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Newspaper

Fort Wayne Weekly Sentinel

Location

Fort Wayne, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Dec 30, 1908

Page

8

Goons Go! Stock Review Aims at Better Service

A historical note urges reviewing winter stock and moving lingering merchandise. It emphasizes improving buying and selling facilities and enhancing patron service for the future conduct of the business.

Sale on Seasonal Garments at Greatly Reduced Prices

Store promotes substantial discounts on seasonal clothing emphasizing correct style material and workmanship. Limited stock and no carryover items, urging quick purchases before prices rise.

New trial sought in Allen County murder case

In Woodburn Judge Erwin moved for a new trial for John Stout in the murder of Marshal Columbus Cray. The motion argues improper impeachment and admission of testimony including shells of same caliber. set for argument early next year. Also discusses buying voting machines for the county with bonds paid by savings, not taxes.

Circuit Court R. K. Erwin John Stout Columbus Cray Woodburn Erwin Herman. Miller Herman Miller Board of County Commissioners

Louis Brewer Sentenced on Inheritance Fraud Case

Louis Brewer, twenty one, left the circuit court room this morning with a prison term from one to fourteen years for a crime tied to an inheritance he received last month. The judge ordered the sentence after deliberation on the fraudulent act surrounding the inheritance.

Louis Brewer Circuit Court Room

Fragmentary note on building restrictions and business ban

The excerpt states that no business of any kind will be transacted in the building. It reflects a governing rule or covenant restricting commercial activity within the premises, emphasizing a strict prohibition.

Liquor License Hearings Delay in Jefferson Township

County Attorney Hoffman requests more time to review license applications as the Jefferson township liquor hearing stalls until Wednesday. The Anti-Saloon League fights to keep the township dry for two more years amid a bitter dispute. In other court action Judge O Rourke resumes the McAfee Arter versus Goldberger case over hotel wreckage. A dissolution petition is filed for the Second Church of Christ Scientist signed by DeWitt Dornte Drake and Scott. Attorney Kerr says members seek affiliation with another Scientology church.

County Commissioners’ Court Jefferson Township Hoffman Anti-Saloon League O’rourke L. H. McAfee Arter M. Goldberger Aveline Second Church of Christ, Scientists

Interurban Freight Dispute Heads to Superior Court

The Pittsburg Fort Wayne and Chicago Railway and the Pennsylvania company appeal a November railroad commission ruling requiring car load freight deliveries to Winona Interurban Rail Road at Winona Lake under an interchange plan. Parties include commission members Wood Dowling McClure and Warsaw firm Spencer Hogan and Company. The appeal cites siding limits and that Winona Lake track was for supplies, not industrial use.

Pittsburg, Fort Wayne and Chicago Railway Company Pennsylvania Company Superior Court State Railroad Commission Winona Interurban Railroad Company Winona Lake William J. Wood Henry M. Dowling John F. McClure Spencer, Hogan and Company Warsaw Interurban Zollars James Albert Krom Corabell Indianapolis McAdams Hartzell Bittinger Houk William Dolan Anna Dolan Cora Grieser Henry Grieser

Judge hears demurrer over physician liability insurance case

Judge O Rourke spent the day hearing arguments on a general demurrer from Physicians Defense against Medical Protective. The suit seeks an injunction to stop use of forms and methods claimed as unfair competition. Also noted is a divorce filing by Florence Bischoff alleging cruelty and infidelity by William Bischoff with supporting claims of assault and neglect.

O'Rourke Physicians’ Defense Company Medical Protective Company Charles M. Niezer Byron W. Sommers Physicians Protective’ Company Breen and Morris W. J. Vesey R. 8 Taylor Sol 'C. Wood Florence Bischoff William Bischoff

Wheat and corn prices edge lower on quiet Chicago market

Wheat opened quiet and easy with declines to about 1/2 to 3/4 cent, aided by Liverpool and Argentina harvests but offset by small northwest receipts. May futures rose to around 1.07, closing at the session high. Corn traded steady to firmer as receipts fell, with May advancing to about 61 1/2 cents and oats weak. Provisions eased on lower hog prices amid ample supplies.

