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Newspaper

Fort Wayne Weekly Sentinel

Location

Fort Wayne, Indiana, United States of America

Date

May 17, 1911

Page

8

Death Comes Sudden to Mrs Marie Bublitz in Adams Co

Mrs Marie Bublitz wife of Rev Fredrick Bublitz died suddenly at 3 am in Adams county from acute indigestion. Born Feb 8 1879 in Adams county she married Rev Bublitz Aug 16 1908 and lived in Kingsland Texas before joining a Michigan call. Survived by husband mother six brothers two sisters and other relatives. Funeral Thursday at 1 30 pm from home then St Johns Lutheran church in Adams county.

Marie Bublitz Fredrick Bublitz Minnie Maitland Adams County Kingsland Tex Bublitz Michigan Fort Wayne William Mailand Nebraska Louis Mailand Decatur F. Droege W. W. Zwick St.ohn’s Lutheran Church

Death at Lutheran hospital ends 20 year old Krockenberger’s illness

Miss Clara Krockenberger of 709 Dayton avenue died at the Lutheran hospital as an ambulance arrived for emergency surgery. She had suffered septic peritonitis for three days and died before Dr. Magenheimer could reach the scene. Survived by mother and four brothers and one sister. She was a Grace Lutheran church member.

Lutheran Hospital Dayton Avenue Schellmann & Ulmer Clara Krockenberger Rose Krockenberger BE. F. K Magenheimer George Jacob Fred Charles Krockenberger William Messerschmidt Grace Lutheran Church

Pioneer Allen county resident Nancy Chaney dies at 84

Nancy Chaney 84 a pioneer of Allen county passed away Wednesday night at her La Fayette township home from paralysis. widow of James Chaney she was mother of ex congressman John C. Chaney of Sullivan. she moved from Columbiana county Ohio to Fort Wayne in 1853 and endured rough roads moving goods to her Lafayette township homestead. funeral set for 2 pm Sunday at Roanoke Methodist church with Rev Howard Montgomery of Fort Wayne’s Third Presbyterian officiating.

Nancy Chaney Allen County Lafayette Township James Chaney John C. Chaney Sullivan Indiana Columbiana County Ohio Fort Wayne Wabash Erieanal Lafayette

Death of Amos Pappert Cigarmaker in Fort Wayne

Amos Pappert 36 a cigarmaker died at home 607 Holman street at 11 o clock Thursday after a year of ill health. He had worked at Hazzard cigar factory and was seen at a baseball game Tuesday. Survived by widow, daughter Irene 11, two brothers and two sisters including Detective Sergeant William F Pappert and Henry Pappert of Detroit. Funeral 8:30 a.m. Monday from home and 9 a.m. Cathedral with Lindenwood burial.

Amos Pappert Holman Street Mr. Pappert Fort Wayne Hazzard Cigar Factory Irene William F. Pappert Henry Pappert Detroit John Lauer Williamsport Leonard Jockel Modern Wood Men Cigarmakers'’ Union Lindenwood

Mrs Sophia Kruse Dies At 75 On Leesburg Road

Mrs Sophia Fredericke Kruse nee Beineke wife of Frederick William Kruse died at 2 am Wednesday at her Leesburg road home four miles northwest of the city aged 75 years 20 days death due to senility She was born in Lienen Kreis Tecklenburg Prussia came to Allen county forty four years ago married March 25 1861 nine children born five preceded her in death She was a member of St John s Reformed church Survived by husband four children Mrs Otto Battenberg Lake township Mrs Otto Richter Vergas Minn Mrs William Wegman Lake township and Mrs Carl Fortmeyer at home Twenty grandchildren and one great grandchild survive.

Sophia Fredericke Kruse Beineke Frederick William Kruse Leesburg Road Lienen Kreis Tecklenburg Province of Westphalia Prussia Allen County St. John's Reformed Church Otto J. Battenberg Lake Township Otto Richter Vergas Minn William Wegman Carl Fortmeyer

William Kanavel 31 Dies At Hope Hospital

William Kanavel aged 31 of A098 High street died at 6 30 Wednesday morning at Hope hospital.

