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Newspaper

Fort Wayne Weekly Sentinel

Location

Fort Wayne, Indiana, United States of America

Date

May 29, 1912

Page

6

Crane-Sinclair wedding in Hutchinson Kansas today

Miss Aimee Vera Sinclair of Hutchinson and Ernest Argo Crane of Fort Wayne Ind were married at the Sinclair home with about thirty relatives present. The ceremony featured a floral bower, Rev W B Hutchinson and a luncheon, after which the couple planned a Fort Wayne home via Kansas City and Chicago en route.

Crane Sinclair Hutchinson News Hutchinson Kan Ernest A. Crane Auburn Aimee Vera Sinclair Ernest Argo Crane Fort Wayne Ind Laura Sinclair First Avenue C. G. Smith Mildred Sinclair Clara Harrison Maria Holliday Artemus Ward Philadelphia Marie Holliday Wheeling W. Va Olga Sinclair

Notice of Final Settlement and Administrator Appointment

Trust? Ste Loan and Trust Co. announces it has been appointed administrator of the last will and testament of Vid V. North, late of Allen County Indiana, deceased. The estate is believed solvent. May 22-29 June o

Vid V. North Allen County Indiana STE Loan and Trust CO

Notice of Final Settlement of Estates in Allen Court

Notice to creditors heirs and legatees of Mary Harrison and Permelia Metz to appear in Allen Circuit Court Fort Wayne Indiana on June 15 1912 to show cause why final settlement accounts should not be approved and to prove heirship and receive distributive shares. Mentions Charles Dalman WM E Gerding clerk and attorneys Colerick Hogan. May 15-22-29.

Charles Dalman WM. E. Gerding Allen Circuit Court James E. Graham Jéstate WM. A. Cardinr WM. LE Gerding Smiten Colerick & Hogan Attys

Notice of Final Settlement of the Altekruse Estate

In Allen circuit court at Fort Wayne Indiana the heirs and legatees of Fred C Altekruse deceased are summoned to appear on June 7 1912 and show accounts with the estate of the decedent not to be approved The administrator Arthur D Altekruse and clerk WM E Goerding preside Attorney Robert B Dreibelbiss represents the estate

Heirs and Legatees of John M Monesmith Listed

Notice in Allen Circuit Court calls heirs and legatees of John M Monesmith to appear. Grant Ginther scheduled for Sunday in May 1912. Seal of WM E Gerding, Clerk. McAdams and J Artzell attorneys for estate. May 15 22 20.

Grant Ginther WM. E. Gerding Clerg Allen Circuit Court McAdams & J.artzell Eéstate

Final settlement notice in Bachman estate

Heirs and legatees of Frederick Bachman are notified by the Fort Wayne court to show cause why the final settlement accounts of the decedent's estate should not be approved. They must prove heirship and receive distributive shares. Fredericke Hachman is administratrix. Clerk’s witness date May 22 1912. Atty WM Fruechtenicht. May 20 June 4-12.

Fredericke Hachman WM. E. Gerding Allen Circuit Court WM. Fruechtenicht

Heirs Face Final Settlement Hearing in Allen Circuit Court

Heirs and legatees of John Schorr deceased must appear in Allen circuit court at Fort Wayne Indiana on June 22 1912 to show cause why final settlement accounts for the estate should not be approved. They must prove heirship and receive distributive shares. Andrew J Schorr witness clerk H J Smith attorney for estate May 29 June 5 12

John M. Monesmith Allen Fort Wayne Indiana John Schorr Andrew J. Scfiorr WM. E. Gerding Allen Circuit Court H. J. Smith

Indiana legal notice in Allen County case Studer vs Murphy

State of Indiana Allen County announces legal action in which George J. Studer files his complaint affidavit and bond seeking attachment of certain property alleged to belong to Frank Murphy. The court records the filing and service of the notice.

State of Indiana Allen County George J. Studer Frank Murphy

First Photo Shows Three American Cardinals Together

Cardinal Gibbons meets fellow cardinals Farley and O Connell at a Catholic University of America trustees session in Washington. They posed for a group picture as Cardinal Falconio, the fourth American cardinal, was absent.

Mrs. A. R. Hirons Dies Suddenl

Mrs. Ella L. Hirons aged 46 died suddenly at 3 45 am Wednesday at 711 Edgewater avenue from valvular heart disease after two days of illness. She was born in Cass county Michigan near Edgewater and married to Albert R. Hirons January 15 1885. Surviving are three sons Otis Hugh B. and Clarence B. Hirons and her mother aged 82 who lived with them. Funeral Friday at 2 pm from the residence with Rev. Guild officiating.

