Allen County Court Records Reveal Divorce Actions and Docket Moves
Emma Pelky seeks a decree of divorce from Earl Pelky after alleging assault and threats. Several other divorce actions are noted, including restraining orders, custody claims, and settlements. The court also addresses guardians, misplaced funds, and will disclosures, while commissioners set ditch work and crews for Lafayette township.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Emma Pelky
Earl Pelky
Robinson & Luecke
Court Dismisses Hicks & Miller Suit Over Stored Goods
In superior court Kate Shore's suit to recover damages for stored household goods was dismissed after evidence showed she did not own the items. Drucilla Mentzer is the true owner, with possible future action in her name. Also, a jury awarded Ida M. Henry $108 against Scott Dingman, and Mary Link’s paternity case against Dwight Whitmer was dismissed after a two day hearing.
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Marion Township
Sirs
Essig
Henry Gick
Maude Lugar
Jonah Lugar
Christine Busse
Augusta Brockmann
Augusta Hochstrasser
John W. Hochstrasser
Grace Winters
Jamie West
Fort Wayne
Wabash Valley
Huntington
Genth
Lafayette Township
D. N. Spindler
Kate Shore
Hicks & Miller
Drucilla Mentzer
Ida M. Henry
Scott Dingman
Dwight ‘Whitmer
Mary Link
Hawthorn
Fire tragedy lessees face delayed suit filing
Officials continue preparing a civil complaint against the Aveline hotel lessees and owners on behalf of estates of men who died in the fire. The filing, previously expected today, is postponed by heavy clerical work and will appear on records in a day or two.
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Aveline
Two Divorces Filed In Circuit Court Hearings
Henry and Guy Colerick with Hanna and Geake, W. S. O Rourke among the attorneys, will be heard in the circuit court. Charles Spillner sues Minnie Spillner alleging violent temper and intoxication. Judge R B Dreibelbiss represents Spillner. Millie Mitchell sues George Mitchell for failure to provide support with two years of neglect. Somers and Kennerk represent Mitchell.
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Henry
Guy Colerick
Hanna and
Geake
W. S. O'Rourke
Charles Spillner
Minnie Spillner
R. B. Dreibelbiss
Millie Mitchell
George Mitchell
Somers and
Kennerk
Dissolution and separations move through local courts
The day saw a divorce suit by Charles Spillner dismissed before docketing. Rose Funk won a divorce from Harvey Funk after cruelty and neglect allegations. Sarah C. Long testified about abandonment and abuse, leading to a decree. Kenneth Larwell sought permission to sue the N C S L Railroad at Loraine QC as administrator of Percy Henderson. Edna Hirschfelder filed $2009 damages for seduction, with William Fruehtenicht representing her.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Spillner
Rose Funk
Harvey Funk
Sarah C. Long
Kenneth Larwell
Percy M. Henderson
N. ¥., C. & St. L. Railway Company
Loraine
Edna Hirschfelder
Harvey Hickox
William Frueehtenicht
Wedding News From Buck Street Home and Nearby Notices
Grace Buck and Abr John Hengstler wed at 6 pm with Rev W P Herren officiating. Maud Buck and Walter Kruse were bridesmaid and best man. Other society notices include Keplinger Hurley marriage and Snodgrass Cox nuptials, plus school spread by Jefferson teachers and multiple local gatherings.
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Maud Buck
Walter Kruse
Slaster Buesler
Thomas Garver
Burrick
Ind
Hengstler
Adams Express Company
Keplinger—Hurley
Julia A. Hurley
Daniel J. Hurley
West
Jefferson Street
George F. Keplinger
Dr. Sell
Keplinger
Force Street
S. F. Bowser
Stores Attract Shoppers With Trusted Brands And Demos
Advertisements highlight Maltese Cross Olive Oil Imperial Baking Powder Flav oring Extract and Harmony Chimes perfume as top sellers. The shop notes customer preference for suggested products boosting sales in perfumes, toiletries, candy, stationery and brushes.
