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Newspaper

Fort Wayne Weekly Sentinel

Location

Fort Wayne, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Jan 01, 1908

Page

20

Weddings and Celebrations Fill Christmas Pages

The Fort Wayne area reports multiple Christmas wedding ceremonies and family gatherings. Rose Falk and Novitsky wed at the groom's mother's house with a full ceremony, meals, and out of town guests. Alice Jamey and Herbert Griffin tied to milwaukee plans. Dullaghan Moncrieff and other couples wed at home with festive decor. A Roebuck anniversary dinner, neighborhood parties, and two family reunions mark the holiday social scene.

Ray Rose Novitsky Leah Moyer Garrett Anna Franklin Huntington Anna Frand Mollie Novitsky Jeanette Novitsky Miss Novitsky Mr. Falk Thomas McCrea Louis Hess Lima M. Franklin Misses Pearl Lil Jian Anna Mary Franklin Ethel J. Bronstine James Treschier Jama Ou August Harris Union City Mich Dora Weinstock Chicago Bertha Falk Scranton Pa Louis Julius Stall Auburn Fox New York Adelberg Louis Goldstine Higgs Nd. Diery Lanternier Griffin Jamey Alice Jaimer Fred Jamey Huron Street Herbert WH. Grifin Ray O. Miller West Jefferson Street Church Maid of Honor Milwaukee Greenbush Ave Emma Griffin Poplar Street

Twelfth Markham Family Reunion Held in Fort Wayne

Christmas day gathering in Fort Wayne brought seven of the original sixteen Markham siblings together. The reunion marks the twelfth since David Markham left Monroe County New York for Michigan in 1887 with descendants of the family, led in part by Mrs J F Wing the sole Fort Wayne representative.

Markham J. F. Wing Wing Fort Wayne David Markham Monroe County New York Michigan

New Quarters Leased for Two Fort Wayne Firms

The August Bruder company and Romadka leather goods firm secure a lease in the Odd Fellows block at Wayne and Calhoun, to be vacated February 1. S. H. Knox & Co. consolidate two Fort Wayne stores at the Calhoun street site north of Berry. The black room now a five and ten cent store will be split. Bruder takes the south room and Romadka moves to the north room.

Bruder Company Romadka Leather Goods Establishment Odd Fellows Wayne and Calhoun Streets S. H. Knox & Co Fort Wayne Calhoun Street Berry Odd Fellows’ Black Ramadka Concern

Hope Hospital Elects George W Beers President

George W Beers was elected president of Hope hospital by the directors on Monday evening. He succeeds S F Bowser who cannot devote adequate time. On hospital Sunday February 28 many churches will take up a collection for the hospital’s benefit.

George W. Beers Hope Hospital Beers S. F. Bowser

Navy lecture captivates audience at Westminster church

Hon. Thomas L. Stitt of Wabash delivered a vivid lecture on The United States Navy Its Aims and Accomplishments to a large audience at Westminster Presbyterian Church Monday night. The judge, a gifted orator, held listeners spellbound for over an hour under the church Mens Club sponsorship.

Thomas L. Stitt Wabash Westminster Presbyterian Church United States Navy

Oldest member of Fort Wayne church dies at 86

William Galloway Boag veteran Fort Wayne machinist and the church's oldest member died Sunday morning at his home on Webster and Lewis streets. He was 86 years and 9 months old, a native of Scotland. Funeral services are set for Sunday afternoon at 1 30 from the residence and at 2 from Emmaus Lutheran church.

William Galloway Boag Fort Wayne First Presbyterian Church Webster and Lewis Streets Mr. Boag Scotland

Boch Boag dies. long-serving Glasgow native in city firms

Born in Glasgow, he immigrated to America as a youth and worked at Wa bash shops in his city starting in 1861. He then joined the Pennsylvania Company for 34 years, retiring 8 years ago at 78. An elder of First Presbyterian, he died as the church’s oldest member, survived by daughter Miss Mary Boag. funeral Tuesday at 2 p.m.

Glasgow America Pennsylvania Company First Presbyterian Church Boag Mary Boag

Mrs Johanna Speidel Dies After Brief Illness

Mrs Speidel 76 widow of Herman Speidel died Sunday at 808 East Jefferson Fort Wayne. Born in Germany she lived here over fifty years and was active in St Mary’s Catholic church and religious societies. Surviving children Frank Carrie and Mrs Philip Getty of Fort Wayne and Anthony of Chicago. Funeral Thursday at 8:30 from home and 9 from St Mary’s.

