St. Paul Lutheran yard sodded and local brief notes
Local briefs report Dr Caldwell ill leading to absence. Mr Munson to Chicago. St Paul churchyard being sodded. births, deaths, marriages and sermons noted. Excursion to Richmond May 4 from St John’s Lutheran. Grace Church anniversary May 25. various legal cases, elections, marriages and business changes in Allen County and neighboring towns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Paul Lutheran Church
Gus Franks
Maumee Avenue
St. John’s Lutheran Church
Richmond
Grace Church
T. J. Lintz
Mollie L
Hiser
Stellhorn’s Mill
Deaths of Mrs Chauvey, John Mehlis, Henger, and Robert Wilson
Obituary notices describe the deaths of Mrs John B Chauvey aged 80 at 223 East Wayne Fort Wayne. She came from France in 1854 and leaves four children. John Mehlis of 95 West Superior died of blood poisoning aged 70. Mary wife of Christian Henger a gardener near Centlivre died of heart disease aged 67. Robert Wilson county patient died of consumption at St Joseph hospital aged 40. Funerals set for Wednesday and Monday mornings respectively.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John B. Chauvey
Fort Wayne
East Wayne Street
East Superior Street
Charles
Francis
August Parnin
Mary Chauvey
St. Mary’s Catholic Church
Mary
Christian Henger
Washington Township
Centlivre
Concordia College
St. Paul Lutheran Church
Robert, Wilson
St. Joseph Hospital
Deaths and a Crestline accident from weekly undertaker report
The city undertakers list the week ending April 28 reporting numerous deaths from cancer exhaustion accident consumption and other causes including infant and child losses. A Crestline Ohio Sunday incident describes a boy killed when a train passenger threw coal to frighten youths attempting to board the cars. Henry Rogers helped carry the boy home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clemens Miller
Patrick Tate
Philip Krauskopf
Philip T. Bender
Jos
Philip Bohn
Eliza J. Gaffney
la Grippe
Samuel Churchill
Crestline
Pittsburg
Henry Rogers
Hod Carriers Demand Wage Increase From Builders
The hod carriers union demands higher wages from master builders, warning a strike if demands are not met. Hod carriers currently earn $1.75 per day, and it is assumed there will be no raise.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hod-Carriers
Hod Carriers Union
Hod Carriers
Conductor Gard Tuckey Brought Home After Wounding
Conductor Gard Tuckey of the Fort Wayne road, shot by tramps at Lima Ohio about two weeks ago, was brought in on the No 1 mail train at 1120 Thursday and is now at his home 306 Hanna street. He is receiving the best care and is able to sit up, with hopes of a full recovery. A local shopkeeper advertises West Main street offers claiming fair prices and quality in his line.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gustave Baals
Philip Frohlich
Esquire Hays
A. G. Hill
Kendallville
State Pharmaceutical Society
Maxinkuckee
Elizabeth Snider
Kansas Smith
Ph. Bender
Lutheran
Marion Township
White’s Range
Lakeside
R. T. Ashley
St. Joe Road
Henry J. Miller
Electric
Gard Tuckey
Fort Wayne Road
Lima
Hanna Street
J. A. More
Fort Wayne
St. Joe Hospital
More
Chicago Street
Joseph Dwenger
Pittsburg
Marriage of Peter Bates and Anna Rolape at St Marys Church
The marriage was performed last Tuesday forenoon at St Marys Catholic church with Rev Father Ochtering officiating. A reception followed at the bride’s Washington and Clay home with a banquet and dancing. Numerous gifts included bedroom sets, mirrors, clocks, tea and chamber sets, silver, china, and assorted furnishings, with members of local families and O N O club among the present-givers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Peter Bates
