Indiana Veterans Capture the City
Large Fort Wayne veterans gathering marks encampment start with sunrise salute by Battery B. Notables like Col. E F Ritter and Lt John Otto attend as multiple committees organize credentials and receptions at Wayne and Randall hotels. A school flag presentation and orchestral tribute follow, with minstrel performances aiding encampment funds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ketcham
J. M. Barlow
Plainfield
A. R. Tucker
Noblesville
Walter Olds
Fort Wayne
Calhoun Street
Battery B
H. C. Morarity
Charles Long
William Moore
Myers
Greene
Spicer
Marlow
Bieberstein
E.R. Brown
Grand Army of the Republic
Alice E. Waugh
Tipton
Woman’s Relief Corps
Eliza E. Browning
Attica
Wayne Hotel
J. R. Fesler
George W. Coward
John D. Alexander
J. M. Storey
J. E. Loughrey
Charles H. Meyerhoff
Charles W. Scott
Randall Hotel
G. A. R. Council of Administration
G. A
Fort Wayne High School
Relief Corps
Wallace Foster
Indianapolis
Knightstown
Court House
Eleventh Cavalry
Fortieth
Sion
Big City
Princess Rink
Library Hall
al Riegel’s
al Alter
Woodworth
People's Drug
Col. E. F. Ritter
Col
E. F. Ritter
Ritter
Central Avenue Methodist Episcopal Church
John Otto
Eleventh Indiana Artillery
Auburn
Arnold Sutermeister
Kansas City
Otto
F. M. Woolsey
E. Gregg Davis
Slugging and Shooting At Bass Works Riot
An Friday night clash at the Bass foundry between strikers and strike-breakers led to a riot call and potential arrests. John Bass said investigations would continue while injuries were reported as minor except for one man severely hurt but recovering. Witnesses described gas pipe blows and a stray bullet causing minor damage, with police collecting evidence and vowing to pursue those responsible.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bass Foundry
Ankenbruck
John
Bass
Tom Wilkinson
George W. Harrod
J. J. Cole
Mr. Bass
John Herpert
Lasalle Street
Wallace Street
Gaylord
Hanna Street
Fred Bode
J. T. Hanna
Herport
Pinkerton
William Hilker
Fred Kraft
Lafayette Street
Herpert
Bode
Milwaukee
Pappert
Harkentider
Junk
Major
Goeglein
Barr
Beveltheimer
Cole
Hilker
Lew Clark
Sandhubler’s
Force Street
Rebekah Assembly installs new officers and records 1905 06
The report lists lodge revivals consolidations and surrendering charters across Indiana towns including Mt. Carmel Birdseye Cannelton and Logansport. It notes 1905 totals of 552 lodges 43 451 members and 6 094 accessions with net gain 197 by year end 1906 and details on salaries and charitable relief funds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lindsay
Harrison
Hamilton
Tipton
Wells
Kokomo
Galveston
Logansport
Treasury
Venire Expanded for Boise Trial as Jury Pool Narrowed
Jurors for the Boise trial faced extended selection with another venire ordered. One prospective member, Levi Smith, was examined and accepted after denying any stance on guilt. Juror Orrie Cole was excused by consent due to illness as the panel sought replacements, beginning with M. Lawrence who was rejected for opposition to capital punishment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Moyer
Haywood
Pettibone
Colorado
James Afler
No. 10
Talesmen
Levi Smith
Smith
Richardson
Mr. Richardson
M. Lawrence
Grandest Display Of Buggies In Fort Wayne
A Fort Wayne feature highlights an impressive buggy display featuring autos seating the crowd. J. W. Bell located at 111 and 113 East Columbia Street is noted in connection with the exhibit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fort Wayne
Thing
J. W. Bell
E. Columbia Street
Unable to Establish Details and Drunkenness Booking
The article notes failure to establish clarity and that the person was booked for drunkenness, indicating a police or court action tied to intoxication. No further specifics on identity or location are provided.
