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Fort Wayne Weekly Sentinel

Location

Fort Wayne, Indiana, United States of America

Date

May 02, 1906

Page

3

Deaths in City as Heart Failure Claims Mrs Logan

Mrs Johanna Logan 56 died at 6 40 pm Monday at 1125 Broadway after a week long illness. Heart failure caused by paralysis attacks. Widow of E A Logan she relocated from Van Wert two months ago. Survived by son Ernest Logan and seven daughters across Ohio and Indiana. Remains sent to Van Wert for burial.

Johanna Logan Broadway van Wert Laura Staley Marion, O Hannah Stahl Toledo Emma Schenbart Milan Mich Edith Brewer Fairmount Ind Mary Hines Hot Springs Ark Winnie Guyer Fort Wayne

Samuel Ellsworth Miller 44 Dies of Meningitis in Fort Wayne

Samuel Ellsworth Miller a Randall saw mill employee died at his home 1348 Geott avenue of meningitis at age 44. Born March 4 1862 in Tocsin Wells county he lived in Fort Wayne six years with one year on a farm near Tocsin. He married Dora B Grams Sept 20 1888 and had four children two sons John 17 Arden 11. Survived by wife two sons brother in Tocsin and three sisters Mrs Lee Richey Chicago Heights Mrs Matilda Archibald Bluffton and Mrs Belle Michael Poneto. He belonged to Wayne tent No 54 K O T M and tent 3127 Modern Woodmen. Funeral from residence Wednesday at 1 pm then to Ossian for interment.

John Arden Tocsin Lee Richey Chicago Heights Matilda Archibald Bluffton Belle Michael Poneto Miller Wayne Ossian

Madison Township Woman Sarah Bernhardt Dies at 60

Mrs. Sarah Bernhardt a Madison township resident died Tuesday at Lutheran hospital at age 60 after a long illness and prior cancer surgery. She was born in Pennsylvania and came to Allen county as a child. Survived by five children Gustave Frederick Anna Quandt Louisa Saalfrank Peter Bernhardt and Louis Bernhardt plus fourteen grandchildren and one sister Mrs Christian Brueck. Funeral services Thursday at 1 pm from the Madison township home and 2 pm from Zschoche church.

Sarah Bernhardt Madison Township Lutheran

Jeremiah Gorham Civil War Veteran Dies in Fort Wayne

Jeremiah Gorham aged 70 years 1 month 9 days died Sunday at his nephew Warren W. Vaughn’s home after an extended illness. Born in Canada he came to Allen county in 1846 and served three years as a private in company C Eighty eighth Indiana regiment. He married Elizabeth Jane Griffis in Kosciusko county in 1870 then moved back to Allen county later living in Cassopolis Michigan. He leaves a widow and siblings Almira Vaughn. Funeral services will be Tuesday at 2 PM from his residence with flag service by the Women’s Relief Corps at 1 30 PM.

Jeremiah Gorham Allen County Warren W. Vaughn Huffman Street Mr. Gorham Canada Abolt Township Eighty-eighth Indiana Regiment Mr. Go

Theresa Schramm Dies After Illness at Home

Theresa Schramm widow of Schramm and Jong of Wayne died at 11 oclock Sunday at the family home 502 Dion Street. She was 60 years old and had suffered from complications of a long illness.

Theresa Schramm Schramm Jong Wayne Ollock Sung Dion. Street

Obituary for Mrs. Schramm Daughter of Martin Noll

Mrs. Schramm born in Germany in July 1846 came to Fort Wayne at age six. She married Mr. Schramm August 30 1866 and is survived by Rev George Schramm Henry Peter John Dominick Gregory Theresa and six grandchildren. A brother Peter Noll and a late brother Rev Martin Noll are noted plus a deceased son Frank in a railroad accident. She was active in St Marys Catholic Church and related societies. Funeral Friday at 8 30 from her residence and 9 from St Marys Church.

Laporte Henry Los Angeles Cal Peter John Dominick Gregory Theresa Frank Schramm Peter Noll East Jefferson Street Martin Noll Lafayette Appolonia Bremer Ohio St. Mary's Catholic Church Rosary St. Mary’s Church

Death of Joseph H. Stier at 21 in City Home

Joseph H. Stier 21 died after a long tuberculosis illness at his home 1119 East Lewis Street. A St. Mary's High School graduate, he worked at Electric works and Wayne Dry Goods before illness. Survived by parents Jacob and Mrs Stier, brother Fred, sister Mamie. funeral Thursday at 8 from home and 9 from St. Marys Church.

