Well Known Man Dies After Short Illness
Zealous Hopkins aged 71 died Wednesday night at 11 at his home 1818 Huroz Street after a brief illness of appendicitis. Born August 11 1835 in Pierpont Ohio he moved to Fort Wayne in 1872 and worked in oil fields and drilling wells including the artesian well at the court house. Survived by widow Myranda Hopkins two sons Stephen B Hopkins of St Louis and Paul Hopkins of Scranton and daughter Zona Hopkins. Funeral from the residence Saturday at 2 Rev Sell officiating. Interment Lindenwood.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fort Wayne
Pennsylvania
Ohio
Court House
Myranda Hopkins
Stephen B. Hopkins
St. Louis
Paul Hopkins
Scranton
Zona Hopkins
Lindenwood
Death of Capt Charles E Shulze at 47 in Fort Wayne
Capt Charles Elliott Shulze died after months of illness at 6 30 am in Fort Wayne aged 47 cause heart failure from chronic Brights disease He was born January 5 1839 in Womelsdorff Pa and spent most of his life in Fort Wayne A Civil War veteran he served with the 114 Ohio Volunteers later returning to business in Alleghany City Pa He is survived by his wife and four children Mrs D S Kennedy Elliott G Shulze C Herbert Shulze and William H Shulze plus two brothers and two sisters Funeral services will be conducted by Rev Frank M Tox at the Third Presbyterian Church residence 241 East Woodland Avenue Friday at 2 pm Interment at Lincoln Way.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Elliott Shulze
Bright
Womelsdorff
Fort Wayne
Rutrode Dry Goods Company
Alleghany City
Fort Werre
Third Presbyterian Church
One Hundred and Fourteenth
Ohio Volunteers
D. S. Kennedy
Alleghany
Elliott G. Shulze
Hoffman Lumber Company
C. Herbert Shulze
Jackson Dorset Company
William H. Shulze
Northern State Bank
Grand Forks
N. D
Frank M. Tox
Elliott C. Shutze
Woodland Avenue
Lincenwead
Death of Fort Wayne girl linked to heart failure
Fifteen year old Fther Rena Griffin of Fort Wayne died suddenly at the family home after a day of improved health. Coroner Dr. Stults attributed the death to heart failure. She was born March 1, 1892, and leaves her mother and three brothers Leon, Herbert, and Patsy Griffin. Funeral plans await the mother’s arrival from Sidon Mississippi.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rena Griffin
Emma Griffi
Amia
Sidon
Patsy M. Griffin
Sentinel Composing Rooms
Stults
Fort Wayne
Leon R
Herbert E
Mrs Sarah Jetmore 46 Dies After Gall Stone Operation
Mrs. Sarah Jetmore aged 46 of Wallen died last Wednesday at St Joseph hospital after a nine month illness. The death followed complications from gall stone surgery. She was born October 9 1860 in Butler Center De Kalb county and is survived by husband Thomas Jetmore four children David Harry Elizabeth and Mrs William Dunfee and mother Mrs Rosetta Campbell. Funeral services from the Wallen residence Saturday at 9 30 and at the M E church at 10 with Rev Bright officiating.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sarah Jetmore
Thomas Jetmore
Wallen
St. Joseph Hospital
Jetmore
Butler Center
DeKalb County
David
Harry
Elizabeth
William Dunfee
Rosetta Campbell
M. E. Church
Bright
Huntertown
Weaver Infant Dies. Funeral Thursday at Home
The infant daughter of Mr. and Mrs. B. F. Weaver of 514 Jackson Street died this morning. Funeral services will be held Thursday at 9 o clock at the parents home with interment at Huntertown.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
B. F. Weaver
Jackson Street
Huntertown
Obituary Notice of Mrs Anna Maria Flanch
Mrs Anna Maria Flanch wife of Michael Flaugh of Wayne township four miles west of the city died Friday morning at 5 o clock. She was seventy years old born May 22 1837 in Springfield Ohio. She married Michael Maugh June 30 1858 and lived near Munroeville in 1884 with the family. Eighty heirs were present at the service.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Anna Maria Flanch
Machael Flaugh
Wayne Township
Laugh
Springfield
Mrs Flaugh Buried. Survived by Six Children and Thirteen Grandchildren
Mrs Flaugh is survived by her husband and six children John Flaugh of Whitley County Mrs C S Beard Henry Adam and George Flaugh of Wayne township and Jacob M Flaugh of 1333 Buchanan Street this city and thirteen grandchildren Funeral services from the residence on the Yellow River road Tuesday afternoon at 1 o clock and from Bethlehem Lutheran church on the Leesburg road at 2 o'clock Interment follows.
