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Fort Wayne Weekly Sentinel

Location

Fort Wayne, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Jan 01, 1908

Page

11

Wedding Bells Bind Falk and Novitsky in City Home

Miss Rose Falk, niece of Sr. Ben Falk, and Louis Novitsky wed at the bridegroom’s mother Zelda Novitsky’s home 450 Montgomery street. Rabbi Ettelson presided with Mary Novitsky, sister of the groom, leading the bridal march. Guests from Huntington and Chicago attended the ceremony and a reception followed with elaborate decorations and a wedding dinner. The couple will reside in Milwaukee after a short honeymoon period.

Novitsky Rose Falk Ben Falk Louis Novitsky Zelda Montgomery Street Harry .Ettelson Lande Mary. Novitsky Ray Rose Jeanette Novitsky Hotor Miss Noviléky Falle Thomas McCrea Louis Hess Lima Mr. Falk Lui Mia Mr. Franklin Pearl Lil- Man Anna Mary Franklin Etho Bronstine Huntington James Treschier August Harrig City Mich Mira Dora Weinstock Chicago Berth Falk Scranton Louis Jiliaa Stoll Aviarin Fox New York Adebarg Lonin Goldstine Prof. Higgs Wd. Dlcey Linternier Griffin—Jamey Allen Ironey Land Fred Jamey Turan Maid of Honor Milwaukee G.reenbush Ave Emma Grifin Poplar Street Griffin Edith Havens Alliance Ohio

Twelfth Markham Family Reunion Held on Christmas Day

The Markham family celebrated their twelfth Christmas reunion in Fort Wayne with Mr. and Mrs. J. F. Wing, the sole Fort Wayne member present. Descendants trace from David Markham who left Monroe County, New York in 1837 to Michigan. Seven of sixteen original siblings attended this year, with Mrs. Wing hosting a home adorned in ferns, flowers, Oregon grape, and hair decorations.

Omer Roebuck John Street Uime Pedro Mra Aan Roebuck Daniel Wolf Thomas Ghai and Kon Stelnneker Metwara Wolf Peank Gaskillamsen Walter Koos Markham

Bruder and Romadka Stores to Enlarge in Fort Wayne

The August Bruder company and the Romadka leather goods establishment gain a new room lease in the Odd Fellows block at Wayne and Calhoun streets. They will vacate February 1 as S. L. Knox & Co. consolidates its two Fort Wayne stores on Calhoun street north of Berry. The five and ten cent store space will be split with Bruder taking the south room and Romadka moving to the prior north room.

Bruder Company Romadka Leather Ganda Odd Fellows Wayne and Calhoun Streets S. 1 Knox & Co Fort” Wayne Calhow Street Berry Ronmiadka Concern Perth

Hope Hospital Elects New President

George W. Béers was elected president of Hope Hospital at a directors meeting on Monday evening. Mr Dears will serve in place of S F Rowser who was elected a month ago but cannot give adequate attention to the work. On hospital Sunday February 23, many city churches will collect for the hospital.

George W. Béers Hope Hospital Dears S. F. Rowser Alte

Navy lecture enthralls Wa bash audience at Westminster Church

Hon. Thomas Stitt of Wa bash delivered a graphic hour long talk on The United States Navy Its Aims and Accomplishments. The presentation, under Westminster Presbyterian Church Men's Club auspices, drew a large enthusiastic audience and held listeners spellbound with vivid accounts of naval deeds.

Thomas Stitt Wabash Westminster Presbyterian Church United States Navy

Oldest member of Fort Wayne First Presbyterian dies at 86

William Galloway Boag, a veteran Fort Wayne machinist and the churchs oldest member, died Sunday at his home on Webster and Lewia streets at age 86. Born in Glasgow, he came to America as a young man, worked at Wa bash shops, then Pennsylvania Company for 34 years retiring at 78. Survived by one daughter Mary Boag. Funeral from his residence Tuesday at 2 PM.

William Galloway Bong Fort Wayne First Presbyterian Church Webster and Lewia Streets Mr. Boag Scotland Glasgow America Pennsylvania Boas Sss Mary Boar

Mrs Johanna Speidel 70 Dies at Home After Illness

Mrs Johanna Speidel widow of Herman Speidel aged 70 died Sunday morning at 808 East Jefferson Street after a gradual decline. Born in Germany she had lived in Wayne over fifty years and was active in St Mary’s Catholic church and charity groups. Surviving are four children Frank Speidel Carrig Speidel Mrs Philip Getty of Wayne and Anthony Speidel of Chicago. Funeral services Thursday at 8 40 from the residence and 9 o clock from St Mary’s Catholic church.

