Huntington to receive light and power from Fort Wayne company
Fort Wayne based traction firm plans to separate light and power from trolley operations and extend service to Huntington Roanoke and other along the Fort Wayne to Lafayette line. New power station machinery will be installed, poles and wires laid in alleys, and high tension lines run from Fort Wayne to supply local light and power generation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Huntington
Mr. Guild
Guild
Light and Power Department
Spy Run
Fort Wayne
Lafayette
Roanoke
Two Cent Fare Law in Pennsylvania Is Upheld
A court holds the 1907 Pennsylvania fare act invalid for the Pennsylvania Railroad in parts, ruling constitutional objections prevail against state regulation of interstate passenger business, with due process and takings concerns cited and a restraint on enforcing the act’s maximum fares.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pennsylvania Railroad Company
Harrisburg
Pittsburg
Erle
Commonwealth
United States
Pennsylvania
Philadelphia
Ministers Face Prohibition Indictments Over Sacramental Wine
In Atlanta on September 5 ministers deacons and church members preparing and distributing sacramental wine anticipate possible indictments under Georgia prohibition law effective January 1 1908. Grand juries may interpret the law broadly leading to numerous cases within congregations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Atlanta
Modiey
Warrant Suspension in Goebel Case Delays Trial
Lexington Sept 10 Judge R L Stout ordered suspension of warrants against W S Taylor former Kentucky governor charged in the Goebel murder. Taylor in Indiana may return to Kentucky to testify for Caleb Powers at his fourth Goebel murder trial. Commonwealth's attorney R B Franklin says Taylor's testimony is sought in open court as a defense witness.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lexington
Franklin County
R. L. Stout
W. S. Taylor
Kentucky
William Goebel
Indiana
Commonwealth
R. B. Franklin
Taylor
Caleb Powers
Goebel
Franklin
Gans Dominates Britt as Arm Break Ends Bout
In San Francisco Joe Gans defeated Jimmy Britt by fifth round stoppage after Britt suffered a fourth round arm fracture. Gans controlled the action with precise jabs and rights while Britt, bleeding and hampered by the injured arm, could not mount a response.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gans
Britt
San Francisco
Jimmy Britt
Joe Gans
Rev W Averill Chosen President by Fort Wayne Ministers
At the Fort Wayne Ministerial association meeting Rev E W Averill of Trinity Episcopal church was named president, succeeding Rev A K Zartman. Rev Charles A Rowand was elected vice president and Rev G F Byrer was secretary and treasurer. Zartman was delegated to pursue evangelistic services with either Rev Dr Chapman and his associates or Rev William A Sunday for the coming winter in Fort Wayne.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fort Wayne
A. K. Zartman
Dr. Chapman
William A. Sunday
Toledo Officials Promise Surrender of Prisoner Will Ford
Sheriff Grice has been notified by Toledo officials they will turn over Will Ford, the man who slugged and robbed B. Prill weeks ago, back of Lindenwood Cemetery. He will secure requisition papers and pursue him to Toledo at once.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grice
Toledo
Will
Ford
B. BF. Prill
Lindenwood ‘Cemetery
Antitoxin Found to Kill Diphtheria Germs in Three Minutes
Columbus report from Ohio State University reveals a newly developed diphtheria antitoxin by Professor Blylie, a physiologic chemist, with Theodore Wolfram credited for the discovery. Tests in hospitals and private practice show infusion administration in any quantity for patients of all ages.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Columbus
Ohio
Ohio State University
Blylie
Theodore Wolfram
Hosler Enters A Big Draft Team For Big Fair
John Hosler a Huntington Allen county line resident enters what may be the largest Percheron Norman draft team at the Great Fort Wayne Fair with a combined weight over two tons. One horse weighs 2220 pounds and the other 2180 pounds. The entry draws wide national attention as horses must earn a living off the farm the rest of the year. Baird Bros. of Huntertown showcase a herd of fine Short Horns as they back the county show to be the best in the state. Derby day will be a big feature with an increased purse attracting top entries and several steeplechases over the lamps on the race card. Preparations indicate a bigger, better fair for Allen county history.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Hosler