Longtime city resident John Schmidt dies at 50 years
Fifty year resident John Schmidt died Thursday night at 8 at his daughter Mrs. W A Jackson’s home 1836 John street after a yearlong illness. He worked at the Pittsburg shops and later for the city and was a member of St. Peter's Catholic church. Survived by widow and four children John P Irvin Schmidt and Mrs Peter Junk and Mrs Jackson all of this city.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Schmidt
W. A. Jackson
John
Death of Vella Crofoot in Kendallville
Vella Crofoot daughter of John Crofoot of Kendallville died Thursday evening at Lutheran hospital from a complication of diseases. The body was taken to Kendallville this morning for funeral and interment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vella Crofoot
John Crofoot
Kendallville
Lutheran Hospital
Death of Mrs Wilhelmena Dunker at 99 in Fort Wayne
Mrs Wilhelmena Dunker mother of Mrs Charlies A Hoffman died Friday at 2 pm aged over 99. She lived with her daughter in Fort Wayne twenty years after emigrating from Germany in 1854 and had previously resided in Ohio. Survived by four children Wm Dunker Ansonia OH Minnie Kern Berea OH Henry Dunker Lansing MI and Mrs Hoffman Fort Wayne. She attended St John s Reformed Church and funeral was held there.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wilhelmena Dunker
Charlies A. Hoffman
Calhoun Street
Dunker
Westphalia
Germany
Fort Warns
Greenville
Defiance
New Knoxville
Ohio
Wm. Dunker
Ansonia
Minnie Kern
Berea
Henry Dunker
Lansing
Mich
Hoffman
St. John's Reformed Church
Elijah Braithwait dies of heart trouble at 34
Elijah Braithwait, 34, died at 2 30 am Saturday at 993 West Fourth Street from heart trouble after a brief illness. He worked at the Wabash shops and earlier served as a coachman for Edward White before entering the express business. He married Elizabeth Wilken on November 25, 1897. Survived by his wife and their eight year old child, his mother, three brothers and two sisters. He belonged to the Church of the Precious Blood.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elijah Braithwait
West Fourth Street
Braithwait
Wabash
Edward White
Elizabeth Wilken
George
Claud Braithwait
William Braithwait
Marion
Ida Hartman
Carrie Braithwait
Church of the Precious Blood
Longtime Washington Township matriarch Mrs Henscil dies at 87
Mrs Dulcina Henscil a pioneer Washington township resident died at 2 a m Monday at her niece’s home east of the state school at age 87 2 months and 6 days She was widow of Albert Hensell and had cared for eight foster children A member of West Jefferson Street Church of Christ she leaves 26 nieces and nephews Funeral services Wednesday at 1 pm from the residence and 2 pm at the church
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dulcina Henscil
Washington Township
William Griebel
Leath
Hensoll
Albert Hensoll
William Watterson
Nickel Plate Railroad
Hensch
John Hensch
Albert Hensell
Hensen
West Jefferson Street
Mrs. Josephine Bacon Dies After Typhoid Pneumonia
Mrs. Josephine M. Bacon wife of Samuel Bacon prominent Jefferson township farmer died at home Saturday evening at 9 30 after a two week illness from typhoid pneumonia She 54 daughter of Vic tor and Mrs Didier pioneer French residents Besancon St Louis Catholic church member Survived by husband five sons Albert Ephraim Arthur Samuel and a son in law Nicholas Kline five step children and sister Mrs Alphonse Harvert Funeral services will be held Tuesday morning at 10 from St Louis Catholic church with Rev Father Dhe officiating
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Josephine M. Bacon
Samuel Bacon
Jefferson Township
Ephraim J. Bacon
Arthur C. Bacon
Samuel J. Bacon
Nicholas Kline
Alphonse Harvert
Fort Wayre
St. Louis Catholic Church
Father Dhe
Mrs Martha A Nardall Dies in Chicago At Age 70
Mrs Martha A Nardall, a member of a prominent Fort Wayne pioneer family, died Saturday morning at the home of her son Paadial Withers in Chicago. She was 70 years old and had been ill for some time. Her eldest daughter was noted in the obituary.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Martha A. Nardall
Fort Wayne
Oe Son
Paadia
Fort Wayne Pioneer Widow Mrs Randall Passed Away
The obituary notes Capt Henry Rudisill as an early Fort Wayne figure. Widow of War ren H Withers later married a Randell, moved to Florida, and resided in Osborndale. She died after a long Florida residence and was returned to Fort Wayne for interment at Lindenwood Cemetery with two surviving children.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ter
