Allen County Courts Resume of the Week's Happenings
The circuit court granted a divorce to Mary M. McDowell from George McDowell with no defense. Wilda Goshorn was granted a dissolution from Frederick Goshorn in a case filed this year. Both couples lived in Sheldon and Spy Run respectively, with allegations of drunkenness cruelty and desertion. The report notes potential deportation of two convicted men and various other civil actions and wills.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Circuit Court
Mary M. McDowell
George McDowell
Heaton
Wilda Goshorn
Frederick Goshorn
McDowells
Sheldon
Gandy and
Hilgeman
Goshorn
Spy Run
Frank Belot
R. B. Dreibelbiss
Ryan
Otto Guldjohan
Jacob Weigal
Jeffersonville Reformatory
Germany
United States
Guldjohan
Angeline Deck
Charles Kleinschmidt
Joe W. Bell
Kleinschmidt
Rel
Willian Fruechtenicht
Jiscusri seeks hearing over commission ruling in vital case
The case before Judge O Rourke involves David E. Jiscusri and a petition filed in circuit court this morning. The judge declined to take on the task of overturning the commission's finding as part of the hearing set for the jury. Houser, cared for by sister Mrs. Hattie Johnson of Kendallville, faces property issues tied to the verdict. Attorneys Bittinger and Houk represent him. Tessie M. Keller sues for divorce from John C. Keller, alleging cruelty that left her weakened, with her child fed and sheltered poorly in cold weather. They married August 29, 1905 and separated last month. W A Swayne filed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gustav Schulke
Girls’ Reform School
O’rourke
Henry C. Zollinger
Mary Zollinger
Mary
Barbara Kiefhaber
Bertha Kiefhaber
Fredericka Strainitz
Christian Derrison
John Brenner
Pauline Kelsch
Concordia Cemetery Association
Emanuel Lutheran Congregation
William Kayser
Rebecca A. Doolittle
Willis Doolittle
Ninde Brothers
David E. Jiscusri
O'Rourke
Houser
Hattie Johnson
Kendallville
Bittinger and
Houk
Talay Tessie M. Keller
John C. Keller
W. A. Swayne
Beers Appointed Receiver for Fort Wayne Pressed Brick Co
George W. Beers petition led to Judge O N Heaton naming Dan N. Beers as receiver for the Fort Wayne Pressed Brick company located west of Wells street on the Lake Erie and Western lines. Albert W. Butler serves as president and GM. company shows $40,000 capital, no dividends, $18,000 liabilities, $16,000 assets. Beers owns 1,200 shares and claims $200 in dividends. The action, filed by Hugh G. Kneegan, notes long-standing distress not caused by the current market panic. Remonstrances from Perry and Lake townships were not filed by the deadline.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George W. Beers
Dan N. Beers
Fort Wayne
Hugh G. Kneegan
Hog Cholera Threat Puts Hog Industry at Risk
A report from Indiana farmer A P Williams recounts hog cholera outbreaks among his herd. He cites Sloan's Liniment as effective, claiming it saved hogs and prevented losses even when pigs would not drink milk. The article promotes a free book from Dr Hari H Ibany in Boston.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. P. Williams
Burnetts Creek
Ind
Mr. Williams
Marital split sought by Mrs Essie Fulks in circuit court
The circuit court hears Mrs. Essie Fulks seek a divorce from Henry Pulks, alleging marriage in December and abandonment within weeks, with Fulks claiming illness during separation and alleging marital wrongdoing. The docket also notes receivership action for Umstead & Breitt gent’s furnishers, and various court motions and local civil cases.
