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Newspaper

Fort Wayne Weekly Sentinel

Location

Fort Wayne, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Dec 18, 1912

Page

2

Wilson Back From Bermuda Plans New Jersey Focus

President elect Wilson returns from Bermuda and says he will devote himself to New Jersey affairs. He plans to attend the New Jersey legislature in Trenton and resume work on progressive state legislation. He has not chosen a private secretary or final appointments and will likely remain governor pending his program.

New York Wilson Bermuda Bermudian New Jersey Princeton State House Trenton Gov. Wilson Joseph PL Tamudty Dudler Field Malone Margaret Wilson Eleanor Tessie Southern Society Turk Cov

Lewisohn Breaks Silence on Stock Profits and Law

Attorney Martin Vogel opened by saying Mr. Lewisohn would answer questions on stock profits after refusing private business disclosure. Untermeyer pressed for figures on brokers profits and vendor pricing while Lewisohn supported public knowledge and favored a United States law requiring such disclosures. The article also reports on the trust committee study of money flow from country banks to New York, showing $483 million on deposits and $240.5 million in stock exchange loans as of Nov 1, with a July 1 figure much lower.

Lewisohn Martin Vogel Mr. Untermeyer S. E Yeo United States England New York City J. B. Niven New York Niven Iim New York Stock Exchange Stock Exchange Stojan Novakovitch M. Novakovitch Europe Poincare France Novakovitch Germany Italy Austria

Pioneer Tailor of Fort Wayne Dies at 76

Leonard Jaxtheimer a pioneer merchant tailor of Fort Wayne died at 5 15 Sunday morning at his home 823 East Wayne street age seventy six years seven months in business here for forty two years remains of beetje funeral details unavailable

Leonard Jaxtheimer Fort Wayne Welock East Wayne Street

Fort Wayne Educator Professor Ungemach Dies

Renowned Fort Wayne teacher and longtime St. Paul’s Church organist Professor Ungemach, born 1843 in Zanesville, Ohio, served 44 years at Concordia College and moved to Fort Wayne in 1873 after marriage. Survived by widow and children Otto, Willo, Ermin, Benno, and Rielie Ungemach.

Fort Wayne St. Paul's Concordia College St. Paul’s Church Professor Ungemach Zanesville St. Paul's School

Funeral of Mrs H B Hunt in Los Angeles

Funeral services for Mrs. H R B Hunt who died in Los Angeles on December 9 were held in the city with Fort Wayne friends attending. Born in Michigan and raised in the Western Reserve, she was 56. Rev B H Wilson officiated with E A K Hackett. Mr Hunt plans to stay in Los Angeles and enter the insurance business. Burial was at Forest Lawn cemetery.

H. RB. Hunt Los Angeles Fort Wayne B. H. Wilson Highland Park M. E. Church E. A. K. Hackett

Fatal Crash Kills Two On Milwaukee Line at Kiel

Dec. 17 in Kiel Wisconsin a passenger train No 2 of the Chicago Milwaukee St Paul railway collided with a freight train. Fireman Antone Schmick of Green Bay and Engineer Mathew Foley of Milwaukee died. No passengers were seriously injured.

Green Bay, Wis Antone Schmick Green Bay Mathew Foley Milwaukee Chicago, Milwaukee & St. Paul Railway Copper Country Kiel

Rich Undergoes Experimental Skin graft for Burns

Clyde Rich aged 20, severely burned in a New York explosion four months ago, received a skin graft of three square feet on his chest and right shoulder in Middletown Ohio. Doctors call the operation successful, noting Rich has been treated in several hospitals.

Middletown Clyde Rich Rich New York

Eastern railroads reject two firemen request on certain locomotives

The conference committee of fifty eastern railroads announced it would reject the request for two firemen aboard a locomotive of a certain type. It will settle working conditions on terminal delay overtime and terminals on the same basis as the engineers arbitration award and consider possible rate increases in some cases.

New York Brotherhood of

Balkan peace talks continue as Greece balks protocol

Delegates from Balkan allies and Turkey, led by Dr S Daneff, meet at St James Palace to sign credentials and set secretaries. The conference adjourns after less than two hours with no Greek signature, and renews Thursday while mediation options are debated, including US or French leadership.