Henry ‘Rudisill
Fort Wayne
Warren H. Withers
Criminal Court
Randall
Florida
Osborndale
Fla
Mrs Dora Martin Died After Long Illness At 38
Mrs Dora Martin wife of Nestor Martin a driver at the central fire department station died at 11 40 o clock Sunday night at the family home 714 Barr street aged 38 She had been an invalid after a June 2 stroke of paralysis for almost a year Her husband cared for her at home until six weeks ago Funeral services will be held Wednesday morning from the Cathedral She left a daughter Aldine and is survived by her father Jacob Fry of Benton Ohio brothers and sisters John Fry Duluth William Fry Shelby Mrs May McNamara Cleveland and Mrs John Haas Wooster Ohio Continuous care by her devoted husband marked the end of a long illness.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dora Martin
Nestor Martin
Central Fire Department
Barr Street
Jacob Fry
Benton, O
John Fry
Duluth
Kennelly Former Constable Dies After Illness
Michael E B Kennelly longtime Wayne township constable died at his home 244 East Williams street after a long illness from Brights disease. He witnessed the Lafay ette Wallace street fight that led to Sam Augsburger death and testified from his bed. He was about 50, survived by wife and several children, two brothers a step brother and other relatives. He was a former railroad brakeman and conductor and a grocer on East Creighton avenue. He was member of St Patrick church and burial followed from St Patrick church at 9 oclock.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Michael EB. Kennelly
Wayne Township
East Williams Street
Bright
Mr. Kennelly
Sam Augsburger
Lafayette
Wallace
Augsburger
Pennsylvania Nes
East Creighton Avenue
John J. Kennelly
Garrett
Jeremiah Kennelly
Paul Hanley
Fort Wayne
St. Patrick’s Catholic Church
St. Patrick's Catholic Church
Mrs Helena Siemon Dead at 68 in Fort Wayne Home
Helena Siemon widow of August F Siemon died at 6 pm Saturday at 327 Madison Street Fort Wayne aged 68. Born Helena Strunk in 1841 she married in 1861 and leaves sons Henry R Herman T August W Siemon and daughter Mrs Henry J Meyer plus sister Miss Louisa Strunk. She attended St Pauls Lutheran and funeral Tuesday at 2 30 pm at the residence officiated by Rev J W Miller.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Helena Siemon
August F. Siemon
Fort Wayne
Madison Street
Mrs Wilhelmina Kritzman Dies at 41 in Fort Wayne
Mrs Wilhelmina Kritzman widow of Valentine Kritzman died at 7 30 Saturday evening at the family home on Abbott street from bronchitis at age 41 She was born in Germany and came to Fort Wayne twenty years ago She was a member of Zion Lutheran church Surviving are five children Mary William Edward Ida and Walter Services will be held Wednesday afternoon at 145 from the residence and at 250 from Zion Lutheran
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wilhelmina Kritzman
Valentine Kritzman
Abbott Street
Aubrey Pipe-Filter dies at 23 in Force Street home
George J. Aubrey aged 23 unmarried dies at 7 30am at the family home 2129 Force Street from a complication of diseases. He is a son of Alfred J. Aubrey sanitary police officer and worked as a pipe-filter at the Pass works. He belonged to St Patrick’s Catholic church.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George J. Aubrey
Force Street
Alfred J. Aubrey
St. Patrick’s Catholic Church
Local Farmer John Ceealein Dies After Illness Near Port One
John Ceealein a prominent farmer and descendant of a pioneer family in Aon county died Wednesday after an illness at his residence along the Port One road seven miles northeast of Port One. The death followed an initial attack and the exact cause was not confirmed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Ceealein
Aon County
Asville
Port 'One
Mowloxy
Goeglein Pioneer of Allen County Dies at 87
Mr. Goeglein born June 1 1848 at Pomeroy Ohio later moved to St. Joseph township Allen County. Survived by wife Anna Bruick nine children and several siblings. Lifelong farmer noted for thrift upright character and strong church ties. Funeral Thursday at 1 30 from residence and 2 from St Peter's Lutheran Goeglein.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Goeglein
Pomeroy
Ohio
Allen County
St. Joseph Township
Jacob Goeglein
Anna Bruick
Christian
Martin
Louis
Herman
Howard
Otto
Elizabeth
Sophie
Anna Goeglein
Otilia Goeglein
Jacob
Abraham
William
Valentine
Daniel Goeglein
Fort Wayne
Henry Goeglein
Seward
Neb
Christian Goeglein
Lincoln
Mary Burchardt
Sophie Prange
Elizabeth Bischoff
St. Peter’s Lutheran Church
