Victor King 63 Dies From Railroad Yard Accident Injuries
Victor King car inspector for the Lake Shore railroad died at St Josephs hospital from injuries after being caught between two cars in Fort Wayne rail yards on March 29. He was 63 and had lived in Fort Wayne sixty years, leaving three children, a father, a brother, and a widow. His remains go to the home of his sister in law at 1025 Washington boulevard east.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Victor King
Lake Shore Railroad
St. Joseph’s Hospital
Mr. King
Fifth Street
Fort Wayne
West Fifth Street
John H. King
Henry J. ‘King
Ed McKenzie
Joseph King
Jefferson Township
Margaret Wendler
Washington Boulevard
Mrs Barbara Riethmiller Pioneer Resident Dies at 81
Mrs Barbara Riethmiller a Pioneer Fort Wayne resident died at 3 A M Wednesday at her home 2028 Riethmiller avenue from a complication of diseases and senility She was 81 and had been ill eleven months Widow of George Riethmiller born in Wittenberg Germany she came to Fort Wayne in 1850 She was a member of St Johns Lutheran church and survived by five children George Gust William Riethmiller Mrs Felix Weitsman and Mrs George Krockenberger eleven grandchildren and five great grandchildren.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Barbara Riethmiller
Fort Wayne
Riethmiller
George Riethmiller
Wittenberg
Germany
Mr. Riethmiller
St. John's Lutheran Church
George
Gust
William Riethmiller
Felix Weitsman
George Krockenberger
Funeral for Fort Wayne man Koenig at 2:30 pm
John Nicholas Koenig died at 9 o’clock Wednesday at 2419 Miner Street from stomach cancer after months of illness. He, 62, was born in Germany and came to Fort Wayne 35 years ago. Survived by wife and three children Mrs. Albert Pliett, Mrs. Daniel Newlin of Kalamazoo, and John Koenig. He belonged to Goethe lodge Knights of Pythias and Turnverein Vor swaerts. Funeral 2:30 pm Saturday at his residence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Nicholas Koenig
Packard Piano Works
Miner Street
Koenig
Germany
Fort Wayne
Albert Pliett
Daniel Newlin
Kalamazoo
John Koenig
Goethe Lodge
Knights of Pythias
The
Turnverein Vorswaerts
Death of Milan Township Pioneer J F Remmy at 77
Sudden death from infirmities of age struck J F Remmy a longtime Milan township resident and Civil War veteran. He is survived by a wife, son Wallace in Ohio, and daughter Mrs Henry Botteron in Milan township. Funeral services will be held Friday at 1 pm under New Haven lodge Odd Fellows from his home, then Taylor chapel and Bowers chapel cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. F. Remmy
Milan Township
Remmy
Mr. Remmy
Allen County
Andersonville
New Haven
Masonic Lodge
Maysville
Fort Wayne
Knights of Pythias
Wallace Remmy
Ohio
Henry Botteron
New Haven Lodge of Odd Fellows
Taylor Chapel
Bowers Chapel Cemetery
Mrs. Catharine Kuper Dies at 83 in Hamilton Ohio
Mrs. Catharine Kuper formerly of Fort Wayne died in Hamilton Ohio on a April day at age 83. Surviving relatives include daughter Mrs Anna Kuper two grandsons Bert and Theodore Kuper and two sisters in Germany. Funeral services were held Thursday morning in Hamilton with Mrs Henry Kappel of Washington boulevard east in attendance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Catharine Kuper
Fort Wayne
Hamilton
Anna Kuper
Bert
Theodore Kuper
Germany
Henry Kappel
Washington Boulevard East
Mrs Rosamond Denner Dies After Farm Accident
Mrs Rosamond Denner wife of John Denner of Abolt township died at St Josephs hospital from injuries suffered in a fall from a barn hayloft ladder. Her left kidney was ruptured and internal hemorrhage followed the ladder gave way. She was 42 with eight children ages 3 to 19. Surviving are her husband, children, a brother Manford Hensell and sister Mrs W Short. She was born in Abolt township.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rosamond Denner
John Denner
Abolt Township
St. Joseph’s Hospital
Nuries
Bus Pena Jr. Named in Orrin Family Obituary
Bus Pena Jr. son of Mr. and Mrs. Schoe, is named in the Orrin family obituary observed in the community notices. The brief item notes the late relatives and local ties within the town.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bus Pena Jr
Scho
Typhoid Epidemic Strikes Family Leaves One Dead
Five family members including parents two sons and a daughter were hospitalized with typhoid. Louise has recovered and Karl stays with a neighbor as others receive care. The father a mason's helper and the family had just paid off a home but finances are depleted. A young man, employed by Hilgeman Bros, died. funeral set for Sunday at St Pauls Lutheran Church. Remains moved to Albert Schoenherr's home at 2217 Smith Street.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Louise
