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Newspaper

Fort Wayne Weekly Sentinel

Location

Fort Wayne, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Jun 19, 1907

Page

10

Well known Pioneer Woman Dies at New Haven

Mrs. Mary Ann Blaising died at her son Augusts home in New Haven on Wednesday night. Born in Lorraine France in November 1830 she married Lawrence Blaising who served in the French armies. She emigrated to the United States in 1866 settling in New Haven where she raised seven children and supported by many grandchildren and great grandchildren. She was active in St Johns Catholic Church and left a legacy of devotion to family and faith. She is survived by seven children ten grandchildren and fifteen great grandchildren.

Mary Ann Blaising August New Haven Loraine Lawrence Blaising Paris France St. John's Catholic Church Henry Lawrence Albany N. Y John Philip Crestline Ohio Louis Garrett Theresa Stevens

Infant Mildred Klingenberger Dies at Five Months

Five month old Mildred Klingenberger daughter of Mr and Mrs Ar Klingenberger of 2526 Caroline died Thursday morning at 3 80 Funeral services will be held Friday at 2 pm from the residence and at 2 30 pm from St Peter s Catholic Church.

Mildred Klingenberger CG. Klingenberger Caroline Ee St. Peter’s Catholic Church

Hungarian mill worker dies. funeral set at Schone & Co.

Lasso. Marcasasso, 45, a Hungarian employee of the Rolling Mills, died Wednesday night at St. Joseph hospital. He is survived by four children, Nicholas and Carl of this city, and Anna and Peter in Hungary. Funeral services Saturday at 2 p.m. at H. Schone & Co. undertaking, Barr and Berry streets.

Marcasasso Rolling Mills St. Joseph Hospital Nicholas Carl Anna Peter Hungary H. Schone & Co Barr and Berry Streets

Mrs Mary Reed Dies of Tuberculosis at 25

Mrs Mary V Reed 25 wife of Henry Reed died at her parents home 50 Raltes avenue Thursday night at 16 45 after seven months illness born July 1883 in this city she is survived by her husband her parents and seven sisters Mrs Jacob Peters Mrs George Leichner Mrs Louis Rodenbeck Mrs Grace Shafer Celia Katherine and Lil Yan Henninger all of this city

Mary V. Reed Henry Read Gattfret Henninger Raltes Avenue Reed Jacob Peters George Leichner Louis Rodenbeck Grace Shafer Celia Katherine Lil- Yan Henninger

Death of John Ketcher at 73 in Fort Wayne

John Ketcher aged 73 died Friday night from dropsy and heart trouble at his daughter Mrs. F E Brody’s home 2523 Caroline street after months of illness. Born in Germany August 5 1833 he came to America as a boy and spent most of his life in Fort Wayne. Survived by two daughters Mrs W E VanAllen of Wellsville Ohio and Mrs Brody. Funeral Monday at 9 from St Peter's Catholic church with Catholic cemetery burial.

John Ketcher F. E. Brody Caroline Street Mr. Ketcher Germany Fort Wayne McMullen W. E. VanAllen Wellsville Ohio Brody Matthias App St. Peter’s Catholic Church

Thomas Meads longtime Allen County resident dies at 80

Thomas Meads died of paralysis at age eighty in New Haven at his sister Mrs. Sarah Mason's home. A Portage County Ohio native, he came to Allen County before the Civil War, served in the 30th Indiana Volunteers, was wounded three times, later ran a saw mill and farmed. Survived by two sisters Mrs. Mason and Mrs. Henry Culver. nephew Dr. M A Mason. a widow preceded him two years ago. Funeral Wednesday at 1:30 at home and 2 at the New Haven M E B church.

Thomas Meads Allen County Sarah Mason New Haven Meads Portage County Ohio Indiana Volunteers Mason Henry Culver Fort Wayne M. A. Mason Independent Order of Odd Fellows M. EB

Fort Wayne pioneer Thomas A. Gouty dies at 75

Thomas A. Gouty longtime second hand goods and curio shop operator on South Calhoun street died Saturday at his 1414 Calhoun street home. He was 75 and death came from acute indigestion after a busy day in his store. Born in the east, he moved to Fort Wayne as a one year old in 1888 and lived there continuously. He once worked with the Rhine Haerree company later employed in local business ventures.

