Swedish Painter Wedell Fined and Jailed for Wife Shooting
Edward Wedell the Swedish painter was fined 125 dollars by a circuit court jury for shooting his wife with intent to murder. He cannot pay and will serve four months in county jail. The shooting occurred October 16 last year and jealousy was noted as mitigation. The wife was not seriously injured. The Smith will case was continued due to juror illness and will resume Friday if he recovers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edward Wedell
Phil Colerick
Frederick Schmuckle
Schwaben Fritz
Smith Will
Suit Seeks Recovery of Farm Land Resting On Duress Claim
James Baxter of Eel River township sues in circuit court to recover his farm valued at 8000 dollars alleging his foster son William H. Baxter forced him under duress to sign a deed on December 28, 1906. The case cites an 1831 adoption and seeks to prevent sale as a restraining order is in effect. Riordan sues for damages after a January 31 interurban incident on the Bluffton line in which Conductor Emmett Bickel struck him over the head after a disputed fare. Ninde Brothers represent Riordan. A divorce case in the superior court features salacious testimony warned to be sensational and unsettled by judge Sol A. Wood.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Baxter
Eel River Township
William H. Baxter
Baxter
S. M. Hench
Riordan
John J. Riordan
Emmett Bickel
Bluffton
Ide
Ninde ‘Brothers
William L
Nora A. Badiac
Sol A. Wood
Evelyn Thaw
Compensation question in keeper of $2000 horse case
Judge O Rourke hears a dispute among Joseph Hunter Joseph Simon Burl Simon Bert Parker William Burrell William Blake Morton McComb and Eldridge Tucker over compensation for keeping a draft stallion bought for $2000. The matter arose after dissension and a guardian Hunter billed for services. the dissolution and settlement case proceeds without a jury. The day also covers continued divorce hearing William L against Nora A Badiac and resumed Smith will case with juror Fred Schmuckie back in court. Sheriff Grice reports Edward Wedell remains in custody. Wedell was fined $125 this week for shooting his wife.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Judge O'Rourke
Joseph T. Hiunter
Joseph T. Simon
Burl Simon
Bert O. Parker
William Burrell
William Blake
Morton McComb
Eldridge T. Tucker
Hunter
O'Rourke
William L
Nora
A. Badiac
Smith Will
Fred Schmuckie
Grice
Edward Wedell
Starr divorce ends longtime Bluffton marriage
Testimony describes family quarrel over alleged insults and mother-in-law friction leading to a circuit court decree dissolving the marriage of William Starr, 63, and Cornelia Starr, 42, after more than 25 years of cohabitation. No children. husband absent. Also mentioned is Elizabeth OConor will filing with Marie Hedekin named principal beneficiary.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Starr
Bluffton
William
Cornelia Starr
O'Rourke
Fort Wayne
O'Connor
Elizabeth
Marie Hedékin
Principa
Will case status and local court actions reported
The Smith will case nears trial as arguments occur in the superior court and a jury trial is set for Monday. County officials appoint physicians for jail and infirmary. A Pequinot road hearing is moved to March 7. William Collins faces circuit court for reportedly stealing about $80 from a hotel bar cash register. The Lawrence Johnell will probate assigns property to the widow for life with remainder to others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Smith
W. D. Calvin
Wm. Enslen
Pequinot Road
William Collins
Randall Hotel
Lawrence Johnell
Cod Liver Oil Promises Blood Health and Nourishment
Pure Norwegian Cod Liver Oil is described as blood-building nourishment for the whole body. It emphasizes its general health benefits and tissue support for readers.
