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Newspaper
Fort Wayne Weekly Sentinel
Location
Fort Wayne, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Aug 19, 1908
Page
31
The advance showing of new Fall suit models features plain and striped Broad cloths, Herringbone Cheviots, and striped novelties in brown, green, and blue. Long coat styles dominate, with satin braid and button trimming. Skirts present gored and plaited effects with folds and satin bands. Prices noted as usual.
Harbingers of fall fabric demand are on counters with enough samples to indicate autumn dress material trends. New arrivals daily will keep visits to the dress goods section engaging though the display is not yet complete.
Bargains abound as departments clear out summer stock. Underpriced merchandise is available across sections, with summer goods going fast to make room for new arrivals. High value items are priced to move, making shopping affordable and efficient.
In Allen County superior court Marguerite Master sues John Mason Master alleging a mistress named Jane Eninger as the cause of trouble since last May married April 25 this year and seeks 1000 alimony plus a restraining order for alleged abuse. Also Mary L Merz sues Peter Benjamin Merz with matter taken under advisement after testimony. Ida Davidson sues William Davidson alleging jealousy and violence. Mary L Merz granted a divorce from Peter B Merz after partial hearing. Articles filed for Wayne Mortgage Loan Company with 10000 capital stock. incorporators Edward M Wilson Agnes J Cochrane Samuel R Wellman and Ossie B Wellman.
In a superior court session Mrs Emma Hudson rushed at Mrs Frances Neff threatening to bust her head open and struck her husband William Hudson on the mouth after deputies intervened. William faced wage-related support issues, Judge Morris dismissed the proceedings. Mrs Hudson, separated from her husband, has epilepsy admitted in court. A large docket grows with new suits including Mary Potter vs Eugene Potter amid accusations of unchastity and threats, with further drunken conduct alleged.
A six month old French poodle valued at about six dollars sparks a lawsuit in Justice Huser's court. Mary Trenany claims she sold the dog to Baron, who failed to fulfill the contract. Baron contends the pup is not yet legal property due to age and lacks a proper description. Costs have reached about 50 to 60 dollars before a ruling on September 1. Both sides have expended roughly 25 dollars so far. Divorce actions proceed in superior court with Charles Osborn granted divorce from Mary Osborn on cross complaint. wife did not appeal.
Evidence was presented as the divorce case proceeds with testimony scheduled to continue. The involved party cited support concerns as the husband left her, prompting the legal action.
Postmaster R B Hanna and Township Trustee Cornelius Gearin urged the county to build an object lesson road under government supervision with Indianapolis as the preferred point. Two hurdles emerged: the bidless contract method and township funds不足. Officials favored the good roads goal but cited legal and financial barriers. Also notes of the courts include divorce petitions and a restraining order in ongoing cases.
Esther Smith files in superior court for divorce from Clarence Smith with a restraining order to keep him from visiting their Fort Wayne home at 1836 West Main. They married in 1892 and have two children. custody sought. McAdams and Hartzell handle the suit. Rival article notes Fern L Manor seeks a decree from Floyd Manor married in 1907, alleging refusal to provide for her and name-calling. Emerick & Emerick file.
George Swain Jr proprietor of a cigar and news stand at the Randall hotel lobby obtained a temporary restraining order against Lee Ivins the Jones Hotel company and members to prevent ouster from the building Swain holds a lease and says his trade would be destroyed if he cannot continue business The case for merits will be heard August 22 and Swain will retain possession P B and Henry and Guy Colerick represent Swain Accuses Wife of Drinking Florence J Marquardt is accused in a divorce filing by Frederick N Marquardt of uncontrollable liquor fondness and that she spends all his money for drink They have been married since 1904 and separated twice The husband blames whisky for separations Bittinger and Houk represent the husband
The city records show multiple couples obtaining marriage licenses. Names include William Streck and Clara Burton, Elmer Hall and Merle Van Houten, Christian Koehlinger and Bertha Koenemann, Carl Sloffer and Alice Hatch, William Garman and Georgia Baty, Arnold Benz and Clara Walper, Earl Nelson and Nelile Yeoung, James Morrison and James Clare Smith among others.
