Mrs Rachel Eckert Dies After Long Illness at 72
Mrs Rachel A Eckert 72 widow of cigar maker John C Eckert died at 4 15 am Tuesday at her Fort Wayne home 127 West Williams street after a year long decline due to arterial disease. She was born September 10 1830 in Dauphin PA married in Harrisburg February 8 1857 and moved to Fort Wayne in 1863. Surviving are six children Charles in Marion Jess Eckert Grand Rapids William David Katherine and John all in Fort Wayne, five grandchildren, a brother D B Walters and sisters Mrs Louisa Throckmorton Mrs Lena Hollister and Mrs Belle Burris. She was a member of First Baptist church and Eastern Star.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rachel A. Eckert
West Williams Street
John C. Eckert
Fort Wayne
Eckert
Dauphin
Dauphin County
Harrisburg
Death of Mary A. Kramer at 15 in Force Street home
Mary A. Kramer daughter of the late Mr and Mrs George Kramer died at 4 30 am Friday at her grandmother Mrs Gesina Ejissing 1933 Force street She was 15 Her mother died six months earlier She is survived by two brothers and a sister She attended St Peter s School and belonged to the Society of the Children of Mary Funeral services will be held Monday at 8 20 am from the residence and at 9 am from St Peter s Catholic Church
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary A. Kramer
George Kramer
Gesina Ejissing
Force Street
St. Peter’s School
Society of the Children of Mary
St. Peter’s Catholic Church
Mrs Mary Lenora Albert Dies at Fort Wayne Home
Mrs Mary Lenora Albert aged 66 died at 12 30 Saturday at her home 500 East Lewis street. Long illness from apoplexy suffered Wednesday caused her death. Widow of Julius Albert she had lived in Fort Wayne since childhood. She is survived by a daughter Mrs C A Horton. The deceased was widely known and esteemed with many friends.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary Lenora Albert
East
Lewis Street
ZurMuehlen Dies After Illness at Fort Wayne Home
Henry B. ZurMuehlen 55 died Sunday at 442 West Butler Street after two months illness. A Fort Wayne clerk for 27 years at H N Ward china store he was born August 12 1853 in Biermont Germany and emigrated in 1873. Survived by wife and five children Carl Frank Herbert Elsie Clarence. brother Frederick in Grand Rapids and German relatives. Funeral Tuesday 2 30 pm from residence Rev Samuel Wagenhals officiating Lindenwood Cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry B. ZurMuehlen
Fort Wayne
West
Butler Street
Zurmuehlen
H. N. Ward
Biermont
Waldeck
Germany
America
Howard Council
Royal Arcanum
Carl
Frank
Herbert
Elsie
Clarence ZurMuehlen
Frederick ZurMuehlen
Grand Rapids
Samuel Wagenhals
Lindenwood
Mrs Leola Smitley Dies at 88 in Fort Wayne
Mrs Leola Smitley wife of Warren H Smitley died at 7 o clock Monday in St Joseph hospital at age 88. She had been in poor health for three years and recently underwent appendicitis surgery. Born in Fort Wayne she was widely known. Surviving are her husband three children Mrs Arthur Ruhl Miss Claudia Smitley and Norris Smitley all of the city. Also survives Mr Charles Smitley Jr.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Leola Smitley
Warren H. Smitley
Pontiac Street
St. Joseph Hospital
Funeral services set for Brunner officiating
At 9:30 a.m. from the residence and 10:30 a.m. from the M. E. church at Wallen, Rev. E. A. Brunner officiating.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. E. Church
Wallen
Pioneer widow Nancy Redding dies at 87 near Zanesville
Mrs Nancy Redding aged 87 died at 2 am Thursday at her home east of Zanesville on the Allen Wells county line. A pioneer member of the Baptist church she outlived her stroke impaired years and leaves seven surviving children William Joseph Joshua Jane Alfred Sarah and Finis plus forty two grandchildren including L D Redding president of the Fort Wayne Federation of Labor. Funeral services are set for Saturday morning from the Uniontown church.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nancy Redding
Zanesville
Allen-Wells
Sarah Harlan
