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Newspaper

Fort Wayne Weekly Sentinel

Location

Fort Wayne, Indiana, United States of America

Date

May 12, 1909

Page

5

Devoted Sister Selina of St Marys Dies After Gall Stone Surgery

Sister Selina Solina of the School Sisters of Notre Dame died at St Josephs hospital at noon Friday after gall stone surgery. Born April 23 1841 in Constance Germany she came to America in 1854 and served 42 years at St Marys Fort Wayne as teacher and later superioress. Funeral held at St Marys church with solemn high mass.

Mary Solina Sisters of Notre Dame St. Mary’s Catholic Fort Wayne St. Mary’s Selina Constance Baden Germany America Joseph Bosch New York Solina Sisters of Notre Dame Convent Milwaukee St. Mary’s School Philomina City Lake Linden Upper Michigan St. Mary’s Church Mer. J. H. Oechtering V. G

Widow of John H Nyboer Dies of Pneumonia at 56

Mrs Anna Catherine Nyboer died after 12 o'clock at her home 2812 Hanna street from pneumonia aged 56 years 6 months 10 days Ill since Monday She is survived by husband son Andrew Hum and nine stepchildren Also two brothers and sisters including Mrs Mary Timme and Miss Anna Nyboer who is critically ill Funeral services will be held Monday at 8:30 from the residence and 9 from St Peter's Catholic church

Anna Catherine Nyboer John H. Nyboer Hanna Street Nyboer Andrew Hum Hastings Mich Toledo Anna St. Joseph’s Hospital St. Peter’s Catholic

Death of Miss Anna E Schwehn in Easthaven Richmond

Miss Anna E Schwehn aged 53 dies this morning in Easthaven Richmond where she had been a patient for eight years. Survived by three brothers and a sister John Conrad Henry and Miss Hannah Schwehn. Remains to be moved to Fort Wayne tomorrow and to Conrad Schwehn’s home at 643 Third Street.

Anna E. Schwehn Easthaven Richmond John Conrad Henry Hannah Schwehn Fort Wayne Conrad Schwehn Third Street

Grabil man dies of typhoid at 30

Wilam Oliver Klopfenstine died at his Gra bill home from typhoid fever aged 30. He leaves a wife two children a brother Harry Klopfenstine and a sister Mrs Joseph Amstutz of Grabil who is hospitalized. Funeral services were held Wednesday from the Union church in Grabil.

Wilam Oliver Klopfenstine Grabill Klopfenstine Harry Klopfenstine Joseph Amstutz Grabil Lutheran Hospital Union Church

Infant Dorothy Reed Dies at 1 Month 19 Days

Dorothy May Reed infant daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Henry G. Reed of 312 Montgomery Street died at 10 30 o clock Wednesday evening from exhaustion aged one month and nineteen days Funeral services will be held at the residence Friday afternoon at 2 o'clock.

Dorothy May Reed Henry G. Reed Montgomery Street

Pioneer Henry Keller Dies at 83 Near Nine Mile

Henry Keller of Allen county died Friday at his home near Nine Mile at age 83. He settled in the county 44 years ago and was highly regarded. Survived by wife who died 24 years ago, eight children Christina Bradbury Victoria Siebold Lottie Barbaugh Ella Dobbins Henry William Jacob and John Keller, 24 grandchildren and 24 great grandchildren, three brothers George Samuel and John Keller. Funeral services Sunday at 2 PM from the church at Five Points.

Henry Keller Allen County Nine Mille Keller Christina Bradbury Victoria Siebold Lottie Barbaugh Ella Dobbins Henry William Jacob John Keller George Samuel

Frederick I Fisher Dies at 60 After Long Illness

Frederick I Fisher a machinist at the organ factory for thirty seven years died at 11 30 Sunday night at his mother's home 2106 Hoagland avenue aged 60 death caused by stomach trouble after years of illness Fisher will be buried from the family residence local obit notes a long service in the factory and the sudden final illness

Frederick I. Fisher Organ

Remains of Local Man Returned for Lutheran Rites

The deceased, who was staying with his mother, suffered a fatal recurrence of an earlier attack. Survived by his mother, two brothers Anton and George Fisher, and a sister Mrs Gottlieb Haller. Funeral services set for Wednesday at 2 pm from the residence and 2:30 pm at Emmaus Lutheran Church.

Anton George Fisher Gottlieb Haller Emmaus Lutheran Church

Mrs Laura Robbins Dies in Kansas City at 29

Mrs Laura Robbins formerly Miss Laura Northrop daughter of Rev Stephen A Northrop died this morning at her Kansas City home following an operation. She was about 29, married in 1905 to Lawrence Robbins a musician with two children. Funeral services will be held Wednesday in Kansas City or Fort Wayne connections.

