Engagement announced for Miss Hilda Lane
Miss Hilda Lane daughter of Chester T Lane Maple avenue is engaged to Herman Breidenstein son of Mrs Margaret Breidenstein West Jefferson street The announcement was made yesterday at a thimble party hosted by Miss Ethel Saylor Also noted are wedding notices and dances with guests from Chicago Brookline Mass Houston Texas Peru Kansas City and Fort Wayne among others
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hilda Lane
Chester T. Lane
Maple Avenue
Herman Breidenstein
Margaret Breidenstein
West Jefferson Street
Lane
Ethel Saylor
Breidenstein
Fort Wayne
Grand Rapids
Indiana Railroad
Anthony Wayne Club
Embroidery Club
Shober
George Sunderland
Sunderland
Chicago
Fred Martin
Sewickly
Kellogg
Brookline
Mass
Byrd Foley
Frances Eckhardt
Houston
Texas
Bearss
Peru
Jay Read
Kansas City
Archie Dean
Eau Claire
Wis
Solomon Stouder
Hazel
May Stouder
J. M. Stouder
Sally Holmes
E. Erwin
J. Rockhill
H. Flaugh
Moffat
H. Bushman
O. Bird
J. Stouder
W. B. Shiveley
F. Phillips
Mollie Rockhill
Maggie McCoy
Mary Clark
Mayme Libray
Anna Bird
Ethel Stouder
Carrie Flaugh
Messrs. Wilson
Enoch Clark
M. Flaugh
Homer
Forest Shiveley
Merle Phillips
Elmer
Robert Flaugh
Wallace Stouder
New Year Guests Fill Black Home With Family Friendship
The New Year gathering at the Maysville road residence of Mr and Mrs William Black drew representatives of twelve families related to the hosts. A prosperous feast for 43 guests featured roast fowl and pastries, with music and speeches post dinner. Notable attendees included Harriet Spindler and Miss Genevieve Peterson, among others from Indiana Illinois and Fort Wayne.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cook
Eugene Cook
Cedarville
John Cook
Fostoria
Mich
Grandpa Cook
McCormick and Son
Garrett
Henry Halter
Millard Parker and Son
Albion
Frank Cook
Syracuse
Simon Travinger
Auburn
John Judy
Fort Wayne
Alex Cook
Bert Hellopeter
Oliver Garner
William Black
Maysville Road
Illinois
Indiana
Harriet Spindler
Sam Spindler
Allen County
Josephine Black
New Haven
Genevieve Peterson
Oak Park
Ross
Howard Elson
Peterson
Jennings Seminary
Aurora
Ill
Florence Felts
John Felts
Joe Spalding
Plano
Ee Aca
Aki Black
Pardon Talk Grows Over Caleb Powers in Kentucky
A Georgetown mass meeting will adopt a petition urging a pardon for Caleb Powers. A seven citizen committee leads the drive with petition circulation planned in counties like Jessamine and Franklin. Governor Willson delays ruling until after the legislature adjourns, citing voluminous evidence, promising impartiality and contact with all lawyers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lexington
Georgetown
Caleb Powers
E. Thompson
Powers
Yaris
Nicholasville
Willson
Frankfort
Jim Howard
Howard
Henry E. Youtsey
Youtsey
Judge Morris
Willison
Young Men's Educational Society formed in Jasonville
An organization in Jasonville Indiana called The Young Men's Educational Society was formed to improve members education. Membership is open to all young men with some members expected to assist as instructors, focusing on literature and mathematics while other subjects are studied.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jasonville
Ind
Young Men's Educational Society
Eikhart
H. J. Mitchell
Lake Shore
Porter
Cook
Caresterday
Death claims pioneer farmer at age of 82 in Adams county
Christian Homeier, a prominent Adams County farmer with Fort Wayne ties, died at his Preble township home aged 82 after years with asthma and erysipelas. Born in 1826 in Westphalia, Germany, he immigrated about sixty years ago and served 32 years as secretary of the Adams County German Fire Insurance Company. He was a Lutheran at Friedheim parish, twice married, and survived by his second wife, five children, a stepdaughter, nine grandchildren, a great grandchild, and three brothers. Funeral services set for Wednesday at 1 p.m. from the home and 2 p.m. at Friedheim Church.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Christian Homeier
Adams County
Fort Wayne
Preble Township
Homeier
Westphalia
Germany
America
Adams County German Fire Insurance Company
Friedheim
Earnest C
Henry H. Homeier
William Freitag
Ernst Prange
Sewad, Nebb
Anna Homeier
Herman Reese
Frederick
Henry Homeier
Diedrich Homeier
Milwaukee
Hitzeman
Washington Township
Old Townley-Little Dry Goods
Calhoun and
Columbia Streets
