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Newspaper
Fort Wayne Weekly Sentinel
Location
Fort Wayne, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jul 18, 1906
Page
9
W. H. Bashford files for divorce from Lillian A. Bashford alleging she admitted relations with other men. The couple married in 1881 and separated in 1896.
Minerva G. Baird filed a new divorce complaint against Oliver G. Baird in circuit court recounting cruel treatment, denial of their five year old daughter, pawned clothing, and alleged perjury. She seeks alimony and child custody amid a history of separation and limited contact.
Minnie Kunberger files in the superior court against the New York Central and Hudson River Railway alleging the train started suddenly and threw her to the car floor causing a dislocated wrist. She seeks 200 dollars. dates blank. Attorney William Fruechtenicht represents her. Separately Francis P. Small seeks divorce from Jennie Small. evidence heard and case moved from circuit to immediate hearing. Attorneys Emrick and Emrick.
Low rates to St Paul Minn via Nickel Plate Road offered with tickets on sale July 23 24 and 25 and good returning July dist Agent details and address provided for C A Melin T P A Fort Wayne Indiana. Sunday surcharge noted 12 cod 1y25.
Mrs. Sarah Ann Dwelly, 67, wife of Charles W. Dwelly, died at home on Monday at 10 36 AM from heart disease after a recent illness. She had shown some improvement on Sunday before a final sinking spell ended her life. Dwelly, a pioneer resident, resided at 1224 McClellan Street.
Residency traced to Monmouth Indiana where she was born. She moved to Fort Wayne with her parents and lived as the oldest Trinity Episcopal member. Survived by husband Thomas Dwelly and daughter Mrs J Spidel, sister Mrs Mary Stevens, and half brothers Will, Walter, and Herbert Tigar.
J G Klingmann aged seventy three died at Lutheran hospital Monday at 12 30 from complications of long standing illnesses. He was born in Germany and lived here fifty years working as a cattle buyer. Viewing at his son 808 Colerick street Tuesday 3 to 9 pm. Private funeral at 9 30 am Wednesday from his son's residence Rev Busch officiating. Surviving: Elizabeth Spangler Indianapolis Anna Kuckuck Katie Waltemuth and Eva Steigewald. George W Albert M and Willam Klingman all of this city.
Michael Koehl aged fifty two died Saturday night at 11 30 at his residence 2431 Lafayette street from a complication of diseases. He was born in Germany August 2 1854 and came to the United States in 1882. He belonged to the Catholic Benevolent Legion and St Martin's Benevolent Society of St Peter's church. He worked at the Kellar Brannstone yard. Surviving: his wife and seven children Frank A George Michael Koehl Jr Mrs John Beckman Regina Cecelia Anna all of this city. He also left three brothers Jacob Koehl of this city and two in Germany.
Mrs Mary King aged seventy six died Sunday morning at 9 o clock at the home of her daughter Mrs J A Shirk on Spy Run avenue after a long illness She lived here ten years formerly of Peru where her husband Gottlieb King died She leaves two daughters Mrs Shirk of this city and Mrs E Mitchell of Peru Interment will be in Peru.
Max Rubin aged fifty seven prominent liquor merchant died at Hope Hospital at 4 30 am Friday from dropsy after a period of illness.
Two large drug or hardware outlets report a controversial tick control dip linked to safety concerns. Officials say further testing is underway while customers seek guidance on proper use and potential risks at the two major stores.
Mrs. Rubin, long connected with Fort Wayne Jewish community, dies after years of illness. Survived by three children Edward of this city Ella Rubin of Danville Ill and Mrs M W Freeman of Brooklyn. Funeral at Mrs Brubachs residence 920 Columbia avenue with rabbi from Wabash officiating and burial in Lindenwood Jewish cemetery.
Joachim C Matsch aged 62 died of apoplexy at 529 East Creighton avenue after a health decline. He worked 29 years at Bass Foundry until 5 pm Thursday and was found unconscious at 7:30 pm by his son in law. Native of Kersey Prussia he came to America in 1850 and lived in Cicero and Fort Wayne. Surviving: wife Sophia Woebheking and two daughters Anna McComb and Emma Matsch.
