Local notes on residents and events in Defiance county
Antwerp and Hicksville guests visit local families as Sheriff moves Frank Zuber to Ohio Penitentiary. Towns debate open silo water access, new lights brighten Big Bazaar, and Hicksville votes Democratic mayor with wet council. Judge Donnelly mourns scarlet fever loss. youth travels to Cleveland. local licenses issued. property sale and bike ads accompany community updates.
Educate Your Bowels With Cascarets
A promotional claim for Cascarets presents a cathartic cure for constipation with a money back guarantee from druggists. The ad asserts lifelong relief and urges readers to act now.
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Dinner Party at the Cameron Home Delights Guests
The Cameron residence hosted thirty friends for a six oclock dinner followed by Pedro games. Mrs Catherine Sites and Miss Mollie Kiser assisted in serving. Prizes included a gilt edged deck for F L Hay and H B Harris, a tiny shoe for J A Foust, and a ladies prize to Mrs F Groselle.
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JP Cameron
Pedro
Catherine Sites
Mies Mollie Kiser
Messrs F L Hay
H B Harris
Mr. Hay
J A Foust
F . Groselle
Change in leadership at Peoples Gas and Electric Co
W P Ingalls of Charlotte Michigan has bought a controlling stake and will become president succeeding W V Coons who stays involved part time. Ingalls plans to overhaul the plant and street car line while the Island Park project proceeds. The city should receive better service from renewed management.
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Peoples Gas and Electric Co
W P Ingalls
Charlotte
Mich
W V Coons
Coons
Ingalls
Island Park
Bears the The Kind You Have Always Bought Signature
Castor describes a product badge or label seen in an old advertisement. The note emphasizes a characteristic hallmark and brand style associated with a familiar consumer item.
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Castor
Johnson Trial Proceeds With Hard Fight Compared To Zuber Case
Common pleas court resumes after adjournment as Ed Johnson and defense press a vigorous defense. Witnesses describe a night of violence against Rath and the location of the assault, with testimony on tracks, clothing, and lighting. Several witnesses discuss the suspects’ movements, identities, and possible intoxication, while notes on blood and a sardine box appear in the record.
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David Goodson
Common Pleas Court
David H Little
Hicksville
Johnson
Zaber
Ed Johnson
Vina Moore
Rath
Conn
Wm. Bricker
Mr. Wire
Swilley
Mr. Mann
John son trial opens with light crowd amid waning public interest
The Wednesday morning session draws a small audience as the John son trial enters a quiet phase. State attorneys remain vigilant while the defense stays ready for any opening. Jacob Lavey of Hicksville testified he was present on the night of Nov 24, 99.
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Johnson
Zuber
Jacob Lavey
Hicksville
Mysterious 1899 Antwerp Pike Rig Sightings Reported
Witnesses describe fast buggy drives near Hickaville and Spencerville road on November 24 99. Tracks noted at river ford show a southbound rig with multiple men. testimonies challenged under cross examination and defense countered by arson of timing.
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Jack Balock
Florence Gillispie
Hickaville
Down Town
Henry Gilbert
Hitksville
Spencerville Road
Lavey
Antwerp
Crage
D J Woodcox
Murphy's Ford
F Enos
March and April Special Rail Excursions to Tennessee and South
The Louisville and Nashville Railroad announces round trip tickets at about half rates to key Tennessee Alabama Georgia and West Florida points. Tickets valid on the first and third Tuesdays of March and April with details available from Phtd. Jones DPA immigration in Birmingham Alabama.
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Louisville & Nashville Railroad Company
Tennessee
Alabama
Georgia
West
Florida
Jones
DPA
Birmington
Ala
Drummond Lightning Remedies Advertised for Rheumatism
A sales pitch promises cure for rheumatism with Drummond's Lightning Remedies. It urges sending $5 to Drummond Medicine Co. at 84 Nassau Street New York for two large bottles and offers agent opportunities.
Chicago Election Narrow Victory Nets Big Council Shift
In Chicago on April 4 a light vote produced aldermanic results. Thirty five seats were decided with Republicans taking 19 and Democrats 16. The old council had 32 Democrats, 35 Republicans and 1 independent. the new council will have 40 Republicans and 29 Democrats, increasing the council size by one member.
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Chicago
Counell
American Lice Destroyer Promises Quick Vermin Eradication
An advertisement touts American Lice Destroyer as an all powerful remedy for poultry lice and mites. It claims the product kills vermin within a day, protects 250 fowls for a year, and offers a money back guarantee if results fail. Sold by American Mfg. Co. of Terre Haute Ind.
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American Mfg. Co
Terre Haute
Ind
Local visitors and company representatives in city
H F Miller of Chicago represents Wheeler & Wilson Sewing Machine Co visiting the city. Miss Francis Bonn Creager of Fre dmont is in town for a few days with her sister Mrs C J Daoust. J W Lutz, private secretary to H Baker receiver of C L & M Ry, returned from Lima Tuesday. Putnam Fadeless Dyes advertised by J P Buffington. Baltes & Wilhelm plan to resume Jefferson street sewer work Thursday afternoon as frost recedes.
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H F Miller
Chicago
Wheeler & Wilson Sewing Machine Co
Mies Francis Bonn Creager
Fredmont
City
C J Daoust
J W Lutz
H @ Baker
C L & M Ry
Lima
Baltes & Wilhelm
Jefferson Street
Obnoxious Turkish Tower at Paris Expo Regarded as Obstruction
Paris April 4 The Turkish pavilion tower blocks the view of the American national pavilion prompting Commissioner Peck to demand its removal. He has sent a strongly worded protest to the exposition director general.
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Paris
Peck
Ruhlin and Fitzsimmons Set for 25 Round Title Bout
In New York on April 4 Ruhlin and Fitzsimmons agreed to a 25 round bout to be scheduled later. Each fighter deposited 1000 dollars as forfeit and a stakeholder and referee were chosen. The match will be held before the Westchester Athletic Club.
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Ruhlin
Fitzsimmons
New York
Gus Ruhlin
Westchester Athletic Club
Italian parliament deadlock as socialists quit chamber
In Rome on April 4 the socialist group left the chamber to protest a constitutional violation. Vice President Patbetti read minutes from the last meeting where Signor Columbo was re elected president. Signor Zanardelli declared the election null and void on behalf of the constitutional opposition and the socialists withdrew.
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Chamber of Deputies
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Signor Columbo
Signor Zanardelli
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