Wilhelm Waltke dies aged 81 in Fort Wayne neighborhood
Wilhelm Waltke aged 81 years 11 months 6 days died after ten weeks of illness at his East Washington street home. A charter member of St Pauls Lutheran Church he worked as a marble maker and once ran the toll gate on the Maysville road. He married Johanna Gerke in 1851 and twelve children were born. seven survive with most living in Fort Wayne. Funeral Thursday at 1:30 from his residence and 2:00 at St Pauls Lutheran Church.
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Wilhelm Waltke
East Washington Street
St. Paul’s Lutheran Church
Barr Street
Maysville
Fort Wayne
Waltke
Heinzen
Germany
America
New York
Johanna Gerke
St. Paul's Church
Athens
Mich
George Waltke
Crist Waltke
Dora Fehling
William Waltke
Louise Scherer
William Oese
Jacob Miller
DREIBELBISS EDWARD DREIBELBISS DIES SUDDENLY IN FORT WAYNE
Edward Dreibelbiss age 45 longtime Fort Wayne resident and abstract office worker collapsed on a sidewalk near DeWald street and Fairfield avenue shortly before noon Thursday and died minutes after returning home. He had rheumatism two weeks and heart trouble is suspected. He left a good night then walked to a short distance from his home at 442 West DeWald street when he fainted. Survived by wife four mothers and one sister. Funeral Sunday at 2 with Rev E A Kielsmeier. Lindenwood cemetery burial.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edward D. Dreibelbiss
Dreibelbiss Abstract
DeWaild Street
Fairfield Avenue
West
DeWald Street
Fort Wayne
St. Mary’s Tower
Pennsylvania Railroad
John
Barract
John Dreibelbiss
Sty
C. W
Christian
Udge
Robert B
Amuel Lehman
Denver
Colorado
Ev. E. A. Kielsmeier
Lindenwood Cemetery
Atkins Dies After Illness On Way Home From Muncie
Henry Atkins 43, longtime Lake Erie and Western brakeman, fell ill Wednesday afternoon while returning from Muncie and died that night at his home 828 Huffman Street. Paralysis listed as cause. Survived by wife and young sons. Funeral services held under Brotherhood of Railroad Trainmen auspices.
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Atkins
Lake Erie and Western Railroad
Henry Atkins
Muncie
Huffman Street
Brotherhood Allway
Death of Mrs Jennie R Law in St Joseph Hospital
Mrs Jennie R Law widow of George C Law of Dayton Ohio died Thursday evening at St Joseph hospital from complications after an operation. She was 63 years old and had lived in Dayton only a few weeks visiting her daughter Mrs W K Noble of 420 West Wayne Street. Surviving children include Harvey L and Walter W Law Joseph C Law of New York City and Mrs E M Lowman of Cincinnati. Funeral arrangements pending.
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Dayton
Noble
Harvey L
Walter W
Joseph C
New York City
E. M. Lowman
Cincinnati
Peltier
Lindenwood Cemetery
Infant Martha Zimmerman Dies at Seven Weeks
Martha Zimmerman seven weeks old, daughter of Mr and Mrs Philip Zimmerman of 1320 Burgess street, died Thursday. Mr Zimmerman works as a brakeman for the Pennsylvania Railroad.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Martha Zimmerman
Philip Zimmerman
Burgess Street
Mr. Zimmerman
Pennsylvania Railroad
Death of Jacob Erdel Former Lake Township Junk Dealer
Old age caused the death of Jacob Erdel, an inmate of the county infirmary, Thursday evening. He formerly lived in Lake township where he ran a junk business. He is survived by one brother, Valentine Erdel, of Aboite township.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jacob Erdel
County Infirmary
Lake Township
Valentine Erdel
Aboite Township
Widow Mrs. Teeple Dies in Fort Wayne at 68
Mrs. Rachel Teeple widow of John P. Teeple died at 12 25 a m Saturday at 507 Holman street Fort Wayne at age 68 2 months 27 days after a six month illness She was born in Adams county and moved to Fort Wayne twelve years ago Surviving are three children Mrs Christopher Reynolds Mrs James Hawley and Samuel Teeple all of Fort Wayne three grandchildren and siblings Andrew Roop George Daniel and William Roop of Adams county and Mrs Jane Winnings of Kansas Funeral is at 1 30 p m from the residence with Rev Charles A Rowand officiating
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rachel Teeple
John P. Teeple
Holman Street
Teeple
Adams County
Fort Wayne
Christopher Reynolds
James Hawley
Samuel Teeple
Andrew Roop
Kosciusko County
George
Daniel
William Roop
Jane Winnings
Kansas
Charles A. Rowand
Mrs. Ann Cope Dies at 52 in Fort Wayne Home
Mrs. Ann Cope wife of D C Cope died Saturday at her daughter Mrs M E Hale 125 North Lafayette street aged 52 She leaves husband eight children Eva Mildred Hale Hull Florence Burton Ray and Harold Cope three grandchildren Fort Wayne resident twenty years member of First M E Church and Court No 15 Tribe of Ben Hur
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. E. Church
Court No. 15
Tribe of
Mrs Johanna Koehlinger Dies At 53 In 629 Rununion Ave
