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Newspaper
Fort Wayne Weekly Sentinel
Location
Fort Wayne, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jun 03, 1908
Page
10
Allen County courts report Ellsworth Knepper seeks a divorce from Sadie Knepper alleging abandonment on a Whitley county farm and removal of goods and children. Other filings include a wife elopement case, damages for a runaway auto incident, and court notes with probate and coroner verdicts.
John F. Geddes begins presenting evidence to recover 1200 from Joseph J. Peters and Joseph Z. Miller for alleged contract breach over timber. They allegedly failed to limit tree diameter and to pile wood and brush. Defendants offered to confess judgment for 60, which was declined. Also notes probate of Edward Rolfing will and Roy E. Smith divorce from Annie Smith.
Frances J. Wightman asked the superior court for increased support from husband Lewis J. Wightman who earns more than 2500 yearly. She claims illness and isolation in Fort Wayne and that 25 per month is insufficient. He is said to be manager at the H Knox store and deserted her in Marion. Attorneys are Gandy and Hilgeman. Hearings were delayed as Judge Heaton was busy with a jury. Courts close tomorrow for legal holiday. Henry Furthmiller sues William and Sarah Miller and Norval Christy on 1100 note. asks set aside real estate conveyances for fraud. Judge Rourke returns to bench after Indianapolis Masonic conclave.
Saturday's county session saw little business beyond road supervisors filing reports with County Auditor George W Lindemuth. President Joseph Tonkel was ill and did not attend. Wyss and Franke did not tackle major items, with only routine matters handled.
In the superior court Louis J. Wightman was granted a change of venue for Frances M. Wightman’s divorce case and temporary support. the hearing and venue move to Auburn. Mrs Wightman says she lacks funds for expenses and rent, while the county board of equalization met to review assessments and hear appeals. The board includes Auditor George W Lindemuth Assessor William Eggeman and Treasurer William Schellman.
The text explains that sheep dipping is typically done once yearly and must kill all insects or parasites while healing and toning the skin without causing injury. It emphasizes choosing the right dip for effective protection of flocks.
A local notice advertises Meyer Quality chlorozone dip priced at $1.00 per gallon claiming it is the best product available.
A long list of young adults with ages and occupations appears alongside a drug ad. Couples such as Fred W. Glusenkamp and Clara Meyer, Charlies W. Kopp and Catherine B. Kling, and more are named with ages. A Pineules for the Kidneys advertisement follows, claiming a 30 days trial and benefits to the kidneys, with Meyer Bros. Co. selling the product at Calhoun Street locations.
The notice records multiple births: a son to Mr and Mrs Harry Clark of Phenie and Hale avenues. a daughter to Mr and Mrs Charles Lang of Hoagland avenue. a son to Mr and Mrs Jeff Cole of Scipio township. a son to Mr and Mrs Samuel King of Scipio township. a daughter to Mr and Mrs Thomas Sweet of Scipio township. a daughter to Mr and Mrs James Lennoх of 1214 East Wayne street. a daughter to Mr and Mrs Owen Fels of South Hanna street.
Be laxative cough syrup marketed for all ages promises prompt relief from coughs colds hoarseness and whooping cough. Sold by Meyer Bros Co with Calhoun street addresses 602 902 and 1424.
Architects Mahurin and Mahurin will soon submit plans for the new Scottish Rite cathedral to the building committee. Finishing touches are hoped to allow bids from contractors by the latter part of next week, with few changes expected by the committee.
Druggists of Fort Wayne receive first official notice of the Indiana society convention to be held at Lake Wawasee in the last week of the month. Local attendance likely includes many members and their families to learn about conditions across the state.
An advertisement claims a pile remedy called ManZan guarantees relief without surgery. Vague testimonial language credits the product to a four brother company. The copy stresses rapid relief and a home treatment approach.
Chicago wheat and corn futures opened firm amid persistent rains in the southwest and west. July wheat closed up 5 1 2 cents at 91 1 4 to 91 3 4 cents with a firm day amid lower visible supply. July corn rose to 68 1 4 to 68 1 2 cents before easing on profit taking. July oats mixed. Provisions fell with pork, ribs, and lard lower at various bid levels. cash prices quoted for rye, barley, timothy, clover, and eggs noted. Toledo and Indianapolis prices listed for wheat corn oats hay and livestock. Local buyers and packing firms listed.
