Pioneer Woman Dies at Home Near Huntertown
Mrs. Sarah Elizabeth Fitch aged ninety near Huntertown in Allen county died at 6 am on Wednesday. A longtime resident and widow of Nathaniel Fitch she bore fifteen children and left 46 grandchildren and 27 great grandchildren. She joined the Methodist church and was known for care of the sick and needy. Funeral services are set for Friday at 10 am from Huntertown Cemetery Church.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sarah Elizabeth Fitch
Nathaniel Fitch
Allen County
Huntertown
Abram Fair
DeKalb County
Fitch
Perry Township
Huntertown Cemetery
M'Carthy Remains Brought for Fort Wayne Burial
The remains of Mrs Catherine McCarthy were moved from Garrett to Fort Wayne for interment in the Catholic cemetery. Born February 14 1858 in LaPorte she later lived in Fort Wayne with her husband Patrick and their five children John James Mary and Margaret. A sister Miss Margaret Daly of Fort Wayne survived. The funeral services were held at SS Peter and Paul church Garrett and the cortege proceeded to Fort Wayne arriving at the Catholic cemetery about 2 PM.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Catherine McCarthy
Garrett
Fort Wayne
McCarthy
Patrick McCarthy
Laporte
John
James
Mary
Margaret McCarthy
Margaret Daly
SS. Peter and Paul Church
Death of Mrs Ida Lindner at Rochus Hospital
Ida Lindner 32 wife of Frederick Lindner residing at 2003 Oliver Street died at 6 30 Monday morning at Rochus Hospital from tuberculosis. She was daughter of Patrolman William Knock and is survived by husband child father and brother Carl Knock. Funeral services will be held Wednesday at 2 PM at the home of Andrew Lindner 659 Putnam Street.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ida Lindner
Frederick Lindner
Oliver Street
Rochus’ Hospial
Lindner
William Knock
Car
Knock
Andrew Lindner
Putnam Street
Death of George W. Pask Triggers Fort Wayne Notices
George W. Pask 62 died suddenly in Oreville California while employed as a traveling salesman for S. F. Bowser & Co. His body to be sent to Fort Wayne for funeral and interment. Pask had been with Bowser for thirteen years, previously in the east, sent to California in May to develop new territory. He was a member of Court No. 15 Trib of Ben Hur and active in traveling men's groups in Fort Wayne.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George W. Pask
Broadway
S. F. Bowser & Co
Oreville
Cal
Fort Wayne
A. A. Ward
Bowser Company
Pask
Mr. Pask
Bryan, O
California
Witout
Trib
Ben’ Hur
Fireman Arthur Haneline Dies After Fall Injures
Arthur L. Haneline of 1824 Hanna Street died at 3:25 a m Saturday at St Josephs hospital. The 24 year old Grand Rapids and Indiana rail road fireman had been confined for more than four weeks after a fall from his engine that broke his back.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arthur L. Haneline
Hanna Street
Grand Rapids and Indiana
St. Joseph’s Hospital
Death of Haneline After Fort Wayne Injury at Grand Rapids
Haneline died after a severe accident on Aug 3 at Grand Rapids where he fell from a tender and injured his spine. He survived initial surgery but paralysis and complications led to death. He was born near Columbia City and worked at Wabash and Rock Island shops before joining Grand Rapids and Indiana as a fireman in 1905. He leaves a young wife and child, other relatives, and a large family, with services planned in Fort Wayne and Columbia City under railroad firemen auspices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Haneline
Grand Rapids
Round House
Fort Wayne
Washington Township
Whitley County
Columbia City
Rock Island
Chicago
Grand Rapids and
Indiana Road
Brotherhood of Railway
Jefferson Haneline
John Haneline
Isaac Schroeder
Reuben Schroeder
Milan Passwater
Etheca Slater
St. Joe
Mich
Herman Kiefer
South Whitley
Elmer Faneline
Cleveand
LeRoy Haneline
Hanna Street
L. M. Edwards
Robert Louis Stevenson
Henry Drummond
Glasgow University
Alexander H. Wyant
New York
Adirondacks
Catskills
Pentelicus
David
Stephenson
Newcastle
Infant Bernhart Dies at Three Days Old
John Walter Bernhart infant son of Mr and Mrs William J Bernhart died at 7 00 Saturday morning at the family home 912 Hast Wayne street from exhaustion at the age of three days Funeral services privately from the Cathedral Sunday afternoon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Walter Bernhart
Wiliam J. Bernhart
Hast- Wayne Street
