Price and Saylor wedding in Plymouth church
The wedding of Dona Marie Saylor to Marriette Price occurred Wednesday evening at Plymouth Congregational church. The ceremony featured a musical prelude, a bridal procession, and a reception at the bride’s home, 913 Lincoln Avenue, with relatives in attendance and plans to reside at 1262 Lyman Avenue, Ravenswood, Chicago.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Reginald C. Price
Baltimore
Lyttleton Tough
Howard Saylor
Lee Wells
Chicago
Harry Bodenhafer
Kendallville
Frank Saylor
Elwood
Ethel Saylor
Helen Saylor
Linecoln Avenue
Eldridge Price
Earry
Lyman Avenue
Ravenswood
Julia Saylor
Blaising—Merz
Mary Merz
Theodore Merz
Louis Blaising
Emilie Blaising
New Haven
St. Paul’s Catholic Church
Father Kroll
May Freiburger
Laura Merz
Albert Blaising
Pine Street
Ralph Lane
Chester T. Lane
Geraldine Wakeman
Frank
Wakeman
Frances Hatherley
Fred McCracken
Don Hayden
Sidney Phillips
Trinity Episcopal Church
Two Trainmen Injured In Yard Fall At Dawn
L C Jolly, a Pennsylvania yard conductor, is hospitalized in St Joseph with chest injuries and internal hemorrhages after slipping from a box car in the east yards at 9 Saturday morning. F H Berdelman, a freight fireman, fell from an engine tender at Dola Ohio at 9 15 Friday night, bruised head and face, hip and knee sprains, transported to St Joseph hospital and expected to recover but off duty for several days.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
L. C. Jolly
Pennsylvania Yard
St. Joseph Hospital
East
Jolly
F. H. Berdelman
Dola
Ohio
Berdelman
Lima
Pennsylvania
CarL Burdoine Killed by Shotgun Accident at Depot
Carl Burdoine twenty nine a Wabash railroad foreman at Aboit died Saturday afternoon in a railroad depot from a shotgun discharge by Joseph Sickafuse. Coroner J E Stults will rule accidental but urges controls on loaded firearms. Sickafuse had been hunting and, returning, believed the shells were removed. the gun discharged while being set on a counter, Burdoine dying instantly. Burdoine left a widow and three small children. Sickafuse and Sturdoine were warm friends and neighbors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carl Burdoine
Aboit
Joseph Sickafuse
J. E. Stults
Sickafuse
Burdoine
Stults
Sturdoine
Douglas resigns from Wabash for Southern Pacific post
Robert F. Douglas, longtime assistant passenger and ticket agent at the Wabash in Fort Wayne, resigns effective November 15 to join Southern Pacific in Los Angeles. He has served twenty years here and will be succeeded by William H. Shorey, another twenty-year veteran. Mrs. Douglas and their son Vincent remain in Los Angeles.
