Enlisted as a Private in Company C, 162nd Ohio Infantry on May 20, 1864. Promoted to Full 1st Lieutenant on May 7, 1864. Mustered out on September 4, 1864 at Camp Chase, Ohio.
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Married Emily Root October 14, 1867 in Ann Arbor, Michigan.
Emily died in Michigan in 1898 and is buried there.
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Divorce Petition
March 26, 1879 - Allen County, In
Chas. A. Leiter vs. Emily L. Leiter, divorce was filed in Superior Court. They were married in Michigan on October 14, 1867 and lived together until December 1, 1878 when he says he was compelled to abandon his wife. That she is in a condition of habitual drunkenness caused by the use of narcotics such as opium and morphine, etc.
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June 4, 1879 - Allen County, In
Charles A. Leiter vs. Emily L. Leiter, plaintiff ordered to pay in to the court $30.00 for the use of the defendant.
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June 25, 1879
The divorce case of Leiter vs. Leiter was heard in the superior court Wednesday afternoon. Dr. Leiter prays for a divorce upon the grounds that his wife was almost constantly under the influence of narcotics and introduced considerable evidence in support of his statement. On the part of the defendant evidence was introduced to the effect that the doctor was also often under the influence of liquid narcotics such as beer, whiskey etc. Judge Lowry took the matter under advisement but intimated that the evidence would hardly warrant a decree.
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July 2, 1879
In superior court Saturday, Judge Lowry decided the Leiter divorce case. The judge refused to grant Dr. Leiter a divorce and sat down on him very heavily for his course towards his wife as shown by the evidence.
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Living in Monroeville, Allen County, Indiana in 1880. He is listed as married but his wife and children are not listed in the household.
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Fort Wayne Sentinel
December 7, 1880
Dr. Charles A. Leiter was today appointed physician of Monroe township, at a salary of $100 per year.
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1880 Census - Monroeville, Allen County, Indiana
Charles A. Leiter 37 Physician Married Ohio
Naomi Whitright 23 Keeping House Divorced Ohio
Nancy J. Whitright 6 Indiana
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The Weekly Breeze
January 24, 1884
Dr. C.A. Leiter is seriously ill at his residence, and as we go to press learn that he is improving.
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In February 1884, Dr. Leiter was made Post Commander of the G.A.R. Barnhart Post No. 301
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The Weekly Breeze
September 18, 1884
Dr. C.A. Leiter had one of his valuable dogs poisoned last week, by some miserable skunk. The perpetrator of the deed had better look out, for if the doctor ever gets hold of him the Breeze will be compelled to chronicle another funeral.
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The Weekly Breeze
October 16, 1884
Yesterday, a brakeman on a Pittsburgh passenger train, undertook to put our old friend, Dr. C.A. Leiter off of the train, but before he had gone far, the cranker concluded that he would let the job out.
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The Weekly Breeze
October 23, 1884
The difficulty between Dr. Leiter and D.S. Redelsheimer, was adjusted last Friday, at Ft. Wayne, and now peace and good feeling once more reigns between the two gentlemen.
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The Weekly Breeze
March 26, 1885
Monroeville is a head of any town, city or state in the world for fine bird dogs. Dr. C.A. Leiter recently sold a dog to a gentleman in Tennessee who immediately placed the canine in the New Orleans bench show and the dog drew the first premium.
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The Weekly Breeze
October 29, 1885
Dr. Leiter, in company with a couple of friends from Fort Wayne, scoured the north woods in search of game, Tuesday. Becoming somewhat fatigued over the long journey, the doctor was, in order to liven up, compelled to have a little fun with the boys in the evening. And as he is a jovial good natured fellow, although at times a little noisey, you may rest assured that he enjoyed himself.
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The Weekly Breeze
February 4, 1886
The difficulty between Dr. Leiter and wife, which resulted in the arrest of the doctor on Monday, was amicably settled and all is serene.
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The Weekly Breeze
March 18, 1886
A young man by the name of May will soon commence studying medicine under Dr. C.A. Leiter.
