Rising Tide of Local Notices and Obits in Indiana County
A broad sweep of Indiana news items: Gilliams backs Zook for Lima postmaster. deaths of Thomas M. Shearer and George Woodward. Kendallville jail holds 91 homeless in January. temperance drive targets Garrett and Butler. Y M C A names Ralph Goodwin as secretary in South Bend. Huntington Rubber goes to receiver. Bluffton Reformed church to dedicate in May. numerous local resignations, accidents, and fires. ice harvests in Warsaw. oil gas prospecting in LaGrange. major weather-related mishaps and court actions across counties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gilliams
James E. Zook
Lima
Thomas M. Shearer
Huntington
Kendallville
Garrett
Butler
Ralph C. Goodwin
Cambridge
Mass
South Bend
News and Gossip from the Indiana Towns
A compilation of assorted local items notes a man forced to crawl for help in snow after being ignored, a Knox circuit court verdict granting full damages, multiple deaths in Elkhart and Whitley county, fires at North Manchester and Union Chapel, and various legal and property news. Eva Hollopeter, daughter of Rev. Hollopeter, begins evangelistic work with notable conversions and a revival in Churubusco.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Knox Circuit Court
Caroline M. Wear
Elkhart
A. D. Isbell
Kendallville
Pasadena
Cal
J. A. Don
Whitley County
North Webster
Mort Bros
North Manchester
James Knavel
Union Chapel
Adams County
Auburn
John Wolf
Memory A. Williamson
Isaac Breeden
Albion
Ann Bowers
Poneto
Vawter Park Hotel
Lake Wawasee
Joseph P. Dolan
Milton Woods
J. P. Moore
S. L. Kerring
W. R. McGarvey
Goshen
Spurgeon N. Markley
Columbia City
Indianapolis
Huntington
Northwestern
Warsaw
Melvin Peoples
Mr. Peoples
St. Joseph
Michigan City
Terrell
Hollopeter
Wabash M. E
Eva Hollopeter
Churubusco
Fort Wayne Gas receiver doubts city offer will pass
Henry C. Paul, receiver of the Fort Wayne Gas Co., said he had no formal notice of a council agreement but feared the proposal would be rejected if quoted correctly. He suggested splitting terms at 90 and 85 cents to settle quickly and noted a possible three to four week delay. He would discuss only after official word and a company conference.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry C. Paul
Fort Wayne
Paul
Waterworks No 3 Pump to Resume After Downtime
The Holly waterworks station No 3 pump, out of operation for weeks, will be brought back online in a few days. Local officials confirm repairs are underway and service will return to normal shortly.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Contmilgsten
Tragedy Amid Losses In Fort Wayne Community
Obituary notices report the death of Mrs. Mary L Hildebrand at 23 years from Brights disease at home 1201 Washington Blvd East Fort Wayne. She is survived by husband Otto C Hildebrand two children and parents. Funeral from residence Friday then English Lutheran Redeemer. Also noted is the death of Mrs Oliver Phillips 78, pioneer Allen county resident, widow of J T Phillips. She died at home of her son Frank Phillips Abbot township seven miles west. Funeral Saturday from his residence Illinois road. Reverend Frank Lenig to officiate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary L. Hildebrand
Otto C. Hildebrand
Washington Boulevard East
Bright
Hildebrand
Fort Wayne
August Freimuth
J. T. Phillips
Allen County
Kennebunkport
Asa Fairfield
Phillips
M. E. College
Henry Bushman
Frank Phillips
Cyrus Fairfield
Edith
Theresa
Albert
Harry
Irene
Maurice
Death of Mrs Mary Bates Former Mallory Millinery Saleslady
Mrs Mary A Bates 53 10 died 3 30 am Thursday at Hope hospital after a December surgical operation failed to aid relief She had long worked at Malloy Millinery widow of Charles Bates and survived by daughter Mrs BE M Rock of New York City and brother C E Hartshorn of Fort Wayne Remains sent to brother at 1209 Scott Avenue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary A. Bates
