County Clerk Reports Marriage and Hunting Licenses
County Clerk Gerding issued 1014 marriage licenses last year vs 919 in 1911. Hunt ers licenses totaled 2042 and twenty three fishermen obtained permits. Jennie Trentman secured a circuit court restraining order against J C Peters over a fire escape at the Wayne hotel she owns nearby. Assessor Eggeman lists 527,660 dollars of omitted and transient property with collections of 11,752 dollars 55 cents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gerding
Jennie Trentman
J. C. Peters
Wayne Hotel
William Eggeman
Howenstein Seeks Divorce Over Unprepared Meals
Friday report states Charles Howenstein files for divorce from Alice Howenstein claiming she refused to prepare his meals or mend his clothing and hurled vile names while allegedly associating with other men. Attorney Robert B. Dreibelbiss represents the plaintiff. Also noted: William F. Dreibelbiss vs Sophia G Arbor to quiet title in superior court. Jennie T. Wickliffe vs Hugh G. Keegan breach of a $300 contract dismissed in circuit court.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Howenstein
Alice Howenstein
Robert B. Dreibelbiss
William F. Dreibelbiss
Sophia G. Arbor
Jennie TE. Wickliffe
Hugh G. Keegan
Fritz divorce case alleges jealousy and cruelty in family quarrel
Isaac E Fritz files divorce against Mary E Fritz in the superior court claiming she insults him with accusations about his step daughter and that she is intensely jealous and abusive toward the girl. He recalls a Christmas Eve chicken incident and notes prior assault charges dismissed after reconciliation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Isaac E. Fritz
Mary E. Fritz
Superior Court
Fritz
Jesse Macbeth
Cora Coburn
Warren Coburn
Howard Hawthorn
Injuries Sought in Damage Suit Over Rotten Sledge
Andrew J. Gensel files damage suit against Hannan-Hickey Construction claiming a fellow worker’s rotten sledge hammer broke and struck him on the left side, seeking about 1300 dollars. He alleges the firm’s agents knew the handle was rotten and are responsible for the injuries.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Andrew J. Gensel
Hannan-Hickey Construction Company
Fairfield Avenue
George Biemer
Clay Street
Cora Osborn
Warren Osborn
Commissioners’ Court
Wayne Hotel
Arthur Peters
Wayne Hotel Company
Gierhart and Wenderly
W. D. Collins
Fisher
Frank Fisher
William Klitske
Fort Wayne Dairy Company
Mary
J. Fabian
Julian W
Domestic dispute ends with interrupted separation
The husband threw her out and she struck a washing machine in transit. He called her the devil around the house and nailed the door shut once. They were married three years ago, each with prior marriages and children. He is accused of excessive drinking and she cites this as the cause. Judge R B Dreibelbliss is her attorney.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. B. Dreibelbliss
Trials planned for blind tiger cases and other court actions
The circuit court will hear prosecutions of Oliver Stew art Dan Clemens and 35 bartenders and helpers tied to the Driving park raid. Judge H J Paulus will preside in Marion and soon travel to Fort Wayne to set hearings. A prior civil appeal and liquor destruction orders were paused as defendants opt for trial. Pearl M Baldwin sues Pred g tem for 5000 alleging ruin. Attachments target Klemm property. Rachel Moran will leave estate funds to a Cathedral pastor. Jury expected in Swift Co damage case at 10,000. Circuit court civic docket set for next Thursday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oliver Stewart
Dan Clemens
H. J. Paulus
Marion
Fort Wayne
Merryman
Stewart
Clemens
John W. Eggeman
Carl Yaple
The
Fair Association
Pearl M. Baldwin
Lindley J. Baldwin
Klemm
Allen County
McCausland
E. V. Harris
Rachel A. Moran
Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception
Moran
Swift & Co
Mary Astry
Jonas Astry
Eggeman
Public Auction of Rents and Profits in Youse Case
In Allen County Indiana on January 17 1913 the court will auction rents and profits for a term not exceeding seven years of Rebecca Youse s undivided one seventh interest in the west half of the southeast quarter section 22 township 29 north range 14 east subject to Nancy J Ridenour Life Estate. If proceeds fall short the fee simple interest will be offered for sale. Attorney H C Kerrbill represents the plaintiff.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