George DeWald & Co
Obituary: Mrs Francis Aliie King Dies at 92 in Williamsport
Mrs Francis Aliie King, 92, died Monday at her brother-in-law John Ferguson’s home 821 West Berry Street after a long illness. Born in Cork Ireland, she came to Quebec as a child and married Diamond King in 1833. She settled in Pleasant township in 1843 and joined Bethel Baptist in 1857. Survived by five children Josiah King, Mrs John Ferguson Asa Thomas and Mrs Frances Carles. Funeral Wednesday at 8:30 a.m. from her son-in-law’s home and 12 p.m. at Williamsport, with interment Bethel cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Francis Aliie King
John Ferguson
West
Berry Street
Bethel Baptist Church
John Welker
Josiah King
Asa
Thomas
Frances Carles
Williamsport
Bethel Cemetery
John C Lehman Dies at 80 in Local Home
John C Lehman aged 80 died Tuesday at 10 am at his home 630 East Washington street after age related illness. Born in Germany he came to the United States in 1852 and to this city in 1854 where he married Louise Geller. A painter by trade he worked 18 years for Wabash railroad and lived retired the past two decades. He leaves wife, six children, eleven grandchildren and a sister. Funeral Friday at 1 30 pm from the residence and 2 pm at St Pauls Lutheran Church with Rev Jacob Miller officiating.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John C. Lehman
East
Washington Street
Germany
New York
Louise Geller
Wabash Railroad
Minnie Schuette
Elizabeth Stubnatzy
Martin Miller
Christian Borgman
Frederick Fisher
Louise Lehman
Luehrmann
St. Paul’s Lutheran Church
Jacob Miller
Death of Otto H Guethe at 20 after long illness
Otto H. Guethe, 20, son of Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Guethe, died Monday night at 9 at 630 West Fourth street after a 13 year battle with epilepsy. He worked as a stripper at Baker Cigar factory and was a member of Trinity Lutheran Church. He leaves his parents two sisters and three brothers and a large circle of friends. Funeral services will be held Wednesday at 2 PM from the family residence and at 2:30 PM from Trinity Lutheran Church, with Rev. Paul Stoeppelworth officiating.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Otto H. Guethe
Joseph Guethe
West Fourth Street
Baker Cigar Factory
Trinity Lutheran Church
Paul Stoeppelworth
Wayne Dry Goods VP Hitgeman Dies In 1930s Notice
Christian Hitgeman, vice president and active head of Wayne Dry Goods Company, died leaving the business leadership and local commerce in mourning. The obituary notes his role and impact on the community.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Christian Hitgeman
Wayne. Dry. Goods
Funeral for local businessman and church charter member
An 18 year old man and a 14 year old named Arnold are mentioned along with a sister Mrs. C. F. Myers and brothers in Washington township. The deceased was a charter member of Emanuel Lutheran church, a business man of ability and integrity with many friends. Funeral Saturday at 1:30 from the residence and 2 o'clock at Emanuel Lutheran church.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arnold
C. F. Myers
Frederick
Henry Hitzeman
Washington Township
Emma Gebert Dies At 51 In Allen County
Mrs Emma Gebert wife of Christian L Gebert died Wednesday afternoon at her home 1012 Rivermet avenue after a illness age 51 born Dayton Ohio moved to Allen county as a child survived by husband children Joseph David Baron Minnie Pearl Jennie Alice Ebey Bert and six sisters and two brothers funeral from the residence Friday morning with interment in the Odd Fellows cemetery at New Haven
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Emma Gebert
Christian L. Gebert
Rivermet Avenue
Gebert
Dayton
David Burkholder
Allen County
Joseph David
Minnie
Pearl
Jennie Gebert
Alice Ebey
St. Joseph Township
Bert Gebert
Traymore
Iowa
J. Andrews
J. Pring
S. Pettit
R. Hall
F. LaDow
John
Henry Burkholder
Odd Fellows
New Haven
Death of Wilhelm Juergens Former Overseer at State School
Wilhelm Juergens 51 longtime wood working overseer at the state school for feeble minded youth died Wednesday evening at his home from pneumonia. Born in Germany March 12 1857 he came to the United States as a young man and worked as a carpenter before rising to oversight. He married Clara Jackson nine years ago and is survived by his wife and siblings, none residing in the United States.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
