Edward Ely Dies After Nearly Three Score Years in Allen County
Edward Ely long time Allen county resident died at St Joseph hospital after a short illness. He had lived at 1017 Rivermet avenue and suffered illness Wednesday morning. Surviving relatives include four sons and two daughters and three brothers living in Ohio Kansas. Mrs Schaab and Mrs Feder spiel are among the daughters and sons.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edward Ely
Allen County
St. Joseph Hospital
Mr. Ely
Rivermet Avenue
Balser Federspiel
Schaab
Auburn
New Haven
George
William
Charles Schaab
John Schaab
Monroeville
Federspiel
Benet
Georgia
Michael and
Jacob Smitheasler
Ohio
John Smitheasler
Kansas
Obituary of Edward Ely A Longtime Cedar Creek Resident
Edward Ely died after an abdominal obstruction surgery in the early evening. Born in Ashford Ohio he would have turned 68 next August. He moved to this county as a child, learned the cooper trade, helped found barrels for Centlivre and city mills, and served as ditch commissioner and county council member. He was active in Sol D. Bayless lodge and left a large family including six surviving children and seventeen grandchildren. Funeral services were held Saturday at his residence and Lindenwood Cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mr. Ely
Ashford County
Ohio
Cedar Creek Township
Edward
Centlivre Brewing Company
City
Ely
Little River Ditch
Sol D. Bayless Lodge
A. M
Margaret Trease
Joseph Barra
Samuel Fulker
Charles Zollar
Reginia Porter
Lottie Current
Albert B. Ely
M. E
Lindenwood
Mrs Amanda Robinson pioneer resident dies in St Joseph township
Amanda Robinson 82 longtime Allen county resident died Tuesday at her daughter Mrs O C Smith in St Joseph township near Robison park from paralysis. Born August 18 1825 in Pennsylvania she lived in the county most of her life and was married there. Survived by son Nelson O Bart of Naperville Ill and daughter at her home. Funeral Thursday at Prairie Grove conducted by Rev E B Bunner with interment at Brenton cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Amanda Robinson
Allen County
O. C. Smith
St. Joseph Township
Robison Park
Robinson
Pennsylvania
Death of T. D. Mix in New Haven at 76
T. D. Mix a longtime Allen county resident died at his New Haven home Wednesday morning at 76 years 7 months He was a farmer and is survived by his wife and one son Funeral services will be held Friday afternoon at the residence with Rev J L Hutchins officiating
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T. D. Mix
Allen County
New Haven
Mr. Mix
J. L. Hutchins
Veterans of
Company FE
128Th Indiana
Elkhart
Cornelius Morris
William Overly
J. W. Seaman
Miles B. Kulp
Wakarusa
Ind
F. J. Weller
Columbia City
Woodland Park Farm
Loon Lake
Straus Bros. & Co
Ligonier
Knights of Pythias
Lagrange
Tha
Supt. Drake
St. Paul
Minn
Kendallville
C. R. Weatherhogg
Fort Wayne
H. S. Hippensteel
Auburn
North Manchester
Nicholas Rumschlag
Decatur
Ephraim Sbrubaker
Churubusco
Odd Fellows
W. H. Leedy
Indianapolis
Fort Wayne Canton
Presbyterian Church
Charles Eckart
John Haugher
Albion
Infant dies of pneumonia in brief illness
Helen Marie, infant daughter of Mr and Mrs George W Jautz of 661 High street, died Wednesday afternoon after a brief illness from pneumonia. The father is a pipe-fitter for the Wabash railroad.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Helen Marie
George W. Jautz
High Street
Wabash Railroad
Death of Mrs Daisy Harding in Idaho
Mrs Daisy Harding, 30, of Cedarville, wife of Jordan Harding, died in Idaho after moving west four months ago seeking health improvement. She leaves her husband and two young children.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Daisy Harding
Jordan Harding
Cedarville
Idaho
Death of Mrs Schaab at 86 in New Haven
Mrs. Mary Schaab aged 86 dies suddenly at 8 am Thursday at the home of her daughter Mrs. Balser Federspiel Jr in New Haven. The frail elder had been in fairly good health prior to the unexpected end.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary Schaab
Balser Federspiel, Jr
New Haven
Mrs Josie Monihan Dies At 36 In Bluffton
Mrs Josie Monihan wife of William Monihan of Bluffton died Thursday night at 8 at St Joseph hospital from chronic nephritis. She was 36. The body was prepared for burial at the Peltier undertaking and sent to Bluffton Thursday morning at 6 50 over the L E W railway.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Josie Monihan