F. W. James
Rebecca Youse
Allen County
State of
Indiana
Court House
Rebecca Youse J
Nancy J. Ridenour
Fort Wayne and Jackson Railroad Annual Meeting Notice
Fort Wayne and Jackson Railroad Company holds its annual stockholder meeting January 25 1913 at ten o'clock A M in Jackson Michigan for director election and business, transfer books close January 11 and reopen January 27 1913. Samuel Sloan secretary. Also legal notices appoint administrator Alfred D Cressler for Eliza E Cressler estate Allen County Indiana with Heaton Heaton attorney.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fort Wayne & Jackson Railroad Company
Jackson
Michigan
Samuel Sloan
Appointment of Administrator in Nancy J. Thomas Estate
Notice that CLAREN NEE BR. THOMAS has been appointed administrator of the estate of Nancy J. Thomas, deceased, late of Allen County Indiana. Attorney for Estate A. W. Parry. Weekly 3t.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eliza E. Cressler
Allen County
Indiana
Alfred D. Cressler
Nancy J. Thomas
Claren Nee BR. Thomas
Wedding bells crown New Year in Steger Wyneken union
Connie Wyneken daughter of Mrs Wyneken College street married RE V Steger of Chicago at 6 pm in St Pauls Lutheran church. Rev Paul Miller officiated. Attendants included Lydia Wyneken Freida Reece Agatha Steger and others. After service couple hosted a formal dinner at the bride's home with out of town guests listed. The groom a jeweler plans to invite his bride to live in Chicago.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mr. Steger
Messrs
Fugene Bailey
Oak Park
Henry Wyneken
Chicago
George Heine
G. E. Wyneken
F. G. Wyneken
Carlinville
Ill
Koosman
Peru
Henry Steger
Pullman, Ti
Walter Edwards
G. L. Wineken
Marshall, Tl
Death of Fort Wayne Pioneer Contractor Francis McBennett
Francis McBennett age 71 died at his home 2110 Lafayette St after a brief pneumonia illness. Born in Monaghan Ireland on August 8 1841 he came to America 48 years ago settling in Fort Wayne and started a contracting business retiring ten years ago. He married Mary MacMullen in Ireland 42 years ago and five children survive with four preceding him in death. Funeral services Wednesday at 8:30 from his residence and 9 at St Patrick church.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Francis McBennett
Lafayette Street
Mr. MacBennett
County Monahan
Ireland
America
Fort Wayne
Mary MacMullen
County Antrim
Mary C
William J
Newburn
N. C
James H
Rosalie A
Thresa Cecelie
Order of Providence
Rose Meyer
Sheboygan
Wis
MacBennett
St. Patrick’s Catholic Church
Men’s Sodality
Catholic Knights of America
Father Brammer
Obituary of Samuel Disler 1837 76 in Cedar Creek township
Samuel Disler aged 76 died at 1 AM Sunday at his daughter Mrs. George Tonkel’s home in Cedar Creek township after a two hour illness. Born in Starke County in 1837 he married Catherine Shirley in 1859 who predeceased him with three children. Survived by two daughters Mrs. John Metcalf of Fort Wayne and Mrs. George Tonkel of Robinson Chapel, another daughter Mrs. Frank Kryder and son William Disler of Cedarville. two brothers Henry and Pierce Disler. two sisters Mrs. Michael Hosler and Mrs. Phoebe Martin. Funeral at 10 AM Tuesday from the residence, 11 AM at Cedarville M E church with interment in Leocemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Samuel Disler
George Tonkel
Cedar Creek Township
Starke County
Catherine Shirley
John Metcalf
Fort Wayne
Robinson Chapel
Frank Kryder
William Disler
Cedarville
Henry
Pierce Disler
Michael Hosler
Phoebe Martin
M. E. Church
Leo Cemetery
Mayor proposes Huntington municipal lighting plant
Huntington Indiana January 2 Mayor Milo Feightner in his annual message to the common council urges establishing a city run lighting plant to supply electricity for homes. He cites high private rates and notes urgent repairs needed for the county street light plant proposing consolidation with the municipal utility to save money.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Huntington
Ind
Milo Feightner
Common Council
Feightner
Died: Airs Hester Olds widow of Dr Olds at 84