Jury panel named for January term of superior court
Jury Commissioners Mommer and Wilbur drew the January term jury panel listing Charles Jenness Wayne Samuel Zeis Springfield James W Lake Jefferson Caries Mayland Marion Fred Kahn Washington William Kyburz Maumee Anthony Krumma Lafayette Michael Harkenrider Pleasant David B Bowers Jefferson William W Esterline Abolt William Holt Lake and H H Christiana Madison One drainage commissioner George Shookman Marion township appointed under the new ditch law for one year Also one divorce granted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joseph Mommer
George W. Wilbur
Superior Court
Charles Jenness
Wayne
Samuel Zeis
Springfield
James W. Lake
Jefferson
Caries Mayland
Marion
Fred Kahn
Washington
William Kyburz
Maumee
Anthony Krumma
Lafayette
Michael Harkenrider
Pleasant
David B. Bowers
William &. Esterline
Abolt
William Holt
Lake
H. H. Christiana
Madson
Mr. Shookman
Board of County Commissioners
George Shookman
Marion Township
Notice to Non residents in Allen County Indiana
Notice to non residents named in a case in Allen County Indiana informs that the court action seeks to quiet title to real estate. Defendants must appear and answer by February 25, 1908 or the case will proceed in their absence. Attorney for plaintiff: Robt B Dreibelbiss. Dec25-31.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rete
Indiana
Alan Canrnty
Euperior Court
Allen County
Vern
Lulu Siglin
Varnum
Kennen
Varamima. Wenyon
Tarnum
Krepyea
Plaiitiff
Fmannen Vaben
Tienunen ‘Tanen
John KK. Senseney
John K. Sensener
John Y. Gundy
Margaret Gundy
John van Gundy
James Weldon
John Jamieson
John Irving
Mary Main
John Main
William M. Main
John Irvin
Melissa Irving
William Irving
Abraham Miller
Rachael Miller
John Miller
Delia Dugan
Mary Downs
George Eb, Randall
David J. Randall
Joseph N. Mason
Fort Wayne and Jackson Railroad Company Annual Meeting
The Fort Wayne and Jackson Railroad Company publishes notice of its annual meeting for the election of directors and other business. The session is set for January 25, 1908 at 10 a m at the Jackson Michigan office. Transfer books close January 11 and reopen January 27, 1908. Samuel Sloan, Secretary.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fort Wayne & Jackson Railroad Ooen Rcy
Jackson
Michigan
Samuel Sloan
Appointment of Executor for Elizabeth Noyer’s Estate
Notice that John W. Noyer has been appointed executor of the last will and testament of Elizabeth Noyer, late of Alen county Indiana. The estate is supposed to be solvent.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elizabeth Noyer
Alen County
Indiana
Dealh
Ceasey
Ohn W. Noyer
Appointment of Executor for Wilhelmine Wente Estate
William Doehrmann has been named executor of the last will and testament of Wilhelmine Wente, late of Allen County, deceased. The estate is stated as solvent and the executor is to administer according to the will and law.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wilhelmine Wente
Allen’ County
William Doehrmann
Gilhams Presses Canal Survey Plan for Toledo to Chicago
Indianapolis dispatch reports Representative Gilhams will introduce a concurrent resolution to authorize a War Department survey for a Toledo to Chicago ship canal via Fort Wayne. The resolution calls for military naval and commercial considerations and plans with cost estimates. He also plans a bill to reimburse Kinney heirs seventy two thousand dollars from government bonds once traced.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indianapolis
the Star Today
Washington
Gilhams
Toledo
Chicago
Fort Wayne
Congress
War Department
Gilliams
Kinney
J. Calvin Kinney
Lima
Ind
Gillams
Treasury Department
Cartelyon
Woodmen Celebrate 25th Anniversary in Fort Wayne
Modern Woodmen of America marked its twenty fifth anniversary with a Fort Camp 4761 hosted event in Fort Wayne. A grand parade and rink initiation drew about one thousand members from multiple Indiana cities including Auburn Garrett Warsaw Huntington New Haven Roanoke Zanesville Decatur Wabash Hartford City Portland.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indiana
Fort Wayne
Fort Camp
Princess Rink
Auburn Camp
Garrett
Warsaw
Huntington
New Haven
Roanoke
Zanesville
Decatur
Wabash
Hartford City
Portland
Aldine
D. W. Whiteleather
Columbia City
F. H. Catshall
Albert H. Thomas
John D. Volz
Indianapolis
James Corsant
Anderson
James M. Robinson
Edwards Camp
United States
Order
Peoples Trust Reelects Old Officers At Annual Meeting
