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Newspaper
Fort Wayne Weekly Sentinel
Location
Fort Wayne, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jun 21, 1916
Page
4
William Edwin Griffith aged 70 years five months and seventeen days died Saturday night at 10 15 at his residence 1011 Oakdale Place after illness. He was a longtime hardware merchant and local resident. Services will be announced by the family.
Bedfast for a short time, Fort Wayne resident Mr. Griffith formerly of Bristol England and later 1016 Broadway business proprietor, retires five years ago. Survived by widow four children May Griffith Helen Griffith Mrs R M Fuestal W W Griffith and one sister Mrs Gertrude Denny. He was a First Presbyterian church member and noted singer.
Mrs Christine Foellinger 65 died at 11 15 Sunday at home 2533 Broadway after brief pulmonary illness. A lifelong Fort Wayne resident since age five, she came from Waterloo Illinois. She married Martin C Foellinger who died three years ago. Survived by six children Lillie Wagner Fort Wayne Gottlieb Nieman Indianapolis William Nieman Oscar Adolph Walter Foellinger all Fort Wayne one brother William C Stellhorn Fort Wayne and three sisters Mrs Louis C Niemeyer Mrs Tillie Wild both Fort Wayne Mrs Adolph Hagist Oakland California.
Henry Christian Thiele aged 82 years and four months died at 1:45 Monday at his home on Stellhorn road ten miles from Fort Wayne. A retired farmer he moved to Allen county in 1854 and lived on the same farm for 53 years. He is survived by his widow one son and two daughters and eighteen grandchildren. five children preceded him in death. He was a member of St. Peter's Lutheran church at Goeglein.
Joseph Hyndman aged 73 a life long Eel River township resident died on his farm likely from apoplexy after noon Tuesday while repairing a fence. He was born in Eel River and married Lucy Cragg on November 7 1867. Survivors include children John David Robert of Eel River W Post of Montpelier Myrtle Geiseking of Eel River Rachel Miller of Michigan and Grace Stetler of Whitely County a brother George Hyndman of Whitley County. Funeral services Thursday at 10 a.m. at the residence.
Mrs Catherine Closs of Decatur died Tuesday evening at nine at the home of her son Jacob Closs 1821 Harrison Street Fort Wayne from senility aged eighty. She was born in Ohio lived in Decatur many years member of St Mary's Catholic church and St Mary's and St Vincent DePaul societies. Survived by son Jacob daughter Miss Mary Closs sister Mrs Mary Close four grandchildren and one great grandchild. Body sent to Decatur for burial.
Mrs Margaret Keller widow of Abraham Keller died Monday at 3:45 PM at the family home 714 Barr Street after Brights disease. Survived by two grandchildren and sister Mrs Celina M Hall of this city.
August F. Huguenard longtime Allen county resident died at St Joseph hospital at 86 after five weeks as a patient. Born in France he came to the United States at sixteen and settled in Washington township before moving to Fort Wayne. He leaves two daughters Mollie Howe and Christ Lamb a son Felix at whose home he died ten grandchildren and six great grandchildren. Funeral services are set for Tuesday at 8 at Nelson Howe residence and 9 at St Vincent's Church Academie.
Barney Barnett aged 32 died at his home 219 West Berry Street after a year long illness of cirrhosis of the liver. He was born in Missouri and lived in Fort Wayne 16 years. Survived by widow, son Edward, parents Henry and Mrs Barnett, brother Frank L Barnett, sisters Miss Grace Barnett and Mrs A H Hartwig and Mrs George Taylor. Funeral Tuesday at 9:30 from home and 10 at Cathedral. burial Catholic cemetery.
Louis La Croix an early Allen county French settler died Friday at Richmond sanitarium after dementia from a prior financial loss. Born in France he moved to the U S at 13 settled in Allen county at 22 helped build Sacred Heart Academy. Survived by widow children and many grandchildren, body arrived in Fort Wayne Friday afternoon.
