Allen County Courts Note a Crowded Docket and Refused License
Seness Herring sought a marriage license from the county clerk but was refused pending consultation with County Attorney Edward Hoffman. Herring, once convicted for neglecting family support, faces a destitute past with dependents. Other court notes include delays in contagion cases Emma Hire and Mary Beck, Woodruff's damages claim after an acquittal, Sabin v Stuck injunction dissolving denial, a new trial request in Reid v DeFraine, Koontz admitted to the bar, Biddlecome divorce hearing, and Lindy case withdrawal.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Seness Herring
Edward Hoffman
Herring
Wabash Tracks
Emma Hire
Mary Beck
S. L. Morris
Woodruff
Goldstine
Sarah J. Sabin
William
Anne Stuck
James T. Reid
Francis DeFraine
James O. Koontz
Valparaiso
Louisa Biddlecome
John Biddlecome
Waterworks probe and town suits headline Thursday docket
Grand jury opened at 9:30 AM to probe alleged waterworks shortages with secretary Julian F Franke and Mayor Hosey summoned for testimony. New suits target Fred Daugherty trustee over $48,975 missing funds across civil and school townships. Probate and road-viewer actions also noted with court dates set into April.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Julian F. Franke
Hosey
Board of Works
Will Rundell
John A. Prince
Wayne Township
Solomon Doty
Milan Township
Harry Templar
Nicholas Heine
Joseph Romary
Romary & Goeglein
Julius J. Bennigan
Talesmen
Brown Cooper
W. P. Cooper
Frank M. Chapman
Andrew Bowersock
Edward Beckman
O’rourke
Mr. Ninde
Alfred Daugherty
Washington Township
Charles McCulloch
John Mohr
E. V. Harris
Graves & Brubaker
Warsaw
Frederick Beese
Circuit Court
Foohey
Adams Township
Charles Blake
Fred Bashalier
Jule Pepe
Lucas Roads
Lake Township
John Snyder
Court House
Orphana’ Home
Dan Barto
Edward J. ‘Baker
Agatha M. Sallot
Aree Couret
Grand jury session in city waterworks probe continues
F W Urbahns former secretary and Joseph A Bremer testified as jurors review books. Farmers near Huntertown examined then Bremer rejoined proceedings. Officials warn two to three more days of exhaustive inquiry will follow next week. City Loses Case In suit against Auburn over $12 000 warrants First National Bank of Chicago. Judge O Rourke orders payment relating to a failed pavement contract. Wife Gets Divorce Lottie White wins divorce from Carl White citing desertion and support disputes. custody awarded of their child.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
F. W. Urbahns
City Waterworks Department
Grand Jury
Joseph A. Bremer
Urbahns
Huntertown
Bremer
First National Bank of Chicago
Auburn
O’rourke
Interstate Construction Company
Barber Asphalt Paving Company
Lottie White
Carl White
Superior Court
City Attorney seeks new trial in Lyons case against Fort Wayne
In circuit court today City Attorney Guy Colerick moved for a new trial in the Mary Lyons administration case resulting in a $1,000 judgment against Fort Wayne. Evidence showed a woman posing as Grace Lyons is the daughter and heir of the deceased, but her claimed damages are questioned as she may rely on a husband and father. Other items note grand jury activity, a gas explosion suit against Fort Wayne Gas Co and partners, and rioting bonds for three Roumanians after a saloon fight.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Guy Colerick
Mary Lyons
Fort Wayne
Grace Lyons
Clinton Street
Will H. Rundell
J. A. Bremer
Mr. Rundell
Cliff Smith
George Bonnet
Force Street
Fort Wayne Gas Company
Jos. Schlitz Brewing Company
August Uthlein
John T. Wagner
Gandy
Hilgéman
Wayne
Miller
Muneje
Woodruff Sues for Damages Over Arrest
