WEDDINGS REPORT Large City Celebrates Many Nuptials
A string of October weddings is chronicled with Emma Salge and Ralf Spangler marrying at 2123 Gay Street in a home ceremony officiated by Rev J Eby. Other brides include Anna Lehmann and Frederick Fischer at Lakeside with a large guest list and a later reception. Elsa Chaska and Dr Nathan Stern wed in a simple Indianapolis ceremony. Clara O Rourke and Charles Hughes plan Fort Smith Arkansas life, while Agnes Littlejohn and Frank Bright wed at home with a post ceremony supper and plans for a shared house. Bertha Mayer and George Gemmer marry at 2 PM with a large family gathering and a future East Wayne Street home. Anna Dressel and August Baer hold a small 6 PM ceremony with close relatives. Mildred Reinhardt and Irvin Kessler wed at 4 PM with a formal breakfast. Elizabeth Baugher and Nathan Kennedy marry at 1912 Webster Street with plans to remain local. Irma Seavey and Charles Merriam marry in Cambridge Massachusetts with a traveling outfit and reception, then head to Boston and Philadelphia. Various guests from Indiana, Ohio, Illinois and New York attend, including local families and out-of-town relatives.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lydia McCune
Pearl Moore
Messrs
P. W. Heriman
R. Harding
Cartwright
Tennessee
Dennice
Chicago
Fischer—Lehmann
Anna Lehmann
John Lehmann
Washington Boulevard
Frederick Fischer
East Wayne Street
Jacob Miller
St. Paul’s Lutheran Church
Fischer
Lakeside
Charles Hilker
Louis Geller
Frankenstein
Henry Fischer
Martin Miller
Christian Borgman
Labbe
Henry Cramer
Minnie Schulte
Elizabeth Stubnatzy
Schoppmann
Misses Borgman
Louise Rodenbeck
Emma Schutte
Elma Miller
Mamie Bartel
Stern—Chaska
Elsa Chaska
Nathan R. Stern
Indianapolis
Samuel Chaska
Israel Aaron
Buffalo
Harry Ettelson
Reineke
Robert Stern
Bertha Chaska
Aid of Honor
East Nineteenth Street
A. J. August
Topeka
Kan
Abraham Stern
Clara
Emma Stern
Leon Stern
Aaron Stern
Aaron
Sallie Sugerman
Memphis
Tenn
Kessler—Reinhardt
Mildred H. Reinhardt
Irvin E. Kessler
Madison Street
J. H. Bosch
St. John’s Reformed Church
Mrs. Smith
Monroeville
Irma Mary Seavey
Charles Allen Merriam
Cambridge
Mass
Amy Randall Seavey
Henry B. Master
First Presbyterian Church
Walter Seavey
Episcopal Church
E. B. Ellison
Master
Julia Smyser
Richmond
Haines
New York City
Atwater
Central Valley
N. Y
S. K. Randall
Edna Randall
Avilla
George Wall
Albert, Mitchell
St. Louis
Russell ,Hawkins
New York
Frank Brown
Elkhart
Harrisburg
Helen Riemensnyder Martin
Philadelphia
Country Party Honoring Tonkle and Birthday Roundup
A large rural gathering near Perry township on October 2 celebrated August Tonkle’s surprise party and multiple birthday anniversaries. Dozens of local families attended, with a late supper at 11 o'clock, dancing and games led by the C S O L club for Miss Anna Rochell's birthday, and gifts exchanged along with prizes won by Lena Blank and Cyril Feist.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cecelia Feist
Marie Holzhouer
John Altherent
Fort Wayne Native George L Seabold to Wed in Hicksville
Former Fort Wayne resident George L Seabold of Detroit will marry Miss Mary Catherine Smith of Hicksville Ohio at the bride's mother's home on Wednesday at noon October 9. Miss Smith teaches in Hicksville public schools and heads the Ohio State Teachers Association. The couple will reside at 326 Forest Avenue West after January 1. Seabold is son of Mr and Mrs Christian Seabold of 821 West Main Street and has long traveled for National Biscuit. Brothers and wives of the groom will attend from Detroit in autos.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Seabold—Smith
Detroit Free Press of
Fort Wayne
George L Seabold
George. L. Seabold
Ind
Mary Catherine Smith
Hicksville
Ohio
Forest Avenue
Seabold
Christian Seabold
West Main Street
National Biscuit Company
Theodore Seabold
Robert Seabold
Louis Seabold
Celebrated Golden Wedding of Henry and Mrs Woehnker
Mr and Mrs Henry Woehnker of Oak street marked their fiftieth wedding anniversary with a quiet celebration due to Mr Woehnker illness. The couple attended a 9 o'clock nuptial mass at St Marys Catholic Church and were later hosted at the home of their eldest daughter Mrs Midden dorf on Griswold avenue. Attendants included their daughter and youngest son Herman with other children present and guests from Greensburg Indiana. The Kramers who traveled from Greensburg witnessed the original Germany wedding fifty years ago. The Woehnker family has long resided in Fort Wayne.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry Woehnker
Oak Street
Woehnker
St. Mary’s Catholic Church
Herman Middendorf
Griswold Avenue
Mrs. Middendorf
Herman Woehnker
Ben Morman
Fred Woehnker
Charles Kramer
Greensburg
Ind
Kramer
Germany
Fort Wayne
Marion Township Sunday School Holds 1907 Convention
The Marion township Sunday School Association will hold its second convention at Antioch Lutheran Church on Sunday October 27 1907 with 2 and 7 pm sessions. Program lists song devotional addresses duets and classes led by Ed Corvill A S Brey J M Gibson E H Roe Rev J S Newcombe and A S Elzey among others with election of officers and closing benediction.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marion Township
Antioch Lutheran Church
Ed Corvill
A. S. Brey
Antioch Sunday School
J. M. Gibson
Harvey Somers
Marion Smith
The
Progressive Sunday School
E. H. Roe
Ed Carvill
J. Newcombe
Scripture Authority: Numbers Chapter Thirteen
Passage excerpt notes copyright details and author attribution for W.S. Edson. It references Numbers Chapter 13 and indicates preservation of scriptural authority.
