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Newspaper
Fort Wayne Weekly Sentinel
Location
Fort Wayne, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Dec 29, 1909
Page
3
Frederick Paul aged 75 of 1802 Harrison street died suddenly at Lutheran Hospital while surgeons prepared to operate for a long standing hernia. He had been ill for some time and passed away before the procedure.
Mr Paul a retired Pennsylvania railroad employee died in the operating room after an unexpected apoplectic seizure. Born June 20 1884 in Niederwoehren Germany he came to Fort Wayne in 1852. Survived by seven children and sixteen grandchildren. He and his wife observed their golden wedding two years prior. He was a member of Emmaus Lutheran church.
Miss Mary Kramer 47 years old died in Hope hospital from apoplexy after a Saturday collapse on Berry and Clinton streets. She resided with her blind mother in Washington township and survived by five brothers Christian C. Kramer William Kramer Fred Kramer Henry and Charles Kramer. She was a member of Emanuel Lutheran church.
Florence Caroline Rodermond infant daughter of Mr and Mrs John Rodermond of 2209 Oliver Street died Wednesday afternoon from heart trouble. Funeral services were held this afternoon with interment at the Catholic cemetery.
Auella Kempf daughter of Mr and Mrs Charles Kempf 323 Brandriff street died Sunday night at age 13 years 6 months 20 days from pneumonia after a two month illness. Survived by parents and sister Mildred Kempf. A pupil at Hoagland school and member of the English Lutheran Church of the Redeemer Sunday school. Funeral Thursday at 1 30 from residence and at 2 from the English Lutheran Church of the Redeemer.
Herman Kratzsch a Fort Wayne clothing firm partner of Kratzsch Bros. died Saturday after an extended illness at his home 1004 Erie Street. He was 52 years old and had been in failing health.
Family members of Miss Lulu Kratzsch and Miss Georgiana Kratzsch with Walter Kratzgeh, brothers Charles and Emil Kratzach of Warsaw and this city, and one grandchild. Services from 1904 East street Tuesday at 2 pm at English Lutheran Redeemer Church officiated by Rev Theodore Hahn. Pallbearers chosen from city clothing clerks include Clemens Rekers Charles Rekers William Stellhorn Adolph Walroff Edward Schroeder and Charles Kopp.
Mrs. Honore Leonard died Sunday at her daughter’s home, age 81. Born in County Cork Ireland on December 20 1828 she moved to Fort Wayne many years ago. She married William Leonard October 27 1854 and was active with Cathedral Rosary Society and Sacred Heart League. Surviving are her husband three children six grandchildren one great grandchild a brother and two sisters.
Mrs C M Foellinger formerly of Fort Wayne died at 10 PM Saturday at her Chicago home 6532 Ingleside Ave after months of illness. Survived by husband and four sons Edward William Frederick Herbert Foellinger. Nieces include Mrs Henry C Paul Mrs F W Scheimann Mrs Frederick Myers Sophia and Emma Becker. Remains brought to Fort Wayne for interment arriving Tuesday, services held at Lindenwood with Rev Dr Wargenhals.
Jacob K Flaig died Saturday at his Nine Mile home from apoplexy after a period of declining health. A pioneer resident of Allen county, he lived on the family farm for over forty years. Surviving are his widow and seven children: John, Michael, Frank, George Flaig, Mary Gentz, Catherine Flaig, and Ellen Flaig. Funeral services were held Monday afternoon at the United Brethren church in Nine Mile.
Mrs Ada Murbarger 36 wife of Sam Murbarger of 116 West Jefferson died at St Josephs hospital Saturday afternoon after ten days illness from pneumonia. Relapse occurred Thursday and she was moved to hospital. Survived by husband and daughter Kathryn 6. Service at Gatz Cahill undertaking rooms at 2 pm, Lindenwood interment.
Charlies Chaney aged 78 died at 2 39 Tuesday morning at the county infirmary from infirmities of age. He formerly lived alone on a small farm near Woodburn. The remains are at Getz Cahill morgue and will be sent to Woodburn for funeral services and interment.
Mary King widow of J T King died at 9 30 last Wednesday after weeks with gangrene at St Josephs hospital She had undergone foot amputation surgery to halt progress of disease She was born in Waukegan Illinois and lived in Fort Wayne thirty five years with son Frank W King 624 Washington Blvd East Survived by daughter Mrs Oscar Judy Terre Haute and sister Mrs Atkins Warren Indiana Member of First Methodist Episcopal Church Funeral from residence Friday at 2 PM.
Mabel Stanger, infant daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Martin Stanger, residing near the state school, was found dead in tea. The eight week old babe's death was attributed to convulsions by Coroner Kesler who was summoned to the case.
