Allen County court actions curb liquor licenses and ditches
Adolph King withdrew his liquor license application amid a push for stricter permit standards. The commissioners met to hear remonstrances on the Bruick ditch in Madison township while judging cases, including Walter Miller versus Gombert and Field for forgery arrest damages. Court notes reportFarmers Mutual Horse Insurance association filed with county recorder. Hoffman ditch in Perry township established and McDougal ditch in St Joe township reviewed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Adolph King
Commissioners’ Court
Judge O'Rourke
Bruick
Madison Township
Gombert
Walter Miller
Fred Gombert
Sam Field
O'Rourke
Farmers’ Mutual Horse Insurance Association
Jefferson Township
Kelly
William Rorick
Edward Huguenard
Frank Poirson
Carl G. Wiese
Paul Zink
Perry Township
David Spindler
McDougal
St. Joe Township
Testimony on Hoffner’s condition in railroad suit heard
In court today Dr. J E Bickel testified about Nelson Hoffner in the case Hoffner v Edward White. The judge ruled Hoffner as applicant for a job could reveal what occurred while the doctor patient secrecy did not apply. Other matters include United States Casualty Co versus Mendenhall Store Co over alleged excess payroll premiums and continued hearing on the S B Gruick ditch in commissioners court.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. E. Bickel
Nelson Hoffner
Edward White
Heaton
Hoffner
Bickel
United States Casualty Company
Mendenhall
Commissioners’ Court
Trial delays as surgeon treats patient during damages case
In Whitley County Court a damage suit by Nelson Hoffner against Edward White paused this afternoon while Dr. H A Duemling performed surgery to save a critically ill patient. The doctor warned he might miss the hearing but was urged to proceed. The case may reach a jury tomorrow. John B Scott murder trial set for June 21 in Whitley County Court with special term planned. Clara Allman seeks divorce from Fred Allman for marital breach and restoration of her maiden name Trott.
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Nelson Hoffner
Edward White
H. A. Duemling
John B. Scott
C. Walter Thornton
Whitley County Court
A. E. Thomas
Emerick
Luke H. Wrigley
Scott
Clara
Allman
Fred Allman
St. Louis
Trott
Jury Drawn From Wheel for Hoffner White Case
A new law requires juror names to be drawn from the wheel when regular panel members are excused. The first jury under this rule was drawn for the superior court after the Hoffner White case, with discharge planned for all chosen and regular panelers to report again tomorrow. Sheriff Reichelderfer notes the workload will be heavy as jurors may be located up to thirty six miles away. Found for White in Hoffner v. White, with Hoffner planning a new suit. The circuit court is on vacation and Niles Car and Manufacturing filed suit against Fort Wayne and Springfield Traction in superior court.
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Superior Court
Heaton
Reichelderfer
White
Nelson Hoffner
Edward White
Mr. White
Henry Colerick
Hoffner
East Wayne Street
Niles Car and Manufacturing Company
Fort Wayne
Springfield
Guilty pleas in Temple ticket office robbery case
Leo Freimuth and Otto Hildebrand pleaded guilty in circuit court for robbing the Temple ticket office about $45. Each received a one to four teen year sentence in Jeffersonville reformatory with a dollar fine. sentences suspended for good behavior. Hildebrand, a father of two, warned to secure permanent work or serve time. Edward Thompson released on own recognizance after bond for appearance. Divorce granted in superior court. Helen Nicolet restored her maiden name Stevens after divorce from Charles Nicolet.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Leo Freimuth
Otto Hildebrand
Jeffersonville Reformatory
Hildebrand
Edward ’*Ompson
R. &. Dreibelhiss
Helen Nicolet
Charles Nicolet
Stevens
Sentinel Encyclopedic Map Chart for Every Farm Home
The Weekly Sentinel presents a new Encyclopedic Map Chart for all subscribers and farms. It includes Allen County Indiana United States and world maps with names of farm owners and land areas plus highways routes post offices governors presidents and world rulers with extensive accompanying information. The map chart can hang on a wall and is offered with two years of The Weekly Sentinel for 2.50.