Hope Hospital
Bates
Malloy
Charles Bates
BE. M. Rock
New York City
C. E
Isaac M Bailey Dies of Tuberculosis at 49 in Fort Wayne
Isaac M Bailey a carpenter in the east car shops of the Pennsylvania company died at 3 50 Thursday morning at his home 1708 Hayden street age 49 years 9 months and 28 days after a year long illness due to tuberculosis He was born in Adams county moved to Fort Wayne eighteen years ago from Dixon Ohio He leaves a wife seven children Sylvanus Bailey of Dixon Clarence William Henry Della M Agnes Edna Bailey all of Fort Wayne three grandchildren and two brothers Albert of Decatur Louis of Monroeville He was a member of the Cathedral congregation and Wayne tent Knights of the Maccabees.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Goshen
Syracuse
William M. Self
Charles Haywood
Auburn
Merton Talbert
Albion
Joseph Perry
Huntington
Collins Ice Cream Company
Elkhart
DeKalb County Odd Fellows
Waterloo
Joseph Fry
Wells County
Liberty Center
Delaware County
Center
Minefé
Charles Hugg
M. J. Magor
M. E
Mr. Magor
Jacob Becker
Corunna
Mexico
Santa Fe
Bellen
New Mexico
Kendallville
Henry Reed
Bixler Lake
John Olinger
E. D. Case
Goodwin
South Bend
Kogarty
Central Christian Church
Columbia City
Muncie
Garrett
Baltimore & Ohio Railroad
Vaughn
Commissioners
Bluffton
Washington
Jefferson Park
Presbyterian Church
Congregation of
Charles G. Sterling
Indianapolis
Hamlin T. Merrifield
Lagrange
Merrifield
Rena Showalter
Pierceton
Joseph Burkett
Frank ‘Keiser
Isaac M. Bailey
Pennsylvania Company
Hayden Street
Mr. Bailey
Adams County
Fort Wayne
Dixon
Ohio
Sylvanus Bailey
Clarence
William
Henry
Della M
Agnes
Edna Bailey
Albert Bailey
Decatur
Louis Bailey
Monroeville
Wayne Tent
Knights of the Maccabees
Three Month Old Kate Cole Dies of Pneumonia at Orphans Home
Kate Cole aged three months died at noon today from pneumonia at the Allen county orphans home. Funeral Friday afternoon from the Schone undertaking rooms.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kate Cole
Allen County Orphans’ Home
Schone Undertaking Rooms
Fort Wayne Man Killed in Cadillac Michigan Accident
Word came Saturday that Geo L Smith, formerly of Fort Wayne, was killed in a Cadillac Michigan accident Thursday morning. He lived on Wagner street before moving to Michigan three months ago. His body was returned to Fort Wayne for burial arriving Monday evening via the Grand Rapids and Indiana railroad and was taken to the home of William Stoll at 1328 Wabash avenue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fort Wayne
Geo. L. Smith
Cadillac
Mich
Mr. Smith
Wagner Street
Michigan
Grand Rapids and Indiana
William Stoll
Wabash Avenue
Pioneer Allen County Settler John Sprankle Dies at 82
John D. Sprankle longtime Allen County resident and Aboit township farmer died at 10:30 p m Friday at his son J C F Sprankle’s Wayne township home three miles southwest of the city. He was 82 born September 19 1825 in Pennsylvania and moved west with his son in 1849 after farm work and stock raising in Aboit township. He was highly respected and thrice elected trustee of Aboit township.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John D. Sprankle
Allen County
Aboit Township
J. C. F. Sprankle
A. Wayne Township
Mr. Sprankle
Pennsylvania
DeKalbounty
Arly
Father
Sprankle
Aboit
Obituary Notice for Souers Family
Souers survivor list includes Mrs Henry F Smotz of Aboit township Mrs Dan Rosseau and J C F Sprankle of Wayne township. Five grandchildren and one great grandchild. Funeral Sunday at 1 pm from residence Rev Ray O Miller officiating. Interment Lindenwood.
