Allen County Plans Stone Road and Bridges Contracts
Allen County commissioners named Henry Scheppelman as superintendent of contraction for the Mauniship stone road project and awarded cement arch and steel bridge contracts. Major arches go to C. M. Becker & Co. and William Kruse & Son. a steel bridge was allotted to I. Z. Miller for 350. Also noted are a replevin suit over a bay mare Flora, a divorce decree for Eva P. Bohen, and probate for Normandy Murphy’s will with children as heirs. County school fund report set for submission shows total fund 105,432.76 and per capita 3.99, with 2.99 from specific funds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry Scheppelman
Leo Road
Leo
C. M. Becker & Co
William Kruse & Son
I. Z. Miller
Flora
Dan Zozin
John G. Brown
William H. Brooks
Fort Wayne Employes Credit Company
Normandy Murphy
Carrie I. Lake
Charles A. Hartzell
Luella F. Smith
Peter F. Hartzell
George W. Lindemuth
F. A. Cotton
State Superintendent of Public Instruction
Congressional
Divorce Bid Follows Ten Years Of Married Life
Verna Swoverland seeks divorce citing a decade of marriage with Matthew Swoverland ending after she and their two children aged nine and four were ordered from the home. The complaint filed in superior court alleges abusive language and rough treatment in front of the children and threats with a revolver. She asks $1,000 alimony and custody of the children. She now resides at 1323.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Matthew Swoverland
Verna Swoverland
Swoverlands
Plymouth
Divorce Granted After Hearing in Heaton Court
Judge Heaton allowed Forest D. Ryan to name the man involved in Mae Ryan’s alleged illicit relation, granting a divorce decree to Ira H. Miller’s wife. Mary Mae Ryan, 23, left court before testimony, while Effie Miller secured $8 weekly alimony and Ira H. Miller was ordered to pay attorneys fees. Colerick and Ninde represent the husband.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Effie Miller
Ira H. Miller
Colerick & Ninde
Drunkenness and abuse in a troubled marriage
The document recounts ongoing marital strife involving Jost William Doenges, noted as a highly skilled individual, who for seven years supported his able-bodied step-children yet now faces a demand to sustain himself without manual labor. The text references a court action for a decree and mentions a widow with several children, highlighting a family dispute and social pressures.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Doenges
Mumber
Descriptions Of Family Tensions And Legal Battles
A newspaper item details a man accused of violence toward his stepchildren and threats against his family, including arson and homicide threats. A restraining order was issued while he remains imprisoned, with concerns about release. The piece also notes desertion cases, an administrator petition for an absent brother, and court actions including a divorce case and acquittals in a separate matter.
Marriage Bonds Sought and House Dispute In Superior Court
Marriage dissolved by Bert Hatcher who alleges marital strife since 1903. He claims Anna Hatcher kept company with another man in a Van Wert hotel and later led an untrustworthy life in Ohio, foreclosing reconciliation. No children. Also, Reinhard and Margaret Sutterlin seek possession of a house from Adam F. Bucher. Buchers obtain injunction to stay eviction. Licenses granted in commissioner court include numerous individuals. A $5,000 malpractice suit is filed against Drs. Isaac, Maurice Rosenthal and Rothschild. Commissioner Wyss marks fiftieth birthday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Anna Hatcher
Bert Hatcher
Superior Court
van Wert
Ohio
Howard Hawthorn
Reinhard
Margaret Sutterlin
Adam F. Bucher
Harry Munich
John J. Ladig
F. P. Rosselot
Henry Roehm
Albert Weber
Louis Fraenzer
Francis V. Cour
Howard D. Townsend
Joseph J. Luley
Joseph E. Sorg
William Jackson
Perry I. Stahl
John Bergen
Joseph F. Gregory
Frank J. Belchin
William E. Brinkman
Isaac and
Maurice Rosenthal
Charles Rothschild
Emerick & Emerick
National Express Demurrers in Suit Over Package Delivery
National Express company through Baker and Daniels of Indianapolis and Judge Walter Olds filed demurrers in Superior Court to eleven complaints by W. B. Leonard and Daniel B. Ninde alleging failure to deliver packages free of charge within city limits and beyond the company’s fixed limits. The demurrers argue the pleadings lack facts to sustain a legal action and will be argued before trial. It is likely objections will recur in each case, with one to be taken to a higher court for ruling.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
National Express _ company
Baker & Daniels
Indianapolis
Lkely
Meyer Quality Spices Debut Fresh Line Strong Flavor
A Meyer branded line introduces bold fresh spices with robust aroma and heat notes. The new collection targets home cooks seeking vibrant flavors for everyday meals and special dishes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Meyer
Will of Samuel Ruch Probate Filing
The will of Samuel Ruch the night watchman who died by his own hand a few weeks ago is filed in the circuit court for probate. The widow Clara I Ruch is the sole beneficiary and named executrix in a codicil dated April 6 1899.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ruch