Airs Hester Olds aged eighty four years and eleven months widow of Dr Olds died Friday afternoon at her daughter Mrs Nevada Boals home on North Clinton street after a prolonged illness. Born in Belleville Ohio she married Dr Olds sixty five years ago and moved to Maples Indiana where they lived until twenty five years ago. Surviving children include Mrs Boals and Mrs Bodyer of Fostoria Ohio. Bodyer and others prepare to take the remains to Bellmore Ohio for funeral and interment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hester Olds
Italian Youth William Masser Dies in Local Hospital
William Masser, nineteen, an Italian worker at Bass Foundry and Machine Works, died at 8 PM Friday at St. Joseph's hospital from peritonitis after a brief illness. He lived at 1906 Thompson Street and leaves his parents, two brothers, and two sisters in Italy. Funeral services are scheduled for Monday at 8:30 AM from Schone Ankenbruck parlors and 9 AM at St Mary's Catholic Church.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Masser
The
Bass
Foundry
St. Joseph’s Hospital
Thompson Street
Schone & Ankenbruck
Italy
St. Mary’s Catholic Church
Death of Fort Wayne’s 94 year old Mrs Moran
Mrs Rachael A Moran longtime Cathedral member and Fort Wayne resident died at 1 30 pm Tuesday from heart disease at age 94 10 months and 7 days Born in Fredericks Md February 24 1818 she moved to Indiana in 1848 and had lived here since Her survivor include her daughter Mrs Margaret G Dittoe of 611 East Wayne Street and the Moran ice company legacy begun by Peter Moran and continued through three generations in Fort Wayne
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rachael A. Moran
Fort Wayne
Moran
Fredericks
Jacob Nuesbaum
Indiana
Peter Moran
Margaret G. Dittoe
East Wayne Street
Moran Ice Company
Peter A. Moran
Péter J. Moran
Moran Family Noted In Fort Wayne History
The obituary notes the Moran family long ties to the First ward with the two grandchildren and Peter Moran Sr. as a pioneer in government mail hauling contracts to and from the Fort Wayne post office.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
B. A. Moran
First Ward
Peter Moran, Sr
Fort Wayne Post Office
German-born Lewis Neuroth dies at 65 in Fort Wayne
Lewis Neuroth aged sixty five died at 7 30 o clock Saturday night at 1204 Stophlrt street after a year long illness. He came to the United States from Germany at age eight, lived in Chicago, moved to Fort Wayne fifty five years ago and worked in the Wabash shops rising to foreman. Surviving: widow, one son Charles, two grandchildren and sister Mary Neuroth of Bucyrus. Funeral Tuesday at 2 30 from home with Rev Edward Montgomery officiating. Interment Lindenwood. Miss Ellen Elizabeth Reed died at 5 10 Tuesday evening at her brother William I Reed’s home on the Maysville road after a long illness. Born in Allen county, educated at St Augustine s academy, lifelong Cathedral member, and member of the Young Ladies Nodality and Sacred Heart league. Surviving: mother Mrs Mary Reed, two brothers John J Reed of Fort Wayne and William J Reed who resided with her, and sisters Mrs John Greve of Minneapolis and Delia Reed at home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lewis Neuroth
Stophlrt Street
Mr. Neuroth
Germany
Chicago
Fort Wayne
Ellen Elizabeth Reed
William I. Reed
Maysville Road
Allen County
St. Augustine's Academy
Cathedral
Young Ladies’ Nodality
Sacred Heart League
Mary Reed
John J. Reed
William J. Reed
John Greve
Minneapolis
Delia Reed
Mrs. Charlotte Wohlers Dies at 73 in City Home
Mrs. Charlotte Wohlers aged 73 widow of Henry Wohl ers died at 10 oclock Thursday night at the home of her son in law Henry Roesener 1108 Stophiet street death from pneumonia after several days illness She was born in Langern Germany came to the United States as a girl Survived by three daughters Mrs William Linnemeier Mrs August Dauer and Mrs Henry Roesener all of this city twelve grandchildren and one great grandchild The remains were moved to her Francis street home 1228 for funeral services to be announced later.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charlotte Wohlers
Henry Wohlers
Henry Roesener
Stophiet Street
Wohlers
Langern
Germany
William Linnemeier
August Dauer
Francis Street
Alire. Anthony Krumenacher 73 Dies in Decatur Home
