Memorial services for former Allen County official Ferguson
The remains of Hon. M. A. Ferguson former Allen county commissioner from Delphos Ohio arrived in Fort Wayne and were taken to 37 Spy Run avenue. Funeral will be Wednesday at 2 pm with a pallbearer list of local officials. Memorial flag service by the G A R at 1 30 pm at 237 Spy Run avenue. Ferguson was a member of Lawton Wayne post G A R and prominent in its work.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. A. Ferguson
Allen County
Delphos
Fort Wayne
Lima
Toledo
Spy Run
Jasper Jones
A. R. Schnitker
J. H. Stelihorn
Edward Orff
Edward S3eckman, Jr
George H. Viberg
R. L. Romy
Michael Baltes
H. C. Berghoff
Charles M. Gillett
S. L. Morris
Capt
W. A. Kelsey
Matthew A. Ferguson
Spy Run Avenue
Ferguson
Lawton-Wayne Post, G. A. R
Henry Wallack Dies in Michigan Visit at 87
Henry Wallack a pioneer resident of Zanesville died Monday at the home of his daughter Mrs Maddux in Sturgis Michigan where he was visiting He was 87 years 11 months He survived by four sons Harvey John George and Sidney Wallack and daughter Mrs Maddux all of Sturgis The remains were brought to Fort Wayne at noon today and taken to the old home at Zanesville Funeral services Wednesday at 4 PM.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry Wallack
Zanesville
Maddux
Sturgis
Mich
Mr. Wallack
Harvey
John
George
Sidney Wallack
Promising 16 year old Joseph J Schnee Jr dies
Joseph J Schnee Jr son of Mr and Mrs Joseph Schnee of 1830 South Calhoun street died at 10 50 pm Monday at St Josephs hospital from appendicitis and complications after an operation. He was a stenographer for F P Wilt & Co and survived by his parents a sister and two brothers. Funeral services Friday at 9 30 am from the residence and 10 am at St Peter's Catholic church.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joseph J. Schnee, Jr
Joseph Schnee
South
Calhoun Street
St. Joseph’s Hospital
F. P. Wilt & Co
St.Peter’s Catholic Church
Mrs August Bohde dies during Chicago visit
Mrs August Bohde of this city died Sunday evening at her son's home in Chicago where she was visiting. The aged widow of August Bohde, once a prominent county farmer, had been living with her grandson Louis Schoppman at 911 Eliza Street. She went to Chicago three weeks ago for the visit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
August Bohde
Chicago
Louis Schoppman
Eliza Street
Perkins
W. B. Potter
General Electric Company
Potter
Mr. Perkins
J. Howard Wagner
Frank de Pew
Auburn
W. H. Reed
Defiance
Hertel Jenkins Company
Baptist Sunday School
Glenn Granger
South Bend
C. F. McDermott
Cowen Street
Mrs Sophie Shookman Dies After Brief Illness in Madison Township
Mrs Sophie Shookman wife of Ferdinand Shookman died Sunday morning at the family home in Madison township aged 30 after a brief illness from pleurisy. She was sick two days. She was a daughter of Diederick Reiter of Madison township whose death occurred about two months ago. Survived by husband three children mother and brothers and sisters including Minnie Prange Harmon Henry Reiter Charles Reiter Fred Reiter William Louis Reiter. Funeral services Wednesday at 1:30 from the residence and 2:30 from St John church at Bingen.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sophie Shookman
Ferdinand Shookman
Madison Township
Shookman
Diederick Reiter
Minnie Prange
Fort Wayne
Harmon and
Henry Reiter
Adams County
Charles Reiter
Fred Reiter
Minnesota
William and Louis Reiter
St. John Church
Bingen
Mary Anna Weber Dies of Typhoid at 17
Mary Anna Weber 17 daughter of Mr and Mrs Bernard Weber of 428 Buchannan street died at 11 30 am Monday from typhoid fever. She was sister to Andrew Weber killed in the July 4 toy cannon explosion and had never recovered from that shock. Survived by parents a brother John and sister Cecelia. Born Fort Wayne educated at St Peter's schools and member of St Agnes Young Ladies Society. Funeral at 9 from St Peter's church after 8 30 from residence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary Anna Weber
Bernard Weber
Buchanan Street
Miss Weber
Andrew Weber
John
Cecelia
Fort Wayne
St. Peter's
St. Agnes
Death of Edward Krockenberger Aged 10