Ella L. Hirons A. R. Hirons Edgewater Avenue Hirons Cass County Michigan Edgewater Albert R. Hirons Otis Hugh B Clarence B. Hirons Carrie Tainter Dowagiac Mich FE. W. Joy Bangor Mr. Guild

Deaths of Mrs. Alice Bougher and Mrs. Harriet Thorp

Mrs. Alice Bougher aged 71 died suddenly at midnight at her daughter Al Riegel’s home in Fort Wayne due to heart failure after chest pains following an evening automobile ride. She leaves three children Frank Bougher, Mrs. Al Riegel, William Bougher. funeral Thursday at 8 and 8 30 from residence and Cathedral. A special car will take remains to Delphi for interment. Mrs. Harriet Thorp aged 84 years 9 months 2 days died of paralysis at her daughter’s home, widow of William Thorp, last of a 21 child family. She lived in Fort Wayne eight years, attended Trinity Methodist Episcopal Church. Funeral services Monday afternoon.

Alice Bougher Alis al Riegel Lafayette Washington Streets Bougher Ireland America Frankfort Ind Joseph Bougher William Bougher Delphi Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception Traction Company Fort Wayne Harriet Thorp Joseph J. Wagner West Fourth Street J. J. Wagner Chester Thorp Bluttton W. J. Thorp Los Angeles Cal California

Oldest Jackson resident Florence Voirol dies at 73

Florence Voirol died at his Jackson township home after a lingering illness aged 73. Born in Anton Borne Switzerland on October 17 1837 he came to America in 1850s and settled on the Allen county farm where he lived. Survived by widow Euphrasie Socie eight children sister and Catholic church member for many years funeral at Besancon Catholic church Thursday.

Florence Voirol Jackson Township Mr. Voirol Anton Borne Switzerland America Allen County Euphrasie Socie Starke County Ohio Emil Justin Jules James Edward Joseph Herman Voirol Anna Voirol Victor Groumax Besancon

Steinke dies at 76 after cancer battle in Fort Wayne

Jilius Steinke, 76, died at 4 30 p m Tuesday at his daughter’s home 1982 Oliver street after a five month illness from stomach cancer. Born in Germany he came to Fort Wayne in 1890 and leaves four children Emil Richard William and Mrs Herman Bleich all of Fort Wayne plus one brother Edward Steinke and six grandchildren. He served in Germany in wars 1865 1866 and 1870 71 and joined Grace Lutheran church since arriving here. Flowers are asked to be omitted.

Jilius Steinke Herman Bleich Oliver Street Mr. Steinke Germany Fort Wayne Emil Richard William Steinke Edward Steinke Grace Lutheran Church

Willard Hurlbut Civil Engineer on Nickel Plate Dies

Willard R. Hurlbut aged 34 died at St Josephs hospital from complications. He was an engineer on the Nickel Plate railroad, born November 29 1878 in White River Wisconsin and lived in Fort Wayne since age four. Survived by parents and sister Mrs F Zeigler and was active in United Brethren church and railroad circles. Funeral Saturday at 3 from his sister's home Rev G F Byrer officiating. services private.

Willard R. Hurlbut St. Joseph’s Hospital Hurlbut Nickel Plate Railroad White River Wis Fort Wayne United Brethren Church G. F. Byrer

Russell Allén and Winters Family Notice

Incomplete OCR notice mentions Russell Allén of Winters and an elderly widow Mrs Amanda. The fragment references a Friday event or deadline, but details are unclear and omitted.

Russell Allén Winters Amanda. E

Local Native Dies After Illness of Four Years

Sevastopol born resident, February 10, 1878, died after a four year illness. He spent most of his life in the city, came here as a boy, with parents once living in Warsaw. Survived by his wife Emma Ander son of Racine, two sisters Mrs E L Boester Milwaukee, Fern Winters Fort Wayne, and brothers Arthur L Winters Chicago and Harry Winters Fort Wayne.

Sevastopol Ind Warsaw Emma Anderson Racine Wis E. L. Boester Milwaukee Fern Winters Fort Wayne Arthur L. Winters Chicago Harry Winters

Mrs Harmon Dies at 60 After Ill Health in Fort Wayne

Mrs. Samuel W. Harmon aged 60 of 308 Douglas Avenue died at noon Monday at Rome City after four years of ill health. She suffered a foot blood clot and was moved to Kneipp sanitarium three weeks ago. Born in Mansfield Ohio she lived in Fort Wayne fifty years and was active in First Baptist church. Surviving are husband two daughters Mrs Samuel Fay of 819 West Jefferson Street and Mrs E Anderton at home. Remains to be brought to Fort Wayne Tuesday.

