Week in court features Laughrey decree and several divorces
Judge Carl Yapie presided in the superior court forenoon granting a decree to Etta Laughrey who wed William H Laughrey amid family troubles with a quarrelsome sixteen year old step-daughter. Clara Schrader seeks divorce from Reuben E Schrader, alleging mistreatment and abandonment since 1907. Minnie Ellison obtains a restraining order in a divorce case against William H Ellison. New legal actions include petitions to adopt, articles of incorporation, and motions for a new trial in a murder case.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carl Yapie
Etta Laughrey
William H. Laughrey
Lottier
Joseph Manier
Laughrey
Clara Schrader
Reuben E. Schrader
H. S. Smith
Minnie Ellison
William H. Ellison
Erwin & Underwood
P. B. Colerick
Erwin and
Underwood
Herman Miller
Marshal Croy
Woodburn
Jack Bennett
Wiliams. Hudson
Emma Hudson
S. N. Morris
Marilla Coby
William Coby
Howard Hawthorn
Brudi Sues Gladieux for 3000 Over Monroeville Zulu Runaway
Emma Brudi filed in superior court seeking 3000 damages from Frank Gladieux Jr for injuries from a runaway July 8 between Monroeville and Zulu. She says Gladieux drove a colt and old horse, rack failure caused collision, she was trampled and injured. Judge R B Dreibelbiss represents her.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Emma Brudi
Frank Gladieux, Jr
Monroeville
Zulu
Gladieux
R. B. Dreibelbiss
Bert Quinn
Circuit Court
Opal Lucille Boyer
Loraine
Fort Wayne
Huser
Lottie Maier
Joseph Manier
Divorces Filed in Superior Court Details Debts and Desertions
Helena May Campbell accuses Ira Campbell of cruelty and neglect after a brief marriage, seeking custody of a month old baby and noting she had to borrow clothes to visit her attorney. Florence Kramer accuses Mathias Kramer of desertion and lack of support. they married in 1904 and separated in 1905. Jennie Smith obtains divorce from John Subiisky, who deserted her and returned to Russia.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Helena May Campbell
Ira Campbell
H. I. Smith
Saya
Florence Kramer
Mathias Kramer
Swayne & Swayne
Russia
John Subiisky
America
Smith
Superior Court
Jennie Smith
Divorce Granted in Superior Court
Judge Yaple concluded that Della Schindeldecker, the wife, was subject to rain storms as grounds in the ruling on the divorce granted today in the superior court.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pehin‘Aeldecker
Yaple
Della Schindeldecker
Divorce and mental health cases dominate court notes
In a series of court actions, David E. Houser is ruled insane by a commission and seeks release. Minnie M. Houser pursues divorce with accusations of nonpayment and cruelty. Etta R. Brokaw sues for divorce from Samuel F. Brokaw citing desertion, lack of support, and threats. Charles A. Drake gains a divorce on abandonment charges. Attorneys Bittinger and Houk represent Houser and Brokaw respectively.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
David E. Houser
Minnie M. Houser
Tancey
Kendallville
Easthaven Hospital
Richmond
Bittinger and Houk
Houser
Breen
Morris
Knights of Pythias trip to Boston encampment announced
Twenty Uniform Bank No 12 members will travel by Nickel Plate train next Saturday at 8 p m to attend the national encampment in Boston from August 1 to 10. The party includes Capt J W Wilson Lieut C W Miner Adjt R B Garmire and others with planned side trips along the Hudson from Albany to New York.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Uniform Bank
Company No. 12
Knights’ of Pythias
Nickel Plate Railroad
Boston
Mass
Hudson River
Albany
New York
J. W. Wilson
C. W. Miner
R. B. Garmire
William H. Ward,Jr
Guy. FE. Wise
Robert. Cook
L. S. C. Schroeder
W. B. Phillips
Louis Weimar
H. G. Koehlinger
George T. Pantazin
Oscar Rhoades
Oscar Menefee
George Lindemuth
Charles Shaw
Col. C. E. Graves
R. W. Mitchell
W. H. Rust
Charles Nestel
Pythias
Indiana Rules Favored By Railways Association