Obituary for Albert R Komer 66 died at home
Albert R Komer aged 66 and a 27 year machinist at Pennsylvania shops died at 1 50 Monday morning at his home 426 East Creighton avenue after an extended illness He was born in Switzerland and came to America in 1886 He belonged to Zion Lutheran church and is survived by his wife and six children A brother and sister live in Switzerland.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Albert R. Komer
Pennsylvania
East Creighton Avenue
Mr. Kommer
Switzerland
America
Zion Lutheran Church
Ehle Frank Eble Dies Suddenly at Home
Frank Eble age 55 died Sunday night at 1102 Staph let street where he had been living for some time. Family found him lifeless in bed early Monday and the remains were taken to Wellman undertaking rooms. Coroner Kesler is conducting an inquiry into the death. Eble worked as a laborer at odd jobs around the city. He was unmarried and survived by his mother and one brother.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Eble
W. H
Staphlet Street
Wellman Undertaking
Kesler
Ehle
He Ehlé
David
Jabesh-Gilead
Saul
Benjamin
Israel
Hebron
Judah
Jerusalem
Ishbosheth
Abner
Samuel
Bethlehem
Gail
Mrs Miller Dies in Fort Wayne Area at 5:40 PM
Mrs Miller died Saturday evening at her daughter Mrs William Lane’s home four miles east of Fort Wayne from a complication of diseases. Born in Baden Germany she came to America years ago. Survived by seven children, six grandchildren, three great grandchildren. Funeral Tuesday at 2 PM from the Lane residence with Rev J H Bosch officiating. Interment Lindenwood.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Lane
Fort Wayne
Miller
Baden
Germany
America
George
Louis
Frederick Miller
Julia Rutan
Emma Nolan
Harry VanAlstyne
Lane
J. H. Bosch
Lindenwood
William Robb Dies at 75 in County Infirmary
William Robb aged 75 died shortly before noon Monday at the county infirmary where he had been a patient for weeks. He was admitted August 13 from 624 Walnut Street where he stayed with acquaintances. A number of step-children are said to be the only surviving relatives.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Robb
County Infirmary
Walnut Street
Death of Two-Week-Old Carl Romy
Carl Romy two weeks old son of Mr and Mrs William M Romy of 1211 Staphlet street died Monday. Father formerly worked at Wabash shops and now in cement sidewalk business. Funeral Wednesday afternoon at 2 o'clock.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carl Romy
William M. Romy
Staphlet Street
Rastenberg Dies at 74 After Long Illness
Frederick Rastenberg 74, of 14386 Lillie Street, died Wednesday afternoon after a long illness. He was born in West Prussia and came to Fort Wayne in 1880. Survived by widow and five sons Ferdinand Rudy Charles Frank and Fred. Funeral Saturday at 1:30 from home and 2 at Concordia Lutheran Church.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frederick Rastenberg
Lillie Street
Mr. Rastenberg
West Pruessen
Germany
America
Fort Wayne
Concordia Lutheran Congregation
Broederliche Unterstuetzungsverein
Ferdinand Ras
Mrs Catherine Ryan Pioneer Fort Wayne Resident Dies
Mrs Catherine Ryan widow of Michael Ryan and longtime Fort Wayne resident died shortly after noon Thursday at her home 1923 Hoagland avenue. Born in Ireland she came to America many years ago and was a devoted member of St Patrick s Catholic Church. She is survived by three children John Edwin and Miss Mary Ryan all of Fort Wayne.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Catherine Ryan
Michael Ryan
Fort Wayne
Hoagland Avenue
Ryan
Ireland
America
St. Patrick’s Catholic Church
John and
Edwin Ryan
Mary Ryan
Mrs Balzer Dies of Tuberculosis at 59 in Fort Wayne
Mrs Barbara Balzer aged 59 wife of Valentine Balzer of 1334 Hayden street died at 10 30 Thursday after an illness of one year from tuberculosis She was born in Neuberg am Rhein Bavaria Germany and came to Fort Wayne twenty five years ago She is survived by her husband two children Charles and Bertha Balzer and was a member of St John s Reformed church.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Barabara Balzer
Valentine Balzer
Hayden Street
Balzer
Neuberg am-Rhein
Bavaria
Germany
Fort Wayne
Charles
Bertha Balzer
St. John’s Reformed Church
Nobles Infant Gladys Nobles Dies at St Joseph's Hospital
