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Newspaper

Fort Wayne Weekly Sentinel

Location

Fort Wayne, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Feb 26, 1908

Page

7

Allen County Court Hears Hermann Miller Case Update

In the circuit court Judge J M Robinson was named to assist Prosecutor A E Thomas in Hermann Miller’s case. The trial date remains unset as Erwin and Underwood press for an early trial, likely the first to proceed. County commissioners delayed action on evening courthouse openings pending further review.

J. M. Robinson O’rourke A. E.thomas Herman Miller Erwin & Underwood

Court moves delay grand jury murder indictments in Indiana

No arguments today on motions to quash the murder indictments of Herman Miller John Baker and John Stout as attorneys seek prep time. Divorces and removals noted while courts adjust schedules for Washington birthday holiday and a trunk theft suit involving Hasler proceeds.

Circuit Court Herman Miller John Baker John Stout Boring Hiram Boring Washington Indiana O’rourke and Heaton Circuit

Fragmentary court note mentions Jacob and Grand Rapids

Fragmentary OCR shows a Friday reference to a twenty eight session and a suit involving Jacob and Grand Rapids, with unclear details. The readable parts point to a legal matter linked to a city or jurisdiction named Grand Rapids and an individual named Jacob.

Jacob The Grand Rapids

Courts Close For Washington's Birthday Observed In County

Saturday saw circuit and superior courts closed in observance of Washington's Birthday legal holiday. County Clerk Joe Mason kept offices open briefly for marriage seekers before closing around 10 o clock. Commissioners approved a few bills to aid workers who helped shovel and then adjourned.

Washington Joe .Mason

County offices Stay Open to Aid Laborers and Teamsters

To aid needy laborers and teamsters, county offices remained open. County Recorder Ashley advised visitors not to transact business while keeping the office open. County Auditor Linde­muth stressed the need to maintain staff to prevent work backlogs, as did County Treasurer Scheiman. Assessor and county surveyor offices remained open.

Ashley George W. Lindemuth Scheiman

Jamey divorce case opens week in circuit court

Della Jamey files for divorce from Joseph P. Jamey a blacksmith married February 5 1902 She alleges drunkenness curses abuse neglect of children and seeks custody of two youngsters plus alimony of 500 Other cases follow including Minnie Kiel’s divorce from Christian Kiel Nellie Timmins Edwards case and ongoing disputes over condonation and standing in court Also matters of property disputes and a Guilty plea from Charles Huttinger for embezzling 60 in Prudential funds discussed

Della Jamey Joseph P. Jamey Minnie Kiel Christian Kiel O’rourke Nellie Timmens Charles Timmons Edwards Thomas

Divorce Suit and Related Civil Actions in Circuit Court

Frederick M Woolsey sues for divorce from Ella J Woolsey alleging marriage in 1901 and separation after February 1902 with stock sale proceeds of 6000 dollars, home valued at 4000 dollars and encumbrance of 1500 dollars. Ballou and Hoffman represent. Mrs Della Jamey obtains a restraining order in a separate divorce action against Joseph P Jamey. Hassa Farah seeks to set aside a 2500 dollar real estate conveyance after a 999 dollar verdict. Wood Townsend and W Leonard represent. Will M Hyre’s case over child support settled with 400 dollars paid by Hyre’s father. Fred A Snyder and Alice B Snyder sue for unspecified profits in a separate action.

