Allen County grand jury probes orphan home and jail
The Allen County grand jury examined witnesses at the Orphans home and infirmary, with many hours spent on conditions. the jail will be visited tomorrow. Over 500 witnesses have been examined since the session began, and a full report is expected. Proceedings include a Toledo and Chicago Interurban damage suit and several dismissals in higher courts. Maud Smith seeks an injunction to stop wages. Knepper fined $100 in a paternity case.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Allen County
Dan B. Ninde
Elmer Voirol
Toledo and Chicago Interurban Railway Company
Freddie Schultheiss
Jacob A. Hetrick
National Casualty Company
Central Foundry Company
Maud Smith
Herbert Smith
Pennsylvania
Knepper
Nora Carpenter
William Knepper
Quash Motion Over Free School Transportation
Attorneys Ballou and Hoffman seek to quash a state action brought by John Emrick Edward Debolt Clyde Miller and George Gump against Perry township trustee G Ellis Dunton. The suit argued the law providing free transport for displaced pupils aged six to twelve and living over one mile from school should be funded from the special school fund. The circuit court dismissed the case before ruling.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ballou & Hoffman
John Emrick
Edward E. Debolt
Clyde Miller
George Gump
G. Ellis Dunton
Perry Township
O’rourke
County Grand Jury Probes Jail as Indictments Loom
Friday sessions saw the grand jury examine new witnesses after a jail inspection. Plans emerged for indictments, with jurors to hear more testimony and police involvement before adjournment. The county board approved Clayton stone road in Madison township with bids due November 2. An appeal procedures were begun in the Schulthess case against the Toledo and Chicago Interurban Railway over a fatal handcar incident. Two divorces were granted by judge pro tem Sol A. Wood, including Mary E. Sowers and Benjamin Sowers with alimony.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Board of County Commissioners
Clayton Stone
Madison Township
Superior Court
George Schulthess
Garrett
Toledo and Chicago Interurban Railway Company
Fred Schulthess
Splendid Cough Curing Preparation for All Ages
A family cough medicine advertised as effective for old and young, including babies, with quick relief for coughs sore throat and hoarseness. Available in 25 and 50 cent bottles.
Executor Named In Will Of Deceased Estate
Probate notes show the circuit court handling the will dated September 2 this year. Bequests of 50 dollars to grandchildren are stated and the remainder is to be divided equally among the children. Hubert Berghoff is named executor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Circuit Court
Hubert Berghoff
Couple Faces Divorce After Husband Vanishes Since 1962
In a 1962 case Frank Kennedy disappeared after leaving for work on December 8. His wife Almeda Kennedy obtained a divorce and custody of their newborn, whom he has never seen. The article also notes several other divorce actions, a receiver appointment for Henry F. Franke’s plumbing business, and various court notes including bond for Edward Bailey and cases involving Dr. George Studer and the Arantz will.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Kennedy
Almeda Kennedy
Kennedys
Sol A. Wood
Heaton
Clyde M. Gandy
Henry F. Franke
Barr Street
Anthony Kratzman
Florence Listenberger Sues for Support from John H Listenberger
Florence Listenberger files in superior court seeking support, claims John H Listenberger left her Aug 26 and has given only 1.84 since. She asks Perfection Biscuit Co to withhold wages until the case is decided. Also noted, custody application for Pooley children amid divorced parents and mother’s illness. Frank Allman is granted divorce from Margaret C Allman for abandonment. Julia Wolf v Otto B Wolf set for hearing tomorrow with twenty one witnesses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Florence Listenberger
John H. Listenberger
Perfection Biscuit Company
John
Catherine Pooley
Heaton
Pooleys
Columbia Street
Orlando Rosenbaum Divorce Complaint Cites Incompatibility
The report states Orlando Rosenbaum filed a divorce complaint in superior court claiming incompatibility with his wife. The document alleges she was "a bit too gay" for him, with the filing occurring today and minor details left unclear due to missing text.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Orlando ‘Rosenbaum
Real Estate Transfers Compiled by John C Heller