Markle
Finis Redding
Fort Wayne
L. D. Redding
The
Death of Mrs Mae Birbeck at Fort Wayne Home
Mrs Mae Birbeck 30 died at her parents home 814 Eliza street after a illness of diseases. She moved to Fort Wayne at age 11 from Wales and belonged to First Baptist church. Survived by husband, a seven month old daughter, parents two sisters and three brothers. Funeral Sunday at 1 30 from home and 2 00 at First Baptist Church.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mae Birbeck
William D. Birbeck
Thomas Williams
Eliza Street
Birbeck
Wales
Fort Wayne
First Baptist Church
Kerr Murray Works
William A. Braun
Eylawny Williams
Arthur
Fred
Wayne Williams
Pioneer Allen County Resident Dies After Long Illness
Mrs. Eliza Eckley aged 82 dies at her grandson Edward Graffe’s home Fifth and Wells Fort Wayne after a seven year bedfast period. Widow of a veteran who died at Atlanta from disease linked to Sherman’s march to the sea. Born in Pennsylvania she moved to Indiana seventy years ago living at Monroeville before Fort Wayne. Survived by daughter Mrs L H Taylor and grandchildren Edward J Graffe George W Graffe Mrs Paul Harris Miss Erma Graffe plus three great grandchildren. Funeral Friday at 2 PM from Charles Graffe 424 Fairmount Place Rev S Wagenhals officiating.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eliza Eckley
Allen County
Edward J. Graffe
Fifth and
Wells Streets
Eckley
Atlanta
General Sherman
Pennsylvania
Indiana
Monroeville
Fort Wayne
Trinity English Lutheran Church
L. H. Taylor
Antigo
Wis
George W. Graffe
Paul Harris
Erma Graffe
Charles Graffe
Fairmount Place
Rev. S. Wagenhals
Infant Daughter of Nahrwald Dies at Two Days
Johanna Nahrwald infant daughter of Mr and Mrs Diedrich Nahrwald of 1807 Eliza Street died at four o clock Thursday morning aged two days Funeral services were held this afternoon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Johanna Nahrwald
Diedrich Nahrwald
Eliza Street
Mrs Sophia Schieferstein Dies After Illness
Sophia Schieferstein wife of Philip Schieferstein died after an operation for tumor removal at Lutheran hospital. Aged 36 she had been ill over four months. She was daughter of Carl and <Mensing> Mensing of 1813 Mary street and born in the city. Surviving husband a daughter Edna the parents and five brothers August William Fred Theodore and Walter Mensing. Funeral services at Emanuel Lutheran church led by Rev William Moll with procession from her parents residence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sophia Schieferstein
Philip Schieferstein
Lutheran Hospital
Schieferstein
Carl Mensing
Mary Street
Edna
August William
Fred
Theodore
Walter Mensing
Emanuel Lutheran Church
William Moll
Fred Til
Wallen
Fred Till
Louis Beckmann
Mary Til
Florence
Dorothy
Blanche Delagrange
Roy
Rath
Florence Moore
Ethel Malcolm
Veronica Pepe
Bessie Beckmann
Mary Roy
Oscar Cook
Adalore
Harry Carr
Frank
William Roy
Michael
Leo Till
Eugene
Herman Mommer
Grover Otto
Thomas
Lawrence
George Till
William
Isarore Pepe
August
George Beckmann
Clarence Delagrange
Leo Girard
Emma Harmeyer
Henry Bashilier
Coldwater Road
Caroline Harmeyer
Fred Bashelier
Fred Harmeyer
Gottlieb Kroemer
Esther
Charles Kramer
Howard and
Harold
Eliza Beckman
Hannah Schafer
Pauline Werkman
Amelia Blake
Minnie Harmeyer
Marie Soest
Alma Rosselot
Amanda Kramer
Clara Henschen
Pauline Harmeyer
Bertha Kruse
Sophia Schowe
Anna Solomon
Louise Henschen
Bertha Young
Marguerite Unger
Emma Bashelier
Bertha Kroemer
Clara Schowe
Theresa
Amelia Young
Messrs
William Kruse
Henry Schafer
Edward Solomon
Charles Dreyer
Arthur Pfeiffer
William Schafer
Edward Buecker
Fred Soest
Louis Harmeyer
Theodore Rodenbeck
August Kruse
Fred Henschen
Henry Kramer
Clarence Blake
Fred Rodenbeck
Henry Solomon
Herman Young
Fred Dreyer
Ernest Young
Arthur Kramer
Ben Schowe
John Kroemer
Stephen Young
Victor
Walter Schrum
Ewdard Solomon
Mary Till
Lee Till
George Beckman
Miss F. Delagrange
Isabel
Sadie Cook
Ruth
Mary Kaliker
Margaret Till
Frank Roy
Lawrence Till
Louis Becker
Mrs Barbara Seabold Dies After Sudden Illness
