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Newspaper

Fort Wayne Weekly Sentinel

Location

Fort Wayne, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Jun 21, 1916

Page

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Retired Hardware Merchant Dies at 70 in Boanwhite

William Edsrin Griffith aged 70 dies after a lingering illness in Boanwhite. Born in Bristol England he moved to Poet Waynes in 1854 and joined Morgana & Beach hardware before starting his own business. He retired years ago and leaves a widow and several children.

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Poellinger Rites Held for Fort Wayne Woman at 65

Christine Poellinger died at 11 14 p m Sunday at her home 2591 Broadway Fort Wayne after brief illness pulmonary trouble aged 65 She moved to Fort Wayne at age five from Waterloo and leaves six children William G Wagner Mrs Gottlieb Nieman Mrs William Nieman Animas and Walter Foellinger a brother Willigw G Heibarg and three sisters Mrs Tamia Nisingyer Mrs Billie Wild and Mrs Adolph Bagist

Christine Poellinger Broadway Deeth Fort Wayne Waterloo Foellinger Wilie G. Wagner Fort. Waynes Gottlieb Nieman Gisnapolivy Williamt Nieman Fost Wi Aniniah Walter Foellinger Willigw G. Hlelbarg Fi Wayne Tamia ¢ Nisingyer Billie Wild Ront. Wayne Mex Adolph Bagist

Thiele Henry Christian Thiele death in Fort Wayne area

Henry Christian Thiele aged 82 years and four months died at 1 45 Monday morning at his home on the Stelfham road ten miles from Fort Wayne He was a retired farmer and a German born settler who came to Allen county in 1854 He lived on the same farm for 53 years and was a member of St Peters Catholic church Surviving are his widow two sons and two daughters plus 18 grandchildren and 5 great grandchildren with several relatives listed The obituary notes several deaths among his relatives and the family ties in the local area

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Death on farm ends life of Bel River resident

Joseph Hyndiuts aged seventy three died Tuesday afternoon on his Bel River farm while melting ice. Death was due to apoplexy and occurred after he had collapsed on the premises. He was born in Red River township and married to Miss Lucy Cragg on November 7, 1867. Survived by children Telm, David, Robert of Mel River townships Arn, Post of Moubpelies, Myrtle Geiecking of Bel River township, Grace Stotler of Whit party, Rachel Miller of Michigan, and George Hyndman of Whitley county. Funeral services Thursday at 4 30 from the residence. Mrs Catherine Glam, long-time Decatur resident, died aged eighty. survived by daughter Miss Mary Cons of Decatur, Mary Coa of De Sturgis Mich, four grandchildren and ten great grandchildren. Burial in Decatur.

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Keller widow of Muraham Relief dies after long illness

Mrs Starmeet Kellex, widow of Muraham Relief, dies Monday afternoon at 334 o'clock in the family home 714 Barentrart after Wright’s disease. Grandchildren and a daughter, Mrs Coline M Tall, survive in this city.

Starmeet Keller Muraham Relief Barentrart Wright Coline M. Tall

Obituary Notices From Fort Wayne Area Deaths

Obituaries report the passing of August F Huguenest aged around 70 in Fort Wayne after a long Allen county residence. He was born in France and settled in the county before moving to Park Wayne to live with his son Felix. Surviving relatives include wife, children Mollie Howe Christe Taule Felix Foiguenard and many grandchildren. Services scheduled at his residence and St Vincent Catholic church.

F. Huguenest Allen County Joseph Hospital United States Wackington Park Wayne Felix Haguemay St. Vincent's Catholty Church Precious Blood Catholic Church Sisteen Inuen Jaro Mollie Howe Fort Wayne Am Mra Lhvist Taule Lake Townships Felix Foiguenard Meleonont Lab

Widow Mhalia Hamatel Passes After Illness

Mrs Mhalia M Hamatel widow of William Mitzetet died at Mer home New Binyen aged 91 years 1 month. Death caused by pneumonia after long illness she resided in New Haven fifteen years. Survived by four sons James George William Haze of New Haven and Charlie of Saint Monahin. a daughter Mrs Mary Miller and one brother George Hira of Arkansas. Funeral arrangements expected in local church.

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Well Known Printer Expires At A's Home

A long obituary notes the death of a famed Fort Wayne printer after a decade of illness. It lists surviving family including a widow, four daughters Lea OBrien Ella Anna, four sons Yevest James Alpheus and Crone Bally, and siblings across Seattle and Chicago. Funeral arrangements and interment are announced.

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Funeral for Abert Martstein Hargsteln

An obituary notices the death of Abert Martstein Hargsteln following injuries in an incident. It lists surviving siblings Edward Henry Se ar Garinall and Rich, all of Fork Wynn, and mentions relatives Mia and Clara Dine. Services are planned at St Peter's Cathedral with interment at the Catholic cemetery.

