Allen County Courts and Legal Actions Highlight Local News
Divorce filing by Hattie Seese against Louis Seese recounts a short marriage begun July 15 1901 and marked by his drinking and temper. Fort Wayne Traction asks an extension for road work to Nov 15. Breen & Morris sue two insurers for 6000 each over alleged accidental death refusals. Suit seeks to overturn a Schmaltz glove factory sale as fraudulent conveyance with 6000 demand. Gambling lawsuit claims losses of 614 plus costs and seeks 700. George Bell seeks divorce from Emma Bell. Local forgery case tied to Frank Tankey arrest may affect Wheadon bank suit in Adams county. General court news covers Driver ditch case, mental-competence ruling on Guy Creager, criminal arraignments, and other civil actions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. H. Reed
Hattie Seese
Louis Seese
Fort Wayne, van Wert and Lima Traction Company
Commissioners’ Court
Sues Two Companies
Breen & Morris
Mary P. Aurentz
Fort Wayne Mercantile Accident Desociation
Preferred Insurance Company of
New York
Frank Aurentz
Burnham, Stoefel & Co
Detroit
F. M. Schmaltz
Boss Manufacturing Company
Francis M. Smaltz
Travis
Dreibelbliss
New Haven
A. B. Jackson
Heckler and Brown
Berghoff
George Bell
Emma Bell
W. C. Ryan
Frank Tankey
Marion
W. F. Wheadon
Jason Willson
Chicago
Adams County
Willson Bank
General Court
Oliver P. Parker
Joseph H. Grier
St. Joe Township
Michigan
Heaton
Parker
Grier
Hamilton National Bank
Lillian
Anna
Frank J. Baker
Carlton Parker
Wiliam J. Sutley
Richmond
Fort Wayne Gas Company
Guardian Otho L Richey accdr sued for absconding with $200
Emrick & Emrick file suit for Grace Richey alleging guardian Otho L Richey misused $200 entrusted for her benefit since 1894. Richey missing. bondmen William Kelker and Otta Kelker named. Sheriff unable to locate him after prior employment in a Pennsyl vania office and later hauling. Richey’s inheritance from her father funds Miss Richey’s recovery now with Frank M. Tower of Toledo. Sheriff Stout heads Portland arrest for Alva Wright in separate matter. Roosamia sues M Gohn for commissions earned in goods sale. trial setting in superior court.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Emrick & Emrick
Grace Richey
Otho L. Richey
Richey
Beneft
William Co. Kelker
Otta L. Kelker
E. V. Emrick
Pennsylvania
Miss Richey
Frank M. Tower
Toledo
Fort Wayne
Stout
Portland
Alva Wright
Poard
Hinton
Mike Roosamia
M. Gohn
Superior Court
Lawsuit filed over $700 loss at 806 Calhoun street
Edwin J. Travis sues in circuit court seeking 700 damages for money allegedly lost in a gaming house at A B Jackson's saloon located at 806 Calhoun street. Complaint drawn by Judge R B Dreibelbliss names Albert Heckler and Lewis Brown as defendants.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edwin J. Travis
A. B. Jackson
Calhoun Street
R. B. Dreibelbliss
Albert Heckler
Lewis Brown
Suit for damages over fatal market horses incident
Julian and Joseph Bobay sue Ella W Mc Donald and City Trucking Co for 400 alleging a heavily loaded wagon frightened a Beese team on Clinton Street and caused a collision at Barr Street Market killing both horses. Leland Potts sues Joseph L Pevert for 1000 over injuries from an assault by an unspecified party.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Julian and
Joseph Bobay
Ella W. McDonald
City Trucking Company
Market Place
Clinton Street
Beese
Barr Street Market
Bobays
Potts
Leland Potts
Emrick
Local plea and new incorporations noted in county report
George Fredericksen pleaded guilty by telephone before Justice Skelton and was fined five dollars plus costs. An affidavit by L Roy Amstutz followed after he and Fredericksen were beaten in a dispute over a cross cut saw. New incorporations include Bluecast Magnetic Springs Company, H F Schnelker Company, and Schmelker Farm company with capitalizations listed. Tax values emerged from Barrios Diamond company and an auction rug concern, with assessor Eggemann noting they face tax assessments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Fredericksen
Auburn
Justice Skelton
Fredericson
Garman
L. Roy Amstutz
Recorder’s
Bluecast Magnetic Springs Company
H. F. Schnelker Company
Schmelker Farm Company
H. F. Schnelker
Mary Schnelker
William Eggemann
Barrios
Calhoun Street
Stock Granted at Duplicate Valuation of 1000 Dollars
The agreement states the stock will be allowed on the duplicate at a valuation of 1,000 dollars and paid up.