Samuel W. Harmon Douglas Avenue Rome City Samuel Fay West Jefferson Street E. Anderton Fort Wayne

Fort Wayne Boilermaker John E. Lill Dies at 21

John Earl Lill aged 21 son of Mrs Mary Lill died at 6 30 p m Sunday at 460 St Martin Street from complications He worked as a boilermaker at Fort Wayne Machine Works Born August 20 1892 in Fort Wayne He attended St Peters parochial schools and belonged to the Young Men's Sodality and Sacred Heart League Survived by mother and brother Joseph Lill.

John Earl Lill Mary Lill St. Martin Street Fort Wayne St. Peter’s Catholic Church Young Men’s Sodality Sacred Heart League of St. Peter’s

Death notices Henry A Kruse aged 65 at 1232 Grave Ave

Henry A Kruse aged 65 years 7 months 12 days died at 9 30 oclock Sunday night at the family residence 1232 Grave avenue. He was a retired carpenter born on the Atlantic Ocean September 14 1847 while his parents were traveling to America from Germany. Surviving are his widow six children William and Fred Kruse of Fort Wayne Mrs Fred Somer of Chicago Alma Edward and Gertrude at home three sisters and one brother.

Henry A. Kruse Grave Avenue Mr. Kruse Atlantic Ocean America Germany William Fred Kruse Fort Wayne Fred Somer Chicago Alma Edward Gertrude

Death of George H. Siebald announced in Fort Wayne church

Rev. John H. Bosch of St. John's Reformed hears from Indianapolis of George H. Siebald's death. Former Fort Wayne resident, his remains will be shipped there at 1 pm Wednesday for a 1:30 pm service at St. John's Church in English. no cause given.

John H. Bosch St. John’s Reformed Church George H. Siebald Indianapolis Mtr Siebald Fort Wayne St. John's Church

Mrs Ella Kidwell Dies At 69 In Fort Wayne

Mrs Ella Kidwell aged 69 died Wednesday morning at her daughter Mrs J T Aiken’s home 1320 Maud Street Fort Wayne of stomach trouble She was a native of Iowa and came to Fort Wayne two years ago Surviving are two daughters Mrs Aiken and Mrs C B Neal a sister Mrs Lottie Adams of Kansas City and a granddaughter Miss Ethel Neal

Mrs Margaret Bear Dies After Illness in Churubusco

Margaret Bear aged 57 died at her home in Churubusco after a yearlong illness. Her husband George Bear passed away fourteen months ago. Funeral services will be held Sunday afternoon at the Eel River Baptist Church with Rev. Co W Saunders and Rev. Sheldon officiating. Interment will be in Eel River Cemetery.

Bear Margaret Bear Churubusco George Bear Eel River

Banker Buys Home in Columbia City Indiana

Archie C. Smith of the First National Bank purchased the J C Miller residence at Market and Wayne Streets for 30 in Columbia City Indiana.

Columbia’ City Ind Archie C. Smith First National Bank J.C. Miller Dorper Market Wayne Streets

Appraisers fix ground at Main and Ewing at 14300 dollars

Howell C Rockhill Charles A Wilding and John B Reuss appointed by Judge O Rourke fix value of Eckart property at Main and Ewing in Fort Wayne. Ground 14000 buildings 16500 total 30300. Traction Co offered 25000 owner asked 50000.

Howell C. Rockhill Charles A. Wilding John B. Reuss O’rourke Main Ewing Streets Anna Eckart Fort Wayne & Northern Indiana Traction Co Oxy The Traction Company Brady Miller Myrtle Miller Maysville Roderick Roembke William Kuechtenicht Ida Bessert Gustave Bessert Chicago McAdams Hartzell Hattie Dillon Charles Dillon C. B. Aldrich

Estimated cost of La Fayette roads set at 73577.43

Report filed in the commissioners court lists five proposed stone roads with totals totaling 73577.43 dollars. The average per mile runs about 33344.43 and a township vote in ten days will decide whether to let contracts for water bound roads.

Lafayette Township Commissioners’ Court Indianapolis Wuntington Sheldon

Notes of the Courts Highlight Several Civil Actions

Ben Levy sues Lake Shore and Wabash for 550 dollars over a corn shipment from New Haven. William S. Rosenberg sues Isaac and Ahe Weil for 500 dollars, claiming a demotion of his job. A 1000 dollar damages suit by Charles and Elizabeth Fercliffe against Home Telephone Co. was settled out of court. Sadie Myrtle Tyler was granted a divorce from Frank B. Tyler after testifying of abuse. A. W. Beaher sues Daniel W. and Marthe Rhoades over seven feet of ground on St Joe boulevard. trial held in circuit court.

