Spring Clearance Forces Winter Goods Out
Coming and going as the spring goods come in, winter goods are put on clearance to move them quickly. Prices have been marked down on many lines to reduce stock.
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Newspaper
Fort Wayne Weekly Sentinel
Location
Fort Wayne, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Feb 06, 1907
Page
8
Redfern Corsets Demonstration At Fashion Event
Miss Ohlsen will demonstrate the merits of Redfern Corsets, promising interest for women seeking the newest fashion. Attendees can obtain the latest corset information at the event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Miss Ohlsen
Allen County Courts Open Suits to Challenge Smith Will
In Allen County Superior Court the Smith will contest opens with Sakin and Charles H Smith seeking to set aside their father Andrew J Smiths will of $2 500 estate. Witnesses will testify to long estrangements within the family and a 20 year quiet feud with Mary B Ryan the sole beneficiary. Jurors for February include Jesse Wappus Frank Hubler and others. Separately James M Carter fights divorce after psychiatry finds him sane and Annie Edwards is declared of unsound mind to be removed to Richmond. County bids authorized for infirmary chairs and benches.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sakin
Charles H. Smith
Andrew J. Smith
John Ryan
Smith
Mary B. Ryan
Pierce
Ryan
Superior Court
Circuit Court
John Kennedy
Jesse Wappus
Eel River Township
Frank Hubler
Marion
B. C. Parker
Perry
Henry Muldoon
Floyd A. Irving
Milan
Jacob Woods
Pleasant
J. H. Ottenweller
Alvin Daugherty
Madison
John Rubl
John W. Bowers
Monroeville
Henry Bohde
St. Joe
Fred Scherer
George W. Gresley
Elmer Sanders
Scipio
John Burchard
St- Joe
Willard Moss
Benjamin Dorsey
Springfield
William Hursh
James M. Carter
Cuba
Annie Edwards
Richmond
Bitter probate fight over Andrew J. Smith estate and mind
In Adams county a heated superior court battle pits Andrew J. Smith’s relatives against each other over a $2,500 bequest to his daughter Mrs. John Ryan. The case centers on mental capacity at time of a June land sale to enable settlement, with accusations of family feuding and alleged abuse amid waning trust.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Andrew J. Smith
John Ryan
Charles H. Smith
W. H. Reed
Adams County
Smith
Anarney Reed
Little Jury
Ostman Divorce Proceedings Open In Superior Court
Friday, Mattie Ostman objects to being dragged by the hair in a divorce filing. She alleges William Ostman transported her across the home and failed to support her. The Ostmans, of 1028 Degroft Street, wed October 14, 1903, and share one child. she seeks relief through dissolution of the marriage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mattie Ostman
William Ostman
Ostmans
Degroft Street
William G Wurtle
Skull exhibit in Kennedy Laughlin trial looms in saloon fight case
Prosecution may showcase a skull from the Columbia City grave to identify wounds as key guilt evidence in the John Kennedy Charles Laughlin case. Attys obtained relatives' permission and plan readiness for in court display if required. Laughlin’s side took a photo of the victim’s toad.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fort June
Kennedy
Charles Laughlin
Laughlin
Smith
Andrew Smith
John Ryan
Questons
Laura Kissinger
Samuel A. Kisinger
Harry Q. Hogan
Divorce Suit Highlights Fort Wayne Player Bo Slear
Anna Slear files for divorce from Walter Slear known as Bo the Fort Wayne base ball figure. She alleges limited support and clothes given, while he boasted of fame and enjoyed attention from spectators and other women. Judge R B Dreihilbiss handles the case.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Walter S. Slear
Fort Wayne
Elkhart Wonder
Anna Slear
Slear
R. B. Dreihilbiss
Carter Couple Reconciled Amid Courtroom Jubilation
In a minor court session Judge Heaton witnessed an aging couple enter smilingly and state they had fixed things up. Mary L. Carter had contemplated divorce from James M. Carter after filing a complaint, but she announced she no longer wished to proceed. The scene contrasted with the Smith family feud being untangled nearby as the pair proclaimed resolution with evident happiness.