Alire Anthony Krumenacher aged 73, lifelong Decatur resident, died 10 45 o'clock Monday night at her niece E Thomas's 129 East Washington street home. Cause of death infirmities of age after Fort Wayne treatment. Active Reformed church worker. survived by husband, several nephews and nieces. Remains to be shipped to Decatur Wednesday morning for funeral and interment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alire
Anthony Mkrumenacher
Decatur
E. Thomas
East
Washington Street
Fort Wayne
Adams County
The
Reformed Church
Baby Javenski Dies at 11 Months in City Home
William Javenski the infant son of Mr and Mrs William Javenski of 1217 Hayden street died at 4 am Tuesday after a two month illness. The family recently moved from Baltimore. Survived by parents and one sister. Funeral Wednesday 2 pm at the Polish church with interment at Catholic cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Javenski
Hayden Street
Baltimore
Mary D Johnson Dies at Home of Sister
Mary D Johnson died Saturday night at her sister Mrs. F. D Stapleford’s home at 625 West Creighton Avenue. Death due to senility. Private funeral services were held at 10 30 this morning from the residence. Interment followed at Lindenwood.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary D. Johnson
F. D Stapleford
Creighton Avenue
Lindenwood
Four Month Old Stanley Slater Dies After Illness
Stanley Slater four months old son of Mr and Mrs Harvey Slater 1227 Nuttman avenue died late Tuesday afternoon after a week's illness from pneumonia. Father employed at F Bowser company. Funeral services Thursday afternoon from St Patrick's Catholic church.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stanley Slater
Harvey, Slater
Nuttman Avenue
Jessup Infant Dies After Week of Illness
Bernice Jessup seven months old daughter of Mr and Mrs Guy Jessup of 3126 South Harrison street died at 8 o clock Thursday after a week illness from complications. Remains will be shipped to Michigan City for funeral services and interment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bernice Jessup
Guy Jessup
South
Harrison Street
Michigan City
Local Man Dies at County Farm After Illness
John McShane, aged seventy two, died Thursday at the county farm where he had been a patient. The brief obituary notes his long residence and family ties in the area.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John McShane
Dainty Silk Velvet Bonnets On Sale Now
Buyers can purchase the dainty creations in silk velvet velour and plush, stylishly crafted bonnets offered at current sale prices.
Needlework Section Discounted Linens and Lace Pieces
In the needlework section odd lots and discontinued patterns are marked to go. Pillow-tops embroidered table scarfs centerpieces squares and lunch cloths Venise and Battenberg lace items are offered at very low prices to tempt buyers.
Death notes and arrangements delay
The notice states the death occurred after complications. The remains will be held at the Heston & Ryan undertaking parlors until relatives can be located.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Heston & Ryan Undertaking
Elderly Sophia Lann Dies. Kin Sought by Episcopal Church
Sophia Lann aged seventy three died at 10 oclock at the county infirmary. Little is known of her life. Episcopal Church members seek relatives to notify and assist in arrangements.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sophia Lann
Otlock
Episcopal Church
Real Estate Transfers in St Joseph and Monroe Townships
Public notice lists transfers including R T S Remy Investment Co to Harry E Dianne 4 of the NW1 of section Do St Joseph township for 3560. W S Gandy to Oscar Gandy various parcels in sections 1 and 2. Eel River township sale totaling 7000. Peoples Trust to Mary J Rouse lot 203 Oldsdale add for 200. H G Keegan to Wm H N and Anna B Stiles lot 104 Grand Bonvard for 350. Keegan to Caraline W Straughn multiple blocks for 4500. Dial to George Putnam portion of NW of NE in St Joseph township for 8000. Harris and associates to Rodehaver tracts in Monroe township for 9000 and 10000. Rodehaver to Harris parcels in Monroe township totaling 39000.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. Ts. Remy Investment Co
Harry E. Dianne
Nwi
Sec
St. Joseph Township
W. S. Gandy
Oscar Gandy
Geandy
Harry BK. Dial
George (. Putnam
Sen
St. Joseph
Richard Harris
Wm. M. Rodehaver
Monroe