Thomas A. Gouty Fort Wayne Calhoun Street Mr. Gouty Rhinehaereee Company

Obituary Notice for William F B Gouty and Family

Surviving relatives include a wife and three sons and a daughter. William F B Gouty of Los Angeles California listed as deceased with heirs S Clayton Gouty and Alvin Gouty and Mrs Frank A Bellamy of this city. Funeral services from the residence Tuesday at 2 PM conducted by Rev Dr Wagenhals of Trinity English Lutheran Church.

William FB. Gouty Los Angeles Cal S.clayton Gouty Alvin Gouty Frank A. Bellamy Dr. Wagenhals Trinity English Lutheran Church

Longtime Fort Wayne tailor Andrew Foster dies at 69

Andrew Foster a veteran merchant tailor of Fort Wayne died at 5 AM Monday at Hope hospital aged 69 He was widely known in the community for many years Foster had been a prominent figure in local business and civic life until his illness.

Andrew Foster Fort Wayne Hope Hospital Foster

Obituary for Fort Wayne Tailor Foster at 1838–1920s era

In failing health for a year, and after critical complications delayed recovery following surgery, Mr. Foster of 1213 Fairfield avenue died. A Bavarian native who arrived in America at age 20, he worked in New York and Virginia before moving west to Warsaw and Fort Wayne, where he ran a merchant tailoring business on West and East Wayne streets for over 25 years. A longtime member of Fort Wayne lodge No. 14 IOOF, he leaves his widow and two daughters Edith and Lillian Foster.

Mr. Foster Fairfield Avenue Germany Bavaria America New York Washington Virginia Warsaw Fort Wayne West Wayne Street Sentinel East Wayne Street Foster Fort Wayne Lodge Independent Order of Odd Fellows Edith Lillian Foster

Frederick H Heingartner Dies at 46 in Fort Wayne

Frederick H. Heingartner 46 died Saturday night at his mother Mrs Martin Heingartner 609 West hcim street. Death due to dropsy. He was a moulder and son of pioneer Fort Wayne merchant tailor Martin Heingartner who died twenty five years ago. Survived by mother two brothers and a sister Philip Heingartner of Los Angeles and William and Miss Emma Heingartner of this city. Funeral services at 2 o'clock from residence and 2 30 from St John Lutheran church.

Frederick H. Heingartner Martin Heingartner Westhcim Street Heingartner Fort Wayne Philip Heingartner Los Angeles Calif William Emma. Heingartner St. John’s Lutheran Church

Infant Thiem Found Dead in Bed at 2 Months Old

Katie Thiem infant daughter of Mr and Mrs Fred Thiem of 1917 John Street aged 2 months and 13 days was found dead in bed about 3 oclock Sunday morning. The babe was one of twins with the other dying at one day old.

Katie Thiem Fred Thiem John Street

Fort Wayne Pioneer Ebner Dies at 82 in His Home

Grent Ebner a long time Fort Wayne resident died at his home 1026 Maumee avenue at 8 40 am age 82 years 10 months and 25 days due to asthma aided by age Ill ten weeks He born in Germany August 12 1824 came to America in 1865 and lived here since He worked 31 years as a car guilder for the Pennsylvania company Survived by three sons George Jacob John and daughters Caroline Veronica Mrs L Feist Mrs W H Cour and Sister Emma Medulpha Of Rochester N Y Twenty grandchildren and ten great grandchildren He helped build St Marys Catholic church and belonged to the St Carl Benevolent society Funeral Friday at 830 am from the residence and 9 am from St Marys church

Grent Ebner Fort Wayne Maumee Avenue Ebner Germany America St. Mary’s Church

George Griebel Pioneer Farmer Dies at 77

Marion township mourns as George Griebel longtime resident and farmer dies at home after a battle with gangrene aged 77. Born in Germany he came to America at four, settled in Pennsylvania, then moved 69 years ago to Alten county parish farm that remained his home. Surviving widow and children William and Louis Griebel of Marion township and Mrs He Venderay of St Joseph town.

