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Newspaper
Fort Wayne Weekly Sentinel
Location
Fort Wayne, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Nov 21, 1906
Page
9
Paris inspired fashion arrives in America with Tailor Made Suits in Broadcloths and Cheviots at 22.50 to 65.00. Separate Skirts, Black Kersey, Velour jackets and coats offered in various lengths and trims. Velour coats and jackets priced from 25.00 up to 75.00 with military cuts and braid detailing for a chic contemporary look.
In Allen County Court Judge Heaton overturns the Indiana Board of Medical Registration revocation of Louise Wessel’s midwifery license citing defense that proof defects and character testimonies show good standing. The hearing spanned all day with prior charges of gross immorality debated.
George W. Lindemuth and Joseph Jason were elected county auditor and clerk respectively. They filed their bonds with County Clerk W A y and took the oath of office ready to enter upon expiration of the term.
John M Reinewald sues the city of Fort Wayne for 4000 claiming July 1905 injuries from a cinder pile on Harrison Street left unlevelled. He was thrown and fractured his right leg and ankle and now cannot walk without a crutch. Loretta E H Shambarger seeks divorce from Emmer Shambarger alleging desertion and prior gambling draining finances. R B Dreibelspiss filed the suit.
A catalog style list of garments and goods with prices including ladies undergarments from 10c to 98c, fur sets, muff and boa options, children's wear, petticoats, shirt waists, comforts, blankets, window shades, golf gloves, and hosiery. Includes ladies tights and hose supporters, gent’s union suits, and parlor lamps.
The will of Andrew J. Smith, who died by suicide, was probated today. Drawn last October, all property goes to his daughter Mary E. Ryan. County commissioners approved bonds filed by county officers-elect. Lakeside Park addition plat filed with county recorder. Justice Howard Hawthorn of Washington township assumed office today and the case against Benjamin Osborn for offering bias for sale was first on his docket.
The will of Rev. Meade C. Williams probated in the circuit court outlines $2,000 to Miss Susan N. Riddle and Mrs. Catherine B. Vroom, $2,000 to Omaha Theological Seminary and Westminster College, $1,000 to Lindenwood College, $1,000 to the American Bible Society and the American Tract Society. One third to the widow including the St. Louis home and Mackinac cottage. remainder divided among five Williams heirs with advancements accounted for.
In a superior court filing Harper and Eggeman seek dismissal of a funds shortage action, arguing F. W. Urbahns as secretary and custodian with bond guarantees handled money. Urbahns' bonds with Mohr Jr and Bush allegedly secured accounting. Separately Mary E. Butler seeks divorce from Edmund Butler amid allegations of insults threats and drunkenness. Flor ence Coon won $500 from Otto Mais for broken engagement promise. Fred Witzigreuter and Anna M Owens obtain divorces. Owens’ maiden name Schindler restored. Christian Baade will probate. widow life interest with remainder to children. Sherman E. Malcolm divorces Eva Della Malcolm.
The Indiana Normal school at Munice Ind issues an illustrated catalogue outlining its work and advantages for students. Normal teacher training equals state standards and is praised. a high grade commercial department runs forty eight weeks yearly with tuition 43 dollars. Bookkeeping shorthand typewriting music art and elocution are offered free in the Normal or Collegiate divisions plus a Kinder garten. First winter term began November 19 1906.
A good stenographer and typewriter is always in demand at a high salary. The Indiana Normal School maintains a high grade commercial department. Tuition less than one half that of the ordinary business college. Send for free catalogue.
Cod liver oil is described as nourishing for the whole body, emphasizing its blood-making and tissue-building qualities and broad health benefits.
Miss Maude May Wilkens 18 dies of pneumonia two weeks after her mother. Survived by father and siblings Grace Leonah Stella Helen Howard Ralph Elmer Wilkens. Funeral Thursday at 2 pm from 1022 Broadway, Rev Wa genhals officiating.
