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Newspaper
Fort Wayne Weekly Sentinel
Location
Fort Wayne, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Sep 02, 1908
Page
23
Allen County court scenes swirled as Judge Heaton heard George Swain Jr seek to keep the cigar stand privilege in the Randall hotel lobby. Howard Townsend argued pleadings were defective, with no merits evidence heard yet, leaving final disposition pending.
A contract dispute with Brown and Purcell, former Building lessees, prompts an injunction bid for a year long privilege extension and opposition stand. In divorce matters, Lottie Manier vs Joseph Manier seeks new trial evidence alleging she spent a night with Louis Slessinger. Other notes include Bailey vs Bailey desertion claim and Fahlsing vs Fahlsing drunkenness claims. Grates vs Wabash Railroad is on appeal from DeKalb. Anna Voetter seeks $12 for three spring lambs killed by dogs.
Fern L Manor testified she wed Floyd E Manor at 15 and suffered verbal abuse leading to separation. She was granted a decree while asserting alimony of 1000 dollars and restoration to her maiden Bowen name. Other probate and civil items include wills of Perry Johnston and Louis Griebel and a road petition dismissal in Monroe township.
Minnie D Fahlsing files a new complaint in superior court seeking $2,000 alimony and restoration to the surname Geller after dismissing a divorce suit against John W Falsing. She alleges habitual drunkenness, false immoral accusations, and a beating following a surgical operation. Married November 15, 1900, they separated earlier this month. H I Smith filed a cross complaint on her side. Bernice B Lane also filed a cross complaint in Isaac Lane's suit seeking a divorce with additional requests.
An advertisement promotes Meyer Quality Spices linked to Meyer Quality Drugs. It asserts top store quality and the lowest possible price to attract customers.
Charles Valentine sues for divorce from Bessie Valentine alleging repeated left home starting in 1907 after their 1903 marriage. He seeks custody of one child while the other remains with the wife who took it when she left. The complaint details the marital split and ongoing separation.
The record notes Rosa Burkle alleging infidelity for a decree against Paul G. Burkle while a husband describes handling farm duties and child care after a failed marriage after December. Homer C. Underwood is attorney for alimony sought at 1000 dollars. Fern L. Manor’s divorce from Floyd Manor restores her maiden Carey name. Other cases Braunditch and Brinkman against Rosenthal were dismissed. Judge Heaton heard arguments for a new trial in Manier’s divorce with a decision pending.
Mrs Adaline Smith seeks a divorce citing lack of support threats and drunkenness as grounds. Elsie M Cook files a cross complaint against Elmer M Cook alleging assault and name calling. Bertha E Hackmeyer faces a divorce suit from William Hackmeyer alleging threats and mistreatment. Jury commissioners name grand and petit jurors for the September circuit term.
The Moellering Construction Company of this city secured a large sewer building contract in Kendallville. The project spans about two miles. The firm has prior Kendallville sewer experience. Nearby, Milan and Jefferson townships Bird and Game Protective associations plan a picnic at Paul Zink's grove, two miles north of stop 59 on the Lima interurban line.
Eighty graduates of South Whitley High School reunited at the picnic ground, with the Silver Star band of Adams Township set to provide music for a gala occasion. The event followed a move from the car line to the grounds for the gathering.
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