Attorney General orders transcript in Terry case review
Charles W. Miller through deputy William Geake orders a full transcript of Judge O Rourkes review of Charles W. Terrys finding changing the crime to petit larceny. Prison authorities refuse release awaiting outcome and warn of broader challenges to court authority.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles W. Miller
William Geake
Charles W. Terry
O’rourke
Terre
Underwood
Geake
Terry
Bert Cutshall 15 Captured in Ohio
Sheriff Stout came from Antwerp Ohio with Bert Cutshall wanted for alleged assault on Leatha Ludwick at Wallen last week He denied guilt and agreed to return to Indiana without requisition papers He said the affidavit filing was a setup and did not talk further Deputies traced him to an Antwerp friend before arrest fate in Ohio
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stout
Antwerp
Ohio
Bert Cutshall
Leatha Ludwick
Wallen
Indiana
Catshall
Reichelderfer
Daseler
Man Held on Minor Charge Faces Preliminary Hearing
Message states the unnamed man was in custody after authorities pursued him for a minor crime. He is likely to be arraigned in a justices court today with a preliminary hearing unless waived. Bond set at $1000. failure to post bond sends him to jail. Blue Island Illinois January 14 1901. Local letters praise Ely Brothers Cream Balm as a remedy for colds and catarrh with testimonies from J Kimball and Miss Cora Willard Albany New York.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Blue Island
Messrs
Ely Bros
J. Kimball
Cora Willard
Albany
ELY Brothers
Warren
New York
Would Have China Fight A War Over Manchuria
The Viedo mosti argues China should declare war rather than stay neutral in a Russia Japan conflict. It says direct war would force Russia to guard against invasion and could settle Manchuria by annexation if war comes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Petersburg
China
Russia
Japan
Viedomosti
Viedomosts
Manchuria
DeWitt's Witch Hazel Salve Endorsed by Meyer Bros Co
Chicago firm E. C. DeWitt & Co. produced a witch hazel salve claimed to cure piles and skin ailments. The ad warns of counterfeit imitations and urges customers to ask for genuine DeWitt's salve sold by Meyer Bros. Co.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. C. DeWitt & Co
Chicago
DeWitt
Meyer Bros. Co
Supreme court affirms Branstratter case and reverses Carpenter judgment
Indianapolis, Jan. 26. The Indiana Supreme Court affirmed the Branstratter administrator versus Crow case. The court also affirmed the Godfrey et al versus White administrator action and reversed the Carpente rs and Joiners Brotherhood versus Dunkle decision.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indianapolis
Ind
Charles Branstratter
Frances Crow
Supreme Court
George Godfrey
John White
Carpenters’ and Joiners’ Brotherhood
Elizabeth Dunkle
A Vest Pocket Doctor Pills For Headache Constipation
DeWitt's Little Early Risers are described as easy to carry and never failing in results. A vial in the vest pocket is pitched as a remedy against headache biliousness torpid liver and constipation linked ills. Sold by Meyer Bros Co.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
DeWitt
Meyer Bros. Co
Ice deliverer suffers arm fracture on South Fairfield
Isadore Heber of Huffman street employed by the Artificial Ice company broke his left arm while delivering ice at a residence on South Fairfield avenue this morning. He slipped and fell with a large chunk of ice. Dr. Budd V. Sweringen reduced the fracture.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Isadore Heber
Huffman Street
Artificial Ice Company
South Fairfield Avenue
Budd V. Sweringen
Philosophical Society to Meet Wednesday Evening
The regular meeting of the Philosophical Society will be held Wednesday evening in Harmony Lodge library at o'clock. The W C T U will meet with Mrs. C F Ridenour, 1127 Lafayette Street, tomorrow afternoon to transact important business.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Theosophical Society
Harmony Lodge
C. F. Ridenour
Lafayetta Street
Mrs Winslow's Soothing Syrup Promoted for Teething
An advertisement urges mothers to use Mrs Winslow's Soothing Syrup for teething children, claiming it is the best remedy. The prompt text reflects historic marketing language and reassuring claims about infant care.
Slightly Delays Traffic As Snow Impacts Fort Wayne Trains
A heavy overnight snowstorm causes mixed delays on regional rails and roads through Fort Wayne. The Wabash suffers the worst, with New York state conditions and Lake Shore connections at Toledo causing delays, while Grand Rapids and Pennsylvania lines report varying schedules and cautious hopes for eastern routes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fort Wayne
Wabash
New York State
Lake Shore
Toledo
Grand Rapids Road
Pennsylvania
Mayor Harrison and others held to grand jury in Chicago
The arrest of James E. Cummings and the mayor along with Fire Marshal Musham City Building Commissioner Williams and Inspector Loughlin followed a mutimus order. They were brought to the criminal court building to post bonds and answer to the grand jury.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Davis
Carter H. Harrison
Traeger
Criminal Court
Henrpstead Washburne
Walker
Hell
Iroquois Theater
Musham
Williams
Loughlin
Messrs
Wiliam Sallers
Harrison
Pairings of Local Residents Featured in Notices
Elmer O. Sible and Elva Rice, Chester A. Young and Della F. Cook, Walter Walker and Minnie Hry baugh appear in the readable lines of a local notice page, reflecting social or civil listings among residents. The fragmentary text shows names paired, suggesting new marriages, obituaries, or notices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elmer O. Sible
Elva Rice
Chester A. Young
Della F. Cook
Walter Walker
Minnie Hry
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Thomas Conway
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Ted Kaylor
John Suelz
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Robert Junghaus
Louis Rumpus
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Grant County
Charles W. Lancaster
William Higgins
William Zimmerman
Tancey
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Henry Hirschmeyer
Barker
Justice Tancey
Charles Ziemendorf
Peter Repp
James Henderson
Springfield
John Noyes
Clay
Abelte
George Behler
L. P. Huser
City
Wm. Robinson Wayne
R. W. Scarlett
Eel River
Henry Thiele
Pleasant
George Raiser
Madison
H. L. Hoenel
Adams
Martin Blume
St. Joseph
Mr. Davis
James E. Cummings
Mars
Pinkham
Boston
Sigred
E. F. Hayes
Dudley St
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Mass
Mra. BE. F. Hares
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