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Newspaper
Fort Wayne Weekly Sentinel
Location
Fort Wayne, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jan 05, 1910
Page
4
Washington January 4. The House considered a concurrent resolution by Rep Hull to form a seven member House and five member Senate joint committee. The panel would study rising costs, alleged tariff impacts, and remedies via legislation. It cites a 12 month commodity price rise and 13 year increases outpacing wages.
Mayor Grice outlines changes in the police department with officers moved to day and night posts. He warns against drinking on duty and gossip, urging obedience to superiors and reporting needed investigations. Captain Elliott announces assignments as the force begins the new regime.
Lawmakers debate statewide prohibition with supporters urging ban on alcohol sales and opponents warning of economic impact. The floor discussion covers enforcement, revenue losses, and potential exemptions as the issue moves through committee and toward votes.
County residents discussed an amendment to the state constitution to prohibit liquor trade. Proponent officials argue a prohibitory statute would be repealed by shifting political winds. Trustees, about forty, met after lunch at the YMCA to consider business.
A heavy snowstorm cripples rail service and city transit in northern Nebraska. Omaha reports 2 degrees below zero at 7 am with temperatures around 12 below. High schools and many graded schools remain closed due to snow blockage.
Drifting snow impeded railway traffic across southern Nebraska on January 4 with trains belated on all lines. Lincoln streetcar service was paralyzed and suburban lines were snowed in as telegraph and telephone services faced persistent troubles.
Snow and sleet with a cold north wind halted railway and street car traffic as central west Kansas saw ten year heavy snowfall. Temperatures in Missouri Kansas and North Oklahoma averaged about ten degrees above zero.
The obituary notes the death of J Mills a prominent businessman who funded three Mills hotels in the city aimed at providing meals and lodging to respectable men at nominal prices He argued the venture was public spirit not philanthropy Reid White law Reid plans to return to attend Mrs Mills father D Mills funeral in California and delays to Embassy schedule follow Mills fortune pegged at about 60 million dollars
Article recounts General Toledo sending a letter urging the vanquished to be shown mercy. General Medina publishes telegrams showing Zelaya tried to block Groce and Cannon from contacting the U S consul. A private banquet cheers General Irias ahead of Costa Rica departure to ease Madriz administration from Zelaya influence.
A telegraph from U S vice consul Caldera says no political changes recently. Reports say General Estrada mobilizes his army for an early move on Managua while Madriz pushes forces eastward, making a clash likely before Estrada's troops reach the capital.
Jacob Gravious, a longtime DeKalb county farmer living near Corunna, died at his country home aged 72. He was born on the farm and was among the county’s prosperous farmers. He is survived by his wife. Funeral services will be Sunday at the late residence with burial in Waterloo Cemetery.
An old advertisement touts a cure promising quick, lasting relief with a low fee. It targets vulnerable readers with claims of curing weakness and disease and mentions a contact number and rhetoric about female health issues.
A devotional poem urges reflection on past deeds and promises forgiveness. It speaks to leaving regrets behind and embracing the future with faith, prayer, and perseverance. The speaker invites readers to press onward toward better days as the new year dawns.
Peter Certia longtime Fort Wayne resident and prominent real estate owner died at 10:20 a m Saturday at his home 347 Washington Boulevard West from pneumonia after years of diabetes and rheumatism He was active in Democratic politics and known for extensive property holdings in Fort Wayne and Allen County Born July 17 1840 in Starke County near Canton Ohio he arrived in Fort Wayne about 1860s and built a life in mills grocery saloon dairy farming and Dakota holdings He ran for sheriff in 1882 losing narrowly and later focused on real estate and development
Miss Rose Mosher of this city survives with two children Eve line and Magnus the latter a student at Armour college in Chicago but at home when father died A sister Mrs Frederick Rowland of this city and a brother Louis Certin of New Haven also survive The deceased was a member of the Elks and the Odd Fellows.
Jacob Meyer trap player with the Reineke orchestra was badly hurt when an elevator at Altschul Bros. Co store 108 West Columbia failed and dropped from the second to the first floor. He suffered a scalp wound and other injuries, was treated by Dr. B J McOscar at St Joseph's hospital, and later sent home to recover for several days.