Frederick W Miller, 35, of Fort Wayne Electric Works, died at his home on St. Mary's avenue and Fourth street after an illness of one year. He was ill since Wednesday noon but worked Wednesday morning. He belonged to Precious Kloof Catholic church and its Holy Name society and Sacred Heart league. Survived by widow, two daughters, his Greenville Ohio parents, three sisters Mrs Swartz Mrs Hammond and Mrs Kohlinger and one brother John Miller of Greenville. Funeral at 8:30 at residence and 9 at Precious Blood Catholic church with interment in Catholic cemetery.
Mollie F Neuhaus age 33 daughter of Mr and Mrs George Neuhaus died at 9 55 AM Wednesday at the family home 2018 St Marys avenue death due to tuberculosis She was a member of the Young Ladies sodality Precious Blood Catholic church Survived by parents three brothers Henry George Edward Neuhaus and two sisters Mrs Ida Vachon and Mrs Francis Schonberg all of Fort Wayne Funeral services Saturday morning at Interment at the Catholic cemetery
Mrs Athalia M Hazelet widow of William Hazelet died at her New Haven home after a brief illness dying of paralysis at age 70 years 11 months 11 days She was born in Erie county Ohio and lived in Allen county since childhood a New Haven resident for fifteen years She was a Methodist Episcopal church member and survived by four sons James George William all of New Haven Charles of Milan township a daughter Mrs Mary Miller of Adams township sixteen grandchildren and one brother George Harp of Arkansas
James A. Baily aged 47 died at his home 816 Wagner street after a two year illness from multiple conditions. A Fort Wayne printer longtime with Western Newspaper Union he leaves widow four daughters four sons three brothers two sisters and one grandchild. Funeral Monday 2 pm at Lindenwood Cemetery with Rev. C E Bover officiating.
Frederick Wagner aged 57 died Monday at Lutheran hospital after a long illness from araemic poisoning. Born in Germany on June 24 1858 he lived in the city for years. He leaves two children Oscar Wagner and Mrs. Fred Heider and three others. The body lies with his son at 1109 Grant Avenue and funeral services are set for Wednesday at 2 PM with Rev. F W Knatz officiating. Interment will be in Lindenwood.
Frank Ertel age 30 son of Mr and Mrs Louis Ertel of 1608 Erie street died at 12 15 pm Tuesday in a local hospital after illness from a complication of diseases. Survived by parents four brothers Louis Carl Joseph John and four sisters Mrs William Hulker Mrs William Warner Mrs Frank Hoffman and Miss Anna Ertel all of Fort Wayne. Remains removed to family home.
Mrs. Rachael Luther widow of Israel Luther died at 5 p m Thursday at the home of her son Bertram Luther six miles north of the city on the Goshen road after a six year illness due to paralysis. She was born in Allen county and belonged to the Baptist church of Eel River township. Surviving are four sons Bertram James C Frank W and Percy W six grandchildren one brother Henry Warfield and three sisters Mrs J R Liscum Miss Etta Hatfield and Mrs Myra Pomeroy.
Daniel Ormsbacher, 67, of Fort Wayne and former Columbia City resident, died Thursday at his residence 302 West Lewis. Survived by widow and two children Otto and Irma. Funeral services Sunday at 1 PM at the residence and 1:30 PM at First Baptist Church with Rev. C. H. Snashall. burial in Nine Mile Cemetery.
Mrs. Rachel Dull aged 83 years and 3 months died at 12 30 Sunday morning at the home of her son Joseph W Carr 618 Brackenridge street She had lived with him for eighteen years She was a Baptist Funeral services will be held Tuesday at 2 pm at the residence with interment at Lindenwood Surviving are her son a sister Mrs Anna Murphy of Lafayette Ind and two brothers L S McNamara of Highland Kansas and J V McNamara of Town
Albert Hartstein aged thirty eight died at St Josephs hospital after several weeks illness from Brights disease. Born in Fort Wayne he was a member of the local Buffaloes lodge. Survived by widow, parents, sister Mrs Charles Schellman of Indianapolis and half brothers Edward Henry Oscar Garland Grover Bauch all of Fort Wayne. Home at 2020 Phenix Street.