Real estate transfers list several transactions with dates and prices. Notable entries include Adams to Adams for $500, Muhn to Charley Gerber for $350, Fahlsing to Frederick C Fahlsing for $4000, and state land transfers in Jackson Perry and Madison townships. The document records lots, sections, and parcels across Wayne Monroe Perry and surrounding towns with buyers and sellers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John C. Heller
Court St
Odd Fellows
C. L. Gebert
Adams
L. Edwards
M. Edwards
Monroe
John W. Claypool
Robert C. Bell
Wayne Tp
United States of America
Truman Powell
St. Joseph Tp
Rachel J. Muhn
Charley Gerber
Perry
Fred C
M. Fahlsing
Frederick A. Fahlsing
Maumee
Fred W. Fahlsing
Frederick C. Fahlsing
R. R
State of Indiana
John Woodburn
Jackson
D. Alliger
V. Sordelet
H.C. Paine
H. C. Schoppman
Marion
G. Hoffman
C. M. Kelley
H. Martin
F. Martin
Fort Wayne Trust Company
M. Blakely
Abbott
L. Wayne
E. Smitley
H. Figenberg
Timme
L. Lupkin
Henry Burgess
New Haven
D. Niles
Lafayette
Contracts Marked by Marital Pairings in City Census
A list shows pairs with ages and occupations, such as Charles F Remmert 29 foreman and Marie C Busch 29, William D Schellman 57 moulder and Lena Meyers 49, William C Collins 29 hotel clerk and Christina Kraft 30, and others including Edward O Elberson 40 real estate dealer with Josephine E Casey 22, plus several more matchings of men and women with varied trades across the community.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles F. Remmert
Marie C. Busch
William D. Schellman
Lena Meyers
William C. Collins
Christina Kraft
Edward O. Elberson
Josephine E. Casey
Andrew A. Ransom
Inez BE. Ranson
Henry Brouwer
Farmer
Dora Hans
William Tielker
Dora Bradtmiller
George A. Jacobs
Ethel D. Mossman
Charles J. Thompson
Grace E. Sickinger
Henry J. Bork
Ella E. Kach
Jed R E. Poyser
Effie E. Laagman
James L. Roach
Kittie Rapp
Homer F. Broxon
Painter
Maud §. Jackson
Aor L. Kennedy
Almeda Kenn Claude Mt. Shank
Jessie F. Hall
Births and church delegates to Ohio synod meeting
A series of birth notices records a daughter for Mr and Mrs Fletcher of Fairfield avenue a son for Mr and Mrs Miller of 8003 South Harrison street a son for Mr and Mrs Ziemendorf of Baltes avenue a daughter for Mr and Mrs Walker of Aboite township and a son for Mr and Mrs Crawford of Hoagland. Delegates Rev H P Dannecker and August Riethmiller from St John s Lutheran church and Rev B F Brandt from Grace Lutheran church travel to Woodville Ohio to attend the Ohio synod meeting with St Loenn es church instructors also joining.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harry P. Fletcher
Fairfield Avenue
V. ©. Miller
South
Harrison Street
Theodore Ziemendorf
Baltes Avenue
John Walker
Aboite Township
An Marion
A. Crawford
Hoagland
August Riethmiller
St.John’s Lutheran Church
B. F. Brandt
Grace Lutheran Church
Ohio Synod
Woodville
Ohio
St. pLoenn'e Church
Mohler Seeks Appeal and Freedom from Jail
William Mohler, serving thirty days and a $10 fine for assault at the Kable restaurant on West Main, asked Tuesday to appeal through his attorney. He pled guilty at arraignment, but his lawyer argued for review, noting another warrant and potential release tied to his liberty. The restaurant saloon is to be closed as Mohler’s case proceeds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Mohler
Kable
West Main Street
C. J. Ryan
Skelton
Harry Ninde
Hiser
Arthur Morgan
The
Erie
Wrecking of Berry Street M. E. Church Tests Builders
Wreckers dismantling the Berry Street M. E. church at Berry and Harrison streets report the structure was built to last. The tower remains and will fall last this week as crews search for a cornerstone box, now believed hidden in the southeast corner after earlier members recalled the northeast corner.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Old
Berry Street
M. E
Old Berry Street
Berry and
Harrison Streets
Praised Degree Work By G A R Ladies Circle
Mrs. Etta Toby of Chicago past national president and Indiana inspector praised the G A R Ladies circle for its excellent degree work during a Friday ceremony at S W Stirk circle. The program included addresses music recitations and refreshments with a Monroeville delegation adding to the event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
S. W. Stirk
Etta Toby
Chicago
Order
Indiana
George H. Thomas
Monroeville
Mesdames J. R. Vince
Isaac Walters
Morse Rose
F. Geyer
Mary Barkley
H. J. Miller
Lucinda Brown
Ella Miller
E. Powers
P. Morgan
E. Ramsey
Millie Leuenberger