George Griebel Marion Township Mr. Griebel Germany America Pennsylvania Alten County William and Louis “Grebel Marion He Venderay St. Joseph Towns

Deceased Emanuel Lutheran Founder Louis Griebel Funeral

Christ Vonderau of St Joseph town ship family notes reveal twenty seven grandchildren and two half brothers Louis Griebel of this city and William Griebel of Michigan. Griebel helped found Emanuel Lutheran church in Marion township and remained a devoted member until his death. Funeral services Thursday afternoon at 1 from the residence and later at Emanuel Lutheran.

Christ Vonderau St. Joseph Louis ‘Griebel William Griebel Michigan Griebel Emanuel Lutheran Church Marion Township

Diederich Reiter Pioneer Citizen Dies in Madison Township

Diederich Reiter died Sunday afternoon at his Madison township home twelve miles southeast of Fort Wayne at age 77 from bowel inflammation. Survived by widow, eight children Herman Henry Fred William Louis Charles and two Mrs Ferdinand Schoppman and Mrs Ferdinand Prange. 24 grandchildren. Brothers Henry William and Conrad Reiter of Fort Wayne attend. Funeral services held near Decatur at 1 30 and 2 30 at St Johns Lutheran church Bingen with Rev Youst officiating.

Diederich Reiter Alien County Madison Township Fort Wayne Herman and Henry Reiter Adams County Fred Reiter Minnesota William and Louis Reiter Charles Reiter Ferdinand Schoppman Ferdinand Prange

McCurdy Pioneer of Allen County Dies at 71

Andrew R. McCurdy a Fort Wayne businessman and Allen county pioneer died at 10:30 p.m. Tuesday at the home of his daughter Mrs. W A Evans 1142 Glasgow Avenue. He had suffered years from rheumatism and was born November 2 1835 in Richland County Ohio. He came with his family to the Fort Wayne area in early life.

Andrew R. McCurdy Allen County Fort Wayne W. A. Evans Glasgow Avenue McCurdy Richland County

Fort Wayne Pioneer Merchant McCurdy Dies

Early settler of Allen county and veteran of the Civil War, Mr. McCurdy built a long career in dry goods with George DeWald & Co and helped found Wayne Dry Goods company. Survived by his widow and four children, he was active in Wayne Street Methodist, Masonry, and the Grand Army of the Republic.

Allen County Eel River Township George DeWald & Co Albion Fort Wayne DeWald McCurdy Wayne Dry Goods Company John S. McCurdy George A McCurdy W. A. Evans Fr. L. McCurdy Chicago Mr. McCurdy Wayne Street Methodist Episcopal Church Masonic Fraternity Sion S. Bass Post Grand Army of the Republic

Pastor Resigns. New Lutheran Leader Named at Emanuel

Rev Henry Zschoche of Emanuel Lutheran church Marion township resigns after 33 years amid advancing age. The congregation calls Rev C Blievernicht of Accident Missouri to succeed him. Farewell sermon by Rev Zschoche set for June 29. he is a prominent figure in Allen county Lutheran work with wide friendships.

C. Blievernicht Henry Zschoche Emanuel Lutheran Church Marion Township Accident Zschowhe Allen County

Stimulation Without Irritation Urge Liver and Bowels

In case of stomach and liver trouble the proper treatment is to stimulate these organs without irritating them. Urine Laxative Fruit Syrup aids digestion and stimulates the liver and bowels without irritating like pills or ordinary cathartics. It does not nauseate or gripe and is mild and pleasant to take. Dreler & Bro.

Dreler & Bro

Orchard Again Placed on Stand in Steunenberg Case

Noted prisoner witness Harry Orchard testified as the defense sought to show his long held threats against Senator Steunenberg. Prosecutors pressed cross examination detailing alleged conversations with Max Malich and others while Orchard denied explicit threats.

Nichols Miller Orchard Harry Orchard BE. F. Richardson Steunenberg Max Malich Denver Richardson Senator Borah Mr. Richardson

Manitou Man McParland to Testify for Defense in Haywood Case

H L McParland of Manitou joins defense efforts in the Haywood case as brother of Pinkerton detective James McParland. He will travel to Boise after a telegram from Clarence Darrow requests his testimony. McParland previously aided in Cripple Creek strike rioting deportations. Bees Laxative Cough Syrup advertisement noted.