Joseph H. Stier Jacob D. Stier East Lewis Street St. Mary’s High School Electric Works Wayne Dry Goods Company Biter St. Mary’s Catholic Church St. Aloysius’ Young Men’s Society Bass Works Fred Stier Mamie Stier St. Mary's Church

Elizabeth Albers Widow of Herman Albers Dies

Mrs Elizabeth Albers widow of Herman Albers died at her Fort Wayne home at 4 am Sunday aged 61 years 3 months and 24 days She was born in Germany and came to Fort Wayne in 1870 She belonged to St Peters Catholic church Holy Mother society Sacred Heart league Rosary society and St Vincent de Paul society Surviving are son Herman Albers and daughter Mrs N Clusseroth Funeral services Wednesday at 9 30 am from the residence and 10 am at St Peters Church

Elizabeth Albers Herman Albers Force Street Albers Germany Fort Wayne St. Peter’s Catholic Church Holy Mother Society Sacred Heart League The Rosary Society St. Vincent de Paul Society N. Clusseroth

Life of Mr. McGoogan Noted Agriculturist Remains Honored

The obituary notes Mr. McGoogan devoted his life to farming and was highly esteemed. Surviving relatives include his widow and three children Dr George B Mc Googan deputy revenue collector in this city Mrs Elizabeth Martz and Mrs John Crites of Uniondale Wells county. Funeral services were held at 10 o clock from his residence and from the Church of God at Zanesville with interment in Zanesville cemetery.

Mrs Katherine Koehlinger Dies At 63 In Adams Township

Mrs Katherine Koehlinger widow of Philip M Koehlinger died Tuesday night at 1307 Wa bash avenue from heart trouble. Born in Germany she came to America in 1863 and married November 5, 1864. Surviving are two children, five siblings, and several in laws and step children. Funeral services Sunday afternoon.

Katherine Koehlinger Philip M Koehlinger Wabash Avenue Koehlinger Germany America Concordia Congregation Zschoche Henry Brueck Adams Township Philip Koehlinger, Jr Henry Schmidt Wisconsin George Schmidt Nora Springs Iowa Casper Schmidt Eden Valley Minn Peter Terlinden Campbellsport Wis J. Bransman Pfrandchild George H. Hochlinger Adolph Lepper Jacob Hankel Gar Creek

Death of Packard employee John Krockenberger at 32

John Krockenberger, a Packard company employee, died at 6:00 p.m. Thursday at 2610 South Wayne Avenue after a two year illness of tuberculosis. A native of Germany, he had lived in Fort Wayne seventeen years. He leaves a widow, five children, his parents Mr and Mrs Jacob Krockenberger, four brothers Jacob George Charles and Fred, and two sisters Mrs Williame Messerschmidt and Miss Clara Krockenberger. He was a member of the Broederliche Unterstuetzungsverein.

John Krockenberger Packard Company South Wayne Avenue Germany Fort Wayne Jacob Krockenberger Jacob George Charles Fred Krockenberger Williame Messerschmidt Clara Krockenberger The Broederliche Unterstuetzungsverein

Infant Gertrude Luelleman Dies of Pneumonia

Gertrude Luelleman infant daughter of Mr and Mrs Henry Luelleman died at 7 30 Thursday at 1308 Rockhill street from pneumonia at seven weeks old Father works for National Express company in this city.

Gertrude Luelleman Henry Luelleman Rockhill Street National Express Company

Emma Heibler Dies of Tuberculosis at 44

Mrs Emma Heibler 44 died Monday at 2144 Fairfield avenue from tuberculosis. She was a widow and survived by sister Mrs Fannie Miller and brother Harry Shaffer. She belonged to the Methodist Episcopal church. Funeral services from the residence Tuesday at 2 PM.

Emma Heibler Fairfield Avenue Bris. Heibler Fannie Miller Harry Shaffer Methodist Episcopal Church

Macedonian Immigrant George File Dies of Tuberculosis

George File a 19 year old native of Macedonia died at 11 o'clock Sunday night at St Rochus hospital from tuberculosis. He came to America about four months ago and had been living with his brother the only relative in America at 1901 Force street.