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Robert F. Douglas
Wabash
Southern Pacific
Los Angeles
Cal
Secon
Douglas
Fort Wayne
Clayton
N. Y
Beleving
West
Chicago
Downer & Bemis Brewing Company
San Francisco
Market Street Cable
Col
R. G. Thompson
Sentinel
William H. Shorey
Thompson
Shorey
Sunderland
Won
California
Vincent
Fort Wayne Railway Conductors elect officers for second terms
Charles J. Matott was chosen to succeed himself as chief conductor of Fort Wayne division No 119. H L Stonecifer and T P McArdle were re elected to key posts for a second time. C D Rose and D Watterson were re elected to senior and junior conductor positions. C A Bowman and George G Layman won sentinel posts, with R B Evans as general correspondent. Trustees G W Bonter M O Ginty C W Bowman and grievance committees named. 248 members strong, among citys strongest brotherhoods.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles J. Matott
Fort Wayne
H. L. Stonecifer
T. P. McArdle
C. D. Rose
D. Watterson
C. A. Bowman
Inside Sentinel
George G. Layman
Outside Sentinel
R. B. Evans
Board of Trustees
G. W. Bonter
M. O. Ginty
C. W. Bowman
Pennsylvania
R. A. McCarthy
Charles Morrison
F. J. Greunert
E. Hindel
C. Buschey
8. Stevenson
G. R
EH. Parks
H. Hoffeii
Well Known Engineer Dead George W Bouchard
George W Bouchard an engineer on the Wabash Eastern division died in Peru after a brief illness. He rode a Toledo train Saturday, returned home, and died Sunday. The funeral was held this afternoon, he had nine years with the Wabash and came from the Missouri Kansas and Pacific. Survived by his widow and two sons.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Bouchard
George W. Bouchard
Wabash
Peru
Toledo
Roumanians Go Home From Pennsylvania Depot Scene
At the Pennsylvania depot last evening a moving scene marked the departure of twenty five or thirty Roumanians with eleven compatriots headed for Roumania. The eleven had lived here years and saved money to return home, while the others offered hugs and tears as parting words. H Wisfeld, a pipefitter at the Pennsylvania shops, lost a finger while handling pipes. he is off duty.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pennsylvania Depot
Roumania
Old Country
H. Wisfeld
Pennsylvania
Pennsylvania Railroad Plans Economy for 1908
Philadelphia directors after declaring a 3 percent semiannual dividend say capital-raising prospects are unsatisfactory and the railway will trim needs to a minimum in 1908. President McCrea warns against new capital commitments, delaying certain projects like the New York tunnel while continuing key work on the East River tunnel and the new terminal building.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Philadelphia
Pennsylvania Railroad Company
Great Corporation
McCrea
Greenville
N. J
Long Island
New York Tunnel
New York
East River
Lines East and West Lines Earnings Report Details
The report shows for September Pittsburgh area lines east direct operated earnings rising to 1,391,000 with expenses up 1,858,000 and a net earnings drop of 467,000. The September period net earnings rose 608,900. For lines west of Pittsburgh and Erie direct operated September gross earnings rose 859,700 with expenses up 797,000 and net earnings up 62,600. nine months net earnings up 1,671,100. A six month statement indicates a net surplus after charges and dividends over 8,500,000.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pittsburgh
Pittsburg
Erie
No. 7109 Rebuilt Locomotive Returns to Service
The little No. 7109 locomotive at the east Penn sylvania shops has been rebuilt and repainted, returning to work as a compact yard engine. Built in 1877 for freight, it received a major rebuild about twelve years ago under then master mechanic G. I. Potter and features a shortened tender and relocated tank for yard duty. Conductor Theodore Bley, Engineer Louis Sweeney, Fireman Barney Plock, and Brakeman J. E. Peterson celebrate its return to service this morning.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pennsylvania
Fort Wayne
G. I. Potter
Pennylvania
Theodore Bley
Louis Sweeney
Barney Plock
J. E. Peterson
Peter Collins Hurt At Hoffman Lumber Yards
Peter Collins a Nickel Plate switchman and ex police officer suffered scalp wounds and bruises after being struck by the house engine at 3 30 pm Thursday at Hoffman lumber yards. He was outside the rails, carried to St Joseph hospital for treatment, and expected to return to duty soon. He is a Fort Wayne lodge member and active in Brotherhood of Railway Trainmen efforts, including a hospital room for injured members.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Peter Collins
Hoffman Lumber Yards
Collins
St. Joseph Hospital
Fort Wayne Lodge
No. 136
Brotherhood of Railway Trainmet
Hungarian Laborer Injured by Heavy Load at Freight House