Edward Krockenberger son of Mrs Mary Krockenberger of 2610 South Wayne Avenue died Saturday afternoon at 4 from tuberculosis after a long illness. He was a member of Emmaus Lutheran Church and survived by his mother a brother and two sisters. Funeral services are Tuesday at 2 from the residence and 2:20 from Emmaus Lutheran Church.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edward Krockenberger
Mary. Krockenberger
South
Wayne.avenue
Emmaus Lutheren Church
Emmaus -Lutheran Church
Hazel Smith of Hoagland Dies of Typhoid Fever
Hazel Smith of Hoagland died Friday from typhoid fever, the obituary reports a gifted and charming figure in the community. No further details are provided in the fragment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hazel’Smith
Charm Smith
Hoagland
Death of Fort Wayne teen ends sorrowful journey
Orville Smith hurried to reach Jonesboro after his daughter's death. Miss Smith, fifteen, was well known in Fort Wayne where the family lived during Dr. Smith's four years as county auditor. She attended Fort Wayne High School. Surviving: parents, two brothers Dr W O and Grover, three sisters Mrs Elmer Morris, Mrs Colter, and Miss Pearl Smith. Funeral Monday at 2 PM from the Lutheran church at Hoagland.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Orville Smith
Jonesboro
W. O
Grover Smith
Elmer Morris
Colter
Pearl Smith
Hoagland
Infant Irene Becker Dies at Five Months Old
Irene Becker infant daughter of Mr and Mrs August Becker of 1051 Swinney Avenue died at 7 30 Saturday morning from cholera infantum after a brief illness of two days. She was five months and four days old.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Irene Becker
August Becker
Swinney Avenue
Infant Carl Edgar Balzer Dies at 1 Month
Carl Edgar Balzer infant son of Mr and Mrs Charles Pezer of 837 Hugh Street died Sunday from convulsions at the age of months. Funeral services from the residence Wednesday afternoon at 2 o'clock.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carl Edgar Bailer
Charles Pe Zer
Hugh Street
Infant Scholz Dies at Eight Months in Summer Illness
Julienne Scholz, infant daughter of Mr and Mrs Huguenard Scholz of 2421 Oliver Street, died Sunday evening at 8 o clock from summer complaint at eight months. Funeral services from the residence Tuesday afternoon, Rev Luehr officiating.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Julienne Scholz
Huguenard Scholz
Oliver Street
Luehr
Edwards Family Mourns as Mrs Anna Edwards Dies at 47
Mrs Anna Edwards wife of Emery Edwards died at Easthaven hospital for the insane Richmond from a complication of diseases at 8 30 Thursday morning aged 47 years 11 months and 8 days She is survived by her husband and two daughters Mrs George Griebel and Mrs A J Kelly of this city Funeral services will be from the residence of Mrs Kelly 122 West Williams street Sunday at 3 o clock Henry Schone funeral director went to Richmond to bring the remains back
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Anna Edwards
Emery Edwards
Easthaven Hospital For
Richmond
Fort Wayne
Edwards
Louisville
George Griebel
A. J. Kelly
Kelly
West Williams Street
Death of Fannie Florence Exline at 31 in Exline family
Fannie Florence Exline aged 31 years 2 months 7 days wife of R F Exline of 2144 Miner street died at 4 a m Thursday from tuberculosis. Brief funeral services were held at the residence at 10 30 a m and the remains were shipped to Thackery Ohio for interment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fannie Florence Exline
R. F. Exline
Miner Street
Thackery
Ohio
Death of West Ossian Pioneer Farmer John M. Beck
John M. Beck sr aged 69 a Wells county Indiana farmer near Poe died Friday at 730 am after three weeks of heart trouble apo plexy is listed as cause of death He was born in Westmoreland County Pennsylvania moved to Indiana at age two and a half He married May Miller at 41 and had six children William Ira Charles Mrs Tracy Mrs Spencer and Mrs Hamilton The Beck family note him as a lifelong prohibition party advocate funeral was held Sunday on the farm and he was interred at Poe
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John M. Beck