County Recorder's Office
Mrs. Meyers
Wilhelm Juergens
State School
Parnell and Eliza Avenues
Juergens
Mr. Juergens
Germany
Clara Jackson
Monahan Cornelius W dies after tuberculosis
Cornelius W. Monahan aged 30 dies at 4 a m at 1186 Calhoun Street after a year long illness from tuberculosis. Born in Monroeville, he lived most of his life in Fort Wayne and worked as a switchman for the Wabash railroad. Survived by wife, mother, two sisters Mrs. John Ward of Chicago and Mrs. Fred B. Ale of Buffalo, and brother Joseph Monahan. member of the Brotherhood of Railway Trainmen.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cornelius W. Monahan
Calhoun Street
Mr. Monahan
Monroeville
Fort Wayne
Wabash Company
John Ward
Fred B. Ale
Buffalo
Joseph Monahan
The
Brotherhood of
Railway Trainmen
Frederick L. Boshler Rites Held At Prairie Grove
Frederick L. Boshler, 73, Pleasant township farmer, died Thursday at Lutheran hospital after bowel obstruction surgery. Born in Germany, he came to America as a youth and spent life on his farm. Survived by sons Charles W. and W. Frank, daughter Eva M., three grandchildren, and sister Mrs. Margaret Buschman of Geneva, New York. Funeral Saturday at 10 from home and 11 from Prairie Grove chapel.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frederick L. Boshler
Pleasant Township
Lutheran Hospital
Mr. Boshler
Germany
America
Charles W. Boshler
W. Frank Boshler
Eva M. Boshler
Margaret Buschman
Geneva
N. Y
Prairie Grove Chapel
Death at Home on Clinton Street in Fort Wayne
Mr Ream, a former Ohio lumberman who moved to Fort Wayne, died suddenly of apoplexy at home on Clinton Street after a heavy meal. Coroner Kesler confirmed the cause. He left a wife, three children, six sisters, and a brother. Funeral services are planned for Sunday with interment in Payne, Ohio.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clinton Street
Ream
Kesler
Ohio
Fort Wayne
Tillman
Baldwin
East Main Street
Payne
Mrs Barbara Kiefhaber Dies at 82 in Fort Wayne
Mrs Barbara Kiefhaber widow of George Kiefhaber died at Lutheran hospital at 82 after a hip dislocation from a fall two days before Thanksgiving. Born in Germany she lived in Fort Wayne since 1853 and is survived by two stepchildren Fred Schad of Chicago and Fred Kiefhaber of this city. Remains were taken to Fred Kiefhaber's home at 802 Lavina Street. she was a member of Emanuel Lutheran church.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Barbara Kiefhaber
George Kiefhaber
Wilt Street
Lutheran Hospital
Kiefhaber
Germany
Fort Wayne
Fred Schad
Chicago
Fred Kiefhaber
Lavina Street
Emanuel Lutheran Church
Death of Infant Emma Louise Burkhardt in Hope Hospital
Emma Louise Burkhardt nine months old daughter of Mrs John Burkhardt of Columbia City died Thursday at Hope hospital after a ten week illness. The babe had four operations for abscesses behind both ears. Remains were taken to Columbia City for interment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Emma Louise Burkhardt
John Burkhardt
Columbia City
Hope Hospital
Mrs Sarah McTigue longtime Lake Twp resident dies at 89
Mrs Sarah McTigue aged 89 died at 1 Saturday morning at Ol People’s home in Avilla where she had lived four to five years. A pioneer Allen county resident, she earlier lived in Fort Wayne and is survived by two children Margaret Smith of 1714 West Main and Peter McTigue of Arcola, three grandchildren and two great grandchildren. She was a Catholic and funeral services and interment will be in Arcola.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sarah McTigue
Lake Township
Avilla
McTigue
Allen County
Avilla Institution
Fort Wayne
Margaret Smith
West Main Street
Peter McTigue
Arcola
Briffton
Thomas McTigue
Lizzie Sehoch
H. J. Meyers
James Howard
Alice
Gerlad Smith
Fort Warne
James Smith
Springfield
Miss Mary Gibson Dies at 77 in Allen County
Miss Mary Gibson aged 77 years 9 months and 9 days died at 5 40 this morning at the home of her grand niece Mrs F M Baldwin 1482 Boone street She was a native of Pennsylvania and had long resided in Allen county The interment will be at Hesse Cassel Funeral services will be held Monday morning at 9 o'clock in St Patrick's church
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary Gibson
F. M. Baldwin
Boone Street