Samuel Ruch
Clara I. Ruch
Births in Sheldon and nearby areas reported
A series of birth notices lists newborns to families in Sheldon and surrounding streets. Names include Alfred Burche, William Thiele, Ernest Springer, William P. Motherwell, Clyde Burkhead, Gottlieb Goegsein, H I Jamieson, Charles Kandt, C E Moellering, Willard A. Collie, Charles A. Friedman, with daughters and sons noted for each couple and their street addresses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alfred Burche
Sheldon
Wiliam Thiele
Ernest Springer
William P. Motherwell
Crescent Avenue
Clyde Burkhead
Wallace and
Barr Streets
Gottlieb Goegsein
Taylor Street
H. I. Jamieson
Eaving Street
Charles Kandt
Brackenridge Street
C. E. Moellering
Montgomery Street
Willard A. Collie
Charles A. Friedman
Lafayette Street
Wallace and Barr Street
Marriage Licenses Listed For Six Couples
George E Hartman 23 dyer wed Christina H Mannweiler 24. Robert J Gaskill 22 fireman wedded Katherine R Sweet 21. John A Redding 31 fireman married Ada M McKercher 34. Edwin W Lewis 57 bookkeeper with Alice W Hume 41 clerk. Frank H Ross 32 painter tied to Rosetta Hirschfelder 33. John Lamphier 21 inspector with Cleo Langstaff 18.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George E. Hartman
Dyer
Christina H. Mannweiler
Robert J. Gaskill
Katherine R. Sweet
John A. Redding
Ada M. McKercher
Edwin W. Lewis
Alice W. Hume
Frank H. Ross
Rosetta Hirschfelder
John Lamphier
Cleo Langstaff
Hospital Day Draws 10000 at Concordia College Grove
Ten thousand people from many towns gathered at Concordia college grove for Hospital Day hosted by Lutheran congregations. City pastors led the service with Rev Paul Stoeppelwerth of Trinity German Lutheran delivering the main sermon. Rev Eickstaedt of La Porte preached the German sermon and Rev William Moli of Emanuel spoke in English. Rev A Doerfier gave the benediction as the Silver Star band from Adams township provided music. A collection for the hospital was taken, yielding a handsome sum.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Concordia College Grove
Silver Star Band
Adams Township
Paul Stoeppelwerth
Trinity German Lutheran Church
Eickstaedt
Laporte
Willam Moli
Emanuel Church
A. Doerfier
St. Peter’s Church
Goegiein
Frazee Makes A Bluff In Fort Wayne Incident
Otis Frazee a Fort Wayne laborer living at 1721 South Calhoun street drank carbolic acid Sunday afternoon after quarreling with his wife. He spat it out, burned his mouth but caused no serious harm. He and his wife married about fourteen months.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Otis Frazee
South Calhoun Street
Holman Street
Fort Wayne
Evansville minister to preach trial sermon at Bethany Presbyterian
Rev Armentrout of Evansville will preach his trial sermon at Bethany Presbyterian Church next Sunday. The church, without a pastor for some time, is likely to call him. Though young, he has several years in the Presbyterian ministry and notable success. He is regarded as a clergyman of unusual talents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Armentrout
Evansville
Bethany,Presbyterian Church
Fred Hite Improves After Scaffold Accident
Fred Hite, injured when scaffolding gave way while painting last Friday, is recovering well. Doctors expect him to be able to leave his home in four to five weeks with no serious lasting effects other than flat feet. He has a slight fever, rests easily, and feels like eating, though ankles remain badly swollen and slow his return.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fred Hite
Mysterious tip ties theft suspects to Logansport
A nameless man phoned Dallas F. Green claiming a couple suspected in a jewelry store robbery were in Logansport. Police searched the lodging house but found no one. The alleged thief, who sought a job at Wabash Valley Traction, used a cancer story to gain $10. Jewelry valued at about $150 disappeared after a store visit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dallas F. Green
Logansport
Green
Wabash Valley Traction Company
Consigned to the Tomb Funeral for George Rabus
Funeral services for George Rabus were held at his Ewing street residence under the Scottish Rite Masons with William Geake in general charge. A large Masonic and public attendance praised a well-known businessman as coroners later confirmed death by angina pectoris with interment at Lindenwood.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Rabus
Ewing Street
Scottish Rite Masons
Rabus
William Geake
Order
Lindenwood
Indiana Guard to Build 600-Yard Rifle Range Near City
Major D. J. McCormick arrives to supervise erection of a 600 yard rifle range for Company D Indiana National Guard on Gillie farm northeast of the city. Members will practice weekly once completed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
D. J. McCormick
Indiana National Guard
Gillie Farm
Mrs Glen Johnson Burned in Gasoline Mixup
Mrs Glen Johnson wife of a patrolman suffered painful though not serious burns to hands and face after a groceryman mislabeled coal oil as gasoline. She lit a match to a stove and the contents flared up causing the injuries.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Glen Johnson
