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Newspaper
Fort Wayne Weekly Sentinel
Location
Fort Wayne, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jun 06, 1906
Page
11
Minerva and Oliver Baird fail to agree on child custody after a near compromise in their divorce case. Judge Heaton adjourned to his private office as spectators crowded to hear the unsettled details.
The circuit court hears evidence today in the Whery license revocation appeal from the state board of medical registration. Judge pro tem 8 L Morris oversees a private session due to the good standing of the young woman and the man involved. A demurrer challenges the affidavit's authority and whether a criminal offense is stated, with decisions reserved.
M. D. Yontz, indicted for changing county supply contracts after bids, seeks a continuance in circuit court tomorrow as prosecutor A. G. Emshwiller pushes for a trial. Judge Aiken is in Auburn as special judge in Fredericks vs Harley. Sebastian Miller ditch appeal before circuit court. Fred Tjulander files new $5,000 damages suit against Western Gas Construction for injuries on Nov 22, 2005. Colerick and Larwill represent him.
Francia J. Small accuses Jennie Small of desertion and breakfast neglect since their 1903 marriage, prompting a divorce action. Rosella Albers seeks separation from John Howard Albers, claiming desertion in 1902 and asking custody of their child. Judge Morris clears Mary Whery of state medical board charges and orders a new license. Blanche Busse sues for fraudulent marriage to her husband to avoid prosecution.
Mrs. Mary Jane Crosier longtime Allen county resident died at 2 AM at her daughter’s home 1838 Wabash avenue age 73 11 months 28 days paralysis had been ill since June last born June 3 1832 Maples resident wife of Henry Crosier mother of Mrs. Henry Martin Mrs. F R Dinger and Stephen Crosier she leaves nine grandchildren and a brother Vincent Halliday funeral Sunday with services at 1 PM at her residence and 2 PM at New Haven Methodist Protestant Church.
In the county suit of Susan H. versus John M. Sorg the case on the Sorg ditch appeal was referred to the drainage commissioner by the circuit court. Dairyman John B. Ross faces a Mondamin Meadows bottle trademark affidavit trial next Tuesday in Justice Tancey’s court. George Byroads was acquitted of cruelty to animals after a charge of driving a horse 25 miles in two hours. Fort Wayne Vehicle company articles file with the county recorder showing capital stock of 10000 and shareholders Jules F Beuret Kenneth Beuret and Daisy Beuret.
A jury in the Wayne Knitting Mills lawsuit hears evidence in a $5,000 personal injury claim by Theodore Godlewerski after an employee allegedly started a machine while he oiled it. The Polish speaking plaintiff is represented by P. B. Colerick and Kenneth Larwill with Zollars & Zollars for the mills. In another case Moritz Kohlhepp vs William Long was dismissed at plaintiff’s costs. Superior Court arguments involve former city officials seeking salaries under a new law, with City Attorney Guy Colerick and ex city attorney W. H. Shambaugh representing parties. Seil vs Waterhouse, rent on contract, is also before the court. The Board of Review began its annual session to audit assessments and adjust valuations for tax purposes, with members including County Auditor Smith and Assessor Eggeman and will sit for thirty days.
Florence Elizabeth, one year old, daughter of Adam Stieger of 2430 Smith Street, died Friday morning at home after an extended illness from pneumonia.
Miss Gertrude Dalton age 22 daughter of Mr and Mrs Thomas Dalton of 419 Dawson street died in Colorado Springs Colorado from heart failure after a year away seeking health. Her death was unexpected though in a last letter she claimed she was gaining strength. Survived by parents three brothers and two sisters. James Dalton of this city Stephen Dalton Wellsville Timothy Dalton Massillon and Mrs Hugh Duncan and Mrs Durfee of Chicago. Widely known and esteemed.
Mrs. Mary Ethel Sampson 30 years 8 months 11 days wife of John C. Sampson brakeman for the Grand Rapids and Indiana railroad died at 11 40 P M Wednesday at 109 Buchanan street Fort Wayne Born Decatur she had lived in Fort Wayne three years Funeral from United Brethren church in Decatur Saturday.