Wells County
Poe
Ind
Mr. Beck
Westmoreland County
Pennsylvania
May Miller
William M
Ira D. Beck
Old Home Place
Charles M. Beck
F. W. Tracy
Mishawaka
M. R. Spencer
Ossian
I. C
Death of William Perry Former Pennsylvania Railroad Engineer
William Perry, formerly an engineer for the Pennsylvania railroad and a resident of this city, died at noon Friday at his home in Van Wert Ohio. He was about 30 years old and had been ill for some time. News of his death was sent to Elks and Eagles lodges here, of which he was a member. He had lived in Van Wert for about two years.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Perry
Pennsylvania Railroad
van Wert
Ohio
The
Elks and the
Eagles Lodges
Mr. Perry
Mrs Georgia Myers Dies After Long Illness
Mrs Georgia Myers wife of Charles Myers died Saturday at the family home Fairfield avenue and Pearl street from a complication of diseases at 35 years 9 months 1 day She had been invalid for nine years and recently confined to home Born in the city she is survived by her husband two sons her mother Mrs Anna Goertz a brother Charles Goeriz and a sister Mrs G B McCormick The funeral will be Monday afternoon at 2 oclock with interment at Lindenwood.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Georgia Myers
Charles Myers
Fairfield Avenue
Pearl Street
Myers
Anna Goertz
Charles Goeriz
G. B. McCormick
Lindenwood
Public Works Board Nears Final 107900 Budget Request
The board of public works has nearly finished its estimates for next year and will seek city council approval of appropriations totaling 107 900. Of this sum 20 000 is requested for street improvements. Contractor Ernest Kruse yesterday secured the contract for tech pointing the city hall surface removal and repair.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Board of Public Works
Ernest ‘Kruse
Tech
School board awards 75000 bond issue to Cincinnati bidder
The school board opened bids for a 75000 bond issue to retire long outstanding notes and debts from six years of school building. Bred Harrison of Cincinnati won with a 26.25 premium plus accrued interest. Other bids from Wedding Company Indianapolis and German American National Bank Fort Wayne were near par. Bonds carry 4 percent interest and will cover high school and town projects plus remaining notes. Plumbing work for Bloomingdale school awarded to John Meyer at 874. A Hattersley & Sons bid 879.20.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bred Harrison
Cincinnati
Wedding Company
Indianapolis
German-American National Bank
Fort Wayne
Jefferson
Hanna 'S Street
Nebraska
Bloomingdale School
John & Meyer
A. Hattersley & Sons
Midsummer Institute Planned Across Indiana August 31
Lafayette Ind Arg notes will hold a series of farmers wives and children focused institutes in August led by W C Latta with speakers Mrs Carter Mrs Romine and Professors across Knox Green Owen Carp Vioverdale Colburn Tasmania Lawrence Culver and Culver plus Allen counties September ends. Topics include farm dwelling kitchen household conveniences home poultry boys and girls school clubs industrial training in public schools and practical education for girls.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lafayette
Ind
W. C. Latta
Farmers’ Institutes
Knox County
Bicknell
Carter
Latta
Green County
Solsberry
Owen County
Carp
Romine
Putnam County
Vloverdale
Professor Latta
Tippecanoe County
Colburn
Cantley
Jay County
AtTasmania
Meeks
Crane
Lawrence County
Srrentis
Lindley
Chrisse
Marshall County
Culver
Capitol Fraud Report Due to Governor Next Week
Philadelphia, Aug 13. The legislative commission finishing its probe into the Pennsylvania Capitol fraud is to present its report to Governor Stuart next Friday. Although sealed by secrecy, the attorney general will file criminal and civil suits against those shown to have share in illegal profits after the governor passes the matter. The report reportedly finds clear criminal intent and offers no specific recommendations, leaving state authorities to act against named individuals.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Philadelphia
Stuart
Legislative Commission
Pennsylvania
Horse and Barn Fire Destroys Premises and Livestock