Mrs Johanna Koehlinger widow of Peter Koehlinger died at 7 15 Saturday at her home 629 Rununion avenue aged 53 years 9 months death due to cancer of the liver She was born in St Joe township survived by two sons Erastus and Henry and a daughter Matilda plus a grandson Russell Koehlinger five brothers and five sisters Funeral services from the residence Monday at 1 30 p m Rev Moll officiating Interment Lindenwood
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Emma Robinson
W. J. Robinson
Mexican Land and Investment Company
Hfe
Columbia Avenue
Lincoln
Nebraska
Florence Robinson
Walter Robinson
George Robinson
Alo
C. W. Finlayson
Denver
Colorado
E. T. Jackson
Toronto
Canada
George R. Jackson
Grand Rapids
Rev. C. A. Rowand
Lindenwood Cemetery
Johanna Koehlinger
Peter Koehlinger
Runnion Avenue
Koehlinger
St. Joe Township
Henry and
Erastus Koehlinger
Matilda Koehlinger
Russell Koehlinger
Fred Hoffmeier
Kendallville
Henry Hofmeier
William
John
Charles Hofmeier
Adams County
Charles Muesing
Mary Schafer
Louis Zollinger
Emelie Miller
Caroline Wege
Toledo
Rev. Moll
Lindenwood
Death of Mrs Mary Strangmann Diphtheria at Fort Wayne Home
Mrs Mary Strangmann died Friday afternoon of diphtheria at the family home 1119 Monroe Street age 35. She was born and raised in Fort Wayne and is survived by husband Conrad Strangmann a daughter 7. Other relatives include Mr and Mrs Kramer parents Louis William Paul Kramer Mrs Anthony Keyser and Misses Lena Matilda Bertha Kramer. Funeral services were private Saturday interment Concordia cemetery.
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Mary Strangmann
Conrad Strangmann
Monroe Street
Strangmann
Fort Wayne
Kramer
Louis
William
Paul Kramer
Anthony Keyser
Lena
Matilda
Bertha Kramer
Concordia Cemetery
Dying in Lake Township, Migs Fritz dies during murder trial
Friday evening at the family home in Lake township Migs Fritz, daughter of William Fritz a juror in the Herman Miller murder case, died from complications of diseases after a period of illness.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lake Township
Migs Fritz
William Fritz
Herman Miller
Miss Manning Dies at County Infirmary
Mary Manning aged 31 died Friday at the county infirmary after an epileptic illness. Formerly an inmate of an orphans home, funeral services were held at 9 this morning at St Patrick's Catholic Church.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary Manning
County Infirmary
St. Patrick’s Catholic Church
Mrs Amelia House Harden Dies At Fort Wayne
Mrs Amelia House Harden aged 62 years 9 months 2 days died Saturday morning at 1107 Elmwood Avenue Fort Wayne after a complication of diseases. Born in France she came to America at age one and lived in Stryker Ohio before marrying W E B Harden October 28 1868. Survived by husband and two daughters Mrs George Planson and Mrs W B Brady of Fort Wayne. Funeral Monday at 10 AM at home conducted by Rev Dr Wagenhals with interment in Stryker Ohio.
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Amelia House Harden
W. E B. Harden
Elmwood Avenue
George Planson
W. B. Brady
Lutheran Church
Wagenhals
Stryker, O
Mrs. Isaac Klinger Dies in Muskegon After Illness
Mrs. Isaac Klinger of Muskegon Michigan died Sunday morning after a long illness from cancer. She previously lived in Fort Wayne. Surviving are her husband and two sisters Mrs H W Hislop of Muskegon and Mrs W H Hoham of Fort Wayne. The remains will be brought to Fort Wayne for funeral services and burial. They will be taken to the home of Mrs Hoham at 1412 West Main Street, Tuesday at 3 PM with Rev. J A Daly officiating.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Isaac Klinger
Fort Wayne
Muskegon
Mich
Michigan
H. W. Hislop
W. H. Hoham
Hoham
Dildine Recalls Rail Lines Straddling State Borders
Frank Dildine of Auburn writes about towns where rail lines cross the Indiana-Ohio line. He notes Edgerton Dixon and Baldwin each sit in part in Ohio and Indiana with station, post office, and main sections in differing states. He also mentions parallels on Wabash lines near Arctic Blakesley Woodburn Antwerp and lines near Lima Sturgis and Ray Montgomery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fort
Fort Wayne
Findlay
O. Dixon
Pennsylvania
Ohio
Edgerton
Indiana
Baldwin
Allen County
Ind
Dixon
Wabash
Detroit
Arctic
Blakesley
Toledo
Woodburn
Antwerp
Lima
Hartman Receives New Post at Northern L Electrical
Fred S. Hartman, sales manager for Northern L Electrical Manufacturing, on business layover visits relatives before moving to Madison Wisconsin his new home. In under two years he rose from Milwaukee mechanical department manager to sales manager showcasing stockholder confidence and career ascent after earlier Fort Wayne Electric service.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fred S. Hartman
Madison
Wis
Hartman
Northern L Electrical Manufacturing Company
Milwaukee
Fort Wayne Electric Company
Family Adapts to New City After Move
A family expresses strong liking for their new home city, describing it as welcoming and lively. They highlight local neighborhoods, schools, and community activities that helped them settle quickly.
