Death Claims Pioneer Adams Township Woman
Mrs. Dorothea Boese 76 died at 11:30 p m Tuesday January 15 at her Adams township home on the Wayne trace southeast of the city. Born in Germany she came to America 51 years ago settling at Williamsport before marrying Wil lam Boese. Surviving are the husband seven children and several grandchildren. She was a member of Emanuel Lutheran church in Adams township.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dorothea Boese
Wiliam Boese
Allen County
Adams Township
Wayne Trace
Fred Boese
Doenges
C. Schlaudroff
C. Koenig
Henry Kraft
Fort Wayne
Carl Boese
Charles Bruick
Boese
Emanuel Lutheran Church
Local Man William Honeck Dies After Illness
William F. Honeck age 30 died Tuesday night at his sister Mrs. Charles Spillmer Jr at 2140 John Street after two years of declining health. He was a painter for contractor William H. Lehnert and born near Arcola, living in Fort Wayne since youth. Surviving include two brothers and three sisters. Funeral Friday at 2 PM from the residence with Rev. T. F. Hahn officiating. interment Lindenwood.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William F. Honeck
Charles Spillmer, Jr
John Street
Honeck
William H. Lehnert
Arcola
Fort Wayne
Conrad Honeck
Vevay
Henry Honeck
Civy
Edna Mohthizen
Sandusky, O
Spiliner
T. M. Catshall
T. F. Hahn
Lindenwood
Miss Emma Wolf Dies in Hamburg Native at 27
Miss Emma Wolf aged 27 died at 6 15 PM Tuesday January 15 at her parents home 1404 East Wayne street death caused by a complication of diseases following an appendicitis attack. Born in Hamburg Germany March 14, 1879 she is survived by her parents three brothers Gustave Otto and Carl Wolf and two sisters Mrs Louisa Schoch and Mrs Minnie Markham. She was a member of St Pauls Lutheran church.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Emma Wolf
Charles Wolf
East Wayne Street
Miss Wolf
Hamburg
Germany
Gustave
Otto
Carl Wolf
Louisa Schoch
Minnie Markham
St. Paul’s Lutheran Church
Mrs. Cornelia Berghorn Dies After Illness in Fort Wayne
Mrs. Cornelia Berghorn aged 58 died Thursday morning at 439 East Lewis street after years of invalidism and a paralysis attack. Born in Fort Wayne she lived here all her life with husband Frederick and stepson Louis Berghorn. brothers Charles and Otto Benz survive. She was a member of St. Paul Lutheran church. Funeral services will be Sunday at 2 PM from the residence and 2:30 PM at St. Paul Lutheran church.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cornelia Berghorn
Frederick Berghorn
East Lewis Street
St. Paul Lutheran Church
Death of Mrs. Jeanette Kiser in Huntington
Mrs. Jeanette Kiser of Huntington dies at St. Joseph's hospital at age 70 from paralysis. Survived by four children Rosa Smith Mary Blackburn Sebastian and Jacob Kiser. Remains move to Huntington for funeral services and interment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jeanette Kiser
Huntington
St. Joseph's Hospital
Rosa Smith
Mary Blackburn
Sebastian
Jacob Kiser
Mrs Lena Kitcher Dies at Home Aged 60
Mrs Lena Kitcher aged 60 died at 11 o clock Thursday at 427 Masterson avenue from a heart clot induced by an apoplexy attack suffered days earlier. She was born in Fort Wayne, wife of John Kitcher and a Catholic church member.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lena Kitcher
Masterson Avenue
John Kitcher
Witcher
Fort Wayne
Death of Edwin Goette from kettle accident
Edwin Goette two year old son of Mr and Mrs Frederick Goette of 524 East Creighton avenue died at 8 30 Thursday after a kettle of boiling soup overturned in the kitchen. The child was scalded on face neck and arms and died shortly after at home. Rev C H Luehr will conduct the funeral at 1 30 from the residence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edwin Goette
Frederick Goette
Creighton Avenue
Co.1
Walton Avenue
C. H. Luehr
Washington township resident Adolph Stolte dies at 74
Adolph H. Stolte a longtime Washington township resident died at his home north of the city at 12 20 Saturday morning at age 74 He had been in failing health for two years Stolte was born in Ladbergen Germany and came to America fifty four years ago locating first in Indianapolis where he was married before moving to Allen county and settling in Washington township The Stolte couple had planned to celebrate their anniversary when the death occurred.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Adolph H. Stolte
