Deaths From Live Wire Tragedy at Watkins Factory
At Logansport Indiana on January 11 Samuel Watkins 60 and Edith Schroeder 16 were fatally electrocuted when a high tension line touched a smaller wire feeding the Watkins broom factory. Neighbors Buckaman Westerweller and Alyse Nel aided victims. fire destroyed the works and the plant loss is estimated at 250000.
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Logansport
Ind
Sammuel Watkins
Edith Schroeder
Watkins Broom
Fred Buckaman
Jacob Westerweller
Watkins
Tim
Alyse
Velen Nel
Bnt Watkins
Bods
Buckaman
Hebkt
Watki
Tut
Westerweller
Kemen
Fiaetor Owens
Ex-Senator McHugh Treated For Blood Poisoning
Lafayette Ind Jan 19 Former state senator and general counsel for the Moron railroad John F McHugh suffers gangrenous blood poisoning in his left foot. He is in St Elizabeth hospital where an operation to remove a toe was performed today.
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Lafayette
Ind
John F. McHugh
Moron Railroad
St. Elizabeth Hospital
Love Affair in Shooting Case Sparks Quest on Wallace Street
Investigators believe a love triangle sparked the shooting between George VonLuepkin and Fred Stellbrenck on Wallace street Tuesday night January 16. Police hold letters suggesting both men pursued the same woman and VonLuepkin remains at large. Dr. M W Tinkham removed a bullet from Stellbrenck’s side at Hope hospital, depth about one inch, with a swift, uneventful recovery anticipated.
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George VonLuepkin
Fred Stellbrenck
VonLuepkin
Stellbrenck
Wallace Street
von Luepkin
Schroeder Host at a Fine Feast
Lewis C. Schroeder newly reelected city council president hosted about twenty five guests at the Anthony hotel dinner. He announced he would decline reelection as secretary of the county democratic central committee and urged John Wessel Jr for the post. Wessel, an active young Democrat, is presently Schroeder’s aide in the free employment bureau. The gathering included City Attorney Hogan, Chief of Police Abbott, City Clerk Jeffries, Controller W S S Catshall, Capt. E B Smith and local reporters. Speakers lauded Schroeder’s integrity and citizenship.
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John Wessel, JR
Wessel
Democratic County Central Committee
Louis 8. C. Rehroeder
Lewis
C. Schroeder
Anthony
Schroeder
Democratic Central Committee
Scarlet fever closes Wisconsin? no, Whitley school closes
Scarlet fever outbreak leads to closure of Wilderness school No. 19 in Cleveland township, Whitley County. Two William Ward children contracted the illness prompted by health officer EB. V. Noll. Students had attended several days before illness identified.
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Columbia City
Ind
Wilderness School
Cleveland Township
Tr. EB. V. Noll
William Ward
Litman Favored for district chair in January convention
In Lagrange Indiana on January 18, supporters of Louis N. Litman predict his election as district chairman at the Fort Wayne convention on January 27, despite Allen county leaders backing A J Vesey. Litman’s backers claim outside counties will supply enough votes to overcome Allen County influence, while Henry’s letter urging Vesey has stirred local Republican factions. Col. City Commercial Mail comments suggest Whitley county delegates could tip the balance toward Litman, or favor Vesey if Allen county leadership remains dominant.
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the Sentinel
Lagrange
Ind
Allen County
Louis N. Litman
Litman
Fort Wayne
A. J. Vesey
J. M. Henry
Vesey
Mr. Henry
Ile
Henry
Litnui
Columbia City
W.W. Williamson
Tong
Whitley Country
Tee
Tan
Whitley County
Trog Allen
Catholic Orphan Homes Directors Meet in Lafayette
The Catholic orphanages of Fort Wayne diocese held their annual meeting at St. Joseph orphanage in Lafayette during the first week. Eighteen members attended with Bishop Herman J. Alerding presiding. 106 girls in St. Vincent and 100 boys in St. Joseph were reported with one death at the institutions. Improvements valued at 40000 were made and funds sought to meet obligations. The board thanked Lafayette and Fort Wayne physicians and members were entertained at dinner by Director Seimetz after the business session.
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Fort Wayne
St. Joseph
Lafayette
Herman J. Alerding
Bishop Alerding
Wood Miller
Miller
St. Vincent
Seimetz
St. Joseph Orphanage
Death at Roanoke Special Sentinel Roanoke Ind
Mrs. John Barr, longtime Roanoke resident, died at age 72 after a weeks long illness. Born Harriet Tickey in Woodbury Pa on December 12 1839, she married Mr. Barr in 1885. he died about fifteen years ago. Survivors include six children Homer of Fort Wayne and Milo in Roanoke employed in Fort Wayne. She was a United Brethren member.