Balkan League Greece Balkan Turkey St. James Palace S. Daneff Coleagues United States

Progressive party rules shaped Indiana organization plan

Indiana progressives discussed permanent party rules and club formation. Precinct committeemen would be chosen in precinct meetings or primaries as called, with recall provisions for party officials by veterans, until safeguarded primaries are provided by law.

Indianapolis Progressive Party Indiana Progressive State Central Committee

Local Marriage Licenses Reported for Four Couples

Clarence Dalby a 22 year old salesman and Mildred H Ross 20 obtain marriage license Elmer P Keshler 22 a bartender and Alina H Eubanks 22 also issued licenses for marriage

Clarence Dalby Mildred H. Ross Elmer ‘P. Keshler Alina, H. Eubanks

Death notices of Emma Kuhne and others in Fort Wayne

Obituary notices report the death of Emma Fredericka Kuhne at 77 in Fort Wayne with service details at Lindenwood Avenue. The item also mentions deaths of Mr. Roemermann and Margaret Miller and lists surviving relatives and burial notes.

Death of John W Wahlsing at St Josephs Hospital

John W. Wahlsing aged 37 son of Mr and Mrs F W Fahlsing of 611 Sturgis street died at 1 25 Wednesday morning at St Josephs hospital.

John W. Wahlsing Airs F. W. Fahlsing Sturgis Street St. Joseph's Hospital

Local Young Man Dies After Apoplexy Attack

A young man collapsed from an apoplexy at 10 Tuesday morning while working in the boiler shops at Bass Foundry and Machine. He had lived in the city all his life and belonged to Emanuel Lutheran church and Bruederlichter Unterstutzungsverein. Survived by parents and one brother Fred KR Fahlsing a Fort Wayne & Northern Indiana Traction agent. Funeral Friday at 2 PM from his brother's home 219 Masterson Avenue with burial in Concordia Cemetery.

Bass Foundry Fahlsing Emanuel Lutheran Church Bruederlichter Unterstutzungsverein

Widow of William Webster Dies in Fort Wayne Home

Mrs. Sarat Webster aged 80 died Tuesday night at her daughter Mrs J T Jackson 819 High Street Fort Wayne. She lived in Allen Whitley counties most of her life and was twice married. Survivors include four children Mrs T W Miller Mrs C T Long of Columbus Ohio Mrs William H Hamilton of Oakland California and Mrs J H Jackson of Fort Wayne. Funeral Friday at 9 from her daughter’s residence and 11 30 from the Eel River chapel with interment at Eel River cemetery.

Sarat Webster William Webster J. Tf. Jackson High Street Allen County Tow. Miler T. Long Churubusco Wiliam H. Hamilton Oakland Cal J. H. Jackson Fort, Wayne Eel River Eel River Cemetery

German-born Allen County resident Frederick Brandt dies at 85

Frederick Brandt aged eighty five a longtime Allen county resident died at 2 p m Monday at his daughter Mrs Edward Schroeder s home five miles south of the city after ill health exceeding two years Born in Germany he came to the United States in 1864 after marriage and settled in Allen County Surviving are his daughter sister and several relatives including eight grandchildren The funeral will be held at 1 30 p m sun time from the residence and 2 p m from Franke Lutheran church in Adam township

Frederick Brandt Allen County Edward Schroeder Brandt Germany Indiana Schroeder Mary Rose Fort Wayne West Conrad Roerkasse Ernestine Warmhoff Rose Franke Lutheran Church Adamp Township

Henry Roemermann Dies at 85 in Indianapolis Home

Henry Roemermann aged eighty five died at eleven o clock Saturday night at the home of his daughter Mrs Adolph Foellinger 353 West Woodland.

Henry Roemermann Adolph Foellinger West Woodland

Obituary for Amos H. Loucks Fort Wayne Resident

Amos H. Loucks 58 a lifelong Fort Wayne resident died at 7 this morning at 2638 Fox avenue from paralysis contracted a week ago. A carpenter by trade he was a member of the American Yeomen and active in the Third Presbyterian church. He leaves a widow and three children by a former marriage. Funeral arrangements to be announced.

Amos H. Loucks Fort Wayne Fox Avenue Loucks American Yeomen Third Presbyterian Church

Mrs Elsa Sheets Dies at 22 in Saginaw Michigan

Mrs Elsa May Sheets aged twenty two daughter of Mr and Mrs Meyers of 1114 Lillie street died Saturday at her home in Saginaw after a short illness. Remains shipped to Fort Wayne will arrive over the Wabash at 9 10 this evening. She leaves a husband and a five week old son and two sisters Mrs Alice Klingman and Mrs Dorothy Marth and her grandfather John Meyers.

