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Newspaper

Fort Wayne Weekly Sentinel

Location

Fort Wayne, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Dec 18, 1907

Page

40

Notice to Non-Residents Foreclosure Suit in Indiana

A legal notice announces a case to quiet title to real estate in Indiana. Non-resident defendants are informed of the filing and must appear by February 25, 1908, or risk judgment by default. Clerk Joseph N. Mason and attorney Robt B. Dreibelbiss sign the notice.

Indivura Varmin John Bk Jobin IK Senseney Janu Bundy Margaret Bindy Joly van Gondy Sear Dob Vint Gartiely Phan James Weldon James Feldon John Jamieson Johnamieson John Irving Mary Main John Iain William AT. Main William M. Main Johnn John Irvin Melissa Irving William Irving Abraham Miller Abraham Jer Rachael Miller John Miler Delia Dugan Wary Downs George S. Randall David J. Randal Indiana Joseph N. Mason Seal B. Dreibelbiss

Notice of Final Settlement of Estate for Mary A Bell

Creditors heirs and legatees of Mary A Bell deceased must appear in Allen Circuit Court Fort Wayne Indiana January 25 1908 to show cause why final settlement accounts should not be approved and to prove heirship and receive distributive shares Executor John W VanBuskirk Witness clerk Joseph N Mason Clerk Allen Circuit Court Attorney John A Connolly Dec 26 1907

Mary A. Bell Fort Wayne Indiana John W. Vanbuskirk Oseph N. Mason Circuit Court John A. Connolly

Heeby Addressed as Executor in Wa Elmine Case

In a terse note the court names Heeby as the executor of the Wa Elmine matter, reflecting a formal designation amid ongoing proceedings and property matters. The ruling underscores the appointment without detailing broader dispute context.

Parte Loses Wallet in City Market Heist

Martin Perry of Eel River township reported $480 missing from his wallet in the city market after a morning trip to Griswold on Goshen road. Sheriff efforts are underway to recover the money. Mrs. Louis Krabach of Force Street says two men robbed her of about $12 after leaving a streetcar near John and Buchanan Streets. Police are investigating.

Martin Perry Eel River Township George Griswold Goshen Road Griswold Louis Krabach Force Street John Buchanan

Big Attendance At Live Stock Insurance Meeting

A large crowd gathered in the courthouse assembly room Saturday afternoon for a Live Stock Insurance company meeting. Dr. W F Myers was chosen chairman, Edward Marquis became local secretary and will collect dues locally rather than sending them to South Bend.

Live Stock Insurance Company South Bend W. F. Myers Edward Marquis

Fort Wayne & Jackson Railroad Company Annual Meeting

The Fort Wayne and Jackson Railroad Company calls its stockholders meeting for January 25, 1908 at 10 a.m. in Jackson, Michigan to elect directors and discuss other business. transfer books close January 11 and reopen later in 1908. Secretary Samuel Sloan issues notice.

Fort Wayne & Jackson Railroad Company Jackson Michigan Samuel Sloan

Tillman Asks Congress to Aid Temperance Effort

Senator Tillman introduced a resolution urging the interstate commerce committee to report legislation enabling states to police liquor traffic within borders to aid temperance and curb illicit distilling. He sought relief for enforcement of state laws against interstate whiskey shipments flooding southern states. later he withdrew the resolution and offered a bill on the subject.

Committee On Interstate Commerce United States Tillman South Congress Interstate Commerce Commission South Carolina Supreme Court of the United States Knox McCumber

Barley Shortage Tied to Saloon Closures in Chicago

Chicago reports a barley shortage endangering breweries and saloons. Adam Ortseifen of McAvoy Brewing predicts about one thousand saloons will close by May 1 as barley scarcity drives up beer costs. He notes many brewers cannot profit at current prices and warns margins are being eroded.

Chicago Adam Ortseifen McAvoy Brewing Company Mr. Ortseifen

Wedding Gifts Heavy for Feigenspan Head Dies Soon After

Philadelphia reports Christian W. Stengel president of Feigenspan brewery interests in Newark New Jersey died in German hospital within hours of marrying Mrs Marie Louise Feigenspan widow of the man who once employed him. Stengel had been treated for appendicitis with complications leading to a second operation. The couple wed after learning stengel likely would not survive. Relatives attended the ceremony and his death followed hours later.

Philadelphia Christian W. Stengel Feigenspan Newark N. J Marie Louise Feigenspan Stengel Christian Feigenspan Mr. Stengel Mr. Feigenspan

Real Estate Transfers Compiled by Benny Heller

Transfers of real estate compiled by Benny Heller notes Jacob Kann transferring to Jacob Hoelle on the west side line for 2850 dollars. The document lists entries with street references and dates, reflecting title transfers and seller buyer details in an archival city record.