Karl
Paul E. Wolf
Mason Tendher
Hilgeman Bros
St. Paul's Lutheran Church
Albert Schoenherr
Smith Street
Inmate George W. Wilson Dies at State School
George W. Wilson, 29, an inmate of the state school for feeble minded youth, died Thursday at the institution from bronchial pneumonia. The body was transported to Kokomo for interment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George W. Wilson
Kokome
Fifteen Year Old Anna Lenk Dies From Burn Injuries
Anna Lenk died Friday evening at St. Josephs hospital from burns suffered while attempting to kindle a fire with gasoline. She was 15, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. John Lenk of 1149 Grant avenue, eldest of eight, confirmed at St. Marys a year ago. Funeral services were held Monday at St. Marys with pallbearers from the first communion class and school pupils in attendance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Anna Lenk
Sentinel
St. Joseph's Hospital
John Lenk
Grant Avenue
St. Mary's Catholic Church
J. H. Dechtering
Father Hottenroth
Father Eisenring
St. Mary’s School
Mrs. Ella Gaskill Dies After Operation at Local Hospital
Mrs. Ella Gaskill of Grover Hill died Friday afternoon at the Lutheran hospital in this city after a surgical operation. The remains were taken to Grover Hill for funeral services and interment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ella Gaskill
Grover Hill
Lutheran
Infant Albert Schlup Dies at Seventeen Days
Albert Linton Schlup, infant son of Mr. and Mrs. William Schlup of 2130 John Street, died Friday evening at seventeen days old. Funeral services and interment will be held in Monroeville on Sunday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Albert Linton Schlup
William Schlup
John Street
Monroeville
Miss Gertrude Wessel Dies After Winter in California
Miss Gertrude Frances Wessel, 25, died Sunday night at her mother’s home 440 East DeWali Street from a sudden pneumonia attack. Born August 27, 1884, in the city, she spent winter with grandparents Mr. and Mrs. John Wessel, Sr., in California and returned Saturday afternoon. She attended St Peter’s Catholic School and belonged to the Young Ladies Sodality.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
California
Gertrude Frances Wessel
Caroline Wessel
East
DeWali Street
Miss Wessel
South Side
John Wessel
St. Peter's Catholic Church
Young Ladies’ Sodality
Mrs Stoerman Dies at 78 in Fort Wayne Home
Mrs Wilhelmina Stoerman aged 78 died at 5 this morning at the home of Gottlieb Kroemer 1301 Huron Street Fort Wayne. Widow of Charles Stoerman she came from Louisville KY in January to attend her sister’s funeral and stayed to care for her brother in law. Four children survive and sister Lissetta Glasser resides in Fort Wayne. The body will be taken to Louisville KY for funeral services at the home of her daughter Mrs C Benner 1123 Baxter Avenue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wilhelmina Stoerman
Gottlieb Kroemer
Huron Street
Louisville, Ky
C. Benner
Baxter Avenue
Infant son of Mr and Mrs Hardiak dies at one day
The infant child of Mr. and Mrs. John K Hardiak of 311 Center street died at 3 30 Monday morning aged one day. Funeral arrangements were not listed in the readable text.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hardiak
John K. Hardiak
Center Street
Eugene Callahan Dies at 29 in Avilla
Eugene Callahan son of Mr and Mrs Michael Callahan of Avilla died at Hope hospital from Brights disease at 8 30 am Tuesday aged 29 He formerly held a clerical position in Chicago and had been ill two months Surviving are his parents two sisters Mrs A F Kruse of Fort Wayne and Mrs Grover Cleveland of Ottawa The remains were taken to Avilla for funeral services and interment
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eugene Callahan
Michael Callahan
Avilla
Hope Hospital
Bright
Chicago
A. F. Kruse
Fort Wayne
Grover Cleveland
Ottawa
Infant of Mr and Mrs Birely Dies at Three Days
The infant child of Mr. and Mrs. Edward Birely of 1334 St Clair Street died Tuesday morning from exhaustion at age three days. Funeral services and interment were held this afternoon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edward Birely
St. Clair Street
Henschen Dies at 84 in Fort Wayne Home
Henry J. Henschen, aged 84, died Sunday night at his son Edward Henschen’s home at 514 Watkins Street. Cause of death was apoplexy after being struck Friday afternoon. He was born in Weatpha ia, Germany on October 24, 1825, and later settled in Fort Wayne.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry J. Henschen
