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Newspaper
Fort Wayne Weekly Sentinel
Location
Fort Wayne, Indiana, United States of America
Date
May 02, 1906
Page
1
A report lists multiple local deaths including Johsina Doan aged 51 from heart disease and Elisabert Mier of Randall saw mill age 44. Mrs Lavan widow of K A Lovie, and John Roner, long time resident, are named among the deceased with brief notes on their origins and survivors. Funeral arrangements note services at residences and Ossian burial.
The obituary notices record the death of Sarah Bernhardt a 60 year old resident of Allen County and longtime resident of Madison township and the death of Jeromian Gorham a 70 year old resident of Allen County. Bernhardt survived by several children and siblings and will be buried after funeral services at the Zschocha church. Gorham died at his nephew Warren Vaughn’s home after a long illness and his funeral is planned at the same church with services by the Women’s Relief Corps. Burial details and survivors are listed.
Mrs Therena Gebremm Schramm, wife of Martin Schramm, died at her Madison Street home after a long illness of pulmonary complications. She was nearly 60 years old and passed away Saturday, with the cause listed as complications from a lung condition.
Frushant an listed custodian of the cis nail irs. Sebramm a daughter of the late Martin Noll born in Germany July 1836. family ties to Kart Wange and Laparta. several relatives named including Henry, Annles, Peter. notes of Catholic church affiliations and possible naval connection. text is fragmented with scattered dates and places.
Joseph H. Stier a former employee at the Dives Foundry passed away after a long illness. A 4 year student at Br. Mary’s High School he was active in St Mary’s Catholic Church and the Brothers Mary’s Young Men’s League. Surviving relatives include his sister Miss Stier and a brother. His funeral and burial were set for Thursday evening at St. Mary’s Church with interment at a local cemetery.
Mrs Aliavett Albers widow of Herman Albers died at 4 oclock at Bun vhageert aged 41 years 2 months and 10 days. Native of Germany she came to Bor Wayne in 1870 and was a member of St Peters Catholic Church Holy Mother Society Rooted Tree League Rosary Altar Society and St Vincent de Paul Society. Surviving are her son Herman Albers and daughter Mrs I Clunserorth. Funeral services Wednesday at 9 20 am from residence and 10 oclock at St Peters Church.
The fragment notes a service for Bethlee and two others at Mull Aslist Church with survivors Myr. Pasmie Aitier and Barry Slit fe She. The record lists dates and names unclearly, mentioning a graveyard or funeral proceeding at 8 o clock.
The report notes the passing and interment of a highly esteemed citizen associated with agricultural pursuits. It references survivors including three children and mentions local officials and residents such as Dr Ucoree Eb Moe Cougar deputy revenue collector Ia Ue citys Mrs Ritanhorh Martz Mira John Celica from Volentale Welle county Bunera sercies Thersilas with a church affiliation noted as the Church of Gout.
Katherine Koelhigner widow Gilhe Keahlinger died recently. The obituary lists surviving children Sirk and Senny Hrieek and multiple relatives across Wisconsin and Nova Scotia. Funeral services are scheduled for Sunday afternoon in the local church.
The deceased, Joan Krockenberger, age 42, died after a long illness at her home in Fort Wayne after nine years in the area. A native of Germany, she lived in Fort Wayne for seven years and is survived by her husband and four children, plus her parents and siblings. The funeral details are not specified.
Several obituaries note infant Hermis Tuelleman of 1808 Rockhill street died of pneumonia at eleven weeks. George Fite, Macnllonia native, died at 11 pm Sunday at St Roots Hospital. Mrs Mizainthhres, Fort Wayne resident and wife of Abra Gutea, died at 1433 Harrison street aged 60. Mrs Gutes Wha, wife of a union conductor, died after long illness. funeral planned Monday at 2 PM at the First Baptist church. Remains sent to family residences and list of surviving relatives.
Mrs Fraderiek Gallmeter of twenty county underwent a major operation to regain her health. The report notes a significant stay at a local hospital and references a tense period with rebel forces in Alen county.
Asterhart Robnell died at his home on Marys Avenue at age 71 after a period of illness. Born in Germany, he served in the German army, came to America in 1885, lived in New York City briefly, then moved to Allen County. He was a long time teacher in Behoal and later ran a grocery business on Bash Washington street before handing it to his son. Survived by his widow, a son Hoig, a daughter-in-law, two brothers, and one grandchild. Funeral services Friday at 2 from Tremont Avenue Lutheran church with interment at Concarlian. The processional included faculty from local schools.
GleRk Jgames Clark an oatertaker of Ranenville dies Friday at 8:11 AM from pneumonia and complications after a relapse. He was 38, son of Faber Cinviz, engaged in the painting business, opened a furniture stand, and recently began undertaking. He leaves a widow and three children. Burial details follow with local pallbearers listed.