A Hungarian worker employed by Section Foreman James O Leary of the Pennsylvania road was badly hurt Friday morning when a nearly ton crockery cask fell from a truck at the freight house, striking him on the head and leaving him semi conscious at St Joseph hospital. He cannot speak English and could not write his name due to pain. The railway men could not identify him further.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James O’leary
Pennsylvania Road
St. Joseph Hospital
Surprising Twenty Seventh Anniversary Party
Machinist Tony Houck of the Fort Wayne Electric Works and his wife were honored with a surprise party last Tuesday evening. Guests included shopmen and neighbors, joined by the Citizens' band, turning a short visit into a longer celebration with music and luncheon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tony Houck
Fort Wayne Electric Works
Citizens’ Band
Woman Leaves Baby to Chase Poodle on Moving Train
A Pennsylvania passenger train east of Fort Wayne stopped long enough for a woman to alight and fetch a poodle from the baggage car, leaving her two year old on a seat. The train started before she could reclaim the child, which was later returned on the next train. The mother showed little concern for the infant, focusing on the dog.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pennsylvania
Fort Wayne
Victim of Halloween Prank Injures Pennsylvania Engineer
Pennsylvania engineer L M Kyler was injured when he stepped from his South Hanna Street home after supper Thursday and fell two or three feet. The missing front step caused a knee injury so severe he cannot work for several days. Kyler did not notice the step was removed until he hit the ground.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pennsylvania
L. M. Kyler
Kyler
South Hanna Street
Mr. Kyler
Halloween Party for Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers
Friendship Study club of the Grand International Auxiliary to the Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers held a Hallowe en party yesterday afternoon. Hosts were Mrs. Grant Rhodes and Mrs. J. C. Pearson. Primitive lighting used lanterns and candles in pumpkin holders. yellow chrysanthemums adorned the rooms. The meeting was one of the season’s best.
Engineer deaths recall trio of Pennsylvanian yard workers
The death of Engineer Jacob Worman of the Pennsylvania comes a year after the loss of three veteran yard engineers. David Moore died after being struck by an engine as he crossed tracks on his way home from the roundhouse, while Engineers Mason and Greenwich died from illness.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jacob Worman
Pennsylvania
David Moore
Round House
Mason
Greenich
Fall Injures Foreman Link Johnson Gang Member
Fred Hahn of Foreman Link Johnson's gang at the Electric Works was injured when he fell, a few boxes toppled onto him. He was taken home by cab and his injuries are described as not serious. he will soon return to work.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fred Hahn
Link Johnson
Electric Works
Man and Woman Jailed After City Court Hearing
Jay Oswalt and Gladys Richards were jailed for 25 days unless they pay fines of 5 dollars and costs. at least 10 days must be served. Oswalt, a married man with four children, and Richards were arrested after a raid on William Mohler’s West Main saloon. Mohler watched the trial. They were taken from 607 East Jefferson Street by Chief Ankenbruck and Detective Lenz.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jay Oswalt
Gladys Richards
Oswalt
William Mohler
West Main Street
Mohler
Ankenbruck
Lenz
East
Jefferson Street
Richards
Sam Martin
Christ Bergman
Sidney Sowers
Mayor Hosey Deliberates on Congress Extra Session
The mayor received a telegram from the New York World asking if an extra session of Congress should be called for currency reform. He did not reply.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hosey
New York World
Congress
Bequest of 100 Dollars Left to Orphans Home
The Allen County Orphans' Home received $100 from the executors of the late Dr. Isaac M. Rosenthal. The bequest eases winter hardship as the home avoids using a charity ball to raise funds. The donation honors the veteran musician's memory and supports the home's ongoing needs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. M. Rosenthal
Allen County
Orphans’ Home
Isaac M. Rosenthal
Major Tillo President at Kekionga Golf Club Meeting
The Kekionga Golf Club held its annual meeting at Anthony Wayne Club with active members electing C. D. Tilla as president Evan J. Brown as vice president John Morris as second vice president George Waldschmidt as secretary and A Jerfect as treasurer. Directors named included A Bond A Cressler G Hoffman W F Peters and others.