Meyer Brothers Co Chorus to Perform May 21
The Meyer Brothers Co male chorus will sing at Wayne Street M E church on May 21 under Ernest Schaef fer. selections include Wagner Pilgrims Chorus Broome Roll Call Sullivan Long Day Closes Schneider Band of Harvard Origin Scissors Grinder by Yungst Flemish est Flower Nevin and Owl and the Pussy Cat. readings by Charles Williams of the School of Expression Indianapolis.
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Wayne Street
M. BE
Ernest Schaeffer
Wagner
Charles Williams
School of Expression
Indianapolis Conservatory of Music
Marriage Licenses List Numerous Couples
A list of marriage licenses issued for multiple couples with ages and occupations. Names include John M. Kengsteler and Grace M. Beck, George F. Keplinger and Julia A. Hurley, Frederick H. Wietfeldt and Minnie Busse, and others with details on ages and jobs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John M. Kengsteler
Grace M. Beck
George F. Keplinger
Julia A. Hurley
Frederick H. Wietfeldt
Minnie Busse
Harvey N. Madden
Knitting
Wilden A. Harsbarger
Births Report From Local Families
A string of birth notices from local residents lists new daughters and sons. Families named include Gros jean 1927 Wells street. Mee Brien 1520 East Wayne street. Gocke 1626 North Harrison street. Eisenhut 1005 West Third street. Gadsker 805 Superior street. Mayr Dixon Indiana. Deventer Perry township. Grotrian Madison township. Lipp Knitters' avenue. Roux 1239 Lillie street. Eby 724 Spy Run avenue. Hartnett Edgewater avenue. The report notes a son born to Peter Hartnett yesterday and identifies the father as a well known mail carrier.
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Julian Grosjean
Wells Street
Clyde Mee- Brien
East Wayne Street
Louis A. Gocke
North Harrison Street
Charles G. Eisenhut
West Third Street
Roy Gadsker
Superior Street
C. F. Mayr
Dixon, Ind
Frank Grotrian
Madison Township
Fred Lipp
James Roux
Lillie Street
C. Eby
Spy Run Avenue
Peter Hartnett
Edgewater Avenue
Market report shows weak start for wheat and corn trend
Chicago morning market notes wheat closing steady after a brief rally on shorts covering. July wheat at 90 to 90 1/4 cents with May about 90 1/4. corn weak on clear weather, later firm with July at around 64 cents. oats easy but steadier. provisions dull with July pork near 13.52 and lard at 8.50. Receipts: Minneapolis Duluth Chicago 210 cars for wheat and 185 for corn. Rye and barley steady.
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Chicago
Southwest
Minneapolis
Duluth
Shorts
Timothy
Clover
East Buffalo Market Reports for Hogs Cattle and Sheep
East Buffalo New York May 12 supplies include 3190 hogs 1900 shipments to New York 38360 official yesterday and 750 cattle 3000 sheep. prices show hogs steady to $5.90 for mediums and heavies, cattle steady, lambs up to 7.25. Chicago market reports show cattle strong hogs higher with several price bands and lamb values around 7.65.
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East Buffalo
N. Y
New York
Market Report Hog and Cattle Prices Across Cincinnati and Pittsburg
Cincinnati market notes May 12 show hogs $5.80 to $5.85 for butcher and shipper, common $4.50 to $5.50. cattle steady with shippers $5.35 to $6.35, common $2.75 to $4.00. sheep $3.00 to $5.00 and lambs $5.50 to $7.25. Pittsburg reports May 12 hogs $5.75 to $6.00, mediums $5.90 to $5.95, light $5.75 to $5.80, pigs $5.60 to $5.80. sheep $5.75 or lower, lambs $7.26 or lower. veal calves 7.00 down.
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Chicago
Western
Cincinnati
Pittsburg
Massiower Mills
Shorts
Tresselt & Sank
Johnson
Barrsto
Howenstein & Crouse
Columbus
Eckart Packing Company
Eckart Packing Co
Nathan Evy
Columbia
Havan
Chicago Market Market Report Summary
Market notes from Chicago show butter at 22 cents for creameries and 16 for dairies. Cheese prices steady with small gains for certain butter grades. Lingering confusion in OCR text limits precise figures.
