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Newspaper
Fort Wayne Weekly Sentinel
Location
Fort Wayne, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Oct 31, 1906
Page
9
Mary Beneke sued Old National Bank in the superior court for 500 dollars claiming a certificate of deposit she deposited was burned. The bank bears the legal costs and seeks a court order to cover any future appearance of the certificate. R. B. Dreibelbiss filed the action.
Judge Joseph Adair of Columbia City assumed jurisdiction today in two circuit court cases. A judgment was entered in the superior court favoring the American Woodworking Machinery Company of Cleveland, who had sold machinery to the Commercial Improvement Company.
A Friday report notes Walter Daugherty is named as defendant in two legal actions during the week. One involves his father Alfred Daugherty as complainant, while the other concerns a separate matter.
Eliza J Wurttle and William G Wurttle sue Fort Wayne and Wabash Valley Traction for 3500 and 2500 damages claiming injuries from a June 23 incident when a conductor signaled to move as she was getting off an open car at Broadway and Taylor streets. She alleges dragged ten feet and thrown to street with a broken right hand and other injuries. Sarah Wolf's suit against Berghoff Brewing was dismissed over a disputed switch on her property. Charles A Smith asks Judge O Rourke to modify a divorce order claiming improper custody and remarriage by Della Smith shortly after the decree.
Charles P. Colchin a barber in a Harrison Street shop sues Philip Dondero in the superior court seeking 5000 dollars for false arrest. He was arrested and tried in city court and proven innocent, then discharged by Judge Skelton.
A Superior Court filing seeks a divorce from Alvin Baer. The petitioner alleges desertion and alleges he now lives in Columbus Ohio and refuses support. Attorney P. B. Colerick represents the petitioner.
A long catalog of pairs shows individuals with ages and occupations, many in manufacturing and labor roles, paired with spouses or partners. The roster includes Earl Cleaves, Victor Miller, Mary Bennett, Blanch Kelley, Lillian Downey, Jane Evans, Melissa Noll, Mayme Blair, Nettie Tracey, Nellie Bloemker, Ethel Johnston, Mary Weisenburger, Liz etta Allman, Alma Matsch, Edith Webster, Anna Hoffer, Clara Meyer, Lillie Hanouver, Bessie Nuttle, Maude Omspacher, Nellie Buck, Edith Webster, Tottie Meyers, Maude Omspacher, Nellie Buck.
Birth notices list several families from Arcola Wayne township Washington township Wilt street Zanesville and Decatur road announcing newborn sons and daughters. Names include Delphos Law rrence John W Rapp Gock Arlie Young H Pequig Ivory Pfeiffer Samuel Aice Fred Reed Shroeder and Denny with no dates.
Friends and colleagues report Brother Simeon, a parochial school teacher in the city for 46 years, is critically ill at St. Joseph Hospital with pneumonia.
Vice President Fairbanks and John L. Griffiths United States Consul at Liverpool will speak at a Republican meeting tonight at Tomlinson Hall Indianapolis. The event promotes the Republican campaigns as the party wires its support.
Honored Fort Wayne physician Dr. Isaac M. Rosenthal dies at 9 p.m. Monday at 336 West Berry Street at age seventy five after a long career spanning more than fifty years. He had lived in Fort Wayne forty six years and was widely respected in the medical community. Funeral services are set for Thursday.
Victorian physician Dr Isaac M Rosenthal died after a long illness linked to middle ear trouble. Native of Lauphin Würtemberg born October 31 1831 he came to America in 1847 with ten siblings. He practiced in Bedford Ohio Indianapolis Fort Wayne and led surgical work in Northern Indiana. Survived by three daughters and three sons including Dr Maurice Rosenthal. Funeral Thursday at 10 with Rabbi Ettle son officiating.
Winona Lake Indiana directors open their annual assembly sessions running through Wednesday. The finance report is reviewed and a future bible school project is considered with Dr Frank N Palmer proposed as head of a new theological institution. A summer boys city for visiting youngsters is also discussed for next spring.
A brief note reports a confirmation service at Besangon led by the pastor. The fragment mentions a thirty three figure and a playful reference to funday ac clans, but details remain unclear.
A fragment lists several female names including Banet Lucy Gladieux Bertha Wenderler Nora Voirel Frances Pepe Hattie Bow ers Viola Bowers Lucy McCormick Del ue Jaye Mary Gerardot Irene Gerarlo in a damaged notice suggesting a roster or attendee compilation from a past event.
A long list of property deeds shows transfers in Perry Monroe Wayne Adams Jefferson Maumee and Maumee townships. Buyers and sellers include Thomas W. Stuart Sylvia Nicholson William McNair and Flora Rodelheaver with prices ranging from 1 to 4850 dollars. The records cover sections 4 29 30 31 32 33 34 35 and various additions including Forest Park Oak Knoll and Riverview. Several United States transfers also appear to Ochmig Bird and Erastus Crafts.
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