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The Weekly Breeze
August 26, 1886
Miss May Leiter, who has been visiting relatives at Ann Arbor, Mich., for the past three months, was called home, Friday last, by the serious illness of her father.
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The Weekly Breeze
September 2, 1886
Dr. Leiter's many friends were pleased to see him upon our streets Tuesday, after a severe spell of sickness of three weeks. The doctor declares he will live a Christian life in the future.
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The Weekly Breeze
September 23, 1886
Ed Finan, Dr. Connolly and C.A. Leiter were among the throng of spectators at the people's convention at Ft. Wayne last Saturday.
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The Weekly Breeze
February 24, 1887
Dr. C.A. Leiter is considerably better than he was at this time last week. His many friends hope to see him able to be about our streets again in a few days.
---Dr. Connolly administered medical aid during the sickness of Dr. C.A. Leiter.
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----Dr. Leiter Is No More
Although the death of Dr. C.A. Leiter was not at all unexpected by the citizens of this place for during the past week he had been slowly sinking the news was received with deep sorrow and regret. For nearly a year the doctor's health has been very poorly and at various times he has been confined to his bed with the same trouble that at last resulted in his death. He suffered severely the past three weeks with inflammation of the stomach and a nausea which momentarily weakened his system until his strength was entirely exhausted. At times it was thought he would recover, and his condition was sought hourly, by both young and old. In this condition the doctor lingered, his stomach being unable to retain food, up to 4:30 Tuesday morning when he breathed his last.
The doctor has been a resident of this place, off and on, for nearly twenty years; during which time he has gained for himself a large circle of friends; especially among the people whom he has rendered medical aid in the hour of affliction. He, like other human beings, had faults, but was possessed of good qualities sufficient to greatly over balance the former, for there was not a more generous hearted man to be found than Dr. C.A. Leiter. His death will be sorely felt by the people of this community, both as a physician and a citizen. He served in the late rebellion and was a member of the first G.A.R. Post organized in this place. He graduated in the Ann Arbor Medical University; was originally a resident of Canton, Ohio, at which place his father was chosen a congressman. He leaves a wife, daughter, an aged mother and two sisters, besides scores of friends to mourn his untimely death. The doctor had only reached his fourty-eight year.
The doctor was at one time possessed of considerable wealth, but he like many others met with misfortune and at the time of his death leaves nothing, but that which is most dear to all men, his wife, daughter and friends.
For many years the deceased led a wild and reckless life, but some eight months ago he seemed to realize the folly of his ways and well knowing his health was fast failing and if continued would sooner or later be called to meet his Maker, he resolved to lead a different life. With this in view he turned from the error of his ways, by setting aside the wine glass, abandoning the card table, gathered by his family together, which had been separated from him for some time, became a member of the Christian church and from thence up to the time of his death lived a true and devoted Christian, and it is said that he did some good work during his short labors in behalf of his master.
The funeral services were held at the Christian church this afternoon, conducted by Rev. Jones. A large concourse of people being present. After the services at the church the remains were followed to their last resting place in the Masonic cemetery, there to rest until the resurrection morn.
--Owing to the feeble condition of Dr. Leiter's mother, who resides at Canton, Ohio, she did not come to attend the funeral of her departed son.
-- Dr. Leiter was a member of Sion S. Bass Post G.A.R. of Fort Wayne at the time of his death. Wm. H. Link post of this place turned out in a body at the funeral.
-- Mr. and Mrs. Heller, J.B. Niezer, J. Mungen, wife and daughter, all of Fort Wayne; Mr. and Mrs. O. Wolf, of La Grange, Indiana; Mrs. Fullmer (a sister of the deceased) of Canton, Ohio; Dr. Mentzer of Monroe, Indiana and many others from abroad are in town today for the purpose of paying their last token of respect to all that remains of Dr. C.A. Leiter.
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It appears Charles' wife gave birth to a baby boy months after his death. An article appears in the Weekly Breeze, July 14, 1887. -Mrs. Dr. C.A. Leiter--a boy.
