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Newspaper

Fort Wayne Weekly Sentinel

Location

Fort Wayne, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Sep 05, 1906

Page

2

Mrs. Martha Withers Hahn Dies After Illness

Mrs. Martha Withers Hahn of 802 West Berry street died after a brief pneumonia and heart complications. She was 46, widow of dry goods merchant William Hahn, survived by two daughters Hilda and Martha, mother Judge W H Withers, four sisters and two brothers, with ties to Trinity Episcopal church and Fort Wayne society.

William Hahn Fort Wayne West Berry Street Hahn Martha Withers W. H. Withers Hilda Martha Withers Auburndale Fla Chicago Fannie Patterson James Lowry Williamette, Ill Jessie Withers Paris Harry Ballard New York City Judge Withers Trinity Episcopal Church Ladies’ Association Ahn

Mrs Mary Lawrence Dies in Idaho At 76

Fort Wayne resident for decades Mrs Mary Lawrence died Wednesday in Lewiston Idaho at about 76 from age related causes. She is survived by daughters Mrs Louis Diether of Idaho and Mrs Martha Carlyle of Kansas City, and two Ohio sisters. Funeral services planned in Fort Wayne with burial after arrival by Saturday.

Mary Lawrence Fort Wayne Louis Diether Lewigton Idaho Kansas City

Walter F Droegemeyer dies aged 87 in Fort Wayne

Walter F Droegemeyer 87 a Fort Wayne cigarmaker died at 11 15 Tuesday night at his home 2319 Miner Street after an extended illness He was born January 8 1869 in Fort Wayne survived by wife a son Roscoe his father John A Droegemeyer and several brothers and sisters Funeral services Sunday at 2 00 PM from the residence

Walter F. Droegemeyer Miner Street Mr. Droegemeyer Fort Wayne Roscoe John A. Droegemeyer Bagies Natone Union Ggarmekers’ Union

Stapleton Widow Helena Stapleton Dies at 22

Helena Stapleton wife of Vernard Stapleton died Wednesday afternoon at the family home 419 Madison Street at age 22. She is survived by her husband, her parents, Mrs Gottlieb Geller, and three brothers. Remains were taken to grandmother Mrs George Galtier 1202 Union Street. Funeral services Friday at 1 30 from the residence and 2 from St Johns Lutheran Church.

St. John’s Lutheran Church

Infant Frances Connett Dies. Family Grieves Twice

Frances Josephine Connett infant daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Allen Connett of 3030 Walton Avenue died at 7:80 this morning from marasmus aged 4 months 17 days. This follows a prior death of a 1-year-old daughter who was scalded by a kettle of boiling soup. Funeral services are set for Saturday at 2:15 PM from the residence and 2 PM at the Cathedral.

Frances Josephine Connett Allen Connett Walton Avenue Marasmus Connett

Infant Swathwood Dies of Cholera Infantum at Two Months

Alvin Arnold Swathwood, infant son of Mr and Mrs Thomas L Swathwood of Winchester Road south of the city, died at midnight from cholera infantum at age 2 months. The father runs a dairy farm. Funeral services Saturday morning with interment at Pleasant Hill cemetery in Day County.

Alvin Arnold Swathwood Thomas £. Swathwood Winchester Road Pleasant Hill Day County

Chandler A D A Chandler Aged Widow Settles Past

Fragmentary notice identifies D A Chandler aged a widow with unclear residence. It references a home and past events, indicating a dated obituary or legal notice fragment. Limited readable names suggest a historical local record without full context.

Obituary Notice for D Chandler in Fort Wayne

D Chandler died in Los Angeles in 1988 after long residence in Michigan City and Fort Wayne. She is survived by one son one daughter and two granddaughters. Funeral services will be Tuesday at 2 PM from the residence.

D. Chandler Los Angeles Cal Michigan City Fort Wayne

Ostermann Widow Anna Ostermann Dies Sudden in Fort Wayne

Mrs Anna Margaret Ostermann 70 longtime Fort Wayne resident died suddenly Tuesday afternoon from heart disease after fainting on Washington Boulevard. She was born in Germany and lived in the city 55 years, survived by two children, 13 grandchildren, one brother, and a Rosary society member of St Marys Church. Funeral plans set from 711 Washington Boulevard East and St Marys Church.

Anna Margaret Ostermann Fort Wayne George Ostermann Washington Boulevard East Ostermann Germany Lambert Ostermann George L. Ostermann Edward Martin Rudolph Krull

Miss Sophie Bleke Dies After Short Illness at 80

Miss Sophie Bleke of 611 Madison street died at 6 o clock Tuesday afternoon from hemorrhage of the lungs after a brief illness. She was 80, born and raised in Fort Wayne, daughter of Diedrich Bleke who died in 1900. Survived by mother, sister Mrs August Weisenberg, and brother Frederick Bleke a mattress maker for Paul B. Wolf. Funeral Friday at 2 from the residence and 2:30 from St Pauls Lutheran church.

