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Newspaper
Fort Wayne Weekly Sentinel
Location
Fort Wayne, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jul 05, 1911
Page
4
The article reflects on the 135th anniversary of American independence, praising founders and the enduring Union. It notes progress and corruption, describes reforms against bossism and public graft, and critiques anti trust efforts while citing Supreme Court decisions and Judge Grosscup.
Editorial argues for safe and sane Independence Day observance to reduce deaths and injuries from dynamite crackers and fires. It notes progress from recent years, calls out commercial pressures, and hopes tomorrow’s results justify humane expectations.
Wall Street shows confidence in antitrust rulings with United States Steel shares steady. Indictments of wire pool defendants barely move the market and the federal probe report on United States Steel Co. only nudges steel prices fractionally. Analysts note relief at Supreme Court decisions against major trusts.
The Indiana Supreme Court sustains a law giving the railroad commission authority to elevate grade crossings deemed dangerous. The ruling signals enforcement may cut accidents across hundreds of crossings as electric roads increase rural grade crossing risks with fewer warning signals.
Senator Kenyon denounced testimony as perjury during a Lorimer investigation hearing. The judge likened the scene to famous bluffing and warned that, once the title dispute is settled, the broader perjury questions will fuel future inquiries into Senate conduct.
Kansas poet Eugene F. Ware who used the name Tranquill touched common life with sympathy and understanding. Though not a great poet his work combined music and humor in accessible strings. He was widely known and his verse and prose remain loved and remembered.
The Lorimer committee will investigate perjury in prior testimony and identify those who have lied before the panel. Several individuals are accused of presenting tall stories, and the inquiry will seek to expose the most skilled of the perjurers in its presence.
The report notes Morocco's internal troubles and suggests France Germany and Spain are moving toward a partition plan. If unresolved, the arrangement could spark a broader conflict or permanent settlement of the Moorish dominions' turmoil.
An Ohio legislator was convicted of bribery, marking a rare public sanction of corruption in state government. The verdict underscores continuing concerns about integrity in politics and influence peddling within the legislative process.
The piece cites Sarah Bernhardt, 67, praising work as youth preserving, noting 285 performances on a 35 week American tour. It also recounts a Griswold Iowa reformer restoring town health and vigor by organizing a business group, improving shops, streets, a newspaper, and community events, illustrating work’s restorative power.
Death came suddenly to John William Orr, eighty two, at the Hinton restaurant on South Calhoun street. Cause was a brain blood clot. Survived by five sons, two daughters, twenty nine grandchildren, and two great grandchildren. Funeral Wednesday at 3 PM at the Scottish Rite cathedral with Masons as pallbearers.
Mrs. A D Cressler dies at 501 West Berry in Fort Wayne after months of illness. Survived by husband and three sons Alfred M George H Kerr Murray Cressler, all at her bedside. A charitable, cultured figure, member of First Presbyterian church. funeral Sunday at 2 30 from the residence with private Lindenwood interment. Rev D W Moffat officiates.
John Jacob Buehler aged 86 died Saturday at 6 30 pm at his son William Buehler 1182 Oak Street due to senility after a brief illness. Born January 31 1825 in Zurich Canton Switzerland he came to the United States at 27 and lived in Buffalo before moving to Fort Wayne by canal. He worked for Stevens Brothers Wagon Works for years before moving to Adams Township where he operated a business.
Mrs Polly Spice a pioneer Fort Wayne resident aged 81 years 4 months and 3 days died at St Josephs hospital after a hip fracture while a patient at Lutheran hospital then St Josephs. Born in England February 27 1830 she married John Crooks and moved to Fort Wayne over forty years ago later wed John Spice who died two years ago. Survived by nephew Fred Fowler and step son Robert Spice. funeral Monday at 8:30 from nephew’s home then Bethany Presbyterian Church at 10 with Rev C O Shirey officiating.
Henry Koons died Sunday evening at six at age 85 years 5 months 2 days from complications. Born in Frankreich Germany he came to America at age five, settled in Pennsylvania then Indiana, Wayne township in Allen County. He retired twenty years ago to Fort Wayne and was a charter member of the First Baptist church. Survived by sons Foster and Edgar Koons of Wayne township and daughters Mrs J M Hathaway and Mrs David Dalman of Fort Wayne, two brothers John and Philip Koons, seven grandchildren. wife and one son predeceased him. Funeral Tuesday at 3 pm from his residence Rev J F Vichert officiating with interment Prairie Grove cemetery.
Mrs Mary Lavina Moore aged 64 died at home on Arlington avenue after a year and a half battle with cancer. She came to Indiana at age four from Vermilion Ohio and lived in Fort Wayne for 29 years. Survived by husband William, son George, daughter Lilly Masel. Funeral Friday at 1 pm from home and 2 pm at Grace Reformed Church with Rev Zartman officiating.
The obituary notes the death of a prominent instrumental teacher, survived by two brothers Emil and Helmar Gerlach. The funeral details place the service at Grace Lutheran church at 2:30 PM officiated by Rev. Brandt, with interment at St. John’s Cemetery following.
Mrs. C. M. Gillette, 74, longtime Allen county resident, died Thursday at her Milan township home after a cancer illness. Born in Allen county, she lived there all her life and visited Fort Wayne often. Survived by sisters Mrs. Jesse Grice of Fort Wayne and Mrs. George Waldwort and four brothers Mark, William, Reginald, and Judson Hall. The Gillette couple celebrated a golden wedding anniversary years ago at their Milan township home.
