Well Known Farmer Dies After Illness in Adams Township
Charles Moeller aged sixty, a prominent Adams township farmer on the Moeller road, died after a six month illness from Brights disease. He was born in Germany, served as township supervisor and assessor, married Christine Schaefer, and belonged to St. Martin's Lutheran church. Survived by wife, several siblings, and a brother in the city.
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Charles Moeller
Adams Township
Moeller
Brights
Mr. Moeller
Germany
Adams
Randa
Datheran Imspital
Christine Schaefer
St. Martin’s Lutheran Church
Airs
Sophia Stack
Mary Hartman
Christine Meyer
Lizetta Relber
Christ Moeller
Death of George F Dornte at Birchwood and Sheridan Aves
After a nine month illness from liver cancer George F Dornte died at his family home on Birchwood and Sheridan Avenues. He was 50, had worked 25 years as an airbrake inspector for the Pennsylvania Railroad and had lived in the city nearly fifty years after moving from New York. He was married twice, his first wife having died fourteen years ago, and he is survived by his widow, brothers William August and Edward Dornte, and sister Mrs Henry Kahmilne, all of this city. He was a member of St Pauls Lutheran Church.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Emil G. Schank
Ou Son
John Street
John Kanberger
Mast
Creighton Avenue
Jussom
Fort Wayne
St. Peter's Catholic Church
John Kunberger
Lewis
Robert
Herbert Sehank
City
Louis Grrrard
Jefferson Township
Margaret Perriguey
Carrie Johann
George F. Dornte
Birchwood
Sheridan Avenues
Dornte
Pennsylvania Railroad Company
New York City
William
August
Edward Dornte
Henry Kahniline
St. Paul’s Lutheran Church
Arthur E Pope dies at 52 in Indianapolis
Arthur E Pope a draughts man and mechanical engineer at Indiana Road Machine company died Friday afternoon at Lutheran hospital aged fifty two. He resided at 2315 Fox avenue and is survived by his widow and five children Rita Mrs A Ward Arthur Leslie Cedric Pope all of this city. He belonged to S01 D. Bayless lodge No. 359 F and A M. His talents were many.
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Arthur E. Pope
Indiana Road Machine Company
Lutheran Hospital
Fox Avenue
A. Ward
Rita Pope
Arthur
Leslie
Cedric Pope
Pope
Pope Was A Member of S01 D.° Bayless Lodge
A. M
German-born man dies after three months illness
City records note the death of a man after a three month illness. He was born in Wettenberg, Germany, and emigrated to the United States at age four. He is survived by his wife a daughter Mrs. William Heine and two grandchildren. The obituary mentions Lee road city location and related family details.
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Lee Road
Spitz
Wettenberg
Germany
America
William Heine
Death of Fort Wayne Contractor David A. Bowers
David A. Bowers 59 a Fort Wayne contractor died Sunday afternoon at 4 at the family home after an extended illness. Born in Ohio he came to Fort Wayne many years ago and was a member of the Red Men lodge. He is survived by his widow one daughter and one grandson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henrietta Fo Shank
Charles PL Merriet
West Third Street
Mie
Crawford County
Ohio
Dut
Fort Wayne
Trinity Mo
C. P. Merriet
David A. Bowers
Harrison Street
Red Men Lodge
Deaths of Mrs Rachel Duncan and Miss Dorothy Cox
Mrs Rachel Lonvada Duncan aged 27 wife of George Duncan of 225 West Superior street died at 2 30 at the family residence after an extended illness. Survived by husband and mother Mrs Sarah C Ferensin Huntington W Va. Miss Dorothy Cox a known violinist died at her Angola home at seventeen after studying music here until a year ago. Funeral services were held Saturday.
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Rachel Lonvada Duncan
George Duncan
West Superior Street
Sarah C. Ferensin
Huntington, W.a
Dorothy Cox
Angola
Tragic Death of SixYearOld Herman Hildebrand
Herman Hildebrand six son of Mir and Mrs Charles Hildebrand of 1326 Charlotte Avenue died Thursday at Luth eran hospital after an operation on Wednesday. Cause listed as obstruction of the bowels. Father employed as foreman at GE Bursies and Company plant.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Herman Hildebrand
Mir
Charles
Hildebrand
Charlotte Avenue
Liutheran Hospital
GE. Bursies and Company
Little Lad's Head Crushed In Tragic Accident
A young boy died after a truck backed into a private brewery driveway injuring him. Witness Woo Dollinger reported the boy ran toward the truck. Driver Radtke was questioned and released while Coroner Kruse led the inquiry. The boy’s family and brewery representatives were present during statements.
