Will and codicil probate reshapes Chapin estate
Judge Augustus A. Chapin’s will leaving all property to Elmira E. Chapin and a 1904 codicil naming her executrix without bond were probated. No property list or value estimate was filed. The report notes the probate occurred in circuit court with W. P. Denny witnessing signatures.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Augustus A. Chapin
Elmira E. Chapin
W. P. Denny
William Haller
John Suelzer, Jr
O’rourke
Herman R. Fenker
Adams Township
Court House
Elmer Davies
Henry Grabner
McAfee & Arter
Maurice Goldberger
Aveline
Goldberger
Court of Justice Grabner
George. Richhart
Widow sues fireman for eighty five dollars with six children
Susie Springer a widow with six children seeks 850 dollars from Willard R. Hurlbut a Nickel Plate fireman in a superior court suit claiming false investment schemes left her penniless after her 1500 dollar property was mortgaged and sold for about 650. She says he induced a loan of 100 and then pressed for more money claiming potential losses. Emrick & Emrick file action. Court notes mention various local cases and a divorce granted to Mary M Parker.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Susie Springer
Willard R. Hurlbut
Hurlbut
Emrick & Emrick
William Hailer
An Suelzer
Ringwalt Teacher Charged in Assault on Pupil
Mary Mae Ringwalt a teacher at Mi Avenue School is charged in Justice Tanceys court with assault and battery on twelve year old Wil Boebdel of 2314 Euclid Avenue. The affidavit filed by William Roebel the boy's father describes the teacher striking the pupil with a ruler and inflicting a scalp wound after the boy tapped a geography page. A warrant was issued for Ringwalt who lives on Lake Avenue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Young
Roebel
Lake Aye
Divorce suit filed in superior court notes Needham case
Genevieve Needham filed for divorce from Arthur F. Needham in superior court with cruelty and abandonment alleged. Complaint withdrawn. She seeks restoration of maiden name Rowe. Needham family ties noted to E I Needham formerly of Wabash railroad. Separate judgments include Henry and Guy Colerick for 175 dollars and Pearl Asherman awarded 175 dollars against Fort Wayne and Wabash Valley Traction.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Genevieve Needham
Arthur F. Needham
Rowe
Needhan
E. I. Needham
Wabash Railroad
Springfield
Henry
Guy Colerick
Pearl Asherman
Calhoun and
Jefferson Streets
Superior Court
Fort
Judge O'Rourke Denies Rathert Divorce in Courthouse Hearing
In Fort Wayne circuit court Judge O'Rourke dismissed the Rathert divorce action finding no legitimate grounds and urged the couple to reconcile. He blamed meddling friends and mother-in-law influence, stressing marriage vows should not be broken over minor issues. The husband, a mail carrier, favored reconciliation. the wife claimed cruelty.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mabelle C. Rathert
John Rathert
O’rourke
Roberts
Local Court Notices And Appointments
H Ashley appointed administrator of his estate and listed as absent with unknown current address. Homer E Failor adopted by William Downs and wife. Divorce action Emma E Finney versus Francis Finney dismissed and restraining order dissolved. Harvey Hughes former deputy sheriff named constable in Adams township.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. Ashley
Homer E. Failor
William Downs
Emma E. Finney
Francis Finney
Harvey Hughes
Adams Township
Trial awards damages in runaway accident suit
In a lengthy circuit court session the case of Mrs Brudi versus Gladieux concluded with an award of 275 to cover her injuries from a runaway horse incident at Zula. The fight centered on a frightened pair of horses hitched to a rotten post causing a collision that threw Mrs Brudi from a rig.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Emma Bruidi
Frank Gladieux
Tillman
Gladieux
Zulu
Brudi
Zula
Marriage Licenses Listed for Several Couples
