Story of a Cow and a Law Suit Returns to Court
A long-remembered 1900 Wallen cow case unfolds with four jury verdicts in Sutton versus Grand Rapids railroad. After repeated battles, a final legal ruling in Huntington County shifts the outcome to the railroad, ending a six to seven year saga of trials and appeals.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fred E. Zollars
Sentinel
Zollars, Leonard & Rose
Zollars
Wallen
Grand Rapides & Indiana
James Sutton
Mr. Sutton
Grand Rapids Railroad
Sutton
Lee J. Ninde
Justice Court of
Squire H. F. Bullerman
Fred £. Zollars
Lee
Fred
Court of Justice of the Peace Bulletman
Ninde
Huntington County
Allen County
Dead Cow Expensive Lesson in Railroad Case
The report recounts a railroad related cow death where attorney fees and costs far outweighed the animal's value. The Sutton cow, once valuable in life, proved costly in death as coats and legal bills piled up. The moral remains that killing a cow by railroad is not financially prudent.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Weill
Sutton
Local Birthday Party and Weddings Highlight Community
A birthday gathering honoring Fred Thiele occurred on Leesburg Road with cards music and a bountiful supper by Miss Edith Thiele. The piece notes multiple local families and also reports the marriages of Nellie Merica to William Beyerlein Areta James to Milton Phillips and Edith Conohan to Vern Uhrick with brief wedding details and esteem for the couples.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fred Thiele
Leesburg Road
Thiele
Edith Thiele
Hannah Schafer
Martha
Tillie Hoffmeier
Minnie
Pauline Harmeyer
Anna
Minnie Thiele
Meiers
Henry
William Schafer
Christ Thiele
Charles Gruettert
Louis Harmeyer
Christ Schafer
Louis
Hillie
Ernst Kruse
Calvin Byers
Ethel
Samuel McCormick
Henry Thiele
Henry Gruetter
Jake Snyder
Willam Hoffmeier
Fort Wayne Shoe Merchant Gustave Spiegel Dies at 88
After sixty years in Fort Wayne Gustave Spiegel a retired shoe merchant aged eighty eight died yesterday March 8 at his Jones Street home He celebrated his birthday with a family gathering nearly all relatives attended except the wife and children of Rev Gustave Spiegel of Jackson Michigan and several grandchildren were noted as absent.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fort Wayne
Gustave Spiegel
Se Son
Jones Street
Mr. Spiegel
Jackson, Mich
Missionary Thornburg Licensed for Africa Service
At a district Methodist conference in Portland Mont M Thornburg of this city was licensed to preach as a local preacher in the Methodist denomination. This step paves the way for his possible foreign missionary work in Africa with his wife likely to accompany him. Thornburg is an assistant superintendent at General Electric Lamp works on Holman street and a devout First M E Church member.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Portland
Mont. M
General Electric Lamp Works
Holman Street
M. E
E. H. Richards
Africa
M. BE
Mr. Thornburg
City Poles Wire Theft Sparks Talk of Bigger Police Force
A Lakeside man was caught cutting wire from telephone poles and triggered an investigation that led to his arrest. City officials debated expanding the police force, arguing that large beats and workload hinder effective policing while costs would rise to hire twenty new officers. Beat boundaries were outlined to illustrate the scale of patrols.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lakeside
City Electrician
Culinary Department Menu and Recipes for Daily Use
A collection of kitchen guidance detailing lettuce soup, milk custards, cold cornstarch pudings, nutmeg cinnamon mix, rice puddings, boiled rice, fruit popovers, peanut cookies, and rhubarb sherbet with step by step prep, cooking times, and ingredient proportions for housekeeping use.
