Numerous Indiana deaths and local notes span many counties
Logansport reports 150 measles cases. deaths include Miami county pioneer Joseph Andrews at Peru and Daniel D. Myers at Leesburg. Buildings rise in Butler and Warsaw hospital funds reach 8000. Postmaster Calvin Lautzenhiser appointed at North Manchester. Grandma Neal hospitalized after a fall in Ossian. Districts report school board changes, airdome theatre at Decatur, and various arrests, trials, and accidents across Whitley, Elkhart, Goshen, and nearby towns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Logansport
Joseph Andrews
Miami County
Peru
Oberlin Grocery Company
But‘ler
C. C. Price
Presbyterian Church
Albion
Daniel D. Myers
Leesburg
Wl. H. Briggs
Geneva
Lima
John Welker
Hunstington
Warsaw
Senate
Calvin L. Lautzenhiser
North Manchester
Grandma” Neal
Ossian
Ross Lockridge
Roann
Peru High School
Shawnee
Oklo
Edgar Martin Hook
Butler
DeKalb County
New Castle
Decatur
Amanda Schirmeyer
Belt
Mont
Whitley County
Good Roads Society
Charles H. Orner
Columbia Township
Morton Tuttle
Huntington School Board
G. W. Crooks
Waterloo
Goshen High School
J. B. Stoneburner
Henry Vogely
Jefferson Township
Rogers
C. K. Staudt
Tatamy
First Reformed Church
Goshen
Jacob Wayer
H. F. Banta
Herbert Seilmen
Elkhart
Karl Brown
Ridgeville
Andrew Worling
Tocsin
Wells County
Lutheran Church
Baltimore
John Wanamaker
New York
Philadelphia
Warsaw Hospital
Kogciusko County
Ethel Saner
Fred Syveron
Bluffton
M. E
William M. Steinnagle
Brighton
Lagrange County
Coast and Geodetic Survey
Messrs
J. L. Foote
Albert Black
C. L. Clear
Guy Hardenbrook
Clarence Paldwin
Shirley Maloney
W. J. Evans
Columbia City
John B. Scott
Walter Thornton
Scott
Fort Wayne
Gossip and crime mix in early 1900s Indiana scene
Richmond youths hidden in menswear thwarted by voice. vandals threaten Decatur lawns. Goshen raccoon catch and Decatur school shakeup spark local chatter. Obits, arrests, court actions, and a 1901 era look at hospitals, unions, and a 5 thousand dollar child cost claim.
Two Boilermakers Hurt in Pennsylvania Accidents
In a Pennsylvania boiler shop two accidents injured workers John Handenschild and C Jacquay. Handenschild was struck on the right knee by a sledgehammer and bruised, likely unable to walk for days. Jacquay suffered cuts to five fingers, with two digits badly lacerated while handling boiler plate. He will miss work for a week or two.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pennsylvania
John Handenschild
C. Jacquay
Jacquay
Indiana Man Tops Rock Island Hall of Fame Rail Leader
Richard A. Jackson, Indiana born and New York figure, is named president of the Rock Island company succeeding Robert Mather who becomes chairman of Westinghouse. Jackson also serves as general counsel and first vice president. His ascent was without opposition, signaling broad support across financial and railroad circles.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Richard A. Jackson
Rock Island Company
Robert Mather
Westinghouse Company
Jackson
Rock Island Railroad System
Mather
Richmond
Ind
Commonwealth
Former Kew Haven Mar Fatally Hurt by Attica Railroad Accident
Joseph C. Helmick, 24, a brakeman on the Attica Covington division of the Wabash, was instantly killed at Attica Indiana at 7 30 am Thursday. His foot slipped while boarding the pilot and he was mangled by the locomotive. Hel mick, married and resident in Peru, had spent most of his life on a farmer’s New Haven area and recently worked on the Covington division after transfers from the Big Four.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joseph C. Helmick
Attica-Covington
Wabash
Attica
Ind
Helmick
Peru
Covington
Henry C. Helmick
New Haven
Atlas ashpan gains railroad adherents in 1910 drive
J A Swartz president of Atlas Locomotive Ashpan Co visits Chicago meeting railroad officials to push adoption of the Atlas ashpan. Nickel Plate already ordered and four more lines including Atchison Topeka Santa Fe Burlington Quincy Chicago Junction and Rock Island show contracts and Swartz plans St Louis talks. Whelan in New York reports strong prospects and attorney Denny heads to New Orleans. Atlas ashpan meets federal requirements effective January 1 1910 and Atlas officers include Meyers Merriman and Cowing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. A. Swartz
Atlas Locomotive Ashpan Company
Chicago
Nickel Plate
Chicago Junction
Rock Island
Mr. Swartz
St. Louis
Atlas Company
Thomas Whelan
New York
New York Central
W. P. Denny
New Orleans
Ashpan Company
Swartz and Whelan Ashpan
New Ashpan Company
Nelson C. Meyers
T.P. Whelan
L. .E. Merriman
H. C. Cowing
Not As Bad As Reported Injuries of W F Peters
Fragmentary OCR notes describe injuries to W F Peters with mention of toes and a concert morning. unclear names and details .
