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Fort Wayne Weekly Sentinel

Location

Fort Wayne, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Apr 11, 1906

Page

3

Fort Wayne Clinic Promises Deafness Cure At Low Cost

A Fort Wayne family found affordable relief for a girl with deafness and catarrh after visiting the Red Cross Medical Association. A leading specialist had warned it would take months and be costly, but six treatments at the Red Cross cost six dollars, far cheaper than the initial estimate. The notice urges callers to visit 812 Calhoun St for treatment.

Fort Wayne Red Cross Medical Association Red Cross Calhoun St

Dr Wimmerman cures cancer in sixty minutes claim

An advertisement extols Dr Wimmerman using a mild 60 minute cancer cure with one treatment and permanent results. It also promises cures for catarrh, dropsy, kidney and bladder diseases, skin conditions, and sexual organ ailments, plus facial blemishes and hair removal. Free consultations offered for the ill.

Wimmerman

Pioneer Woman Claimed by Death in Fort Wayne

Mrs. Fredericka Spangler widow of Ephraim Spangler died at 1 a m Friday at 305 Mechanics street from pneumonia at 73 years 5 months 20 days She had lived in Fort Wayne over 50 years and was well known Survived by children Mrs William Kleinschmidt Mrs J B Hines Mrs J D Carl Mrs William Law Mrs Barney Mahan Mil waukee and others There are step children listed Funeral services Monday at 2 p m from the residence Rev J W Campbell officiating

Fredericka Spangler Ephraim Spangler Mechanic Street Barney Mahan van Buren S&s. C. Branden Joseph Meyers Milwaukee Henry William Meyers Daniel Spangler John Spangler D. R. McFeeley Fred Meyers Neil McLafferty J. W. Campbell

Pioneer Allen county resident Eliza Spitler dies at 84

Mrs. Eliza Spitler, longtime Allen county resident and widow of Henry Spitler, died Friday at 6 30 am at her daughter Mrs William Treace near Cedarville after a brief illness. She would have turned 85 in May born in Cumberland county Pennsylvania she moved to Allen county forty five years ago Surviving children are L H Spitler Muncie John Spitler Perry Township William Spitler Kendallville and Mrs William Treace Cedar Creek township Seven grandchildren and several great grandchildren survive She was a Methodist Episcopal church member since age 16.

Eliza Spitler Allen County William Treace Cedarville Spitler Henry Spitler Cumberland County L. H. Spitler Muncie John Spitler Perry Township William Spitler Kendallville Cedar Creek Township Methodist Episcopal Church

Death of 6 year old Anna Vollmerding at 918 Hugh Street

Anna Vollmerding six year old daughter of Mr and Mrs Fred Vollmerding died Thursday afternoon from bronchial pneumonia after ten days illness. Surviving relatives include parents three brothers Carl Herman and Fred and three sisters Mamie Lena and Frieda

Anna Vollmerding Fred Vollmerding Hugh Street Carl Herman Fred Mamie Lena Frieda

Infant Ertel Dies at Four Months Old

Caroline G. Ertel infant daughter of Mr and Mrs Joseph Ertel 1711 East Washington street died Friday morning from spasms aged 4 months 6 days Funeral services Sunday at 3 30 from the residence and at 4 from St Marys Catholic church

Caroline G. Ertel Joseph Ertel East Washington Street St. Mary's Catholic Church

Infant Lawrence Leininger Dies of Pneumonia

Lawrence Leininger infant son of Mr and Mrs John Leininger of 484 Chicago street died at 5 15 Friday morning from pneumonia following measles at age 1 year 19 days He fell ill after his mother and five siblings had measles and recovered Funeral services from the residence Saturday at 2 oclock in the afternoon.

Lawrence Leininger John Leininger Chicago Street

Death of Mrs. Melissa M Foncannon at 63

Mrs. Melissa M Foncannon, wife of Oliver P Foncannon, died Wednesday afternoon at 3 from Brights disease and apoplexy after an extended illness. A native of Seneca county Ohio she was 63. Funeral services will be Sunday at 2 30 PM from the residence with Rev A K Zartman presiding.

Melissa M. Foncannon Oliver P. Fonecanton Bright Fonecannon Seneca County A. K. Zartman

Infant Helen Pranger Dies at 18 Months in City

Helen Pranger infant daughter of William Pranger of 1005 Harmer Street died Thursday morning at St. Vincent's Orphan asylum aged 18 months. Her mother died in January. Remains were moved from Schone undertaking rooms to the residence. Funeral services Saturday at 1 30 from the residence and later from St. Mary's Church.