William Kanavel High Street Hope Hospital

Retired railroad man Bartholomew Cullen dies at 78

Bartholomew Cullen aged 78 a retired Pennsylvania railroad man died at 6:45 am Tuesday in St Josephs hospital. Born in Ireland January 6 1833 he came to the US at nine joining the Pennsylvania system and later moved from Altoona to Convoy Ohio Fort Wayne Indiana. Survived by widow Bridget and six sons P J Cullen Omaha F J Cullen Monroeville A J Cullen Columbia City B W Cullen Fort Wayne J H Cullen Fort Wayne. Burial plans set after removal to Getz Cahill parlors and home at 2211 Lafayette Street.

Bartholomew Cullen Pennsylvania Railroad St. Joseph's Hospital the Eccased Ireland United States Altoona Bridget Kelly Convoy Ohio Fort Wayne Pennsylvania Company St. Patrick's Catholic Church Married Men’s Sodality League of the Sacred Heart Atx P. J. Cullen Omaha F. J. Cullen Monroeville A. J. Cullen Columbia City B. W. and J. H. Cullen Getz & Cahill Undertaking Lafayette Strees

Mary Barkley Dies After Illness in Monroe Township

Mary Barkley widow of Filias Barkley died Friday at her son Joseph Barkley home in Monroe township at 75 after two years of stomach cancer. A pioneer Allen county resident since 1840 she was born in Champaign county Ohio maiden name Mery Clem. Survived by five sons four brothers five sisters. Funeral held Saturday at East Liberty church with interment at O O F cemetery.

Mary Barkley Filias Barkley Joseph Barkley Monroe Township Allen County Champaign County Ohio Mery Clem Jerry John A Will James Joe Barkley John Jacob Joseph Joshua Clem Margaret Marsh Susan Baker Elizabeth Martin Nancy Graham Isabelle Clem East Liberty Church

Death of Lena C. Horn at 21 in Lafayette Township

Mrs. Lena C. Horn aged 21 died at 10 15 am Monday at 3821 South Wayne avenue from typhoid pneumonia after a three week illness. Born in Lafayette township November 32 1879 she was daughter of Mr and Mrs John A Geuth. She married Otto O Horn eight years ago and leaves husband two children Hazel F and Dale B Horn, parents one brother Charles Geuth Lafayette township and two sisters Martha Geuth and Mrs Rosa Horn widow of the late Nathan Horn.

Lena C. Horn South Wayne Avenue Lafayette Township John A. Geuth Otto O. Horn Church of God Hazel F Dale B. Horn Charles Geuth Martha Geuth Rosa Horn Nathan Horn

Wellman Helen Wellman Dies at 28 in Wellman Family Home

Helen Wellman wife of Harry Wellman died at 2 PM Wednesday at 1029 Swinney Avenue after five months with tuberculosis. Survived by husband and five children Hildegard Virginia Walter Edward and Arthur, parents Mr and Mrs Steve Chastek, two brothers Julius and Steve, and sister-in-law of Henry Wellman of Wellman & Wellman. Funeral Saturday at 2 PM at the residence, with burial at Concordia cemetery. Rev. Wm E Moll presiding.

Helen Wellman Harry Weilman Swinney Avenue Hildegard Virginia Walter Edward Arthur Mia Steve Chastek Julius Henry Wellman Wellman & Wellman Concordia Cemetery Wm. E. Moll

Mary Rhodes Pioneer Resident Dies in Allen County

Mrs. Mary Rhodes died at 1920 Oliver Street aged 85 years 11 months and 1 day from age related infirmities. Born May 22 1825 near Wellsburg West Virginia she moved to Allen County with her parents at age eleven and settled near Fort Wayne. Survived by brother Thomas Smith of Lyndon Kansas funeral Sunday at 10 am at home Rev B H Montgomery officiating with burial at Thompson Cemetery Marion Township seven miles south of the city.

Mary Rhodes Allen County Oliver Street Wellsburg W. Ve Fort Wayne Samuel Rhodes Thomas Smith Lyndon Kas Rev B. H. Montgomery Thompson Cemetery Marion Township

Ridley Nathaniel Ridley Dies In Fort Wayne

Nathaniel Ridley a 65 year old colored man died at 7 30 Saturday morning at 718 Canal street of complications. A Mississippi native he had lived in Fort Wayne nearly forty years and worked as a barber. He leaves a widow and one son Louis. Funeral planned from Getz Cahill parlors to St Patrick church Sunday at 1 30.

