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Fort Wayne Weekly Sentinel

Location

Fort Wayne, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Jan 15, 1908

Page

11

Boshler Daughter Receives Executorship And Extra 1000

In the Frederick L. Boshler estate probate, Eva Boshler gains $1000 more than other heirs and is named executrix. The will from July 5 1905 notes her kindness and care for the testator. The remainder is to be shared equally by Charles W. and Frank Boshler.

Eva M. Boshler Frederick L. Boshler Circuit Court Charles W Frank Boshler Jay Rink Jaap Morris King

Saloon License Renewal Granted After Inquiry

The county commissioners renewed Morris King’s saloon license in the Rolling mills district after an investigation and testimony. They warned strict compliance with the law and improvements in operation. The panel noted prior peaceable police reports and heard from Chief Ankenbruck Sheriff Grice and ex Deputy Huguenard before finding no legal grounds to deny renewal. FE. V. Emrick represented King. May Mohler, fifteen, was committed to Indianapolis Girls Reform School after running away and being under probation officer Jesse Patton. Attorney Frank Emrick traveled to Indianapolis to file supreme court papers in the estate case of Mollie Lyons against the city, tied to a Clinton Street Bridge fall death and daughter’s judgment.

Morris King Rolling Mills King Zach Hossen Ankenbruck Grice Huguenard FE. V. Emrick May Mohler Girls’ Reform School Indianapolis Jesse Patton Frank Emrick Supreme Court Eli Merriman Mollie Lyons Clinton Street

Couple Filings Spark Divorce Complaints in Courts

In Monday filings, Sarah Ebrsam filed for divorce in Superior Court and Carrie Fiiemiuth initiated divorce proceedings in Circuit Court, marking a notable start to parallel cases. The actions record formal petitions for dissolution of marriage and prompt legal proceedings ahead.

Sarah Ebrsam Jone Carrie. Fiiemiuth

Domestic Strife and Divorces Dominate Local Courts

The docket reports Paul Ehrsum and Charles Friemuth facing divorce actions amid allegations of abandonment, habitual drunkenness, and lack of support. Judge R B Dreibelbiss presided Ehrsum, while A E Thomas and Judge O Rourke handled related motions. The Metzner divorce suit cites heavy liquor problems and requests for alimony and child custody as Heaton and Yaple represent Mrs Metzner.

Paul Ehrsum R. B. Dreibelbiss Charles Friemuth A. E. Thomas Circuit Court O'Rourke Aiken & Underwood Minnie DeWitt Fred Oetting George Eisenhut Oetting Hagle South Calhoun Street Ito Howard Metzner Jasper Metzner Heaton & Yaple

Unusual element in Swarthwood trial for injuries to unborn child

In Fort Wayne Superior Court tomorrow morning a trial over $5,000 damages filed by Thomas Swarthwood’s wife continues. The case involves a milk wagon struck by a car on February 7 between Fort Wayne and Lima, with the unborn child cited as affected by the injuries. The suit names Lima and Toledo and the Fort Wayne, Van Wert and Lima Traction companies. The sworn jury has been notified. both parties seek a new trial after a prior favorable verdict for Swarthwood.

Lima Toledo Fort Wayne van Wert Lima Traction Thomas Swarthwood East Lewis Street Heaton Superior Court Home Telephone and Telegraph Company City of Pole Chapin & Denny Circuit Court William McLaughlin Mary Chastek St. Joseph’s Hospital

Churchmen End Fasting to Support Italian Missions

In Wabash Indiana more than 8000 Methodists in the Wabash district concluded a week of fasting and self denial to raise funds for Rev. Dr A W Greenman as administrative head of Italian missions. Rev B S Hellopeter reported success with a large sum for the Greenman fund as the Greenmans return from ocean travel.

Wabash Ind A. W. Greenman Hellopeter Greenman Epworth League Societies Wabash District New York

Kell Named President of Farmers' Mutual Insurance Union

Hon. George V. Kell former state senator from Allen county was elected president of the Farmers' Mutual Insurance Companies' Union of Indiana at a recent Indianapolis meeting. Kell, previously vice president, succeeds Aaron Jones of South Bend who led the union since its organization twelve years ago. Kell has long led the Allen County Farmers' Mutual Fire Insurance association and is its president.

Farmers’ Mutual Insurance

Chicago Wheat and Corn Markets Drift, Prices Steady

Chicago markets show moderate trade with weakness in wheat due to large northwest receipts and Liverpool declines. May wheat touched 1.04 to 1.05 while corn rose on warm weather forecasts. oats dull but firm. Provisions and hog futures edged higher with pork near 13.50 and lard around 8.02. Toledo and New York follow with mixed rates on money, bonds, and exchange.

Chicago Liverpool Northwest May Lee Park Lord Qirley Timothy March Clover—March

Livestock Markets Report from East Buffalo and Chicago

East Buffalo and Chicago market pages show hogs, sheep, and cattle with mixed moves. Buffalo receipts 17 170 hogs steady with some unsold. sheep strong to 7 50. cattle near 100 lower. Chicago hogs up to 30 000. cattle steady. sheep steady. lambs 6 50 to 7 40. Cincinnati and Pittsburg reports list hogs and cattle activity and prices.

