Chosen Queen of Elks Mardi Gras Vote Total
Clara Piepenbrink has been named queen of the Elks Mardi Gras after 338 141 votes cast, with 237 787 for Piepenbrink and 150 414 for rival Mrs Koopman. The tally was certified by the Elks committee. voting closed and counted past 9 30 p m Monday. Piepenbrink will select maids and gowns are to be purchased in Chicago for the May 26 parade.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clara Piepenbrink
Queen of the Elks
Mardi Gras
Koopman
Ana Bilgetad
Plepenbrink
Prepenbrink
Clara Plepenbrink
R. S. Viberg
Nate Beadell
J. H. Hobrock
Maurice Niezer
William F. Ranke
D. Tillo
H. C. Hollenbeck
L. Biederwolf
L. A. Worch
the Elks
Chicago
Miss Piepenbrink
Interwoven Weddings Parade Through St. Joseph Area
A series of local marriages unfold across St. Joseph township and nearby towns. Emma M Koester wed Henry Dressler at Goeglein s Saint Peter s with attendants Clara Dressler Linnie Koester and Clara Baade. Journeys follow to housekeeping on Goeglein farm. Several other couples wed in Wells and Noble counties with ceremonies at homes and churches, receptions, and post ceremony plans.
Great year for Lutheran Hospital ends with report
The Lutheran Hospital association held a 2:30 meeting at the hospital to review a record year. Representatives from seven city congregations and six out of town churches attended as officers and directors were elected for the coming year. The hospital sheltered 1,192 patients, performed 810 operations, and saw 147 births. it has treated 4,700 patients in six years. A new laundry costing 5,000 dollars was installed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lutheran Hospital Association
Goeglein
Huntington
Adams Township
Gar Creek
Woodburn
Toscia
Three Fort Wayne Men to Ride Curtiss Airplanes at May Meet
Fort Wayne will host an aviation meet at Driving Park May 28 to 30 with Curtiss airliners carrying three local volunteers and reporters, plus women in aviation costumes. Roland Middleton and Hugh Robinson headline as aviators bringing three upgraded biplanes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fort Wayne
Curtiss
J. C
Bud) Mars
Sutton
Curtiss Company
Roland G. Middleton
Hugh A. Robinson
Nere
Auburn Automobile Factory
Taft Affirms Reciprocity Bill Stance Before Grange
President Taft told twenty five National Grange members he will not let politics block reciprocity with Canada. He argued the treaty benefits the nation and farmers despite fears of GOP voter losses. He said the pact lasts only as long as Congress wishes and could be repealed after one year if harms emerge.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Taft
National Grange
N. P. Holt
Michigan
Wisconsin
Maine
New Hampshire
Vermont
Canada
United States
Asparagus and Strawberry Desserts From Housekeeper's Menu
A historical collection of asparagus preparations and desserts including Asparagus in cream sauce with cheese, Strawberry Flummery with cornstarch thickened syrup, Kidney Omelet, Calf's Brain Saute, Radish and Olive Salad, Rhubarb and Rice, Rice Ham and Tomato Sauce, and Rhubarb Pie with custard or sauce.