Monroe Township
AM. Rodehaver
Multiple Birth Announcements From Adams Township and Nearby
A stream of birth notices lists newborns born to couples in Adams township and surrounding areas. Families named include Wranskapp Pace Geise Beaber Muir Dela grange McClain Minses Kuchner Taylor Pomper Celmer Hammond, with births ranging from sons to daughters at homes and at Lutheran hospital.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Wranskapp
Adams Township
Ora Pace
Boltz Street
Myr
Henry D. Geise
Euclid Avenue
A. W. Beaber
St. Joe Boulevard
J. J. Muir
Fairfield Avenue
Ed RB. Delagrange
Maumeet Avenue
A. N. McClain
West Main Street
C. H. Minses
West Superior Street
Valentine Kuchner
Foree Street
Harry A. Taylor
Buchannan Street
Otto Pomper
Lutheran Hospital
Bruno Celmer
Elian Street
Henry Hammond
Walton Avenue
New probation officer named for Wabash juvenile court
Wabash Indiana January 6 Judge A H Plummer appoints William If Teague as the new probation officer for the city. The office was created with an appropriation approved by county commissioners. Teague will oversee all juvenile court work in this assignment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wabash, Ind
A. H. Plummer
William
Teague
Labor Bureau Manager Faces Relocation and Staffing Unease
Louis C. S. Schroeder president of the city council and head of the local Indiana free employment bureau expresses frustration over moving his office and over a disputed appointment. Mrs. Meyers continues in the Fort Wayne office while potential successors are considered amid space and noise concerns and a search for a suitable office location.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Louis C. S. Schroeder
Indiana Free Employment Bureau
Edward G. Hoffman
John Wessel, Jr
Thomas Brollev
al A. Mbeyers
Fort Wayne
Harry P. Lowry
Aaron Reighelderter
Schroeder
Lowry
Meyers
Mr. Schroeder
Agent Mc Afee Leaves Plymouth Office for Fort Wayne Post
Plymouth Ind Jan 3 Agent Mc Afee of Adams Express asks to be relieved of the Plymouth office and will likely return to Fort Wayne. Household goods are packed and he awaits a route agent with a new man for the Plymouth place.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Plymouth
Ind
McAfee
Adams Express Company
Fort. Wayne
Johnson named successor to Bailey for Texas Senate
Gov. Campbell Calhoun announced the appointment of R. M. Johnson, president and editor in chief of the Houston Post, as the new Texas senator succeeding Joseph W. Bailey. The notification marks a key shift in the state's political leadership.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Austin
Texas
R. M. Johnson
The
Houston Post
Joseph W. Bailey
Senate
Caiquitt
Also Mentioned on This Page
Allen County Courts
Thomas Newton Menaugh
Eugene Morris
Wildwood Builders
Morris
M. A. Locke
Oscar Kk. Gause
Crcuit Court
Indiana Printing Company
A. P. Miller
Gerald Miller
Ben H. Smith
Sheriff’s Sale
Aaron M. Reichelderfer
H. C. Crrbill
State of Indiana
Justice Court of
L. P. Huser
SAU Pku
Wlyst
Fort W Wayne & Jackson Railroad Company Annual Meeting
Wly
George Warcup
Huntertown
Angeline
Miss Warcup
Lottie Klinger
Louise
Ducile Saylor Ada
Evadna Heffelfinger
Lydia McComb
Glenna
Emrick
Wavel Camp
Gladys Runyan
Florence Knop
Marie Kruse
Gladys Handy
Esther Parker
Freedom Punten
Loren Hall
Grande Harding
Ralph Rundles
Charles Tilden
Forest
McComb
Laurence Mommer
Frank Hall
William Gandy
George Molling
Ward Hillegass
George Daun
Ernest Fitch
Arthur Knop
Maxine Fermunds
Irene Hatch
Manila Nelson
Auburn
Ralph Valentine
Kingsland
Ed W. Meyer
Meyer
Bush & Lane Piano Company
Charles W. Scherer
Wm. Saalfrank
C. Auschwede
A. Berg
Louis Manth
A. Manth
Willrath
F. Rehling
E. Lewis
H. Scherer
Mira
C. J. Ulmer
L. P. Scherer
J. Bastian
P. Dudenhoefer
N. Manth
J. List
F. C. Meyer
Tillie Meyer
Wm. Meyer
Wim. Scherer
Alma Scherer
Luella
Erma Scher
John Greener
Lake Township
Otto
Charles Bercot
John Fritz
Greener
Tillie Felger
Leona Bauer
Laura Blessing
Alice
Ethel Lam
Sieber—Johnson
K. L. Sieber
Hamilton House
West Berry Street
Fast Leith Street
Francis Macbennett
Disler
Sentinel
Masser
Rachel Moran
Neuroth
REED
Krumenacher
Javenski
Slater
M’shane
Rurode Dry Goods Company
Lunn
J. C. Heiler
Court Street
Country
Labor Bureau
He’s
Ite
Johnson
Bailey
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