Suburban rail saga unfolds with C L M sale and electrification
The Columbus and Lake Michigan steam road has been sold to the Schoepf syndicate, with work to revive electric service from Defiance through Bellefontaine to Columbus. The line will connect Lima and Columbus with a third rail proposal, potential rapid electrification, and plans to divert from the existing C L M route at several points, including Bellefontaine.
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Columbus
Columbus and Lake Michigan
W Kelsey Schoepf
Defiance
Bellefontaine
Columbusia
Lima
D Fiance
Couminus
Lake Michigan
W_ Keébey Schoeph
Befiance
Schoept Syndicate
Springfield
Dayton
Cincinnati
Indianapolis
Schoepf Syndicate
Schoepf
C & LM
Col. Hobart
Lima Republican Gazette
France
Lake
Capitol City
Lima-Tolero
Schue
Columbus & Lake Michigan
Toledo
City
Schoepf Traction Line Syndicate
Schoeps
Bellefontaine Avenue
City Street Railway
Lima Gazette
Card of Thanks Expresses Gratitude for Sympathy During Bereavement
The family extends heartfelt thanks to friends who offered sympathy during their recent bereavement.
Royal Garden Tea Trade Sparks Brand Spotlight
A feature on Royal Garden trade notes the COMPRADOR CHOP TEA and several high grade tea brands gaining attention in markets. The report highlights brand names and rising consumer interest without delving into supply chains or pricing.
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Comprador Chop
Social events fill week in Holgate era notes
The Holgate Review reports a string of local gatherings. el Poa an Necana attended Mrs G M Watkins home for a pleasant Friday, Lake E Myers and Miss Orphan Hasign wed Wednesday evening. A surprise seventy two today for Mrs 8 R Mott attracted fifteen friends who gifted a dish. Mrs ER Phelps joined the celebration. Mrs George W Stevene will lecture on art before the Art Study club. The Thirteen club hosted a Shakespeare program with readings and piano solos. Miss Anna Baker hosted a music and games afternoon with a two course luncheon. Golden wedding of Mr and Mrs Jacob Klear celebrated with many relatives present.
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R Mott
Paulding
ER Phelps
Thirteen
L Stonebreaker
Jefferson Street
Anna Baker
Miss Anna
Myrtle Baker
John Hoshock
Karl Kuasbaum
John Schindler
Jacob
Martin Krummel
Karl Myers
Joseph Baker
Addie
Lottie Seibel
Myrtle
Mabel
Jacob Klear
New Bavaria
Franck Klear
Chas Okuly
Albert Kinstle
Philip Okuly
Clara Deitrick
Fred
Kate Klear
Louis Marshal
Excellent Showing by Defiance Company G Band and Regiment
Company G of the Sixth Ohio National Guard in Defiance received high praise after a thorough inspection led by Major Chatfield of the 27th U S Infantry and Major Duffy. Fifty-one of fifty-five men stood in line with strong turnout and the band impressed visiting officers with its performance.
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Sixth Regiment
ONG
Chatfield
27Th
United States Infantry
Kt Sheridan
Chicago
Regular Army
W F Duffy
McMahen
Ohio Guard
Howard
6Th
McMaen
1St Brigade
Rmauch
Ohio Company
State National Guard
Co. G
DeKay
Doctor Huffman Determines If Eyeglasses Are Needed
Dr. Huffman will assess vision and decide whether you require glasses. The appointment covers eye health and prescription needs.
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Dr. Huffman
Card of Thanks for Kindness After Bereavement
To our neighbors relatives and friends who were so kind to us during our late bereavement we thank you all. Margaret Gleeson Baker Frank Baker.
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Margaret Gleeson Baker
Frank Baker
Conferred Ranks at Hicksville by Defiance Knights
A Hicksville lodge of the Defiance Knights of Pythias conferred the Equire and Knight ranks on a class Friday evening. The event featured a well equipped hall and a fine luncheon after ceremonies. Members from Defiance listed include FL Hay J W Winn W McKnight George Kirk George Wohlen Peter Weigerding J Thompson Lyman Hilton Ff T Betts R W Wortman John King J H Metz LJ Weaver F W French Dey Ayers and M Adams.