Huntington
Allen Counties
Fair Association
Baird Bros
Huntertown
Fort Wayne
al- Ten County
Phill Identifies Ford As Man Who Robbed Him Here
Benjamin F. Phill, slugged and robbed at Lindenwood cemetery weeks ago, Sunday identified William Ford, in Toledo jail, as the man who beat him with a blackjack and took $42 and a revolver. Ford, who denied then admitted, is also known as William McChord and Charles Mason and is accused of forging two checks for $27 and $3. Sheriff Grice and Capt. Stoll accompanied by Prill, after the corridor sighting, signaled possible transfer to this county for trial if Toledo authorities corroborate the local charges. A warrant was left with the sheriff, who will be notified if an acquittal occurs and Toledo seeks to handle the case.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Benjamin F. Phill
Lindenwood
William Ford
Toledo
Prill
Jesse Grice
Henry Stoll
Pennsylvania Police Force
Ford
William Mce Chord
Charles Mason
Grice
Death by gas seal failure at Fort Wayne Gas Works
Gottlieb Unger a 61 year old longtime foreman at Fort Wayne Gas company died of asphyxiation at the East Superior street works Saturday evening. Found at 5 25 by Lothar Hofmann the water seal blew out and Unger likely inhaled gas while trying to replenish the pot. He lived at 635 Archer avenue and had worked forty years, survived by wife four children a brother and three sisters. Funeral Tuesday at 2 from his home under Concordia lodge I O F and Concordia Singing Society auspices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gottlieb Unger
Fort Wayne Gas Company
East Superior Street
Lothar Hofmann
Superin
Archer Avenue
Unger
Anger
Clement
Frank
Lina Unger
George Gutermusd
Fred Unger
Pauline Gross
Leonard
Uchshuber
Fredericka Strechnitz
Concordia Lodge
Concordia Singing Society
Mrs Mary Abbott Dies After Long Illness at 29
Mrs Mary Abbott wife of Emerson Abbott died at 12 30 PM Monday at the family home 1011 Mau mee avenue after an extended illness from tuberculosis The bereaved husband a brake man on the Pennsylvania railroad She was 29 born in Columbia City married there and moved to Fort Wayne four years ago Surviving are two sisters Mrs Phoebe Coller of Columbia City Mrs Dollie Hoover of Fort Wayne and Bigelow Ramp of Columbia City Funeral services were held at 10 AM Tuesday from the residence and the remains were taken to Columbia City for services Wednesday at 10 AM
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary Abbott
Emerson Abbott
Maumee Avenue
Pennsylvania Railroad
Abbott
Columbia City
Fort Wayne
Phoebe Coller
Dollie Hoover
Bigelow Ramp
Ninety Year Old Charity Wilkinson Returns to Fort Wayne
Mrs Charity Wilkinson a Fort Wayne pioneer aged ninety arrived Wednesday from Lee Massachusetts where she spent two years with her daughter Mrs Howland. Though aged she traveled largely alone from the east to Fort Wayne enduring illness. Her son J A Wilkinson met her at Kendallville and accompanied her to the city.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charity Wilkinson
Massachusetts
Fort Wayne
City
Lee
Mass
Howland
Wilkinson
Death of Mrs Maggie Rainey at Fort Wayne home
Mrs Maggie Rainey aged 46 died Sunday at 1118 Polk street after a long illness due to a complication of diseases. She had lived in Fort Wayne since 1889, came from Canada, and endured her suffering with fortitude. Surviving husband John Rainey and six children Frank, Albert, Harry, Ray, Stella, and Hazel Rainey. Funeral from residence Wednesday at 2 PM. John Rainey, husband, is an engineer with Trinidad Paving Company.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maggie Rainey
Polk Street
Rainey
Fort Wayne
Canada
Frank H
Albert E
Harry W
Ray M
Stella M
Hazel B. Rainey
John Rainey
Trinidad Paving Company
Smith Dies of Heart Failure at Brown Trucking Barn
John Smith, longtime Brown Trucking employe, collapsed and died in the company barn on Holman Street Saturday at 6:40 PM. Coroner Stults ruled death from heart failure after viewing the remains. Smith had worked as usual, had supper at his boarding house at 1817 Lafayette Street, and returned to the barn to check his team, where he was seen with August Borg.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Smith
Brown Trucking Company
Holman Street
Stults
Smith
Lafayette Street
August ‘Borg
Smith's Fatal Collapse Shocks Town as Bergman Aids
A man named Smith suddenly grasped Mr. Bergman’s arm and fell lifeless. A physician arrived quickly to aid, but Smith died. The remains were shipped to Auburn where his wife, two daughters, a sister, and three brothers mourn the deceased. funeral services were held in Auburn.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Smith