Burglary Report From East Lewis Street Home
Mr and Mrs Henry Behrman awoke on East Lewis street early this morning after noises on the roof suggested burglars in their house. Police arrived at the gated property but found no trespassers or further evidence of a break in.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry Behrman
East Lewis Street
Ring found in buggy tire awaits owner
A wedding ring imbedded in a rubber buggy tire was found by Dr. W. F. Myers after he removed a tire and noticed the ring. The fourteen karat gold ring bears the inscription F to B May 2 702 and shows edge wear but is not badly damaged. It awaits the owner at the Great Fort Wayne fair office in the courthouse.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fort Wayne
Court House
W. F. Myers
Cook E W Presides as School Board Reorganized
The school board held a Monday night reorganization within five days of retiring member Dr. W O Gross. E W Cook was elected president Anselm Fuelber secretary and James H Fry treasurer. The retiring member’s term expired on the first of this month. No business was conducted to allow Fuelber to become acquainted with duties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. W. Cook
Anselm Fuelber
James H. Fry
W. O. Gross
Fuelber
Election of Officers in St Marys Benevolent Society
The St Charles Benevolent Society of St Marys Church held its monthly meeting on Sunday afternoon to elect officers. The group has grown, adding over forty members this year, with eight members lost. New bowling alleys and improvements were noted as the club aims to be a premier city venue. Officers elected include Marshal Hermann Mittendorf, President John Rocks, Vice President A M Reinhart, First Secretary Carl Bickel, Second Secretary John D Deppe, Third Secretary Jopene Freistroffer, Treasurer Carl Hilker. Standing Committee George Haffner and Edward Leeum. Collectors Edward Roche and Frank Woehnker. Investigating Committee Peter Rusbaum, Bernhardt Roth, and John Denzel. Wm IL Kerlin, formerly with Péitier undertaking now with S F Bowser Co., is in the city.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
St. Marys Hall
Marshal—Hermann Mittendorf
John Rocks
A. M. Reinhart
Carl . Bickel
John D. Deppe
Jopene Freistroffer
Carl .Hilker
George ° Haffner
App
Edward Leeum
Edward Roche
Frank Woehnker
Peter ‘Ruszbaum
Bernhardt, Roth
John Denzel
Decatur to Send Large Crowd on Sun Day School Picnic
Decatur plans a big excursion to Robison Park in Fort Wayne arranged with the Sun Day school of the Methodist Episcopal Church. Seven hundred travelers will ride the Fort Wayne and Springfield interurban to transfer to park cars for a St. Jos river run to the resort. Fort Wayne and Wabash Valley company to host another Loyd park picnic for remaining employees and guests. Winners of the first merit prizes include Conductors Bowman and Kelly and Motormen Coleman and Trivett for exceptional service.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Decatur
Fort Wayne
Methodist Episcopal Church
Robisor Park
Springfield
St. Jos
Election of Officers for St Marys Benevolent Society
The annual election at St Charles Benevolent Society of St Marys Catholic church named Herman Middendorf as marshal and John B Rocks as president. Adam A Reinhart became first secretary with Carl Bickner and John H Deppen as other secretaries, Carl Kilker as treasurer and Edward Nolte with Frank Woehnker as collectors. Standing committee members were George Haffner Nicholas Happ and Edward Investigating committee Peter
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Charles’ Benevolent Society
St. Mary’s Catholic Church
Marshal
Herman Middendorf
John B. Rocks
Adam A. Reinhart
Carl Bickner
John “H
Deppen
John Freistroffer
Carl Kilker
Edward Nolte
Frank’ Woehnker
George Haffner
Nicholas Happ
Edward
Peter
Burglars Enter West Main Saloon
Dave Randall who runs a saloon on West Main street reported to police that someone entered his establishment Saturday night through a back window and stole items. The incident was reported Sunday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dave Randall
West Main Street
Bridgman Promoted to Legion of Honor Officer
The French government has promoted American artist F A Bridgman to the rank of officer of the Legion of Honor, as reported from Paris. The honor reflects Bridgman’s distinguished contributions to art and cultural exchange between France and the United States.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paris
Auls
F. A. ‘Bridgman
Legion of Honor
Also Mentioned on This Page
Rurode Dry Goods Co
Allen County Courts
Eva P. Bohen
Franklin J. Bohen
Bull Run
Skelton
Muriel
A. E. Thomas
Matilda Myers
Circuit Court
Victor Trouget
H. C. Crabill
Elizabeth Omspacher
Hiram Omspacher
Martin Detzer
William
Cora Ambrose
Tancey
Sarah E. Lockhart
John B. Wyss
Clara Rissing
County Recorder’s Office
Calhoun St
Col. Columbia
Col. Wayne
Baker
Concordia
Frazee
Bethany
Major McCormick
F. M. Smith & CO
St. Charles Benevolent Society
Ww. IL
Kerlin
Péitier’ ‘Undertaking Estabishment
8. F. Bowser Company
Robison Park
France
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