Death of Mrs Nellie Lamb Kirkup in Laporte Ind
Relatives in this city report the death of Mrs Nellie Lamb Kirkup wife of Richard Kirkup of Laporte Indiana. She died Friday afternoon from cancer of the stomach leaving husband four children Nellie May George and Raymond and other relatives. The Kirkups moved from Fort Wayne to Laporte about eleven years ago. Remains were brought to this city Saturday over the Pennsylvania line No 8 and will be taken to the home of Mr and Mrs J P Morgan 311 West Pontiac Street.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nellie Lamb Kirkup
Richard Kirkup
Laporte
Ind
Nellie
May
George
Raymond
Margaret Lamb
J. P. Morgan
George Lamb
Frankfort
Kirkun
Fort Wayne
Pontiac Street
Thompson widow Mrs Susan M dies at 68 in Huntertown
Susan M Thompson a widow dies at 8 30 Friday morning at her Huntertown home from paralysis at age 68. She leaves seven children Josephine Federspiel Anna Blessing Mary Bryant Frank L Thompson John Thompson W W Thompson Joseph Thompson. two sisters Anna Nycum and Bessie Hoff and half brother Martin Flanery. Funeral from W W Thompson residence 1530 Sherman Street at 9 from Precious Blood church.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Susan M. Thompson
Huntertown
Josephine Federspiel
Anna Blessing
Bellevue, C
Mary Bryant
Marion
Ind
Frank L. Thompson
Belding
Mich
John Thompson
W. W
Joseph Thompson
Anna Nycum
St. Joe Township
Bessie Hoff
Noble County
Martin Flanery
Michigan
W. W. Thompson
Sherman Street
Precious Blood Church
Infant Bousman Dies in Convulsions
Benjamin Bousman infant son of Mr. and Mrs. Harry O. Bousman of 730 Colerick street died Friday afternoon from convulsions at seven and a half months. The remains were shipped to Pendleton Indiana for interment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Benjamin Bousman
Harry O. Bousman
Colerick Street
Pendleton
Ind
Julius C Stephan Dies Sudden in Fort Wayne Home
Julius C Stephan longtime Fort Wayne resident dies of heart disease at 4:30 Monday morning at 1014 Wall Street. He was 56 and planned to return to work in the Electric Works shipping department. Survived by wife and three children Mrs William Sherbondy Mrs Robert Seabold and Fred Stephan. He belonged to St Johns Lutheran church.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Julius C. Stephan
Fort Wayne
Wall Street
The
Electric Works
Pennsylvania
William Sherbondy
Robert Seabold
Fred Stephan
Stephan
St. John's Lutheran Church
Delagrange Widow Dies After Gall Stone Operation
Mrs. Mary Delagrange wife of Joseph Delagrange died Saturday night at 11 at her daughter’s home 432 Buchanan Street after a gallstone operation two months prior. Survived by husband eleven children and several relatives. Funeral services Wednesday at 9 from the home with car transport to St. Louis Catholic church Besancon for 10 o'clock mass.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary Delagrange
Joseph Delagrange
Frank Huth
Buchanan Street
Delagrange
Childre
Louis C
Eugene F
Clarence J. Delagrange
Louis Banet
Laura
Florence
Nora
Rose
Dorothy
Blanche Delagrange
John Langard
Henry Beulle
Frank
Edward
Joseph Dodane
Hanna and
Lewis Streets
St. Louis Catholic Church
Besancon
M'Elvaine Dies After Train Injury in Fort Wayne Yards
Harry McElvaine a 27 year old switchman for Nickel Plate died Saturday at St Josephs hospital after four weeks of injuries from a railroad accident. He was found unconscious in Fort Wayne yards likely struck by an engine beam. His mother stayed at his bedside. body shipped to Indianapolis for funeral and burial.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harry McElvaine
St. Joseph’s Hospital
McElvaine
Fort Wayne
Indianapolis
Mrs Wilhelmina Brockmann Dies at 73 in Fort Wayne
Mrs Wilhelmina Brockmann wife of Henry Brockmann died Sunday at 2441 Gay street from inflammation of the lungs after a severe cold. Born in Grundgau Germany she came to Fort Wayne 26 years ago. Survived by husband five children August William Beyrau Mrs Herman Wedler Mrs Theodore Wedner and Mrs Rudolph Rastenberg. Funeral Thursday 1:30 p m from home and 2 p m at Zion Lutheran church Rev Luehr officiating interment Lindenwood.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wilhelmina Brockmann
Henry Brockmann
Gay Street
Brockmann
Grundgau
Germany
Fort Wayne
August
William Beyrau
Herman Wedler
Theodore Wedner
Grace Rosselot Dies in Indianapolis at 26
