News in Brief from Fort Wayne Area Inflow
Local notices cover births, marriages, and illnesses including a daughter born to the Lewises and a daughter to the Freemans and Taylors. Anniversaries and engagements are announced for Emma Lehman and Chris Bergman and Maud Poyser and Elton King. Community updates note Dr. J Simon’s trip return, Captain L Tyler’s reunion invitation, Frank Bogash’s pace win, and the Kaiser letter about Fortieth volunteers. Also reported are hospital conditions, a street quarrel, and public notices about money lending and local ads.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. E. Lewis
James Tower
Home Avenue
Ossian
Harry R. Freeman
William Taylor
Lafayette Street
Herman Sherman
East Wayne Street
J. Simon
LaOtto
Charles Olds, Jr
Institute For
Emma Lehman
Chris Bergman
Frank B. Weston
Ruby M. Falk
Aboite Township
Justice Bullerman
Gladys
A. L. Johns
West Berry Street
Benoit Ellert
Will D. Kaiser
Fortieth
Fort Riley
Kas
Michael O. Finney
Melita Street
Austin
Colorado
Grand Rapids
Sentinel
L. Tyler
Fort Wayne
Rome City
Admiral Dewey
Vermont
Captain Tyler
Frank Bogash
Columbus
Payne
Sherman Clay
Indiana
Arlington
Tom Ogden
Fairview
Ireland Guilty and Other Criminals in Court
The jury found Ireland guilty of attempting to kill William Roberts and set a fine of 50 dollars, with no appeal planned. The case drew surprise from Ireland’s friends and confidence from prosecutors. A large hotel dinner honored retiring prosecutor Doughman with tributes from Judge O Rourke Senator Bell and others, including a gift rocker from Sheriff Melching. Attendees included L C Hunter William Meyer Henry P Scherer A E Thomas and E V Emrick among many officials and reporters.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ireland
William Roberts
Tiemen
Ohneck
Mr. Doughman
Sheriff Melching
Doughman
Edward O'Rourke
Allen County
Senator Bell
Emrich
R. C. Bell
Edward O’rourke
L. C. Hunter
William Meyer
Henry P. Scherer
A. E. Thomas
W. W. Barnett
John H. Aiken
Melching
Ferguson and Orff
J. H. Rohan
E. V. Emrick
Gorsline
Coling
Stout and Whitney
Joe Mason
Anselm Fuelber
The
Staats-Zeitung
T. F. Bresnahan
Journal
S. C. Moffat
News
Sentinel
Juvenile thief among those arraigned in court
John Kirchner seventeen pleaded guilty to stealing a caddy of tobacco from Emer ick's wagon and was given sixty days in jail with suspended sentence for good behavior. Will Frantz pleaded guilty to stealing a coat and vest from Julius Schilling and also received sixty days in jail. George Sullivan pleaded not guilty to forgery with trial set for November 7. he forged a subcontractor's name at the courthouse and cashed checks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Kirchner
George Sullivan
Sullivan
Bloom Found Guilty in Manslaughter Trial
Thomas Bloom was found guilty of manslaughter in Huntington circuit court for killing Jacob Bess during a theft at bloom's corn crib. The jury, after a lengthy deliberation, rejected an earlier non verdict and heard closing arguments by Henry Colerick. Judge Paulaus instructed that killing for petit larceny is not justified and noted if Bess acted without threatening life, Bloom could not be justified. Bloom posted 2000 dollar bond and will appeal.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomas Bloom
Huntington
Jacob Bess
Bloom
Branyan
Henry Colerick
Colerick
Paulaus
Marion
Bess
Mark Bess
The New Prosecutor Takes Office in Cedar Creek
Prosecuting Attorney E V Emrick begins his term after Doughman. Emrick qualified and bonded, with Frank Emrick serving as deputy. An affidavit by Christian Laemle charges Louis Nettlehorst Jr with assault and warrant issued by Squire France. Fordstet will arrest Nettlehorst. Emrick does not attend police court, deputized for proceedings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. V. Emrick
Doughman
Emrick
Belot
Frank. Emrick
Christian Laemle
Louis Nettlehorst, Jr
Squire France
Ford Stit
Cedar Creek Township
Nettlehurst
Lawyer Announces Settlements In Schell Loan Case Dismissals
Col. R. S. Robertson appearing for Schell Loan and Investment directors notified Judge Vesey Monday that several suits against the company had been settled and were dismissed. Elizabeth O Leary, Mason, Martha Sledd, Archer, Globe company, and Simon J Strauss suits against Schell et al were dismissed with others awaiting trial.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Col. R. S. Robertson
Schell Loan and Investment Company
Superior Court
Vesey
Elizabeth O’leary
J. F. Schell
Mason
