New Wabash depot ready for use in Defiance
The Wabash railway builds a water tank at the depot and the new depot is finished and ready for occupancy in days. The grounds around the depot are in good shape with modern conveniences for travelers. F Krotz the grocer promotes Durham Coffee with several ads.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wabash Railway Company
Dolke
F. Krotz
Durham
Common Pleas Court
Wabash Depot
Fifth Street
August Speis
Defiance
Toledo
Wabash
Fred Palmer
Harley’s
Lion
Fair Ground
Frank Stone
Ayersville
Farmer
Local Defiance News Briefs Highlight Trials and Fights
Defiance items cover mayoral confinement and improved firehouse rooms, Dolley’s shoe sale at cost, new baby births, and a notary appointment for H V Willey. Dunn case pushed to next term while Sheridan faces embezzlement trials. Third ward fights lead to arrests, fines, and bail hearings. Holloween property damage prompts calls for law and order. Subscriptions for Defiance and Lima railroad rise to 9000. community pushes for rail securing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H.m.sigler
Dolle’s
H. V. Willey
Foraker
Defiance County
Dunn
Defiance
Sheridan
Third Ward
Joe Hughes
Tom Ansbury
Frank Miller
Dad” Andrews
Pat
Redden
Chas
Squire Travis
James Turney
Maumee River
Bob
Elmer Prater
Bob Jeffreys
Anniversary celebrated by Rev Slagle and wife
Rev B W Slagle and his wife observed the 25th wedding anniversary with a surprise from their congregation. The event was described as a pleasant affair. A mention of a Durham Coffee image and a Chicago Tribune editorial note about natural gas in Ohio and Pennsylvania followed by a local urging to support home merchants and local business.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
B. W. Slagle
Durham
The
Chicago Tribune
New England
Ohio
Pennsylvania
Honor Bright
Third Ward
Frank Monroe
Jerome Slough
Cyrus Williams
Peone
W. H. Hare
A. J. White
Warren Street
New York
Will Geiger's Last Sunday Baby Brings Happy Fatherhood
A fragmentary local column reports a little girl born to Will Geiger, with Will described as a happy father. The item reflects typical small-town society notes and family news from the period.
Memorial Service for Miss Helen Hunter
A memorial service is planned for Sabbath morning at the Presbyterian church in memory of Miss Helen Hunter who died in Colorado Springs on October 24. All friends of the family are invited to attend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Presbyterian Church
Helen Hunter
Colorado Springs
Reorganization Clash at Young Hickory Club
A Democratic split surfaced as Bronson, longtime president, faced a bid to reorganize the Young Hickories before Frank Hurd's speech at the rink. The faction staged a rival meeting at the courthouse, bought silk hats, and planned a parade, but the effort fizzled with Bronson retaining the presidency for now and few members joining the Hurd march.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brethers
Frank Hurd
Bronson
Ringsters
Court House
W. D. Hill
William
Gilroy
Young Hickory Club
Durham Coffee Appeal and Defiance Legislative Watch
Ask FP, Krotz for Durham Coffee urging respect for local interests and warning against disparaging the town to outsiders. The note also states Defiance will lack a legislative representative for two years as Hon. John L. Geyer’s course will be scrutinized by an argus eye from Defiance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joe
Brown
Stephens & Hiltons
North Hill
Max
FF. Krotz
Durham
Defiance
John L. Geyer
Argus
Also Mentioned on This Page
Defiance County Express
Clinton and
Third Sts
the Express Publishing CO
Defiance Post Office
Geo. Sanderson
Ohio Insane Asylum
Sanderson
J. P. Buffington
Ralston
Dollie
Ladies Fine Shoe
W. H. Francisco
Thursda
Elmer
Rob’t Prator
Frank Murphy
Er. N. Lewis
Dan F. Krotz
Cent Ticket
D. F. Krotz
Will Geiger
Will
J. A. Fidler
Dr. Scott
Peoria, Til
Oghthelmic College
Chicago
J. L. Scott
North Carolina
Oddfellows
Noble Grand
Linnie Welker
Knoxville
Tenn
Dresden
Cochoton
Squire Hunter
Jos
FE. Stout
Florida
M. C. Howey
William E. Roberts
Ida Jackson
Real Estate Security
Viers & Watkins
Hilton
Ayer
Griggs
Geo. W. Bechel
Auglaize M
H. G. Baker
I’. L. Hay
4Th St
Holgate Ave
Joan H. Warraker
Memorial Services
O'Brien & Connolly
Summit Street
Ask
Krotz
Durham Coffee
Forshee & McMakin
Cincinnati
Killer
Binghamton
Shonfield’s
Shonfield
Russell House
Clinton Street
Second Streets
Defiance, O
Toker
R. R. Cable
He & Gel Mgr
Wader
Ol Atimroebar
Baird’s
O UK
Baird
Mniles
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