A list of marriage licenses includes Henry B. Bowers and Louise Moldeney. Clarence Cartwright and Esther M. Lee. Earl Pelkey and Alta J. Krall. Sofara Snyder and Jane L. Reichelderfer. Harry H. Klopfenstein and Jennie G. Porter. Ora E. Imler and Anna Surris. Edward C. Meher and Maggie Collins. John A. Eyler and Grace Etta Unger. Andrew Conrad and Carrie Witmer. John A. Riley and Margaret Yabn Hobbs. George L. Bolyard and Grace B. Furthmiller. Menno Zimmerman and Kate B. Stuckey.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry B. Bowers
Farmer
Louise Moldeney
Clarence, BE. Cartwright
Esther M. Lee
Earl Pelkey
Alta J. Krall
Sofara Snyder
Jane L. Reichelderfer
Harry H. Klopfenstein
Jennie G. Porter
Ora E. Imler
Anna Surris
Edward C. Meher
Maggie Collins
John A. Eyler
Grace Etta Unger
Andrew Conrad
Liveryman
Carrie Witmer
John A. Riley
Brakeman
Margaret Yabn Hobbs
George L. Bolyard
Butcher
Grace B. Furthmiller
Menno Zimmerman
Kate B. Stuckey
Birth Records From Local Families
Birth notices report a son born to Mr and Mrs Walter Lig gett at 1317 Jackson street a daughter born to Mr and Mrs Joseph Goral in Jefferson township twins two sons born to Mr and Mrs Peter Deville in Jefferson township a daughter born to Mr and Mrs Louis Martin in Jefferson township a daughter born to Mr and Mrs Wallace W Wann of Grabill a son born to Mr and Mrs Joseph A Richter of 208 West Third street a son born to Mr and Mrs Harry Bush of West Washington street a daughter
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Walter Liggett
Jackson Street
Joseph Goral
Jefferson Township
Peter Deville
Louis Martin
Wallace W. Wann
Grabill
Joseph A. Richter
West Third Street
Harry Bush
West Washington Street
Real Estate and Rental Notices
FOR RENT Farm 1% miles from city limits inquire of Dr Sledd 134 Douglas Arc. FOR SALE Eleven room modern house bath soft hot water laundry in cellar 24x40 cellar electric light furnace chicken park 40x70 lot 652x150 room for another house built in April buy for 3600 half down rest to suit buyer address 2144 John St Fort Wayne ind wky-11-11-tf
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John St
Fort Wayne
Ind
Notice to non resident and estate heirs in Allen County
Notice to Eugene Brown non-resident in Indiana and to creditors heirs and legatees of Frederick L Boschler. Court calls appearance by March 1 1909 for divorce action and final settlement of estate with proof of heirship and distribution shares. Attorneys Robinson and Luecks listed for estate. Proceedings dated January 1909 in Fort Wayne.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State of Indiana
Allen County
Minnie T. Brown
Eugene Brown
Indiana
Joseph N, Mason
Frederick L. Boshler
Allen
Fort Wayne
É Seal Jd
Oseph N. Mason
Des Allen
Robinson & Luecks
Attys
Appointment of Executor for Johanna Wuersten Estate
Derick Wuersten named executor of the last will and testament of Johanna Wuersten, late of Allen County Indiana, deceased. The estate is described as solvent.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Johanna ‘Wuersten
Allen
County
Indiana
Bald
Derick -Wuersten
Wheat and grain prices rise amid brisk demand across markets
Chicago led higher with strong cash receipts and brisk cash wheat demand. May futures moved to around 1.07 while corn and oats also gained as local shorts bid for corn and September oats rose. Cash grain quotes in Chicago and Indianapolis showed firm to strong prices with diverse deliveries and multiple commodities up.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Northwest
Minneapolis
Duluth
Ill
Indianapolis
Ind
Livestock Market Report from East Buffalo and Chicago
East Buffalo market reports hog receipts 5,270 today with 1,900 shipped to New York. hogs steady to mixed prices. cattle receipts 475 with slower, easier trading. sheep receipts 12,400 with slow market and lamb tops at 7.50 to 7.75. Chicago market notes 24,000 hogs, prices 5.65 to 6.25 for light to mixed. cattle steady to higher. 4,500 cattle receipts. Cincinnati and Indianapolis markets show varied hog, cattle, and sheep activity with mixed price ranges on both sides.