William Monihan
Bluffton
St. Joseph Hospital
Mary Schneider Dies in Maysville After Illness
Mary Schneider aged resident of Maysville died Thursday morning from a complication of diseases. She was the widow of a Civil War veteran.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary Schneider
Maysville
Pioneer Fort Wayne Matriarch Wilhelmina Becker Dies at 84
Mrs. Wilhelmina Becker a longtime Fort Wayne resident dies at 84 after a fall and years of infirmities. Born in Karlsbrunn Prussia November 27 1822 she came to Fort Wayne in 1846 and married Christian Becker in 1848. Survived by six children and brother J M Foellinger. Funeral Monday at 2:30 from home and 3 at Emanuel Lutheran Church with Rev. Moll officiating.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wilhelmina Becker
Fort Wayne
West Berry Street
Becker
Mkarlsbrunn
Prussia
Christian Becker
Barr Street
Charles M. Becker
Henry C. Paul
F. E. W. Sherman
Fred H. Myers
Emma
Sophia Becker
J. M. Foellinger
Chicago
Emanuel Lutheran Church
William Moll
Tragedy strikes Coleman family as Clara Coleman dies at 23
Mrs Clara Coleman 23 wife of Arthur Coleman dies of tuberculosis at the family home on Fresman street after a long illness. She leaves husband two young children and her parents Mr and Mrs William Hille. The husband works for Knott Van Arnam Co. Funeral service at St Johns Lutheran Church led by Rev Brandt after hours.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clara Coleman
Arthur Coleman
Fresman Street
Batchelder Girl Dies of Diphtheria at 4
Helen Grace Batchelder four year nine months old, daughter of Mr and Mrs Jesse S Batchelder of 1405 Oneida street, died at 2 30 Saturday morning from diphtheria. Funeral services held privately Saturday afternoon at five o clock.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Helen Grace Batchelder
Jesse S. Batchelder
Oneida Street
Death of Mrs Melissa Kickley at 362 Baker Street
Mrs Melissa Kickley wife of Joseph Kickley and longtime Allen county resident died at 10 p m Saturday age 68 at 362 Baker street She came to Allen county in 1861 from Chillicothe Ohio and is survived by husband three children Ida Broom Charles and Edward Kickley and three brothers George Wait Antwerp Warren Wait Harlan and C M Wait Mount Victory Funeral services Tuesday at 2 pm from the residence under the auspices of the Degree of Rebekah and the Women s Relief Corps
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Melissa Janes Kickley
Joseph Kickley
Baker Street
Kickley
Allen County
Chillicothe
Ida Broom
Charles
Edward Kickley
George Wait
Antwerp
Warren Wait
Harlan
This County
C. M. Wait
Mount Victory
Degree of Rebekah
The
Women’s Relief Corps
Mrs Lou Brading Lechner Dies After Illness At Home
Mrs George Lechner aged 44 died at 4 pm Saturday at her residence twelve miles south of Fort Wayne after a lengthy cancer illness. Formerly Miss Lou Brading of Fort Wayne she belonged to Hive No 6 Ladies of the Macabees. No children survive. Funeral services Tuesday at 10 am with interment in Ossian.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Lechner
Fort Wayne
Lechner
Lou Brading
Hive No. 6
Ladies of the Maccabees
Ossian
Infant son of Bradley dies at seven days old
William J. Bradley, infant son of Mr and Mrs William D Bradley of South Hoagland avenue, died at 8 15 o clock Saturday evening from exhaustion at seven days old. Funeral services were held Monday afternoon from the residence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William J
William D. Bradley
South Hoagland Avenue
Infant son of Meyer dies at age one day
The infant child of Mr and Mrs Charles Meyer of Center street died at 4 o'clock Monday morning from exhaustion. Funeral services were held this afternoon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Meyer
Center Street
Mrs Sarah A Luce Dies at 88 in Washington Ave Home
Mrs. Sarah A. Luce widow of James H. Luce died at 10 p.m. Sunday at the home of her daughter Mrs. J. F. Nickell 420 Washington boulevard west. She was 88 and death was due to senility. Survivors include four children.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sarah A. Luce
James H. Luce
J. F. Nickell
Washington Boulevard West
Luce
Remains to Maumee for Funeral Service and Interment
The remains will be taken to Maumee Ohio for funeral service and inter ment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maumee
Ohio
Death of Mrs Christine Schlaudroff Pioneer Resident
