Decoration Day Opens New Legal Holiday Rules
The first Decoration Day under the expanded state list closed county offices on Thursday as judges Heaton and Eggeman adjourned to Friday. A new injunction blocked James Salway and Daniel Ryder from building a ditch in Monroe township, while Francis Danehey bonded for rioting and assault charges. Viewers were appointed to survey a stone road between Wells and Allen counties, and Jennie Blackburn filed an affidavit accusing Samuel Miller of provocation.
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Heaton
John W. Eggeman
Jesse B. Foster
Ward Bowers
Flora Bowers
Hanna Quinlan
Clinton Clem
James Salway
Daniel Ryder
Monroe Township
Danehey
Francis Danehey
Grice
Bond
Wells and
Allen County
Bluffton
Joseph Tonker
Elijah Huffman
Wells
George W. Kell
Allen
John Christ
Ossi
Tonkel
John B. Wyss
William Hockemeyer
Huffman
Lindemuth
W. H. Scheimann
Brown
Adams County
Wells County Board
Temperance remonstrance filed in Jackson township
A remonstrance with about 136 voter names was filed with County Auditor George W. Lindemuth in Jackson township where three saloons operate Edgerton and Baldwin. A larger Sixth ward list of about 1800 names is expected by 5 pm. A saloon withdrawal list with 952 names looms as potential defeat.
Vaudeville actor testifies in divorce case in superior court
Edward O Keefe known as LaVine testified against Mamie O Keefe wife in a divorce petition. He claimed she was found in Chicago hotel with another man and had multiple breaches of the marriage contract. No decree was granted as evidence remained. Lizzie S Pageler obtained a divorce from Henry W Pageler in circuit court and was awarded custody of their 11 year old son after alleging cruelty. Maxwell J Grove sues for 2000 from Catholic Benevolent Legion councils claiming permanent disability since 1933 after joining in 1886 and serving as a boilermaker at Pennsylvania shops.
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Edward O’keefe
LaVine
Mamie O'Keefe
Chicago
Lizzie S. Pageler
Henry W. Pageler
Maxwell J. Grove
Supreme Councils of the Catholic Benevolent Legion
Order
Pennsylvania
Licenses Granted and Hearings Set in Cedar Creek Township
Licenses and renewals discussed by the county board include Lloyd Hursh renewing a saloon license for Grabil amid a blanket remonstrance, with a hearing scheduled for next Thursday. John Koehler obtained a license after remonstrances were cleared in the Sixth ward, while Harry Alderman’s license was taken under advisement due to nonpayment of the fee. All applicants must present treasurer receipts to receive licenses. Reinewald Wins $1500 Judgment. A jury awarded $1,500 to a bicyclist injured three years ago by a street curb, after trial last week and late-night jury deliberations. Judge Heaton kept the panel together for an agreement. Appointments noted include Turflinger’s reappointment as county infirmary superintendent and Mrs. Turfinger as matron, with Charles Singery reappointed as quarantine officer. Pageler Divorce Granted. In the Pageler divorce, Henry W. Pageler was granted the decree and custody of their son. Fort Wayne Paper name change to Fort Wayne Printing Company ordered by circuit court. John Geoglein will probate leaves estate to widow Anna Geoglein as administratrix. Further evidence re divorce suit Edward vs Minnie O’Keefe yielded a husband’s decree. BE J Hannon vs Fort Wayne Rolling Mill Company dismissed in superior court, with similar dismissals in circuit court. Elizabeth Myers vs Jane C Dignan placed on trial in the circuit court.
