Kruger chaos leads to shooting and jail in brief
Charlies Kruger a winter street resident figures in a spree that ends with Patrolman Kelly shot at close range then recovered. He is jailed after Pesters at Klepper home and a later court appearance, and is ordered medical care. Police carry on as two young burglars are arrested for peeping and robberies in Fort Wayne area.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Judge Dreibelbiss
Kruger
Charlies Kruger
Winter Street
Kelly
E. L. Nulf
Creighton Avenue
Nulf
Spillner
Klepper
Buchanan and
John Streets
Dreibelbiss
Collins
Emile Mistler
Hozgland Avenue
Kanaugh
W. P. Breen
Breen
John Hanna
Syracuse
Ind
Family Record for Farmers Offered by Fort Wayne Company
Advert says a 16x22 inch Family Record is available for 25 cents by mailing stamps or money to the Senate Supply Co in Fort Wayne Indiana. Full particulars are claimed to be in the page advertisement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Senate Supply Co
Fort Wayne
Ind
Inmates John Farmer and Jesse Smith Reappear at State School
John Farmer and Jesse Smith, inmates at the state school for the feeble minded, were missing from work on the farm since Wednesday. They were taken into custody in Columbia City Saturday night and returned to the school Sunday evening. Authorities say they spent four days away with no known whereabouts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Farmer
Jesse Smith
State School For
Columbia City
Mrs. Cummings and Son Return From Bluffton Visit
Mrs. C. L. Cummings and her son are back home after a visit to Bluffton.
Burdock Blood Bitters and Electric Oil Marketed
Advertises Burdock Blood Bitters as a cure for scrofula salt rheum erysipelas and other eruptions. Promotes Dr Thomas Electric Oil for instant relief from burns cuts sprains and accidents.
Wood's Norway Pine Syrup Promoted for Cough Relief
Advert says the syrup is pleasant harmless and offers positive care for coughs colds bronchitis and asthma referenced as a remedy preferred by little folks in period marketing.
Dean's Ointment Publicity Claim in Saugerties Ad
Local testimonial from C F Cornwell of Valley Street Saugerties claims itching hemorrhoids were cured quickly and permanently by Dean's Ointment after doctors failed. The notice presents a single patient endorsement without medical validation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dean
C. F. Cornwell
Valley Street
Saugerties
Patrick J. Quinn Dies After Illness in Wisconsin
Patrick J. Quinn formerly of Fort Wayne died in a Lake Geneva hospital at age 39 from paralysis. He was an engineer with the Wabash and later Illinois Central, then ran Chicago sewer work under his brother. Surviving are parents two brothers four sisters and several cousins. Remains were brought back to Fort Wayne.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Patrick J. Quinn
Lake Geneva
Wis
Mr. Quinn
Michael Quinn
West DeWald Street
Quinn
Fort Wayne
Wabash
Illinois Central
Cairo
Ill
Chicago
W. E. Quinn
Daniel Quinn
University of Washington
D. C
United States
Athens
Ed Quinn
Superior Court
Gardener Henry Boeschinger Sr. Dies. Funeral at St Marys
Fort Wayne obit notes Henry Boeschinger, a longtime gardener, survived by his widow, son Henry Jr., and four grandchildren. Funeral held Monday with services at home then St Marys Catholic church.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fort Wayne
Henry Boeschinger, Jr
St. Mary's Catholic Church
Painter Harry C Diffendorfer Dies at 35
Harry C Diffendorfer a painter at the Wabash shops died at 2 am Monday at 1319 Taylor Street from pneumonia aged 35 years 10 months and 6 days. He leaves a widow three children Grace Della and Hazel and three brothers. He was a native of Wells county and a member of Fort Wayne camp Modern Woodmen. Funeral from his residence Wednesday at 9 am Rev Z A Harris will officiate and interment will be at Zanesville.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harry C. Diffendorfer
Taylor Street
Mr. Diffendorfer
Wells County
Grace
Della
Hazel
Zanesville
Fred Diffendorfer
John
Huntington County
Geary
Fort Wayne Camp
Woodmen
Z. A. Harris
Mrs Anna Bopes Dies After Stroke At 76