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Married Emily Root October 14, 1867 in Ann Arbor, Michigan.
Emily died in Michigan in 1898 and is buried there.
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Divorce Petition
March 26, 1879 - Allen County, In
Chas. A. Leiter vs. Emily L. Leiter, divorce was filed in Superior Court. They were married in Michigan on October 14, 1867 and lived together until December 1, 1878 when he says he was compelled to abandon his wife. That she is in a condition of habitual drunkenness caused by the use of narcotics such as opium and morphine, etc.
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June 4, 1879 - Allen County, In
Charles A. Leiter vs. Emily L. Leiter, plaintiff ordered to pay in to the court $30.00 for the use of the defendant.
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June 25, 1879
The divorce case of Leiter vs. Leiter was heard in the superior court Wednesday afternoon. Dr. Leiter prays for a divorce upon the grounds that his wife was almost constantly under the influence of narcotics and introduced considerable evidence in support of his statement. On the part of the defendant evidence was introduced to the effect that the doctor was also often under the influence of liquid narcotics such as beer, whiskey etc. Judge Lowry took the matter under advisement but intimated that the evidence would hardly warrant a decree.
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July 2, 1879
In superior court Saturday, Judge Lowry decided the Leiter divorce case. The judge refused to grant Dr. Leiter a divorce and sat down on him very heavily for his course towards his wife as shown by the evidence.
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Living in Monroeville, Allen County, Indiana in 1880. He is listed as married but his wife and children are not listed in the household.
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Fort Wayne Sentinel
December 7, 1880
Dr. Charles A. Leiter was today appointed physician of Monroe township, at a salary of $100 per year.
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1880 Census - Monroeville, Allen County, Indiana
Charles A. Leiter 37 Physician Married Ohio
Naomi Whitright 23 Keeping House Divorced Ohio
Nancy J. Whitright 6 Indiana
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The Weekly Breeze
January 24, 1884
Dr. C.A. Leiter is seriously ill at his residence, and as we go to press learn that he is improving.
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In February 1884, Dr. Leiter was made Post Commander of the G.A.R. Barnhart Post No. 301
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The Weekly Breeze
September 18, 1884
Dr. C.A. Leiter had one of his valuable dogs poisoned last week, by some miserable skunk. The perpetrator of the deed had better look out, for if the doctor ever gets hold of him the Breeze will be compelled to chronicle another funeral.
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The Weekly Breeze
October 16, 1884
Yesterday, a brakeman on a Pittsburgh passenger train, undertook to put our old friend, Dr. C.A. Leiter off of the train, but before he had gone far, the cranker concluded that he would let the job out.
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The Weekly Breeze
October 23, 1884
The difficulty between Dr. Leiter and D.S. Redelsheimer, was adjusted last Friday, at Ft. Wayne, and now peace and good feeling once more reigns between the two gentlemen.
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The Weekly Breeze
March 26, 1885
Monroeville is a head of any town, city or state in the world for fine bird dogs. Dr. C.A. Leiter recently sold a dog to a gentleman in Tennessee who immediately placed the canine in the New Orleans bench show and the dog drew the first premium.
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The Weekly Breeze
October 29, 1885
Dr. Leiter, in company with a couple of friends from Fort Wayne, scoured the north woods in search of game, Tuesday. Becoming somewhat fatigued over the long journey, the doctor was, in order to liven up, compelled to have a little fun with the boys in the evening. And as he is a jovial good natured fellow, although at times a little noisey, you may rest assured that he enjoyed himself.
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The Weekly Breeze
February 4, 1886
The difficulty between Dr. Leiter and wife, which resulted in the arrest of the doctor on Monday, was amicably settled and all is serene.
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The Weekly Breeze
March 18, 1886
A young man by the name of May will soon commence studying medicine under Dr. C.A. Leiter.
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The Weekly Breeze
August 26, 1886
Miss May Leiter, who has been visiting relatives at Ann Arbor, Mich., for the past three months, was called home, Friday last, by the serious illness of her father.