Lawrence Robbins Fort Wayne Laura Northrop Stephen A. Northrop Kansas City Dr. Northrop Robbins First Baptist Church Carthage

New Haven business leader Charles W Bolyard dies at 51

Charles W Bolyard, longtime New Haven merchant and Hartzell Ice Cream investor, died at his home after a brief brain fever. Born October 30 1857 in Galion Ohio he moved to Indiana at age ten. He leaves Emma Co Sherrard wife and five children Frank George Cleve John Ethel and a widow. He belonged to Elks Odd Fellows Knights of Pythias and Modern Woodmen. Funeral 1 30 pm Wednesday from his residence then Methodist Episcopal church. Interment I O O F cemetery.

Charles W. Bolyard New Haven Mr. Bolyard Galion Indiana Emma Co. Sherrard Fort Wayne Odd Fellows The Knights of Pythias Modern Woodmen Methodist Episcopal Church

Infant of Daenell Family Dies at One Week

John Carl William Daenell infant son of Mr and Mrs John Daenell 2212 John Street died at 11 o clock Monday from spasmodic colic at age one week. Father is foreman of the Freie Presse Staats Zeitung. Funeral from residence will be private.

John Carl William Daenell John Daenell John Street Freie Presse-Staats Zeitung

Death of Arthur Hull 21 in Columbia City

Arthur Hull 21 son of Mr and Mrs B F Hull of Columbia City died Sunday at Lutheran hospital Fort Wayne after an emergency operation for peritonitis following appendix surgery in South Bend. Survived by parents four brothers and four sisters. father formerly Whitley County sheriff.

Arthur Hull B. F. Hull Columbia City Lutheran Hospital South Bend Fort Wayne Whitley County

Louis Weaver 26 Dies of Tuberculosis at Home

Louis Weaver a meat cutter died at 6 Tuesday morning at his home 449 Ruth Street from tuberculosis at age 26 1 27. He was born in Jefferson township and is survived by parents Mr. and Mrs. Charles Weaver three brothers and five sisters Henry William Alexander John Weaver Mrs Glenn Carpenter and Misses Cecelia Georgia Martha and Esther Weaver.

Louis

Funeral services for Mrs. Olive Wheaton set in Ashley

Mrs Olive L Wheaton 60 of Ashley died Monday at Lutheran hospital after cancer operation performed Saturday. Her remains will be taken to Ashley for funeral services and interment on Wednesday.

Olive L. Wheaton Ashley Lutheran Hospital

Infant Bergmann Dies at 2 Months 28 Days

Lucille Bergmann infant daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Frederick Bergmann of 380 Killen Street died at 3 o clock Tuesday aged 2 months and 28 days.

Lucille Bergmann Frederick Bergmann Killen Street

Widow Mary Ault Dies in Fort Wayne Home at 69

Mrs. Mary Ault a widow aged 69 died at 7 30 Tuesday morning at 1204 Scott Avenue the home of her daughter Mrs Charles Harschmann from pleurisy She came from Decatur recently Surviving include two sons Gillen Ault of Convoy and Ernest Ault of Fort Wayne four daughters Mrs Mattie Matson Ada Ohio Mrs Sadie Potts Bobo Mrs Lizzie Moore and Mrs Ollie Harschmann Fort Wayne two late sons John Wiltshire Ohio and James Decatur a step daughter Mrs Maggie Myers Decatur and twenty six grandchildren Seven sisters and a brother Also a United Brethren church member in Decatur funeral services and interment will be held there.

Mary A. Ault Charles Harschmann Scott Avenue Ault Decatur Gillen Aault Convoy Ernest Ault Fort Wayne Mattie Matson Ada, O Sadie Potts Bobo Lizzie Moore Ollie Harschmann Latepsons John Ault Wiltshire Ohio James Ault Maggie Myers United Brethren Church

Mrs. Weipert Pioneer Resident Dies at 72

Fort Wayne native Mrs. Weipert died Tuesday at her daughter Mrs. L. H. Nickersons home at 2515 Miner Street. She was 72 years old and death was attributed to age infirmities.

Fragmentary OCR Note From Children’s Dept Card

Vague OCR fragment mentions children’s department and a price range from one to five dollars. The readable text is incomplete and difficult to interpret with missing context or clear actions. No identifiable people or organizations are present.

Pastorate of Rev Shamhart Closes at Fort Wayne Church

Rev William P Shamhart winds up over two years at the West Creighton Avenue Church of Christ in Fort Wayne. He leaves for Rockwood Tennessee after a farewell Sunday with special services. He organized new classes and improved church finances, school attendance, and property, leaving a growing, reorganized program and a larger missionary network.

