Doings of the Week at the Temple of Justice
Public court notes report plea, divorce and real estate actions. Joseph Thorn pleaded guilty to two mayor law violations with fines of 25 and 20 dollars. Lizzie E. Cook granted divorce from Allen H. Cook with custody of Pearl and 2 dollar weekly child support. Estella M. Sloane divorced Roy Sloane and to resume the name Sorbie. Nelson bonded over liquor sale and Mrs. Myrtle Hunter sues for damages linked to husband’s illness and death. Martha Morgan bought 35 acres from F. E. Bowser in a sale by commissioner. Divorces granted for Charles Duvall v Maude Duvall and Henry E. Sloan v Maggie E. Sloan. An injunction against building within Syracuse fire limits was temporarily granted and then dissolved after hearing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joseph Thorn
Lizzie E. Cook
Martha Morgan
F. E. Bowser
Charles Duvall
Maude Duvall
Henry E. Sloan
Maggie E. Sloan
Patience
Winsor
Sidney Winsor
Syracuse
Probate Court Administrators Report Real Estate Sale
Probate Court details multiple estate actions. Charles Jacobs appointed administrator for Samuel Jacobs. sale of real estate to Elizabeth Shock for $400 approved and deed ordered. Other estates include Mary Brown, Nancy Noel, Sarah Christian, and various dismissals with costs or preferences noted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Jacobs
Samuel Jacobs
Ephraim Brumbaugh
Jas. Shock
Mary M. Brown
Elizabeth Shock
Calvin Presswell
Aaron T. Eschbach
Mary Mary
Lewis
Winchisler
Jan
Noel
Nancy Noel
Asacre
Probate and court actions list scattered cases and indictments
The record shows multiple probate items including exemptions and executors, with Henry Fuller named as executor and May Smith as legatee and executrix. The grand jury returned 26 indictments covering prize fighting, Sabbath and liquor law violations, gambling devices, assault, and public intoxication. Various contract actions and a divorce are noted among civil dockets.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Peli
Henry Fuller
Cyrus Fuller
Milford
James RB. Skelley
Toledo
Ohio
Geo. W. “McCutchen
Atwood
May Smith
Gabriel Ulery
Jas
Fruit
Cases Set for Trial and Matrimonial Licenses
A slate of court actions includes ejectment cases Votter versus Lightcap and G B Leah Manufacturing Co versus Odell Truman, injunctions for Tabor versus Smith and First Baptist Church versus Scoles on note, and May 6 for Odell Truman conversion. Marriage licenses listed include J Edmund Walters with Flora Elder and several other couples. a weekly list of industrial real estate transfers follows, naming numerous parcels, buyers, sellers, and locations around Warsaw and surrounding townships.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Votter
Lightcap
Tabor
Smith, Et al
Church
Scoles
The.g. B. Leah Manufacturing Co
Odell Truman
Unpleasant Episode Involving Attorney Watkins At Prize Fight
R W Watkins a young attorney based in South Bend faced an indictment linked to a prize fight at Lakeide Park on Sunday March 24. He sought settlement, posted bond difficulties, and was detained briefly before returning home, with a history including service in the Spanish American War and the Brazilian army where he rose to lieutenant colonel and sustained severe wounds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. W. Watking
South Band
Lakeaide Park
Cam
Willis Nusbaum
South Bend
Watkins
Warsaw
Justice Court News Disposed of
Brief justice court notes report several minor cases concluded this week. Dockets include petty theft and small claims actions resolved with standard rulings. Local clerks caution on forthcoming small claims calendars and filing deadlines.
