Golden Wedding Anniversary Surprise At Van Wormers
William A. Van Wormer and Sarah Haswell of Lafayette township celebrated their fiftieth wedding anniversary with a family reunion. Their seven children and descendants gathered at their home, presenting a 100 piece Haviland dinner set. He is 71, she 68, and they recall marrying in 1861 in DeKalb county before moving to Indiana and Kansas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William “A. van Wormer
Lafayette Township
William A. van Wormer
Sarah Haswell
DeKalb County
van Wormer
100Th Indiana Infantry
Washington County
Kansas
Indiana
DeKalb
Fort Wayne
Roanoke
Allen County
Solomon Alwood
W. R. Crabbs
J. 5. Wilson
Wells County
E.H.' van Wormer
W. L. Gaskill
Mr. van Wormer
Miss Mills
Jesse Williams
Detroit
Kalamazoo
Mich
Episcopal Church
Frank Mills
Grand Rapids
Williams
Detroit United Railways
Chicago
Walter Horman
Wauseon, C
Chicago College of Dental Surgery
Mrs. Leininger
Esmond Street
Elizabeth Hook
Nicholas Hook
H. J. Smith
Pretty wedding notices from St Marys and other churches
A long column details multiple local weddings from St Marys and neighboring churches. It lists brides and grooms such as Mids Josephine Schele and Nora Cartwright, Minnie Greiner and Joseph Buhr, Nellie Mills and Jesse Williams, Flora Schnorr and Dr M E Leininger, Frances Telley and Philip Graf, and others. Includes attire, attendants, meals, travel plans, home addresses, and the grooms’ occupations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Greiner
Mr. Buhr
Lansging
Iowa
Mrs. Buhr
West Butlers Street
Wheat receipts at Chicago and Midwest ports rise this week
Wheat receipts today in Chicago Minneapolis and Duluth totaled 478 cars up from 388 last week and the holiday this year. Receipts included 139 cars of contract grade 101 Gorn and 544 cars with 200 of contract. Date receipts reached 223 cars with mixed totals across locations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Minneapolis
Duluth
City Pastors Debate Divorces At Summer Meeting
City ministers and members of the Ministerial association held a summer assembly addressing divorce and remarriage. They adopted a resolution condemning divorces and forbidding ministers from officiating for divorcees, while weighing scripture and Roman Catholic doctrine on marriage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. B. Master
E. M. Todd
J. F. Vichert
First Baptist Church
Various Housekeeper's Culinary Recipes and Procedures
A collection of kitchen guidance detailing chocolate ice cream methods, curried asparagus with sauce, pineapple preparation, liver cheese with lamb and tongue, and an angel parfait technique. Includes step by step measures, cooking times, and mixing instructions for household use.
Maumee jury accents two verdicts in Shaner Griffith suit
Records from Justice George Stenger's Maumee township court show a jury awarding Shaner $10 and Griffith $12 in a dispute over boarding Griffiths horse while Shaner sought $29 for care. Griffith claimed Shaner’s cattle damaged fodder. officials note irregularities may void the verdict and appeal questions may dismiss the action. Widow Schnitzler sues Feldhtner for $10,000 over her husband Peter Schnitzler’s death caused by a wall collapse during razing. Articles filed for Troy Laundry and Troy Dry Cleaning companies list $5,000 capital and first directors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gusta Shaner
Samuel T. Griffith
George Stenger
Maumee Township
Shaner
Griffith
Elizabeth Schnitzler
Peter Schnitzler
Jacob H. Feldhtner
Schnitzler
Coombs
Broadway
Berry Streets
Feichtner
Troy Laundry Company
Troy Dry Cleaning’ Company
County Recorder’s
Fremont L
Florence M
Ralph L
Walter B
Leon B. Jones
David V. Jones
Township raises fees trigger new budget hurdle
The county commissioners weigh higher pay for township assessors under a new statute. Adams and Washington townships face calculated increases based on population. The city portions of Adams and Fort Wayne area Washington may push costs above 5 000 population threshold requiring extra funds. Carrie Siebold accuses Charles Siebold of throwing her out and assault in divorce filing. Court House to Be Locked Up as public doors suspend on holiday with now usable outside restrooms.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Adams
Washington
New Haven
Washington Township
Fort Wayne
Carrie Siebold
Charles Siebold
Thomas & Townsend
Court House
Real Estate Transfers in Wayne and Perry Townships
The real estate transfers list numerous deeds in Wayne Perry and adjacent townships. Transfers include Boerger to Capenelle for 375 dollars and many parcels involving Lindenwood Cemetery, Eastwood, Drexel Park, Fernhill Place, and others with prices from 1 to 7200 dollars.
