Allen County court actions mix remonstrance and suits
Lloyd Hursh fights a Cedar Creek township remonstrance to block saloon influence in Allen County while hearings stretch weeknights. Augusta Witte seeks divorce dismissal as other cases file profit shares and injury suits. Courts docket includes stock scheme allegations and criminal pleas with sentences in Jeffersonville.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lloyd Hursh
Commissioners’ Court
Cedar Creek
Allen County
Hursh
Suit filed to recover 1500 for alleged worthless stock
Henry J Schrader and Ella Schrader sue Albert Butler and George T Butler in circuit court for 1500 claiming 1000 was paid for worthless Toledo Abrilasre Cement stock. George T Butler as president and Albert Butler as secretary are named in the Wayne Pressed Brick Company context. The complaint, drafted by Breen tris, alleges actions in January by company officers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Augusta
Witte
Augusta Witte
Protective Electric Supply Company
County Recorder
W. L. Moel Jering
Milton Larimer
Frank xX. Staub
George W. Youttit
Edward Rourke
Henry J., _ Schrader
Ella Schrader
Albert Butler
George T. Butler
Toledo “Abrilasre, Cement’ Company
George Ty. Butler
Ibert Butler
Sec
Wayne Pressed Brick Company
Breen Tris
Cer
Fort Wayne Court Actions and Sentences Report
Harry Clifton pled guilty to petit larceny in circuit court and drew one to fourteen years in Jeffersonville reform school after stealing a $60 pocketbook from a resort inmate. Edith Fulford faced incorrigibility charges and was sent to the industrial school. Henry Hirschfelder secured a divorce from Ella Hirschfelder in superior court. John Morris named judge pro tem for tomorrow. Fort Wayne pursues a new trial in Reinewald personal injury suit. S. D. McNutt sues Fort Wayne and South Bend Traction for $125 over alleged survey methods and right of way costs. Harper and Eggeman represent McNutt.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harry Clifton
Woolwright
Jeffersonville
Whe
Superior Street
Auburn
Uliston
Fort Wayne
Bureau of Identification
Henry Hirschfelder
Ella Hirschfelder
Edith May Fulford
Toledo
John Morris
Heaton
Margaret Nelson Weds William in Saturday Ceremony
A brief marriage notice records Margaret Nelson marrying William on Saturday. The report notes the couple's union though few other details are available in the fragment.
Meyer Quality and Safe Staples Ad
A vintage ad extols Meyer Quality groceries with emphasis on safe prescriptions stock foods baking powder spices and flavoring extracts. It promises freshness lowest prices and careful stock monitoring to preserve reputation.
Divorce and separations move through Fort Wayne courts
The day in Fort Wayne courts featured complaints of desertion drunken spending and threats over child custody. Elizabeth Magner testified she is a trained nurse and sought support from Eli Magner. Grace Wilson seeks legal separation from Ernest Wilson with the Perfec tion Biscuit Co co-defendant. A restraining order covered the Perfection company. Several support suits and a mental health declaration also appeared as the April circuit term closed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elizabeth Magner
Eli Magner
Baugher
George Eppert
Grace Wilson
Ernest Wilson
Perfection Biscuit Company
Wilson
Perfection Company
Emrick & Emrick
Cora Shafer
Claude W. Shafer
John McKee
Breen & Morris
John Morris
Heaton
Julia Chausse
Circuit Court
The
Fort Wayne Hotel Company
Miller Vests Damages Over Engine Sparks In Adams County Case
Andrew Miller sues Grand Rapids and Indiana Railroad in a change of venue case sent to Fort Wayne. He seeks 200 damages for three fires on the Miller property on three dates in 1906 allegedly caused by engine sparks, with fires destroying trees and fence rails. Attorneys Hanna Geake Moran appear for Miller. Zollars & Zollars for the railroad. Anna Cole seeks divorce from Joseph Cole with custody of seven children and 1000 alimony, alleging years of abuse and lack of support. Lenards represents both sides.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Andrew Miller
The
Grand Rapids and Indiana Railroad Company
Adams County
Fort Wayne
Heaton
Superior Court
Miller Place
H. G., Hanna
W. C. Geake
Attorney Moran
Decatur
Miller
Zollars & Zollars
Anna Cole
Joseph Cole
Coles
Ti “Lenards
Prison trio to Michigan City per court sentences
The court sentences Charles Lysher to one to eight years for horse stealing and Arthur Clifton to two to fourteen years for grand larceny. They are to be taken to Michigan City by sheriff Grice tomorrow.