Fragmented obituary note highlights William McGoogan a long time resident of Fayette Town. It cites a claimed origin in Ohio and a later move to Allen County. Text is garbled but preserves essential biographical anchors and lifetime linkages.
The obituary notes Callianines Klimpy of Unntingrm died Friday evening at St Joseph's Hospital after a decade of illness. The deceased suffered a recent spinal injury three years prior and had been unable to leave the hospital. The funeral service was held in Huntington with arrangements by Soham.
A poorly legible note describes Henry J. Koemlinger as a wandering man and alien county resident, with vague details about an event or location in New Haven and a claim of £130 involved, though specifics are unclear.
Henry Koehlinger aged 60 died after six months as MM due to complications from disease. A former immigrant to America he later farmed in Adams township before retiring to New Haven. Survived by a widow and many children and relatives including Gustave A. Koehlinger Fort Wayne Edward Koehlinger Vilas Kenry Koehlinger Fort Wayne Fred Koehlinger Philip Koehlinger Arthur Koehlinger New York Huy Koehlinger Alexandria and others. Funeral details to be announced later.
Joseph IC Pry and William Pry of 112s Bowing Birset mourn the loss of their infant son. The death occurred Friday at the family home and is noted in local notices. The infant’s name appears as part of a brief obituary with sparse details.
The opening of through passenger and freight service links Fort Wayne and Indianapolis. Conductor N. W. Bowman and Motorman W. S. Thompson led the inaugural car from Pearl and Harrison at 6 20 AM with 20 passengers aboard and a larger turnout on the second car, the Teanbre, at 9 50 AM. Through freight resumed between Fort Wayne and Indianapolis, running via Fern, Tipton and Noblesville.
The socialists held a county convention at Vertermart hall Monday evening and nominated Hekes ton for county auditor with O Aquos as secretary. Other nominations included Prink Janursehi for auditor, Potter for sheriff, Clarence Archele for assessor, Bauer Hable for coroner, Benjamin Marlatt for surveyor, Martin for state senate, Hines Arenas Chavies Meare for representatives, Yueh for circuit judge, and Dre County Clerk C F Bi. A special meeting of the county commissioners’ committee is set for 2 at 824 East Columbia Street with Bronskill, Mehele, Wilfried Grolth on the women’s slate and Metzear, Morse, Daleng on revolutions.
Ernest Rultemayer of wrtrhelm Maine county hosted a Sunday entertaining show with friends in attendance. The event featured a lively lineup and attracted numerous attendees despite rough wording in the report.
A long wedding notice details the MooreElser Teo ceremony on a Tuesday afternoon at the bride’s home. The Rev Zechlel of Bethel Church officiated as family members and numerous friends gathered in a parlor decorated with palms and ferns for the nuptials and a reception.
The page lists multiple wedding announcements and the names of couples, officiants, and residences from Fort Wayne area Lutheran and Methodist communities. It notes ceremonies at churches and parsonages, with relatives and guests in attendance, and provides brief postnuptial living plans for some couples.
Notice to subscribers that Mr. Be H. Book Walter will cover rural routes 2, 3 and 4 out of Chumbusco this week and next to solicit new subscriptions and collect debts from current subscribers in the district.
Relief Union report details April activity for Fort Wayne with 67 applicants including 3 bathing, 2 fuel and 12 assisted through the working room. Call volume shows 68 calls and 52 office visitors. Donated items include clothing, quilts, fruit jelly and groceries. Mary Wilma, Superintendent of Belle Tuton, noted community aid and rents furnished.
Unions threaten coordinated action as labor groups in an alliance debate wage demands and job actions. A Friday meeting at Loannes theatre may decide to call a walkout, with employers urged to approve a new scale. Machinists on railroads appear unaffected as talks continue.
May Day unrest sweeps New England with widespread strikes across construction and related trades. In Boston about 1,000 workers protested with wage and hour demands. similar actions hit Lawrence and other areas. Lin, Cape Ann, and Falls River districts reported disturbances as carpenters painters and plumbers join the action.
In Cincinnati nearly 600 pinning mill workers and several hundred pipe fitters walked off the job in a citywide strike seeking wage increases. Although demands have been presented to the company, managers refused to meet the wage rise and the men will not return until ordered by their union leaders.
About three thousand moulders quit work today in Chicago and nearby areas after a demand for a wage rise was refused. They demand recognition of the union and a closed shop agreement.
A strike in Youngstown halts all landing operations and leaves many workmen idle after a day of stoppages. The stoppage delays mining progress and prevents completion of many tasks as tensions mount among the crews.
In Pittsburg in May, about seven hundred workers walked off their jobs as a protest over wages and employer demands for concessions. Only a few carpenters and bricklayers remained idle due to jail and other disruptions. The movement showed broad support across trades and aimed to push for wage advances.
A milk cow and four spotted calves disappeared from a Roanoke, Indiana farm on a night in April. A reward is offered by Mr. and Mrs. John Wratent for the return of the animal and the culprits.
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