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Newspaper
Fort Wayne Weekly Sentinel
Location
Fort Wayne, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Dec 04, 1907
Page
16
Local notes record fair revival subscriptions, bank informals, and multiple obituaries. The itemized blurbs mention Kendallville stockholders elect officers, Noble County bankers organizing, Goshen fair revival funds, and a Peru resident dying from burns after clothes ignited.
Obituaries note Barbara Huber at 87 in Warren and John Zehring 72 dies at son Frank Zehring’s Ossian home. Kendallville’s Nobile Furniture and Undertaking Co incorporated with 5000 capital. Logansport English Lutheran plans a 25000 church project with 11000 subscribed. Nearby, 91-year-old David Coble hunts rabbits. Richard Butler loses right arm in corn shredder accident. Queen elephant dies at Wallace circus farm near Peru. Noble County Teachers elect officers. Ligonier to host next meeting. Obstruction case fines and jail for Charles Brandenberg. Wood chunks disrupt road near Funk church. Houk and Miss Harris sign common law marriage contract in Marion.
Bluffton area notes list deaths including Joel Leichty and Mrs Catherine Rathfon. Local incidents include burglaries at Avilla barber shop and Wabash saloons, a hunting accident in Decatur, and a canal suicide in Goshen. Officials debated schools and a divorce suit in Bluffton. others announced elections and local graft of tenures, plus bank liquidations and railroad subsidies.
J H Louis Gerke aged 92 years 9 months 21 days longtime Wayne township resident died Monday at his Decatur road home after five weeks of illness. Born in Hanover Germany he arrived in 1834 worked on the Wabash and Erie canal then farming. He helped found St Pauls Lutheran church and Trinity Lutheran church Adams township. Survived by five of nine children Henry W Fred Herman Seddelmeyer Paul Trier and Louise. twenty eight grandchildren and fourteen great grandchildren. Funeral Friday at 1 PM from home and 1 20 PM from Trinity Lutheran Church.
Mrs Eliza Kettler widow of Conrad W Kettler died Monday at her son 611 Mast Jefferson street aged 86 after age related illness She was born in Germany and came to Fort Wayne in 1852 Her survivor list includes two sons Conrad F and William J and daughter Miss Mary Kettler six grandchildren and a brother Frederick Rehorst Funeral services will be Thursday at 130 PM from the residence and 2 PM at Salem Reformed church Rev Philip Ruhl will officiate with Rev William H Wilson assisting Flowers omitted.
Mrs. Mary Pence widow of Frederick Pence of South Whitley died Sunday night in this city from a complication of diseases. A pioneer resident, she leaves a sister Mrs. Levi Huffman of Fort Wayne and a brother John Houghton of North Manchester. Remains were taken to South Whitley for interment.
Mrs. Catherine A. Pickard wife of T R Pickard longtime Fort Wayne resident died at 7 45 this morning at 34 Washington boulevard east following a week long illness due to heart disease She was born in New Jersey and moved to Fort Wayne at age nine married in 1854 Survivors include her husband and four sons Harry Thomas D Pickard with unclear details left in fragmentary text.
The obituary honors a long admired Fort Wayne resident, a devoted member of the First Presbyterian Church since age 18, described as kind generous and widely respected. Funeral services will be held Saturday at 2 PM at the residence, conducted by Rev. Henry B. Master of the First Presbyterian Church.
Charles Diehm, who once ran a restaurant at Calhoun and Chestnut streets, died Thursday at the county infirmary. His death was mainly due to advanced age. He had been mentally deranged for several years and was placed in the institution. He is survived by his wife and a daughter.
Miss Kathryn Donovan aged 60 died Sunday night at her residence south of the city. The body was taken to the home of relative John Kennedy on Boone Street for burial arrangements.
Miss Anna Engelkraut of St. Louis died at 8 15 PM Sunday at St Rochus Hospital from consumption at age 41. Survived by parents Mr and Mrs Anthony Englekraut and sister Miss Kate Engelkraut of St Louis. Funeral services Wednesday morning at 8 15 from the hospital and 9 from St Peter's Catholic church.
William Walker pioneer resident of Sheldon died at home on Monday aged 75 due to heart enlargement and age. Born January 7 1833 in Rush County Ohio he moved to Wells county as a youth and came to Sheldon at fifteen. Survived by several children three brothers John Willard Walker of Union township and Rev Noah A Walker of Fort Wayne. Funeral services were held this afternoon from Uniontown Christian.
Diedrich Hemsoth a pioneer farmer of St Joseph township died Tuesday afternoon at his daughter's home near Goeglein after months of illness. He was born in Germany and came to America years ago. Survived by children Mrs Kurt Hamfield of Fort Wayne Mrs John Remus of St Joe township Mrs Robert Trebra of Fort Wayne and Herman H Hemsoth with 32 grandchildren and 17 great grandchildren. Funeral services set for 1:30 from the residence and 2:00 at St Peter's Lutheran church Goeglein with Rev August Doerflein officiating.
Congregation marks the church’s silver anniversary next Sunday with German morning and afternoon services led by Rev. Abich of Detroit and Rev. Paul Schmidt, and an evening English address by Rev. William Stellhorn of Cleveland.
Fred T. Childs, long time Pennsylvania shop machinist and Ma chinists' union member, quit his job and opened a law office in room 27 Bank block. A graduate of Ohio Northern University, he brings strong education and ability to the legal field. He previously lived in Akron and has resided in Fort Wayne for seven months. Two Adams county men suffered severe injuries in a corn shredder accident Saturday. Reuben Beery, 52, lost three fingers, while Clem Heckman had his left hand amputated above the wrist.