A large two story brick barn burned Monday evening, causing about $500 in losses. A horse was cremated inside the fire after being driven to the field, and many chickens perished. The origin remains unknown, with flames confined to the hay mow and roof areas. Firemen responding to the blaze encountered difficulties on the way.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hilbrecht
Hutt
Paneers of Downfall in Huntertown Area
A young girl near Huntertown may identify prisoner Charles Powell as the man who gave her candy, tying him to a home invasion at Matthias Paulen’s house. Deputy sheriffs captured Powell, found three watches, two knives, two razors, and 60 cents in change. Powell denied theft and was held on a felony entry charge. an earlier suspect named Morris, a one armed shoe string peddler, is mentioned. Paulen’s family found a broken window and missing candy, pie, and cookies after returning from Fort Wayne. Morris’s movements between two nearby farms are noted as suspicious.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Huntertown
Charles Powell
Matthias Paulen
Leo
Huguenard
Hisenhut
Justice Hawthorn
Morris
Forest Park
Paulen
Hillis Warns Indiana Legislature On Democracy’s Flaws
Winona Lake Ind Aug 13 Dr N D Hillis warned that democracy suffers when lawmakers yield to wealth and flattery. He cited Cromwell kneeling at a keyhole to pray for wisdom and urged a shift from lavish rich boy advantage to brotherhood among men. He argued for frugal education and cautioned against benefits for the few.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Winona Lake
Ind
Indiana
N. D. Hillis
Dr. Hillis
Brotherhood of Man
Taft set to return to War Department this week
Secretary Taft, after visiting the president at Oyster Bay, will resume work at the War Department Wednesday. He plans to address a Columbus audience with a keynote campaign speech on national questions and railroad policy. The remarks are expected to bolster his public support and contrast with rivals.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Taft
Oyster Bay
War Department
Columbus
Roosevelt
Reward Raised for Harvey Hinkle in McClintock Case
Bloomington Ind August 13 sheriffs and relatives of John McClintock met at Cleilan Rogers home to fund a $500 reward for Harvey Hinkle accused in the murder. Half the fund was soon subscribed and organizers hoped the total would be raised today. Rogers fears Hinkle may return to harm his wounded daughter and death threats loom. The Hinkle family now doubts their earlier belief that he fled on an Indianapolis Southern train the night of the killing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bloomington
Ind
Harvey Hinkle
John McClintock
Ratliff
E. J. McClintock
Cleilan Rogers
McClintock
Harvey
Indanapolis
Phey
Hinkle
Offic
Street Paving Clash With Lang Over Delays
H C Lang of Trinidad Asphalt Paving faced the Fort Wayne board of public works Tuesday over late contract payments. He blamed a missing eastbound asphalt shipment from a Pennsylvania firm, promising action once located. He was warned to complete Superior Street first and not disturb other awarded streets. The Fort Wayne and Wabash Traction Co plans private brick paving along Washington boulevard east of Harmer Street soon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. C. Lang
Trinidad Asphalt Paviss Company
Board of Public Works
Pennsylvania Company
Lang
Superior Street
Fort Wayne and Wabash Valley Traction Company
Washington Boulevard
Harmer Street
United States Express seeks interurban control in Indiana
Indianapolis Aug 13 Developments in weeks ahead could grant United States Express company control of interurban routes in Indiana. After Lake Erie & Western and Lake Erie stations moved to American Express, U S Express seeks privileges on Indiana Union Traction and other lines, including Detroit United, Michigan United Railways, Chicago South Bend Northen, and Fort Wayne Wabash, in a broader merger.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indianapolis
United States Express Company
Lake Erie & Western
New York Central Lines
Lake Erie
American Express Company
New York Central