Washington Township
Mr. Stolte
Ladbergen
Kreis
Teckelberg
Muenster
Germany
America
Indianapolis
Allen County
Stolte Family Rites Mark Golden Anniversary
Surviving relatives include wife Charlotte A. Stolte and six children Frank A. Stolte George E. Stolte Leonard Stolte Elizabeth Stolte of this city Washington township and Lansing Mich. The deceased was a most estimable citizen and a member of St Johns Reformed church.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charlotte A. Stolte
Fred W. Stolte
City
Frank A. Stolte
Lansing, Mich
George E. Stolte
Leonard Stolte
Elizabeth Stolte
Washington Township
St. John’s Reformed Church
Miss Libbie Griesemer Dies At 27 After Typhoid Illness
Miss Libbie R. Griesemer forewoman at Wayne Knitting mills died Friday night at her aunt Mrs N L Chapman 708 Lavinia Ave at age 27 from complications after typhoid fever Ill ten weeks She was born in the city February 19 1880 Her father P M Griesemer resides in Goshen Her mother Eliza Gage died twenty one years ago She left a father step mother a half brother and a half sister in Goshen plus uncles aunts and cousins in the city She belonged to Bethany Presbyterian church and was highly esteemed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Libbie R. Griesemer
Wayne Knitting Mills
N. L. Chapman
Lavinia Avenue
Miss Griesemer
Frank Didier
Boone Street
This City
P. M. Griesemer
Goshen
Eliza Gage
Miss Ollie Martin Dies at 31 After Illness
Miss Ollie Martin daughter of Mr and Mrs Delphos Martin died at 1 AM Saturday at home 68 Spy Run avenue age 31. Born Perry township November 21 1875 she moved to city with parents in 1897. Cathedral member and Young Ladies sodality she leaves parents and three brothers Joseph C Martin William and George Martin. Funeral Tuesday 9 AM Cathedral 11 AM St Vincent cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ollie Martin
Delphos Martin
Spy Run Avenue
Bright
Miss Martin
Perry Township
Young Ladies’ Sodality
Joseph C. Martin
Cedar Creek Township
William and
George Martin
St. Vincent Cemetery
Widow Mrs Brooks Dies After Illness in Monroeville
Mrs. 8. J. Brooks aged 81 died Thursday night at her daughter Mrs. J. M. Jackson home in Monroeville after a brief pneumonia illness. Widow of Thomas A. Brooks who died in New Haven in 1899, she was born in Pennsylvania and married in 1848. She lived in Pittsburg and Canton before moving to New Haven where much of her life was spent. She leaves eleven children including Mrs. Floria Powers of Watertown New York and Marion Brooks a U S Army sergeant stationed in Washington state.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Floria Powers
Watertown
N. Y
Thomas and Loyal Brooks
Troy
Alfred Brooks
California
Marion Brooks
United States Army
Washington
Death of John A Markwith in South Wayne flood district
John A Markwith, 57, was found dead in his son H Markwiths home at 3857 South Harrison Street Sunday at 8 am. Coroner ruled death from lobar pneumonia about four hours before discovery. A Jaysville, Ohio native born December 28, 1849, he lived with his son and was a Knights of Pythias member. remains were sent to Abbottsville, Ohio for funeral and interment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John A. Markwith
Markwith
South Harrison Street
South Wayne
Jaysville
Knights of Pythias
Marion
Abbottsville
William Backes Dies at 37 in City with Kidney Complaint
William Backes a boilermaker at the Pennsylvania shops died Sunday evening at 8 from kidney complaint at age 37. He was born in the city and lived here all his life. He was unmarried and a member of St. Paul Catholic church. He is survived by two sisters.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Backes
Pennsylvania
Wilt Street
Mr. Backes
St. Paul Catholic Church
Jerome B Carpenter Dies After Illness At Fort Wayne
Jerome B Carpenter aged 64 of 718 Taylor street died at 11 o clock Sunday night at Luther hospital after a surgical operation for bladder trouble. He came to Fort Wayne four months ago from Flint Michigan and belonged to the Methodist Episcopal church and the National League of Veterans. He is survived by his wife a son Roy C Carpenter in Paris France and a daughter Lulu Carpenter a teacher at St Louis Missouri.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jerome B. Carpenter