Anna Rolape
St. Mary’s Catholic Church
Father Ochtering
Washington and
Clay Streets
Casso
J. Baltes
John Rolape
John Rensman
M. Baltes
Etchey
Clara Rensman
Weigerding
Katie Haas
Annie
Fannie Steinbreunner
Tony Hiller
A. A. Reinhardt
H. Baker
Augusta
Josephine Most
Rocker
E. J. Franke
Charles Centlivre
Julia Waterman
Annie Conners
N. Schele
Carrie Hill
Mrs. Hartman
Kate Fisher
Lou Hearly
Huntington
Theresa
Mary Ashley
Auburn
Katie
Rosa Nix
N. Martin
O. N. O. Club
Joseph Kopp
Henry Stier
Andrew Keller
George App
Ed Nolte
Ed Manok
Henry Kramer
Gocke
Fort Wayne Presbytery Revisions To Creed Ahead Of Ordination
The Presbytery of Fort Wayne voted to revise the creed and consider the second question on changes. Delegates including Dr. Van Nuy Goshen Rev Goodman Kendallville and others defined required insertions and omissions to strike out election to perdition and affirm general salvation for all who accept terms. A. J. Taylor case transferred to judiciary committee and Presbytery incorporated under state law. A public meeting followed at Second Presbyterian with ministers from Bluffton Lagange and DeKalb counties. The session resumed and two candidates, Rev. R. M. Hays and Rev. Prentess, were examined for ordination and unanimously admitted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Presbytery
Fort Wayne
van Nuy
Goshen
Goodman
Kendallville
Moffatt
Allen
Chapin
Sayles
Andrews
Bodley
Townsend
First Presbyterian Church of
A. J. Taylor
Sheldon
Judiciary Committee
Second Presbyterian Church
James E. Wier
Bluffton
Thomas E. Hughes
Lagrange
Henry A. Sawyer
DeKalb Counties
R. M. Hays
First Presbyterian Church
Rev
Prentess
Hays
Washington
Ind
Gas Mains Metered Growth in Monie Region
Supt G Max Hoffman of the Salimonie Natural Gas and Mining Co reports up to April 1 main lines total just over 110 miles. He and crew have inspected 1,558 heating and 317 lighting houses, with 5,300 lights including 2,000 Welsbach burners and 68 boilers using gas equaling about 2,500 horsepower.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
G. Max Hoffman
Salimonie Natural Gas and Mining Company
Hoffman
Odd Fellows to build 825000 building and ice company bid
The Odd Fellows plan a new 825000 structure while the Artificial Ice Company proposes a 87000 project. The items reflect historic fraternal and industrial bids reported in local notices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Odd Fellows
Iee Company
Docks Receive 800 Tons Amid Car Load Build Up
The city’s docks absorb 800 tons with 104 car loads on side tracks. The Grand Rapids and Indiana road reports 72 car loads as the first consignment of a large order. Dealers hold a sample supply to bridge the mining shutdown period when mines are expected idle.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grand Rapids and
Indiana Road
O Rourke Likely to Stay in Fort Wayne Rail Role
Supt P O Rourke of the Grand Rapids and Indiana railroad southern division visited Grand Rapids last week and on his return said he is not prepared to name a successor to the late J M Metheany as northern division superintendent. He expects a decision after President Hughart returns from the east and emphasized he intends to remain in Fort Wayne rather than take the new post.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