Marriage Licenses Listed For Numerous Couples
A list of marriage licenses shows multiple couples with ages and occupations. Names include Martin C. Frosch and Sonah Kaiser. Edward J. Braun and Johannah B. Sorg. William M. Brown and Mary V. Godfrey. Carlton T. Root and Bessie E. Goldey. Henry Dressler and Emma M. Koester. and others. The records reflect trades such as farmer, draughtsman, clerk, laborer, and carpenter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Martin C. Frosch
Sonah Kaiser
Edward J. Braun
Johannah B. Sorg
William M. Brown
Mary V. Godfrey
Carlton T. Root
Bessie E. Goldey
Henry Dressler
Emma M. Koester
Edwin J. Meyers
Pemila Ann Gater
Edward B. Kouder
Frederick W. Moellering
Farmer
Mary ©. Harries
Louis Elmer Gollmer
Eugenia Maria Braun
Emerson L. Brentzer
Catherine Dustman
Arthur C. Parker
Georgia M. Noll
Clem A
Local Births In City Families Mentioned
A birth notice lists several new additions: a son to Mr and Mrs Fred G Galmier at 1201 California avenue a son to Mr and Mrs Edward Andrews at 2427 Thompson street a daughter to Mr and Mrs H A Umbright at 418 Dawson street and a son to Mr and Mrs Frank Besse at 113 DeWald street.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fred G. Galimier
California Avenue
Edward Andrews
Thompson Street
H. A. Umbright
Dawson Street
Frank Besse
DeWald Street
Real Estate Transfers in Adams Cedar Creek Maumee and Washington
Transfers recorded include Nade C and Anna Haley selling lot 100 South Walton Ave Acre addition Adams township to Otto Herman Lorenz for 210 dollars. Anna C Walker sells land in Cedar Creek township section 12 to Henry Goldsmith for 1 dollar. Myrtle Small and Frederick C Huber sell part northwest corner northeast section 29 Maumee township to Otto D Schepelmann for 100 dollars. Hanna M Schoedel sells lot 81 E C Hanna subdivision Washington township to John C Schoedel for 2700 pounds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nade C
Anna Haley
Otto Herman Lorenz
South Walton Ave
Adams Township
Anna C. Walker
Henry Goldsmith
Cedar Creek
Myrtle Small
Frederick C. Huber
Otto D. Schepelmann
Maumee Township
Hanna M. Schoedel
John C. Schoedel
E. C. Hanna
Washington Township
Goshen Loses Track Meet At Fair Grounds
In Goshen Indiana on a Saturday afternoon Michigan City defeated Goshen 62 to 48 in a dual track meet held at the local fair grounds. Attendance was light and the meet next week includes the Northern Indiana event at Notre Dame.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Goshen
Ind
Michigan City
Goshen High Schools
Indiana
Notre Dame
Fort Wayne YWCA Fund Drive Seeks 100000 Building
A confidential donation exceeding 62000 was sent to the Fort Wayne YWCA building fund by mail from an anonymous contributor. A former slot machine thief returned ten dollars as restitution, prompting discussion on moral responsibility. The YWCA appeals to unions and fraternal groups for support to reach the 100000 goal.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fort Wayne
Miss Clara Norcutt Resigns From First Baptist for Chicago Post
Miss Clara E F Norcutt resigns after a year and a half as assistant to Rev J F Vichert at the First Baptist church to become assistant corresponding secretary of the Women s American Home Missionary Society with Chicago headquarters. She leaves Monday for new duties amid thanks for her service. A farewell reception is held tonight at 1618 Wells Street and another Friday afternoon by the church s Woman s Missionary society.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Walter Kanavel
Theodore Wiedman
Lake Township
Messrs
Bercot
Napoleon
Clara EF. Norcutt
J. F. Vichert
First Baptist Church
Women's American Home Missionary Society
Chicago
Electrician Injured After Fall in Huntington Home
Glenn Brinneman of Huntington fell from scaffolding while wiring a new house on Superior Street yesterday. He sustained injuries rendering him incapable of work, with initial reports suggesting possible fatal outcomes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Huntington
Ind
Superior Street
Glenn Brinneman
Purdue electrical students tour Fort Wayne shops
About sixty juniors in electrical engineering from Purdue University, led by Prof. Harding, visited Fort Wayne on Monday. They rode in two special cars from Lafayette, toured the Spy Run power station, the Fort Wayne Electric Works, and the incandescent lamp factory, then proceeded to Muncie for the night before continuing to Anderson and Indianapolis.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Purdue University