Mrs Barbara Seabold wife of Cas per Seabold died Thursday afternoon at the family home 1804 West Main street from apoplexy at age 68 She had lived in Fort Wayne since age ten and was a member of St John s Reformed church Surviving are her husband and three children William Rudert Monroe Mich Edward Rudert Fort Wayne and Idore Baners Fort Wayne. Monday afternoon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Barbara Seabold
Casper Seabold
West Main Street
William Rudert
Monroe
Mich
Edward
Rudert
Perriguey Family Notice From Salem Ohio Funeral Monday
The deceased, married in Fort Wayne four years ago, is survived by her husband and a three year old daughter, plus three brothers and five sisters including Frank Julian and Theodore Perriguey, Mrs Lena De Grattery, Mrs George F Jordan, Mrs Charles Getz, Mrs Joe F Getz and Miss Isabell Perriguey. Funeral services at Salem Ohio on Monday at 10 o clock.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. F. Getz
Fort Wayne
Frank
Julian
Theodore Perriguey
Lena de Grattery
George F. Jordan
Charles Getz
Joe F. Getz
Isabell Perriguey
Salem
Ohio
Infant daughter of Councilman Henry dies at seven months
Elizabeth J. Henry seven months and twenty two days old, daughter of Councilman James M. Henry, died Sunday at 1 PM at 529 West Jefferson Street from heart and throat complications after illness. Funeral from the residence Tuesday at 3 PM with Rev Henry B. Master and Rev D W Moffat officiating. interment Lindenwood, private.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elizabeth J. Henry
James M. Henry
West
Jefferson Street
Henry B. Master
D. W. Moffat
Lindenwood
Infant Bright Dies. Funeral Held at Scheumann Parlor
The infant son of Mr. and Mrs. F. W. Bright of 813 Webster Street died Saturday afternoon after a brief illness. Funeral services were held today at Scheumann and Ulmer Funeral Parlors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
F. W. Bright
Webster Street
Scheumann & Ulmer Undertaking
Funeral Services Held for Mrs Mary Le nore Albert
Funeral services for Mrs Mary Le nore Albert were held Tuesday morning at 8:30 from the family residence on East Lewis and at 9 from the Cathedral. Ball bearers named were John J Reed August Lanternier Joseph Romary Frank Chauvey B R Barra and Louis Jacques. Born in France in 1842 she came to America at age four with her parents the Sallots, passing through New Orleans to Fort Wayne. The Sallot family helped establish Frenchtown, now a city landmark, and Mrs Albert married N Jules Albert in 1862. he ran a Marr street bakery and died in 1881.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary Lenore Albert
East Lewis Street
John J. Reed
August Lanternier
Joseph Romary
Frank Chauvey
B. R. Barra
Louis Jacques
Albert
Fort Wayne
France
James F. Sallot
America
New Orleans
Mississippi
Ohio
Robison Park
Arcola
Lafayette and
Buchanan Streets
Sallot
First Methodist Church Fills Seventy Two Decisions on Decision Day
The revival at the First Methodist Church reports strong results with seventy two decisions for Christ on Decision Day across all departments. Morning and evening services drew full seating in the large auditorium as Rev. Rowand delivered engaging sermons with attentive listeners and fine music enhancing the day's observance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
First Methodist Church
Christ
Rowand
Simp son Methodist revival yields multiple accessions
Rev Loren M Edwards reports a highly successful week at Simpson Methodist Episcopal Church with well attended evangelistic meetings. A number of conversions and accessions to the church occurred, and the revival will continue through the week under the pastor's guidance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Simpson Methodist Episcopal Church
Loren M. Edwards
Cathedral Debt Cut Drastically Under Rector Roche
In seven years Rev. R. F. Roche has reduced the Cathedral debt from 61,110 to 56,000 with 5,110 paid during the past year. The rector, appointed May 16 1901, led the effort, earning high regard from parishioners for tireless liquidation work and strong financial stewardship.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. F. Roche