Miss Gibson
Pennsylvania
Allen County
Hesse Cassel
St. Patrick's Church
Infant Edgar G. Fiedler Dies at 5 Months
Edgar G. Fiedler infant son of Mr and Mrs Emil Fiedler of South Calhoun street died at 1:20 this morning from brain fever at 5 months 9 days. He had been ill two weeks. Funeral services will be held Monday at 2 pm from the residence with interment at Concordia cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edgar G. Fiedler
Emil Fiedler
South Calhoun Street
Concordia Cemetery
Mrs Anna Harkenrider dies at 80 in Allen county
Anna M Harkenrider a pioneer resident and mother of Police Sergeant Henry Harkenrider died Sunday at her daughter’s home near Sheldon after pneumonia at age 80 Born in Germany August 11 1827 she immigrated to America in 1847 lived in Buffalo Hesse Cassel and Pleasant township before settling on her farm 58 years ago Seven children Joseph A John Henry Frank William and Mrs William Palmer and Mrs Ira Palmer survive along with 33 grandchildren Funeral services will be held Wednesday at 9:30 am from the residence and 10 am at the Catholic church in Sheldon
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Anna M. Harkenrider
Allen County
Henry Harkenrider
William Palmer
Sheldon
Joseph A
John
Henry
Frank
William Harkenrider
Ira Palmer
Mrs Eliza Beckman Dies After Lingering Illness
Mrs Eliza Beckman aged 64 died Monday at Lutheran hospital from a stomach ailment following a ten week illness. She was born in Washington township and resided there most of her life. Surviving are her husband and eight children: Howard Louis Fred Herman Sophia Pfeiffer Louisa Geller Henry Blake and Eliza. Funeral services will be Thursday at 1 15 p m from the family residence and at 2 p m from the Lutheran school both on Coldwater road in Washington township.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eliza Beckman
Lutheran Hospital
Beckman
Washington Township
Howard
Louis
Fred
Herman
Sophia Pfeiffer
Louisa Geller
Henry Blake
Coldwater Road
Lutheran School
Peters Dies in Adams Township At Age 70
Ernest Peters prominent Allen county farmer died Saturday night at his home in Adams township after a weeklong illness from kidney trouble. He was born in Westphal and lived most of his life in the area. Local funeral arrangements to be announced.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ernest Peters
Allen County
Adams Township
Westphal
Obituary: Peters Family Remembers Esteemed County Farmer
The obituary notes a long time farmer who built a fine county estate and was a widely known, estimable citizen. Surviving family includes a wife, six children—Miss Emelie, Gustave, Ernest Peters, William Peters of Fort Wayne, Mrs. William Benieke of Marion, Mrs. William Gombert of Adams township—one brother Henry Peters and three grandchildren. A lifelong member of St John’s Reformed church. Funeral details given as 11 from residence and 1 from church.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Emelie
Gustave
Ernest Peters
William Peters
Fort Wayne
William Benieke
Marion
William Gombert
Adams Township
Henry Peters
St. John’s Reformed Church
Albert F. Price Dies After Long Illness at 55
Albert F. Price died Monday at 1 40 a m at his home 715 Runion avenue after a long illness from cancer at age 55. Born in Maryland Ohio he moved here years ago. He leaves a wife three children Katherine and Ethelyn at home and Mrs O Brady of Payne Ohio two brothers Solomon and James in Ohio five sisters Mrs Scott Spencer Mrs Dr Meuser of Ohio Mrs F Walpole of South Whitley Mrs J Lee of Ashtabula Ohio and Mrs Davis of Van Buren. His father Theodore Price also survives. Remains shipped to Latty Ohio for burial.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Albert F. Price
Runion Avenue
Maryland
Ohio
Katherine
Ethelyn
O. Brady
Payne, Ohio
Solomon
James
Scott Spencer
Meuser
F. Walpole
South Whitley
J. Lee
Ashtabula
Davis
van Buren
Theodore Price
Latty
Mrs Johanna Mullins dies at 85 in Crestline home
Mrs Johanna Mullins aged 85 died Saturday at the residence of her daughter Mrs Edward Pauley 214 Dawson Street where she had lived fifteen years. A native of Ireland she came to America forty five years ago settling in Crestline Ohio Surviving six children Fred Mullins Crestline Mrs Pauley Mrs Frank Yerris and Mrs Thomas Muthaven of this city and Mrs Garnett and Mrs Wurtz of St Louis Funeral services will be held Tuesday morning at 19 o'clock from St Patrick's church with interment at Crestline Union.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Johanna Mullins
