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Fort Wayne Weekly Sentinel

Location

Fort Wayne, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Jan 29, 1908

Page

3

Wedding Bells Ring for Zurbuch Hammond Pair at Cathedral

Miss Bessie E. Hammond and Mr. William J. Zurbuch wed at 9 o clock Tuesday in the Cathedral. Rev Roche led the nuptial mass. Attendants included Miss May Fitzgerald maid of honor and Miss Margaret Murphy. A large reception at 1231 Barr street followed with eighty guests from Paulding Chicago Grand Rapids and Marion. The couple depart for an eastern wedding trip after the ceremony.

Messrs P. J. Murphy Chicago Philip Graf Lafayette Frank Reinhart Charles Rundell Edward Hammond Miss Fitzgerald Miss Murphy Miss Reinhart Margaret Horsford M. B. Hammond Barr Street Paunding Winifred Hammond Henry Zurbach Marion Ohio May Girard Monica Murphy Grand Rapids W. &. Beall Jas. Murphy Peru Elizabeth Zurbuch Henry Zurbuch George de- Witt

Dragon of Dor Libretto by Mrs Wright Presented Soon

New play Dragon of Dor with libretto in verse by Mrs Josephine Page Wright will be staged by older pupils of Miss Hawker in the spring and later produced by other managers of children's entertainments in Ohio Illinois New York and Canada. The tale, set in fairyland, features Queen Eulea and her subjects facing the Dragon of Dor.

Dor Josephine Page Wright Miss Hawker Children’s Entertainments Ohio Illinois New York Canada Eulea

Coins in Mail Boxes Warn Rural Patrons

Postmaster R B Hanna warns rural delivery patrons against leaving loose coins in boxes to buy stamps. He urges patrons to stock stamps in advance and keep detachable cups in boxes to hold coins for stamp purchases, to ease carriers and prevent delays. The notice stresses courtesy to rural carriers and smoother service.

Hanna Patrona R. B. Hanna

Grand Rapids Brakeman Killed in Sunday Collision

George F. Condon an extra conductor serving as brakeman on a Grand Rapids and Indiana line was killed near the junction with the Lake Erie and Western roads. The accident occurred as the train split during a curve and two cars passed over him, destroying his head and mangling his body. He was 26, born November 16 1881 in Arcanum Ohio. He came to Grand Rapids five years ago to work as brakeman.

George F. Condon Grand Rapids Indiana Lake Erie and Mr. Condon Peltier Green Street Arcanum Qghio G. R

Train Conductor Condon Dies in Fort Wayne

Obituary notes the death of James Condon a conductor formerly of Arcanum Ohio and resident of Fort Wayne Ind He served as conductor after promotion then returned to braking when demand fell He married Bessie Golden in April 1906 She survives with parents four brothers and one sister Also surviving are they lived at 1403 Green Street and lost household goods in a past fire He was a member of the German Baptist church and Fort Wayne lodge Brotherhood of Railway Trainmen funeral to be held under that order.

No. 136 Brotherhood of Railway

Boilermaker's Helper Loses Finger in Injury

S F Kuyoth, a boilermaker's helper, had a finger amputated after an injury last week. The operation removed the first finger above the second joint, and he is at St Joseph hospital recovering well. Other fingers were saved.

S. F. Kuyoth The Sentinel St. Joseph Hospital

Three Shopmen Injured in Pennsylvania Plants

Three Pennsylvania shopmen are off duty after injuries at the shops Thursday or Friday morning. John Rupp, a hammersmith, sprained his leg and damaged his right arm and wrist when a jar from tongs struck him. H Michels, a machinist, had a driver box shoe fall on his hand, crushing the thumb. Bryant Thomas, another machinist, had a thumb crushed near an air hoist. All will miss work for several days.

Pennsylvania John Rupp Hammersmith H. Michels Bryant Thomas

Fireman Cuts Knee Splitting Wood

Fireman Arthur Coulter of the Nickel Plate split wood Saturday evening and drove the tool into his left knee. He phoned for a surgeon, walked to the round house, told the caller he could not run, then went home for treatment. The surgeon expects no permanent injury, though recovery will take some time.