Helen Pranger William Pranger Harmer Street St. Vincent's Orphan Asylum Schone St. Mary's Catholic Church

Death of Bertha Bohley Aged 7 in Brain Fever

Bertha Bohley daughter of Mrs. Elizabeth Bohley of 1226 Swinney Ave died at 1:30 AM Thursday from brain fever aged 7. She is survived by her mother two brothers and two sisters. Funeral at 2:00 PM from Emmaus Lutheran Church.

Bertha Bohley Elizabeth Bohley Swinney Ave Emmaus Lutheran Churen

Obituary Notice of Local Resident From Hesse Cassel

A long time Madison township resident, prior to moving to Marion township a few years ago, is described as an estimable citizen and is survived by several children. Funeral services will be held Monday at 10 AM from St Joseph's Catholic Church in Hesse Cassel.

Marion Township Madison Township St. Joseph’s Catholic Church Hesse Cassel

Edward Blair Died of Tuberculosis at 18

Edward E Blair son of Laban Blair of 7830 Home avenue died at 3 this morning from tuberculosis at age 18 years 8 months 17 days. Interment set for Monday at 1 pm in New Haven.

Edward E. Blair Laban Blair Home Avenue New Haven

Mrs Catherine Ruppel Dies at 81 in Fort Wayne

Mrs Catherine Ruppel widow of Paul Ruppel died at 1 a m Tuesday at 738 East Wayne street after a brief illness aged 81 years 2 months 4 days. A native of Germany she had lived in Fort Wayne 51 years and is survived by one daughter Miss Josephine Ruppel. She belonged to the Rosary and Altar societies of St Marys Catholic church.

Catherine Ruppel Paul Ruppel East Wayne Street Ruppel Germany Fort Wayne Josephine Ruppel St. Mary’s Catholic Church

Retirement years end for Fort Wayne resident William S. Graham

William S. Graham aged 78 died at his home 2013 Clinton Street at 9 55 p m Sunday after a week long illness from a severe cold while tending flowers. A Edinburg Scotland native who moved to America at age 7 and lived in Pittsburgh long where he was a yardmaster then an engineer for the Pennsylvania Railroad later retiring to Fort Wayne five years ago. He belonged to Third Presbyterian church and is survived by his widow two sons and three daughters including Belle Graham of the Rurode Store.

William S. Graham Clinton Street Mr. Graham Edinburg Scotland America Pittsburg Pennsylvania Company Fort Wayne

Fort Wayne Resident Isaac Osenbaugh Dies at 80

Isaac Osenbaugh longtime Fort Wayne resident dies at home on Wayne trace from erysipelas aged eighty. He worked for the Pennsylvania company and cut down the first tree at Crestline Ohio depot site. Survived by widow and four children Isaac, John K, Eliza J Seekment, Elizabeth Linden. Interment at New Haven after services Tuesday at 1 p.m. Reverend Ruhl officiates. Pallbearers listed.

Isaac Osenbaugh Fort Wayne Wayne Trace Osenbaugh Pennsylvania Company Pennsylvania Crestline Ohio John K. Osenbaugh Michigan Eliza J. Seekment Elizabeth Linden Ruhl New Haven C. F. Niman W. M. Croussinger C. Weakes J. Hageman J. Jensen Jesse Plumley

Dr. Pierces Golden Medical Discovery Ad Claims

An advertisement extols Dr. Pierce s Golden Medical Discovery as nourishing blood to calm nerves and boost vitality. It criticizes alcohol-based tonics, touts no alcohol, and notes endorsements by medical authorities. Also promotes The Common Sense Medical Adviser and Dr Pierce s Pleasant Pellets for constipation.

Pierce Golden Medical Discovery Golden Medical Common Sense R. V. Pierce Buffalo N. Y

Local Resident Dies of Tuberculosis at 35

Occupation noted. Died Saturday night at home 626 Lafayette Street from tuberculosis at age 35. He had slept in a tent during much of the winter hoping the open air would help. Survived by his wife.

Lafayette Street Lawler

Four year old Louise Paulman dies of pneumonia

Louise Paulman youngest child of Mr and Mrs Edward Paulman 2802 South Wayne avenue died at 7 00 am Monday from pneumonia after three weeks illness. Father is a fireman for Banner Laundering company.