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The Weekly Breeze
September 2, 1886
Dr. Leiter's many friends were pleased to see him upon our streets Tuesday, after a severe spell of sickness of three weeks. The doctor declares he will live a Christian life in the future.
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The Weekly Breeze
September 23, 1886
Ed Finan, Dr. Connolly and C.A. Leiter were among the throng of spectators at the people's convention at Ft. Wayne last Saturday.
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The Weekly Breeze
February 24, 1887
Dr. C.A. Leiter is considerably better than he was at this time last week. His many friends hope to see him able to be about our streets again in a few days.
---Dr. Connolly administered medical aid during the sickness of Dr. C.A. Leiter.
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----Dr. Leiter Is No More
Although the death of Dr. C.A. Leiter was not at all unexpected by the citizens of this place for during the past week he had been slowly sinking the news was received with deep sorrow and regret. For nearly a year the doctor's health has been very poorly and at various times he has been confined to his bed with the same trouble that at last resulted in his death. He suffered severely the past three weeks with inflammation of the stomach and a nausea which momentarily weakened his system until his strength was entirely exhausted. At times it was thought he would recover, and his condition was sought hourly, by both young and old. In this condition the doctor lingered, his stomach being unable to retain food, up to 4:30 Tuesday morning when he breathed his last.
The doctor has been a resident of this place, off and on, for nearly twenty years; during which time he has gained for himself a large circle of friends; especially among the people whom he has rendered medical aid in the hour of affliction. He, like other human beings, had faults, but was possessed of good qualities sufficient to greatly over balance the former, for there was not a more generous hearted man to be found than Dr. C.A. Leiter. His death will be sorely felt by the people of this community, both as a physician and a citizen. He served in the late rebellion and was a member of the first G.A.R. Post organized in this place. He graduated in the Ann Arbor Medical University; was originally a resident of Canton, Ohio, at which place his father was chosen a congressman. He leaves a wife, daughter, an aged mother and two sisters, besides scores of friends to mourn his untimely death. The doctor had only reached his fourty-eight year.
The doctor was at one time possessed of considerable wealth, but he like many others met with misfortune and at the time of his death leaves nothing, but that which is most dear to all men, his wife, daughter and friends.
For many years the deceased led a wild and reckless life, but some eight months ago he seemed to realize the folly of his ways and well knowing his health was fast failing and if continued would sooner or later be called to meet his Maker, he resolved to lead a different life. With this in view he turned from the error of his ways, by setting aside the wine glass, abandoning the card table, gathered by his family together, which had been separated from him for some time, became a member of the Christian church and from thence up to the time of his death lived a true and devoted Christian, and it is said that he did some good work during his short labors in behalf of his master.
The funeral services were held at the Christian church this afternoon, conducted by Rev. Jones. A large concourse of people being present. After the services at the church the remains were followed to their last resting place in the Masonic cemetery, there to rest until the resurrection morn.
--Owing to the feeble condition of Dr. Leiter's mother, who resides at Canton, Ohio, she did not come to attend the funeral of her departed son.
-- Dr. Leiter was a member of Sion S. Bass Post G.A.R. of Fort Wayne at the time of his death. Wm. H. Link post of this place turned out in a body at the funeral.
-- Mr. and Mrs. Heller, J.B. Niezer, J. Mungen, wife and daughter, all of Fort Wayne; Mr. and Mrs. O. Wolf, of La Grange, Indiana; Mrs. Fullmer (a sister of the deceased) of Canton, Ohio; Dr. Mentzer of Monroe, Indiana and many others from abroad are in town today for the purpose of paying their last token of respect to all that remains of Dr. C.A. Leiter.
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It appears Charles' wife gave birth to a baby boy months after his death. An article appears in the Weekly Breeze, July 14, 1887. -Mrs. Dr. C.A. Leiter--a boy.
Enlisted as a Private in Company C, 162nd Ohio Infantry on May 20, 1864. Promoted to Full 1st Lieutenant on May 7, 1864. Mustered out on September 4, 1864 at Camp Chase, Ohio.