Mrs Grace Rosselot wife of Grant Rosselot formerly of this city died at her Indianapolis home Saturday afternoon at the age of 26 years Surviving immediate family includes the husband and two children
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grace Rosselot
Grant Rosselot
Indianapolis
Fort Wayne Waits for Funeral of Local Resident
A Fort Wayne area resident who had lived away for about three years is mourned by her mother Mrs Violet DeLong of Aboit township and several siblings. Her remains arrived in Fort Wayne this afternoon for funeral services and interment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ily
Fort Wayne
Violet DeLong
Aboit Township
Fisher Philip 75 Dies After Fall at Fort Wayne Home
Philip Fisher aged 75 died at 3 am Monday at his daughter Mrs Charles Zickgraf 426 West DeWald street from a hemorrhage following a fall Sunday morning. A German native, he came to Fort Wayne six years ago and was a member of St Peter's Catholic church. He is survived by his wife and three children Mrs Zickgraf Mrs Conrad Braun and Mrs Catherine Wermer of Chicago. Funeral arrangements set for 6:30 pm at the residence and 9 pm from St Peter's Catholic church.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Philip Fisher
Charles Zickgraf
West
DeWald Street
Fisher
Germany
Fort Wayne
St. Peter's Catholic Church
Conrad Braun
Catherine Wermer
Chicago
Mrs Lydia Payne Dies at 65 After Illness
Mrs Lydia Payne widow of Joseph Payne dies at 6:00 am Monday at her son Joseph Payne's home 2421 Thompson Avenue aged 65 death from a complication of diseases Surviving include son Joseph Payne and daughter Mrs Albert Baker Funeral services Wednesday morning at 7:30 from Prairie Grove chapel
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lydia Payne
Joseph Payne
Thompson Avenue
Albert Baker
Prairie Grove Chapel
Mary Elizabeth Roush Dies of Typhoid at 22
Mary Elizabeth Roush wife of Charles Roush died at 9 p m Saturday at her home 536 East De Wald street from typhoid fever aged 22 Funeral services Tuesday at 1 30 p m from the residence and at 2 p m from the German Baptist church interment Lindenwood
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary Elizabeth Roush
Charles Roush
East de Wald Street
German Baptist Church
Lindenwood
Robert Dickey longtime Fort Wayne resident dies at 82
Robert Dickey 82 longtime Fort Wayne resident dies at his home 27380 South Calhoun Street after a short illness. Born January 25 1826 in Stirling Scotland he worked as a boilermaker and foreman before retiring. Surviving wife six children and several relatives. Funeral at his residence Thursday at 2 PM with Rev. Frank M. Fox officiating.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert Dickey
Fort Wayne
South Calhoun Street
Mr. Dickey
Stirling
Scotland
Helen Bell
America
Mount Vernon
Ohio
Cooper Foundry
T. R. Pickard
Dickey
Kerr Murray Works
Calhoun
Leith Streets
Third Presbyterian Church
Caledonian Society
Mary Stewart
Benjamin Burgress
Danville
William Birbeck
Helen Dickey
Robert B
John Dickey
Chicago
Frank M. Fox
Mrs Diedrich Zetti Reiter Dies at 75 in Bingen
Mrs Diedrich Zetti Reiter died Monday morning at age 75 near Bingen Adams county after pneumonia illness begun Friday. She was widow of Diedrich Reiter who died in June 1907. Born in Germany she lived on a farm at Bingen most of her life and with her son Charles on the homestead after her husband’s death. Survived by sons Herman Henry Fred William Louis and Charles and daughter Mrs Ferdinand Prange. another daughter Mrs Ferdinand Schoppman died last August. There are twenty four grandchildren. Funeral Thursday at 1 from the house and 1 30 from St John’s Church Bingen Rev Joust officiating.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Diedrich Zetti Reiter
Bingen
Adams County
Reiter
Diedrich Reiter
Germany
Charles
St. John’s Church
Joust
Miss Myrtle McVey Dies After Gall Stone Surgery
Miss Myrtle McVey, about 20, died at St. Joseph hospital from stomach hemorrhage shortly after an operation for gall stones and appendicitis. Daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Michael McVey of 1020 DeGroff street, she worked at White Fruit and was active at the Church of the Precious Blood. Survived by parents and siblings John, James, Frances, Mrs. Hogan, and Mrs. Lane.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Myrtle McVey
St. Joseph Hospital
Michael McVey
DeGroff Street
White Fruit House
John
James
Frances McVey
Mike Hogan
Catherine Lane
Re-Elected Old Board At Fort Wayne Brick and Tile
