Verdict for Minnie DeWert in mill death suit at Monroeville
A superior court jury awarded Minnie DeWert 1500 dollars as administratrix for the estate of William DeWert against William Noble after a weeklong trial claiming DeWert was killed December 26 when a pipe, loosened by steam from boiler vents, struck him at a Monroeville stave mill.
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Superior Court
Minnie DeWert
William DeWert
William K. Noble
DeWert
Monroeville
Noble
William Bowman
S. Bush & Co
Aboite
Sarah J. Bowman
Colerick
Nade
Barrett
Morris
County Auditor Reports Tax Collector Contract Dispute
County Auditor J L Smith found that on November 24 a contract with Johny C Workman a tax ferrer gave him eighty three and one third percent for all tax collections on sequestered property. He agrees to start work within thirty days. Joseph Tonker a board member says he knew nothing of the matter and was in court all day after the 24.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
County Commissioners Court
J. L. Smith
Johny C. Workman
Aim
Joseph Tonker
Charles Bash in suit Bowman v Bash and Co argues today
A courtroom morning session features Charles Bash, named defendant in the Bowman case, pressing to argue the matter as the superior court convenes. The record shows an objection from the firm and a tense start to proceedings.
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Charles § Bash
William “Bowman
C.S. Bash & Co
Local court actions recount varied civil suits and divorces
Jury verdicts favored Bowman firm in a $500 damage suit over a burned barn separator linked to Bush machinery sparks. Cross-complaint by Jacob Flaig seeks decree amid marital conflict with Bertha Flaig. Mary Hill seeks divorce from John S Hill with restraining order and $200 alimony. Matt Miller suit against Edgar Cleary dismissed. William Bowman v Bash Co verdict for the firm. Kate Certin released on recognizance in peace case. Sprankle Construction Inc files for $25,000 capital with John C Sprankle Francis J Sprankle and Cloid A Sprankle as incorporators.
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S. L. Morris
Bowman
Ahoite
Bush
Mary Hill
Superior Court
John S. Hill
George W. Louttit
Matt Miller
Edgar Cleary
William Bowman
8. Bash & Co
C. 5
Bash
Kate Certin
Justice Huser
Frank Johns
Sprankie Construction Company
Ashley
John C. F
Francis J
Cloid A. Sprankle
Divorce Trial Highlights Insanity Claim and Discrediting Evidence
In a Saturday session of the superior court, Samantha Graves’s divorce suit against George Graves featured objections to the wife testifying on grounds of insanity, later softened as medical testimony noted past hallucinations. The proceedings also covered liquor incidents, dismissal requests, and multiple court notes including delays and cases involving forgery, embezzlement, and partition actions.
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Samantha Graves
George Graves
Ronald Dawson
Erwin
Flicer
Board of Health
Court actions and local crimes headline
The article reports on a broader restraining order awaiting Dec. 24 hearing, rumored new contracts, and board actions. It also covers Tillock receiving 30 days and a $5 fine for forging his mother-in-law’s name and embezzling about $240, Mary Fox held on surety, Jacob Mattes suing Wabash Railway for $5,000 over a fatal crossing incident, with Emrick and Emrick as plaintiffs.
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Tillock
George J. Tillock
Circuit Court
Jacob Mattes
Wabasa Railway Company
Emrick
Court Fines Trainman for Obstructing a Crossing
Clayton E. Barker conductor of a Pennsylvania freight train was fined five dollars and costs after allegedly blocking the Calhoun street crossing for seventeen minutes Sunday morning. The engineer and two brakemen’ cases were continued to January 17 with appeals possible. An associate argued for quashing the affidavit, but the court overruled him. Willard Troxell, charged with public intoxication, received an indefinite continuance.
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Clayton E. Barker
Pennsylvania
Calhoun Street
Aing
Ed. H. Ashton
J. O. Bennett
J. F. Romary
Fred Zollars
Heller and
Kelley
Willard Troxell
Suspected counterfeit check at old National bank
An unknown man arrived in the morning with an $18 check payable to George Holman and signed Co. Denner and Kern, Pre. Denner. The cashier doubted the signature and phoned Denner & Kern for verification. the firm denied issuing the check, and the stranger vanished. Officers are investigating the incident.
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Old National Bank
George Holman
Co. Denner and Kern
Pre. Denner
Rohan
Denner & Kern
Couples List of Local Residents and Ages
Walter J. Rauner 23 farmer and Pearl R. Mullen 20. Forest M. Hall 22 painter and Ce celia Ringle 21 dressmaker. William Stunt 22 painter and Effie M. Johnson 18. Guy C. Brindie 21 farmer and Edith M. Robison 19. Bernard D. Busch 31 restaurant keeper and Freda Loser 21. Joseph Levits 23 farmer and Bar bara Brandenberger 34. Clinton T. Worth 21 cook and Thelma D. Harding 18. Henry A. Lantz 31 contractor and arrie W. Graue 19. Louis J. Freucher 27 barber and Mary Driesbach 22. William A. Grayless 22 fireman and Helen Holmes.
