Death of William Paul Jr. in Fort Wayne marks loss to business circle
William Paul Jr a prominent Fort Wayne businessman died at home aged 77 after eight weeks of illness including spinal meningitis. He served as assistant secretary of Fort Wayne Trust Co and was VP of Paul Manufacturing Co. Survived by widow Pauline Meyer and two daughters Elsie and Luella, with many relatives. Funeral held at St Pauls Lutheran Church.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Paul, Jr
Fort Wayne
Washington Boulevard
Mr. Paul
Paul
Fort Wayne Trust Company
Paul Manufacturing Company
Concordia College
Standard Oil Company
H. C. Paul
Fort Wayne Gas Company
St. Paul’s German Lutheran Church
Pauline Meyer
J. F. W. Meyer
Elsie
Luella
William Paul
John C. Peters
Henry C. Paul
Charles Paul
Joseph Storm
Jacob Kern
Fred Baade
Henry Lepper
Elizabeth Paul
Rev
Dieterich
Madison Township
William C Norwald Dies After Factory Accident
William C Norwald 55 of Fort Wayne lived on Lasseile street and died after an abdominal injury from a timber at Olds Wagon Works. Struck in the abdomen by a timber, he was moved to St Josephs hospital for an operation but did not survive. Survived by his widow and two sons Grover and Harry.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William C. Norwald
Lasseile Street
St. Joseph’s Hospital
Mr. Norwald
Fort Wayne
Olds Wagon Works
Norwald
Grover
Harry
Webb Pioneer Reel Dent of Eeity
Fragmentary note cites Rhoda A Webb as a pioneer reel figure with unclear context and a dent of eeity. No clear dates locations or organizations are readable. Further readable details are needed to form a complete summary.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rhoda
A. Webb
Dent of Eeity, Gied
Emieht Acta
Mrs Louise Kimmel Dies After Long Illness at 54
Mrs Louise Kimmel wife of Jacob Kimmel of Pleasant township died after a two year illness at age 54. Born in New York City August 4 1847 she came to Fort Wayne as a child and later moved to Pleasant township. Survived by husband three children Martin Wells Thomas Kimmel and Mrs Charles Branstrater also her aged mother sister Gottlieb Haller and brothers Tomy and Fred Fischer. She was widely known and deeply mourned by friends.
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Jackson Streets
Calhoun Street
G. W. Doswell
This City
G. M. Webb
Colorado Springs
Louise Kimmel
Jacob Kimmel
Pleasant Township
Kimmel
Anthony Fischer
New York City
Fort Wayne
Martin Wells
Charles Branstrater
Thomas Kimmel
Gottlieb Haller
Tomy
Fred Fischer
Infant Buuck Dies at Three Days of Age
Gottlieb infant son of Mr and Mrs Gust Buuck of 2225 Smith Street died Sunday at 1 pm from spasms at age three days.
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Gottlieb
Gust Buuck
Smith Street
Charles E F Brown Obituary in Local Hospital
Charles E F Brown, 54, died Monday at Hope hospital from pneumonia after a three week illness. He worked as a bartender at Harry Gilbert's saloon on Calhoun Street for years and was hospitalized a week ago. He leaves a wife in Mendon Michigan with her parents, father F J Brown, brother David Brown, and sister Mrs Millie Moore, all of this city.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles EF. Brown
Hope Hospital
Brown
Harry Gilbert
Calhoun Street
Mendon
Mich
F. J. Brown
David Brown
Millie Moore
Frank C. Cherry Dies at 33 After Illness
Frank Clifford Cherry an electrical lineman died at 10:30 this morning at his parents’ home on East Wayne street. The 33 year old resident of 1111 Elmwood avenue had recently retired from work due to poor health and left a widow and a young daughter. He leaves his parents a brother Charles Cherry and sister Bessie Cherry and his brother is a storekeeper for the western division of the Pennsylvania company.
