Two Fort Wayne Boys Die In Cave In
Two Fort Wayne youths Welter Grossman and Herbert Hoeltje died Thursday afternoon when a sand tunnel collapsed at a hillside play spot on Michigan Avenue. Rescuers found their bodies about five hours later, after families alerted authorities. The cave formed as neighbors say a wall of sand gave way, trapping the boys beneath tons of gravel and soil.
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Fort Wayne
Michigan Avenue
Welter Grossman
Herman Grossman
Dollars Avenue
Herbert Hoeltje
Henry C. Hoeltje
Grossman
H. D. Miller
Riedmiller Hill
Nelson Street
Henry Grossman
Cisck
Miler
J. J. Ariek
Miner Street
Hoeltieclat
Wellman Undertaking Rooms
Grossplan
Two Boys Die in Tragic Auto Crash Near Emmaus Lutheran
Herbert Hoeltje and Walter Rossman, aged 13 and 12, die in a street accident. Mrs. Grossman, mother of Walter, is overwhelmed by the news. The Hoeltjes, active in union labor circles, plan a double funeral for the two boys and their families mourn the loss of three brothers and two sisters. Both boys attended Emmaus Lutheran school and are survived by siblings.
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Hoeltje
Walter Rossman
Theodore
Henry
Fritz
Esther
Adaline
Herbert Hoeltje
Emmaus Lutheran School
Slot Machine and Owner Taken by Police
Ed Hammerle was arrested on West Main street in Nebr as a slot machine in his possession was seized. He posted bond to appear Monday morning at police headquarters, while police investigate slot machine agents aiding saloons and plan actions against them. The machine held nickels and remained evidence after the arrest.
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Ed Hammerle
West Main Street
Nebraska
Heller
Hammerle
Defiance County Youth Arrested in Horse and Buggy Theft
Ernest Blair, 23, of near Defiance Ohio, was jailed by Sheriff Grice on a charge of stealing a horse and buggy prepared for sale. Blair, who has prior reformatory time, was captured while seeking to sell the outfit. The sheriff awaits Oscar Blair to return the thief to face the charge.
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Ernest Blair
Defiance
Ohio
Grice
Oscar Blair
Young Blair
Mansfield Reformatory
Patrolman Injured Fracturing Shoulder Blades in City Incident
Patrolman John Kientz was injured Sunday night at Harmer and Lewis while alighting from a car and was driven home in the patrol wagon. He discovered a fractured left shoulder blade after reaching Maumee Avenue and Harmer Street.
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John Kientz
Harmer and
Lewis Streets
Maumee Avenue
Harmer Street
Tired of Dodging Summon Officers in Fraud Case
Chicago reports a plotted counterfeiting ring with two suspects Bayer and Michaels and others tied to the Wheed Brown Westcott gang. A telephoned trap and a December 1 office visit led to arrests by the United States secret service after they admitted passing five dollar bills across Milwaukee and beyond.
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Chicago
Peter Wratzburg
United States Secret Service
Milwaukee Avenue
Voice
Drataburg
Federal Building
Gustav Bayer
Henry Michaels
Captain Porter
St. Louis
H. Michaels
G. Bauer
Secret Service
Wheed-Brown-Westcott Gang
St. Paul
Hot Springs
Ark
Memphis Tenn
Little Rock
Grenada
Miss
New Orleans
Hunters Will Discuss State Fish And Game Laws
Local hunters and anglers allied with the Allen County Sportsmen’s Association plan a Thursday evening meeting at the courthouse assembly room. They will review proposed January state legislature actions aimed at preserving the existing fish and game commission and improving hunting and fishing laws for effectiveness. Public interest includes support for a proposed state game preserve for quail and other game birds.
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Allen County Sportsmen’s Association
Court House
State Fish and Game Commission
Remembered Bridegroom at Fort Wayne High School
Prof. C T Lane returns to his classroom to find white ribbons on desk and chandeliers and a kitchen utensil display left by a class marked by signs and rice. The gift follows prior porch trimming and torn ribbons after the senior play. Thomas R Marshall elected to the Indiana Red Cross executive committee ahead of inauguration AB gov
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. T. Lane
Fort Wayne High School
Lane
Vera Chamberlain
Thomas R. Marshall
Indiana
Hon James Murdock Dies Suddenly In Lafayette
Hon James Murdock, 72, president of the Merchants National Bank of Lafayette and prominent Indiana financier, died of heart disease at his home. He helped organize Citizens Natural Gas and led the Indiana School Book Company. Funeral plans awaited the return of Mrs. and Mrs. Samuel T. Murdock from the east.
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Lafayette
Ind
James Murdock
Merchants’ National Bank
Indiana
Murdock
Fort Wayne
Samuel T. Murdock
Ireland
America
Vermillion County
Ohio
Wayne County
Mr. Murdock
Citizens’ Natural Gas Company
Fort Wayne Gas Company
Indiana School Book Company
Funeral Attendees Gather for Murdock in Fort Wayne
Fort Wayne friends attended the funeral services for Mr. Murdock with a special interurban car trip to Lafayette. The party included representatives from the Fort Wayne Gas Company and the Fort Wayne and Wabash Valley Traction Company, along with personal friends. Miss Mary Murdock, the only daughter, had been visiting Fort Wayne and returned to Lafayette as her brother Samuel T. Murdock and Mrs. Murdock planned to travel east to Fordham University for Thanksgiving.