Mrs Alice Marie Rupp wife of John Rupp Jr of 427 East Creighton avenue died Friday at Hope hospital aged 21. She belonged to St Peter's Catholic church and the Christian Mother's society. Survived by husband mother Mrs Clara Dirr and brother Clarence Dirr of Fort Wayne. Funeral services Monday at 8:30 am at home and 9 am at St Peter's Catholic church.
Reverend Samuel Wagenhals finished his forty-eighth year as pastor of Trinity English Lutheran Church in the city. The milestone was marked in a quiet service as the church was festooned for the occasion.
Glen Christman fourteen year old son of Mr and Mrs Jacob Christman residing near Columbia City was accidentally shot by a target rifle while at a granary. The bullet passed through the left lung into the stomach and lodged in the left lobe of the liver. He was brought to Lutheran hospital where Dr H A Duemling performed an operation. He recovered well and doctors hold hope for his recovery.
Clarence Henry has served as Allen county agricultural agent since September 1914 and will leave September 1 to join Purdue university as an agricultural extension agent. He will oversee training of new agents statewide and first duties include mentoring Allen county’s incoming agent.
School sessions end and vacation begins as many children seek work during break. The Fort Wayne attendance office, enforcing Indiana child labor law amendments of 1913, issues permits for minors. The law bans employment of anyone under fourteen or those who have not completed fifth grade.
Miss Minnie Alexander, a former Keystone girl, pleaded not guilty in Marion city court to embezzlement charges and was released on a $500 bond. Her case was scheduled for next Thursday afternoon. The girl's father, Harry Alexander, said she had gone to Decatur to work.
In Warsaw Indiana Lulu Sholty sues her mother Mary A Caldwell to appoint a guardian, alleging her mother is of unsound mind after transferring about 3500 dollars to Indiana Central College in Indianapolis. The case hinges on guardianship, control of property, and motives behind the church gift.
A Huntington indictment reveals mistaken identity and romance. Eagle fined $20 and sentenced to six months at the penal farm, suspended due to Mrs. Angle’s illness after Engle married using a stolen revolver license payment. Witnesses link Sherman Bowers to a 44 caliber revolver theft and Pontius’s store. Engle’s license to marry Mrs. Cora Krewsen emerges amid alleged “ringers” and a court distraction.
A June meeting of stock holders and interested men formed the Portland Athletic Club to promote recreation for members. Officers elected: Dr. M. M. Moran president, W. G. Reinhard vice president, J. P. Rawlings secretary, Clem Wilson treasurer. Directors: Moran, Reinhard, Wilson, Paul C. Jaqual, George Baker. W. C. Hirons named manager of baseball and football teams.
Carl Creek, a former Blackford resident with a known troubled past, is accused of murdering Kelley in Okmulgee Oklahoma. Creek’s brother Joe Creek states Carl is jailed there awaiting trial in the November term. Early reports said Creek found Kelley with his wife and shot him multiple times. Later accounts tied the shooting to an old grudge as Kelley was summoned to Creek’s home.
Huntington Indiana February 14 Charles Anson a former Union township school teacher was convicted of a statutory offense and began a two year term at Jeffersonville reformatory after Sheriff W E Scott escorted him to prison Anson denied a new trial by Judge S E Cook and postponed further appeal deciding to serve his sentence without remonstrance He was allowed a final visit with wife family and parents before departure
Brief classified note advertising services for ONG and related items. Mentions contact and price cues in terse listings, typical of late era want ads with limited readable details.
E W Howenstine of Columbia City is in Kendallville evaluating a proposed auto bus route linking Albion, Kendallville, Brimfield and Rome City. He owns two 16 passenger motor buses that could serve as the fleet for passenger service.
