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Newspaper

Fort Wayne Weekly Sentinel

Location

Fort Wayne, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Nov 11, 1908

Page

7

Official Board Banquet For Men Of First M E Church

The Second annual banquet of the First Methodist Episcopal church official board will be held Tuesday evening November 24. At their Monday meeting committees were named for Finance Invitations Reception Program and Refreshments. William Shaw of Boston spoke to 3-4 hundred Endeavorers at Plymouth Congregational church on Christian Endeavor five fold campaign and future goals including missionary activity evangelistic work citizenry and a publicity drive. Dr H T Sell presided and a musical program followed.

First Methodist Episcopal Church H. E. Noble E. B. Robinson W. J. Robinson John W. Davis W. S. Catshall J. W. Wisehart T. L. Comparet T. R. Spalding N. H. Ringwall N. L. Bradley Jabez Brown William Shock William Shaw Young People’s Societies of Christian Endeavor Plymouth Congregational Church Huntington Hoagland New Haven Ernest F. Shaffer Frank M. Fox Third Presbyterian Church A. G. Barry Society of Christian Endeavor Shaw Boston Christian Endeavor Endeavor Society Christian Endeavor Builders’ Union International Christian-Endeavor Societies Agra India H. T. Sell Plymouth Church Gladys Williams William Milea D. Burns Douglas Christian Acation United Soronkaly Henry T

Women of Missionary Society to Hold Convention

The thirty first annual convention of the Woman's Foreign Missionary society for the Fort Wayne district will meet November 12 and 13 at Trinity Methodist Episcopal church. Delegates come from multiple Indiana towns and churches with officers from Fort Wayne Bluffton Ossian Auburn and more. The program includes love feast roll call greetings reports devotions and talks on Our Family Tree and The Winona Summer School of Missions with supper and Friday sessions concluding the event.

Woman's Foreign Missionary Society of Fort Wayne Northern Indiana Trinity Methodist Episcopal Church Foreign Missionary Societies First Trinity M. E Auburn Bluffton Garrett King’s Herald Children’s Missionary Wayne Trinity M. BE C. A. Wade This City A. 3. Cline L. K. Royer Anderson C. A. Rowand J. K. Cecil W. H. Daniel Decatur Fox Effie Smith Ossian Adam. Jones Sarah Leasure Byers Acansol India Preston Polhemus Harlan King’s Heralds VanArnam Loren M. Edwards M.S. Marble Angola Missionary Friend

City speakers to discuss church duties and kingdom work

Edgar Pfeiffer will speak on The Duties of the Secretary of the Official Board and C M Gandy will discuss The Present Call for Men in the Extension of the Kingdom in This Country, with other city participants joining the program.

Edgar Pfeiffer C.M. Gandy

Gideons Hold State Convention in City November 14 15

The Gideons announce their state convention to be held in this city on November 14 and 15. State President Hall and State Secretary Ulrich of Indianapolis lead preparations with F W Kelsey of the local camp. The program includes sessions at the Railroad Y M C A, a sunrise prayer service, church services, a reception at Kelsey home, and musical offerings. Prominent Gideons, National President Smith of Detroit and National Secretary Garlic of Chicago, will attend along with local hosts and guests from Detroit and Decatur. Former conventions were in Indianapolis Evansville and Terre Haute.

The Gideons Hall Ulrich Indianapolis F. W. Kelsey West DeWald Street Arcade First Methodist Episcopal Church East Wayne Street Wm. Gage Decatur Evansville Terre Haute

Pastors of Ohio Synod Meet in Columbia City

The Fort Wayne local conference of Ohio Lutheran ministers will meet November 18 in Columbia City with Rev. F Schulz opening devotional services. Attendees include Rev. H P Dannecker Rev. B F Brandt Rev J P Meyer Rev Paul A Schmidt Rev M L Laufer Rev George Derhammer Rev F C Betz Rev H Kopanko Rev P G Bergener Rev E R Bailey and Rev G Sutter. Salem Church Bazaar proceeds fund church programs.