Fresh Cod Liver Oil Now In Stock At Local Store
A new supply of cod liver oil from New York importers arrives at the store. The oil is advertised as genuine high quality and promises noticeable results. Sold by the pint.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Will contest over Andrew J. Smith estate ends in trial discussion
The will contest over Andrew J. Smith, claimed to be of unsound mind, reached its jury vote stage after sixteen days of trial. The estate valued about 2500 dollars was left to Mrs. John Ryan, fueling family strife with prior estrangements and a suicide hint in the case. William H. Collins also faced trial in the circuit court for stealing about 100 dollars from a hotel bar with linked stolen checks and money found in his home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Andrew J. Smith
Smith
John Ryan
Ryan
Collins
William H. Collins
Randall Hotel
Frederick W. L. Kohli
Divorce Decreed After Turbulent Custody Battle in Court
In superior court Judge John H. Aiken grants Mrs Ethel Schott a divorce from Edo ward Schott after a day of testimony amid accusations of abuse. Custody of their year old child awarded to the grandmother Rachel Farrell with paternal support mandated. Neighbors noted Mrs Schott with a bandaged head amid repeated separations and alleged abuse. Other cases include William H. Collins’ circuit court action and Amanda McSweeney’s divorce suit detailing years of violence and threats, seeking custody of two children and $500 alimony.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ethel Schott
John H. Aiken
Edoward Schott
Rachel Farrell
Grand Jury
Evelyn Nesbit Thay
William H. Collins
McSweeneys
Amanda McSweeney
George McSweeney
Bittinger
Houk
Knox
Arthur
Libel suit and marriage decree actions in superior court
The morning's docket includes a complaint against Anna Knox alleging marriage vows violations and a decree setting aside the marriage. Frank Edsall sues Albert Grover for 3000 dollars for false arrest over turkey theft accusations. the jury disagreed. The Andrew J. Smith will case ends with a finding of unsound mind and will costs. heirs face limited shares and a long family fight. The court notes motions on county bridge plans and questions over Howard Hawthorn’s authority to hold a justice of the peace office in Wayne Township.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Anna Knox
Howard Hawthorn
Frank Edsall
Albert Grover
Edsall
Grover
Andrew J. Smith
Adams County
Smith
John Ryan
West County
Whitley
Hoffman
Washington Township
Wayne Township
Fort Wayne G A R encampment set for June events
The organizing committee for the state G A R encampment in Fort Wayne June 11 12 and 13 met to finalize arrangements and to accept the free use of Robison park pavilion for sessions. Officers were named with Perry A Randall as permanent chairman and J H Rohan as treasurer. Sub committees will handle details for the event expected to draw thousands of veterans and many visitors. Judge S M Hench left for Indianapolis to attend a council meeting. Ed Moses sustained a severe ear injury from a timber strike in the woods causing bursting of the eardrum and loss of hearing in that ear.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grand Army of the Republic
Fort Wayne
James Ligget
W. A. Carman
W. C. Schwier
W. F. Geller
B. W. Skelton
Treasrer
J. H. Rohan
S. M. Hench
State Council of Administration
Indianapolis
Real Estate Transfers Compiled by Heller
Real estate transfers listed by entity name, location, and price from Monroe and surrounding townships. Includes Commercial Improvement Co, various buyers and sellers, and numerous lot transfers with prices ranging from $1 to $6000 across Adams Perry Wayne Maumee Jefferson Madison and other townships.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John C. Heller
Court Street
Commercial Improvement Co
Henry Bierman
Commercial
Wasne
William J
J. A. Snyder
Ida J. Andrews
Perry
Eliza E. Antrup
Wiuow
William and
Della West
Ann Hackhy Ves
Richardville Res
St. Joseph
Jasper W
Catherine A. Jones
Thomas A. Jones
Addie W. Jones
Monroe
John W
Rose Long
Mary
Reynolds
O. P
Ada
Monroeville
Mahala
Marion J
G. A. Workman
Lake
George Glass
Charles A. Wilding
Jackson
William J. Skrenley
Jackson Tp
Joseph Pedery
Wayne
City and Suburban Realty Co
Margaret C. Fisher
Lillie Place
Washington
John W. van Buskirk
Mary A. Bell
Elizabeth Richards
Barnhart
Mourne
Ella E. Kimmel
John J
N. W. Campbell
Eel River