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Pg Club
Wayne Hotel
Kekionga Golf Club
Anthony Wayne Club
C. D. Tilla
Evan J. Brown
Ohn Morris
George Waldschmidt
A. Jerfect
A. §. Bond
A. D. Cressler
G. Hoffman
W.F. Peters
Ageon
J. R. McCulloch
B. H. Hud
C. Rockhill
F.E. Hoffman
Former Allen County Man Slain in Arkansas
Edward Kennerk a longtime Pleasant township farmer moved to Arkansas three years ago. He was killed by a farm tenant after a dispute over business affairs in Clay County. News reached Fort Wayne Sunday via his nephew Attorney Harry F Kennetk who plans to exhume the body for transport to Allen County. He was 57, born in Pleasant Township, survived by brothers William and John and four sisters Mrs Beeler Mrs Koons Mrs Glass and Mrs Lakey.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edward Kennerk
Pleasant Township
Clay County
Arkansas
Fort Wayne
Harry F. Kennetk
Kennerk
Pigott
Ark
Allen County
William Kennerk
Wayne Township
John Kennerk
Marion Township
Mary Beeler
Perry
Iowa
John Koons
Ossian
Hanna Glass
Catherine Lakey
Wallen
Family of Murdered Marshal Croy Moves to New Home
Mrs Columbus Croy, widow of Woodburn Town Marshal Croy who was killed by a burglar last spring, leaves with her two children for Lusk Wyoming to live in a home provided by her brother. A relief subscription raised 100.50 to fund travel and comforts. Woodburn residents press for grand jury action seeking indictment against the murderer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Columbus Croy
Croy
Woodburn
Lusk
Wyoming
Childen
New affidavits filed against forgery suspect Davis
J F Davis, jailed on a 200 dollar bond for forgery, is accused of seeking money for release. Detective George Soli filed two more affidavits today alleging he passed forged checks at the App and Lehman shoe stores.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. F. Davis
George Soliday
App
Lehman Shoe
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Hollywood
Lake Avenue
East Forty-fourth Street
Hilda Lane
Harrison—Ortman
Anna Ortman
H. W. Ortman
George Harrison
Rock Island
Columbia Avenue
Samuel Wagenhals
Mr. Harrison
Robert H. Harrison
Faylor—Tonkel
May Viola Tonkel
August Tonkel
Perry Township
Roy T. Faylor
Shuman—Paulsen
Arthur Shuman
E. Shuman
Claire Paulsen
Amboy
Mich
East Wayne Street
Yoss—Wiesheit
Louise Wiesheit
Arthur C. Yoss
M. E. Church
C. A. Rowand
Texas
J. H. Lange
South
Calhoun Street
Lange
Minnie
Marie Lange
J. W. Lange
Henry Juengel
Luehy
Henry Horstmeyer
C. Reiter
C. Miller
Fred Lange
Paul
Charles Stellhorn
Herman Lange
Henry Lange
Irwin
Arthur
Cc. C. Lange
Ralph
Clara
Henry
Edgar Luehr
Verna Lange
Harry Lange
Mart Witte
St. Joe Township
Charles Meyer
Arthur Gillette
Emma Korte
H. Benning
Messrs
and Mesdames
C. Kohlmeier
C. Krueckeberg
C. Korte
H. Bates
Joe Bobay
G. O. Heger
Emma
Clara Korte
Lena Bates
Anna Pies
Clara Witte
Olga Hollman
Frank Pies
William Monroe
Homer
John Burkholder
Max
William Bates
A. Gillen
A. W. Kohlmeier
Charles and John Witte
Hoagland
Otto Bruick
Frances Deck
Serena Wehrmeister
Theresa Deck
Amanda Helwig
Mar
Minnie Stege
Katherine Gothe
Huldah Helwig
Sidney Brundige
Emmet Conroy
Mike Shea
Harry Mungovan
Bob Cran
Henry Rose
Joe Ringenburg
Fred Krush
Herman Bruick
George Bender
Lou Zane
Rose Rosselot
Celeste Blume
Florence Smith
Bessie Stahl
Elsie Turflinger
Clan Culver
Margaret Ashley
Nettie Lockwood
Harry Stahl
Willis Stahl
Oscar and
Thomas Turflinger
Roy Coleman
William Weikart
O. B E. Parker
William Blume
Theodore Starke
Women’s Christian Temperance Union
Berdel
Man
Engine
Aboite
Robert F Douglas
Will
W. N. Shorey
Wabash Passenger Department
Charley Matott
Charles T. Matott
The
Big Cash
Jay Oswald
Major Tillo
Marshal Croy
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