Miss Degsie Bessle, aged nineteen, died Thursday at the home of her sister Mrs Alf following an illness. The brief obituary notes her death and relation to the family.
John L. Rely of Kokgmeere and sister Mrs Esther Horstman of Fort Wayne attend funeral services for a relative. The funeral reception is slated for Sunday afternoon at 2 oclock at the family residence.
Mrs Henry Eloph 65 a longtime resident of Abolt township died Friday at her home nine miles west of the city after a stroke of apoplexy sustained Tuesday evening. Survived by husband and three daughters Mrs John Trueman Mrs Joseph Beston and Mrs William Eckert all of this city six grandchildren. Funeral services Sunday 9:30 am from the residence with interment at Lindenwood.
James Kelly aged 68 died at midnight Friday from pneumonia while an inmate at the county poor asylum where he has lived since November. Several relatives reside in Fort Wayne. The remains were moved to Getz and Cahill undertaking rooms.
Mrs Catherine Taylor 66 wife of George Taylor died Sunday at the family home on the Liberty Mills road ten miles west of Fort Wayne after nine years of paralysis. She was born December 19 1843 in Carroll Fairfield Ohio and moved to Allen county with her husband. Surviving are the husband three children Mrs Frank Forsythe Harry Taylor of Syracuse and Edward Taylor a daughter Mrs James Parnin who lived with her mother died in October. She was a member of Friendship chapel M B church. Funeral services Wednesday at 10 a m from Friendship M B church.
Robert J. Fitzgerald the infant son of Mr and Mrs William Fitzgerald of 1316 Marion Street died at 9 o clock Sunday morning from spasms aged two months Funeral services will be private Wednesday afternoon at Wellman undertaking rooms with Rev GB Brandt officiating
Fred Enz aged 55 died at 3 am Monday at Hope hospital from pneumonia. Born in Germany he lived in Tort Wayne thirty years. Survived by wife and four children Mrs Julius Wiedeman and Fred, William and Charles Enz. Funeral services held privately Tuesday afternoon at Wellman undertaking rooms with Rev BG Brandt officiating.
Mrs Lottie Arnold wife of George Arnold died Saturday at the family home in Omaha Nebraska She was a daughter of Mrs Savannah Arlin formerly of Fort Wayne and will be brought to this city for funeral services and interment
Merrill Smith once a Fort Wayne to Kendallville stage driver on the Lima plank road died in Allen County Infirmary after an age as an inmate since May. A lifelong horseman, he worked for Jack Phillips on the Fort Wayne Kendallville route and spent years in Maysville around the Star hotel. He had no known relatives.
Mrs Mary Allgeier 73 pioneer Adams township resident and early St Marys Catholic church member died at St Josephs hospital after a stroke. Born in Germany she came to Allen county in 1849 and lived on the Adams township farm. Survived by four children Henry August and Daniel and three stepchildren Frank Katherine Marks and Matilda Newhardt. Sister Barbara Welner of Minnesota. Funeral set for Thursday at 830 am from the Henry Allgeier residence and 9 am at St Marys Catholic church.
Nicholas Dewald a well known Wayne resident aged 70 died at 8 50 Friday morning at his home 2032 Calhoun street Cause pending funeral plans and arrangements are expected.
The obituary recalls Mr. DeWald who entered the grocery trade about thirty five years ago in Calhoun and Butler streets and retired two years ago. He married Lavina Draker forty five years ago at St Mary's Catholic church and leaves seven children including Mrs Bott of Logansport and daughters Anna Mary Clara Ella Sophie DeWald and son Joseph DeWald a Grand Rapids and Indiana rail road brakeman. A brother Henry DeWald also survives. He was a devout member of St Patrick's church and St Charles Benevolent society.
A Pennsylvania Railroad crew discovered J H Bohrer unconscious on tracks near Hanna Street at 3 30 Christmas morning. He suffered a crushed leg, head injuries, and possible skull fracture. doctors amputated the leg above the knee. He was taken to St Joseph hospital in very bad condition with uncertain recovery prospects.
Fort Wayne resident Mrs Margarette LeGras aged 85 years 10 months and 22 days died at 9 15 PM Wednesday at the home of her son August LeGras 106 Spy Run avenue from infirmities of age. She widow of John B LeGras and was born in France coming to America in 1828. Survived by two sons August and Emil, twelve grandchildren and twenty two great grandchildren. She was a Rosary society member of the Cathedral.
Christian Schaper aged 74 died at his Wayne trace home four miles southeast of Fort Wayne after months with Brights disease. Born in Germany April 28, 1855 he immigrated fifty five years ago and was the oldest member of Martine Lutheran church. Survived by wife Lisetta Gallmeyer and ten children and twenty two grandchildren. Funeral Sunday at 11 a m from his home then from Martine Lutheran church.