Fort Wayne Bargains at Great Fort Wayne Store
A long list of low price items from Corset Covers to 56piece Dinner Set highlights Fort Wayne's greatest and only bargain store. Hundreds of everyday goods are offered at cents and dollars values including Muslin Skirts, Enamel Basins, Alarm Clocks, Table Glasses, and Watches with emphasis on mass discounts and wide selections.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fort Wayne
Carter Divorce Case Involves Carpenters In Cuba
The Carters disputed a divorce suit as Mrs. Carter claimed responsibility for an affair and moved to dismiss, while her husband, a carpenter and shoemaker from Cuba, faced legal actions including custody and a court finding him of sound mind after a week of court activity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Seen
Carters
Carter
Cuba
Wife Wields Axe in Married Life Row Divorce Sought
Frances Bashford and William Henry Bashford clash over her night out and threats with a family ax. He seeks divorce citing her outbursts and a prior restraining order to prevent elopement with his child. Attorneys Emrick & Emrick represent him.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Henry
Vaight
Emrick
Kennedy Murder Trial Ready to Open With Fifty Venire
Preparations are complete for the Kennedy trial in the circuit court Monday morning. A fifty man special venire was drawn to select a jury for the murder of Sam Augsburger in a Kennedy saloon at Walace and Lafayette streets on Sept. 1. Kennedy is defended by Judge Colerick and Louttit, with Prosecutor Ninde and deputy Ninde prosecuting. Fourteen others are dead, leaving three still missing from the venire. The case is expected to take about ten days and earlier hearings included the coroner's inquest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kennedy
John. Kennedy
Sam Augsburger
Wallace
Lafayette
Charles Laughlin
Walpole G. Colerick
George W. Louttit
Dan B. Ninde
Harry W. Ninde
Summary of County Expenditures In Charles Dunn Murder Case
A requisition covered 3800 for attorney fees and expenses in the Charles Dunn murder trial, with reductions from 800 to 400 and 200 approved for expert testimony and for hoarding witnesses from outside the state. Additional grants included 600 for infirmary benches, 3150 for chairs, 600 for a new ice house, 1500 for lot books, 1000 for the coroner, 350 for assessments, 2250 for old bills, and 400 for jail repairs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Dunn
Juror confusion delays hearing in Smith will case
Judge Heaton announced a noon start and held court until 3 PM for the continuation of the Smith will case but one juror was absent. Jasper Tilbury explained the 3 o clock convening and the matter was postponed to Monday morning. The will leaves the widow the homestead for life and other property in fee simple, with the remainder to daughter Ella Ashebrooke after fixed bequests. A remonstrance against Cedar Creek township saloons, signed by 163 voters, has been filed with County Auditor Lindemuth. three saloons operate in the township.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John
Ella Ashebrooke
Catherine Franke
Mollie Forbing
Ela Franke
St. Patrick's Church
Cedar Creek Township
Lindemuth
Divorce Suit Arises Over Alleged Abuse and Alimony Claim
Amanda Roos files for divorce from Elmer W Roos, citing repeated infractions of the marriage code, habitual drunkenness for three years, and beatings after a demanded loan of $5. She seeks custody of two children and $2,000 alimony, noting a Oct 25 1897 marriage and a Bourbon home with one parent’s $12,000 Marshall county real estate. Attorney George G Feldman represents her. Also, Frank Disler’s liquor license application at Hurshtown is withdrawn amid township remonstrance. an insanity commission is set for Cateb Hornbeck later this evening.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elmer W. Roos
Amanda Roos
Bourbon
Marshall County
George G. Feldman
Disler
Frank Disler
Hurshtown
Cedar Creek
Cateb Hornbeck
Improved Broiler Makes One Piece Design Popular
The article describes an improved broiler claimed to be unique in a single-piece construction usable on gas, gasoline, or ordinary stoves. It notes channels for catching juices and side openings to pass heat while preserving juices, plus a long wood handle as a key feature.
Meteor Percolators Promote Consistent Coffee Quality
The write up extols percolator coffee making noting it distills rather than boils, promising uniform results and eliminating the variability of good versus poor brews. Meteor Percolators are offered in all sizes and styles from small to large urns.
Hoop Pole John Terrifies North of City with Odd Actions
A man known as Hoop pole John frightened several residents Saturday by roaming farmhouses with a short ax and asking strange questions, suggesting he may be unbalanced. The event drew concern as the Fort Wayne and Wabash Valley Traction Co settled two lawsuits for damages in a related case.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hoop Pole John
Fort, Wayne,and
Wabash Valley Traction Company
Eliza J. Wurtle
White Fruit House announces large dept store sale
Gent's Furnishing Department advertises a major sale with 25c to $1 values on menswear and 44 off on coats and skirts. Teas, coffee, canned goods, sugars, dry goods, linens, and general merchandise offered with bold discount promises and floor designated sections in a busy period sale.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gent
Gent’s
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