Taylor Street
Lutheran Hospital
Mr. Carpenter
Fort Wayne
Flint
Mich
Methodist Episcopal Church
National League of Veterans
Roy C. Carpenter
Paris
France
Lulu Carpenter
St. Louis
Death of Miss Emilie Schmidt at 22 in Saint Martin Street home
Miss Emilie Schmidt daughter of Mrs Elizabeth Schmidt died in her home at 429 St Martin Street from tuberculosis at 22 years 7 months She was a member of Ziga Lutheran church Survived by mother two sisters Emma M and Freda Schmidt two brothers John F and Martin Schmidt Funeral services are set for Wednesday afternoon at 2 from the residence and 230 from Zion Lutheran church officiated by Rev Luehr
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Emilie Schmidt
Elizabeth Schmidt
St. Martin’s Street
Miss Schmidt
Ziga Lutheran Church
Emma M
Freda Schmidt
John F
Martin Schmidt
Zion Lutheran Church
Luehr
Infant dies at two days old in East Lewis street
Emil Richter aged two days died at 3 Tuesday morning at his home on East Lewis street. His father works as a foreman for Horton Manufacturing Company. Funeral services were held this afternoon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Emil Richter
East
Lewis Street
Horton Manufacturing Company
Infant Son of Mr and Mrs Ramse Dies at Two Days Old
Cecil Ramse infant son of Mr and Mrs F G Ramse of 244 West Main street died at 4 PM Monday aged two days. The father formerly with Fort Wayne Electric Works is now employed at the erecting shop of the Pennsylvania Company.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cecil Ramse
F. G. Ramse
West Main Street
Fort Wayne Electric Works
Pennsylvania Company
Mrs Bixby Dies After Short Illness In Latty Ohio
Mrs Bixby colored resident of Latty Ohio died early Tuesday at Lutheran hospital in this city.
Fern Guilford Born and Died in 1906 in Harlan
Fern Guilford daughter of Ezra and Gertrude Guilford was born January 31 1906 and died December 12 1906 at age 1 month 12 days. Funeral services were held at the Guilford home in Harlan by Rev Thomas Whittaker. This bereavement marks the last of three children to die in infancy with Fern described as a bud opening to bloom in paradise.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fern
Ezra
Gertrude Guilford
Harlan
Thomas Whittaker
Little Fern
Jesus
Cure a Cold in One Day Ad with Laxative Bromide
An advertisement promises a one day cure for colds using laxative bromide quinine tablets. Druggists refund the money if it fails to cure, and the boxes bear E. W. Grove's signature. Price listed as 25 cents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. W. Grove
Foretell Good Fruit Year in Southern Indiana
Boonville Indiana residents who trust old signs predict a bountiful fruit year for the region. They reference January 12 the ancient Christmas rain day. if rain drips from building caves this day, fruit yields are said to be rich next year. Local observers note rain that day and recount years with such signs turning true.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boonville
Ind
Indiana
Guaranteed Cure for Piles Sale Ad
An advertisement claims a guaranteed cure for piles including itching bleeding and protruding cases. It asserts 11 PAZO OINTMENT fails to cure in 66 to 14 days and lists a 50 cent price.
Man Cited After Bond Posted for Not Appearing in Court
Frank Kress, a Nickel Plate brake man, failed to appear in city court after attempting to buy a gun Monday night. He was fined $1 and costs, bond applied to the fine, and released by Sergeant Pappert after sobriety. His wife left for Huntington Monday night amid the incident. John Murphy and three vagrants faced dispositions, with Murphy’s case continued. Albert Hitler received a second chance after a suspended sentence. Henry Frank’s case was postponed and he remained under Chief Ankenbruck’s supervision.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Kress
Dygert
Huntington
Pappert
Frank Wysong
John Murphy
Lenz
Albert Hitler
Henry Frank
Ankenbruck
Markets Report Grain and Provisions From Chicago and Toledo
Chicago market notes show May wheat at 78 and July 77 1 2 cents, May corn at 454 cents, oats at 38 1 2 cents, pork around 16.42, lard 9.45 to 9.47, ribs about 2.07 to 2.09. Toledo prices list wheat at 73 1 2 to 80 cents bid, corn December 44 1 2, oats December 39 cents, no big changes noted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Toledo
