Wayne College of Medicine, has been urged to accept a University of Kansas medical professorship in Kansas City. He left for the West to study the offer, with possible move not set before mid June.
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Christian B. Stemen
Fort Wayne
Pennsylvania Railroad
Kansas City
D.C
University of Kansas
Siemen
West
Tit
Stemen
Irdiana
Fort Wayne College of
Prison reform advocate speaks in Chicago sermons
Emory Lyon of Chicago superintendent of the Howard Association for prison reform visited the city Sunday. He discussed securing jobs for paroled and discharged prisoners and argued that it costs $13 to reform a prisoner and place him on his feet as a productive man.
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Emory Lyon
Chicago
Howard Association For Prison Reform
Lyon
Central committee forms special train for Fort Wayne delegates
Republican county central committee members organize a special train to transport Fort Wayne delegates to the state convention where they will push Judge Heatenm candidacy.
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Republican County Central Committee
Fort Wayne
Judge Heatenm
Indiana State Grange to Meet in Columbia City this December
The annual Indiana State grange meeting is set for December 11 to 14 in Columbia City. In a separate incident near Fremont a youth named Clyde Daggett, 18, was instantly killed when a gun discharged accidentally while he and companions hunted ducks from a boat on Sunday.
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Indiana State Grange
Columbia City
Clyde Daggett
Fremont
Daggett
Potted Fresh Fish Lent Dish
A recipe for potting fresh fish to serve during Lent. It instructs soaking fish in salt water, layering fish with spices, flour, butter, and herbs in a jar, then covering with vinegar and water. Bake six hours and serve cold sliced with pickles.
Simple evening gown design from L Art de la Mode
The illustration shows a white satin gown with Valenciennes lace and satin bow knots. The gown remains plain yet adds splendor, avoiding heavy trimming. the skirt features clusters in the front, sides, and back, with a long flowing length.
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L’art de la Mode
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Cameron
Servoss
Herman
Girard
Kanning
Bowman
Brannin
Crenin ‘of
Tablocs
Dregesing
C. B. Stemen
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