Damages Sought in Multiple Fort Wayne Court Actions
A Fort Wayne superior court docket includes John Neumann seeking 5000 dollars in damages from Fort Wayne Electric Works for a hand injury on March 1 1906 caused by operating an unfamiliar machine. Other suits demand 209 dollars for fire damage by Roy Puff a ten year old. Emma Frank seeks divorce from Jacob Frank alleging abuse and abandonment. The scene also covers divorce actions, a lawyer’s admission to practice, new court dockets, a mule reward offer, and a civil judgment of 264 79 dollars against Jacob M Keyser.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Neumann
Fort Wayne Electric Works
H. I. Smith
Neumann
Lad
Samuel L. McKissig
Rosa McKissig
Roy Puff
Puff
the McKissigs
Hanna Street
W. C. Ryan
McKissig
Jacob O. Frank
Emma W. Frank
Jacob
Emma W. Hild
George W. Louttit
Frederick C. T. Tabbert
Henrietta Tabbert
P. B. Colerick
Samuel L. Morris, Jr
Allen County
Morris
Fort Wayne
Barrett ‘& Morris
Iste
John Morris
Grice
Godfrey
Louisa Tourney
August Tourney
Fort Wayne Builders’ Supply Company Against Jacob M. Keyser
Heaton
Superior Court
Court House
Ten Thousandth Superior Court Case Near in ANen County
The ANen County Superior Court nears its ten thousandth case since 1879 with no summer adjournment. Probate notes include Mary BE Jones last will filed. executor Gilbert E. Bursley named. Springfield township road petition by William Dietz discussed. Auer ditch opposition noted. Utz and Graham appeal to U S circuit court of appeals from federal decision involving Fort Wayne merchants. Judge Geo W Louttit received notice of the appeal.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Superior Court
Anen County
Heaton
Mary BE. Jones
Chicago
J. F. W. Meyer
R. C. Bell
Gilbert E. Bursley
William Dietz
Springfield Township
Fort’ Wayne
Federal’ Court
County board hears extended case on payment costs
An extended hearing before the county board of cor ners focused on questions of payment of costs in a famous fast joint case. The session concluded with no immediate decision as the board weighs legal arguments and potential alternatives.
County Proceeding on Payment and Clerical Inspections
Debate over payment timing for recent costs under new law continues as viewers and commissioners argue county liable for immediate payment. About $2,000 in recent costs. larger sums from older proceedings. Huntington and Whitley counties reportedly paid their shares. Indiana traveling attorney general George F. Bingham arrived for county books inspection noting good condition. Courts not in session. Elizabeth Martin Cour estate administration sought. Marriage ceremony performed for George C Schoppman and Duke M Reed. Auer ditch approved in Jackson township. Charles A Lingrey resigns as county sanitary officer to lead isolation hospital. vacancy not filled before Wednesday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Huntington
Whitley
George F. Bingham
Indiana
Bingham
Mason
Court House
Francis V. Cour
Elizabeth Martin Cour
Justice Tancey
George C., Schoppman
Duke M. Reed
Auer
Jackson Township
Charles A. Lingrey
Injunction Granted Over Monroe Ditch Case In Superior Court
In Monroe township Judge Heaton granted a permanent injunction to Jesse B. Foster Flora Bowers Hanna Quinlan and Clinton Clem to block James Salway and Daniel Rider from constructing a ditch. Adjudgment paused for few days as circuit court remains in vacation. Separately T Evelyn Wurtsbaugh former Columbia City wife sues Charles H Worden First National Bank vice president for 50000 alleging defamation after seeking loan and alleging false pretenses during investigations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Heaton
Jesse B. Foster
Ward
Flora Bowers
Hanna Quinlan
Clinton Clem
James Salway
Daniel Rider
Monroe Township
Circuit Court
T. Evelyn Wurtsbaugh
Columbia City
Charles H. Worden
First National Bank
Fort Wayne
H. T. Sell
Plymouth Congregational Church
Saloon Cases Under Nicholson Law Tied Up for Filing