Denver Col H. L. McParland Manitou James McParland Pinkerton Agency Steumenberg Western Federation of Miners Boise Haywood Cripple Creek McParland Kansas Clarence Darrow Parland

Orchard Confessed Killer Harry Orchard Taken To Scene

Caldwell Idaho June 17 Harry Orchard the confessed murderer of former Governor Steunenberg and eighteen others was brought to the scene of the crime and presented before Judge Wood at the county courthouse. The Haywood case at Boise was adjourned to allow Judge Wood to Caldwell and adjourn Orchard's trial for the present term. Orchard wore a new brown suit and drew attention. Boise attorney Frank T. Wyman was appointed to replace local counsel Cox. Trial date depends on disposition of Haywood Moyer and Pettibone cases in Boise.

Caldwell Idaho Harry Orchard Steunenberg Cox Orchard Wood Frank T. Wyman Boise Haywood

Witness for Defense Dies Before Boise Trial

Canon City Colorado reports Charles W. King an important defense witness in the Haywood trial at Boise Idaho died of neuralgia of the heart yesterday. Bloodhounds formerly owned by King aided in tracking after the Independence depot dynamiting. An hour after death a telegram summoned him to Boise.

Canon City Col Charles W. King Haywood Boise Idaho King Independence

Remarkable cure tale from Winterton man with Electric Bitters

Abraham Brown recalls doctors misdiagnosing his case as heart disease kidney trouble blood poison and stomach liver trouble. His wife advised Electric Bitters which he credits with restoring his health after one bottle. Sold by Dreier Bro druggists for 50 cents.

Abraham Brown Winterton Dreier & Bro

Two Teachers Chosen for New Haven Schools

New Haven Indiana school board elected Miss Nelle Park of Bluffton as grammar department teacher and re elected Miss Maude Caps as primary department teacher for the coming year at last night’s meeting.

New Haven Ind Nelle Park Bluffton Maude Caps

Cured of Bright's Disease With Foley's Kidney Cure

Geo A Sherman of Lisbon Red Mills New York reports long kidney trouble and twelve years of treatment but relief after using Foley's Kidney Cure. He says a half bottle helped and four bottles cured him, ending constant urination brick dust and slimy discharge. Dreter & Bro.

Geo. A. Sherman Lisbon Red Mills Lawrence Co. N. Y Foley

Envoys Named to Greece Persia and Central Posts

President announces appointments including Richmond Pearson of North Carolina to Greece and Percival Dodge of Massachusetts to Honduras and El Salvador John B Jackson of New Jersey to Persia William F Sands of DC named secretary of legation at Guatemala Irwin B Laughlin of Pennsylvania named second secretary at St Petersburg Russia Carleton Miller of Iowa named interpreter to the Nagasaki consulate Japan

Oyster Bay N. J Richmond Pearson North Carolina Greece Percival Dodge Massachusetts Honduras Salvador John B. Jackson New Jersey Persia Guatemala William F. Sands District of Columbia St. Petersburg Russia Irwin B. Laughlin Pennsylvania United States Nagasaki Japan Carleton Miller Iowa

A Real Wonderland Healing Case in Mound City

In Mound City Mrs. E. D. Clapp reports her son was near death from lung and throat trouble with exhausting coughing every five minutes. After using Dr. King's New Discovery the child recovered fully. The medicine, guaranteed for coughs and colds, is sold by Drefer & Bro. for 65 cents and $1.00 with a trial bottle free.

South Dakota Mound City E. D. Clapp Drefer & Bro

Robbery at Philadelphia Residence Steals $5000 in Jewelry

Thieves broke into the Philadelphia home of Craig Lippincott in a fashionable district today and carried off jewelry and bric-a-brac valued at more than $5,000. The discovery was made this morning.