John Adam Woodruff seeks 1000 in superior court with attorney E W Emrick to prove his arrest and imprisonment followed an affidavit by Hyman Goldstein. Goldstein and Colerick Ninde argue the affidavit was justified to prevent a verdict, after Woodruff was charged with stealing tools and a lamp and discharged in city court.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Adam Woodruff
E. W. Emrick
Hyman Goldstein
Ronald Dawson
Homer C. Underwood
W. H. Shambaugh
Joseph N. Mason Peaterday
O’rourke
Horton A. Pramatiore
Mason
Damaged Slot Machines Shipped From Kokomo Led to Lawsuit
Somers and Kinnerk file action against Indiana Railroad Co for 295 damages claiming eleven shipped slot machines were mishandled en route from Kokomo, eight destroyed. Jurors selected for April circuit court include grand jurors George Hoffman and Lewis Roselot and others from Washington St Joe Perry Wayne and Lafayette townships.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indiana Railroad Company
Kokomo
Somers & Kinnerk
Circuit Court
John McComb
Perry Township
H. C. Helmick
Christian Hine
Jefferson
Ernst H. Branning
Fred Gable, Jr
A. S. Covill
Henry Getz
Wayne
Nathaniel P. Brown
Philip Schlemmer
Monroe
David &. Evard
Aboit
Ludwig W. Schone
Washington
E. R. Donaldson
Fort Wayne
George Hoffman
Washington Township
Lewis G. Roselot
St. Joe
Herman Blett
Perry
Charles Hyde
W. A. Genth
Lafayette
Julian J. Bennigen
Real Estate Transfers in Monroeville and Nearby Townships
A long list of property transfers across multiple townships including Monroeville Wayne Cedar Creek and Madison. Buyers include Adaline Punnan Wilhelmina Schell man Perry Ayr J M Schwartz Elizabeth Buhr and others with sums ranging from $1 to $14 305 and various lot and fractional interests in Arbster's add Old Plat and Cedar Creek areas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Caroline M. Olds
Adaline Punnan
Arbster
Monroeville
Flora. Neireiter
Wilhelmina Schellman
Marion
Simon J. Straus
Wm. W. Shinn
Milan
Peter and
E. Witmer
Perry F. Ayr
Cedar Creek
Carline Humphrey
J. H
E. Willett
Deer Park
Wayne
Catherine Swigart
Amanda J. Hyde
JL. Maud Evans
Maud Evans
Chas. L
Amanda Hyde
Mary Ethel
T. N. Varian
Henry Fofciffer
Dreiberbies
Mary BE
Chas. H. Murray
Alonzo A
Anna J. Huffman
Archer Add
Washington Township
Wm. Gernhardt
Henry F. Aschenmein
Maumee
Thomas EE
H. Ellison
J. Schwartz
Abe Ackerman
Josephine Flemion
Capitiln Beckham
Joseph Clem
J. M
A. C. E. Stapleford
George W. Moore
Sarah J. Certin
New Haven
James A. Paxton
Scipio Sp
Christian Westphal
Emma Cartwright
Washington
Sam’l. B
C. Punnan
Ella
Tryon
Adeline Punnan
John Rodt
Flora
F. Hardesty
Adeline
Christian Wilmer
Timothy F. Disher
Jos
A. Grabill
Rudolph A. Glassman
sBenj
Neuenschwander
Albert Neuenschwander
Olympia Development Co
Fort Wayne Trust Co
Gottlieb Schaper
Henry Schaper
Adam's
Adams Township
Ft. Wayne Trust Co
Edward H. Carroll
Drexel Park
Samuel Fred Hanna
Robt
L. Romy
F. Hanna
Wm. Krommaker
Rudolph E
Minnie Rastenberg
Nw i
Howard C. Cook
Mary Cook
Cook
St. Joe
Emanuel
Emma Voltz
Jno
M. Shive Et al
U. B. Church
Rds
Ll Ft
Pleasant
Mahala
Jos. T. Hunter
Anson W. Dunton
Huntertown
Perry
Martha
Jesse Ake
John H. Gerke
Rich Reserve
Allen
Eliza A. Anspash
L. G. Anspash
Edgerton Town
Jackson
Maysville
Sarah M. Marquet
Aaron M. Reichelderfer
Springfield
Jonas
Hattie Schloss
Adam Metzger
Geo
W. E. H Rimer
Martin Huntenger
Madison
Christian J. M
Margh. Goeglein
John Goeglein
U. S. of America
Peinroy
Goodyear
Eel River
John Ferguson
Wm. Imel
Riverside Add
John B. Martin
David Martin
Monroe
Gottlieb
M. Haller
Jesse Grice
Barah T
John B. Netzer
Julia EB. Heller
Pool
Family Anniversary Celebrations Highlight Zollinger Household