Prosecutor D B Ninde to divide affidavits against fourteen of twenty five saloon keepers cited under the Nicholson law. Names withheld until service on warrants. no circuit court action this term due to vacation. Also notes on a potential sanity case against Arthur A Miles and a will probate for Ernst Dehne. Divorces filed and withdrawn in other matters.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
D. B. Ninde
Tancey, Huser
Hawthorn
Circuit Court
Annie Miles
Tancey
Arthur A. Miles
Miles
Ernst Dehne
Wilhelmina Dehne
Nona Williams
Frank Williams
Farewell to Pastor Roehner in Hoagland reception
The Hoagland community held a surprise reception at Dr. Morris home for Rev H C Roehner who resigns as Antioch Lutheran pastor. Friends from Indiana Ohio and Pennsylvania joined, and Roehner departs for Grand Rapids Michigan with the congregation expressing regret and best wishes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dana Barkley
Falls
Minnie
Fort Wayne
McLaughlin
Ada
Ohio
Baxter
Columbus
Ogden
Gettysburg
J. Harvey Hubler
Indianapolis
Roehner
Grand Rapids
Mich
Hoagland
Antioch Church
Rural carrier hurt in horse kick in city
John T. Gocke a Rural Route 13 carrier was kicked in the head Sunday by his horse and his substitute, who was handling the mail for him, and was quite severely injured.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John T. ‘Gocke
Hf Gocke
Woodworth, Fort Wayne Leader Dies at Hope Hospital
Mrs. Lara Elizabeth Woodworth wife of Charles B Woodworth a prominent Fort Wayne figure died Sunday morning at Hope hospital after a long record of leadership in Indiana women’s clubs and active public service in various efforts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lara Elizabeth Woodworth
Charles B. Woodworth
Fort Wayne
Hope Hospital
Funeral Rites for Mrs. Woodworth Hold in Fort Wayne
Funeral services were held at 1001 West Wayne Street for Mrs. Woodworth who died after a severe appendicitis attack. The service was led by Rev. E W Averill and pallbearers included Samuel L Morris and others. Burial at Lindenwood was private. Mrs. Woodworth, born in Victoria Texas on December 28 1852, was active in literary clubs and civic improvement, valued for intellect and public spirit, and left two sons Benjamin S and Carl B.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
West Wayne Street
E. W. Averill
Trinity Episcopal Church
Samuel L. Morris
A. T. Lukens
Walter Olds
Charles A. Wilding
P. D. Smyser
W.S. Morris
Woodworth
Victoria
Texas
Joel T. Case
Yale College
Mobile
Ala
Mobile Advertiser
Lone Star
Mexico
Charles B. Woodworth
Benjamin S. Woodworth
Carl B. Woodworth
Purdue University
Remembered Fort Wayne benefactor Mrs Woodworth dies
Obituary honors Mrs Woodworth a tireless leader and donor to Fort Wayne art, church, and civic causes. She championed the Fort Wayne Art School and annual picture exhibits, bringing acclaimed artists to the city and uplifting countless lives through her devotion, influence, and generosity. Her passing leaves a lasting, gracious impression on community circles.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Woodworth
Fort Wayne
Trinity Episcopal Church
Remains Laid to Rest for Mrs Woodworth Funeral Rites
Funeral services for the late Mrs. Charles B. Woodworth were held Tuesday evening from the family residence at 1002 West Wayne Street. Rev. E. W. Averill of Trinity Episcopal Church officiated, with Lindenwood interment private. A large gathering included Indiana women’s clubs leaders Mrs. O. P. Kinsey of Valparaiso and Mrs. Eva Robbock of Wabash, among others. Floral tributes came from out-of-town friends and close family.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles B. Woodworth
West Wayne Street
E. W. Averill
Trinity Episcopal Church
Lindenwood
Indiana Womens’ Clubs
O. P. Kinsey
Valparaiso
State Federation of Womens Clubs
Eva Rohbock
Wabash
State Federation
Samuel Lewis Castle Dies After Cancer Battle
