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Newspaper
Fort Wayne Weekly Sentinel
Location
Fort Wayne, Indiana, United States of America
Date
May 23, 1906
Page
3
Lucinda Bowers wife of farmer David Bowers died suddenly at home in Jefferson township at age 53. She was mother of W E Bowers editor of New Haven and a leading county farmer. Funeral notices and other deaths follow in the column.
lifelong Christian widow of Jefferson township farmer David Bowers dies at 6 30 after years of neuralgia and rapid decline. born near Louisville Ohio August 31 1852 she moved to Indiana at age ten. seven children survive including Wm E Bowers and Harry H Bowers. funeral at house then Methodist Protestant church New Haven with Rev Bundy and others. interment in I O O F cemetery New Haven.
William Harkless, 72, of 2929 Fairfield Ave, died at Lutheran Hospital at 4 30 Sunday after injuries from a runaway horse on Spy Run Ave Friday morning. A carpenter-turned-cigar dealer, he had moved from Scott, Ohio seven years ago. He was in a wagon when the horse bolted near Centlivre brewery, throwing him and causing a hip fracture and internal injuries. Survived by widow and three sons Charles of Berne, James of Paulding, Arthur of Fort Wayne, with niece Mrs John Guebard of Fort Wayne. Funeral from his home Tuesday at 2 pm, Lindenwood Cemetery.
Frederick Ford aged 78 was shot at his daughter’s home in Fort Wayne while battling stomach cancer. Born in England, he lived in New York and Kentucky before settling with daughter Mrs. George Beasert at 810 West Superior. A printer by trade, he fathered thirteen children, seven surviving: Allemn in Colorado, John in Kokomo, and Ford in Michigan, among others.
Fort Wayne mourns a family note mentioning Mrs. John Bennett of Hartford City Mrs. George Safford of Elwood and Miss Minerva Ford of Chicago along with seventeen grandchildren referenced in the fragmentary obituary record.
Henry Weisheit lifelong Allen county resident and farmer died Saturday at his home in Adams township at age 62 from complications of diseases. Survived by wife deceased, children Henry Weisheit, Mrs Hendricks, W C Weisheit, Mary, Fred, Herman, Amelia, L Schwank, Lizzie Weisheit and seven grandchildren. Funeral services Tuesday at 1 30 from home and 2 from Stock church Adams township.
Mrs Susan Harding widow of Joseph Harding died at 6 15 Saturday evening at her daughter Mrs Carrie Whiteleather 1218 Washington boulevard east where she had lived for a year She was 76 born in Maryland and came to Allen county over 35 years ago living in St Joseph township for many years The family moved to the city eight years ago Surviving are daughters Mrs Whiteleather of this city and Mrs Henry Sloat of Moline Ill a son Robert Harding of St Joseph township and a brother Joshua Stapleton of Cedarville Funeral services will be Tuesday at 10 am conducted by Rev Dr Moffat
Elias F. Benner longtime Noble county resident died at 64 due to a complication of diseases. He served four years and four months in the Forty-seventh Pennsylvania volunteers retiring as second lieutenant. Survived by wife, four children including Bert R. Benner of Green Jewelry House and O. L. Benner of Clark Station, Louis Benner of Sears and Mrs. W. W. Huntsman of Oden. Funeral Friday at 8 am with Union Veteran Legion burial at Rome City.
John McDermott Holland aged 65 died at 9 o clock Saturday at his daughter Mrs Dennis H Monahan's home 2215 Hanng street after a year of failing health death caused by paralysis. He was a native of Pennsylvania longtime Pennsylvania Company employee living in Crestline and Chicago before moving to Fort Wayne in 1903. Surviving are two daughters Mrs Dennis H Monahan and Mrs Frank Cordon of Chicago. Funeral services will be held Monday at St Patrick's Catholic Church with interment in Crestline Ohio.
A well known local physician says about a third of city residents suffer indigestion or constipation. He treats his own mild indigestion with Malta Vita, a wheat barley malt product, claiming it eases symptoms and builds strong blood. Available from grocers for 10 cents.
At Third Presbyterian Church in Cleveland a Sunday appeal after a practical sermon on Christian giving yielded pledges and cash over $1,000 to wipe out years of floating debt. Most gifts ranged from $1 to $25, plus a $40 pledge. pledges are to be paid half in June and the rest in July.
Mrs Zera Walda wife of George Walda of 2928 Force street died at 6 50 PM Saturday after seven months illness from tuberculosis aged about 38 She was born in Shelby county married nine years ago and has lived in Fort Wayne since then Surviving are her husband her mother two sisters and a brother in Greenfield She was a member of the English Lutheran Church of the Redeemer and the ladies auxiliary to the Broederliche Unterstuetzungsverein Funeral services Wednesday at 2 PM at the residence and at 3 PM at the English Lutheran Church of the Redeemer Rev Hahn officiating
George J. Shutt and Albert J. Muldoon bought the Shrimpton property on the northwest corner of Main and Fulton streets via Rochell Real Estate for 5300. Dr Shutt acquired the vacant corner lot of 40 by 76 feet for 2000. Mr Muldoon owned the two story brick store on the west side of the lot, 21 by 76 feet.
Miss Pauline Kress age 20 died at home of her mother 1325 dollars avenue at 7 Saturday evening after five months illness. She leaves her mother brother Jacob Kress of Buffalo and two sisters Mrs George Manscheffer Auburn and Miss Louise Kress Fort Wayne. She belonged to Emmaus Lutheran church. Funeral services Tuesday at 1 30 from residence and 2 from Emmaus Lutheran Church.
