Local notes and weather in Defiance area
A mix of short items reports high potato prices, a population claim for Findlay at 8900, and wheat starting well after rain. It notes Thursday winds causing damage at Fort Wayne, unroofed buildings, sunk vessels, and a fall of a famous Maumee apple tree. It mentions a social tea raising about $40, a lecture in Defiance, and local bridge and mill updates.
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Findlay
Fort Weyne
E. White
The
Episcopal Society
Vernon Bowersox
Bryan Press
Maumee Bridge
Gardner
Johnson County
Kansas
Dolly
Ohio
Henry County
Napoleon
J. P. Fouke
J. P. Belknap
Maumee
Frank Southworth
Occonoxee
Pot’ Anatonies
Political Rhetoric Targets Hill in Sixth District
Local editorials attack Bill Hill as a tool of monopoly and a demagogue. Arguments claim his record harms soldiers and temperance, urging voters to back Boothman for Congress amid Democratic dissension.
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Toledo
Knights of Labor
Bill Hill
Congress
Bill
Hill
K. of L
Paulding
Paulding County
van Wert Bulletin
Boothman
Wood Co. Sentinel
W. D. Hill
Perrysburg
Washington
J. W. Chappell
Geo. B. Crook
Burg
Jack Chapell
van Wert
Rep
Atle
Leon Signel
Sixth
Normal College Notes Highlight Local Activities
Simeon Niederhauser is a new student. The literary society buys a stage curtain aided by F A B Lowe. The Root bus line links college events at regular street car rates. Lectures, recitals, and Sunday bible classes draw attendees. Henry county teachers praise Defiance Normal College. Local churches form new officer lists. Salvation Army shifts venues. A color theory lesson shows many young students exhibit color blindness.
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Simeon Niederhauser
Literary Society
Nellie Moore
F.W. Knapp
F. A. B. Lowe
Eva Hilton
Mattie Hill
Lillie van Hyning
Napoleon
Col. Copeland
College Hall
Laura Keller
Hogue
Electric Light Company
Napoleon Northwest
Salvation Army
Fifth Street
Talmadge
Defiance Express
Helping Hand Society
M. E. Church
Orcutt
Alpress
A Treas
Beardsley
Euire
L. Partee
A. Viers
Q. Fairbanks
8. P. Moon
Ladies’ Home Missionary Society
Chestnut Bell E and Local Society Rumors
Questions arise about a notable figure dubbed the chestnut bell e and several society topics. Residents wonder about holiday trade, upcoming marriages, a winter lecture series, new cigar brands, the dramatic club season, canal bridge completion, and the fate of Defiance county lawyers as Charley Krotz and the Wertheimers depart.
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Dramatic Club
Third Street
Maumee Bridge
Defiance County
Charley Krotz
Wertheimers
De fiance Creamery Owner Attends Woolen Mills
W. G. Jarvis owner of De fiance Creamery will be at the Woolen mills to answer questions about the business.
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W. G. Jarvis
Defiance Creamery
Russell House and C I Morse Advertise Oysters and Meals
An advertisement promotes Russell House in Defiance with oysters prepared in multiple styles and a first class dining room. C I Morse urges bargains in groceries and tea, highlighting a full line of glassware and lamps. The note also mentions Moore and Brady deep sea oysters and party catering.
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C. I. Morse’s
Tuer Russell
Defiance
C. I. Morse
Moore & Brady
Jarvis Creamery Adopts Fairlamb Milk Can
Jarvis's Creamery will use the celebrated Fairlamb milk can widely used in the West. It is praised for cream raising and claimed to have no equal for producing rich dairy.
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Jarvis
West
Republican meetings announced by county committee
The Republican county committee schedules talks at Bethel school house October 23 by K. V. Hakmaker Hicksville opera house October 21 by M. M. Boothman Cromley’s school house October 21 by J. P. Cameron and F. L. Hay Attend with Democratic neighbors to hear the speeches.
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Republican County Committee
Bethel School House
K. V. Haymaker
Hicksville Opera House
M. M. Boothman
Cromley’s School House
J. P. Cameron
F. L. Hay
Napoleon man cleared to practice law by Supreme Court panel
Julian Tyler of Napoleon traveled to Columbus where a Supreme Court committee examined him. After a rigorous review the committee reported in favor of his standing in legal lore, securing his right to practice law in any court in the state.
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Julian Tyler
Napoleon
Columbus
Supreme Court
Tyler
Athlophores Promises Relief for Rheumatism and Kidney Liver ills
An advertisement claims rheumatism and neuralgia stem from kidney and liver issues and promotes Athlophores and Athlophoros Pills as direct remedies. It cites a Springfield resident William E. Hutchison who reports dramatic improvement after a few doses and asserts long-term relief. The notice urges readers to buy from Athlanbapes and Athlophoros Pills via the Athlo Vo. company.
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William E. Hutchison
South Shafer St
Springfield
Athlophoros
Ereden York
Ia &c
Baltimore Bakery Promotes Pure Fruit Syrups
Baltimore bakery declares its fruit syrups are pure and made in house. The notice emphasizes self production and quality.
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Baltimore Bakery
Farmers urged to market corn oats and rye at Erie
Attention farmers customers are urged to bring corn oats and rye to Erie for the highest market price this season. The notice emphasizes fair pricing and prompt delivery to local buyers.
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Bend
Erie Ills
Tickets and cigars offered at local outlets
The notice advertises tickets to all points in the Union available at the cheapest city location, with an office at Merchants National Bank. C. I. Morse stocks a fine line of cigars sold by the box, and Woodford's Sanitary Lotion promises to cure iron, prairie mange, and scratches in 30 minutes, sold by Colby & Scott druggists.
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Merchants National Bank
C. I. Morse
Woodford
Colby & Scott
Weekly Commercial: Northwestern Ohio News Summary Offer
An old advertisement outlines a Northwestern Ohio and world news weekly. It promotes neighborhood coverage, premiums, and incentives for club agents. Terms: one year for $1.00, with an option for six months via a postal subscription at Toledo address.
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Ohio
The
World
Bu Natn
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Boston Advertiser
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Wabash, St. Louis and
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Mail & Express
Limited
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Pacific Express
St. Louis Express
Baltimore and Ohio Railway
New York Fast Line
Washington and Baltimore
Baltimore
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Chicago Fast Line
Chicago Express
Chicago Mail
S.sence
P. B. Laird
Laird
C.J. L. F. Copeland
Harrisburg
Normal College
Dodgers
Erie Mills
Arbuckle, Ryan & Co
Stevens
J. P. Buffington
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A. Krotz
Clinton and
Fifth Sts
Bechel’s
Normal College Notes
C. B Squire
Hudson
Buffington
Gleason
Beamer
Cor
Lamb
Treas
E. Squire
Russell House
C. I. Morst’s
Harley
LION
Pall and Winton Fana
Board of Commissioners
Fort Wayne Road
Baltimore & Ohio Railroad
City of
Baltimore & Ohio
Defiance Township
Russell
Defiance, Ohio
Amos J. Walter
Peter Dickman
Neflance
Burgland & Shead
North Etlance
Iby
Jarvis’s Creamery
City Ticket Office
Hye Couw W
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Peter
Schlesser
Peter Schlosser
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M. E. Heller & Cos
M. E. Heller & Co
Patiach
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