Fort Wayne Boy In Hospital After Garrett Accident
Carl B. Woodworth, a Fort Wayne youth employed in the Baltimore and Ohio mechanical department at Garrett, was injured Thursday when a piece of steel punctured his wrist. He is said to return to Fort Wayne soon to spend the disability term with his father and brothers. he formerly worked in the Wabash mechanical department.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carl B. Woodworth
Fort Wayne
Baltimore and Ohio Company
Garrett
Carl
Carl Woodworth
The
Wabash
Bicycle Crash After Dog Jumps Wheel on East Jefferson
Frank Saffen was thrown from his bicycle on East Jefferson Street when a dog ran into the wheel. He struck his head on the pavement, lost consciousness, and suffered a deep scalp wound. Dr. H A Duemling tended the injuries at his father’s home at 902 East Jefferson. The machinist, returning from Bass Works, will be unable to work for several days.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
East Jefferson Street
Frank Saffen
H. A. Duemling
Bass Works
Freight engine derailment blocks Angola tracks
An engine derailed on the main line at Angola and blocked tracks for over two hours causing minor property loss. The inbound Fort Wayne train arrived late at 2 PM and a replacement train with extra cars and conductor Mr Hect left at 11:45 PM, reaching Angola as the blockade ended, with Yard Master Rose accompanying.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Angola
Fort Wayne
Hect
Rose
Heine Schneider Missing After Michigan Resort Trip
Heine Schneider, a 24 year old lamp department worker at Fort Wayne Electric, disappeared after a Saturday excursion to Baw Beese and was last seen at the park at 6 pm heading toward the railway station. Relatives ask for help locating him while John Figel travels to Hillsdale to assist in the search.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Heine Scheider
Baw Beese
Schneider
Fort Wayne Electric Works
J. J. Bauer
Michigan
Gottlieb F. Schneider
Wells Street
John Figel
Hillsdale
Figel
Memorial Services Held by Fort Wayne Lodge Group
Fort Wayne lodge No. 136 B R T and the Ladies auxiliary announce joint memorial services next Sunday at the West Jefferson Street Church of Christ in the evening. Committee members include G B Mccormick Elmer St John and H B Cook for the B A T and Mrs Ella Foster Mrs E St John and Mrs H B Cook for the auxiliary.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fort Wayne Lodge
Ladies’ Auxiliary
West Jefferson Street Church of Christ
G. B. McCormick
Elmer St. John
H. B. Cook
Ella Foster
E. St. John
Priest John Noll marks tenth anniversary of ordination
In Hartford City Rev. John Noll, a noted priest of the Fort Wayne diocese, celebrated high mass at the Cathedral for the tenth anniversary of his priestly ordination. The report also covers the Fort Wayne diocese spring deanery conference with clergy and list of attending pastors.
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John Noll
Hartford City
Fort Wayne
Father Noll
Cathedral Brothers’ School
St. Lawrence's College
Calvary
Wis
St. John's Church
Montpelier
Father Nell
John F. Noll
John G. Noll
Hanna Street
Robison
Ordinations at Cathedral Mark Anniversary For Father Nell
Father Nell nears an anniversary as his many years in the holy ministry are celebrated. Clergy and laity extend warm congratulations while the church notes his wide circulation and mission work.