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Walter J. Rauner
Farmer
Pearl R. Mullen
Forest M. Hall
Cecelia Ringle
William Stunt
Effie M. Johnson
Guy C. Brindie
Edith M. Robison
Bernard D. Busch
Freda Loser
Joseph Levits
Barbara Brandenberger
Clinton T. Worth
Cook
Thelma D. Harding
Henry A. Lantz
Restraining order issued against Allen County commissioners
A court today issued a restraining order against Charles G. Griébel Joseph Tonkel and William Hockemeyer. The action targets the Allen County board of commissioners and suspends specified duties pending further hearing. The order specifies immediate limits on official actions and restrains contact among involved parties. Local officials declined further comment pending court clarification.
Country Parties Delight Jolly Twelve At East Side Home
Mrs. William Vincent Jr hosted the Jolly Twelve on Thursday afternoon at her house east of the city. The ladies enjoyed a delightful time with prizes won by Mrs. Charles Levine, Mrs. John Durr, Mrs. L. Frye, and Mrs. William Roeger. Luncheon followed the games.
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William Vincent, Jr
Jolly Twelve
Charles Levine
John Durr
L. Frye
William Roeger
Sunday School Officers Elected by First M E Church Board
The Sunday school board of the First M E Church elected officers for the ensuing year. Assistant Superintendent Jo Lasigtant and Superintendent Feustal were named, with other posts to be filled.
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Sunday School Board of the
First. M. E. Church
Pertotendéhta
Feustal
Asistant
Jo- Lasigtant
Fruit House promotes big holiday sale on fur toys tea and more
The Fruit House advertises a broad holiday sale with sample fur items from H and B Marks of Detroit at half price, plus a vast array of toys, tea, coffee, canned goods, sugars, dry goods, candy, wines and cigars, ladies and gentlemen’s wear, and household wares across multiple floors. The copy emphasizes direct purchasing, home delivery, and in store departments including Ready-to-Wear, Gent’s Furnishings, Boots Shoes Tinware China Glassware and Graniteware.
School staff roster names roles and titles listed
Third Assistant Superintendent Robert Puckett Secretary Cleo Glass Treasurer H G Weaver Chorister H M Beaver Pianist Katherine Anderson Assistant Pianist Lillian Parham Librarian Mary Williard Superintendent of Home Department Mrs C S Ridenour Superintendent of Cradle Roll Grace Smith
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Robert Puckett
Cleo Glass
H. G. Weaver
H. M. Beaver
Katherine Anderson
Lillian Parham
Mary Williard
C. S. Ridenour
Grace Smith
Col Hogeland Leaves Fort Wayne for Louisville Christmas
Col Alexander Hogeland, known as the father of the curfew, departs Fort Wayne for Louisville to spend Christmas. He reflects fondly on Fort Wayne and the newsboys, who received copies of his book Twenty five Years Among the Newsboys. He plans to return next year if life permits.
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Alexander Hogeland
Louisville
Col. Hogeland
Fort Wayne
Ito
Man Reports Lost Wages From Craps Game at Local Saloon
A man told police headquarters on Tuesday he lost 38 dollars gambling at Emanuel Currys saloon on South La Fayette street. The saloon has previously seen several arrests of African American patrons on gambling charges. Detective George Soliday led the investigation, accompanied by a porter.
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Emanuel Curry
South Lafayette Street
George Soliday
Loss of Money: Two Purses Reported Missing
Police investigate the loss of two pocketbooks reported last night. Mrs. C. Doehrmann of 1329 Rockhill street lost 14 dollars. Miss Josephine Corlette, Leavitt store employee on East Berry street, left hers on a store counter and returned to find it gone with a small sum and some rings.
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C. Doehrmann
Rockhill Street
Josephine Corlette
Leavitt
East Berry Street
Christmas and New Year Holiday Rates Announced
The Great Reynolds and Island line offers one and one half fare round trips between all G R I stations for the holidays. Tickets go on sale December 22 through 31, 1906 and January 1, 1907, with return validity until January 2, 1907. Inquiries to any G R I agent. CO. Ls LOCKWOOD, GP. A Wit D 18-20
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Ls Lockwood
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Goldie Eareheart
Ira Eareheart
Aiken and Underwood
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Nestor L. Martin
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Edward Hoffman
Workman
Banks
Eggemann
Nellie Cummings
Pearl Street
Meyer Brothers
Flaig
Jacob Flaig
Bertha Flaig
Aiken
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George Clapsattle
St. Louis
Louise Rodenback
Indianapolis
Findlay and
van Wert
Lenz
Findlay
New Haven
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Edward White
Julius Towne
Hugh Hogan
Theodore Thimler
Levi Thimler
Simon Buskirk
Ben J. Woodson
John W.herman
Mrs. Fox
Mary Fox
George Fox
Taylor Street
Tancey
Michael Huntine
Barker
Department Store Bulletin
B. Marks
Detroit
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Axminster
Fruit House
Young Hyson
Japan
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Imperial
Gond Young Hyson
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Frances Wisons
Eclipse
Prince George
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Red Band
J. T
Town Talk
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Horseshoe Plug
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