Tyger Divorce Case Alleges Wandering Wife and Lost Furnishings
In a superior court suit Morton B. Tyger alleges after a trip he found his furniture sold by his wife their baby with neighbors and her absent. He accuses her of associating with disreputable women visiting liquor venues with other men and wasting household funds on drinking. Ronald Dawson filed the suit. A citation orders John Kreuter to appear for failure to pay wife $12 monthly from a limited separation. An affidavit claims he defaulted July and September payments and refuses court orders to pay.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Morton B. Tyger
Frances Tyger
Ronald Dawson
Auperior
John Kreuter
A. E. Thomas
Liquor license hearing in Jefferson township stalls after daylong session
In Jefferson township the commissioners court spent the forenoon and most of the afternoon hearing evidence on the liquor license remonstrance. The board will hear arguments and reexamine testimony before ruling. Debates center on signers' eligibility and residency. Also in superior court Lillian M. Kitchin seeks divorce from Roy Kitchin after a marriage in September 1904 amid alleged drunkenness and desertion with current residence listed in Cincinnati.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Commissioners Court
Jefferson Township
Lillian M. Kitchin
J. B. Graham
Roy Kitchin
Mar‘ried
Cincinnati
Marital Strife and Divorce Decrees Highlight 1901–1905 Disputes
A husband describes a rocky marriage from July 1901 to September 1905, citing his wife’s absence, a knife threat, and alleged misconduct. Theresa Manet accuses Charles E. Manet of abuse after their 1899 wedding, with neighbors stopping further harm and a child’s death blamed on lack of a mother’s attention. Superior Court voids bonds, awarding Mrs Monnot $1700 alimony and recognizing Vance’s decree after wife deserted him.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. W. Kerr
Theresa Manet
Charles E. Manet
J. M. Robinson
Heaton
Margaret A
Frank Monnot
Harry
Lottie Vance
Court Grants Permanent Restraining Order Against Rendering Plant
Residents of the east end win a perpetual injunction in superior court preventing Busic Packing and Atlas Fertilizer from operating a rendering plant at the foot of Hanover street. City Attorney Guy Colerick had sought the injunction months earlier. the hearing before Judge Heaton was canceled as the firms agreed to Cork using the buildings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Superior Court
Busic Packing Company
Atlas Fertilizer Company
Hanover Street
Guy Colerick
Heaton
Cork
Meyer Brothers Co. paints for every home need in city
The city store promises a full line of household paints for housecleaning time. Stove Pipe Enamel 20c Aluminium Enamel 15c Gold Enamel 25c and Japalac finishes 25c, plus a range of furniture polish and brushes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Meyer Brothers Co
Death claims a pioneer farmer in Wayne township
Christian J. F. Baade a prominent Allen county farmer resident of Wayne township died at his home near the city at 1 30 a m October 17 aged 78 years 2 months and 3 days after months of declining health. His death follows a lifetime of farming in the area with the obituary noting his long residence and standing in the community.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Christian J. F. Baade
Allen County
Wayne Township
Eight Times Separated Couples and Local Nuisance Abatement
A city inquiry followed a complaint about plant stench leading to a nuisance petition before the city council. A special committee investigated and filed suit resulting in nuisance abatement. Edward Schott seeks divorce from Ethel Schott citing repeated separations and alleged abuse. custody of their child is requested. Edward Baade noted civic ties and recent death. his family details and the city waterworks site are described. Elaine Daugherty seeks divorce from Walter Daugherty with restraining order in place. William F. Schmidt pays fine and costs for Sunday rabbit hunting, with state auditor payment noted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
