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Newspaper

Fort Wayne Weekly Sentinel

Location

Fort Wayne, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Oct 09, 1912

Page

3

Aged man thrown from wagon in Kendallville death

In Kendallville Indiana on a Saturday afternoon 86 year old John Eichelberg was thrown from a wagon by a loose tug and crushed by the wagon wheel dying instantly. He resided with his daughter Mrs David Browand three miles east of town and he came to the area from Germany fifty five years ago leaving three sons and a daughter as survivors.

Kendallville Ind John Eichelberg Germany Henry Frederick Charles David E. Browand Hennry O. Thomas Thomas Raymond George Thomas Libbie Frye C. W. Gilbert Nora Warner Nettie Ross Ross Michigan Apollo Commandery Knights Templar Waterloo George Boots F. Bevier Wilma Axel Angola P. G. Axel Bruce Banta Clearfield John Eyler Fort Wayne

Spencerville News Social Notes From Indiana Town

Charlea Chapman returns home from Garrett due to health. Visits from Simon Bernard and wife of St Joe to John Notestine family. Mrs J Sanders and Mrs Sam Dotterrer of Paulding and Mrs Harry Keesler of Fort Wayne visit Mrs J Sommers. Local trips and visitors include L M Chapman to Hicksville, Mrs W G Erick shopping in Fort Wayne, Greg Erick of Fort Wayne visiting. Baby born to Jim Valtien Friday afternoon. Emma Keyes of Fort Wayne staying with William Allen family. Missionary convention attendance by Mrs Bishop Mrs Jack Beams and Mrs Henry Beams in Fort Wayne.

Spencerville Ind Charlea Chapman Garrett Simon Bernard St. Joe John ‘Notestine J. Sanders Sam Dotterrer Paulding Harry Keesler Fort Wayne J. Sommers L. ‘M.*chapman Hicksville W. G. Erick Fort’ Wayne Greg Erick Jessie. Sommers Auburn Frank .Lake Indianapolis Scudder Hollabaugh George Hollabaugh Sunbury Jim Valtien Emma ‘Keyes William Allen Bishop Jack Beams Henry “Beams Fort, Wayne Missionary’ Convention

Passenger unruly on interurban car near Auburn Ind

Floyd Penland of south of Garrett faced an incident Friday afternoon when he argued with a conductor on an interurban. He refused the conductor’s request to stop using unbecoming language and was later compelled to settle a charge in Squire Green's court.

Auburn Ind Floyd Penland Garrett Interurban Squire Green

Huntington boards approve five bubbling public fountains

In Huntington Indiana the waterworks committee mayor and board of health ordered five bubbling drinking fountains for the city at under $100 total. They will be shipped promptly and installed by the water works superintendent. Old fountains may move to residential areas.

Huntington, Ind Board of Health

Garrett Will Be Well Lighted

Garrett Indiana council heard bids from thirty eight bidders for boulevard lighting but awarded none. Five hundred posts will be purchased with five lights per post to illuminate Randolph and King streets reaching from the depot to Dr Kings residence.

Garrett Ind City of Kendallville Randolph King Streets Randolph Street Dr. King

Decatur News Highlights Local Death and Trials

Decatur Indiana reports Jack Ross travels to Pendleton after sister Rebecca McCabe’s death due to old age and cold. A horse theft case involving William Cook draws Sheriff Wilson escort for extradition, with a boy aiding the escape attempt. Community visits, reunions, and upcoming social events fill the local scene along with an injury incident at a hoops mill showing.

Decatur Ind Jack Ross Pendleton Rebecca McCabe William Danner Landonsville Danner 89Th Indiana Volunteers Leo Knough Ray Conroy Fort Wayne Agnes Kohne Agnes Meibers Sheriff Wilson van’ Wert William Cook Fifth Street Cook Wilson Emma Mary Lewis Siter Alva Sullivan Rus Harruff Lydia Thomas Howard Shackley Eli Ray Will Graham Bessie Wilder Monmouth Jessie Fanchon Magley Serena Johnson Market Street Alonzo, Johnson and Family Otto Daniels Huntington Frances Merryman Jesse Helin Mary Madge Hite J. ‘C. Sellemeyer

Wager Sparks Fashion Bet In Norwalk

In Norwalk Connecticut on October 8 a local bet pits Mice Katherine Henry a high school teacher and Lester Wyeth over winter attire. If Henry wears white shoes and hosiery Wyeth must wear a straw hat all winter regardless of snow rain or cold.