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Jackson Township
George W. Lindemuth
Commissioners’ Court
Edgerton
Baldwin
Dan B. Ninde
Circuit Court
Charles Laughlin
John Kennedy
Harry and
Hazlet Gingery
Bingham
George Isenhut
Otto Ritcha
John M. Reinewald
City of
Fort Wayne
Superior Court
William B. Sible
Joseph W. Kuhn
C. S. Bush & Co
O'Rourke
William Weitfeldt
William Gallmeijer
Lloyd Hursh
Grabil
Cedar Creek
Hursh
John Koehler
Sam
Harry Alderman
Reinewald
Heaton
Thomas Turflinger
Turfinger
Charles Singery
Fort Wayne Paper and Blank Book Company
Fort Wayne Printing Company
John Geoglein
Anna Geoglein
Edward
Minnie O'Keefe
BE. J. Hannon
Fort Wayne Rolling Mill Company
Marital Troubles Spark Divorce Hearings In Court
In the superior court Judge Heaton presided over the divorce suit of Maud I Myers against Gustav W Myers with both sides airing trivial marital grievances. Maud testified to unresolved jealousy and recurring quarrels, while Gustav was described as a good blacksmith who freely gave money to his wife. They separated in March and later contemplated reconciliation. The proceedings also covered Lizzie Pageler vs Henry W Pageler with an absolute divorce granted to Lizzie and custody of their 11 year old son awarded to Henry by consent. A note titled The Unlucky Thirteenth recounts Nellie and Burwell Potts marrying July 13 1900 and later divorcing with custody of their son.
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Lizzie Pageler
Henry W. Pageler
Superior Court
Brushes We Speak With Pride of Hair Brushes Line
A local shop touts a carefully chosen selection of hair brushes with quality stamped on every item. Customers praise how well those brushes hold up over time and value their durability.
Many Weddings Mark City Nuptials in Summer May
A wave of local weddings fills the week with ceremonies at homes and churches. Alma Lore and Joseph Miller wed at the bride’s Columbia City home, while Esta Evans and George Turner marry at Wayne Street M E church. Lida Butler and Will McDonald tie the knot in New Haven, and Rosa Field weds Abraham Mierpolski in Indianapolis. Additional ceremonies include Katie Firgusson with J F Barnhart, Alma Kabisch with Frank Kabisch, Mary Mack with Emmett Gruber, Zeus Buzzard with Dr. Charles Hurdle, Edith Mellert with Asa Ward, and many more among relatives and friends.
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Turner—Evans
Esta P. Evans
George E. Turner
City
Wayne Street
M. E
Frank Lenig
Mierpolski Field
Rosa Field
Samuel Field
Abraham Mierpolski
Indianapolis
Barr Street
Lande
Mrs. Mierpolski
Massachusetts Avenue
Holland Building
For Sale Notice in Cash-Only Grocery Ad
Fragmentary OCR shows a cash-only grocery sale offer with vague quality notes and an address fragment. No names or locations clearly readable.
COUNTRY PARTIES AND A SILVER WEDDING ANNIVERSARY
Mrs Joseph Bobay of St Joe township hosted a quilting bee with about thirty ladies and several men for supper after four quilts were finished. Mr and Mrs E Hensen of Washington township entertained around 150 guests with Peipes orchestra for dancing and a bountiful supper. Wayne township trustee Cornelius Gearin was surprised at home by teachers with a rocking chair, with Pedro tunes and prizes for Mr and Mrs Morrison. A silver wedding anniversary was celebrated by Mr and Mrs R W Scarlett in Hel River township with pink and white dining room decorations and a large guest list including George Baker Mason and many relatives and friends.
