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Newspaper
Fort Wayne Weekly Sentinel
Location
Fort Wayne, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Mar 18, 1908
Page
2
Mrs. Louise Paul wife of Frederick Paul and longtime city resident dies at 8 50 Wednesday morning at her home 1802 Harrison street following a period of failing health. The couple observed their golden wedding anniversary a little over three months ago.
Mrs Paul who arrived from Germany in 1854 died after five weeks of bedfast illness. Born July 1834 in Windheim Germany she married Mr Paul on December 4 1857 at St Pauls Lutheran. Golden wedding celebrated in December. Survived by husband six children including Ernest Paul a city police officer sixteen grandchildren and two brothers. Resided Brimund Lutheran church.
Mrs Catherine Sander widow of Ernest Sander and Fort Wayne pioneer dies at 5 35 Wednesday in the home of her son W F Sander 33L West Jefferson St She aged 79 years had lived in Fort Wayne over fifty years Born Volkerson Hanover Germany January 5 182% came to America in 1854 Remains include son and brother Henry Roehrs Funeral services Friday at 2 pm from the residence and at 230 pm at Emanuel Lutheran church Rev William Moll officiating
Mrs Dorothy E Trick widow of John Trick age 78 years 11 months 1 day died 6 30am Wednesday at Lutheran hospital. Born in France she moved to America as a child and settled in Pleasant township Allen county. Survived by three children Mrs Fred Fell B F Trick and G M Trick and eight great grandchildren. Funeral Sunday with services at 1pm from her home and 2pm from Prairie Grove Chapel conducted by Rev W P Shambart.
Mearl B. Tracy infant son of Mr and Mrs William Tracy of 106 Barrys died at nine months five days after a week illness. The child fell ill while the mother and baby were visiting at Charles Carter 1883 High Street. Carter family are sisters of Mrs Tracy. Father is a foreman.
A funeral service for the daughter of the late Thomas Jones will be held Friday afternoon at the residence with interment at Lindenwood Cemetery.
A young man named Carral residing at 1232 Wesel Street died this afternoon at age 27.
James W Leighton, lifelong Fort Wayne resident for over fifty years, died at St Josephs hospital at 80. Born January 25 1830 in County Wexford Ireland he came to Fort Wayne during railroad construction. He married Catherine Keiley who died in 1861 leaving two sons Thomas and Timothy. Funeral services Monday at 7:45 from his niece Mrs Edward Yerricks home and 8 oclock at Church of the Precious Blood.
Emil A. Carrel former book keeper at Fort Wayne Electric Works died at 2 30 o clock Thursday afternoon at his home 1232 Wefel Street from a complication of his illness.
The obituary notes the funeral for Mr Carrel at 1 30 from his home and 2 o'clock at Trinity M E church with Rev R L Semans officiating He died after weeks of illness Surviving relatives include his mother two brothers Charles W and Edward H Carrel and sister Miss Mary L Carrel He was a member of Trinity Methodist Episcopal church and well known in the community
Valentine Kohlmann longtime Nickel Plate engineer dies after spinal trouble lasting over a year at his home 1209 Marion street aged 30. Survived by wife mother Elizabeth Kohlmann two brothers John Kohlmann of St Louis Edward Kohlmann Fort Wayne and sisters Mrs John Welch and Mrs George Kronmiller Funeral at 9 am Monday from the residence and 930 am from the Church of the Precious Blood.
Regina Schmidt aged 78 died suddenly Friday at her daughter Mrs Thomas Baxter 1110 Wilt Street heart failure linked to age. Born December 19 1829 in Germany she immigrated to America in 1848 settling in Fort Wayne where she lived ever since. Her husband Andrew Schmidt died 27 years ago and only surviving relative is daughter Mrs Baxter. She belonged to Emanuel Lutheran Church.
Daniel Emerick a 36 year old farmer from near Latty Ohio died at Hope hospital after a cancer operation. His remains were shipped this afternoon to Latty for funeral services and interment.