South Norwalk Conn Katherine Henry Lester Wyeth

Famous Old Mill Being Dismantled in Mentone

In Mentone Indiana on October 3 the Nickel Plate flouring mill once a major local enterprise is being dismantled after years as a losing asset. Kinsey Bros of Claypool sold interior equipment to A D Hughs Co Rochester, shipping salvage nationwide for new mills. No decision yet on the building’s future, possible use by a kraut and catsup factory discussed but no sale agreed.

Mentone Ind Kinsey Bros Claypool

Antwerp News Briefs From Ohio Community

Antwerp Ohio residents report winter plans for Jeassie Hook and wife in Florida. Davis Filley receives a new green mail wagon. Local visits include Tim Dwier from Cork Ireland and Bernice Cullen from Paulding. Delegation seeks Pike road paving with promised action by commissioners. Rev. R. E. Carter moves to Bradner. W Metz assigned to Antwerp district. Death of John Reed noted. other locals visit Fort Wayne and Ada for various reasons.

Antwerp Ohio Jeassie Hook Florida Davis Filley Tim Dwier Cork Ireland Norman McGuire Bernice Cullen Paulding Alalia McGuire M. P. Jacobs Ray Doering Robert Cleveland C. A. Doering Mattie Lower Toledo William Nicholson Sunny Charley Ensign Hicksville Fort Wayne Commercial College F. O. Perry Fort Wayne Monay H. Weilhacher Madena Katie Urbana William Ensign R. E. Carter Kenton M. E Bradner Convoy S. W. Metz Defiance P. A. Crow Edgerton L. A. Beall E. G. Hall Latty M. L. Piercé Montpelier J. C. Shaw Napoleon C. EB. Berrett Oakwood D. E. Miller Brownsville Ill Leo Sullivan Payne Eulala McGuire John Reed Miss Georgia Joseph David Filley Harry Howard Dema Earl Renshaw Ada Moriday Northwestern College David Perry Hickeville Ant

Ahearn Plans Launch of the New Haver Times

Local publisher Ahearn announces preparation to launch the Haver Times, a new newspaper edition. Details on date and staff remain forthcoming as production begins.

Ahearn Haver

Berne Tenders Warm Welcome for Christian Endeavor Meet

Berne Indiana hosts the twenty sixth annual Christian Endeavor convention for the Fort Wayne district. Delegates from Adams Allen Wells Whitley and Huntington counties attend in the new Mennonite church with 3 000 seat capacity. Noted speakers and a 200 voice choir plus orchestral music accompany free lodging and breakfast with affordable meals in the church basement.

Berne Ind Christian Endeavor Societies Fort Wayne Adams Allen, Wells Whitley Huntington New Mennonite P. P. Billhorn Chicago

Garrett to Build a New City Hall in Garrett Indiana

Garrett Indiana plans a modern city hall costing about 25000 dollars. The site is the northwest corner of Randolph and Keyser streets on two vacant Fredericks estate lots purchased for 4500 dollars. The building will house the city clerk mayor council chamber fire department jail and lavatory with a council chamber upstairs. The fire department will receive an auto truck and updated equipment. Mayor Schulthess says the project will not raise the tax levy.

Garrett Ind Randolph and Keyser Streets Fredericks Schulthess

Monroeville People Visit Relatives Across Indiana and Ohio

Local notes list visits from Monroeville residents to Fort Wayne Lima Columbus Marion Decatur and Van Wert. Guests include Wm Swartz, Harry Wass, John Smith, S C Ferrell the republican candidate for state superintendent and others. Social rounds include travels to Pittsburgh Bluffton Findlay and Roanoke school visits with relatives and friends from Oct weekend.

