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Newspaper
Fort Wayne Weekly Sentinel
Location
Fort Wayne, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jan 13, 1909
Page
1
Pioneer resident of Avlen county AWHLGI Smith dies at 66 after a lifelong public service. Born near Lafayette, he moved to Fort Wayne area in 1870s, held local political roles as a Democrat, and was connected with Allen County activities. His family notes mourn his passing and recall his long career.
Mrs Wise 79, a widowed matriarch and longtime resident of Fork Wayne, died Sunday at home after a prolonged illness. Her husband was a craftsman and union worker. She was active in church and local civic groups, survived by children Hannah Noble and several others. Funeral arrangements were held in Fort Wayne with interment in the local cemetery.
Louly G Molienbachler, longtime city official and carriage works employee, dies at 9 o'clock Tuesday at the site of TE youre. Survived by a widow and several children and siblings. Funeral services Friday at 2 oclock from St. Buel's Church, with burial at St. Buelte Cemetery.
The obituary records the death of Mrs Tontisa Lemmon Leppeh on a Wednesday at home on the family street in Fort Wayne. It lists survivors including several relatives in York Wayne and nearby communities, notes a journey and service details, and mentions a wake and burial arrangements with local clergy and undertaker names.
A garbled notice mentions a person and a group visiting a site with references to a temple and a ceremonial service. Amid unclear fragments, the text hints at a family member or associate and potential local religious observances. Further readable names or dates are not present.
In 1861 she lived in this city before moving to Abbott township where she lived for forty years. Survived by two nephews and other relatives, including Mary Issueay of Port Wayne and Mrs Martha Hockhill of Gilman Iowa, with brother John Briner of Arcola. Was a beloved pioneer member of the Timptist church in Port Wayne.
Paul Koeneman died at 12:80 oclock at his home 1288 Wall Street Tram anasma. Funeral services will be held from the coasted Tey Wantyanay ofltalath ta.
A German born resident, a vested Zion Jewish member, perished in a church incident at Zion Lutheran Church near 1280 Crom. UK road. Survivors include Waguitt and Lvehihleen-Mra. other relatives noted are A. Hloon and Joseph Kook. Details point to a Sunday event with local funeral arrangements forthcoming.
Mysterious death of Mina Ransom links to kin of Sliney. investigation unfolds amid tense community atmosphere. Authorities pursue clues at the family home and nearby sites as rumors and fear spread.
Mrs Titty Ghattengen of Tid warll A Ghattengur inherits 271 Toft rook and becomes trustee. The will names relatives including Arie EN Tuller and Atlisone Alllison of Frvt Wayne. The story notes three sisters and mentions a weekend service at The Mirat Da gist church.
A garbled OCR snippet lists several names and roles with unclear context. It mentions a Thursday event at a venue called AFM and references individuals including Puneet, Anil, and Maples. The passage appears to be a scrambled memorial or notice with survivors or participants unnamed.
The article describes Adedin ReAshel KO of the Lee David 8 Ridetshuner, formerly living near Port Waying, dying at his Gorge home after a complex illness. Remains stay with the household in Fort Wayne for arrangements. Siblings and neighbors honor the late individual while the family contemplates the future.
Fragmentary report notes Winget and Maud Wiget in morning actions at They Hell Taide. Manager al Huyame of Fivewin, Nubian avid, Hoc and Hie taatlinn are mentioned with three Welers not a phrother at Mymouth. Service set for Wednesday Intermuut.
Fragmented OCR reads like a local notice or column item with names and places but is heavily garbled. readable fragments mention Holmes Mere Satpal, a date around 21 Mon, and references to a place and telegraph line. Content is unclear but indicates a community notice or personal names list.
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An obituary recalls Millon J. Meagan Forran born in Germany and long time engineer and grocer who died in New Decatur Alabama after a long illness. Survived by widow and several children including Albert Heckler and Boward Heckler, services to be held at the station and factory sites with burial in the family lot in Kentucky.