Emmons reports from Cleveland that the rules committee of the American Street and Interurban Railways Association has virtually adopted the uniform code prepared for Indiana lines with minor changes and additions. Indiana may be among the first states to adopt the code for trolley governance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Way Association
D. Emmons
Cleveland
American Street and Interurban Railways Association
Trolfey Lines
America
Indiana
Pioneer tailor John Wasserbach dies at 80 in Fort Wayne
John Wasserbach a German native and longtime Fort Wayne tailor died at 4:15 am Thursday at his home 1242 Summit street aged 80. He ran a shop on Harrison street and stayed loyal to German language. He helped found Salem Reformed church and belonged to Concordia lodge I O O F. His wife survives.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Wasserbach
Summit Street
Germany
Harrison Street
Main
Serry Streets
Fort Wayne
Wasserbach
Mr. Wasserbach
Salem Reformed Church
Concordia Lodge, I. O. O. F
Death of Huron L Chandler from tuberculosis at home
Huron Leroy Chandler, 20, died at his Russell Avenue home after a seven month illness with tuberculosis. He formerly drove a delivery wagon for Parrot meat market and is survived by his parents Gilford and Mrs Chandler, two brothers Cyril and Travers, and sister Anna. Interment is at North Manchester. Funeral services Friday at 2 30 at the residence conducted by Rev Ray O Miller.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Huron Leroy Chandler
Russell Avenue
Parrot
Cyril
Travers Chandler
Anna Chandler
North Manchester
Gilford Chandler
Ray O. Miller
Lois Lotz 4-Year-Old Diphtheria Victim
Lois Lotz daughter of Mr and Mrs Ernest A Lotz of 1017 Pape avenue died at 10 am Thursday from diphtheria at age 4 years 5 months 26 days. Survived by parents and sisters Marguerite and Henrietta.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lois Lotz
Ernest A. Lotz
Pape Avenue
Marguerite
Henrietta
Four-Year-Old Albert Bengs Dies of Brain Fever
Albert Bengs, son of Mr and Mrs Otto Bengs of 2323 John Street, died at 11 25 PM Wednesday from brain fever at age four. He fell ill Saturday. Funeral services will be held at the family residence Sunday at 2 30 PM.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Albert Bengs
Otto Bengs
John Street
Fort Wayne Native Rodenberg Dies Abruptly in Oklahoma
August Rodenberg aged 60, formerly of Fort Wayne, died suddenly from heart disease at his Fallis Oklahoma home. Unmarried, he is survived by three sisters Mrs. August Rahe Mrs. Henry Dicke and Mrs. Fred Block of Fort Wayne. Remains arrived in Fort Wayne this morning and were taken to Mrs. Block's residence at 2231 Gay Street. Funeral services will be held Thursday at 1 30 PM from the residence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
August Rodenberg
Fort Wayne
Fallis
Oklahoma
Rodenberg
August Rahe
Henry Dicke
Fred Block
Block
Gay Street
Landmark Maysville Hotel Landlord Charles A. Starr Dies
Charles A. Starr longtime Maysville hotel operator and Springfield township figure dies at 65 from heart neuralgia. Born February 12, 1848 in Canfield Ohio he moved to Springfield in 1862. Survived by widow Eliza J. Lilly sister Mary A. Cummins brother Emory L. Starr half brother T. A. Starr. Funeral Monday at 2 pm at Harlan M E Church.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles A. Starr
Maysville
Springfield Township
Mr. Starr
Canfield
Mahoning County
Ohio
Eliza J. Lilly
Starr
Republican County Central Committee
Harrison
McKinley
Harlan
Prospect Lodge
Fort Wayne
Knights of Pythias
Emory .L. Starr
Mary A. Cummins
T. A. Starr
Grabill
Harlan M. E
Mrs. Elizabeth Lee Dies at 53 After Long Illness
Mrs. Elizabeth Lee, wife of Jeffrey J. Lee a Pennsyl vania car builder, died Saturday at the family home 2210 Oliver Street Fort Wayne aged 53 after years of illness due to a complication of diseases. She was born in Waterloo New Jersey and came to Fort Wayne over fifty years ago. Surviving are the mother Mrs Henry Stellhorn husband three children Edith Dee Ollie Fricke and Andrew Lee one brother Will Stellhorn Pixley Co and four sisters Mrs Martin Foellinger Mrs Louis Niemeyer Mrs Adolph Hagist and Mrs Tillie Wild.