Mrs. Martha Angevine widow of William E. Angevine died at 2 30 after an eight week illness at age 61 9 5. She was born February 25 1845 in Columbus county Ohio and moved to Fort Wayne at age 10 living in Allen county. Surviving are three children Mrs Willis Shearer Mrs Michael Orr and George B Angevine all of Fort Wayne. She was a member of West Jefferson Street Church of Christ. Funeral from her daughter's residence Friday at 9 am and interment at Uniontown cemetery Wells county.
Benjamin Grover a longtime Jefferson township farmer and former sailor died Thursday at 81. Born in Massachusetts to a sea captain, he survived a 1843 Cape Cod wreck and quit the sea in 1845. He moved to Indiana in 1863 and spent his life in Jefferson township. Survived by his wife and eight children including Sidney Grover.
Mr. Grover, a longtime Methodist Protestant church member and charter participant in the New Haven congregation, died after a long life. Funeral services were held at the M. P church in New Haven with interment in the Odd Fellows' cemetery there.
Mrs. Hannah Hyser died Thursday at her son William Reamer's home in Aboll at age 87. A resident of Allen County for 54 years, she was thrice married to John Reamer, John Claggett, and Daniel Hyser. Surviving children include Saul Reamer, Debral Ann Reamer, and William Reamer, plus ten grandchildren and several great grandchildren. Nieces Mrs. A L Knight and Mrs. A J Brillhart are noted, with church membership at Abot Christian Church.
Herbert Harges child of Mr and Mrs Edward Harges of 2114 Smith street died Thursday afternoon from diphtheria at age 5 years 11 months 12 days. Funeral services were held privately Friday afternoon at the residence with Rev C H Luehr officiating.
Mrs Hannah Hiser aged 87 died Thursday at the home of her son William Reamer in Aboit Station where she had been living.
Sarah Knight aged 70 died on Thursday at the county infirmary where she had lived as an inmate for about twelve years. She never married and a niece in Warsaw is believed to be her closest relative.
Harry Leonard Hirschfelder infant son of Mr and Mrs L H Hirschfelder of 1112 Liberty Street died at 2 30 this morning aged 2 months Funeral services Tuesday afternoon at 1 30 from the residence and at 2 o'clock from St Mary's Catholic church
Aboit township child died Sunday afternoon from convulsions at the age of 1 year 2 months and 4 days. Funeral services will be held Tuesday morning at 10 o'clock from the residence with interment at Oak Grove cemetery.
Mrs Mary Budd died at 7 pm Tuesday at her daughter Mrs B F Fischer's home corner Old Fort Street and Columbia Avenue after an obstruction of the gall duct. A Van Wert native she later lived with daughters Mrs Fischer and Mrs Ban in this city. She joined the Methodist Episcopal church at eleven and lived as a devout Christian for over eighty years. Funeral services will be held Thursday morning at 10 from the residence.
Mrs Katherine Koeneman widow of Frederick Koeneman died Tuesday evening at Lutheran hospital after a recent operation. A German-born Fort Wayne resident of 68 years, she cared for the sick for 15 years. Survived by three children Katherine Hambrock Anna Campbell and William Keeneman. Eleven grandchildren, brother Henry Standard and sister Mrs Fred Bix of Fort Wayne.
Mrs. Homer Gause of Pleasant Mills Adams county died Tuesday at Hope hospital after an operation for the removal of a cancer. The body was taken to Adams county Tuesday evening for funeral service and interment.
Valparaiso University plans extensive improvements this year as it prepares for the winter term opening on November 27. The county youths are noted as strong patrons of the institution.
The Indiana Normal School announces the first winter term begins Monday November 19. Prospective students are urged to enroll promptly to secure spots and begin courses.
The Penn Mutual Life Insurance Company reports a lost or mislaid policy 23993 on George Fowler. A duplicate has been applied for. The finder is urged to return it to the undersigned.
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