The Fort Wayne Brick and Tile company re elected its old board at the annual meeting. Members listed include Henry Keller Ferdinand Meier Henry Hilgemann Max Irmscher John Suelzer Henry Weltenberg and Edward C Miller.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fort Wayne Brick and Tile Company
Henry Keller
Ferdinand Meier
Henry. Hilgemann
Max. Irmscher
John . Suelzer
Henry Weltenberg
Edward C. Miller
Bons Documents Are Forgeries Debating Court Clash
Paris February 4 The Sagan Castellane lane case returns to correctional court with Counts Boni and Jean de Castellane accused of assaulting Prince Helie de Sagan. Boni claims papers would reveal motives but are too intimate to publish. Helie calls the papers forgeries as the quarrel over a duel and confrontations unfolds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paris
Sagan-Castellane
Count Boni
Count Jean de Castellane
Prince Helie de Sagan
Prinnce Helie
Prince Helie
Fine Residence Afire Near Churubusco
The home of William Geiseking, a farmer from Eel River township, five miles south of Churubusco in Allen County, burned Sunday forenoon but neighbors alerted by the Churubusco exchange formed a bucket brigade and saved the residence with damage under $200. The house is noted as one of the finest between Churubusco and Fort Wayne and is widely admired.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Columbia
City Post
William Gieseking
Eel River
Churubusco
Allen County
Sled overturns injures twenty six on night trip
A bed sled carrying twenty six youths to the home of George Mollett seven miles south of the city overturned near the poor farm Monday evening. Nearly half the party sustained slight injuries. Frank Yerrick, initially thought to have a skull fracture, was able to move about. Injured were Ruth Cope, Etta Plangey, Julia McCann, Lena Emmett, Frank Starkel, Don Noonan, Albert Obneck, Leo Draggoo, George Prince and Harry McMaken.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Mollett
Frank Yerrick
Ruth Cope
Etta Plangey
Julia McCann
Lena Emmett
Frank Starkel
Don Noonan
Albert Obneck
Leo Draggoo
George Prince
Harry McMaken
Death of George L. Smith Killed by Falling Tree in Cadillac
The remains of former Fort Wayne man George L. Smith arrived in the city Monday evening and were taken to 1228 Wabash avenue for funeral services Wednesday at 2 PM. He was killed by a falling tree in Cadillac, Michigan.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George L. Smith
Fort Wayne
City
William Stoll
Wabash Avenue
Mr. Smith
Cadillac
Mich
Elected Officers. Liverymen and Hackmen Meet
The Liverymen and Hackmen's Protective association elected officers Monday evening at the Anthony Wayne club. President Chris Rippe. Vice President Herman Gerding. Secretary and Treasurer C. J. Ulmer. Trustees H. Winkelmeyer, Gus L. Horstmann, B. H. Barnett.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Liverymen and Hackmen’s Protective Association
Chris Rippe
Herman Gerding
C. J. Ulmer
H. Winkelmeyer
Gus L. Horstmann
B. H. Barnett
Anthony Wayne Club
Notice of Appointment of Executors in Indiana
State of Indiana Allen County announces that John Beerbower and Adolphus Beerbower have duly qualified as executors of the last will and testament of Peter Beerbower deceased. The estate, though previously tied to Defiance County Ohio, is believed solvent.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State of
Indiana
Allen County
Peter Beerbower
Defiance County
Ohio
John Beerbower
Adolphus Beerbower
Frederick Foster
Bertha Foster
Robinson & Luecke
Atty's
Mary J. Bolger
Emma A. Bolger
Breen & Morris
Atty’s
Mary Gibson
Catharine Snel
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Northern
Huntington Rubber Company
New Reformed
Patrick Fullam
Leore
Lagrange County
Standard Oil Company
Wright Black
Dwight Black
Topeka
Jagrange County
George Woodward
Elkhart County
Morley Hile
Wolf Lake
J. K. Cecil
J. J. Lieberenz
Stroh
Lieberenz
Jacob Hammond
Wabash
Hammond
Will Lash
Hudson-Sterling Addition
Samuel S. J. W. Elliott
Troy Township
Irvin Clayton
Susan Weaver
Roanoke
Winona Lake
John Oswalt
Joseph Black
Prairie Township
Kosciusko County
Charles Mayberry
Peru
Jos. McLoski
Mayberry
David F. Kane
Lutheran Church
Roy Kobb
Mishawaka
Etna Green
McKee
Logansport
Indianapolis, Columbia City & Northern Indiana Railroad Company
Other
Thompson
M'Elvaine
Payne
ROUSH
M'Vey
Helie
Freistrofter
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