Nathaniel Ridley Canal Street Mississippi Fort Wayne

Plymouth Widow Sarah Wickizer Dies at 77

Mrs. Sarah Wickizer aged 77 of Plymouth widow of Chopin Wickizer died at 6 15 o clock at Lutheran hospital where she was taken three weeks ago. Death was due to the infirmities of age. The remains were shipped to Plymouth for funeral services and interment.

Sarah Wickizer Plymouth Chopin Wickizer Lutheran Hospital

Death of Four-Days-Old Louise Boldt at 333 West Jefferson

Louise Marie Boldt, four days old and daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Oliver Boldt, died Tuesday morning at their home 333 West Jefferson Street. Cause of death listed as exhaustion. Funeral services set for Wednesday at 2 PM at the residence. private services.

Louise Marie Boldt Oliver Boldt West Jefferson Street

Infant Carl Moser Dies After One Day

Carl William Moser, one day old son of Mr and Mrs Homer Moser of 1636 Oakland Street, died Wednesday afternoon from exhaustion. Funeral services were held from the residence Thursday afternoon.

Carl William Moser Homer Moser Oakland Street

Supreme Court backs contempt ruling in United Wireless case

The U S Supreme Court approves contempt sentence against Christopher C. Wilson, United Wireless Telegraph, for blocking grand jury access to corporate books. The decision, with Justice Hughes concurring, upholds that corporations cannot refuse book production and protects government investigations into alleged postal law violations. Also sustains contempt against William Dreier of Lichenstein Millinery for similar actions.

Washington Supreme Court of the United States New York Christopher C. Wilson United Wireless Telegraph Company Wilson United States Wireless Telegraph Company United States Christopher Co. Wilson Justice Hughes Hughes McKenna William Dreier Lichenstein Millinery Company

Break‑in at Herman Tieman’s Poolroom on Broadway

Thieves broke into the poolroom at 2030 Broadway Sunday night. They carried a penny‑in‑the‑slot machine to a back room and stole about five dollars in pennies. Cigars and tobacco were untouched. A window behind the poolroom was forced and a panel in another door knocked out.

Herman Tieman Broadway

Mrs Zelpha Knight Dies After Long Illness at 83

Mrs Zelpha A Knight aged 83 died at 5 PM Saturday at the home of her daughter Mrs J B Nelson 524 Home avenue, after two years bed confinement. She was a member of the Presbyterian church at Mattoon Illinois and is survived by her daughter Mrs J B Nelson of this city and son Arthur B Knight of Chicago.

Zelpha A. Knight Nelson Home Avenue Presbyterian Church Mattoon Hil Arthur B. Knight Chicago

Dirig Infant Dies at Nine Days Old in City Home

Russell August Dirig the nine day old son of Mr and Mrs Henry Dirig died at their home 65 Chestnut Street Monday afternoon from exhaustion Funeral services were held Tuesday morning at 9 oclock at the residence and then to St. Church for burial

Russell August Dirig Henry Dirig Chestnut Street

Marriage Licenses Listed For Numerous Local Couples

The notice lists multiple marriage licenses issued, naming brides and grooms with ages and occupations. Couples include Marion E. Shive and Etta M. Schultz. Frank W. Edmunds and Inez Alice Cecil. Harry G. Bushong and Emma Voe.... Lu F. Jeffries and Thomas P. Stack. Lillian Harland Miller with John F. Anderson. and others such as Howard Metcalfe and Bernadette Herber, Henry Stelle and Wanda Lopka, High C. Netterfield and Ida L. Bainbridge, William H. Barter and Antoinette C. Link, Carl D. Berning and Emilie Seddelmeyer, Roy L. Crane and Rose Odelia Gerardot, Henry J. Girardot and Della F. Roy.

Marion E. Shive Etta M. Schultz Frank W. Edmunds Inez Alice Cecil Harry G. Bushong Emma A Voeelsand Lu F. Jeffries Thomas P. Stack Lillian Harland Miller John F. Anderson Nachiniat Anna E. Stimiler Howard

Charles and Mrs. A Pear Mt Pa 84 Weat Creighton Avenue

Obscure obituary fragment notes the marriage or association of Charles and Mrs. A Pear with an address on West Creighton Avenue in Mt. Pleasant. The text is incomplete, but indicates residents linked to the area.