Getting Along Nicely Reported In Article Snippet
The note states he is progressing well and may be brought to St. Joseph hospital in a few days.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Joseph Hospital
Miniature War Scene At Freight Yard Disastrous Box Drop
John Seiler a freight handler is in St Joseph hospital for injuries after a box of 41 caliber rim fire cartridges exploded when it fell during loading. He suffered burns to the left side of face and arms a small cut on the left breast and another on the abdomen from exploding shells. His companions J E Osler and J Jones escaped uninjured. The injured man will soon resume work.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mishawaka
R. J. Metz
St. Joseph County
C. BE. Mercer
Gorunna
Fort Wayne
Toledo
Goshen
Michigan
Albert Presdorf
Décatur
Sam Bailor
Bailor
Ohio State Line
Byyed Richards
Decatur
Michigan City
Reid
Rich
Rivilege
Pris
John Seiler
St. Joseph Hospital
Seiler
J. E. Osler
J. Jones
Foot Amputation After Rail Yard Accident at Clark Junction
W F Peters a Pennsylvania brakeman suffered a crushed right foot when a car wheel came down at Clark Junction at 1125 Sunday night. Some toes and part of the foot were amputated at Englewood Hospital after the operation. Peters, unmarried, lived with his brother on Winter street and was part of Conductor J J Harris crew assisting in switching when the westbound train occurred.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. F. Peters
The
Pennsylvania
Clark
Englewood
Peters
J. J. Harris
Clark Junction
Winter Street
Weber and McMakenWed at Weber Home in June
Miss Ethel Weber and Mr Fenton McMaken wed Tuesday June 15 at the bride's father William J Weber home four miles north of the city. Rev J F Vichert officiated with relatives and intimate friends present. A dinner followed the ceremony and the couple will honeymoon at Clear Lake.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ethel Weber
Fenton McMaken
William J. Weber
J. F. Vichert
Clear Lake
Birthday Party for Miss Dorothy Schroeder At Country Home
A group of young guests gathered Sunday at Miss Dorothy Schroeder’s country home for her sixteenth birthday on Sunday afternoon. Miss Anna and Miss Emelia Schroeder planned the event with games, a supper, and later card games and continued merriment in the evening. Attendees included Minnie Bengt Lena Cetting Bertha Wolf Lydia Heine Hulda Catting Della Wolf Hannah Schroeder Bertha Poehler Marie Schroeder Esther Linnemeier Arthur Heine Paul Wolf Henry Henry Will Paul Robert Wolf and many others from the city plus additional Misses Minnie Schroeder Ida Herman Mary Harris Ida Hockemeyer Emelia Hollmann Ida Freuchtenicht Minnie Hockemeyer Lizzie Schroeder Minnie Oetting Ide Hockemeyer Sophie Bleke Carrie Schroeder Emma Poehler Alma Freuchtenicht Nellie Krauss Tovise Hlobrock Deestur and Messrs WHL Schroeder Fred Schroeder Albert Mormann and Herman De John.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dorothy Schroeder
Anna
Emelia Schroeder
Dorothy
Natal
Minnie Bengt
Lena Cetting
Bertha Wolf
Lydia Heine
Hulda Catting
Della Wolf
Hannah Schroeder
Bertha Poehler
Marie Schroeder
Esther Linnemeier
Arthur Heine
Paul Wolf
Henry Henry
Will Paul
Robert Wolf
Minnie Schroeder
Ida Herman
Mary Harris
Ida ‘Hockemeyer
Emelia Hollmann
Ida Freuchteni
Albert Mormann
T Or Herman
Mrs Bayless of Bayless Dies After Heart Disease
