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Newspaper Coverage
and other noteworthy events in the life of

the A. O. Buchman family

83 Force Street and 242 (later renumbered to 2610) Smith Street
Fort Wayne, Indiana.

compiled by

Joseph G. Buchman, Ph.D.

(Dennis Buchman (1810 – 1884) → Alfred Ossman Buchman (1856 – 1934 →

Ross Alfred Buchman (1893 – 1969) → Marshall Harding Buchman (1924 - )
→ Joseph Geddes Buchman (1958 - ) → (Kristian Sean Buchman (1994 - )

March 2009

Corrections, additions and comments to:

Joseph G. Buchman

175 Paradise Drive

Park City, Utah 84098

drbuchman@gmailcom

801 403 4648

“Buch” is a German topographic name for someone who “lived by a beech tree or beech forest,” from Middle High German buoche, or a habitational name from any of the numerous places so named with this word, notably in Bavaria and Württemberg. The beech tree is one of the most common trees in the forests of central Europe. Buchmann is a German and Jewish (Ashkenazic): variant of Buch, with the addition of Middle High German “man.”

“In other instances Buch was used as a nickname in the sense ‘book,’as an occupational name for a scholar or scribe.”

Dictionary of American Family Names, Oxford University Press, ISBN 0-19-508137-4.

July 25^th 1810, Dennis Buchman was born somewhere outside of the United States where German was spoken.

Before August 1815, and almost immediately after immigration to the United States resumed following the War of 1812, Dennis Buchman arrives in the United States at the age of 5 or 6 years old.

June 11^th 1817, Sarah Anthony was born.

No record has yet been found to indicate where Sarah Buchman was born, nor the date of Dennis Buchman and Sarah Anthony’s marriage.

July 13^th 1856, Alfred Ossman Buchman was born to Dennis Buchman Junior (age 45) and Sarah Anthony Buchman (age 39) in Walnutport, Pennsylvania. He was the youngest of at least three children having an older brother, Harry (age 13), and an older sister, Jane Amanda (age 9), at the time of his birth. (Early census records indicate the Buchmans may also have had an older daughter, Ann (age 14), and an older son William (age 24). If accurate Dennis and Sarah would have wed in about 1833 at the ages of 23 and 16 respectfully.

On September 7^th 1856, Alfred Ossman Buchman was baptized at Saint Paul’s Union Church in Indianland, Pennsylvania.

(NOTE: In typed copies of the Indianland church records, A. O. Buchman’s middle name has been mistakenly transcribed as “Osborn.” See Appendix B for a History of the Indianland Church.)

April 5^th 1860, Margaret Jane Woods was born to Henry Woods (age 25) and Louisa Foss Woods (age 21), in Westmoreland County, Pennsylvania. She had at two older sisters Mary Catherine (age 5) and Elizabeth Ann (age 4), and an older brother William R. (age 2) at the time of her birth. She would later have a younger brother (John H. S. Woods), and a younger half-brother, Aldon Campbell.

June 1^st 1863, Margaret Jane Wood’s father, Henry Woods, died of disease at Fort Pickering (near Memphis, Tennessee) while serving in the 89^th Regiment of the Indiana Infantry during the Civil War.

Henry Woods is buried in Clark’s Chapel cemetery, near the southwest corner of county roads 600 East and 1050 North in Union Township, northeast of Decatur, Indiana.

On April 11^th 1864, Margaret Jane Wood’s mother, Louisa Foss Woods, married John E. Campbell.

May 28^th 1882, The Fort Wayne Daily Gazette, page 7.

THE RAILWAYS

. . . A. O. Buchman, lately appointed accountant of the Fort Wayne and Fostoria division of the “brass” or “Nickel Plated” road, assumes his position to-morrow.

. . . The track of the N.Y. C. & St. L. railway will be torn up through the city Monday by workmen ballasting the road. The master of construction was in the city yesterday afternoon, and instructed A. O. Buchman to push the work forward east to the gravel pit near New Haven. . . .

(It is unclear if this is “our” A. O. Buchman. Yet the odds of another A. O. Buchman living in Fort Wayne at this time seem remote.)

On January 4^th 1884, Dennis Buchman died following a fall down a flight of stairs, at age 73 years, 5 months, and 10 days. He is buried in the Saint Paul’s Union Church cemetery in Indianland, Pennsylvania. An obituary has yet to be found.

On June 26^th 1886, A. O. Buchman (age 29) and Margaret (Maggie) Jane Woods Campbell (age 26) were married by the Reverend Chas. S. Kohler at Trinity Lutheran Church in Catasauqua, Pennsylvania.

On June 5^th 1887, Mary Maudelia Buchman was born in Lehigh County, Pennsylvania at 5:00 A.M.

On August 19^th 1887, Mary Maudelia Buchman died at the age of 2 months, 14 days. (No record has yet been located to indicate where she is buried.)

(It seems likely the A. O. Buchman family moved from Lehigh County, Pennsylvania to Fort Wayne Indiana in either 1888 or early 1889. According to Margaret Jane Buchman’s obituary, “Mrs. Buchman . . . came to Fort Wayne when 26 years of age;” meaning the family would have moved to Fort Wayne in 1886, or early 1887. However this is inconsistent with Mary Maudelia having been born in Pennsylvania in June 1887. According to A. O. Buchman’s obituary, published in March 1935, “Mr. Buchman had resided in Fort Wayne 45 years,” meaning the family would have moved to Fort Wayne in 1889.)

On October 28^th 1889 Lillian Pearl Buchman was born at 83 Force Street, Fort Wayne, Indiana.

The first record so far located of the A. O. Buchman family living in Fort Wayne is found in the 1890-91 Fort Wayne City Directory, which contains the following listing.

Buckman (sic) Alfred O, General agent Connecticut Indemnity Assn and The Manufacturer’s Accident Indemnity Co. Geneva, N. Y. office 20 Schmitz Bldg, res. 83 Force.

(NOTE: Interestingly an A. P. Buchman, M. D. also lived in Fort Wayne at about the same time. He advertised his services as a physician on a regular basis and his family is mentioned in numerous newspaper articles of that period. See Appendix C for a transcript of an article published by The Fort Wayne Journal Gazette on his retirement.)

The first mention of the A. O. Buchman family which has been found to date in the Fort Wayne Newspapers was reported on December 29^th 1890, in The Fort Wayne Sentinel. At this time in Fort Wayne, there were four independent newspapers: The Fort Wayne News, The Fort Wayne Journal, The Fort Wayne Gazette, and The Fort Wayne Sentinel.

December 29^th 1890, The Fort Wayne Sentinel, page 7.

LOCAL NEWS: J. B. Bryan, of Carey, O., is the guest of A. O. Buchman, at 83 Force street.

On March 24^th 1891, Blanche Goldie Buchman was born at 83 Force Street, Fort Wayne, Indiana.

April 30^th 1891, The Fort Wayne Weekly Gazette, page 5.

Lillian Pearl, the little daughter of Mr. and Mrs. A. O. Buchman, of 83 Force street, while playing in the garden, fell into a pile of wood ashes that had been soaked by the recent heavy rains, thus forming a quantity of lye. The lye soaked into the little child’s stockings burning the flesh to the bone, so that when they were removed pieces of flesh clung to them. Dr. A. J. Kesler was called, who dressed the little sufferer’s many wounds.

On March 12^th 1893, Alfred Rosman (Ross) Buchman was born.

(NOTE: No indication of where Ross Buchman was born. At about this time the family moved from 83 Force Street to 242 Smith street, an address renumbered by the city of Fort Wayne in the Fall of 1901 as 2610 Smith street.)

June 24^th 1894, The Fort Wayne Weekly Gazette, page 5.

A. O. Buchman, who has resigned as assistant superintendent of the Western and Southern Life Insurance Co., of Delphos, Ohio, has accepted an agency with the Metropolitan company of this city.

August 23^rd 1894, The Fort Wayne Sentinel, page 4.

NEWS NOTES: A. O. Buchman left last evening for Middlebury, Ohio to attend the funeral of his wife’s sister. Mrs. Buchman has been at her bedside for the past four weeks.

(NOTE: Elizabeth Ann Woods Schiltz’s death date is mistakenly recorded as “October 21^st 1894” in the A. O. Buchman family Bible. Mrs. Schiltz was the former Elizabeth Ann Woods, born 24 Feb 1856.)

August 23^rd, 1894 The Fort Wayne Gazette, page 4.

LOCAL NEWS: A. O. Buchman left last evening for Middlebury, Ohio to attend the funeral of his wife’s sister. Mrs. Buchman has been at her bedside for the past four weeks.

On January 11^th 1895, Vera Marie Buchman was born.

On January 12^th, 1895, The Fort Wayne News, page 1.

Born, to Mr. and Mrs. A. O. Buchman, of 242 Smith street – a daughter.

May 24^th 1895, The Fort Wayne Sentinel, page 4.

NEWS NOTES: At the regular review of Wayne tent No. 54, K.O.T.M., held last evening, Rev. S. A. Northrop, A. O. Buchman, L. E. Fryer, and Leopold Wohlfrom were made members of the order. The goat was in good trim and made it quite interesting for the candidates. This evening a new tent of the Knights Of The Maccabees will be instituted at Roanoke, by Deputy Great Commander George Astry, and a number of knights from this city will attend. The party will leave at 8:17, via the Wabash road, and will return tomorrow morning at 4:48.

(NOTE: See Appendix D for a brief history of the Knights of the Maccabees.)

August 9^th 1895, The Fort Wayne Gazette, page 3.

LOCAL NEWS: Mr. A. O. Buchman, who has just returned from a three day’s trip to Chicago and South Bend, where he adjusted several claims for the company, has left for Atlantic City, N. J. He will also visit his aged mother in Allentown, Pa., whom he has not seen in nine years.

(NOTE: Sarah Buchman would have been 78 years old at this time. This also suggests A. O. Buchman may not have seen her since his wedding to Margaret on June 26^th 1886.)

August 9^th 1895, The Fort Wayne Daily News, page 3.

IN SOCIETY: Mr. A. O. Buchman left yesterday for Atlantic City N. J., where he will remain five days, when he will visit his aged mother in Allentown, Pa.

August 16^th 1895, The Fort Wayne Sentinel, page 4.

PERSONAL MENTION, Out of Town Papers Talk About Fort Wayne People: The Daily Times of Mauch Chuck, Pa says: “A. O. Buchman of 242 Smith Street, Fort Wayne Ind., general agent for the National Protective Society, is visiting his sister, Mrs. A. F. Biege, Third Street, East Mauch Chuck. Mr. Buchman came here from Atlantic City, where he has been spending a season. He took a ride over the famous switchback this morning, which, he says, was the most delightful and enchanting trip he ever took in his life.”

(NOTE: The above article from The Mauch Chuck Daily Times was also reproduced in The Fort Wayne Daily News, August 16^th 1895, page 4; and The Fort Wayne Weekly Gazette, August 22^nd, 1895, page 3. See Appendix E, for a brief description of the Mauch Chuck switchback, which some historians cite as the first prototype of the modern roller coaster. Mauch Chuck, PA is now Jim Thorpe, PA.)

1896 Fort Wayne City Directory

A. O. Buchman, City Manger Covenant Mutual Life Association of IL. 242 Smith.

April 6^th 1896, The Fort Wayne Sentinel, page 2.

LOCAL LINES: Mrs. Buchman, of South Smith street, was surprised by a number of her friends last Saturday, that being her birthday. The guests came early and staid (sic) late and there never was a more jolly nor better entertained party of ladies and gentlemen assembled for a like purpose.

April 6^th 1896, The Fort Wayne News, page 3.

Mr. A. O. Buchman gave a pleasant surprise party in honor of his wife’s birthday anniversary at their residence on Smith street. The invited guests were Messrs and Mesdames Ensminger, Schultemeyer, Pardoe, Huron, Richards, Graham and Shellaberger.

(NOTE: This was Margaret Jane Woods Campbell Buchman’s 36^th birthday.)

On July 23^rd 1896, Evelyn (no middle name) Buchman was born.

July 24^th 1896, The Fort Wayne Sentinel, page 3.

Born, to Mr. and Mrs. A. O. Buchman, of 242 South Webster (sic, should be Smith) street – a daughter.

December 23^rd, 1896, The Fort Wayne News, page 11.

Mr. A. O. Buchman and family of No. 242 Smith street will spend the holidays with Mrs. Buchman’s mother, at Dixon, O. They will return Jan. 4.

December 24^th 1896, The Fort Wayne Weekly Gazette, page 13.

LOCAL NEWS: Mr. A. O. Buchman and family, of 242 Smith street, left for Dixon, Ohio to spend the holidays with Mrs. Buchman’s mother. They will return January 4.

June 9^th 1897, The Fort Wayne Sentinel, page 4.

NEWS NOTES: Mrs. Sylvia Ervin and son, and Mrs. Louisa Campbell, of Decatur, are visiting Mr. and Mrs. A. O. Buchman, of 242 Smith street. Mrs. Campbell is Mrs. Buchman’s mother.

June 9^th 1897, The Fort Wayne Daily News, page 3.

Mrs. Sylvia Ervin and son and Mrs. Louisa Campbell, of Decatur, are visiting Mr. and Mrs. A. O. Buchman, of 242 Smith street. Mrs. Campbell is Mrs. Buchman’s mother.

June 15^th 1897, The Fort Wayne Sentinel page 1.

OTHER ACCIDENTS: Evelyn, the one-year-old daughter of Mr. and Mrs. A. O. Buchman, of 242 Smith Street, fell out of bed, striking its (sic) head on the floor. The child was unconscious for a time but has almost fully recovered from the shock.

July 1st 1897, The Fort Wayne Gazette, page 2.

WANTED – A few good men can make good money. Apply to A. O. Buchman, 242 Smith street.

(NOTE: The classified advertisement above also ran on July 2^nd and 3^rd 1897.)

August 10^th 1897, The Fort Wayne Gazette, page 4.

Mrs. Rosa Bryan and Nelson Bryan and wife took up the Robinson park excursion from Peru and were the guests of A. O. Buchman, at 242 Smith street on Sunday.

November 19^th 1897, The Fort Wayne Gazette, page 4.

To the People of Ft. Wayne

And Northern Indiana. I represent several reliable Life and Accident In-surance Companies; also Building and Loan Associations, that have been weighed in the balance of public judg-ment for great many years and never found wanting. Also Sick and Accident Benefit with $100 death bene-fit. All combined for $1.00 monthly. $50,000 to loan at reasonable terms Before placing your Insurance, figure with me. Most liberal terms to good agents. For all information apply to A. O. Buchman, Gen. Agent for northern Indiana, No. 242 Smith street. Fort Wayne, Ind.

(NOTE: The advertisement above also ran in the Fort Wayne Gazette in 1897 on November 16^th, December 3^rd, and December 28^th, and in 1898 on April 2^nd, 3^rd, 5^th. 15^th 20^th 22^nd, 24^th; May 3^rd, 5^th 7^th 9^th 12^th 15^th 17^th 20^th 22^nd, 25^th 26^th 29^th 31^st June 3^rd, 7^th 10^th 14^th 17^th 18^th 21^st 24^th 28^th 30^th July 1^st 2^nd, 3^rd.. Some versions of the advertisement dropped the sentence: “Most liberal terms to good agents.”)

November 23^rd 1897, The Fort Wayne Gazette, page 4.

NATIONAL MUTUAL LIFE ASSOCIATION,

MINNEAPOLIS, MINN. Incorporated 1887.

SECURITY, EQUITY, PRUDENCE, ECONOMY.

Insurance in force, over …………………………$14,000,000

Paid to policy holders, over …..…………….…. 400,000

Guaranty Fund, Security to policyholders .… 150,000

Low expenses, careful selection of risks, experienced management and

liberal contracts make this a very desirable company for both agents and the

insured.

GOOD AGENTS WANTED – Most liberal contracts to the right men.

Address. A. O. BUCHMAN, General Agent, 242 Smith street, or

F. J. BUTLER, President. L. A. PLATT, Secretary

H. W. HATCH, Vice President. C. F. UNDERHILL, Director of Agencies

401 TO 407 NEW YORK LIFE BUILDING, MINNEAPOLIS, MINN.

January 30^th 1898, The Fort Wayne Sunday Gazette, page 7.

WANTED – To borrow, $700 on property worth $1,500 at 6 per cent; on commission. Address A. O. Buchman, 242 Smith street.

April 1^st 1898, The Fort Wayne News, page 5.

Republican Caucuses Last Night Were

Well Attended by Good Citizens.

STRONG MEN SELECTED

The Delegates Who Will Compose City

Convention next Monday Afternoon

CONTESTS IN SEVERAL WARDS.

Pass Off Without Ill Feeling, and Candidates

Prepared to Make an Active Campaign

The ward caucuses of the republican party, held in this city last night, demonstrated an unusual interest and confidence in the ranks. The vote at the caucuses was full and was in early. . . . With such a start as this victory is assured. The personnel of the nominees is all that could be desired, they are representative men and in almost every case represent the solid property holding class. . . . TENTH WARD. . . . The delegates are: John Shepler, A. O. Buchman, G. I. Haswell. . . .

May 2^nd 1898, The Fort Wayne Gazette, page 7.

FOR SALE – Baby buggy in good order; $1.50. Apply to 242 Smith St.

May 14^th 1898, The Fort Wayne Daily Gazette, page 7.

FOR EXCHANGE – House with 8 rooms, on John street, for smaller house. Apply to A. O. Buchman, 242 Smith street.

July 10^th 1898, The Fort Wayne Sunday Gazette, page 8.

VISITED BY A SNAKE: When A. O. Buchman went out to feed his chickens yesterday morning he was surprised to find that the coop had a new occupant in the shape of a large brown spotted snake. Mr. Buchman went for the snake with a stick and after about ten minutes of hard fighting it was dragged out dead. When measured it was found to be five feet ten inches long.

July 16 1898, The Fort Wayne Daily Gazette, page 3.

CITY BREVETIES: A. O. Buchman, who killed a large snake in his back yard several days ago, killed another yesterday. The reptile which was sent to the other world was much larger than the first and measured six feet, three inches.

July 30^th 1898 The Fort Wayne Daily Gazette, page 7

FOR SALE – A black Langshang (sic) Rooster. A. O. Buchman, 242 Smith street.

(NOTE: " Langshan chickens enjoyed considerable popularity in the United States during the latter part of the 19^th century. The Black Langshan is a native of the Langshan district north of the Yangtze River in China . The black variety has a deep greenish sheen when viewed in the proper light. Today they are largely an exhibition fowl as their long legs and narrow body conformation leave much to be desired as a meat bird by contemporary standards.")

August 7^th 1898, The Fort Wayne Daily Gazette, page 8.

