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Newspaper
Fort Wayne Weekly Sentinel
Location
Fort Wayne, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Dec 06, 1911
Page
3
Garrett Indiana December notes visitors from Stockton Wisconsin and Chicago. Mrs J W Odum plans an extended southern visit while William Hathaway improves from pneumonia. Various residents travel to Fort Wayne Chicago Indianapolis and Auburn as families share holiday time and study plans.
Trier a longtime Kort Wayne resident died after a period in hospital and at home. He is survived by a widow, a son Henry C. Trier deputy county treasurer, and four brothers and three sisters. Dactylga Schlatter seven months died of pneumonia. parents Cleveland and Mrs. Schlatter attend Grace Reformed Church. father manages Peoples Loan. Funeral Friday at home with Rev. Ards officiating. Isaac A. Brodrick aged 51 and 11 days died at home on Home Avenue from myocarditis. born in Belmont County Ohio. retired farmer. survived by widow and three children Celesta Bradrick F M Bradrick F T J Free.
Melvin G Nomina aged 10 months son of Mr and Mrs William J Nomina died Monday at 6 20 pm at home 1017 Firie street from pneumonia Survived by two siblings and both parents Funeral services will be held Wednesday at 2 pm from the residence to St Marys Catholic Church at 2 30 pm Interment will be in the Catholic cemetery
Mrs Caroline Kerne wife of Lorne J Kerne of Kendallville died Sunday afternoon at 2 30 at Lutheran hospital after a week long illness from peritonitis. She leaves husband and four children Nora Mead Barnhard and Henry Kerne all of Kendallville. Body shipped to Kendallville for funeral services and interment at 9 o clock Tuesday morning.
Miss Rose Luley daughter of Mr and Mrs Frank Luley died Monday morning at 614 East Washington Street after a lengthy illness She was a member of St Marys Catholic Church and St Roses Young Ladies audality She is survived by her parents seven brothers and three sisters
John S Whalen a longtime Fort Wayne resident died Sunday morning at St Josephs hospital at 9 50 due to asthma He was 57 Funeral services are set for Tuesday at 8 30 from Mrs Jasameys home 217 West Jefferson Street and at 9 from the Cathedral Interment will follow at the Catholic cemetery.
Samuel Keller a lifelong Allen county resident died Sunday night at his Pleasant township home at age seventy following a three month illness due to dropsy. He is survived by two brothers John L. Keller of Pleasant township and George Keller of Michigan.
One year old Alice May Fry daughter of Mr and Mrs Lafe Fry of three miles north of Monroeville died shortly after 4 o clock Friday morning from severe pneumonia. The infant was only a few days old.
Avilla includes visits from Miss Bessie Stewart and Miss Vera Knauer returning from guests, Prof Porter and family from Defiance, and updates on revival services. Basketball set to host Wolf Lake at Music Hall. several residents traveling to Cleveland and Fort Wayne. Local buy, sale, and post office changes noted alongside illness, recoveries, and memorial services.
New Haven Indiana reports newly elected Odd Fellows officers led by noble grand Will Gorrell and vice grand Ross Cameron. Rev J M Haines aided revival meetings in Montpelier while visits and greetings cross through Fort Wayne Wabash Detroit and Redkey. Local residents return home from visits and relatives note improvements in health.
Spencerville Indiana notes include Bert Fischer visiting Hamilton for Thanksgiving and E V Beams installing a phone for Fro Chapman. Obituary for Mrs. Winifred Wyatt at Rose Lawn with funeral planned. Local gatherings include Bowser hall dance and a Rev Erick funeral preaching in Harlan. Schools close for the rest of the week and Ed Beams repairs the telephone exchange ahead of winter.
John Edmondson, 74, died at 6 30 p m Saturday at his Markle home after a long illness with Brights disease He had lived in Markle about three years and was survived by a widow The brief notice notes his residence and cause of death in the Indiana town.
A new case has been filed in Adams circuit court for Warren A Hamrick vs Amanda F Hamrick for divorce amid cruel and inhuman charges. Dallas brick dealer Jacob Schafer completed a Main street brick building deal with John T Mayers as the new buyer. Allen Callow and Rose Bailey wed Thanksgiving Eve, with Rev Th Wise presiding and Dernia Smith as witness. A Sixth district K of P meeting is planned for February 29 in Decatur, while a potential dike to protect beat factory land may alter factory sites south of the city. report unverified.
In Spencerville Indiana Tec 3 families and neighbors shared visits and dinners Sunday and Thursday. Charles Scott and wife, L M Chapman and wife, and Clem Treece and wife hosted or were hosted. Several guests from Detroit Fort Wayne Warland and others joined meals and conversations.
Andrews residents and visitors note holiday gatherings with family and friends. Chicago visitors join relatives east of town while locals welcome guests from Peru Roanoke and Dewey Oklahoma for Thanksgiving.
Kendallville residents reported visiting Fort Wayne and Chicago for relatives and friends. The Symphony club plans a benefit at the Commercial club room this evening, lights on Main street will debut, and pupils staged a Thanksgiving program at the public school.
Telegrams report Rudolph Schwartz a well known Allen county farmer from near Grabill found dead in bed in Chicago on Tuesday morning. He had travelled to attend a livestock show without his wife. The cause is listed as asphyxiation.