Fort Wayne The Ohio Lutheran Synod F. Schulz St. John’s Lutheran Church Columbia City H. P. Dannecker St. John’s B. F. Brandt This City J. P. Meyer Lake Township Ind Paul A. Schmidt Sheldon M. L. Laufer Huntington George Derhammer Wabash F. C. Betz Goshen H. Kopanko Payne P. G. Bergener Delphos E. R. Bailey Fort Jennings G. Sutter Briceton

Seven Bids Opened for Fort Wayne Drug Co Building

Seven bids were opened today for the Fort Wayne Drug Company building at West Wayne and Harrison streets. Officials said awarding a contract immediately is unlikely as bids will be considered fully before a selection is made.

Wayne Harrison Streets Fort Wayne Drug Company Co. T. Pidgeon’ Millinery Company

Annual convention of the Allen County Sunday School association

The Allen County Sunday School association holds its annual convention at First Methodist Episcopal Church on November 17 and 18. Rev. J. R. Yaggy presides with Rev. William P. Shambart as vice president and Rev. B. W. Halpenny as general secretary. The program features devotional services, Bible study, teacher training, and numerous departmental reports and addresses by local and visiting leaders.

Alten County Sunday School Association First Methodist Episcopal Church J. R. Yaggy William P. Shambart W. J. Kyburz Nettie Hubler Ida F. Mason C. W. Bussard Christian Youse Arthur Tipton Wm. H. Schrock HE. W. Halpenny H. E. Stafford Third Church of Christ Loren M. Edwards J. F. Vichert BE. W. Halpenny Frank Lenig T. H. McCormick E. Ww. Halpenny E. A. K. Hackett Anna Philley E. W. Halpenay C. A. Rowand Paul E. Mossman R. C. Miller Wm H. Schrock Ww. P. Shambart E. W. Halpenny

Mary L Oakley 16 Summoned by Death Fort Wayne Widow

Mary L Oakley widow of Col. C B Oakley former Fort Wayne mayor died at St Joseph's hospital after a brief illness. Survived by her son Norman Franklin of Chicago. She long aided her husband in city affairs and spent most of sixty seven years in Fort Wayne. Funeral set Sunday at Bethany Presbyterian with flag service by the W R C.

Mary L. Oakley C. B. Oakley Fort Wayne St. Joseph’s Hospital Huffman Street West Main Street Norman Franklin Chicago Oakley Philadelphia Col. Oakley

Death of G. M. Fisher 51 in Los Angeles

G M Fisher longtime Pleasant township resident dies Sunday November 1 in Los Angeles California at age 51 from heart trouble He was born July 4 1857 in Allen county educated at local schools and Valparaiso normal He taught in county schools and married Emily E Hatch April 17 1881 Surviving are his wife his father Jacob Fisher and brother F F Fisher

G. M. Fisher Pleasant Township Los Angeles Cal Mr. Fisher Allen County Valparaiso Emily E. Hatch California Jacob Fisher F. F. Fisher

Emley Youth Dies After Operation Complications

Homer Emley aged 20 of Clearcreek township Huntington county died Wednesday at Hope hospital after a growth in the head and a surgical operation. Funeral and interment will be in Huntington county. His father Fletcher Emley was elected county commissioner in Tuesday's election.

Homer Emley Fletcher Emley Clearcreek Township Huntington County Hope Hospital

Infant Nellie Shoup Dies of Fever at Two Months

Nellie May Shoup infant daughter of Mr and Mrs Charles Shoup of 1125 Ewing street died at 4 30 am Thursday from intermittent fever at age two months and five days. Father is a machinist for the Pennsylvania company.