Mrs Anna Bopes wife of Samuel A Bopes died Sunday morning at 9 at her home 626 West Jefferson street from a paralytic stroke she had suffered for years The Maryland native 76 years old was mother to Mrs E A Stephens of this city Remains will be moved to Quincy Michigan on Wednesday for burial
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Anna Bopes
Samuel A. Bopes
West
Jefferson Street
Sister Edeltrudis Dies at 29 in St Josephs Hospital
Sister M Edeltrudis of the Poor Handmaids of Christ died Wednesday evening at St Josephs hospital from tuberculosis at age 29. Born in Germany, she devoted her life to aiding the sick.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. Edeltrudis
Order of Poor Handmaids of Christ
St. Joseph’s Hospital
Germany
Mrs Katie Dummer Obituary in Chicago at 35
Mrs Katie Dummer wife of Thomas Dummer of Chicago died at home Sunday at age 35 years 7 months She was the daughter of Mr and Mrs J Kramer of 322 Murray Street.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Katie Dummer
Thomas Dunner
Chicago
That City
Dunner
Infant Kohlbach Dies of Brain Fever at 3 Months
Harold Kohlbach infant son of Mr and Mrs William Kohlbach of 1535 West Main street died at 10 oclock Thursday morning from brain fever aged 3 months and 23 days.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harold Kohlbach
William Kohlbach
West Main Street
Schmieder Dies at 55 From Tuberculosis at St Joseph Hospital
August Schmieder, 55, died at 7 PM Sunday at St Joseph hospital from tuberculosis. Formerly of South Hanna street, he is survived by a wife who died about five years ago and no children.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
August Schmieder
St. Joseph Hospital
Schmieders
South Hanna Street
Mrs Mary Schneider Dies In Fort Wayne At 52
Mrs Mary Schneider wife of Mathias Schneider of 918 East Wayne street died at 4 15 PM Saturday after a week long illness from pneumonia She was born in Ireland and lived in Fort Wayne since girlhood a member of Cathedral Rosary Sacred Heart and St Vincent de Paul societies Funeral services were held Tuesday at 8 30 AM from her home and 9 AM at Cathedral
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary Schneider
Mathias Schneider
East Wayne Street
Mrs Mary Karrer Dies Suddenly at 42
Mary Karrer wife of Joseph Karrer of 1918 Gay Street died suddenly of heart trouble on Wednesday morning. She arose to prepare breakfast for her husband and son before collapsing. She was 42, previously married to Joseph Rinker who died three years ago, and in January wed Joseph Karrer. Survived by husband and five children Henry Mary Annie Joseph and Frank Rinker. She belonged to St Peters Catholic Church and St Cecilia branch No 370 L C B A.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary Karrer
Joseph Karrer
Gay Street
Karrer
St. Peter’s Catholic Church
St. Cecelia
No. 370
L. C
Brindle Daughter Dies in Fayette Township
Miss Cloe Brindle 18 daughter of Mr and Mrs William Brindle of Fayette township died Saturday afternoon from obstruction of the bowels. Her illness was brief and unexpected. Her father runs an undertaking establishment at Zanesville.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cloe Brindle
William Brindle
Lafayette Township
Zanesville
Milan Township Farmer Simon Vaughn Dies at 50
Simon Vaughn a well known farmer of Milan township died Friday from pneumonia at age 50 Funeral services were held at Poe at 2 o'clock Sunday afternoon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Simon Vaughn
Milan Township
Poe
Henry Boeschinger Dies Sudden at Home
Henry Boeschinger aged 72 died suddenly of apoplexy at 4 30 Friday at his home on St Joe boulevard. He had been in frail health but could be about the house when neighbor Mr Gephart called. He asked his wife to meet a grandson, then grew ill and expired shortly after. Mr Boeschinger was born in Germany January 2 1830 and came to the United States.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mr. Hanna
Hanna
Michael Hogan
New Hampshire
Hogan
Robert Mulhall
Indianapolis
Mulhall
James Lang
Lang
Henry Boeschinger
St. Joe Boulevard
Gephart
Infant O'Brien Dies Soon After Birth