TO THE PUBLIC:

I represent several reliable life in-surance companies where the full amount of the policy will be paid as soon as due; also accident and sick benefit insurance. I have the only re- sponsible company insuring people of advanced ages. Those that are reject-ed by other companies can safely be in- sured at reasonable rates, merely re- quiring a physician’s certificate. For all information apply to

A. O. BUCHMAN, General Agent,

242 Smith Street,
Fort Wayne, Ind.

(NOTE: The above advertisement also ran on August 8^th 11^th 12^th 18^th 20^th 22^nd, 23^rd, 25^th 27^th.)

September 11^th 1898, The Fort Wayne Daily Gazette, page 8.

TO THE PUBLIC:

I represent several reliable life in-surance companies where the full amount of the policy will be paid as soon as due; also accident and sick benefit insurance, paying from $5 to $25 per week for accident, and from $9 to $15 per week for sickness, and from $100 to $600 for death all for $1 per month. For all information apply to

A. O. BUCHMAN, General Agent,
242 Smith Street,

Fort Wayne, Ind.

(NOTE: The above advertisement also ran on September 3^rd, 5^th 6^th 9^th 13^th 15^th 16^th 17^th 19^th 20^th and 22^nd, 28^th, October 10^th, December 28^th.)

September 22^nd, 1898, The Fort Wayne Daily Gazette, page 8.

While A. O. Buchman, the insurance man, was walking on a street in Decatur, a barber by the name of Al Birth took him by the hand and said, “Peter, how is everything in the sheriff’s office?” Then he took a good look at Mr. Buchman. He saw that he was mistaken and that it was not Peter Ashboucher, the sheriff, as he had supposed.

December 10^th 1898, The Fort Wayne News, page 4.

SUIT TO RECOVER: This morning in Justice Bullerman’s court, L. P. Stapleford filed suit against J. C. Hinton, the restaurant-keeper, to recover the value of a $6.00 meal ticket. The suit brings out a rather sensational statement. The ticket was issued, Mr. Hinton claims, to A. O. Buchman, agent for the Old Wayne Mutual Life Insurance company of Indianapolis, in payment for an insurance policy. Mr. Hinton claims that the ticket was marked “not transferable,” but the “not” has been erased. Mr. Hinton alleges that he took out an insurance policy on a young man who was sickly and expected to die, at Buchman’s solicitation, the latter assuring him that this sort of risk would be all right with the company. The young man died not long ago and Mr. Hinton has not been able to collect the money. The insurance company, he says, claims that the dealing was irregular. A man named Hammer, who was sent here to adjust the matter, says that Buchman has left the company.

January 4^th 1899, The Fort Wayne News, page 4.

OTHER COURT NOTES: Alfred O. Buchman sues Charles Kalbus for $5,000 for slander.

January 5^th 1899, The Fort Wayne Gazette, page 2.

NEW SUITS FILED: Superior Court: A. O. Buchman vs. Charles Kalbus, slander, $5,000. Breen & Morris for Plaintiff.

January 13^th 1899, The Fort Wayne Gazette, page 7.

FOR SALE – 25 lots on South Smith street, from $200 up. Apply to A. O. Buchman, 242 Smith street.

(The above also ran in the Classified Advertisements section of the Fort Wayne Gazette on January 14^th, 16^th, 20^th, 21^st, 22^nd, 25^th, 26^th, 29^th, 30^th, 31^st, February 2^nd, 3^rd, 7^th, 8^th, 12^th, 14^th and 16^th 1899.)

January 20^th 1899, The Fort Wayne Gazette, page 7.

FOR RENT – A large store room; cheap; suitable for saloon; corner Smith and Creighton avenue. Apply to A. O. Buchman, No. 242 Smith.

February 23^rd 1899, The Fort Wayne Daily News, page 4.

DEFENDANT GETS AWAY: Charles Kalbus was to have been defendant in a suit for slander in the court of Judge Dawson to-day. It is alleged that he stigmatized A. O. Buchman as a former inmate of a penitentiary and the gentleman in question who has no acquaintance with the interior of prisons asked for $3,000 damages. Kalbus is worth several thousand dollars and his attorneys say that he has now left for parts unknown taking his available assets with him. The jury this morning returned a verdict against Kalbus for $2,500, but as he has disappeared, no execution against him is good.

February 23^rd 1899, The Fort Wayne Gazette, page 4.

KALBUS LEFT THE CITY: Chas. Kalbus Fears a Judgment Would Be Given Against Him. Case to be Tried before Judge Dawson To-day.

The slander suit of A. O. Buchman against Charles Kalbus will be tried before Judge Dawson and a jury today.

The plaintiff asks for $500 damages on account of a slanderous article that was circulated by Kalbus, he having having (sic) said that Buchman was or had been an inmate of the prison at Michigan City.

The defendant’s answer to the charge would have been that he was of unsound mind at the time the remarks were made, but it has developed that Kalbus will not be at the trial, he having picked up all of his belongings and about $3,000 in cash and left the state.

It seems that he has been fearing judgment might be given against him and has been devising some plan by •which he might elude the law.

One instance is known where he tried to marry a girl by the of Point, so that he could put all of his property in her name, but on the day, in fact, not until the last hour, did the girl find out that she did not want to marry him, and while the preacher was waiting to marry the couple, the girl backed out.

Should a judgment have been rendered, which it is thought would not have been the case, it could have been collected, as the defendant is worth several thousand dollars.

March 5^th 1899, The Fort Wayne Gazette, page 2.

FOUND – Ruby stone setting. Loser can have same by identifying it at A. O. Buchman, 242 Smith street, and paying for this advertisement.

(The above also ran in the classified advertisements section of The Fort Wayne Gazette, on April 1^st, 11^th and 12^th 1899.)

June 23^rd 1899, The Fort Wayne Sentinel page 3.

LOCAL NEWS: Alfred O. Buchman sues Charles Kalbus to recover $2,800. Breen & Morris are attorneys.

On August 27^th 1899 Marshall O. Buchman (unclear what the “O.” stood for) was born.

August 28^th 1899, The Fort Wayne News, page 5.

BIRTH RECORD: Born, to Mr. and Mrs. A. O. Buchman, of 242 Smith street – a son.

April 6^th 1900, The Fort Wayne Sentinel, page 8.

LOCAL NEWS: Mrs. Maggie J. Buchman was pleasantly surprised Thursday evening at her home, 242 Smith street, in honor of her birthday anniversary. Games and music occupied the evening very pleasantly, and a sumptuous dinner was the closing feature of the enjoyable gathering. Mrs. Buchman received a number of handsome presents.

(NOTE: This was Margaret Jane Woods Campbell Buchman’s 40^th birthday.)

April 7^th 1900, The Fort Wayne Sentinel, page 9.

Mrs. A. O. Buchman was pleasantly surprised by a party of friends. Games and music served to pass a most pleasant evening.

August 11^th 1900 The Fort Wayne Sentinel, page 3.

LOCAL LINES: O. A. (sic; should be A. O.) Buchman, of 242 Smith street, received intelligence Friday of the death of his mother at Nazareth PA., at the age of seven-eight (sic) years. The funeral services occur tomorrow.

August 11^th 1900, The Bethlehem Globe-Times, page 1.

MRS. SARAH BUCHMAN: Mrs. Sarah Buchman, a widow, died at the county almshouse of paresis Thursday evening, aged 85 years (sic). She was formerly a resident of Siegfried and was admitted to the almshouse three years ago. Children of the deceased woman took charge of the remains.

(NOTE: According to family records, Sara Anthony Buchman was born 11 June 1817 and died 9 August 1900 at the age of 83 years, 1 month 29 days).

October 1^st 1900, The Fort Wayne Sentinel, page 5.

LOCAL LINES: Mr. and Mrs. Will Shultz returned to Peru after spending a week with the family of A. O. Buchman, 242 Smith street. Mrs. Shultz will be remembered as Miss Pet Bryan of 83 Force street.

October 1^st 1900, The Fort Wayne Sentinel, page 5 (just below above).

LOCAL LINES: Mrs. Louist (sic, should be Louisa) Campbell of Decatur is visiting her daughter, Mrs. A. O. Buchman.

February 7^th 1901, The Fort Wayne News, page 4.

DREAD DIPHTHERIA. THREE CHILDREN DIE FROM THAT DISEASE TO-DAY.

CHILD OF A. O. BUCHMAN

The 18-months-old child of Mr. A. O. Buchman, the well known insurance man, died to-day at his home, 242 Smith street. The cause of death was diphtheria. Several other children are ill in the same house. The funeral was held privately this afternoon.

February 7^th 1901, The Fort Wayne Evening Sentinel, page 2.

BUCHMAN

The infant child of Mr. and Mrs. A. O. Buchman, of 242 Smith street, died at 10 o’clock this morning from diphtheria, at the age of eighteen months. Several other children in the same family are ill.

February 8^th 1901, The Fort Wayne Sentinel, page 3.

The following cases of contagious diseases have been reported to the board of health: Diphtheria at 109 Liberty street and 242 Smith street, and scarlet fever at 6 Monroe street and at 104 Gay street.

February 8^th 1901, Fort Wayne Journal Gazette, page 2.

DEATHS: BUCHMAN: The eighteen months old child of Mr. and Mrs. A. O. Buchman, of 242 Smith street, died Thursday morning of diphtheria.

February, 18 1901, The Fort Wayne Evening Sentinel, page 2.

CARD OF THANKS

We desire to thank our friends and neighbors and especially Wayne Tent No. 54, K. O. T. M., for the kindness shown during the illness and death of our child.

MR. AND MRS. A. O. BUCHMAN,

242 Smith St.

February 20^th 1901, The Fort Wayne Journal Gazette, page 3.

IN MEMORIAM

The little crib is empty now,

The little clothes laid by;

A mother’s hope, a father’s joy,

In death’s cold arm doth lie.

Go, little pilgrim, to thy home,

On yonder blissful shore;

We miss thee here, but soon will come,

Where thou hast gone before.

In loving remembrance of our darling Marshall O. Buchman,
died February 7, 1901, age 1 year, 5 months and ten days.

(NOTE: The poem above was apparently authored by Marshall O. Waggoner, a Christian evangelist friend of the A. O. Buchman family, and in honor of whom Marshall Buchman was named.)

March 1^st 1901, The Fort Wayne Evening Sentinel, page 3.

A scarlet fever card is out at the residence of A. O. Buchman, 242 Smith street. This family is heavily afflicted. Just twenty days ago an infant son, eighteen months old, died from diphtheria.

March 1^st 1901, The Fort Wayne Evening Sentinel, page 11.

Cases of scarlet fever have been reported at 242 Smith street and 44 Prichard street and a case of diphtheria at No. 3 Brackenridge street.

April 28^th 1901, The Fort Wayne Daily Gazette, page 7.

FOR SALE – Baby buggy in good order; $1.50. Apply to 242 Smith st.

June 19^th 1901, The Fort Wayne Sentinel, page 1.

THE DEED OF A BRUTE: A. O. Buchman last night turned his horse into a vacant lot on South Gay street near his home. During the night some miscreant entered the lot and with some sharp instrument, presumably a knife, cut a long and deep gash in the animal’s belly. Had the cut been just a trifle deeper it would have let out the horse’s entrails. Mr. Buchman has no idea of the identity of the perpetrator of the brutal deed.

June 26^th 1901, The Fort Wayne Sentinel, page 3.

LOCAL NEWS: Mr. and Mrs. A. O. Buchman will celebrate their fifteenth or crystal wedding anniversary this evening at their home, 242 Smith street.

(NOTE: In 1983 Evelyn Buchman told Joseph Buchman that Alfred gave Maggie a crystal sugar bowl as an anniversary present.)

October 23^rd 1901, The Fort Wayne Weekly Sentinel, page 1.

DUNN MURDER TRIAL BEGINS -- The Day Consumed Getting a Jury Acceptable to Both Sides – Accused Looks Well. HE IS CONFIDENT OF ACQUITAL. The trial of Charles Dunn for the murder of little Alice Cothrell at Wallen last July was begun in the circuit court of Judge Edward O’Rourke yesterday. The interest in the case is intense. . . . The work of getting a jury has been in progress since 10 o’clock yesterday. . . . the names called in order were A. O. Buchman, Fort Wayne; Levi Chase, Eel River; Richard J. Irwin, Wayne; R.R. Evans, Fort Wayne; Horton Plumadore, Fort Wayne; Henry Beerman, Madison; Ernest H. Henschen, city. . . .ONE IS CHALLENGED. Turning again to Mr. Buchman, Mr. Colerick asked juror if he was a member of any secret society to which Judge Hench or Mr. Emrick belonged. (NOTE: Judge Hench and Mr. Emrick were the prosecutors of the case.) After Judge Hench’s objection had been overruled witness replied that he did not, to his knowledge. But on this statement the defense challenged Mr. Buchman peremptorily, and he was excused.

(NOTE: An article similar to the one above also appears on page one of the October 22^nd 1901 edition of The Fort Wayne News.)

(NOTE: In the Fall of 1901, the A. O. Buchman family address changed from “242 Smith street” to “2610 Smith street” in a city-wide renumbering.)

January 12^th 1902, The Fort Wayne Journal Gazette, page 8.

IN SOCIETY: Vera, the little daughter of Mr. and Mrs. A. O. Buchman, of 1610 (sic) Smith Street, celebrated the seventh anniversary of her birth yesterday by entertaining a number of her little friends. The children spent a merry afternoon playing games and at 4 o’clock a nice supper was served. The guests were Irene and Hilda Miller, Bertha Biewend, Vera Coleman, Leah Menefee, Vera and Martha Rose.

June 12^th 1902, The Fort Wayne News, page 7.

ANNOUNCEMENTS: Mr. A. O. Buchman, of this city, has organized at Defiance, O., the Fort Defiance council, Order of Americus.

August 1^st 1902, The Fort Wayne News, page 7.

A. O. Buchman, of Defiance, O., (sic) is in the city.

December 11^th 1902, The Fort Wayne News, page 8.

A. O. Buchman left today for Peru on business. He will return Saturday.

December 29^th 1902, The Fort Wayne Daily News, page 6.

Mr. A. O. Buchman and wife and five children have returned from Dixon, O. where they have spent the week with friends and relatives.

March 2^nd, 1903, The Fort Wayne Daily News, page 2.

FOR SALE – Five-room house, corner Pontiac and Smith streets. Apply to A. O. Buchman, 2610 Smith.

March 2^nd, 1903, The Fort Wayne Daily News, page 4 (Same date as above).

ANNOUNCEMENT OF PRIZE WINNERS: The Daily News received from the boys and girls exactly one thousand and five guesses on the circulation of the paper during the month of February, just closed. . . . A large number of the boys and girls guessed pretty close to the correct average number of papers circulated during February, among them the following. . . . Blanche Buchman, Evelyn Buchman . . . Vera Buchman . . . Lillian Buchman . . . A. R. Buchman . . . Ross Buchman. . . .

(NOTE: Apparently Ross entered twice!)

July 9^th 1903, The Fort Wayne Journal Gazette, page 10.

LOCAL CHAT: A. O. Buchman left for Burlington, Iowa, on insurance business last night.

March 4^th 1904, The Fort Wayne Evening Sentinel, page 5.

WANT THE CLIENT DECLARED INSANE – Peculiar Conditions in the Kalbus Case – The Court News: Some peculiar developments were brought out this morning in the superior court when Breen & Morris applied for a verdict on a judgment for $2,500 rendered against Charles Kalbus in 1899. The suit under which the judgment was rendered was for slander and was filed in 1899 by Alfred O. Buchman. Kalbus talked with attorneys about his case, but when it was called he did not appear and the jury rendered a verdict for the full amount. He disappeared and has been in various parts of the country since and when he returned a short time ago arrangements were made to take the judgment on the verdict. Attorneys Henry Colerick and Carl Smith appeared in the superior court this morning and made a fight on the ground that Kalbus had been confined in an insane asylum in Iowa, that he is of unsound mind and was at the time the verdict was secured. Judge Heaton held that he had no right to pass upon the mental condition of Kalbus and gave a judgment as asked. His attorneys then withdrew from the case and filed an affidavit in the circuit court stating that Kalbus is of unsound mind, that he had been an inmate of an asylum for insane and that since the judgment has been rendered several letters were received by them that were unintelligible and indicated that the writer was mentally unbalanced.

March 4^th 1904, The Fort Wayne Daily News, page 2.

IS NOT RESPONSIBLE: A judgment was secured in 1899 against Charles Kalbus for slander on A. O. Buchman. He never appeared to defend the suit and judgment was rendered by default. Today the judgment was rendered on this judgment. Attorneys Henry Colerick and Carl Smith will bring a petition this afternoon to have the verdict set aside on the ground that Kalbus is not mentally responsible and that prior to 1899 he was in the Iowa insane asylum and under the care of a guardian.

On May 4^th 1904, Louisa Foss Woods Campbell, mother of Margaret Jane Woods Campbell Buchman, died at age 65 years, 10 months and 6 days.

May 5^th 1904, The Fort Wayne Daily News, page 4.

Mr. A. O. Buchman and four children will leave at 12:35 for Dixon, O., to attend the funeral of Mrs. Buchman, (sic) mother, Aldon Campbell. Her son and Marie Campbell, of Detroit, will accompany them.

May 5^th 1904, The Fort Wayne Evening Sentinel, page 2.

MRS. CAMPBELL DEAD

Mrs. Louisa Campbell, a former resident of Allen county, died at noon Wednesday at her home, six miles south of Dixon, Ohio. She had been staying for some time with her daughter, Mrs. A. O. Buchman, in the city, until last January, when she returned to her home. She was sixty-seven years of age and was twice married. Her first husband was John Woods and her second John Campbell. The latter had extensive real estate holdings near Monroeville, this county. Mrs. Campbell leaves two sons, William Woods, of Van Wert county, Ohio, and Aldon Campbell, of Detroit, and a daughter, Mrs. A. O. Buchman of 2610 Smith street.

(NOTE: The above was also reported in The Fort Wayne News, page 8.)

May 6^th 1904, The Fort Wayne Evening Sentinel, page 9.

IN NORTHERN INDIANA: Mrs. Louisa Campbell, 67 years of age, died Wednesday at her home Union Township, east of Decatur.

May 12^th 1904, Decatur Democrat, page 5.

Mrs. Louisa Campbell aged sixty seven and who lives just nine miles north east of our city in Union township died at her home Wednesday afternoon at two o’clock after suffering for several years from that dread affliction cancer. The funeral services will be held tomorrow afternoon at two o’clock from Clark’s Chapel of which she was a member and internment will be made in Clark cemetery. She leaves a son (sic) and daughter to morn their loss her husband having preceeded (sic) her a number of years ago.