Johanna Speidel Herman Speidel East Jefferson Street Speidel Miss Carrie Germany Fort Wayne St Mary’s Catholic Church Altar and Rosary Societies Frank Speidel Carrie Speidel Philip Getty Anthony Speidel Chicago

Mrs Anna Marie Franke Dies at 31 Leaving Six Orphans

Anna Marie Franke, wife of Otto J. Franke of 1602 Mainee Avenue, died at 8:45 a m Thursday at the Lutheran hospital after a surgical operation. She was 31. Besides the husband and six children, a sister also survives. The husband is a brick mason employed by Contractor Irmscher.

Anna Marie Franke Otto J. Franke Mainee Avenue Lutheran Hospital Franke Irmscher

Death of FiveYearOld Velma Leeper From Diphtheria

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

Velma Pearl Leeper Herman Leeper Wheeler Street Lindenwood

Coffelt Veteran Civil War Dies in Fort Wayne

John Coffelt 61 died Wednesday at Lutheran hospital after a illness of several weeks. He came from Dayton Ohio two months ago and lived at 421 West Pontiac. He served in the One Hundred and Fifty Indiana volunteers. Survived by two sons Perry and Herbert and three daughters Emily Edith Sallie.

John Coffelt Lutheran Hospital Coffelt Dayton Ohio Pontiac Street Indiana Perry Coffelt Payne Herbert Coffelt Arcola Emily Coffelt Fort Wayne Edith Sloan Denver Sallie Lampe

Mrs Minnie Irwin Dies at 68 at Home on Duck Street

Mrs Minnie Irwin aged 68 died Wednesday afternoon at her home 223 Duck Street from stomach trouble. She is survived by five children William John Lena Katie and Lizzie Rollen of Five Points. Also mentioned is Mrs Sophia Radtke wife of Louis.

Minnie Irwin Duck Street William John Lena Katie Irwin Lizzie Rollen Five Points

Infant Velma Schuricht Dies of Convulsions

Velma Schuricht, one month and thirteen days old, infant daughter of Mr and Mrs Otto Schuricht of 2868 John Street, was found dead in bed Friday. Cause of death listed as convulsions. Interment scheduled at Concordia at 2 o clock from the residence.

Velma Schuricht Otto Schuricht John Street Concordia

Death of Marvy Wranschwozky Wyenschwocky Child

Six year old Marvy Wranschwozky Wyenschwocky daughter of Mr and Mrs Stanislaus Wyenschwocky of 1521 town street died Thursday evening at 10 30 from congestion of the lungs. Funeral services are set for Monday at 8 30 from the residence and 9 o'clock at St Peter's Catholic Church.

Marvy Wranschwocky Stanislaus Wyenschwocky Town Street St. Peter’s Catholic Church

Mrs Mary Annie Kamphues Dies at 84 in Fort Wayne

Mrs Mary Annie Kamphues 84 died at 11 45 PM Sunday at 618 Hendricks street Fort Wayne following senility She was born in Germany August 24 1824 and lived here 37 years Survived by sons Henry Kamphues and Mrs Henry Hilleke of Fort Wayne a brother George Goas of Dayton and sister Mrs Elizabeth Wening of Cincinnati She was a member of St Pauls Catholic Church and the Rosary Society of that parish. o clock from St Pauls Catholic

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

Mrs Clara Houck Dies at 54 After Illness

Mrs Clara Marie Houck wife of H B Houck died Sunday morning from Brights disease at 54. Native of Ohio she lived in Fort Wayne for years. Survived by husband two children Foster and Anna Houck and sister Mrs Mary Shoemaker of Mont Blanchard Ohio. Funeral at residence then taken to Findlay Ohio for Maple Grove cemetery interment.