A neighborhood gathering in Jackson township featured a surprise sleigh visit for Mr. and Mrs. August Chevillat with music games and a late supper. Participants included Lortie Ternet Emenhiser Baumert and Chevillat families among others. Christman family reunion in Wallen drew relatives Blanche Velma Claude Mamie and eight grandchildren.
Boston reports wreckage from the five masted schooner Davis Palmer found on Hull beach after yesterday storm. Twelve men are believed drowned. vessel sailed from New Port News December 21 with four thousand tons of coal bound for Boston. A signal box bearing the name was recovered near Windmill Point as searchers press to locate survivors or identify wreck site.
Fireman Bohrer, a Pennsylvania firefighter who lost a leg on Christmas morning, is expected to recover. Officials believe he attempted to board southbound train No. 4 to reach the round house and was struck by a car. Engineer Polhamus found him on the Hanna street crossing shortly after the incident.
While adjusting a locomotive side rod at the Pennsylvania round house on Sunday, the worker's little finger was crushed between the rod and a drive wheel rim. Doctor will apply X rays this afternoon to determine if amputation is needed.
Army, navy and marine corps recruits were sent forward from Fort Wayne offices. Marion men Charles Suthoff and Frank Muller, and William Wellsworth of Van Wert joined infantry. George R. Lackey of Decatur and Frank Chesbaum of Ossian joined coast artillery. Tasman Hockenberg joined the marine corps and D I Beauchest of Monroeville became an apprentice seaman.
William Futter of Janesville and his mother Mrs Amelia Futter and sister learn they each inherit $5,000 from a German relative's estate. The lump sum arrives as a Christmas gift to the trio after his December visit to Chicago.
Robertson J Fisher has filed a voluntary bankruptcy petition in federal court with liabilities of 547,764.15 and assets of 15,660. Most liabilities stem from a mining venture in Arizona. Fisher reserves the right to question his liability. Attorneys Brean Morris represent him.
Sixty six delegates representing the city of Fort Wayne assemble in a townships meeting to discuss shared concerns and organizational matters. Attendees map out upcoming duties and coordinate community actions.
Miss Jean Clemens daughter of Samuel L. Clemens Mark Twain was found drowned in a tub in her home in Redding Connecticut. Authorities believe a epilepsy seizure caused the tragedy as a maid who served the family for 28 years discovered her this morning. Clemens described his daughter as an active worker who had shown improvement in recent years.
Samuel L. Clemens arrives in New York from Bermuda and travels to Redding Connecticut after a winter with pain in his left breast. His grief over Henry H. Rogers death and the recent loss of his daughter Jean heighten concerns for the aged writer's health and spirits. Jean, a literary companion to her father, had publicly dismissed death rumors via the Associated Press.
Illinois farmer Henry Lund was attacked by a pack of eight timber wolves while driving his horses through woods near Montgomery. The horses were bitten and Lund fought the wolves with a heavy whip. the animals fled when the pair reached a clearing. Farmers nearby organized a posse to exterminate the wolves.
Observer Q O Mohler reported fourteen inches of snow since Friday evening with light flurries continuing daily. Temperatures dropped to ten degrees above zero Monday night, reducing flood fears as open channel and lighter ice in rivers lessen overflow risk.
A recently erected bungalow on Edgewater Avenue, built by the City and Suburban Realty Company, has been purchased by Mr and Mrs Cheater Schiefer. The transaction marks a coin of local home ownership near the lake.
The Indiana Hotel Keepers association met at the Denison hotel with eighty members from across the state. They backed repealing the county local option law, pushing a township based system with high licenses and saloon limits, and formed a legislative committee led by Henry W. Lawrence to lead the campaign.
Funeral services for Daniel Borcon will be held Wednesday at 2 from the Graeter street residence with interment at Lin Kempf. Luella Kempf has services Thursday at 1 30 from 323 Brandriff street and at 2 from the English Lutheran church of the Redeemer. Fred Enz funeral services are private Wednesday from Wellman undertaking rooms. Grace Taylor services are Wednesday at 10 from Friendship M.B. chapel. Mrs Honora Leonard services are Thursday at 8 30 from the residence and 9 from the Cathedral. Lot tie Walters death in Omaha Neb will be observed with services at the home of her mother Annie Arlin on Annie Avenue Wednesday at 2.
Local brief notes Cyrus K. Fairfield marked a birthday anniversary on a Monday in New York City area. The fragment references a Wayne, a planier term, and an 18 75 date context in unclear wording.
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