(NOTE: The Decatur Democrat was a weekly. Louisa Campbell’s funeral was probably held on May 6^th the week prior to this publication. The Clark’s Chapel cemetery is located on the south west corner of Co. Rd. 600 East and 1050 North in the Union Township of Adams County, Indiana. Louisa Campbell’s home was located on the north side of Co. Rd. 900 North. The southwest corner of her property was on County Road 900 North exactly halfway between 600 East and 700 East and extended “20 rods” toward 700 East and “4 rods” to the north. See Appendix F for a transcript of the WARRANTY DEED transfer from Louisa Campbell to George W. Knittle, a farmer who lived across from her on the south side of 900 North.)

June 22^nd, 1904, The Fort Wayne Evening Sentinel, page 12.

FORT WAYNE, IND., June 21, 1904

The People’s Mutual Benefit Association:

Gentlemen: -- I wish to thank you for your prompt payment of my claim against your association. I just paid on my wife’s mother, Mrs. Louisa Campbell, less than $1.50 and I received $45.00 in full. In any of the industrial companies I would not have received more than $4.00 or $5.00, for you have to be insured for one year before you get the full benefit. In this association you receive the full amount whether you have been a member for one week or one year. I wish to thank W. M. Finney, General Manager, who adjusted my claim very satisfactory. Mr. Finney is a gentleman and for honorable dealings he cannot be excelled. I am, Yours very truly, A. O. Buchman, 2610 Smith St.

June 27^th 1904, The Fort Wayne Evening Sentinel, page 4.

FORT WAYNE FOLK IN OUR EXCHANGES: Decatur Journal: Misses Blanch (sic) and Lillian Buchman, of Fort Wayne, arrived in the city this afternoon to visit H. R. Woods and family.

August 24, 1904, The Fort Wayne Evening Sentinel, page 8.

VERY CLOSE RESEMBLANCE (Seigfried, PA., Independent)

Almost every reader of the Independent is acquainted with, or knows of Harry Buchman, the old veteran who successfully conducts a grocery store on Canal avenue, in the Second ward.

The other day the editor called on Mr. Buchman at his place of business. There he saw a man who looked so near like our jolly friend Harry that we came to the conclusion that it must be a brother of his. Upon inquiring we were told that it was and we were introduced to the gentleman who resides at Fort Wayne, Ind., but at present accompanied by his daughter is visiting friends in these parts.

Remarking that they favored each other very much A. O. Buchman said that his brother Harry once played a trick upon him. In his younger days he said he was keeping company with Miss Carolina ------, of Lehigh county. Harry learning of it, and favoring each other very closely, he made his way one Saturday evening to the home of Miss Carolina, representing himself as A. O. Buchman; and nearly succeeded in deceiving the fair Carolina, who did not discover her error until a week later when the real A. O. called on her again.

August 29^th 1904, The Fort Wayne Sentinel, page 3.

Mrs. Maggie J. Buchman and daughter, Blanche, of 2610 Smith street, have returned from Detroit, where they were guests of Aldon (sic) Campbell, a brother of Mrs. Buchman.

October 11^th 1904, The Fort Wayne Sentinel, page 10.

Al (sic) Buchman, of 2610 Smith street is convalescent after a severe attack of erysipelas.

(NOTE: Erysipelas, also known as St. Anthony's Fire, is an intensely red bacterial infection that occurs on the face and lower extremities and is usually caused by the streptococcus bacteria.)

October 12^th 1904, The Fort Wayne Evening Sentinel, page 7.

CITY BREVITIES: A. O. Buchman is able to be out after a three weeks’ illness.

December 8^th 1904, The Fort Wayne News, page 2.

FOR SALE – One good second hand organ $10, one heating stove $5.00, one cooking stove $4.00 at 2610 Smith street.

March 25^th 1905, The Fort Wayne Daily News, page 2.

FOR SALE – 1 good organ, 1 good cook stove, 1 wire flower stand. Apply at 2610 Smith street.

June 27^th 1905, The Fort Wayne Journal Gazette, page 5.

SOCIETY AFFAIRS: Mrs. Nellie Campbell, of Detroit, is visiting the family of Mr. A. O. Buchman, 2610 Smith street.

July 5^th 1905, The Fort Wayne Evening Sentinel, page 3.

CITY BREVITIES: The Misses Lillian and Blanche Buchman have gone to Decatur and Wren, O., for a visit of two weeks.

July 6^th 1905, The Fort Wayne Journal Gazette, page 5.

SOCIETY AFFAIRS: The Misses Lillian and Blanche Buchman, 2610 Smith street have gone for a two weeks’ visit in Decatur, Ind., and Wern, O.

July 11 1905, The Fort Wayne Evening Sentinel, page 10.

Misses Lillian and Blanche Buchman, of 2610 Smith street, are spending a few days in the country, the guests of relatives.

August 9^th, 1905, The Fort Wayne Evening Sentinel, page 9.

Francis W. Beige, of Walnut Port (sic), Pa., is visiting his uncle, A. O. Buchman, 2610 Smith street, and may locate here permanently.

September 24^th 1905, The Fort Wayne Journal Gazette, page 5.

SOCIETY HAPPENINGS: Mr. A. O. Buchman and daughter, Miss Lillian, of 2610 Smith street, will leave to-day for a ten days’ visit in Detroit.

November 11^th 1905, The Fort Wayne Weekly Sentinel, page 2.

CITY BREVITIES: A. O. Buchman has returned from a business trip to Sturgis, Mich.

November 12^th 1905, The Fort Wayne Journal Gazette, page 7.

CITY NEWS: Mr. A. O. Buchman has returned from Sturgis, Mich., where he has been for several days on business.

November 13^th 1905, The Fort Wayne Evening Sentinel, page 6.

CITY BREVITIES: A. O. Buchman is at home from a business trip to Sturgis, Mich.

January 24^th 1906, The Fort Wayne News, page 8.

OF LOCAL INTEREST: A. O. Buchman of 2610 Smith Street will leave tonight for Philadelphia. He will be away for several months.

January 24^th, 1906, The Fort Wayne Journal-Gazette, page 7.

PERSONAL AND SOCIETY: Mr. A. O. Buchman, of 2610 Smith street, left last night for Philadelphia where he will spend the next two months.

February 26^th 1906, The Fort Wayne News, page 2.

OF LOCAL INTEREST: A. O. Buchman is home from Williamsport, Pa., and will leave soon for Washington, D. C.

June 20^th, 1906, The Fort Wayne Weekly Sentinel, page 4.

ALLEN COUNTY COURTS: Set Old Case for Trial.

An old case which has engaged at intervals the attention of every superior court judge since Judge Dawson’s time, was brought up before Judge Heaton this morning and was set for hearing July 16. A number of years ago A. O. Buchman brought suit against Charles Kalbus for slander and obtained judgment for $2,500. The judgment remained unpaid and later a suit was brought upon the judgment, Mr. Buchman recovering judgment upon the judgment. Then the defendant removed to Illinois, where a similar action was brought, with similar result. Later there was an effort by a guardian in Illinois to have the Indiana judgment set aside upon the ground that the defendant was of unsound mind when it was procured, but Judge Heaton held that such an action could only be brought by and Indiana guardian, and later Attorney H. L. Somers was appointed guardian. A new action is now brought by Attorney Henry Colerick to set aside the judgment on the grounds of the defendant’s mental incapacity. The court has been informed that the whereabouts of Kalbus are now unknown.

June 25^th 1906, The Fort Wayne Evening Sentinel, page 2.

Mrs. A. O. Buchman, of 2610 Smith street, who has been quite ill, is recovering nicely.

July 6^th 1906, The Fort Wayne Evening Sentinel, page 6.

Miss Lillian Buchman, who recently completed the course at the Fort Wayne Business college, has accepted a position with the Clark Showcase and Fixture company.

August 18^th 1906, The Fort Wayne Journal Gazette, page 7.

CITY NEWS: Messrs. A. O. and A. R. Buchman were in Monroeville and Dixon Friday on business.

August 29^th 1906, The Fort Wayne Evening Sentinel, page 2.

Mrs. Edwin Shellaberger, 1403 Hurd street, was given a surprise last evening in celebration of her birthday anniversary. Lizzie Todd, Lillian Pearl Buchman and Clara Horstman furnished music and supper was served by those arranging the party. The guests included Mr. and Mrs. W. T. Jungles, Mr. and Mrs. John S. Todd, Mr. and Mrs. Ed Shellaberger, Mr. and Mrs. A. O. Buchman, the Rev. and Mrs. Anner, Mr. and Mrs. B. M. Hutchins, Mr. and Mrs. Ed Johnson, Mr. and Mrs. H. a. Shroyer, Mr. and Mrs. C. E. Arick, Misses Bessie Connolly, Grace Todd, Fay Cotrille, Clara Horstmann, Lillian Pearl Buchman, Vera Buchman, Ethel Shroyer, Lizzie Todd, Blanche Buchman, Evelyn Buchman, and C. H. Burt, Charles Todd, Lee Swartz, Dale E. Shroyer, C. A. Colclesser, Mr. and Mrs. W. P. Burt, Clyde Shellaberger, Robert Shellaberger, Lynton Shellaberger, Ross Buchman and Ulysses Woods.

(NOTE: The above was also reported in The Fort Wayne Daily News, on page 2, and in the August 30^th 1906 edition of The Fort Wayne Journal Gazette, on page 7. Ross Buchman and Ulysses Woods were first cousins. Ulysses Woods was the son of Margaret Jane Woods Buchman’s older brother William R. Woods.)

September 2^nd, 1906, The Fort Wayne Journal Gazette, page 5.

SOCIETY: Mr. and Mrs. A. O. Buchman left yesterday for a trip to Detroit, Mich., and Windsor, Can.

December 31^st 1906, The Fort Wayne News Sentinel, page 2.

CITY BREVETIES: Miss Evelyn Buchman, of 2610 Smith street, is convalescing after an illness.

January 2^nd, 1907, The Fort Wayne Journal Gazette, page 7.

SOCIETY: Miss Mary Bicknese, of South Hanna street, delightfully entertained at a “watch” party New Year’s eve. The rooms were attractively decorated in evergreen and holly, palms and ferns. Honor prizes at progressive needle were won by Miss Bushing and Mr. Lenz, consolations by Miss Welmer and Mr. Kaade. The guests were the Misses Ella Hummel, Nora Welmer, Lillian and Blanche Buchman, Clara Houstmann, Mary and Charlotte Bushing, Lydia Heiny, Edith and Louise Koch and the Messrs Herman Kaade, George Lenz, Arthur Heine, Ralph Bumbaugh, Harry Brooks, Albert Marchant and David Bleberich.

January 4^th 1907, The Fort Wayne Journal Gazette, page 8

SOCIETY: Class number 4 of the United Brethren Sunday school will give a musical this evening at the home of Miss Blanche Rauch, 240 East Pontiac street. The members of the class are the Misses Blanche Rayl, Evelyn Buchmann (sic), Amy and Leah Menefee, Grace Freese, Grace Snyder, Anna Marshal, Bessie McClure, Hazel davidson, Ruth Slater, Earla Piercesan, Ethel Mullerhouse, Edith Waldo, Hazel Nelson, Rose Irelan and Pearl Weaver. A silver offering will be taken.

January 12^th, 1907, The Fort Wayne Evening Sentinel, page 3.

SOCIETY: Miss Vera Buchman, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. A. O. Buchman of 2610 Smith street, celebrated her twelfth birthday anniversary last evening by having a company of girls at her home. Games, music and a fine supper had been provided for the pleasure of the guests and all had a splendid time. The dining room was decorated in red. The guests were Hilda Mueller, Lucile and Mildred Siebold, Marie Slaymaker, Beatrice Johnson, Beulah Allen, Pauline Cellers, Laura Siebert, Anna Parent, Alice Patterson, Evelyn Buchman.

(NOTE: Articles nearly identical to the above were also published in the January 12^th 1907 edition of the Fort Wayne Daily News on page 7; and in the January 13^th 1907 edition of The Fort Wayne Journal Gazette on page 14.)

January 19^th 1907, The Fort Wayne Journal Gazette, page 7

SOCIETY: Another new club to be known as the Chere Ami club, was organized last evening at the home of Miss Clara Horstman. The members are the Misses Lillian and Blanche Buchman, Mary and Charlotte Bushing and Carla Horstman. Miss Lillian P. Buchman was elected president and Miss Carla A. Horstman secretary and treasurer. The next meeting will be held at the home of the Misses Buchman.

(NOTE: Articles nearly identical to the above were also published in the January 19^th 1907 edition of The Fort Wayne Daily News on page 4; and in the January 19^th 1907 edition of The Fort Wayne Sentinel on page 3. On this date, Lillian and Blanche would have been 17 and 16 years old respectively.)

February 27^th 1907, The Fort Wayne Daily News, page 2.

NEW FRATERNITY: A new chapter of the order of Knights and Ladies of Columbia is now being organized in this city and it is hoped to have the installation exercises within a short time. The organization will start out with thirty members and it is hoped to bring the number up considerably higher as soon as the society gets into working order. Mr. Buchman is doing the organizing.

March 21^st 1907, The Fort Wayne Journal Gazette, page 6.

NEW ORDER TO BE ORGANIZED THIS EVENING: Mr. A. O. Buchman, special organizer for the Knights and Ladies of Honor, has concluded preparations for the installation of a new lodge. The new chapter will be instituted this evening in the Elektron hall by Supreme Secretary George D. Taft, of Indianapolis and there will be forty-four charter members, including many well-known citizens.

(NOTE: The Elektron Building was completed in 1895 and was named to reflect the electrical engineering interests of its builder, Ronald McDonald. At one time, it was the home to the Lincoln National Life Insurance Company. A nearly identical article was also published in the March 21^st 1907 edition of The Fort Wayne Sentinel on page 6.)

March 29^th 1907, The Fort Wayne Journal Gazette, page 10.

KNIGHTS AND LADIES INDUCT FIRST OFFICERS: Fort Wayne Lodge Instituted by Supreme Secretary Taft

The Fort Wayne lodge of the Knights and Ladies of Honor was instituted last Thursday evening in the Sion S. Bass post hall in the Elektron building, there being forty charter members. The work was explained by the Hon. George D. Tait, of Indianapolis, supreme secretary of the order. The election of officers was as follows: Walter R. Spenser, protector; Emma I. Smith, past-protector; David Johnson, vice-protector; Arthur W. Parry, recording and financial secretary; Dr. Guy Smith, treasurer; George H. Roth, chaplain; William Reeder, guide; Minna Bristol, guardian; and A. O. Buchman, sentinel.

March 30^th 1907, the Fort Wayne Journal Gazette, page 9.

KNIGHTS AND LADIES OF HONOR.

To the list of officers elected and installed by the newly instituted lodge of Fort Wayne Knights and Ladies of Honor and published in the Journal-Gazette yesterday the following have been added: Trustees, Dr. Charles W. Gorden, Maggie J. Buchman and David Johnston; medical examiners, Drs. Guy Smith and Charles W. Gorden, and pianist Lillian P. Buchman.

A class of candidates is now forming to be initiated at an early meeting and bright prospects are seen for the new organization.

April 20^th 1907, The Fort Wayne Journal Gazette, page 7.

SOCIETY: Mrs. C. F. Brown, of 420 Masterson avenue, was given a birthday surprise Wednesday evening at which over fifty of her friends and relatives gathered to offer their congratulations. Pedro made the evening pass happily, and a supper followed the game. Those who participated in the surprise were Mr. and Mrs. E. T. Brown and family, Mr. and Mrs. Bristol, Mr. and Mrs. Terl and son, Mr. and Mrs. D. F. Johnson and family, Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Anderson, Mr. and Mrs. C. Hance, Mr. and Mrs. Buchman and family, Mr. and Mrs. Betts and son, Mr. and Mrs. Sherer and son, Mr. and Mrs. McCarthy, Mr. and Mrs. Roth Miss Mollie Roth Mrs. Dunlap and son, Mr. and Mrs. Anspaugh and family, Mrs. Dishong, the Misses Lillian and Blanche Buchman, Lulu Prim Lizzie Alison, and Messrs Dan Kudo and Alfred Debolt.

July 13^th 1907, The Fort Wayne Sentinel, page 2.

CITY BREVITIES: The Knights and Ladies of Honor will give an ice cream social tonight at the home of A. O. Buchman, Smith and Pontiac streets.

July 27^th 1907, The Fort Wayne Daily News, page 10.

A very pleasant garden party was given last evening by Miss Gladys Greek at her home on Packard avenue, in honor of her guests, the Misses Marguerite Blumbaugh, of Winona, and Yvonne Richards, of Cleveland, O. Japanese lanterns were hung about under the trees and here tables were set for twelve guests, who spent the evening in playing progressive red letters. Miss Richards delighted the guests with several of her character songs and at a late hour dainty refreshments were served. Those present were the Misses Helen Johnson, Edith Neeb, Mae Heller, Hazel Rechtenwald, Vera Buchman, Marina Schwartzkopf, Mabel Denner, Edith Wesley, Frances Sawyer and Jessie Severance.

December 22^nd 1907, The Fort Wayne Journal Gazette, page 15.

Miss Lillian, daughter of Mr. A. O. Buchman, has entered the Fort Wayne Art school as a student. Later she will resume her studies in Chicago.

(NOTE: It seems likely that this is in error. Other contemporary articles mention the art school studies of Miss Emma Buchman, daughter of A. P. Buchman, M. D.)

January 6^th 1908, The Fort Wayne Daily News, page 8.

The Good Cheer circle of the Calvary United Brethren church will meet with Miss Blanche Buchman, 2610 Smith street, Tuesday evening.

January 26^th 1908, The Forth Wayne Journal-Gazette, page 4.

Mr. and Mrs. William Biege, of Blue Island, Ill., are visiting Mr. H. O. (sic) Buchman and family, of 2610 Smith street. Mr. Biege is chief car inspector for the Chicago & Northwestern railroad at Blue Island. He was formerly with the Central Railroad of New Jersey, with headquarters at Easton, Pa.

February 17^th 1908, The Fort Wayne Sentinel, page 8.

CITY BREVITIES: A. O. Buchman left today for Indianapolis on business. He is the grand protector of the Knights and Ladies of Honor.

March 28^th 1908, The Forth Wayne Sentinel, page 2.

Mrs. A. O. Buchman, 2610 Smith street, is slowly convalescing from a long sickness.

March 30^th 1908, The Fort Wayne Sentinel, page 10.

CITY BREVITIES: A. O. Buchman, grand deputy protector of the Knights and Ladies of Honor, of Bluffton, was in the city yesterday to visit his wife, who is seriously ill.

June 7^th 1908, The Fort Wayne Journal Gazette, page 10.

Mrs. Maggie J. Buchman, of 2610 Smith street, underwent a surgical operation eleven days ago at the Lutheran hospital. The operation was performed by Drs. Duemling and Kesler and was successful. Several days ago, however, Mrs. Buchman suffered a relapse and is at this time not so well.

June 28^th 1908, The Fort Wayne Journal Gazette, page 10.