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Barnhart-Firgusson
John Firgusson
Holman Street
Katie
J. F. Barnhart
G. F Byrer
Calvary United Brethren Church
Pennsylvania Company
W. Watson
GC. O. Rhedenbanegh
Garrett
D. Baker
Laotto
H. L. Barnhart
Monroeville
Marie Ward
Wabash
Mamie Malich
Virginia Egner
Columbia City
Harry Lowe
Clarence Snyder
Annie Mellert
Ruth Yontz
Albert Ward
Perus
Rthur. Ward
Frances L. Robertson
John H. Meyer
P. F. Roche
Margaret Haffner
Sidney O’connor
Fred Meyer
West Main Street
Mrs. Meyer
Main Street
Joseph Bobay
St. Joe Township
E. Hensen
Washington Township
Peipes
Cornelius Gearin
Wayne Township
Pedro
Morrison
Gearin
Ringwall
Wilkie
Bonnell
Marion Major
Mary Whalen
Theresa Hammond
Josephine Bennett
S1ice Fox
Mary Hoban
Bluebaker
R. W. Scarlett
Hel River Township
George Baker
George Mason
Albert Baker
Will Christie
W. H. Johnson
Norman Prince
George Daffern
C. W. Scarlett
Hazel Tallow
Millie
Edith Rogers
James Rogers
Adda
Ada Johnston
Gladys Johnston
Chester Smith
Hugh Johnston
Mont Mason
Albert K. Baker
Winslow Teething Syrup Ad Under 1906 Act
An advertisement notes Mrs Winslow’s Soothing Syrup for children claims protection under the Food and Drugs Act dated June 30 1906 Serial No 1098 with regulatory language and safety promise.
New Haven Routes To Be Covered By The Sentinel
Our Mr. Bookwalter will cover the New Haven routes this week and next week for the Daily and Weekly Sentinel, urging readers to have their money ready.
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Mr. Bookwalter
Daily
Weekly Sentinel
New Haven
the Sentinel
Dedication of St Johns Reformed Church at Lee Indiana
The St Johns Reformed church at Lee in Allen county Indiana will be dedicated Sunday June ninth eighteen hundred seven Services begin Saturday June eighth at eight pm Sunday ten thirty morning two thirty afternoon and eight oclock evening Rev H J Christman D D of Tiffin Ohio leads most services Refreshments provided Your contributions are welcome Official Board secretary Jno B Schwartz notes staff changes include R M Nicholson returning from Denver and Will W Skelton resigning to join Aliman Dreifus Co Cincinnati importers and jobbers for teas spices and extracts
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St. John’s Reformed Church
Lee
Allen County
Indiana
H J. Christman
D. D
Tiffin
R. M. Nicholson
Denver
Col
Ella Gutcher
East Lewis Street
Will W. Skelton
F. P. Wilt Company
Aliman Dreifus and Co
Cincinnati
Life Sentence for Assaulting Niece in Indiana
Shelbyville, Ind. June 4 George T Anderson 40 was found guilty Saturday afternoon of assaulting his 9 year old niece Bessie Anderson daughter of his brother and has been sentenced for life in the penitentiary. The assault occurred last March and the jury deliberated about an hour and a half before convicting him.
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Shelbyville
Ind
George T. Anderson
Bessie Anderson
Anderson
Indiana
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W. A. Ferris
Justice Tancey
Jennie Blackburn
Samuel Miller
Pageler
Elizabeth Myers
Jane C. Dignan
Court
Dupont
Meyer
Kabiseh-Rapp
Alma Rapp
Frank G. M. Kabisch
H. P. Dannecker
Carrie Kabisch
Gruber-Mack
Harlan
Mary Mack
John G. Mack
Emmett Gruber
Repp & Gruber
H.W. Brundage
Mildred Cartington
Mrs. Gruber
Hicksville
Shelby
Crestline
Miss Tribolet
Hurdle
Ohio
Kentucky
Miss Buzzard
Pathfinder Club
Tillie Ness
Katherine Sheiber
Huntington
Sutton
Findlay
Martin Egner
North Manchester
Henry Burning
Mike Botzler
Parks
Mabel Toye
Agnes Ewing
William Hannes
Grover Scheid
Albert Shank
Eugene Peterson
Ersig Miller
Edna Rose Miller
Charles F. Ersig
Walker
Tourgee
Ada Tourgee
W. W. Tourgee
Green Street
William Harry Walker
J. F. Vichert
First Baptist Church
Lucy Tourgee
Edward A. Walker
Buchanan Street
Mr. Walker
Bowser Works
Lot No. L
A. By
Albion
Robert Fisher
Kendallville
Fisher
Kendallsville
Portland Cement
Kimmell
Noble County
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