Mrs George Ortlieb Dies After Long Illness
Mrs George Ortlieb Jr of 409 West Jefferson died at 2 a m Friday after an extended illness from stomach cancer. She was 63, born December 19 1844 in Betzingen Germany, married 1871, survived by husband four children and siblings in California and Germany. Funeral Monday at 2 p m from Mrs Pauls residence 402 East Berry street.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Ortlieb, Jr
West Jefferson Street
Charles Paul
East Berry Street
Ortlieb
Betzingen
Wuertemberg
Germany
Fort Wayne
George
William
Arthur Ortlieb
California
Paul
Miss Downing 22 Dies After Brief Illness in St Louis
Miss Charlotte Hazel Downing aged 22 died at 3 pm Thursday at 1117 Green Street, following a brief typhoid pneumonia illness. Born in Martin Ohio she was esteemed by many friends. Father George J. Downing died a year ago. Survived by several brothers and sisters. Funeral Saturday at 2 pm from the residence with Rev Cooper officiating.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charlotte Hazel Downing
G. E. Underhill
Green Street
Miss Downing
Martin, O
George J. Downing
Rev. Cooper
Miss Lena Dickmeyer Dies of Tuberculosis at 20
Miss Lena Dickmeyer daughter of Ferdinand and Mrs Dickmeyer died at 12:30 AM Friday at the family home 1238 Swinney Avenue after a yearlong illness from tuberculosis. Survived by her parents four brothers Charles Fred Edwin and Alfred and sister Ida. Funeral 2 PM from the residence and 2:30 PM from Emmaus Lutheran Church.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lena Dickmeyer
Ferdinand Dickmeyer
Swinney Avenue
Dickemeyer
Charles
Fred
Edwin
Alfred
Ida Dickmeyer
Emmaus Lutheran Church
Infant Viola Scheiman Dies of Pneumonia at 14 Months
Viola Scheiman infant daughter of Mr and Mrs Martin Scheiman of 1010 Huestis Avenue died at 1 a m Friday after a two week illness from pneumonia. Funeral services Sunday afternoon at 1 30 from the residence and at 2 o'clock from Emmaus Lutheran church.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Scheiman
Viola Scheiman
Martin Scheiman
Huestis Avenue
Emmaus Lutheran Church
Mrs Matilda Aman Dies After Brief Illness at Fort Wayne Home
Mrs Matilda Aman wife of Jouls Aman died at 1 p m Wednesday at 623 Washington boulevard east after a short illness Neuralgia of the stomach and gastritis attributed cause She was 63 born in Adams township a Fort Wayne lifelong resident Married in St Marys Catholic church forty four years ago Surviving husband five children Joseph Aman John Aman Cecilia Mamie Ange line Aman a sister Mrs Mary Schuckman She was a devoted Christian and member of St Marys church and its ladies societies
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Matilda Aman
Jouls Aman
Washington Boulevard East
Fort Wayne
Mr. Aman
St. Mary’s Catholic Church
Father Weitz
Joseph Aman
Rurode Dry Goods
John Aman
Detroit
Cecilia, Mamie
Angeline Aman
Pioneer Allen county resident Mrs Bruick dies at 85
Mrs Christiana Louise Bruick longtime Fort Wayne resident died Wednesday at her daughter Mrs Anna Webrs home 408 West Jefferson street aged 85 due to senility Born in Koenigsburg Germany she came to America as a girl and lived in Adams township before settling in Fort Wayne Her only child Mrs Wehrs survives Funeral services will be held Saturday at 1 30 pm from the residence and 2 pm at St Pauls Lutheran church no flowers
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Christiana Louise Bruick
Allen County
Anna Webrs
West
Jefferson Street
Bruick
Koenigsburg
Hessen-Darmstadt
Germany
America
Pennsylvania
Indiana
Adams Township
Mrs Louisa Johnson Dies After Sudden Illness At 29
Mrs Louisa Johnson wife of Marion B Johnson and a noted city council member died at 12 45 pm Saturday at the family home 1217 Hurd Street after a five day bout with typhoid fever. She was 29 and had shown no early signs of danger before a sinking spell this morning. She was the daughter of Mr
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Louisa Johnson
Marion B. Johnson
Hurd Street
Obituary Notice for Mrs Andrew Michel of Fort Wayne
Mrs Andrew Michel of Fort Wayne died leaving a husband with Citizens' Trust and two young sons Merrill and Robert. Survived by parents Mr and Mrs Andrew Michel and siblings Charles William Theodore Paul Milton Michel Mrs Louis Linker and Misses Carrie Emma Noretta Clara Michel. Enel Johnson belonged to the Irish Lutheran Church of the Redeemer and was identified with the community.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Andrew Michel