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Woo Dollinger
Maumee Avenue
Lewis
Dollinger
Radtke
Brewing Company
Lenz
Ernest G. Krumpe
Berghoff Brewine Association
Fred J. Zallars
Leonard, Rose & Zallars
Chief Long
Harry Weaver
Auto Chemical
Engine Company No. 3
Berghe! Brewery
Edward HH. Kruse
Two Family Dies From Gas in Their Home
Neighbors grew concerned when Mrs Kreider and her son did not appear at home. An inspection at 2 PM Tuesday found a double fatality from gas. Todd Cole, the boy, worked as a Nickel Plate railway messenger. His brother Fred is linked to local theaters.
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Todd Cole
Fred Cole
Minuet Theater
Empress Theater
British Push Through German Line Near Hebuterne and Sierre
British forces reported repeated German attempts to retake positions failed as they advanced northeast. They held two lines of trenches over 500 yards toward the Hebuterne Sierre road, taking 150 prisoners, 100 of whom were unhurt.
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Hebuterne
Sierre
Canadian flier Warneford wins Victoria Cross
London reports Sub Lieutenant Reginald A Warneford of Canada received the Victoria Cross for yesterday's daring aerial attack that destroyed a German zeppelin over Belgium. The act marked a historic early achievement for a British Royal Navy aviator.
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London
Reginald A. Warneford
Royal Navy
Belgium
Warneford
A. Arog
Zeppeline Destroyed. Victoria Cross Awarded to Pilot Warneford
The Zeppelin was shot down and burned after a successful attack. Twenty eight crew members perished in the crash. King George sent telegrams praising Lieut Warneford for the act and awarding the Victoria Cross for gallantry.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
King George
Lieut
Warneford
Final form note to cabinet outlines U S position
The president said the note’s general character was unchanged from earlier drafts and received cabinet approval. He stressed no one blocked its release and that careful scrutiny dictated any delay to avoid misinterpretation abroad. He noted Germany offered to pay for the attack on the Gunflight and sought further bombing information.
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Germany
Cushing
United States
van Ghell Geldemeeter
Geldemeeter
Police Order Backs In Cars On Court Street Fronts
Beginning Monday morning all automobiles parked on the Court and Berry street fronts of the courthouse must be headed into the curb. Chief Lenz issued the order to reduce accidents and protect lamp posts after a lamp standard was knocked over by a backing car. Officers will enforce the rule with on duty patrols.
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Court
Berry Street
Court House
Lenz
W C T U Plans Flower Mission Day in New Haven
New Haven Indiana reports the W C T U will meet at Mrs Yo quelet's home on Tuesday for the second anniversary of the local union and flower mission day with a special program. Local society notes include visits, birthdays, and new hires.
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New Haven
Ind
Yoquelet
Emma Heine
Pearl Behrman
Angola
Ernest Miller
Lebanon
John Schendel
Minnie Schanefeldt
Amelia Blaising
Charity Rebekah
T. L. McGee
Fort Wayne
O. A. Woolever
Marie Betz
Clary Bruci
Henry Snyder
Straley
Frank Powell
Purvis Drug Store
Hatfred
Christ Birkhold
Nail splinter wounds eye during home project
In Huntington Indiana on June 3 Keith Redding, aiding his father Jacob Redding, was struck in the eye by a steel nail fragment during building work. The nail split and drove the piece into the eye. doctors had not removed the splinter by late night. The boy, a Markle resident, suffers severe pain.
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Huntington
Ind
Kieth Redding
Jacob Redding
Mr. Redding
Markle
Foley Kidney Pills Promote Kidney Health and Relief
Those who can afford health resorts seek cures for rheumatism and joint pain, but Foley Kidney Pills offer relief for many who cannot travel. The ad claims the pills restore kidneys to healthy activity, easing backache and muscle stiffness. Dreier Drug Co. Adv.