Stockholders of the Peoples' Trust and Savings company met in annual session Monday evening and heard reports showing a year of splendid growth and strong condition. The old board of directors was reelected, including M. C. MacDougal, August BE. C. Becker, Patrick J. Mc Donald, Henry Beadell, James M. McKay, William Stephan, Robert W. T. DeWald, B. Fitzpatrick, William P. Breen, William Enough, John Morrin and William F. Moeilering. Afterward the directors elected officers: President William P. Breen, vice president R. W. T. Decon, and treasurer James Jary.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
People’s Trust and Savings Company
Peoples’ Trust and Savings Company
M. C. MacDougal
August BE. C. Becker
Patrick J. McDonald
Henry Beadell
James M. McKay
William Stephan
Robert W. T. DeWald
B. Fitzpatrick
William P. Breen
William Enough
John Morrin
William F. Moeilering
R. Ww. T. Decon
James Jary
Local Officials Named to Audit Committee List
The article names James M. DeWald James McKay P J Mc Donald Henry Beadell William F Kollering August Bf C Becker William Stephan and Join Morris as members of the auditing committee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
DeWald
James M. McKay
P. J. McDonald
Henry Beadell
William F.kollering
Bf. C. Becker
William Stephan
Join
Morris
Real estate transfers compiled by John C Heller
A list of property transfers including Commercial Improvement Co to B and B E Clark lot 277 additions for 2400 dollars and other moves in Saint Joseph and surrounding townships. Names include Rodemy Investment Co, Wy Novehip, W Ehle, A Bruder, Preece, J Cadmerd, T Arnot, Bainhouse, T Buskirk, D Wrybourn, Heath et al, Stephen Heath, and M Eby with parcels in Milan Pleasant Riverside and Washington townships.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John C. Heller
Court Street
Ommercial Improvement Company
BE. Clark
Rodemy Investment Company
Novehip
St. Joe Park
Joseph Tn
W. Ehie
Ehle
Milan
A. Bruder
See
Springfield
Piehon Cadmrd
Arnot
Lot Yi Cellcville
Cedar Creek
Bainhouse
T. Buskirk
Pleasant
Wrybourn
Nety
Heath
M. Eby
Uverside
Washington
Stephen Hleath
Riverside
Births Report From Several Local Homes This Week
Birth announcements list new children born to families in the area. Mr and Mrs Thomas Davis of S17 Lake Avenue welcome a son. Mr and Mrs Samuel Franks of Eel River township welcome a daughter. Mr and Mrs Zend Hellipeter of Eel River township welcome a daughter. Mr and Mrs Wesley Robert of Eel River township welcome a daughter. Mr and Mrs Benjamin Baker of El River township welcome a daughter. Mr and Mrs Martin Wefel of Erie Street welcome a daughter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomas Davis
S17
Lake Avenue
Davis
Samuel Franks
Eel River Township
Zend Hellipeter
Wesley Robertson
Benjamin Baker
el River Township
Martin Wefel
Erie Street
Marriage Licenses Listed for Multiple Couples
A list of marriage licenses shows Otto H. Fer and Louise W. Dassel, William B. Miller and Clara Cover, William J. Beauchot and Cecilia P. Giant, Moritz Kohlhepp and Elizabeth Howeisen, Howard J. Koons and Iva B. Albro, David Ringenberg and Clara Rediger, plus Francis Marion Guilford and Olive Warner, Frank S. Luley and Della M. Waldo, and Harry D. Zoeller and Cora Fay Rhoades. Ages range from early twenties to mid-fifties, with occupations noted as fresco painter farmer machinist car repairer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Otto H. Fer
Louise W. Dassel
William B. Miller
Farmer
Clara Cover
William J. Beauchot
Cecilia PD
Giant
Moritz Kohlhepp
Elizabeth Howeisen
Howard J. Koons
Iva B. Albro
David Ringenberg
Clara Rediger
Francis Marion Guilford
Olive Warner
Frank S. Luley
Della M. Waldo
Harry D. Zoeller
Cora Fay Rhoades
Shiloh Chapter to Install Officers This Thursday
Shiloh chapter of the Order of the Eastern Star will install officers Thursday evening. Grand Matron Goodbar will preside over the ceremonies and refreshments will be served.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Shiloh Panter
Orter
Eastern Star
Crand
Goodbar
Ratreshavert Etl Aeer Ryed
Shiloh
Order of the Eastern Star
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Allen County Courts
Perry and
Lake Townships
Essie Fulks
Henry Pulks
Fulks
John Mock
Bluffton
Fort Warn
Neil
Owas
Pectiver
Judes GC Rourke
H. G. Keegan
Umstead & Breitt
Gent
Priitien
Albert H. Breitt
Stone Road
Bell Stone Road
Allen and
Wells
Spindler
Jacob Shaffer
William N. Baker
Morris King
Rolling Mill
Edward Madden
William P. Lynch
John F. Herber
Peter Bageotes
Harry Bockedis
Fairbanks, Morse & Co
The
National Mill Supply Company
John M. Buck
William K. Noble
John M
Dora L. Herman
Woodburn
Maumee Bridge
Kesler
Jacob Ream
Maria Grane
Concordia
Fred Dohrman
Deauty
His
Jones
Grand Rapids
Grice
Ashley
Tra Evstia
Meyer
Meyer Broitherbee
Robt
B. Dreibelbiss
Plaintiff
Fort Wayne & Jackson Railroad
Compan
Woodmen
Ble
Woles
Eis and Comforts
J.M. Smith & CO
Calhoun St
Pickard Bros
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