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Weekly Sentinel
Allen County
Indiana
United States
Indi
General St. Clair
Republic
Ballou and Hoffman Sue Over Account Charge
Ballou and Hoffman filed a suit alleging an outstanding balance of $500 on an account. The action seeks recovery of the amount and related legal costs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ing
Ballou & Hoffman
Divorce Complaint Alleges Wife's Nightly Absences
William Kull files in superior court alleging Myrtle Kull stayed out nightly with liquor on her breath and lied about visiting friends. They married June 25 1900 and have no children. he seeks divorce and property recovery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wiliam Kull
Superior Court
Myrtle Kull
Henry
Guy Colerick
Cabbage Dispute and City Court Fines
Samuel Baum fined 35 dollars and costs after occupying Columbia street walk to weigh cabbage with his crew. James Collum bought whisky, drank half before return to dry territory. Judge Skelton suspended fine and ban. James Parks fined one dollar suspended. Myrtle McCoy and May Talafera each fined five dollars for an early morning fight on Chicago street.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Columbia Street
Samuel Baum
James Collum
Bluffton
Skelton
Fort Wayne
James Parks
Myrtle McCoy
May Talafera
Chicago Street
Raid on alleged butter plant in South Bend basement
U S revenue officers raided a basement butter plant in the South Bend Tea Company store, said to be owned in Chicago. They arrested William Roof, Walter Hanaway, and Fred Stetzel, who were released on $4,000 bonds each and await trial next Monday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
South Bend
Ind
United States Revenue
South Bend Tea Company
Chicago
William Roof
Walter Hanaway
Fred Stetzel
Indiana Naval and Military Order elects officers in Indianapolis
Capt. William F. Ranke of this city was chosen senior vice commander of the Indiana Commandery of the Naval and Military Order of the Spanish War. The convention in Indianapolis named officers: Commander Capt. William Quiglash. junior vice commander Capt. Emmett F. Branch. recorder Maj. John J. Kyle. registrar Maj. Clifford Arrick. treasurer Capt. James W. Fortune. chaplain Col. Charles Jewett.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William F. Ranke
Indiana
Indianapolis
William Quiglash
Fort Wayne
Emmett F. Branch
Martinsville
John J. Kyle
Clifford Arrick
James W. Fortune
Jeffersonville
Charles Jewett
New Albany
Public Works Adds Bithulitic Paving Material
The board of public works approved bithulitic pavement for use, noting success in other cities. A hearing on opening the alley north of Erie street was postponed. Justice Henry Graham of Warsaw ruled the state may keep bottles and malt drinks found in a cellar under the Joseph Foote restaurant. Foote faced liquor charges but the bottles were retained by authorities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Board of Public Works
Erie Street
Henry Graham
Warsaw
Joseph Foote
Foote
Real Estate Transfers Chronicle Listing Numerous Parcels
A long list records numerous real estate transfers across townships including Wayne Lafayette St. Joe and Cedar Creek. Names include Cortude Ranen J C F Sprankle William West Chank W Aereg Hickley Marion township and many others with prices ranging from 1 to 23 760 dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cortude Ranen
J. C. F. Sprankle
Wayne Township
William West
Chank W.aereg
A. Hickley
Teseryve St. Joe
George H. Thompson
Nednrich Horman
Lake Township
E. Robinson
Warren
Lafayette Township
Valentine Funk
Sprinkle
Indiana Investment Company
Margaret S. Smith
Northwest
Washington Township
James and
Anna Rousseau
Jason Horn
Aboit Township
Ann M. Adair
H. J
M. A. Minick
Marion
Alice V. Henderson
Henry FE
Che
Springfield
Wiliam Shambaugh
Martin Hazen
Eel River
Charles §. Bush
Ernest D. Snider
Co. HL Miller
Carrie Homeyer
Brackenridge
Edward Boling
Ernestine Bork
Drexel Park
Martha TL. McDaniel
St. Joe
J. C. Adgerton
Isom Nollerhite
Maumee Township
Henry Sander
Chris
Klopfenstein
Grabill
Cedar Creek
Abe Ackermian
FE. W. Alvord
Jackson Township
C. Cc. W. Ikern
Edith A. Kern
Thompson & Osborne
C. E
D. Fry
Springfield Township
George A. Meyers
Chas Orr
George W. Zehender
A. S. Miller
Cedar Creek Township
C. Stuckey
Marriages of Local Workers Take Place Across Town