File George File Macedonia St. Rochus’ Hospital America Force Street

Death of Mrs Elizabeth Gates Fort Wayne

Mrs Elizabeth Gates 80 wife of Abra ham Gates longtime Fort Wayne resident died Friday at 1823 Harrison street after two weeks critically ill. Native of Alleghe ny Pennsylvania she married May 3 1849. Surviving husband two sons two daughters seven grandchildren six great grandchildren and siblings. Remains sent to W H Gates 1920 Harrison street. Funeral Monday at 2 PM from residence.

Elizabeth Gates Abraham Gates Fort Wayne Harrison Street L. H. Lose H. H. Bossier St. Louis Margaret Cook Peru W. H. Gates

Mrs. Gallmeier Dies at Ossian Home

Mrs. Frederick Gallmeier a Wells county pioneer died Saturday night at her Ossian home aged about seventy. A prior operation in the city hospital failed to improve her health. She was widely known and had many relatives in Allen county.

Frederick Gallmeier Wells County Ossian

Adelbert Aehnelt Dies After Long Career in Education and Merchandising

Adelbert Aehnelt died at 7 15 am Wednesday at 1586 St Marys avenue aged 70 years 15 days after a long fight with inflammatory rheumatism. Born in Germany he served ten years in the German army rising to lieutenant then came to America in 1865. He taught in New York City then in Little Rock Arkansas before moving to Allen county to teach at Bethlehem Lutheran school later overseeing Concordia college. He opened a grocery on East Washington street fourteen years ago later moving to St Marys avenue where his family continued the business. Survived by wife five children Ursula and Paula and Walter at home Mrs William Haserodt Elyria Oh Mrs Frank Stone Fort Wayne and one grandchild a daughter died earlier in North Carolina. Funeral Friday at 2 pm from the residence and 215 pm from Trinity Lutheran church. Interment Concordia. Pallbearers were local Lutheran school teachers including Prof Strieder Gerberding Lindeman Hormel Kampe and Prof Charlie.

Adelbert Aehnelt St. Mary’s Avenue Aehnelt Mr. Rehnelt Germany Berlin America New York City Little Rock Ark Allen County Bethlehem Lutheran Leesburg Road Washington Township Concordia, College East Washington Street Rehnelt William Haserodt Elyria, O Frank Stone Fort Wayne Ursula Paula Walter Aehnelt North Carolina Trinity Lutheran Church Concordia Strieder Gerberding St. Paul’s Lindeman Hormel Kampe Emanuel’s Charlie Trinity School

James C. Clark Dies at 38 in Zanesville

James C. Clark, a widely known undertaker in Zanesville, died Friday at 9 30 am from pneumonia and heart complications after a prolonged illness. He was 38, son of Postmaster Robert Clark, and leaves a widow and three children. Funeral services are set for Monday at 10 am at the Zanesville Church of God with Rev. Lowe officiating.

James C. Clark Zanesville Clark Robert Clark Samuel Scott Church of God, the Odd Fellows and the Woodmen

William McGoogan Dies at Age 83 in Lafayette Township

William McGoogan a well known Lafayette township resident died Tuesday at 6 o'clock at his home at the advanced age of eighty three years He was born at Cadiz Harrison county Ohio and moved to Allen county in 1863 remaining there since

William McGoogan Lafayette Township M. McGoogan Cadiz Harrison County Oniox Allen County

Mrs Catherine Klumpp Dies in Huntington at 70

Mrs Catherine Klumpp of Huntington died Friday night at St Josephs hospital after a fall three years earlier left her bedbound. Four sons were at her bedside. Funeral arrangements were made and her remains shipped to Huntington for burial and interment.

Catherine Klumpp Huntington St. Joseph’s ‘Hospital

Pioneer Koehlinger Dies at New Haven Home

F J Koehlinger, longtime Allen county resident, died at his New Haven home after a lingering illness. The obituary notes his pioneer status and ties to the local community.

J. Koehlinger Allen County New Haven

Obituary Notice for 67 Year Old Adams Township Resident

A 67 year old resident, ill for six months and died from a complication of diseases, was a former Adams township farmer who moved to New Haven six to seven years ago. He was a Emanuel Lutheran church member in New Haven and leaves a widow and ten children listed by name in Fort Wayne Illinois New York Cleveland Detroit Huntington among others. Funeral arrangements will be announced later.

Koehlinger Germany America Adams Township New Haven Emanuel Lutheran Church Gustave A. Koehlinger Fort Wayne Edward Koehlinger Illinois Henry G. Koehlinger Fred Koehlinger Philip Koehlinger Arthur Koehlinger New York Harry Kronmiller Cleveland Charles Bankert Detroit F. Stickley Will Koehlinger Huntington

Infant Fry Dies of Pneumonia at One Week Old

Joseph H. Fry infant son of Mr and Mrs William Fry of 1124 Ewing street died at 6 30 oclock Tuesday evening from pneumonia after a week illness. Father is a salesman for Fred Eckart Packing company.

