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Newspaper
Fort Wayne Weekly Sentinel
Location
Fort Wayne, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Apr 22, 1908
Page
7
Nellie Hensinger seeks a divorce from George Hensinger after two years of marriage alleging constant taunts over infidelity and hostile treatment by his family. H. G. Hogan represents her in the superior court action.
Lucy Woodmansee files in superior court accusing Winfield S Woodmansee of neglect and failure to provide during illness, claiming he left for North Dakota while she was gravely ill and that she faced danger of death. The couple married in 1906 and separated around 1915 after she charges abandonment. W OC Ryan is:
The Grove vs. Catholic Benevolent Legion trial concluded arguments and the jury began deliberations. Grove seeks $2000 under a policy with the fraternity. A divorce action Mabel Kirbach vs. Max Kirbach was expected to be heard, with an outside agreement granting the wife $450 alimony.
Katherine Enz petitions the superior court for a decree of divorce from Frederick Enz after a long separation since 1892. They wed in Germany in 1873 and have four children, all now of age.
Maude Lugar sues Jonah for custody claiming a marriage compact from February 1899 and separation since April 1906. She alleges curses and assaults before separation and seeks custody with Mc Adams and Hartzel as attorneys. Grove Gets Verdict Against Catholic Benevolent Legion Official. A verdict for Maxwell J. Grove in a life policy suit yields $1 025 nine hundred vs 1 500 claimed. destitution clause cited. Court Notes mention Coverdale Archer company charter with 15000 capital and incorporators Asahel S. Coverdale Perry J. Acher Jacob Hetrick. Clinton street bridge plans approved by county commissioners. April term of circuit court opens Monday.
The circuit court probated the wills of Captain John H. Rohan and Mrs. Rosina Kirchner with details of bequests to a widow, a Milwaukee sister, St. Patrick's church, and a Kirchner son. Thora Driver seeks divorce from Samuel Driver amid restraining orders and accusations of drinking and abuse. Court notes include ditch and divorce hearings with no decree, and cross-complaints in a separate case. Rauner and Thomas received suspended sentences for a pool room theft pending good behavior.
Susan Gillette accuses William R. Gillette of a “beastly assault” and prior beatings, with infidelity claims. The circuit court granted a wife’s decree soon after filing, while a separate venue case in superior court over a public works stone contract may restart the suit due to misnaming the plaintiff.
M B Rice and F B Stouder lease the ground between the Majestic theater and plan a new open air summer theater called the Airdome. Frank A Bremer will manage the project and oversee a popular priced show venue with light refreshments and no alcohol. The project aims to start work this week on the L shaped lot.
A local advertisement promotes Climax Wall Paper Cleaner praising its effectiveness and customer satisfaction. It touts high sales volume and hands-on use by the sellers, noting cans priced at ten cents each.
Mary C. Robins, widow of Theodore A. Robbins, loses her $1500 verdict as administrator of his estate after a ruling by the Indiana Supreme Court affirming Fort Wayne Iron and Steel Co. The suit, arising from Robbins being killed at the rolling mill, began as a $10,000 damage claim tried in Auburn with venue change. Colerick and Ninde represented Robins. Judge Zollars appeared for the company.
A lengthy list details numerous marriage pairings with ages and occupations, including Frederick F. Miller and Elsie M. Young. Herschel C. Bradbury and Ida C. Petro. Herman O. Lorenz and Elsie Mabius. Elmer Sisk and Mary M. Harrod. Albert C. Sturm and Dollie V. Todd. Harry H. Phillips and Stella M. Thwing. John Morrell and Olive Binkley. Andrew Metcalf and Anna Bowers. George J. Neuhaus and Florence D. Poinsett. James J. Wood and Helen D. Baker. John F. Hartwig and Ida I. Hoch. Philip H. Schaber and Izola Sappington. John C. Nussdorfer and Fern Ednan Crabbs. James Baxter and Jane Wells. Louis H. Fortriede and Pauline L. Wiese. Cyrus B. Layland and Emma J. Ley. Fred H. Ash and Laura A. Peltier. George O. Curtis and Maggie Elliott. Charles Rothgeb and Mary Bremer. Henry Nahrwald and Augusta Gick.
Fort Wayne Trust transfers lot 60 Drexel Park to Edward and M Revert for 150 dollars. Numerous transactions follow including A Ackerman to J Elson for 9600, Kneubuhler to Koenig for 6911 265, D Van Zile to Hursh for 2200, and other parcels in Wayne, Jackson, Maumee, Perry and Washington townships. Multiple deeds list buyers and amounts from 100 to 6911265 dollars, with properties in Drexel Park, Old Flat, Arcola, and Commercial additions and various sections consistent with a busy regional real estate transfer record.
The Chicago wheat market opened strong with May futures above yesterday, aided by light selling and rain relief in Kansas. May closed at 95 1/2 to 95 3/4 cents, while corn and oats followed the rally. May corn touched 66 1/2 to 67 cents and finished higher. Hog futures eased as pork, lard, and ribs posted losses while cash wheat and barley saw limited activity at close.
Four births announced in the locality. A daughter born to Mr and Mrs Fred Schultze of Taylor street. A son born to Mr and Mrs Amos Youse of Marion township. A daughter born to Mr and Mrs J Sherley Dennins of Arcola. A daughter born to Mr and Mrs Charles J Reamer of Arcola.
Customer offer promotes rewards for Globe soap wrappers and Rub-No-More wrappers with premium items from a thimble for 10 wrappers to a gold watch for 1,000 wrappers. Advertisement notes redemption and frames for display at Globe in Globe, Arkansas.
Reports from East Buffalo Chicago Cincinnati and Pittsburgh show varied cattle hog and sheep receipts and prices. East Buffalo lists hogs at 5.40 to 5.50 per hundredweight and sheep to 8.40 for top lambs, with cattle slow. Chicago notes hogs around 5.35 to 5.87% and cattle 4.60 to 7.25, while Cincinnati shows hogs near 6.00 to 6.05 and sheep around 3.25 to 6.50. Pittsburgh cites hogs 5.75 to 6.00 and lambs at 7.25 downswing.
In New York on April 21 the eggs market remains steady with varied case inclusions. Butter and cheese markets hold firm or ease with mixed receipts and multiple grade ranges. poultry shows a firm trend for turkeys and chickens with per dozen and regional price points noted.
A dense list of market quotes and prices for wheat corn hats rye butter eggs beans onions turkeys chickens geese honey walnuts hickory nuts popcorn potatoes and other commodities from Barr Street Market and various mills and merchants. Includes mill quotings from Mayflower Mills Tye Flour Tresselt & Sons and commodity buyers such as J Z Johnson Havenstein & Crouse Eckart Packing Co and Nathan & Levy with city scale prices and coal market figures. The Commonwealth club announcement closes the item.
For sale rough lumber including oak and other hardwoods 4x4 2x4 2 inch plank and limited 1 inch lumber Hoffman Brothers Co 800 W Main St. 4-15 details. For sale very cheap one 10 horsepower Russell traction engine with 12 barrel tank pump hose and belt 75 feet double apply Daniel Brindle Sheldon Ind wky 22-41.
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