Arthur Coulter Round House

Must Not Drink Order Issued by Third Vice President

An official order issued by Third Vice President and Manager George L. Toad, directing actions related to beverage restrictions. Details of the directive are not fully readable in the fragment.

George L. Toad

Officer Conduct Rules Tighten Alcohol Prohibition

A new order cites the motive of safeguarding property and the public good, banning drinking on duty and at all times. Violations can lead to dismissal once substantiated by proof, tightening disciplinary standards for officials.

Water spouts chase Cecilia across gulf in storm voyage

The Norwegian steamship Cecilia, arriving from Cartagena by way of Turks Island, dodged ten water spouts in the gulf stream after a hurricane lashed the coast near the Carolinas. For twelve hours the crew battled buffeting seas with only minor damage to deck cargo.

Philadelphia Gulf Stream Cecilia Cartagena Turks Island Carolinas

Detroit Unemployed March To City Hall For Work

About 2 000 unemployed laborers marched from Arbeiter hall on Russell street to Detroit City Hall after adopting resolutions asking Mayor Thompson to secure work. The mayor promised council action on municipal jobs and urged private employers to hire more. Demonstration remained orderly as leaders briefed workers and dispersed.

Detroit Mich Holkling Thompson Arbeiter Hall Russell Street City Hall

Heirs Claim Share of $20 Million Putnam Inheritance

Local heirs tied to General Israel Putnam have filed claims for a share of $20,000,000 now held by public trustees in London. Kentucky and New England descendants, including Mrs. T N Lindsey and Mrs. Wiliam Riedling, present documented lines tracing to Israel Putnam.

Louisville Israel Putnam London Kentucky New England T. N. Lindsey Wiliam Riedling J. B. Stewart Riedling Sue Adams Smith Augusta T. Adams Harriet M. Taliaferro Daniel Mayer Mary Putnam Israel Putnam, Jr

Saloons in Fort Wayne Begin Observing Sunday Law

A Kendallville visitor notes Fort Wayne saloons now close on Sundays under the law. A local businessman warns that noncompliant saloons risk closure. Also reported are passenger news from Hamburg and praise for Rev. J. M. Canse of Seattle in the Western Christian Advocate. Canse once led Simpson M. E. Church in Kendallville.

Kendallville Sun Kendallville Fort Wayne Messrs C. R. Weatherhogg W. M. Griffin Fred Berghoff Hamburg J. M. Canse Seattle Wash Western Christian Advocate Canse Simpson M. E

Will Pay Old Debts From Poultry Show

Dr. W. F. Myers says the People's Poultry and Pet Stock show was a financial success. Entries pleased judges and the association will pay this year’s obligations and last year’s equipment debts. A possible small dividend may be declared from a remaining balance, the first time such conditions have occurred.

People’s Poultry and Pet Stock Association W. F. Myers

Rt. Rev. Mgr. Oechtering Recovering After Hernia Operation

Rt. Rev. J H Oechtering vicar general of the Fort Wayne diocese and St Marys pastor, is a patient at St Josephs hospital recovering from strangulated hernia surgery performed Monday. The clergyman had suffered for several days and underwent operation under surgeon in charge.

Mgr. Oechtering J. H .Oechtering Fort Wayne St. Mary’s Catholic Church St. Joseph’s Hospital Pather Oechtering

Frederick Foerster Dead at 81 Years in Allen County

Frederick Foerster a retired farmer died at home on Birchwood avenue at 10 p m Tuesday aged 81 years 3 months 18 days due to advanced age Born in Darmstadt Koenigsberg Germany he came to America sixty years ago living in Allen County Ohio then returning to Allen County Adams township Survived by wife two children and two brothers in Springfield Ohio Funeral services Friday at 1 30 p m from home and 2 p m at Concordia Lutheran church

Frederick Foerster Alien County Birchwood Avenue Mr. Foerster Darmstadt Koenigsberg Germany America Allen County Ohio Adams Township Springfield Concordia Lutheran Church

Louisa Neeb Dies Descent of Miami Chiefs

Louisa Neeb wife of George Neeb and lineal Miami chieftain descendant dies at 63 in Indianapolis at 1918 Oliver street. She is daughter of James Godfrey and a Rich ardville native, twice married, survived by husband and several children. Funeral from her son William Cass home at 8:30 then 9 at St Patrick's Catholic church.