Edward Henschen
Watkins Street
Mr. Henschen
Aged man dies. long Fort Wayne resident connected to fire dept
The aged man who lived with No. 7 company firefighter Henry Henschen and Edward Henschen, engine company No. 7, died after a long life in Fort Wayne. Born in Westphalia Germany on October 24 1825 he came to America in 1834 and worked 31 years at J. M. Coombs hardware then with Edmund M Coombs retiring at 77. He belonged to St Johns Reformed church. His wife died sixteen years ago and two sons survive Henry a conductor on the Pennsylvania and Edward of the fire dept. There are three grandchildren. Funeral services Wednesday at 130 pm from the residence and at 2 from St Johns Reformed church.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
No. 7
Mr. Henschen
Westphalia
Germany
America
Fort Wayne
J. M. Coombs Hardware Establishment
Edmund M. Coombs
Henschen
St. John’s Reformed Church
Henry Henschen
Pennsylvania
Edward Henschen
Engine Company, No. 7
St. John's Reformed Church
Tragic Death Of Jacob Stiep In Fort Wayne Yard Accident
Jacob Stiep aged 37 died at St Josephs hospital after being struck by an engine in the Pennsylvania yards shortly before noon. His skull was crushed and his body mangled. He resided at 523 St Martins Street and left a daughter, his father, three sisters Frances Mary and Sister M Corona, and brother Joseph. He worked for Fort Wayne Foundry and Machine Company and was a member of St Peters Catholic Church and the Molders Union. Funeral services will be held Thursday at St Peters Catholic Church.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jacob Stiep
St. Joseph's Hospital
Pennsylvania
Stiep
St. Martin's Street
M. Corona
Frances and
Mary Stiep
Joseph Stiep
Fort Wayne Foundry and Machine Company
St. Peter’s Catholic Church
Molders’ Union
St. Peter's Catholic Church
Druggists Pay Tribute To Charles Woodworth
The Fort Wayne Retail Druggists Association met Monday afternoon to honor the late druggist Charles B. Woodworth. A committee reported resolutions praising his long service, wise counsel, and the deep vacancy his passing leaves for the association and members. The group offered condolences to his relatives and urged that the bereavement be for their good.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fort Wayne
Big Swindle Trial Moves From Arkansas to Des Moines
J. C. Maybray the leader of alleged swindlers arrested in Little Rock is bound for Des Moines Iowa in the custody of Deputy U S Marshals Burris and Caron He is charged with fleecing prominent men nationwide of hundreds of thousands of dollars through fake races and wrestling matches.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Little Rock
Ark
J. C. Maybray
Des Moines
Iowa
United States
Burris
Caron
Y W C A Affiliates With Woman's Club League In Fort Wayne
The Fort Wayne Y W C A votes to affiliate with the Woman's Club league. A convention will be held April 21 with delegates housed at the Anthony hotel and other visitors at the Y W C A. March receipts rise with 11 new members and 24 renewals, meals up, and finances improving.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fort Wayne
Young Women’s Christian Association
Woman's Club League
Association
Anthony Hotel
Financial Committee
Kiesling Assigned to Hudson and Ashley M E Churches
Rev. George W. Kiesling of the North Indiana conference is assigned to the Methodist Episcopal churches at Hudson and Ashley in the northern part of the state. He has served as a supernumerary pastor for three years and will reside in the Hudson parsonage. Previously he worked as a draughtsman at Kerr Murray and was active with Wayne Street M E church in this city.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George W. Kiesling
North Indiana
Kerr Murray Works
Wayne Street Methodist Episcopal Church
New Pastor Sent to Simpson M. E. Church
Rev. Richard C. Jones D D takes the pulpit at Simpson M E church Fort Wayne from Gas City arriving after conducting a wedding in Gas City. A Maryland native, he served in Delaware and Indiana before joining the North Indiana conference and has degrees from Dickinson College and Taylor University. He calls his Fort Wayne appointment a surprise but hopes for a prosperous year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Richard C. Jones
D. D
Simpson M. E. Church
Fort Wayne
Gas City
Mr. Jones
Maryland
Wilmington, del
North Indiana
Anderson
Perkinsville
Lapel
Lagrange
Middletown
the Sentinel