Nellie May Shoup Charles Shoup Ewing Street Pennsylvania Company

Schwartz Dies After Golden Anniversary in Fort Wayne

George Schwartz of 1924 Broadway died at 5 30 Friday morning at age 75 after pneumonia struck five days earlier as he and his wife prepared to celebrate fifty years of marriage. Born in Germany he came to America in 1852 and settled in Fort Wayne where he lived thereafter. He leaves his wife of fifty years seven grandchildren a great grandchild and a sister Mrs Charles Jones of La Porte. He was a member of St Johns Lutheran church. Funeral services Monday at 1 30 from the residence and 2 from St Johns Lutheran with Rev Dannecker officiating.

Fort Wayne Bethany Presbyterian Church Women’s Relief Corps Otto Lehneke Pittsburg Leonard Lehneke Abolt Township Clarence Edward Lehneke Manion Joann Otto Auburn Louise Steiert Indianapolis J. A. Daly George Schwartz Broadway Mr. Schwartz Germany America Charles Jones Laporte St. John’s Lutheran Church Rev Dannecker

Miss Studabaker Narrowly Escapes Death in Fort Wayne

Miss Hattie Studabaker of Decatur narrowly escaped instant death when a broken trolley wire fell across her skirt in Fort Wayne on Friday. The live wire burned through three cloth layers and discharged electricity all around, but she stepped back just in time to avoid contact. Her companion Mrs Mots titon, nearby, witnessed the frightful moment and the scare caused nervous shock.

Studabaker Decatur Fort Wayne Decatur Democrat Hattie Calhoun Street Berry Titon Miss. Mindabaker

Typhoid Pneumonia Claims Adames Twp Girl

Emelia Marhenke aged 13 died at 10 pm Thursday at the family home in Adams township from typhoid pneumonia. Her father Henry died of the same disease six weeks earlier, and three other children are ill. Survived by mother Louise and nine siblings Ella Bertha Malinda Laura Zelma Otto August Harold. Funeral services Sunday afternoon at the house and 2:30 pm from Rev Stock's church in Adams township.

Emelia Marhenke Louise Marhenke Adams Township Henry Marhenke Ella Bertha Malinda Laura Zelma Otto August Harold Marchenke Stock Hirch

Infant Aurelia Schulte Dies at 6 Months

Aurelia Dora Schulte infant daughter of Mr and Mrs Ernst Schulte died at 7 25 o clock Thursday evening at the family home 69 Charlotte avenue from spasms at age 6 months 12 days. Funeral services will be held at St Johns Reformed church.

Aurelia Dora Schulte Ernst Schulte Charlotte Avenue St. John’s Reformed Church

Obituary of Mrs Mary Elizabeth Kuhlbach

Mrs. Mary Elizabeth Kuhlbach widow of William Kuhlbach died at 9 30 Saturday morning at her son William Kuhlbachs home 2022 East Washington street aged 86 years 7 months She was born in Dortmund Germany May 3 1822 and came to America in 1881 Surviving include her son a daughter and a sister in Germany Funeral services Tuesday morning at 8 30 from the residence and at 9 from St Marys Catholic Church

Mary Elizabeth Kuhlbach William Kuhlbach East Washington Street Kuhlbach Dortmunder Germany America St. Mary’s Catholic Church

Death of Fort Wayne Woman Miss Mary Vordermark

Miss Mary Vordermark aged 67 died at 7 45 Sunday evening at her sister Mrs Henry Bremer 617 Archer avenue Fort Wayne. Surviving include two brothers Louis and Henry P Vordermark and four sisters Mrs Charles Schwartz Mrs Emma Altekruse Mrs Bremer and Mrs Anna Nicholf all in Fort Wayne except Louis Vordermark of Jacksonville Fla and Mrs Nicholf of Philadelphia. She was a devoted member of St Johns Reformed church. Funeral services from the residence Wednesday at 2 PM.