William M. Baker long time Wells county resident and Keystone postmaster died at home after a six week illness from liver cancer. A former teacher and lawyer, he served two years as postmaster and held offices in local lodges including K P L Montpelier Red Men and Woodmen. He is survived by his wife and one son.
Warsaw June 15 a survey by state health officials and engineers reports Lake Wawasee sanitary conditions as passable and clean. It notes sewer drainage and septic tanks at shore hotels are in good condition after last season’s typhoid scare.
Henry Helfrick, 63, a prominent Elkhart clothing merchant, died of a heart attack at home on Bower Street. He collapsed while driving after a fishing trip near Christiana Lake and was accompanied by four companions who tried to control the vehicle.
Carl Wilson Wilton, a Civil War veteran and retired farmer born October in Clinton County Ohio, died after several months of illness from a stroke. He moved to Wells County with his parents as a child, enlisted in the 1st Cavalry Regiment, served three years, and later belonged to Lew Daily Post ALR in this city. He was seventy five, married to Charity Wilson, and left three sons Willis and Adrea Wilson.
County Superintendent F O Christen announces an honor roll of 200 common school graduates set to receive diplomas today. The list is led by Lee Miller of Monroe township with 93.9 percent, followed by Isabel Zelar, Albern Zehr, Allan Barry and others.
Town rumor says a major shakeup will hit the Lagrange public schools next year with several grade teachers including H. H. Wikel not being retained. Wikel is currently at Bay View Michigan teaching summer school. Principal Rakestraw may be promoted to superintendent.
Huntington Indiana June 19 Charles Anson a former Union township school teacher who served a two year term for a statutory offense was moved to Jeffersonville reformatory and now serves as assistant clerk to the warden. He is also assigned as a prison school teacher according to his attorney Milo Feightner.
In Decatur on June 16 Mrs. Neptune, a longtime resident, shot herself in her upper room after years of ill health and melancholia. Her son Kenneth Neptune, a Fort Wayne transit worker, obtained a revolver and fired at her, but the report was muffled and the room filled with sound before she lost consciousness.
In LaPorte Indiana on June 20 a campaign to recruit business men for a new chamber of commerce is outlined. A 30 member committee divides into three teams of ten with nightly updates during the primary week. Dues and six month payments count points toward membership.
Mrs Blas of Bourbon files a slander suit seeking 1000 damages alleging Erwin insulted her in a public restaurant in Boy with Frederick Bl and Claris Lettick present. She claims improper relationship rumors were spoken as a notorious and slanderous ornament and seeks peaceable remedy with her husband.
A broken feed wire from the interurban station to the Double F power line caused a spark and fire Thursday night in Auburn. Electric lights failed as a result and several wires and a cable box burned near Mark's Lutheran church. The Home Telephone line and nearby Fabric and Auburn Foundry operations were temporarily out of service, disabling phones in the west part of the city for a period.
Decatur Ind June 20 8 C went to Monroeville Monday for funeral arrangements of Mrs Catherine wife of George Cline who died Sunday at her home on Seventh street aged seventy four. She had been visiting from Monroeville five weeks ago when she suffered a stroke and gradually declined becoming unconscious for a week and death was expected momentarily.
Grace Butler daughter of Mr and Mrs Butler of Richland township spent a day in Columbia City. She was in two auto buggy collisions while leaving the city the first struck the buggy and horse threw her from the rig the second occurred when she rode home in another buggy the horse became unmanageable both buggies were damaged but she escaped with slight injuries.
Gott Hannie a farmer north of Cruz Bluffton Indiana was arrested Saturday in mayor Mock s court on a provoke charge filed by neighbor Jonas Neubwander who also alleges Hannie threatened him with a butcher knife during a quarrel over a fee. Hannie s hearing set for next Saturday at one o clock Joseph a neighbor posted 100 for his bail.
A burglary occurred at the Portland Public Library in Indiana on a Sunday morning. The thief entered through a window in the librarian's office, was confronted by attendant De Kutcher who was struck, and fled across the front of the building. No items were reported missing.
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