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Fort Wayne Journal Gazette

Location

Fort Wayne, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Jun 24, 1919

Page

16

Grand jury begins questioning witnesses in Allen county

The Allen county grand jury, seated yesterday, is composed of Frea Heine, Louis Resselle, William Goldsmith, Jesse Wappes, William L. Bacon and John C. Blake. It will dedicate much time to inspecting irregularities at the Allen county orphans home and may not finish sessions before week’s end.

Allen County Grand Jury Frea Heine Louis Resselle Wiliam Goldsmith Jesse Wappes Wiliam L. Bacon John C. Blake Allen County Orphans’ Home

Former husband is "man in the case" in dispute

Svarette Randal is paying entirely too much attention to her former husband in a legal case about alimony and custody claims. The filing describes the former husband as central to the dispute and seeks clarifications of responsibilities and visitation.

Svarette Randal Hus

First Pair of Eye-Glasses Brings Simple Joys

A fragment notes the speaker recalling their first pair of eye glasses and the small, lasting happiness it brought. The line hints at a gentle memory of clear vision and everyday delight without further details.

Divorce Suit In Superior Court Over Desertion Claims

James Randell, spouse of the defendant, claims in a complaint filed yesterday that he has been deserted and seeks a divorce. He alleges the plaintiff and her former husband operate a company on the streets of Port Bayn, and announces his suit through Emrick & Wintick.

James Randél Janes Emrick & Win Plaincht Bort ‘Ayn

Repairs On Oetting Bridge And Local Court Notes

Slussman trustee of Wayne township repairs the Oetting ridge south of the city delaying a new bridge until early spring. The court yesterday heard Alfred Dety v W J Hammond. a quiet title suit. Catherine Girardot named executrix in late Alphonso Girardot’s will with estate to son Rev. Charles C. Girardot. Nora Keller will admitted to probate. Samuel S. Skelker will manage real estate for his natural life. Martha Kelker to inherit later. Orrin W Longbrake guardianship case moved. Frank Weber suit pending. Various names appear in court actions including Bernard Yagedes and others. Ware & Leland vs First and Hamilton National Bank dismissed after Goodwin appearance.

Slussman Wayne Township Catherine Girardot Alphonso Girardot Charles C. Girardot Nora Keller Samuel S. Skelker Eli Bly Real Estate Martha Kelker Asa Samuel_G. Kelker Orrin W. Longbrake Ruth May and James TL Longbrake Frank Weber Weber Exchange Joseph Kite Laura Bell State of Indiana Paul Begeman Ware & Leland First Hamilton National Bank Sull Goodwin Bowies Chicago M. Haley Ot Atformers BG. Bettman Guy Coleerick

RIDING FROM COAST TO COAST ON A BICYCLE

Walle T. Hendricks rode from New York City toward San Francisco on a bicycle aiming to cover 5,000 miles in under 80 days. The 22 year old cartoonist visited Wilard and Dempsey camps in Toledo and Philadelphia, Cleveland, and earned funds by pen sketches. He has no tire trouble yet and finances the journey by selling drawings to newspapers.

Walle T. Hendricks Fort Woeyne Toledo Ohio Wilard Dempsey Sen Franciaqn New York City Hendrix Philadelphia Cleveland New York

Adams Co farmer reports car stolen in Decatur

Frank Heiman, a farmer east of Decatur, parked his Ford on Madison Street to attend Sunday services. Afterward his automobile was missing, prompting an auto theft hunt by Sheriff Sete and deputies. A fifty dollar reward was offered for the car and thief identification. This marks the second vehicle theft in Decatur within days.

Decatur Ind Frank Heiman Thly Madison Street Sete

City News Safe arrival of son from overseas

Mrs. Anna Fahrenbach of 519 West Superior street announces the safe overseas arrival of her son J.C. Wallrenbach.

Anna Fahrenbach West Superior Street J.C. Wallrenbach

Army Worms Multiply Across Wells County Farms

Bluf fton Indiana June 24 More armyworms were found in two new Wells county localities as County Agent E C Salisbury helped farmers organize to combat the nests. Worms invaded oat rye and wheat fields at the Albert Steiner farm in Harrison township and spread across Liberty township on several farms including Markley Hill Mead and Teury Mead. First cutworm damage was reported in Lancaster township where rye fields on Call and West farms were nearly destroyed before discovery. Additional sightings were reported near the Elmer Brant farm along the county line in Adams county.

Floyd S. Hill Teury Mead Lancaster Township Joseph Call Charles West Elmer Brant Servys Adama

Bennett Godwin to Wed at Ridgewood Bluffton

An announcement from Bluffton dated June 23 states that Howard W A Bennett, 19, of Bluffton, and Emily Godwin of Ridgewood will marry at Ridgewood on June 25. The couple will visit here briefly before returning to Ridgewood to reside.

Bluffton Ind Howard WA. Bennett Emily Godwin Ridgewood Jume

Picnic at St Vincent s Orphanage

A community picnic is planned at St Vincent s Orphanage for Wednesday afternoon and evening, inviting residents and supporters to join for food and activities at the site.

St. Vincent’s Orphanage

Acme Quality No-Lustre Paint Promises Velvety Finish

Acme Quality Paint Store touts No-Lustre oil paint as a durable finish with a rich velvety appearance. The product is promoted as more sanitary than wallpaper, suggesting health and cleanliness benefits for interior walls.

Acme

Local Man to Address State Title Convention

Burr Osborn manager of the Drei betbiss Abstract and Title company will go to Anderson to deliver an address at the In finia Title association state convention. His subject will be Description and Plats. The state convention meets June 25. Latker's One-of-a-Kind Sale has the town talking with suits priced 20 25 and 30 dollars at one price 15 dollars at Calhoun and Washington. Rev J Stoops longtime Evangelical pastor dies in New Castle at age 67 his body to be returned to Van Wert Ohio for burial Tuesday at 2 50 PM

Burr Osborn Drei ,Betbiss Abstract and Title Company Anderson Infinia Title Association Latker Calhoun Washington Decatur Ind Stoops Evangelical Church New Castle van Wert Ohio

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