Father Roche
Sunday School Treasurer Reports Yearly Finances
E J Richie, treasurer of the First Baptist Sunday school, presents a year end report: enrollment 273, average attendance 190, receipts total 235.79 with cash balance 2.28 at Jan 1 1908. Expenditures include cards 2.25 and supplies 105.34 Christmas 30.00, singing 38.25 pianist 26.00, incidentals 18.65. W H O motto of Mrs Hood’s class for boys 13 to 16. class meets in west gallery room.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. J. Richie
The
First Baptist Church
H. A. Philley
Grace Philley
Dee Ped
Lutheran Conference to Convene in Toledo Feb
The western conference of the Ohio synod of the Evangelical Lutheran church meets in Toledo starting Tuesday Feb 2 through Feb 4 with about thirty five pastors from northern Indiana and northwestern Ohio. Fort Wayne clergy including Rev H P Dannecker Rev B F Brandt Rev Paul Schmidt Rev J P Meyer Rev F Schulze and Rev C F Betz attend along with others from the region.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Western Conference
Ohio Synod of the
Evangelical Lutheran Church
Toledo
Indiana
Ohio
Fort Wayne
H. P. Dannecker
St. John’s
B. F. Brandt
Grace Churches
Paul Schmidt
St. Mark's Church
Sheldon
J. P. Meyer
Lake Township
F. Schulze
Columbia City
C. F. Betz
Goshen
J. M. Johanssen
R. A. Bohn
New Rochester
P. Langendorf
Woodville
E. H. D. Winterhoff
Pemberville
O. M. Bartz
Oak Harbor
de Angelis
W. P. Wibben
Napoleon, O
Lutheran Church
Emanuel Lutheran Church Reports Marked Progress
The annual congregation meeting shows the past year as one of marked progress for Emanuel Lutheran Church. Officers report substantial financial gains led by the treasurer's summary and a growing, large congregation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Emanuel
Fort Wayne M E Church District Conference Set in Auburn
The Fort Wayne district of the Methodist Episcopal churches will hold its annual conference at the M E church in Auburn during the first three days of March. Rev. William P. Freeland leads arrangements with district superintendent Rev. Dr. C A Wade. Dr Wade presides as about two hundred attendees are expected, including thirty five pastors and church leaders from across the district.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Methodist Episcopal Churches
Fort Wayne
M. E
Auburn
William P. Freeland
C. A. Wade
Wade
Epworth League
L Ladies’ Aid and Missionary Societies
North Indiana
U B Missionary Meeting Set for Elkhart Conference
The Woman's Branch Missionary societies of the St. Joseph conference United Brethren church plan their annual gathering in Elkhart in early April with about a hundred delegates. Local secretary Mrs Charles F Byrer departs for Deedsville to coordinate the program with president Mrs Dr Fretz and treasurer Mrs L O Oyler. Other officers include Mrs Sue Rucker and Mrs C M Gandy. Delegates from Foreign Missionary societies are expected to attend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Woman's Branch Missionary Societies
St. Joseph
United Brethren Church
Elkhart
Charles F. Byrer
Deedsville
Fretz
L. O. Oyler
Huntington
Sue Rucker
Peru
C. M. Gandy
Foreign Missionary Societies
Tenth wedding anniversary celebrated for Rev and Mrs Bosch
The Rev and Mrs John H Bosch of St Johns Reformed Church were honored at a surprise church hall celebration attended by about five hundred people. The program included songs, poems, a piano recital, and a speech by Rev P Ruhl followed by gifts including a kitchen cabinet. An informal reception and refreshments concluded the evening.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John H. Bosch
St. John’s Reformed Church
Webster Street
Washington Boulevard
P. Ruhl
The
Reformed Church
the Reformed Church
Bosch
Three Die In Wreck On Pennsylvania Line Near Altoona