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Io the Sentinel
Roanoke
Ind
John Barr
Presbyterian church of Pierceton suit over unpaid balance
The Presbyterian church of Pierceton Indiana and its trustees are named defendants in Kosciusko circuit court in a claim by LeHew and Son. Warsaw cement firm furnished work valued at 472.45 dollars but was paid only 350 dollars leaving 125.45 dollars unpaid.
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Pierceton
Ind
Presbyterian Church of
Skosciusko
LeHew & Son
Well Known Shopman Dead
Herman H. Limbach Jr died at 5 15 a m at 1119 Wall street from pneumonia after six days illness. Born November 28 1889 he was 22 1 20 and survived by parents Laura sister and brothers Henry Arthur. A member of Emmaus church Young Men Bowling team Iroquois club and Pennsylvania Shop League baseball team. Funeral from 1119 Wall street to Emmaus church with German English sermons. Blacksmith at Pennsylvania company he started as an apprentice July 3 1908 and later led a fire until illness.
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Herman Limbach, Jr
Herman Limbach
Wall Street
Herman H. Limbach
Laura Limbach
Henry
Arthur Limbach
Emmaus Church
Iroquois Club
Pennsylvania Shop League
Pennsylvania Relief Association
Uerman T. Limbach
Pennsylvania
Tle
Well Street
Emmaus
Philip Wambsganse
Fred Wambsganse
Parl Ly
Young Limbach
Pennsylvania Company
Aml
French American Society Holds Annual Social at Commercial Club
Members of the French American society attended the annual meeting at the Commercial Club with dancing music and feasting. Officers include Frank Joly president FLX Didier vice president Joseph Girardot secretary Frank Manuel treasurer Charles Centlivre treasurer Nicholas Wirline sentinel. Arrangement chairman was Manuel with assistants Perry Roy Dobay Grosjean Turnet Bryie.
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Messrs
Frank Joly
Flx
Didier
Joseph Girardot
Frank Manuel
Charles Centlivre
Nicholas Wirline
Mr. Manuel
Fo. Perry
Rayman Roy
Ales Dobay
Joan Grosjean
Ernest W. Turnet
August Bryie
Geography branch cut from Fort Wayne clerk exams
Secretary WL OT Wiess of the civil service board was notified that the geography branch had been eliminated from civil service examinations for clerk positions in the Fort Wayne post office. Geography had been one of the most difficult branches in these exams.
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WL. OT. Wiess
Civil Service Board
Fort Wayne
Wnen
Interceptor work starts as crews clear sewer block at Van Buren
Public works crews begin cleaning the big intercepting sewer from Van Buren Street east and west, dealing with eighteen inches of buildup near the start and nearly three feet near Ross Street, with weather dictating pace. The fire department seeks council approval to sell four horses to make room for a new auto chemical engine, while bids for ten new fire alarm boxes and bedding for horses will be invited soon. City officials refuse to flood Reservoir Lake for skating, noting heavy water use from hydrants and fences during cold weather.
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Department of Public Works
van Buren Street
Ross Street
Board of Safety
O Oder
Juvenile court effort discussed by Fort Wayne temperance group
At a Woman's Christian Temperance Union meeting in Fort Wayne last week, plans were laid for establishing a juvenile court in the city. The committee, led by Mrs. Geo W Pixley, drafted resolutions urging a department of youth reform, education on narcotics harms, and laws restricting narcotics sales. Mrs. Murtha Tidenor reported on the Milwaukee convention, and a campaign committee to advocate the proposal will be formed before the next meeting.
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Woman's Christian Temperance Cainn
At Juvenile Court
Geo. W. Pixley
Atrs
T. E. Prodzemiller
AL RL Nivens
Women's Christian Temperance Union
Fort Wayne
Tobaeve
Godard Home
Dapartr
Mburtha Tidenorr
Alle County Cinpian
Mibwauke
Descriptions Varied for Missing Veteran at Bush Farm
Inquiries at Marion Soldiers' Thame yielded a description of a body found frozen at the Bush farm on Saturday that does not match any veteran listed as missing. The closest match is a man named Grown discharged December, but several details differ.
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Sherdt
Weoetesday
Marion
Thame
Bush Farm
Grown
Escape in wreck nets no Fort Wayne injuries
Port Wayne folks traveling to Georgia report the central of Georgia collision near Atlanta caused no injuries. The special car carrying the Fort Wayne party was undamaged. The group included Mr and Mrs J C Deltier Max Tamacher and others as they toured land near Waycross for northern settlement opportunities.