From Indiana Ohio and Michigan one hundred to one hundred fifty photographers will attend a free four day event in Fort Wayne. The Aristo company of Jamestown New York will stage the program at M L Jones on West Wayne Street Monday through Thursday. The photographers plan to combine business with pleasure during the visit.
Isabel Burton infant daughter of Mr and Mrs Alfred Burton of 48 Offf avenue died at 10 Tuesday morning from pneumonia after measles attack. Age 1 year 2 months. Funeral services Thursday at 2 30 pm from the residence, interment Lindenwood.
The U P C E society of Plymouth Congregational church plans a unique show next Friday evening in the church parlors called a district school. Attendees are asked to come dressed as school children with Will Hess acting as school master asking questions designed to stump even seasoned pedago gues.
Frank Gladieux prominent Jefferson township farmer suffered a dislocated left arm and head and shoulder bruises after a horse frightened by an interurban car ran a buggy into a ditch Sunday. His wife escaped injury. both occupants were ejected but the buggy remained undamaged.
Edna Bandt infant daughter of Mr and Mrs William Bandt of 2201 Fairfield avenue died Monday night at 10 from exhaustion aged six days. Father is a fireman at No 7 engine house. Funeral services will be private from the residence Wednesday afternoon at 1 o'clock.
Vernie Bovine infant daughter of Mr and Mrs W D Bovine of Home Avenue died Thursday afternoon at age fourteen months Funeral services set for Saturday. burial at local cemetery to follow in accordance with family and church wishes.
Fort Wayne visitors report Charles and Eilén Nestel starring in the White City amusement enterprise. Nestel performs a stage dance of the Highland amid the act lineup, drawing solid audience reactions while maintaining excellent health and strong performances.
Frank Smead pleaded guilty to forgery in city court and, held to the circuit court on $300 bond, was sentenced to two to fourteen years in Michigan’s penitentiary. He tried to pass a $10 check for $6 meal tickets, confessed, and admitted tearing up meal tickets after arrest. A restaurant theft and other small caps followed including a postponed marriage due to license funds, a train porter’s robbery conviction, and various minor fines and orders.
Several weddings are reported. Fred C Lang of Paducah wed Cecelia Nelon in Paducah on May 16 with Rev W E Cave officiating. Lelia Ball and Terry T King married at the bride’s sister’s home. King is Purdue trained in electrical engineering. Laura C Schuckman married John Lanternier at St Marys church with a full mass and lavish reception. Each ceremony featured floral decor, family celebrations, and plans for future homes.
A Fort Wayne woman identified as Mina Tiburtius turned on a new spotlight and assaulted Attorney Howard Hawthorn with a horse whip at his Main Street office after alleging improper advances. She was arrested. past incidents include male disguise, a lawsuit for support against Paul Tiburtius, pepper in the eyes, and a prior suicide attempt.
Philadelphia coroner marches against drugstores selling morphine and cocaine disguised as catarrh cures after Angelina Carr, 27, dies from cocaine poisoning. The case highlights widespread access to poisons in medicinal bottles. Delia Fagin recounts how her sister fell into addiction unnoticed by family.
Leon Mariotte sixteen year old son of East Main street businessman Horace Mariotte was riding his bicycle when a frightened horse hitched in front of L. O. Hull store bolted onto Calhoun street. The boy was hurled about twenty five feet landing on the pavement with bruises but remained able to go home. The horse continue its dash until it struck a Brown Trucking wagon near Hamilton bank.
The pope’s condition improves as he descends to the audience room and meets Cardinal Merry Del Val Monsignor Bissett and Archbishop Katschthaler. He jokes about illness and press reports portraying him as near death.
A muck fire sparked by a train near Arcola threatens fields and the rural route eight road. The blaze spread across lowland cropland and reached the public highway, with Lee Aker noting drivers may need detours to protect patrons. Railroad crews assist in containment as investigation into origin could hold the company liable.
Thousands displaced as forest fires sweep across a 100 square mile area in northern Michigan. Three lives reported lost with property damage in the millions. Northland, Quinnesec, Alvoie, Cornell, Menominee and other towns evacuated. rails and bridges damaged. train loads of homeless arrive in Escanaba while aid pours in from Wisconsin and lower Michigan. Wind shifts promise reduced danger for Escanaba and Marquette, but large timber resources remain at risk.
Inventor James C Benson showcased his seed cleaning and separating machine in Fort Wayne as the Benson Seed Cleaner and Grain Separating Co opens a city branch. The Ohio incorporated firm with Toledo headquarters and Hicksville factory demonstrated the device’s ability to separate clover seed timothy and red top, buckhorn and plantain, and oats from wheat with high precision, signaling plans for a new local factory and expanded sales.
A vast forest fire belt stretches over 250 miles from Newberry to Pessemer, Michigan, burning towns including Quinnesec and several Menominee range hamlets. Homes and timber were lost, railroad property damaged, and communications cut as Northern Lumber's Birch holdings near $500,000 faced threat. Marquette area damages exceed $50,000 with widespread homelessness and extensive timber losses.
Wausaukee and Cedarville in Marinette county face advancing forest fires driven by a fierce wind. Millions of logs and lumber are burned, with Cedarville suffering damaged cars and rails twisted by heat. Bird and Wells Lumber and other firms report heavy losses as camps burn.
Prof William A Davis longtime Prudential collector is appointed superintendent of the Cunningham Orphans home at Urbana Illinois with Mrs Davis named principal matron They will assume duties June 1 and depart the city soon after
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