Samuel Lewis Castle aged 68 died Wednesday of cancer at his son W. L. Castles home at 1528 East Creighton avenue. He once farmed in the county for two decades before moving to the city and later worked at the Packard factory. Survived by widow seven children three sons Edwin W L Frank and daughters Mrs Cora Miller Mrs Ida Nichols of Detroit Mich Mrs Minnie Sunday and Miss Alice Castle of this city.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Samuel Lewis Castle
W. L. Castle
Creighton Avenue
Packard
Edwin
W. L
Frank
Cora Miller
Ida Nichols
Detroit, Mich
Minnie Sunday
Alice Castle
Mrs Elizabeth Cour Dies After Illness at 6 O'clock
Elizabeth Cour aged about 63, wife of Frank Cour of 726 Washington boulevard west, died at St. Joseph hospital Wednesday at 6. She had been ill two months and was admitted last Thursday. Born in this city in 1861, she lived here all her life and was active in Cathedral duties. Survived by husband and brother Albert D. Martin. Funeral services Friday at 8:30 a.m. at home and 9 a.m. at the Cathedral.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elizabeth Cour
James Brunskill Jr Dies in Toledo After Illness
James Brunskill Jr widely known Fort Wayne resident dies at 3 30 am Thursday at sister s home Mrs F A Tagtmeyer in Toledo where he had stayed since March He was about 33 unmarried born Logansport and lived most his life in Fort Wayne employed at Electric Works until ill health forced retirement Surviving father James Brunskill Sr two brothers John S and Stephen D of Fort Wayne and sister Mrs Tagtmeyer of Toledo Remains to be brought to Fort Wayne Friday arriving 3 30 pm at the home of brother John S Brunskill 2539 Holton Avenue Funeral arrangements to be announced later
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Brunskill, Jr
F. A. Tagtmeyer
Toledo
Brunskill
Logansport
Fort Wayne
James Brunskill
John S
Stephen D. Brunskill
Tagtmeyer
John S. Brunskill
Holton Avenue
Altevogt Henry F dies at 45 after three weeks illness
Henry F. Altevogt aged 45 died Friday at 6 AM in Hope hospital from liver trouble after a three week illness. Born April 4 1862 in this city he worked with R Steger & Co for years and at death was a bill clerk for F P Wilt & Co. He belonged to the Masonic order and St John’s Reformed church, living with his parents at 217 West Woodland avenue. Surviving are his parents two brothers William R and Louis W five nephews and three nieces.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry F. Ailtevogt
Hope Hospital
Mr. Altevogt
R. Steger & Co
F. P. Wilt & Co
St. John’s Reformed Church
Herman Altevogt
West
Woodland Avenue
William R
Louis W. Altevogt
Kendallville Teen Dies of Appendicitis At Local Hospital
Clarence Chamblin age 15 of Kendallville died today at the Lutheran hospital from appendicitis. The body was prepared for burial and will be shipped by H. Schone & Co. at 5 oclock this evening to Kendallville.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clarence Chamblin
Kendallville
Lutheran Hospital
H. Schone & Co
Death of Lewis H. Maples Pioneer Leader in Alten County
Lewis H Maples longtime resident and prominent figure in Alten County died Friday at his home in Maples Jefferson Township. He was for many years a leading man in the community.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lewis
Maples
Alten County
Jefferson, Township
Maples town founder Maples dies after long service
The obituary notes that Maples, born September 20 1825 in Greene County Pennsylvania, moved to the county in 1852 and helped locate industries around his mill site. He retired in 1876 to farm, leaving three sons George Charles Frank and two daughters Lydia and Clara. Funeral services will be held Sunday at Maples residence at 2 PM.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maples
Greene County
Williams, Olds & Roberts
Jefferson
George
Charles
Frank
Fort Defiance
N. M
Lydia A. Maples
Clara Lancaster
Chicago
Death of Mrs Amelia Moran at 1730 Howell Street