Louise Paulman Edward Paulman South Wayne Avenue Banner Laundering Company

Infant Leonard Davis Dies at Six Months

Leonard Fay Davis died at 8 o'clock this morning at the family home 730 High street. He was six months and twenty one days old. Born to Mr. and Mrs. James F. Davis the infant's loss is mourned by the family and local relatives.

Osterman Pioneer Farmer Dies at 76 in Lake Township

John B Osterman a pioneer farmer of Lake township died Sunday at his Arcola area home aged 76 years 3 months and 27 days Death followed age related infirmities He was born in Hanover Germany and came to Allen county in 1860 He is survived by five children A W Heidrich and Charles Heidrich both of Arcola Mrs Charles Boneuf of Arcola and Mrs Mary Manweiler of this city There are twenty three grandchildren and a brother Henry Osterman of Fort Wayne.

John B. Osterman Lake Township Arcola Osterman Hanover Germany Allen County A. W. Heidrich Charles Heidrich Alton Ill Charles Boneuf Mary Manweiler Henry Osterman Fort Wayne

Death of John Rapp, Arcola farmer at 56

John Rapp, a prominent Lake township farmer near Arcola, died Sunday at his home at 6 pm after a year long illness. He was 56 and esteemed by many. He belonged to Fort Wayne lodge of Ellis and Fort Wayne lodge No 14, I C O F. Surviving are his widow and six children Mrs John Workman Agnes Crawford Miss Kittie Rapp William Max and Donald Rapp all of Arcola or area.

John Rapp Arcola Lake Township John Workman City Agnes Crawford Kittie Rapp William Max and Donald Rapp

Indiana Political Convention Opens at 2 PM with Keynote

Tomorrow afternoon at 2 o'clock the convention opens with James P. Goodrich as state chairman and Rev. Hiram W. Kellogg giving the invocation. Con gressman Brick is named temporary chairman and delivers the keynote. Governor Hanly, Senators Beveridge and Hemenway, and Washington delegates will speak. Nominations proceed Thursday morning with four contested races and several state officers listed, including state auditor and supreme court justices.

James P. Goodrich Hiram W. Kellogg Brick Hanly Beveridge Hemenway Washington Supreme Court Superintendent of Public Instruction Fourth District

Arranging June Primaries Prompted by County Committee

The Democratic county central committee met at city hall to form a seven member special committee for preliminary primary planning for June 1. The panel will be named by Chairman Smith at the April 21 meeting and will handle all related campaign arrangements.

Democratic County Central Committee City Hall Smith Adams Cedar Creek Eel River Jackson Lake Madison Marion Maumee Monroe Perry Pleasant Washington New Haven Jefferson

Dowie Denied Liens as Chicago Visit Continues

Dowie supporters in Chicago dispute Wilhite and Stearns claims. Deacon Lewis asserts Dowie has ample income to fight any suit, while Deacon Peters calls the sheriff papers spiteful. Stearns allegedly claims $500 for personal services, which Dowie’s camp rejects as unjust.

Lewis Dowie Deacon Lewis Wilhite Dr. Dowie James F. Peters William G. Stearns

Dowie Backlash Sparks Zion City Silent Arrival

Zion City residents proceed with ordinary work while Overseer Voliva questions John Alexander Dowie’s legitimacy and outlines plans to present charges and possible legal action upon his arrival. The text notes a transfer of Zion to Deacon Granger and promises cautious treatment if Dowie submits quietly.

Dowie Zion Deacon Granger Zion City San Antonio St. Louis Shiloh

Miss Anna Bierbaum Dies at 22 in Milwaukee

Miss Anna L H Bierbaum daughter of Mrs Fredericka Bierbaum died Sunday at 723 Taylor Street after a five month illness caused by a complication of diseases. She formerly worked at the electric works and is survived by her mother two brothers Fred and William Bierbaum and one sister Frieda Bierbaum. She was a member of the Young People's society of St John’s Reform church.

Anna L. H. Bierbaum Fredericka Bierbaum Taylor Street Miss Bierbaum Electric Works Fred Wiliam Bierbaum Frieda Bierbaum Young People’s Society of St. John’s Reformed Church

Infant James Castle Dies at Three Months

James Robert Castle the infant son of Mr and Mrs C E Castle of 2421 Force Street died Thursday from congestive brain condition at age three months.