Edward Pauley
Dawson Street
Mullins
Ireland
America
Crestline
Ohio
Fred Mullins
Pauley
Frank Yerris
Thomas Muthaven
Garnett
Wurtz
St. Louis
St. Patrick's Church
Unio
Death of Ellen O’Rourke at St Joseph hospital
Ellen O’Rourke died Monday at 9 in St Joseph hospital after a month long illness from paralysis at age 82. Born in Ireland she came to the United States many years ago and lived with her brother John on Fast Lewis street before moving to the hospital. The remains were taken to her brother’s home for the funeral.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
O'Rourke
Ellen O'Rourke
St. Joseph's Hospital
Miss O'Rourke
Ireland
John
Mary Wetzel widow of William Wetzel dies at 86 in St Joseph
Mrs Mary Wetzel widow of William Wetzel died Tuesday afternoon at her home in St Joseph township at the age of 86 born in Baden Germany she came to America many years ago and resided in Allen county over forty years Three sons William Wetzel Fort Wayne John Wetzel Stillwater Oklahoma and Henry Wetzel at the old homestead and Mrs Frederick Fork of St Joseph township survive Also a member of St John s Reformed church
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary Wetzel
William Wetzel
St. Joseph Township
St. John’s
Fort Wayne Republican primary call of 1907 notice
Allen County Republicans are directed to hold ward and township primaries on January 10 and 11 1908 to select delegates and alternates to the district convention in Fort Wayne. Delegates will also elect a member of the Republican Central Committee for Indiana Twelfth District based on votes for Fred A. Sims. Precinct locations and township lines listed with times and venues.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fort Wayne
Ind
Allen County
Adams Township
Allan County
Court House
Ave
Republican Central Committee
Indiana
Fred A. Sims
Nates
Jetesseevts
Tenth Ward
Aboit Township
Cedar Creek
Eel River Township
Jefferson Township
Jackson Township
Lake Township
Lafayette Township
Madison Township
Monroe Township
Thomeewan
Marion Township
Milan Township
Maumee Township
Perry Township
Pleasant Township
Scipio Township
St. Foe
Springfield Township
Washington Township
Wayne Township
M. EB
Wayne and
Francis Streets
Third Ward
West Berry Street
J. M. Henry
Brackenridge
Fulton Streets
Fifth Ward
Ben
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Ferguson—Henrick
Minnie V. Henrick
Boyd B. Ferguson
C. A. Rowand
M. B
Smoyer
Ivy Reed
P. A. Reed
Noble County
Asa 2
Page
Merriam
Kerr Murray Works
Smover
Elmer Simover
Leighton, Ps
Kanaga—Roy
Alice Roy
Merlin Kanaga
Centerville
James Hoy
Wagner Street
Kanaga
F. J. Kanaga
West Williams Street
Muir—White
John J. Muir
Elizabeth White
Pittsburg
Fulkerson—Griswold
Edna Griswold
George Griswold
Edward V. Fulkerson
Samuel Fulkerson
Mr. Bright
M. E. Church
Huntertown
Mildred Jones
Miss May Swank
Wallen
Miss Swank
Alfred Fulkerson
Mabel Mellett
Ben F. Bennett
David Shoaff
Coe. Griswold
Ashley Griswold
Joseph Griswold
J. Irwin
Larry Griswold
Flavel Griswold
Marion Griswold
H. Ashley
Hattie Jones
Nancy Thomas
Tanton Swaim
Florence
Maring
Samuel Arnold
Pearl Arnold
Hattie Culbertson
Ethel Irwin
Fogel
Bessie Shoaff
Ralph Shoaff
Eia Fulkerson
Lawrence Fulkerson
J. ‘G. Porter
Glen
Oscar Fulkerson
M. Swank
fam@y
Celeste Miller
Katherine Berger
Albert Moran
Beltres
Charles Neireiter
West de Wald Street
South Side
Zoeller
Western Gas Construction Company
Luley—Walda
Della Walda
Christian Walda
East Wayne Street
Frank Luley
St.Mary's Catholic Church
J. H. Oechtering
Addie Luley
George Sosenheimer
Miss Luley
Albert Luley
Albert Stier
Joseph Schwartz
Washington Boulevard
Laley
Canada
Bowser Company
St. Mary’s Parish
Utrey
Karber
Afies
Anna Karber
Frank Oserand
Whitley Courty
Euston Utrey
Joseph Utrey
Aboite Township
M. E
Ida Ulrey
Lawrence Karber
Mrs. Ahrey
City
Earl
Florence E. Peterson
Albert Black
David Evard
Mildred
Jules Evard
Andrew Blume
Lenora Quinn
Clem Evard
O. J. Elson
A. J. Black
Calvin Black
Marion Black
Dell Brooks
Black and Evard
Lon
Kentucky
King
Lehman
Guethe
Christian Hitzeman
Monahan
Boshler
Burkhardt
M'Tigue
Gibson
Harkenrider
Price
Wetzel
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