Pole tax paid by Central Union Telephone in Fort Wayne
Manager E L Taylor paid the city controller 1163 dollars for the 1911 pole tax. Other public utilities oppose the tax. Home Telephone and the traction company had previously paid, while Western Union pays 13 poles per year. Legal action to determine enforcement is expected to resume at the city hall.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. L. Taylor
Central Union Telephone Company
Fort Wayne
Western Union
Home Telephone Company
Traction Company
Marriage Licenses Listed with Multiple Couples
A local marriage licenses list shows several couples including Joseph Besancon and Eala Gore, Arthur Battenberg and Einians Alleger, and Bertha Watts with an array of other pairs. The details include ages and occupations though some names appear garbled or uncertain in the OCR.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joseph Besancon
Eala A. Gore
Smithi J. Hicks
Bertha M. Watts
Arthur F. Battenberg
Farmer
Einians Alleger
Syle “Slenter
Beverieth
Pe Eertes Te
Amy Ge
Wi. Dilion
Hattie
J.heathcart
Charlee Brown
Walter
Roselle
L.” Peters
Mitford Orton
Dettha
France
Bell the Well Known Cry at Hope Hospital
A fragment notes a bell associated with a well known cry at Hope Hospital. The readable text suggests a public or ceremonial context tied to the facility, but specifics are unclear.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hope Hospital
Indictments Hit Blind Tigers in City of Columbia Indiana
Sheriff Schumaker served warrants on 21 indictments from the February grand jury and eleven more in this city. Two Rhoads, Garber, Campbell, and Stahl indictments. three against Henry Strauss and son William C. Strauss. Bonds posted by A B Mosher, Bigalow Ramp, Edward Young, Charles Shoemaker, J C Miller. Hearing likely at April term. goods from the jail raid awaiting disposition.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Columbia
City
Ind
Schumaker
John Rhoads
Jacob Garber
Charles Campbell
A. B. Stahl
Henry Strauss
Rhoads
A. B. Mosher
Stahl
Bigalow Ramp
Edward Young
Campbell
Charles Shoemeker
Strauss
William C. Strauss
City Employee Crushed At Waterworks Plant
Wat De Haven, superintendent of Bluffton city waterworks, was badly injured Saturday evening when his right arm was caught between a shaft and a casting in the big compressor. A physician attended and reported no broken bone but severe bruising and pain left him temporarily disabled.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bluffton
Ind
Wat de Haven
City Waterworks
DeHaven
Nate
Longtime Jackson Shoe Merchant Mr Spiegel's Anniversary
A Jackson family marks nearly fifty years since Mr. Spiegel began in business in the city. Born in Saxony, he moved from New York to Fort Wayne then to East Columbia street, Swinney block, and finally Broadway near Jefferson. His descendants include two grandsons serving in the militatry and multiple musicians, with twenty-two grandchildren and ten great grandchildren noted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Augusta Liebman
Jackson
Gustave Spiegel
Mary Kirchner
William A. Spiegel
F. C. Spiegel
Carl Spiegel
Spiegel
Saxony
Germany
New York
Mary Baals
Mr. Spiegel
Fort Wayne
Foellinger
Columbia Street
Kline & Marsh
Calhoun
Columbia
Main Streets
Swinney
Local Social Notes From Leo Indiana
Mrs Mehala Moudy Mina Pepe Mabel Moudy and Ida Moudy visited Mrs Lewis McCartney and Elmer Criswell of Batavia Michigan for a few days. Several neighbors called on ill Mrs George Henderson. Victor Siveta and family of Toronto returned home after wintering here. Mrs Simon Gallaway returned from Lutheran hospital. William Hall visited Miss Frances Thompson. Mrs Charles Pepe visited her brother George Moudy and wife.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Leo, Ind
Mehala ‘Moudy
Mina Pepe
Mabel Moudy
Ida Moudy
Lewis McCartney
Elmer Criswell
Batavia
Mich
Mesdames Roy Moudy
Charles Pepe
George Moody
George Henderson
Alda Maxfield
Grandma Stevick
Grandma Hamm
William Hall
Frances Thompson
George Moudy
Births Recorded in Local Register Among Area Residents
Birth notices list children born to multiple families including Lassus at 1808 East Wayne Street a daughter Rogge at 804 West Superior Street a daughter Bar rett at 714 Wildwood Avenue a daughter Schroeder in Adams township a son Kruse at 40 West Butler Street a son Squires on North Lathom Street a son and references to Mrs Jesse Benson and John Grothoff among others in the community.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