Rolling Mill Saloons to Close on Sabbath in Sheriff’s Ultimatum
Saloons in the rolling mill district must close by 11 PM and remain closed all Sunday or face penalties, under Sheriff Jesse Grice who vows deputy enforcement amid recent district unrest. The move follows disorder calls and court appearances over bonds and arrests. Laura Harmon, charged with obtaining money by false pretenses, posted bond for a $100 bogus note. Fred Klenke, recently released after jail time for drunkenness and threats, was jailed again for fifteen days.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rolling Mill
Jesse Grice
Grice
George W. Stites
Laura Harmon
Fred Klenke
Ministers Honor Wives at Fort Wayne Banquet
Fort Wayne ministers and their wives attended a Monday evening banquet at the Homestead cafe. Rev. W. Averill led the evening with a paper on The Minister's Wife, a centerpiece of the event. Other speakers included Rev. H. Sell on The Dead Line in the Ministry and Rev. G. Byrer on Hospitality in the Parsonage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fort Wayne Ministerial Association
Homestead Cafe
W. Averill
Trinity Episcopal Church
A. K. Zartman
H. T. Sell
G. F. Byrer
Frank Lenig
W. FR. Wilson
Frank M. Fox
Nickerson
Mr. Kuhn
Barnum and Bailey Traveling Menagerie Attracts Curious Viewers
The Barnum and Bailey Greatest Show on Earth exhibits in the city on Monday June 10 offering what is claimed as the most complete wild animal collection in the country. The display includes rare oryx nylghan springbok Niger antelope Transvaal giraffes three herds of elephants twenty camels white bactrians and many big cats lions tigers leopards panthers hyenas Siberian wolves polar bears hippopotamus addis warthog and water look with cages and dens designed for public safety.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Zoological Gardens
United States
Barnum & Bailey
Barnum & Bailey Circus
Barnum & Bailey Circus Zoo
Masonic Grand Lodge Opens Annual Indiana Session
Indianapolis May 28 The grand lodge of free and accepted Masons for Indiana began its annual meeting. Reports show 534 active lodges and 47 453 members as of January 1 1907 with a 2294 gain in 1906. Treasurer reports 20019 84 receipts and 31454 19 balance. Elections to be held this afternoon with Cravens Bragg Mikels Marker to advance in the line of succession.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indianapolis
Grand Lodge of Free and Accepted Masons
Indiana
Lincoln V. Cravens
Madison
Martin H. Rice
Calvin W. Prather
Treasury
Grand Minster
Walter O. Bragg
Greenfield
Charles N. Mikels
New Castle
William H. Marker
Tipton
Dayton Gets Agency as Hartford Post Office Moves
Postmaster Henna is notified that after July 2 the United States crammed envelope agency will be removed from Hartford Connecticut to Dayton Ohio where a new concern has contracted with the government to supply stamped envelopes transfers and other stamped paper A change will also occur in the embossing of stamps with new colors and a rectangular or elliptical design.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henna
United States
Hartford
Conn
Dayton
Ceremony to honor General Lawton with Skelton and Scott in Indianapolis
Judge B W Skelton and John A Scott left Tuesday for Indianapolis to attend ceremonies unveiling a monument to General Lawton on Thursday. Many members of General Lawton's Thirtieth Indiana volunteers regiment from Fort Wayne area will attend and take part in the program honoring the distinguished comrade.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
B. W. Skelton
John A. Scott
Indianapolis
General Lawton
Thirtieth Indiana Volunteers
Fort Wayne
Bargains in Shoes and Clothing at Chicago Salvage Co Sale
Bargains in shoes and clothing run all week at the Chicago Salvage Co sale located at 205 East Main Street. A note recalls David Woodruff aged 82 who died Saturday evening in Bluffton.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago Salvage Co
E. Main Street
A&w
David. Woodruff
Bluffton
Warrants Served in Bass Foundry Strike Riot
Warrants were served Tuesday on William Tulker Charles Druhot and Henry Goda three strikers at the Bass foundry and William Kesiiner a Wallace street saloonkeeper charged with riot Affidavits also filed against Druhet and Frank Denehey assault and battery Denehey was not found but expected to bond Bond hearings set at 100 each Moulders union officers say Denehey will appear to bond The case stems from a clash between strikers and strike breakers on Lafayette and Holman streets Sunday night.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Tulker