Monroeville Ind J. R. Parker Fort Wayne Wm. Swartz Lima Ohio Fred Stahr Harry Wass Wm. Allegar Virgil Hay Columbus Frank Jerome L. C. Spake Lafayette Will Gallipo Marion Aug. Chevilliot John Smith Convoy S.C. Ferrell Public Instruction Monay L. H. Caselman Pittsburg N. W. Coil Roanoke James Ross Decatur Daniel Mercer Carrolton Arnie Hess Salem Frank Webb J. B. Miller B. F. Geyer Evan Thomas New Haven M. E J. W. Purman D. C. Purman Will Franks Indianapolis John Eagy Chicago H. S. Jones G. J. Painter Seth Painter Samuel Painter van Wert John Wytburn

Greshem Named Assistant Agent at Wabash Lock Station

William Greshem of Delphi has been transferred to Wabash by the Fort Wayne and Northern Indiana Traction Company. Mrs. Greshem arrives to assume duties as assistant agent at the lock station.

Wabash Ind William Greshem Delphi Fort Wayne & Northern Indiana ‘Traction Company Greshem

Babe Killed By Mule Kick Near Churubusco Indiana

Abraham Lock aged two, son of Mr and Mrs Charles Lock of Green Township seven miles north of Churubusco, died after a mule kicked him in the head Sunday afternoon. The skull was crushed and a physician could not reach in time. The father had left to feed stock when the child followed and entered the mule’s stall where the fatal kick occurred.

Churubusco Ind Abraham Lock Charles Lock Green Township Mr. Lock

Fort Wayne Christian Endeavor District Convention Closes

Berne Indiana October 8 The three days session of the Fort Wayne district Christian Endeavor convention closes at the Mennonite church. The staff remains largely unchanged with O F Gilliam district chairman and secretary Mary Landadown Fort Wayne as district janitor and intermediate secretary Mrs Rev Shepardson Abee Adams county secretary Miss Margaret Daniels Decatur Whitley county secretary Miss Ruby Bair Huntington county secretary Miss Ethel Moore Allen county secretary Miss Ina Maxwell. The program ran as planned with a 250 child chorus and a 200 voice male chorus. Berne church ladies provided meals in the basement dining room.

Berne Ind Fort Wayne Christian Endeavor Mennonite O. F. Gilliam Mary Landadowne Fort Warne Rev. Shepardson Abe Berne Church

Will Remain Dry Two Years Longer in Waterloo

Waterloo Ind Oct 5 The people of Waterloo and Grant township affirm the dry status for two more years. A remonstrance filed Friday at Auburn records a 75 vote majority, with some workers claiming it could reach 100. This marks the fourth remonstrance with no revocation since 1910, keeping the township dry for the duration.

Waterloo Ind Grant Township Auburn

Weds 24 Hours After Divorce in Huntington

Josephine McConkey, twice in divorce cases, wed George Sorenson a cook from Council Bluffs Iowa within 24 hours of winning a divorce from Fred Otis. McConkey, aged in her nineteen twenties, filed a cross complaint to a prior action. The couple plan to reside in Council Bluffs.

Huntington Ind Josephine McConkey George Sorenson Council Bluffs Fred Otis Mrs. Sorenson Council Bhuiffs

Convoy News Highlights Local Visits and Travels

Convoy Ohio reports a busy week with visits from Wanatah Indiana to John Etter’s home and Fort Wayne travelers including Del Smith and Mrs Ed Mollenkopf. Residents like J B Reynolds and M M Gear swap roles for vacations and temporary replacements. Multiple local residents travel to Decatur Payne Van Wert Fort Wayne and Wisconsin for business and family visits.

Convoy Ohio Willo Etter Wanatah Ind John Etter John Reynolds Mount Gilead J. S. Redlinger Decatur del Smith Fort Wayne John Brown Durbin Leslie van Wert Our City Homer Heymann Middlepoint John Knox E. V. Hall Diville van Gundy Ervin Sherman Deshler Mary Whittenbarger Decatur Ind Theo. Krohn Bert Webber H. H. Schoberg A. Jones Wisconsin Elsie Way

William Blake leaves for Chicago as city notes mix

Columbia City Indiana notes record rural carrier William S. Blake leaving for Chicago on route one. Edward Carter gets a record $50 fine and 100 days in jail, suspended on condition of good behavior. Various local moves include Wynkoop trading farm for hardware store, Broggins buying a Churubusco theater, and deaths. George Braggins takes over a moving picture show in Churubusco. Sheriff Schumaker breaks wrist in car crank attempt. Jail witness Clara Kiser captured again after escape. John Spohnhauer, Whitley pioneer, dies at 89 with funeral planned.