Miss Edna E Walda daughter of Mr and Mrs Christian Walda of 1209 East Wayne street died at 12 45 am Saturday after a long illness. She was 19 years 10 months and 23 days old and had been in failing health for two years. Survived by parents two sisters Mrs Henry Buevernicht Joliet and Mrs Frank Luley this city. She was a member of Strines Saharan church.
At 2 30 o'clock Saturday morning at the home of his sister Mrs Levi Ballard 1419 Walton avenue after an extended illness. Mr Sanders formerly worked eighteen years at the Pennsylvania shops retiring due to ill health. He lived with his widowed mother near Maples and was well known and esteemed. Surviving relatives include his mother and three sisters and three brothers. Funeral services Tuesday afternoon at 1 from the residence and at 2 from the Methodist Protestant church in New Haven with Revs Byrer and McCain officiating.
Mary Rowand seven year old daughter of Rev Charles A Rowand of the First Methodist Episcopal church died Friday night at the family home on East Wayne street from diphtheria related exhaustion. The remains were taken to Richmond for interment.
Miss Margaret Kiep aged 16 daughter of Mr and Mrs Theodore Kiep dies early Saturday from scarlet fever. She attended St Peters school and belonged to St Peters Catholic Church. Father is a fireman at No 8 engine house. Surviving are her parents five sisters. Funeral services held Sunday private.
Mrs Eleanor Robertson of 118 East Pontiac street died suddenly after returning from a visit. Coroner A J Kesler ruled death from apoplexy of the heart. She was a 49 year old Catholic, wife of a Pennsylvanian Blacksmith, and mother of eight, with relatives in this city including Mrs G L Lehman and Madeline Robertson.
Miss Ada Baldock aged 20 daughter of Mr. and Mrs William Baldock died at 11 oclock Saturday night at 727 East Wayne street after a week long illness from appendicitis complicating into peritonitis.
The obituary profiles Miss Baldock a Fort Wayne native with strong character and wide circle of friends. A clerk at Welker store she is survived by her parents and two sisters Carrie and Detta. Funeral services are set for Wednesday at 2 PM from the family residence.
Olga Schindel infant daughter of Mr and Mrs Julius Schindel of 1331 Grant avenue died Saturday evening from convulsions at eight months. Funeral services will be held Tuesday at 2 PM from the residence with interment at Concordia.
Harvey Fitch Stouder died at 9:15 p.m. Saturday at his daughter Mrs. S. S. Current’s East Wayne street home. He suffered a paralysis attack ten days earlier. Born November 3 1815 in Fairfield County Ohio he moved to Indiana as a young man and attributed his longevity to abstaining from liquor and tobacco.
Grandson Harry S. Current a great grandson Merlin H. Current and brother Solomon S. Stouder of Abolt township attend a ceremony at 2 o'clock from the Current residence with Rev. Mr. Hobbs of St Paul M. E. church officiating.
Mrs Mary J Larrison aged 71 died Sunday afternoon at the home of her son Preston Woods 1130 East Creighton avenue Fort Wayne after pneumonia following measles. Four children survive Preston Woods Edward Woods Cornelia Powell and L Q Oyler. Funeral services at 7:30 this evening from the residence with Interment in Converse Ohio.
Mrs Sophia Koldewey wife of William Koldewey died Sunday afternoon at 2602 Smith Street from pneumonia at age 25 after a five day illness. Born in Adams county she moved to Fort Wayne ten months ago and was a member of Zion Lutheran church. She is survived by her husband her parents Mr and Mrs Krueckeberg of Adams county and six siblings William Martin Henry Hannah Louise and Angeline Krueckeberg.
Edwin Stone infant son of Mr and Mrs John Stone of 1237 Eliza Street died Sunday morning from convulsions at age seven months.