Imperial Baking Powder savings pitch
A call to readers to buy Imperial Baking Powder at 25 cents per pound, claiming yearly savings versus higher priced brands. It urges trial by asking readers who already use it to vouch and suggests neighbors can attest to its value.
Unknown woman found in distress taken to infirmary
A woman found in a helpless condition on the street was taken to the infirmary by the humane officer. Little is known of her history. She is believed to have formerly lived at Wallen. A brother, Charles Minney, resides at Monroe Michigan, and a sister, Mrs. Sarah Ward, lives at Maysville. The remains were taken to the Klaehn & Melching undertaking rooms.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wallen
Charles Minney
Monroe
Mich
Sarah Ward
Maysville
Klaehn & Melching Undertaking
Death of Peter M. Lill after eighteen months illness
Peter M. Lill aged 20 son of Mrs Mary Lill of 460 St Martin Street died Saturday after an eighteen month illness. He grew up in Fort Wayne attended St Peter's School and studied at St Joseph's College Rensselaer before health failed. Survived by mother and brothers John E and Joseph Lill. He belonged to St Peter's church and its Young Men's Sodality. Funeral 8:45 a.m. Tuesday from home and 9 a.m. at St Peter's Catholic Church with Rev J H Biedermann officiating.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lill
John E. Lill
Joseph Lill
St. Peter’s Church
Young Men's Sodality
St. Peter’s Catholic Church
Rev
J. H. Biedermann
Miss Wilhelmina Starke Dies After Illness
Fort Wayne girl Miss Wilhelmina Starke 22 died at home after a nine month tuberculosis illness. Daughter of Mr and Mrs Christian Starke she leaves three brothers and five sisters. Funeral services Wednesday at 2 from the residence and 2:30 at Emanuel Lutheran Church.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wilhelmina Starke
Christian Starke
Rockhill Street
Miss Starke
Fort Wayne
Emanuel Lutheran Church
Louise William
Carl
Sophie
Christian
Marie
Alma
Martha ‘Starke
Infant Genevieve Gibson Dies of Cholera Infantum
Genevieve Anna Gibson, four months and fourteen days old, daughter of Mr and Mrs John F Gibson of 1725 Wabash avenue, died at 9 Monday morning from cholera infantum. Funeral services are set for Wednesday at 8 from the residence and 10 at the Catholic church in Hesse Cassel.
Infant daughter of Mr and Mrs Luedemann dies at four months
Johanna Luedemann aged four months seven days passed away from summer complaint at 5 am Tuesday. The funeral will be held Thursday at 2 pm from 2008 Smith Street with interment at Concordia Cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Johanna Luedemann
John Luedemann
Smith Street
Death of Mrs Rose M Hunt in Fort Wayne
Mrs. Rose M Hunt widow of Patrick Hunt died at 4 PM Tuesday at 1802 Smith Street aged 57. A lifelong Fort Wayne resident born January 1 1851 she was a devout member of St Patrick's Church Rosary Society and the Ladies Auxiliary of the Ancient Order of Hibernians. Survived by five sons John E Thomas R Robert B George F and Patrick C Hunt all of Fort Wayne and sister Mrs Se Merzice.