Ben Levy Lake Shore Wabash New Haven William S. Rosenberg Isaac and Ahe Weil St. Louis Charles and Elizabeth Fercliffe Home Telephone Company Sadie Myrtle Tyler Frank B. Tyler St. Joe Boulevard A. W. Beaher Daniel W Marthe Rhoades

Divorce suit filed over wages and custody in 1902 marriage

Elizabeth Garty sues John J. Garty for divorce claiming coercion to work for clothing while he earned 18 dollars a week. She seeks custody of their two children after a 1902 marriage. Thomas and Townsend handle the case in superior court. In a separate matter Rosa Martin was granted a divorce from Charles Martin with custody of their child, the father ordered to pay support. A person named keeper of a house on Arrigon Street was fined 50 dollars.

Elizabeth Garty John J. Garty Thomas & Townsend Rosé Martin Charles Martin Ill Arrigon Street

Traction firm sues for Main and Ew ing streets property

In Fort Wayne Indiana the Fort Wayne and Northern Indiana Traction company and Anna Eckert contest an appraisal report over a land purchase for terminal use at Main and Ew ing streets. Appraisers valued ground 16000 and improvements 14500. both sides appeal for a higher price, seeking judge’s reversal.

Respect for the elderly marks Indianapolis home dedication

The Indianapolis Altenheim society dedicated a new home for the aged at the northeast corner of Twentieth street and Capitol avenue. Governor Marshall, Charles Bookwalter, and Joseph Keller spoke, urging respect for parents and elders and criticizing the decline in youth regard for the aged.

Indianapolis Ind Twentieth Street Capitol Avenue Indianapolis Altenheim Society Governor Marshall Charles Bookwalter Joseph Keller America

Ward case in Decatur postpones trials to September

Judge R H Hartford continued the State of Indiana v William Ward on a charge of conspiracy with Ode McClish to steal 600 from Roll Spade due to Ward's illness. A separate conspiracy to steal 500 from Daniel Cook remains set for June 3.

Decatur Ind R. H. Hartford Portland Indiana William Ward Ode McClish Roll Spade Kirkland Township Hartford Ward McClish Daniel Cook

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Lauer—Becker Florence Becker H. W. Becker East Jefferson Street Paul A. Lauer St. Mary’s Church George Mayr Prof Peil Marie Tonsing Kenry J. Becker Miss Tonsing Killarney Niagara Falls Buffalo South Calhoun Street Lauer Bowser Oil Tank Works St. Mary’s Parish Lillian Mathews Hunter LaForest William Hunter Cora A. Hunter West Wayne Street Detroit St. Mary’s Catholic Church Eva LaForest Albert LaForest Stella Hunter Toledo Miss Hunter Mrs. Hunter Florence Renken Orba Bischoff Clara Denzel Lydia Schoenherr Leona Hockemeier Fred Piepenbrink Walter Lipkey Esther Piepenbrink Malinda Mathenke Sophia Schmidt Dora Rose Mary Schoenherr Elnora Homeier Messrs Charley Hatch Paul Exlein Desper Scherer Edison Bruery Frank Jacob Fred Weselow Albert Wiegan Otto Wiese Harry Hagement Crane—Sinclair Ernest Crane Vera Sinclair Mary Harrison Permelia Metz Fred C. Altekruse Fort Warne Arthur D. Alterruse iSeal WM. E. Goerding Allen Circuit Rob’'T B. Dreibelbiss Frederick Bachman Cardinal Farley Cardinal Gibbons Cardinal O'Connell A. R. Hirans Pennsylvania Company Green Street Mr. Tourgee Little Falls First Baptist Church Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers Pennsylvania, Company Harry R. Tourgee W. H. Walker Lucille M. Tourgee William Wallace Tourgee Tourgee Voirol Steinke Harmon L. Liedes Kruse Siebold Allen County Courts Emma Baker Theodore Sorg County Recorder Independent Rubber Company Robert Exner Ava Bailey Orval Bailey Harper & Eggeman Attorney General of Fort Wayne and Northern Indiana Traction Company Anna Eckert Mary Albright R. K. Erwin Callahan Dulin Dan W. Kintz Police Department Martha E. Blood Perry A. Blood John H. Aiken Samantha McCammack Samuel McCammack McCammack Marshall
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