Harding
Purdue
Fort Wayne
Lafayette
Spy Run Avenue
Muncie
Anderson
Indianapolis
Harlan Happenings Highlight Graduation and Local Developments
Harlan Indiana reports ten graduates for the year and notes Rev. Westhafer delivering the baccalaureate sermon at the Church of Christ. The Harlan State Bank prepares to open June 1, a product of the local Commercial club. Infrastructure projects include a new bridge for the Toledo and Fort Wayne Electric railway. Funeral services were held for Benjamin Thomas with interment at the nearby cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harlan
Ind
Harlan High School
Westhafer
M. E. Church
Church of Christ
Kokomo
Harlan State Bank
Harlan Commercial Club
Toledo and Fort Wayne Electric Railway
Marquit Bridge
Zeis & Zeimmer
Benjamin Thomas
M. E
Smallpox scare ends in Montpelier Indiana
The Montpelier small pox scare is over with only two families under quarantine. Jesse West Samuel Tait and Zora Brown were released Friday from restraint. Two patients remain in the pest house and the Henry Sills and James Millikan homes keep quarantine. All cases were light and none serious.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Montpelier
Ind
Jesse West
Samuel Tait
Zora Brown
Henry Sills
James Millikan
Arm Injury At Kendallville Factory
Walter Smolinski of Kendallville Manufacturing Company suffered a fractured left arm when a heavy box fell on him on Wednesday. He cannot use the arm and will be off duty briefly.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kendallville
Ind
Walter ‘Smolinski
Kendallville Manufacturing Company
Goshen Prep Play Rehearsals Begin for June Show
Goshen Indiana May 4 W M Lowrie of Highland Park Lt will arrive May 20 to begin final rehearsals for His Uncle from India to be produced by Goshen high school June 6 at the Jefferson He staged The Collegé Widow for the 1909 class and The County Chairman for the 1910 class.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Goshen
Ind
W. M. Lowrie
Highland Park
India
Goshen High School
Jefferson
Lowrie
Collegé
Courtty
Remains Laid To Rest For Mrs Fleming Funeral
The funeral of the late Mrs. William A. Fleming was held at the Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception at 10 o clock Tuesday. Rev J P Durham of Marion celebrated a solemn requiem mass with Rev Geo Horstman Rev Geo Moor man and Rev John R Quinlan assisting. Other clergy attended along with Sisters Imelda and Adele. Interment at the cemetery was private.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William A. Fleming
Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception
J. P. Durham
Marion
Geo. Horstman
St. Andrew's
John R. Quinlan
Geo. Moorman
Mgr
John H. Oechtering
V. G
Simon M. Venn
Gustave Hottenroth
Jacob A. Lynn
Academie
Imelda
Sacred Heart Academy
Adele
Sisters of the Holy Cross
Township convention forms St Joseph unit of county association
Sunday school workers in St Joseph township held a Taylor's chapel meeting and organized as a township branch of the Allen County Sunday School association with officers including President J Harvey Davis Secretary and Treasurer Effie Owens and department superintendents for Elementary Bertha Shafter Intermediate Ida Horn Adult Bible Class Jennie Black Teacher Training Rev J Jarvis Home Department J Parker Temperance T H Ashley Missionary Zoa C Davis.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sunday School Workers
St. Joseph Township
Taylor’s Chapel
Allen County Sunday School Association
J. Harvey Davis
Effie Owens
Bertha Shafter
Ida Horn
Jennie Black
J. Jarvis
J. Parker
T. H. Ashley
Zoa C. Davis
Cemetery Officers Elected at Cédacordia Meeting
Cédacordia Cemetery association held its annual meeting at St. Paul’s school hall electing officers for the coming year. President Rev. Philip Wambsganss secretary August Freese treasurer H. Dicke. Trustees named from Lutheran churches include Henry Wellman F Brinkroeger D Brandt F Wahrenburg H Dicke Christ Strasburg Church of the Redeemer and Henry Foerster Concordia.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cédacordia Cemetery Association
St. Paul's School Hall
Philip Wambsganss
August Freese
H. Dicke
Henry Wellman
Emmaus Church
F. Brinkroeger
Trinity Church
D. Brandt
Zion’s Church
F. Wahrenburg
Emanuel Church
St. Paul’s Church
Christ. Strasburg
Church of the Redeemer
Henry Foerster
The
Concordia Church
Court Rules Law Creating Shelby County Superior Court Invalid