Wiliam P. Shamhart West Creighton Avenue Church of Christ Indianapolis Rockwood Tenn Shamhart Shambart Fifth Missionary District State Missionary Society City Sunday School Association Allen County Sunday School Association Christian Woman’s Board of Missions Fort Wayne

Sermon Targets Immoral Pictures in Penny Arcades

Rev P F Roche denounces immoral pictures shown in penny arcades nickelodeons and similar venues as youth demoralizers. He warns parents about failing to protect children from such material and urges keeping the young away from these places. The sermon at Cathedral high mass drew a large congregation.

P. F. Roche Father Roche Hell

Lutherans Meet in Fort Wayne Local Conference

Fort Wayne hosts the Fort Wayne local conference of Ohio Synod pastors at Rev. H. P. Dannecker's parsonage with ministers from Grace Fort Wayne Sheldon Lake Huntington Columbia City and more. Dannecker presides and a Woodville O mass meeting follows with German addresses likely drawing thousands.

Fort Wayne Conference of Ohio Synod H. P. Dannecker St. John’s Evangelical Lutheran Church B. F. Brandt Grace Lutheran Church Paul Schmitz This City Sheldon J. P. Meyer Lake Township F. Schul Men’s Aid Society Th Unterstuetzungs-Verein St. John’s Luther Society Woodvifle Normal School H. P Dannecker Wal

Massillon Church Calls Rev H Erving Stafford

The First Christian church of Massillon Ohio calls Rev H Erving Stafford to be its pastor and he accepts He will preach Sunday with both morning and evening services The move follows a two year pastorate and a rise in congregation size and activities with missions Endeavor and other groups growing Mrs Stafford aids in church work and the couple are well regarded A Training for Service class public written exam is set for Thursday week at the Third Church

Sheldon Luther Society of St. John’s Evangelical Lutheran Church First Christian Church of Massillon H. Erving Stafford Third Church of Christ Bridgeport International Bible Institute Bethany Chautauqua Stafford B. W. Allen Wichita Kan Young People’s Society of Christian Endeavor Third Church

Kindergarten Initiative At Wayne Street Church

Reverend C Claud Travis of Wayne Street Methodist Episcopal Church launches a Sunday kindergarten in the primary room. Parents may leave children to be cared for by Mrs Emily Griswold and assistants during services. Chairs and tables will be provided for instruction and play.

C. Claud Travis Wayne. Street Methodist Episcopal. Church Emily. Griswold

First Methodist Church Adds Twenty-Seven Members

The First Methodist Episcopal church welcomed twenty seven new members in Rev. J K Cecil first month as pastor. Board met Tuesday with reports from committees and a satisfactory treasurer’s report showing bills paid and a treasury balance. First quarterly conference to be held next Monday with Rev Dr C U Wade presiding.

First Methodist Episcopal Church J. K. Cecil George Blessing Johanna Blessing G. F. Crow W. S. DeMoss DeMoss Mary Ray DeMoss O. D. Gladden Jennie Glad

Religion and Pagan Worship in Early Christian Missionaries

The piece contrasts heathen religion with Christianity, noting extensive pagan worship in ancient lands. It recounts the Lystra incident where Paul was revered then persecuted, and warns against relying on public opinion while urging humility before God. It argues natural religion lacks transformative power and cautions against flattery or condemnation by worldly acclaim.

Troy Apostle Paul Lystra Barnabas Jupiter Paul Mercury Pan

First Methodist Episcopal Church Holds Quarterly Meeting

On Monday evening the First Methodist Episcopal church held its first quarterly conference of the year in the Sunday school room. Rev. Dr. C. A. Wade presided. Reports from Edward Feustel Carl Tumbleson E B Robinson Mrs W J Hunter Mrs T R Spalding and Mrs E B Robinson were read. The pastor's salary remains 2000 yearly with the parsonage. Rev J K Cecil reported one hundred pastoral visits and twenty nine new members.

First Methodist Episcopal Church C. A. Wade Edward Feustel Carl Tumbleson Epworth League E. B. Robinson Ladies’ Aid Society W. J. Hunter Foreign Missionary Society T. R. Spalding Home Missionary Society J. K. Cecil

Notice of Petition to Sell Real Estate in Allen Co.

Frances A. Centlivre as executrix of Herman G. Nierman’s estate files a petition in Allen County Circuit Court seeking an order to sell estate real property to satisfy debts. Defendants listed include Louis J. M. Baltes and others, all claimed non residents or unknown residence, hearing set for June 25, 1909 at Fort Wayne court house.

