Divorce Actions and School Move Highlight Court Day
Bert Hatcher was granted a divorce from Anna Hatcher in the superior court today. W Ed Metcalf, who has held the place of superior court deputy clerk during the summer months, will return to Leo next week to take charge of the school there, which he taught before his present position. Harvie Boals brought suit in the superior court today for a divorce from Bertha Boals. The complaint was withdrawn by Aiken Underwood.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bert Hatcher
Anna Hatcher
W. Ed Metcalf
Superior Court
Leo
Metcalf
Harvie Boals
Bertha Boals
Aiken & Underwood
Ewing estate sale seals bid lead at Main and Harrison
In Wells county court Judge Alden and commissioners ordered conveyance to Mrs. Mary C. Ewing for the Main and Harrison corner property after bids of 18500 by Straus Brothers and Company plus 1025 by Mrs. Ewing, noting big buyer price collusion risks but finding no link to her. Also Secretary of the School Board Anselm Fuelber filed a 100000 bond, and court notes cover a farm possession suit, a 350 acre dispute, and a divorce with alimony for Ada Ladig.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Superior Court
Samuel R. Alden
Herman Michael
Ewing
Mary C. Ewing
Main and
Harrison Streets
Straus Brothers and Company
Alden
Anselm Fuelber
Henry C. Paul
John H. Bass
Deeds Presented In Fort Wayne Estate Matters
Deeds were presented to Judge O N Heaton in the superior court this afternoon by Judge Samuel R Alden and Herman Michael representing final property sales in the Ewing estate with total proceeds of 112175. The report details transactions and may discharge commissioners. Remaining to be sold are thirty eight unimproved lots in Huntington and five acres inside Plymouth. The estate was among Fort Wayne's largest, intact until Mrs Halliday died in Chicago last year. Deeds were made today to William Ehie R L Remy Investment company and C C Schlatter. The West Main street office building bought yesterday at public sale by W D Miller will likely be sold to Jesse Hamlet, who bid 3500 an advance of 150 over Miller's bid. Ditch establishment: Gulff ditch in Milan township approved by county commissioners with David F Spindler named engineer. Will of George Miller probated, widow to use all property during life, then divided equally among children.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
O. N. Heaton
Superior Court
Samuel R. Alden
Herman Michael
Ewing
Huntington
Plymouth
Fort Wayne
Milan Township
David F. Spindler
George Miller
Divorce Sparks Split Over Cities and Love
In Steuben County the couples John and Mary Pattee exchanged vows, but John secured a divorce from Mary while both confessing continued affection. Mary prefers Angola for its fishing and scenery, while John will pursue life apart in Fort Wayne. The scene also notes a separate case where John sought divorce due to marital issues and bearing on shared past. A First National Bank payment of 100 dollars was recorded in court for a certificate dispute.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cupid
Angola
John Pattee
Mary Pattee
Mary
John
Angela
Fort Wayne
Steuben
Addeen
National’ Bank
Superior’ Court
Sensei Schick
Minors Key in Suit Over Damages and Wills
In Fort Wayne court Andrew Deitschel sues Emma Boedeker and others for 2000 dollars alleging Janey was not of legal age when a suit was signed. Edward and Harry Boedeker defend, asserting minor status. Charles James seeks 2000 dollars damages after a Fort Wayne and Springfield Traction Co. buggy collision on South Calhoun street. Emrick firm represents him. John D. Baillie’s will is probated. widow Ann Baillie named executrix without bond. Theresa J. McKinley seeks divorce from Perry McKinley. H W Kerr attorney. County commissioners award St Marys river bridge abutment contract to George Jaap at 6.27 per cubic yard. steel contract pending next year. Credence Chair Co. of New Haven files articles with capital stock 35000. incorporators named.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Azar