A rear end collision of the St Louis express on the Pennsylvania road near Summer Hill west of Altoona on January 23 killed three men and injured about a dozen. Victims were S L Taylor of Brooklyn M J Kelly Pullman conductor Jersey City and Charles Coleman of Philadelphia. Fireman Kissel was hospitalized with two fractured ribs. The first train carried an engine two express cars a coach two sleepers and a parlor car. the second section had two engines five postal cars and multiple cars. Only passengers on the first section were hurt.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Altoona
St. Louis Express
Pennsylvania Road
Summer Hill
Here
S. L. Taylor
Brooklyn
N. Y
M. J. Kelly
Pullman
Jersey City
Charles Coleman
Porter
Philadelphia
Kissel
Chicago
St. Louis
L. Taylor
Burned by tar at Fort Wayne Electric Works
William Wefel of the japanning department suffered severe burns to his right hand on Thursday while drawing hot japanning material from a heating tank. A spigot mishap caused a stream of tar to engulf his hand, cooking the flesh on the fingers and back of the hand.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Wefel
Fort Wayne Electric Works
Mr. Wefel
Carpenter loses two fingers at mills
Amos H. Loucks of Rhinesmith and Simonson factory was mangled by a buzz saw while ripping lumber. Doctors amputated the third and fourth fingers of his right hand, but he is recovering and will not be severely crippled.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Amos H. Loucks
Rhinesmith & Simonson
Fifteenth Birthday Toasts and Surprise Party Report
Society notes recount Miss Bertha Vanderley’s fifteenth birthday with a taffy pulling and a gathering of peers near Monroeville. A separate Tuesday evening surprise for Mr and Mrs Fred Meyers featured Thiele orchestra music and a supper after dancing with numerous guests and social set names.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bertha Vanderley
L. J. Vanderley
Monroeville
Nora Voirol
Stella Banet
Amelia
Cecelia Mourey
Ida Martin
Josephine Vuilleman
Bertha
Agnes Vanderley
Arthur
Edward
Elmer Oberly
Louis
Julian
Clement Grumeaux
Frank
Eugene
Steven Voirol
Leonard Banet
Peter Martin
Celestine
Floyd Vanderley
Leonard Mourey
Joseph Bordy
Louis Stalder
Frank X. Roussey
Fred Meyers
Thiele
Bessie Noonan
Leona Sorg
Cecelia
Amelia Miller
Maggie
Anna Reiling
Frances Sorg
Anna Krause
Messrs
Arthur and
Robert Harkenrider
David Landstoffer
Lambert Sorg
Raymond Kirchoff
Joe
Eid Sorg
Louis Wilkie
Ambroest
Friestfoffer
John
Leonard’ Denher
John Lynch
John Himerick
Geoorge
Hickbér
Patrick Maloney
Reynold
Lincoln Centenary Observances Ordered in County Schools
Superintendent Felger has ordered country schools to observe Lincoln’s birthday centenary with fitting programs. Rural schools drop Washington celebration this year in favor of Lincoln commemoration, with special programs prepared and Felger likely to attend at one celebration.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Felger
Lincoln
George Washington
Wireless from Baltic gives family update on Republic voyage
A wireless from Dr John M Coulter aboard the Baltic was received by Mrs E Ralph Yarnelle late yesterday. The message said the Coulters and two daughters are safe following the Republic disaster and would land in New York Monday morning. They plan to return to Chicago before continuing to Italy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Baltic
E. Ralph Yarnelle
John M. Coulter
Republic
New York
Coulters
Chicago
Italy
Samuel Evans Dies at 74 of Tuberculosis in Columbia City
Samuel Evans a longtime resident of Columbia City died Monday afternoon from tuberculosis at the age of 74. He was known in the community for his quiet demeanor and was survived by several relatives. The obituary notes his passing after a lengthy illness and calls for mourning by local friends.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Samuel Evans
Columbia City
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Trinity Methodist Episcopal Church
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C. A
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U. B. Missionary Meeting
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