A long time worker, Martin, aged 62, collapsed at home on Hendrick Avenue after a stroke. He served eight years in the Meco of Ue Ponnaylvisin as Khop clerk and was active as a Catholic lay member. Funeral rites and services are slated for Friday at the local cathedral.
A Society A Country Party event at Shinn Trent hosted a wide list of attendees and performers. Prominent names including Harvey di Mien, Juss nasite Bowers, and Wesley Watter attended the evening of dancing and a supper at the church hall.
Readable portions detail election of officers across church societies and clubs for the coming year. Officers named include superintendent, treasurer, secretary, librarian, and board members. An annual meeting and follow up events were noted with plans for church and school activities.
Generous donor contributes 8000 dollars for misste work of the Mixsawil synod at the Lutherachive received mid afternoon. Reverend Phils Waals pauses as pastor of Baamate Catherin Whitely. Election reports show large membership growth, with officers reelected and church activities expanding.
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The Emmaus Lutheran church Young Ladies Society elected officers for the new year after a district meeting. President Louise Hohmeyer, vice president Nelson Grimmeade, secretary Lint Johnson, treasurer Barbara Schuster, and entertainment committee members Helth Diekmeyer Clara Lott Hannah Buck Alma Kaiser Clim Hohe Maven. Reports showed active work and progress during the past year.
The Emmaus Luherax church Ladies Society held its annual business meeting electing President Mrs J Tamp Vice President Mrs G Hippo Secretary Mrs G Buhay Assistant Secretary Mrs J Krimmed Treasurer Mrs M Lappy and several other officers and a report noted enrollment and treasury figures. Separate Romana church meeting elected President Fred No Vice President Charlotte Relvking Treasurer Charles Fengalini and Secretary Anna Wamba goss plus musical director Prof I Habn.
The annual election of officers for the Third Presty dorm church parish yielded a slate led by W. A. Roletierty as president and J. F. Bavering as treasurer. Other officers include Miss Maud Howey secretary and Mivy Rana Bauvele assistant, with various roles filled in the administrative team. The Larther Inngie of Chris's Lanthin held the vote at the home of Mr and Mrs. ot. B. Merial on McGlennn street, with a list of names and titles announced.
After Un high mas at St Panite Church a meeting of No School guctaly was held near Nall. Officers installed included President Ianclns Wraithgar vice president Wirnt on and Noll) averdtary John Munck treasurer Theodore Brinker collector Auguel Hiloke Anton Milory inieioes Tol Remmert John Sehilothrn Adenat Gruber. Sunday afternoon a meeting of theRonny ancioty for the parish saw election of officers. president Mrs August Munn, treasurer Mrs Loula Toednal.
The annual church trustees meeting of Bl Priors Catholic parish is announced for Sunday afternoon. Key items include election of officers Michael Kinder Phillip Ways and Philip Graft and treasurer Charles Thiels with plans to appoint a new director of war efforts and relocate the meeting to Rev Wallin Beldldly's home at St Lawrence's church during the specified day.
Fragmentary obituary notes the burial of Marion Fy Willemsen at Lindenwood Cemetery after a private interment. The scattered text references a graveyard service, a recent arrival time, and a general interment, with few readable details about relatives or exact dates beyond a 76 year marker and a final resting place.
William Williams a New York wall paper representative, aged about 45, was found dead in his Rondel hotel room after a night of heavy drinking and rheumatic pain. Coroner and physician investigations suggested heart failure or alcohol complicating illness. Police sought friends while relatives at Goldwater Mich prepared remains for transport.
Por News summarizes routine updates including Rev J S Newcombe beginning revival services at the M E church, family movements such as Reed Caston moving to Caston farm, and Mr and Mrs Reed Caston’s extended stay. It mentions a farewell party for Totca Krick and a Timber milestone for Mrs Co Folkman, with references to local folks and small incidents around Marion Smith’s family.
Five educators were hurt when a section of an old building wall collapsed during a class at Binemsagnole School. Mrs Jay Monderweil, one instructor, and a colleague were struck as debris fell onto the classroom, with students calling for aid.
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