Retail Merchants seek street lights for court house area
A committee from the Retail Merchants' association petitioned the commissioners to fund ornamental street lighting on court house posts, estimated at about 2000 dollars. They will present to the county council, which may require outside lavatories and other improvements before approving lighting. Court notes also record several divorce and support actions, including Mary Baughman seeking divorce citing abuse and custody, Angelina Farks granted custody, and Rose Dillon asking for support from Pleny Dillon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
F. W. Edmunds
George M. Haffner
Frank Rahe
Retail Merchants’ Association
Commissioners’ Court
Lula
Reeds
Franklin M. Reed
Emrick
Divorce Filings Lead Thursday Superior Court Session
Three divorce petitions were filed in the superior court and one decree granted before 10 am. Mary Thiebolt seeks divorce from Frederick Thiebolt amid jealousy and alleged immoral conduct, with custody asked for their one child. Octavia Johnson sues Jeremiah Johnson for dissolution of marriage. Mabel Aker granted divorce from Edward Aker in Judge Morris’s presence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary Thiebolt
Frederick W. Thiebolt
Octavia Johnson
Jeremiah Johnson
Mary C. Baughman
John Baughman
Mabel Aker
Edward Aker
Jidge S. L. Morris
W. H. Shambaugh
Jeremiah
Wife sues for support and estate conversion in district court
In a superior court complaint Blanche E Anderson accuses husband William H Anderson of desertion while she was pregnant, seeks alimony for their three and four year old children, and asks to convert alleged jointly held real estate into funds for the family. Barrett and Morris filed the suit. Knight Will Probate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Blanche E. Anderson
William H. Anderson
John Anderson
Barrett
Morris
Charles
Knight
Circuit Court
Mary L
Alice S
W.H. Fieming
Alicé
Elizabeth
Mary le ‘Polight
Stores Promise Low Prices and Strong Deals
Advertisers urge customers to shop at their stores noting ongoing savings on nearly every item and claiming continued value beyond advertised prices based on past experience.
Aide His Mother in the Family Burial Lot at Columbus
Brief note indicates a person assisted in the family burial lot located in Columbus. The fragment mentions funeral or burial arrangements tied to a family plot in Columbus. No other context or names are provided in the readable text.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Columbus
Fort Wayne and Toledo Trac tion Co Forms to Build Line
Incorporators filed articles with County Recorder Kelly for a $100,000 capital railroad line known as the Bryan and the Maysville line. Charles H. Baker of Kansas City subscribed for 1000 shares. Robert T. Battress for 800. George G and William E. James of Harlan held small portions as right of way work proceeds with county commissioners on public highway use. Mary Thiebolt granted divorce from Frederick W. Thiebolt and custody of children with $10 monthly support. In Justice Tancey court, P Moran owes four insurance assessments to the Live Stock Insurance Association for ten insured horses unpaid.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fort Wayne
Jand
Toledo Traction Company
County Recorder
Kelly
Bryan
Maysville
Charles H. Baker
Kansas City
Robert T. Battress
George G
Wiliam E. James
Harlan
Mary Thiebolt
Frederick W. Thiebolt
Tancey
P. Moran
Live Stock Insurance Association
South Bend
Ada Dinius seeks return of custody in divorce case
Ada Dinius former wife of Louis Boiscenet petitions the superior court to modify a December 1903 divorce decree granting custody of their three children to Boiscenet. She claims six to seven months of care by Boiscenet’s sister and brother, but says he recently took custody, endangering a child’s sight, and travels with the children in a covered wagon while reportedly abusing them. She notes Boiscenet has no permanent home and that her current husband William Dinius supports them. In a separate ruling in the same court Barbara Harrod was granted a divorce from John Harrod and her name was restored to Heckle after alleging drunkenness and gambling and abuse.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pers
Emrick
Mary Baughman
John Baughman
H. W. Kerr
Ada Dinius
Louis Boiscenet
William Dinius
Barbara R. Harrod
John Harrod
Heckle
Poe News Briefs From August Travel And Local Health
Poe Indiana reports Mr and Mrs John Wilhelm with Miss Ethel Snider visiting Cleveland for several days. Other residents recount a Friday fishing trip on St Marys River near the Fonner homestead. D M Fonner of Ossian visited Poe Antioch and Bethel cemeteries. Will Fuhrman suffers a typhoid fever with nurse administration error nearly fatal. doctors Mercer and Smith provided consultation and the patient improved by Monday.
Wheat and corn rally as bears press market
Chicago and other grain markets opened weak with wheat slipping to near 97c for September and 94c for December before a late rally steadied prices. Corn rose early as dry weather spurred buying, with September up to 66% and December around 56%. Receipts and price quotes for oats, rye, barley and related commodities followed with mixed moves and firming hog and pork values supporting overall trading sentiment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Til
Liverpool
Fras
New York
Minnesota
Pat- Geeees
Minnesota Bakers
Northwest
Bears
Western
Rio
Santos
New Orleans
Indianapolis
Ind
C. Gats
Timothy
East Buffalo Market Livestock Prices and Receipts Affects
Market reports from East Buffalo Cincinnati Indianapolis and Chicago note combined receipts across hogs cattle calves and sheep with prices ranging from roughs at 7.00 to 9.75 for calves and lambs topping at 8.00. Cattle steady to good support while hogs show mixed strength across regions.
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East Buffalo
N. Y
New York
Cincinnati
Indianapolis
Ind
Chicago
Chivese Sa
New Percale Patterns Spark Demand for Tailored Waists
White ground fabrics with fine black and brown stripes debut as quick sellers for waist and house dress patterns. Shoppers urged to come early to secure their size and style before stock runs out.