Fort Wayne
Citizens’ Trust Company
Tyro
Merrill
Robert
Charles
William
Theodore
Paul
Milton Michel
Louis Linker
Carrie
Emma
Noretta
Clara Michel
Enel Johnson
Irish Lutheran Church of the Redeemer
Pioneer Goeglein resident Mrs Vonderau dies at 81
Mrs. Margaret Vonderau of Allen county died Friday at her Goeglein home aged 81 from senility. Born January 7 1827 in Bavaria she came to America in 1837 and lived in Columbus before settling in Allen county in 1887. Survived by ten children forty one grandchildren nine great grandchildren and two sisters. Funeral at St Peters Lutheran church Goeglein with Rev Doerfler officiating.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Margaret Vonderau
Allen County
Goeglein
Vonderau
Bavaria
Germany
America
Columbus
M. J. Vonderau
New Orleans
Susanna Sihler
Fort Wayne
Elizabeth Kuehn
Indianapolis
St. Peter's Lutheran Church
Doerfler
Mrs Izora Trevey Dies After Stroke at Home
Mrs Izora Trevey wife of Charles Trevey died at 11 p m Friday at 21 St Marys Ave from a stroke she suffered four hours earlier She was 38 6 7 born in Allen County married September 24 1887 Survived by husband two children Ralph and Mary Trevey father Emmet Johnson sister Miss Della Johnson and three brothers Perrys Johnson Fort Wayne M A Johnson Evansville and E C Johnson Laketon Mother died two years ago
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Izora Trevey
Charles Trevyey
St. Mary's Avenue
Mrs Marie A Ohneck Dies at 74 in Wallen Area
Mrs Marie A Ohneck widow of Adam Ohneck longtime Allen county resident died Friday at her Wallen home aged 74. Born in Andorf Wuertemberg Germany October 20 1834 she came to Allen county fifty three years ago and married January 29 1855 yielding ten children six alive. Funeral services set for Wallen M E church Monday at 10 30 AM.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marie A. Ohneck
Adam Ohneck
Allen County
Wallen
Ohneck
Andorf
Wuertemberg
Germany
Wallen M. E
Weaver dies of stomach cancer at 52 in Allen County
Mrs Mary Belle Weaver 52 wife of John H Weaver longtime Allen county resident died Friday at Lutheran hospital of stomach cancer. She moved from St Marys Ohio to Allen county fifty years ago and was a member of English Lutheran Church of the Redeemer. Survived by husband and three sons Frank Joseph and Burton. Funeral at 2 pm Monday from 23 Baker avenue with Rev T F Hahn officiating.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary Belle Weaver
John, H. Weaver
Lutheran Hospital
Frank Weaver
Baker Avenue
Frank
Joseph
Burton Weaver
T. F. Hahn
Bayless connected to Fort Wayne lodges and Jewish congregation
Sol D. Bayless was affiliated with the Sol D. Bayless lodge F and A M and Fort Wayne lodge No 116 Knights of Pythias and belonged to the city’s Jewish congregation. Funeral services are set for Tuesday at 2 PM from his residence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sol D. Bayless
A. M
Fort Wayne
Knights of Pythias
Mrs Eva Briggs Dies at 22 in Convoy Ohio
Mrs Eva Leslie Briggs wife of Clarence Briggs died Sunday morning at the family home in Convoy Ohio from pneumonia and complications She was only 22 and had married four months ago She was a sister of Dr G M Leslie of this city She had been ill a few days at 1 o'clock.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eva Leslie Briggs
Clarence Briggs
Convoy
Ohio
Mrs Mary Limecooley Dies After Long Illness in Fort Wayne
Mrs Mary Limecooley aged 73, longtime Fort Wayne resident, died Sunday at 2702 South Calhoun after cancer illness. Widow of Frederick Limecooley, a former police patrolman, she was born in Minden Germany and came to America at age six. Survived by four children Henry California Louis Toledo and Miss Mary Fort Wayne plus ten grandchildren. Funeral Tuesday at 2 PM from her home and 2:30 PM at Zion Lutheran Church.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary Engel Limecooly
Fort Warne
South Calhoun Street
Henry G Granneman Jr Dies of Tuberculosis at 38
Henry G Granneman Jr aged 38 died Sunday afternoon at 201 Leith Street from tuberculosis after long illness. He was the son of Henry Granneman Sr and is survived by his father a brother William and two sisters Mrs Adolph Myers of Springfield Illinois and Miss Louise Granneman of this city.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry G. Granneman, Jr
Henry Granneman
Leith Street
William Granneman
Adolph Myers
Springfield
