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Newspaper
Fort Wayne Weekly Sentinel
Location
Fort Wayne, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Sep 18, 1901
Page
6
Fort Wayne witnesses universal sorrow after President McKinley's death. The city observes flags at half mast, suspends business, holds memorials and church services as leaders condemn the assassination and urge public unity. Citizens recall McKinley’s visits and express resolve to honor his memory.
Eugene Weiss of Seibert Indiana was treated at Hope hospital after a grain of corn lodged in his windpipe during a prank in a corn crib. The piece moved to the right bronchial tube causing coughing fits. doctors could do nothing and nature may run its course.
A special baggage car and three coaches passed through the city today bound for Washington carrying Senator Allison of Iowa and companions. The group, en route to attend President McKinley’s funeral, stopped for lunch in town.
A January 14 1901 Blue Island column features Ely Brothers Cream Balm praised as a family doctor for colds with a 10 cent trial size and 50 cent full size. It also notes the birth of a daughter to Mr and Mrs John Herman of 82 Force Street. the father works as a brakeman on the G R I railway.
Louise Gotsch wife of Christian G Gotsch died at 7 15 pm last Wednesday at her parents home 147 East Lewis street after months of tuberculosis She was 28 years 7 months 20 days and leaves husband and a 13 month old child Surviving relatives include her parents three brothers and three sisters Funeral services were held Saturday at 2 pm from the residence and at 215 pm from St Pauls Lutheran church Rev Miller officiating Ella Cox of 3 Monroe street died last Tuesday afternoon from tuberculosis at St Rochus hospital She was 36 born in Milford Ind widow of William Cox with several children surviving.
Moses E. Martin, son of Mr and Mrs Fras Martin of Perry township, died Tuesday at 11 o clock from bowel trouble at age nine.
Mrs Martha Dinius wife of Sylvester Dinius formerly of 127 West Williams street died suddenly of apoplexy at her son Bert Dinius home in Detroit where she had been visiting for about two months. Funeral services were held at Roanoke Friday afternoon Rev E W Allen officiating.
Lloyd Chester Swathwood infant son of Mr and Mrs Thomas Swathwood of 158 Union Street died Thursday from cholera infantum at three months old.
Miss Carrie Vining daughter of Mr and Mrs James W Vining of St Joe township died at 7 30 pm Thursday at the family residence three miles northeast of the city from diphtheria at the age of 39 years 4 months and 7 days
After months of illness Alexander Heit a long time Fort Wayne resident died at his home 74 Wells Street aged sixty eight years seven months fourteen days due to a complication of diseases Heit born in Ulmbach Germany came to America in 1853 settled in Fort Wayne worked as a butcher for A Wolf over twenty five years later with Charles Harber until thirteen weeks ago married Caroline Houser September 28 1860 seven children were born two died in infancy survivors include Mollie Stier and Matilda Lena Catherine Tillie Heit Amos Heit is a brother and others reside in Germany Heit helped found St Mary's Catholic church later joined Church of the Precious Blood. mourned by many friends.
Mr Bramer a well known Maumee township resident died Thursday at his home east of Woodburn at the age of fifty His wife died a short time ago and the couple are mourned by the community The report notes the sympathy of neighbors and local authorities.
A short catalog style item lists fabrics and garments with stated prices and worths. Items include 85 ct broadcloth, 25 ct ladies fleece underwear, blankets, and small price differences indicating value versus sale price.
Mrs. Mary Supple aged 78 died at 9 o clock Saturday morning at her home 23 West Lewis street from a hemorrhage after a period of feeble health. She was a native of Ireland and had resided in America many years with her home previously at Columbia.
City resident dies after long illness. Wife of James Supple, she was highly esteemed with many relatives and friends. Remains will be taken to Columbia City for interment.
Dr James B Wright of Convoy Ohio died early Saturday at Hope hospital from general peritonitis after appendicitis. A Fort Wayne College of Medicine graduate age 47 years 9 months 16 days he had a large practice in Ohio. Remains shipped to Convoy for funeral services held there.
Luella Bohde daughter of Mr and Mrs Frederick Bohde of Bt Town ship died at their home Weven, obituary notice indicates a death in the local community with family listed.
An 11 year old died Sunday night from typhoid fever after living near Robison park. John Yerkes and family plan to move to Portland Oregon where Mr Yerkes will start a new business venture.
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