Elsa May Sheets Gr. A. Meyers Lillie Street Saginaw Mich Fort Wayne Wabash Alice Klingman Dorothy Marth John Meyers

Fort Wayne Man Dies at County Farm

William Miller aged forty four died Sunday morning at the county farm. He had resided in Fort Wayne for thirty years and had been employed by the Pennsylvania company for a number of years.

William Miller Mr. Miller Fort Wayne Pennsylvania Company

Adams Township man dies suddenly at county infirmary

Joseph Flum of Adams township died Tuesday at the county infirmary from apoplexy. The fatal attack occurred while he sat at the dinner table.

Joseph Flum Adams Township

Death of Philip Schlimmer Manages Local Township Roots

Philip Schlimmer aged eighty nine died at 7 am Tuesday at the county infirmary where he had been a patient for a month. He was born December 1, 1825 and had resided for years in Monroe township.

Philip Schlimmer Mr Schlimmer Monroe Township

Pioneer Fort Wayne Woman Johanna Rodenbeck Dies at 83

Mrs. Johanna Rodenbeck a longtime Fort Wayne resident died Tuesday at 427 Madison Street aged 83. Born in 1829 in Westphalia Prussia she came to America with her parents and settled in Fort Wayne sixty years ago. She was a member of St. Johns Lutheran church and leaves children Janina Hannah Fred Charles A Kaiser and Mrs Stoll plus six grandchildren and three great grandchildren. Two children preceded her in death.

Margaret Miller Fred C. Miller Lutheran Hospital Miller Adams County Henry Scheifel Charles Fuhrman Martin Miller Carl Christian Emil Edward Martin Whicfer Alys William Lepper Fort Wayne Mia Gus Reinking Julius Hauck Hilda Wieser Degenscitig Unterstuetzungverein Johanna Rodenbeck Madison Street Rodenbeck I Lalide Westphalia Prussia America Radenbeck St. Jant's Lutheran Church Janina Hannah Fred Charles Rodenbeck Als A. Kaiser Mra A. Heine Stoll Logansport

Death of John Schnorr at his brother’s home

John Schnorr aged sixty six died suddenly Tuesday afternoon at 201L Maumee avenue, home of his brother Tobias Schnorr. He came from Germany twenty six years ago and was unmarried. He belonged to Concordia Lutheran Church. Funeral services Friday at 2 o'clock from the residence and 2:50 from the Concordia Lutheran Church, with interment in Concordia Cemetery.

Jaxtheimer Fort Wayne Klein-Steibach New York City Concordia Lodge A. W Henrietta Saxtheimer Samuel Wagenhals Lindenwood John Schnorr Tobias Schnorr Maumee Avenue Schnorr Mr. Schnorr Germany Concordia Lutheran Church Concordia Cemetery

Charles Mensing, longtime Allen County resident, dies at 62

Charles Mensing, 62, a life long Allen County resident, died at home on Mary Street after paralysis following two strokes. Born in Wayne township he worked at Uckart packing. charter member of Emanuel Lutheran Church. Survived by widow, five sons August William Frederick Theodore and Walter, all of the city, and sister Mrs Charles Hofmeier of Lake township.

Charles Mensing Allen County Mary Street Mr. Mensing Wayne Township Broadway Uckart Packing Emanuel Lutheran Church August William Frederick Theodore Walter Mensing City Charles Hofmeier Lake Township

Money to Loan on Real Estate or Personal Security

Advertisement notes available funds for loans secured by real estate or personal collateral. Contact C. C. F. Pfeiffer at Rooms 6-7 Bass Block for details.

Cc. F. Pfeiffer Bass Block

Hearst Evidence Traces Letters and Loans in 1900s

The committee heard a sequence of letters and telegrams involving Henry Hearst and Archbold detailing suggested loans of 5 000 dollars and 50 000 dollars, the terms of repayment, and references to political figures such as Senator Penrose Senator Aldrich and Senator Foraker. Hearst claimed no knowledge of the events and offered to have Eddy present to explain how the letters were obtained.