August J. Lassus
East Wayne
Carl Rogge
Superior Street
Walter Barrett
Wildwood Avenue
L F. Schroeder
Adams Township
Do. Kruse
Butler Street
Charles Squires
Jesse Benson
John
Fort Wayne Aviator Plans Public Flight After Repairs
Arthur Smith, the Fort Wayne aviator and inventor of a balancing device, has repaired his airship after a recent crash. He says a patent application will be filed soon and a public flight will occur within two to three weeks at the Driving Park. He may charge admission and hopes to prove he has left the ground in past flights. If patent is secured, four more aeroplanes will be built for exhibition flights nationwide.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arthur Smith
Fort Wayne
the Sentinel
Smith
Message Carried Over Rough Road Faces Uncertain Return
A courier may have borne a note across 150 miles of rough country toward Casan Grandes. If the mission succeeded, the courier may not return, leaving the message unverified and the outcome unknown.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sage
Defiant Mexican Insurgents Rally Under Gomez in Washington
Dr Francisco Gomez leader of the Washington junta of Mexican insurrectionists declares they will continue fighting unless their demands are granted. He cites 12 000 armed men across twenty states and claims American support while Ambassador De La Barra reports no new instructions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Francisco Gomez
Washington
Mexico
Gomez
Gustav Madero
United States
Texas
de la Barra
Deaths: Fort Wayne resident Mrs Sarah R Kelley
Mrs Sarah R Kelley a Fort Wayne pioneer died at 9:45 Tuesday night at her daughter Elizabeth Tressler's home 325 West Williams Street at 79. Born April 19 1832 in Pittsburg she came to Fort Wayne 67 years ago. Surviving Elizabeth Tressler William Carroll Margaret Kelley John Kelley 18 grandchildren 5 great grandchildren.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sarah R. Kelley
Fort Wayne
Elizabeth Tressler
West Williams Street
Kelley
Pittsburg
William Carroll
John Kelley
Change of Hands NNL Proctor Law Saloons
St Joseph county commissioners in adjourned session refused nineteen liquor license applications and granted twenty one of forty three under the Proctor law. Applicants not licensed may appeal to the circuit court within ten days and suspend business at the end of that period if not contested.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
South Bend
Ind
St. Joseph County
Real estate transfers across Wayne and Madison townships
Numerous deeds recorded from Hartman Acre to Knoblough and beyond in Wayne Madison and Eel River townships. Transfers list buyers, sellers, tract descriptions, sections and towns, with prices ranging from $1 to $29,000. A New Haven man, Samuel E. Ginther, signs enlistment as a navy reserve recruit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Samuel E. Ginther
New Haven
Pabaiti
Navy
Foster Purchases Barr Street Homestead for 15000
Samuel M. Foster bought the White homestead on Barr street for 15000 dollars. The corner lot fronts 57 feet and extends 180 feet, including the old frame residence long the home of the late Captain James S. White. Foster, already a property owner in the square, likely acquired it as an investment.
Notice to Creditors and Heirs in Allen Circuit Court
Notice to the creditors heirs and legatees of Wilmer Leonard deceased to appear in the Allen circuit court Fort Wayne Indiana on March 15 1911 to show cause why final settlement accounts should not be approved and to prove heirship and receive distributive shares Administrator Elmpr Leonard Witness the clerk February 16 1911 Clerk WM EB GERDING Seal LEONARD ROSE ZOLLARE for Batata
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wilmer Leonard
Allen
Fort Wayne
Indiana
Elmpr Leonard
EB. Gerding
Allen Circuit
Leonard
Rose & Zollare
Batata
Louis Reiter
Minnie Reiter
Henry Voiland
Circuit Court
John Volland
Notice of Final Settlement of Estates in Allen Circuit
Heirs and legatees of Louis Reiter and Henry Voiland are required to appear in the Allen Circuit Court at Fort Wayne Indiana on specified dates in 1911 to show cause why final settlements and accounts should not be approved. Administratrix Minnie Reiter and Executor John Volland will present accounts. attorneys listed. Court clerks and officials endorse notices with official seals.