Judge Charles Remster of the Indianapolis circuit court ruled the recent general assembly act invalid. It sought to have Judge Pliny Bartholomew divide time as presiding judge of a new Shelby County superior court. The court found the legislature lacked power to enact the measure.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indianapolis
Charles Remster
Circuit Court
General Assembly
Pliny Bartholomew
Marion
Notice of Public Sale by City Trucking Co Fort Wayne Ind
The undersigned will offer at public sale to the highest bidder at the storage warehouse the following described property to pay storage charges and costs of sale. Lot No 1 includes a commode dresser clock 3 stands 6 chairs library table cabinet sofa and smaller items Lot No 2 includes a sofa dressers rockers walnut beds sewing machine walnut bookcase 8 boxes contents dentist machine kitchen table heating attive and smaller items One house organ and stool. Sale set for May 27 1911 at 2 PM at Nos 101 to 107 Clinton St Fort Wayne Ind.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
City Trucking Co
Clinton St
Fort Wayne
Ind
A Hilleke laid to rest in solemn Catholic rites
August Hilleke received last rites Tuesday morning at his residence 1906 Fairfield Avenue before a high mass at St. Pauls Catholic Church. Rev H J F Kroll and others led the ceremonies with a sermon by Rev Delaney. Nephews and nieces from Ensley and Chicago attended. Interment was in the Catholic cemetery. He longtime served as janitor at St Pauls.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
August Hilleke
Fairfield Avenue
St. Paul's Catholic Church
Chi
H. J. F. Kroll
Father Eisenger
C. PP. S
J. F. Delaney
Father Ellering
Columbia
Printer H Tevels injury at Auburn press
Howard Tever, a printer at the Auburn Post Car Company in Auburn Indiana, was caught in a press on Wednesday. He sustained a severe gash requiring stitches. bones are not believed broken but the elbow and lower arm were badly pinched, and he will be idle for some time.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Auburn
Ind
Howard Teverel
Auburn Post Car Company
Soldiers to Attend Regiment Reunion in South Bend
Ligonier Indiana May 9 Members of the 157th Indiana volunteers the Studebaker Tigers will go to South Bend on Wednesday for the annual reunion of the regiment and the twelfth anniversary of mustering in. The reunion is expected to be the largest yet with about 300 veterans expected to attend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ligonier
Ind
157Th Indiana Volunteers
Studebaker Tigers
South Bend
Sentinel Want Ads Pay Ad Notice
Classified notice from Sentinel listing want ads details with payment terms and contact guidance. Includes brief description of items or services sought and how to place an advertisement in the newspaper.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sentinel
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Koester
Christian Koester
St. Peter's Lutheran Church
A. C. Doerster
Clara Dressler
Linnie Koester
Clara Baade
Henry Smith
Harry Koester
Maid of Honor
Adella Gerke
Findlay
Ysrael
Fiora
Carl Koester
Swayzee—Beckner
Laura A. Beckner
Wells County
Ray J. Swayzee
Kewanna
John Beckner
J. W. Lower
Heckley
Tocsin
Ossian
Esther Beckner
United Brethren Church
Swayzee
Mrs. Swaryzee
Jourdan—Bell
Pontiac Street
Lena Bell
Carl Lamont Jourdan
Claud Travis
Harry Bell
Noble County
Wawaka
George Jourdan
Casperville
Pennsylvania Railroad
Cleveland
Gustave Fredericks
Madison Township
Peter Barnhart
Bay City
Texas
Fred Bearman
Velma
Fred Saalfrank
Peter Earnhardt
Fred Meisner
Win. Saalfrank
Henry Bearman
Fred David
William Selking
Louis Koenman
August Bruick
Charles Figel
Célesta
Lena Hisner
Elmer Gramsley
Hoagland
Lina
Bertha Fredrick
Adeline
John W. Lipes
Poa
M. C. Comer
C. E. Miller
Charles J. Lipes
John Trenary
Charles True
Clarence Sink
Ella Essig
Helen Essig
Ethel
Evelyn Miller
Ruth
Irene Essig
Brice True
Harold Lipas
Denver
Harold Comer
Glenn Miller
Donald Essig
Alfred Norwald
Kruse
Gus
John Hemsoth
Mrs. Hemsoth
Milan Township
Washington Boulevard East
Mrs. Brentzer
Gollmer—Braun
George Braun
Louis Emil Gollmer
H. P. Dannecker
St. John’s Lutheran Church
Mr. Gollmer
Iowa
Root—Godley
Bessie E. Godley
C. T. Root
Huntertown Parsonage
E. A. Bunner
Elizabeth Root
Burrell Sloffer
Vernon Bunner
Bobo, Ind
UR Culinary Department
J. G. Heller
Court Street
Clara E. Norcutt
Harlan Happenings
W. A. Fleming
Sunday School Association
A. Hilleke
St. Paul’s Catholic Church
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