Baldies revival of activ-Inthe railroad
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Pioneer Allen County Woman Dies at Ossian
Lydia Oberlin, longtime Allen county resident, died at 1 30 a m Tuesday at her daughter Mrs Joan Caston home in Ossian aged over 80 She was widow of William Oberlin born January 2 1828 in Starke county Ohio Survived by eight of ten children including Mrs B Sawyer Fort Wayne area Mrs Ida Hart Hudson Ind Mrs John Caston Ossian and Mrs J N Fulton Fort Wayne Also a brother John Essig and sister Mrs Lucinda Lipes of Poe Ind
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lydia Oberlin
Allen County
Joan Caston
Ossian
William Oberlin
Mary E. Shunk 5 Dies in Whitely County
Mary E. Shunk daughter of Mr and Mrs Alva Shunk of Etna Green Whitely county died Tuesday morning at Hope hospital from erysipelas at age 5 years 10 months 18 days. Remains were taken to Etna Green for funeral services and interment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary E. Shunk
Alva Shunk
Etna Green
Whitley County
Hope Hospital
Infant Helen James Dies at Five Months
Helen Marie James infant daughter of Mr and Mrs Ross J James of 1835 John street died at 11 o clock Monday night from summer complaint aged five months Funeral services from the residence Wednesday afternoon at 2 o'clock with interment at Prairie Grove cemetery
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Helen Marie James
Ross J. James
John Street
Prairie Grove Cemetery
Local Battery B Examinations Yield Promotions and Discharges
Captain Harry Clark recommends privates Clyde H. Pelkey John C. Reasoner and Jay H. Servis for corporals following recent exam. Honorably discharged from the state service last night are Corporal George Balls Private Bert C. Grabner Private Harry B. Graff Private Harry E. Money and Private Charles F. Rippe. Further vacancies to be filled at upcoming exam.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harry Clark
War Department
Clyde H. Pelkey
John C. Reasoner
Jay H. Servis
George Balls
Bert C. Grabner
Harry B. Graf
Hitching racks planned for public square in Columbia City
County commissioners order installation of new hitching racks around Columbia City's public square. The City Packard band from Fort Wayne is hired to perform two or three days at the Decatur fair. John Reber, longtime Huntington school educator, dies after ten days illness in Huntington. John A. Maynard buys partners out of Lancaster Bros. Co. dry goods in Columbia City. Mrs. Anna Paul, 70, dies of heart disease at sister in law Q A Hossler's Warsaw home. Mrs. Comfort Ward, 76, dislocates hip in Jefferson township Noble county but is expected to recover. Fourteenth Indiana battery survivors reunion set for Rochester August 19. last year in Fort Wayne. Thieves raid the Wabash railroad station at Lagro Sunday night.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Columbia City
Packard Band
Fort Wayne
John Reber
Huntington County
Huntington
John A. Maynard
Lancaster Bros. & Co
Anna Paul
Q. A. Hossler
Warsaw
Comfort Ward
Jefferson Township
Noble County
Indiana Battery
Rochester
Wabash Railroad
Lagro
Guests and visits noted in Sentinel correspondence
Sentinel correspondence from Poe Indiana lists Mr. and Mrs. Levi Griffith visiting Oakwood near Fort Wayne. Several local residents and relatives are noted with Sunday gatherings and weekend visits at various homes around Mt. Pleasant, Decatur, and Hoagland. Rev. W. E. McCarty to preach August 2 at MFE church.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sentinel
J Poe
Ind
Levi Griffith
Oakwood
Fort Wayne
Marion Smith
J. E. Trenary
George Adair
Hoagland
C. E. Morton
Mollie Sheefer
C. N. Fuhrman
W. E. McCarty
M. FE
Henry Fuhrman
Decatur
J. C. Archbold
Hoagland Avenue
Arthur J. Archbold
Archbold
Robison Park
Wheat and oats edge down as market reacts to weather and rust reports