Ill
Louise Granneman
Death of Mrs. Wilhelmina Luessenhop at age 67
Mrs. Wilhelmina Luessenhop widow of Frederick Luessenhop died Sunday after a weeklong illness at her daughter Mrs. Henry Hille’s home 1236 Wall Street Fort Wayne. Born in Hanover Germany she came here eleven years ago and was 67. She belonged to Emmaus Lutheran Church and leaves Louis Luessenhop Mrs Henry Hille Rev William Juessenhop Mrs Herman Woebbeking and Rev Otto Luessenhop as children. Funeral services Thursday at 2 30 from Emmaus Lutheran.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wilhelmina Luessenhop
Frederick Luessenhop
Henry Hille
Wall Street
Luessenhop
Hanover
Germany
Fort Wayne
Emmaus Lutheran Church
Louis Luessenhop
Wabash Railroad
William Juessenhop
Pittsburg
Herman Woebbeking
Woodburn
Otto Luessenhop
Colorado Springs
Infant Anna Berg Died of Bronchitis at Home
Anna Alice Berg infant daughter of Mr and Mrs Emil Berg died at 8 o clock Sunday evening from bronchitis at the family home 1130 Lake avenue aged six months pastor Rev Jacob Miller conducted the service at 2 o'clock from the residence
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Anna Alice Berg
Emil Berg
Lake Avenue
Jacob Miller
Bluffton Anti-Saloon Victory Cited by City Editor
Bluffton Banner editor sought truth after Anti-Saloon league success in Bluffton. Telegrams to Kansas City officials followed favorable reports from Assistant Attorney General C W Trickett and a later Gazette reply noting saloons near Missouri line. Waggoner’s hostile articles were challenged. Trickett presented evidence supporting the city’s saloon crackdown and anti-saloon efforts continue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bluffton
W. R. Waggoner
The
Gazette
Missouri
Waggoner
Kansas City Globe
Trickett
Anti-Saloon League
Tragic Death on Trolley Line Claims Local Youth
A four year old boy, Arn Schnurr, was killed on Miller road after stepping onto a trolley track and failing to notice a second express car behind the first. The skull fracture proved fatal before aid could reach him. Surviving family includes his wife two sons a daughter and several brothers and sisters. He was a gardener and dairyman and a devout member of St. Marys church.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Miller Road
Mr. Phillips
Schone Undertaking Rooms
Schnurr
St. Mary's Catholic Church
Joseph
Edward
Maria
George Schnurr
Hammond
Ind
Corneille Schnurr
New York
Earhart Schnurr
Chicago
John Schnurr
Wayne Township
Matilda Schnurr
Columbia City
Cyrus Cline candidate for Twelfth Indiana congressional delegates
Cyrus Cline of Angola announces his candidacy for the Republican nomination for representative in Congress in the Twelfth district Indiana, subject to the delegates at the forthcoming congressional convention. J W Adair of Columbia City adds a note of support and urges district delegates to decide.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
the Sentinel
Congress
Twelfth
Indiana
Cyrus Cline
Angola
J. W. Adair
Columbia City
Ind
Democratic primary declarations from local candidates
Henry L Branning Editor Sentinel announces candidacy for Wayne Township trustee subject to Democratic primary. A C Gladieu n announces sheriff candidacy subject to Democratic nominating primary. W F Rosenwinkel seeks representative seat subject to Democratic primary.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
the Sentinel
Wayne Township
Sentinel
A.C. Gladieun
W. FL. Rosenwinkel
Sheriff Race in Allen County Seeks Democratic Convention Endorsement
Aaron Reichelderfer announces candidacy for Allen County sheriff subject to the outcome of the upcoming Democratic convention. The filing signals intent to serve as law enforcement head pending party backing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
the Sentinel
Allen Counte
Allen County
Aaron Reichelderfer
Death of Mrs Hannah Stahlhut After Childbirth
Mrs Hannah Stahlhut wife of William Stahlhut a Pennsylvania railroad fireman died Tuesday at her mother's home from pneumonia four days after a birth She was 36 born Fort Wayne Oct 31 1878 educated at St Peters and married April 26 1902 Survived by husband three children mother brother and three sisters Funeral at 8:30 at home and 9 at St Peters church Also notes unrelated advert for Winslow's Suviting Syrup for teething.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hannah Stahlhut
William Stahlhut
Pennsylvania Railroad
Elizabeth Zauner
Force Street
Stahlhut