R. and Mrs. Charles “A. Pear Creighton

Taft Leaves Washington as Mrs Taft Improves

President Taft departed for Washington at 10 08 this morning aboard the Pennsylvania railroad while Mrs Taft shows marked improvement after a nervous illness. Doctors say she may join him in Washington in two or three days as daughter Helen stays by her side.

New York Taft Washington Pennsylvania Railroad Henry W. Taft Harrisburg Henry L. Stimson Hitchcock

Indiana Republicans Plan 1912 Campaign Strategy

Indianapolis May 16 Republicans of the Indiana legislature met in conference following adjournment to outline a campaign plan for 1912. Senator Wood of Lafayette urged a clean slate and non factional state committee selection to ensure victory, with talks to discuss local situations and party machinery.

Indianapolis Ind Indiana Wood Lafayette

Name for New Playground Chosen Committee to Suggest Names

The Playground association selected C. R. Lane Samuel M. Foster and Mrs. Co M. Dawson to propose names for the new ground to be opened next Saturday. The site is Ross street not Van Buren street and features include the Electro Technic band and remarks by Dr. L P Drayer and Mayor Grice.

the Playground Association C. R. Lane Samuel M. Foster Co. M. Dawson

Wheat market steadies as Russia reports weigh on prices

Chicago and New York trading roads show firm wheat due to weak Russian reports and smaller European visible supply. July wheat opens around 89c with gains, corn strong though offerings light, oats up on poor Iowa Illinois plant prospects, hogs push pork near $15.06 and lard near $8.20.

Chicago Ill Russia Keke Iowa Ilinois New York Liverpool Cables Northwest Muscovado

East Buffalo Market Hogs and Cattle Prices Report

East Buffalo New York on May 186 notes hogs receipts 1 280 head with 380 shipped to New York and strong close prices for various hog categories. Chicago and Cincinnati markets show mixed cattle hog and sheep receipts with steady to weak trends and price ranges across multiple categories. Pittsburg records hogs at 6 35 6 50 and veal calves at 7 50 8 00 with wethers and lambs listed.

East Buffalo N. Y New York Chicago Ill Texas Cincinnati Indianapolis Ind Pittsburg Aebery Waeas

Butter Market and Dairy Prices Across Markets

Chicago and New York report steady butter markets with varied creamery and process products. Receipts and odd lots shift price ranges for butter, cheese, eggs, potatoes, and poultry, with specific weights and grades cited for both markets.

Market report shows varied dairy and poultry prices May 16 Toledo

Toledo reports mixed dairy prices with state whole milk and skim varieties listed under 10 to 12 cents. Fresh eggs steady with firsts 16 to 19 cents and whites around 18 to 20 cents. Western and Indiana poultry values steady to firm with dressed fowls at 13 to 15 cents and turkeys 13 to 16 cents.

Chicago New York Pennsylvania

Wall Street Surges After Standard Oil Decision

The Day on Wall Street reports a sharp market rally following the Standard Oil ruling. Stocks opened higher with gains across major issues, United States Steel, Reading, Union Pacific leading the advance, and heavy buying by short sellers and drill operators. Bonds remained strong as the market swung with profit taking and renewed purchases, closing active and firm.

Wall Street New York Supreme Court Standard Oil Stock Exchange United States Steel 7&C Reading Union Pacific Virginia-Carolina Chemical International Harvester General Electric and Consolidated Gas United States Rubber and Lehigh Valley Southern Pacific Atchison Northern Pacific Delaware & Hudson Amalgamated Copper American Tobacco We TA Standard St. Paul Pennsylvania

Fort Wayne Market Quotations and Produce Prices

Fort Wayne wholesale and retail market prices list grains, butter, eggs, vegetables, poultry, and livestock. Entries include wheat at 85 cents per bushel, corn 10 to 155 cents, oats 31 to 35 cents, potatoes 40 to 55 cents, butter 12 to 28 cents per pound, chickens 12 to 18 cents per pound, apples 1.50 to 2.25 per bushel, and various mill and seed quotations from Mayflower Mills and local dealers.