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M. J. Geake
The
Sentinel
Fort Wayne
Central of Georgia
Atlanta
Mr. Geake
Jonesboro
Creorgin
Mr. Ge
Five Persons Die in Georgia Train Wreck Near Atlanta
In Tone Hore Georgia twenty miles south of Atlanta the South Atlantic Limited on the Louisville and Nashville line collided with a freight train. Engineer Wim Clark of Macon a negro porter and three negro passengers two of them women were killed. Several others were injured lightly with cuts and bruises. White passengers escaped serious harm.
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Atlanta
Wim. Clark
Macon
Toneshore
Atlan
South Atlantic Limited
Louisville & Nashville
Central of Georgia Railway
Senator Fleming Says Indiana Brewers Will Not Take Part
After a Indiana Brewers Association meeting, vice president J B Weming stated the group will stay out of partisan politics in the upcoming governor race. The association will not back any candidate or engage in campaigning unless events affect its interests.
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Fleming
Indiana Brewers
Indianapolis
Indiana Brewers’ Association
3. B. Weming
Waterworks Expenses Exceed Revenues in 1911
The Waterworks Department ran a deficit in 1911 as heavy costs for pipes and meters, totaling 38,049.30, outpaced revenues. Expenditures reached 124,083, including 21,249.95 for pipes and specials and 16,799.35 for meters. About eight miles of new mains were laid and 835 new water connections added.
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City Waterworks Department
St Pauls Sodality Elects Officers At Annual Meeting
The St Pauls Catholic church Young Mens Sodality elected officers for the year including President George Nichter Vice President August Hulh Recording Secretary William Held Financial Secretary Frank Bangert Treasurer Joseph Lynch Sergeant at Arms Joseph Gruber Trustees Lawrence Frieberger Frank Nichter and Frank Noll and Relief Committee Edward Butt and Charles Alter A smoker and social session followed the election and other business.
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Young Men's Sodality
St. Paul's Catholic Church
George Nichter
August Hulh
William Held
Frank Bangert
Joseph Lynch
Joseph Gruber
Lawrence Frieberger
Frank Nichter
Frank Noll
Edward Butt
Charles Alter
Committees Named for Fort Wayne Auto Show at Princess Rink
The Fort Wayne Auto Show association has named committees for the event at Princess rink February 29 to March 2. Officers elected are President C A Bachelor Secretary A L Randall Treasurer Jesse Brosius. Committees cover entertainment decorations advertising and printing with plans for a strong musical program each evening.
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Princess Rink
S. W. Bell
Louis Ohnhaus
Jesse Brosius
Aml
C. A. Bachelor
Bell. A. Blase
A. Lo Randall
Roussey
Jesse Brosins
W. A. Carmer
Louis Ohinhans
Fort Wayne
Matinee Musicale Meet at Mrs No K Yeaddams
Local notes report a Matinee Musicale gathering at Mrs No K Yeaddams home next Monday afternoon. South Bend area items note Miss Sarah Markley hosting for Miss Maude Haak of Fort Wayne Illinois and Davenport and Z A Walmer re elected as directors of Federal Chief Surety Co. Indianapolis. Relot ex-deputy county clerk assists Clerk Windel while deputy Hhob Wisner’s illness limits office work. Charles Porter and wife returned home after two months traveling in the southwest and hunting, weather causing plans to extend stay and then return.
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Bhitton
Bul
No K. Yeaddam
Sarah Markley
Maude Haak
Fort Wayne
Davenport
Z. A. Walmer
Federal Chief Surety Company
Tidianapolis
Dei Relot
Miencomnts
Windel
Ob. Wisner
Wandel
Charles Porter
Porter
Fifty nine today for Fort Wayne merchant E J Golden
E J Golden, a longtime Fort Wayne furnishing goods businessman, marks his fifty ninth birthday. He recalls his early work grading the route now part of the Lake Erie and Western railroad between Fort Wayne and Bluffton, before settling into business in the city.
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E. J. Golden
Fort Wayne
Lake Erie and Western Railroad
City
Bluffton
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Live Wire
Democratic County Committee
Council
Dines
Whitley
Catholic Orphan Homes
Shopman
H. H. Limbach
Penn
Sylvania Shop League
Buren Street
City Hall
Herman H. Limbach, JR
Charles A. Bookwalter
Port Wayne
Georgia
Geake
Waterworks Department
ST. Paul’s Sodality
Ruary
Bluffton News
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