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Father Nell
Bishop Alerding to Ordain Seven Candidates for Priesthood
Seven men will receive holy orders at the Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception on Saturday morning June 13. The candidates, their birthplaces, and studies include William Arnold of Wooster and Muncie. Michael Aichinger of Voelling. Anthony Badina of Hagenau. William Flaherty of Cannonsburg. George Moorman of Millhousen. Paul A. Welsh of Fort Wayne. and Ladislaus Sczuzkowski of Lublin.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Joseph's College
Collegeville
Ind
St. Bernard's College
Rochester
N. Y
Michael Aichinger
Voelling
Bavaria
St. Francis’ Seminary
Milwaukee
Wis
St. Meinrad
S. Anthony Badina
Hagenau
Alsace
George Moorman
Millhousen
St. Joseph’s College
Teutopolis
St. Meinrad's
Paul A. Welsh
Fort Wayne
Cathedral Brothers’ School
Ladislaus Sczuzkowski
Lubina
Prussia
L’ Assumptione College
Province of Quebec
Canada
St. Mary's Seminary
Detroit
Mich
Grace Reformed church silver jubilee notes history
The article recalls the Grace Reformed church in Fort Wayne marking its twenty fifth anniversary and Rev. Allen K. Zartman's twentieth year as pastor. It details founding events in 1883, the synagogue origins, building milestones, current membership around 400, and active church societies. It also mentions other local religious milestones and personnel.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grace Reformed Church
Allen K. Zartman
T. J. Bacher
Board of Home Missions of the Reformed Church
F. D. Paulus
William Habecker
HW. P. Vordermark
Rehling
Bacher
Women's Aid Society
Women's Missionary Society
Young People’s Society of Christian Endeavor
Young Men’s Welcome Committee
Zartman
L. W. Hills
Henry Kessler
W. F. Close
H. E. Vordermark
F. @. Moore
W. A. Hobson
H. E. Metzner
Calvin Hosler
George Gemmer
Mississippi River at St Louis Above Danger Line
The Mississippi River gauge at St Louis stands 30.1 feet, barely above the danger line with three days of stationarity. Rivermen and levee owners move merchandise to higher ground and strengthen dikes ahead of expected flood reach.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Louis
Topeka
Kansas City
St-Louis
Allen County Sunday School Meetings in June
Allen County holds three Sunday school conventions in June with varied programs. Marion Township opens with sessions led by Rev. J. S. Newcombe and Robert Mercer, followed by other talks and music. Maumee and Perry townships schedule devotional services, lessons, and roundtable discussions, including Sabbath School lessons, mission music, and nominations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Allen County
Marion Township
Marion Township Sunday School Association
W. Fenner
Ida Ruhl
Robert Mercer
J. S. Newcombe
Ossian
Temperance
C. W. Bus
Antioch Sunday School
Marion Smith
Harley Somers
Maumee Township Sunday
Poe
J. Association
Said
Fort Wayne
Long
Wpete
E. H. Roe
Ossian Quartette
Maumée
Methodist Episcopal Church
Woodburn
Husted Township
Treas
EB. Dunbar
M. R. Mohler
E. Dunbar
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St. Paul’s
Dreibelbiss
Robinson
Erdel
Manning
Harden
Klinger
F. S. Hartman
Big Concern
Carl Woodworth Hart
Heine Schneider
Memorial Services
Diocese of
Mgr. Ocechtering
William C. Miller
SS. Peter and Paul’s Church
Huntington
Edward Mungovan
St. Patrick’s Church
Arcola
Fort Wayne Deanery
John Schmitz
Auburn
John H. Bathe
Avilla
Charles Che
Besancon
A. M. Ellering
Columbia City
Theodore Wilken
George Angermeier
Decatur
Francis Faust
Ege
Max Benzinger
Hesse Cassel
Joan R. Quinlan
John Keller
Charles Keyser
Monroeville
Bernard Wiedau
New Haven
John Beidermann
Nix Settlement
William D. Sullivan
Lagro
H. A. Hellake
Sheldon
Adams
Allen
DeKalb
Lagrange
Steuben
Wells
Whitley
South Bend
John Bleckman
Michigan City
Elkhart
Kosciusko
Laporte
Marshall
Warren
Muncie Deanery
William Schmidt
Dean
Blackford
Delaware
Grant, Hamilton, Jay, Madison
Randolph and
Tipton
Samuel Wagenhals
Trinity English Lutheran Church
Dr. Wagenhals
Trinity Church
Alerding
Ley
D. Pound
Oswego
Home Department
Letta Bennett
Anna Philley
Eulana Everhart
B. H. Huffman
J. F. Vichert
H. B. Truman
Indianapolis
Marion, Maumee
Perry
Evangelical Song Service
C. W. Staedler
P. F Lechner
Benedict
Perry Township
Mt. Olive Methodist Episcopal Church
George B. Gloyd
Mt. Olive Sunday School
Hall
Sunday School of
C. A. Rowe
Salem R. Cooper
Huntertown Quartet
Eee Judson Hall
S.seaee Congregation
von Perp Pee Hese
Horniday
Sidney Dunton
Jerome Lloyd
Jacob Popp
E. A. K. Hackett
Kaw
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