Columbia City Ind William S. Blake Chicago Edward Carter Carter Edward Wynkoop Whitley County Pease and Stahl Geneva Sidney Anspaugh Richmond Curt Anspaugh E. C. Kauffman John Pressler North Dakota George Brgbbins Lyceum Theater Moving Picture Show Churubusco H. A. Schumaker Charles L. McCuen Illinois Peyton Smith Arcola Smith John Spobnhaver Jefferson Township Mary McKinley Marion Martha Collman Pullman

Warsaw clerk Virgil Alms dies suddenly on inspection day

Virgil Alms in Warsaw Indiana died suddenly of heart trouble at 11 30 in the Hays hotel registration room while serving as a precinct clerk. He appeared healthy in the morning and collapsed near a radiator before medical help arrived. He leaves a wife in ill health a son in Valparaiso and a sister in Freeland Michigan. He belonged to the Odd Fellows and Red Men.

Warsaw Ind Virgil Alms Alms Hays Hotel Virgil Mr. Alms East Warsaw Larwill John Alms Valparaiso Cora Osborn Freeland, Mich Odd Fellows and Red Men Lodges

Woodburn Social Notes from October in Woodburn Indiana

Miss Miar Reilly of Woodburn and Miss Ethe Brown of Fort Wayne visit New Haven friend. Oral Hannan spent Sunday with Antwerp friends. Glen Hendersons in Spencerville. Elizabeth Rupp of Pettesville visits relatives here. She leaves Wednesday for Fort Wayne employment. Gladys Stenger of Antwerp visits John Applegate family. John Doering and wife of Woodburn visit Antwerp. S Roberts visits Fort Wayne parents. Albert Egly, Grabil bank cashier, in town Friday. Susie Wallace of Antwerp guests of Woodburn friends. Emma Mann of Antwerp visits aunt Mrs Howard Shockey. J A Ely and wife go to Toledo Tuesday. Ed Springer visits Fort Wayne Wednesday. S Roberts family host Mrs Elmo Calvert of Walsaw. Carl Flack of Detroit visits daughter Mrs Ott Knobbeuch. Herman Hans and family visit Fort Wayne last Saturday.

Antwerp Ohio Bertha Miller Fort Wayne Clark Wilson Harry Harrison East Dagger Street Harry Ely Laprange Howard Shockey L. Mooney Hudson Alb Bert Russel Leo Sullivan Payne Julia McGuire Paulding Theaterium Doe Yager Georgia Glenn Frank McGuire van Wert Bingie McGuire Ben Harris W.K. Cromley William Parrett Una Adam Majors Hogback Lake Steuben County Indiana W. Ennis Montpelier Oho N. G. Osborn Lewis .Lucas Ridgeway Mich H. A. Brown White Pigeon Parker N. G Osborn Dortha Dale Georgia Wait Jos Wait Lagrange J. B. Syphers James Chorpening Summit City Mervin S Fred Rittenhouse Warren Ind Harris Tom L. Johnson Wauseon AL Smith Cecil Asa Hannah Ellsworth Julia Saylor Lincoln Seenuls Bya Fane Woodburn Miar Reilly Mies Ethe Brown New Haven Oral Hannan Glen Henderson Spen Spencerville Elizabeth Rupp Pettesville Mias Gladys Stenger John Applegate Ed Springer S. Roberts Elmo Calvert Wa!saw Carl Flack Detroit Ott Knobbeuch Herman Hans

Albion Prebyterian Church Gets New Pastor Lilley

Albion Indiana October 7 Rev E L Lilley of Constantine Michigan has accepted the pastorate of the Albion Presbyterian church The pastorate has been vacant about a year and 11 members of the congregation are elated over securing a minister with an excellent record

Albion Ind E. L. Lilley Constantine Mich

Poolroom man fined in Huntington court

Charles Watkins faced a Huntington court on the poolroom law indictment and pleaded guilty after waiving arraignment. He received a $5 fine plus costs, joining a line of operators previously charged, with additional counts pending against others in the poolroom trade.

Huntington Ind Thursda Charles Watkins

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