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Newspaper
Fort Wayne Weekly Sentinel
Location
Fort Wayne, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Aug 26, 1908
Page
7
Henry H. Bossier a longtime city insurance pioneer died in St. Louis at 10 30 p m Tuesday Aug 18 at the home of his adopted daughter Mrs J M Sherer. Death came from infirmities of old age as he neared his years of public prominence and business activity in the community.
The remains were brought back to this city for burial Thursday afternoon with services at the Peltier undertaking parlors and Lindenwood chapel. Born in 1824, he moved from Carlisle to Mansfield and later to Goshen and Fort Wayne, then ran a candy business before entering insurance and news enterprise. Surviving him are his wife Eliza Rentfrew, four children from the first marriage, two sisters, and several relatives including a nephew.
Five month old Helen Barnes of 1134 Eliza street died last evening after a summer complaint. Parents Mr and Mrs David Barnes mourn her loss. Funeral services Thursday at 2 pm from the family home with Prof Dorn officiating. Interment in Concordia cemetery.
Miss Bessie Marie Pearse aged 20 daughter of Mr and Mrs Willis Pearse died at a family home 815 West Chaintin avenue Wednesday after a long invalid spell and a stroke of paralysis suffered years ago. She had been an invalid throughout life.
Mrs. Kramer widow of George Kramer dies at 43 after long illness in Fort Wayne. Born September 9 1865 in Germany, she lived at 1933 Force Street and was active with St. Peters Catholic Church and church groups. Survived by mother Mrs Essing four children Bernard Clara Edward Marie and siblings Henry Essing Mrs Michael Kinder and Mrs John Klingenberger. No funeral plans yet flowers requested to be omitted.
Charles W. Crawford 31 died at 3:40 a.m. Thursday at 1623 Cass St Fort Wayne after a bout with apoplexy. He had lived in Fort Wayne for years and ran a small auto repair shop behind his home. Survived by wife Agnes and two daughters Velma and Helen, with sisters Ella Gorman and Bertha Tonkel.
Patrick Prentiss longtime Fort Wayne canal worker died at a local hospital at 2 00 am after years of illness. Born in Ireland he lived in the city over fifty years and was active in church work as a member of St Patrick's Catholic Church. Survived by daughter Mrs John Grable and stepson Thomas Hunt, funeral from H Schone parlors at 8 30 am Saturday and 9 am Cathedral service.
Mrs Lankenafl's husband died on April 10 1904. Survived by four children Agnes Nellie Elmer Lillian two sisters and two brothers Mrs Henry Berghorn Mrs Conrad Brewer Christ and Fred Falsing. Funeral Tuesday at 1 from home and 2 from Redeemer church. Interment Lindenwood cemetery.
Mrs. Louisa Haag widow of John Haag died Tuesday evening at her home 1125 Garden Street at an advanced age.
One of the first settlers in Aboite township Cornelius Yant answered the death summons at his farm home Wednesday afternoon at 5 o'clock He was 78 years 8 months and 20 days old and had lived on the farm where he died since he was born in the region and helped establish the community
George H. Stevens, 67, former Wellsville resident and Civil War veteran, died at the National Military Home in Dayton, Ohio after years of disability from locomotor ataxia. He served three months in the Third Ohio Volunteer Infantry, later worked as an engineer for the Nickel Plate Road. Survived by sons George C. Stevens Earl M. Stevens and Paul G. Stevens.
Andrew LeRoy McDaniel age 20 son of Mr and Mrs Andrew McDaniel died at 12 30 Saturday morning after a yearlong TB illness. He and his mother traveled to Portland last fall seeking health but returned in May. He had been living in a tent beside his parents home and although briefly improved he declined again. Survived by his parents and several half brothers and sisters including Mrs E R Burker Spokane and Mrs Nellie Erlinger Portland funeral services Monday at 2 pm from the residence.
William Yant, born November 28, 1829 in Starke County Ohio, died at his farm after a year of paralysis. The Yants moved west in the 1830s, established a blacksmith shop at the corner of Liberty Mills road, and built a thriving business. He left a wife Hannah and five children Abbie Weichselfelder Palo Alto Cal Minnie Shuman Ardmore Okla Viola Caleman Ella Marion Yant at the homestead.
Reared in this city and a most estimable young woman with a large circle of friends. Fort Wayne high school class of 07 graduate. Active member of Trinity Methodist Episcopal church. Surviving: parents, sister Mrs Ellis Meier, brothers Harry Fred William Regenauer. Funeral Wednesday at 2 pm from residence and 2:30 pm at Trinity church.
George Bindle 84, a native of Ireland and longtime Adams township resident, died at the county infirmary at 11 30 after a hearty dinner. He had been an inmate for exactly one week and suffered apoplexy shortly after leaving the dining room.
Donald Moulin the two year old son of Mr and Mrs Joseph Moulin 2021 Clifton Street died Sunday morning from cholera infantum. The death occurred at 2 30 from the residence and 3 o'clock from the Cathedral.
Marie Edith Krock infant daughter of Mr and Mrs Ben G Krock of 933 Maumee ave died at 5 o clock Monday morning from brain trouble. She was 4 months and 11 days old and an only child. Funeral was at St Marys Catholic church with the father employed at the Electric works.