The Chicago wheat market opened weak on Liverpool price drops and good U.S. weather with light receipts. September slid to around 89 1/2 cents before recovering, then closed mixed as cash demand steadied and rust concerns surfaced in the Northwest. Oats were active, trading lower early, while pork lard and ribs prices moved within narrow ranges. New York provision also showed softer wheat amid ample supplies.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chiesno
Chicago
Liverpool
Minneapolis
Duluth
New York
Western
Rio
Santos
New Orleans
East Buffalo and Chicago Market Hog and Cattle Statistica
East Buffalo market reports receipts of 2 550 hogs and 670 shipments to New York with prices for mediums heavies 6.89 to 6.85, lights 6.50 to 6.75, and roughs 5.00 to 5.55. cattle receipts 125 with slow market. Chicago market notes hogs about 10 000 head, prices for light to heavy from 5.50 to 6.65. cattle receipts about 5 000 with weaker tone. Cincinnati hogs steady to 5c higher, cattle steady, lehmbe noted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
East Buffalo
N. Y
New York
Chicago
Western
Cincinnati
New York Market Prices for Butter Cheese and Poultry
Butter market weak and steady with receipts of 22 510 packages and prices from 14 of a cent to 22 1/4 cents. Cheese market quiet with 12 349 boxes and prices ranging from 11 to 13 1/4 cents. Biggs market steady with multiple state and western grades. Poultry alive price range 14 to 16 cents for spring chickens and 14 to 14 1/2 cents for fowls. dressed market quiet with western spring chickens 14 to 22 1/2 cents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
C. Biggs
Pennsylvania
Markes
Toledo and Indiana Seek TOI Title in July Meet
In the July 28 meet at Toledo, Lin 1.04 and Gouth vie for top honors as Indiana squad and local entrants compete for sprint glory at the track event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Saeh
Toledo
Orth Lin
Gouth
Indiana
Sfo
Aes Soes
Broad Market Quotations From Local Commodities
Quotations cover wheat, corn, oats, barley, rye and feeds from multiple firms including Bash & Co and Weil Brothers. Prices include wheat around 4.20 to 4.60 per bushel, corn 73 to 80 cents, oats 50 to 53 cents, with hides, wool, clover seed and butter also listed. Regional prices span Fort Wayne area and neighboring towns with per cwt and per ton rates for bran, middlings, and screenings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bash & Co
Weil Brothers & Can
Tresselt & Sons
J T. Johnson
Barr St
Howenstein & Crouse
East
Columbia St
Eckart Packing Company
Windeuniy
Nathan & Levy
East Columbia St
Fort Wayne
Gnclaas
New Haven
Monroeowie
Baldwin
Huagland
Sheldon
Abolt
Arcola
Peabody
Spencerville
Ean Gar Creek
Hocking Valley
Massillon
Jackson
Pocahontas
Fort Pocahontas
West Virginia
Indiana
Notice to Non-Residents in Indiana Suit
State of Indiana Allen County suit John A. Lechner vs Henry F Morrison and others in Superior Court. Affidavit shows defendants unknown residents. notice to appear by Sept 21 1908 or default. Attorneys Frank J Belot and Robt Dreibelbiss.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State of
Indiana
Allen County
John A. Lechner
Henry F. Morrison
Samuel C. Morrison
John W. Morrison
Robert Morrison
Henry T. Morrison
H. T. Morrison
Ray Morrison
Orpha Carrier
Orphin
Orphin Carrier
Priscilla
Forgy
Priscillia M. Forgy
Priscilla” Forgy
John H. Morrison
Orphan Carrier
Orphin Arrier
Priscilla Forgy
Priscilla M. Forgy
Henry HB. Morrison
Samuel C._ Morrison
H.T. Morrison
Joseph N. Mason
Robt
B. Dreibelbiss
Frank J. Belot
Also Mentioned on This Page
Phil B. Colerick
Louis F. Peitz
Sewards
Adams Township
David Spindier
William R
Lena Lupkin
Mary Hopkins
Grand Rapids
Monroeville Cooperage Company
County Recorder
Alvin D
David Pettit
William W. Teckaberry
Charles A. Drake
Etta R. Brokaw
Samuel F. Brokaw
Degroff Street
Bittinger
Houk
P.’e
Chandler
Lotzz
BENGS
Nancy
Meyer Brothers Co
Luedemann
Pioneer Allen
Shunk
James
Grain and Provisions
Timothy
Gil
Fort. Wayne
the. Land Ed
Joe O Grieb
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