Christine Schlaudroff, aged over 80, longtime Allen county resident, died Monday evening at the Wayne trace homestead seven miles southeast of Fort Wayne. Born October 5, 1825 in Koenigsberg Germany she came to America in 1855 and married Louis Schlaudroff in 1856. She leaves several children and a stepson Louis C. Schlaudroff, the county humane officer. Funeral services Thursday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Christine Schlaudroff
Allen County
Wayne Trace
Fort Wayne
Schlaudroff
Louis Schlaudroff
Koenigsberg
Hesse-Darmstadt
Germany
America
Henry Schlaudroff
Marion Township
Christian
William
John Schlaudroff
Adams Township
Lizzie Griebel
Mary Prown
Madison Township
Minnie Miller
Fiedheim
Adams County
Louis C. Schlaudroff
Fischbach Dies at 68 After Yearlong Illness
August Fischbach of South Bend died Monday at Lutheran hospital after a yearlong stomach cancer illness. Aged 68, he had been treated there since May 1. He leaves a widow and two children, Gust Fischbach and Mrs. Frederick Schlund. Funeral services and interment will take place in South Bend after remains are shipped from Wellman funeral rooms.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
August Fischbach
South Bend
Lutheran Hospital
Mgr. Fischbach
Gust Fischbach
Friedheim
Adams County
Frederick Schlund
Bingen
Wellman Undertaking
Esther Miller Dies in Bluffton at 73
Mrs. Esther Miller widow of James B. Miller long time Fort Wayne resident dies Tuesday in Bluffton at her daughter D. C. Vollmer’s home aged 73 She had lived in Fort Wayne since 1865 and is survived by two sons James B. Miller and Major John E. Miller and two daughters Mrs Vollmer and Mrs Thomas McDowell Funeral services set for 4 p m Thursday in Bluffton.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Esther Miller
James B. Miller
Fort Wayne
D. C. Vollmer
Bluffton
Miller
Barber with Smallpox Sparks Quarantine of Shop Staff
Dr. H. O. Bruggeman, secretary of the city board of health, said J. B. Miller, barber at South Calhoun Street near the railroads, worked all day Saturday while infected with smallpox. Vaccination reached many customers, Miller placed in quarantine at 2520 South Calhoun. Health officials began an immediate investigation to locate all Saturday customers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. O. Bruggeman
City Board of Health
J. B. Miller
South Calhoun Street
Miller
Health Department
Fuelger Is Trustee In City School Board Race
Anselm Fuelber editor of the Staats Zeitung was elected to the city school board at last evening’s city council meeting. He succeeds Dr W O Gross whose term expired. With only two candidates, party lines were sharp. Gross received six votes and Fuelber nine.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Anselm Fuelber
Staats- Zeitung
W. O. Gross
Dr. Gross
Mr. Fuelber
Fort Wayne Women Elected At Dancing Masters Convention
At the Atlantic City convention of Dancing Masters two Fort Wayne women won offices for the coming year. Ida M. Harrison elected fourth vice president and Hulda Hanker chosen demonstrator. Hanker served as official instructor and Harrison assisted with special demonstrations. The event was described as the largest in the organization’s history. A new dance called The Raleigh honored the hotel hosting the sessions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Atlantic City
Fort Wayne
Ida M. Harrison
Hulda Hanker
Miss Hanker
Harrison
Raleigh
Butter Shipment Sets City Record From Fort Wayne
Howen stein and Crouse commission merchants sent 18 000 pounds of butter to New York in a single car on the Nickel Plate. The week’s receipts at the commission house reflect the high sell price of 15 to 17 cents per pound. Fort Wayne markets gain access via interurban lines aiding business. The Markle M B church dedication raised 9000 for church purposes in two services led by Rev W D Parr with ministers Rev RL Semans and Rev CW Church in attendance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Howenstein and Crouse
Commission
Commission House
Fort Wayne
Markle
W. D. ‘Parr
Pepeen
C W. Church
Kendallville Lad Falls From Tree Fractures Wrist
Readable items report Clyde Fullerton of Kendallville fell from a tree injuring his wrist. Other notes mention Muncie population claims of 34 036 and growing, deaths and incidents across Indiana including Otsego and Elkhart, a horse killed by a streetcar, a fire at Lake Shore railroad carpenters shop, and various court and crime notes.