John A. Meyer, infant son of Mr. and Mrs. C. W. Meyer of 445 Montgomery Street, died Sunday from exhaustion at one day old. Funeral services were held from the residence this afternoon.
Wabash shops employe WwW C Baker died Tuesday afternoon at St Josephs hospital from shock after an appendicitis operation. Age 43, he moved to Fort Wayne from Huntington in June. Survived by wife, daughter Mrs H J Capple of Huntington, one grandchild, two brothers and two sisters. Remains shipped to Huntington for funeral services and interment.
Mrs. Sarah J. Rockhill, widow of Joseph Rockhill, died Tuesday at age 73 in Lake township after four to five weeks of lung fever. A pioneer resident of Alfen county, she came here as a young girl. Survived by five sons Edward W. Rockhill J W Rockhill H A Rockhill M R Rockhill and Mrs Richard Erwin. ten grandchildren. three brothers. two sisters. Funeral Friday at 10 am with interment Lindenwood.
Jeremiah Heffelfinger of Eel River township died at home from heart failure after months of declining health. A Civil War veteran about 74, he served as Hel River township assessor and was a respected longtime Allen County resident. Survived by his wife and two sons Chauncey L. and John K. Heffelfinger.
Mrs Sophia Bunck wife of Ernest Buuck aged 71 died suddenly Monday night at her Friedheim home from pleurisy and rheumatism. She was born in Germany and lived in Adams county since. Survived by husband and seven children: Fred William Ernst Bingen Christ Hoagland Martin with others in Wisconsin and near Fort Wayne. Funeral Friday at 1 30 pm at Friedheim Lutheran Church conducted by Rev Preuss.
Fire destroyed Jacob Meyers barn in Jackson township last Saturday evening. The blaze consumed the structure and killed nine horses, with reports limited on the cause and extent of property loss.
Reports from Port au Prince say LeComte as interior minister pushes to deliver revolutionists seeking asylum at the French legation. France Germany and Britain pledge protection of foreign subjects as U S ships are seen nearby. Berlin and Havana sources describe a strained, evolving crisis with executions and street clashes amid fears of a massacre.
The county completes results show Miller with 27 votes and Watson with 13. Beards and Hartzell selections are noted in Eel River and Perry Cedar Creek areas while New Haven precinct reports 111 votes with Hartzell sweeping the tally. Fort Wayne area precincts see competing Watson and Miller workers influencing delegates.
In Fort Wayne a bitter contest for the Republican state convention produced 17 for Miller and 9 for Watson out of 26 delegates. Miller carried wards One Four Six Seven Ten and part of Five while Watson won Two Three Eight Nine and part of Five. Outside townships will elect the remaining delegates to form Allen County's 40 member delegation as both sides claim future strength. The campaign featured aggressive voter turnout, possible cross party voting, and several leaders losing in a high drill of political combat.
The article reports county chairmen aligned with Miller losing in several wards while Miller gains in others. Key figures include Ralph Yarnelle and J. L. Scott among Watson and Miller delegates, with ward by ward tallies and totals surpassing 3,000 votes in the Fort Wayne primary. Politicians weigh how W. L. Taylor will fare and potential cross-support with Hugh Miller.
Allen and Adams county Democratic leaders name Tuesday April 7 as the date for a joint senatorial convention in Decatur with 61 delegates. Chairman Johnson of Allen and Chairman Gallogly of Adams announce the plan.
Allen county has 46 and Adams 15. S. B. Fleming, of this city, is at present the only candidate in the race for the nomination.
An unofficial conference of county election commissioners and prospective candidates from both parties tentatively sets Friday May 1 as the date for the county nominating primaries. The new law provides joint primaries for both Democratic and Republican tickets.
The Sentinel publishes candidate notices for the Twelfth district of Indiana and Allen county. Cyrus Cline of Angola and J W Adair of Columbia City seek nomination for congress subject to delegates. Nelson H Whittern and William Watson announce for representative and sheriff subject to Democratic primary voters.
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