Mary Vordermark Henry Bremer Archer Avenue Fort Warne Anna Nicholf Philadelphia St. John’s Reformed Church

Death of Helen Irene Brockerman Five-Year-Old

Helen Irene Brockerman died Saturday in Englewood Chicago from scarlet fever at age five. Her body was brought to Fort Wayne late Saturday night and private funeral services were held Monday morning at Klaehn Welching. Parents moved to Chicago four months ago.

Helen Irene Brockerman William Brockerman Englewood Chicago Fort Wayne Klaehn & Welching

Death of Martin C Homeier at 22 after long illness

Martin C Homeier died at his parents home 1018 Will Street at 6 PM Sunday aged 22 years 7 months and 7 days. An only child born in Adams County he moved to Fort Wayne as a baby. He worked at Fort Wayne Drug Co and later as cashier for Fort Wayne and Wabash Valley Traction Co in Lafayette. Funeral services were held Wednesday at Emanuel Lutheran Church with interment at Concordia.

Martin C. Homeier Ernst Homeier Will Street Adams County Fort Wayne Fort Wayne and Wabash Valley Traction Company Lafayette Emanuel Lutheran Church Concordia

Infant Son of Hille Dies at Four Weeks

Percay Hillie infant son of Mr and Mrs Henry C Hille of 1002 Phillips street died at 3 30 o clock Monday afternoon from spasms aged four weeks Funeral services Thursday afternoon from the residence

Percay Hillie Henry C. Hille Phillips Street

Elizabeth Brockmeyer Widow of Henry Dies at 62 in Marion

Mrs Elizabeth Brockmeyer widow of Henry Brockmeyer died Monday at 1 PM at her Marion township home at age 62 from a combination of illnesses. Survived by children Mrs Chr Zollinger Ernest Henry August and Charles Brockmeyer and Mrs Conrad Goette siblings also noted.

Elizabeth Brockmeyer Henry Brockmeyer Marion Township Chr Zollinger Ernest Henry August Charles Brockmeyer Conrad

Bargains in frostweather wear in city sale

Read our list of frosty weather specials for tomorrow. Children’s bear skin coats all colors special 2.39 Misses' wool coats 2.48 Men’s Jaeger wool fleeced underwear 0.49 Boys’ fleeced underwear 0.25 Children’s vellastic Utica knit fleeced underwear 0.25 Ladies union suits 0.49 Ladies wool fleeced vests and pants 0.49 Infants vests 0.10 0.15 0.25 Ladies and children’s furs at popular prices Blankets 0.49 to 2.48 pair Gloves and mittens included.

Ladies' Dress Skirts Two Specials for Tomorrow

Two specials listed for tomorrow include Ladies' Voile Skirts at 2.98 and Ladies' All-Wool Panama Skirts at 4.48.

Special Bargains Include Gowns and Hosiery for All

Advertises a wide range of discounted apparel and household goods. Men and women’s flannelette gowns priced at 50c to $1.18, children’s sleeping suits 25c, logs and hosiery from 10c to 49c, coats and sweaters from 22c to $2.39, shawls and fascinators, and fabric goods like cotton linoleum and oilcloth. Also lists misc items such as toques 5c, petticoats 89c, infant wear 15–25c, and household basics like laundry soap and toilet paper.

Also Mentioned on This Page

First M. E Church Christian Endeavorers Women OF Missionary Society Trinity M. E. Church United Brethren Convention St. Joseph United Brethren Church United Brethren G. M. Matthews OHI Synod Lutheran Conference Salem Church Young People’s Society of the Christian Endeavor Salem Reformed Church Emma Gumper Elma Seelig Ernest Brinkman Herman Ruf Waldemar Fortriese Drug Company Pidgeon Australia Sunday School Association M. E. Church Chas B. Hahn Anderson, Ind Mary L Oakley Fisher EMLEY Marhenke Vordermark Brockerman Homeier Brockmeyer Lehneke Children’s Coats FURS Jas. M. Kane Calhoun ST the Sentinel
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