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Newspaper
Fort Wayne Weekly Sentinel
Location
Fort Wayne, Indiana, United States of America
Date
May 16, 1906
Page
8
Allen County court records show Jesse W. Hower sought a transcript fee for appeal and was granted $10. The Madison township will of Sarah Barnhardt appoints her son Peter Barnhardt as sole heir after probate.
Mary Aker seeks a divorce from Carl Aker and a restraining order amid allegations of daily slaps and threats. other cases include Anna Knox's desertion suit, a dismissed damage claim by William Wearling, and a contested probate for Sophia DeWald. The commissioners defer Trick ditch hearing. Lola wins divorce from Cole. new trial granted in McMakin vs traction suit. local obscenity charge filed.
Friday report notes Henry Hoffman filed for divorce on May 3 and no decree was recorded in the clerk’s office.
Susan H Sorg wife of farmer John M Sorg seeks divorce custody of six children and permanent alimony of 5000 with a 25 per month support claim. She accuses him of repeated cruelty including beating threats and injuring her health after a cancer operation. He owns 110 to 120 acres in Marion township valued at 13000 to 20000. Representation by W and EB Leonard.
Mrs Olive Martin sues Charles Martin in circuit court claiming threats and abuse at 242 East Pontiac. A restraining order shields her from molestation as she seeks damages and keeps furniture in her possession. Attorney P B Colerick represents her. In separate actions Fred Wishite seeks about 1000 dollars after a Wabash train collision that damaged his horse. John H Sore faces assault charges and a fine, with possible appeal. August HH Vergens sues Louis Fuelling and John Br ing over a termination dispute.
Elder physicians of the city hosted a farewell luncheon for Dr C B Stemen at Hofbrau marking his move to Kansas City after thirty years among local doctors. Toasts and speeches praised his service as colleagues listed among attendees, with gifts presented and a glee club performance before Dr and Mrs Stemen departed for their new home.
Frank F Friedmann a Pennsylvania fireman on leave returned to settle affairs before resuming residence in California He resigned last night He stayed at the Fremont hotel on Kearny street during the earthquake and escaped through a fire escape after bricks and debris blocked his door Fifteen lodgers at the Fremont perished and all lost belongings in the ensuing fire He plans to return to the Pacific coast country despite the perilous experience.
Centlivre Brewing hires Architect C R Weatherhogg to draw plans for major expansion costing 75000. A larger bottling plant will rise on the former Centlivre residence site, with a riverfront retaining wall, new cellars, and improved facilities. Weatherhogg also set to design a new Centlivre residence in the grove south of Centlivre park.
The Concordia Lutheran College Cemetery association elected trustees representing six connected churches. Names include St. Paul's William Meyer for three years Emmanuel's Charles Stellhorn for three years Zion's Fred J. Miller for three years Trinity William Aumann Jr for three years Concordia Frederick Meyer for three years Mrs Henry Linnemeyer Lake Township and Fred Prange Washington Township have returned from Indianapolis after attending the funeral of their uncle Frederick Prange, a former Indianapolis resident.
A promotional note extols Orino Laxative Fruit Syrup for women and children highlighting its mild action and pleasant taste. It claims the product does not nauseate or gripe like pills or ordinary bottle laxatives and promises gentle bowel relief without irritation.
Marriage licenses listed for Thomas F. Key and Jennie Martin Jr with others named in the notice. Advertisements promote union underwear styles and a sale at the Patterson store with a baseball outfit giveaway on purchases of five dollars or more in the children's department.
The notice lists newborns born to families on Caas street East Lewis street Superior street Spy Run avenue Brookside farm and Auburn. Couples include Mr and Mrs Edgar Pearson Mr and Mrs Joseph Hartman Dr and Mrs G M Leslie and Mr and Mrs R R Simonds. Simonds previously married here and has many friends in the city.
Forty dozen Cooper Union suits offered at $1.00 each at L. O. Hulls 830 Calhoun Street Boston Massachusetts with a sale event tied to the American Medical Association meeting. Travel rates via Nickel Plate Road for June 2 3 4 and 5 with return trip limits and stopovers. C A Melin T P A Fort Wayne Indiana listed for inquiries.
A list of property conveyances shows multiple transfers across Wayne and Washington townships among individuals, firms, and the Ft. Wayne & Springfield Railway Co. amounts range from 50 to 8,000 dollars with parcels described by lots, sections, and additions, including commercial and residential parcels in Perry Pleasant and other plats. Notable entries include Barbara McCormick to Wm McCormick for 3,350 dollars in Lake and Sec 26 areas, and Ella Huestis acquiring numerous lots in Vordermark add Adams, then conveying to Tri-State Loan and Trust Co. for 8,000 dollars. The Ft. Wayne Traction Co. also transfers two lots in Drexel Park add Wayne township for 150 dollars.
An old advertisement touts Burdock Blood Bitters and Eclectric Oil Monarch as cures for stomach pain and coughs. It warns trouble may occur but urges preparedness and lists Dr Thomas as a figure, using sensational phrasing about consumption.
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