Mrs. Maggie J. Buchman, of 2610 Smith street, who has been ill for the past four months and who has been in the Lutheran hospital for the past month, where she underwent a surgical operation, has been removed to her home. Mrs. Buchman has improved greatly.

August 25^th 1908, The Fort Wayne News, page 2.

SOTIETY: Misses Blanche and Lillian Buchman are visiting in Decatur.

October 31^st 1908, The Fort Wayne Sentinel, page 3.

SOCIETY: Miss Ethel Besson, of Monroe street, gave a pretty Hallowe’en (sic) party last evening for members of the Chere Ami club and an equal number of young men. Those who enjoyed this good time were Misses Pearl Garrison, Zella Voorhees, Emma Davidson, Lillian Buchman, Ruth Lackey, Lulu Seibert and Messrs. J. Sanders, Elred Sherrick, Ed Gerding, L. Stoner, Roy Walker, Ed Walker, Louis Russell.

January 12^th 1909, The Fort Wayne Sentinel, page 6.

SOCIETY: Miss Cora Benoy, of 1326 Maud street, entertained a number of her school friends on Saturday afternoon from 2 to 7’ o’clock. Musical numbers at the piano were furnished by Miss Edith Wickliffe and there were games and refreshments for further entertainment. The guests were Misses Evelyn Buchman, Georgia Rice, Etta Reynolds, Flora Elbert, Edith Wickliffe, Vera Buchman, Helen Gilchrist and Beatrice Johnson. Prizes in the games were won by Helen Gilchrist and Edith Wickliffe.

January 22^nd, 1909, The Fort Wayne Sentinel, page 16.

CITY BREVETIES: Miss Lillian Buchman was unable to continue the performance of her duties at the Physician’s Defense company’s offices yesterday and had to be removed to her home in a cab. On Wednesday, Miss Buchman sustained a severe shock when a snowball was thrown through a window in a Pontiac car in which she was riding and she has not yet recovered her complete composure.

June 26^th 1909, The Fort Wayne Sentinel, page 5.

A meeting of the young Women’s Missionary society of Calvary United Brethren church will be held Monday evening at the home of the Misses Lillian and Blanche Buchman, 2610 Smith street.

August 19^th 1909 The Fort Wayne Journal Gazette, page 9.

SOCIETY: Miss Hester Paul, of Blue Island, is visiting the Misses Lillian and Blanche Buchman, of 2620 (sic) Smith street.

August 19^th 1909, The Fort Wayne Journal Gazette, page 11.

INTERESTING RELIC OF CIVIL WAR DAYS: Reproduction of Old Rebel paper Published in Vicksburg:

Mr. A. O. Buchman, the insurance salesman, has received a copy of the Siegfried (Pa.) Independent, which published a reproduction of The Vicksburg Daily Citizen, published during the siege of that city by the Union troops. The original paper was taken from the knapsack of a dead confederate soldier by Mr. Buchman’s brother, H. H. Buchman, now living in Siegfried, and at that time a sergeant in the Fourteenth United States regulars. Sergeant Buchman got the paper at the battle of Weldon, Va., just forty-five years ago yesterday.

The Citizen was a rabid secessionist paper, and its columns were full of derisive and abusive epithets of the Union leaders and their armies. The new columns are principally filled with stories of citizens and soldiers killed during the siege, hopes of early succor and tributes to the bounty of people who were helping in feeding the hungry. One man is thanked for a supply of mule meat, and some officers are criticized for allowing their men to forage at night and steal food.

June 7^th 1910, The Fort Wayne Sentinel, page 3.

Good Cheer Bible class of Calvary United Brethren church will hold a box social on Thursday evening at the home of Misses Lillian and Blanche Buchman, 2610 Smith street.

June 24^th 1910, The Fort Wayne Sentinel, page 2

BUILDING PERMITS: (sic) A. O. Buchman will spend a few days in Toledo.

July 23^rd 1910, The Fort Wayne Sentinel, page 14.

SOCIETY: Misses Lillian and Blanche Buchman, of 2610 Smith street, went to Gas City today to spend a few days with Mr. and Mrs. Glomer, of that city.

April 15^th 1911, Lillian Pearl Buchman, age 21, and Eldred Sherrick, age 23, were married.

April 17^th 1911, The Fort Wayne Journal-Gazette, page 8.

Sherrick-Buchman

Miss Lillian P. Buchman, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. A. O. Buchman, of 2610 Smith street, and Mr. Eldred Sherrick, of 1715 Hench street, were married at the U. B. Parsonage by the Rev. Bryer, Saturday at 4 o’clock. The wedding was a very quiet, but pretty home affair and the bride wore a hansom traveling suit. A bountiful supper was served. The house was tastefully decorated for the event. The wedding couple left for a trip through the east and will be at home after May 1. Mr. Sherrick is a shipping clerk in the Indiana Furniture company and the bride was the head stenographer for the Physicians Defense company for the last three years. The guests were only near relatives.

April 17^th 1911, The Fort Wayne Daily News, page 8.

Sherick (sic)-Buchman

Miss Lillian P. Buchman, the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. A. O. Buchman, of Smith street, and Mr. Eldred Sherrick, of Lewis street, were married at the U. B. Parsonage by the Rev. Mr. Byrer Saturday afternoon at 4 o’clock. The ceremony was witnessed by only the nearest relatives. The bride wore a stunning traveling suit of dark blue with a hat of the same colored straw. Following the ceremony an elegant wedding supper was served at the home of the bride. The rooms were prettily decorated in green and white and the bride’s table was carried out in the same colors. In the evening Mr. and Mrs. Sherrick left for the east and will be at home after May 1. Mr. Sherrick is (a) shipping clerk in the Indiana Furniture company and the bride was head stenographer for the Physicians Defense company for the past three years.

July 1^st 1912, The Fort Wayne Sentinel, page 10.

HAD FAREWELL DINNER: Friday noon some of the ladies employed in the Fort Wayne Electric Works celebrated the birth anniversary of Miss Gladys Greek, one of their (illegible) gave Miss May Clark another member of the party a farewell dinner in McCulloch park. Besides the guests mentioned, there were in the party the Misses Vera Buchman, (illegible) Jackson, Rose Miller, Estella Meade, (illegible) Danner, and Ruth Beverforden. While the dinner was in progress eight of the young men from the works called to congratulate Miss Greek and wish Miss Clark a safe and happy trip, for she leaves in a few days for Seattle and other western cities.

July 27^th 1912, The Fort Wayne Daily News, page 2.

SOCIETY: A very pleasant garden party was given last evening by Miss Gladys Greek at her home on Packard Avenue, in honor of her guests, the Misses Marguerite Blumbaugh, of Winona, and Yvonne Richards, of Cleveland O. Japanese lanterns were hung about under the trees and here tables were set for twelve guests, who spent the evening in playing progressive red letters. Miss Richards delighted the guests with several of her character songs and at a late hour dainty refreshments were served. Those present were the Misses Helen Johnson, Edith Neeb, Mae Heller, Hazel Rechtenwald, Vera Buchman, Marina Schwartzkoph, Mabel Denner, Edith Wesley, Frances Sawyer, and Jesse Severance.

September 5^th 1912, The Fort Wayne Journal-Gazette, page 3.

Ross Buchman, Leo Kavanaugh and Robert Shard are employees of the Wabash shops.

October 15^th 1912, The Fort Wayne News, page 2.

COLUMBIAN KNIGHTS: Making Big Progress in Securing New Members Here

The local lodge of Columbian Knights, the first to be instituted in the state, is making great progress toward the securing of many new members and the men who are already on the rolls are very enthusiastic over the organization, the fraternal features and the social features.

Two of the men who incorporated the fraternity in 1895 and who are now members of the supreme lodge located in Chicago, were born and raised in Fort Wayne and educated in the German schools here. They are Supreme President Brust and Supreme Bookkeepter (sic) Pulsifer. W. J. Albright of Chicago, has been directing the local organization work and recently A. O. Buchman, of Green street, this city who has been working for the order in Wisconsin and Illinois during the past three years, was sent here to assist him.

Dr. W. F. Schrader is the examining physician for the lodge of knights and Dr. F. G. Keil for the ladies’ auxiliary which is being organized under the direction of Mrs. Louise Hamilton. The lodge meets the first and third Tuesday of each month in the hall over the Star theater.

(NOTE: Due to the references to “Green street,” this A. O. Buchman’s “working in Wisconsin and Illinois during the past three years” and being “sent here,” it is unclear if this is “our” A.O. Buchman, if the newspaper has made several factual errors, or if this is another A. O. Buchman who just moved to Fort Wayne to assist in the organizing of insurance-related fraternal organizations, which would seem to be a highly improbable coincidence!)

February 1^st 1913, The Fort Wayne Daily News, page 3.

CALVARY UNITED BRETHERN CHURCH: Communion service will be held Sunday morning. The sermon topic for this service will be “Christ Death for the Weak.” Sunday school meets at 9:30. The topic for the evening sermon will be “The Necessity of Grace for Right Living.” The Young People’s service meets at 6:30. The official board of the church will meet at the parsonage Monday evening. The Good Cheer Bible class will meet with Miss Blanch (sic) Buchman, 2610 Smith street, Tuesday evening. The Woman’s Missionary society will meet with Mrs. Thomas Cole, 1904 Broadway, Thursday afternoon at 2:30.

February 15^th 1913, The Fort Wayne Daily News, page 3.

The good Cheer Bible class elected the following officers at the last class meeting: President, Mrs. Zella Byrer; vice-president, Miss Emma Davidson; secretary, Miss Ethel Bessan; treasurer, Miss Blanche Buchman.

February 26^th 1913, The Fort Wayne Daily News, page 8.

SOCIETY: The meeting of the Young Women’s Missionary society of the Calvary U. B. church was held Monday evening at the home of Mrs. J. H. Byer, 1310 Herace street, and the annual election of officers was held. The result of the election was as follows: President, Miss Rebecca Menefee; vice-president, Miss Emma Davidson; secretary, Miss Vera Buchman; assistant secretary, Miss Lelia (sic) Buchman; treasurer, Miss Helen Byrer; delegate to the branch mission meeting to be held at Elkhart, Ind., April 16-17, Mrs. J. H. Byrer.

April 4^th 1913, The Fort Wayne Daily News, page 4.

FOUR NEW EMPLOYEES: The following are new employees of the Pennsylvania company machine shop, having started to work at the shops in the past twenty-four hours: Ross Buchmann (sic), Alvin Distel, Charles B. Mayk and N. Barrille.

April 5^th 1913, The Fort Wayne Journal-Gazette, page 3.

Ross Buchman, Alvin Distel, Chas. B. Mayk and N. Barrille are new employees at the Pennsylvania shops.

May 19^th 1913, The Fort Wayne Sentinel, page

Mrs. Lewis Murphy and son, Harold, and Mr. and Mrs. William R. Wood (sic) spent Sunday at Fort Wayne with the A. O. Buchman family. There were also guests from Detroit, these being Mr. Wood’s half-brother Aldon Campbell and family, who are on their way to California to make their home.

June 2^nd, 1913, The Fort Wayne Daily News, page 7.

AT HUNTINGTON: A. O. Buchman Institutes Council of the Columbian Knights:

A. O. Buchman, organizer for the Columbian Knights, has left for Huntington, where he will tonight institute a council there. He has a list of fifteen of the best citizens in the town for charter members and the indications are that the Huntington council will be very successful.

July 1^st 1913, The Fort Wayne Daily News, page 2.

A. O. Buchman, organizer for the Columbian Knights, left for Huntington, where he will institute a new lodge on Wednesday evening July 2^nd.

July 12^th 1913, The Fort Wayne Daily News, page 2.

MUNICIPAL NEWS: A. O. Buchman, organizer for the Columbian Knights, of Huntington, is here to spend the week-end with his family.

July 29^th 1913, The Fort Wayne Sentinel, page 4.

Mrs. Loyal Woods gave a picnic supper last evening at Steele’s park for her cousins, Vera and Evelyn Buchman of Fort Wayne.

August 15^th 1913, The Fort Wayne Daily News, page 17.

MALE HELP WANTED: WANTED – A good paperhanger to hang it by the roll. A. O. Buchman 2610 Fifth (sic) street.

August 25^th 1913, The Fort Wayne Daily News, page 2.

OF LOCAL INTEREST: A. O. Buchman, organizer for the Columbia (sic) Knights, has gone to Huntington, where he will organize a class for September 3.

August 26^th 1913, The Fort Wayne Journal Gazette, page 9.

CITY BREVITIES: Organizer A. O. Buchman for the Columbia Knights is spending a few days in Huntington where he will organize a class September 3^.

October 9^th 1913, The Fort Wayne Daily News, page 7.

R. A. Buchman is a new machinist helper at the Pennsylvania machine shop.

September 6^th 1913, The Fort Wayne Sentinel, page 4.

Twenty-three of the Otterbein Guild girls of Calvary U. B. church gave a surprise party Friday evening on Miss Helen Byrer, who leaves Tuesday morning to attend Otterbein university at Westerville, O. As a token of remembrance they left a beautiful gift. Those present at the enjoyable affair were Misses Reba Menefee, Amy Menefee, Esther Noll, Vinta Stameta, Leal Nelson, Laura Seibert, Jennie Bowser, Gladys Neasel, Hazel Davidson, Emma Davidson, Clara Garrison, Nora Harria, Vera Buchman, Blanche Buchman, Valerie Kiracofe, Ethel Besson, Ruth Besson, Irma Cartwright, Mrs. Clarence Coover, Mrs. Pearl Sanders, Mrs. Homer Bell, Mrs. John Byrer, Miss Blanche Byrer, of Warsaw, was an out-of-town guest.

December 4^th 1913, The Fort Wayne Daily News, page 2.

OF LOCAL INTEREST: The Order of Columbian Knights will have an election of officers in their hall in the Lincoln Life building tonight. The supreme officers will be present from Chicago. A. O. Buchman, the supreme deputy organizer, will have several candidates for initiation.

January 17^th 1914, The Fort Wayne Journal Gazette, page 8.

Mr. A. O. Buchman leaves to-day for Crawfordsville and Indianapolis for a short trip.

January 25^th 1914, The Fort Wayne Journal Gazette, page 22.

NEWS OF THE FORT WAYNE CHURCHES:

CALVARY UNITED BRETHERN CHURCH

Next Sunday is known as Men’s day at the Calvary UB Church and the morning service will be in charge of the men of the congregation and the following program will be given. . . . The Otterbein guild will meet at the Buchman home, 2610 Smith street, Monday evening.

February 14^th 1914, The Fort Wayne Sentinel, page 2.

SOCIETY: An agreeable and complete surprise was given on Miss Evelyn Buchman, of 2610 Smith street, on Friday, in honor of her departure for Detroit, Mich., to make her home. There were present Misses Myrtle Imbody, Fern Ashton, Aline Wolf, Esther Heckman, Esther Fink, Vera Scherer, Vera and Blanche Buchman, Emma Vogelgesang, Hester Nierman, Jennie Wolf, Mrs. Lillian Sherrick, Rose (sic) Buchman, Mr. and Mrs. A. O. Buchman. Miss Evelyn was presented with some pretty and useful gifts as a token of friendship. The company was served a bountiful luncheon during the evening.

March 7^th 1914, The Fort Wayne Sentinel, page 8.

R. A. Buchman, a grinder operator, resigned his position at the Pennsylvania machine shop this morning and will take employment with the Fort Wayne and Northern Indiana Traction company Monday.

March 18^th 1914, The Fort Wayne Sentinel, page 9.

Otterbein Guild Elects

At the meeting of the Otterbein Guild of Calvary U. B. church, held at the home of Miss Nora Harris, 1311 Chute street, officers as follows were elected: President, Miss Revecca Menefee; First vice president, Miss Emma Davidson; second vice president, Mrs. Zella Byrer; secretary, Miss Blanch (sic) Buchman; treasurer, Miss Amy Menefee; secretary of literature, Miss Leah Melson. Delegates to the branch meeting to be held at Bremen, Ind., May 12-14, Rebecca Menefee and Hazel Davidson.

April 2^nd, 1914, The Fort Wayne Sentinel, page 10.

A. O. Buchman has gone to Kalamazoo Mich., on a business mission.

July 4^th 1914, The Fort Wayne Journal Gazette, page 13.

FOUND – Pocketbook: name Miss Clara Meier. Owner can have same by calling A. O. Buchman, 2610 Smith street, or phone 7259 binck.

August 12^th 1914, The Fort Wayne Journal Gazette, page 8

SOCIETY NEWS

Mr. A. O. Buchman and family of Smith street, are entertaining the following guests: Mr. G. R. Foss, of Washington, D. C., and Mrs. Dardenstodt and daughter. Mr. Foss stopped over en route from a trip to Iowa, and leaves to-day for his home in Washington.

(NOTE: Uncle Dick, Gotleib Richard Foss, was 69 years old at the time of this visit.)

August 22^nd 1914, The Fort Wayne Journal Gazette, page 8.

SOCIETY NEWS

A. O. Buchman has returned from Detroit and leaves soon for Toledo and Monroe, Mich.

August 22^nd 1914, The Fort Wayne Journal Gazette, page 8.

SOCIETY NEWS

Mrs. Fay Shultz, of Peru, who spent the week with the Misses Buchman leaves soon for her home. Miss Vera Buchman will accompany her to Peru and remain a week as her guest.

November 26^th 1914, The Fort Wayne Daily News, page 2.

SOCIETY: Mr. A. O. Buchman has returned from a short trip to Sturgis, Mich.

February 19^th 1915, The Fort Wayne News, page 8.

PRIVATE OPINIONS PUBLICALLY EXPRESSED

A Reply

To the Editor of the News:

This is a reply to Dr. Lyon’s question found in Hebrew ii: 3:

“How shall we escape, if we neglect so great salvation; which at the first began to be spoken by the Lord, and was confirmed unto us by them that heard Him;

Answer: “How shall we escape if we neglected (tho past tense indicates throughout our day of grace) so great salvation?” As one in whose veins poison is working, if through recklessness lie forbear to take the antidote prescribed, dies, so with us, sin is inherent and destruction imminent, and if we persist in neglecting the salvation provided, we must perish.

Which at the first was spoken by the Lord, having received the beginning of its utterance through the Lord (the Incarnate word giving to us the words given to him by the Father, John xvii:8), and was confirmed unto us by those who heard him. The gospel being ratified, not by immediate and manifest retribution like the law, but by the testimony of eyewitnesses and by the evidence of miracles.

MRS. MAGGIE J. BUCHMAN, 2610 Smith St.