Pure Food Law Tightens Egg Trade After June First
Indiana enforces strict loss-off provisions for eggs after June 1 in Fort Wayne and across the state. Every egg must be candied and guaranteed strictly fresh with compensation to buyers for substandard eggs. The move aims to protect consumers including housewives, hotel and restaurant patrons. Market notes show little price change, rain boosts crops, and lemons rise prompting three for ten-cent pricing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fort Wayne
Indiana
Clara Nuss seeks divorce from Carl Nuss after short marriage
Clara Nuss petitions for divorce alleging lack of support for her and their child. The couple married June 20 1904 and lived together until February. Attorneys Ballou Hoffman and Romberg represent Nuss.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clara Nuss
Carl Nuss
Ballou, Hoffman and Romberg
James Freed Pleads Guilty in Petit Larceny Case
James Freed, who fled after a Saturday collection for Eagle Laundry, pleaded guilty in circuit court to petit larceny and was sentenced to the Jeffersonville Reformatory for one to eight years. He traveled from Fort Wayne to Chicago where he was captured weeks after the crime and has been jailed for two months.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Freed
Eagle Laundry
Jeffersonville Reformatory
Fort Wayne
Chicago
Dairyman Testifies on Dog Injuries. Judgments Rendered
Michael Flaugh testified in circuit court that a shepherd dog acted under its master to drive cows to barns. He won $350 against Henry McClaren on that testimony, while McClaren did not appear or have counsel. Flaugh previously sought $14 in costs and appealed for a default judgment. court closure announced for Decoration Day.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Michael Flaugh
Henry
McClaren
Court House
County Commissioners
Will. Ept
Wes -A
Frank ‘Nitsche
Clyde Ie
Grain and Provisions Market Summary May 29
Chicago wheat futures rose on cooling weather and rain forecasts with Russia shipments stronger and France drought easing. Corn fell on selling by houses but later rallied. July wheat showed early losses then steadied near 89 to 91 cents. Provisions eased as hog demand slowed, with pork around 14.90 and lard about 9.80. oats were dumped by longs and shorts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chilcago
Chicago
Ill
Kansas
Russia
France
Market summaries from Chicago and New York May 29
Chicago and New York markets show steady butter and cheese with varied package prices. Butter, eggs, cheese and produce move with receipts rising in Chicago and New York. poultry and veal also steady, with regional price ranges and weights noted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
New York
Stocks Drift as United States Steel Weighs Market
May 29 New York United States Steel opens lower on heavy selling amid steel and iron doubt and possible price cuts after today’s manufacturers meeting. Canadian Pacific leads gains with 15 percent rise, hitting 23744 and later 238% as electric shares climb including General Electric and Westinghouse. Bonds show irregular activity while midday trading improves on lighter volume.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wall Street
New York
United States Steel
Canadian Pacific
Supreme Court
American Tobacco
Erie
Union Pacific
Reading
Electric Group
General Electric
Allis-Chalmers
Westinghouse Electric
Weather records cited in court overturn moonlight claim
A gunman who killed a police officer argued lack of visibility due to darkness. Weather bureau records showed bright moonlight at the time, refuting his claim. The article notes many other cases where official weather records aid legal actions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. Noliceman
Weather Bureau
Fort. ‘Wayne
Also Mentioned on This Page
Willian’ A. van Wormer
Cartwright—Schele
St. Mary’s Catholic Church
Josephine Schele
Nora J. Cartwright
Mgr. J. H. Oechtering
Mamie Schele
Smilax
Tulie
Western Points
John Cartwright
Illinois Road
John Singleton
George Schele
Williame—Mills
Nellie Mills
Glenn W. Mills
Graf—Telley
Frances Telley
Frank Telley
Washington Boulevard West
Philip Graf
Lafayette Street
John Quinlan
Graf
Purdue University
Lhamon
Gessinger
Decatur
David Gessinger
Clem—Koch
Julius Koch
Oliver Street
Mabel
Samuel G. Clem
Grand Haven
J. F. Bowerman
Grand Rapids and Indiana Railroad
Clem
Greene Street
Thiebolt—Wiggins
Maude W. Wiggins
Fred W. Thiebolt
Denver
East
Creighton Avenue
Thiebolt
Pennsylvania
Stodard—Kiger
M. C. Kiger
West
Wayne Street
E. W. Stodard
Inianapolis
H. %. Felgert
Fairfield Avenue
Steward
Indianapolis
Mavina
Jacob Miller
Piqua Road
Charles Emz
St. Louis
Menzie
Wagner
Miss Minnie
John .D. Menzie
G. ¥. Byrer
Calvary United Brethren Church
J. Menzie
Davy
Shinm
Batley
Dr. Vichert
J. F. Withert
J.K. Cecil
Agag- Elation
Todd
OUR Culinary Department
Peter
Angel Parfait
Allen County Courts
John C. Heller
Court Street
Charles R. Boerger
Frank V. Capenelle
Boerger
Wayne Township
Berghoff Brewing Association
Richardville Reserve
McKinnieville Addition
Lindenwood Cemetery
J. N
Laure Graham
Perry Township
People’s Trust and Savings Company
Charles H. Scott
Eastwood Addition
Adams Township
Commercial Improvement Company
City Carriage Works
Commercial
Fort Wayne Trust Company
Harry M
A. B. Greene
Bigot Park
Fred Lambert
Drexel Park
John Junk
Fernhill Place
Edward G. Hoffman
Miio C. Reed
Cora. M. Hunter
Harry G. Hogan
Lewis C. Hunter
Jesse Crouse
Charles W. Snyder
August Roth
Lagro Reserve
John H. Kieler
Henry E. Branning
Wayne
Port
Fort
Wayne Trust Company
Johanna W. Kibizer
Avondale
Catherine Delling
George and
Lydia Fleig
Fairfield
Lyman
Ustrecht
Lixgett
Jam Imbert
Lots
Sark
Wayne “Mary
J. “Archer
Ohn
Ann Mapshat
Jour
Archers Jetra
Wengton
Willian Gedke
East Buffalo
N. Y
Chicago Market
Texas
Toledo
North Lima
South Lima
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