Local Correspondence From Hicksville Area Notes
Local notes report Mrs. Clemmer in Missouri and A Hart in Noble County Indiana this week. Repairs on Dixon Avenue begin, with various visits and travels noted, including Mrs O Allen and sons from Lagrange Indiana. Harvest bustle increases, no saloons this year, and a jubilee at the M E church follows debt retirement. An ice cream festival at the new U B church near Farmer Center is planned to raise funds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Clemmer
Missouri
A. Hart
Noble Co
Dixon Ave
Callender
A. Goodin
Rome City
John Warner
M. E
Hamilton’s Grove
West Side
Geo
U. B
Farmer Center
H. H. Bercaw
James Bayes
C. M. Rodgers
Wm. Lord
Geo. Fickle
Ray
Joan Horrman
Florida Dust and Social Notes in Harrigan Township
Florida news notes amid grain market chatter. Miss Lou Pope from Harrigan Tp visits relatives. Jno Davison of Napoleon visits Barr family. Mrs. Alice Andrew gravely ill. Capt. Aaron Thompson builds a canal boat due soon. baptisms, marriages, and local travel chatter mix with sickbed reports and family joys.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Miss Lou. Pope
Harrigan Tp
Ed. Dixon
Ft. Wayne
Florida
Long
Tuttle
Jno. Davison
Napoleon, Y
J. H. Barr
Ninnie Long
Canton
Ala'en
Brunersburg
Express
James Barr
Harrison
Henry N. Andrew
Alice Krotzer
Remarkable Kidney Remedy Story from Clay County
An elderly resident, age 73, credits Eric Bitters with relieving long standing kidney pain and enabling him to perform housework again. The tale is vouched by the town of Abe Chesley Peterson and Clay County residents. A bottle costs 50 cents at Seult's cray store.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Abe Chesley
Peterson, Clay Co
Eric Bitters
Seult
Cray
Pleasant Saturday shower and local happenings
Local notes report a pleasant Saturday shower, ill health in several families, farms being worked, and crops including hay and grain. Builders Grant Harrell plan barn completion, Weible mill scarce water, and church events at Bethel and Mt Zion. Proceeds from Bethel festival reached 25 dollars and 43 cents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Isaac Hardesty
Jas. Scott
Henry Breckler
Paulding
Jackson Kinner
Breckler
Weible
Wim. Symonds
Jacob Kecks
Weible’s
Grant & Harrell
Mr. Hardesty
Bethel
Lepley
Mell
Wm. Dickman
Ice
Dickman Bros
Mr. Ice
Madge Ice
Alabama
Auglaize
Bethel Church
Mt. Zion Church
Bethel School
Arthur
Logan Ellsworth Getz Quits Work and Local Happenings
Ellsworth Getz quits working for E H Otis Jr. W O Barney plans building a new house this fall. No excitement in politics. The Kearner Cheney suit moves to another township. Ed Stone and wife visited T M Hopkins and wife of Edgerton. Adam Zimmerman Sr died and was buried at Edgerton. Haines to teach four months in No 1 next winter. Robert Reeder built a new cistern on Dick Arrowsmith farm. David Kleckner did the mason work. X Miller was kicked by a horse, broke ribs. Gregor Gesner moved to his other house after repairs. Rumor of a saloon in Hicksville township. A demand for township and county law against saloons. Wes Barney, Ben Crazy, and another man had a buggy accident near Bryan. one horse down, others unhurt, harness damaged.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ellsworth Getz
E. H. Otis, Jr
W. O. Barney
Kearner-Cheney
Ed. Stone
T. M. Hopkins
Edgerton
Adam Zimmerman
Haines
Roder
Robert Reeder
Dick Arrowsmith
David Kleckner
X. Miller
Gregor Gesner
Hicksville
Wes
Barney
Ben
Crazy
Bryan
Mankind Wastes Early Years in Lasting Regret
A reflective line notes that most people spend their early years poorly, shaping a future of regret. It emphasizes the poor use of youth as a preface to later dissatisfaction and warns readers to value early life more wisely.