Frank Van Auken of Pleasant Lake faced Squire Ramsey in Angola on a charge of intoxication and abusing his wife. Testimony described hair pulling striking and vile name calling. The court levied a ten dollar fine plus costs and jailed the defendant for inability to pay.
Mrs Nick Suger of Columbia City learned her son Ezra Sliger a B and O railroad fireman in Garrett was in a very critical state from pneumonia. He left by morning train for his bedside as hard work and exposure last week led to the illness.
Celina Ohio January 1 Christopher Schunck gifts the Precious Blood society’s residence to the Catholic church congregation for parochial school teachers. The house, bought for 2500 dollars, will continue to be occupied by the sisters as before.
Notice from Angola Indiana states the annual meeting of the Farmers Mutual Cyclone and Wind storm Insurance company of Steuben county will be held at the court house in the city on Wednesday of next week to elect officers.
Harry Wiebke hosts a New Year dinner for 159 boys and one girl at the Hof Brau. A high-spirited crowd enjoys turkey, soup, sides, ice cream, and cake, with speeche s and repeated cheers for Wiebke. Each child receives a bag of candy as the event closes.
John O Connell a Fort Wayne pioneer who arrived over fifty years ago died at his Hoagland and Creighton Avenues home after a long illness. A veteran soldier and hotel proprietor he also ran a paving business and started Fort Wayne’s first omnibus line.
Mr O Connell born in Stras burg Pa January 17 1836 learned carriage making and came to Fort Wayne with his brother Daniel fifty five years ago. He helped start the first transfer business in the city and later ran the Central hotel. He served as first lieutenant in the Civil War and was a member of St Patrick s Church AOH and GAR. Surviving family includes widow and five children in plumbing wiring and paper fields. Funeral at St Patrick s Wednesday at 9. Pallbearers are the sons and nephews. Mrs Felicia DeVaux died at 73 after pneumonia and age infirmities. Funeral from Cathedral Monday at 9.
Olof Pehrson 76 died Thursday at his son Rev P J Alberthus 1109 Webster street Fort Wayne. He came from Kansas two months ago where he farmed and sold coal and retired in 1904. Survived by three children P C Pehrson of Chicago Mrs John Obert Harrington Kansas and Rev P J Alberthus pastor of Christ Lutheran church Fort Wayne. Remains taken to Lindsborg Kansas for funeral and burial.
Mrs. Fredericka Dierstein 65 formerly of Fort Wayne died Friday at her Kendallville home from complications of diseases. She lived on Wall Street for years before moving to Ohio in 1882 then Kendallville. Survived by daughter Mrs Caroline Mathewson and six sons Edward Cleveland Jacob Monmouth Charles A Chicago George A Benton Harbor Julius and Fred Kendallville. Funeral services Sunday at 2 from the residence 1814 Fairfield Avenue with interment at Lindenwood.
Mrs. Stellhorn died at 1 o clock Monday morning at her daughter Mrs. Martin Lepp’s home 1056 Swinney Avenue age eighty five years six months fourteen days She came to the city five weeks ago for the holidays widow of Frederick Stellhorn born in Germany in 1843 She helped found Concordia college and served as its first cook matron during its early years She risked her life nursing cholera victims in 1856 57 leaving six children twenty four grandchildren six great grandchildren and a brother William Moellering as survivors
Mrs Mary Smith aged 65 years 9 months 15 days died suddenly at 4 o clock Tuesday December 28 near Wayne trace Adams township. Believed due to heart disease she leaves husband John Smith and seven children Joseph Frank Bernard Charles Clemens Ella and Mrs Philip Muench. A longtime resident she belonged to St Joseph Catholic church Hesse Cassel and its Altar and Rosary societies. Funeral at 8 am from the residence and 10 am at St Joseph church.
Miss Wilhelmina Hermeler daughter of Mr and Mrs Ernst Hermeler died at 6 Thursday morning at the family home 705 Lawton place from cancer aged 32 years 11 months 4 days she had been in failing health for a year she was a member of St Johns Reformed church survived by parents and half siblings Henry Klehe Mrs Oscar Kuntz Miss Emelie Hermeler Henry Wiegman and William Wiegman funeral services Sunday at 1 30 from the residence and 2 from St Johns Reformed Church
Mrs Etta Lichtenwalter once of this city died Wednesday in Chicago at age 53 She moved to Chicago two months ago to live with her sons Elmer and Leary Lichtenwalter She was a longtime member of the First Baptist church Ben Hur Court No 96 and the Ladies Auxiliary to the Brotherhood of Railroad Trainmen Funeral services will be held Friday at 2 PM from the First Baptist church with Rev J F Vichert officiating.
