Grade separation ordered for Goshen road crossing in Washington township
Indiana public service commission rules Grand Rapids and Indiana railroad and Allen county must separate grades at the Goshen road crossing in Washington township north of Fort Wayne. A subway with twelve foot vertical clearance and thirty six foot width is required, gradient not to exceed 5 percent. Estimated cost is $30 000 with $5 000 to be paid by the county. Over 200 residents petitioned for the grade separation and a March hearing was held by Judge John F. McClure.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indiana Public Service Commission
Board of County Commissioners
Grand Rapids & Indiana Railroad
Allen County
Goshen Road
Washington Township
Fort Wayne
State Commission
John F. McClure
State Utilities Commission
Goshen
Claims Right to Lick Her Sparks Divorce Case
Elizabeth Affolder accuses John W. Affolder of cruel treatment and claiming a right to assault her whenever he pleases. She seeks $500 alimony, custody of three daughters, and restraining orders plus property protections. Она. The notice also covers separate divorce action by Belle Lahey against Thomas Lahey for threats to take her life. Jury awards $1,200 in a separate personal injury suit against the Ohio Electric Railway. Further court notes list various suits, venues, and rulings including modifications of restraining orders and dismissed contempt proceedings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elizabeth Affolder
John W. Affolder
Schuyler M. Lease
Ohio Electric Railway Company
Edward D. Avers
Arthur Hoffman
William J. Schiefer
Ruth M. Miller
Oral D. Miller
Amos Kleinhaus
D. N. Foster Furniture Company
Clara Reed
Minnie Morse
Ethel R. Solt
Otto Roy Solt
Jesse O. Smith
Harry Smith
Ernest C. Burode
Anna Seltenright
Hugh Seltenright
Pennsylvania Railroad
Susan Wight
William Wight
Fort Wayne
Robert Martin
Esther A. Smith
City of
Charles Hoepter
Paul Landis
Edward Blech
Susan Simons
Rebecca Ditmars
Elizabeth Heiber
Nora Landon
Monroeville
Mildred Westerlin
Harry L. Westerlin
Frank R. Shunk
Mary E. Bruns
John W. Bruns
Fort Wayne & Northern Indiana Traction Company
Mary Meyers
Wallace and
Monroe Streets
Superior Court
Mabel Tomson
Thomas T. Tomson
Mabel
Thomas
Flora O’hara
Ferdinand O’hara
Evelyn G. van Dolson
Ernest van Dotson
Emmett V. Emrick
Frank A. Emrick
Elbert C. Green
Mary Elizabeth Green
Lakeside
Herman W. Segrist
News Publishing Company
Harry Detrick
Frank P. Miller
Ida A. Miller
Frank L. Cates
Matilda Ex
Hattie Heffelfinger
John K. Heffelfinger
George C. Redderson
Rose Redderson
Circuit Court
Edward Richey
Joseph
Della Gebert
Yaple
John Hocker Smith
Mary Smith
Bertha Croft
Josiah Croft
Alpha Company
A. Steinhauer
National Mill and Supply Company
William A. Wunderlin
National
Wunderlin
Bridge collapse prompts county to rebuild under own auspices
Baltes and Butter, the firm that built the culvert implicated in a Springfield township collapse, failed to appear before the county board at 10 AM Wednesday. The board voted to reconstruct the bridge themselves and sue to recover damages from the contractors' bond.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Baltes & Butter
Springfield Township
Board of County Commissioners
Receiver sought for Girardot partnership in New Haven
Edward L. Girardot asks Indiana Superior Court to appoint a receiver for Girardot and Johns partnership. Joseph J. Johns is named as partner defendant with Meyer Gladieux and Sheriff. Meyer seeks to recover Johns’ interest, prompting sale to satisfy judgment. The case aims to dissolve the partnership and transfer the license interests.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edward L. Girardot
Girardot & Johns
New Haven
Superior Court
Joseph J. Johns
William L. Meyer
Amiel C. Gladieux
Allen County
Meyer
Johns
Girardot
J. W. Butler Paper Company
Chicago
Indiana Printing Company
Fort Wayne
J. M. Rothschild
Coopiny
Moern
Archie Reynolds
Berghof Brewing Association
Appellate Court
Indiana
Hanna Pattlitzer
Citizens’ Trust Company
Allen
Esther A. Smith
M. C. Smith
The
Hampton
Forgery Sentence and Court Actions Reported
Clyde Rodebaugh receives two to fourteen years in Michigan City prison after pleading guilty to forgery involving a check in his father’s name. Other court items include dismissals for two married defendants on a specific immorality charge, a Septem ber trial date for Fred Branston on a note alteration, and various divorce, alimony, and child custody actions in Fort Wayne Superior Court.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clyde Rodebaugh
Michigan City
J. Q. Kimberlin
Adeline Campbell
Pennsylvania
Ohio
Kimberlin
Fred Branston
Ida May Burros
Charles H. Worden
Indiana Printing Company
J. W. Butler Paper Company
Chicago
Superior Court
Divorce and lawsuits fill Fort Wayne docket
In Fort Wayne court actions, Mary Bruns sues for divorce alleging drunkenness cruelty and support refusal since 1904. Mary Meyers seeks $3,000 damages after a streetcar incident. Several divorces are dismissed or granted, including Heffelfinger and Miller cases. Other suits involve foreclosures, fraud claims, and a gas theft conviction with a $1 fine. Guardians named in Minnie Meter will.