Indiana Railway Company O. N. Heaton Hasler Kendallville Fort Wayne Judg Allen Zollars Fred Zolars Elmer Leonard W. J. Vesey Edward Hoffman Wood C. E. Barnett Nickel Plate Road M. Walker South Whitley Louise Foellinger Industrial School Indianapolis Rudy Neu Plainfield Alice Tombaugh Joseph Pion Jerry BE. Miller Michigan City Frederick M. Woolsey Charles McCulloch Economy Glove Company Ella J. Woolsey East DeWald Street DeWald Street Ballou Hoffman Della Jamey Joseph P. Jamey O'Rourke Smith Street Hassa Farah Kaleel Shaheen Shaheen Sadie Shaheen Townsend W. and E. Leonard Will M. Hyre Columbia City Whitley County Hyre Leonard Hyre Soen Fred A Alice B. Snyder Drat Eet Feuer

Our Imperial Baking Powder Ad Claims Freshness

An advertisement touts Our Imperial Baking Powder as superior to factory brands claiming equal price but questionable age purity and freshness. It asserts twice weekly production from grape cream of tartar and that it scores highly with users and experts.

Quinns Demand for a Jury Proved in City Court

In city court Judge Skelton considered a jury demand from attorney C. J. Ryan in William Quinn’s case. Quinn, charged with public intoxication and a prior conviction, returned to jail to await trial after the judge delayed. The alleged robbery of a traveling man for about $60 is cited as the true motive behind the intoxication charge. The victim promised to attend but was absent when called.

William Quinn Skelton C. J. Ryan Quinn Christian Kiel Wisconsin Dickson Gillespie May Reiley William R. Gillespie Frank Rauner

Lawyer sues to recover farm trade differences

The case states he acted as agent in trading a farm and transferring city property bought over 1200 dollars and traced in for 3000 dollars. The suit seeks the difference and damages with George W. Louttit as attorney. Articles of incorporation for Silberhorn Packing Co filed with County Recorder Ashley. The capital stock is 26000 dollars.

George W. Louttit Silberhorn Packing Company Ashley W. H. Silberhorn Charles S. Bush Charles D. Campbell William E. Webbe, Jr Henry A. Ritter John Bertels Thomas IL. Miller Anna BE. Miller

Money for Waterways Funds Boost Fort Wayne Subscriptions

Additional Fort Wayne subscriptions to the National Rivers and Harbors congress fund include $10 gifts from Economy Motor Buggy Co. and several local firms while $5 items come from multiple individuals. S. A. Thompson and Charles S. Bush plan to speak at a waterways meeting in Huntington this evening.

Fort Wayne National Rivers and Harbors Congress Economy Motor Buggy Co Fort Wayne Rolling Mills Con Wayne Knitting Mills Moellering Bros. & Millard Mossman, Yarnelle & Co A. H. Perfect & Co White Fruit House G. E. Bursley & Co Heit-Miller-Lau Co W. J. Vesey O S. Hanna W. C. Rastetter John T Knott J. C. Peters Joseph A. Haley George L. Ashley C. E. Burode E.S. Fisher Louis Fox G. L. Greenawalt W. F. Graeter S. A. Thompson Congress Charles S. Bush Huntington

Births Report From West Jefferson to Swinney Avenue

A listing of numerous birth announcements across multiple families in the city and surrounding townships. Each entry notes the parents, street address or area, and the newborn’s gender, including daughters and sons.

W. E. Waebbeking West Jefferson Street Wagoner Clinton Street Harry M. Turner Hanna Street Howell C. Rockhill West Wayne Street G. A. Bradi Clay Street W. F. Bradtmiller Summit Street James Hamilton Lafayette Township James Valentine Eel River Township George W. Hull James Reed Sheldon, Ind Jacob Walker Sheldon Ind Edward H. Schrantz Davis Street M. L. Anderson South Calhoun Street P. H. Doty Oliver Street Jesse Braden South Wayne Avenue Cloyece Jackson Richardson Avenue Charles Kenwood Elizabeth Street Edward Hecht Lillie Street Albert Fuhrman DeWeald Street August F. Stahlbut West Third Street David J. Felger West Fourth Street George W. Weddle West Butler Street Edward P. Schrantz Ernest Bultemeyer Swinney Avenue

Wheat and corn edge up on strong cash demand in Chicago market

The Chicago market opened weak on Liverpool losses but strengthened late as cash wheat demand rose. May wheat traded around 94c to 95c earlier and closed near 95 to 96c with gains. Corn and oats followed wheat upward while hogs supported steady packing margins. Local receipts tallied surprisingly high, with May pork at $11.30 and lard at $6.37.