Rev B Ruf Celebrates Ten Years at Orphans Home
The tenth anniversary of Rev. B Ruf as superintendent of the Reformed church orphans home was celebrated with a three course supper for about twenty guests. The event featured floral decor, a chapel program, remarks by Rev J F Winter and other ministers, and gifts for Rev and Mrs Ruf.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
B. Ruf
the Reformed Church
J. F. Winter
Verre Haute
L. C. Hessert
Decatur
Peter Kohler
St. Mary’s, O
Deim
Huntington
Orphans’ Home
Mrs. Ruf
Fort Wayne Officers Chosen For Missionary Society
Elkhart Ind April 8 the annual session of the Women s Missionary society of the United Brethren church is in session with delegates from Northern Indiana. Elected officers include President Mrs J C Gretz Deedsville Vice President Mrs S Richter Peru Second Vice President Mrs Co M Gandy Fort Wayne Secretary Mrs G F Byrer Fort Wayne Treasurer Mrs L O Oyler Huntington Secretary of Literature Mrs C L Raymond Huntington.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elkhart
Ind
Women's Missionary Society of the United Brethren Church
Indiana
J. C. Gretz
Deedsville
S. Richter
Peru
Co. M. Gandy
Fort Wayne
G. F. Byrer
L. O. Oyler
Huntington
C. L. Raymond
Fort Wayne to Host 34th Missionary Society Session
The Women’s Presbyterial society of the Fort Wayne Presbytery accepts an invitation to hold the thirty fourth annual session in Fort Wayne in April 1910. The prior 33rd session met in Bluffton on April 6 and 7.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Presbyterial Missionary Society
Women's Presbyterial Society of the
Fort Wayne
Easter sale held by Salem Reformed church ladies
Under the auspices of the ladies of the congregation of Salem Reformed church an Easter sale was held in the church hall on a date not specified in readable text.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Congregation of
Salem Reformed Church
From Saul the Jew to Paul the Christian
The piece traces Saul’s transformation from Jew to Christian, contrasting Judaic roots with Christian mission. It cites Ananias’s role, the Damascus baptism, and Paul’s trials before Agrippa and Festus, highlighting conscience as a judge of motives, not deeds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joseph Parker
Paul
Six Dolls Awarded In Church Fundraising Contest
A church fundraiser awarded six dolls to top contributors. Florence Henline won the large blue silk doll and raised $17.05 toward church proceeds. Other recipients were Lillian Kibiger Helen Seelig Irene Porsch Esther Seelig and Anna McDowell. Proceeds overall were gratifying to all involved.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Florence Henline
Lillian Kibiger
Helen Seelig
Irene Porsch
Esther Seelig
Anna McDowell
Officers Elected at Woman's Presbyterial Meeting
At the thirty third annual Bluffton gathering of the Fort Wayne Presbytery Woman's Presbyterial society officers were chosen. Names include President Mrs N B Hughes Fort Wayne first vice president Mrs A H Brand Bluffton second vice president Mrs S P Cooper Lima third vice president Mrs R B Branyan Kendallville secretary foreign department Miss Mary McDonald Fort Wayne home and freedmen department Mrs E S Mc Keehan Fort Wayne secretary of literature Mrs Margaret Greese Bluffton Y P S C E department Miss Cora B Altman Huntington Recording secretary Mrs Charles Bicer Decatur treasurer foreign department Mrs S B Nichols Lima treasurer home and freedmen department Miss Isabelle W Cooper Lima.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Woman's Presbyterial Society of the
Fort Wayne
E. S. McKeehan
Margaret Greese
Bluffton
Y. P
Bethany Presbyterian Elects Trustees and Leaders
At a recent Bethany Presbyterian meeting Chellis Archibald and Harry McMillan were elected trustees for three years. Dr. Marquette was elected elder for the same term. Harry McMillan will be Sunday school superintendent with George Davidson assisting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bethany Presbyterian Church
Chellis Archibald
Harry McMillan
Marquette
George ©. Davidson
Third Presbyterian Receives New Members and Officers Elected
New members welcomed to Third Presbyterian Church include George B. Saviere, Mrs. Jennie Saviers, Dorothy Elizabeth Saviers, Mrs. Ella Rogers, Sadie Blanche Cis, and Mrs. Thomas atres. Addresses listed as 2525 South Harrison Street and 123 Wactiaog Street. officers elected also announced.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Third Presbyterian Church
George B. Saviere
Jennie Saviers
Dorothy Elizabeth Saviers