Fort Wayne
St. Peter’s Catholic
Henry Zauner
I. D. Ward
Justin Klingenberger
Amelia Gauner
Infant Mary Catherine Stieb Dies at Six Months
Mary Catherine Stieb infant daughter of Jacob Stieb died at 7 o clock Saturday at the family home 528 St Martin s Street aged six months The babe s mother died at birth in September last The funeral arrangements were to be from the residence at 1 30 and from St Peter s Catholic Church at 2 o clock
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary Catherine Stieb
Jacob Stieb
St. Martin’s Street
St. Peter’s Catholic Church
Indiana case to quiet title in Allen Circuit Court
The State of Indiana Allen County vs Abe Ackerman Mary Gibson and others seeks to quiet title to real estate. The affidavit states defendants reside unknown or out of state and nonresidents are served by publication. A hearing or answer is scheduled for April 20 1908. nonresidents must appear or suffer judgment in their absence. Attorneys Harper and Eggeman represent the plaintiff.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State of Indiana
Allen County
Abe Ackerman
Mary Gibson
Allen Circuit Court
Perley Ainsworth
Pearly Ainsworth
Cornelia Ainsworth
David Neff
John Ramsey
John H. Ramsey
Dorothy Ramsey
Dorathy Ramsey
Doroathey Ramsey
Indiana
Peries Ainsworth
William Gibson
Josip N. Ees
T Legat
Appointment of Executor for Rosanna Waddington Estate
Notice states Benjamin Waddington has been appointed executor of Rosanna Waddington late of Alen county Indiana deceased. The estate is described as solvent and the appointment is recorded.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rosanna Waddington
Alen County
Indiana
Benjamin Waddington
Greensfelder longtime White Fruit House cashier dies
Jasias Greensfelder died after an operation for strangulated hernia at St. Josephs hospital Sunday. He was 65 born December 6 1852 in Fort Wayne and spent forty years with J B White and the White Fruit House. He never married and lived with sister Mollie Greensfelder and brother Aaron at 921 Ewing Street. He was a respected business figure in Fort Wayne and wider circles.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jasias Greensfelder
White Fruit House
St. Joseph’s Hospital
Greensfelder
Fort Wayne
J. B. White
Mollie Greensfelder
Aaron Greensfelder
Ewing Street
Eli Greensfelder
Logansport
Death by Electrocution While Clearing Storm Wires
Edward Henkenius, 23, of Fort Wayne, a worker for the Fort Wayne and Wabash Valley Hneman, died after touching a live wire while removing downed storm wires at Main and Jackson streets. He and Thomas DeHaven were cutting tangled lines. Henkenius pulled wires with a rope and was shocked. He died shortly after at a hospital. Survived by wife, parents, four sisters, a brother, and other relatives. burial arrangements later noted at his parents' home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edward Henkenius
Fort Wayne
Wabash Valley
Hneman
Main
Jackson Streets
East Lewis Street
Henkenius
Thomas DeHaven
DeHaven
Wellman
St. Mary’s Catholic Church
Frank Henkenius
Lee Galland
Gust, Klein
Edith
Della Henkenius
Jefferson’ Street
Two Mining Committees Set for California Prospecting
A four member committee led by James B. White with L A Centlivre William M Griffin and Frank J Belot plans a five week California reconnaissance of a vast White Mountain Mining and Development claim. Dr William T Ladd will join in Reno Nevada as stockholders meet at the Wayne club to approve 100000 shares at 26 cents each. Separately Marion Zinc Company stockholders meeting at Wayne club Kentucky plans officer elections as lead and zinc interests expand.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James B. White
L. A. Centlivre
William M. Griffin
Frank J. Belot
California
White Mountain Mining and Development Company
William T. Ladd
Reno
Nevada
Wayne Club
Marion Zinc Company
Marion
Kentucky
Appointment of Administrator for Indiana Estate
J F William Meyer is appointed administrator of the estate of Mary Rinehart, late of Allen County Indiana, deceased. The notice names Meyer as administrator and identifies the estate filing details.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary Rinehart
Allen County
Indiana
J. F. William Meyer
Wort executrix appointed for John M Wort in Allen County
Notice is given that Rosa J Wort has been appointed executrix of the last will and testament of John M Wort deceased, late of Allen County Indiana. Executrix Rosa J Wort.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John M. Wort
