Glorious Fourth at Defiance and Oddities
Long Defiance column notes a Fourth of July celebration at the Fair Ground, a debt of illness to millionaire Jay Gould, local entertainments, church events, school notices, and town improvements. Frequent items include the Sieren House repaint, Molly Easterbrook hosting, a Plymouth Rock hen, Puddle's Pond at Myers Opera House, and civic updates on arrests, road work, and fair preparations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jay Gould
the Fair Ground
Sieren House
Harmonie Band Opens Outdoor Concert After Year
Harmonie Band performed Saturday evening from the band stand to a large crowd, delivering excellent music. It marked one year since their public debut, noted for rapid improvement. The G A R ice cream and strawberry festival Friday at their hall drew a good crowd but not enough to profit, with supply exceeding demand. East Defiance Relief Association continues strong, netting a modest sum at Friday’s festival to aid needy families.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harmonie
East Defiance Relief Association
Chatham Street
A Pleasant Surprise in Mark Township Birthday Honor
In Mark township on the 15th, Dr Levi Colby returning from field work found many neighbors at his house. They gathered to celebrate his 70th birthday by emptying baskets of gifts and well wishes. The aging pioneer, who arrived forty eight years ago next July, shared in the warm, simple festivity and hopes to reach his 80th birthday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mark Township
Levi Colby
Lightning Ignites Telegraph Office In Narrow Fire
A thunderstorm struck a Postal telegraph office as lightning followed a wire into the room. It burned wires and instruments, charred window casing, and damaged the table. Operator Mulligan found the office closed and spared a larger blaze due to fireproof walls and nearby instruments at Russell House.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Postal Telegraph
Postal Telegraph Office
W. H. Mulligan
Bechel
Russell House
Personal notices from Defiance area this week
Dr. Tritch visited Ottawa and several locals travelled to Lima Detroit Napoleon and other nearby towns for business or family visits. Mercer Ashton, Rev Slagle, Mr and Mrs Tingle, August Levy, D Stull, A W Lewis, M Weinsteen, Geo Hughs, Christ Diehl, Judge Patton, Johns Miller, Lawyer Brodnix, Hibben Cheyney, Will Jarvis, S M Stormer, J I Lavy, Chas Deckrush, Squire Huffman, Mrs Rhiny Brown, John Thien, Dr Heiseltman, Miss Cora McDonald, landlords, and many others were noted in Defiance and surrounding cities visiting relatives, attending events, or on professional trips. Several plans and trips to Detroit, Napoleon, Oakwood, Kendalville, and Europe were mentioned, along with local business and court matters.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
D. Stull
Hicksville
A. W. Lewis
Ney
Defiance
M. Weinsteen
Toledo
Geo. Hughs
Farmer
Christ. Diehl
Napoleon
Deflance
Ab, Coy
Mark Township
Hibben Cheyney
Milford
Will Jarvis
M. Stormer
J. I. Lavy
Detroit
Chas, Deckrush
Oakwood
Squire D. G. Huffman
Rhiny Brown
Texas
John Thien
Heiseltman
Cecil
Cora McDonald
Kirtley
Crosby
Kendalville
Ind
Harry
Europe
B. F. Lord
A. Beerbower
Alda Fish
W. H. Noble
Sol. Cohen
Ashland
Wis
Pete Minsel
Ed. Myers
Williams Center
Struble
Bryan
Cha
William Coup
John Beal
Wood County
Wm. Switzer
John W. Winn
F. L. Hay
Rans Kettenring
Stingle
Shentfield
J. J. Cothran
Ross House
Deshler
Jesse Fisher
Noah Bish
Fostoria
Sutphen
Thacker
Wauseon
Dr. Perkey
Chicago
E. N. Lewis
E. A. Monford
New York City
R. T. Whitaker
Germany
America
Clarence G. Smith
Fort Wayne
Wellman
Wisterman
John Price
Wm. Price
Wonderly
Dal, Dildine
Payne
Gibson
David Kerstetter
Joseph Ralston
Auburn
Marriage Licenses Granted by Probate Judge
The following persons have been granted licenses to marry since our last list: Charle apdleos and Miss Serretta Oustott. aaamilan and nist. Fmme Schooley and Miss Ella A. Weever. ilton W ae and Miss echo A. W harpus. b. la a Miss Della Dellite. eph May and Miss Orvilla Moon. Allen and Miss Adriana Myers. poharirs E. Replogle and Miss Margaret Innner. James Gearing and Miss Lamanday Cain.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charle Apdleos
Serretta Oustott
Nist
Fmme
Schooley
Aya
Ella A. Weever
Ilton
Echo A. Wharpus
Della Dellite
Eph May
Orvilla Moon
Allen
Adriana Myers
Poharirs
E. Replogle
Margaret “Nner
James Gearing
Lamanday Cain
Also Mentioned on This Page
New York
The
Baptist Church
H. G. Baker
J. P. Cameron
Columbus
Will
Defiance County
M. E. Heller
Defiance Ohio
Cleveland
Hammond
Switzer& Kehnast
Ohio
Maumee Bridge
Eli Cheng
Tiffin
Dr. Otis
Otistown
Col
Clinton Street
Lizzie Schmick
Antwerp
Sir Knights
Sixteenth Regiment
Union School
Wause
L. Arschambeault
Will. Ralston
Wabash Railroad Company
H. P. Miller
Normal
James C
H. D. Williams
Curry Institute
Pittsburg
Walt
Hilton
Florida
Guy Tippen
Curtis Holgate
Kittie
C. H. Spafford
Rockport
Blue Bull
Pruden
Kitty
Joe B
Strathmore
Rysdyk
Hambletonian
Santa Clause
Tippen
Shonfield
Express
Turnbull Wagon Works
John Witaker, Jr
Cromley School House
Boston
Defiance Agricultural Association
Rhiny L. Brown
Tex
Maryland
Herschman
Jersey
O. A. Woodward
Independence
Squire Hunter
John McMillan
Emma Schooley
Geo, Korn
Sylvia Olinger
Old Settlers and Pioneer Association
Williams County
R. Brown
Shenfield
Mansfield
Joe Hughes
Bryan Press
Chas, Bourtee
Ralston
Demster and
Baily
Lima
ER. N. Lewis
Dan
F. Krotz
Cash Grocery
Dr. Tritch
Ottawa
Merrill Ashton
B. W.slagle
Paulding
Mrs. Tingle
Lima Wednesay
Levy
Wm. W. Lance
Delaware
L. Kremer
Hwenden
H. H. Ginsburg
Nebraska
Henry Lazarus
Trenton
Lazarus
Model Clothing House
N. B
Anufactures
F Tlman
Mic
Wilson Mears
Middletown, O
J.J. Kahlo & Bro
Agus
Opp Court House
Clinton and
Second Streets
Lin Ule Boi
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