Local and County News Highlights from Noble to Elkhart
Community notes recount arrests in Churubusco and Chicago visitors. Residents Newsom Rapp and Dull-Robinson released on recognizance as authorities pursue minor cases. Family age gap among Kelsey brothers. hospital amputation for Mrs. J Wilbur Chapman. Public drive to raise funds for Winona Interurban. divorce case in Auburn with alimony. Noble county settlers hold reunion. steuben veterans plan next meeting. sheep losses near Loon Lake. Various local appointments, retirements, and confirmations across Garrett to Warsaw.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. Newsom
Churubusco
Chicago
Gyp” Rapp
Maud Dull-Robinson
Brumbaugh
Newsom
William Kelsey
Columbia City
Epworth
South Bend
J. Wilbur Chapman
Winona Assembly
Pierceton
Washington Township
Winona Interurban Company
Grace Miller Dragoo
Fort Wayne
Harry Drag
N. P. Eagles
William Talbert
W. H. McEwen
SAY JIM CROW CAR WILL STAY
Washington June 11. Railroad lawyers predict Jim Crow cars will remain on southern lines after a federal test case before the interstate commerce commission. Ed wards a black woman challenged forced travel in a segregated compartment claiming unlawful discrimination. Lawyers argue the disparity stems from lower revenue from black patrons rather than undue prejudice.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Interstate Commerce Commission
Edwards
Commission
Federal Tribunal Opens and Adjourns Fort Wayne Term
The June term of the United States circuit and district courts for Indiana opened briefly in Fort Wayne with Deputy U S Marshal John A. Scott proclaiming the court open then adjourned until June 18 per Judge A B Andersons order. Only Deputy Revenue Collectors Sharp and Barton attended. Judge Anderson will arrive next Tuesday to commence proceedings and a jury venire of twenty four has been summoned. A damage suit against the Baltimore and Ohio railroads is the terms most significant action.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States Circuit
District Courts
District of Indiana
Fort Wayne
Logan
John A. Scott
United States Marshal
A. B. Anderson
United States
Scott
Col. Scott
Sharp and
Barton
Anderson
Baltimore and Ohio
RULES AGAINST OLD SOLDIERS UPSETS KAN. LAW
Topeka June 11 The attorney general F S Jackson issues an opinion stating the appointing officer should decide if an old soldier or jailer is competent for public office, undermining the soldiers and sailors preference law and affecting five Kansas City Kansas cases seeking appointive aid soldiers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kansas
Topeka
Kas
Jackson
Supreme Court
Cornell
Kansas City
Deaf young man drowns in Mud Lake near Kendallville
Hal Bly a deaf mute from Kendallville was fishing on a log when a seizure led him to fall into Mud Lake north of the city. He drowned in shallow water and his body was recovered Sunday morning.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hal Bly
Kendallville
Notice of Final Settlement of Estate for Ethan D Miller
Creditors heirs and legatees of Ethan D. Miller are summoned to Allen Circuit Court Fort Wayne Indiana June 22 1907 to show cause why final settlement accounts should not be approved and to prove heirship and receive shares Administratrix Sarah Miller Witness Clerk Joseph N Mason Clerk Allen Circuit Court Attorneys W and E Leonard for Estate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ethan D. Miler
Allen
Fort Wayne
Indiana
Sarah M. Miller
Joseph N. Mason
Allen Circuit Court
W. & E. Leonard
Atty’s
John H. Koehl- Inger
Christian F. Koehlinger
Philip A. Koehlinger
Sus
Verk
W. & E. Liynard
Atty's
Beattie
Public Notice of Stone Road Petition in Allen County Indiana
A petition for re establishing a stone road in Monroe Township Allen County Indiana was filed June 1907 and will be heard June 22 1907 by the Board of County Commissioners. The proposal includes grading draining and paving a 12 foot wide center with ten inch stone and connects to a free gravel road forming a system of highways. Bonds may be issued under state statutes for 19 year terms. The petition lists numerous signers from Monroe Township and notices the road will serve a rural mail route.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rapids & Indiana Railway Company
Union Fireproof Storage Co
Pearl Street
Grand Rapids
County of
Kent
Grand Rapids & Indianary. Company
E. C
Auditor's Office
Allen County
Indiana
Board of County Commissioners
State of Indiana
Allen
Stone Road
Monroe Township
Township
Honorable
Board of Commissioners
Monroeville
United States
Honorable Board of Commissioners
Frank D. Walters
W. Taylor
James A. Brown
Erwin Wm. Diskerson
J. W. Edwards
Jnuseph
Clemb. H. Edwards
Lieary Brick
M.A. Connolly
J. W. Aflecks
George Schaper
Isaac Barrone Williams
Simits
Abigal Barrone Teter McArdie Fs T Taylor J. WW. Brown Co
L. Fr
Joseph Z. Miller
Conrad Brouwer
C. J. Brema
Adah B. Ellie Georg
Appointment of Executrix for Louisa Veit Estate
Wilhelmina Haller is appointed executrix of Louisa Veit late of Allen County Indiana deceased. The estate is said to be solvent. W Haller executrix. wky 4-21
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elias Amsatutz
Allen County
Indiana
Queen V. Amstutz
H. Shambaugh
Louisa Veit
Wilhelmina Haller
Two in ove top buggy and runabout by J W Bell & Sons
The notice advertises an auto seat top buggy with the top removed and a runabout by J W Bell and Sons located at 111 and 113 East Columbia Street.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. W. Bell & Sons
E. Columbia Street
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