East End
Edward Schott
Ethel Schott
W. C. Ryan
Elaine Daugherty
Superior Court
Walter Daugherty
P. B. Colerick
William F. Schmidt
Justice Tancey
Rodney D. Fieming
Fame
Schmidt
Auditor of State
Local Births Reported Across Multiple Townships
A series of birth notices list couples from various addresses including Smith street 1906 and Lake avenue welcoming sons and daughters. Names include Kellex Bert Ge bert Nichter Young Hartman Frederick McMahen Macintorf Grosjean Thurber Zimmer man Shoaff Roussey Boler jack Bualley Powell.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Kellex
Smith Street
Frank Gebert
Lake Avenue
Peter Nichter
Swinney Avenue
Arlie Young
Washington Township
Joe Hartman
East Wayne Street
Albert L. Frederick
Reed Street
H. W. McMahen
Wayne Township
Charles Macintorf
Eel River Township
Frank Grosjean
Madison Township
C. M. Thurber
Poe
John Zimmerman
Fred Shoaff
Amos J. Roussesey
Maumee Ave
Milton 8. Bolerjack
West Superior Street
James Bualley
Wagner Street
Martin A. Powel
Scipio Township
Couples Listed in Local Engagement Notices
A series of names and ages appear in a local engagement or marriage notice. Albert Mesing 27 a carpenter with Emma Dicke 22. Joseph Middleton 23 a foundry helper with Clara Sack 22. Thomas Biessada 26 a fireman with Ella Bacon 19. Bernhard Seidel 27 a laborer with Margaret Biesada 19. James Haberly 27 with Alma Paul. Charles Niezer 29 a lawyer with Rose Fox 27. William Meiching 27 with Ella Meyers 22. Fred Braun 30 with Johanna Lichtsin 25. Anthony Lindeman 34 a steamfitter with Ida Bayless 24. Vincent Dawson 26 a stenographer with Eva Albrecht 27. George Elson 24 a telegraph operator with May Pearl Dudgeon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Albert Mesing
Emma Dicke
Joseph G. Middleton
Clara V. Sack
Thomas J. Biessada
Ella R. Bacon
Bernhard Seidel
Margaret M. Biesada
James Hager Haberly
Alma HB
Charles M. Niezer
Rose Mary Fox
Wiliam F. Meiching
Ella Marie Meyers
Fred C. Braun
Johanna Lichtsin
Anthony Lindeman
Ida M. Bayless
Vincent W. Dawson
Eva M. Albrecht
George W. Elson
Pearl Dudgeon
Auction Notice at Cody Farm on Maysville Road
On November 3 at the McQuiston farm known as the Cody farm 21 miles east on the Maysville road an auction will sell 4 head of horses and 22 milk cows with 9 Jerseys, 20 acres of corn in shock and farm implements. John Claxton is the auctioneer. 423-e0d-4tw24-2t
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
McQuiston Farm
Cody Farm
Maysville Road
John Claxton
Local Resident Nicholas Schenkel Dies at Home Near Bippus
Huntington county citizen Nicholas Schenkel died Monday morning at his home near Bippus. The well known local figure was reported in the morning hours. Burial arrangements will be announced by the family.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nicholas Schenkel
Huntington
Monne
Bippus
Mrs. Addie Lichtenwalter Dies After Illness
Mrs. Addie Lichtenwalter wife of W M Lichtenwalter died at 10 o clock Wednesday evening after a brief illness in her home. The death leaves a bereaved family and many friends mourning. She was well known in the community and the family requests prayers for comfort and strength.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Addie L. Lichtenwalter
W. M. Lichtenwalter
Lustre Petticoats Discounted Styles This Week
Ladies’ lingerie sale highlights Lustre Petticoats in multiple colors priced at 1.98, black mercerized Petticoats at 1.50 value, and black chiffon broadcloth petticoats with decorative taffeta straps offered at 3.48.
Ladies' fur sets with sable hare muff and trim
Best brown sable hare fur set fifty five inches long with six bush tails silk cords frogs a flat pillow muff brown satin lining priced at four dollars ninety eight cents for the set.
Shirt Wrists Special Values This Week
Specialty sale alert highlights updated money saving line items this week. Readers are urged to check ads for current pricing and product availability.