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Married Emily Root October 14, 1867 in Ann Arbor, Michigan.
Emily died in Michigan in 1898 and is buried there.
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Divorce Petition
March 26, 1879 - Allen County, In
Chas. A. Leiter vs. Emily L. Leiter, divorce was filed in Superior Court. They were married in Michigan on October 14, 1867 and lived together until December 1, 1878 when he says he was compelled to abandon his wife. That she is in a condition of habitual drunkenness caused by the use of narcotics such as opium and morphine, etc.
--------------------------------
June 4, 1879 - Allen County, In
Charles A. Leiter vs. Emily L. Leiter, plaintiff ordered to pay in to the court $30.00 for the use of the defendant.
---------------------------------
June 25, 1879
The divorce case of Leiter vs. Leiter was heard in the superior court Wednesday afternoon. Dr. Leiter prays for a divorce upon the grounds that his wife was almost constantly under the influence of narcotics and introduced considerable evidence in support of his statement. On the part of the defendant evidence was introduced to the effect that the doctor was also often under the influence of liquid narcotics such as beer, whiskey etc. Judge Lowry took the matter under advisement but intimated that the evidence would hardly warrant a decree.
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July 2, 1879
In superior court Saturday, Judge Lowry decided the Leiter divorce case. The judge refused to grant Dr. Leiter a divorce and sat down on him very heavily for his course towards his wife as shown by the evidence.
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Living in Monroeville, Allen County, Indiana in 1880. He is listed as married but his wife and children are not listed in the household.
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Fort Wayne Sentinel
December 7, 1880
Dr. Charles A. Leiter was today appointed physician of Monroe township, at a salary of $100 per year.
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1880 Census - Monroeville, Allen County, Indiana
Charles A. Leiter 37 Physician Married Ohio
Naomi Whitright 23 Keeping House Divorced Ohio
Nancy J. Whitright 6 Indiana
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The Weekly Breeze
January 24, 1884
Dr. C.A. Leiter is seriously ill at his residence, and as we go to press learn that he is improving.
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In February 1884, Dr. Leiter was made Post Commander of the G.A.R. Barnhart Post No. 301
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The Weekly Breeze
September 18, 1884
Dr. C.A. Leiter had one of his valuable dogs poisoned last week, by some miserable skunk. The perpetrator of the deed had better look out, for if the doctor ever gets hold of him the Breeze will be compelled to chronicle another funeral.
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The Weekly Breeze
October 16, 1884
Yesterday, a brakeman on a Pittsburgh passenger train, undertook to put our old friend, Dr. C.A. Leiter off of the train, but before he had gone far, the cranker concluded that he would let the job out.
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The Weekly Breeze
October 23, 1884
The difficulty between Dr. Leiter and D.S. Redelsheimer, was adjusted last Friday, at Ft. Wayne, and now peace and good feeling once more reigns between the two gentlemen.
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The Weekly Breeze
March 26, 1885
Monroeville is a head of any town, city or state in the world for fine bird dogs. Dr. C.A. Leiter recently sold a dog to a gentleman in Tennessee who immediately placed the canine in the New Orleans bench show and the dog drew the first premium.
---------------------------------------------------------------------
The Weekly Breeze
October 29, 1885
Dr. Leiter, in company with a couple of friends from Fort Wayne, scoured the north woods in search of game, Tuesday. Becoming somewhat fatigued over the long journey, the doctor was, in order to liven up, compelled to have a little fun with the boys in the evening. And as he is a jovial good natured fellow, although at times a little noisey, you may rest assured that he enjoyed himself.
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The Weekly Breeze
February 4, 1886
The difficulty between Dr. Leiter and wife, which resulted in the arrest of the doctor on Monday, was amicably settled and all is serene.
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The Weekly Breeze
March 18, 1886
A young man by the name of May will soon commence studying medicine under Dr. C.A. Leiter.
