Allen County Courts Begin New Regime With Oathes and Transfers
New county officers qualified as Friday approached, with Jacob Funk set to enter the treasurer’s office. Prosecutor Ronald Dawson posted a 5000 bond and took oath amid ongoing cases. Dr. Joseph E. Stultz became coroner with Hi A. Duemling as deputy. Charles Gribel prepared to take the county commissioner seat. a board reorganization looms with Moody as president possibly Schnitker. Florence Rouch files for divorce after sixteen years of marriage claiming seven years of desertion. Moran and McCloy face circuit court on robbery charges after jail terms. Kantous’s watch vanishing linked to the case. General court notes include Stein’s 30 days and $1 fine for burglary, Hilker’s 25 fine for drunkenness, and Martin’s $1 for assault amid custody issues.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jacob Funk
Rohan
No-Ning
Ronald Dawson
National Surety Company
Togo
Emrick
Meyer
Joseph E. Stultz
Hi. A. Duemling
Charles Gribel
C. E. Orff
Mr. Moody
Schnitker
Florence Rouch
Superior Court
J. R. Bittinger
William Rouch
James Moran
William McCloy
Kantous
Pearl Street
Joseph Morgan
General Court
William Stein
Fred Volz
Pioneer Avenue
O’rourke
William Hilker
Joseph Martin
Bkelton
Homer C. Underwood
Charles G. Griebel
Joseph E. Stults
Dr. Stults
Martin Moody
Griebel
Joseph L. Tancey
Circuit Court
Michael Tancey
W. & E. Leonard
County Officials Change Hands In Allen County Offices
New deputies led by Jacob Funk assume control of the treasurer’s office after a closed courthouse day. Ronald Dawson begins as prosecutor with deputy Homer Underwood, while court officials Johnson and Smith complete first years in county service. Dockets show 673 actions in 1903 with 173 divorces in the circuits and 264 total circuit filings, plus marriage licenses handled by Claude Calbetter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jacob Funk
J. H. Rohan
Edward Beckman
Allready
Lew Sharp
Frank Kinkade
Frank Challenger
Abraham Beaber
Superior
Circuit Courts
Circuit Court
Claude H. Calbetter
Ediva G. Cole
Court notes and probate filings in Fort Wayne session
In Fort Wayne this afternoon attorney J E K France sought probate of Martin H W Young's will but a nonresident witness failed to sign a deposition delaying proceedings. Young dies at Hove hospital. estate valued about 2500 cash and 11000 12000 in realty left to nieces and nephews. First of the year suit filed by W C Ryan to foreclose a mechanic's lien for John B Wunderlin. County commissioners organize new term with A R Schnitker president M L Moody vice president C Griebel secretary. Liquor license applications received. Martha J Quidor's will probated, son named executor. America A Tyler adopted as Catherine A Bowen. Fishermen cases set for Feb 15 and 16. Shafer v N Y C St L railroad dismissed. Sallier v Eme estate postponed to Feb 25. Eme forged, Julius Eme serving Michigan City. David L v Carrie Trish decree grants divorce on cross complaints. costs paid Saturday.
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J. E. K. France
Martin H. W. Young
Hammond
Fort Wayne
Young
Hove Hospital
W. C. Ryan
John B Wunderlin
Martha J. Quidor
America
A. Tyler
George W. Bowen
Catherine A. Bowen
William Roberts
Josiah Smith
John R. Shafer
N. Y
Sallier
Eme
Julius Eme
Michigan City
David L
Carrie Trish
Haifley Sues for Divorce After Thirty Years of Marriage
Mary E Haifley files in superior court for divorce from Simon P Haifley claiming long separation with cohabitation under one roof, alleging unfaithfulness and immoral conduct. Complaint notes property deed to Frank J Webb and daughter with arrangement for Mary to live with them.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary E. Haifley
Simon P. Haifley
W. G. Colerick
Frank J G. Webb
Prosecutor-elect fixes March 2 trial date for Meyer case
Dawson, prosecutor-elect, set March 2 as the trial date for William Meyer Jr. He said the case will not stay on the docket past that date. Wayne township magistrates filed quarterly reports with Trustee Schirmeyer showing grants totaling 204.95, 164.65, and 108.25. Victoria Calderwood, Calderwood hotel owner, charged with selling liquor without a license. she was ill and did not appear in Justice Tancey's court.
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Dawson
William Meyer, Jr
Wayne Township
Schirmeyer
Tancey
Kelton
Strass
Victoria Calderwood
Calderwood Hotel
Court hears claim in old divorce alimony dispute
Mrs. Sophia Smith appeared in circuit court with attorney Frank Belot to compel former husband George J. Smith to pay about 34 in overdue alimony from their April divorce. A writ ordered him to appear Monday and show cause for nonpayment.
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Sophia Smith
Frank Belot
George J. Smith
Judge denies Wood divorce over jurisdiction in Huntington move
Superior court Judge Heaton refused Carrie May Wood and Leonard Wood a divorce citing lack of jurisdiction since she moved to Huntington county before filing. He encouraged reconciliation as both are young and intelligent and suggested patience with each other. The couple later renewed their dispute and may not pursue further divorce action. Jury for meet term.