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Frank Clifford Cherry
Frank M. Cherry
East Wayne Street
Cherry
W. A. Braun
Elmwood Avenue
Mr. Cherry
Charles Cherry
Bessie Cherry
Braun Electrical Company
Western
Pennsylvania Company
McCarthy Foster Daughter Grace McCarthy Dies at 20
Grace Elizabeth Quillilan McCarthy, adopted daughter of Mr and Mrs Patrick McCarthy, died at home 3 Colerick Street from consumption at age 20. She was the former daughter of Dennis and died young, adopted at age three, survived by two brothers and two sisters. A devoted member of St Patrick s Church.
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Grace Elizabeth Quillilan McCarthy
Patrick McCarthy
Colerick Street
Dennis Quillilan
St. Patrick’s Church
Buffaloes Elk and Deer Added to Brookside Farm
John H. Bass purchases four buffaloes four elk and about a dozen deer for Brookside farm. The animals will be shipped from the west early by Nickel Plate route and unloaded at the farm station.
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John H. Bass
Brookside Farm
Fruit House Office Tenants Told to Vacate
The tenants of the Fruit House offices were notified to vacate as part of a planned change. The report notes the intention of Megars and references alterations to the copper floor and carpet within the department.
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Megars
Court Notes Report of Judgments and Suits
The court ledger shows judgments totaling $775 against Julius J. Eme in three tort cases. Leikauff Bros sue Michael Shaughnessey for illegal property conversion claiming $100. Several cases were settled or withdrawn including Rudolph Schwartz vs Union Central Life and Myron E Hardendorf vs Charles F Bubhr.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Julius J. Eme
Leikauff Bros
Michael Shaughnessey
Rudolph Schwartz
Union Central Life Insurance Company
William H. Dornte
Frederick Haiber
Rose Belle Cummings
the Emricks
John R. Cummings
Grand Rapids
Henry M. Williams
Henrietta Chattwick
Myron E. Hardendorf
Charles F. Bubhr
France
William Emmenhiser
W. E Emmenhiser
Williamsport
W. C. A. Norcros
Zimmer ‘Carpet Cleaning Company
Aiken Thureday
Detroit
Joseph C. Simonton
E. Johnsion Et
C. ©. Schlatter & Co
Jd. T Adams
American Surety Company
Adams
South Wayne
Miles Harrod
Mary Harrod
Knoll
Rosa Cotterman
Benjamin Cotterman
Vinetta
Chicago and Erie Railroad
Adams County
Bill
Daniel C. Buskirk
Mary C. Buskirk
Frederick C. Blaising
New Haven
Bursley & Co
Local Notes From Warsaw Area Report On Illness and Events
Mr and Mrs Henry Pfeiffer visit Chicago. Scarlet fever reported at Poplar and Hoagland. Rome City fishing unusually good, biggest catch in years. Franklin Converse of Elgin Ohio with ill daughter in St Joseph hospital. Mrs Robinson mother of Congressman James M Robinson visits relatives in Montpelier. West Jefferson Street Church of Christ to hold five night rally starting May 12. Paul Miller of Edgerton street injured by horse with fractured jaw and broken nose. C W Edgerton plans remodeling Edgerton homestead into a double residence. H B W Michael of Chicago at bedside of father dying in city. Flint and Walling windmill factory Kendallville to have ten acres floor space after new buildings. Rev L J Metschman and daughter Elizabeth home from Springfield dedication of Wittenberg college. Bishop Alerding presided at confirmation of large class at St Vincent's orphans home chapel. James Nerhood of 2121 Oliver street injured in fall cutting hip. Isaiah J Morris and wife celebrate 58th wedding anniversary. Carl Mueller knocked down on Calhoun street, wheel broken. not seriously hurt. Achduth Yeshalom congregants reelect Rabbi Frederick Cohn with higher salary. Leopold Freiburger elected treasurer.
