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Newspaper
Fort Wayne Weekly Sentinel
Location
Fort Wayne, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Nov 01, 1899
Page
5
August Kaade, a former Wabash employee, sues for 10600 alleging a ninety five pound wedge fell on him in August 1898 while he worked under an engine. He claims a bolt was loosened in the axle box by another employee causing the injury and ongoing inability to resume work.
Judge Vesey heard the divorce case of Lillian May Boseker versus Harry C Boseker and granted the plaintiff a decree. She may resume her maiden name Lillian May Rodeheaver. No alimony was awarded as the financial portion was settled out of court.
On motion Judge O Rourke has rescheduled the case against William Hilker for trial on December 27 1899. Delays in starting the trial reduce likelihood of a venue change application.
Barrett and Morris for defendants filed an application to change venue from the county judge O Rourke deferred action until counsel agree on another county to try the case in.
John Nebur alleges in his cross complaint that last June Matilda Nebur went with Henry Cramer to Robison park and was locked in Cramer's house on several occasions. He says she stayed with him while he was at church and work, cared for his money, wore his ring, used his handkerchiefs, bought goods, and ordered the children not to talk to their father while he was deemed crazy in front of them. He supports these allegations with testimony.
Boys ages 14 to 19 can buy all wool Cheviots and Cassimeres suits in neat checks and mixtures at the Bell. Styles include single and double breasted with deep inner facing. Worth seven dollars, today and tomorrow four fifty.
In a recent courtroom session in Justice France's court the husband faced questions about his wife's connections to Oekiner. The proceedings focused on alleged associations and their implications within the case.
Jury verdict in the case of Kammeyer v Kammeyer awards the plaintiff one dollar on an account claim of eight hundred dollars against her former husband who countered with one thousand five hundred. Judge Vesey expressed reluctance over the evidence presented.
Josephine Hilinda Ropp aged 27 is adopted by James Henry Adams and may change her name to Adams. E V Emrick files a divorce complaint with Nora Ella Haines as plaintiff and Jerome Haines as defendant for desertion. Several judgments and appointments are recorded in Wells and surrounding courts, including foreclosures, estate administrators, and various trials in Madison township.
Toeaty and Runion were arrested this afternoon on assault and battery charges connected to a fight last week. Runion and August Pequinot were fined $1 and costs each, while Louis and Henry Pequinot were released. Judge Vesey dismissed Schane versus Schane.
Coroner Charles B. Williams of Whitley County files a voluminous report in the Otto Cummins death case. The document cites officers and physicians from Fort Wayne and concludes Cummins died from a skull fracture with a fatal blood clot. The verdict states the death was accidental and the force used to restrain him was necessary and not intended to harm.
Richmond Indiana News reports the natural gas rate rises from 15 to 25 cents per thousand cubic feet today, prompting many residents to switch to wood and coal while some stay with the gas company hoping for improved supply under the meter system. The citizen suits over rates remain unresolved and no immediate court action is seen. Patterson advertises an all wool knee pant suit for 2.50.
Pittsfield Mass Oct 31 A stage driver arrived with news of a double murder at the Horton farmhouse near Hancock. Victims are Mrs Rhoda Horton and her daughter Eliza Jane Horton. The alleged killer is George Herman a farm hand who shot them and then wounded himself in a failed suicide attempt. Herman is badly wounded and not expected to recover.
A local retailer Paterson advertises warm bargain underwear at a dollar, highlighting low price and accessible comfort for shoppers. The notice emphasizes affordability and availability for customers seeking value.
Admiral Dewey announced his engagement to Mrs. W. B. Hazen of Washington widow of General Hazen and sister of John R. McLean. The wedding date is not fixed. Mrs. Hazen, about forty, wealthy and popular, is a leading social figure who has lived with her mother since her husband’s death.
Mrs Susie Rijnhart the Thibetan missionary spoke to large audiences at Grace Reformed Church over Sunday and Monday evenings detailing Thibetan manners and customs and recounting her own perilous experiences as a missionary.
Fall and winter wear made of fancy Cheviots and Cassimeres in neat checks and plaids. Includes blue and black single and double breasted styles with strong serge lining and good fit. Worth seven dollars, today and tomorrow only four dollars and seventy five cents.
Mrs Rijnhart's lecture described her interior journey as a missionary, the death of her child, and the presumed death of her husband at the hands of savage tribesmen. The account sparked interest and urged renewed missionary work. She will address the West Jefferson street Church of Christ and then return to Windsor, Canada, before visiting Fort Wayne again.
How s This we offer one hundred dollars reward for any case of catarrh that cannot be cured by Hall s Catarrh Cure F J Cheney Co Props Toledo 0 We the undersigned have known F J Cheney for the last 15 years and believe him perfectly honorable in all business transactions and financially able to carry out any obligations made by their firm West True ax Wholesale Druggists Toledo O Walding Kinnan Marvin Wholesale Druggists Toledo Ohio Hall s Catarrh Cure is taken internally acting directly upon the blood and mucous surfaces of the system Price 75c per bottle Sold by all Druggists Testimonials free Even a drum major could beat Patterson s 10 blue serge.
Charles Freese, formerly with Freese and Ranke, rents offices in The Sentinel building and will operate Wednesday as manufacturers' agent for electrical supplies. He has received encouraging prospects and will devote full time to this department. Patterson's window showcases latest shirts and neckwear.
Advertisement for men’s overcoats made of Washington kerseys and friezer in multiple styles and colors. Located at 18 Calhoun St. fabrics include double warp Italian lining and iron sleeve lining. Originally $12.00, sale price $7.50 today and tomorrow.
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