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W. A. Ferris
Ten Years Suffering Ended By Dyspepsia Cure Trial
B F Hare of Middletown Ohio suffered a decade with dyspepsia spending hundreds on medicines. After trying Kodol Dyspepsia Cure he improved after two doses and finished two bottles stronger than in years, recommending it to friends. Meyer Bros Co. sold the remedy. The Old Year’s Eve gathering at Mr and Mrs Charles O’Brien’s in Eel River township drew about sixty guests including Misses Blanche and Grace O’Brien who hosted a lively three course supper and social games into the morning.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
B. F. Hare
Miami Cycle
Mfg. Co
Middletown
Meyer Bros. Co
Eel River Township
Charles O’brien
Blanche
Grace O’brien
One Minute Cough Cure Advertised as Rapid Relief
The notice claims One Minute Cough Cure relieves coughs and colds in a minute by killing the microbe that tickles the mucous membrane and by clearing phlegm. It states the remedy strengthens lungs, wards off pneumonia, and cures various cough and croup cases, with Meyer Bros. Co. as the seller.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Meyer Bros. Co
Tired kidney troubles told in Fort Wayne case
The ad promotes Dean's Kidney Pills as a cure for tired kidneys backache and general weariness. Mrs. Mary Gerdes claims her kidney problems left her unable to do housework, and after using the product she improved, with the testimonial noting she bought from Meyer Bros drug store.
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Dean
Fort Wayne
Mary Gerdes
Putnam
Oakland
Duan
Meyer: Bros
Annual Church Elections Reported Across Lutheran Denominations
Numerous Lutheran and Re formed congregations held New Year elections with officers named at St Pauls Emanuel Concordia Emmaus St Johns Salem and other churches. Several deacons trustees and secretaries chosen while St Johns Reformed postponed due to lack of legal notice. Christmas entertainments and social events noted alongside residents visiting relatives.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. John’s Reformed Church
S. H. Henschen
F. C. Altekruse
Henry F. Hilgemann
F. Baschelie
The Busy New Life Pills Claim Mighty Strength
The ad promotes Dr King s New Life Pills as the busiest strongest remedy. It claims to convert weakness into strength and listlessness into alertness with mind and body benefits.
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Dr. King
John Shaffer Pioneer Citizen Dies at 79
John Shaffer died November 25 1903 at his residence four miles southwest of Monroeville aged 79. He leaves a wife and three children and two sisters. Born in Carroll County Ohio he moved to Allen County at 17. He served as justice of the peace 39 years and postmaster at Massillon Indiana in 1850. Funeral by Rev Reese. Masonic rites at Masonic cemetery.
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John Shaffer
Monroeville
D. J. Aber
New Mexico
A. J. Shaffer
Jay Cline
Adams County
A. Engle
Ind
Lyda Davis
Wisconsin
Carroll County
Ohio
Madison Township
Allen County
Marthe J. Robinson
M. E. Church
Massillon
Shaffer
Court House
Woodland Church
Masonic Fraternity
Masonic
Indiana Militiamen to Receive Pay for Mounts and Forage
A special dispatch from Indianapolis reports Indiana National Guard members who attended West Point maneuvers will be paid for mounts and forage. Governor Durbin pressed the claim in Washington and Secretary Root asked Congress for an appropriation to cover the claims, affecting troops statewide.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indianapolis. Ind
Indiana
National Guard
Westpoint
Durbin
Washington
Root
Congress
For Sale and Wanted Items Listed in Fort Wayne Ad
FOR SALE No 2418 Gay Street water gas cement cellar two small houses east end price 900 large house on Wells Street cheap 3900 to loan low interest S Frat stoffer 25 Bank block 12-24 dewtt WANTED Sweet corn for seed Early Minnesota Stowell's Evergreen Mammoth and other good varieties will pay good prices Write or call on S Bush Co Fort Wayne Ind 6w2t
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Gay Street
East End
Wells Street
S. Fratstoffer
Minnesota
Stowell
Evergreen
Mammoth
S. Bush & Co
Fort Wayne
Ind
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Allen County Courts
Johnson
Smith
Heaton
Sheriff Stout
Board of County Commissioners
A. R. Schnitker
Martin L. Moody
Orff
Sonable
Jefferson
P. A .Goheen
Lake
Henry Wiegman
Madison
George Taylor
Abelle
Fred Blake
Charles Meyers
St. Joseph
John Brink
City
Fort Wayne Iron and Steel Company
Gillett
Citizens’ Trust Company
Sheriff Stour
General Court News
John C. Bcxert
William J. F. Horstman
Dessauer
ST. Paul's Lutheran
St. Paul's Lutheran Church
Louis Griebel
Emanuel Church
A. Koch
Christian Hitzemann
Fred Hitzemann
William Kayser
Henry Suedhoff
Prof
Hormel
Concordia Church
Concordia
Fred Wyenkin
C. Rodenbeck
S. Schmidt
Wiliam Holtermann
Emmaus Lutheran
Emmaus Lutheran Church
Philip Wambsganss
William Meyer
H. Konow
Hrnst Spiegel
August C. Becker
Louis Gehrke
Carl Meyer
Carl Kanning
August Freeze
William Bosecker
ST. John’s
Salem Reformed
Salem Reformed Church
Gottlieb Haller
Henry Feiger
Richard Schwabe
Peter Hensei
Martin Kramer
Mr. Pangborn
Chicago
Dr. Morris
Mr. Hirbler
Simon Somers
Dr. LaFallette
Mr. Hamilton
Bluffton
Miss Small
Wight
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