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Defiance Knights of
R W Wortman
John King
J H Metz
LJ Weaver
F W French
Dey Ayers
M Adams
Residence Burns in North Defiance on Wabash Avenue
Fire damaged the Schweitzer residence owned by Frank Hatfield in North Defiance on Wednesday evening March 28 at 5 30. Neighbors stopped the spread before the fire department arrived. The dining room suffered the main damage with walls scorched and a roof hole. No one was home and the cause remains unknown. Damages run to several hundred dollars.
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Peter Schweitzer
Wabash Avenue
North
Defiance
Frank Hatfield
Hard after the T and I road
Hundreds of Hicksville residents packed a mass meeting to back the Toledo and Indiana extension through the city. Farmers and merchants pledged full support including donating right of way and cash if needed. The route would pass rich farming areas and benefit the local economy.
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Hicksville
Toledo
Indiana
B& O
Ohio
Projet
Advertised Letters at Defiance Post Office
Weekly list shows uncalled letters for March 27 1966. Names include Ralph Adams Jakie Burkie Riv R D Rhodes Mrs Susie Baker. If unclaimed within 14 days they go to dead letter office. callers should cite advertised and list date. Postmaster C J Thompson announces.
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Defiance Ohio
Ralph Adams
Jakie Burkie
R D Rhodes
Susie Baker
C.J. Thompson
Royal Baking Powder Benefits for Home Baking
Home bakers can achieve fresher tastier results with Royal Baking Powder. It promises quicker economical cakes biscuits puddings frosted layer cakes cookies crullers crusts and muffins, outperforming ready-made foods. Royal Baking Powder Co New York.
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Royal
Royal Baking Powder CO
New York
Missing Forest Rout Leaves Defiance Under Cloud of Mystery
Forest Rout, 20, agent for the Pacific Express Company in Defiance, vanished Wednesday night without warning. He attended a Legion meeting, then left for home after chatting at the Crosby House. a 2:12 am B&O train shows he boarded at the local station with about $80 on him. Parents fear foul play though examination of Rout’s accounts appeared normal and no motive is evident.
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Forest Rout
Pacific Express Company
Rout
Wesley Rout
B&o
Chicago
E Johnson
Logansport
Ind
Johnson
J B McGuire
Lafayette
National Protective Legion
Crosby House
Express Company
Firemen Delegates From Paulding Select For Annual Meet
At a Paulding fire department meeting delegates and alternates were chosen to attend the annual meet in this city on June 20. Delegates include Burr Coe E O Merrick Henry Segars Levy Wells Jake Lattimore Isaac Moore Henry Geyer Wes Mott Corb Cramer and Price Nichols. Alternates named are Dave Frazer Newt Harrow John Bashore Lewis Brewer Chas Jaycox Pete Kemler John Trimble Burgess Brumbaugh Alfred Cramer and Emmet Cramer.
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Paulding
Mrs. A L Orcutt Visits Defiance Guest of Mrs Jas LaFarree
Mrs A L Orcutt of Defiance is visiting the city as the guest of Mrs Jas LaFarree on South Maple street for a week or two in this brief item from the Bowling Green Sentinel.
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A L Orcutt
Defiance
Jas. LaFarree
South Maple Street
Bowling Green Sentinel
Williams Kidney Pills Offer Cure For Kidney Ailments
Have you neglected your kidneys and overworked your nervous system? Williams Kidney Pills claim to cure kidney and bladder trouble with symptoms like back pain, flank pain, facial puffiness, and frequent urination. Sample free. 50 cents per bottle. Sold by The Owl Drug Store in Cleveland Ohio.
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William
Mati
Owl Drug Store
Williams Sif’g.co
Prop
Cleveland
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Royal Garden
Nolan Bros
el Poa An
Necana
G M Watkins
Lake E Myers
Orphan Hasign
Rev
Thomas
George W Stevene
U. S. Army Inspection
T & N Road
Joe Freecor
J. Freecom
N. Clinton St
Lefiance, Ohio
Williams
United States Treasury
United States Courts
Defiance County
Defiance City
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