Stock Farm Company Garnishment Action Reported
In an action for garnishment, details show a creditor seeks enforceable payment from the Stock Farm Company. The case centers on attachment of funds or wages to satisfy a judgment, with court involvement and notices to the company and third parties as required by law.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stock Farm Company
Inspectors to Visit Allen County Farm Projects
Amos W. Butler and Dr. J. N. Hurty, officials from the state boards of charities and health, will tour the Allen county farm near Fort Wayne on Friday morning. County Auditor Johnson and local officials join the delegation, which leaves at 10 o clock to review the new home for boys and girls and the tuberculosis colony. The visit could shape the construction of dedicated facilities for these institutions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Amos W. Butler
State Board of Charities and Corrections
J. N. Hurty
State Board of Health
Fort Wayne
Allen County
Johnson
John W. Eggeman
Circuit Court
Board of County Commissioners
County Council
Couples listed in 1920s employment register
The document lists multiple pairs of workers and their ages including Louis C. Scherer age 23 and Clara S. For age 22, John A. Spoltman 24 with Julia A. Christen 23, Clarence G. Groves 24 with Marie Anna Pranger 22, Louis J. Wenk 21 with Clara M. Christie 22, Carl E. Miller 21 with Frances H. Kelsey 20, Edward F. Koenig 24 with Selma W. Kortum 21, William Hengsteler 25 with Nellie A. Rison 24, Otto C. Wiesenberg 25 with Sarah Zucher 24, and Herman C. Hause 29 with May Nekola 20.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Louis C. Scherer
Clara S. For
John A. Spoltman
Julia A. Christen
Clarence G. Groves
Marie Anna Pranger
Louis J. Wenk
Clara M. Christie
Carl E. Miller
Frances H. Kelsey
Edward F. Koenig
Selma W. Kortum
William Hengsteler
Molder
Nellie A. Rison
Otto C. Wiesenberg
Sarah Zucher
Herman C. Hause
May Nekola
Court to hear show cause in contempt case over alimony
In the Superior Court a hearing is set to determine why the defendant should not be punished for contempt for failing to obey a court order to pay his divorced wife $5 weekly alimony.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pear
Young couples listed in early 20th century notices
The notice lists couples with ages and occupations: Gustave R Schultz a draftsman aged 23 and Margaret A L Georgi aged 22. Amos J Kleinhans a motorman 26 and Mary E Leininger 18. Albert W Heinrich a freight handler 30 and Maria A Hahn 40. Lewis B Hays an express messenger 22 and Lelia Belle DeLong 23.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gustave R. Schultz
Margaret A. L. Georgi
Amos J. Kleinhans
Mary E. Leininger
Albert W. Heinrich
Maria A. Hahn
Lewis B. Hays
Lelia Belle DeLong
Deputy road superintendent resigns in Madison township
Due to ill health Fred Heger feldt resigns as deputy road superintendent under County Superintendent William Ton kel. Fred Hitzemann is appointed to replace him and assumes charge of the county highways in Madison township.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fred Hegerfeldt
William Tonkel
Fred Hitzemann
Mr. Hegerfeldt
Madison Township
Circuit Court Adjourns For Summer Vacation
The circuit court adjourned Saturday afternoon for the summer break and will not reconvene until fall. Judge John W. Eggeman leaves for Rome City with his family for an outing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John W. Eggeman
Rome City
Traction Firm Opposes Drake Road Across St Joe River
The Fort Wayne and Northern Indiana Traction company filed a remonstrance against establishing Drake road as a continuation of Parnell avenue across the St Joseph River. It claims $6 000 in damages and sets a hearing for July 8.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fort Wayne & Northern Indiana Traction Company
Parnell Avenue
St. Joe River
Knitter Roy W. C. Smith and Lilian C. Angevine Named
Roy W. C. Smith, a 25 year old knitter, and Lilian C. Angevine, aged 22, are named in the notice.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roy W. C. Smith