Louisa Neeb George Neeb Indiana Oliver Street William Cass St. Patrick’s Catholic Church

William H. Robinson Dies at 63 in Eel River Township

William H. Robinson died Thursday afternoon at his home in Eel River township after a lingering illness from Brights disease. He was born November 5, 1844 in Eel River township, married Alice L. Pratt March 28, 1871, and had six children including Rev. Jesse V. Robinson. Surviving are wife, five children, five grandchildren, and four brothers. Funeral services Sunday at 1 PM from Wesley Chapel with interment at Hel River Cemetery.

William H. Robinson Eel River Township Bright Mr. Robinson Elijah Sarah Robinson Alice L. Pratt Jesse V. Robinson MBE Harrod Ohio Merle Robinson Charles W. Robinson Chicago L. A. Watterson Charles W. Roberson IF. Scott Robinson Lima George W. Robinson West Third Street Fort Wayne Elijah Robinson Huffman Street J. Nelson Robinson Robinson Wesley Chapel Methodist Episcopal Church Wesley Chapel Hel River Cemetery

Fort Wayne Woman Louise P. Klett Dies at 69

Mrs Louise P Klett widow of Jacob Klett longtime Fort Wayne resident died at her home 1854 Broadway following eleven weeks illness uraemic poisoning She was born in Wurtemberg Germany came to America at seven and married July 6 1858 Survived by five children Minnie Yergens John A William B John G and Mary and three grandchildren She was a devoted member of St Johns Lutheran Church.

Louise P. Klett Jacob Klett Fort Wayne Broadway Klett Wurtemberg Germany America Mr. Klett

Deaths: Mrs Caroline Wolf 72 at Fort Wayne home

Mrs Caroline Fredericka Wolf widow of Edmund F Wolf died at 10 am Friday at her daughter Mrs Will Harber 445 Madison street age 72. She had been bedfast two weeks from a complication of diseases born in Wittenberg Germany came to Fort Wayne at 14. Husband died fourteen years ago. Survived by four children William H Frederick J Henry Steinbrunner and Mrs Will Haiber.

Caroline Fredericka Wolf Edmund F. Wolf Will Harber Madison Street Wolf Wittenberg Germany Fort Wayne William H Frederick J Henry Steinbrunner Will Haiber

John M Himbert 85 dies in Allen county home

John M Himbert a longtime Allen county resident dies at his Jefferson township home near New Haven at 85 after several months illness. He formerly lived in Milan township and worked in gardening. Survived by wife and several children with some in Fort Wayne. Funeral Monday at 9 from the Catholic church in New Haven.

John M. Himbert Allen County Jefferson Township New Haven Himbert Milan Township Fort Wayne

Death of George Graves in county infirmary

George Graves aged 60 died Friday morning at the county infirmary from tuberculosis. A Whitley county resident who had recently stayed in Abbot township he was sent to the institution a few days earlier. The funeral was held at the home of his brother William Graves in Whitley county.

George Graves Graves Whitley County Abolt Township William Graves

William L. Smith Former Fort Wayne Man

William L. Smith, a longtime Fort Wayne resident, was identified in memorial notes as a former local figure with a long history in the community.

Fort Wayne

Fort Wayne Pioneer Dies After Illness at 60

Born March 4 1848 in Cincinnati he moved to Fort Wayne in 1852 by canal boat. He worked at Olds Wagon Works and later as a traveling salesman until business closed. He lived in Fort Wayne until five years ago then moved to Chicago. Survived by wife Nannie A Hickman and a daughter. two children died. Brother Captain E B Smith, Clarence G Smith and Mrs Imogene of Cleveland are other relatives.