Faith Over Fear Spies and the Promised Land
A sermon argues that Israel’s spying was faithless delay, not divine instruction. It urges believers to trust God, press forward toward promised blessings, and avoid unbelief that leads to spiritual wilderness. The message recalls Israel’s 40 years lost for lack of faith and calls Christains to bold, faithful marching toward destiny.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
White
Taraei
Israel
Promised Land
Spies Return to Hebron Harbor Mixed Feelings of Fear
A band of Hebrew spies camps at Hebron after a long journey through the Jordan valley and northern lands. They recall the land promised to Abraham and discuss its beauty and abundance with rising eagerness. Beneath the elation, an undertone of fear lingers as two scouts return to report.
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Hebron
Kadesh
Abraham
Jordan Valley
Rehob
Hamath
Caleb and Joshua Probe Promised Land Beyond Walls
Caleb and Joshua bolster faith that God will grant the land despite walled cities and giants. The spies report towering Anakim, sparking fear, yet Caleb and Joshua urge courage while the others debate retreat. They view a lush valley, collect fruit as proof of the land, and prepare to return to the camp with evidence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Caleb
Amalek
Joshua
Israel
Anak
Abraham
Egypt
Alcohol dosage reduces work output by one-fifth study shows
Dr G B Benton cites Prof Krapelin in a test where four typesetters received 1 1/4 ounces of Greek wine before tasks. While errors stayed the same, overall mental work output fell 15 percent. He argues medical alcohol use should be limited beyond customary practice.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
G. B. Benton
Chester
Krapelin
Benton
Alcoholism and Insanity Analysis by Dr Savage
Dr Savage notes alcohol is a cause of insanity and nervous weakness but London Hospital argues the rise in insanity now shows no direct link to alcohol. He questions whether total abstinence benefits mental health and urges careful, nonpartisan discussion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Savage
Kipling Converted to Prohibition After Drink Tragedy
The article recounts Rudyard Kipling shifting from supporting individual self-control of alcohol to a prohibition stance after witnessing two young girls ruinously affected by drink. It quotes his remorseful line about preferring abstinence and condemning liquor to prevent temptation and harm.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kipling
Rudyard Kipling
Winters town opposition to appointing a new marshal
A Winters Cal temperance town editors oppose replacing a departing town marshal. They favor a night watchman if needed, arguing daytime peace is maintained by the constable, and suggest saving the marshal salary. The town has enforced a no-license ordinance for three years.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Winters
Cal
Express
Planter Speech Declares No Wages From West African Negroes
In Atlanta a speaker asserted that Southern whites will not live on West African black labor. He linked cotton planters’ need for fifteen cent cotton to support families and homes, amid tensions tied to relations with spinners during the incursion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Atlanta
Smith
Columbia
Gerolitin
Farmers excursion trip from Fort Wayne announced
A note references a Farmers excursion by Grand Rapids friends with a trip outline for Tuesday Oct 15. The plan lists a 50 round trip fare, continuing discussion from yesterday as the conference opens.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grand Rapids
G. R
Fort Wayne
Sll
Lewis
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Elmer E. Yoquelet
E. A. Bunner
James Fulmer
Milan Township
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California
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George Townsend
Eli Biebert
George Yoquelet
Lewis Yoquelet
Sdna Hosher
Emry Doty
Miss Bailey
Will Fulmer
Jefferson Township
Hughes
Bright—Littlejohn
Agnes Littlejohn
William Littlejohn
Frank M. Bright
Henry Self
Gladys Williams
George Duerling
Kendallville
Astors
Ment
Miss Biddle
Mr. Duerling
Broadway
Bright
Peru
Patterson-Fletcher
Lee—Wonderly
Georgia Wonderly
Herbert Lee
Huntington
J. F. Vichert
First Baptist’ Church
Myrtle Lamont
Harry Dungan
Belle Mann
Wells Street
Gemmer—Mayer
Bertha M. Mayer
George Gemmer
Charles A. Hoffmann
Calhoun Street
Ferns
Gemmer
Hoffmann
Grace Reformed Church
Mrs. Baer
Henry Dressel
Merriam-Seavey
August Tonkle
Perry Township
Mr. Tonkle
John McComb
Theodore Bowser
Forward McComb
Lewis Michael
Frank Pulver
C. P. Roy
William Hoffman
Knop
Delmer Tonkle
Oscar
John Taylor
Emma Otto
Otis Gloyd
Dale Tonkle
Joseph Urbine
Grayce
Alice
Eunice
Frances Martin
Flossie Hoffman
Josey Otto
Belle Garman
Mae Tonkle
Mina
Eva
Hattie
Bertha Tonkle
Edna Pulver
Bertha McComb
Mabel
Velma
Hilda Roy
Dolly
Nora Delagrange
Belle Ream
Gladys Gloyd
Marguerite Urbine
Nellie Person
Delia
Stella Gloyd
Alta Otto
Marie Tate
Dessie Tonkle
Frank Gillett
Clarence Martin
Ora Hoffman
Walter Tonkle
Roy Fogler
Carl
Harry Pulver
Arthur
Forest
Homer Bowser
W.S
Edson
Planter
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