Sophie Bleke Madison Street Miss Bleke Fort Wayne Diedrich Bleke August Weisenberg Frederick Bleke Paul B. Wolf St. Paul’s Lutheran Church

Seven Year Old Walter Meyer Dies after Surgery

Walter Meyer son of Mr and Mrs Louis Meyer 1255 Hayden street died at Lutheran hospital at 2 Saturday afternoon aged seven after an appendicitis operation the disease had progressed beyond recovery.

Walter Meyer Louis Meyer Hayden Street Lutheran Hospital

Infant Daughter of Dr and Mrs Weaver Dies at West Wayne

Jane Porter Weaver, baby daughter of Dr. and Mrs. Ben Perley Weaver, died at 6 Saturday morning at their West Wayne Street residence. She was 1 year and 2 months old. Death followed several days of illness due to colitis.

Jane Porter Weaver Ben Perley Weaver West Wayne Street

Funeral for Rev Daniel Lochner in Fort Wayne

The remains of Rev Daniel Lochner of Sherwood Ohio died in a Cleveland hospital and were brought to Fort Wayne for interment. The funeral was held Tuesday at Concordia church at 10 30 AM with burial in Concordia cemetery. Lochner aged 43 was a friend and classmate of Rev C H Luehr of this city and is survived by his wife and several children. Two sons attend Concordia college.

Daniel Lochner Sherwood Cleveland Fort Wayne Concordia Curch Concordia Cemetery Lochner C. H. Luehr United States Concordia College

Infant daughter of Wiedelmann couple dies at 3 days

An infant girl, twin of a sibling, of Mr and Mrs Henry Wiedelmann 1116 Liberty Street died Sunday at Lutheran hospital aged 3 days. Funeral services to be held this afternoon at the residence with Rev Jacob Miller officiating.

Henry Wiedelmann Liberty Street Lutheran Hospital Jacob Miller

Rhinehart Dies of Heart Ailment in Home Visit

Calvin Samuel Rhinehart 42 of Pontiac street and Walton avenue died at 10 30 pm Saturday at 1006 Wells street the home of his sister Mrs Mottie Fairling from a heart affection He worked at the Olds Wagon Works and is survived by his sister and a brother Joseph Rhinehart of this city

Calvin Samuel Rhinehart Pontiac Street Walton Avenue Moiiie Fairling Wells Street Rhinehart Olds Wagon Works Joseph Rhinehart

Mrs Jennie P Hibler Dies in City at 66

Mrs Jennie P Hibler widow of the Hibler family residence 427 West Superior street died Saturday night at St Josephs hospital. Born Wolf Lake Noble county December 17 1882 she is survived by a son H E Hibler of this city connected with Indiana Machine company. She was a member of Westminster Presbyterian church. Funeral services will be held at 2 oclock from the residence of Mrs Kate Welch 427 West Superior street with Rev W H Wilson officiating. Interment Lindenwood.

Jennie P. Hibler West Superior Street St. Joseph's Hospital

Michael Ungerer Dies at Nearly Eighty in New Haven

Michael Ungerer aged near eighty died Sunday at his New Haven home from age related infirmities. He came to New Haven from Bluffton over thirty years ago and is survived by his widow. Funeral services were held Friday afternoon at the Lutheran church in New Haven where he was a member.

Michael Ungerer New Haven Ungerer Bluffton Lutheran Church At

Infant Mary Sampson Dies in Twin Birth Tragedy

Mary Sampson infant daughter of John Sampson of 709 Buchanan Street died Monday night. She was one of twin daughters born to the family. The mother died in May 28. The remains were taken to Decatur for interment.

Mary Sampson John Sampson Buchanan: Street Decatur

Bryan Flays Idle Laborer Uplifts Labor

William J. Bryan spoke at the Detroit fairgrounds urging labor dignity and opposition to a leisure class. He championed the eight hour day and argued society benefits when workers contribute to the common good. He met a cheering crowd, then visited the Hotel Cadillac and the Great Fort Wayne Fair dates.

Detroit Bryan Alabama Mr. Bryan Cadillac George P. Codd Fair Grounds Grove Fred Postal

A Country Party At Jackson Township Entertainment

Sunday gathering hosted by Mr and Mrs Chevil let of Jackson township brought together friends from Lima Fort Wayne Dawkins Monroeville Besancon and nearby families. Attendees included Mr and Mrs Funk Mr and Mrs Weaver Mr and Mrs Yougnelet Mr and Mrs Davis and several youths.

