Death of Will A. Conover Causes Local Bereavement
Will A. Conover a widely known Fort Wayne young man died Saturday at his home 183 Thomas street of heart failure after a prolonged illness dating from March 7. He was born June 16 1871 the son of A D V Conover and married Emma McElfatrick on June 29 1893. He left two sons and a grieving widow and had worked at S F Bowser Co and previously at McDonald Watt Wilt. He belonged to Congregational and First Baptist churches and to Ben Hur court No 15.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Will A. Conover
Thomas Street
Conover
Fort Wayne
Charles Rabus
Emma McElfatrick
John E. McElfatrick
Charles Comparer
S. F. Bowser & Co
McDonald, Watt & Wilt
Death of Samuel MacVannell in Flint Michigan
Samuel MacVannell formerly of Allen county died Wednesday at his Flint Michigan home after a cancer of the stomach. He was 55 and survived by a widow and seven children. He lived in Aboite township and was son in law of James Craig. James Craig and Henry Vegalness traveled to Flint for the funeral.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Samuel MacVannell
Flint
Mich
MacVannell
Allen County
Aboite Township
James Craig
Craig
Henry Vegalness
Infant Viola Yergens Dies of Heart Failure
Viola Yergens infant daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Henry A Yergens died Saturday morning at the family home corner of Lafayette street and Piqua avenue from heart failure. She was 3 months and 10 days old.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Viola Yergens
Henry A Yergens
Lafayette Street
Piqua Avenue
Thomas Edward O'Neil Dies After Illness at 22
Thomas Edward O'Neil died Friday morning after a prolonged tuberculosis illness at his parents home 341 West Washington street. He was 22 and formerly worked in Nickel Plate offices. His father is a well known engineer on the Lake Erie and Western railroad.
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Thomas Edward O’neil
D. J. O'Niell
West
Washington Street
Nickel Plate
Lake Erie and
J Western Railroad
McCaffrey Former Resident Dies in St Louis at 55
Thomas McCaffrey formerly of this city died Thursday at his St Louis home. He was 55 years old and had been stricken with paralysis about seven months ago.
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Thomas McCaffrey
Obituary Note on McCaffrey Boilermaker of Pennsylvania
A boilermaker from Pennsylvania and member of St Patrick's church is survived by a widow and several children. Two daughters teach in public schools at St Louis. He belonged to Maumee lodge No 50 AOUW in this city.
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Pennsylvania, Railroad Company
St. Patrick’s Church
St. Louis
McCaffrey
Maumee Lodge
U. W
William Stouder Dies of Kidney Disease at 45
William Stouder of Wayne township died Thursday after a two year illness from kidney trouble. He was 45. Funeral services were held at the home of his sister Mrs. August Roth on College street, with Rev. Johnson officiating. Interment followed at Oak Grove Bullard Cemetery. Survived by brothers James Stouder and Charles Stouder, and sisters Mrs. William Scott and Mrs. Auguste Roth.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Stouder
Wayne Township
Klaehn
August Roth
College Street
James Stouder
Aboite Township
Charles Stouder
William Scott
Aboite
Auguste Roth
Death of Young Man After Typhoid Malaria Illness
The 20 year old son of Mr and Mrs Poulson at 106 Spy Raw avenue died this morning after a relapse from typhoid malaria following several months of illness. He leaves three sisters Mrs Lavanway Mrs Muffrey and Miss Hattie Poulson and two brothers Elmer Poulson of Chicago and Charles Poulson Pape factory employee.