James Robert Castle

Marriage Licenses Granted to Six Couples

Alfred J. Wraight a painter weds Lottie Lahrman Gustav H. Paul a shipping clerk weds Alma Ethel Crawford Lem Holwey a motorman weds Nor ley Haddad Charles Dissinger an iron worker weds Jessie Ryder Grant L. Soliday a flue worker weds Norma C. Miller Jacob Rajan a farmer weds Eva May Keller

Alfred J. Wraight Lottie Lahrman Gustav H. Paul Alma Ethel Crawford Lem Holwey Norley Haddad Charles Dissinger Jessie Ryder Grant L. Soliday Norma C. Miller Jacob Rajan Eva May Keller

Death of Herman W. T. Fuhrmann at Bass foundry

Herman W. T. Fuhrmann a 32 year old molder at the Bass foundry died at 4 45 am Saturday at his home 2918 South Calhoun street from pneumonia He was born in Adams county and married in June 1900 to Henrietta Emrick of Hoagland His wife and foster mother Mrs Catherine Fuhrmann of Hoagland are immediate relatives Remains may be viewed at the residence after 2 pm Sunday

Herman W. T. Fuhrmann Bass Foundry South Calhoun Street Fuhrmann Adams County Henrietta Emrick Hoagland Catherine Fuhrmann

William Stoner 68 Dies of Tuberculosis at Fort Wayne Home

William Stoner aged 68 died at 3 30 a m Monday at his home 608 Walnut street Fort Wayne from tuberculosis He was a native of Whitley county and had lived in Fort Wayne about six years selling extracts in the city Surviving relatives include his widow and three children Charles R Stoner of Whitley county and Misses Anna and Lula Stoner of Fort Wayne

William Stoner Walnut Street Stoner Whitley County Fort Wayne Charles R. Stoner Anna Lula Stoner

Natal statistics from New Haven to Brooklyn

Birth notices list five newborns with parental names and addresses. A Sears Kintz couple in New Haven welcome a daughter. Geo Mong of Riverside Avenue has a girl. Wm Schnit ker of Walton Avenue greets a son. Elmer E Nis wonger of Brooklyn Avenue reports a boy. Fishbach of Hoagland welcomes a daughter.

Sears Kintz New Haven Geo. Mong Riverside Avenue Wm. Schnitker Walton Avenue Elmer E. Niswonger Brooklyn Avenue Fishbach Hoagland

Death of Jacob DeHaven in Troy Ohio at 82

Capt. Harrison DeHaven notified yesterday of the death of his brother Jacob DeHaven at Troy Ohio aged 82. He was part of a pioneer Allen county family. their old homestead is now Swinney park.

Harrison ‘DeHaven Jacob DeHaven Troy Allen County Swinney Park

Death of Alexander Muench A longtime Allen County farmer

Nicholas Muench, a well known farmer and lifelong Allen County resident, died at his home in Mare township on Saturday morning at 2 15 after a brief illness from pneumonia. He was 68 years old.

Nicholas Muench Allen County Mare Fon

Child of Force Street Dies at St Vincent Orphan Home

Helen Genth daughter of Michael Genth of 2925 Force street died at 8 o'clock Monday morning at St Vincent's orphan home from septicaemia at age three. Her mother died two years ago.

Helen Genth Michael Genth Force Street St. Vincent's Orphan Home

Blanche Gerrity Dies in St Vincent's Asylum at 12

Blanche Gerrity, inmate of St Vincent's orphan asylum, died Sunday from bronchial pneumonia at age 12 years 2 months 6 days.

Blanche Gerrity St. Vincent’s Orphan Asylum

Awe as Hidden Room Sparks Presidential Speculation

The discovery of a concealed room at the official residence fuels speculation about a leaders fate and the campaign ahead. Observers weigh whether the find will empower or condemn the figure to becomes a discredited prophet in the eyes of thousands.

Zion

McGoogan Seeks Consular Post Over Congress Run

Dr George B McGoogan deputy revenue collector in Fort Wayne seeks a consular post in a Spanish speaking country. Washington dispatches say Representative Gilbert asked the president to appoint him and he is viewed as having good chances. Also notes Otis Ballou and J W Hanan campaign for the Democratic nomination and local party appointments and county tickets in Whitley and Fort Wayne regions.