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The Weekly Breeze
August 26, 1886
Miss May Leiter, who has been visiting relatives at Ann Arbor, Mich., for the past three months, was called home, Friday last, by the serious illness of her father.
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The Weekly Breeze
September 2, 1886
Dr. Leiter's many friends were pleased to see him upon our streets Tuesday, after a severe spell of sickness of three weeks. The doctor declares he will live a Christian life in the future.
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The Weekly Breeze
September 23, 1886
Ed Finan, Dr. Connolly and C.A. Leiter were among the throng of spectators at the people's convention at Ft. Wayne last Saturday.
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The Weekly Breeze
February 24, 1887
Dr. C.A. Leiter is considerably better than he was at this time last week. His many friends hope to see him able to be about our streets again in a few days.
---Dr. Connolly administered medical aid during the sickness of Dr. C.A. Leiter.
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----Dr. Leiter Is No More
Although the death of Dr. C.A. Leiter was not at all unexpected by the citizens of this place for during the past week he had been slowly sinking the news was received with deep sorrow and regret. For nearly a year the doctor's health has been very poorly and at various times he has been confined to his bed with the same trouble that at last resulted in his death. He suffered severely the past three weeks with inflammation of the stomach and a nausea which momentarily weakened his system until his strength was entirely exhausted. At times it was thought he would recover, and his condition was sought hourly, by both young and old. In this condition the doctor lingered, his stomach being unable to retain food, up to 4:30 Tuesday morning when he breathed his last.
The doctor has been a resident of this place, off and on, for nearly twenty years; during which time he has gained for himself a large circle of friends; especially among the people whom he has rendered medical aid in the hour of affliction. He, like other human beings, had faults, but was possessed of good qualities sufficient to greatly over balance the former, for there was not a more generous hearted man to be found than Dr. C.A. Leiter. His death will be sorely felt by the people of this community, both as a physician and a citizen. He served in the late rebellion and was a member of the first G.A.R. Post organized in this place. He graduated in the Ann Arbor Medical University; was originally a resident of Canton, Ohio, at which place his father was chosen a congressman. He leaves a wife, daughter, an aged mother and two sisters, besides scores of friends to mourn his untimely death. The doctor had only reached his fourty-eight year.
The doctor was at one time possessed of considerable wealth, but he like many others met with misfortune and at the time of his death leaves nothing, but that which is most dear to all men, his wife, daughter and friends.
For many years the deceased led a wild and reckless life, but some eight months ago he seemed to realize the folly of his ways and well knowing his health was fast failing and if continued would sooner or later be called to meet his Maker, he resolved to lead a different life. With this in view he turned from the error of his ways, by setting aside the wine glass, abandoning the card table, gathered by his family together, which had been separated from him for some time, became a member of the Christian church and from thence up to the time of his death lived a true and devoted Christian, and it is said that he did some good work during his short labors in behalf of his master.
The funeral services were held at the Christian church this afternoon, conducted by Rev. Jones. A large concourse of people being present. After the services at the church the remains were followed to their last resting place in the Masonic cemetery, there to rest until the resurrection morn.
--Owing to the feeble condition of Dr. Leiter's mother, who resides at Canton, Ohio, she did not come to attend the funeral of her departed son.
-- Dr. Leiter was a member of Sion S. Bass Post G.A.R. of Fort Wayne at the time of his death. Wm. H. Link post of this place turned out in a body at the funeral.
-- Mr. and Mrs. Heller, J.B. Niezer, J. Mungen, wife and daughter, all of Fort Wayne; Mr. and Mrs. O. Wolf, of La Grange, Indiana; Mrs. Fullmer (a sister of the deceased) of Canton, Ohio; Dr. Mentzer of Monroe, Indiana and many others from abroad are in town today for the purpose of paying their last token of respect to all that remains of Dr. C.A. Leiter.
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It appears Charles' wife gave birth to a baby boy months after his death. An article appears in the Weekly Breeze, July 14, 1887. -Mrs. Dr. C.A. Leiter--a boy.