Settlement Reached in Douxa vs Schlitz Gas Explosion Case
The Douxa versus Schlitz Brewing Co and others case was stricken from the docket after an amicable settlement. Douxa sought 3000 damages for injuries from a gas explosion at her home. The case had prior trial delays and transfers to federal court were discussed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Anna Douxa
The
Schlitz Brewing Company
Superior Court
Ballou & Hoffman
George D. Guenther
Martha M. Guenther
Sneath
Montana
Wheat and corn markets at Chicago and Toledo on June 25
Chicago and Toledo wheat and corn prices moved with firm bets and steady closes. Chicago notes active buying from commission houses due to steady cables and southwest rains, with September trading around 94 94¾ cents and firm into the close. Corn opened easier on favorable growing weather, September around 52 53 cents, closing firm. other grains show limited activity and steady to higher pork and lard futures at modest moves.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Ill
Minneapolis
Duluth
East Buffalo Market Hogs and cattle mixed on June 25
Prices move across regional markets with East Buffalo, Chicago and Pittsburgh reports. Hogs receipts total 3 400 at East Buffalo, with mediates and heavies at 6.30 to 6.35 and stags 4.00 to 4.50. cattle market steady. sheep strong. Chicago hogs weak to lower, cattle steady, lambs 5.75 to 7.25. Pittsburgh cattle steady, hogs 6.10 to 6.40, lambs 7.65.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
East Buffalo
N. Y
New York
Chicago
Ill
Cincinnati
Ohio
Pittsburg
Bush & Co
Weill Brothers & Co
Tresselt & Sons
Shorts
Hogwenstein Crouse
Columbia Street
Eckart Packing Co
Butter and Cheese Markets in Chicago and New York June 25
Chicago and New York markets report firm butter and cheese prices. Butter seen steady with creamery and common varieties ranging 18 to 25c. cheese firm with state and western varieties 10 to 13c. Poultry and other market notes include steady prices for turkeys and chickens.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Ill
New York
New State
Toledo Market and Fort Wayne Markets Report
Market notes from Toledo Ohio June 25 show prices for wheat corn oats rye butter and eggs with various regional quotations. The Fort Wayne market lists grain, hides, wool, meats and dairy prices and supplier quotations from multiple firms with ranges for commodities and live stock.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Toledo
Ohio
North Lima
South Lima
Indiana
Commodity Prices and Fresh Produce At Massillon Market
Quotations from J. T. Johnson at 407 Barr Street list coal prices for Pocahontas and Cannel coal per ton and general market values. Agricultural items include wheat at 93 cents per bushel, corn 48 to 50 cents, rye 72 cents, oats 38 to 43 cents, and various tonnage prices. Livestock and dairy items cover chickens, eggs, butter, and onions at stated amounts, reflecting a typical market brief.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Barr Street
Massillon
Jackson
Pocahontas
Fort
Commission
J. T. Johnson
Hicksville Driving Club Races Highlight Weekend Event
Hot finishes expected at the Hicksville Driving Club races held July 17 18 and 19. Travel from Fort Wayne at 11 am via Lake Shore interurban to Hicksville with arrival by B and O time for competition.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hicksville
Fort Wayne Hotel Directors Aim to Boost Subscriptions
The Fort Wayne Hotel directors met Thursday evening and resolved to raise local subscriptions to at least $200,000. Committees were formed to push the drive, which is believed achievable.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Fort Wayne Hotel Company
Deering Twine Offered as Cheapest by the Foot
D SHORDON & CO. advertises Deering Binder Twine as the lowest cost by the foot, claiming it is not cheaper per pound but is cheapest by the foot. Located at 218 222 East Columbia Street, the notice urges purchases from the firm.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
D. Shordon & CO
Columbia Street
Utica Forge and Tool plant destroyed by fire
A fire today destroyed the Utica Drop Forge and Tool Company plant. Loss estimated at $200,000.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Aytica
Utica
Forge’ and Tool Company
Fira
Real Estate Transfers Across Several Townships
A compilation of property transfers: Burlen Warner to Hugh Kain in Hamilton with Cedar Creek township parcels. Lloyd Hursh to Frank and Ada Disler in Cedar Creek township. Edward Connett et al to Perry E and Nellie P Morgan in Wayne township. Commercial Improvement Co to William F Graeter in Wayne and to John V Real in Wayne. Nellie P Morgan transfers in Connett’s O L. Catherine Cunnison to Orpha and Lillian Walbold in St Joseph township. John C Capron to Wiley M Lasseter in Lafayette. John D Weaver to Wiley M Lasseter in Lafayette. B B Schlatter to B P Gerig in Cedar Creek. William Keily to Sam Deahl in Wayne. Benjamin F Frederick to Thomas Van En in Cedar Creek. Mary J Whitney to Louisa S Miller in Lake. Fort Wayne Trust Co to William Graper in Drexel Park, Wayne.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Burlen Warner
Hugh Kain
Cor
Hamilton
Moning
Cedar Creek
Lloyd
Mary Hursh
Frank
Ada Disler
Urbamadd
Cendar Creek
Edward Connett
Perry E
Nellie P. Morgan
O. L
Connett
Wayne
John D. Weaver
Wiley M. LA Rcret
Lafayette
B. B. Schlatter
B. P. Gerig
William Keily
Sam Deahl
Benjamin F. Frederick
Thomas Vanen
Mary J. Whitney
Louisa S. Miller
Lake
Fort Wayne Trust Co
William Graper
Drexel Park
Indiana Veteran Dead
Major J. B. Cox 76 died at his Howell home after recruiting a Civil War company. He led the Baptist college at Oakland City for many years and was prominent in First District Democratic politics.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Evansville
Ind
J. B. Cox
Howell
Cox
Baptist College
Oakland City
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Eton
Allen County Courts
Schraders
Jesse Mosier
Edward Shoaff
Charles Lasher
Margaret Nelson
William
Nelson
Emrick
Benjamin F. Bortner
Toledo and Chicago Railway Company
Spindler
Stuckey Ditch
Cedar Creek Township
Grain and Provisions
Rorthea
Aia
F. M. Smith & Co
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