Philadelphia Craig Lippincott

Two Drown in Ohio While Saving Logs

John Miller and William Coon were drowned in the Ohio River near Louisville today while attempting to save logs broken loose by a sudden rise. Thirty five rafts of logs and a score of shanty boats were swept away in the rising flood.

Louisville John Miller William Coon Ohio

Japan Building Big Docks Near Kobe

Work has begun at Kobe Japan to construct four large wharves enabling nineteen steamers to berth simultaneously. Estimated cost is 8,000,000 dollars.

Victoria B. C Kobe Japan

Pile Remedy Sold at Rhoads Drug Store

The collapsible tube with nozzle is advertised as an easy to apply remedy for piles. It claims quick relief from soreness inflammation and all symptoms including bleeding itching and protrusion. Guaranteed. Sold by Rhoads Drug Store.

Public land policy urged at Denver convention

Nearly 1,000 representatives from the trans Mississippi states met at the Broadway theater to discuss public land questions and press for federal policy and legislation. Washington figures including James R. Garfield and Gifford Pinchot spoke as Roosevelt administration policies were outlined. Senator Carter of Montana chaired and quoted the president on ranges regulation and potential rule changes.

Denver Col trans-Missouri States Broadway Washington James R. Garfield Interior Gifford Pinchot Forestry Department F. H. Newell Reclamation Service R. A. Ballinger General Land Office Roosevelt

Great Telegraph Strike Becomes Certainty

Wesley Russell, secretary of the Commercial Telegraphers' union, said in Chicago that a strike by Western Union and Postal operators is a practical certainty. Negotiations for settlement have broken off at local union headquarters as clerks mail assessment notices to members.

Chicago Wesley Russell Commercial Telegraphers’ Union New York Western Union and Postal Companies

Telegraphers' Union to Decide on Strike Tomorrow

In New York on June 18 the Commercial Telegraphers' union announced a decision on whether to order a strike to demand higher wages from Western Union. President Samuel J. Small is away, with acting head B. J. Konenkamp stating plans will be made public tomorrow.

New York Western Union Commercial Telegraphers’ Union Samuel J. Small Telegraphers’ Union

Pineules Backed For Kidney and Bladder Relief

Pineules claim quick relief for backache rheumatism lumbago and fatigue. They promise natural kidney action after a 30 day treatment. Priced at $1.00 with money back if unsatisfactory. Sold by Rhoads Drug Store.

Rhoads Drug Store

Dangerous Deadlock Deadly Stoppage Urged Remedy

An old advertisement touts Dr King's New Life Pills as a quick cure for life threatening liver and bowel stoppage. It promises money back satisfaction at Dreier & Bro's drug store for 25 cents.

Game warden punished after Mexico town shooting

Peru Ind June 17 Charles Douglas deputy game warden shot up the town of Mexico while intoxicated. In Squire Coyle's court he paid a $75 fine for intoxication carrying concealed weapons pointing a revolver at a man shooting on the public highway destroying property and assault. He settled.

Mexico Peru Ind Charles Douglas Squire Coyle

A Thousand Dollars Worth of Good from Kidney Cure

A. H. Thurnes of Buffalo Ohio reports years of kidney and bladder trouble with gravel and stones. After failing with other medicines he took Foley's Kidney Cure and soon felt relief as pain vanished and he felt like a new man. He asserts it did him a thousand dollars of good.

A. H. Thurnes Buffalo Foley Foley’s

Roosevelt Frees China From 27 Million Indemnity Gift

The United States, with Congress approval, relinquishes the 27 million dollar difference between China’s agreed indemnity and actual costs from the Boxer Rebellion. The act, praised as a peaceful diplomatic stroke, may influence future relations and set a precedent for other powers. Sir Chentung Liang Cheng, China’s envoy, is praised for fraternal ties with the United States.

Washington, D. C Roosevelt China United States Booth Chentung Liang Cheng Congress Russia Germany France Japan Great Britain San Francisco Peking Pekin America John Hay Sir Chentung Root New School Oyster Bay Spain Cuba Philippine Islands The Hague

Insect Bites and Burns Treated with Pinesalve Carbolized

A short note describes treating bites and stings with Pinesalve Carbolized for immediate relief from sunburn cuts and bruises, reflecting common first aid care.

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