Chicago Ill Liverpool Argentina Minneapolis Duluth Byer Gael Teo

Grain and meat markets drift with mixed receipts across cities

New York reports steady dull grain and oil markets as December prices hold. wheat slips on bearish news then firm on light northwest arrivals. Chicago cash grain shows varied wheat and corn bids. East Buffalo, Chicago and Cincinnati livestock and hog markets move with receipts, with hogs steady to firm and cattle and sheep ranges shifting across regions.

New York Ft. O. B Western Rio Santos New Orleans

Market Receipts and Prices from Indianapolis and Pittsburg Aggregations

Indianapolis market reports receipts of hogs 15 000 cattle 1500 sheep 300 with veal and cattle prices ranging from 3 50 to 9 25 and hogs from 5 10 to 6 25. Pittsburg market shows cattle receipts none hogs 2500 with heavies to 6 40 and lambs up to 8 00.

Chicago Ill Western Cincinnati Indianapolis Ind Pittsburg

Market price report from Chicago New York and Toledo regions

Butter and cheese markets show mixed steady tones across Chicago and New York with creamery and western factory items quoted. Poultry and eggs firm to easy depending on grade. Toledo wholesale prices list varied grains and produce with minor shifts in dairy items and poultry.

Chicago Ill Young Americas New York Western Pennsylvania

Market Quotations From Local Merchants and Packers Panel

A collage of commodity quotes and prices from mills, merchants, and packers. Raw hides, furs, and copper prices appear alongside Mayflower and Tresselt mill quotations for wheat flour and bran. Livestock values for steers, heifers, cows, hogs, and sheep are listed with regional buyers and grain by the bushel and ton. A coal market is noted with regional mine prices. Pfeiffer is listed as a contact in Bass Stock building rooms.

Tresselt & Sons J. T. Johnson East Columbia St Howenstein & Crouse East Columbia St Eckart Packing Company

Reist St and Hak Water and Light Project Details

A damaged OCR fragment mentions water and electric services at Reist Street and Hak location with a 24x40 item, 40% to 70% completion references, and general infrastructure notes without clear dates or authorities.

Searee Furrk

Notice of Estate Administration for Henry Mueller

John Cutter appointed administrator of Henry Mueller late of Allen County Indiana deceased. Estate is expected to be solvent. Attorneys Robinson and Luecke listed for the estate.

Henry Mueller Allen County Indiana John Cutter Robinson & Luecke Attys

Appointment of Executor for Catherine Driesback

George Zeimer has been appointed executor of the last will and testament of Catherine Driesback, late of Allen County, Indiana, deceased. The filing indicates the probate action and names the executor for settlement of the estate.

Catherine Driesback Allen County Indiana George Zeimer

Administrator to Sell Real Estate in Allen County Indiana

The administrator of the estate of George W. Mills announces an Allen Circuit Court order. On January 18, 1909 at 10 a.m. the southwest quarter of the southwest quarter of section twenty nine north range eleven east will be offered at public sale for cash at no less than the appraised value, subject to court approval.

George WW. Mills Allen Circuit Court Towit Sine Twentynine Rose Allen County State of Indiana

Notice of Final Settlement of Estate in Allen County

Creditors heirs and legatees of Marquis B Singleton deceased must appear in Allen Circuit Court Fort Wayne Indiana January 16 1909 to show cause why final settlement accounts should not be approved and to prove heirship and receive distributive shares Leonard Townsend attorneys for estate file by December 16 1908 Clerk Joseph N Mason.

Marquis B. Singleton Allen Fort Wayne Indiana Louis R. Singleton

Non-Resident Divorce Case Filed in Allen County

State of Indiana Allen County court grants notice that defendant John W Sunderland is a non resident. Plaintiff Charlotte Sunderland seeks divorce and must answer by February 5 1909 or case will proceed in absence. Clerk Joseph N Mason attests. Attorney W G Colerick represents plaintiff.

State of Indiana Allen County Charlotte Sunderland John W. Sunderland Indiana Joseph N. Mason W. G. Colerick

Fort Wayne and Jackson Railroad Company Annual Meeting

The annual meeting of the Fort Wayne and Jackson Railroad Company stockholders is set for 1909 on the twenty fifth at 204. Directors will be elected and other business as may be proper will be considered.

Fort Wayne & Jackson Railroad Company Fort Wayne & Jackson Railroad Provyne Batote

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