Indiana Union Traction Company
Noblesville
Tipton
Kokomo
Peru
Hugh J. McGowan
Europe
Lake Shore & Michigan Southern Railroad
Lake Shore Railroad
Indiana, Columbus & Eastern
Ohio
Michigan
Detroit United Railways
Ann Arbor
Ypsilanti
Mt. Clemens
Pontiac
Flint
Port Huron
Detroit
Michigan United Railways
Battle Creek
Jackson
Grand Rapids, Holland & Chicago
Chicago, South Bend & Northen
South Bend
St. Joe
Winona Interurban Railway
Indiana
State Epileptic Hospital to Accept Fifty Patients
Indianapolis August 13 The board of trustees announced to Governor Hanly that the State Epileptic Hospital is ready to receive about fifty patients. Lieutenant Hamilton, former head of the marine recruiting district with Toledo HQ, has been relieved by Captain Breckenridge and has taken a leave of absence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indianapolis
Ind
State
Hanly
Hamilton
United States Marine Recruiting Service
Toledo
Breckenridge
President Roosevelt to Confer with Taft Root and Meyers
In New York on August 13 President Roosevelt plans a conference this afternoon with Secretaries Taft Robert and Meyers of his cabinet. Departmental and campaign matters are expected to be discussed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Roosevelt
Taft
Root
Meyers
Fort Wayne fair plans expand with advertising drive
Conference approves advertising appropriation for the Fort Wayne fair. J C Peters and Dr W F Myers announce the exhibition will be a newspaper fair. Attendance rose last year and improvements at the park increase capacity and facilities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fort Wayne
Indiana
Michigan
Ohio
J. C. Peters
W. F. Myers
P. T. Strieder
Watterson Talks Old Parties At Bluegrass Fair
Henry Watterson opened the Bluegrass fair in Lexington with a vigorous political critique. He praised historic leaders while mocking modern party government as a humbug and urged return to the constitution amid calls for reform by Roosevelt and Bryan.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lexington
Henry Watterson
Bluegrass
Alexander Hamilton
Henry Clay
Thomas Jefferson
Andrew Jackson
Hamilton
Clay
Porto Rico
Alaska
Philippines
Teddy Bear
White House
Jefferson
Jackson
Andrew
Valhalla
Roosevelt
Bryan
Knights of Holy Grail visit Garrett for festival
Garrett Indiana reports a gathering hosted by Mrs. F B Perkins wife of T C company head. Knights of the Holy Grail were treated to a parade drill address and refreshments. Newsboys union joined in a foot race and ceremonial presentations plus a car trip to Kendallville and back.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sentinel
Garrett
Ind
Knights of the Holy Grail
F. B. Perkins
Mgr. Perkins
T. & C. Company
Newsboys
Union
Kendallville
Holy Grail Boys
Arthur Lindstrome
Arthur Sanders
The
Holy Grail
Dr. Powell
B. A. Byers
Add Clark
Wm. Franks
Holy Grail Mothers Association
Higley
Butler Record
Powell
Fred L. Feick
B. of R. T
Chicaga
Feick
Indianapolis
H. S. Lewis
Moving Picture Show
Randolph Street
Auburn
Fort Wayne
Perkins
Fraser
Nobody to Cut Weeds Health Board Faces Shortage
The board of health and local property owners struggle to cut weeds on vacant lots as workers are scarce. An annual appropriation exists to clear non resident-owner plots, but with no labor available the reeds simply grow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Health Board
Board of Health
Milan Center Methodist Dedication Set for September 20
The new Methodist Episcopal church at Milan Center will be dedicated around September 20. Construction began last spring after prior planning, the building is described as handsome in design both inside and out, and the congregation anticipates no standing debts once completion is reached.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Milan Canter
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Schnee
Bohde
WESER
Mrockenberger
Becker
Balzer
Scholz
Beck
Municipal News
Board of Trustees
the Securities
Mrs. Meeks
Mr. Crane
Concordia College
WLP
United States
Corporation
Republic
Justice Harlan
Watterson
William Jennings Bryan
Mr. Watterson
Aoath
Qu ‘An
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