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Newspaper

Fort Wayne Weekly Sentinel

Location

Fort Wayne, Indiana, United States of America

Date

May 29, 1907

Page

8

Spring and Summer Garments Sell at Lower Prices

Bright days ahead prompt preparation with complete stocks of Spring and Summer wear. Lowered prices drive big sales of suits waists and skirts as fashion items move quickly.

Quality Knit Underwear Offered At Old Prices

One of our strongest departments features complete lines for men women and children from top makers. Despite rising costs the store continues to offer all regular underwear at traditional prices, delivering savings to shoppers.

Wayne Township assessment bills exceed budget forces cut

Allen County court notes show 90 percent payment of assessor bills due to a shortfall of 264 dollars from a 4192 dollar appropriation after deducting Betzold’s salary. Other townships’ bills fit the appropriation. Wayne is overage. Remaining funds to be sought. Damages suit over a pedestrian struck by a car seeks 3000 dollars. Several divorce and custody actions unfold with restraining orders and adoptions in process. Contracts are awarded for bridges and culverts totaling about 5000 dollars. Venue change granted in the Fort Wayne Employers case.

Wayne Township William C. Betzold Wayne Lac John Hanagan Albert Hanagan Superior Court Albert Wiegman Weigman Phil B. Colerick Mrs. Sowers Minnie Sowers David Sowers Albert Dubois Fort Wayne Employers’ Credit Company Wells County

Receiver sought for National Duplicating Company in circuit court

Judge Ed ward O Rourke heard petitions by Guy Coler ick for Central Ohio Paper Company Toledo and Cleveland Paper Manufacturing for appointment of a receiver. The company, merged with Merchants' Sale Book trust of Chicago, has been largely inactive. Nearby, the Parker estate heirs controversy was also before the court for division action.

Edward O'Rourke National Guy Colerick Central Ohio Paper Company Toledo Cleveland Paper Manufacturing Company Merchants’ Sale Book Trust Chicago Francis A. C. Parker Jurge O'Rourke Estat

Hoover Farm Complaint Brings Suit to Court

Saturday Josephine Hoover alleges in the superior court that Charles Hoover is in possession of a farm and has appropriated it for his use and is dissipating its income. The filing claims a complaint was entered and the case proceeds in session.

Josephine Hoover Alreges Charles Hoover Helene

Zimmer suit accuses husband of coercing deed transfer

Myrtle Zimmer files in circuit court alleging Cyrus Zimmer feigned love to secure her signature on a deed transferring their jointly owned home to his parents John G. and Susan Zimmer. She says prior to April 4, 1906 he was cold and abusive, then four months before the transfer he displayed profuse affection.

Myrtle Zimmer Circuit Court Today Cyrus Zimmer John G Susan Zimmer Leges W. & E. Leonard Evansville Ind Cupid Katie Sellers George Gissom Henderson Carge

Truss Fitting Offers Comfort and Rupture Support

The advertisement promotes truss fitting services for hernias, claiming to have returned ruptures to proper position and to hold them in with firm, comfortable designs. It lists spring elastic silver and water pad options with soft or hard pads and guarantees fit and comfort.

Divorce leads to property claim clash in court

A divorce suit filed by Jennie Klenke cites Louis Klenke as a husband who drank, abused her, and twice left her senseless, prompting the decree. The report covers court actions, jail transfers, and a series of local nuptials and social notices amid ongoing legal proceedings.

Jennie Klenke Louis Klenke

Divorces Reported as Victuals of Drinking and Abuse

Tuesday reports include Josephine Barrick's divorce from William Barrick in superior court citing his excessive drinking and failed reform. Mary C. Smith wins divorce and child custody from William Smith after years of abuse and lack of support. Concurrently county officials discuss a stone road project along county lines and John M. Reinewald sues the City of Fort Wayne for 4000 damages after a bicycle accident.

Board of County Commissioners George W. Lindemuth Calvin Brown Bluffton Wells County Board John M. Reinewald

COUNTRY PARTIES NEAR THE CITY SPOTLIGHTED IN SOCIETY NOTES

Andrew J. Braun hosted the Atoz club eight miles north of the city with guests George Lenz Paul Keller Henry Gollmer and Herman Kaade. A Krauskopf home east of the city hosted a Sunday gathering of young people with a long list of Misses and Messrs including the Krauskopfs. Stephen Young’s farm three miles north hosted a lively Sunday afternoon and evening with Alm Rehling Bertha Brandt Carrie Ertel Bertha Kuchuk Emilie Young Theresa Young Sarah Henschen Clara McQuistion Anna Henschen and many others enjoying games cards music and a hearty supper.

