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Newspaper
Fort Wayne Weekly Sentinel
Location
Fort Wayne, Indiana, United States of America
Date
May 15, 1907
Page
25
Oliver W Lehman arrested on a larceny warrant from Peoria Illinois was released on bond after habeas corpus proceedings in the superior court. He asserts no guilt and plans to return without a requisition. A bond of 500 was posted for appearance in city court tomorrow.
Helen Burtfields charges against William Buttsfield include spitting in her face and hurling filthy names, along with violent kicking that confined her for weeks. She seeks $2500 alimony and a restraining order, noting a marriage from November 1905 to March this year and substantial assets claimed as $7000 to $8000. Attorneys are W. and H. Leonard.
On April 15 in Hintertown court, Albert Benfer was declared of unsound mind following a murderous attack on Dr. Lyman T. Rawles. Judge O Rourke ordered him dangerous and in custody of Sheriff Grice. Dr Raches filed additional action.
In circuit court Judge O Rourke set bonds and heard testimony on suspected insanity for a shooting case while witnesses including Benfer discuss mental state. Voters in Maumee township approved a twelve mile stone road, bids due June 4. Jacob M Stouder appointed to Children's Guardians board. Becksteins in court for second divorce fight with limited concerns. Minnie M Miller granted divorce from Edgar Miller and resumes Branner name. Diederick F Sieling seeks restraining order to stop fence construction by William and Henry Franke.
Edith R. Swarthwood alleges an interurban car struck her lone-horse milk wagon on Lewis Street February 7 injuring her legs, knees, side, back and spine. She seeks about $5,000 from Lima and Toledo or Fort Wayne, Van Wert and Lima Traction Co. Addie Holmes sues William Dammeyer for $2,500 after a fall caused by rotten timbers at 311 Brackenridge. Hulda Beckstein wins a divorce from J. George Beckstein after two days of court fights, with alimony undecided. Various court actions include Driver ditch jurisdiction dispute, Esterline wage restraining order, Criswell estate partition, and probate of Permella Metz will naming Lillie M. Carmer beneficiary.
Edward O'Keefe applies for a decree of divorce from Minnie O'Keefe in Superior Court alleging cruelty starting after their 1904 marriage and accusing her of neglect, infidelity with Burt Williston among others, and desertion two years ago. Harper and Eggeman filed the complaint in Pompey.
A Fort Wayne court week of small claims and divorces features Myrtle Keck seeking a divorce from Frank Keck after a Christmas 1899 marriage, alleging habitual drunkenness and lack of support, with attorney George W. Louttit. Other cases include Pompey convicted of petit larceny and facing 30 days, and injunctions involving the Fort Wayne and Wabash Valley Traction company.
The advertisement lists a wide selection of sponges including European and West Indian varieties, face and toilet sponges, ear sponges, large soft luxury bath sponges, springy rough sponges, and sponges for babies baths kitchens stables and boats, promising the right sponge for every need.
Stablemen are invited to view a large display of sheep wool sponges in the south window of the Columbia street store. The showcase highlights the new wool product line and invites customers to inspect the items up close.
Proceedings in the Driver ditch case move toward new statutes with Judge Heaton indicating future actions should lodge in court. Emanuel M. Smith pays $1 and costs for assault and battery after an alleged attempt to mediate a dispute ends in a slugging. The Fort Wayne and Wabash Valley Traction Company seeks a venue change in a damage suit by John J. Riordan, with settlement likely before trial. Drainage work on the Fast or Lille ditch will begin after appointed drainage commissioners. two from Allen and one from Huntington counties will serve, while the petition to dismiss remains unresolved.
Harley H Somers 24 teacher weds Etta G Trenary 22. Anton Obeckne 25 laborer weds Marie Reckfalka 22. Fred G Rahe 24 bookkeeper weds Elizabeth Popp 24. August F Stahlhut 24 bookkeeper weds Clara H Keller 24. Albert G Felger 28 conductor weds Louise W Brillmeyer 20. Harry M Kenell 80 salesman weds Lillian May Tucker 23. Charles F Block 25 metal worker weds Lydia M Doermer 21. F Nussman 28 weds Toutsa Scheiman
A list of birth notices from Harrison Street to Jefferson township records several families welcoming a son or daughter. A formal notice announces Allen County Indiana will accept sealed bids by June 4 1907 for about twelve miles of macadamized roads in Maumee Township with bonds and affidavits required. Additional items report Elkhart to host next Congregational churches convention, deaths of Lyman Hart Hiram Osborne and others, a rattlesnake bite on Dr Nehrbas, a fire at Pinchoville, and Bluffton urging Roosevelt stop en route to Jackson Michigan.
For sale by owner a spacious eight room modern house on Smith Street three doors from Creighton Avenue. Bargain terms offered with small down payment and long time to pay rest, direct from owner to save agent's commission. Lloyd street area listing appears in Fitch Sons Real Estate Bulletin.
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