Johanna Speidel Nee Herman Spedel Jefferson Treet Speidel Miss Carre Germany Art Wayne St. Mary's Catholic Church Frank Speidel Carrig Speitel Philip Getty

Franke Woman Dies After Surgery Leaving Six Orphans

Mrs. Anna Marie Franke, wife of Otto J. Franke of 1602 Maumee Avenue, died Thursday at Luther an hospital after a surgical operation. The death leaves six young children motherless besides the husband a brick mason employed by contractor Irmscher. A sister survives.

Anna Marie Franke Otto J. Franke Maumee Avenue Luetheran Hospital Franke Irmscher Beoesites

Diphtheria Claims Life of FiveYearOld Velma Leeper

Velma Pearl Leeper five year old daughter of Mr and Mrs Herman Leeper of 1846 Wheeler Street Medford died Thursday at 4 30 from diphtheria. She was an only child. Funeral services were held privately Thursday afternoon with interment at Lindenwood.

Velma Pearl Leeper Herman Leeper Wheeler Street Med Iittley Lindenwood

Coffelt and Others Die in City Hospitals

Joan Coffelt aged 61 died at Litheran hospital after a illness of several weeks. He came from Dayton Ohio two months ago and lived at 421 West Pontiac street. Survivors include two sons Perry Coffelt and Herbert Coffelt and three daughters Emily Coffelt Edith Sloan Sallie Lampe. Minnie Irwin 68 died at her home 223 Duck street from stomach trouble. Surviving children William John Lena Katie Trewin and Mary Jizzie Rodten reside Five Points Sophia Radtke and Louis Traltke listed at 1922 Swinney pve also mentioned.

Joan Coffelt Litheran Hospital Mr. Coffelt Dayton Ohio Pontiac Street Perry Coffelt Payne Herbert Coffelt Arcola Emily Coffelt Fort Wayne Edith Sloan Denver Sallie Lampe Daston Minnie Irwin Duck Street Willam John Lena Katie Trewin Mray Jizzie Rodten Five Points

Radtke Family Mourns Loss After One Month Illness

Mrs. Radtke aged 74 dies from a tumor after a month of illness. Born in Germany, she resided in Mort Wayne 25 years and is survived by her husband, four children Herman Radtke Fred Helling of Fort Worth Fred Bendhner and August Baker and fourteen grandchildren. She belonged to Emmaug Lutheran church. Funeral Sunday at 1:36 pm from home and 2 pm at Emmaug Lutheran. Velma Schuricht infant dies at 1 month 13 days from convulsions. Funeral Sunday at 2 pm from 2808 John Street Interment Concordia.

Velma Schuricht Otto-Schuricht John Street Intergiental Concordia

Death of Mary Wyanschwocky 6 in town family

Mary Wyanschwocky six year old daughter of Mr and Mrs Stanislaus Wyenschwocky of 1921 town street died Thursday evening at 10 30 from congestion of the lungs Funeral services will be held Monday morning starting at 8 30 from the residence and at 9 from St Peter's Catholic Church

Mary Wyanschwocky Stanislaus Wyenschwocky Town Street St. Peter’s Catholic Church

Mrs Mary Kamphues Dies After Long Fort Wayne Residency

Mrs Mary Kamphues died at her home 618 Hendricks street Sunday night at 4 46 due to senility. Born in Germany August 24 1824 she came to Fort Wayne 37 years ago. Survived by two children Henry Kamphues and Mrs Henry Wilke of this city a brother George Goas of Dayton and a sister Mrs Elizabeth Wening of Cincinnati. Funeral services Thursday morning at 830 from the residence and at St Pauls Catholic church.

Mary Annie Kamphues Usalts Hendricks Street Kamphues Germany Fort Wayne Henry Kamphues Henry Mwilleke George Goas Dayton Sirs Elizabeth Wening Cincinnati St. Paul's Catholic Church The Rosary Society Cie

Mrs Clara Houck Dies at Port Wayne After Illness

Mrs Clara Marie Houck wife of H B Houck died Sunday morning of Bright's disease at age bt years. A native of Ohio she lived in Port Wayne years and is survived by husband two children Foster Haud and Anna Houck a sister Mrs Mary Shoemaker of Mount Blanchard Ohio. Services were held at the residence and the remains were taken to lay Ohio for interment Maple Grove cemetery

Clara Marie Houck H. B. Houck Melita Street Houck Ohio Port Wayne Foster Haud Ass Anna Houck Mary Shoemaker Mount Blanchard Oho Itnlay Maple Grove Cemetery

Miss Angele Michel Dies After Typhoid Fever

Michel Angele BM, daughter of Loula and Louis Michel, of East Lewis Street, died Sunday at Latheram Hospital from typhoid fever after a brief illness. She was 14 and known in the community. Survived by brothers Louis in this city and George in California. Funeral services Thursday at 2:30 PM from the residence and 7 PM from Concordia Lutheran Church.

