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Newspaper
Fort Wayne Weekly Sentinel
Location
Fort Wayne, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jul 14, 1909
Page
5
Joseph L. Sorg a pioneer resident of Marion township and wealthy Allen county farmer died at 4 40 this morning at his home nine miles south of Fort Wayne. He was 70 and succumbed to Brights disease after a three week illness.
The obituary honors Mr. Sorg born December 23, 1839 in Hesse Cassel son of early settler Michael Sorg. A Civil War veteran with Company K Ninety first Indiana volunteers he married Mary Hoovel on January 9 1866 and farmed for life amassing wealth respected by community. Survived by wife five sons four daughters six brothers three sisters and several relatives. Funeral set for Friday at 9 from home and 10 at St Joseph's church Hesse Cassel.
Fort Wayne mourns longtime resident Mrs. Wilhelmina Schick 77 wife of Prof George Schick of Concordia college after a heart attack in Chicago while visiting sisters. Born 1832 in Heidelberg she and her husband made Fort Wayne their home. Survived by husband five children and two sisters with remains to be brought to Fort Wayne.
Mrs Christina Grothaus 77 widow of Henry Grothaus longtime Fort Wayne resident died suddenly Thursday afternoon at her daughter Mrs D D Greenewalds Tolleston home from an epileptic seizure She was born in Germany October 15 1831 came to Fort Wayne with her husband fifty four years ago He survived by two sons and four daughters including George Grothaus and Mrs Barbara Weber of Kansas City Joseph H Grothaus and Miss Anna Grothaus of Fort Wayne She had lived away from Fort Wayne since her husband death fourteen years ago and moved to Tolleston four months ago.
The body arrived in Fort Wayne Friday afternoon and was taken to the home of Mrs. Aubrey at 816 East Lewis Street. Funeral services are set for Monday morning at 8:30 at the residence and 9:00 at St. Mary’s Catholic Church.
John McIntosh a pioneer farmer and respected Madison township citizen died at 12 25 am at his Hoagland home aged about 72 after months of ill health His widow and three children Mrs Freddy Fort Wayne Mrs VanBuskirk Hoagland and Allen McIntosh Hoagland survive Funeral services will be held Saturday at the Hoagland Methodist church with interment in Antioch cemetery Nearby Mrs Salina Hall 70 Morley Mich died Wednesday night at her nephew Frank E Hall home in St Joseph township She leaves three children Tillie Jones Danville Ind Clara Hale and Andrew B Hall A sister and a brother also survive Funeral services for the Hall family will be held later
Albert J. O'Brien 21 died at 4 30 am Monday at his mother's home 736 West DeWald Fort Wayne. Surviving include mother Frank and sisters Anna Bir and Helen Pequignot. Lillian Belle Allis 30 died at 6 20 am Monday of pneumonia after three weeks illness. She leaves husband Jacob Allis four children and parents with Huntington burial planned. Both were members of St. Patrick's Catholic Church.
John McIntosh born September 2 1842 in Allen county near New Haven Indiana died July 8 1909 at Hoagland aged 66 years 10 months and 6 days He served in the Civil War with the 11th Indiana battery being discharged March 3 1865 He was a member of the Union Veteran Legion of Fort Wayne and married Emily Harrod on December 7 1865 They had four children Della Fred Fry Barrett Van Buskirk and Allen He united with the Church of God and remained faithful until death Surviving are his wife three children one brother eleven grandchildren and many relatives and friends He will be remembered as Uncle John by the community
Auto races at Driving Park on the 31st will include a motorcycle event with fifteen entries from this city and nearby areas. A. L. Randall, secretary of the Auto Dealers' association, leaves for Indianapolis to arrange with top drivers to appear. William H. Reed of Elkhart dies from injuries after a friendly shop scuffle.
Two dollar round trip fare to Chicago and back on July 17 via Nickel Plate Road. Special train departs 11:00 a.m. Tickets also valid on regular trains at 2:20 p.m. and 4:40 p.m. on July 17 and 18. Good return date listed as July 19. Inquiries requested.
Ground has broken in Warren Indiana for the Chopson Memorial Home for the Aged a 150 by 100 foot modern facility. Funds exceed $25,000 from Mr and Mrs William Chopson and a matching sum from the Northern Indiana Methodists. Mrs Ruth Chopson opened the spade ceremony while Rev M A Harlan leads the movement. Fears persist that Mr Chopson may not live to see completion.
St John s Evangelical Lutheran church holds its annual mission festival at Swinney Park on Sunday August 8 with morning services starting at 10 and German and English sermons. Dinner served by Ladies Society, afternoon services 2 to 4 with English and German sermons, followed by a two hour picnic and offerings for missionary work. Rev H A Brandt Rev F Schulz Rev Ernest Stellhorn invited to speak. Stellhorn is noted as connected to Capital University and Concordia College.
A large Polish congregation gathered at St Peter’s Catholic church for 3 pm services led by Rev. Frank M. Wojtalewicz of Immaculate Conception church South Chicago. He preached in Polish urging faithful adherence to tenets and benediction followed. Officers of SS Cyril and Methodius were installed in the school hall amid enthusiasm, plans for a local Polish congregation remaining embryonic. Father Wojtalewicz visited St Peter’s rector Rev Charles Thiele and left for Chicago.