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Fort Wayne
Murdock
Lafayette
Gas Company
The
Traction Company
Fort Wayne Gas Company
Fort Wayne and Wabash Valley Traction Company
Mary Murdock
Sadie Fleming
Samuel T. Murdock
Fordham
N. Y
General Leconte Survives Jeremie Escape Arrives in Port au Prince
General Leconte, rumored slain at Jeremie, landed at Petit Grave after a three day sea voyage with four officers and two sailors. He denies executions ordered at Jeremie and resumes duties as interior minister while Auguste becomes public works minister. Three divisions depart for the south to confront rebels.
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Port Au Prince
Haiti
Leconte
Jeremie
Petit Grave
Auguste
M. Leraque
German fleet not sent to Haiti despite requests
Berlin reports Haiti situation improving with no German demand for protection yet. French and American warships expected nearby, so German vessels unlikely to be needed. In Indiana, Ralph Sturgeon bought W H Reed's eighty acre Whitley County farm for 5000 dollars via the K Vorndran agency.
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Berlin
Foreign Office
Port Au Prince
Haiti
Whitley County
W. H. Reed
Ralph Sturgeon
Russellville
Ind
K. Vorndran Agency
Notice of Final Settlement of Rebecca Arantz Estate
Creditors heirs and legatees of Rebecca Arantz deceased must appear in Allen circuit court Fort Wayne Indiana December 18 1908 to show cause why final settlement accounts should not be approved and to prove heirship and receive distributive shares Administrator Charles A Beuret Witness clerk of court November 18 1908. W G Colerick attorney for estate.
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Rebecca Arantz
Allen
Fort Wayne
Indiana
Charles A. Beuret
Joseph N. Mason
Allen Circuit Court
W. G. Colerick
Thomas Meads
Elias Amstutz
Queen V. Amstutz
WM. H. Shambaugh
Settlement of Thomas Meads estate heirs and executors notice
Heirs and legatees of Thomas Meads are notified on December 21, 1908 to show cause why the final settlement accounts should not be approved. They must prove heirship and receive distributive shares. Henry M. Mason is the executor. Witness the clerk on November 25. Leonard & Townsend attorney for the estate.
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Henry M. Mason
Joseph N. Mason
Allen Circuit Court
Leonard & Townsend
Heirs of Elias Amstutz Seek Administrative Action
In the matter QUEEN V. AMSTUTZ Administratrix, the heirs and legatees of Elias Amstutz pursue de tributive shares. Seal indicates court processing. Joseph N. Mason and Wm H. Shambaugh serve as attorneys for the estate.
For Sale Two Items In Fort Wayne Ind
For sale cheap bone cutter and two fur robes. Inquire H N Ward 999 West Berry Street. Also eleven room modern house with path hot water laundry cellar large rooms electric lighting fur nace chicken park lot 40 by 70，one more room possible. Built in April price 8600 half down rest negotiable. Contact 2144 John Street Fort Wayne Ind.
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H. N. Ward
West Berry St
John St
Fort Wayne
Ind
Chronic Disease Specialist Offers Free Consultations
A physician with extensive equipment invites patients with serious or complicated Chronic Diseases to seek free consultation. He cites experience in cancers, ulcers, stomach and bowel issues, liver and kidney troubles, heart and lung diseases, eye and ear disorders, and many male and female conditions with non surgical, painless treatments. He promises honest assessments.
Fort Wayne Doctor Promotes Piles Cure Without Operation
An advertising appeal from Dr. H. O. Wells touts non operative treatment for piles and skin disorders. The doctor cites numerous testimonials from Fort Wayne and surrounding areas including A B Payton, Mrs A J Smith, J C Lawrence, Emmet Swan, Mrs F D Hasty, John Steck, and B M Wiley praising quick cures and avoidance of surgery. The letters describe long histories of suffering, dramatic improvements, weight gain, and restored health after Wells treatment, with emphasis on patient confidentiality and written consent.
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Fort Wayne
Piles
A. B. Payton
H. O. Wells
Emmet Swan
Allen County
Wells
Thurman
Ind
A. L. Hyre
Whitley County
Dr. Wells
B. M. Wiley
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Walter Grossman
Her
Bert Hoeltje
Meet Death
Sheriff Grice
Costi
Dr. Wenger
Bright
FSH and
Game Commission
Jas. Murdock
Daytonia
Sentinel
the Sentinel
Port Jeremie
Revo
John Spuhler
Decatur
Ing
Thespense
United States
Alford B. Payton
Polls St
G. Geiger
Huffman
Frank Small
New Haven
A. J. Smith
J. C. Lawrence
Columbia City
H. C. Wells
Oo. C. Smith
Bluffton
F. D. Hasty
Fred Berg
Pa. R. R
Fred P. Berg
Montgomery St
John Steck
Montpelier
JOHN Z@ STECK
B. M. Wiley, M. D
Fort Wayne, Ind
Wayne Physiciany
O. Wells
Neve
F. Sutton
M.D
H.O. Wells, M.D
East Berry ST
City Hall Corner
Rusas
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