A cough and cold remedy for children increases in use for coughs croup and whooping cough. It promises prompt relief and gentle laxative action to drive poison and phlegm from the system. Sold by Meyer Bros at 602 902 1424 Calhoun St.
A wager of $50 spurs Clayton Deil, a Butler bartender, to walk to Chicago carrying a letter for posting within ten days. The feat follows Edward Payson Weston’s recent northern Indiana trek, stirring amateurs to try long walks.
An advertisement promotes S acules claiming relief from rheumatism backache and kidney troubles. It offers a 30 days treatment for one dollar with a single dose at bedtime and urges readers to buy from Meyer Bros. at 602 902 1424 Calhoun Street.
Chicago markets show May wheat opening at about 1.01 and closing near 1.01. receipts from Minneapolis and Duluth total 1 383 cars. Corn bends down then rallies with May at 55 to 56 cents and oats around 50 cents. Toledo prices list cash and futures for wheat corn oats and rice with small shifts.
East Buffalo market shows hog receipts 4 250 head and sheep 8 000 head with steady prices. Cattle receipts 125 head and mixed cattle quotes, while Chicago reports 24 000 cattle and 58 0 hogs with mixed price ranges and a generally lower market. Cincinnati and Pittsburgh summaries note steady cattle and variable hog and lamb prices.
In Chicago dairy markets on December 3 butter and cheese stay steady amid mixed regional quotes. Butter firm at creameries and daisies 20 to 25 cents. cheese ranges 9 to 11 1/2 cents with firm bias. New York reports firmer cheese and butter with varied grades, fresh receipts around 3,572 boxes and 6,015 packages, eggs showing strength at select white and brown lots.
North Lima sells at 4 cents, while South Lima and Indiana trade at 89 cents. The brief market note records a regional price spread and points to a small price movement in the oil trading district.
Barr Street Market reports prices for grains, butter, eggs, poultry, onions, and vegetables with Wheat at 92c bu new corn 50c bu old 70c, oats 45c bu. Hogs and cattle values from S Bush Co and Weil Brothers. wool and hides quotations. Mayflower Mills and Tresselt Sons pricing for patents, bran, shorts, corn meal, and various grain byproducts. Commission Merchants note dressed poultry at 42c lb and turkeys 14c lb. local butter prices ic Tb and creamery 30c Tb.
Quotations from East Columbia Street on poultry meats including chickens ducks turkeys geese and eggs with prices per pound or dozen. Butter onions and potatoes listed with per unit costs. Hay and straw prices per ton. Local coal market prices from Hocking Valley Massillon Jackson Pocahontas Fort Pocahontas Cannel coke West Virginia Indiana.
The committee, led by Senators Allison and Teller with Representatives Payne Williams and Tawney, with Sergeant-at-Arms Ransdell, hears President's written communication plan. The president stated he would transmit the message in writing to Congress.
Washington December 3 The annual message of the president was received by the senate at 12 13 pm and its reading began within a minute under directions from the vice president The galleries were crowded with spectators and senators alike.
Washington December 3 William Bryan spent an hour in the marble room of the senate today exchanging courtesies with senators. Most democratic members called during the time to pay their respects as did a number of republicans.
The president sent to the senate on December 3 nominations for Indiana postmasters including Thomas L. Dehority Anderson Frank Welsman Batesville W Z Church Churubusco Elmer Farnshell Elwood Josephine B Cox Fowler James Carson Hebron Charles Wein gert Kendallville Wm Bunnell Monticello Robert White Muncie Cadmus Crabill South Bend Joseph Morrow Charlestown Elery McDonald Lagrange.
President Roosevelt schedules a White House conference with Senators Aldrich of Rhode Island and Crane of Massachusetts for tonight. It is understood the president intends to discuss finance and other major legislation at length.
Washington December 3 congress introduced eight bills. Lorimer of Illinois seeks funds to complete a sixteen foot waterway from Chicago to St Louis. Brick of Indiana pushes uniform divorce laws. Hays of Iowa targets immigration regulation. Ollie James of Kentucky and Sheppard of Texas propose restoring In God We Trust on coins.
Washington Democrats in the House will meet tomorrow evening at the call of Chairman Clayton to discuss forcing the tariff issue to the fore during the current session.
Mayor Hosey and the board of public works aim to convene all track elevation interests to agree on steam and traction line proposals. They will discuss clearance at Calhoun Street and Broadway and other points, urging companies to outline policy and move to open work without delay.
An all day session of the city court Tuesday heard six Roumanians charged with rioting from several weeks prior. Nick Derlasen faced a shooting charge but was not proven guilty. Each demanded separate trials and only one verdict was delivered, acquitting the defendant.
Frederick Lucas was arrested Tuesday evening by Detective Lenz on a concealed weapons charge after a weapon was found on him. He had been fined a dollar and costs and jailed six months last summer under the name Luther for whipping a boy. Old Fort Council plans a reception and ball at Mulqueen's on Friday December 20. St Pauls Walther league to hold a Thursday evening entertainment. N M Adams and W Reeves join U S Marine Corps and await Captain Breckenridge arrival to muster in and head to Washington for preparatory school.
Pfeiffer Roame advertises money to loan on real estate or personal security. Rates and terms offered through Baas.
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