Great Assembly of Presbyterians Opens in City
The Cumberland Presbyterian assembly opened in Memorial Hall with 4 700 seats filled. Rev Ira E Landrith preached on Possess Thou the West and the South urging enlarged missions and union with the Southern Church while addressing race questions and church cooperation. Rev Dr William Henry Roberts was elected moderator.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cumberland Church
Black
Union
Seattle
Wash
Atlantic City
Kansas City
Memorial Hall
East Broad Street
General Assembly
Coyle
Denver
Hunter Corbett
Ira E. Landrith
Nashville
Cumberland
Landrith
Dr. Landrith
Presbyterian Church
Cumberland Presbyterian Church
South
United Church
North
Grati
William Henry Roberts
Philadelphia
Emil Weitzsche
Washington Township
Frank
Trinity German Lutheran Church
Henry Jvengel
Nitzsche
Trinity Church
Paul Scteppelwerth
Muusic
Concordia College
Newsboys
Professor Thompson
Charles Pape
Charles Pape, Jr
J. F. Miller
William Miller
William Gamrath
Gustav Benefe
Valentine Ertle
Abolt Township
George Ertle
Robert Haak
Ewald Haak
Robert Klaehn
Luke Darnell
Fred Prange
Henry Prange
John Schneider
August Hartman
A. E. Melching
W. J. Lonergan
Sophia Engelking
Henry Schmidt
Thorp
Churubusco
G. J. Thompson
William Hahn
Fred Hahn
Brave deeds on the Naomi fire scene and local reunions
Eyewitness accounts from the Lake Michigan ship disaster recount heroes on the Naomi as flames engulfed the deck and crew members saved passengers. Community gatherings across St. Joe and Goeglein honor elders, celebrate anniversaries, and host surprise parties with family and church members.
Weddings listed in Huntington and nearby towns
The column records several marriages including Koos and Jackson in Decatur with Rev. Craner officiating. Beemer and Reid wed at Cathedral with plans to reside at 5138 St Martins. Reinkensmeier and Piepinbrink wed in Huntington. Rohloff and Koennemann marry with Will Young playing Lohengrin. Dressel and Hurd wed at Trinity M E church with plans to live in Convoy Ohio.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Huntington
Rohloff
Koennermann
Anna Marie Koennemann
J. Koennemann
Dawson Street
Ernest A. Rohloff
Kendallville
Philip Wambsganss
Will Young
Dressel-Hurd
Ivy Hurd
Thomas Meads
William G. Dressel
Convoy
Ohio
R. L. Seemans
Trinity M. E. Church
Etta Hurd
Carl Simon
Dressel
Wrong Sam Franks arrest leads to city court confusion
A man arrested as Sam Franks in Fort Wayne was not the Washington township resident. the real Franks has a clean record. Other notes include Rev. Parker speaking at Waterloo grammar school graduation and several local legal actions in Lagrange County.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sam Franks
Fort Wayne
Washington Township
C. S. Parker
Churubusco
Waterloo Grammar School
William E. Rowe
Roscoe Funk
Henry Misner
Frank Miller
Lagrange
Lydia A. Stevick
Leo
Ladies’ Aid Society
Methodist Church of
Stevick
W. D. Myers
Kathryn
Otto Uhlie
A. M. Liversberger
Hallie
Kalamazoo
Mary .Soles
Decatur
Z.T. Garrett
Anna Stevick
Cedarville
Also Mentioned on This Page
Indiana
Rebekah Assembly
Boise
Dreier & Bro
OOD
Patterson-Fletcher CO
Hart, Schaffn
Eason
R& Marx
Northern
Patterson-Fletcher
Patterson- Fletcher
Hart, Schaffner & Marx
Great Assembly OF Presbyterians
Lake Michigan
Arthur Jones
Detroit
Philip Rossbach
William Hanrahan
Rhoades
Sol Waterman
New York
Naomi
William Buhr
St. Joe Township
Buhr
Elizabeth Buhr
Mary Buhr
Charles Buhr
Fred Buhr
John Buehler
W. W. Adams
Henry Meyer
H. William Meyer
City
Ernest Buske
William Meyer
Walter Meyer
Walter Buhr
Herbert Buehler
Paul Buhr
Roman Meyer
Howard Meyer
Earl Adams
Lavina
Esther Buhr
Velma
Florence Buhr
Mildred Buehler
Ruth
Irene Meyer
Ernest Young
Coldwater Road
Mrs. Blake
Clara McQuiston
Anna Henschen
Sarah Henschen
Irma Stegner
Alma Lehman
Anna Auman
Amanda Auman
Hazel Pfeiffer
Bertha Kramer
Pauline Hammeyer
Minnie Rapley
Bertha Clause
Ella Clause
Clara Biddle
Emma Figel
Marie Spitz
Amelia
Theresa
Bertha Loung
Louise Schlup
Messrs
Fred Blenck
John Kramer
Russell
Clarence Pfeiffer
Paul Bruch
Fred Rodenbeck
Geo. Keerken
Glen Rondot
Walter Clause
Otto Richtenvrage
Fred Buecker
Ed Bucker
Christ
Herman
Stephan Young
B. Ruf
Reformed Orphan’s Home
Women’s Society of
St. John’s Lutheran Church
Bosch
Ruf
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