Knitter
Lilian C. Angevine
Final Court Cleans Up Docket Before Summer Adjournment
Judge John W. Eggeman and circuit court attaches completed civil matters and one criminal case prep for summer vacation. Cases disposed include Schuyler Lease vs Ohio Electric Railway with $1,200 verdict, White vs Wayne Manufacturing with plaintiff win, Smith vs City of Fort Wayne motion for new trial, Baltes vs Townsend costs awarded, Brown divorce with child custody, Ostermeier vs Ostermeier deed set aside for plaintiff, Harper vs Sauer dismissed for lack of time.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Beavers
John W. Eggeman
Circuit Court
Schuyler M. Lease
Ohio Electric Railway Company
John W. White
Wayne Manufacturing Company
Local Couples Listed in Marriage Notices
George McCormick, farmer, 25, and Louise W. A. Schmidt, 29. George W. Osterman, teamster, 28, and Naomia E. Myers, 27. Leo J. Neumann, electrician, 21, and Erina S. Lee, 17. William E. Agier, laborer, 19, and Agnes Mattes, 21. Edward P. Hoyle, plumber, 23, and Ethel A. Piepenbrink, 20. Orval D. Tyner, teacher, 40, and Grace M. Mulligan, 29.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George McCormick
Farmer
Louise W. A. Schmidt
George W. Osterman
Naomia E. Myers
Leo J. Neumann
Erina S. Lee
William E. Agier
Agnes Mattes
Edward P. Hoyle
Ethel A. Piepenbrink
Orval D. Tyner
Grace M. Mulligan
Divorces and Name Dispute Slice Through Fort Wayne Courts
In Fort Wayne Tuesday morning, divorce actions exposed a cross filing by Edith McAllister and Guy McAllister over identity and cruelty. Edith says he used the name Guy Stookey and abused her, while Guy accuses her of indiscretion. both seek court relief. Also noted: Lydia Luce seeks to set aside a 1907 deed to John Luce Jr. and Tri-State Loan. Luce faces related felony-bond issues. Several divorce suits were dismissed by Judge Yaple, and probate and venue motions were noted in other matters.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Yaple
Edith McAllister
Guy McAllister
Guy Stookey
Edith Stookey
McAllister
Demodant
Guy McAlister
Fort Wayne
Stokey
Barr Street
Lydia Luce
Superior Court
John Luce, Jr
Tri-State Loan and Trust Company
Luce
Thomas Covinston
Elizabeth Schnoessenburg
Myrtle Welch
John J. Welch
Woman in Custody Near New Haven After Break With Panic
A young woman, taken into custody near New Haven Monday by Sheriff A C Glad icuxx and deputies Courdleney and Pranger, prompted by neighbors reporting her violent behavior. She believed enemies pursued her, terrorized her home and nearby areas, fled to fields, hid in a small attic, then was brought out amid extreme resistance. An inquest into her sanity is underway before Justice William Bowers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Haven
A. C. Gladicuxx
Courdleney
Pranger
William Bowers
Licensed to Wed Names Pairs in Local Notices
A list of couples entering marriage licenses includes Fred I Krimmel 25 and Jessie M Hosler 24 Ervin O Boyer 24 and Edgedeene M Roebuex 17 William F Sonne 23 and Anna C Lamley 21 Paul M Axline 21 and Lucile A Hinton 21 Glenn V Hutchins 24 and Anna W Brake 25.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fred I. Krimmel
Warsman
Jessie M. Hosler
Ervin 0. Boyer
Edgedeene M. Roebuex
William F. Sonne
Anna C. Lamley
Paul M. Axline
Lucile A. Hinton
Glenn V. Hutchins
Anna W. Brake
Births Reported Across City in Various Homes and Hospitals
A list of newborns records births to many local couples with home addresses and hospital locations including St Joseph's Hospital and Lutheran Hospital. Names include Bush Granneman Blosser Schultz Derheimer Wason Goodlad Masbaum Swi hart Reed McNagny Powell Taylor Hoeltje Burhemn Blount Conroy Davis Kiger Studabaker Sweeney Miller.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Bush
Drexel Boulevard
Earl F. Granneman
Brandriff Street
William Blosser
Maumee Avenue
Earl J. Schultz
Broadway
Edward A. Derheimer
Spy Run Avenue
Henry Wasson
Park Avenue
Lawrence Goodlad
Huestis Avenue
John A. Masbaum
St. Joseph’s Hospital
James A. Swihart
Green Street
Robert Reed McNagny
Columbia City
St. Joseph's Hospital