Adams township resident Henry Thiesmann died Monday at 4 pm at his home four miles east of the city from stomach cancer after a two year illness. He retired eight years ago and had been blind and deaf for two months. He leaves one son, Gustave Thiesmann, five stepchildren and seventeen grandchildren. Funeral 2 pm Wednesday at his home then 2:30 pm at Stoche's church with Rev. Stoche officiating.
Robert Parent aged 39 died at 10 30 Sunday morning at 1029 Pape Avenue after a five week illness from Brights disease. He lived in Fort Wayne five years and worked as janitor at the Elks temple. He belonged to the Masonic and Knights of Pythias lodges. Survived by widow, son Raymond, brother Thomas, sister Sadie. Funeral at 9 Tuesday from home. body to be shipped to Frankfort for interment.
Mrs Anna Mary Combs aged 46 died Monday evening at 8 at her home 34 Carson street from chronic dysentery after eight years illness. She leaves husband and three sons Richard Bart Herman, one brother Richard Thornberry, and three sisters Mrs Sarah Evans of St Louis Mrs Caroline Smith of Brocklur Ill and Susan King of Arcola Kl. She was a member of the First Methodist church.
The remains of Mrs. Fannie Ely Myers wife of Edward F. Myers who died Thursday at her Angola home after a long cancer illness will be brought to this city for interment arriving Sunday at 10 50 am by Lake Shore train. The funeral cortege will go directly to Lindenwood Cemetery for burial.
William M Lee aged 15 2 11 died at 1115 East Washington street from dropsy after four months illness. Born Arcola April 11 1896 he moved to Fort Wayne eight years ago with his parents. Survived by his parents five brothers Samuel Ora Charles Raymond Arnold and sister Edith. Funeral Saturday at 2 pm from the residence with interment in Oak Grove cemetery.
Bernadetta Anna Molitor six years old daughter of Mr and Mrs Edward Molitor died at midnight Thursday at 2016 Koch Street after a brief diphtheria illness. She was an only child and her parents mourn the loss. Funeral services were held from the residence this afternoon.
Mrs. J. C. Delmartin of New Haven died early Saturday at St. Joseph's hospital after four days as a patient. Cause of death listed as septicaemia following the loss of her infant daughter. Remains shipped to New Haven for funeral services and interment.
Louis Huguenard 40 died at home of his parents 802 High Street after months of illness. Born March 30 1881 in Washington township he came to the city 21 years ago. He married Charlotta Kintz October 18 1907. she preceded him in death four years ago. Survived by his parents and brother Frank C. Huguenard. Funeral to be held from 2518 Calhoun Street home per his request.
James Talmadge Beltz, infant son of Mr and Mrs Adam Beltz of 1435 Boone Street, died at 3:30 Tuesday morning of cholera infantum aged 11 months and 7 days. Remains will be shipped to Laotto for funeral services and interment at 8:50 Thursday morning via the GR and F.
Delois Childs infant daughter of Mr and Mrs Frank J Childs of West Taylor street died at 4 30 Monday afternoon death listed as due to exhaustion funeral services held this afternoon interment Lindenwood cemetery
Maggie Lee aged 60 died at 6:80 oclock Wednesday evening in a local hospital from complications of diseases. She was recently moved from the county infirmary to the institution.
Gustave Gerlach aged 64 years 9 months and 10 days died at 2 PM Wednesday at his brother Emil Gerlach 2729 Winter Street after seven weeks of asthma. Born in Germany he had lived in Fort Wayne 27 years and worked as a painter. He was a teacher of the zither and his exceptional talents are noted.
Mrs. Charles Valentine aged 18 of Churubusco dies after delivering a daughter at Lutheran hospital. She passed at 11 o'clock Monday morning. The newborn girl survives. Remains to be shipped to Churubusco for funeral services and interment.
For sale Wayne gasoline engine ten horsepower in good condition cheap if taken at once. Singmaster PTG Co. 207 E Berry Fort Wayne Ind
S F Bowser and Co. closes for repairs and semi annual inventory after reporting a monthly output that topped all prior months by 13 000 to 20 000 dollars. The firm expands plant space and adds machinery to boost future output while resuming operations next Wednesday.
A list of marriage licenses shows Terance D. Hursh and Emma J. Zimmerman, Otto G. Haké and Lucile M. Flemion, William F. Fischer and Anna C. Ench, Hugo Henri Meier and Mary Bertha Ross, Howard P. Smith and Grace E. Smith, Richard L. Wade and Clara G. Freistroffer, Louiis C. Harmeyer and Anna C. W. Thiele, William A. Ruffner and Lulu M. Miller, P. Magnus Certia and Charlotte L. Schick, and other couples including Charles J. Wedler with Hilda C. Hilgeman, Walter C. Holmes and Matilda J. Storm, and more pairs listed with ages and occupations.
A series of birth notices lists newborns born to families across the city. Parents include Alman, O Connor, McKenzie, Weissel, Simmons, Fenner, Labor, Dittman, Rob inson, Fosnaught, and Kent, with addresses on Washington boulevard Walton avenue Howe Indiana Wells Liberty Van Buren Dewald East Wayne Hayden road Jackson street.
The Sentinel reports Rev Frederick Wambaganes, longtime pastor in New Orleans, La, has been called to Emmaus Lutheran Church as assistant pastor. He arrives this week and will begin his new assignment with installation service planned for next Sunday. His father, Rev Ph Wambsianas, is pastor of his home church.
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