Abert Martstein Aguil Anna Edwaul Henry, Sear Garinall Art Tienes Rich Fork Wynn Thuy Benily Nunn Struet

Try Sentinel Want Ads Phone Number Found

Classified note lists contact for Sentinel Want Ads with a garbled phone number and stray characters. Item appears as a stray entry or placeholder in a historical newspaper page segment.

Longtime pastor Sime Wagenhats retires after 48 years

Sime Wagenhats, pastor of Trinity English Lutheran Church, has completed his forty eighth year in charge. The event Saturday was observed in a very devout manner with the church choir leading the service and a full turnout from parishioners.

Rox Sime Wagenhats Trinity English

Wounded boy operated on after shooting incident

Glen Keiseman, a third year student at My and Ales, was wounded when a gunman shot him in the street. He was taken to Bullen Hospital where doctors performed an operation. The emergency response, the accident scene, and the hospital stay were reported with details about the recovery.

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County Agent Rerry Accepts Promotion

County official reports Rerry chosen for promotion in agricultural outreach across the county. The move follows tenure and noted security advice duties, with oversight by the county superintendent and appointment expected within days.

Rerry

Children by Scores Serine Employment

A fragmented report describes children and youth in a work or employment setting with references to sessions, timing, and educational or welfare processes. It notes inquiries, permits, and daily activities, mentioning incomplete forms and delays affecting the children involved.

Local News Card Oddities and Obituary Mentions

A garbled OCR page recounts funeral notices, community events, and personal milestones. Names such as Mrs Caldwell and Revstinie appear amid scattered remarks on a death, a memory service, and civic notes from Hadionpeilits and nearby central valley venues.

Mystery Case in Mintington Ends in Confusion

A garbled report describes a robbery and mistaken identity amid romance rumors. Names and details are unclear, but authorities pursue a suspect linked to a gun incident and a court appearance.

Burland Club Meeting Reorganizes Stockholders Group

The Ulotic Club Burland hosts a stockholders meeting to elect officers for a three year term. Dr M A Moran is elected president along with a slate including WG Reindl and others. The gathering discussed recruitment and storage plans for members and the park projects.

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School Teacher To Prison In Local Trial

An unclear report details a teacher’s conviction and imprisonment following a court case. The fragmented text references a prosecution and a sentence, with mentions of a defendant and related legal actions.

Local Athletics Highlight Delayed Kendallville Meet

In Kendallville Indiana Rae Howenstine of Urbanhis is noted for leading a mid season event. The report mentions a track team and a contested path vista as they prepare for a live caraye event though details are unclear.

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Ill-Fated Death Shocks Community In Sudden Loss

A local figure named Elihart and several others are remembered after a sudden passing. The scene recalls a turbulent event at a public gathering, with witnesses noting confusion, fear, and a disrupted flow of proceedings as authorities and mourners process the loss.

Honor Students at Yerne Honors Aide of Local Pupils

A listing recognizes numerous students including Tanis, Hole Wal, Yates, Bayethan, and Weis Apolo Maire for academic achievements. The piece notes the role of teachers and the school head in presenting awards and praising effort amid a crowded roster of honorees.

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Lagrange School Shake Down Report Gathers Local Attention

A muddled OCR text describes a school related incident and community reaction. References to Lagrange area, local figures, and unspecified actions hint at a disruption or investigation. Several names, places, and dates appear garbled but indicate cross town concerns over school safety or disciplinary measures.

Anson School Teacher Exam Sows Unclear Record

Fragmentary OCR notes show a single teacher named Anson at a school with references to pupils, oathval, detoreeseitin arty, and unstable names. Reading is incomplete with many garbled terms and uncertain actions or dates.

Unclear OCR text on telephone company dispute

Fragmentary report describes a conflict involving a telephone company and power supply notes. Names and places are unreadable, with stray phrases about a city, secretive committees, and a court or commission. The passage is too garbled to extract distinct facts or figures.

Two Accidents Involving Colm Cly and Cub Horse

A chaotic account describes two accidents near a river crossing. Witnesses report injuries and disputed blame as responders aid victims and investigate the scene. No definitive causes or outcomes are provided.

Roatan Arrest Highlights Provocation Incident and Knife Threats

A confused Roatan report notes arrests linked to provocation and a knife threat during February nights. Authorities identify suspects including Xan and a local author, while investigation continues into the motive and connections to a Bloom street scene.

Fragmented OCR Note From a Local Library Column

Fragmented readable terms reference a Sunday issue and local topics. The text mentions a library, a person or place named China and Morgans, with unclear context and dates. The passage appears as garbled OCR from a periodical page with multiple incomplete phrases.

Also Mentioned on This Page

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