Poe Indiana reports social visits as Mr. and Mrs. G W Spangler and Mr and Mrs Jacob Shafer hosted relatives in Decatur with plans for more guests. Mrs Reppert of Kansas joins Spangler family this week, and several Snider and Somers families return from a Niagara Falls trip. Decatur Home Telephone builds a line toward Fort Wayne. interurban service shifts. Ice cream social planned on Harvey McMahon’s lawn. Grandma Heckman celebrated eighty years. W E Dalman visits Fort Wayne relatives.
An ammonia leak at the Eckart butcher shop at Harrison and West Main caused fumes to fill the corner for hours Tuesday morning. The gasket on the main pipe coupling of the new cooling system burst, forcing occupants outside until the supply was shut off and the gasket repaired by noon.
A series of birth announcements reports nine new arrivals to local families including Fisher Wiebke Putt David Quandt Smith Schmidt Min nich Brown Fox and Collins with homes on Ewing Force Hillside Maple Madison Hoagland and New Haven. Gabriel Godfrey, last chief of the Miamis, travels from the old reservation east of Peru to Indianapolis to aid Jacob P. Dunn in preserving the Miami language, which is at risk of dying out.
Notice is hereby given that the undersigned has been appointed administrator of the estate of Fat Alien.
County coroner Dr J A Kesler declared Emil Jabas and Mary Jabas died from strangulation with pressure on the hyoid bones, contradicting earlier post mortem findings that they died of natural causes. Police exhausted leads and Chief Ankenbruck plans further inquiry based on the coroner's verdict.
Chicago buyers based on Liverpool wheat steadiness push local prices higher with limited offerings. September futures advance in wheat, corn, oats and petroleum futures stay firm. cash demand for corn helps strength. Reports from Minneapolis Duluth Chicago and New York show firm cash values and steady supplies amid rising oats and lard.
Hogs receipts near 12 000 in Cincinnati market steady with 7 05 to 7 12 14 for best hogs and 4 85 to 5 85 for common cattle steady with 4 75 to 5 50 and sheep 1 25 to 4 00. Indianapolis shows hogs 6 30 to 6 70 bulk, calves 4 00 to 6 75, cattle 4 75 to 5 50, sheep 1 25 to 4 00. Pittsburg notes light cattle receipts and hogs at 7 10 to 7 15 heavies, 6 25 to 6 80 for light workers, veal calves 7 75 down.
Chicago and New York price lists show butter, cheese, eggs, poultry, and oil markets. Butter firm in Chicago and New York with varied receipts and specials. cheese steady to quiet. eggs strong with multiple quality grades. poultry mixed with active demand and steady to quiet readings. oil shows North Lima at 1.04 and South Lima Indiana at .98.
Prices at Barr Street wholesale include Wheat 82c per bushel Corn 80 85c Oats 58 60c Rye 72c Barley 6c Butter 16 20c Beans various Roasting Ear 8 00 per dozen Apples 25 40c per bushel Potatoes 8c per bushel Honey 12 138c per unit Walnuts price listed Turkey and poultry figures noted Chickens 10c per leg Ducks 2c per unit Plums 1.25 per unit Grains quotations indicate 02c per bushel and other values across categories.
Wholesale and commission bids list Mayflower Mills and Tresselt & Sons quotations for wheat and flour, bran, middlings, cornmeal, and oats. Livestock prices from Eckart Packing Co cover steers, heifers, cows, bulls, calves, hogs, and sheep. Also included are city retail hay and straw prices and regional coal values.
Former cigar store on Calhoun Street, once run by Frank Gruber for 80 years, resumes Thursday under new management. The enterprise, including factory operations, has been adjusted after government inspection.
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