George W. Steimacher
Frederick Slater
William Erwin
Frederick Kneubuhler
Anna MM
Kneupuhler
Maumee
Mary Miller
Peter Stenry
Cedar Creek
Nattie R. Barber
Howard J. Woolf
Oscar Gandy
Monroe School
Mary DeLong
Secor O. P
Maria
Sebastian Miller
William E. Stockwell
Amanda J
Brown
Bik
Rudisill’s
Abe Ackerman
Jaumee
Henry Gunder
Arthur M
D. E. Bates
George W. Anspach
Frederick Fohlsing
Conrad Roembke
Sebastian
Maria Miller
Thomas Greer
Sarah W. Vesey
Charles W. Fairfield
Jets
Riverview
Add
Bertha A. Tonkel
Arvilla J. Hursh
X. Allen Bieber
Jefferson
W. J
P. A. Randall
Joseph and
K. Nomina
Bond and Lumbard
Adams
Christian Nirmeyer
John H. Gephart
Vordermark
Birth notices and classified ads from early city papers
Multiple birth notices report a daughter to the Andersons on Nelson street Logan family in Pontiac street Lacey family on McCulloch Harris on Barr Kluppel at 2712 South Hanna Franke on East DeWald street Julian Franke Harris Bush on Washington boulevard West A late item shows job ads for housework and farm hands plus a real estate bulletin from Fitch and Sons with a generic sales pitch and ad text.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ted Anderson
Nelson Street
John Logan
Pontiac Street
John Lacey
McCulloch Street
W. H. Harris
Barr Street
George Kluppel
South Hanna Street
Julian Franke
451 East DeWald Street
Harry E. Bush
Washington Boulevard West
Fitch & Sons
Real Estate Bulletin
Monroe W. Fitch & Sons
Opp P. D
Chicago Wheat and Corn Prices Edge Lower in Quiet Trade
The Chicago wheat market opened weak with May slipping to 78 1 4c and closing down. May pork and lard traded mixed as exports boosted some futures. Corn and oats eased under light selling as receipts rose in the Northwest. local markets showed steady to softer tones with several price marks noted across hogs and grain.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Northwest
May
Minneapolis
Duluth
East Buffalo and Chicago cattle and hog prices on Feb 26
Market notes from East Buffalo and Chicago report hog receipts at East Buffalo 850 head with 5 415 head official shipments to New York and prices from 6 80 to 7 55 for hogs while cows and steers show limited activity in Chicago market estimates hogs 20 000 head with higher tone and cattle prices from 4 10 to 6 Fidelity at Cincinnati and Pittsburgh also show steady or strong trends with hogs trading around 7 25 to 7 50 and lambs up to 8 00
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
East Buffalo
N. Y
New York
Chicago
Evans
Cincinnati
Ohio
Pittsburo
Pittsburg
Ill
Butter and cheese markets report steady to firm in Chicago and New York
Chicago and New York markets show butter steady with quoted ranges for creamery and local varieties, cheese firm with several grades listed, and poultry markets described as active with steady tones. Receipts in New York include thousands of packages and boxes, with multiple price points for creamery, common, and fancy grades.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Marriage Licenses Listed for Numerous Couples
William Auer and Bertha Hatcher. Oscar L. Kime and Orpha M. Johnston. George C. Nuttle and Elizabeth R. Snyder. William Degitt and Emma Cramer. Abraham a A Bennett and Pearl Steward. Ridmund C. Hamilton and Helen G. Waterman. Floyd E. Manor and Lillian F. Carey. Philip Braker and Maggie Link. Isadore W. Badine and Ethel M. Gloyd. Charles F. Stephan and Ella Loescher.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Auer
Bertha Hatcher
Oscar L. Kime
Orpha M. Johnston
George C. Nuttle
Elizabeth R. Snyder
William Degitt
Emma Cramer
Abraham A A. Bennett
Pearl Steward
Ridmund C. Hamilton
Helen G. Waterman
Floyd E. Manor
Lillian F. Carey
Philip Braker
Maggie Link
Isadore W. Badine
Farmer
Ethel M. Gloyd
Charles F. Stephan
Ella Loescher
Also Mentioned on This Page
Dia Goods
Cvon
Allen County Courts
Margaret Cornelia Hedekin
Bernard F. O'Connor
John F. O'Connor
James C. O’connor
Herman Heersche
Fort Wayne and Wabash Valley Traction Company
John
Meyer
Bae
Robison Park Pavilion
G. A.R
Ed .S. Moses
J L
Minno Yaggy
Andrew Yaggy
Laucetta C. Line Et al
Edward Poinsett
Dykes O. L
Cass St
D&wit
A. E. Carroll
Indiana School
Grain and Provisions
Toledo
Pennsylvania
Lima
Indiana
Sic
Fort Wayne Markets
Bush & Co
Weil Brothers & Co
Tresselt & Sons
Shorts
J. T. Johnson
E. K. Bush
Columbia Street
Howenstein & Crouse
Eckart Packing Co
Hocking Valley
Massillon
Pocahontas
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