Mr. Bergman
Gus
Smith Beyonce
Auburn
Death of Infant Joseph Kaiser Farage at Lindenwood
Infant Joseph Kaiser Farage aged 2 months and 6 days died Friday night at 10 due to stomach trouble. He is survived by Mr and Mrs Kaiser Farage of 304 East Columbia Street. Funeral services are planned Saturday afternoon with interment at Lindenwood Cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joseph Kaiser Farage
Mrs Mary A Thomas dies in Fort Wayne at 57
Mrs Mary A Thomas wife of E P Thomas Fort Wayne manager of circulation for the Journal Gazette and mother of Albert E Thomas prosecuting attorney elect died at Hope hospital after a ten year decline surgery offered hope but fatal shock ends her life She was born in Middlesex Ontario and survived by husband five children and two brothers Funeral services expected at her residence Friday
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary A. Thomas
E. P. Thomas
Journal-Gazette
Albert E. Thomas
Hope Hospital
Columbia Avenue
Ontario
Thomas
Forest
LaCrosse
Wis
Fort Wayne
Edward Schele
Ada Thomas
Willard M. Thomas
Winnifred Thomas
Neil B. Campbell
Topeka
Kan
Daniel Campbell
Toronto
Canada
Plymouth Congregational Church
Ladies of the Maccabees
Death of John W. Kessen in Richmond
John W. Kessen aged 1 died Monday at Hasthaven hospital Richmond after three years as patient following sunstroke. He was born in Fort Wayne and worked in the wood business with his father William Kessen. Survived by wife Clara Graff and two sons John and Clarence, parents William and Mrs Kessen, two brothers and four sisters. He was a member of St. Mary's Catholic church.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John W. Kessen
Hasthaven Hospital
Richmond
Washington Boulevard East
Mr. Kessen
Fort Wayne
William Kessen
Clara Graff
John
Clarence
Christian
Henry Kessen
George Frey
Joseph Heidenreich
William Wagner
George Heidenreich
St. Mary’s Catholic Church
Boy Clifford Gable Dies of Pneumonia
Clifford Gable age five son of Mr and Mrs George Gable of Lillie street died Monday afternoon from pneumonia Funeral services will be private at the residence Wednesday at 2 pm A brief public service will follow at Lindenwood
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clifford Gable
George Gable
Lillie Street
Lindenwood
Death Claims Mrs Sophia Kraft After Long Illness
Mrs Sophia Kraft aged about 64 dies suddenly from heart failure at her Lafayette street home. Survived by husband Frederick, son Charles Kraft, daughter Emma Kraft. Born in Germany, she resided in Fort Wayne with her husband for years. Funeral services set for Sunday at 1 30 from the residence and 2 from Zion's Lutheran Church.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sophia Kraft
Lafayette Street
Charles Kraft
Emma Kraft
Kraft
Germany
Frederick Kraft
Fort Wayne
Zion’s Lutheran Church
Infant Son of Local Couple Dies at One Month Old
The infant son of Mr. and Mrs. Rufus B. Coapstick of 3201 Dinnen Avenue died last Wednesday at one month and twelve days old. The brief notice gives the family name and address with the timing of the death.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rufus B. Coapstick
Dinnen Avenue
Infant Frazier Dies of Whooping Cough at Home
Frank W. Frazier infant son of Mr and Mrs George F Frazier died Thursday night at 2006 Calhoun Street from convulsions due to a whooping cough attack. The father is away on a trip to the Pacific coast for his health. Interment set for Saturday at 10 am in Lindenwood.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank W. Frazier
George F. Frazier
Calhoun Street
Pacific Coast
Lindenwood
Death of Andrew Siebold After Prolonged Illness
After an extended illness, Andrew Siebold died at 9 40 p m Thursday night at St Joseph s hospital. The remains were taken to the family home at 1345 Huestis avenue. He was 62 and had been an invalid for fourteen years, showing patience and hopefulness until within a day of death. He is survived by his widow and one daughter Ella M Szink, and by his mother and two brothers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Andrew Siebold
St. Joseph’s Hospital
Huestis Avenue
Siebold
Speath
Siebold Family Remembered In Funeral Notices
Funeral services are scheduled for John Siebold and Henry Siebold along with their sisters and Mrs Caroline Thieme Mrs Hattie Ambler Mrs Sarah Hamilton Mrs Dorothy Genth and Miss Merrie Siebold. Services will depart the residence at 9 o'clock and proceed to Nine Mile for the 10:30 service.