Joseph H. Fry William Fry Ewing Street Fred Eckart Packing Company

Infant son dies at home in Washington Boulevard death

Ralph George Kessens infant son of Mr and Mrs Christian Kessens died at 10 o clock Friday night at the family home 1111 Washington boulevard east from exhaustion local notice lacks further details about funeral arrangements or cause beyond the stated cause and location

Kessens Ralph George Kessens Christian Kesseng Washington Boulevard East

Through Service Inaugurated Between Fort Wayne and Indianapolis

Through interurban service began between Fort Wayne and Indianapolis after delays with the Fort Wayne and Wabash Valley Traction company and Indiana Union Traction lines. The Kenilworth and Tranhoe carried passengers from Fort Wayne at 5 20 am and 9 30 am, while the Peru bound Indiana Union car Indiana Union’s Peru joined the run. Through freight service also started Tuesday.

Fort Wayne Indianapolis Wabash Valley Traction Company Indiana Union Traction Company Kenilworth N. W. Bowman W. E. Thompson Pearl and Indiana Union Line Peru Fort Wayne Company A. C. Wright A. Abrams

Socialist county ticket named at Vordermark hall

A socialist county convention at Vordermark hall nominated a full county slate. O C McDonald presided with C B Haenes as secretary. nominees include Auditor Frank Janorschke Sheriff James Potter Assessor Clarence Richele Coroner August Habig Surveyor Benjamin Mariotte Prosecuting Attorney L H DeWitt State Senator Martin Metzgar Representatives H H Haines C H Haenes Charles Drake Circuit Judge Max Zech Superior Judge J B Ferguson County Clerk C H Haenes. A campaign committee meets at 224 East Columbia Street to finalize platform.

Vordermark Hall O. C. McDonald C. BE. Haenes Frank Janorschke James Potter Clarence Richele August Habig Benjamin Mariotte L. H. DeWitt Martin Metz- Zar H. H. Haines C. H. Haenes Charles Drake Max Zech J. BE. Ferguson East Columbia Street John Sbrunskill Willard Smith

Supreme Court Reverses Ruling on Longworth Bonds Limit

The Ohio Supreme Court reverses the Seneca county circuit court ruling in City of Tiffin v Kintz et al and construes the Longworth municipal bonds act to apply only to bonds issued after the act’s passage. The decision limits the bonded indebtedness threshold to post enactment bonds, preserving earlier issues.

Columbus Supreme Court Circuit Court of Seneca County Tiffin Kintz Longworth Beneca County Hmit

Friedheim man celebrates nineteenth birthday with guests

Ernest Bultemeyer of Friedheim Adams County celebrated his nineteenth birthday on Sunday entertaining many friends and guests.

Ernest’ ‘Bultemeyer Friedheim Adams County Aitty Bultemeyer Jany

Moore Elser and Moore wedding in Fort Wayne home

Miss Jainnie C. Elser and Olie B. Moore wed April 26 at 4 in the afternoon at the bride’s aunt Mrs Catharine Hettler’s home. Rev D C Zechiel officiated with Bertha Thorpe on piano and a large guest list from Indiana and Michigan. The couple plan a Detroit and Ann Arbor trip before settling in Fort Wayne at 231 East Woodland avenue.

Henry Gable Mr. Gable Helen Real Russell Graeter Thorpe Mendelssohn East Woodland Avenue Germany Moore Pacific Express Charles Gurtner Mollie Gurtner Carl Haupt Iva Haupt Wabash Charles Hartman Will Giele Indianapolis Herman Helmick Kansas City Robert Hettler Detroit Wilda Gottschalk Shelley Berne Pape Kohlmeyer Louise Kohlmeyer Theodore Pape William Pape High Street Rev. Moll Clara Israel Jack Hoerner Jennie Frisbie Miss Israel Jones Street

Double Weddings Highlight Fort Wayne Nuptials Across Town

A busy Sunday wedding day features multiple ceremonies in Fort Wayne. Esmeralda Mabel Freder ick and William H. Gross wed at 2240 Maumee Avenue, with Selma Luhman and Ervin W. Freder ick as a second couple in attendance. Other nuptials include Ida Whipkey and Garry S. Bates in Detroit, Edna A. Lehman and George F. Weibel, Anna Treece and George Angevine, Mary C. Cummings and Elbridge Pring, Mary Bowman and Rupert Liebman, Myrtle Crooks and Dr. C A Woodruff, Katherine Till and Charles Treuchet, Mary Humboldt and John Mains, and Annie Doctor and August Bearman. The ceremonies occur in homes and churches, followed by meals or trips and new households.