Mrs Isabella George Bayless formerly of Fort Wayne died in Michigan City from heart disease. Daughter of a famed Civil War nurse, her remains will be cremated in Chicago then brought to Fort Wayne for interment at Lindenwood. She was sister of Mrs Lion S Bass and lifelong Benton Harbor resident.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lot
Bayless
Fort Wayne
Michigan City
Isabella George
Col
Sion S. Bass
Lindenwood
George
E. L. Craw
Sarah Craw
H. C. Moderwell
Fremont student dies after train collision in Waterloo
Oberst Earl Monroe Oberst of Fremont aged 21 years 9 months and 16 days died at St. Josephs hospital Fort Wayne from a skull fracture after being struck by a Lake Shore train in Waterloo Saturday evening. Survived by parents four brothers and three sisters. Remains sent to Fremont for funeral services and interment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Earl Monroe Oberst
Fremont, C
Angola Normal College
St. Joseph's Hospital
Waterloo
Lake Shore
Oberst
Fort Wayne
Michael Oberst
Charles
Clair
Wilbur Oberst
Fremont
Frank Oberst
Brackenridge
Mich
Charles Zeigler
Edward Wolf
Sandusky
A. L. Cocanour
Toledo
Schone Undertaking
Death of Mrs Destrow in Detroit at Hope Hospital
Mrs Anna Destrow, 33, died Tuesday night at Hope hospital from a complication of diseases. Survived by husband, two children, three sisters, three brothers. Remains taken to sister Mrs Y T H Craven at 203 East Williams Street.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Anna Destrow
Detroit
Hope Hospital
William E. Keller dies after long illness at 47
William E. Keller timber buyer dies at 11 p.m. at home 712 Ewing street after an extended illness at age 47. Survived by widow and a daughter. Funeral services Friday at 2 p.m. from the residence and 2:30 p.m. at Calvary U B church with Rev. G F Byrer officiating. Interment in Prairie Grove cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William E. Keller
Ewing Street
Calvary U. B. Church
Rev
G. F. Byrer
Prairie Grove Cemetery
Death of Mrs. Mabel Lauer at 26 in Milwaukee
Mrs. Mabel Lauer of 1908 Hanna street died suddenly at St. Joseph's hospital at 2 AM after an appendicitis operation. She was 26, married to Frank Lauer since 1902, and leaves a son Sylvester, 3, her parents, brother Charles Nelson, and sisters Irene Nelson Lilie Lake and Maris Neeson. A devout member of St Patrick's Catholic church.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mabel Lauer
Frank Lauer
Hanna Street
St. Joseph's Hospital
Chicago
Lauer
Sylvester Lauer
Charles Nelson
Irene Nelson
Lilie Lake
Wis
Maris. Neeson
Milwaukee
St. Patrick’s Catholic Church
Mrs Louisa Stecher Dies Unexpectedly at 464 Buchanan Street
Mrs Louisa Stecher 59 wife of Charles Stecher died suddenly at home Tuesday night 464 Buchanan street. She had recently been able to be about the home and death was unexpected. Survived by husband in Denver and five children Mary Edith Fred George and Albert with other relatives in Adams county. A Bethel Evangelical Church member.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wells County
Indiana State Bank
North Manchester
Sam G. Stone
Butler
McDaniels
Logansport
Elkhart
Louis Linn
Ligonier
Mishawaka
Columbia City
Court House
Montpelier
Cup and
Albert Young
London
England
Wabash County
S. A. Callahan
Fort Wayne
Valparaiso University
Lagrange High School
Casper Vetter
Kendallville
Auburn Morning Tribune
O. H. Downey
Fogarty
South Bend
Indiana
Richard Walters
Peru
Winona
E. S. Fitch
Albion
Orange Township
Noble County
Rome City
Len Monroe
State Reformatory
Bluffton
W. H. Fox
New Paris
Joseph Strucker
Charles Pearce
Joe Kroeger
Michigan City
Solomon Schnepp