Angele Michel Loula Lewis Street Latheram Hospital George Michel California Concordia Lutheran Church

Obituaries from Fort Wayne Area Include Alexander and Stier

Several Fort Wayne residents are noted in early obituaries. Theodore Alexander aged 80, a plasterer, died at 7 20 am in Wayne township leaving a wife and daughter in Huntington. Mary Katzenberger of You Wer, Ohio, age 11, died after an operation in St Joseph's hospital in Fort Wayne with remains leaving Van Wert for funeral services. Anna Stier widow of John Stier died at 1 78 am at her grandson’s home on East Creighton Avenue aged 89. she was born in Osnabruch Germany in 1819 and moved to Fort Wayne in 1838. She leaves Catherine and John Stier and many descendants. funeral from St Mary’s Catholic Church.

East Decatur Ind Wye Mr. Dullaghan Theodore Alexander Wayne Township Huntington Mary Kattzenberger John Katzenberger You Wert Ohio St. Joseph's S Hospital Rander Kataenberger van Wert Fort Wayne Anna Stier John Stier O'Ellock East Creighton Navenue Stler Osnabruch Germany America Hisband Catherine Stier St. Mary's Cathollc St. Mary's Catholic Church State of Indiana Allen County Superior Court Lulu Blylin Varnum Kerryon Anid Court Virnum Kenyon Barnum Hannen Taben Hunk Baben John K, Sensertey John K. Sensxengy Joan V. Gundy Margaret Gundy John van Gundy James Weldon Jomea Weldon John Jamieson John Dunseron Penta John Irving John Tying Mary Main John Main Plains William On. Main William Mbm John Irvin Johny Irvin Melissa True Jug William Irving Abraham Miller Rachael Miler John Miller Netate Deviners Foot Atate Nard Atate Anid Joseph N. Mason Ian Dreibelbibb

Payne Child Dies After Illness at Three Years

Virginia Ruth Payne, youngest daughter of Mr and Mrs Joseph Payne of 2421 Thompson Avenue, died Monday evening after a two day illness. The father is a foreman on the Wabash railroad.

Virginia Ruth Payne Joseph Payne Thompson Yrvenne Lis Oreman Wabash

Luclin Wiase Named as Daughter of Gar Residents

Luclin, youngest daughter of Mr and Mrs Charles Wiase of Gar, is named in a family notice.

Luclin Charles Wiase Gar

Infant Creek Dies in Gar Creek Area

An infant died Sunday evening at 9 o clock at age 1 year 3 months 16 days. Funeral will be held Thursday at 12 30 from the residence and at 1730 Front be Church in Gar Creek.

Finneral Ani Gar Creek

Indiana Veterinary Association to Meet at State House

The Indiana State Veterinary Association will convene January 2 at the state house with Drs. George H. Roberts Frank Davis and B. M. Aronson presiding on program and arrangements. An evening session features stereopticon pathology views and a Purdue lecture. A movement to enact stronger animal disease laws and boost funding is highlighted as Indiana seeks to catch up with other states. The clinic at Indiana Veterinary College on East Market Street opens at 9:30 a.m. with prominent veterinarians expected to attend.

Indianapolis Ind Indiana State Veterinary Association Te State House Dra George H. Roberts Frank 4. Davis BM. Aronson R. A. Oras Purdue University Heller Alate Iawe Indiana Ft . Anid Indiana Veterinary College East Market Street Partiaipate

Prohibitionists Form Committee in Frankford County

County convention in Frankford indorses an investigation committee to inspect Clint on county whisky costs over the past years. Members Bristow Goldsberry and Carter named to probe expenses including court costs and prosecutions linked to liquor.

Frankford Ind Chuten Clinton County N.V. Bristow F. M. Goldsberry E. P. Carter

Notice of School Property Auction in Pleasant Township

Notice of sale of school property in the northeast corner of Section 43 Pleasant Township Allen County Indiana Including the teaettle school house and land Properties will be sold Saturday January 26 1908 at 2 oclock p.m. Cash sale. William Wilktr Trustee B

Cublle Sersion Pleasant Township Allen Dounty Indiana Teiett Sane William Wilktr Trustea

Gregory's Seed Catalogue Promotes 1908 Edition and Free Seed Bank

The 1908 Gregory's Seed Catalogue offers expert advice on growing vegetables and flowers, describes old and new varieties, and announces a free seed bank. It urges farmers and gardeners to request a copy by writing Gregory & Son of Marblehead, promising pure, fresh seeds and guidance for successful planting.

Shecess Rivers Digwera Lou Gregory & Son Marblehead Gregory Gregory & Son

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