Seven Wooden Buildings Burned in Hicksville Fire
A large wooden block on High street burned last Friday night destroying seven occupied buildings, including Gilbert Walters harness shop and several other businesses. Losses range from 75 to 3,000 with various insurers. Citizens fear incendiary causes while planning brick rebuilding and note local fire-protection needs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
High Street
U.B. Church
Gilbert & Walters, Harnessmakers
Emmet Nelson
Tony” Weber
Nelson
Weber
Freeport
Farmer & Patterson, Jewelers
Phenix
F. Parker
C. A. Blodgett
Fire Association
E. M. Bilderbeck
CGM
Continental
Hugh Nelson
J. W. Wright
D. G. Huffman
Commercial Black
J. E. Coburn
Germania
Casebeer
Lehman
Wm. Babbage
Krotz
A. Simpson
Hicksville
Ohio fairs and associations to Columbus excursion ticket sale
The B and O rail line will offer round trip excursion tickets to Columbus from all points in Ohio for multiple fairs and associations. Tickets go on sale January 10 through 13 and are valid for return until January 14.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State Agricultural Convention
Ohio Wool Growers Convention
Ohio Swine Breeders Convention
State Farmers Institute
State Board of Agriculture
Ohio National Guards
Ohio Short Horn Breeders
Ohio Jersey Cattle Breeders
Association of Civil and Mining Engineers
Columbus
Ohio
Dr King's New Discovery Trial Offer at Colby & Co.
Free trial bottle of Dr. King's New Discovery for coughs colds and lung ailments available at Colby & Co's Drug Store. Limited time offer to prove its curative powers, with large bottles priced at 1. The ad pairs health hope with a reflective, poetic closing about evening and stars.
Acker’s Bee Cen It Relieves Fretful Infants
A reader notes that babies troubled by wind colic teething or stomach disorders can be relieved at once by Acker’s Bee Cen containing opium. Price 25 cents. For sale by N. G. Woodward.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Acker
N. G. Woodward
Brooksville Express returns with New Year notes and locals
Brooksville and Vicinity reports a belated Express appearance with New Year greetings and a stream of village notices. Local movers include J. H. Gerst selling fruit trees, Fred Speiser moving his shoe store, and various farm and church happenings amid Christmas events and small-town gossip. Burglary furthers Georgetown chatter as tools and an office safe vanish with little value recovered.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
the Express
The
Express
J. H. Gerst
Stryker
Brose Truby
Richland Township
David Osborn
Fred Speiser
Evansport
Holgate
Rural Chapel
United Brethren
Prairie Creek
Joseph Stockman
Myers
John F. Miser
Stockman
Sollenstine
Winfield Cameron
David Yarlot
Montana
Washington Township
Georgetown
P. M. Crago
Lewis Motter
John W. Partee
Old
Colorado
John W. Brown
Thomas Yeager & Son
D. E. Welker
Community Notes From Local County Ward
Names of residents and families linked to moves visits and occupations. Matt Easterman relocates to Hector while Silas Parriott moves to Putnam county. Ellsworth Spencer visits from Tennessee and S W Mansfield with Bryant Mansfield in Continental last week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maud Baker
Michael Barnsberger
Owen
Silas Parriott
Putnam County
Ellsworth Spencer
Tennessee
S. W
Bryant Mansfield
William Bogers
Wisterman School
Lottie Mansfield
Amanda Doenges
Michael Doenges
Richland Township
Ally van Skiver
Holtzel
Joseph Glasby
Marion Vanvlerah
L. W. Mansfield
Ottawa Pike
Nicholas Schoonover
Illinois
Adams Township Local Notes And Social Visits
Cool icy weather and a flurry of visitors mark Adams Township. H Davis visited Carey Ohio, Ida Knape stayed in Defiance, William Davis traveled there, Anton Giffe moved to Defiance, Jacob Shock visited Webster Indiana. Miss Matilda Guh spent time in Archibald. Mrs. Myrtie Alba of Indiana visits. The schoolmaster from Adams Ridge plans new lodging soon. Bruce Moats from Mud Creek visited the Ridge. Rev. Miller of Indiana preached at the Dunkard church. Leap year gossip fuels girls to plan outings. A dagger owner may claim it from A G McCord’s residence by proving property and paying charges. Dennis Jones.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Della Kyle