Chicago Liverpool Minneapolis Duluth Park Timothy

Marriage License Pairs Listed By City Officials

The notice lists multiple marriage pairs with ages and occupations including Berton A Weaver 23 driver and Mary S Gebhart 18. Nade Haley 24 plasterer and Anna B Blazer 18. Roy A West 22 farmer and Hazel B Vanesdale 18. Henry W Juergens 29 farmer and Louisa Grabemeier 19. George F Brown 28 machinist and Mollie E Poffenbarger 28. Charles E Smith 50 painter and Emma Ellison 42. Irven Tonkel 27 teacher and Claudine Miller 18. Herbert R Cornell 28 electrical engineer and Ethel May Hall 24. Ward Y Hall 23 farmer and Ethel M Mayhew 19. Herman J Wiedman 34 boilermaker and Catherine Enz 35.

Berton A. Weaver Mary S. Gebhart Nade Haley Anna B. Blazer Roy A. West Farmer Hazel B. Vanesdale Henry W. Juergens Louisa Grabemeier George F. Brown Mollie E. Poffenbarger Charles E. Smith Emma Ellison Irven Tonkel Claudine Miller Herbert R. Cornell Ethel May Hall Ward Y. Hall Ethel M. Mayhew Herman J. Wiedman Catherine Enz

Musicians Union Extends Deadline On Price Schedule

The Musician's union held a Sunday meeting and granted the revision committee one more month to report. After three months in existence, details of proposed rate changes remain unknown though some rates may rise or fall depending on the instrument. The session mainly covered routine business.

Musician’s Union

Market Report Hogs Cattle and Sheep Across Multiple Cities

East Buffalo market reports receipts of 728 head hogs and 125 cattle today with strong sheep demand as top lambs reach 7.45 to 7.50. Chicago trade shows hogs steady to 50 higher with light to heavy sums from 4.15 to 4.50. Cincinnati and Pittsburgh markets list modest hog gains and steady cattle, with pig values around 4.40 to 4.60 and lambs near 4.75 to 7.75 in varied regional listings.

East Buffalo N. Y New York Chicago Ill Western Cincinnati Pittebur Fittaburs Barr Street S. Bush & Co Iroc Alsac Weil Brothers Eckart Eckary Columbia Street Howenstein & Crouse Hockingabley Massillon Jackson Pocahontas Fort Pocahontas Cannel Coke West Virginia Indiana

Sheriff Seeks Matilda Piette For Unclaimed Money

Sheriff Grice seeks Matilda J Beemer Piette once of Seaver Dam Ohio. He does not plan to arrest her but aims to inform her of money due. A letter suggests she may live near Fort Wayne. The attorney A C McLaughlin is in Yuba City.

Grice Matilda J. Piette Peate Matilda J. Beemer Seaver Dam Fort Wayne A.C. McLaughlin Yuba

Farm and market quotes from Chicago and New York

Readable items show livestock prices for lambs veal calves and sheep with down payments, plus Chicago market data for butter eggs cheese poultry and produce. New York and Toledo market quotings cover butter eggs cheese poultry and various farm commodities with regional price ranges and receipts.

New York Western Factory Dairies Pennsylvania

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ONYX Warner Bose Rurode Ory Goods Co Allen County Courts John Morris Hassen Farah Heaton Huttinger Charles Huttinger St. Mary’s Avenue Prudential Insurance Company George Soliday Meyer Mercer Freithers Natal Statistics Toledo Oan Madame Rinard Wallacha Hedebo Lima Suingerne Angola East East Columbia Machine: Works F. M. Smith & Co Calhoun Street
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