Blacksmith Albert Hanson Dies of Cancer in Fort Wayne
Albert P. C. Hanson aged 63 years 4 months 20 days died at 12 45 Sunday at 310 Madison street after a two year cancer battle. Born November 18 1848 in Denmark he came to the United States 34 years ago settling in Fort Wayne and worked 21 years as a blacksmith with Olds Wagon Works later at Wabash shops as a machinist. He belonged to I O F lodge No 14 for 31 years. Survived by wife Elizabeth Whintz nine children and seven grandchildren a brother James Hanson of Racine Wis and one sister in Denmark Funeral Thursday at 2 pm from the residence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Albert P. C. Hanson
Madison Street
From
Can
Cer
Mr. Hanson
Denmark
Fort Wayne
Olds’ Wagon Works
Wabash
Hanson
I. Q. O. F. Lodge No. 14
Elizabeth Whintz
Charles
Oliver
James
Erma
Loretta
Mildred Hanson
John Michael
Ernest Shhulz
Harry Allerton
James Hanson
Racine
Wis
Widow Caroline Ehrman Dies at Lutheran Hospital
Mrs. Caroline Ehrman 58 died at 4 AM at Lutheran Hospital after three months of illness. Born in Fort Wayne she lived here all her life and was a Trinity English Lutheran member. Survived by daughter Mrs. Charles Spanley and siblings Mrs. Elizabeth Sommers Mrs. Emelie Griebel Mrs. Julia Wiefer Mrs. Veary Yong Mi a Rose Certia Mrs. William Griebel John Langohr Louis Langohr and Mrs. Augusta Haring. Funeral 2 PM Saturday at her daughter’s home 306 East Woodland Avenue Rev. Samuel Wagenhals to officiate Lindenwood Cemetery pending interment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Caroline Ehrman
Frederick Ehrman
Lutheran Hospital
Ehrman
Fort Wayne
Trinity English Lutheran Church
Asia
Charles Spanley
Elizabeth Sommers
Emelie Griebel
Julia Wiefer
Veary Yong
Mia
Rose Certia
William Griebel
John Langohr
Louis Langohr
Augusta Haring
Sieamsville
Kan
East Woodland Avenue
Samuel Wagenhals
Lindenwood
Death of 14 year old Sophia Klepper in Fort Wayne
Sophia Klepper died at 9 am Sunday at 2101 John Street from cancer after two years illness. Wife of William Klepper and mother of 12 year old William Jr. She was born in Germany and came to America in 194. She belonged to Zion's Lutheran church and Gegenseitiger Unterstuetzungsverein. Survived by husband, son, two brothers Henry and Conrad Drever and sister Mrs C Winte. Funeral Wednesday at 2 pm from home and 2:30 pm at Zion's Lutheran church with Concordia cemetery interment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sophia Klepper
John Street
William Klepper
Klepper
Germany
America
Zion’s Lutheran Clurch
Gegenseitiger Unterstuetzungsverein
William, Jr
Lutheran Hospital
Henry Drever
Conrad Drever
Fort Warne
C. Winte
Adams County
Zion's Lutheran Church
Concordia Cemetery
Miss Anna Sutorius dies after operation at Lutheran hospital
Anna Sutorius aged 32 dies Sunday at Lutheran hospital from exhaustion after tumor operation. She was at the hospital four days and is survived by her parents Theodore and Mrs Sutorius of Lake township and six siblings. Funeral services will be held Tuesday at 2 pm from her parents' home, with burial at Fel River cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Anna Sutorius
Lutheran Hospital
Theodore Sutorius
Lake Township
John G. Fields
Theodore, Jr
Christ
Louise
Carrie Sutorius
Mary Burkett
Kate Byerly
Fel River Cemetery
Obituary of Mrs Belinda Obenaur 85 in Arcola Ohio
Mrs Belinda Obenaur aged 85 died Wednesday afternoon at her daughter’s home in Arcola from pneumonia after a five day illness. She was born in Wayne County Ohio and moved to Arcola a year ago. Survivors include son G W Obenaur of Wooster and three daughters Mrs Jane Welty of Wooster Mrs Samuel Lawrence of Arcola and Mrs Maxie Carroll of Akron nine grandchildren and nine great grandchildren. She was a member of the English Lutheran church since childhood. The body will be shipped to Wooster for interment Friday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Belinda Obenaur
Samuel Lawrence
Arcola
Obenaur
Wayne County
G. W. ‘Obenaur
Wooster, O
Jane Welty
Wooster
Maxie Carroll
Akron
Fen
English Lutheran Church
Sperry Portrait of a Son in Obituary Note
Jed B. Sperry, the only son of Mr and Mrs Sperry, remembered in a brief obituary item outlining his family ties and local origins. The fragment notes his birth status as the cherished child of the Sperry household.