Cincinnati Williams. Smith Fort Wayne Olds Wagon Works

Mrs Margaret Jimmerson Dies At 69 In County

Mrs Margaret Jimmerson aged 69 died Friday evening at the home of her daughter Mrs Linnie Shoaff in Washington township where she had lived twenty years She was born in Hel River township and a lifelong county resident Surviving are daughters Mrs Linnie Shoaff and Mrs B W Watterson and son William Maxwell Funeral services will be held Monday at 8 PM from the residence of D W Watterson 1643 St Marys Avenue

Margaret J. Jimmerson Linnie Shoaff Washington Township Jimmerson Hel River Township B. W. Watterson William Maxwell D. W. Watterson St. Mary’s Avenue

German Army Veteran Joseph Klein Dies At 70 St. Marys Ave

Joseph Klein aged 71 died suddenly at home on Sunday at 70 St Marys Avenue before a physician could reach him. A Bavarian immigrant who came to Fort Wayne eighteen years ago he had worked in Pittsburgh mills and served ten years in the German army. Surviving wife and five children reside in Fort Wayne with one son in Chicago. Coroner’s finding cites acute bowel trouble as probable cause. funeral Wednesday at 2 PM with Rev. Philip Ruhl presiding.

Joseph Klein St. Mary’s Avenue Klein Bavaria Fort Wayne Pittsburg America August Martin Klein Gustave Wunderlin Frank Rees John Klein Chicago Kesler Philip Ruhl

Mrs Fredericka Dierstein dies at 66 in Fort Wayne

Mrs Fredericka Dierstein widow of Christian Dierstein dies at home 1314 Fairfield avenue Fort Wayne after six weeks illness of stomach trouble She was born in Buffalo and came to Fort Wayne at age five Survived by four children Marie George Henry and Mrs L Sweeney three sisters Sarah King Mrs Otto Klinkenberg and Mrs Charles Keefer funeral Wednesday at 2 pm from the residence with Rev Frank M Fox officiating

Fredericka Dierstein Christian Dierstein Fort Wayne Fairfield Avenue Dierstein Buffalo Jacob King Court Street Charles Keefer Frank M. Fox

Death of 92 year old John A. Hoke at Fort Wayne residence

John A. Hoke aged 92 died at 10 PM Saturday at his daughter M G Kimmell’s home, due to senility. Born in Dexter county Pennsylvania he settled in Allen county in 1861 and lived in Poe and Fort Wayne areas. Seven children survive Warren, Charles, Mrs Lehrman, M G Kimmell, Ephraim Warner, Mrs Chapman, and George Hoke. Funeral Tuesday at 11 AM from the residence and 1:30 PM from Poe Methodist Episcopal church.

John A. Hote M. G. Kimmell Indiana Avenue Hoke Dexter County Allen County Warren Hoke Charles Hoke William Lehrman Poe Fort Wayne Ephraim Warner Dayton Ohio George Chapman Laporte George Hoke Missouri Methodist Episcopal Church

Mrs Alice Phillips Dies After Illness at 32

Mrs. Alice Phillips wife of Walter Phillips died Saturday at her parents home in Huntertown after an extended illness of tuberculosis. Born in Huntertown she lived in Notta wa Michigan before returning six months ago hoping for health. Survived by husband parents and three sisters Mrs L Simon Laotto and Mrs H Lacke and Ina Lacke. Funeral services Tuesday at 10 from the residence and 10:30 at the Methodist Episcopal church Huntertown.

Alice Phillips Walter Phillips Sheldon Parker Huntertown Phillips Mr. Phillips Nottawa Mich Universalist Church L. Simon Laotto H. Lacke Ina Lacke Methodist Episcopal Church

Thelma I Weber Dies in Chicago at Age Eight

Thelma I Weber daughter of Mr. and Mrs. William F Weber died Monday at the family home in Chicago aged eight. The remains will be brought to Fort Wayne for funeral services and interment.

Thelma I. Weber William F. Weber Chicago Wayne A . Lue

Mrs Hachel A Kime Dies at 71 in Montpelier

Former Fort Wayne resident Mrs Hachel A Kime died Saturday night at home in Montpelier at age 71. Born February 10, 1836 in Ohio, she married Isaac M Kime in 1856 and lived in Whitley and Fort Wayne before moving to Montpelier. Survived by six sons F C Kime L M Kime M R Kime J N Kime W F Kime W S Kime. funeral in Montpelier and interment in Lindenwood, Fort Wayne.