Col and Mrs Zollinger and their children marked five anniversaries at their Superior Street home last evening. The celebrations included the 40th wedding anniversary of Col Zollinger and Miss Mary Gretzinger, with a large family in attendance. Also observed were the 21st anniversary of their daughter Anna Eggeman and the birthdays of Col Zollinger, Mrs Eggeman, and granddaughter Henrietta Zollinger. Col Zollinger’s public life and service are noted, including past roles in Adams township and as a trustee, postmaster, and Republican candidate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. C. Zollinger
Superior Street
Col. Zollinger
Mary Gretzinger
Huntington
Anna Eggeman
Eggeman
Henrietta Zollinger
Zollinger
Col
Women may be deacons at United Presbyterian meeting
Richmond Indiana reports preparations for the general assembly in late May. The missionary board meets in Hamilton Ohio the week before. During assembly week the proposal to elect women as deacons will be discussed. Women have played key roles in church affairs but deaconry has been limited to men.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Richmond
Ind
General Assembly
United Presbyterian Church
Missionary Board
Hamilton
Ohio
Country Party Honors Mr Buttner of Tennessee
Mr and Mrs William Becket hosted a Sunday evening party on the St Joe road for Mr Buttner of Tennessee. A number of friends and neighbors attended and all enjoyed a delightful time.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Becket
St. Joe Road
Buttner
Tennessee
Lake navigation opens as Bon Ami clears for north shore
Duluth Minnesota reports the Booth line steamer Bon Ami cleared for north shore points marking the opening of navigation at the head of the lakes yesterday afternoon. Officials expect full lake navigation to open within the week with continued clear waterways.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Duluth
Minn
Booth Line
Bon Ami
Bank Officers and Directors Listing
National Bank officers named led by Henry C. Paul as President and Charles E Bond as Vice President with Wm H Rohan as Cashier Stephen Morris as Assistant Cashier Directors include Clement P App G Max Hoffman John H Bass Gaylord M Leslie August E Becker John M Landen Wra A Bohn berger Stephen B Bond Henry F Moellering Charles E Bona Wm E Mossman John W Eggeman Wm K Noble B Fitzpatrick Henry C Paul Charles G Guild John C Peters Wilks Hattersley George W Pixley A Ely Hoffman Edward M Wilson Old National Bank offers 3 percent annual interest on four month CDs and 4 pss cent per afhnum? four months six months noted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clement P. App
G. Max Hoffman
John H. Bass
Gaylord M. Leslie
Aug
E. C. Becker
John M. Landen- Wra
A. Bohn
Berger
Stephen B. Bond
Henry F. Moellering
Chas. E. Bona
Wm. E. Mossman
John W. Eggeman
Wm. K. Noble
B. Fitzpatrick
Henry C. Paul
Chas. G. Guild
John C. Peters
Wilks Hattersley
George W. Pixley
A. Ely Hoffman
Edward M. Wilson
Old National Bank
Paint plant destroyed in Chicago fire
The George W. Pitkin Paint Manufacturing plant at Fulton and Carpenter streets burned today. Nine families living in adjacent frame buildings were driven from their homes by the flames as explosions hampered firemen. Loss estimated at $100,000.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
George W. Pitkin Paint Manufacturing Company
Fulton and
Carpenter Streets
Also Mentioned on This Page
Allen County Courts
Cuit Court
Ora D. Lindy
Benjamin Moyer
Toledo
St. ‘Louis
Western
Grand Rapids
Wall
Ull’s
Calhoun
Union Veteran Legion
Richards Belot
Persis Thurber Belot
Alfred Richards
Oscar Jump
Springfield Township
Grant W. Speer
Hicksville
Smith Richards
Bert Henderson
Jump
Mr. Richards
Richards
Millie
Winnie Emerick
Andrew Ransom
Ollie Smith
Nelle Wilson
Delbert Bauserman
Nartionac
Chas. E. Bond
Wm. H. Rohan
Stephen Morris
Dresden
Fisk. Clark
Perrin
Trefousse
Reynier, Vallier and
Fownes
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