East Buffalo N Y June 2 hogs receipts 1870 head shipments today 760 to New York 766 yesterday 5700 official to New York yesterday steady market pigs 35 1545 25 cattle receipts 50 steady sheep receipts 1000 steady best lambs 6 00 6 15 Chicago Market Chicago Ill June 2 cattle receipts 2009 strong beeves 4 94 7 35 Texans 4 60 5 70 westerners 4 69 5 90 stockers 3 50 5 50 cows heifers 2 30 7 76 25 calves 4 WEA 25 hogs receipts 12000 market 5c lower Hell 5 20 5 60 mixed 5 25 5 gb heavy 5 20 5 62 4 roughs 5 2 good to choice heavy 5 35 5 0 25 5 lambs natives 3 40 5 20 western 3 50 q ho yearlings 5 50 6 25 lambs 4 25 6 60 western 4 25 6 50
Cincinnati market news shows hogs steady with butchers and shippers at 5.75 and 4.50 to 5.50. Cattle steady with strong shippers at 5.50 to 6.70 and 2.50 to 4.00 for common grades. Sheep and lambs steady with sheep 2.50 to 4.50 and lambs up to 4.50.
Chicago markets show Rutter Market strong with creameries at 19 to 23 cents and ESO daisies at 17 cents. Ergs Market steady with firsts at 14 cents and cheese lower with daisies at 11 to 12 cents. Poultry prices weaken with turkeys at 14 cents and chickens 11 1 4 cents, broilers about 1 pound per dozen from 2.50 to 3.00 dollars, 1 1 2 to 2 pounds per dozen from 4.60 to 5.00, and 3 1 2 to 2 pounds per dozen from 5.00 to 6.00.
Market report from New York on June 2 shows Butter receipts at 22 000 packages with creamery specials around 24¢ and various price tiers. Cheese and Milk products list multiple grades and values. Poultry remains steady with western spring chickens around 30c live and higher for dressed, while turkeys and fowls show mixed unsettled ranges.
North Lima quotes at 1.04 dollars while South Lima and Indiana report 99 cents in Toledo market listings dated June 2. Settlement and regional spread noted among traders in Ohio and surrounding areas.
Market prices list Wheat at 92 cents per bushel new corn 45 to 60 cents, oats 48 to 50 cents, rye 72 to 78 cents, beans 2.76 per bushel, butter 15 to 18 cents per pound, eggs 15 cents per dozen, turkeys duck and fowl prices, potatoes 60 cents per bushel, hogs and hides prices, copper and tinplate values, and quotes from S Bush Co and Wall Brothers & Co on multiple grains and by products. The sheet also notes broader grain prices for winter wheat, pattents, rye flour, bran, shorts, cornmeal, and various cwt and ton rates.
A pantry of recipes and techniques spans baked tomatoes with cream, gingerbread with chocolate sauce, mint and strawberry sauces, mochas and creams, asparagus omelet, pecan wafers, cucumber salad, velvet cream, sponge drops, and various cakes and omelets. The collection provides step by step guidance, ingredients, and baking times for each dish.
A treasury of vintage recipes including Cheese Crackers Butter salted wafers topped with cheese, Marguerites Cocoanut Macaroons with coconut and eggs, Grape Tapioca in a double boiler, Spinach Puree with egg binding, Shad Roe fried in seasoned crumbs, Peach Puff with beaten whites, Chicken Rice Cups with baked centers, Strawberries in Snow jellied with lemon and eggs, Eggs a la Colbert with cream sauce, Spinach in Bread Cases with yolk garnish, Jerusalem Pudding with dates figs rice and cream, and Oatmeal Macaroons.
A list of home kitchen dishes including fruit salad with lemon and raisins, chocolate cookies, honey cakes, strawberry oatmeal shortcake, potato soup, braised calf liver in casserole, whitefish with eggs in ramekins, and reheated ham. Includes quantities, methods, and serving notes from a historical domestic guide.
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