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Foley
Dreier
Adv
Dreier Druk Co Ee
Waterloo Fire Destroys Interurban Depot and Local Firms
A devastating early morning blaze in Waterloo Indiana gutted the Fort Wayne and Northwestern Interurban depot stock at the Waterloo Paint and Varnish company and the Waterloo Cigar company. Losses total about 8500 dollars with no insurance on two structures. The fire began around 1 45 am and threatened nearby buildings before being contained. The origin remains unknown and officials saved the adjacent factory.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sentinel
Waterloo
Ind
Fort Wayne & Northwestern Indiana Interurban Railway
Waterloo Paint & Varnish Company
Waterloo Cigar Company
A. C. Gruhlke
Henry Chooses Week for Allen County Silo Tour
County agent C Henry selects the week of June 21 for a silo tour in Allen County. Two days will be set after Purdue speakers are confirmed. The car tour aims to persuade farmers to build silos and highlight benefits despite past poor weather.
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C. Henry
Allen County
Purdue University
Henry
Pretty weddings unite Thumm Monroe and Crick Van Alman
Miss Mable Monroe and G Arthur Thumm wed at Southside Baptist Church with Rev. Tunison officiating. After a luncheon at the bride’s home the couple planned travel to Cleveland Buffalo and Niagara Falls before settling elsewhere. A second marriage unites Lilley Van Alman and Fernando H Crick at the groom’s home with Rev. Knotz officiating and a reception, guests toast the couple before a trip to Niagara and Buffalo.
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Thumm
Monroe
Southside Baptist Church
Mable Monroe
Herbert F. Monroe
G. Arthur Thumm
Mgr
Gen. Thimm
Tunison
Cleveland
Buffalo
Niagara Falls
Lavallier
Schiefer Automobile Crpony
Merchants Split On Saturday Closing At Fort Wayne Club Meeting
Fort Wayne Retail Merchants association failed to agree on early Saturday closing. Dealers will set own hours. organization to take no action. Advertising practices to be investigated. independence day closing set for July 3. A committee will coordinate with city labor unions and Hope hospital group. Centennial notice referred to assemblages committee.
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Fort Wayne Retail Merchants’ Association
Commercial Club
Frank Jr, Rahe
Harry P. Fletcher
Walter R. Seavey
General Hope Hospital
Women’s Club League
Committee
Will Parceled Out $100000 Estate In Indiana Probate
Goshen Indiana June 8 The will of Cyrus Roys of Elkhart died aboard an Illinois Central train May 18 en route home from Fort Myers Florida is probated. Estate valued at about $100000 five thousand dollars go to Auretta Roys Aldrich Miranda Roys Sage Herbert L Aldrich Alice T Cornish Kate Sage Thomas and Lester M Roys receive five thousand dollars each. A thousand dollars goes to Elkhart General Hospital and the remainder to the widow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Goshen
Ind
Cyrus 2. Roys
Elkhart
Chicia
Fort Myers
Fla
Auretta Roys-Aldrich
Springfield
Mass
Miranda Roys- Sage
Atlanta
Floor Collapse at Hanna School Building
A brick pillar in the Hanna street basement of the old Hanna school building, now leased to Boss Glove company, gave way after Saturday night, causing about $300 in damage. Two parcels of merchandise space, twenty five by twenty five feet, sank five feet, scattered but unharmed. Owner Philip Wyss had abandoned the property for school use years ago. No workers were present at the time.
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Hanna
Hanna and
Wallace Streets
Boss Manufacturing Company
Philip Wyss
Boss Glove Company
Muncie Chosen For 1915 W C T U Indiana Convention
Local members report the annual Women’s Christian Temperance Union of Indiana will hold its 1915 convention in Muncie on September 30 and October 1, replacing Indianapolis as host due to a competing Methodist Episcopal layman’s conference. The notice also urges prompt kidney health action with Foley Kidney Pills.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Women’s Christian Temperance Union of Indiana
Muncie
Indianapolis
Methodist Episcopal Church of America
Rotary Club Banquet Closes Season With Colonel Visscher
Fort Wayne Rotary Club held its final feast of the season at the Anthony hotel with Col. Will Lightfoot Visscher as guest of honor. Toastmaster Maurice Niezer led a lively program featuring music by Troendle’s orchestra and a Rotary quartet. A threatening Black Hand poster prompted extra penalties by sergeant-at-arms Van Perrine, but no incident occurred. George E. Harter spoke on living for health, and plans for summer suspension and fall revival were announced.