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Spy Raw Avenue
Charles Lavanway
E. B. Muffrey
Hattie Poulson
Des Moines
Iowa
Elmer Poulson
Chicago
Charles Poulson
Pape Factory
Babe's Burns Prove Fatal For Infant Wieland
The infant son of Mr. and Mrs. Emil Wieland, nine months old, died at 8 pm Monday from burns after hot milk spilled onto the carriage where he rested. The accident occurred Sunday forenoon when the mother’s boiling milk toppled into the child’s seat. Funeral services are set for Wednesday morning at 10:30 from the Wieland residence with Rev. Wambsgan officiating.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Wieland
Emil Wieland
West Main Street
Wieland
Wambsgan
Death of Immanuel Ber — Child at Indiana School for Feeble Minded Youth
The six year old Alice D Berlincourt, a pupil at the Indiana School for Feeble Minded Youth, died Friday from capillary bronchitis. She came to the school from Napanee in Elkhart County.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alice D. Berlincourt
Indiana School
Nappanee
Elkhart County
Miss Myrtle Haines dies at Lakeside school
Miss Myrtle Haines twenty two year old Lakeside school teacher died Saturday evening at her parents home 28 Columbia avenue from a rapid throat and bronchial illness. Despite a week of illness she was not bedridden until late and death occurred at 6 45 pm. She was betrothed to Hugh M Beaver and sister Mrs Wm M Klinkel.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Myrtle Haines
Lakeside
H. H. Haines
Columbia Avenue
Haines
Hugh M. Beaver
Wm. M. Klinkel
Infant daughter Ebert dies of pneumonia in Lindenwood
Anna E. Ebert three months old, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Adam Ebert of 127 Franklin avenue, died Sunday from pneumonia. Funeral services were held at the residence Tuesday at 2 pm, with interment at Lindenwood.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Anna E. Ebert
Adam Ebert
Franklin Avenue
Lindenwood
Norton Sentenced Thirty Days In Petit Larceny Case
In circuit court W. D. Norton pled guilty to petit larceny and Judge O Rourke sentenced him to thirty days in jail. Norton was accused of stealing an overcoat from a dummy in front of Horace Mariotte's second hand store.
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W. D. Norton
O’rourke
Norton
Horace Mariotte
Michael Ehle Passes After Sudden Paralysis
Michael Ehle, an elderly resident of 224 West Creighton avenue, collapsed in front of his home at 10 o clock Sunday morning and died before a physician could arrive. Coroner Barnett viewed the body. He was eighty four and had been a brick mason and contractor. Surviving are his widow and two sons Ernest and Henry.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Michael Ehle
West Creighton Avenue
Barnett
Ehle
Ernest Ehle
Broadway
Henry Ehle
Trials Set in Circuit Court for February and April
Prosecuting Attorney Emrick announces six criminal cases set for trial in February with jury verdicts for Fred Shuling Albert Balsiger George Frederickson Diederick Brandt Thomas Roach and Robert Mills. The Hogan case is scheduled for April 2.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Emrick
State
Fred Shuling
Albert Balsiger
George Frederickson
Diederick Brandt
Thomas N. Roach
Robert B. Mills
Hogan
Mrs Lydia A Beam Dies at 86 in Michigan Circle
Mrs Lydia A Beam died Sunday at the home of her daughter Mrs J A Velvick 303 Calhoun Street after a long illness from age. She was the widow of Peter Beam and formerly lived in Hillsdale Michigan. Surviving children are Mrs Velvick and Elva Beam of Michigan with grandchildren Mrs C C Craig Mrs J D Dormer and E J Velvick.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lydia A. Beam
J. A. Velvick
Calhoun Street
Beam
Peter Beam
Hillsdale
Mich
Velvick
Elva Beam
Michigan
C. C. Craig
J. D. Dormer
E. J. Velvick
Fort Wayne Pioneer J H Traugher Dies at 87 in Michigan
J H Traugher a notable Fort Wayne figure from its pioneer era died Monday at his Niles Michigan home aged 87 He came to Fort Wayne about 1840 and lived here until 25 years ago His grandson Henry Westerman of 617 South Harrison street survives
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J. H. Traugher
Fort Wayne
Niles
Mich
Mr. Traugher
New York
Missouri
Michigan
Henry Westerman
South
Harrison Street
Horton Held for Circuit Court on $150 Bond
Justice France this afternoon held John C. Horton to the circuit court in the sum of 150 for alleged perjury. He told the attorneys there was some question as to Horton's guilt but he would hold him to allow further investigation.
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Justice France
John C. Horton
Mr. Horton
New York
Cape Colony
England
France
Netherlands
Holland
Prince of Orange
Majules Hill
Gladstone
Great Britain
Cape
South African Republic
Krueger
Johannesburg
Joe Chamberlain
Guardians Appointions and Changes in Whitley County
Coretta, Edward and Carl Seibert are committed to the care of the board of children's guardians. Levi M. Klopfenstein appointed guardian of Ida Klopfenstein et al and seeks order to sell ward real estate. Feliciana Simons v Bass et al sent to Whitley County on venue change. Levi Crabill appointed guardian of Harley M. Crabill, minor heir of Mary E. Crabill.