Chevillet Jackson Township Funk Lima, O C. BE. Weaver Fort Wayne A. Yougnelet Dawkins H. O. Davis Monroeville John Ternet Besancon Dorothy Virgil Weaver Arthur Willie Ternet

Former Fort Wayne Pastor Rev John Kuelling Dies in Buffalo

Rev John Kuelling former Salem Reformed church pastor in Fort Wayne died in a Buffalo New York hospital after surgery for bladder trouble one week earlier He was 77 born in Germany came to America and served Fort Wayne 1890 1898 later chaplain at Deaconess home in Buffalo Surviving widow two sons Albert and Theo K Kuelling and daughter Mrs Henry Koepf of Fort Wayne

John Kuelling Salem Reformed Church Fort Wayne Buffalo N. Y Henry F. Koepf Dawson Street Kueliing Germany America Salem Church C. F. Kreite Brooklyn Albert Kuelling Theo. K. Kuelling Leadwood Henry Koepf

Gans Wins World Lightweights Title on Foul

Joe Gans claimed the world lightweight crown after a forty-second round foul against Battling Nelson in Goldfield. The match featured Gans's superior skill and endurance, culminating in Nelson’s groin blow and the referee’s decision to award by foul, with Gans favored by spectators at ringside.

Goldfield Joe Gans Battling Nelson Gans Nelson Frank McDonald McDonald Sifers Siler Ganson

Notice to Non-Residents in Allen County Court

State of Indiana Allen County invites non residents Laurent Blane and others to respond by October 27 1906 in a suit to quiet title to real estate in Allen County Indiana. If no answer or demurrer is filed by the judge, the case will proceed in their absence. Attest W A Johnson Clerk. Bittinger and Houk Attorneys for Plaintiff. 5 w 3t

State of Indiana Allen County Edward Catshall Laurent Blane Blane Laurent Blanc Joshua Wensell Hensell Sallat Barthelamy Bathelamy Sallot Barthelamy Barthelamy W. A. Johnson Bittinger & Houk

Warship to Retrieve Stensland May Be Ordered

Discussion contends a war vessel could proceed to a Moroccan port to seize Stensland if the sultan refuses surrender. A French bank holds his deposit, subject to Moroccan regulation, making attachment by the Milwaukee State Bank of Chicago a probable but slow option.

Stensland Milwaukee State Bank of Chicago

Bank Wrecker Confession Traces Chicago Bank Crash

Tangier cable reports Paul Stensland confesses to Assistant States Attorney Olson, taking blame while saying Cashier Hering forged most money and Theodore Stensland is innocent. He says he never took cash from the bank and hid funds in real estate and investments. Hering denounces the accusation as he reads the Tangier dispatch. No extradition treaty with Morocco prompts Springfield inquiry.

Chicago The Tribune Tangier Paul Stensland Olson Milwaukee Avenue Bank Hering Theodore Northwestern Life Insurance Company Mount Olive Stensland Milwaukee Avenue Deneen Springfield Adee Morocco

Gilbert Still Congressman as Resignation Not Received

The Indiana twelfth district remains represented by Newton W. Gilbert. Governor Hanly admitted mistaken memory about Gilbert’s resignation and confirmed no receipt or acceptance in official records. Gilbert travels toward Manila to assume a Manila court post, negating any vacancy or immediate short term Nominations are deferred.

Newton W. Gilbert Congress Indiana M Hanly Gilbert Pacific Ocean Manila Court of First Instance Hanly Mr. Gilbert

Family quarrel sparks mistaken fire alert in Huntington

A Huntington resident phoned her husband at the fire department to report a fight, misinterpreted as a developing fire. The alarm sent the entire department into action, creating unnecessary excitement.

Huntington Fire Department

Teachers Hold Final Lesson on Temperance and Teaching

County teachers conclude a five day institute with talks by Dr Forbush on personality and Prof Rettger on sight, color perception, and temperance ethics. Final session featured music by Prof Kinsey and violin solos by Harry A. Ross as teachers praise the program.

County Teachers’ Institute Forbush Reltiger Prof Rettger Prof. Rettger Ross Prof. Kinsey Harry A. Ross Grace Wyatt Lagrange Fort Wayne F. W. Culbertson

Parables and prophecies guide the Holy Week lessons

The lesson links Zacchaeus and the pounds to Jesus entering Jerusalem. the triumphal welcome, temple cleansing, and the call to occupy till His return are tied to Scriptural fulfillment. It notes Bethlehem to Bethany journeys, the colts, and the central role of Scripture and temple worship. The piece ends with a local note on eighth grade commencement policies in Huntington County.

American Press Association Zacchaeus Bethany Simon Martha Lazarus Mary Jericho Jerusalem Gethsemane Jobel Satan Jesus Isa House of Prayer God Hosaniny Huntington County Board of Education

Also Mentioned on This Page

Mrs Earth Lawrence Droegemeyer Stapleton Chandler D. A. Chandler Reetreet sMras Csanier Bleke Hibler Sampson Bryan Flays William J. Bryan Fort Wayne Fair Kor Adrian, Mich D. Shordon & CO Paul O. Stensland County Institute the Sunday School D. M. Stearns
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