Chester Workman
West Pontiac Street
Elmer A. Kinney
John Schie
Breck Street
Edward J. Powell
Wiebke Street
William J. Taylor
East Washington Street
Lawrence Fred Hoeltje
Wheeler Street
Ed Albert Burhemn
Shawnee Place
Charles Rolland Blount
Cottage Avenue
Frank Joseph Conroy
Cochran Street
Thomas Davis
Ellen Avenue
Walter Kiger
Nussbaum Avenue
Clarence L. Lopshire
Nuttman Avenue
Frank L. Studabaker
van Buren
Ind
Lutheran Hospital
Cornelius
Sweeney
Madison Street
Max Miller
Illinois Atreet
Public sale notice in Indiana estate case
Henry J. Grabner as administrator announces private sale of real estate in Fort Wayne Allen County Indiana under Allen Circuit court order. Sale begins July 26 1915 at 10 AM and continues daily until sold with cash or staged payments, subject to court approval. Property: west half of northeast quarter section 29 township 30 range 15.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State of Indiana
Allen County
Henry J. Grabner
Peter M. Grabner
Jeremiah B. Grabner
Allen Circuit Court
William S. O'Rourke
Bass
Calhoun Street
Fort Wayne
Indiana
Legal Notice to Sell Real Estate in Allen County Indiana
State of Indiana Allen County legal notice from Frank Starkel executor of Perry McKinley estate seeking public sale of Lot 180 North Side Addition Fort Wayne. Sale starts August 2 1915 at 10 AM at Bass Building rooms 404 405 406 with cash or deferred payments and court approval. William S O Rourke attorney represents the estate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State of Indiana
Allen County
Frank Starkel
Perry McKinley
Guy Reginald McKinley
Allen Circuit Court
William S. O'Rourke
Bass
Calhoun Street
Fort Wayne
Indiana
North Side
Fragmentary Notice From Historic Newspaper Archive
Fragmentary OCR yields unclear text with scattered letters and stray words. No coherent events or names are discernible.
Real estate transfers listed for city and country districts
Transfers include Millie Vieland to Anna Bueter Lot 5 Hanna for 2000 dollars and Gen. Bidg. Co. to Frank Teulin for 6500 dollars. Numerous deeds cover lots in Driving Park, Barbour sub, Fleming Kuhne, Pfeiffer Place, and other neighborhoods with prices from 1 to 16,000 dollars. Names include Rabel, Doehrman, McCaskey, Youse, and Boyer among many others in city and country sections.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Millie Vieland
Anna Bueter
Hanna
N. M
F. E. Bailey
Pontiac Place Ext
Elmer E. Banks
Creed T. Bank
J. B. K. France Et al
Geo. W
Louise S. McCaskey
J. B. White
Driving Park Imp. Co
Ralph P
Alice B. Sharp
Driving Park
Wm. H. Pfeiffer
Clyde A
Maude
Pritchard
Forest Park
C. J. Scheimann
Louis Beck
Henry P. Lover
Sarah Higgs
Walter A
Grace C. Thomas
Sturgis
Edith B. Cary
C. A. Rastetter
Sarah Rastetter
Brackenridge
John Beahrs
Bertha
C. W. Niemeyer
White
Geo. F. Kessler
Reuben and Wickle
Springfield Township
Reuben Deitrich
Emora A
John H. Ballin
Pfeiffer Place Imp. Co
Gottlieb EL
Pfeiffer Place
Cyrus Farmer
John Shaffer
Harlan
Cyrus Yacum
Delbert Cornell
Fr. Co. Romy
H. H. Smith
Edn Zimmerman
Harman W. Felts
Wm. D
Eugenia L. Meyers
Frank Morell
S. W
R. R
Sand Point Road
Wayne
H. D. Townsend
Walter A. Felgen
McKinnie Park Place
Dora Nickerson
Edw. Manet
A. W
Amanda Lane
Pt. N
Adams
Albert J. Polhamus
S. F. Boweser & Co
S. F. Bowser & Co
Morris, Jr., Com
Willard
M. Thomas
Ormiston
John Furthmiller
Wm. Furthmiller
Also Mentioned on This Page
Allen County Courts
County
David Gyerly
Indiana Lighting Company
Lighting Company
Byerly
Barthold Street
Minnie Meter
Pauline Meter
Henry Meinzen
Henry C. Baade
Ellis Deahl
Ralph Deahl
Henry H. Beckman
Roland Holmes
Wkly
I William
Orourke
Faattorné
Vantine
Holland
Wilhelmina
Corylopsis
Williams
Rickseeker’s
Rhine Violet
Colgate
Sheffield
Java
Chantilly
Hudnut
Violets of
Sicily
Cuticura
Seeer Eee
Heller & Thompson
Court Street
Imp. Co
Wildwood Bids. Co
Lakeside Park Plate
Jacob M. Rosmus
Antonette Patzel
Clara Girbins
Ormiston’s Heirs
Martha
H. Barnhardt
Conrad C. Rossman
Julia Poinsette
Franklin S. Frickne
Pauline Krohn
Henry
Florence Boone
Pfeiffer
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