Madison farmer David Fry dies after long illness
David Fry age 36 a Madison township farmer dies Saturday afternoon after a two year illness. Survived by parents Afr and Mrs John Fry wife two children Tarnet and Lloyd Vry three brothers and two sisters. Funeral Tuesday at 10 from Marquardy Lutheran church with interment at New Haven U of F cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
David Fry
Madison Township
Death of Eugene Jamison at Fort Wayne
Eugene Jamison aged 63 years and 10 days died at 4 15 pm Sunday at 1612 Calhoun Street. Cause Brights disease after six months illness. A Fort Wayne resident from Kalamazoo Michigan, he is survived by his wife and several relatives.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eugene Jamison
Calhoun Street
Bright
Jamison
Fort Wayne
Kalamazoo
Mich
Death of Lawrence F. Wessel Near Arcola
Lawrence F. Wessel, 18, son of Mr. and Mrs. Henry Wessel, died at noon Wednesday at their home five miles north of Arcola. Cause of death was pneumonia. Funeral services will be held Monday morning at St. Patrick's Catholic Church in Arcola.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lawrence F. Wessel
Henry Wessel
Arcola
St. Patrick's Catholic Church
Death of W. E. Trautwein in Lima Ohio
W E Trautwein died in Lima Ohio after an operation. He was 24 years old and lived in Fort Wayne where he ran Independent Service on Calhoun street. He had surgery at Lutheran hospital and was later moved to Van Wert before being taken to a Lima hospital. He leaves a wife, parents, a brother and a sister.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles W. Sperry
LaVon Sperry
Harper Hospital
Detroit
Sperry
New York City
Chicago
Fayette
Iowa
Upper Iowa Univer
W. E. Trautwein
Lima
Ohio
Fort Wayne
Independent Service Company
Calhoun Street
Lutheran
van Wert
Milwaukee dies age 46 city editor Adelbert Schaller
Relatives in Milwaukee informed of the death of Adelbert Schaller of Milwaukee Wisconsin a brother in law of Ford Wyneken of this city. He was 46 and city editor of the Milwaukee Herald and survived by his wife formerly Miss Pauline Wyneken of Fort Wayne. Dr T C Wyneken of this city is a nephew. John M Schenck of Fountaintown Indiana endorses Foley's Honey and Tar Compound for asthma noting relief from the first dose and apparent cure with continued use. Dreier Drug Co Two Stores.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Adelbert Schaller
Milwaukee
Wis
Ford Wyneken
Schaller
Milwaukee Herald
Pauline Wyneken
Fort Wayne
T. C. Wyneken
John M. Schenck
Fountaintown
Ind
Foley
Dreier Drig Co
Fort Wayne man Jerry OConnor seeks Allen county sheriff
The Allen county paper profiles Jerry OConnor a Fort Wayne businessman born April 12 1881 and candidate for sheriff. It praises his honesty self made path to real estate and loan work civic ties and a campaign run on clean principles while denouncing political mercenaries.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Allen County
Jerry O'Connor
Jerry Connor
Celee
Fort Wayne
Mr. O'Connor
O'Connor
Solis
Tie
Jeremiah O’connor
Rugs and Grass Rugs Priced for Porches and Rooms
Seamless tapestry rugs measure 9 by 12 feet valued at 17.50 and 15.00. Grass rugs suitable for porches dining rooms and sleeping spaces range from 1.50 to 10.00.
Installation of Pastor at Bluffton First Presbyterian
The First Presbyterian church of Bluffton Indiana prepares for the installation of Rev T J Simons as pastor with services on Thursday evening April 11 at 730 led by Rev H P Master of Fort Wayne. Rev T B Terhune Huntington will deliver the charge to the minister and Rev W E Winter Columbia City will speak to the people with Rev Charles M Herrick Elkhart presiding. special choir music will accompany the addresses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Huntington
W. E. Winter
Columbia City
Ossian
Charles M. Herrick
Elkhart
Fort Wayne
Foley's Honey and Tar Compound Praised by Mother
Mrs Minnie Moody of Frankfort Tud reports Foley's Honey and Tar Compound gives excellent relief for all coughs and colds. She says it is the only remedy that relieved her little girl's cough and recommends it. Dreier Drug Co. operates two stores.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Minnie Moody
Frankfort
Tud
Foley
Dreier Drug Co
Pioneer Fort Wayne streetcar driver William Eckart dies
William W. Eckart lifelong Fort Wayne resident and early mule powered streetcar driver for Citizens' Street Railway died at 1721 South Calhoun Street after a 19 year illness. Born March 28 1850 in Ligonier Indiana he learned brickmasonry and later worked for Moellering Construction. He helped operate one of Fort Wayne's first streetcars in 1871 at age 21. Survived by his father 88 wife six children two sisters and a brother.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William W. Eckart
Ort Wayne
Old Citizens’ Street Railway Company
South
Calhoun Street
Eckart
Mr. Eckart
Ligonier
Ind
Fort Wayne
Moellering Construction Company
Citizens’s Street Railway Company
John H. Bass
St. Peter’s Catholic Church
Jacob Eckart
Michigan
Katherine Neumann
Carl Burkenstein
FZ. Jamison
Harry
William
Albert Eckart
James Shannon
Mary Michaels
Joseph Eckart
Upholstery Goods Show Off Colonial Draperies and Cloths