Mark Center notes and local snippets from Hicksville area
Local items report Thomas Randal erecting a barn and Baldin Herzies doing the same north of Mark Center. Oats prosper, Elder travels to Chicago for business, Stella Elder visiting relatives near Fostoria, and nearby residents flocking to Mark Center as Hicksville loses its saloon. Dr Welta returns from Cincinnati and settles in Mark Center. The Platter Creek picnic is planned near the church with eight to ten schools anticipated. Also mention of J B Foraker likely winning by a larger margin than two years ago and possible political move against Tom Powell for Ohio governor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elder
Chicago
Stella Elder
Fostoria
Baldin Herzies
Mark Center
Simon Stahl
Chiesyzo
Adam
Jacob Eisabeth
Dr. Welta
Cincinnati
Platter Creek
J. B. Foraker
Tom Powells
State of
Ohio
Williams Center Social Notes and Illnesses
Williams Center reports Mr Rowell was ill for several days last week. Mrs Fetters and daughter Carrie visit Marion Sprott’s household while Dell Fetters begins an extended Michigan visit. Mrs Fetters also hosts Toledo visitor Sprott. Mr Fetters and Mrs Geo Fetters suffer intermittent fever. Frank Hemmenway remains unwell and Mrs Garver with her sister Emma from Shansville visit the Lanes and others nearby.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rowell
Frank Hemmenway
Spencer
Carrie
Bluffton
Marion Sprott
B. Garver
Miss
Emma
Shansville O
Bucklen's Arnica Salve for sale by Colby Beott
An advertisement proclaims Bucklen's Arnica Salve as the best remedy for cuts bruises sores ulcers salt rheum fever sores tetter chapped hands chilblains corns and skin eruptions and promises to cure piles or money refunded. Priced 25 6 cents per box with satisfaction guaranteed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Colby & Beott
Acker's English Remedy Sold For Coughs Croups Colds
An advertisement for Acker's English Remedy claims it prevents and cures throat illnesses including coughs colds and croup or whooping cough. The product is offered at 10 and 50 with guaranteed effectiveness and sold by N G Woodward.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Acker
N.G. Woodward
Local notes on weather and community life in the village
Still warm and very dry. Hank Daniels returns to the village while clover seed crop will be light. Jacob Snyder improves his farm with a wind pump. Amos Moon and wives and Joseph Lichty join at Solomon Hall. George Renz and wife visit son in Sherwood. Milk at the cheese factory shrinks due to drought. Christ Snyder ill. Dr. Sager tending him. Marriage July 26 by Rev Orth Michael Huffauen to Dora Garver. Sheriff brings Busy Matter home from asylum. still a lunatic. Compliments to Defiance County Fair via Ex PRESS. News on rail cattle guards, subscription push for Joncke Express. Cosprove's barn burns. insurance details unknown. Melvin Bristow injured in milk haul run. improving. Brunersburg reports no rain since July 4. Cabbage worms on rampage. Unlucky Friday for farming. Blacksmith M Seib kept busy. Bennetts host Independence kin. Madame Grundy surprised by Napoleon wedding. Shaner and wife move to cottage. J C Hilton moves to Defiance. A light joke about a gag at expense of veracity. Rumor of Dr John Waler stabbed. later reports say cudgel wounds, not fatal. suspect jailed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hank Daniels
Jacob Snyder
Amos Moon
Joseph Lichty
Solomon Hall’s
George Renz
Sherwood
George
Christ Snyder
Dr. Sager
Farmer Center
Orth
Michael Huffauen
Dora Garver
Defiance Counse
Seymour
Good Reliable News
Joncke Express
Cosprove
Melvin Brlstow
Eli Clark
Sugar Grove
Melvin
Hartshorn
Festival ice cream sale at new F W B church
A local notice describes a Tuesday August 9 festival at the new Free Will Baptist church to raise funds for a chandelier. It mentions Alma Gaylord baptism at the Maumee River, visits by Miss Foust and Miss Adams, and community events including church enrollments, a DeFunia Normal opening concert, and a call for attendance amid drought.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clara Adams