Sentinel mail route visit to boost subscriptions

Notices that Mr E H Bookwalter will cover rural routes 2 3 and 4 from Churubusco this week and next to solicit new Daily and Weekly Sentinel subscriptions and collect overdue payments from subscribers in the area.

E. H. Bookwalter Churubusco Daily Weekly Sentinel

Relief Union Report April Fort Wayne

The Fort Wayne Relief union report for April shows 25 applicants for aid. Seven received groceries, three clothing, one pair of shoes, two fuel, and 12 assisted via the Associated Charities work room. The union made two calls and logged 63 telephone calls and 29 office callers. Donations came from Holton, Hanna and Hamilton schools totaling 29 packages of clothing groceries and canned goods worth 29 dollars. Hanna and Hamilton schools sent 1.54 dollars. Friends provided two clothing packages two quilts and fruit and jelly. Wolf and Dessauer donated forty yards calico. The work room provided 12 women for 62 days with six paid in groceries, two in clothing, and six in clothing and groceries. Mary Willard, Superintendent of Relief Union.

Fort Wayne Relief Union Associated Charities Holton, Hanna and Hamilton Hanna and Hamilton Friends of the Union Wolf & Dessauer Mary “Willard Relief Union

Labor Strikes Threaten May Day Tariff Scales

Union machinists in the city demand a new wage scale with a 2 percent raise and have set a Friday deadline for employers to respond. A mass meeting is planned that night with a possible citywide strike affecting six to seven hundred workers. Some employers have already agreed to sign. The bricklayers remain unaffiliated with the alliance.

The Alliance

May Day Strikes Hit New England Building Trades

May Day brought numerous minor strikes across New England, mostly in construction. In Lawrence about 1000 carpenters demand an eight hour day at $3.00, while in Lynn 200 machinists seek a nine hour day with Saturday half holiday. Other trades in Cape Ann granite, Blackstone valley, and Fall River show unsettled conditions as Boston sees scattered disturbances.

New England Boston Lawrence Lynn Cape Ann Blackstone Valley Fall River

Strike Marches Through Cincinnati Mills and Linemen

Cincinnati on May 1 saw about 5600 planing mill workers striking for higher wages along with several hundred pipe fitters and electricians. Another 850 telephone linemen demanded raises but remain at work until national officers order a walkout.

Cincinnati

Iron moulders strike in Chicago area

Three thousand iron moulders quit work in Chicago and nearby foundries after wage increase demands were refused. They also seek union recognition and a closed shop agreement.

Chicago

Strike Envelops Youngstown Building Trade

A mass walkout by six hundred painters carpenters and structural workers in Youngstown Ohio demands an eight hour day and union recognition. The strike halts city building with many homes left half finished.

Columbus, CO Youngstown

Structural iron workers strike in Pittsburg over wage demands

Structural iron workers in the Pittsburg district led a large one day walkout citing employers’ failure to grant wage advances. About seven hundred men struck, with a few carpenters and bricklayers idle due to limited concessions, but the action was not universal.

Pittsburg

Strayed Cattle Near Roanoke Indiana Offered Reward

Five head of cattle strayed from a Roanoke area farm last Tuesday night April 24. Two yellow jersey yearlings, two black yearlings, and a brown black milk cow. Reward for return. Notify Victor Stewart or R D No 4 Roanoke Ind.

Victor Stewart Huntington Road Roanoke Ind

Community Dance at Arcola Hosts Notable Guests

Mr and Mrs John Wraight near Arcola entertained a large circle of friends Monday evening with dancing as the main amusement. Alfred Wraight played violin while Henry Pressler and Ed Brown strummed guitars and a long list of guests attended.

John Wraight Arcola Alfred Wraight Henry Pressler Ed Brown Maggie Graves Ellen Lahrman Ernest France L. Graves Henry, Pressler W. Glick Walter Wright William Castin Roy Herold Frank Wraight William Jones William Prince Clive Ferrell Will Smith Charles Wraight Earl Pettigrew EB. Graves Edgar Smith Eugene Frieover Mowery

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