Mrs Amelia Moran wife of John Moran of 1730 Howell Street died at home Saturday at 2 a.m. after months of illness. Survived by husband a daughter two brothers John and Michael Johns of Decatur and sister Sophia Emma of Fostoria Ohio. Born in Ohio she was a member of Precious Blood Catholic Church.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Amelia Moran
John Moran
Howell Street
John
Michael Johns
Decatur
Sophia Emma
Fostoria
Ohio
Moran
Precious Blood Catholic Church
Death of Mrs Edith McKendry in Memphis
Edith McKendry wife of James McKendry formerly of this city died after a long illness in St Joseph's hospital Memphis Tennessee at age twenty four Cause heart failure She was daughter of Capt Joseph H Cope a Fort Wayne figure Before marriage she was Miss Edith Cope She lived with her aunt Mrs Walters East Lewis street Charles and Frank McKendry returned from Fulton Kentucky where they attended the funeral services.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edith McKendry
James McKendry
St. Joseph’s Hospital
Memphis
Tenn
McKendry
Edith Cope
Joseph H. Cope
Fort Wayne
Walters
East Lewis Street
Charles
Frank McKendry
Fulton, Ky
Hazel Kabisch 12 Dies of Heart Disease
Hazel C Kabisch daughter of Mr and Mrs Rudolph Kabisch 515 East Pontiac street died Sunday evening from valvular heart disease at age 12 years 3 months 9 days She had been in failing health for several months Funeral services Wednesday at 1 30 pm from the residence and 2 pm at Grace Lutheran Church Rev Brandt officiating
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hazel C. Kabisch
Rudolph Kabisch
Pontiac Street
Grace Lutheran Church
Brandt
Marriage Licenses Listed for Numerous Couples
A list of marriage licenses shows multiple couples with ages and occupations, including James A. Stover and Gertrude DeVaux, Alfred Bushee and Clara M. Herbst, Samuel C. Brandon and Minnie Kintz, Ellison L. Meier and Helen B. Regenauer, Daniel Petgen and Waildia Colchin, Robert Miller and Minnie C. Krueger, James A. Brown and Rosa E. Wahls, Omer J. Poland and Gertrude A. Davis, George C. Schoppman and Duke M. Reed, Henry F. Berger and Margaret Johnson, Archie Cummins and Maggie M. Myles, Fred H. Berdelman and Jennie B. Frisby, David D. Current and Ethel N. Lovelace.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James A. Stover
Gertrude DeVaux
Alfred Bushee
Clara M. Herbst
Samuel C. Brandon
Minnie Kintz
Ellison L. Meier
Helen B. Regenauer
Daniel Petgen
Waildia C. Colchin
Robert Miller
Minnie C. Krueger
James A. Brown
Rosa E. Wahls
Omer J. Poland
Gertrude A. Davis
George C. Schoppman
Duke M. Reed
Henry F. Berger
Margaret Johnson
Archie Cummins
Maggie M. Myles
Fred H. Berdelman
Jennie B. Frisby
David D. Current
Ethel N. Lovelace
Birth announcements from Woodburn and surrounding areas
A list of birth notices reports new infants for numerous families including Stadler Maumee township Woodburn Dickard Baumgardner Roemer Kess Johnson Edgerton Todd Kanipe Hart Roanoke Leo Metzner Bennigan Monroe Street Libbing and others. The items specify a mix of sons and daughters and present addresses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. W. Stadler
Woodburn
D. Helmke
Maumee Township
Washington Dickard
Samuel Baumgardner
Gust Roemer
George Kessler
Lee Johnson
Edgerton
Jacob Todd
John Kanipe
L. D. Hart
Roanoke
Bert Hursh
Leo
H. E. Metzner
Dawson Street
E. P. Bennigan
Monroe Street
L. J. Libbing
Real estate transfers listed for several properties in Cedar Creek area
The Peppies Trust and Savings Company transfers to Angeline Creager for two lots in Oldsdale addition for 186 dollars. Jennie Casselman to Nathan Mill for a lot on Redelsheimer's addition for 210 dollars. Sam Surface to Peter Neuhouser in Cedar Creek township for a fractional seif. Ernest D Smith to Maude Howey for two lots in Hollopeter's addition to Hamilton for 1 dollar. Maude Howey to Ernest D and Stella B Smith for two lots in Hollopeter's add for 2318 dollars. Edwin Fledderjohann to E and A Kaiser for part of section 28 in Marion township for 10000 dollars. Carl O and E P Trulson to Fledderjohann for same property for 10000 dollars. Hannah Mohr et al to Margaret Schmoll for part of DeWald square for 1500 dollars. Frances and Hanna Pievert to Menee Foundry Co for lot 18 in Eliza Hanna subdivision A for 750 dollars. Philip Motz to Elias A D Chaney for 60 feet of several rds in Lafayette township for 100 dollars. Bert Adams to Edward Keefe for lot 16 in White's second addition for 30 dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