M. McConnell
L. H. Long
J. M. Tryon
Hunsicker
Barnhart
Old Folk Day Observed at Trinity M E Church
Trinity M E Church held Old Folks Day with about seventy five elderly attendees. Carriages ferried guests, arm chairs set at the pews, and carnations given as souvenirs. Rev. R L Semans preached a fitting sermon as old residents shared reminiscences. Revival meetings announced for the week with Miss Angie Godwin in charge tonight.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Trinity M. E
R. L. Semans
Trinity
Angie Godwin
Seven Trees Block School Sidewalk Upgrade on East Wayne
Seven mature trees in front of the old high school on East Wayne Street obstruct a planned cement sidewalk project. The school board refuses to pay for removal, and the contractor says removal is essential, leaving the issue unresolved.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
East Wayne Street
Essealarly
Eat
Manhurt Horses Killed As Engine Strikes Farm Wagon
Charles Clark, a farmer near Middlepoint Ohio, was severely injured when Pennsylvania engine 7550 struck his wagon at a crossing. Two horses died, Clark was thrown into a ditch and given medical attention. the engineer was not blamed. The outcome of Clark’s injuries is doubtful.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pennsylvania
Charles Clark
Middlepoint
Ohio
Clark
Novel Greeting Decorates Bride and Groom’s Home
Friends decorate a West Washington and Jackson streets residence with old shoes flags and placards while the bride and groom are away on their wedding trip. The display signals the couple will live there on returning provoking much pedestrian attention.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
West Washington
Jackson Streets
West Washington Street
Nickel Plate Engine Derails at Osborne Ditching Train No 38
An engine hauling Nickel Plate train No 38 derailed at Osborne at around 11 Friday morning, tipping onto its side in the ditch. Four men rode in the cab but escaped with minor bruises. damage is limited to the track and rolling stock. Conductor Frank C. Crawford and Engineer Lamb led the crew. Fireman C Laughlin and Brakeman William De Vans were also aboard and were in the cab during the overturn.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Osborne
Frank C. Crawford
Lamb
C. Laughlin
William DeVans
Crawford
Cear
Garages to Consolidate in Fort Wayne
The Randall and Griffin garages will consolidate next month under one roof operating as separate companies. Randall cars move to Griffin, second floor used for second-hand cars and repairs, full accessories line, first floor display area. After consolidation Fort Wayne Motor Car Co and Louis Ohnhaus plan to join, creating two modern garages in the city.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Randall and Griffin
Randall Automobiles
Griffin
Fort Wayne Motor Car Company
Louis Ohnhaus
Cleveland Blacksmith Identified in Lakefront Death
The man found on a lakefront piling in Cleveland on Wednesday is identified as Harry Miller, a local blacksmith. It is believed his death resulted from his own actions. a rumor linking Roxie Farland to the body is unfounded. Mrs Farland and husband left Cleveland for Detroit, a letter dated October 6 shows.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lake Front
Cleveland
Harry Miller
Roxie Farland
Plymouth Church Elects New Officers at Annual Meeting
Plymouth Congregational church elected B Paul Mossman as treasurer H W Bradbury as clerk A C Barry superintendent of Sunday schools B J Griswold as assistant and F T Benet as board of trustees member. Treasurers report shows about 6000 in expenses including 2500 for basement improvements with 300 pledged. 45 new members raised total near 600. Joseph Wickliffe of Chicago visited over Sunday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Plymouth Congregational Church
B. Paul Mossman
H. W. Bradbury
A. C. Barry
B. J. Griswold
F. T. Benet
Also Mentioned on This Page
Rurode Dry Goods Co
Allen County Courts
Grand Jury
Perry I. Stahl
John B. Reuss
Max Fisher
Herman Hoppe
Calhoun St
Baker
Cor. Columbia
Cor. Wayne
Jacob C. Soliday
Minnie Soliday
Soliday
Edward G. Franke
Mary Franke
E. Leonard
Margaret Hobbs
Arthur C. Hobbs
Mahala Cressler
Emrick
Tucker
Dorothy Tucker
Albert Tucker
J. M. Donahue
Studer
George Studer
Mandamus
J. M. Haley
Rebecca Arantz
Peter
William
Emma Arantz
Charles Beuret
Wmonler
Albert E. Thomma
Sonor
W. Stirk
Stretton
Munsing
Farland
Plymouth Church
Joseph Wickliffe
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