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New York
Western
Rio
Santos
New Orleans
East Buffalo
N. Y
Chicago
Cincinnati
Indianapolis
Ind
MHI
Tresselt & Sons
J. T. Johnson
East Columbia
Crouse& Co
East Columbia Gt
Lore ‘Packing Company
Us Aix
Sentinel Map Chart promises home use for Indiana United States world data
An advertising note touts The Weekly Sentinel encyclopedic Map Chart with county Indiana and United States maps, world atlas, labeled farms, highways, post offices, governors and presidents portraits, plus a full Indiana directory. It claims ease of use, wall hanging, and value for farms, priced at 2.50 with two years of The Weekly Sentinel.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Allen County
State of
Indiana
United States
World
Weekly Sentinel
St. Clair
Indiana Territory
Hanly
Republic
Sentinel
Dairy and Poultry Market Highlights Across Cities
Chicago and New York markets show butter steady to barely steady with creameries and special grades quoted. Eggs decline for firsts while cheese holds firm with various grade ranges. Poultry demand steady for alive birds with turkeys and springs priced to market. Ohio and Indiana notes list Lima prices for North and South Lima regions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Young Americas
Fort Wayne Market Prices and Real Estate Transfers
Fort Wayne wholesale markets report prices for wheat corn and butter with varied values across Barr Street and Mayflower holdings. Real estate transfers show multiple rook filings including Maumee Milan Perry and Wayne townships with sums ranging from $100 to $12,200 and numerous lot segments swapped.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fort Wayne
Barr Street
Whaleasais
Agricultural prices and commodity market notes
The list shows bale prices for timothy hay clover mixed hay and straw types, plus seed prices for timothy and red clover. City scales retail prices list hay 7 to 10 dollars per ton and grains at common bu rates. Coal market figures cover several regional prices for Hocking Valley Massillon and others with varie d values.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hocking Valley
Massillon
Jackson
Pocahontas
Fork
West Virginia
Indiana
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Indiana School
Thomas
Circuit Court
J. M. Robinson
Bingham
Edward Foster
Recorder Kelly
Old Fort Ice Cream Company
Albert
Nichter
Clifford Clark
Amos R. Walter
Ferdinand Wyneken
Central Commercial Company
Alex A. Martin
William A. Ferris
Irene Martin
Mattie Bricker
Homer
A. Bricker
Grand Rapids and Indiana Railroad
Frank Burger
Chicago and Hire Railroad Company
Adams County
Emmet Simpson
Harry Flannery
Harry, Hilgeman
Samuel Ake
City of
Ake
Meyer
Meyer Brotharsten
Maude Louraine
John E. Louraine
Albert E. Thomas
Darby
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South Lima
S. Bush & Co
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J. ©. Hetler
Court St
John Slagel
Joseph H. Morrow
Maumee
Julia Small
Cain
Margaret J. Baker
Gernhardt
Shirley City
Mary J. Madden
Peter D. Graber
Milan Township
Jacob J
Fr. Brandenberger
Fort Wayne Trust Co
Anthony F. Bawatzky
Avondale
Wayne Township
Alfred O. Buchanan
Drexel Park
Henry Gessner
John Ringenberg
Springfield Township
Henry Furthmiller
Charles N. Hutson
Rose Summers
Guardian
Isaac Rose
Monroe Township
Angeline Surfus
Clarence E
Charles F. Surfus
Perry Township
Erie Surfus
Clarence EB. Surfus
John B. Surfus
Sarah E. Myron
Lizzie Freese
Baldwin Addition
Jackson Township
David J. Schlatter
Lucretia DeVaux
Maysville
August C. Laurent
Johann
Eva Schneider
Lake Township
Felicien Huguenard
Charles E. Huguenard
Fort Wayne Trust Company
F. W
Louise Walda
Balser Ort
Charles Ort
Brososkie
Tri-State Loan and Trust Company
Andrew B. Hoffman
Sanford Smith
Maumee Township
Eeiretina F. Smith
Jesse A
Aboit Township
William A. Gordon
Addition
Jos. C. Mills
William D. Pequinot
Andrew J. Bennett
John W. Smith
Edgerton
Mary Crance
Joseph C. Mills
Aboit
Lafayette Township
George M. Thompson
Carol Ine F. Smith
Ellen Emrick
Oscar C. Warner
Marion Township
Piammidan Cora
Ellen Em
William. Gunter
Packerton
Kosciusko
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