Clara Marie Houck H. B. Houck Melita Street Bright Houck Ohio Fort Wayne Foster Houck Anna Houck Mary Shoemaker Mont Blanchard Findlay Maple Grove Cemetery

Miss Maggie Michel Died After Brief Illness

Miss Maggie M Michel four years old daughter of Mr and Mrs Louis H Michel of 1615 East Lewis street died Sunday evening at Lutheran hospital from typhoid fever following a brief illness. Survived by parents two brothers Louis and George. Funeral Thursday at 1 30 from home and 2 from Concordia Lutheran.

von Keudel—Harnisch Anna Harnisch Fritz von Keudel Harnisch St. Louis von Keudel Freie Presse Concordia College D. W. Bitner South Morrison Street Cordrey Bitner Old Yooung F. Mercer G. E. Graham Francis Cordrey Ayres Codrey Nira Graham Estele Graham Ss.j. Holtzman S. J. Bitner Durrell Homer Bitner Fairfield Iowa Maggie M. Michel Louis H. Michel Lewis Street Lutheran Hospital Michel Huntington Louuis Michel George Michel California Concordia Lutheran Church

Death of Theodore Alexander Aged 88 In Wayne Township

Theodore Alexander aged 88 died at 7 30 Monday morning in Wayne township. He was a plasterer by trade and is survived by a wife and daughter living in Huntington.

Theodore Alexander Wayne Township Huntington

Mrs Mary E Katzenberger Rites Set In Van Wert

Mrs Mary E Katzenberger 55 wife of John Katzenberger of Van Wert Ohio died Saturday evening at St Josephs hospital after cancer surgery. Her remains were taken to Van Wert Sunday for funeral service and interment.

Mary E. Katzenberger John Katzenberger van Wert Ohio St. Joseph's Hospital Katzenberger

Fort Wayne Woman Anna Stier Dies at 89 After Long Local Life

After more than seventy years as a Fort Wayne resident, 89 year old Anna Stier widow of John Stier died at 1 15 am Tuesday at her grandson's home 514 East Creighton avenue. She lived at 1307 East Lewis street before illness. Born in Osnabrueck Germany in 1819 she came to America at 17 and settled in Fort Wayne in 1836. Surviving are two children Catherine and John Stier along with 26 grandchildren and 67 great grandchildren. A pioneer member of St Marys Catholic church funeral services Friday morning.

Charles Edward Willie Noble Charles Fry Charles Smith Myrtle Iva Nettie Mabel Fry Clara Smith Bessie Blanche Gladys Noble Lyman Fry Harold Smith Milton Noble Harrison Daisy Noble Ruth Noble Lyman Noble Mr. Noble Allen County Fort Wayne Hennah Lillie Noble Anna Stier John Stier Stier Osnabrueck Germany America Catherine Stier

Payne Child Passes After Brief Illness

Virginia Ruth Payne, three, daughter of Mr and Mrs Joseph Payne of 2421 Thompson Avenue, died Monday evening of pneumonia after a two day illness. Father is a fireman on the Wabash railroad.

Virginia Ruth Payne Joseph Payne Thompson Avenue

Infant dies in Gar Creek area at age 1 year 3 months

Creek infant died Sunday evening at 9 o'clock aged 1 year 3 months 16 days. Funeral set for Thursday with 12:30 from home and 1:30 at church in Gar Creek.

Indiana veterinarians push for stronger state laws

The Indiana State Veterinary Association plans its 25th annual meeting at the state house starting January 2. Topics include cattle tuberculosis control and its link to humans, with lectures and stereopticon views. A push for better infectious disease laws and greater funding will be discussed, with a clinic at the Indiana Veterinary College on East Market Street featuring prominent practitioners.

Indianapolis Ind Indiana State Veterinary Association State House George H. Roberts Frank H. Davis E. M. Bronson R. A. Craix Purdue University Indiana Indiana Veterinary College East Market Street

Prohibitionists Form Committee to Probe County Whisky Costs

Clinton county Prohibitionists met to prepare for the 1908 campaign and adopted resolutions appointing a committee to investigate liquor costs to the county for the fiscal year. Members N. L. Bristow F. M. Goldsberry and E. P. Carter named to study expenses including court actions and prosecutions related to whisky.

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

Public Sale of School Property in Pleasant Township

Trustee William Wilkie announces a cash sale of school property in the northeast corner of Section 33 Pleasant Township Allen County Indiana. Included brick schoolhouse and surrounding land. Sale is Saturday January 25 1908 at 2 o'clock p m. Funds paid to Trustee. 1-3t

Pleasant Township Allen County Indiana William Wilkie

Gregorys Seed Catalogue Promises Expert Vegetable Advice

The 1908 Gregorys seed book offers guidance on raising vegetables and describes old and new varieties. Free copies are available by writing J. J. H. Gregory & Son in Marblehead Massachusetts. The firm tests vitality of seeds and claims high standards, including a new potato variety named Big Crop touted for yield and rot resistance.

J. J. H. Gregory & Son Marblehead Mass Gregory Gregory & Son Lantin Ri

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