A list of couples includes Jacob F Meyers age 25 farmer with Jessie O Bishop 19. Lewis E Kaylor 27 clerk with Bes sie C Brundige 23. Clifton Butcher 27 cigarmaker with Flora E Benz 21. Celestine A Jacquay 25 farmer with Ira M Snyder 25. Henry N Davis 25 plasterer with Ida C Williams 23. Albert Fogwell 38 farmer with Olive J Welbaum 27 teacher. Jesse E Scott 22 laborer with Mary E Hays 20. Robert R Dickson 27 engineer with Grace L Rennison 19. Walter A Thimlar 22 carpenter with Laura B Frye 18. David C Raymond 33 machinist with Adele L Kratzsch 29. William P Blackburn 28 polisher with Agnes M Otten 22. Joseph C Krause 25 farmer with Mary E Palmer 20. Julius Fabian 46 laborer with Mary J Schmidt 48. David C Raymond 38 machinist with Adele L Kratzsch 29.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jacob F. Meyers
Jessie O. Bishop
Lewis E. Kaylor
Bessie C. Brundige
Clifton Butcher
Flora E. Benz
Celestine A. Jacquay
Ira M. Snyder
Henry N. Davis
Ida C. Williams
Albert Fogwell
Olive J. Welbaum
Jesse E. Scott
Mary E. Hays
Robert R. Dickson
Grace L. Rennison
Walter A. Thimlar
Carpenter
Laura B. Frye
David C. Raymond
Adele L. Kratzsch
William P. Blackburn
Agnes M. Otten
Joseph C. Krause
Farmer
Mary E. Palmer
Julius Fabian
Mary J. Schmidt
Local Births and Obituary Notice
Multiple births announced for families in Fort Wayne area including Aver, Miller, Schuchman, Hille, Worthman, Schneider, Tschantz, Urrey, Hafner and McCormick. Also report of the death of retired U B church minister Rev S P S Klotz in Waterloo after an illness.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lewis Hille
Lake Township
Herman Worthman
Washington Township
Daniel G. Schneider
Leman Tschantz
Jefferson Township
Eustin Uirey
Mercer Visits Prompt Community Events In Poe Indiana
Sentinel correspondence from Poe Indiana notes visitors Mrs. Frank Mercer and Mr. Frank Mercer from Fort Wayne spent Saturday evening and Sunday with relatives. A young married people's class formed at M E Sunday school to serve lingering members. Rev. F P Johnson preached his first sermon for the conference year at the M E church to a well filled house. Mrs J W Fenner, recently ill, shows slight improvement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Poe
Ind
Frank Mercer
Fort Wayne
M. E
F. P. Johnson
J. W. Fenner
Fort Wayne woman dies at 72 in Michigan home
Miss Barbara Ellen Neisz longtime Fort Wayne resident died Saturday at the home of her niece Miss M Titus in Charlotteville Michigan at age 72. A tree fell on interurban tracks Tuesday night fifteen miles east of Logansport trapping a returning Peru car on the line until tracks were cleared.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Barbara Ellen Neisz
Fort Wayne
M. Titus
Charlotteville
Mich
Logansport
Peru
Extensive used autos offered at bargain sale with demonstrations
A dealer advertises a large clearance of used cars from 150 to 500 plus top models. Several 1908 runabouts and touring cars listed with prices and equipment. Also notes trials for Dr. George E. Snearly and John B. Scott on murder charges set for June in Columbia City.
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BP. Folding Cost $1,300. One Leader 20-H. P
ABO
Ces Eee Tee
George E. Snearly
Roann
John B. Scott
Fort Wayne
Columbia City
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Mohler
William Schwier
Judson K. Ross
John C. Werts
Milan Township
James H. McCarty
F. C. Griebel
Frank Forsythe
Abelte
Charles B. Kelsey
Wayne
Fugene
Bell
Jefferson
Fred F. Zimmerman
Sentinel
State of
World
Ben R. Bill
James Sutton
Tuuseba
C. Morton
Circuit Court
William H. Morton
Baum
Capt
Ranke
Smyrna
Axminster
Wilton Rugs
J. C. Heller
Court St
Tracey Parker
Frank Gebert
Silas and
M. Nihiser
W. S. Decker
Eel River Township
Frederick Romy
E. G. Junk
M. C. Niezer
Niezer & Co
Monroeville
J. B. Niezer
Daniel B. King
Benjamin S. Park
Glendale Acre Addition
Fountain Avenue
Wayne ‘Township
Henry Rockhill
Edward Lahey
FE. W. Averill
West Berry Street
George C. Miller
Crescent Avenue
Spy Run Avenue
Clem Schuchman
South Harrison Street
Moses Hafner
McCormick
Homeseekers
Reed City
Tustin
Cadillac
Lake City
Manton
Traverse City
Fife Lake
Kalkaska
Mancelona
Alba
Boyne Falls
Petoskey
Peliston
Michigan
Richmond
Sturgis
C. L. Lockwood
Grand Rapids, Mich
PCE News
Ely
Tate and
Randall Motor Car Co
W. Wayne St
Klaehn & Melching
West Main
Henin
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