Swedish patty moulds and rosette irons in assorted sets
Basements reveal new patty moulds for crisp serving cups with peas creamed chicken and croquettes. Two shapes priced at 89c per box. Swedish rosette irons offered in three styles at 50c a box. Swedish cake moulds in heart club spade and diamond shapes sold as a set for 5c.
Market Reports Across Chicago and New York Aug 24
Butter and cheese markets firm in Chicago with creameries showing high prices. New York reports firm butter with strong receipts, cheese steady, eggs rising, and poultry markets mixed. Toledo and Fort Wayne price quotes for wheat, corn, oats, butter, eggs, potatoes, and live livestock are listed with multiple firms and dealers providing current bids and ranges.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Ill
Young Americas
New York
Pennsylvania
Fort Wayne
Barr Street
S. Bush & Company
Weil Brothers & Co
Hght
Mayflower
C. Tresnell & Sons
Graham
Marriage notices listing pairs with ages and occupations
A list of couples with ages and jobs, including Wesley France and Mary Godfrey, Christ Zollinger and Fredericka Rodenbeck, William Mitchell and Ethel Wise, and others. The compiled roster names each partner’s age and occupation, showing a community registry of marriages.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wesley E. France
Mary V. Godfrey
Christ W. Zollinger
Fredericka M. Rodenbeck
William F. Mitchell
Ethel G. Wise
Thomas H. Kimmel
Clara A. Trenkley
Edwin J. Graham
Mary J.palmer
George A. Betzler
Frances McIlvaine
Carl Lindenberg
Echo M. Dynes
Charles N. Stearns
Minnie Whitehurst
David B. Talbott
Lady M. Moten
Ho Mece C. Bade
Anna Miller
Erred W. Stem
Molder
Erna S. Beyer
Oliver Saunders
Cleo Thomas
Joseph A. Zurbach
Mary E. Conroy
Adolph Drescher
Hattie B. Thomas
Harry W. Tieman
Esther Waide
Henry Kueber
Edith Rhoads
Christian D. B. Kaiser
Dorothy M. Buelow
Harry J. Rowell
Elizabeth A. Anspaugh
Benjamin F. Geyer
Marion B. Miller
Louis J. Kruse
Louise K. Stegemeier
Real Estate Transfers Listed by Heller Abstractor
Real estate transfers show Theodore Thimler selling part southeast section 2 Adams township to Allen County for 250 dollars. Fort Wayne Trust Co transfers lots 187 and 188 in Drexel Park addition to Albert E Ogden for 300 dollars. Imest H Pruesse sells part east 14 southeast section 22 Adams township for 1 dollar. Simon E Waiters sells lot 22 in Baldwin town Jackson township to J H and Jessie Bellis for 25 dollars. Peoples Trust and Savings Co transfers lots 40 and 41 Oldedate addition to John A and Minnie Shirk for 250 dollars. A note lists Charles Franklin of West Ham sought by police and to be prosecuted for total.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John C. Heller
Court St
Theodore Thimler
Allen County
Adams Township
Fort Wayne Trust Co
Albert E. Ogden
Drexel Park
Minnie Gick
Simon E. Waiters
J. H
Jessie Bellis
Baldwin
Jackson Township
The
Peoples Trust and Savings Co
John A
Minnie Shirk
Oldedate
Births and a resignation mark a tense rail era
A string of birth notices lists newborns to Logan New Haven Schwartz Milan township Koberle Milwaukee and Buhr St Joe Washington with Pauline Engelking noted. Conductor George Henry resigns from Fort Wayne and Wabash Valley Traction amid a spate of fatalities including August Medary near Peru.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Logan
Pontiac Street
Henry Hunke
New Haven
Joseph Schwartz
Milan Township
Jone 'Koberle
Milwaukee
Frank Luther
Washington Township
George Henry
Fort Wayne and Wabash Valley Traction Company
August Medary
Peru
Henry
Notice of Final Settlement of Peter Beerbower Estate
Creditors heirs and legatees of Peter Beerbower deceased must appear in Allen circuit court Fort Wayne Indiana on September 11 1109 to show cause why final settlements should not be approved and to prove heirship and receive distributive shares Executors John Beerbower and Adolphus Beerbower witness Joseph N Mason Clerk Allen Circuit Court August 1 11 8 3t
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Peter Beerbower
Allen
Fort Warne
Indiana
John Beerbower
Adolphus Beerbower
Joseph N. Mason
Allen Circuit Court
George D. Simmons
Heirs to Appear in Allen Circuit Court for Final Settlement
Heirs and legatees of Thomas N Harrison must appear in Allen circuit court at Fort Wayne Indiana on September 11 1909 to show cause why final settlement accounts of the decedent should not be approved. They must prove heirship and receive distributive shares. Administrator John E Ridley dated August 11 1909 attorney H G Hogan. wky-8-18-31
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomas N. Harrison
Allen Circuit
Fort Wayne
Indiana
John E. Ridley
For Sale Beautiful upright piano with bench and searf
Bargain sale offers a high grade upright piano nearly new with bench and case. Located at Bargain care Senti nel, seller prefers cheap terms to avoid storage fees.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Care Sentinel
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Allen County Courts
Rose Dillon
Superior Court
Pleny Dillon
P. B. Colerick
Lydia Pinkham
Kilmer
Cardus
Carter
Rexall
Lyon’s
POE News
Sentinel
Minneapolis
Duluth
Toledo
Pittsbiing Market
Seale
Burnham
Lorenz
Reviva
ORRIS
North
Lima
E. K. Bush
East
Columbia Street
Eckart Packing Company
Hocking Valley
Massillon
Jackson
Pocanontas
West Virginia
T. P. Riddle
Penealsatlee
Deledaeus
Charles ‘Franklin
West Ham
Ithe
B.P.S
F. M. Smith. & Co
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