Church of Precious Blood Rose Geary Joseph A. Richter Father Hummer Edith Kress Charles Geary Miss Kress Oliver Geary Otto Stallkamp William Geary High Street A. H. R. C. Club Miss Rose Geary Decatur West Third Street Richter T Am Town W. M- Geary Stallkamp Otto Delphos Suthoff Yerger Weyer Fred Fasold Ellen Britton Chiisto Ben. Hotz Los Angeles Joseph Suthof Bagwood Ill George B. Stemen West Main Street Stemen Moffat Barr Street Cleveland Andrew J. Braun Atoz Club Messrs George Lenz Paul H. Keller Henry Gollmer Herman J. Kaade Theodore Hoffman Paul Baade George Behnke Harry Hilgeman Henry Schnorr Will F. Hagan George Bender Henry Krauskopf Fred Bicknese Stephen Young Alm Rehling Bertha Brandt Carrie Ertel Bertha Kuchuk Emilie Young Theresa Young Sarah Henschen Clara McQuistion Anna Henschen Mrs. Blake Theodore Brandt George Ertel Dick Brandt Walter West Edward Brandt Ernest Young

Young Couples Listed in Local Marriage Notices

A series of proposed marriages lists pairs with ages and professions, including Earl Thrasher and Olive Payton, John Tubbengans and Frances Schnoesenberg, Frank Schramm and Minnie Kegelman, Anthony Kern and Emma Goethe, Ira Croy and Bertha Miller, Joseph Richter and Rose Geary, Clarence Draper and Tillie Brooking, Merel Sarber and Avilla Hardenschild, Ernest Rolf and Louise Hitzemann, Clement Houser and Monica Schimele, Ernest Schulz and Mamie Hanson, Eugene Keck and Lavina Baughman, and Russell Huber with Ethel Jonnston.

Earl A. Thrasher Olive Julia Payton John G. Tubbengans Frances C. Schnoesenberg Frank A. Schramm Minnie A. Kegelman Anthony B. Kern Baker Emma M. Goethe Ira W. Croy Bertha Miller Joseph A. Richter Rose KE. Geary Clarence A. Draper Tillie W. Brooking Merel A. Sarber Avilla A. Hardenschild Ernest H. Rolf Louise W. Hitzemann Clement J. Houser Monica M. Schimele Ernest F. Schulz Mamie B. Hanson Eugene Keck Lavina M. Baughman Russell E. Huber Ethel L. Jonnston

Births in Madison Jefferson and Monroeville townships

Multiple birth notices report a series of new babies from families in Madison and Jefferson townships as well as Monroeville. The records list parents Alfred France Louis Urbine William Gable Ed Gerardat August Fuelling Cully Long and Fred Doris with sons and daughters born at home or local addresses.

Alfred France Madison Township Louis Urbine Jefferson Township William Gable Ed Gerardat August Fuelling Monroeville William Cully John Long Fred Doris C. A. Stoler Garden Street

Real Estate Transfers Compiled by Heller

Transfers to Waters to Wilding for $275 with part of section details. Reichelderfer to Vallien for 350 on a Springfield township lot. Scherer to Ulmer for 200 involving Lot 7 and adjacent parcels in Wayne township.

John C. Heller Court Street Grant Waters Chas. A. Wilding Lillies’ TL Wayne Tp

Perry and Wayne County Property Transfers and Violations

Property transfers across Perry and Milan townships include Wesley Waters to Bliss Waters for 5000 dollars in Perry township section 27, and multiple parcels in Sheldon, Adams, and Pleasant townships. Transactions involve Mowry & Hickox additions, Branning’s and Hanna’s adds, and several trusts and companies, with notable totals: 2060, 700, 500, 2600, 300, 200. Public works also approves vacating Lawrence avenue and alleys in A. C. Baker's addition in Washington township.