Mr. Hearst Senator Penrose John D. Archbold Philadelphia Senator Aldrich Archbold New York J. B. Foraker Ohio Hearst Joseph C. Sibley Mar Griscom Senate Oliver Penrose HY Boai Paynther Foraker Clapp British Columbia Aldrich Mike Republican State Committee Locust Street Eddy Pomerene Toten D.arciabolds Heart THOR Independence League Columbus Elliot Addy J. L. Kennedy Cleveland Old Industrial Commission Kennedy Republicana

Death comes to Johanna Murphy in Fort Wayne

Mrs. Johanna Murphy widow of Dennis Murphy dies at 95 in Fort Wayne after eleven years of illness. Born in 1817 in Ireland she arrived in the US in 1857 and to Fort Wayne later that year. She leaves two children, seven grandchildren and one great grandchild. funeral Monday at 9 from St Patrick’s Church after service at 823 Dawson Street.

Johanna Murphy Dennis Murphy Fort Wayne Dawson Street Reath Murphy Patrick McCarthy Mary McCarthy Thomas Carroll James Ohern Thomas Hayes Thomas Kiley County Limrick Ireland America Poledo Comparer St. Mary's Catholic Church Father Fuller St. Patrick’s Catholic Church of the Rosary Society Sacred Heart League Dennis C. Murphy Patrick Daugherty Grand Rapids John Leonard Wisconsin Adlock St. Patrick's Catholic Church

Local Boy Leads Yale's Dramatics Troupe

John Schweiters Jr son of Mr and Mrs John Schweiters of 822 East Wayne Street will tour eastern cities with Yale Dramatic Presentation performing Tolstoys Proits of Culture He plays the principal role and remains on stage throughout The group will stage in twelve major cities of the tour.

John Mr. Schweiters, Jr John Schweiters East Wayne Street Yale Tolstot Yvonne

Births Reported for Local Residents

A series of birth notices lists new additions to families in the area. Names include Mr. and Mrs. George Kaehl of 112 East Creighton Avenue with a son, Mr. and Mrs. Martin Morr of 426 LaSalle Street with a daughter, and several other households such as Trainer, Baddera, Hollis, Crick, Rasmus, Pant, Whitacre, and Adams with sons or daughters.

George €. Kaehl East Creighton Avenue Martin H. Morr LaSalle Street Roy CL Trainer T. Fulton Street UL. Baddera West Avenue Edgar Hollis Watkins Street Jacob Crick Ebl Park Avenue Mathew Rasmus Mast Creighton Avenue Joseph Pant Crescent Avenue Abs. Soanes Whitacre Deleaware Avenue John William Adams East Washington Street

Relatives Traced of Late Slim Lewis Fort Wayne Man

Through Frank Fletcher authorities have traced relatives of the late Slim Lewis a former Fort Wayne moulder who died recently at Lenora Tennessee leaving a fortune of 25000 Miss Bessie Pooley a niece was employed at the General Electric works her mother Mrs Nora Pooley lives at Peru Another sister resides near Cincinnati.

Frank Fletcher Bare Street Slim” Lewis Fort Wayne Lenora Tenn Bessie Pooley Nan General Electric Works Nora Pooley Peru Lewis Cincinnati

Tombstones Barred by Will in Mohnton Estate

Reading Pa Dec 17 That no tomb stones shall be placed on the graves of Mrs Mary Hill or her husband out of any money of her estate is an unusual provision in her will. Her aversion to tombstones reflects a belief they are a waste of money since they are neglected later.

Reading Mary Hill Mohnton Hill

Nickel Plate Groups to Host Second Annual Ball in Minnet Hall

The Nickel Plate divisions Nos. 537 and 513 and the Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers with the Ladies Auxiliary announce a second annual ball and pedro party at Minnet hall on Monday evening January 27, 1913.

Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers Ladies’ Auxiliary Pedro Minnet Hall

Also Mentioned on This Page

Jersey Affairs Chy H. B. Hunt St. Paul Line Bulletin Servia Montenegro Bulgaria Sentari Janani Adrianople Progressives F. W. Kuhne Cassel Emma Fredericka Kuhne Frederick W. Kuhne West Jefferson Street Kubhne Hanau Henry L. Frederking Jeremony H. R Charles W. Kuhne John W. Fahlsing Webster Roemermann Schlimmer Mensing Sibley Arelhold Joan San Tam Bill South Side John F. Schwieters, JR
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