George W. Dillon of Mongo was arrested after a Lagrange grand jury indicted him for first degree murder in the death of his wife. The September death prompted a coroner’s inquiry. arsenic found in her stomach prompted the charge. Dillon pleaded not guilty at arraignment and remains jailed. trial unlikely before February.
A Roanoke party visits Mr and Mrs Robert Mills at Aboite and returns home pleased. Rev and Mrs Albright travel to Fremont for a few days with relatives. Mr and Mrs K R Bump and family visit Dee Sonner in Zanesville. Catholic church holds a thirteen hour devotional service led by Father Schmidt and Father Myers. Various locals host gatherings with friends and family including a wedding in Huntington. Pension increases for W J Fultz noted via I C Olds. A sale at L L Kimmell nets $1,400 with a cow selling for 75 dollars.
Convoy Ohio December 4 Bert High and John Dickerson of Richmond Indiana will move to Convoy soon to take charge of the Aracoe they purchased from Mrs N Youse. The new managers have theater experience and promise quality entertainment. Mrs Benson of Fort Wayne spent a few days with friends in Mrs I F Alexander who has been visiting here with her parents Mr and Mrs Foster of California left Friday for home. Mr and Mrs Joe Kriescher and Mrs YT A Kriescher and Mr and Mrs Robert Cleland and family shared Thanksgiving at John Reynolds home. Miss Elsie May of Fort Wayne spent Thanksgiving with her parents here. Miss Mamie Miller and Edmund Clay of Delaware College returned home to spend Thanksgiving. Mr and Mrs H W Campbell and family visited with Campbell’s mother east of town. Mr and Mrs Morer visited relatives in Lima Thursday and Friday. Miss Mabel Temple hosted a gathering Friday evening with many young ladies and gentlemen including Dorothy Hart Ruth Reynolds Edna Mollenkopf Vera Shook and others. The Misses Dorothy Hart and Ruth Reynolds visited friends in Fort Wayne over the weekend.
John Dickerson of Richmond buys Mrs. Youse's moving picture show in Convoy. Peter McArdle installs acetylene lighting near town. Robt. Spice of Fort Wayne handles the contract. Mrs. John Casselman dies after cancer. services at Christian church and burial in Van Wert. I. D. Knisely's family to move to Portland Wednesday. Local bazar by Ladies' Aid of M. F. church nets about $140.
Revival meetings continued at the VO church led by Rev. Stright with strong attendance. Local events include Thanksgiving visits by Felger family to Fort Wayne relatives, Misses Minnie and Anna Bender visiting Mrs. Keit, and Maggie Moses spending Thanksgiving with Dot Brindle. Mr. and Mrs. Brindle of Grabil visited Sheldon, while the Friendly Few club met at Mrs. Flossie Wolfe’s home. A wedding took place as Enna Woods and Norah McDowell wed on Thanksgiving evening with Rev. Henington presiding.
Hobart Rhodes, 15, son of Mr and Mrs Clarence Rhodes of Jefferson township, lies bedbound with severe head and body bruises after a conflict with teacher Ervin Schinbeckler at school district No 1 in Jefferson township on Wednesday afternoon. He resisted being removed from his seat as the teacher attempted to move him, and the struggle resulted in injuries requiring Dr G M Glock's care.
Street prices cover Corn Barley Rye and various flour types from Mayflower Mills Wiener Co and C Tresselt Sons with revisions for butter eggs and potatoes. City market corrections list hay oats corn hogs cattle and sheep receipts and Toledo and Chicago closing prices follow the national grain and provision trends.
Corrected by W. D. Henderson listings show Hay Timothy at 20.00 per ton, mixed hay 15.00 to 18.00, clover hay 14.00 to 17.00, baled straw 6.00 to 7.00 per ton. Corn old 60 to 70 cents per unit, oats 46 to 48 cents per bushel, barley 7 to 8 cents per bushel, rye 56 to 60 cents per bushel, Timothy seed 6.50 to 9.00 per unit.
In Chicago the cash wheat surplus pressures futures with May opening near 99.5 cents and closing around 94.5 cents, as December selling by leading holders emerges. Corn trades slow with May sliding to 63 percent before recovering, oats firm on buying, and provisions pressured by long liquidation. Car lot receipts note 38 car loads with 2.01 contracts.
East Buffalo and Culcare report daily hide, cattle, hog and sheep flux with varied prices. Buffalo hogs to New York trade strong but receipts steady. Culcare totals show dull hogs and slower cattle, with several price bands listed for each category.
December 5 market receipts show hogs at 138000 head and cattle at 1540 head with veal and calf varieties priced from 4.25 to 7.00. Hogs ranged from 5.50 to 6.45 for various qualities, veal and beef calves from 4.75 to 7.00, and lambs around 6.00 to 6.50 with mixed grades noted.
Chicago and New York market summaries show steady markets with varied prices across dairy poultry and eggs. Creameries cheese and butter hold steady while wholesale egg and poultry values reflect mixed receipts and regional fluctuations. New York receipts total 7 788 packages with creamery and process lines showing price ranges by grade.
A rundown of last sale figures across multiple stocks and bonds. Notable entries include Copper inters and Met figures, American Cotton Oil at 4 4%, Missouri Pacific at 8B ML, National Biscuit at 1032, Southern Pacific at 111 with various preferreds and industrials such as Readings, North British, and Col. Fuel & Iron.
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