Charles Druhot
Henry Goda
Bass Foundry
William Kesiiner
Wallace Street
Druhet
Frank Denehey
Lafayette
Holman
Bond
Dan B. Ninde
Thomas A. Wilkinson
George W. Karrod
George Rothaupt
John W. Eggeman
Martin H. Ankenbruck
Police Department
Druhot
Goda
Hilker
Henry W. Axt
Kestner
B. Fleming
Heavy Frost Causes Varied Crop Damage Across County
Farmers and gardeners report mixed frost effects Tuesday morning with heavy freezes nationwide. Fruits and berries suffer in tender crops while peaches apples dodge harm. Strawberries lettuce and tomatoes show serious damage. corn in the city market area freezes but may sprout again. overall frost less damaging than last week with 34 degrees at 4 am in the city.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Commission
Lawton Monument Dedication Details In Indiana Cap
Indianapolis May 28 The wide of General Lawton with three daughters and Mrs Craig will arrive at 7 p m and stay at Claypool hotel as guests of the Lawton monument commission President Roosevelt will arrive by a new route and attend Mrs McKinley funeral in Canton before reaching Indianapolis The schedule shift was posted to Vice President Fairbanks by William Loeb arrangements for the dedication are nearly complete and Gov Hanly will preside The program includes prayer short address unveiling by the governor music recitation and President Roosevelt address.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indianapolis
Lawton
Craig
Claypool Hotel
Laton
Fairbanks
Presiden Roosevelt
Walliam Loeb
William McKinley
Cincinnati
Washington
Lawton Monument Commission
Hanly
Woollen
D. R. Lucas
America
Seventh Regiment
Decore
James Whitcomb Riley
Roosevelt
Arches and Flags Dismantled After G A R Encampment
Arches spanning East Berry and Calhoun streets are being removed today after the GA R encampment. Flags and decorations in the downtown district have nearly been taken down, with all holiday adornments expected to vanish in a few days.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Berry
Calhoun
B'nai B'rith Elects Officers in Louisville District Meeting
Louisville May 28 Grand lodge district No 2 Bnai Brith today elected officers including President A Lowenthal Cleveland Ohio Vice President Norton Goldsmith Louisville secretary Victor Abraham Cincinnati.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Louisville
Grand Lodge District No. 2
B’nai B’rith
A. Lowenthal
Cleveland, Q
Norton Goldsmith
Victor Abraham
Cincinnati
Appointment of Executor for Mahala A. Taylor Estate
The undersigned Robert L. Taylor is named executor of the last will of Mahala A. Taylor of Allen County who has died. The estate is said to be solvent. Executor: Robert L. Taylor. w-22-21
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mahala A. Taylor
Allen County
Robert L. Taylor
Non-Resident Divorce Suit Filed in Allen County Court
State of Indiana Allen County records a divorce action in the Superior Court against non resident defendant Hiram W Omspacher. The court orders notice and requires appearance by July 10 1907 or the complaint will be heard in the defendant's absence. Attest J N Mace Gandy and Hilgemann attorneys for plaintiff.
Indiana divorce notice for non resident Alfred Painter
State of Indiana Allen County Superior Court April Term 1907. Tepha Hoffman Painter sues Alfred Painter for divorce. Defendant Alfred Painter is a non-resident. must appear by July 15 1907 to answer or demur or the case will be heard in his absence. Attest Joseph N Baron. Clerk T J Logan Attorney for Plaintiff.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State of Indiana
Allen County
Elizabeth Omspacher
Hiram W. Omspacher
Indiana
Joseph N. Mace
Tepha Hoffman Painter
Alfred Painter
Joseph N, Baron
Seal
T. J. Logan
Partition Suit Notices for Non-Resident Defendants in Indiana
In Allen County Indiana William Rohlfing Burritt et al sue Henry Garver and Mary Garver in the Superior Court April Term 1907 for partition of real estate. The defendants are non residents and must appear by July 29 1907 to answer or demur, or the complaint will be heard in their absence. Attest Joseph N Mason.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State of Indiana
Allen County
William Rohlfing Burritt
Henry Garver
Superior Court
Mary Garver
State of
Indiana
Joseph N. Mason
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Hopkins
Mortuary
Shulze
Criffin
Flaugh
Schmidt
Crofoot
Henscil
SACON
Kennelly
Siemon
Kritzman
Aubrey
Masonic Grand Lodge
Ohio City
Old Regiment
B'Nal B’rith
EME
Ax & Emrick
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