Mathias Glynn aged fifty one died Thursday at 3 30 pm at his brother in law A A Martin 104 Spy Run avenue from a complication of diseases. Born in Fort Wayne he had lived in Chicago thirty years and was brought back to the city a week ago. He leaves six sisters Mrs A A Martin the Misses Fannie and Kate Glynn Mrs Nellie Hanley Bay City Kan Mrs Mary Dotley Philadelphia and Mrs Eliza Darlow Chicago. Funeral services will be held Monday morning at 8 30 from the house and 9 o clock at the Cathedral.
Charles J. Riedmiller aged forty three died at 7 am Friday at his home from a complication of diseases after over a year of illness. A native of the city, he spent fifteen years in the livery business before buying a Taylor street gravel pit, which he managed briefly before his death. He is survived by his mother wife and brother John M. Riedmiller.
Levi Bender a cigarmaker of 130 Murray Street died at 11 oclock Wednesday night at Hope Hospital from a complication of diseases aged 42 years 5 months and 1 day. He was born in Pennsylvania and is survived by a daughter his mother Mrs Rosa Bender two brothers and four sisters. His wife died years ago. Funeral services Saturday afternoon at 2 oclock from the residence with Rev Co A Rowand officiating.
Louis Bultermeier aged fifty eight died suddenly at his home in Merion Township on Friday. The obituary notes his unexpected passing and lists his age and residence as read in the local notice.
Mr Bulte a member of St John Lutheran church is mentioned as deceased. He is survived by two sons Edward of Decatur and Herman who lived with him, and four daughters C H Oetting Lydia Clara and Ella.
Melville Rodenheaver, son of Mr and Mrs H A Rodenheaver of Washington township, died Tuesday at 6 am from dysentery aged four months and sixteen days.
Telegram from Colorado Springs announced the death of W. F. Cooper a longtime Fort Wayne railroad man. He died at 7 30 after being hospitalized for an operation. He was known to engineer Gustave Bessert and his wife Mrs Gustave Bessert of Hanna and Holman streets.
W F Cooper a Plymouth native born thirty nine years ago died in Colorado after a long train service career with the Denver and Rio Grande He lived in Fort Wayne for fourteen years and was a flagman for Conductor Isaac L Snyder He was single and the only relative in Fort Wayne is Mrs Louisa Miller His remains may be brought back for re interment He belonged to I O O F Modern Woodmen and the Brotherhood of Railway Trainmen of Colorado City
Chicago July 17 wheat opens weak amid active selling by commission houses and lower cables. September slips to 77%c while later bids drift to 78%c. Minneapolis, Duluth and Chicago report 986 cars received. Corn softens with good weather across the belt. September opens at 56c and trades to 51%c before closing around 51%c. Oats ease and stay quiet. September near 34%c. Provisions steady with pork around 17.30 to 17.35, lard near 9.02, ribs around 9.37 to 9.37. Continuous close quotes list July and September prices across grains and meats.
Chicago and Cincinnati market notes show cattle receipts around 4500 with steady prices for beeves and cows. Hogs receipts near 20000 with mixed to higher prices and typical ranges for various hog categories. Sheep receipts about 18000 with steady sheep and lamb values. Cincinnati and Pittsburg reports echo similar steady to firm tone across cattle hogs and sheep with modest price ranges.
Poultry steady with turkeys at 12¢ and chickens at 12c, springs 18 20c. Butter steady with receipts 22,113 and creamery prices around 2lc to 4gc. cheese steady with various state and western grades listed. Eggs firm with receipts 22,190. prices for Pennsylvania and nearby fancy whites at 24c, mixed at 22c, western firsts 17–18c, seconds 16–16c.
Toledo Ohio July 17 North 98c South Lima and Indiana 92c Lima market notes show varied grain prices with regional differences and focus on nearby trading activity in the Toledo market.
The page lists daily market quotes for grains and produce including Wheat at 72c per bushel, Corn 50c, Rye 63c, Barley 50c, oats 36c, Potatoes 30c, Apples 75c to 1.00 a bushel, Butter 20c, Eggs 15c, Chickens 9 to 10c, Turkeys 10c a lb, Ducks 8c, Geese 8c, Hides and Wool prices, and a long section of quotations from mills and commission merchants with varied figures for wheat, flour, cornmeal, middlings, bran, and more.
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