Ohio
Market Reports Describe Hog and Cattle Prices Across Cities
Cincinnati market shows hogs at 6.80 to 6.90 for common 5.65 to 6.60 cattle slow at 2.00 to 5.65, sheep and lambs strong with lambs 4.50 to 8.00. Pittsburg receipts light with hogs at 6.90 to 7.00 and sheep 5.75 down. East Buffalo lists hogs 7.00 to 7.10, top lambs 7.7 in a steady market.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cincinnati
Ohio
Pittsburg
Ogs
East Buffalo
Buffalo
N. Y
Eckart Packing Co
Chicago and New York Market Summary Jan Twenty Two
Chicago markets show butter firm at 29 to 29 ⅔ cents creamery. Cheese steady with various grades quoted up to 14 cents. Eggs lower on improved receipts with mixed grades ranging from 25 to 38 cents. Toledo reports North Lima at 9 cents and South Lima Indiana at 8 cents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Dil
New York
State
Pennsylvania
Toledo
Lima
Indiana
Market closes heavy after modest stock advances
The Day on Wall Street reports opening prices showing a small advance but the market finished near its lows. St Paul fell 1/2 to 1/2 below last night, Union Pacific dropped 1 4, Lackawanna slipped 2, and General Electric rose to 2. General market moved narrowly with dull trading.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wall Street
New York
St. Paul
Union Pacific
Lackawanna
General Electric
Generalist
Market Quotations and Prices From City Stores and Mills
The column lists Barr Street commodity quotes for Wheat Corn Rice and oats plus prices for butter eggs lard potatoes cabbage and poultry. It covers Bush & Co Weil Brothers Mayflower Mills Tresselt & Sons Commission Merchants Eckart Packing Co and local coal prices. It ends with the death of Edward Huggins an asylum inmate for thirty years with no known relatives.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Barr Street
Bush & Co
Weil Brothers & Co
Mayflower
Tresselt & Sons
Shorts
Commission
J. T. Johnson
E. K. Bush
Columbia Street
Howenstein & Crouse
Barr
Columbia
Greatest Sale Ever Attempted Read the New Money-Savers
A compact notice advertises a weekly money-saving event featuring a new list of discounts. It highlights the sale as the greatest ever attempted and invites readers to shop for reduced prices this week.
Bargain parade of assorted 19th century goods
A dense listing advertises bargains across kitchenware clothing and domestic items with prices ranging from 3c to under a dollar. Items include dinner sets 100 pieces for 3 29, toilet sets, glassware, soaps, clothing, undergarments, matches, lamps, and fabrics from several vendors. Price points emphasize low-cost everyday necessities.
Dorsets Aurora Hose Supporters Price List
Dorsets in Aurora advertise hose supporters at 47 cents 98 cents and 1 dollar 39 cents. The brief listing highlights three price points for the item with no additional details or dates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Aurora
Muslin Underwear and Skirt Prices Listed
Catalog style notice shows Muslin skirts at 50c to 2.19 and corset covers from 25c to 1.98 with varied prices across items. Includes multiple sizes and price points for women’s undergarments.
Ladies' Walking Skirts Value Sale This Week
Prices cut on women's walking skirts with 10.00 values now available for 4.39 this week at local merchants. The offer highlights affordable fashion pieces aimed at shoppers seeking dress options.
Shirt Waist Sale Prices Start at Forty Five Cents
Every shirt waist in the house at cost and less with prices from 45 cents upward. The notice promotes a sale event offering deep discounts on the full stock.
Allen County Council to Meet in Fort Wayne Saturday
Notice of a special meeting of the Allen County Council to be held at the courthouse Fort Wayne on Saturday February 2 1907 at 10 am. Auditor GEO W Lindemuth announced the session to transact business.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Allen County Council
Court House
Fort Wayne
Geo. W. Lindemuth
Allen County
Ind
Appointed Administrator for Elizabeth Emrick Estate
John Greer named administrator of the estate of Elizabeth Emrick late of Allen County Indiana deceased. Estate deemed solvent. Harper and Eggeman attorneys for the testate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hellen I. Heppenhammer
Allen County