Notice of Final Settlement of Estate Ryan
Creditors heirs and legatees of Commelus M Ryan are notified to appear in Allen circuit court Wayne Indiana on April 1 1911 to show cause why the final settlement should not be approved Executrix M Ryan witnesses clerk of court March 1 1911 Allen Circuit Court EMRICK EMRICK Attorneys for Estate March 3 1911-33
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Gustave + Spiegel
Mer
Railroad
Phillips—James
Areta James
Lewis Reeves
Milton Phillips
Uhrick—Cenehan
Edith Conohan
Salvation Army
John Conohan
South Calhoun Street
Vern Uhrick
Eaton
Hartford City
Mont. M. Thornburg
Grice
Abbott
Board of Public Safety
Bauer
Sarver
Dittoe
Felger
A. Rinehart
Lawrence E. Heiney
C. M. Mills
Retail Merchants’ Association
Pao- Mice
Board of Safety
Hannastreet
Maumee River
Hanna
Pennsylvania Railroad
Barr Street
St. Mary’s River
Spy Run
Central Union
Geoves
Leo and Vicinity
John G. Co. Heller
Abatrator
Court Street
Tim Foohey
Laura M. Brinkmann
Hartman Acre
Wayne Township
Tri-State Loan and Trust Company
Henry E
Emma C. Branning
Branning
James H. Morrow
Henry Hilgeman
Goshen Road
Forty Acres
Washington Township
G. Max Hofmann
Ernest W. Cook
Hamilton
F. G. Kruselmeyer
Harrison
Dora Fosnaught
Fred Weibel
Alfred T
Cole C. Corbin
Perry Township
Isaac Rose
Omer H. Hardy
Burial Grounds
Monroe Township
Frederick Fuchs
H. C
Minnie Bartels
Eckart
Mary Lisette
William Fuel- Hee
Madison Town
Ernest Fuelity
Otis L. Friedline
Fred B. Collier
Andrew Rushart
Andrew Peck
Milan Township
Charles McCulloch
Joseph C. Bork
Eel River
W. Fitch
Hel River
Mary Toler
Frederick G
M. Kreiselmeyer
Hannah Hendrix
Henry G.weisheit
Frank J. Reinhart
Carl G. Wiese
Adam Bruick
Canal
Kasper Pabst
William Wolkenstein
Barbara Dietz
Elizabeth Herschherer
Mian
Elizabeth A. Drage Et al
John M. Brown
Marton
John W. Rowe
J. M
Alma Newton
Winfield Smith
Straus Bros. Co
Springfield
M. Niezer
Fred G Anery A. House
Wilhelmina Frank
Fang
Pi Marion
Martha B. Sledd
Ervine Lothamer
Jefferson Township
John C. Pentz
Jennie D. Baker
Eel River Township
John C .Pentz
Alexander J. Baker
John R. Shoaff
M. W
EB. V. Fitch
Lewis J. Blocker
M. J
J. E. Higgins
Scipio Township
Margaret and
Benjamin Thomas
Frank D. Wilson
Knoblaugh’s
Shirley City
J. F. Conners
S. A. Lehman
Sidney M. Dunten
Rod
George W. Dunten
George BE. Dunten
Anson W. Dunton
Orlando F. Brady
William F. Eoeer
Jackson Township
Peter Kuhns
William A. Schburg
John F. Borgatresser
Charles W
Luther R
Lafayette Township
D. C. Denis
Freeman Marts
WHITE
Mentaf
Commelus M.ryan
Apear
Wayne
Akal
Vince
Ryan
Uahes
Seal
Emrick
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