Steadfast Gleaners select Miss Lulu Gloeckle Catherine Rosenwinkle Ivy Sweeney and Viola Roby as delegates with Mrs. Frank M Fox as alternate to the eighteenth annual YWCA conference at Lake Geneva Wisconsin to be held August 17 to 27. Funds for the trip were primarily raised by Miss Anha Philly's elocution class, yielding over $36.00.
The twenty sixth anniversary of the Orphans' Home of the Reformed church will be celebrated on Thursday August 5 with participation from St John Grace and Salem Reformed churches. Booths will offer refreshments candies home made baking and needlework to benefit the orphans fund. Proceeds go to the home fund.
Emanuel Lutheran church New Haven directs construction of a brick parsonage by architect Henry W. Meyer. Expected completion around October 1. Building features slate roof eight bright rooms with air plumbing and heating at an estimated cost of 3500 dollars. The old parsonage is moved aside for the new residence.
Brother Marcellinus C. S. C. of Chicago was named superior at Fort Wayne Central Catholic high school. The appointment was announced at the provincial chapter of the Congregation of the Holy Cross in Notre Dame. Work on the library hall progress remains steady and the school year opens in September with an increased student body and staff.
Rev. R. A. Thibos from Battle Creek Mich accepts the pastorate of the Third Church of Christ in Fort Wayne and began duties last Sunday. A Hiram College graduate, he is described as a progressive young minister and impressed the congregation during a recent visit. He succeeds Rev. H. E. Stafford who resigned to take a charge at Massillon Ohio.
Entire debt of the First Baptist Church was paid in the recent celebration led by Rev. John F. Vichert. The $12,000 repair and renovation project left a $5,300 balance which was raised along with a surplus. The event featured musical numbers, readings, and a dramatic burning of the notes in a giant firecracker in front of the congregation.
A Monday meeting of the Railroad Y M C A committee drew ministers and laymen to discuss a new Fort Wayne Y M C A building. Speakers including Rev. Claud Travis Rev. Clifford Rarey Rev. Frank Fox Rev. Richard Jones J. W. Burns and B Paul Mossman stressed need and benefits. Fort Wayne, unique among similar cities, lacks a well equipped Y M C A facility and fundraising will proceed as finances allow. Refreshments followed.
Rev Dr E B Bryan president of Franklin college will supply the pulpit of First Baptist church on Sunday August 1. The pastor Rev John F Vichert and family plan a July trip, with Bryan to lead worship in the absence. Next Sunday evening the Baptist and Plymouth Congregational churches will hold joint services in the former church with the sermon by Rev Dr E S H
Fort Wayne delegates to the Walther league walk to Milwaukee for the national convention with twelve representatives from local Lutheran churches. Officers and delegates depart Saturday for meetings spanning Monday to Wednesday with elections Tuesday. Rev. Philip Wambsganss heads to Cleveland for a jubilee sermon before joining Milwaukee events.
Final plans for the Redeemer Lutheran church picnic on July 21 will be decided at a Thursday evening meeting of the arrangements committee. The roster includes John Ruddelson Ernest Golmeyer Edward Wheeler Charles Reidel Fred Flecke Charles Prange Chris Kaiser William Mensing Mrs Paul Grimme and Mrs Carl Spiegel. Swinney Park is to be decorated and special music arranged.
The St. John's Evangelical Lutheran church congregation will meet at 2 o clock Sunday afternoon July 18. The meeting was postponed from next Sunday. Rev and Mrs H P Danncker will leave Saturday for Cincinnati to stay until Monday, and services next Sunday will be suspended.
General Manager Emmons orders added safety for trolley lines using a wood break strain insulator in span wires to prevent electric current from reaching iron poles. Chief Line Foreman Brennan will install the device immediately, adding to existing insulated hangers and pole tops and a 10,000 volt tested strain insulator.
Alton Indiana July 12 The Standard Oil Company plans to launch its petrol butter at the Wood River refinery near Alton. Preparations are underway to install new machinery believed to reduce dairymen profits. The product is described as having similar consistency to butter and is billed as the companys latest venture.
At Lincoln Park Institution Baptist church in Cincinnati on Sunday, 35 canary birds joined the choir as part of the Sabbath service. Rev. George R. Robbins led the innovation, saying the birds enhanced the music and taught a lesson in honest living.
Michigan City Indiana July 13 A widow Mrs Minnie Daniel was duped by Fred Miller claiming to be an electrical engineer from Philadelphia. After a three day courtship he obtained a license to wed on July 3 and disappeared in Chicago with about 1800 dollars. He warned her against looking at the money then left with letters and a promise of Canada.
Neighbors of Thomas M Hainbaugh west of Warsaw celebrated the Fourth by helping his farm. Three weeks earlier a lightning strike while he was plowing killed the team he worked with and left him unable to work. Monday's gathering saw residents plow the corn in support.
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