Wesley Waters Bliss A. Waters Swly Perry Elisha M. Huss David’ C Cath Wybourn Bunn Sheldon Pleasant H. P F. E. Scherer Tri State Loan and Trust Co Branning Wayne Board of Public Works Lawrence Avenue A. C. Baker Add Washington Lemuel M. Jacquay Sarepta J. Hathman Adams Nancy Johnson Sarah J. McDowell Mowry & Hickox Frank D. Huss William H. McDowell Charles W. Scherer Frederick Emrick John and Eliza Ferguson Emma Rayhouser Riverside Abe Ackerman Patrick Patton Maumee the Commercial Improvement Co Edward Grosjean David N. Klapfenstein Sc Lepfansteit Cedar Creek Zebulon Travis Alfred Dannenfelser Milan Herman Albers Mary Clusserath Hanna Harman Albers Tri-State Loan and Trust Co Caroline Wessel Charles A. Wilding Lewis Add Fred Volmerding Marion Doriat Drexel Park William B L.S. Blackstone Edward G. Hoffman Commercial Improvement Company Rose D. Richard Edward P. Williams Frank P. Miler South Walton Avenue Lesetta Spencer Milan Center M. P. Church Secor

Infirmary Improvements Celebrated With Officials Dinner

Superintendent Thomas Turflinger and wife host county officials for dinner to mark completion of additions and improvements at the county infirmary. An inspection of the buildings will follow, with the board of commissioners as guests of honor.

Thomas Turflinger Board of Commissioners

Reports on Frisco Trouble

At a cabinet meeting Attorney General Bonaparte presented the Devlin report on the alleged assault on Japanese residents in San Francisco. He said initial stories were exaggerated and the problem stemmed from police protection issues during the strike. Secretary Root will decide on any further action.

Washington Bonaparte Root Devlin San Francisco Bonaparts State Department

Pictures of Life’s Tragedies Fuel Shooting Epidemic in Terre Haute

Dr. T. C. Stankard, once police surgeon, links recent Terre Haute shooting and self harm incidents to moving pictures and city life tragedies. He notes six self-harm attempts by women in ten days and two men shot, with three crime-related factors tied to revivalist reform efforts and underworld despondency.

Terre Haute Ind T. C. Stankard Joe Dwyer Charles Trader Tenderloin Stankard Free Methodist Church

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Allen County Courts Hugh G. Keegan August H. Witte Augusta Witte James Wells Circuit Court Arthur Wells O’rourke Cox Arthur Cox O'Rourke John Kennedy Charles Laughlin C.M. Becker and Co George Janpone William Kruse Meyer Indianapolis John H. Eggeman Wells County Commissioners Albert Benfer Richmond Hospital For Independent Rubber Company County Recorder Isidor Lehman Sollmon Kahn Arthur B. Rothschild Huber Johnston Ethel L. Johnston Churubusco M. E. Church A Rowand Rolf—Hitzeman Louise Hitzeman Ernest Rolf Emmaus Church Philip Wambsganns Rolf Lutheran Hospital Houser—Schimmele Monica Schimmele Clement Houser Church of the Precious Blood Clara Houser George Schimmelé Huffman Street Ehrman-Brown Julia Brown Frederick H. Ehrman Frank Lenig Wayne Street M. E Frederick Street Minnie Keselman St. Mary's Catholic Church J. H. Oechtering Valenciennes Mary Kegelmean Miss. Kegelman Phil Klingenberg Erie Street Caroline Kegelman Schramm Pennsylvania Company Serber—Haudenschild Arvilla Haudenschild Jacob Hauderschild Franklin Avenue Merl A. Sarber Vichert First Baptist Church Edith Larber Luebenjans-Schnoesenberg Frances Schnoesenberg Andrew Schnoesenberg George Luebenjans St. Mary’s Catholic Margaret Struber Oscar Schnoesenberg Geary George Snyder Boone Street Kiser Wir Sacred Heart Mulligan Hickey Sacred Heart Academy Father O'Dowd St. Vincent’s Father Kelbe Kendallville Paquet and Mungovan J. A. Strong Sheridan Urbine Mildred Ruth Flick Josephine Barrick William Barrick Chicago Salvage Co Main Street D&w Columbia City Post Lizzie Marsches P. G. Kuttner Ranke Usc Cri Salvage’ Co Self Hink B.P.S China P. S F.m.smith &Co Catroun
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