Mrs. Louisa Goller Goshorn 75 died Saturday at her daughter G C Cramer’s Fort Wayne home after a long illness. She had moved here two weeks earlier from Antwerp Ohio where her husband died ten years ago. Survived by five children, three brothers, sixteen grandchildren and fourteen great grandchildren. Remains shipped to Antwerp for funeral services and interment.
Mrs Elizabeth J Slater widow of John Slater former assessor of Wayne township died at 10 o'clock Sunday night at her daughter Mrs George C Burchard’s home 2614 Thomas street after a long cancer illness. She was born in Staffordshire England and had long resided in Fort Wayne. Surviving are four children William Dora M and Herbert M Slater and Mrs Burchard plus three brothers and a sister. She was a member of the First Baptist church.
Mrs. Mary Harrison aged 83 died Sunday at 12 25 PM at her home 2019 Fairfield Avenue after long illness. A pioneer resident of the city she was born in Canada August 11 1836 and came to Indiana in 1836. Her first husband was Sern Hawt Tan.
The obituary notes the death of John Dalman former county treasurer. Survived by wife Mrs Harrison and three children Thomas Dalman of Lagrange William Dalman of Fort Wayne and Charles Dalman of Fort Wayne. Thirteen grandchildren twelve great grandchildren. Funeral Wednesday at 1 pm from the residence.
G W Thompson of New Haven died at his home Tuesday morning from stomach cancer after more than a year of illness. He belonged to New Haven lodge I C O F and the Methodist Episcopal church. He is survived by his widow and daughter Mrs Will Federspiel. Funeral services will be held on Thursday.
Mrs Agnes Schnelker Voors wife of William Voors died at her home in New Haven at age 27 after an illness since the birth of a baby on December 26. Born in New Haven she lived there all her life and was educated at St Johns Catholic schools. Surviving are her husband three sons her parents Mr and Mrs Herman Schnelker three sisters and five brothers.
William H Bireley a Fort Wayne blacksmith for 25 years and early horse car worker died at St Josephs hospital after gallstone surgery. He was born in Piqua Ohio and lived in Fort Wayne since 1864 leaving a widow and five children. Funeral services were held Friday at 2 PM from his daughter Mrs Andersons home with Lindenwood burial.
Charles Brockmeyer aged 30 died at 4 30 pm Wednesday at Lutheran hospital after being ill since Christmas day. Formerly a farmer near Hoagland, he moved to Fort Wayne a year ago and stayed with his sister Mrs Goette on Pioneer avenue before admission to hospital. He leaves a widow and one child, plus several brothers and sisters.
Mrs. Mary Richeson wife of George Richeson of Rudisil avenue died at 4 Wednesday morning aged 69 years 8 months and 27 days after a pneumonia illness. Funeral services will be held Saturday afternoon with interment at Prairie Grove cemetery.
William Lohrmann aged 79 died at 7 30 Monday morning at the home of his son in law Died erich Brandt 2234 John street from the infirmities of age He was born in Germany and had lived in Fort Wayne many years Survived by four daughters and a son Brandt left abruptly for a telegram from his brother reporting illness and did not know of the death until his return
William H Somers youngest child of Mr and Mrs Charles F Somers of 1428 East Lewis Street died at 10 15 Sunday morning from pneumonia. Survived by parents a brother Byron H Somers and a sister Miss Cora D Somers. Funeral Tuesday at 2 PM from the residence Rev J F Vichert officiating interment Lindenwood.
Daniel M. Wallace aged 54 years 2 months 25 days died at home 1207 Hayden Street from pneumonia at 8 80 oclock Sunday evening. He was formerly employed as elevator man at the White Fruit company.
Infant son of Mr and Mrs Theodore Rose of 2035 Force Street died at 1130 p m Sunday night Survivors include the parents a brother and other family members
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