Gladys Luella Nobles infant daughter of Mr and Mrs J L Nobles of 1830 Summit Street died at 1130 pm Thursday at St Joseph's hospital. Father is a motorman on city street railway lines.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gladys Luella Nobles
J. L. Nobles
Summit Street
St. Joseph’s Hospital
Engelbrecht Mrs Sophia Dies in Adams Township Family
Mrs Sophia Engelbrecht wife of William Engelbrecht died at 6 15 pm Tuesday at the home of her daughter Mrs Herman Zelt 1237 Winter street aged 46 years after a year long illness She was born in Adams township and is survived by her husband three children Mrs Herman Zelt and George and William Engelbrecht three sisters and four brothers Mrs George Hitzelman Mrs Chris Roesener Miss Minnie Marhenke Henry George Fred and Chris Marhenke
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sophia Engelbrecht
William Engelbrecht
Herman Zelt
Winter Street
Engelbrecht
Adams Township
George
George Hitzelman
Chris Roesener
Minnie Marhenke
Henry
Fred
Chris Marhenke
Infant daughter dies at five months in Belle area
Alma Hanefeld infant daughter of Mr and Mrs Henry Hanefeld of Belle avenue died Monday evening at five months. Remains were taken to the home of William Hanefeld on Power street. Funeral services will be held Thursday afternoon from Emanuel Lutheran church.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alma Hanefeld
Henry Hanefeld
Belle Avenue
William Hanefeld
Power Street
Emanuel Lutherane Church
Visiting Old Scenes From Fort Wayne Fortunes
Andrew C. McMaken of Atchison Kansas and H C McMaken of Plattsmouth Nebraska veterans visiting Fort Wayne after years. Both born in Fort Wayne on Barr street and at Hedekin house 75 and 68 years ago. They tour their old neighborhoods and recall the imposing Hedekin house.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Andrew C. McMaken
Atchison, Kan
H. C. McMaken
Plattsmouth
Neb
Fort Wayne
A.C. McMaken
Barr Street
Hodekin
H.C. McMaken
Frank Cheney’s Parents in England Visit in Mourning
Albert E. Melching of Klaehn Melching in England met Frank Cheney’s aged parents near Canterbury as part of his Europe tour. The Nickel Plate railroadman died from injuries at Hammond and was buried at Lindenwood. Melching arranged a headstone and sent a grave photograph. The family expressed deep gratitude to the Brotherhood of Railway Trainmen and thanked others who aided their son’s funeral.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
England
Europe
Albert E. Melching
Klaehn
Canterbury
Earth
Melching
Lindenwood Cemetery
London
Police Department
William Reiter Hurt by 4000-Pound Ingot at Bass Smithy
William Reiter, a heater at the Bass blacksmith shop, was badly injured Friday when a 4000 pound steel ingot slipped from its rest and rolled onto his leg. The leg was skinned and sprained. doctors believe no bones were broken.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Reiter
Bass
Foot Injury At Pennsylvania Shops Crushed Toe
R. E. Nefreiter a machinist helper at the Pennsylvania shops dropped a heavy block onto his foot on Saturday. The great toe was crushed and the toe was painfully bruised.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. E. Nefreiter
Pennsylvania
Death on the Tracks: Lewis Lomont Found Near New Haven
The body of Lewis Lomont, 30, of near New Haven, was found Sunday morning along Nickel Plate tracks about a mile east. He appears struck by a passenger train while walking after a night out. a witness, Charles Davis, is missing. Coroner Kesler and Undertaker Harper oversee the investigation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lewis Lomont
New Haven
Lomont
Charles Davis
Davis
Lamont
Kesler
Harper
Pauline Lamont
Printer Holcomb who set first Chicago Tribune type
O H Holcomb a Franklin township DeKalb county printer earned a rare distinction as the man who set the Tribune’s first stick of type. The paper’s management sent a special representative to invite him to Chicago to see how the paper is produced today versus its early days. The invitation and details follow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
O. H. Holcomb
Franklin Township
DeKalb County
Chicago Tribune
Chicago
David Crowned King of Judah and Hope for Heaven
The article traces David’s anointing at Hebron and later over all Israel, noting strategic, religious, and prophetic implications. It links David’s earthly kingship to Christian ideals of faith, strength, and enduring pursuit of the heavenly crown, with references to Roosevelt and other figures.