Allen County
Indiana
Rosa J. Wort
Petition for Grade Gravel Road in Madison Township, Allen County
Freeholders of Madison Township Allen County Indiana file a petition with the Board of County Commissioners for the re establishment and paving of a two mile gravel road with stone. The plan includes grading draining and paving the road from the east end to the west end with crushed stone and top dressing to create a ten foot wide concrete style track highway. The road connects to a rural mail route and spans about two and a half miles with a dirt interval to be paved. The petition lists numerous signers and notes the hearing date set for April 1, 1908.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Philip F. Hodle
Madison Township
Allen County
Indiana
State of Indiana
Stone Road
Board of Commissioners
Maudison Township
United States
Board of County Commissioners
Ud- An
Sail
Cravel
Reid
Weis
Adil
Ah Ma Yitt
Bien Gerardot
William
Selkinge
Charles Brouwer
George J. Kayser
Prank
John Fry
Edward A. Hoffman
David C. Fry
Davon Tilis J
Miste Mio Me Yorosh
T. Th
Florence A. Rapserman
Henry WW. Marquardt
Jacob Warner
Sodom Cagnet
Gottfried Wagner
John C. Rey
Yeem Eo Maek
Geo. W. Lindemuth
Awttor
Auditor’s Office
State of
County of
Allen
Pisierne
Yetting
General Assembly
Madison
Board of Commissioners of
County of Allen
Houopbls Board of County Commission
Alen
Notice to Non-Residents in Allen County Court Case
State of Indiana Allen County notice in the Wilhiem Sleath versus John Burritt et al. action from the February term 19us claims defendants reside outside Indiana. Affidavit notes non residents for quieting title to real estate and urges answer or demur by April 24 1998. attorneys listed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State of
Indiana
Allen County
Wilhiem Sleath
John i Berrritt
Allen Circuit Court
John R. Burritt
Peter DeKay
Delay
Peter Tee Way
Tdekay
Peter Derkey
John Y. Vann Houlen
van Houlon
John YY. Vandeulen
John Y. Vandaoulen
van Houlen
John van Houlen
Alletta DeKay
Deay
Aletta Dek
Devisees
Joseph N. Mason
Felts Divorce Action in Allen Circuit Court
State of Indiana Allen County. Catherine Felts sues Carl Felts in the Allen Circuit Court February Term 1908 for divorce. Nonresident defendant Carl Felts is alerted to the filing and that unless he appears by April 23, 1908, the court may hear the case in his absence. Attest Joseph N. Uaee Clerk SWAYNE SWAYNE Attorneys for Plaintiff.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State of Indiana
Allen County
Catherine Felts
Carl Felts
Allen Circuit
Indiana
Joseph N. Uae E
Helen B. Caston
Martin
Joseph N. Mason
Erwin & Underwood
Petition for stone road in Madison Township Allen County
Public notice records a February 12 1908 filing in Allen County Indiana for re establishing a stone road in Madison Township. It details the proposed two mile route grading drainage paving with crushed stone and gravel bed projects and bonds to fund the macadamized road. Signatures of numerous freeholders and voters accompany the petition. The matter goes to the Board of County Commissioners on March 11 1908.
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George Ortlieb Shates
Wayne
Dickmeyer
Amar
Trevey
Briggs
BERG
Kan
Sas City
Kansas
Didate
Allen and
Adams
S. B. Fleming
Henry L. Branning
Stieb
Harper & Eggeman
Wky
Attorneys
Plaintiff
East Columbia Street
East Columbia Machine Works
Klaehn & Melching
West Main
Swayne & Swayne
James Gerardot
Mary B. Gerardot
Whky
Louis Fast
Charles W. Porter
Co. W. Porter
Whcy
Charles W. Rallins
Alien County
Charles H. Brouwer
Wiliam A. Goetman
Theodore Munch
John W. Flaugh Jacob Peninger
George Hoffman
Simon Hoffman
Hunst Koeneman Fhierman Munch
Jacob J. Miller
Mary M. Miller
Ilenry B. Braun
Frenry Getman
Frank Munich
August Bueckte
Frederick H. Gotman
Joseph R. and
M. Lenhart
Gustave Frederick
Frederick Charles Figel
August H. Kienke
Wiliam C. Selking
A. Geble
Maurice N. Gerardot
Ten C. Gerardot
Ivan R. Brauserman
Jacob Herman Minnie and
Alfred France
August Koeneman
Heinrich Rbuhrkamp
Conrad Fry
Louis Quandt
George Brouwer
Alexander H. Brouwer
Robert G. Figel
Mergaret Figel
Gottfried Wagner John Fry Henry W. Marquardt
Jacob Marquardt
John Hoffman, Sr
John F. Marquardt
Jacob Wagner Frederick L. Bohnke
Frederick Franke
Henry F. C. Franke
Lucinda Favery
Martin Fry
Charles A. Brouwer
Herry
Lenhart
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