South
Harrison Street
Ella Rogers
Wactiaog
Sadie Blanche
Cis
Thomas Atres
Third Presbyterian church elects officers at annual meeting
The Third Presbyterian church held its annual congregational meeting with strong attendance. Reports showed progress across departments and a gratifying treasurer’s statement. Officers elected include Elders for three years E G Shulze S W Roberts Fr W Kelsey. Deacons W A Beattie William McKeeman. two year Deacon C O Ryborg. Trustees three years W A Dufenderfer H V Anders. two years E H L Kline. Ladies' advisory board Mrs C W Boshler Mrs Mary Thieme. President W H Reed. Clerk S W Newell. twelve members joined U B Church.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grace Bleekman
West Creighton Avenue
Kent L. Seaman
Seaman
West Wayne Street
J. Leroy Gresley
Jeanette N. Gresley
Margaret Jane Gresley
Esmond Street
Anna Belle Eldridge
Nelson Street
Third Presbyterian Church
Frank Fox
E. G. Shulze
S. W. Roberts
Fr. W. Kelsey
W. A. Beattie
William McKeeman
C. O. Ryberg
W. A. Dufenderfer
H. V. Anders
Eh. L. Kline
C. W. Boshler
Mary Thieme
W. H. Reed
S. W. Newell
Easter Services At Calvary United Brethren Church
Large congregations attended Easter Sunday services at Calvary United Brethren church. Eight people were baptized and twelve new members were received. Rev. George F. Byrer delivered sermons with special musical programs and observances. Mrs Eugene Coleman and daughter Eugenia of Warsaw were guests of Rev and Mrs Byrer, visiting through the week. Mr Coleman visited over Sunday and left for Indianapolis.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Calvary United Brethren Church
George F. Byrer
Eugene Coleman
Eugenia
Warsaw
Coleman
Indianapolis
Confirmation and First Communion at St. Marys
At St Marys Catholic Church a large class of boys and girls will receive first communion in a 9 AM high mass celebrated by Rt Rev Mgr J H Oechtering V G. In the afternoon at 2 30 PM Rt Rev H J Alerding D D will administer the sacrament of confirmation and deliver the German sermon for the occasion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Mary’s Catholic Church
Mgr
J. H. Oechtering
V. G
H. J. Alerding
D. D
Wil
Holy Ly Angel's
Confirmation and First Communion Dates Set for Local Churches
Thomas Jansen is pastor. On Sunday May 2 the Rt Rev Bishop Alerding will administer confirmation at St Patrick's in the afternoon and at St Peter's in the evening. Classes at both churches will receive first communion in the morning. Pentecost Sunday May 30 will be first communion and confirmation day at the Cathedral.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomas Jansen
Alerding
St. Patrick’s Church
St. Peter’s Church
A Er
Accessions Reported at Grace Church Easter Services
At Grace Reformed Church Easter Sunday morning communion service several accessions were noted. Four children and four adults were baptized. Pastor Rev. Dr. Allan K. Zartman was greeted by large congregations at both services. His evening lecture on The Resurrection drew broad interest and instruction for all ages.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grace Reformed Church
Allan K. Zartman
Resigns Pastorate at St Mark's Lutheran Church
Rev. Paul Schmidt of Sheldon St Mark's Lutheran church has resigned and now lives in this city. Rev. H P Dannecker taught the confirmation class and will return Thursday. Easter services were led by Gotthold Grueber a student from Capitol Theological Seminary Columbus Ohio who will finish his course this summer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paul Schmidt
St. Mark's Lutheran Church
Sheldon
H. P. Dannecker
St. John's Evangelical Church
St. Mark’s
Gotthold Grueber
Bartett
Texas
Capitol Theological Seminary
Columbus
Ohio
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Schlup
Stoerman
Birely
C. B. Woodworth
Y. W.C
Weccerouy
Cora
Tinkham
Eeerss Adal
State’ Board
St. Paul
Kiesling
M. E
Hudson and
Ashley
R. C. Jones
Rev. B. Ruf
U. S. Missionary Society
Salem
Savior
Saul
Acts
International Sunday School
Mrs. Wilbur
Christian Herald
Gamalites
Jesus
Jerusalem
Damascus
God
Philip the Evangelist
Christ
Candace
Antonia
Ananias
Agrippa
Festus
Caesar
Rome
Judas
Sapphira
Loing
Jesus Christ
Barnabas
Kingdom of Heaven
Messiah
Bethany Church
Church
Third Presbyterian
U. B. Church
ST. Mary's
Reformed Church
Grace Church
Sheldon Lutheran Church
Miss B. Roche
Bridget Roche
St. Mary's Church
Cty
Bishop Alerding
Cope and Miter
John R. Quintin
St. Mary’s
Joseph F. Delaney
St. Patrick's Church
William . Sullivan
Lagro
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