Divorce sought by man over alleged years of abuse and neglect
Harry Reasor files a superior court complaint for divorce from Bertha Reasor after alleging years of conflict including being struck with a chair, curses, name calling, and denial of meals and shelter. They married June 26, 1905 and have one child. Attorney P. B. Colerick represents him.
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Harry Reasor
Bertha Reasor
P. B. Colerick
National Concrete Company
Indianapolis
Clinton Street
Anna Bil
Jacob Bill
Lima
Toledo
Catherine Felts
Carl Felts
Emma Pelkey Secures Divorce After Domestic Dispute
Emma Pelkey obtained a divorce from her husband in the circuit court after a confrontation that involved panic and battery. Authorities reported she cited cruelty and child custody concerns as part of the case, with the husband not present for opposition.
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Emma Pelkey
Court delays Herman Miller case amid Decoration Day break
In circuit court the Herman Miller case opening is postponed from May 28 to June 1 due to Decoration Day. Sheriff Grice will summon 100 jurors for the panel. In a related matter the Lima and Toledo Traction suit verdict awarded $2,000 to Anna Bill as administratrix of Jacob Bill. Agnes Nadeau, a hotel waitress injured in a fire at the Avenline, sues for $15,000 damages.
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Herman Miller
Talesmen
Grice
O’rourke
Anna Bill
Jacob Bill
Lima and Toledo Traction Company
Olds
Bill
Agnes Nadeau
Avenline Hotel
Throy Ballour
Hoffman
Divorce Denied in Listenberger Case and other Court Notes
Judge Heaton refused to grant a divorce in the Listenberger vs Lis tenberger case after discovery of infrequent shopping and late nights with liquor on the breath. Rosa Renier was fined for assault and battery after pleading guilty. The county commissioners appointed three viewers for the Gronan road in Adams township with filings set for May 24 and reports due June 4.
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Susan B
John A.’ Shoaft
Fred M. Stevens
John McAlevy
John H. Listenberger
Florence Listenberger
Matilda Hoffman
Henry Hoffman
P. B. Colerick
Rodenbeck
Perry Township
Drainage Commission
Patrick Ryan
John Semitt
Gronan Road
Adams Township
Suit Over Side Show Assault At Cole Brothers Circus
Fred E. Johnson files a $2000 damages suit in circuit court claiming he was lured into a side show at the Cole Brothers circus in Columbia City on Saturday and beaten by “feather lunged individuals.” Deputy Sheriff served notice on the manager. neither Cole was in the city. Johnson describes the attack but details are sparse. 他
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Cole Brothers’ Circus
Columbia City
Fred E. Johnson
George Weisenhut
Coles
Johnson
Clugston
McNagny
Flossie Spurgeon
Stewart Spurgeon
Pennsylvania Company
E. Leonard
Carl A. Simon
E. Gregg Davis
Simon
Davis
Orlando David Rosenbaum
Sadie Minerva Rosenbaum
Jacob Ohler
Lawsuit Over Automobile Injury At Grant Avenue
Nelson Hoffner sues Edward White in superior court for 2000 to cover injuries from a May 2 accident at Grant avenue and Washington boulevard. Hoffner alleges five broken ribs, bruises, 25 mph impact, no horn, and lookout prior to leaving the sidewalk. Attorneys Henry and Guy Colerick represent Hoffner.
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Nelson Hoffner
Superior Court
Edward White
Grant Avenue
Washington Boulevard
White
Henry and
Guy Colerick
Indiana Audubon program issued for state meeting here
Indiana Audubon society holds a two day meeting in town with talks by Mrs. Julia S. Conklin Cyrus D. Mead and others. Highlights include Bird Talks in schools Friday morning a 3:30 pm session at the high school and an evening address by Gene Stratton Porter on Experiences of a Bird Woman with T Gilbert Pearson to discuss the work of Audubon societies illustrated with stereopticon views.
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Indiana Audubon Society
Julia S. Conklin
Westfield
Cyrus D. Mead
Fort Wayne
A. A. Ringwall
William Watson Woollen
Indianapolis
C. A. Stockbridge
D. W
Big Derrick In Use At Anthony Hotel Site
Erecting contractors began assembling structural steel for the Anthony hotel. A large boom derrick swings heavy beams from the street into place as spectators watch, with work expected to proceed rapidly.
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Anthony Hotel
Contracts Awarded for Post Office Improvements
Postmaster Hanna reports the Treasury Department has awarded contracts for a new mailing shed at the post office to James M. Henry and for the sewer work to BE D Jump. Henry and Mr Jump were early bidders on the project.
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Hanna
Treasury Department
Postoffice
James M. Henry
Be.d. Jump
Henry
Jump
Owinks
Rose Croix Officers Elected in Local Meeting
In a brief notice, Rose Croix officers were elected during a local meeting. The report lists the new officers and notes the organizational actions taken at the gathering.