Hachel A. Kime Fort Wayne Montpelier Isaac M. Kime Methodist Episcopal Church F. C. Kime L. M. Kime M. R. Kime J. N. Kime W. F. Kime W. S. Kime Lindenwood

Death of Fort Wayne resident John Murphy at 67

John Murphy longtime Fort Wayne resident died at St Josephs hospital from a complication of diseases at 67. Born in County Cork Ireland he moved to Fort Wayne as a youth and worked at the Pennsylvania shops and city police. Survived by nine children and six grandchildren with services at St Josephs hospital chapel Wednesday morning.

John Murphy Fort Wayne St. Joseph’s Hospital Mr. Murphy County Cork Ireland Pennsylvania Holman and Clay Streets Corneille Murphy Electric Light William E John R Patrick H Edward W Thomas J David E Daniel M. Murphy H. Sheehan Paul Corneille

Death of Randall Rittenhouse at Hope Hospital

Randall Rittenhouse aged 12 died Sunday evening at Hope hospital from peritonitis after a surgical operation. The body was taken to the family home at Liberty Mills for funeral services and interment.

Randall Rittenhouse Hope Hospital Liberty Mills

Death of Four Month Old Vollmerding

Albert Vollmerding the infant son of Mr and Mrs Henry Vollmerding of 1710 Wells street died at 9 15 Monday morning aged four months. Funeral services will be held at the residence Tuesday afternoon at 2 oclock with Rev Paul Stoeppelwerth officiating.

Vollmerding Albert Volmerding Henry Vollmerding Wells Street Paul Stoeppelwerth

Adele Seole 2 Dies of Diphtheria In City Home

Adele Matilda Seole, daughter of Mr and Mrs Lee Seole, died Sunday afternoon at their residence on Agnes and Virginia avenues from diphtheria at age two. Funeral services were private Monday.

Death of 9 Month Old Scherer Boy in bronchitis

Arthur C Scherer the infant son of Mr and Mrs Herman S Scherer of 1834 Maumee Avenue died at 3 o clock Tuesday morning from bronchitis aged 9 months 10 days.

Scherer Arthur C. Scherer Herman S Scherer Maumee Avenue

Willien Rites Held for Fort Wayne Births and Terre Haute Resident

Mrs Mary Elizabeth Willien wife of Dr L J Willien of Terre Haute and member of a Fort Wayne family died Sunday after a long illness. Born March 14 1852 she was the eldest Fleming daughter and married in 1875. Survived by husband five children and multiple Fleming relatives. Funeral at St Benedicts church Terre Haute with relatives already there.

Mary Elizabeth Willien L. J. Willen Terre Haute Fort Wayne Willien William Fleming Fritz A. Reiman William F. Willien Helen Willien Frederick Eisenman Boston Leon J. Willien Helen Fleming Dinnen Stephen Fleming Sadie Fleming

Tailor Frederick Waldo Dies at 78 in Fort Wayne

Frederick Waldo longtime journeyman tailor died Tuesday evening at his home 2910 South Calhoun Fort Wayne aged 78 He came from Prussia to Fort Wayne in 1855 and married Hannah Muhlenbruch in 1858 Surviving children include Frederick Henry Louisa Schroeder Hannah Gottreich Cara Hass and three grandchildren He belonged to Zion Lutheran church and was well known in the community

Frederick Waldo South Calhoun Street Waldo Mr. Waldo Quetzen Kreis Minden Prussia Fort Wayne Hannah Muhlenbruch J. C. Fleddermann J. G. Thieme John Bostick Zion's Eutheran Church Frederick Henry Waldo Louisa Schroeder Hannah Gottreich

Mrs Catherine Garrison Dies at 61 in Brooklyn Home

Mrs Catherine Garrison wife of William A Garrison died Tuesday afternoon at her home 1418 Broadway from peritonitis at age 61 Survived by husband and children Misses Pear e and Clara Garrison and Carl Garrison The obituary fragment notes there are more details hidden in the cut text

Catherine Garrison William A. Garrison Broadway Cas

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