Decatur
Rosedale
W. H. Coffinberry
Garrett
F. M. Hines
Auburn
Huntington County
State Red Cross Society
Huntington
John Kunce
John Shilt
W. E. Billings
North Manchester Journal
Flobert
Golda Krider
J. D. Biggerstaff
Western Union Telegraph Company
Kuntington
Biggerstaff
John Moffitt
Lafontaine
Joseph E. Milburn
Vincent E. Herman
Panhandle Callboy
Fred’ Helfrick
Pierceton
Haines
Wabash
Lee Chapman
Spencerville
Jacob R. Graber
Adams County
Fred W. Knott
Elizabeth Bucher
J. E. Stults
G. A. McDowell
Clara Kraner
Greensburg
Robert Kelley
Warsaw
John T. Hawkes
Sheridan
Wyoming
John Eedman
Detroit
Alfred Falk
Noble County Infirmary
Henry Kirkpatrick
Peter B. Mountz
Steuben County
Pleasant Lake
Howard Mountz
Dave Miller
Gage
Wherley
George Ade
Purdue University
Ade
Purde
Noble County Board of Charities
Louis Parr
Kosciusko County Bank
St. Joseph Parochial High School
Felix Holthouse
Claude Coffee
Agnes Meibers
Naomi Niblock
Agnes Kohne
Marie Kintz
Lillian Dodane
John Barnett
Grace Turner
Schenectady
San Juacito
Honduras
Central America
Lagro
Richard McCormick
Roanoke
Cow Creek
McCormick
Payne, O
The
Baptist Sunday School
Bruce Brown
Valparaiso
Louisa Stecher
Charles Stecher
Buchanan Street
Stecher
Denver
Colo
Mary
Edith Stecher
Fred Stecher
George Stecher
Cincinnati
Marriage Licenses List Numerous Couples
A government notice lists multiple marriage licenses with names and ages including Alexander O Birkmeier 23 and Cecelia Wiegand 23, Charles A Steckbeck 29 and Margaret A Contant 23, James A Pilling 24 and Grace B Nold 28, Herman J Schnelker 26 and Cecelia Kamp 22, Theodore Buesching 23 and Augusta Lenmann 21, Felix C Hildebrandt 32 and Bessie Brown 21, Henry J Hilker 27 and Essie A Cheviron 22, Theodore C Bohn 30 and Celedonia J Pequignot 28, Henry Heikowsky 28 and Minnie Sophia Séfiroéder 21, Frank M Web 23 and Sophie M Stahlbuts 23, Joseph L Hottertae 40 and Oliva A Pratt 44, Harvey K Essig 37 and Belle Pratt 39, Joseph Sowle 47 and Allie Leone Field 47, Thomas Otho Blyth 36 and Minnie Marie Huséziann 32, Jane Longan 40 and J Woolley 88.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alexander O. Birkmeier
Cecelia Wiegand
Charles A. Steckbeck
Margaret A. Contant
James A. Pilling
Grace B. Nold
Herman J. Schnelker
Cecelia Kamp
Theodore Buesching
Augusta Lenmann
Felix C. Hildebrandt
Bessie Brown
Henry J. Hilker
Essie A. Cheviron
Theodore C. Bohn
Celedonia
J. Pequignot
Henry Heikowsky
Minnie Sophia’ Séfiroéder
Frank M. Web
Joseph
L. Hottertae
Carpenter
Olfiva
A. Pratt
Harvey
K. Essig
Belle Pratt
Friend Joseph Sowle
Allie Leone Field
Thomas’ Otho Blyth
Foreman
Minnie Marie Huséziann
Janes. Longan
Saleeman
J. Woolley
Also Mentioned on This Page
Northern
Alexandria
Orrin Watts
William Beachler
Chester Metsgher
Orrin Sisson
Gorrell
John B. Gorrell
Old Settlers’ Association
Father A. M. Ellering
Chas. W. Camp
Billheimer
Camp
George Willams
Ohio Penitentiary
Columbus
Ingram
Hartford City
Charles Wiseman
Syracuse
Sandusky Portland Cement Company
John Thomson
J. F. Thomson
St. Anthony’s Hospital
Isaac Derrow
Norris Chapel
Vern Benner
Auburn Creamery Association
P. D. West
John C. Thomas
Noah Lang
F. D. Knott
Frank Emrick
Waltz Township
William Douglass
Wabash and Erie Canal
Ohio
E. Bright
American Medical Association
Atlantic City
J. W. McKinley
Harvey H. Ryan
Erie
Newton
Webb Nye
Nye
Payne
St. Joseph
Epworth
South ‘Bend
dJacquay
Richaar Oe
CSAU
KEW Haven
Swartz and Whelan
Bonnevive Arile
McMaken—Weber
Destrow
Keller
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