Nerve Food and Local Happenings in Defiance
A digest of everyday events in Defiance including a new baby at Wm. J. Young's, a private picnic, a child's death and burial, repairs and new features at local businesses, a Republican meeting at Crosby House, and community notices about schools, fairs, and fires. The piece also notes weather extremes, construction bids, legal notices, and various small incidents around town.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wm. J. Young’s
South Grove
James Hocket
Turnbull Works
Ben
Shoup
F. W. Knapp
Hopkins Street
Republican Central Committee
Crosby House
J. J. Snyder
Warren Road
Dan, Shea
Defiance Items Sketch Local Happenings and Plans
Local notes report a fairgrounds band stand under construction, sewer projects advancing, a bridge of repairs on a canal, and a new cigar factory underway. Burglars theft at Jarvis creamery and a Columbus & Lima railroad survey update are noted along with oil well progress and postmaster changes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Geiger & Son
Paddy Redden
Fair Grounds
Holston & Son
Switzer & Kehnast’s
East Ward
Killey’s
John Hamm
EB. N
EB. N. Lewis’ New Building.w. E. Doud
Boston
Sherwood
Republican Central Committee
Jarvis
Columbus & Lima
Defiance
Isaac Whitledge
Trenton Rock
Davis
Greenler
Field
Tiedeman
Hamburg
New York City
State Line
Defiance Committee
Garrett
Ind
Bryanwell No. 2
No.3
Well No
Reiniger Rejected for Canal Superintendent Amid Knights of Labor Clash
The Portsmouth Leader reports that Frederick Reiniger was not appointed canal superintendent after a Knights of Labor protest. State Board of Public Works members Flickinger Hahn and Gen. Jones backed the decision, citing Reiniger’s prior K of L ties and betrayal of secrets. The Board acted in closed session after a July 4 speech by Flickinger promising labor support.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Portsmouth
Knight of Labor
Reiniger
Knights of Labor
State Board of Public Works
Fred. Reiniger
C. A. Flickinger
Board of Public Works
J. B. Foraker
Columbus
Mr. Flickinger
Hahn
Gen. Jones
K. of L
Narrow Escape as Bullet Strikes Chair in Noon Dinner
Chas Switzer narrowly escaped serious harm Thursday when a .22 rifle fired by August Harry from outside struck the iron arm of Switzer's chair. The bullet passed through a screen and window pane, nearly hitting Switzer in the stomach, and flattened on impact. The incident highlights the dangers of gunning in the corporation and calls for prohibition.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chas. Switzer
August Harry
Mrs HH Heerdegen Fends Off House Fire with Quick Wits
On Thursday morning Mrs. Heerdegen prevented a blaze from destroying her home. A faulty flue allowed fire to spread from a closet. she opened doors, doused flames with water, and with help from her daughter and a basin, kept the fire under control. She then worked the garret chimney to dampen the blaze. Two windows were open as a breeze aided containment. Nearby incidents in Hurley, Wisconsin, were noted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
HH. Heerdegen
Heartfelt thanks for neighbor aid during illness and death
The family expresses deep gratitude to neighbors and friends for kind assistance during the illness and passing of their beloved. While mourning the loss, they are grateful for the support and friendship, signed by Joan Burer, Jr.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joan Burer, Jr
Correction Notice and Local Advertisements From the Paper
The page lists travel rates via the C H V T railway to health and resort destinations across several states and Canada with inquiries directed to railway agents. It also includes ads for cream by the dish at Brown's Baltimore Bakery, plug tobacco at C J Monse's, farm equipment, furniture catalogs from A H Revell Co of Chicago, and a temperance society incident ending with a member being expelled.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. H. Revell & Co
Chicago
West
Golden Specific advertised for teething relief and drunkenness cure
An advertisement touts Mrs Winston s Sootnina Synrup as a universal teething remedy used for forty years by millions, claiming relief from pain and dysentery to aid mothers. It asserts safety and a permanent cure for drunkenness when added to coffee, urging purchase from Golden Specific Co Cincinnati Ohio.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Golden Specific CO
Race St. Cincinnati, O
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Moxie
Merchant’s Bank
Normal College
Harmonie Band
Toledo
Presque Isle
Columbus & Lima Road
Michigan State Line
Samuel Collen
Wm. Belyea
Jos. Waldner
John ‘Spangler
Patriarchal Circle
Milwaukee
Geo. Rock
Glen Miller
Fay
Bryan
Peoria
P. Kittenring
Perry and
Third Streets
Perry Street
Eli Kaser
John 8
Demann
Broughton and Hedges
J. I. Hale
Jos. Ralston
Noble
Holgate
J. W. Henderson
Geo. Miller
Leander Mason
Defiance Steam Laundry
Enos
James
P. Kuhn
Kuhn Bros
Wm. Bartels
Eva Schmick
Clinton Street
Jarvis Hand Knitting Works
Bittner’s
Ohio
Squire Hunter
Court House
Electric Light Company
Wabash
Anna Douvhar
Hill & Hubbard
Common Pleas Court
City of
F.C. Switzer
J. A. Ketchel
Chas. Behringer
Presley Zigler
Fillman
Lion
The
Express
John A
Mark Center
Theodore Sewell
Sewell
John
Jie
Igd
Durance Vile
Ivery Orhes
Squire Havre
Gail
N. Lewis
Old Presbyterian
Calicee
Hengstler
Stork
Henry Londeau
Tuttle & Geiger
L. Burt
Flickinger
Second Street
J.N. Robinson
Wisconsin Central Railroad
Wisconsin Central
Otis Flemming
Bowersox
Bryan Mess
J. B. Arbuckle
Pittsburg
Save
Eds
Dan
F. Krotz
Cash Grocery
Hurley
Wis
Levy & Ginsburg
Rol. Golion
Alby
Evy
Andrew Ames
Emma Kisabet
Lawrence Pinski
Rosa M. Kretzer
Joan F. Dower
C. H. V. & T. Railway
Pennsylvania
Maryland
Virginia
Wisconsin
Minnesota
Colorado
Michigan
Canada
H. V. &T. Railway
H. J. Falkenbauch
Brown
Baltimore
C. J. Monse
PF. L. Hay
Court Wests
Temperance Society
Seeteer
Rene Enenennes
Defiance Mills
Erie Mills
Beneenee
Renee Sete
One-Price Clothing House
Shonfield
Pacific
M. BE. Heller & CO
Palace
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