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Newspaper
Fort Wayne Weekly Sentinel
Location
Fort Wayne, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jan 20, 1904
Page
3
Julius C. Huguenard announces his candidacy for sheriff of Allen County subject to the Democratic county convention and the voters of the county. He asks for support from party officials and residents as the primary approaches.
We are authorized to announce J. F. Snow of Adams county as a candidate for Joint State Senator for the district of Adams and Allen Counties Indiana subject to the Democratic nominating convention in 1904. Mr Snow has the endorsement of the Democratic central committees of Adams County.
The text publishes name announcements for county offices subject to the Democratic convention. Jacob Lunz of Adams Township and Jos F Wertz of Milan Township seek nomination for county commissioner First district and recorder in Allen County. Robinson and Nee te AMAA 6 signatories appear as supporters.
Notice invites residents to deposit funds at the Cities Trust Co opposite the post office. The advertisement cites a $400,000 security for a cat at 28 cm.
Mrs. Mary Jane Swan 42 wife of Emmett Swan of Milan Township died suddenly after brief illness while caring for an ill daughter. Survived by husband and three children. Funeral services set for Thursday at Allen Black's residence with interment in Maysville.
John E Haston son of Mr and Mrs Haston died this morning at 58 Savannah Street at age 2 years 6 months Funeral services were held this afternoon and interment followed at Lindenwood.
Mrs Mary Reffelt wife of William R Reffelt died at 5 am at 1007 Madison Street after about ten days illness She underwent a surgical operation earlier but recovery was impossible Born in Fort Wayne nearly sixty years ago she was a devout Cathedral member Survived by husband eight children all but Flora in Fort Wayne and four sisters and a brother Funeral held Saturday with services at home and Cathedral.
Mrs. Margaret Lomont of Fort Wayne died at 70 from pleurisy at her home 1631 Oakland street. She is survived by siblings in Fort Wayne and Covington Ohio with funeral pending. Louis Reichelderfer, longtime Springfield township resident, died at Maysville after weeks of illness at age 84. He leaves seven children and a widow. the family includes Will and Lafayette Reichelderfer and Mrs Hannah Starr among others, with burial at Lindenwood after services.
The infant son of Mr. and Mrs Leaming is reported, with residence stated as four miles north of a local point. The brief notice outlines the family’s new addition and location.
A mention notes that Stults was called in the case as required by state law, with emphasis on legal procedure and compliance.
Henry Becker formerly of Fort Wayne died today at his Pittsburg home from bronchitis at age 52. He was born in Fort Wayne and later moved eastward. His mother still resides in Fort Wayne with J. A. Stellhorn. Survived by two children Robert Becker of New York and Minnie Becker of Pittsburg. Funeral service to be held in Pittsburg with J. H. Hobrock and J. A. Stellhorn attending.
Mrs. Mary Thiebaut wife of Emil J Thiebaut died Friday at the family home near Ari Noble county at about 45. She was a native of Alten county and lived north of the city until moving to Noble county ten years ago. She is survived by her husband five children two brothers Louis and Joseph Oddon and sister Mrs Francis Grosjean. A devout Catholic, she will be buried Monday morning from the Catholic church at Ege Noble county.
Genevieve Horstman infant daughter of Mr and Mrs Henry Horstman of 1304 Lillie Street died Sunday evening from a complication of diseases at four months Funeral services were held Tuesday at 1304 Lillie Street and 2 PM at St Marys Catholic Church honoring the child and noting the grandmother Annie Horstman who died days earlier
Mrs Alt hea Troxel wife of Charles O Troxel proprietor of the Hamilton house at 389 West Berry street died Sunday night from Brights disease at about thirty five. Surviving husband one daughter Lucille father John Light one sister and three brothers Miss Hattie Light Louis William and Edward Light. She was a member of the Reformed church and of the Daughters of Workmen.
The death of Lemuel Hoke at North Liberty Indiana was announced as his remains were brought to Fort Wayne on Tuesday. He was 46 and his funeral service details will be announced later. A former resident of this county he had been out of contact with friends until the death notice came.
Miss Nellie Stump, formerly of this city, died Saturday morning in Chicago. Daughter of Mrs. M. A. Stump, she will be remembered by Fort Wayne acquaintances. Remains were brought here for interment, moved to Peltier undertaking, awaiting interment at Lindenwood cemetery on Tuesday.
Colusa man Joe Golobick claims relief after 15 years of pain from rheumatism using Electric Bitters. The ad asserts the remedy also benefits liver and kidney issues and general debility, offering 50 cents with satisfaction guaranteed by Dreier & Bro. druggists.
The first annual meeting elected the board including Aaron Rothschild C F Pfeiffer F L Smock August Becker John T Knott George H Van Arnam and F L Jones. Mr Knott was later elected President with Jones as vice president.
William Baade age nearly 74 longtime Fort Wayne resident died at his home 735 East Jefferson street from infirmities of age. He was born March 9 1830 in Windheim Germany emigrated to America as a young man and settled in Fort Wayne. He built a trucking business and later retired. his wife surviving along with children Elsie William C Fred C M C Baade and a stepson C F Beuke and 13 grandchildren. He was a longtime member of St Pauls Lutheran church and a prominent figure in Lutheran circles. Funeral services will be held Wednesday at 1 30 and 2 at St Pauls Lutheran Church.
Mrs Katie Dreyer wife of George Dreyer died Saturday afternoon at 1 30 from the family residence 1222 Wilt street age 28 She leaves husband a baby born eight days prior four brothers three sisters and parents Mr and Mrs Fred Husche of Elizabeth street The bereaved husband a boilermaker at the Wabash shops Funeral at St John s Lutheran church with Rev Bosca officiating pallbearers Charles Lahmeyer Henry Seele Christian Strasburg John Peters August Rogge John Bohman
Grace Norton daughter of Mr and Mrs John A Norton of 457 East DeWald street died Saturday afternoon from pneumonia at age two. Funeral services were held from the residence Tuesday afternoon.
Clement Louis Delagrange infant son of Mr. and Mrs. L. E. Delagrange of 3531 South Piqua avenue died at 4 30 p m Monday from an obstruction of the bowels.
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