(NOTE: During January and February of 1915, Dr. Milford H. Lyon, drew crowds of up to 3,000 to his various evangelistic meetings around Fort Wayne. His services received daily coverage in the Fort Wayne newspapers, including reports that newsboys, Boy Scouts, and workers at the S. F. Bowser company were required to attend. In an article beginning on page one titled “LYON WARNS THE TEACHERS,” The Fort Wayne News reported: “In opening his talk last evening, Dr. Lyon said that he had a question to propound that no one can answer. ‘It is,’ said Dr. Lyon, “our text for this evening – ‘How shall we escape if we neglect so great salvation?’” (The Fort Wayne News, February 15^th 1915, page 5.) This appears to be the “unanswerable question” that prompted Margaret Jane Buchman’s letter to the editor of The Fort Wayne News.)

March 13^th 1915, The Fort Wayne Daily News, page 2.

SOCIETY: Mr. A. O. Buchman has gone to Evansville, Ind., and Henderson, Ky., on a business trip.

July 3^rd, 1915, The Fort Wayne Sentinel, page 5.

DECATUR NEWS: Mr. and Mrs. W. R. Wood (sic) went to Fort Wayne, where they joined their (sic) sister, Mrs. A. O. Buchman, in a trip to Detroit to visit with another sister.

(NOTE: William R. Woods’ and Margaret Jane Woods Buchman’s only two sisters, Mary Catherine and Elizabeth Ann, passed away in 1870 and 1894 respectively. Their half-brother, Aldon Campbell lived in Detroit. It’s unclear where their brother John H. S. Woods was living at this time.)

July 12^th 1915, The Fort Wayne Daily News, page 7.

ELECTRO-TECHNIC FIELD MEET PAID EXPENSES FOR THE FIRST TIME: The members of the Electro-Technic club, of the Fort Wayne Electric works are today rejoicing over the fact that the annual field day of the organization did not “go in the hole” this time. All previous meets have been unable to make expenses, but there will be a substantial surplus this time after all bills are paid. The exact amount of profit cannot yet be determined, as all the money for tickets has not yet been turned in. More than 1,500 persons were at the park Saturday afternoon, with an even greater crowd in the evening. Most of the athletic events were scheduled in the afternoon, but the needle threading contest for men, and the nail driving contest for women took place after supper. Many of the events were taken by M. S. Wilson and his general test crowd, for they won nearly all of the contests which they entered. The results were as follows: . . . Baseball Throwing Contest Ladies – Evelyn Buchman, 145 feet, 7 inches; Mrs. F. J. Gordon, second, 104 feet and five inches; Helen Rost third, 104 feet. . . .

(NOTE: On this date Evelyn Buchman was age 18 years, 11 months, 19 days.)

August 2^nd 1915, The Fort Wayne Daily News, page 8.

Miss Jean Wolf was given a complete surprise recently at her home on West DeWald street as a farewell from a number of her friends before her departure on a trip to the Pacific coast. There were games and music and refreshments to contribute to the evening’s pleasure, and those who participated in the happy event were the Misses daisy Killen, Hazel young, Fern Ashton, Esther Heckman, Evelyn Buchman, Edna and Nelle Rohrbaugh, Ida Dixon, Erma Schulte, Esther Fink, Lois and Bessie King, Emma Vogelgesang, Hazel Young, and Mesdames Arick Wolf and Vaughn. Miss Wolf goes to the exposition as a member of the Panama club of the American Insurance union, having won a free trip offered in a contest by that order.

August 27^th 1915, The Fort Wayne Sentinel, page 5.

Misses Lucille and Mildred Seabold, of Hamlet, have arrived here from New Castle, Pa., and are guests of Misses Vera and Evelyn Buchman, of 2610 Smith street.

August 27^th 1915, The Fort Wayne Sentinel, page 6.

SOCIETY: Vernon Broadback, of Adams County, who is a student at the college at Goshen, was the guest on Wednesday of Miss Vera Buchman, of Smith street.

September 1^st 1915, The Fort Wayne Daily News, page 10.

The Misses Jeanie Bower and Melba Plumadore, who are leaving soon to enter Ohio Wesleyan college, and Miss Helen Byrer, will return next week to her studies at Otterbein university, were the guests of honor last evening at a 6 o’clock dinner of beautiful appointments given at the Menefee home on Bowser avenue. Miss Rebecca Menefee was hostess for the affair, and the young girls of the Gleaners’ Sunday school class of Calvary U. B. church, of which the honor guests are members and Miss Menefee is teacher, were the other guests. The long table, at which covers were laid for twenty, was artistically adorned with pink and white asters and pink shaded candles in crystal holders, and the delicately tinted bon-bons in baskets of pink and attractive place cards each added pretty and effective touches to the chosen color note. After the elegant three-course menu, a social time was enjoyed, and the complimented guests were presented with handsome leather pillows for their rooms at college. Others who enjoyed the dinner were the Misses Marle and Esther Noll, Vinita Stamets, Florence Stump, Amy Menefee, Laura Selbert, Hazel Davidson, Gladys Cecil, Valeria Kiracofe, Anna Greene, Leona Bove, Loia Clem, Vera and Evelyn Buchman, Mabel Harshbarger and Marguerita Rohiman.

(NOTE: An article nearly identical to the above was also published in the September 2^nd 1915 edition of The Fort Wayne Sentinel on page 3.)

September 28^th 1915, The Fort Wayne Daily News, page 10.

SOCIETY: Miss Evelyn Buchman is entertaining Miss Margaret Sackaw of Detroit, Mich. Miss Buchman and Miss Lomier have recently returned from a visit with friends in Kendallville.

October 4^th 1915, The Fort Wayne Daily News, page 10.

SOCIETY: Mr. A. O. Buchman left this morning for a few days stay in Indianapolis.

October 6^th 1915, The Fort Wayne Daily News, page 8.

SOCIETY: Mr. A. O. Buchman has returned from a short stay in Indianapolis.

October 14^th 1915, The Bethlehem Globe-Times, page 1.

MRS. ALFRED F. BEIGE: Jane, wife of Alfred F. Biege, died in her home in Slatington, yesterday. She was 68 years, 4 months and 2 days old. She was born in Northampton, a daughter of the late Dennis Buchman, and has resided in the slate borough many years. She leaves her husband and the following children: William, Blue Allen, Ill.; Francis, Slatington; Sil?es (NOTE: there's a microfilm scratch here), South Bethlehem; Mrs. William Sanns, Newark, O.; Harry H. B. Palmerton and Harvey E. at home. Two brothers Henry E. (sic, should be H) Northampton and A. O. Bachman (sic, should be Buchman), Fort Wayne, Ind. The funeral will be held Saturday afternoon. Service in the house and interment in Union cemetery.

October 28^th 1915, The Fort Wayne Sentinel, page 10.

A. O. Buchman left Thursday for Philadelphia where he will spend a few days.

November 8^th 1915, The Fort Wayne Sentinel, page 5.

CITY BREVETIES: A. O. Buchman has gone to Indianapolis on a busines strip (sic).

November 10^th 1915, The Fort Wayne Daily News, page 8.

Miss Fern Ashton’s 20^th birthday anniversary was the occasion for two merry parties given by her young friends. In the afternoon the Misses Esther Fink, Elanor Hornier, Myrtle Imbody, Evelyn Buchman, Ester Heckman, Mary Slater, Nellie Reese, Emma Vogelgesang and Miss Ashton formed a theater party. In the evening the following young people invaded Miss Ashton’s home, at 616 Davis street, where a jolly time was had with games and music: the Misses Nela Schane, Josephine Barrett, Eva and Evca Blosser, Lois King, Esther Fink, Daisy Killien, Evelyn Buchman, Anna and Eve Sesler, Elisie Ulrich, Nelle Ashton, Mrs. Esta Sesler and Messrs James Ulrich, George Ecker, Fred Bailey, Charles and Arthur Gallogy, Norman Hobbs, Clarence Lackey, John Buchanan, John Madden, Lewis and Clois Sesler, Ray and Floyd Ashton.

January 26^th 1916, The Fort Wayne Daily News, page 7.

P. A. (sic, should be R. A.) Buchman has been given a position as laborer in the Pennsylvania machine shop.

April 29^th 1916, The Fort Wayne Daily News, page 3.

UNITED BRETHERN CHURCH. Calvary U. B. Church is located on the corner of Lewis and Harmar streets, and is well organized. The services Sunday begin with the Junior Christian Endeavor at 8:45, followed by the Sunday school at 9:30. Preaching at 10:30 on the subject, “What Think Ye of Christ?” Intermediate Christian Endeavor at 5:30 and Senior Christian Endeavor at 6:30 followed by preaching at 7:30. Official board meeting Monday evening. Otterbein Guild Monday evening at the home of Blanch (sic) Buchman, 2610 Smith street. Prayer meeting and teacher training Wednesday evening. W. M. A. will meet on Thursday afternoon at the home of Mrs. John Lenaman, 1120 Hugh street.

May 16^th 1916, The Fort Wayne Daily News, page 2.

SOCIETY: Mr. A. O. Buchman will leave this evening for a trip to Chicago and Milwaukee.

July 10^th 1916, The Fort Wayne Daily News, page 16.

Mr. A. O. Buchman has gone to Mandale and Grover Hill, O., for a week’s outing.

September 18^th 1916, The Fort Wayne Sentinel, page 8.

Y. M. C. A. (sic, should be YWCA) FIELD DAY IS HUGE SUCCESS

Most Interesting Feature of Day’s Program Was Baseball Game.

Field day was held by the Federation of Clubs of the Young Woman’s Christian Association on Saturday at Foster park. Of the many games that were played the baseball game between the Gymnit “White Sox” and Elights “Giants” was the most interesting. It was a wonderful showing of what women can do in the line of baseball and the many cheers form the three hundred spectators was all inspiring to the players. The score was 24 to 8 in

The players on the “Giants” team were: Evelyn Buchman, captain, Mary Schattler, Edith Emericj, Cora Blue, Clara Debelhoer, Vera Bink and Mildred Hoeffer. Mary Rose of the White Sox could not continue in the game owing to a sprained ankle. She was hurried to her home. The game was pitched by Carrie Schoeder for the “White Sox” and Evelyn Buchman for the “Giants.” Miss Bill, physical director of the Young Woman’s Christian accosiation (sic), umpired the game. Joe Roebach was scorekeeper.

The spectators were given as much pleasure as the girls in the other games and races. The suit case and umbrella race was particularly enjoyed and surely it would be seeing the girls run with an open umbrella and suit case, which contained a large piece of wood and a sun bonnet. The contestant had to run to her partner, open the suit case and tie the bonnet on her head, close the suit case and run with it to the starting point. After the races all were invited to a warm log fire, “cats” and cream.

The day’s festivities called forth the following poetry by M. M. Betcher:

As the sun went down,

With the close of day,

It’s beautiful radiance in the west.

Brought dusk their way,

Seated around the fire;

Happy smiling faces

Brought on by joy, games and races,

Peace among them all,

Love and malice toward none.

Time of parting was drawing near,

That happy day at Foster Park;

Tho’ the warm fire bid them stay

Yet, evening bid them haste, ‘twas growing dark.

Parting words were, “May we meet again.”

Hand clasps with smiling faces –

‘Twas a happy day – ah –

Memory will not forget –

Happily they went on their way.

November 1^st 1916, The Fort Wayne Sentinel, page 5.

The H. G. L girls were hosts for a progressive supper party on Hallowe'en evening beginning at the home of Miss Ester Korn. Appropriate colors and symbols of the night decorated the home of Miss Korn and after the first course was served games were played. Miss Wilma Brandt and Edwin Scherer won prizes in a contest. A little later the company went to the home of Miss Ruth Hanson, where the next course of the supper was eaten with as much relish as the first one. Prizes in contests there were taken by Miss Mildred Haffner and Dan Costello. The decorations were equally pleasing and effective, too. The third course was enjoyed at the home of Miss Evelyn Buchman, 2610 Smith street, but considerable excitement preceded the ushering into the dining room for a ghost and a witch stood guard at the entrance to the house, and they were no make-believes either. The supper table was very pretty with orange and black streamers, a big pumpkin lantern in the center, and favors of eats, witches, etc., at the end of each individual ribbon. Bunco was one game and there were contests of the evening that afforded much fun. Yellow candles helped to light the table and there was a genuine fortune teller on hand who had a busy time. Miss Lois Koppenhofer and Fred Fiegel won prizes. Others present were Misses Bessie Bunch, Ruth Hanson, Emma Vogelgesang, Esther Fink, Mildred Hoffer, Vera and Evelyn Buchman and Messrs. Ed Scherer. Dan Costello. Tony Deek, Will Neeb, Al Troutman, Leighton Bowers. Merritt Pettit, Ross Buchman and Willard Ropa.

January 31^st 1917, The Fort Wayne Sentinel, Page 13.

DECATUR NEWS

Mrs. Henry Myers and Mrs. W. R. Woods went to Fort Wayne to visit Mrs. A. O. Bookman (sic).

March 16^th 1917, The Fort Wayne Daily News, page 14.

SOCIETY: Mr. A. O. Buchman went to Chicago last evening for a several days stay.

SOCIETY: March 16^th 1917, The Fort Wayne Journal Gazette, page 15.

Mrs. (sic) A. O. Buchman left for Chicago last night.

March 20^th 1917, The Fort Wayne Journal-Gazette, page 5.

A. O. Buchman of 2610 Smith street yesterday received word of the death of his brother, Harry H. Buchman, of Northampton, Pa., who passed away suddenly Sunday night at his home. The deceased was prominent in Masonic circles and held an important office in the G. A. R. organization.

March 20^th 1917, The Fort Wayne Daily News, page 14.

BUCHMAN

Harry H. Buchman, brother of A. O. Buchman, of 2610 Smith street, and well-known in this city, died Sunday night, at his home, at Northampton, Pa. A. O. Buchman received a telegram announcing his brother’s demise. The message, however, did not state what caused his death merely that he had died suddenly Sunday night. The decedent took an active interest in Masonic circles, and also was a prominent official in the G. A. R. organization.

(NOTE: A similar notice was published in the March 20^th 1917 edition of The Fort Wayne Journal Gazette on page 5. Henry Harrison Buchman was 73.)

On May 20^th 1917, Ross Buchman, age 24, enlisted in the U.S. Army.

May 30^th 1917, The Fort Wayne Sentinel, page 1.

A. O. Buchman left Wednesday for Indianapolis to attend a convention of insurance men to be held at the Severin hotel for three days.

June 2^nd 1917, The Fort Wayne Sentinel, page 2.

HAS JOINED THE REGULARS: Ross Buchman. a well known young man residing with his parents. Mr. and Mrs. O. A. (sic) Buchman. at 2610 Smith street, has enlisted In the regular ramy (sic) and will leave this evening for Fort Thomas, Ky., to get regimental assignment. Many friends will wish him good luck and distinction in the service. He has been employed at Bowser’s and is the only son in his family.

June 3^rd 1917, The Fort Wayne Journal-Gazette, page 11.

ROSS BUCHMAN HAS ANSWERED THE CALL:

Ross Buchman, son of Mr. and Mrs. D. C. from Antwerp, where for several (sic) enlisted in the regular army and left for Fort Thomas, Ky., last night with a detachment from the Fort Wayne recruiting station. The young soldier was employed at the Bowser plant.

June 10^th 1917, The Fort Wayne Journal-Gazette, page 11.

FORT WAYNE SOLDIER WRITES FROM POST

Ross Buchman, Stationed at Fort Thomas, Tells of Army Experiences There.

The following interesting letter has been received from Ross Buchman, 24 years old, son of Mr. and Mrs. M. Buchman, 2610 Smith street, a well known Fort Wayne boy, but now in the service of his country at Fort Thomas, Ky.

“I arrived here Sunday morning at 9 o'clock, was passed by the medical staff, which means that I am now in the United States army. I had a shot in the arm today and will get one Sunday for 3 Sundays to guard against fevers. I saw quite a few fellows I know who are in the service. All are looking fine and well. I have no uniform yet, but have been issued 2 blankets, tooth brush, cot, shoe polish and a lot of other things. They have a prayer meeting almost every night and it is good to listen to. We sleep on cots. Had corn, mashed potatoes, chicken, gravy, pie and ice cream for Sunday dinner. Potato salad, bologna and cheese. When you line up for mess and go down the line, one gives you a big (unreadable) of everything you want and more than you can eat. Then you empty your mess kit and wash up after which you put it back in your quarters. It is great to see 700 men lined up down the street for their food. Will close now. Hope to be in Texas in about a week or so.

Your soldier boy. Ross Buchman.

(Note: The letter published by The Fort Wayne Journal Gazette appears to have been heavily edited. (It’s also possible, as none of Ross Buchman’s original letters are known to exist, that the version transcribed by Blanche Buchman was edited as well.

A comparison of the version published by the newspaper and the version recorded by hand in the ledger reveals many alterations. For example, “uniform” in the newspaper replaces “suit” in the ledger; “mess kit” in the newspaper replaces “pan in a can” in the ledger; “quarters” replaces “room;” etc. Some phrases such as “pickled something for supper” are deleted from the version published by the newspaper entirely.

In the version below, words in parenthesis appear to have been added by the newspaper editors. Words in strikethrough are present in the Blanche Buchman transcription, but were not reproduced in the version published by the newspaper.)

“(I) arrived here Sunday morning at 9 o'clock, was passed by (the medical staff, which means that I am now in the United States army.) 5 o'clock. It took about 4 hours and I passed very good. I had a shot in the arm today and (will) get one Sunday for 3 Sundays to guard against fevers. (I) saw quite a few fellows I know (who are in the service.) All are looking (fine and well) good and feeling fine. I have no suit (uniform) yet, but have (been issued) 2 blankets, tooth brush, cot, shoe polish and a lot of other things. They have a prayer meeting almost every night this week and it is good to listen to. We sleep one in a cot (on cots). Had corn, mashed potatoes, chicken, gravy, pie and ice cream for Sunday dinner. Potato salad, baloney (bologna and cheese, butter and pickled something for supper. (When you line up for mess and) You go down the line, one gives you a (big unreadable) bit of everything you want and more than you can eat. When thru (Then) you empty your pan in a can (mess kit and) then wash (up) and dry it and put it back in your room (after which you put it back in your quarters) It is great to see 700 men coming (lined up) down the street with their outfits for feed (for their food). I will not drill for 24 hours after each shot in the arm, as we get 24 hours of rest, then we do most anything. It is the prettiest place I ever saw for scenery. Riverboats you can see five miles down the river and you are about 1,000 ft. above them. I get all my writing paper free from the Y. M. C. A. It is a great life, believe me and I know I will like it better than anything I have ever done so far. (Will close now. Hope to be in Texas in about a week or so.)

Your soldier boy. Ross (Buchman).

(Note: The Blanche Buchman transcription contains no mention of Texas whatsoever.)

August 28^th 1917, The Fort Wayne Daily News, page 6.