Frances A. Centlivre Herman G. Nierman Edward G. Franke Circuit Court of Allen County Indiana Louis J. M. Baltes Alphonse Baltes Marie Baltes August A. Franke Austin Franke Katherine Franke Herman Baltes Circuit Court State of Court’ House Fort Wayne Joseph N. Mason Allen Circuit Joseph M. Haley

Executrix Named for David Voltz Estate in Allen County

Katharine Voltz appointed executrix of the last will and testament of David Voltz late of Allen County Indiana. Estate described as solvent. Notice includes sale of a two seated rubber tire carriage and harness. Address for application 1603 Green Street. Date shown December 21.

Willy and David ‘Voltz Allen’ County Indiana Green St

Notice to Non-Residents in Indiana Suit Quieting Title

State of Indiana Allen County case Joseph Z. Miller versus Robert Taggart et al. appears non residents. court requires appearance by July 10 to answer or demur. Affidavit lists defendants with unknown residences including Fort Wayne & Southern Railroad Company and various spouses and heirs. Affiant says action to quiet title to real estate and that all defendants are non residents. Attest Clerk Mason Ballou & Hoffman attorneys for plaintiff.

State of Indiana Allen County Joseph Z. Miller Robert Taggart Charles Baker Tracy T. Baker Isaac Parry Elisha G. English Henry Taggart Fort Wayne & Southern Railroad Company Joseph N. Mason

Notice of Final Settlement of Estate

Notice to creditors heirs and legatees of John M Boschet deceased to appear in Allen circuit court Fort Wayne Indiana May 28 1909 show cause why final settlement accounts should not be approved heirs to prove heirship and receive distributive shares William C Weisenburger Administrator Witness Clerk of said Court April 28 1909 Joseph Mason Clerk Belot Atty for Estate

John M. Boschet Allen Fort Wayne Indiana William C. Weisenburger Joseph MASON Circuit BELOT Eliza H. Hartman Fred S. Hartman Joseph N. Mason Allen Circuit Court Barrett & Morris, Attys

Rhode Island bred red eggs for hatching praised

The notice describes Rhode Island stock bred for utility and exhibition. It calls them the best winter layer and mentions Sapult for varieties, emphasizing quality for hatching and farming use.

Rhode Island

May Bargain Sale List of Money Savers

May Bargain Sale features low prices on lawn mowers, garden tools, fabrics, and window coverings. Names products such as Ameri can Lawn Mowers pair with numerous textiles and linens, including lace curtains, window shades, and organzy. Prices range from fractions of a dollar to a dollar and change, with hosiery and corsets advertised by Henderson Fashion Form.

Wash Dresses and Children's Wool Wash Suits Sale

Ladies seersucker crepe suits priced at 98 cents, with $1.50 value. Children rompers 23 5 cents, girls chambray dresses 30 cents, boys wash suits 59 cents. Local sale offers a range of spring wear for kids and women.

Straw Hats and Hats for Girls at Low Prices

Local shop advertises boys and men's straw hats from 5e, and girls straw hats from 10e to 15d. A collection includes girls hats at 69e and a $1.50 hat option, all priced to attract shoppers.

Go-Carts Buy the Baby a New Go Cart

Local ad notes baby needs a new go cart with prices starting at ninety eight cents and up.

Fort Wayne Cheapest Store Announces Special Bargains

Special bargains headline with Ladies dress skirts, petti coats, muslin garments, corset covers and infant caps. Also alarm clocks steel wagons men work shirts and 1000 more bargains this week at Fort Wayne store known for low prices.

Fort Wayne

Notice of Final Settlement for Mary H Buffington Estate

Heirs and legatees of Mary H Buffington must appear in Allen circuit court at Fort Wayne Indiana to show cause why final settlement accounts should not be approved. They must prove heirship and receive distributive shares. Robert L Romy administrator. witnesses Clerk. April 28 1909. Joseph N Mason W H Reed attorneys.

Appointment of Laura A. Wilson as Administratrix

Notice announces Laura A. Wilson appointed administratrix of the estate of George H. Wilson late of Allen County Indiana deceased. The estate is described as solvent and administration is granted with attorney Brefn A. Morris noted as attorney in estate matters.

George H. Wilson Allen County Indiana Laura A. Wilson Brefn A Morris Atte Tor

Also Mentioned on This Page

Schwehn Fisher Bolyard Daenell HULL Wheaton Bergmann Revv P. Shamhart Christian Church Tennessee Rev. i E. Stafford Third Christian Church Wayne .Street M. E First ME. Church Katharine Voltz Executriz Ballou & Hoffman Wky India Henderson Jas. M. Kane Calhoun ST Mary H. Buffington Robert L. Romy N. Mason W. H. Reed Atty. Tor
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