Andrew Deitschel
Emma
Boedeker
Edward
Harry Boedeker
Janey
Charles James
Fort Wayne and Springfield Traction Company
Calhoun Street
Emrick
John D. Baillie
Ann Baillie
Theresa J. McKinley
Perry McKinley
H. W. Kerr
St. Mary’s River
George Jaap
Credence Chair Company
New Haven
County Recorder
Henry F. Schnelker
Mary G. Schnelker
John W. Schuckmean
Cornelius Reagan
Joseph P. Rich
Edgerton Seeks Stop To Cement Walk Plan In Fort Wyne
Clement W Edgerton and Clara Edgerton obtain a temporary restraining order in Fort Wayne Superior Court to block the city board of public works and Moellering Construction from replacing stone sidewalks with cement on West Wayne Street. The case, aided by Ballou and Hoffman, will be heard Thursday before Judge Heaton. The Edgertons claim the stone walks are in good condition and superior to cement, that cement would damage tree roots, and would confiscate the existing sidewalks. Theresa J McKinley secures a divorce from Rex McKinley in Superior Court after a long marriage begun in 1906. Harry Quinlan of Monroeville is named deputy clerk, succeeding W Ed Metcalf. A settlement ends the Bucher vs Suetterlin suit. George D Guenther’s divorce suit against Martha M Guenther proceeds as she reportedly took household belongings and left with their baby to Montana.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clement W
Clara Edgerton
Superior Court
Board of Public Works
Moellering Construction Company
West Wayne Street
City of
Fort Wyne
Heaton
Ballou
Theresa J. McKinley
R Cy McKinley
Harry Quinlan
Monroeville
W. Ed Metcalf
Adam F. Bucher
Reinhard Suetterlin
George D. Guenther
Martha M. Guenther
Montana
Mare Seizure Suit Brings Birdie to Court
In Superior Court George Gebhart sues Lulu Crumm for return of his iron gray mare Birdie valued at 125 dollars. Birdie is gone with help. sheriff probes flight origin and destination. Gebhart claims no transfer or sale, while Crumm asserts possession as owner. Emrick and Emrick represent Gebhart.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Gebhart
Smith Street
Birdie
Lulu Crumm
Gebhart
Emrick
Margaret Nelson
Nelsons
Rifle Practice Opens On New Gillie Farm Range At 600 Yards
Sunday marked the first rifle practice on Company D's new Gillie farm range, praised as the state's best. Also reported, Mrs. Mary A. Beck, 76, mother of L. M. Beck, died in Toledo after visiting Fort Wayne. funeral planned in Aas where the family once lived.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gillie Farm
Mary A. Beck
L. M. Beck
Toledo
Births in several families reported in local notices
A list of birth announcements records newborns in multiple households. Names include Elwin M. Hulse and spouse. Jesse Linde muth and spouse. Ernest Grues of New Haven. Hermann Goeglein of New Haven. Martin White of New Haven. F H Rupe of St Marys Avenue. Dan F Busha and spouse. Carl E Helbig of 1215 Liberty Street. Thomas A Jones of Edgerton Indiana with twins. William Felt of Marion township. Ira Crowe of Monroeville. Solomon Har ter of Monroeville. John OShaughnessy of Monroe township. Albert Burk of Monroe township.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elwin M. Hulse
Jesse Lindemuth
Ernest Grues
New Haven
Hermann Goeglein
Martin White
F. H. Rupe
St. Mary's Avenue
Dan F. Bush
Carl E. Helbig
Liberty Street
Thomas A A. Jones
Edgerton
Ind
William Felt
Marion Township
Ira Crowe
Monroeville
Solomon Harter
John O’shaughnessy
Monroe Township
Albert Burk
Married Couples Listed In Local Directory Patrols
A list of names and ages appears, detailing pairs likely from local households. Robert Taylor Helm, 24, traveling salesman, with Mary Agnes Gerow, 19. William C. Mills, 23, farmer, with Ethel M. Byrd, 18. Roy L. Eddingfield, 25, farmer, with Elizabeth Byrd, 18. Oliver West Linn, 26, machinist, with Clara Belle Nichols, 22. Frank Veon, 53, engineer, with Jennie Bouillon, 39. William E. Stahl, 30, cigar maker, with Lynn Ward, 24. Andrew M. Lehnert, 33, merchant, with Millie Miller, 27. G. Fay Busby, 27, bookbinder, with Bessie M. Freese, 22. William E. Metcalf, 26, teacher, with Alie Mary Hallopeter, 19. John W. Judd, 33, clerk, with Cecelia S. Amiet, 35, seamstress. Edward F. Thomson, 21, stenographer, with Maud A. Haviland, 23, operator.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert Taylor Helm