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Married Emily Root October 14, 1867 in Ann Arbor, Michigan.
Emily died in Michigan in 1898 and is buried there.
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Divorce Petition
March 26, 1879 - Allen County, In
Chas. A. Leiter vs. Emily L. Leiter, divorce was filed in Superior Court. They were married in Michigan on October 14, 1867 and lived together until December 1, 1878 when he says he was compelled to abandon his wife. That she is in a condition of habitual drunkenness caused by the use of narcotics such as opium and morphine, etc.
--------------------------------
June 4, 1879 - Allen County, In
Charles A. Leiter vs. Emily L. Leiter, plaintiff ordered to pay in to the court $30.00 for the use of the defendant.
---------------------------------
June 25, 1879
The divorce case of Leiter vs. Leiter was heard in the superior court Wednesday afternoon. Dr. Leiter prays for a divorce upon the grounds that his wife was almost constantly under the influence of narcotics and introduced considerable evidence in support of his statement. On the part of the defendant evidence was introduced to the effect that the doctor was also often under the influence of liquid narcotics such as beer, whiskey etc. Judge Lowry took the matter under advisement but intimated that the evidence would hardly warrant a decree.
--------------------------------
July 2, 1879
In superior court Saturday, Judge Lowry decided the Leiter divorce case. The judge refused to grant Dr. Leiter a divorce and sat down on him very heavily for his course towards his wife as shown by the evidence.
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Living in Monroeville, Allen County, Indiana in 1880. He is listed as married but his wife and children are not listed in the household.
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Fort Wayne Sentinel
December 7, 1880
Dr. Charles A. Leiter was today appointed physician of Monroe township, at a salary of $100 per year.
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1880 Census - Monroeville, Allen County, Indiana
Charles A. Leiter 37 Physician Married Ohio
Naomi Whitright 23 Keeping House Divorced Ohio
Nancy J. Whitright 6 Indiana
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The Weekly Breeze
January 24, 1884
Dr. C.A. Leiter is seriously ill at his residence, and as we go to press learn that he is improving.
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In February 1884, Dr. Leiter was made Post Commander of the G.A.R. Barnhart Post No. 301
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The Weekly Breeze
September 18, 1884
Dr. C.A. Leiter had one of his valuable dogs poisoned last week, by some miserable skunk. The perpetrator of the deed had better look out, for if the doctor ever gets hold of him the Breeze will be compelled to chronicle another funeral.
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The Weekly Breeze
October 16, 1884
Yesterday, a brakeman on a Pittsburgh passenger train, undertook to put our old friend, Dr. C.A. Leiter off of the train, but before he had gone far, the cranker concluded that he would let the job out.
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The Weekly Breeze
October 23, 1884
The difficulty between Dr. Leiter and D.S. Redelsheimer, was adjusted last Friday, at Ft. Wayne, and now peace and good feeling once more reigns between the two gentlemen.
-----------------------------------------------------------------------
The Weekly Breeze
March 26, 1885
Monroeville is a head of any town, city or state in the world for fine bird dogs. Dr. C.A. Leiter recently sold a dog to a gentleman in Tennessee who immediately placed the canine in the New Orleans bench show and the dog drew the first premium.
---------------------------------------------------------------------
The Weekly Breeze
October 29, 1885
Dr. Leiter, in company with a couple of friends from Fort Wayne, scoured the north woods in search of game, Tuesday. Becoming somewhat fatigued over the long journey, the doctor was, in order to liven up, compelled to have a little fun with the boys in the evening. And as he is a jovial good natured fellow, although at times a little noisey, you may rest assured that he enjoyed himself.
-----------------------------------------------------------------
The Weekly Breeze
February 4, 1886
The difficulty between Dr. Leiter and wife, which resulted in the arrest of the doctor on Monday, was amicably settled and all is serene.
-----------------------------------------------------------------
The Weekly Breeze
March 18, 1886
A young man by the name of May will soon commence studying medicine under Dr. C.A. Leiter.