Juror J M Brown fell ill with suspected appendicitis at his son in law deputy William Hammond’s home forcing a one week adjournment in the Theodore Goddlewiski versus Wayne Knitting Mills damages case in Williamsport. Brandl sues Fred C Bicknese for 5000 over a jaw fracture from a saloon incident last Sunday. Bicknese’s arrest followed and his case is continued to next Tuesday.
Esther Wiegand eight months old, daughter of John Wiegand, died Wednesday at the family home 1437 East Lewis Street. Ill since Sunday, death caused by pneumonia. Father is an engineer at Mayflower mills. Funeral services Friday afternoon from the residence with Rev. Lange of Concordia Lutheran church officiating.
The infant son of Sidney Mason, who died at nine months in Lagrange Ohio, was transported via the Nickel Plate railroad to Fort Wayne for interment at Lindenwood cemetery, the burial held at noon Thursday.
A string of birth announcements records new daughters and sons born to local families. Names include Presser, Heathman, Lumbard, Schneider, Meek, McClain, Martin, Doughman, Repine, with addresses on North Calhoun Wells West Berry Calhoun Lafayette Avon Hough streets.
Peter Wilhelm aged 70 died at 4 pm Thursday at his home 450 Brooklyn Avenue after an extended illness of dropsy. A native of Germany, he lived in Fort Wayne 35 years and worked as a car-builder for the Pennsylvania Railroad. He is survived by his widow and three children Peter, Frank Wilhelm and Mrs. Anthony Deutchel, all of Fort Wayne, and was a devoted member of St. Paul Catholic Church.
Helen Jeanette Hessert six months daughter of Mr and Mrs John Hessert of 417 Ross street dies from cholera infantum. Father is active in union labor circles. Funeral services Saturday at 2 pm from the residence with Rev J H Bosch officiating.
Mrs. Hatina Walda wife of Frederick Walda pioneer tailor of this city died Friday evening at her home 2910 South Calhoun Street from apoplexy. Close friends reported she appeared well earlier that day.
A reader describes persistent belching and sour stomach causing bad breath. They seek relief from symptoms that disrupt meals and social occasions, asking about possible causes and treatments.
A period essay extols Malta-Vita as ideal hot weather nourishment. It argues digestion ease and steady nutrition, praising malted white wheat and barley malt extract, noting maltose richness and that baked Malta-Vita is healthful. Advertises availability at grocers for 10 cents.
August 30 1858 records note her marriage to Mr Walda by Rev Stephan. She left St Pauls for Zion's church after reorganization and was beloved. Survived by husband children Hanna Mrs Schroeder Fredrick and Henry Walda Gottlieb in Munich two grandchildren and brothers William Gotlieb Muhlenbruch Charles Muhlenbruch Funeral Tuesday 2 pm at residence and 2 30 pm at Zion Lutheran with Rev Luehr.
Elizabeth McClaren aged forty wife of Jesse McClaren died Friday night near midnight on the Indian reservation after a short illness of apoplexy. Born in Wayne township she was granddaughter of James Godfrey Miami chief. Survived by husband father Charles Strack two children Charles and Mary and sisters Mrs John Holsworth and Mrs Florentine Hull.
A 3 month old baby of Mr. and Mrs. A Parnin died at their Monroeville home on Thursday morning. Funeral services will be held Saturday at 10 oclock in the Lutheran church with Rev J L Powers officiating. Burial follows in the I O O F cemetery.
Garnett May Kreigh infant daughter of Mr and Mrs Wentz Kreigh of Ossian died Friday in Cleveland after a bronchial illness. The body was brought home Saturday as the mother and her sister Mrs Bert Adams were with the child in Cleveland.
Irving Bronson 20 son of John Bronson of Jefferson township Whitley county died at his home Friday morning at 10 o clock of paralysis suffered a few days earlier. The young man was well known and often visited this city.
Fred Homeyer of Kendallville died at his father's Friedheim home Saturday at 12 30 pm He is survived by his parents his widow two children two brothers Henry and Earnest and three sisters Maria Minnie and Anna Funeral services are set for Tuesday at 1 pm from the Friedheim residence.