W. D. Wilson
Nelson
Elliott’s
A. Koch
Hicksville
Bert
Pleasant Ridge
Blake
Nina
Jesse Scott
Charlotte Dilworth
Smith Street
J. W. Lily
William Jude
Masa Devore
Sade Dicken
Bloomdale
Ohio
Elder
J. Doppler
Mark Center
H. Slough
Ida
Wineland
J. Hire
John
John Is A Hummer From Way back.Mrs. E. Ash of Fostoria
Earl W. Elder
Earl Wayne
C. 8
Tena Elder
Little Earl
Ida Knape
Defiance
William Davis
Anton Giffe
Jacob Shock
Webster
Ind
Mt. Carmel
Matilda Guh
Archibald
Myrtie Alba
Indiana
Adams Ridge
Bruce Moats
Mud Creek
Rev. Miller
Dunkard
A. G. McCord
Dennis Jones
Clinton Street
Noble Township
Defiance County
Wayne Street
Jefferson Street
Ottawa Pike
Charles E, Bronson
W. W. Griffin
Trout Creek
St. Clair Co
Ala
R. King
Wm. J. McCann
Randall St
Boston
Jones
Seigel
A. J. White
Warren At
New York
Local notes from Logan and surroundings wrap up holidays
Several townspeople have personal updates this week including H L Cheyney losing a horse and Wes Barney's trip to Defiance. Birth of a daughter to Mr and Mrs George Kyle on December 25 noted. Birthdays and anniversaries for Frank Gingery Wes Barney Ed Stone and Mrs Orley Crary wood bee and gift reports. visitors include H E Irish from Chicago and relatives stopping by Jacob Fitzcharles. Rumors of a Butler Indiana marriage Christmas and community literary debate next Thursday on Prohibition of Infidel writings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wes. Barney
Defiance
Frank Gingery
Robert Reeder
Dick Arrowsmith
George Kyle
W. O. Barney
Emma Smith
Delaware Township
Joe Jones
Williams Center
Logan
Pear] Hopkins
Farmer
Robert Beeder
Laura Swager
Butler, Ind
Ed. Stone
Wes
Barney
H. E. Irish
Chicago
Jacob Fitzcharles
White New Year in Crary and Hicksville Events
Chronology from Crary district notes a white New Year and several local activities. Mrs Wm Ensign ill. bad colds widespread. dances and oyster suppers reported. Visitors include Malankthon B Everett of Payne and Samuel Bower on vacation. A snowstorm added eight inches. local schooling and literary society meetings noted.
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W. E. Henry
M. Overhelt
John Bays
Andrew Chapman
Angola
Bert Robertson
Blodgett
Charley Kagey
St. Joe
John Weisbecker
Irena Newman
Bryan
Williams
Kendallville
Emery
Geo. R. Brown
Carla
Butler
N. Crary
Grace
Pleasant Lake
Kate Randolph
Jennie Ferris
Auburn
Kelley
West
Chas. Donsley
Findlay
H. G. Elliott
John Warner
U. B
W. A. Price
Wawaka, Ind
Mark Township
Dr. Bigelow
G. W. Bechel
Bechel
Florida
Brooksville and Vicinity
Russell
William
Hunter
Church of God People
Mordecain
Cameron
First
Worth
Express Corps
Michigan
Mud Lake
Clearwater
Basswood
Toadley
Sharon
Matt Easterman
Hector
Adams Township
H. Davis
Carey, C
H. L. Cheyney
Will Gingery
A. Z. Stone
Colby x
Scott’s
Lost Creek
Wm. Ensign
Crary
Hans Cleland
W. BE. House
Malankthon B. Everett
Payne
Simon Buda
Samuel Bower
Hook
Paulding Co
A. 8
Biglow
Samuel
Echo
O. N. Foot
Adrian Phillips
A. H. Sager
E. G. Bower
Bro
Henry
Presbyterian
Surlock
Edgerton
Spangler
C. O. of H
C. O
Claude
Literary Society
Crary School
John Deardorff
H. W. Cleland
H. L. Cheney
Fred Poole
LaFayette
George Washington
J. W. Miller
Hampton Otis
M., B. Everett
Story & Clark
Fae
Wellman
bayGen
Story & Clark Organs
S. ES Roost
Morse’s
Dr Mers Po
N.G. Woodward
Charles E. Bronson
Mortgage, Loan, and Real Estate Office
Jersey City
N. J
Peat
United States
U. S. Treasury
P. Lorillard & CO
Vorshee & NeMakin
Cincinnati
Island Home Stock Farm
Ravage & Parcum
Sland Home
Drugg!sts
Miles
Keystone
Lovell Mfg. Co. Ltd
Erie, Pa
Upper Holgate Avenue
Dorance
Gale
Harman
Swalley Jo
AO McKinney
M. D
Easy Narman
Defiance, Ohio
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