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Coretta
Edward
Carl Seibert
Board of Children’s Guardians
Levi M. Klopfenstein
Ida 8
Klopfenstein
Feliciana Simons
John H. Bass
Whitley County
Levi Crabill
Harley M. Crabill
Mary E. Crabill
Surgeon Team Removes Ear Localized Growth
Dra. K. E. Wheelock and J. D. Chambers performed a delicate operation on Charles Fry on Saturday to remove a gathering near the middle ear. The patient is making rapid progress toward recovery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dra. K. E. Wheelock
J. D. Chambers
Charles Fry
Pro-Boer Meeting in Fort Wayne Raises Funds
About 600 attendees at Princess Rink heard William P. Breen recount Boer history and call for aid to the Transvaal. A collection raised 82.10 for Boer hospital and ambulance needs, with Mayor Scherer chairing and Breen leading resolutions affirming U.S. neutrality and support for the Boer cause.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Princess Rink
South African Republic
Henry P. Scherer
Manning
Scherer
Fort Wayne
William P. Breen
Christ
Moses
Pharaohs
Alexander the Great
Caesar
Hannibal
Marc Antony
Cleopatra
Africa
Democrats Propose Alternating Township Ward Seating at County Convention
The county committee debates reorganization with proposals to rotate township and ward representation. A motion to keep current structure passes. A plan to nominate councilmen and road supervisors under new township laws is explained, while questions about two state senators and a commissioner’s term are referred for guidance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Dalman
A. J. Moynihan
James M. Barrett
W. E Ryan
Allen
Adams
Senate
Senator Kell
Bobilya
Kell
Ryan
Secretary of State
Fell
Bebilya
Central Passenger Association Ticket Notice
If you hold a Central Passenger Association mileage ticket use it on trains of the Nickel Plate road on and after Feb. 10th.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Central Passenger Association
Nickel Plate Road
Edward O Rourke Seeks Allen Circuit Court Judge Nomination
Editor Sentinel reports Edward O Rourke announces his candidacy for judge of the Allen circuit court, subject to the Democratic nominating convention decision. The notice requests broad public acknowledgment of his bid and intention to run in the party process.
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Sentinel
Allen
Edward O’rourke
Superior Court Judge Nominated at Democratic Convention
John H. Aiken and Thomas E. Ellison are named as candidates for superior court judge, with the selection tied to the outcome of the Democratic nominating convention. The decision rests with the convention and its delegates.
Whitney Declares Candidacy for Allen County Sheriff
Frank H. Whitney announces his candidacy for sheriff of Allen County subject to the decision of the Democratic nominating convention. He emphasizes local law enforcement experience and party support.
Candidate Announcement For Allen County Sheriff
Frank Folker and Geo W Stout announce in the Sentinel their candidacy for sheriff of Allen County subject to the decision of the Democratic convention to be held this year. The notices urge readers to announce the candidacy before the nominating convention and note the subjects of the decision.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Allen County
Frank H. Whitney
Frank Falker
Sentinel
Geo. W. Stout
M. L. Moody
Cedar Creek Township
A. R. Schnitker
William Eggemann
County Commissioner Candidates Seek Democratic Nomination
Multiple candidates declare for county commissioner races across districts two three and one in advance of the Democratic nominating convention. Benj M Quiston M Moody and Charles Griebel announce bids with varying district and term targets.
County Officers Seek Democratic Nominations in Township Contests
The document lists candidates including William Eggemann editor Jos. Tonkel and Wayne Township nominees for assessor and trustee. It notes entries for WM. Gaffney Louis Schirmeyer and others, all subject to the Democratic nominating conventions and decisions.
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Yergens
O'Neill
M’caffrey
Stouder
Babe
Berlincourt
Circuit Court
Horton
Traugher
Princess Anne
MR. Breen
Boer Republic
Transvaal
Dreyfus
Herman Mackwitz
Freie Presse
Leydes
Kruger
Mackwitz
H. C. Berghoff
Finance
John H. Keohan
W. P. Breen
M. F. Berger
Committee On Finance
Committee On
South Africa
Washington
Lincoln
United States
CG. Berghoff
Laura 8. Webb
Mayor Scherer
Rohan
W. P.breen
Weeting
Democratic Committee
George Gale
State Committee
Aaron Reichelderfer
Michael Sheridan
Adams Township
E. H. Parker
J. J. Ryan My. Parker
Barrett
Schnitker
Judge Circuit Court
Superior Court
John H. Aiken
Thomas E. Ellison
Benj. M’quiston
Washington Township
Charles Griebel
Jos. Tonkel
WM. Gaffney
Louis Schirmeyer
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