Interior furnishing items presented to highlight new Colonial draperies Arbecea and Odessa cloths with varied pretty effects for home decor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Odessa
Fort Wayne Eyes Auditorium for Conventions
Superintendent TN Study urges Fort Wayne to build a public auditorium to host annual conventions, noting Indianapolis competition and the need for suitable sites near Fort Wayne City Hall. He suggests the Barr and Berry streets corner, near a streetcar line, as a potential site with traffic concerns. Other leaders back calls for a public-driven project to attract larger assemblies.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indiana
Chicago
TN. Study
Fort Wayne
Indianapolis
Mort. Wayne
Study
Barr
Berry Streets
City Hall
Fort Wayne Vision Aims for River Resort City Attraction
The article outlines plans to convert the river area into a resort district, improve river banks, and create a perpetual draw for visitors from across the nation, while delivering benefits to local residents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fort Wayne
Estate of Reuben Lockwood Appoints Administrator
Auburn Ind April 2 1880s Reuben Lockwood deceased leaves no will. Auburn resident A B Goodrich named administrator. Large estate includes 200 acres near Lansing Michigan 240 near Cecil Ohio and 40 acres near the city valued high per acre. Also a city house and lot. Widow and adopted son George Lockwood of Monroe Michigan stand to inherit. Goodrich a relative requested by the widow to oversee settlement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Auburn
Ind
B. Goodrich
Ashley
Reuben Lockwood
Lansing
Michigan
Cecil
Ohio
George Lockwood
Monroe
Mich
Goodrich
Notice of Unclaimed Freight Auction by Grand Rapids and Indiana Railway
Notice states that the Grand Rapids and Indiana Railway will sell unclaimed freight and baggage after one year of nonpayment at its Island street freight house Grand Rapids Kent County Michigan. Auction starts June 4 1912 at 10 am with cash payment due and immediate delivery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grand Rapids and Indiana Railway Company
Said Railway Company
Island Street
Grand Rapids
County of
Kent
State of
Michigan
Railroad of
Grand Rapids and Indiana Railway Announces Date
Grand Rapids and Indiana Railway Co. announces the filing date and officials with a notice dated Grand Rapids Michigan March 22 1012. General Freight Agent E C Leavenworth and General Passenger Agent L Lockwood sign the document.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grand Rapids, Mich
Twigg Divorce Granted for Ella F. Twigg and Samuel E.
Mrs. Ella F. Twigg of Pennville was granted a divorce from Samuel E. Twigg by Judge J. J. Moran. They wed at Geneva on August 19, 1869 and separated June 21, 1911. Grounds were failure to provide and cruel inhuman treatment. defendant absent, whereabouts unknown.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Portland
Ind
Ella F. Twigg
Pennville
Samuel E. Twigg
J. J. Moran
Geneva
Pennville Journal
Cicero
Notice to Creditors in Houser Estate Fort Wayne
Notice is given to the creditors heirs and legatees of Catherine E Houser deceased to appear in the Allen circuit court Fort Wayne Indiana on May 3 1912 and show cause why final settlement accounts should not be approved. Heirs must prove heirship and receive their distributive shares Executor James E Graham Witness clerk seal April 3 1912.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Catherine E. Houser
Allen
Fort Wayne
Indiana
Notice to Non-Resident Hopkins Divorce Case
State of Indiana Allen County 4s Artemas R Hopkine vs Latie M Hopkins in Allen County Superior Court April Term 1912 non resident defendant Latie M Hopkins. Unless she appears by June 8 1912 and answers or demurs the complaint will be heard in her absence. Witness: Hubert E Hartman attorney for plaintiff.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State of Indiana
Allen County
Artemas R. Hopkine
Latie M. Hopkins
Superior Court
Indiana
WM. E. Serving
Eric
Executor appointed for Elizabeth Gruber in Allen County Indiana
Andrew J. Gruber named executor of the last will and testament of Elizabeth Gruber of Allen County Indiana The estate is stated to be solvent and the executor asks all persons with claims to present them as required by law to the undersigned.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jane Chamberlain
Allen County
Indiana
Minnie B. Boshler
James E. Graham
Elizabeth Gruber
Tate
ubtEnSsu
Andrew J. Gruber
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Albert P. S. Hanson
Fairfield Avenue
C. Claude Travis
He B. Fish
Riley R. Fish
West DeWald Street
Fish
Majestic Theater
Paulding
Lagrange
Bessie
Ray
Jay Fish
Charles Darnell
Anna Brewster
Addie Price
Albert P. Chanson
Jed B. Sperry
Sutorius
FRY
Wesse UN
Pennsylvania Railroad Company
City Loan Company
Buffaloes
Moose
Knights of Columbus
Fort Wayne Lodge of Elks
John R. Quinlan
Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception
Derry FL O'Connor
Myr. O'Connor
Hourror
Ian
Axminster
Val
Afton
Wilton
Sentinel
ROVE
Chy
Madras
DE Dry Goods CO. R
Qutchy
THE
Grand Rapids and Indiana Railway CO
Seal
WM. E. Gerding
Allen Circuit Court
Hubert EB. Hartman
R. B. Dreibelbiss
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