Local items note community happenings and civic matters
The column records diverse notes from Defiance and nearby areas including new approaches at the Maumee bridge south end, Dr Otis publishing a paper in Otistown, Eli Cheng visiting a sick mother in Tiffin, a sermon at Cromley schoolhouse, and the County Commissioners refusing to fund the Defiance Agricultural Association. It also mentions Rhiny L Brown traveling via Belton to Maryland, the hose cart horse recovering, Dr Herschman assisting, a jersey cow sale in Independence, a Northward school picnic, a 2 mill gravel levy, a double wedding by Squire Hunter, the Williams county Pioneer picnic in Bryan on Sept 10, a new ice shaver at R Brown’s bakery, Shonfield in Mansfield raising 500 for a K of L celebration, Joe Hughes cleaning city catch basins, and recent marriage licenses granted by the Probate Judge.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maumee Bridge
Otis
Hicksville
Otistown
Col
Eli Cheng
Tiffin
Shonfield
Express
John Witaker, Jr
Cromley School House
Defiance Agricultural Association
Rhiny L. Brown
Belton, Tex
Defiance
Maryland
Dr. Herschman
Squire Hunter
John McMillan
Emma Schooley
Geo, Korn
Sylvia Olinger
Old Settlers and Pioneer Association of
Williams County
Bryan
R. Brown
Geo. Hughs
Farmer
B. F. Lord
A. Beerbower
Sol. Cohen
Ashland
Wis
Pete Minsel
Ed. Myers
Williams Center
Struble
Chas
Hunter
Erie County
Ernie Schultz
Merchants Hotel
W. J. Bea
Vicksburg
F. W. Knapp
Ester Coup
Bloomdale
William Coup
John Beal
Wood County
Wm. Switzer
John W. Winn
F. L. Hay
Secret Coffee Cure Promises Quick Temperance
An advertisement touts Golden Specific as a harmless, hidden cure for alcoholism. It claims the tonic can be added to coffee or tea without the drinker's knowledge and guarantees a permanent, speedy cure for moderate drinkers and alcoholics alike. It urges readers to write to Golden Specific Co. in Cincinnati for full details.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Golden Specific CO
Race St. Cincinnati, O
Local notes on fairs reunions bands and court actions
The Bryan Press reports Chas Bourtee was arrested for assault and battery, pled guilty, fined five dollars, and jailed after rumors he escaped a mental asylum. Columbus railroad boosters Demster and Baily visited, saying right of way work would start if secured. Maumee bridge contract changes were needed for a second paint coat. Harmonic Band opened an open air show, praising rapid improvement since last year. G A R ice cream and strawberry festival drew a nice crowd but lacked profit. East Defiance Relief Association fundraiser netted funds to aid families in winter and spring.
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Boston
Defiance
Bryan Press
Chas. Bourtee
Ralston
Messrs
Demster and
Baily
Lima
Columbus
Maumee Bridge
East Defiance Relief Association
Lightning Ignites Postal Telegraph Office Fire
A thunderstorm struck the Postal telegraph office on Monday night, burning all wires and instruments after lightning followed the telegraph line inside. Operator W H Mulligan found the office heavily damaged on Tuesday morning, with smoke and charred window casings and a burned table edge. Fireproof walls near Bechel's drug store and nearby instruments at Russell House allowed continued business during repairs. An unrelated incident saw a tin oil container ignite with an electric wire, shattering the lower window sash.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Postal Telegraph
Postal Telegraph Office
W. H. Mulligan
Bechel
Russell House
Local notes point to growth and events in Second ward
Eight or ten new residences rise in Second ward while three Democratic candidates seek the Commissioner seat. The Mackinaw rail line nears Cecil with Sherwood linkage planned. County Commissioners sold river bridge washout work in Tiffin township. Sixteenth Regiment Band wraps up a concert series at Myers Opera House on June 28. Norman figures include the death of Harrison Noble, a Tiffin attorney, and Mrs. August Seiler’s funeral in Third ward. A gas find at Wilson well is piped for light. The Gypsies are expelled from North Defiance after nuisance complaints.
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Second Ward
Henry Wilson
I. C. O. F. Lodge
Mackinaw
Cecil
Sherwood
Express
Turnbull Wagon Works
Sutphen
Bryan
Defiance
County Commissioners
Tiffin Township
Sixteenth Regiment
Myers’ Opera House
Defiance Commandery
Wause
Napoleon
Harrison Noble
Tiffin
M. E
Wheelmen of
Frank Ingalls
Emery Lattamer
Cincinnati
Dayton
Jerome Slough
Perry Street
Second Street Bridge
I. N. Watson
Nettie A. Crowl
Hicksville
Wesner
Public library closed for vacation and local notes
The public school library will be closed during vacation and books should be returned. The Past and Present journal at Bellevue reports strong support from G A R W R C and V groups, with one fourth of subscription money shared. News notes mention a Defiance excursion, a fatal arsenic incident, railroad tunnel work, St John’s hall opening, Mrs Jacob Ebert’s Hebrew burial, John Schneider’s bridge accident, and well drilling updates in the Davis farm area.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bellevue
W. R.C
Defiance
Herman Heber
Napoleon
Wabash Railroad Company
Maumee
St. John’s Hall
J. B. Jung
Jacob Ebert
S. Bachman
Russell House
Toledo
Grand Rapids
John Schneider
W. B. Nolan
Davis Farm
Hicksville
Perrysburg
Dr Levi Colby Celebrated 70th Birthday In Mark Township
In Mark township on the 15th inst Dr Levi Colby returning from field found friends at his house to honor his 70th birth day. Neighbors helped empty baskets and shared good cheer. They remarked they hope to see his 80th birthday as he came here 48 years ago next July.
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Mark Township
Levi Colby
Travelers and visitors move through Defiance area events
A string of short notes lists visits and trips by numerous names including Rev B W Slagle in Paulding, August Levy in Detroit, D Stull of Hicksville, A W Lewis of Ney in Defiance, M Weinsteen of Toledo, George Hughs of Farmer, Judge Patton of Hicksville, and many others. It mentions trips to Napoleon, Detroit, Ashland Wisconsin, and Europe contemplating plans, along with local social visits and wedding tour remarks.
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Xzarad
Joseph Ralston
O. A. Woodward
Independence
Mansfield
K. of L
Joe Hughes
Geo. W. Scott
Emma G. Richard Mason
Sarah E. Howe
Peter J. Shannon
Mary L. Ziegler
Wm. P. Richardson
Elia Zimmerman
Dr. Maines
Harmonic Band
Er. N. Lewis
Wilson Henne
Ohio Teachers’ Association
Akron
Butler
B. F. Southworth
le Brocq
Chieftian
Save
Eds
Dan
F. Krotz
Cash Grocery
Dr. Tritech
Ottawa
Rev
B. W.slagle
Paulding
August Levy
Detroit
D. Stull
City
A. W. Lewis
Ney
M. Weinsteen
W. W. Lance
Wellman
Wisterman
David Kerstetter
Auburn
Ind
Frank Dalrymple
Henry Lazarus
Trenton
Lazarus
Priime
Defiance Mills
Erie Mills
Model Clothing House
Chatham Street
N. B
Thestimontals
Ft. Jillip Tillman
Middletown
Ukoff, Mason
Wilson Mears
Df Clark Chamberlain
MO M. Chambervv
AN. DE Tere
Jonas Chamberlain
G. Francis
Carlisle
Warren Co
J. J. Kahlo & Bro
S. 24 Street
Court House
N.B
Hoover & Gambier
Clinton and
Second Streets
Ohio
Biwinner Bros
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