Indiana Farber Assault Case In Warsaw Court
The State of Indiana vs Curtin C Farber justice of the peace pleaded guilty to assault and battery in Justice of the Peace Court Saturday. Fine and costs totaled 13.85 dollars. Arrest followed Jacob Lefner's complaint. The same court last Thursday ruled in A T S Kist vs John J Gill Emma Gill ejectment, granting the plaintiff possession of real estate in Warsaw and awarding 20 dollars damages.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State of
Indiana
Curtin C. Farber
Justice of the Peace
Plain Township
Star
Jacob Lefner
A. T
Kist
John J. Gil
Emma Gill
Warsaw
Family of Soldiers Recalls Mason Line at Marion Home
A fragmentary obituary notes Robert Mason of the Soldiers Home in Marion as the sole surviving member of a noted military family. Daniel Mason served with Virginia troops in a colonial war, and his eight sons joined the Civil War era service. Only faint details remain for enlistment dates and company identifications.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert Mason
Soldiers
Marion
Daniel Mason
Robert W. Mason
Pany F
Todiana
Jerdaie ‘Mado
Indiana Democratic Editors Meet in Logansport
The Democratic Editorial Association of Indiana will hold its mid summer meeting July 11 and 12 in Logansport. A committee led by J R Simpson of Paoli fixed the program and invited Henry Watterson of Louisville to speak.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Logansport
Democratic Editorial Association
J. R. Simpson
Paoli
A. J.dipboye
Columbis
Dale J. Crittenberger
Anderson
John B. Stoll
South Bend
A. F. Arnold
Greencastle
B. F. Loutham
H. E. Henderson
Kokomo
Bayard Gray
Frankfort
Grand Hotel
Indianapolis
Henry Watterson
Louisville
Silent Hoosier and charity themes highlight deaf education
The Silent Hoosier from the Indiana Institution for the Deaf in Indianapolis showcases training outcomes in printing, teacher discussions, and institutional progress. It praises deaf inmates’ achievements, urges gratitude for faculties, critiques indifference, and notes a Massachusetts cruelty-to-birds prize fund while reflecting on charity’s true meaning and societal attitudes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Silent Hoosier
Indiana
Indianapolis
Mason family veterans and deaths pondered at Soldiers Home
A fragment recalls John Mason in infantry and Robert W Mason, last surviving Mason, who attended 440 funerals for departed comrades at the Soldiers Home. Mentions officers, musters, and burials across Bush County with dated service spans from 1861 to 1865.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Widiana
Marenay
John
Mason
Bush County
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Happerines
The
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Commissioners’ Court
A. M. Eulering
R. B. Christian
Sarah
Christian
Vt. McClaimn
B. Guran
Ania
Vanator
Henry &. Sloane
Silas W. Chipman
John C. McCleary
Abner F. Marvel
Edward Marvel
Charles Marvel
John T. Gilliam
Loe
Henry ©. Kelly
Nathaniel Hover
Jacob Rast
J. Edmund Walters
Flora Elder
Harry'a. Ny
Isa'Pyle
Lorenzo W.good
Naomi Exsig
Ira Collins
Elsie Jacobs
Claude Nile‘ngig Beste Miller
John B. Pateayton
Florence I. Stafford
Mata Rien
Aire Tindustal Estate
Fecorda
Moi
Mantey
Ab- John ‘T Vanter
Ee ‘Park
Rato Andrew
Grean's and
Sarah A‘oldiam
Jamés
Cigham
Seward
Ap Tsesede Lavina
Artemus C. Manwaring
Griffis
Bowman
Mentone
Daniel Doll
Philip Delano
Monroe
Jeming Borage Odell
Ita
Merrick’s
Milford Junction
Wm Velm
Cook
Lucas
Packerton
John Girton
Velm
Aidd Packerton
Elizabeth
Sue
Missionery Society
ME Church
John F Beyer
Wayne
Ofletto Alrey
Lydia
Jackson
Solomon Hay
Barry R
Wm McNamara
Odell Oldfather
Victoria Beck Moon
Lakeside Park
Lester C Foor
David Poor
James Wynant
George W Me
Connell
War
Lydia A Stoner
Henry Ine
Charles Daniels
Tip
Frank Fr
I “Makernson
Jene Kist
Daniel Hibschman
James Hibechman
Turkey Creek
Simon J -Strausa
Conrad Streiby
Mary C Muller Poulson
James F Wood
Arthur Brubaker
Jacob Wallmer
Jacob Heckman
Scott
George W Bennett
Wm C Reid
Boss
Milton A Utter Et al
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Gideon
Schlotterback
Solomon Mier
Turkey
Creek
Solomon Ladg
van ‘Buren
Jobo Collings
Lavina Williams
Williams
Lisle Colina
Adeath
Justice Court
Democratic Editors
Harrison
Russell
B.harrison
Decatur
Democrat
Henry Baxter
George Addis
Edhieiiing
Addisey
Massachusetts Society For the Prevention of Cruelty To Animals
Prizce
Massachusetts Society
Hamilton
Os ” Co
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