O’rourke
Grand Rapids and Indiana Railroad
Grand Rapids
J. M. Metheany
Grand Rapids and
Indiana Road
W. O. Hughart
Fort Wayne
Two Local Elders Pass Away In County
Mr. Adam Burrier of Scipio township died at Hall's Corners last Saturday at age ninety nine years two months. He leaves four sons and a daughter after forty years in the county as a subscriber to THE Weezy Seariven. Funeral Monday with large attendance. Mr. Clement Miller of 88 Hendricks street died last Thursday after several months illness aged sixty three. He worked twenty six years for the Pennsylvania company in the city blacksmith shop. Funeral Sunday at 1 30 p m from residence and 2 o'clock from St Paul Catholic church.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frederick Bullerman
St. Joe Township
H. F. Bullerman
Columbiana Wayne
Maysville
Jerry Rayel
Bertie Goodins
Squire Ryan
St. Peter's Catholic Church
Christian Witte
Maumee Avenue
Clemens Miller
First Regiment
Morris Freye
Maumee Road
Henry S. Carter
W. J. Carter
Oslborn Street
Roberts, Throp & Co
Three Rivers
Michigan
D. Nestle
Rudisill
John Fell
Lawrence Bittinger
J. Sosenheimer
Pennsylvania Company
Meegan
Bittinger
St. Patrick’s Catholic Church
Adam Burrier
Scipio Township
Hall’s Corners
Burrier
Weezy Seariven
Clement Miller
Hendricks Street
Mason
St. Paul Catholic Church
Sharp Opens New Store in Foster Block Fort Wayne
Mr L P Sharp of Rock Island Til leases the Foster block store on Court street formerly Pape Furniture. He plans a May 1 opening with a large China and Crockery ware section on Court street and a 5 and 10 cent counter area on Clinton street. The store aims to be a major northern Indiana shop with a wide array of useful and attractive goods.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
L. P. Sharp
Rock Island, Til
Foster Block
Court Street
Pape Furniture Company
Queensware
Clinton Street
Indiana
Sharp
Fort Wayne
Ball Waist alternative to corsets explained
The Ball Waist replaces corsets with a waist that has shoulder straps and buttoned skirts, stocking supporters, and elastic wear. It can be laundered, has no metal, and is reusable or returnable. The piece suits women resolving not to wear corsets, with practical sewing tips and a note on customer satisfaction from Catcago Conger Co. in Chicago and New York.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Catcago Conger Co
Chicago
New York
Townsend's Trials: Divorce Granted and Suit Against Paramour
In circuit court Judge O'Rourke grants William T Townsend a divorce from Lucy A Townsend. Townsend, via attorney J B Harper, sues Louis Gerardin for 5000 dollars alleging Gerardin alienated his wife's affections, breaking up their home. Townsend and Gerardin had prior business ties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Circuit Court
O’rourke
William T. Townsend
Lucy A. Townsend
Townsend
J. B. Harper
Louis Gerardin
Gerardin
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Calhoun St
Lapne Sentinel
Dr. Caldwell
C. A. Munson
Sabbath School
Salem Church
Ed Gloyd
St. Paul’s Catholic Church
John Leikauf
Frank H. Meyers
Esquire France
Superior Court
Michael Woulfe
Phil B. Colerick
Stephen B. Bond
Michael Baltes
Fleming Estate
Morris & Barrett
John Schwab
Otio Schwab
T. W. Wilson
John Hooper
Charles W. Fulton
Pearl Street
Fulton
Read
Wayne Street
Charles Brooking
Gay Street
Creighton Avenue
Fred Beckman
Judge O'Rourke
State
Waldo Hills
Charles Reese
Third Army Corps Union
Newburg-on-the-Hudson
N. Y
Huntington Democrat
Koenig