Fairfield Mississippi. Miss Olive Edith Fairfield a public school teacher died at Hope hospital at 12 15 PM Saturday after a lingering illness with several diseases. The body was removed to the home of Mrs Eliza McClure 122 Douglas Avenue where she had roomed for some time Private funeral services will be held Tuesday afternoon at 2 o clock from the residence.
Mrs Elmira Quinn wife of James E Quinn a Nickel Plate railroad engineer died at 9 55 PM Sunday at Hope hospital aged 48 years 22 days after a stroke and a second attack. She had lived in the city almost twenty years and was highly esteemed. Funeral services are set for 3 30 PM Tuesday from C H VanGorder 903 West Berry Street residence.
William Wilding age 80 died after years of poor health. Born September 9, 1826 in Leek Staffordshire England he married Anne Yates on December 25, 1847 in Manchester. They migrated to America and settled in Fort Wayne forty five years ago. Survived by widow two children seventeen grandchildren seven great grandchildren four children predeceased him and he was a member of Wayne Street M E church.
Timothy Golden aged 42 died at 6 pm Sunday at his home on Piqua avenue after a prolonged illness from Brights disease. He had long operated a south side grocery business and was a member of St Patrick's Catholic church. Survived by his widow four children two brothers and a sister.
Mrs Louise Kempf aged sixty six widow of William Kempf died at her home 417 High street Monday afternoon at 245 after a long illness with Brights disease She was born in Germany and came to this city in 1865 She leaves four daughters and three sons including Mrs John Streicher Mrs Theodore Weichman H D Kaiser Indianapolis Mrs Henry Wurtz Cleveland William J Kempf Charles F Kempf Sioux City Iowa and Victor H Kempf Sioux City Funeral services will be Thursday at 200 from the residence and 230 from Trinity Lutheran church Rev Stoeppelwerth officiating
Hilda Anna Stock infant daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Paul Stock of 2440 Thompson Avenue died at 12 30 Monday morning aged 6 months 11 days. Funeral services will be held Wednesday afternoon at 2 from the family residence.
Mrs Rebecca T Kerr aged eighty six wife of David Kerr of Larwell Ind dies at daughter Mrs R B Evans 202 West Williams Street Monday evening of paralysis. She had long been a member of the Simpson M E church of this city. She is survived by her husband.
The notice states funeral rites with officiating at an interment to be held at Crost line on Thursday. Details on the deceased or time appear unreadable in the fragment.
Mrs Adeline Eliza Sawyer aged sixty three died at her home 1801 Washington boulevard west on Monday at 3 40 p m She was mother of the late Mrs F S Hunting and had cared for her grandchildren since her daughter's death She was a longtime Ply mouth Congregational church worker Interment at Phillipston Mass Funeral led from F S Hunting 1301 West Washington street at 2 p m with Rev J Stuart Ainslie of Chicago officiating
Thelma, nine months old, daughter of John Boekley of 1720 Walton Avenue, died Monday evening at the family residence around 11 o'clock. Death attributed to bronchitis. Funeral services will be held Wednesday from the house at 1 p m and the Cathedral at 1 30 p m.
Mrs. Martha Kaylor formerly of this city died at her Kempton Illinois home Monday morning. Funeral services will be held in the city from the residence of her sister Mrs Alfred Barbier 232 East Butler street Wednesday at 1:30 p.m. Rev Zartman officiating Interment at New Haven.
Property records show multiple transfers including F A Reynolds to J A Schaab for 1300 dollars in Monroeville, O Reilly to W O Gandy for 11000 in Adams and Jackson townships, and J Groejean to J H Feichter for 36000 in Washington Township among others, detailing lots, sections, and subdivision names. Principal sums range from 208 to 11000 dollars, with transfers across Marion Adams and Jefferson townships and various named subdivisions.
Fragments describe a product named ManZan offered for sale with vague claims of treating a distressing ailment. The readable text is garbled and does not specify a source, location, price, or verifiable details.
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