the Peppies Trust and Savings Company
Angeline Creager
Oldsdale
Jennie Casselman
Nathan Mill
Redelsheimer
Monroe
Sam Surface
Peter Neuhouser
Cedar Creek
Ernest D. Smith
Maude Howey
Hollopeter
Hamilton
Marion
Hannah Mohr
Margaret M. Schmoll
DeWald Square
Frances
Hanna Pievert
Menefee Foundry Co
Eliza Hanna Sr
Philip Motz
Elias A.D. Chaney
Lafayette
Bert Adams
Edward Keefe
White
The Parent's Lament
A mother notes her eight year old son excels in class and various studies yet laments that he cannot write. She mentions schooling in physiology astronomy agriculture drawing and gravitation yet wishes for his writing ability. The poem contrasts intellectual learning with the wish for practical handwriting.
Summer Comfort Items Promote Cooler Living
The summer season brings troubles beyond heat and the store offers items to aid comfort. The text notes customers seek products to improve ease and lists offerings aimed at increasing comfort during hot weather.
New trolley limiteds begin service on Fort Wayne line
Four limited trolley cars operate between Fort Wayne and Logansport starting today. Logansport services depart Fort Wayne at 6:20, 10:30 a.m., 3:00 and 7:30 p.m., connecting with Indianapolis at Peru for a Logansport run of two hours thirty five minutes. Local and other limited services on the Southwestern and Bluffton lines are revised to provide near hourly operation and earlier first departures, with schedules expanding to Lafayette within a short time. Superintendent Crawford touts the schedule as the finest interurban service in the country.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fort Wayne
Logansport
A. G. Humphrey
Wabash Valley
Indianapolis
Peru
Lafayette
Bluffton
Crawford
Fort Wayne and
Wabash Valley Line
Bonds for Masonic Bodies
Masonic Temple association stockholders met Monday evening and approved issuing second mortgage bonds to the several Masonic bodies. The move covers money advanced to the Temple association over the past twenty five years with compound interest. The total bonds will be between $50 000 and $60 000. The original $42 000 debt has been reduced to about $13 000.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Temple Association
Masonic Temple Association
Soothing Cold Remedy For Sore Throat
For ordinary sore throat with loss of voice or huskiness, dip a folded handkerchief in cold water. Encircle the neck with the wet handkerchief and cover with several folds. One night’s application is usually enough to relieve mild cases per Woman’s Life.
Surprise birthday party honors John Barry at home
John Barry was celebrated for his twenty first birthday with a surprise given by Fort Wayne Roanoke Eagles and Iroquois baseball clubs at his parents home 1226 Hayden street. Guests enjoyed a prettily decorated parlor, progressive pedro games and a luncheon with prizes won by A Lauer Gibson Howard Majors and Ted Kooper.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Barry
Owen Barry
Hayden Street
Fort Wayne
Roanoke Eagles
Pedro
A. Lauer
Mr. Gibson
Howard Majors
Ted Kooper
Fred. Braun
Ted .Soliday
Honey
Hilker
Ted “Kooper
Tessler
Mr.Gibson
Harvey. McElfatrick
George Lentz
M. Alt
Frank Thualand
Also Mentioned on This Page
Rurode Dry Goods Co
Allen County Courts
Pastor Roehner
Earth
Mrs. Woodworth
Woman’s Club League
Woman’s Reading Club
Daughters of American Revolution
Co. B. Woodworth
Castle
COUR
Altevogt
Chamblin
M’kendry
Kabisch
Skeeter Skoot
Skeeter Skoet
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