Benny Heller Astructor Jacob Kann Jacob Hoelle Jackson Jana

Indian heir Walcott claim on Huntington county land clarified

Records show the patent to James Walcott, descendant of Chief Little Turtle, covers farm land in Huntington county near the Wabash line, not Fort Wayne property. Walcott's 270.54 acres, less than the claimed 320, may prompt a suit under Indiana descent statutes.

Bur Bloomingdale Fort Wayne City James Walcott Maumee Ohio Little Turtle Indiana Roosevelt Sherwood Toledo Fort Wayne Huntington County The Sentinel Wolcott Wabash Walcott Section Township Twenty Eight Ind Gen. Sherwood Congress Frank Hurd Jacob Fox Benjamin Harrison Indianapolis Interior Department

TWO CHIEFS OF SAME NAME INDIANA LAND CASE

Indianapolis December 20 An Indian granted a patent for 270 acres in northern Indiana is not a descendant of the famous Little Turtle who defeated St Clair's army but from another chief bearing the same name J P Dunn explains the Miami reservation stems from the 1818 St Marys treaty negotiated by Jonathan Jennines Benjamin Parke and others The article notes the tract was believed to lie within Fort Wayne before the clarification.

Little Turtle Robertson Huntington Indiana Allen County Big Legs Wolcott Indianapolis Fort Wayne St. Clair J. P. Dunn Mr. Dunn St. Mary’s Jonathan. Jennines Benjamin ‘Parke

Peace on Earth Good Will to Men in the South

Five men were killed in Louisiana and Mississippi during the last 24 hours of Christmas week. In Covington Henry Route, a black man, was fatally shot by white resident Mr. Bradley after a dispute over money. In New Albany F Hill house a section foreman shot and killed Martin Arnold, both white. In Vaiden Maury Davis and William Spinx, white and colored respectively, died in a double fatal fight. In Greenville Ed Smith, a black railroad worker, killed Jim English, a black worker, over a love affair.

New Orleans Louisiana Mississippi Covington Henry Route Bradley New Albany Miss D F. Hillhouse Martin Arnold Vaiden Maury Davis Wm. Spinx Greenville Ed. Smith Jim English

PILES 1.00 Free Wall Offer From Peoples Drug

A brief classified item notes a $1.00 free wall offer and directs readers to write to the Peoples Drug Company for details. The garbled text suggests a promotional notice or coupon related to a drugstore advertisement.

Hope Now To Solve Dona Gilmar Murder Case

Dayton Ohio December verdict finds Layton Hines guilty of murder in the first degree for the August killings of Anna Marcowitz and Abe Cohan near the Soldiers home. Jury recommends mercy. Hines confessed and is suspected in the Dana Gilman case, with further statements expected.

Dayton Marcowitz Layton Hines Hines Anna Marcowitz Abe Cohan Dana Gilman

Thought 7 Would Be Fun 10 Kill Family

Oshkosh Wis December 24 Milton B Owen aged 19 arrested charged with trying to kill employer Richard Owens family by poisoning teapot Sunday night Tea smelled strong odor and liniment sprayed into tea contained poisonous oils Owen confessed thinking it would be fun to kill the whole family He has been adjudged insane

Oshkosh Wis Milton B. Owen Richard Owens Algoma

Man in trance for a month sings in Montclair

Edward Shea of Montclair New Jersey has remained in a trance for over a month then began singing frequently while still unconscious. Doctors report the change shows in his behavior as the unusual state continues and observers note the new phase in the condition.

Montclair N. J Edward Shea Shea

Trance Shows Noted Voice Improvement Says Friends

Trance claims his voice has more sweetness and expression now, suggesting songs were practiced though friends say they have never heard him sing any of them before. Shea is fed artificially yet remains in good physical condition with little nourishment.

Shea

Insane man kills nurse at St Marys Hospital

Gustave Wirth, 32, described as insane, shot Sister Theresa a nurse at St Marys Hospital Milwaukee on December 24. He fled after four shots but was chased and captured, later held at the police station. Wirth had prior insanity noted after an operation about a year earlier.

Milwaukee Wis Theresa St. Mary's Hospital Gustave Wirth Wirth

Births and a new wholesale grocer venture in Huntington

The town records multiple births across Allen and nearby counties including a daughter born to Mr. and Mrs. Lothamer on December 22 in Allen county, another daughter to Mr. and Mrs. Oser near the city, and several other newborns with local occupations noted. A new wholesale grocer firm Zintsmaster Grinnell & Co plans to open in Huntington with $50,000 capital after January 1.

Frank Lothamer Lothamer Allen County Thompson Willis E. Thompson Eel River Township McGill Paulding County Michael Oser A. J. Moynihan George Eisenhut Edward Perrey East Jefferson Street Albert W. F. Manth Manth Hanna Street Aries L. Chapman Herman Street Chapman Zintsmaster, Grinnell & Co Huntington Claud Coolman Whitley County Jeffersonville Reformatory Frank H. Stallsmith Coolman Pearl Schrader Stallsmith Wan Willion Band

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