SOCIETY: Miss Peggy Albright, of Milwaukee, Wis., is the house guest for a few weeks of Miss Evelyn Buchman. Miss P. Schultz and daughter Fay, of Peru, are also guests at the A. O. Buchman home.

(NOTE: A nearly identical article was also published in the August 28^th 1917 edition of The Fort Wayne Journal Gazette on page 11.)

September 8^th 1917, The Fort Wayne Daily News, page 2.

SERGEANT BUCHMAN NOW

Fort Wayne Boy Given Rapid Promotion in the U. S. Army.

In a letter to his parents, Mr. and Mrs. A. O. Buchman, 2160 (sic) Smith street, Ross Buchman, who enlisted at the Fort Wayne army station on June 3, appraised them of the fact that he has been promoted to the rank of sergeant. He is now stationed at Camp Sherman at Chilicothe (sic), O. His rapid rise in the army is one of which his friends and relatives can be proud, for seldom is so singular an honor bestowed on raw recruits, according to army officials.

October 3^rd 1917, The Fort Wayne Sentinel, page 2.

Miss Vera Buckman (sic) returned to Fort Wayne after a visit here with Miss Ada Stevens, with whom she went to Fort Harrison.

November 24^th 1917, The Fort Wayne Sentinel, page 5.

United Brethren

The Men’s Bible class will meet Tuesday evening at the home of A. O. Buchman, 2610 Smith street.

December 16^th, 1917, The Fort Wayne Journal-Gazette, page 23.

Sergeant Ross Buchman, son of Mr. and Mrs. A. O. Buchman of 2610 Smith street, returned to Camp Sherman, 322 F. A.N. A. supply company at Chillicothe, O., early in the past week, after a furlough which he spent in this city with his parents.

February 21^st 1918, The Fort Wayne News and Sentinel, page 2.

FORT WAYNE SERGEANT AND PENNSYLVANIA

PAL ARE IN TRAINING AT CAMP SHERMAN

(Photographs of “Private Elmer Reynolds” and “Sergeant Ross Buchman.”)

The above is a likeness of Sergeant Ross Buchman, of this city and his friend First Class Private Elmer Reynolds of Washington Pa both of whom are in training at Camp Sherman Chillicothe O as members of the supply company of the Three Hundred and Twenty Second U. S. Field Artillery.

Sergeant Buchman is the only son of Mr. and Mrs. A. O. Buchman, 2610 Smith street and was in the employ of the SF Bowser company prior to his entering Army service. He enlisted at the Fort Wayne Army recruiting station in June and was sent to Fort Thomas Kentucky from where he was transferred to Fort Benjamin Harrison Indianapolis. From the Indianapolis Army post he was sent to Camp Sherman to help train selected men from Ohio and Pennsylvania.

The young soldier was successfully promoted from the grade of first class private and corporal and recently was awarded the much coveted tri chevrons of a sergeant. Private Reynolds who was among Pennsylvania’s first quota of national army men was manager of one of the largest music stores in western Pennsylvania before entering Army service. Sergeant Buchman is highly enthusiastic about Army life and is glad of the opportunity of helping Uncle Sam re-establish on a world-wide basis the traditional American doctrine of democracy and justice.

December 16^th 1917, The Fort Wayne Journal Gazette, page 23.

Sergeant Ross Buchman, son of Mr. and Mrs. A. O. Buchman, of 2610 Smith street, returned to Camp Sherman, 322 F. A. N. A. supply company at Chillicothe, O., early in the past week, after a furlough which he spent in this city with his parents.

September 26^th 1918, The Fort Wayne News and Sentinel, page 8.

LOCAL INTEREST: Mr. A. O. Buchman has gone to Indianapolis for a few days on a business trip.

November 16^th 1918, The Fort Wayne News and Sentinel, page 2.

LOCAL SERGEANT AND HIS FRENCH GIRLFRIEND

(Photographs of “Sergeant Ross A. Buchman” and “Marcelle Vallet.”)

How the American soldiers are entertained and admired by the French girls is interestingly told in letters received here by Mr. and Mrs. A. O. Buchman, 2610 Smith street, from their son, Sergeant Ross A. Buchman of the supply company, 322d United States field artillery, and from Miss Marcelle Vallet, a French teacher of English in the French schools, whom Sergeant Buchman met while his regiment was stationed in the city where Miss Vallet lives.

Sergeant Buchman enlisted in the army in June 1917, going from here to Fort Benjamin Harrison, Ind., from where he was later transferred to Fort Thomas, Ky. From the Kentucky army post he was transferred to Camp Sherman, Chillicothe, O., and assigned to the 322d field artillery.

(NOTE: The above is incorrect. Ross was sent to Ft. Thomas first, then to Ft. Benjamin Harrison, then to Camp Sherman.)

He sailed for France early this summer and had been in active service on the western front ever since. Before entering the army Sergeant Buchman was employed as an inspector at the S. F. Bowser company’s plant. All of Sergeant Buchman's letters contain many interesting features. He tells of helping capture many German prisoners, all of whom have the words, “Gott is mitt uns” (God is with us), engraved on the plate of their belts. He says that is mighty unpleasant for the moment when a big shell bursts but a few feet from one.

One of Sergeant Buchman's letters is in part as follows:

Somewhere on The Front,

Sept. 30, 1918

Dear Folks: Just heard that our mail would go through, so will write you a few lines. Am sitting in my tent, writing this on the lid of my mess kit. I am in the best of health and feeling good. Am seeing quite a bit of this part of the battle. The other day shells were close to us; sure have a fine sound when going over your head. Saw the prisoners coming in; sure was a bunch of them; all kinds; mostly young and old men, carrying the machine guns they were captured with. Lot of German dope around our place now - guns, pistols and other junk.

Was in the dugouts the Germans had over three years. They sure had a fine home to leave; electric lights, beds and running water. I guess these were officers' quarters. They had piles of corned beef stored away in them; made in Berlin in 1914. Our big guns are roaring all around us. Saw quite a few airplane battles, also saw two balloons shot down; sure are some fine sights to see.

We were in several towns that have been shot up. Have not seen a newspaper for over two weeks, so you know more about the war than we do right now. Am looking for quite a few letters as we have not received our mail since leaving Camp Cortquindan. This is the first letter I have written since leaving there.

We are having the best of eats, so there is nothing we really need. Had several showers last few nights but am under cover most of the time. The mud is quite bad, but I have a pair of rubber boots now. Saw a Frenchman who was shot; sure was torn up some. German prisoners say that when Metz falls the war will soon end.

Will close; with love to you all,

I am,

Always your son and brother, ROSS

Sergeant R. A. Buchman, Supply Co., 322d F. A., American Expeditionary Forces.

In the following interesting letter written by Miss Marcelle Vallet, the little French lassie, to Sergeant Buchman's father in the city, she tells of the good times she, her family and the American soldiers had together when Sergeant Buchman's regiment was quartered in the city of Messac, France, before leaving for active service at the front. Although the diction of the letter is not grammatically perfect, it is written in excellent English hand writing, and bespeaks the efforts with which many of the French have endeavored to learn the language, etc., of their American friends.

The letter is as follows:

Messac, the 19th of October,

Dear Master Buchman:

We received the fine post cards from your town, and we are very happy that you think of us. I thank you very much. Indeed, we find your country very beautiful. Alfred is not there since one month. He has been in a camp, after he is pass at Messac for go to the front. When the train is arrive at the station it was about nine o'clock in the night and all people of Messac is come to say good by at them, because they were very nice and everybody liked them very much. My father given Alfred two bottles of wine for recall the good times that we have pass when they were at our home. When the train is start we were very sorry because we like Alfred very much. Alfred were for me my little brother and my father and mother his parents. He comes every night at nine o'clock at our home and staid with his friend till eleven o'clock. We were very merry, but since that he is not there the house is empty. We amused ourself very much, we smoked the cigarettes, eat nuts and drink wine. Alfred come every night with one box of nuts in his pocket, my friend and me we speak always in English, and we learnt at Alfred some words in French. I was near him, and always when his match burnt all, he said, that cost a kiss, but we laugh because he said that in French, in a bad French, but now I am very sorry because I do not hear from him since that he is to the front. I riten several letters and always nothing. You will be very nice when you will write to me to give me news from Alfred.

I hope to go in America after the war and I will go to see you. I will be happy to make your acquaintance, and see Alfred and his sisters. The war will be finish soon; news are very good. All Frenches like very much Americans, because when they have not forgotten what their friends have made for them, and we have learnt to know ours neighbors over there and now we will be always a national friends will go the hand in the hand like good friends. I hope receive news of you soon. When you will write at Alfred said many thing of us.

Receive Master Buchman my kind regards.

MARCELLE VALLET, Chg ses Parents Industrials Gare, de Messac, (Get V).

December 26^th 1918, The Fort Wayne News and Sentinel, page 8.

LOCAL INTEREST: Mr. A. O. Buchman has gone to Indianapolis for a few days on a business trip.

February 10^th 1919, The Fort Wayne News and Sentinel, page 4.

TO CLASH FOR REVENGE

When the E. T. C.’s meet the Spencerville Independents tomorrow night on the floor at Library hall, they are going to play exceptionally fast basketball, tempered with a keen spirit of revenge, for the Independent defeated the locals on the opponents’ floor Saturday . . . and as these teams are numbered among the city’s classiest girl’s aggregations, the fans will be assured of plenty of thrills . . . The line-up for the girl’s teams will be as follows: Elex Girls – Clara Uebelhoer and Evelin (sic) Buchman, forwards. . . .

June 16^th 1919, The Fort Wayne News and Sentinel, page 3.

CONTESTANTS AWARDED. Winner in G. E. Field Day Events Receive Prizes for Showing. Firsts, seconds and thirds in the field day contests at the G. E. meet and carnival at Swinney park, Saturday afternoon, were awarded. . . . Fifty-yard hoop rooling (sic) (ladies): Prizes, jardinière, waste basket, cut glass salt and pepper container, Evelyne (sic) Buchman, first. . . .

September 23^rd 1919, The Fort Wayne News and Sentinel, page 6.

Court Notes. On motion of the plaintiff, the case of Albert (sic) O. Buchman vs. the Rockford Life Insurance company, was today dismissed in the superior court.

December 30^th 1919, The Fort Wayne News and Sentinel, page 24.

SOCIETY: Class Meeting’s (sic). The Helpers Bible class and the Live Wire class of the Calvary U. B. Sunday school will hold a joint business and social session this evening at the home of O. A. Buckanan (sic) 2610 Smith street.

August 30^th 1920, The Fort Wayne News and Sentinel, page 10.

Miss Peggy Albrecht, of Milwaukee, Wis., is the guest of Miss Evelyn Buchman, of Smith street.

August 30^th 1920, The Fort Wayne News and Sentinel, page 10.

Mr. J. W. Foss, of Kansas City Mo., is visiting Mr. and Mrs. A. O. Buchman and family, of Smith street.

August 30^th 1920, The Fort Wayne News and Sentinel, page 10.

Mrs. Maggie J. Buchman and daughter, Vera, are visiting Mrs. Buchman’s brother, Mr. Aldon Campbell, in Detroit, Mich.

(NOTE: August 30^th 1920 was a busy day for the Buchman household!)

October 13^th 1920, The Fort Wayne Journal-Gazette, page 6.

GIGANTIC CIRCULATION CAMPAIGN COMES TO END
(Continued from page one.)

(NOTE: Page One is missing! Is this when Evelyn won her car?)

. . . cause their vote totals were insufficient and who deserve especial credit for the splendid race they made are Miss Lydia E. Boklt, Miss Dorothy Schiefer. Benjamin Denner, A. O. Buchman, Mrs. C. I. Loch, Mrs. Peter A. King. . . .

Orders for the district prizes are being mailed out to those who have won them, and the automobile winners have but to come to The Journal-Gazette office to take charge of their machines.

May 11^th 1921, The Fort Wayne Journal Gazette, page 11.

BULIDING PERMITS: The following building permits were issued Tuesday: . . . to William Woods, to repair porch at 2610 Smith street at a cost of $200; . . .

(NOTE: William Woods, Margaret Jane Foss Woods Campbell Buchman’s older brother, was 63 years old at the time. It is possible this William was either a nephew or unrelated.)

September 13^th 1921, The Fort Wayne-Journal Gazette, page 7.

SOCIETY: Aldon Campbell and daughter, of Detroit, who have been the guests of A. I. (sic) Buchman, of Smith street, are leaving today for Indianapolis, where they will join a party of friends and will leave on a three months’ trip by the way of the Santa Fe trails.

July 29^th 1922, The Fort Wayne News Sentinel, page 2.

ON EXTENDED TOUR

Mr. and Mrs. A. O. Buckman (sic) and daughter, Blanche, of Smith street, are making a nextensive automible are making an extensive automobile York and Canada (sic). They were the guests of friends and relatives at Allentown, Pa., the former home of Mr. Buckman (sic). While in Allentown the Fort Wayne people were struck with the similarity of the Allentown Morning Call and the Fort Wayne News Sentinel. The following is from the Allentown Morning Call:

“Mr. and Mrs. A. O. Buchman and daughter, Blanche, of Fort Wayne, Indiana, are spending a few days in this vicinity calling on friends and relatives. Mr. Buchman is a native of Cherryville. He is now field representative for the Farmers’ Trust company of Fort Wayne. He speaks highly of his home community, putting Allentown second as the best kept and most progressive city he has been in since he and his family left their home on July ,. (sic). Mr. Buchman dropped into the Morning Call office and complimented the paper for its progressiveness and its newsy columns. He said it greatly resembles his favorite home paper, the Fort Wayne Daily News-Sentinel.

“Mr. Buchman is a personal friend of Alfred P. Lauach (Laubach?), cashier of the Cement National bank at Northampton, with whom he spent considerable time while here.

“The visitors came to Allentown, stopping at Cleveland, Pittsburgh, Scottdale and Lancaster. They will leave this morning for Hazleton and will then go to Buffalo and into Canada. From Buffalo they will return home by automobile, being accompanied by Aldon Campbell, Mr. Buchman’s brother-in-law.

September 16^th 1922, The Fort Wayne News Sentinel, page 29.

THE OLD STONE CHURCH -- A. O. Buchman and family, 2610 Smith street are shown photographed in front of the old church at Kreidersville, Northampton county, PA., which was the birthplace of both Mr. and Mrs. Buchman.

(NOTE: The Fort Wayne papers for 1922 to the present are not yet available online.)

March 22^nd 1934, Alfred Ossman Buchman died at age 77 years, 8 months and 9 days.

March 22^nd, 1934, Fort Wayne News Sentinel, page 4.

DEATHS: BUCHMAN: Alfred Buchman, age 77, died at 9:40 a.m. today at his home at 2610 Smith street after an illness of several months of complications. Born in Pennsylvania, Mr. Buchman had resided in Fort Wayne 45 years. He had been an insurance agent since he was a young man, and was a member of Calgary United Brethren church. Surviving are the widow, Margaret; four daughters, Mrs. Lillian Sherrick, Mrs. Vera Oertel and Miss Blanche Buchman, all of this city and Miss Evelyn Buchman of Lansing Mich.: a son, Ross, of this city and five grandchildren. The body was taken to Mungovan & Sons Mortuary, and will be returned to the residence Friday morning.

Spring 1939, Richard Gotleib Foss moved from Washington, D. C. to live with the Buchman family in Fort Wayne, Indiana.

Undated Fort Wayne News-Sentinel newspaper clipping saved by the Buchman family:

Last of GAR Veterans Believed Near Death

Lieut. John T. Young, 94, commander of the Bass-Lawton Post of the GAR and last surviving member of the post, was believed near death today at the Wayne Hospital. Mr. Young does not recognize persons and appears to be weakening gradually.

The News-Sentinel has learned that Mr. Young is not the sole surviving Civil War veteran of Fort Wayne and Allen County. Richard Foss, 95, a Civil War veteran, came here last spring from Washington. D. C., last Spring from Washington, D. C., and is residing with a niece, Mrs. A. O. Buchman, 2610 Smith Street.

January 21^st 1945, Richard Gotleib Foss died in Fort Wayne, Indiana at the age of 100 years and 5 days.

Undated newspaper clipping saved by the Buchman family:

Dies At Home Here Of Niece

Richard Foss, 100-year-old veteran of the Civil War, died Sunday at 5 p.m. at the home of his niece, Mrs. Margaret Buchman, 2610 Smith Street. He had been ill only about two weeks.

Mr. Foss was born January 16, 1845, in South Huntington, Pa. He entered the Union Army in 1863 and was assigned to Company B of the 16th Pennsylvania Cavalry. He fought in a number of actions during the closing stages of the way and was wounded in a brush at Hatcher's Run in Virginia.

After the war he lived in Washington, D. C., and had many memories of those exciting and violent days. he saw Lincoln many times and almost until the day of his death was able to entertain his family with tales of those long-ago scenes.

Mr. Foss's wife, Laura died in 1927. About five years ago he came to Fort Wayne to live with Mrs. Buchman. Nieces, nephews, grand nieces and grand nephews survive.

The body was removed to the Mungovan & Sons Mortuary where friends may call tonight. Funeral services have not been arranged.

Undated newspaper clipping saved by the Buchman family:

Last Civil War Survivor in County Dies at 100 Years

Richard Foss Succumbs: Was Ill Two Weeks

Richard Foss, 100-year-old veteran of the Civil War, the last in Allen County, died Sunday at 5 p.m. at the home of his niece, Mrs. Margaret Buchman, 2610 Smith St. following an illness of two weeks.

Mr. Foss was born at South Huntington, Pa., and entered the Union Army in 1863 as a member of Company B. 16^th Pennsylvania Cavalry. He fought in a number of battles and was wounded in an engagement at Hatcher’s Run, Va.

Following the war, he lived at Washington, D. C. On several occasions he saw Abraham Lincoln, President of the United States. Mr. Foss’s wife, Laura, died in 1927. He came to Fort Wayne about five years ago to live with Mrs. Buchman. Several nieces, grand nieces and grand nephews survive.

The body was removed to the Mungovan & Sons Mortuary, where friends may call after 7 p.m. to-day. Funeral arrangements are incomplete.

The Sion S. Bass Woman’s Relief Corps No. 7, GAR auxiliary will hold services at the mortuary at 7:30 p.m. Tuesday. The Sarah C. White Tent No. 2 Daughters of the Union Veterans of the Civil War, will follow at 8 p.m.

November 23^rd 1947, Margaret Jane Woods Campbell Buchman died at age 87 years, 7 months and 18 days.

November 24^th 1947, Fort Wayne Journal Gazette, page 7.