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Henry Pfeiffer
Chicago
Poplar Street
West Jefferson Street
Church of Christ
Paul Miller
Edgerton Street
C. W. Edgerton
Edgerton
West Wayne Street
H. B. W. Michael
J. C. Michael
Flint & Walling
Kendallville
L. J. Metschman
Elizabeth
Springfield
Metschman
Wittenberg College
Bishop Alerding
St. Vincent’s Orphans
James Nerhood
Oliver Street
Carl Mueller
Hillside Avenue
Calhoun Street
First National Bank
Congregation of
Achduth Yeshalom
Frederick Cohn
Marriage Licenses Issued In List of Couples
The article lists pairs granted marriage licenses including Francis Finney with Emma Oh neck Charles Currie with Emma Commers John Darnell with Bertha Shan non Albin Ludwig with Martha Somers August Maisch with Mary Blake Sherman White with Anna Strauss etc The records name many applicants and partners across several entries with multiple names per line.
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Albin Ludwig
Martha Somers
August Maisch
Mary Blake
Sherman A. G. White
Anna
Strauss
Durald H. Greybill
Louise A. Urshel
John A. Dolan
Cora M. Parker
Henry Pfeiffer
Fredrika Schmetzger
William H. Rost
Goldie Shuck
Cadmir B. Walter
Mary A. Johnell
William P. Crawford
Elsie P. Roach
Charles L. Lepper
Amelia L. Rose
Darius
Plaintiffs FILE Injunction Suits Against Fort Wayne Tractions
Three plaintiffs Bass Mordhurst and Fisher sue Fort Wayne and Southwestern Tractions for 10000 damages each claiming Fulton street frontage affected by a railroad right of way. They seek injunction with return date May 16 and allege lack of consent or condemnation action.
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Barrett & Morris
John H. Bass
Henry W. Mordhurst
Max B. Fisher
Fort Wayne and Southwestern Tractions Company
Fulton Street
Berry
Main Streets
Princess Link
Traction Company
Board of Works
Fort Wayne Traction Company
Higher carpet prices expected after spring market
In Philadelphia on May 3 local manufacturers foresee a general advance in carpet and rug prices within two weeks. They cite spring demand and yarn cost increases as the basis, with some makers planning price raises regardless of others. Large buyers reportedly favor a widespread rise if the trend continues.
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Philadelphia
Egg and Butter Corner Scheme Sweeps Michigan
In St Joseph Michigan May 3 a scheme to corner the egg and butter market in Berrien county was revealed. Chicago brokers have offered farmers 22 cents a dozen for eggs and 25 cents a pound for butter if they sign year long contracts to sell all produce to consignors in Chicago. Hundreds of Royalton area farmers reportedly signed. Local businessmen fear South Water Street brokers may be colluding to monopolize the market.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Joseph
Mich
Berrien County
Chicago
Royalton
South Water Errest Produce
Insane patient dies in bath at Central Illinois hospital
Earl C. Watkins, 16, of Jacksonville, illinois, died after a bath at the Central Illinois hospital when hot water was turned on unknowingly. The coroner's jury ruled accidental death and cleared hospital staff of blame.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jacksonville
Ill
Earl C. Watkins
Central Illinois Hospital
Tired Out and the Blood Disorder Sarsaparilla Ask Help
A promotional piece touts Ayer’s Sarsaparilla as a remedy for fatigue and impure blood with a testimonial from Mrs. J. W. Fiala of Hadlyme Connecticut claiming twelve years of illness improved after using the medicine. It also reports a local veterans post convention listing officers and committee chairs in Vincennes and Terre Haute.
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Ayer
J. W. Fiala
Hadlyme
Conn
Alldeuggists
J. C. Ayer CO
Lowell
Mass
Ringling's Circus Coming to Fort Wayne May 31
Ringling Brothers will exhibit in Fort Wayne on Saturday May 31 as one of the world’s largest circuses. Advance men Sam McCracken and W D Coxey arrived from Chicago to finalize advertising and supplies. The show uses 65 double length cars, employs nearly a thousand, features 300 performers, 500 horses and 30 elephants.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ringling Brothers’ Circus
Fort Wayne
Sam McCracken
W. D. Coxey
Chicago
Soap Combine Forming in United States Soap Industry
New York May 6 by incorporation under Maine laws the United States soap corporation with capital 1,000,600 has undertaken plans to combine soap manufacturing interests in the cast. One plant has already been absorbed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Maine
United States Soap Corporation
Amsterdam union votes to boycott meat for 30 days
The Amsterdam Central Labor union with twenty five sub unions and five thousand members adopts a resolution to abstain from meat handled by the so called meat trust for the next thirty days.