Adam Barker
Martha Zeiner
Amanda Rupert
George
Phillip
Adam
Isaac
Wm. Burrier
Isaac Burrier
W. T. Schirmeyer
G. W. Long
Gustine McCullough
Calhoun Street
League Park
Detroits
International League
Will Paul
Salimonie
Fred Myers
Millesburg
Ohio
H. C. Paul
T. EB. Ellison
Ilda Bulger
Lena Foster
Andy Hisenhauer
Mrs
H. J. Miller
Joseph Wells— Bon
John F. Waldo
F. K. Cosgrove
Concordis Singing Society
Rome City
Walter Lymann
Carrie Yobst
George Graham
J. B. Seaman
Cora Walker
Milt McKean
J. ©. Peltier’s
Billy Stewart
Penu
Pacific Slope
Wallace Bros
W. Joseph Kerp
Allen County Building, Loan, and Savings Association
J. B. White
E. L. Siver
Mansfield
J. L. Tyler
United States Volunteers
Missouri Medical College
M. F. Everback
Seymour
Internal Revenue
James KE. Furste
Frank E. Furste
Bradner
Dr. Furste
Lauferty
James Barr
Supreme Court
Robinson Road
Lake Townships
W. R. Stirling
William Goheen
Ludwig Guttman
Herman J. Remmert
W. D. Page
Fort Wayne Presbytery
J. M. Jones
LeGrand
Marshall County
Iowa
Stella Thompson
Calhoun and
Berry Streets
Christian Boseker
Baptist Church
John Wilkinson
Lida
C. L. Drake
Brackenridge Street
Drake
East
John G. Mack
James A. Graham
Omo
Dr. Adams
Gerty
Myers
Daniel Sanders
Wm. Thompson
Wm. Moellering
Mondsay
Carrie Wait
Nash Farner
John Gaette
Charles Strack
Buchanan Street
Anna Vordermark
East Washington Street
BE. Crall
Derheimer Vs. Baltes
Wm. Jackson
Arcola
Bishop Dwenger
Muncie
Lulu Noll
Waterloo
Louis Breimeir
Hobrock
Fairfield Avenue
Amos Line
South Harrison Street
Fremont
J. W. Younge
Wear
Pacific Coast
Frank Fisk
Charles Jacobs
Bloomingdale
John Rodenmiller
Labor Signal
Indianapolis
Christian Paul
Harrison Street
George F. Felts
Terre Heure
Abbott
A. Zollinger
Union Veteran Legion of America
C. O. Lepper
Anna Gaetje
John Gaetje
Salem Reform Church
Henry C. Berghoff
Wife Bron
Fanny Graff
Piepenbrink
Leo
G. B. McGoogan
Lake Township
John Shaffer
John Stopher
Wm. Shoup
Marion Black
Squire France
Shaffer
L. M. Ninde
J. Hedrick
Ray Potter
Esquire Ryan
August Laurent
Russell George
Adams
Broadway
Hedrick
John Langohler
Spy Run
Julius G. Kiefer
Ottilda A. Langohr
Stephen A. Northrop
Bath
Northrop
David
Frank Daniels
City Carriage Works
8. S. Daniels
Daniels
Addie
A. F. Townsend
Walkerton
John Morris Company
North Hoyne Avenue
John Mehlis
Cothrell
Samuel
Wm. Fahner
M. G. Kimmel
Rosa Thompson
Marion Saylor
Crestline, Ohio
West Main Street
D&wit
G. W. Suavey
St. L. Ry
Happy Hearts
Peter Baltes
Annie Rolape
Rudy Reinewald
Deadwoods
Chicago Road
O Rourke
J.M. Metheany
G. RK LL
Ena Norelief
Dennis Downing
Waterbury
Potter Drug and Chemical Corporation
Jon
U. S. Gov't Report
Jersey
Sam, Pete
Max
PHA
Pixley
E. Berry Street
George Dewald
ROYAL
Ladies
Misses & Childrens
Ellingworth
Ani
L.O. Hull
Sentinel
J.D. Morgan
M. D
John Dalman
Editor Sentinel
John Beigler
H. I. Swiss
Robert Lowry
Democrata of
Allen County
Tam
C. M. Dawson
Editor
Peb
Colerick
Fon County
Ciese
Louis Bramzs
Crexx
Allen Circuit Court
Dantel W. SoupEs
John B. Monning
Manning
Allen Circuit
J.J. Kern
Andrew F. Glutting
J. C. Peltier
Suernier
Edward F. Clausmeier
SuHeErior
Geo. H. Vinere
Jnc
Dame
Preston Chapman
Rane K. Cosgrove, JR
Solomon Doty
Milan Township
Cervenk
Cass Hunt
Wenninghoff
Allen Country
William
Lafayette Township
Edward Beckman
A. M. Darroch
Aboite Township
Recorder
Gro
W. A. Reicheldeever
M. M. Thompson
Surveyor
Hiney E. Fiscoma
J. H. Stellborn
Bass
Ww. Scawixe
Otice Tate
Seth
George W. Loa
Werk Allen Circuls Goge
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