Special Bargains On Clothing and Home Goods
Affordable items include ladies vests 14 to 50 cents, children's fleece underwear 25 cents, gent and boys fleece wear, wool socks 12 1 2 cents, ladies wool hose 19 cents, sweaters 39 cents, gloves 8 to 10 cents, blankets 49 cents, lace curtains 39 cents per pair, floor oilcloth 39 cents per yard, linoleum 70 cents per yard, corsets 47 cents, infants vests 10 cents. Sale advertised as last week’s bargains.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Aurora
Fort Wayne Woman Dies After Long Illness
Mrs Lichtenwalter aged 35 dies of tuberculosis at the family home 1722 Short Street after an extended illness. Survived by husband and son. Born Col lamer Ind came to Fort Wayne with parents in 1885. Married 1888, lived here except two years in Arizona for health, returned November. Devout Grace Reformed Church member. Also survived by mother Mrs H W Chapin and two sisters Mrs Myrtle Brennan of Unity Pa. Husband employed at White Fruit House.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Short Street
Fort Wayne
Grace Reformed Church
H. W. Chapin
Myrtle Brennan
Unity, Pa
White Fruit House
Death of Miss Clara Brinker at 16 in city
Miss Clara B C Brinker aged 16 daughter of Mr and Mrs Theodore Brinker of 1001 Will street died at 730 pm Wednesday from a complication of diseases after eleven weeks in bed She was born January 24 1890 in the city and educated in St Pauls Catholic schools A member of the Young Girls sodality and Sacred Heart league Surviving are her parents four brothers three sisters and Mrs Arthur Goings of St Louis
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clara B. C. Brinker
Theodore Brinker
Will Street
Miss Brinker
St. Paul’s Catholic
Young Girls’ Sodality
Sacred Heart League
Theodore A
Edward G
Frank G
Bernard J
Louisa A
Frances L. Brinker
Arthur Goings
St. Louis
Death of George A. Albright at 37 in Fort Wayne
After an eight month illness George A. Albright 37 died Friday afternoon at his parents’ home 1341 Horace street. Believed tuberculosis caused death. A Fort Wayne native he was a heading turner by trade. Survived by widow, parents, three brothers Frank John Henry and sister Rosa Albright. Member of St Peter's Catholic church.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George A. Albright
Frank G. Albright
Horace Street
Fort Wayne
Frank
John Albright
Henry Albright
Grafton
Rosa Albright
St. Peter’s Catholic Church
Death of Charles T. Condon at St Joseph hospital
Charles T. Condon, 26, son of Mr. and Mrs. John Condon, died at St Joseph's hospital from pneumonia after a short illness. He was born in Coldwater, Michigan and worked as a cigarmaker. Survived by his parents, with his father owning Berry cafe. Remains released to aunt Mrs. Kohler of 208 West Lewis. Funeral at Cathedral Monday at 7 AM, burial later at Grater, Michigan.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles T. Condon
John Condon
St. Joseph’s Hospital
Coldwater
Mich
Berry Cafe
Kohler
Death Notice of German Native Mr Degitz at 61
7 o'clock Monday morning at his home 458 Buchanan street from cancer of the stomach aged 61 years 4 months and 25 days. Mr Degitz native of Germany formerly employed at the Bass works survived by widow and seven children Frank Charles A Joseph John William Degitt Mrs William Long and Mrs Theresa Monett twelve grandchildren. Funeral services Wednesday morning at 8:30 from residence and at 9 from St Peter's Catholic church of which deceased was a devoted member.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Buchanan Street
Degitz
Germany
Bass Works
Frank
Charles A
Joseph
John
William Degitt
William Long
Theresa Monett
St. Peter's Catholic Church
Robert Gage Civil War veteran and broommaker dies in Fort Wayne
Robert Gage 64 longtime Fort Wayne broom factory owner died Sunday morning at 7 30 at his home 1220 West Main after an extended illness from Brights disease He was born June 26 1842 in Pennsylvania and moved to Fort Wayne as a child Later he opened a Bloomingdale broom shop with his brother James and ran a West Main street factory since 1875 Survived by his widow and son Joseph E Gage brothers Thomas and Henry C Gage and sister Mrs N L Chapman He was a Masonic member and supporter of temperance with a reputation as a respected citizen.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert Gage