Belle Daigneau Dies in Benton Harbor After Childbirth
Mrs. Minzie Belle Felts Daigneau, former Fort Wayne teacher, died at 4 AM Saturday at her Benton Harbor home. Wife of Lloyd Daigneau, she leaves a newborn son, her parents Mr. and Mrs. John E. Felts, a Fort Wayne brother, and a Trinity Episcopal Church parishioner. Surviving husband, baby, parents, and brother. burial and services planned.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Minzie "Belle (Felts) Daigneau
Fort Wayne
Benton Harbor
Mich
Lloyd Daigneau
John E. Felts
Clifton Avenue
Harmer School
Hoagland School
Daigneau
Kendallville
Trinity Biscopal Church
William Parent dies after illness of typhoid fever
William Parent 51 of 1315 Lafayette street died Friday after several weeks with typhoid fever. A Moellering Construction employee, veteran of the Spanish American War, he leaves a widow and two children Frederick Fell and Hiram Parent, plus four sisters. Funeral services are Monday at 2 pm from the residence and 2:30 at the First M. E. Church.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Parent
Moellering Construction Company
Lafayette Street
Mr. Parent
Allen County
Frederick Fell
Auburn
Hiram Parent
John Steel
Alfred Garver
Alvin Baer
Louis Boisnet
M. E
Frederick C Witte Dies After Illness in Fort Wayne Home
Frederick C Witte a 43 year old house moving contractor died Friday at 586 Lafayette street after months of inflammatory rheumatism. He was a native of Allen county, lived in Ohio years ago, then returned to Fort Wayne eight years ago to work as a carpenter contractor. Survived by widow and seven children Wilhelmina Frederick Nora Henry Lizzie Rosie and Bertha and seven brothers Ernest Witte Conrad Witte William Witte Edward Witte Martin Witte August Witte and Norman Witte. He belonged to Zion Lutheran church and Broederliche Unterstuetzungsverein. Funeral services will be held Monday at 1:30 from Zion Lutheran church.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rosie
Bertha
Ernest Witte
Middletown
Conrad Witte
Minnesota
William Witte
Friedheim
Edward Witte
Michigan
Martin Witte
Goeglein
August Witte
Ilinois
Norman Witte
Zion Lutheran Church
Broederliche Unterstuetzungsverein
League Members Aim to Prosecute Sunday Saloon Violations
Fort Wayne observers report Good Citizenship league members gathered evidence on Sunday saloon operations. The material will go to the grand jury next week, with several nearby outlets targeted for multiple prosecutions and possible license revocation. The league plans to adjust tactics to oust persistent violators.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fort Wayne
Good Citizenship League
Grand
Circuit Court
League
Talking of Judge Olds in Whitely political circles
Friends of Judge Walter Olds of Fort Wayne urge his candidacy for republican district committeeman Twelfth district. He is described as thoroughly schooled in Indiana politics and county organization, having led Whitely county Republicans and played a key role in breaking the backbone of the opposition in Little Whitley.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Columbia City Mail
Walter Olds
Fort Wayne
Judge Olds
Indiana
Whitley County
Little Whitley
Fort Wayne Baptists Open 39th District Meeting
Delegates from nearly all sixteen district churches attend the Fort Wayne Baptist association's thirty ninth annual gathering at First Baptist Fort Wayne with presiding officer Carey Brenneman. The event includes devotions by N A Harkness and addresses on missions and youth work as Rev J F Vichert welcomes guests and plans proceed through Thursday noon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fort Wayne
Clara Grand
John Kenower
Huntington
Columbia City
Eel River
Whitley County
Etna
Huntington First
Huntington Taabernacle
Larwill
Oswego
Thorncreek
Washington Township
Warsaw
West Union
South Whitley
J. F. Vichert
First Baptist Church
R. Routledge
W. H. Tolliver
A. TL
Shook Colporter
A. B. SP
Indiana
wuiRev
S. J. Roberts
Pleasant Lake
Carey Brenneman
Ind
Stors
Women's Missionary Societies
Arthur Tipton
Annie Philley
Franklin College
Ole
J. PF. Vichert Howe
Robison Park
Rescue at Rome City Beach Narrowly Averts Drowning
Miss Helen Brophy of 18 Madison street, vacationing with a group at Rome City, slipped on a loose board while fishing and fell into the water. A. I. Bedwards sprang in to keep her afloat until help arrived from Mr. and Mrs. H. S. Clerken. She was taken to a cottage and soon recovered. Other party members include Mr. and Mrs. E. W. Scott, Mrs. Ty. C. Kramer, Miss Tillie Wild, and Miss Nellie Bedwards.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Helen Brophy
Madison Street
Rome City
A. I. Bedwards
Miss Brophy
H. S. Clerken
E. W. Scott
Ty. C. Kramer
Tillie Wild
Nellie Bedwards
Fonner Resigns for Indianapolis Medical Institute Post
J. B. Fonner, longtime manager of the J. W. Kidd company, left town today for Indianapolis to take charge of a new medical institution there. The move brings him a substantial salary increase. His successor in this city has not been named.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. B. Fonner
J. W. Kidd Company
Indianapolis
Fonener
4& New Medical Institution
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Fort Wayne Company
Pras Onn
Georgia
FYGOV
Snar
T Britt
Services
Ohio State
Hosler
Phil
Gas Works
Farage
Kessen
Gable
Daigne
Fort Wayne Association
Dreier & Bro
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