Mary Agnes*Gerow
William C. Mills
Farmer
Ethel M. Byrd
Roy L. Eddingfield
Elizabeth Byrd
Oliver West Linn
Clara Belle Nichols
Frank Veon
Jennie Bouillon
William E. Stahl
Lynn Ward
Andrew M. Lehnert
Millie Miller
G. Fay Busby
Bessie M. Freese
William E. Metcalf
Alie Mary Hallopeter
John W. Judd
Cecelia S. Amiet
Edward F. Thomson
Maud A. Haviland
Public safety board buys new fire department horse
The board of public safety and Chief Henry Hilbrecht of the fire department yesterday purchased a new horse to replace Old Tom, a longtime veteran of the service.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Board of Public Safety
Henry Hilbrecht
Fire Department
Old Tom
Appointment of Administrator for James Lamblin Estate
Charles J. Smith is named administrator of the estate of James Lamblin of Allen County Indiana. The estate is described as solvent and the administrator is listed with a 14 way 21 designation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Lamblin
Allen County
Indiana
Charles J. Smith
Notice of Administration for Estate in Allen County
Legal notice announces Matilda Meyers filing August 3 1907 in the Allen Circuit Court Allen County Indiana for appointment of administrator of Victor Trouyot estate. It states Trouyot has been absent eight years and left property in waste, with hearing scheduled September 9 1907. clerk Joseph N. Mason signs, H C Grabill attorney for applicant.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Victor Trouyot
Matilda Meyers
Allen Circuit Court
Allen County
Indiana
Joseph N. Mason
H. C. Grabill
Indiana quiet title suit names Stratton heirs in Allen County
Henry A. Fletter sues non residents of Indiana in the Allen County Superior Court to quiet title to real estate. The complaint lists multiple Stratton family defendants including unknown heirs, devisees, and executors and notes their non residency, with a court order for appearance by October fifth, 1907 under penalty of hearing in their absence. The filing is attested by clerk Joseph N. Magr n and attorney James E. Graham.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State of
Indiana
Allen County
Henry A. Fletter
John Stratton
Superior Court
Stratton
Walter Stratton
Henry C. Stratton
Charles B. Stratton
William Stratton
Joseph N. Mabgn
James E. Graham
Notice to nonresident Kyle in Indiana divorce case
State of Indiana Allen County Superior Court April Term 1907 and James E Kyle a non-resident defendant are notified of a divorce filing by Muriel Kyle. The court requires appearance or demurrer by September 30 1907 or the complaint will be heard in absentia. Attested by Clerk Joseph N Mason and attorney A E Thomas. wk y-7-31
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State of Indiana
Allen County
Muriel Kyle
James E. Kyle
James FE. Kyle
Indiana
Joseph N. Mason
A. E. Thomas
Expenditures and taxes for 1906 Eel River Township
The Trustees of Eel River Township Allen County Indiana propose year 1906 expenditures and levies. Estimates list township expenditures 1520 tax 30c per $100 local tuition 1900 tax 25c road 2300 tax 30c additional road 760 tax 10c poor 1e per $100 total expenditures 7806 total tax 3.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Trustees of
Eel River
Allen County
Indiana
Appointment of Executor for Normandy Murphy Will
Notice announces George W. Wilbur as executor of the last will and testament of Normandy Murphy, deceased of Allen County Indiana. The declaration states the estate is solvent and appoints Wilbur to administer pending probate proceedings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Normandy Murphy
Allen ‘County
Indiana
George W. . Wilbur
Thomas N. Harrison
Allen County
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