Findlay
Miss Foust
Deshler
Jacob Adams
Mel Lockery
Fr. W. Baptist
Ayersville
Mt. Calvary
New Free Baptist Church
Alma Gaylord
Maumee River
New F. W. B
Foust
Deshler, O
Adams
Findlay O
Jacob Adam’s
Blood Purification Remedies and Strawberry Cupa
An old advertorial note praises OM and reliable Mec lcInen as dependable, with Acker's Blood Elixir claimed for long use against blood impurities and a range of diseases. It also extols Rheumedem and mentions Cupa as a Florida strawberry product.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Acker
N.G. Woodward
Local notes and visits from Adams township correspondents
Adams township highlights include A A Metz buying a buggy, Dell Newell working for William Conn, William Miller building a new house, Blaine Elliott on our street, H Luderman repairing, W H Conn in Defiance on business, Michael Costello Jr working for Jefferson Tittle, Misses Ellett and Tittle visiting in New Jersey, Nellie Stoner closing her West Ridge school, Johnson McCord and family on the Ridge, Peter Spangler from Tiffin Township here last Friday, Phillip Donier returning from Montgomery County, P J Schwartzel and family with Bruce Moat near Mud Creek, George Heatley from Defiance with county convention interest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ellett
Tittle
New Jersey
Nellie Stoner
West Ridge
Johnson McCord
Tiffin
Peter Spangler
Tiffin Township
A Gift for All Trial Offer Promotes Dr King Remedy
Limited time free trial of Dr King s New Discovery for consumption coughs and colds offered at Colby & s Drug Store in Defiance. Large bottles priced at 1. English Spavin Liniment advertised to remove lumps and blemishes from horses with claims of saving 50 by using one bottle, sold by Colby & Scott, Defiance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Colby & Scott
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E Ene Myers ‘Astier
Court Street
Defiance, Ohio
Henry Astley
Defiance
Pitman
Charles E. Bronson
Mortgage, Loan, and Real Estate Office
Clinton Street
Noble Township
Defiance County
City of
Wayne Street
Jefferson Street
Ottawai Pike
Aline
Hawles E
Bronson
Mefiance
Hera
Simmons Liver
J.h.zeilin & CO
Philadelphia
Aes Ayo
mBuracturen
Roittsburgy
Grealers
Arbuckles
Cirey
Anpr
Tach
Williams
Milwaukee
Wis
Mable Gay
Pioneer, O
City
T. E. Gay
A. Phillipps
St. Joe
Ind
Barton Smith
S. of V
Noah Ames
W. J. Henry
Geo. Nichols
Estella
Jacob
Wilson Miller
Waterloo
Farmer
C. O. of H
Coughanour
Collin Diffenburgh
Pennsylvania
Rev. J. Hoffman
Chas. Hollinger
I Tgerton
Alex Sant
California
Iman
J.ho
Mark
R. John
Tost
Wenison
Ray Otis
Pews Dealer
Clyde
Piecksville
Eitiz
Gov. Foraker
Dydent
T. Boys In Blue
Robert
Alex Sanderson
David Wertz
Alex Bevington
Wertz
Bro. R. C
God’s
B. M. Rakestraw
Morni Ridge
Smith
Clen
Milford Township
Chas. Woodward
Cain
Woodward
Nora Bene
Christ Brubaker
Dell Station
van Wert Co
Aaron Thompson
G. W. Krotzer
Allice Andrew
D. Long
Napoleon
George Stoot
Otto Rasmus
Mons
Ph Town
Cobb
Yenews
Jerome P. Slough
P. O
J. P. Slough
C. T. Wade
Scott Bros
J. B. Weible
Teachers’ Institute
Butler
Defiance Union Schools
Poece
Mustard
Valparaso
Mr. Calvary
Logan
Pra
Colby & Scott's Drug Store
Ana
Mark Township
Thomas Randal
Williams Center
Bucklen
Washington Township
C. F. Clemmons
M. Sehieb
Wm. Bennett
Independence
Madame Grundy
Burg
Mr. Shaner
Benton
John Hilton
J. C. Hiltton
John Waler
H. BR. Haller
van Wert
David Fullmer
Sol. Bollinger
Fayette
Archie Harper
Willian Fulmer
Briceton
M. E. Church
William Morse
Edward Kusian
Jennie Uusian
Abna Gaylord
Egypt
Defiance Normal
Adams ‘Township
Foraker
A. A. Metz
Dell Newell
William Conn
William Miller
Blaine Elliott
H. Luderman
W. H. Conn
Michael Costello, Jr
Jefferson Tittle
Philip Donier
Montgomery Co
P. J. Schwartzel
Bruce Moat
Mud Creek
George Heatley
the Express
Co. Fair
N. G. Woodward
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