C. M. Wiener Wiener & Co Fancy Elgin Creamery Fancy Elgin Michigan Elgin Creamery Mayflower Fort Wayne Produce Co Tub Genetis Ee Wiss

Notice of Final Settlement of Estate and Live Stock Prices

Notice to creditors heirs and legatees of Abram Jackson deceased to appear in Allen circuit court Fort Wayne Indiana May 26 1911 to show cause why final settlement accounts should not be approved and to prove heirship executor Henry W Jackson witness clerk WM E Gerding with seal and attorney GEO D Simmons May 3 10 17

Abram Jackson Allen Fort Wayne Indiana Henry W. Jackson WM. E. Gerding Allen Circuit Court Geo. D. Simmons Valentine Gutermuth Ella Gutermuth Vesey & Vesey Attys Wky Valentine Kauder Lewis Kauder W. Kuhne

Val Gutermuth Estate Shares Listed in Administratrix NOTICE

Heirs and legatees of Valentine Gutermuth are named in the estate action. Mrs. Ella Gutermuth is the administratrix. Seal. William E. Gerding, Vesey & Vesey attorneys for the estate.

Heirs and Legatees of Valentine Kauder Named

In the matter of Valentine Kauder the heirs and legatees are identified with Lewis Kauder named as Administrator. The filing includes seal notation and attorney for the estate WM. E. Gerding and W. Kuhne.

Public Sale Notice by City Trucking Co Fort Wayne Ind

Public sale at City Trucking Co storage warehouse 101 to 107 Canton St Fort Wayne Indiana on May 27 1911 at 2 p m to satisfy storage charges and sale costs. Items include various furniture such as a commode dresser clock chairs library table chest sofa beds rockers sewing machine bookcase organ and kitchen stove with smaller items.

City Trucking Co Canton St Fort Wayne Ind

Appointment of Administrator for Henry Houser Estate

Notice is given that Charles F. Hilker and William Fireed serve as attorneys for the administrator appointed for the Henry Houser estate of Allen County Indiana. The estate is claimed solvent.

Henry Houser Allen County Indiana Charles F. Hilker William FI Reed Wky John Moniesmith Grant Ginther

Appointment of Administratrix for Mary M. Ruppel Estate

Mary C. Brandt and Robert B. Dreibelbis announce the appointment of administratrix for the estate of Mary M. Ruppel of Said estate. The estate is stated as solvent. Notice dated May 3 10 17 ye.

Mary M. Ruppel Allen County Indiana Mary C. Brandt Robert B. Dreibelbis

Estate of John Moniesmith Listed in Grant Ginther

Public notice references the estate of John Moniesmith, late of Grant Ginther, with dates May 10 17 24. Probate proceedings or related actions are indicated.

Estate notices and help wanted blur the Sentinel page

The page lists estate administration for John Schorr and Anna Muller with names Julius Blum and Martin Luecke noted as attorneys. a help wanted ad seeks an experienced cook for a two person family with good wages. a Lost and Found item reports a gray Indiana bicycle taken from in front of the Sentinel office on a Thursday evening with a plea to return or notify The Sentinel. a sale notice offers a yearling colt for sale at 1618 North Harrison Street with contact by phone 2003-blue.

Indiana Sentinel The Fine Story North Harrison St

Printing worker charged with assault after scab taunt

Harry Moss was arrested by Patrolman James Smith on Monday for assault and battery on W. D. Hanlon. Hanlon and Moss had insult exchanged when Moss’s coworkers called him a scab at a local printing establishment. Moss confronted Hanlon later, knocking him down.

Harry Moss James Smith W. D. Hanlon Hanlon

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Mr. Bublitz Ing Mother Kanavel St. Joseph’s Hospital Hia Rolling Mills Mary Carl Violet Fannie Kanavel Susan Kanavel Toledo Walter Kanavel Clarence Roy Harvey George Kanavel Lizzie Minnie Kanavel Irene Shannan Erie Mich Krockenberger Chaney Pappert Kruse Cullen Barkley Horn Wellman Andrew's Catholic Church Ridley BESSE Louis F. A. .Besse Frank Besse DeWald Street St. Patrick’s Church Wickizer BOLDT DIRIG Ment Wife Grain and Provisions Chicago, I Minneapolis Duluth Oper Pbl Fcago North Lima South Lima Stocks and Bonds Bash & Co C. Tresselt & Sons Everenee Oz Well Bros. & Co H. L. Bell Fred Eckart Packing Company John Schorr Andrew J. Schorr Anna Muller Juliana Blum Martin Luecke F. L. Smock West Berry St Michael Regofaki Force Street Stephen Wojciechowski
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