Schell
Martha Sledd
Archer
Globe Company
Local court actions span divorce filings guardians appointed and prison reports
Julia Steadley seeks divorce from James P Steadley alleging failure to provide. Guardians appointed for Catherine Blake Hadjie Dawson and Hadjie Dawson. Executors report final accounts Lemuel Krauskof estate. Jail notes describe Fort Wayne prisoners and staff with Claude Smith largely in cell. Emmett Lesh seeks divorce from Everetta Lesh amid sensational allegations. Judge Vesey dismisses Wait vs Klopfenstein. Commissioners noted in incomplete statement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elizabeth J. Dawson
Hadjie Dawson
Henry
Jacob
Krauskof
Peter Krauskof
Sheriff Melching
Michigan City
Jake Helms
Fort Wayne
Claude Smith
George Shivers
Jeff Meyers
Jim Jacobs
Cary Robinson
James Baker
Emmett Lesh
Everetta Lesh
Bittinger
Vesey Dismi
George Wait
Joseph Klopfenstein
Divorce granted and custody awarded in Perry area case
Saturday afternoon Judge O Rourke granted Emmett Lesh a divorce from Everetta Lesh. The mother was given custody of the only child. In the superior court James B. Harper was appointed special judge to try Bernhard Trentman vs August C Trentman et al, Judge Vesey having been interested as an attorney. Judge O Rourke also issued an order allowing Conrad Woebbeking as administrator to sell the real estate of Conrad Fahlsing, deceased.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lewis S. Williams
Catherine Blake
Vesey
Cyrus F. Paine
H. L. Hamilton
Lemuel C. Paine
Sophia Busche
Henry Busche
John Morris, Jr
Henry G. Koehlinger
Olaf N. Guldin
Adam Emrick
William M. Emrick
Longley Sues Wabash for Damages Over McKinley Crowd Crush
Reuben S. Longley files in superior court for $1,999.99 against the Wabash railway after being crushed at the depot during President McKinley’s October 5 visit. He alleges train crew willfully moved the engine into a crowd of 6,000 to 7,000, causing multiple injuries including fractured ribs, torn hand, facial bruises, loose teeth, and liver and spleen damage, leaving him unable to earn $3 daily.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ryan & Ryan
Reuben S. Longley
Wabash Railway
Longley
Wabash
McKinley
Laxative Bromo Quinine ad and burial permit notice
A fragmented ad for TO CURR A CQLD IN ONE DAY claiming cure with Laxative Bromo Quinine Tab and refund by druggists, signed by E. W. Grove. Also an item noting Wm Brindle of Lafayette township named deputy for issuing burial permits. Includes wall paper and miscellaneous phrases from Mull's.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wm. Brindle
Lafayette. Township
Lafayette Township
Fort Wayne sextet returns from West with grand German mug
Home billiard hall patrons receive a large German mug presented by a Fort Wayne sextet who just toured the wild west and explored the Grand Canyon, sharing the souvenir with locals.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fort Wayne
Rural Route Likely Delayed Until Next Year
The rural mail route in Allen County faces delay as the congressional appropriation for rural free delivery is nearly exhausted. A revised petition for a northward route was sent to Washington and referred to Indiana’s rural delivery chief Dyce. Postmaster Page expects a possible inspector visit, but an operation is unlikely before next year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Allen County
Page
Dyce
Indiana
Congress
A Good Invest ment Vests For The Future
Patterson unveils a swell line of fancy vests in a playful promotional note. The wordplay centers on invest and vested as a gag for present and future fashion choices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Patterson
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Mary Hanley
Huntertown
Ellis Dunton
St. Joe DeKalb County
August Lordier
Lordier
A. J. Detzer
Alice Habecker
Lehman Book Store
Lehman
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Miss Habecker
Miss Lehman
Nellie McDaniel
Wisconsin Training School For Nurses
Jennie McDaniel
Milwaukee
Swayne & Swayne
L. O. Hull’s
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Reuben
Sam
Pete & Max
Will Frantz
Rior Court
Doughman’s
Julia Steadley
F. H. Kieekamp
James P. Steadley
John Campbell
Royal Baking Powder CO
New York
Wabash Depot
ERN
Washington
Borvaiins
Seavey’s
West Main Street
Stewart
Born Steel
Bell & Home
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Progressive Store
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