DEATHS: MRS. MARGARET J. BUCHMAN: Mrs. Margaret Jane Buchman, 67 (sic, should be 87), died at 3:50 pm Sunday at her residence, 2610 Smith Street, following an illness of several years. Mrs. Buchman was born in Westmoreland County, Pa., and came to Fort Wayne when 26 years of age. She was a member of the Calvary Evangelical United Brethren church. Her husband Alfred died in 1934. Survivors include a son, Ross, Fort Wayne; four daughters, Mrs. Lillian Sherrick, and Mrs. Vera Oertel, Fort Wayne, and Miss Blanche and Evelyn, at home; a brother Aldon Campbell, Northville, Mich.; five grandchildren, and four great-grandchildren. The body was removed to the Mungovan & Sons Mortuary, where friends may call after 7 pm to-day.

(NOTE: The five grandchildren were June Ethelred Sherrick, age 34; William Alfred Sherrick, age 31; Marshall Harding Buchman, age 23; Jean Evelyn Sherrick, age 22; and Ethyl Lou Sherrick, age 20.

The four great-grandchildren include Michael Richard Rose, age 3; and Vicki Lynn Liggett; age 3 days.

A. O. and Margaret Buchman are buried in Fort Wayne’s Lindenwood Cemetery, Section 9, lot 87 with their daughters Lillian, Blanche, Evelyn and Vera; Margaret’s Mother’s brother Richard Gottlieb Foss, and Evelyn’s friend Peggy Albright. Their infant son, Marshall O. Buchman, is buried in Section (???) of Lindenwood Cemetery. No records have yet been located to indicate the burial place of Mary Maudelia.)

January 21 1958. Joseph Buchman was born in New Albany, Indiana.

January 28 1958. The New Albany Tribune, page 3.

Personals

A son, Joseph Geddes Buchman, was born to Mr. and Mrs. Marshall Buchman, 1310 East Elm Street, in Floyd County memorial Hospital, January 21. Mrs. Buchman, the former Winifred Geddes, is a former surgical nurse of St. Edward’s Hospital, and served as supervisor of surgery at Floyd County Memorial Hospital. For the past two years she was in charge of the clinic at New Albany high school. Mr. Buchman, formerly of Fort Wayne, is a junior in the University of Louisville Medical school.

1960 (probably early July) Undated Fort Wayne newspaper clipping saved by Buchman family:

Ex-Local Resident Begins Practice As New Albany Medic

Dr. Marshall H. Buchman, son of Mr. and Mrs. Ross A. Buchman, 2415 Weisser Park Ave., has completed his internship at St. Joseph’s Infirmary in Louisville and has started the general practice of medicine in New Albany.

A graduate of South Side High School, Dr. Buchman served more than three years (sic, his actual service time was slightly less than three years) in the Army, with service in both the European and Pacific theaters.

He received his bachelor of science degree from Purdue in 1950 and his master of science degree from the same university in 1952. He taught mathematics in the New Albany public schools from (September) 1950 until (May) 1954 when he entered the University of Louisville School of Medicine. He is a member of the Floyd County Medical Society, Indiana State Medical Association and American Medical Association, and Alpha Kappa Kappa fraternity.

His wife, the former Winifred Geddes, is a registered nurse and former supervisor of surgery at the Floyd County Memorial Hospital. They have one son.

1969 May 2. The Fort Wayne Journal-Gazette, page 2 A.

ROSS H. (sic, should be A.) BUCHMAN

Services for Ross H. (sic, should be A.) Buchman, 76, of 2415 Weisser Park Ave., will be at 2 p.m. Saturday in D. O. McComb & Sons Funeral Home, the Rev. Karl Tauber officiating. Burial will be in the New Haven IOOF cemetery.

Mr. Buchman died at 1:20 am yesterday in Lutheran Hospital. He retired four years ago from Fisher Brothers Paper Co. He was a World War I veteran and a member of American Legion Post 27.

Surviving are his wife, Dessie; a son Dr. Marshall Buchman, New Albany; a sister, Miss Evelyn Buchman, Fort Wayne; and two grandchildren. Friends may call at the funeral home after noon today.

October 30 1980, Dessie Virginia Harding Buchman died in Fort Wayne, Indiana at the age of 79 years, 7 months and 25 days.

February 1 1983, The Fort Wayne Journal-Gazette, page 3C.

Evelyn Buchman, 86, died at 10:41 p.m. Sunday in Luthern Hospital.

Mrs. (Sic, should be Miss) Buchman was retired from Fort Wayne Newspapers, Inc.

Surviving are two nieces, Ethyl Liggett of Strongsville, Ohio, and Jean Beach of Oceania, Calif.; two nephews, William A. Sherrich (sic, should be Sherrick), and Dr. Marshal (sic, should be Marshall) Buchman of New Albany.

Services will be at 10 a.m. Wednesday in D. O. McComb & Sons Lakeside Park Funeral Home. Friends may call from 2 to 4 and 7 to 7 p.m. today at the funeral home. Burial will be in the Lindenwood Cemetery.

July 27 1993, Joseph Geddes Buchman and Cynthia Jean Owens were married in Midvale, Utah.

December 24 1994, Kristian Sean Buchman was born in Murray, Utah.

1995, Kelsey and Hayley Arnim had their last names legally changed to Buchman, and adopted Arnim as a middle name.

July 31 1997, Anna Marie Buchman was born in Murray, Utah.

January 6 1999. The Louisville, Kentucky Courier-Journal, Indiana Edition.

A FAITHFUL PUBLIC SERVANT LEAVES BOARD OF HEALTH AFTER 34 YEARS by Dale Moss

The sheriff, a judge, a commissioner – Floyd County said goodbye at year’s end to some of its best-known leaders.

Dr. Marshall Buchman left as well.

Buchman retired from a county Board of Health that has never functioned without him. He had a steady hand in absolutely every public health policy and project. His is a 34-year mark any public servant would envy.

But if only the other departments were noticed, Buchman didn’t mind. He didn’t join the new board in 1964 for attention, and he didn’t expect it when he left. “Somebody had to do it,” Buchman said of an appointive tenure that may be unmatched locally.

“And I’ve enjoyed doing it.”

Those who know Buchman’s contributions know they’ll be immensely missed. “There aren’t any replacements for him,” said Dr. Everett Bickers, the county health officer. They say Buchman not only made every quarterly meeting but also made every meeting more meaningful. “Mr. Dependability,” Bickers called Buchman. From the grammar of the minutes to the objectives of soil tests to the details of disease screenings, Buchman invariably had questions and suggestions. “He always was willing to listen, and he did his homework,” said Cindy Andres, clinic director.

But Buchman never blamed or obstructed. “He’s always been very fair, very interested, very thorough,” said Jan Craig, another longtime board member. Ever positive and uniquely wise, Buchman guided and pitched in. “He gently prodded me in the proper direction, and he’s so kind in that manner,” said Harriet Chalfant, board chairwoman. “That doesn’t sound like a lot, bit it really is.”

Health departments that expect too much of the public or too little are the ones under fire. Floyd’s is steadfastly middle of the road, a course that not surprisingly reflects Buchman’s low-key approach.

Buchman urged that neither the law nor common sense be ignored, Bickers said. He insisted on progress – ambitious vaccination and prenatal programs come to mind. He was happiest when the public was happy.

Buchman is getting out now in part because the getting was good. The department is overdue for controversy – perhaps regarding an expansion of suburban sewers that Bickers favors – a part that Buchman doesn’t covet.

“It’s time to step aside while it has still been fun,” he said, “I want to go out feeling fine.

Buchman is also 74, and he’s been away from medical practice for nearly a decade. He feels good personally but a bit out of touch professionally to represent physicians on the board to his own high standards. “There’s a time (to retire), and I think this is a good time,” he said.

A Fort Wayne native, Buchman came to New Albany not to be a doctor but to teach math, which he did at the old Spring Street Junior High. Always interested in medicine, though, he went to medical school in Louisville. He practiced in his State Street basement (his wife of 44 years Winifred, was his nurse at times) from 1960 until Floyd Memorial Hospital bought his place in 1989 to expand.

At that point Buchman semi-retired, helping at the state’s Silvercrest Children’s Development Center until 1995. “I’ve phased out,” he said. “And I think this is the last step.”

Asked to serve on the board by the late New Albany Mayor Garnett “Tuffy” Inman, Buchman agreed because it was a way to teach again. As he tried to teach patients to be healthy, he tried to teach the public likewise.

He did so for many years without pay and then for many years with very little pay (about $530 per year). He did so despite the time it took from his private practice.

Obviously, he did so without broad appreciation or so much as a public acknowledgement. No matter. Buchman hadn’t thought about how he would like to be thought of until I asked.

“I hope they’d say I did a good job. I was interested and concerned and dedicated,” he said.

“And if they didn’t say anything, that’s all right too.”

July 2 2003, Winifred Geddes Buchman died in New Albany, Indiana at the age of 82 years, 2 months and 29 days.

2003 July 3. The Louisville Courier Journal.

Winifred Geddes Buchman 82, of New Albany.

Funeral services for Winifred Geddes Buchman, 82, of New Albany, will be held at 2 p.m. today, Monday July 7, at Trinity United Methodist Church, with burial in Kraft-Graceland Memorial Park. She died Wednesday, July 2, 2003, at Providence Retirement Home.

She was the former Winifred Geddes of Princeton, a retired registered nurse, a graduate of the Nazareth School of Nursing, a member of the Floyd County Medical Society Auxiliary, a member of the Piankeshaw Chapter of D. A. R., a member of Trinity Women’s Club and a member of Trinity United Methodist Church.

Survivors include her husband, Marshall H. Buchman, M.D.; son Joseph Geddes Buchman, PhD, Bloomington; and four grandchildren, Kelsey, Hayley, Kristian and Anna Marie Buchman.

Visitation will be from 2 to 8 p.m. Sunday at the Market Street Chapel of Seabrook Dieckmann and Naville Funeral Home and after 1 p.m. Monday at the church.

The family requests that expressions of sympathy take the form of contributions to the Providence Retirement Home or Trinity United Methodist Church.

Appendix A

Sources

The Bethlehem Globe-Times, 1890 to 1916.

The Decatur Democrat, May 12^th 1904.

(Not all editions of the Fort Wayne papers cited below are included in the within any given year. In many cases entire months are missing.)

Dawson's Fort Wayne Daily Times, 1861.

The Fort Wayne Daily Gazette: 1864, 1881, 1884.

The Fort Wayne Evening Sentinel: 1894 to 1918

The Fort Wayne Journal-Gazette: 1900 to 1909.

The Fort Wayne News: 1895-1904; 1907; 1909-17.

The Fort Wayne Sentinel:1894 to 1917.

The Fort Wayne Sunday Gazette: 1883 to 1885 and 1898.

The Fort Wayne Weekly Sentinel: 1895 to 1896.

Fort Wayne papers provided by www.Ancestry.com, www.newspaperarchive.com and from microfilm records in the Fort Wayne Public Library.

The Bethlehem Globe-Times obituaries were provided by the Bethlehem Public Library, www.bapl.org.

Appendix B

History of St. Paul's Union Church

Indianland, Pennsylvania

Compiled by

Norman J. Hall

Approved by

The Joint Board of St. Paul's Union Church

From: http://home.ptd.net/~mexorob/StPaulsHistory.html, June 2002.

(NOTE: According to a typed transcript of church records, Henry Harrison was baptized on August 27^th 1843, Jane Amanda on August 8^th 1847, and Alfred Osborn (sic, should be Ossman) on September 7^th 1856. Also according to church records, Sara Buchman received communion from Rev. D. Kuntz in 1861. From: www.geocities.com/Heartland/Pointe/5335/stpauls.htm accessed June 2002.)

Beginning with the early period of 1700, the first settlements in Pennsylvania - the then called “Wm Penn's Wood” were along the Delaware River in and around Philadelphia, which was the port of entry of the first settlers. With Philadelphia as the stepping off point there was a gradual infiltration of the territory adjoining that point. The only transportation was on foot or on horse, if the latter were available. This territory was sparsely inhabited by the Indians, and they had only narrow trails through the dense forests, which were called Indian trails, and were used by them in going from one hunting place to another. These trails usually led from one good spring to another.

The first settlers in this area were the Scotch - Irish who located near Weaversville in 1728. With these white settlers encroaching on the domain of the Indians, there was natural resentment on the part of the latter. The William Penn representatives, who were on good terms with the Indians, decided on a meeting which was held in 1735 at Pennsburg. A treaty was made which resulted in the “Walking Purchase” in 1737. This “Walking Purchase” or expedition followed for the most part the early Indian trails, and from the report, it is also known that horses were used.

With the consummation of the Walking Purchase, there arrived more settlers, mostly of German extraction, who were leaving the homeland on account of continual wars and religious persecution. They were of Lutheran and Reformed faith. The first mention of settlers arriving in what is now Lehigh Township was made in 1738. In 1748 it was reported that a dozen families were living in the region south of the Blue Mountain, east of the Lehigh River, and west of the Irish settlement.

With the arrival of the first settlers, who were a very religious people, and the gradual clearing of the dense forests, and building of temporary abodes, their first thoughts were to establish a common meeting place for the purpose of worshiping God. They first met at individual homes and in 1748 made application to the Lutheran Ministerium for a visiting pastor. It is conclusive that they has established a church as they call themselves “St. Paulus Kirche”. This was a union church comprising Lutheran and Reformed members.

The exact location of the first meeting house built about 1848 is not known, but it is presumed to have been near the present location at Indianland. In 1756, the first log church was built and we have good evidence of that as the old corner stone with the inscription “St. Paulus Kirche - 1756” is embedded in the foundation of the present edifice.

During the period 1750 to 1763 the inhabitants of Lehigh Township were compelled on several occasions to flee their homes and go to Bethlehem to avoid being massacred by the Indians. The last Indian uprising was in 1763.

In the treaty with the Indians in 1758 there was allocated to the Indians a section of Lehigh Township which was bounded by the Lehigh River on the south and beginning at a point on the river just north of Walnutport and extending eastward in a line which marked the boundary of the present church property on the south. In a deed given by the William Penn Heirs in 1803, a tract of land comprising 71 acres was described as being a part of the manor called “Indianland” lot # 43. Also in a deed dated 1832 given by a special act of assembly of the state of Pennsylvania for 7 acres of land on which was built the original church and which was surveyed in accordance with application 2949 dated December 11, 1767; this latter 7 acre tract was also described as being bound on the south by “Indianland”.

In 1773, Simon Dreisbach, who was a very influential citizen, who resided at Howersville, a member of the Reformed Church located on the hill west of Howersville wrote the following letter to Rev. Helfrich, who was a Reformed preacher: “About 17 years ago when I first came here to live, there was irregular church attendance of divine service here, because the preacher hardly came half the time. The people became disgusted when, after the service had been announced they came together and had to return to their homes again without a sermon. Accordingly, the forefathers must have had churches in this region before 1750. Here is Indianland congregation along the Blue Mountain and the Lehigh River. They are hardly more than 9 or 10 men in this congregation, and these are half Lutheran, with the best they can do, they cannot accomplish much.” This clearly shows why the name Indianland was given as the location of St. Paul's Church. After the last Indian uprising and the establishment of law and order more settlers came into Lehigh Township. As a result the small church erected in 1756 proved too small to take care of the increased membership.

In 1771 and 1772 there were several meetings held with the purpose of building a larger church and establishing an organist or “foresingers” home, which home was also used for a secular school with the organist being the schoolmaster.

The present home of the organist was used in part as a school from 1845 when it was built, until 1867 when the present St Paul's school house was built.

There were four members of St. Paul's appointed as a building committee in 1771 to build a new church. During the period 1771 - 1772, there were several meetings of the building committee of St. Paul's church, and German speaking residents of Allen Township held to discuss possibilities of abandoning St. Paul's Church at Indianland and Howersville Church to build a Union Church to take care of the residents of Allen and Lehigh Townships. Members of the (Indian Creek) Howersville Church also attended.

The members of St. Paul's finally decided to rebuild the Indianland Church at its original location. The result was another log church, built in 1772. In the period 1830 - 1832, due to the increase of membership, it was found necessary to consider the construction of a larger building. In 1833, the third log church was built being a stone wall structure with a balcony along three sides of the church.

This type of church was called a “Board Kirche” in German. The idea of segregation was followed out to the fullest extent. On the first or main floor the older men had one part, the older ladies had another part, the younger married men had another part, the younger married ladies had another part. The balcony was used only by the unmarried members, with the boys on one side and the girls on the other side; with the boys being able to look down on the men’s side and the girls to look down on the ladies section of the main floor.

(NOTE: The above is a description of the building in which Henry Harrison, Jane Amanda, and Alfred Ossman Buchman were baptized.)

In 1872, a movement was started to build a new church. After several years of fruitless meetings it was finally decided to erect the fourth church building, the walls of which were to be brick.

The following is from the memoirs of Mr. Edwin Gable, member of the building committee. It is an account of what transpired about the time of the corner stone laying - June 4th 1876.

After the centennial festival of the founding of St. Paul's was held, the people began to talk more again of building a new church. Consequently, in the month of 1873, several congregational meetings were held in St. Paul's Church when this matter was pretty thoroughly discussed. Rev. R.B. Kistler, served as President of these meeting and J.H. Berlin, as secretary. Resolutions were adopted to the effect that a new church should be built during the year of 1873. Collectors were appointed who gathered subscriptions to the amount of $8400.00. The church should not cost over $15,000.00 and the work of rebuilding should not commence until $10,000.00 was subscribed. A majority of the members in the western part of the territory refused to subscribe until they knew how the church was to be built. Four-fifths of the remaining members subscribed according to their means without asking a question and wished to determine on the location and structure of the church after the requisite amount was subscribed. But the rest would not yield and so the matter was frustrated.

On the 16th day of August 1873, the two church councils met in the school house of St. Paul's Church and resolved that the people should determine by their subscriptions or contributions, whether the new church should have a gallery on three sides, or only on one opposite the pulpit, etc.

On the 20th day of September, 1873, the collectors who had been appointed, handed in their subscription books from which it appeared that $8291.50 was subscribed for a gallery on three sides and $8317.50 for an end gallery. It was resolved by both councils that an election should be announced by both pastors for Saturday, the 18th of October, 1873, when the members of the church should elect: a building committee of five and a treasurer; should also decide by vote of what material the church was to be built; and whether the congregation itself should do the building or give it out by contract. The meeting was held and 128 votes were cast. The following were elected as the building committee: Peter Schaeffer, Joseph Fogel, John Hower (Lutheran), Jacob Benninger, Stephen Graver (Reformed), and Thomas Kuntz, Treasurer. By a majority of 17, it was decided that the congregation itself should do the building. In regard to the material, no vote was taken. It was now believed work would go on: nevertheless, many disaffected ones frustrated the project once more.