-------------------------------------------------------------
The Weekly Breeze
August 26, 1886
Miss May Leiter, who has been visiting relatives at Ann Arbor, Mich., for the past three months, was called home, Friday last, by the serious illness of her father.
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The Weekly Breeze
September 2, 1886
Dr. Leiter's many friends were pleased to see him upon our streets Tuesday, after a severe spell of sickness of three weeks. The doctor declares he will live a Christian life in the future.
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The Weekly Breeze
September 23, 1886
Ed Finan, Dr. Connolly and C.A. Leiter were among the throng of spectators at the people's convention at Ft. Wayne last Saturday.
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The Weekly Breeze
February 24, 1887
Dr. C.A. Leiter is considerably better than he was at this time last week. His many friends hope to see him able to be about our streets again in a few days.
---Dr. Connolly administered medical aid during the sickness of Dr. C.A. Leiter.
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----Dr. Leiter Is No More
Although the death of Dr. C.A. Leiter was not at all unexpected by the citizens of this place for during the past week he had been slowly sinking the news was received with deep sorrow and regret. For nearly a year the doctor's health has been very poorly and at various times he has been confined to his bed with the same trouble that at last resulted in his death. He suffered severely the past three weeks with inflammation of the stomach and a nausea which momentarily weakened his system until his strength was entirely exhausted. At times it was thought he would recover, and his condition was sought hourly, by both young and old. In this condition the doctor lingered, his stomach being unable to retain food, up to 4:30 Tuesday morning when he breathed his last.
The doctor has been a resident of this place, off and on, for nearly twenty years; during which time he has gained for himself a large circle of friends; especially among the people whom he has rendered medical aid in the hour of affliction. He, like other human beings, had faults, but was possessed of good qualities sufficient to greatly over balance the former, for there was not a more generous hearted man to be found than Dr. C.A. Leiter. His death will be sorely felt by the people of this community, both as a physician and a citizen. He served in the late rebellion and was a member of the first G.A.R. Post organized in this place. He graduated in the Ann Arbor Medical University; was originally a resident of Canton, Ohio, at which place his father was chosen a congressman. He leaves a wife, daughter, an aged mother and two sisters, besides scores of friends to mourn his untimely death. The doctor had only reached his fourty-eight year.
The doctor was at one time possessed of considerable wealth, but he like many others met with misfortune and at the time of his death leaves nothing, but that which is most dear to all men, his wife, daughter and friends.
For many years the deceased led a wild and reckless life, but some eight months ago he seemed to realize the folly of his ways and well knowing his health was fast failing and if continued would sooner or later be called to meet his Maker, he resolved to lead a different life. With this in view he turned from the error of his ways, by setting aside the wine glass, abandoning the card table, gathered by his family together, which had been separated from him for some time, became a member of the Christian church and from thence up to the time of his death lived a true and devoted Christian, and it is said that he did some good work during his short labors in behalf of his master.
The funeral services were held at the Christian church this afternoon, conducted by Rev. Jones. A large concourse of people being present. After the services at the church the remains were followed to their last resting place in the Masonic cemetery, there to rest until the resurrection morn.
--Owing to the feeble condition of Dr. Leiter's mother, who resides at Canton, Ohio, she did not come to attend the funeral of her departed son.
-- Dr. Leiter was a member of Sion S. Bass Post G.A.R. of Fort Wayne at the time of his death. Wm. H. Link post of this place turned out in a body at the funeral.
-- Mr. and Mrs. Heller, J.B. Niezer, J. Mungen, wife and daughter, all of Fort Wayne; Mr. and Mrs. O. Wolf, of La Grange, Indiana; Mrs. Fullmer (a sister of the deceased) of Canton, Ohio; Dr. Mentzer of Monroe, Indiana and many others from abroad are in town today for the purpose of paying their last token of respect to all that remains of Dr. C.A. Leiter.
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It appears Charles' wife gave birth to a baby boy months after his death. An article appears in the Weekly Breeze, July 14, 1887. -Mrs. Dr. C.A. Leiter--a boy.
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