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Anthony Hotel
Fort Wayne
van S. Perrine
Daniel Boone
Mr. Perrine
van Preen
Enny
Perrine
Page Yarnelle
Elwin Hulse
Dr. R. van Sweringen
FE. H. Whilbourne
Paganini
Colonel Visscher
George E. Harter
Toledo
Notice of Final Settlement of Estate in Allen Circuit Court
Creditors heirs and legatees of Louise Bandau deceased are summoned to Fort Wayne Indiana June 23 1916 to show cause why the final settlement accounts should not be approved. Heirs must prove heirship and receive distributive shares. Henry C Bandall Executor. Clerk David C Stout. Attorneys Underwood and Geake. 6-2-3t.
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Louise Bandau
Alen
Fort Wayne
Indiana
Henry C. Bandall
Sarah S. Adams
Allen
Minnie Adams-Harmon
Notice of Final Settlement of Estate
Heirs and legatees of Sarah S. Adams deceased must appear in Allen Circuit Court on June 23 1915 to show cause. Minnie Adams Harman is administrator with witnesses and the clerk present. Harper and Fuelber are the attorneys for the estate.
Local Markets Twelfth District Prices
Grain prices show Corn New yellow at 9 1/2 cents per 100 pounds Wheat Red at 1.17 per bushel Rye 6 cents Oats 4 1/2 cents per bushel Farmers and merchants note current district rates for feed and grain trades amid market activity in the region.
Retail Street Market Prices From Exgs to Co Tresselt
Price list shows multiple items from Exgs Strictly fresh candied to Co Tresselt Cas with wholesale rates for wheat corn oats rye barley flour and animal products. Notable entries include Elgin creamery butter at 29 cents per pound chickens dressed 174 20e per lb and eggs 18 cents a dozen.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elgin Creamery
Globe Mills Quotation Report From Grain and Flour Prices
Prices listed for wheat corn oats rye and flour products with futures style figures. Quotations show refined items like selling prices for straight winter wheat flour and various bread flours, plus bran and meal by ton and cwt.
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Tom Globe Mills
Paul H. W. Trier
Agricultural Market Prices and Feed Quotations Summary
Market notes list cattle weight categories and prices for hogs, bulls, calves, and sheep, with fodder, hides, and various farm commodities. It includes grain quotes for timothy hay, oats, corn, barley, rye, and seed, plus fruit and vegetable prices and wholesale egg figures from local firms.
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W. L. Henderson & Co
Timothy Hay
Bluffton Woman Weds Al bert P. Buton in Tiffin Ohio
Mrs Estella Rinehart widow of Bluffton newspaper man Fred M Rinehart and daughter of T B Dicken has married Albert P Buton of Tiffin Ohio They will reside at Tiffin Buckeye state dating details received here May June 2 Bluffton Indiana
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bluffton, Ind
Estella Rinehart
T. B. Dicken
van Buren
Fred M. Rinehart
Bluffton
Albert. P. Buton
Tiffin, C
Tiffin
Huntington County Graduation Begins News Excitement
June grad announcements recount the Huntington County graduates. details on ceremony plans and participating schools appear in regional notices.
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Township
Shank
Schank
Anna Herres
Joseph Herres
Peter Johann
Washington Boulevard
Hemorrlaves
John
Peter Hoerres
Anna Schoender
Elizabeth Pilgrim
Gary
Ao Step Ron
Mathias Herres
Ste
St. Mary's Catholic Church
The
Rosary Society
St. Mary’s Catholic Church
Luk
Mary Duk
East
Dews Street
France
Fort Warne
Horstman
Bowers
Duncan
Cox
Fage
Constantinople
King
Zeppelin
Carpenter
Urday
Lulu
Ruth Michael
Madeline Michael
Denver Fisher
Marion Connett
Bevel Avenue
Fisher
Brown Street
Long—Weise
Lena Amma Weise
Adlai Brice Long
Salem Reformed Church
Rev
Knatz
Detroit
Mich
Long
Ash Street
SILO
Crick—VanAlman
Lilley VanAlman
Fernando H. Crick
Decatur
Reuben Crick
West
DeWald Street
F. W. Knotz
Niagara
Y. W
Michael
Morea
J. A ‘Michael
Harry
Will Lightfoot Visscher
Pennsylvania
CL Henkel
David C. Stout
Allen Circuit
Underwood & Geake
Attorneys
State
Harper & Fuelber
Estate
Northern Indiana Traction
Payul
Peru
Indianapolia
Barr Street
Grain and Provisions
Mayflower Mills
Laurents & Hartshorn Packing Co
Isc
Well Bros. & Co
Canege Crouse
Huntington County
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