Holiday storefronts and local notices in Defiance index
Local items include travel line references and express services, holiday shopping at Heller’s and Lewi, Christmas goods at Baltimore Bakery and Colby Scott display. Residents Godfrey Deindorfer and Rev Mrs May visit, pensioners in Defiance County total 266 monthly, salesladies Nellie Orcutt Nora Stevens assist N G Woodward, euchre party at Miss Fannie Wissler, illuminated books and Bechel holiday stock highlighted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Heller’s
Heller
Baltimore Bakers
E. N. Lewi
Clark
Toledo
George Claflin
Baltimore
N. Lewis's
Godfrey Deindorfer
Iowa
Defiance
May
Jefferson
Defiance County
Samuel
Nellie Orcutt
Nora Stevens
N. G. Woodward
Fannie Wissler
Colby & Scott's
G. W. Bechel’s
Mount Vernon Bridge Firm Faces Shortweight Claim
Tax Secretary Lindenberger confronted over a shortfall in iron used by the Mount Vernon Bridge company on the Maumee project. He admits underbidding and says competition forced lower iron, but the live weight falls short of the 3300 pounds per foot. County awaits the B and O chief engineer’s verdict to dock or pay. Construction is severely behind schedule with 90 days elapsed since work began. The labor force complains of easy pay and lax supervision. BECHEL'S.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mount Vernon Bridge Company
Maumee
Lindenberger
Loeb & Son
Mount Vernon Company
Loeb
Fatal fall at the canal bridge near Defiance
Henry Carpenter a 46 year old farmer from Charlev died after slipping from the canal lock gates while crossing to the mill. He fell into the nearly empty lock and struck the ice, dislocating his spine. A coroner's inquest returned a verdict of death by accident. He left a wife and eight children. The report also notes local concerns over bridge delays and related public notices, plus obituaries and marriage licenses from November.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry Carpenter
Charlev
Defiance
Ferdinand Kroll
Coshocton
Ohio
William E. Bowen
Florida
Henry County
Isaac
Sarah Ann Bowen
Sarah Ann Barnhart
Isaac Karsner
Wille Bowen
Co. F
W. W. Bowen
Toy Company
Vicksburg
Cleveland
Margaret Snape
Logansport
Ind
W. Bowen
Cameron
G. W. Scott
Hicksville
Mary Anna Zeroff
Carper Zieroff
Elizabeth Magus
Liam Zieroff
Father Mechenfelder
Ridgeland
Daniel Karsner
Virginia
Defiane
Mary Ann Essex
Hiden
Sarah J Austin
Christian Church
Free Will Baptist Church
F'ckitaren
Local Notes Mixed With Ads From Farmer Township
Bryan visitor Emma McAvit attends Allen's hall hop while farmers survey fall plowing and road improvements. Cattle disease echoes black leg rumors as a Glen Dale drama and Christmas dances are planned. Misses Bevew Snyder and Case crowd social events. Silent wedding rumors surface as Dr Winn reports strong trade. typhoid recovery mentioned for Matilda Biglow. Advertisements promote clothing, oysters, lamps, thermals, and holiday bargains at local shops. notices include loans, theater tickets, and farm goods listings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Emma McAvit
Bryan
Allen’s Hall
Fred Danakin
Mason Schoolhouse
Georgetown
Glen Dale
Farmer Township
Re Stuckman
Alfred Donely
May Severs
Mamie Bevew
Katie Snyder
John Donely
Wm. Snyder
Lulu
Maggie Case
William Center
Wm. Gardner
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Hooker CO
Oschester, N
Eivexon
S.A. McOmber & CO
Rochester
N. Y
K. F. Box
Street
Bu Ly
EX Brothers
Nursery
Iobster
N.Y
Pace
A. Krotz
Clinton and
Fifth Sts
Emnig & Yingling’s
Ladies’ West Chains & Charms
Clinton Street
Poaster Company
Boston
Bates
Waterloo Duke
Plymouth Rock
Curtis Holgate & CO
Defiance, Ohio
Rogers Booth’s
Wabash, St. Louis and Pacific
Deflanet Gcino East
Mail
Exp Limited
Baltimore and Ohio Railway
Orne West
Chicago
Matt Cocals
Bill Hill
K. of L
Free Trade
Apd
Pt N Et
J. P. Buffington
Court House
G. W
Bechel’s
Smelling Danger
Hill & Hubbard
c.L.s.c
D. T. Eimer
Baltimore & Ohioo Railroad Company
Trans- Ohio
Daniel H. Myers
Sarah E. Knipe
Christian Ebinger
Mary Mes
Emry C. Sullinger
Elly C. Beaver
Clement L. Hail
Fannie B. Yeager
Adam St Wi
Emma S. Skiver
Ada Dell Myers
John Antwine
Mary Ankeny
Angushis E. Buckingham
Mary £.Daniels
Frank W. Young
Emie E. Hudson
Seneca A. Sanford
Maria D. Purkey
Albert Doaley
Mary Beavers
Wm. Ridenour
Isabella Martin
Farmer Center
Winn
Farmer
E. Winn
George
Linn County
Missouri
Matilda Biglow
Emery Martin
Park Yeagley
Park
Charles Case
Chickasaw
Cr. Morse
C. I. Morse’s
Fresno
Srrcrat
Aiva C. Flickinger's
C. L. Luce Co
Cutt
C. L Morse
Alva C. Flickinger’s
Agt
C. S. Monse’s
Alva
Blickinger’s
Larnesr
C.L. Luceco
F. Dearice
Ph. Hager
Summit St
Toledo U
Woodford
Colby & Scott
I. Morse
Alva C.ickinger’s
F.L Hay
Alva C. Flickinger
C. Lr Luce Co
City Ticket Office
Merchants National Bank
MAY Brothers
Harley
LION
H. Heerdegen & Co
Palace
Just
KE. Heller
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