The infant son of Mr. and Mrs. James O'Brien of Grand Street died Saturday morning at 10 o'clock after surviving birth only a few hours.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James O'Brien
Grand Street
Cartwright Mrs Lavina Cartwright Dies in Payne Ohio
Mrs Lavina Cartwright aged 80 died Monday at her son Dr James Cartwright’s home in Payne Ohio from age infirmities. Widow of Samuel B Cartwright she lived fifty years in Abolt township and moved to Payne three months ago. Surviving are Dr James Cartwright and Louis Cartwright. She came to Indiana over sixty years ago with Asa and Mrs Pierce and settled in Abolt township. Funeral Wednesday at 2 pm from Wayne Street M E Church with Rev A S Preston officiating.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lavina
James Cartwright
Payne
Louis Cartwright
Aboit Township
Cartwright
Indiana
Asa Pierce
Pierce
Wayne Street
M. E
Rev. A. S. Preston
The Check Ligament and Hidden Fortunes of Body Parts
A professor explains the body's fragile balance. He notes the neck’s check ligaments prevent fatal head movement and describes veins with cups that guide blood flow. He contrasts the tiny mechanical brain with the larger mental brain and explains why conscious thinking cannot govern automatic bodily functions.
Freedom under watchful committees in city visit
A distinguished visitor reflects on freedom amid strict schedules and many committees during a city visit. The remark notes that even with the freedom of the city, real autonomy was tempered by official oversight and formal duties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington Star
Death of Mrs Mary Lillich in Fort Wayne
Mrs Mary Lillich 72 died after an extended illness from paralysis at her son Mel Lillich s home 3111 South Harrison in Fort Wayne. A native of Germany she lived in Columbia City before moving to Fort Wayne eight months ago to live with her son who works as a tailor for Thieme Bros. Her husband had died years earlier. The remains were taken to Columbia City for funeral services held Tuesday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary Lillich
Mel Lillich
South
Harrison Street
Columbia City
Wasp Infested by Parasites On Captured Specimens
The wasp and many insects harbor parasites. Captured wasps carried two to three dozen parasites on their bodies, indicating heavy infestations in the sample.
Mary Luegring 76 Dies. Funeral Thursday at Cathedral
Mrs Mary Luegring aged 76 died Monday from the infirmities of age. Funeral services will be held at her son Anthony Luegring 732 East Wayne street Thursday morning at 8 30 and 9 o clock from the Cathedral with interment in the Catholic cemetery. The deceased was a widow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary Luegring
Anthony Luegring
East
Wayne Street
Anthony
A Beautiful Family Record Picture for 25 Cents
An ornate 16 by 22 inch family record image on gold background with crimson velvet cushion. It includes spaces to inscribe names and birth dates for family members, decorations for marriages and deaths, and portraits for father mother and eight other members. Send 25 cents in stamps to obtain.
Father Dhe Believed Located in Pierre Shooting Prairie Chickens
Hartford City April 22 report that Rev Father Dhe who left town to rest is now at Pierre South Dakota shooting prairie chickens. He had been ill in Chicago for ten days after leaving here and is evidently making a new move in his travels.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hartford City
Father Dhe
Pierre
Chicago
pastor considers offer to lead church on 3000 acres and cattle
The article notes a man in Pierre being offered 3000 acres of land and 200 head of cattle to build a church and serve as pastor. He has not yet decided. It also mentions Miss Agnes Schnelker from New Haven visiting her sister, Mrs. John Zurbuch.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pierre
Agnes Schnelker
New Haven
John Zurbuch
Also Mentioned on This Page
MR. Kruger
Levi Bender
Levi
Harkenrider
Bender
J. B
Lake Geneva, Wis
William Kohlback
Bopes
Edestrudis
Kohlbach
Brindle
Vaughn
Boeschinger
Obrien
Luegring, Sr
Lillich
Luegring
Fr. M. Smith & Coo
Calhoun St
Congo
Mar’s
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