George B. McGoogan Congress Gilbert McGoogan Washington Dr. McGoogan

Teachers Meet in South Bend Concludes 24th Indiana Convention

The 24th annual Northern Indiana Teachers Association convention ends in Lafayette with officers elected: President W. P. Modlin of Hartford City, Vice President Wm Clem of South Bend, Secretary Miss Elizabeth Baxter Union City, Treasurer W A Mills Crawfordsville, Railroad Secretary W A Hill Hammond. The closing session, at Purdue University, focuses on manual training.

Lafayette Ind Northern Indiana Teachers’ Association W. P. Modlin Hartford City Wm. Clem South Bend Elizabeth Baxter Union City W. A. Mills Crawfordsville W. A. Hill Hammond Purdue University

Market Collapse in Naples Kills Many People

A deadly disturbance at a Naples market ends in a roof collapse leaving numerous corpses unidentifiable. Authorities faced blame for unsafe conditions and insufficient funds for repairs as crowds gather while police and carbineers restrain them. Rescue efforts continue amid rubble and chaos.

Freeland Elected Mayor of Stur iuel-DY

Freeland, formerly of Middlebury in Elkhart County, has won the mayoral election for Sturgill-DY with a clear majority.

Freeland Middlebury Elkhart County Stur Iuel

Doan’s Kidney Pills Endorsement From Fort Wayne

A Fort Wayne resident Mrs Jos Ankenbruck at 30 Erie Street testifies that Doan’s Kidney Pills helped her son George with kidney trouble and backache. The advertisement urges readers to buy the product for 60 cents, distributed by Foster Milburn Co Buffalo NY as sale agents for the United States.

Jos. Ankenbruck Erie Street Dean George Foster-Milburn Co Buffalo New York United States

Births Reported in Local Townships

Birth announcements list multiple families welcoming new children. Ernest C Theis family has a daughter. J C Weiman of Monroe township has a daughter. August Filling of Madison township has a son. Edward Girard of Jackson township has a son. Oliver Lothamer of Jackson township has a son. Charles Marquette of Madison township has a daughter. Charles Roasswurn of Monroe township has a daughter.

Ernest C. Theis J. C. Weiman Monroe Township August Filling Madison Township Edward Girard Jackson Township Oliver Lothamer Charles Marquette Charles Roasswurn

Fort Wayne Liquor Dealers Elect Officers in Annual Meeting

The Fort Wayne Licensed Liquor Dealers association held its annual officers election Tuesday afternoon. Elected President John C. Helmkamp Vice President Otto F. Strodel Corresponding Secretary Barney Webber Financial Secretary Henry Baral Treasurer George Ortlieb Trustees Perry Stahl chair Henry Braun Sam C. Miner Joseph Bogenschusetz Herman Hoppe Inner Guard John Rohrer About 180 members attended.

Fort Wayne Licensed Liquor Dealers’ Association John C. Helmkamp Otto F. Strodel Barney Webber Henry Baral George Ortlieb Perry Stahl Henry Braun Sam C. Miner Joseph Bogenschusetz Herman Hoppe John Rohrer

Nickey Farm Sold to Soldier Company for 45000

The Soldier company of this city buys the 690 acre Nickey farm along Allen county western line for 45000. Former Hazelton estate property previously owned by A B Nickey of Princeton. farm well stock. Possession not given until March next.

the Soldier Company A. B. Nickey Allen County Hazelton Dr. Pierce Princeton Nickey

Ely's Cream Balm Restores Senses for Nasal Catarrh

An old advertisement touts Ely's Cream Balm as a cure for nasal catarrh and cocaine dullness, claiming relief from nasal discharge stuffed nose and eye watering. It emphasizes direct application to the sore spot and notes the price 50 cents with mail order from Big Bros. New York.

Ely Big Bros Warren Street New York

Aboit Township Sunday School Convention at Friendship Church

The Aboit township Sunday school convention will meet at Friendship church one mile north of Homestead station on the Southwestern interurban line next Sunday April 15. Township President Clay urges dinners and all day attendance with a full program of songs classes reviews sermons and department addresses led by A S Covell J F C McEakin Hackett McFadden Gibson Wilson and De G Wilson. Benediction by GEO L Cooper. Also notice: wallpaper sales by L O Hull at 830 Calhoun.

Aboit Township Friendship Church Homestead Station Clay A. S. Covell J. F. C. MceMakin Christian Service BE. A. K. Hackett Mabel McFadden Home Department

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