Painter Clark Injured in Fall at Tresselt Mills Building
A painter named Clark and a coworker fell fifteen feet when a scaffold broke at the Tresselt mills building at Superior and Clinton streets on Monday. Clark suffered a sprained wrist, was taken to St Joseph hospital, and later released. his companion was uninjured.
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Tresselt Mills
Superior
Clinton Streets
Clark
St. Joseph Hospital
Bluffton
Fall from scaffold harms William Kelsey at Spy Run
William Kelsey of Lawton Park fell from the second story of the Goshora building on Spy Run Avenue with a load of bricks. He suffered the loss of several teeth and facial cuts and bruises, but doctors say the injuries are not serious. A cellar water pool cushioned the fall, and he was carried home by coworkers.
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William Kelsey
Lawton Park
Goshora
Spy Run Avenue
Number Attained for Battery B and New Equipment
Battery B has reached one hundred members and will receive promised government equipment costing about $65,000. Captain Harry Clark announced the milestone at a Monday meeting and a telegram was sent to Governor Hanly, who will ensure the promise is fulfilled. Decoration Day use is hoped but doubtful.
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Harry Clark
Hanly
State Militia
Letter Carriers Banquet Honors Postmaster Hanna
Postmaster R. B. Hanna was guest of honor at a social session and banquet hosted Saturday by Branch No. 116 of the Letter Carriers at Vordermark hall. Pedro opened the evening, followed by a menu and several addresses. W. G. Stahl gave the welcome on behalf of the postal men, after which Hanna spoke.
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Hanna
R. B. Hanna
Branch No. 116
Vordermark Hall
Pedro
W. G. Stahl
Market Notes from Chicago and Midwest Grain Prices
Chicago markets report July wheat at 89%c to 90%c with a strong close, corn May at 78c and July at 66%c amid light offerings, oats dull, and provisions firm with pork near 13.55. Toledo and Indianapolis price quotes follow, detailing wheat, corn, oats, cheese, eyes, poultry, and regional cash prices for May 19.
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Chicago
Lieiporl
Minneapolis
Duluth
Stow
Bailey
Clover
Timothy
Indianapolis
Ind
East Buffalo and Chicago Markets Report Market Movements May 19
Hogs receipts 3 060 at East Buffalo with shipments to New York. prices for heavies 5.70 to 5.75. Chicago hogs 10 000 head, market strong to a shade higher with heavy and good to choice ranges 5.15 to 5.52. Cattle and sheep receipts mixed. Cincinnati and Pittsburg show varied gains and declines across hogs sheep and calves.
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East Buffalo
N. Y
New York
Chicago
Ill
Western
Cincinnati
Robe
Pittsburg
Chicago Market Report May 19 Butter Eggs and Cheese Prices
Chicago market notes list butter prices 16 21 1c for daisies and 15 for eggs firsts at 15 ½ cents. Cheese is easy with daisies 12 1 2 to 12 ¾ cents. Poultry alive market described as easy with turkeys at 15 cents.
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Chicago
Young Americas
Barr Street Market Quotations and Grain Prices
Barr Street Market lists extensive commodity quotes including wheat 96c bu new corn 45 55c bu old 60 65c, oats 48c bu, rye 60s5c bu, butter 15 16c lb, eggs 13 14c dot, beans 2.50 bu, onions 30 40c bu, turkeys 14c lb, chickens 9 11c lb, ducks 9c lb, geese 8c fb, potatoes 70c bu, and various hay and flour prices. It also reports multiple firms such as Rash & Co and Tresselt & Sons with detailed grain and feed quotations and market prices for hogs, cattle, lambs, and lard from Eckart Packing Co. plus city retail and wholesale price standings.
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Barr Street
Fruron
Rash & Co
Well Brothers
Maytower
Tresselt & Sons
Johnson
Barr Ste Tchickens
Sc P
Tse Gosonians
Howenstein & Crouse
East Columbia St
Eckart Packing Company
Eckart Packing Co
Nathan & Levy
Fort Wayne Territory
New Haven
Monroeville
Baldwin
Houagland
Sheldon
Aboit
Arcola
Peabody
Spencerville
Grabill
Gar Creek
Woodburn
Timothy
Daled
Hocking Valley
Massillon
Jackson
Pocahontas
Fort Pocahontas
Cannes
Coke
West Virginia
Indiana
Luther Society to present religious play at St Johns church
Rehearsals for an entertainment by the Luther society of St John s Lutheran church progress well. The May 21 program features a religious play written by Rev H P Dannecker and costumes representing the Roman period. Two comedy numbers and an orchestra directed by Spiegel will supply music.
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Luther Society of St
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