Fort Wayne
West Main Street
Bright
Mr. Gage
Pennsylvania
Whitley County
Robert
James
Bloomingdale
Barr Street
Gage
Sarah Conley
Joseph E. Gage
Thomas Gage
Gordon, Ark
Henry C. Gage
Toledo
N. L. Chapman
Wayne Lodge No
Widow Mrs Louisa Winters Dies at 80 in Pleasant Township
Mrs Louisa Winters widow of Christian Winters a pioneer Allen county resident died Sunday at 11 45 am at her Pleasant township home aged 80 She had been ill six weeks from stomach trouble and age She moved to Allen county with her parents in 1837 worked near Maples and Fort Wayne before marrying in 1844 The Winters returned to Pleasant township in 1863 and there spent their remaining years Mrs Winters mother of eleven with all but one son Alex dying in 1892 Surviving children include Peter Charles August and Frank Winters of Pleasant township Christian Winters of Grover Hill Ohio and others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Louisa Winters
Christian Winters
Allen County
Pleasant Township
Maples
Ohio
Grover Hill
Funeral services Tuesday at 2 PM from residence
Funeral services are set for Tuesday afternoon at 2 o clock from the residence with interment to follow at Five Points cemetery. The obituary notes the deceased and requests that well wishers consider charitable tributes in lieu of flowers.
Death of William Double in Pleasant township at 66
William Double of Pleasant township died at his son's home Sunday evening at 7 o clock from stomach trouble after seven years of ill health. Born in Pennsylvania, he moved to Indiana in 1838, lived in Wells county two years, then settled in Pleasant township where he remained. Survived by seven children including John J. of this city Erin and David of Muncie Mrs Limecooley Mt. Vernon Ill Mrs Adeline Grider and Mrs Sadie McGovern and William Double. Funeral at 9 from the house and 10 from Union chapel in Pleasant township with Rev EH A Bunner officiating. interment Lindenwood cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Double
William
Pleasant Township
Mr. Double
Pennsylvania
Indiana
Wells County
Death of Miss Jessie Yergens in St Joseph County
Miss Jessie Yergens aged 19 years 7 months 27 days daughter of Mr and Mrs August E Yergens of 1007 Madison street died Sunday afternoon at 4 15 from a complication of diseases after an extended illness She was born in St Joe township and formerly worked at Boss Manufacturing Company Survived by parents a sister Miss Carrie Yergens and five brothers Will Edward Albert Fred and George Funeral services will be held Wednesday at 2 PM from St Paul Lutheran church Viewing of the remains at the residence from Tuesday morning until Wednesday noon
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jessie Yergens
August E. Yergens
Madison Street
Miss Yergens
St. Joe Township
Boss Manufacturing Company
Carrie Yergens
Will
Edward
Albert
Fred
George Yergens
St. Paul Lutheran Church
Pressler dies after bowel obstruction operation
James V. Pressler a 46 year old farmer from near Wolf Lake Noble county died at noon Sunday in the Lutheran hospital after an operation for obstruction of the bowels. He had been ill since Tuesday and underwent surgery as the only hope. He leaves two children. The body was taken to Columbia City and then to his home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James V. Pressler
Wolf Lake
Noble County
Lutheran
Mr. Pressler
Mrs Mary A Baxter Dies at 61 After Cancer
Mrs Mary A Baxter wife of B F Baxter of 1617 Indiana Avenue died Monday morning at age 61 Funeral services are planned for Tuesday afternoon She is survived by her husband son William Baxter two sisters Mrs T J Marvin of Shelby and Mrs Hilla Murphy of Van Wert and brother M T Leitner of Van Wert.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary A. Baxter
B. F. Baxter
Indiana Avenue
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Rurode Dry Goods CO
Allen County Courts
Christian We
F. Baade
Bat End
Mr. Baade
America
Emanuel Lutheran Church
Baade
New Southside
Henry C. Baade
Kayser & Baade
Frederick H. Baade
Heustis Avenue
Martin C. Baade
DeWald Wholesale Dry Goods House
William Kayser
August
Madras
Nottinghams
Natal Statistics
Brussels
Brinker
Albright
Yergens
Pressler
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