During the years 1874 - 75, several attempts were made principally by the church councils to build a new church, but, without success. On the 25th and 28th of January, 1876, after being announced twice congregational meetings were held in St. Paul's Church with reference to the building of a church. Each meeting was opened with singing and prayer. The following officers were elected by the convention: President, Thomas Kuntz; Vice Presidents, the elders, Daniel Kuntz, Edwin Gable, Abraham Backman, and James Andreas; Secretary, Rev. Kistler. It was unanimously RESOLVED that all previous actions and resolutions, excepting the resolution with reference to the rebuilding of the church, be herewith withdrawn. Stephen Newhard served as inspector of the election. The following members were elected as a building committee: David Best Edwin Gable, Charles App (Lutheran), Reuben Andreas, and Stephen Newhard (Reformed). The following collectors were unanimously elected: Samuel Kuntz, Abraham Bachman (Lutheran), Stephen App, and Abraham Bachman, Treasurer. The new church should not cost over $12,000.00 and the work of building should not commence until $7,000.00 were subscribed. The building committee were authorized in the building of the new church to exercise their own judgment as to the size, location, and material. Evidently, however, with the understanding that they not act arbitrarily but receive every well meant counsel.

All money subscribed should be paid at four regular intervals; namely, on the first day of May, August November and February, 1877.

The building committee then agreed to do the building of the church themselves, to make it of brick, 50 X 80 besides the pulpit recess and the end gallery for the organ and the choir. With this plan, the members of the church, with only few exceptions, were agreed.

On Easter Monday, the 17th day of April, 1876, the organ was removed from the church and the following Thursday, the work of tearing down the old church was commenced. In a short time all was in ruins. Edwin Gable, one of the building committee, did the carpenter work. Charles Siegley of Catasauqua, made the rough walls, laid the bricks and did the plastering. In tearing down the old church, two corner stones were found, in the wall which are now added to the two other ones. Consequently, the new church has four corner stones with the following inscriptions:

First Corner Stone - “St. Paul's Church” without a date. This is the first corner stone of the first church built about the year of 1750.

Second Corner Stone - “For a memorial built in the year of our Lord, 1772”

Third Corner Stone - “St. Paul's Church, founded 1772, rebuilt 1833” (This is evidently a mistake as St. Paul's Church was founded prior to 1772)

Fourth Corner Stone - St. Paul's Church, rebuilt 1876”

The new church is again to be union; that is, for the Lutheran and Reformed to hold divine services alternately.

Whitsunday, the 4th day of June, 1876, was the day fixed for the laying of the corner stone. The weather was not very favorable on this day as the sky was overcast with clouds which threatened rain. Consequently, many were prevented from being present at the festivities; nevertheless, there were a respectable number present. The ministers in attendance were the Rev. William J. Gerhart of Lancaster, and Rev. Z.H. Gable of Reading, and both pastors Kistlers and Rittenhouse. The Egypt Choir under the able management of Prof. F.G. B___ opened the solemn services by singing “How Holy Is This Place”. Then the congregation sang “Sei Lob Und Ehr Dem”. Rev. Gable read the 103rd Psalm and offered prayer. Rev. Gerhart (Reformed) preached the first sermon on Deut. 32: 7, in which he especially made prominent the thought “Remember the days of the old”, what our fathers have done during this long period of about 125 years for the church, their difficulties, their willingness to make sacrifices, love for the church, etc.

At the close of the sermon the choir sang “Hear My Cry, Oh God” during which a collection was taken amounting to $41.61. Rev. Kistler gave out two verses of Hymn 217, “Komm, O Komm, Du Geist Des Lebens” after which he announced that at 2 p.m. the corner stone would be laid according to Liturgical form to which all were invited.

The congregation was dismissed by singing “Praise God From Whom All Blessings Flow” and the benediction by Rev. Rittenhouse. So far everything passed off very nicely, but about half past twelve, rain set in whereby a great many were kept from attending the afternoon session. Near three o'clock, the ministers, church councils, building committee, as well as quite a considerable number of the members and others gathered together for the laying of the corner stone.

THE HISTORY OF THE SERVICES AT THE CORNER STONE LAYING

The choir sang “Have Mercy Upon Me”. Then Rev. Kistler read a list of the articles which were to be deposited in the corner stone as follows:

a. The Old German Bible (which had been in the former corner stone, pretty well preserved still, and 108 years old.

b. A New German Bible

c. A German Lutheran Book

d. A German Reformed Book

e. A German Reformed Catechism

f. A German Lutheran Catechism (with the Augusburg Confession)

g. A Reformed English Almanac

h. A Lutheran German Almanac

i. Two Lutheran Zeinscbriften (Brobsts)

j. One Yungenfreund (Brobsts)

k. Lutheran and Missionary

l. Church Messinger Lutheran

m. Reformed Housfriend

n. Reformed Messenger

o. Three secular papers

p. Church regulations copied by Daniel Gable

q. History of St. Paul's Church

r. Two pieces of wood found in the old corner stone

Rev. Rittenhouse places the articles as they were read into a tin box made by Milton Ohl and son William, of Cherryville. Then the corner stone was put in position by Charles Siegley, stone mason, after which the pastors of the two congregations assisted by Rev. Gable laid the corner stone according to liturgical form.

The hymn “Hilf Herr Lasg Wohlgelingen”, No. 264, in the Lutheran hymn book was then sung. In as much as the rain continued to fall incessantly, the assembly was requested to go to the school house where the choir opened with “How Beautiful Upon The Mountain”. The congregation sang “ O Heil' ger Geist Kehr' Bei Uns Ein”. Rev. Gerhart read Psalm 89: 1 - 19, and led them in prayer. Rev. Gerhart then preached on Hebrews 11: 7, on the theme “Noah's Ark”, a type of Christian Church. Noah built an ark because the flood was coming. We built a church (house of safety) because the day of judgment is coming. Noah did not shun the greatest toil and expense; such as are also connected with the building of churches. Noah did not permit himself to be turned from his purpose through the ridicule and mocking of the ungodly. Unbelievers still scoff after the same manner though perhaps not in this neighborhood. Noah received a great reward; he saved himself and his house. So is the church an institution for spiritual safety for us and our posterity. The choir sang “Preisu Unser Gott” during which a collection was taken which amounted to $10.74.

Rev. Kistler announced the 233rd Hymn “Erhalt Uns”. After the singing of this hymn he thanked the Egypy Choir for their services.

Because the weather was so unfavorable, no services were announced for Whitmonday; though on that day the weather was glorious. After the announcements, Rev. Kistler pronounced the benediction.

(This was taken from the memoirs of Edwin Gable)

Appendix C

Biography of Dr. A. P. Buchman

(not directly related to the A.O. Buchmans of Fort Wayne)

published in The Fort Wayne Journal Gazette, page 1

April 29^th, 1912.

DR. A.P. BUCHMAN RETIRES AFTER THIRTY-

SIX YEARS’ PRACTICE IN FORT WAYNE;

LOSS TO CITY AND TO THE PROFESSION

Dr. A. P. Buchman, for the past thirty-six years a practicing physician In Port Wayne, and' one of the best known members of the medical profession In Indiana, has decided to retire and has sold his property at 202-204 West Washington boulevard and will leave shortly for Des Moines, Iowa, where he will make his home with his .daughter, Mrs. Joseph L. Bradfleld.

More than any other one man, Dr. Buchman responsible for the high standard of .efficiency that is maintained by the city board of health, of which he has been president for six years. His retirement and departure will not only be a loss to his profession here but to the entire city, for in every way he has been progressive and public spirited and has had the interest of the community at heart.

Dr. Buchman was Instrumental In formulating and putting into effect the milk and meat ordinances that are in effect at this time, and which have done so much toward improving health conditions. When he was appointed to the presidency of the health board by Mayor William J.-Hosey there was no dairy inspection. Milk was being delivered in the old-fashioned way with Its disease-producing qualities and the opportunities for accumulating filth.

The ordinance remedying these conditions was drafted and after some difficulty it was passed. Immediately afterward the health department, under the direction of Dr. Buchman, began a campaign for cleaning up the dairies and milk stations which supplied the city. Considerable opposition was met from the dealers and a petition, signed by-more than 1,100 citizens, and stating that they were satisfied with the old methods of the dairymen, was presented to the. board asking that the terms of the ordinance be not compiled with. That it was welI that a man of firmness of purpose was at the head of the health department is shown by the infant death rate of last summer and that of six years ago before the milk ordinance was effective. At that time during the hot months from three to five babies died each week, while during August. 1912, there was but one infant death. During these years the city gained more than 8.000 in population. During the two years that he led the fight for the passage and enforcement of the ordinance Dr. Buchman gave the matter almost his entire, attention—all for the munificent salary of J100 per year.

Prominent in Profession.

Dr. Buchman has been a member of the county, state and national medical societies for more than thirty years. He was president of the. Allen county society four different terms, and was its secretary for l\five consecutive years. He has served as president of the Twelfth District Medical society, and was secretary of the Mississippi Valley Medical society.

Chair in Medical College.

During the last few years of the existence of the Fort Wayne Medical college Dr. Buchman was a member of the faculty, holding at successive times the chairs of anatomy, physiology, pediatrics and of nutritional diseases. He also delivered clinical lectures on the theory and practice of medicine.

Is Civil War Veteran.

Dr. Buchman was born In West Moreland county. Pennsylvania. At the age of four years he moved with his parents to Stark county, Ohio, where he received his preliminary education. He was in his freshman year at Mt. Union college; Mt. Union, Ohio, when the civil war broke out, and leaving his studies he sought to enlist. He was but little over 16 years old, and was undersize as well as under age. However, he found a way to have himself accepted. Though he knew nothing of any musical instrument, here presented himself as a musician, and his application received favorable action from the recruiting officer.

As .a member of Company D. 107th Ohio, volunteers, he served during, the entire war. He was first made regimental clerk and was in a clerical position during the greater portion of his service. He saw active warfare, however, going through the battle of Gettysburg and other important engagements, and was under fire twenty-six different times.

Discharged on, Aug.11. 1865, the young soldier returned to his home and, to college, and remained at the school until he had completed the junior year. He then decided to become a doctor, and for the following three years studied under a preceptor. He then went to the Cincinnati College of-Medicine and Surgery, from which institution he was-graduated in 1870.

In the autumn of the same year he began the practice of medicine at Trenton, O. A short time later he was married at Canton, O., to Miss Dora P. Painter, whose death occurred last February.

Came Here in 1876.

Although successful in Trenton, Dr. Buchman decided to seek a larger field, and in 1S76 he came to Fort Wayne to establish himself. His first office was above the Vollmer drug store, in the building where the Old National bank now stands. After one year ho became associated with Dr. J. S. Gregg, now dead, and the two occupied quarters above the Tyler & Urtaugh drug store above the present site of the Alter cigar store on transfer corner. The partnership continued for two years, after which Dr Buchman withdrew and opened an office over the Thieme drug store at the corner of Wayne and Calhoun streets. He remained in that location until seventeen years ago when he combined his office and residence in a property located on the site of the new Fort Wayne Printing: company building on West Washington boulevard. Ten years ago he purchased the residence at 202-204 on the same street, and has remained there until his retirement.

Leaving here May 5, Dr. Buchman will go to Canton. O.. for a month's visit. He will then return for one or two weeks before going to Des Moines to take up his residence permanently.

No Successor Immediately.

Dr. Buchman will probably not offer his formal resignation as a member and president of the board of health until (unreadable).

Appendix D

Brief History of the K. T. O. M. (Knights of the Maccabees)

from:
http://www.phoenixmasonry.org/masonicmuseum/fraternalism/maccabees.htm

The Knights of the Maccabees were a fraternal and benevolent “legal reserve society.” All white persons of sound health and good character, from birth to 70 years of age, were eligible for membership. Originally, whenever a member died, each living member was assessed 10 cents to go into a pot to provide the widow $1000. After reorganization, it became much more sophisticated, collecting monthly assessments based on payouts.

By the 1890s it provided not only death benefits but also sick benefits of $4 to $10/week; total and permanent disability benefits of $50, $200, or $300 annually (depending on the size of your assessment); $175-$2000 for loss of hands, eyes, feet, etc.; funeral benefits, and so on. “Coal miners” - “aeronauts” and other dangerous professions excluded. Manufacturers, sellers, and drinkers of alcohol also excluded.

The Maccabees were one of the more successful of fraternal benefit societies which sprung up after the Civil War. Many insurance companies were not interested in sales to ordinary people and there was little in the way of “safety nets.” Groups like the Maccabees, Foresters, Woodmen, and so on provided a safety net along with pleasant social meetings and other gatherings. Each had its own ritual legend -- the Foresters, Robin Hood, for example, and the Maccabees the story of Mattathias Maccabee and his sons, the leaders of the Jewish revolt against Syrian desecration of the Temple.

The offices of a Tent were Commander, Lt. Commander, Knight, Record Keeper, Master at Arms, Sergeant, Chaplain, Guards, Sentinel and Picket.

The Maccabees conferred three degrees: Degree of Protection, Degree of Friendship, and Degree of Loyalty.

In the Degree of Protection, the candidate learned the history of Maccabee household and how it protected Judea from King Antiochus during the war of independence. To prove themselves fit to “join in the cause of humanity,” the tyros had to undergo an ordeal.

In the Degree of Friendship, the Commander takes the part of Mattathias, the Lt. Commander that of Judas, the Past Commander that of John (son of Mattathias), and the Chaplain that of Eleazar (son of Mattathias). The candidate received instruction in the nature of friendship.

In the Degree of Loyalty, the dramatic work revolved around the following characters: Apelles, Mattathias, Matthathias's four sons, Judas, Soldiers, while the candidate, Sentinel, and a Knight took the parts of Jewish peasants. In keeping with the Maccabee legend of the revolt at Modin the patriarch Mattathias remained steadfast to the Jewish religion when ordered to make sacrifice to Roman gods and at great personal risk stops an apostate Jew from offering sacrifice to false gods. The lesson derived from his example was that of genuine patriotism and inculcated the duty to uphold and defend the rights of liberty and conscience when they are threatened by irresponsible power in any form. Additionally, the candidate was reintroduced to the ghost of Eleazar and finally sees the end of the rebellion.

The Knights of the Maccabees Uniform Rank was called the Mystic Circle Degree. The members of the Uniform Rank met in a body styled an armory. It was said, “The Uniform Rank is not a higher degree of Maccabeeism. Rather it is to be compared to the pioneers and skirmishers of a large army, whose duty it is to clear the way and develop the enemy, so great battles can be won by those who follow you.” (Ritual of the Mystic Circle Degree, Uniform Rank (1903).)

The Uniform Rank was much less dramatic than the Tent Degree's that proceeded it. The first section of the Uniform Rank degree involved the staged debate between the First and Second Guards as to whether “this candidate be merely obligated, and the regular initiation be omitted.” The lessons of the Uniform Rank were obedience and courage. This was taught by the Captain commanding the newly created Sir Knight to place his bare right hand into a box containing an unknown object, and to bring the “snake” inside the box to the Captain.

The Maccabees converted to a life insurance company in 1962 and changed its name to The Maccabees Mutual Life Insurance Company.

Appendix E

History of the Mauch Chuck, Pennsylvania Switchback

Mining entrepreneur Josiah White built his Gravity Road in 1827 to haul coal from the mines to the Lehigh River landing at Mauch Chunk, now the town of Jim Thorpe. Trains of up to 14 cars, loaded with 50,000 pounds of coal, sped down the mountain under the command of a single courageous “runner” who operated a brake lever. Initially, mules were employed to haul the empty cars back to the top. Shortly thereafter, a car for the mules was built so that they could ‘ride’ back down with the coal. Although it is not recorded, someone got the bright idea of loading the mine cars with people and pushing them down the hill. The ‘ride’ became an instant success. Coal was hauled in the morning, but the afternoon runs were filled with passengers paying 50 cents per ride.

By the mid-19^th century, White added a backtrack with two 120-horsepower steam engines. Soon both tracks became part of the Mauch Chunk Scenic Railway. People paid $1 to ride up on the incline, then the engines were removed, and they were sent back down the main track, with just gravity to push them along at speeds thought to be in excess of 100 miles per hour.

The ingenious addition of a ratchet rail running between the dual two-rail tracks, prevented the cars from rolling backward. This safety device, gave rise to the clanking sound that would characterize the latter-day roller coaster.

In 1872 a tunnel was completed that became a more efficient coal route. This left the switchback to be used exclusively for pleasure rides. By 1873, 35,000 tourists were taking an 80-minute, 18-mile spectacularly scenic ride up and down Mounts Pisgah and Jefferson. A hotel and restaurant were built on top of the mountain, and people would eat lunch before starting back down. This ‘ride’ continued to operate with an exemplary safety record until the 1930’s when it ceased operations.

When operation of the switchback began in May 1827, , there were only two other railroads in the United States – an abandoned short wooden track at Leiper’s stone quarry near Philadelphia and a three-mile track at Quincy. Both the Quincy and the Mauch Chunk were gravity-powered in one direction and beast-powered in the other.

In 1825, the State of New York completed the 364-mile Erie Canal between Albany and Buffalo, opening the West to the great Port of New York. The rival ports of Philadelphia, Baltimore, and Boston had no such modern routes to the West. Discussed heatedly in public, the question was whether to use the new-fangled railroad technology being tried in England or to use the proven, but older, technology of canals. Both states would eventually opt to go with the railroad (with some interim use of hybrid water/rail systems). Both states sent teams to Mauch Chunk and Quincy to see the successful operations there, which gave them an element of confidence in proceeding with rail.

Appendix F

Louisa Campbell’s Warranty Deed to George W. Knittle

WARRANTY DEED

This Indenture Witness that Louisa Campbell of Adams county in the state of Indiana Convey (sic) and warrant (sic) to George W. Knittle of Adams county and state of Indiana for the sum of Fifty Dollars the following real estate in Adams county in the state of Indiana to wit: Beginning at the south west corner of the south east quarter of section fifteen township twenty eight (28) north range fifteen east in Adams county Indiana, running thence east dour rods thence north twenty rods thence west four (4) rods thence south twenty rods to the place of Beginning containing one half acre of land.

In Witness Whereof the said Louisa Campbell have hereunto set their hands and seal this 21 day of May A.D. 1903

Witness C.A. Neuenschwender Louisa Campbell (LS)

State of Indiana Adams county SS: Before me Geo. E. Mc Keen a County Surveyor in and for said county this 21 day of May 1903 Louisa Campbell acknowledged the execution of the annexed deed, Witness, my had and Official seal Geo. E. Mc MKeen (sic) (LS)

My com exps Jan. 1^st 1905

Duly entered for taxation May 21 1903 Abe Boch Auditor

Recorded May 21 A.D. 1903 at 10 O’Clock AM

Appendix G

Photographs from the Fort Wayne Papers

February 21^st 1918, The Fort Wayne News and Sentinel, page 2.

November 16^th 1918, The Fort Wayne News and Sentinel, page 15.

If you are related to this family, or have additional information, please contact me at: drbuchman@gmail.com, or 435 602 0798, or 175 Paradise Road, Park City, UT 84098.

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