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Amsterdam
N. Y
Meat Trust
Soldiers to attend Indiana guards camp in Indianapolis
Battery B under Capt. Will Cleary and company D of the Third Infantry under Capt. O C Meyer leave Monday at 6 30 a m by Lake Erie and Western for Indianapolis to attend the Indiana national guard camp of instruction and take part in the dedication ceremonies for the soldiers and sailors monument in Fort Wayne.
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Will Cleary
Third Infantry
O. C. Meyer
Lake Erie and Western Railroad
Indianapolis
Indiana National Guard
Fort Wayne
Soldiers’ and Sailors
Convention Closes for Traveling Men's Protective Association
The Indiana state convention of the Traveling Men's Protective Association wrapped up Saturday after a two day session in South Bend. The Fort Wayne delegation failed to elect the Minsky president with the Vincent B. Brook slate drawing votes.
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Traveling Men’s Protective Association
Fort Wayne
Minskey
Prook
Vincen
Representative J. S. Salmon Dead at 56
Morristown N J May 6 Representative J S Salmon of New Jersey s Fourth district died suddenly at his Boonton home from an apoplexy He was fifty six years old in his second term as a Democrat He is survived by a widow two sons and a daughter.
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Morristown
N. J
J. S. Salmon
New Jersey
Boonton
County fair revival in Allen county set for September
Subscriptions have reached a level that guarantees launching the county fair in Allen county this year. The event shifts to the second week of September, running from the 9th to the 13th, with four stock show days and a grand finale. Premiums will be paid Friday evening, and contributors include McCulloch, Peters, Wolff Bros, Beadell Co, and others totaling several hundred dollars.
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Allen County
Allen County Agricultural and Horticultural Society
Kendallville
Portland
Charles McCulloch
J. C. Peters
D. N. Eyster Furniture Co
Wolff
Moellering Bros. & Milliard
Frank Dry Goods Co
David McKay
G. V. Kell
W. F. DeVilbiss
J. H. McCarty
George Thumm
Bird
John B. Manning
W. W. Orrock
T. F. Bresnahan
Alfred Grindle
Calamity Vision Fears National Storm Ahead
Evansville Indiana May 5 Rev Ephraim Miller a former preacher from near Yankeetown Spencer county claims a divine vision of a catastrophic hailstorm symbolizing God’s wrath on the nation. He says it appeared with a mysterious light and warned of an affliction to strike the government within seventy days, echoing a prior vision before President McKinley’s assassination.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Evansville
Ind
Ephraim Miller
Yankeetown
Spencer County
McKinley
Washington
Mr. Miller
Miller
Ely's Cream Balm proves helpful for catarrh buyers
The advertisement promotes Ely's Cream Balm as a highly effective catarrh remedy with trial sizes at 10 cents and full sizes at 50 cents. It notes availability through druggists or by mail from Ely Brothers in New York and Lexington Kentucky, with a testimonial from Mrs. W. B. Daniel claiming personal benefit and continued use.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ely
Ely Bros
Warren Street
New York
Mill Street
Lexington
W. B. Daniel
Gregg Davis Named District Agent for Indianapolis Insurance
Gregg Davis has been appointed district agent of the Indianapolis Insurance company, signaling a regional leadership role within the firm. He will oversee sales, agency development, and client service across the district.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gregg Davis
The
Indianapolis Insurance Company
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Habeeb Kantoos
Barbara R. Nill
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Frederick W. Bischoff
Francis M. Finney and
Emma Ohneck
Charles W. Currie
Emma May
John W. Darnell and
Bertha Shannon
Messrs. Bass
Mordhurst
L. K. Price
W. T. Durbin
A. M. Young
Frank Harris
Thomas Burk
C. M. Wilson
L. P. Collenbaugh
Vincennes
J. P. Shea
Edward Watson
W. M. Wilmer
M. L. Strickler
W. A. Ryan
Terre Haute
P. H. Sheehan
Lafayette
Thomas E. Porter
Walter Murphy
Ringling’s Circus
South Bend
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