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Chicago
New York Market Mixed Butter Cheese and Eggs Prices
New York May 12 market notes show weak butter with varied creamery and dairy prices, steady cheese, and steady eggs despite large receipts. Toledo and Fort Wayne markets list wheat, corn, oats, and produce prices, with live poultry values and numerous commodity quotations from regional firms and packing houses.
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New York
Speisle
Western
Pennsylvania
Local Hay and Coal Prices Across Regions
Readable data lists hay qualities and bale types from Monroeville and nearby towns alongside coal prices by region. Prices include Hocking Valley at 4.25, Pocahontas 5.09, West Virginia 4.75, and anthracite 6.73, with multiple Ohio areas referenced.
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Monroeville
Baldwin
Huagland
Sheldon
Aboit
Arcola
Peabody
Spencerville
Grabill
Gar Creek
Woodburn
Hocking’ Valley
Massillon
Jackson
Pocahontas
Art Pocahontas
West Virginia
Globe Art Store Ad and Goshen Speeding Fine
An ad for Globe Art Store promotes new premium displays with wrappers and trade marks redeemable for items including a gold watch. Separately, John C. Barrett, a South Bend automobileist en route to Ligonier, was fined $20 for speeding in Goshen.
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Globe
Globe Art Store
John C. Barrett
South Bend
Ligonier
Goshen
Appointment of Administrator for August L. Corneille Estate
Notice states Paul E. Corneille has been appointed administrator of the estate of August L. Corneille, late of Allen County Indiana, seeking to settle a solvent estate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
August L. Corneille
Allen County
Indiana
Paul E. Corneille
David C. Browand
Elmer E. Minear
State of Indiana
David C. Brow
Alen County
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Frederick Haley
Emrick
Mason
Wilbur Carpenter
William Fruechtenicht
Reuille—Snider
Helen Snider
Frank Reuille
St. Louis
Besancon
Florence Snider
John Reuille
Batiste
Che
Julia Snider
Rupple
Tiefenthal
Florence Tiefenthal
William F. Rupple
St. Paul’s Lutheran Church
Jacob Miller
Western Union Company
Jefferson School
Mabel Clayton
Emily Harding Grie
Elizabeth Chapin
Myra Pelleas
Anna Trenam
Janet McPhail
Clara ‘Joost
Maude Gaskins
Carrie Biddle
Sue Geake
Anna Sinclair
Gladys Williams
Katherine Er
Gruber
Clara
Father Roche
Christine Pepe
Kir Robertson
Lafayette
Ruth Kuntz
Mrs. Gruber
Edward Webber
Runion Street
Flossie Carpenter
Michigan City
Miss Carpenter
Webber
C. Kesterson
K. J. Koselke
W. Koontz
E. Webber
Pearl Barter
Iva Parrent
Ralph Noll
Emil Auer
Charles Seidel
Harry Barter
John G. Beese
Pedro
William Kruse
B. Spanley
Ed Sig
B. Lauer
K. S. Pettit
Kruse
Beese
John McClain
Dan Spanley
Lillian Hockemeyer
Emily
Nora Hockemeyer
Dora Nieter
Loretta
Katie Hoevel
Louisa Hartman
Ela
Bertha Marhenke
Lizzie Niemeyer
Edith
Agnes Hoevel
Anna Seiler
Mary
Carrie Lahmeyer
Mollie Marhenke
Frieda Schafer
Mary Wesling
Henry Landin
Reis
Sol Gilham
Whitley County
Laura Eggeman
Marie Eggeman
Sarah Troutman
Flo Schwartz
Ida Kern
Rhoda Garrison
Della Boerger
Orman Garrison
Roy Bennett
Liggett’s
Fenway
Old Fort Lawn
William A. Bolman
Charlotte A. Chauvey
Noah E. Shroll
Jessie E. Brindle
Frank J. Gruber
Clara E. Towns
Walter H. Rehnelt
Loretta Shambarger
Roy Pollock
Mary Engle
David L. van Zile
Bertha E. Steward
George Deventer
Perry Township
Grain and Provisions
Chicago Market
Art Department
Nand
Ma Beree
Toledo
North Lima
South Lima
Barr Street
St.up
S. Bush & Co
Weil Brothers & Com
Bob He
Russell Traction
Daniel Brindle
McHenry-Millhouse _Mig. Co
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