Indiana
William G. Heppenhammer
Levi Jump
William W. Driver
Frank J. Belot
Elizabeth Emrick
John Greer
Harper & Eggeman
Testate
Notice to Defendants in Quiet Title Suit in Indiana
State of Indiana Allen County Abe Ackerman sues William J Harken rider et al in Superior Court for quiet title. The affidavit shows nonresidents of Indiana among defendants with many Morrison and Hopkins family names and unknown Christian and husband names. The action seeks to determine rights of descendants and heirs of listed deceased individuals.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State of Indiana
Allen County
Abe Ackerman
William J. Harkenrider
Nancy E. Morrison
Laura B. Mead
Carrie M. Jones
Edwin
Morrin
Phillip S. Morrison
Mattie F. Wiley
Priscilla Collins
Amelia Collins
May Gould
Mary Gould
Dora Exsion
Mary Kiser
Charles Morrison
Frank Morrison
Lizzie Morrison
Belle Morrison
Flora Hall
Joan Hall
Pearl Carrier
Maggie Carrier
Orpha Carrier
Daisy Greider
John Greider
Mary A. Morrison
Mary E. Morrison
Harry Morrison
Nora Morrison
Mark Morrison
Edward Morrison
James Morrison
William Morrison
Pearl
Mattie F. Willey
Priscila Collins
Dora Easton
Lida Morrison
Mae Morrison
Emily M. Carles
Lydia Hall Morrison
Mrs. Carrier
Laurin B. Mead
Edwin 5. Morrison
Philip S. Morrison
Priscilla Coullins
John Hall
Mary &. Morrison
Pearl Morrison
Lida Hopkins
John RB. Hopkins
Mark Hopkins
May. Morrison
Ray Morrison
Eliza B. Bennett
Edwin 8. Morrison
A. L. Smith
Robert Morrison
Hanna Morrison
Hannah Morrison
Priscilla A. Morrison
Priscilla A. Forgy
Priscilla M. Forgy
Priscilla Forgy
Eliza D. Taylor
John H. Morrison
Mary C. Morrison
Samuel C. Morrison
William F. Morrison
Henry T. Morrison
Mark Morison
Quiet Title Suit Names Numerous Morrison Related Defendants
The court notes action to quiet title against numerous defendants including Edwin S Morrison Philip S Morrison John Hall and others with Morrison surname plus related heirs widows and unknown spouses. Defendants must answer by March 2 1907 or risk default. Attest Joseph N. Sern Seal Merk W Kayne attorney for plaintiff. Also classified notices seek farm hands travelers and real estate listings with daily bargain ads from Fitch Sons.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edwin S. Morrison
Philip S. Morrison
Charles Morrison
Frank Morrison
John Hall
John Grefder
Harry Morrison
Edward Morrison
James Morrison
William Morrison
John E. Hopkins
Mark Hopkins
Ray Morrison
Robert Morrison
Mark Morrison
Samuel C. Morrison
William
Mattie F. Willey
Priscilla Collins
Amelia Cullins
May Gould
Mary Gould
Dora Easton
Mary Kiser
Lizzie Morrison
Belle Morrison
Mrs. Carrier
Pearl Carrier
Maggie Carrier
Orpha Carter
Mars A. Morrison
Mary E. Morrison
Lida Morrison
Mae Morrison
Wig
Joseph N. Srn
Merk
W. Kayne
Decatur seeks Eagles lodge amid Indiana notes
Northern News Indiana reports Decatur aims to form a lodge of Eagles. The issue lists local deaths including Mrs. Isaac Winebrenner in Churubusco at 82 and Dr. William D. Milroy of Logansport dying of typhoid. It notes a 15 cent haircut price war in Bluffton and various regional business, weather, and accident items across Whitley, Kosciusko, and adjacent counties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Decatur
Lodge of
Eagles
Isaac Winebrenner
Churubusco
Bluffton
Columbia City
William D. Milroy
Logansport
Elizabeth Boles
Elkhart
Jacob Keller
Kendallville
California
A. F. Blum
Moores
DeKalb County
George A. Bishop, Jr
Auburn Manufacturing Company
George A. Bishop
Whitley County
F. H. Foust
Goshen
George W. Sipe
Kokomo
Jefferson
Lincoln Steere
Wabash
Orville Paxson
Miss Inez Co. Strahm
John Walker
Kosciusko County
Pierceton
Washington Township
Lake Shore
Butler
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William Boese
Berghorn
Kiser
Kitcher
Goette
Parker
Draggioe
Martin
Brooks
Backes
Carpenter
Schmidt
Richter
Mrs
Carl Proegler
Ramse
Bixby
Kress
D. GANDY @ CO
West Berry Stre
FT. Wayne, Ind
C. E. Pfeiffer
Bass’ Block
Grain and Provisions
Stocks and Bonds
Ste
Timothy
Hocking Valley
Massillon
Jackson
Pocahontas
Edward Huggins
DeKalb County Asylum
Huggins
Kane
Calhoun Street
F. M. Smith @ Co
Fi. Pfeiffer & Son
A. E. Carroll
Indiana School
Fitch & Sons
Real Estate Bulletin
Lsted
Monroe W. Fitch & Sons
Opp P. O
Reese
Jos
A.alexander
Northern News
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