East Buffalo N. Y New York Chicago Yearlings Lambs Western Cincinnati Pittsburg

Chicago and New York Dairy and Poultry Markets Report

Market notes show butter prices holding in Chicago and New York with firm or steady tones across varieties. Eggs, cheese, and poultry demand remain steady or improving with multiple grades and dates cited for creamery and factory products.

Barr Street Market Quotations and Farm Prices

Barr Street Market lists wholesale and retail quotes for wheat corn oats rye butter eggs beans onions turkeys chickens ducks geese pork walnuts hickorynuts popcorn potatoes and various hides wool and furs. It includes multiple firms such as S Bush Co Weil asrothers Co Eckart Packing Co Mayflower Mills Tresselto Sons and J. T. Johnson with prices for local and farm goods across grains, meats, fats, produces and byproducts.

Barr Street S. Bush & Co Weil Asrothers & Co Ile Ile Ib Eckart Packing Co Tresselto Sons Shorts Bc Bu Commission J. T. Johinson Barr St K. Bush Columbia Street Howenstein & Crouse

Market Prices and Agricultural Rates at Hay Market

The notice lists poultry and produce prices including chickens turkeys ducks eggs potatoes onions apples and butter with prices per bushel or pound. It also reports hay prices from 8 to 12 per ton straw 5 per ton and regional coal and coke prices across several towns and states with anthracite at 8.00 and various regional rates.

Columbia Street Hockingalley Massillon Jackson Pocahontas Fort Pocahontas West Virginia Indiana

Real estate transfers compiled by Heller in Fort Wayne

Transfers list shows multiple conveyances in Wayne, Jefferson, Madison, Monroe, Pleasant, Marion, Adams, and other townships. Names include Fort Wayne Trust Co, S Hanna, Mapel family, Magner, Byers, Ottenweller, Ottenweller, and Bayless with prices ranging from $1 to $12,000.

Fort Wayne Trust No S. Flake Drexel Park Wayne N. Racht E. Lauer Barnee O Fort Wayne Trust Co Fred G. Braun P. McArdle J. McArdle Monroe Jefferson I. Mapel Lida Mapel A. Spath Et al N. Gresley Madison Magner Z Magner McGovern Monroeville J. Byers Wilcox Lind L. Schmidt A. KH. Soest Tine A. Fogel John Forel Eel River N. Crickmore B. Thurber Sheldon Pleasant Baldwin F. Sargen Jackson I. Schmidt A. E. Soest Marion John Raney William M. Kinnerk J. Miller J. Ottenweller Wiedelman Adams W. F. Roshler C. Ie. Roshler Fort Wayne Trust Company A. M. Bayless Drexel Park Add A. Lehman J. Canners Shirley City

Births Reported in Local Records

Birth announcements list eight newborns from families including Hatha way of Elm street and Perry of Oakland street. Other newborns include Russel from Wheeler street Mills on Hoagland avenue Hess on 443 St Martin's street Koehlinger on Lake avenue Finley of Antwerp Ohio at Lutheran hospital Anson and Henry J. Taylor of Hamilton National Bank with wife delivering a son.

Bert Hathaway Elm Street Marion Perry Oakland Street Benny Russel Wheeler Street J. Burton Mills Hoagland Avenue Phil Hess St. Martin's Street Henry Koehlinger Lake Avenue J. H. Finley Antwerp Lutheran Hospital Anson Henry J. Taylor Hamilton National Bank

January Sale Brings Deep Discounts Across Home Goods

A newspaper ad touts a January sale with deep discounts on waists, dresses, skirts, fur pieces, linens, blankets, comforters, fabrics, and household items. Bargains include waists from 59¢, muslin skirts 98¢, wool blankets, linoleum, damask, silk, and assorted wearables priced well below typical costs. Customers urged to shop early before items sell out.

False fire alarm at Brothers' school downtown

Fire department rushed to the Brothers' school in Cathedral square after a false telephone alarm at 5 45 pm Monday. Police investigate. Also, Associated Charities executive committee met to plan the annual meeting with Lakeside training actions set to begin January 31, and the meeting date to be announced.

Brothers’ School Cathedral Square Associated Charities O. B E. Mohler

Nathan J Rorick and Liliosa Sere: ages listed

The notice lists Nathan J Rorick aged 26 and Liliosa Sere aged 22 with no additional context or details given in the readable text.

Nathan, J Rorick Parner Liliosa Sere

Also Mentioned on This Page

Allen County Courts Meyer Isaac Knapp Dental Coterie Anthony Wayne Club M. F. Porter E. W. Cook Rome City G. V. Kell Hava Holmes Harry THE NEW York Evening Telegram NEW York Herald CO Grain and Provisions Money Market Prime Mercantile Sterling Exchange Eeedys Young Americas Pennsylvania John C. Heller Court Street SYRES Jas. M. Kane Calhoun ST
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