Socialist Arrests After Street Paper Push in Fort Wayne
Charles L. Drake and Louis DeWitt were jailed briefly after refusing Officer Paul’s warning to stop distributing a socialist publication on the street. Clarence Haines joined but was not detained. Chief Ankenbruck ordered their confinement. both faced charges of violating city ordinance against passing papers on streets.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles L. Drake
Louis DeWitt
Organ Avenue
Socialist Party
Chicago
Paul
Drake
Clarence Haines
Woodland Avenue
Ankenbruck
Christian Endeavor Society Organized at Third Church
A newly formed Christian Endeavor group at the Third Church of Christ elected Grace Davison as president Edith Huff as vice president Gladys Chalfant as secretary Ethel Millhouse as treasurer and organized committees for program lookout music social and more. The first meeting is set for tomorrow at 6 45 p m with Davison leading the session on Songs of the Heart. Indiana Baptist Convention plans underway in the city October 13 to 16 with 550 churches expected ministers and delegates and several distinguished speakers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank S. Hickman
Fort Wayne
Epworth League
Nellie Mason
Bluffton
Ind
Hickman
Maud Wells
The
Union Epworth League
Indiana Baptist Convention
Indiana Baptist Conventon
Lutheran Synod Conference to Convene in City
The Ohio Synod meeting at St. John's German Lutheran church runs October 6 for a full week with 100 ministers attending. Local events include a special program by children and youth. Rev. George F. Byrer completes five years at Calvary United Brethren Church and has been reappointed four times. The St Joseph conference of United Brethren pastors meets in Bourbon, Indiana, next week, and locals wish to keep the current pastor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. John’s
Synodical Conference of the Lutheran Churches of the Ohio Synod
George F. Byrer
Calvary United Brethren Church
Byrer
St. Joseph
Odd Fellows Host Family Outing at Robison Park Events
The Odd Fellows and families held an outing at Robison park with multiple contests. Winners included Mrs. Pfleiger in the watermelon contest, Mrs. Alertman second, Charles Hosier and Albert Barbier in the men’s class, and Bow ers with Shields winning the two man horseshoe event. Children’s races saw Jacob Stouder and G Havke leading boys, while Helen Stouder, Ruth King, and Evelyn Pfeiffer led girls. Foot race winner was W hull over George Gephart, with Walter Craig taking the egg race.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Odd Fellows
Robison Park
Joe Pfleiger
W. Alertman
Charles Hosier
Albert Barbier
Dr. Bowers
James Shields
John Pfeiffer
J. McBeth Smith
Jacob Stouder
G. Havke
Helen Stouder
Ruth King
Evelyn Pfeiffer
W. Hull
George Gephart
Walter Craig
J. H. Miller
Mra
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8. L. Nelson
Fort Wayne and Southwestern Traction Company
Peoria, Jr
C. A. Dunkleberg
S. F. Bowser Company
M’carthy
Komer
Roge
Rastenberg
Hanefeld
Messrs
Andrew and
Daw Frank Cheney
A. E. Melching
God of Hosts
International Sundsy
Wilbur F. Crafts
Christian Herald
Moses
Joshua
God
Abiathar
Abraham
Promised Land
House of Judah
Tribe of Judah
Roosevelt
Jesse
Christ
Heaven
Apostle Paul
Bernadette
Bernadotte
Sweden
Jesus
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