Nathaniel Havens 75 died at 3 30 p m on Monday afternoon at his daughter Mrs John Stahlhut 1205 Maumee Avenue after a six week illness He was born in Fairfield County Ohio in 1833 came to Fort Wayne in 1883 and once ran a south side shoe store He survived by Mrs Stahlhut Mrs W D Kyle Mrs E L Taylor Mrs Harry Achenbach Herbert Havens and Frank Havens of Alliance Ohio The funeral will be at 2 o clock from the residence Rev C A Rowand officiating
Joseph E. Monahan a former Spanish American War and Philippine campaign veteran dies at his home 1616 Kansas Street aged 33 He served in Company B 157th Indiana volunteers and three years in the Philippines His sisters Mrs F Ball of Buffalo and Mrs John Ward of Chicago attend his wake He belonged to St Patrick's Catholic Church his birthplace Morroville was noted in the obituary.
Herman Bultemeyer six months old, son of Mr and Mrs Ernst Bultemeyer of 1230 Swinney Ave, died Thursday after illness. Funeral services Sunday at 1 30 pm from home and 2 pm at Emmaus Lutheran Church with Rev Wambsganss officiating.
Clem Rekers of Fulton street learned Friday of the death of Mrs Richard Chamberlain of Whittier California who died August 17. She formerly resided here and the family moved to California about a year ago. Surviving are husband a son Robert and daughter Mrs White none of whom live here.
Mrs Wilhelmina Lankenau widow of the late William J Lankenau died at her Leesburg Road home. The notice states her passing and records family ties. Obituary focus on the deceased and residence.
William Philip Affolder, son of Mr and Mrs John W Affolder of 1917 Webster Street, died Friday afternoon from convulsions. A twin brother died in infancy. Funeral services are Monday at 8:30 from the house and 9 from St Peter's Catholic Church.
Flossie Viole Regenauer, daughter of the Regenauer family, is highlighted in a local notice. Details remain fragmentary but emphasize family lineage and community recognition.
Mrs. E F Wagner wife of Dr E F Wagner of 131 East Tabor street died Thursday at 6 45 am in a Phillipsburg Pennsylvania sanatorium after a long illness. She had lived in this city since Dr Wagner became medical examiner for the Pennsylvania Voluntary Relief association seventeen years ago. Burial was in York Pennsylvania after services at 3 30 pm. She leaves her husband two parents Mr and Mrs G G Pottsgrove of Phillipsburg and a sister Mrs Rischell of Johnstown.
Sampson Jackson, a retired farmer who lived in the city at 2104 Clinton Street, near Churubusco, died at his family home after decades of labor on a large farm property he owned in the vicinity. The record notes he had resided there for over sixty years and spent about fifty years tending his land.
An International Sunday School Lesson for August 30 1908 by Dr and Mrs Wilbur F Crafts discusses David's mercy toward Saul as an example of godlike love for enemies. The piece frames mercy as a central virtue in biblical narrative guiding Christian conduct.
A Christan Herald essay retells David sparing Saul in a cave, turning the spear and cruse into symbols of self control and mercy. It links the act to loving enemies, cites Cromwell and Fiji conversions, then a Quaker Delaware farm story where latchstring faith kept natives from harming the home.
The obituary notes he gained a strong farming reputation in the state after moving from Augusta Maine to Indiana with his parents. His wife Eliza died Feb 15 last. survivors include siblings and several children: Mrs Wesley Bowser, P W Jackson, Mrs Clara Juergens, Mrs Alvin Beesel, Mrs C B Majors, A M Jackson of Indianapolis, and John Jackson of Cleveland. Funeral services are set for Monday at 8 am and 10 am at the Eel River Baptist Church.
Harrod Morgan Harrod aged eighty two died at 6 20 am Monday at the home of his daughter Mrs T G Hooper in Decatur while visiting. He was born in Knox County Ohio but moved to Allen County as a boy over sixty years ago and located in Garnly. Death followed an attack of dysentery. He went to Decatur last Wednesday for a visit with his daughter and family.
Family members named Harrod including Charlotte rod Marion Harrod Clay Harrod Dr Morse Harrod Sherman Harrod and others residing in Michigan Washington Aberdeen Fort Wayne are listed with East Washington and Hanna streets and Rev C A Rowand officiating notes.
Eight year old Henry Klingenberger, son of Mrs Anna Klingenberger, was struck by an unlit auto on Maumee Avenue near 918 University Street. He suffered a fractured right wrist and elbow and four broken ribs as the car passed over him. The driver did not see him until he was in front of the vehicle. The boy was helped home by the driver and a doctor was summoned.
A fragmented note mentions extensive improvements and shaved costs in a project. No clear persons, dates, or organizations are readable. The text hints at plans and enhancements but lacks specific facts.
The Academy of Medicine releases a schedule of talks by Fort Wayne physicians over three months. Dancer presents Morphology of Blood on September 3. Rhamy on Pathological Anatomy of Anemias September 17. Weaver on Leucocytosis and Leukopenias October 1. Van Sweringen on Etiology Pathogenesis Blood Findings of Chlorosis October 15. Mouser on Pathological Anatomy of the Lymphatics Leukemias October 29. Open meeting November 5. Hamilton on Myeloid Leukemias November 19. Beall on Pathogenesis of the Hemorrhagic Diseases December 1.
The school board appointed Mrs. Mary D. Edson of Hartford City as domestic art teacher at Fort Wayne High School. Hazel Whittaker was named English teacher to replace Miss Haskins. Dr. Robert Nohr's supervisor of physical culture role ended, work split between Prof. Henry Meyer and Miss Carrie Snively. Board plans $100,900 in bonds for Bloomingdale school construction and other improvements.
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