Defiance elects J. P. Cameron mayor in close Defiance race
Defiance voters chose J. P. Cameron as mayor in a clean, tight city election. Democrats hold a regular majority despite Republican efforts to swing the ticket. Cameron, a Defiance county man with the Harris and Cameron firm, is praised for a solid administration while ward results show Geiger, Growey, Tuttle, Robinson, Dickman elected to key posts.
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J. P. Cameron
Evans
Elect Cameron
Defiance County
Harris & Cameron
Wu. Geiger
A. Growey Jr
Andrew Tuttle
Will Robinson
Wallace Dickman
Lee Richardson
Mississippi River A Saline Sea In The Making
For weeks the Mississippi River has acted like a sea arm, and observers say the day will come when the river permanently bears that name. The rising brine and tides alter currents, threaten navigation, and stir debates on future river uses.
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Mississippi River
Jefferson City Grand Jury Probes Legislative Doodling
The Jefferson City grand jury intensifies its investigation into legislative doodling, triggering serious alarm among state officials and lawmakers as the probe advances.
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Jefferson City
Grand Jury
Republican slate picks officials in Washington township
Our Republicans of Washington township elected Dr. P. M. Lehman justice of the peace over Chas. F. Goller Monday. They also elected A. P. Yeagley assessor and John Hammond trustee.
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Washington Township
Dr. P. M. Lehman
Chas. F. Goller
A. P. Yeagley
John Hammond
Ward Political Map Names Four Local Board Candidates
The first ward selects William Geiger, Republican. the second ward favors Max Horn, Democrat. the third ward supports Dr. J. D. Westrick, Democrat. the fourth ward backs Ed Growey Jr., Republican.
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Wm. Geiger
Max Horn
J. D. Westrick
Ed Growey, Jr
Republicans elect a trustee in Noble township
Republicans elected a trustee in Noble township in a concise local result. The aides and community members welcomed the outcome as a positive civic step for the area.
Cleveland and Toledo Mayors Poised for Easy Wins
Mayor Johnson of Cleveland and Mayor Jones of Toledo appear certain to secure reelection, signaling a strong incumbency in two Ohio cities as campaigns wind down. Local officials expect stable administrations and continued policy momentum.
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Johnson
Cleveland
Jones
Toledo
Speaker Whitecotton Pursues $1000 Bills Then Retreats
Speaker Whitecotton began pursuing the trail of $1000 bills but abandoned the chase as the pursuit grew warmer for him and momentum shifted away from pursuit.
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Speaker Whitecotton
Sugar Marks Fall in Price, Spring Styles Lag
A marked down sugar item highlights a broader retail trend as one trust lags behind in adopting the season's spring styles. The note points to slower uptake by a key distributor while other products adjust to new pricing and fashion cycles.
Lapor Organizations Declare Calm Adherence to Law
Lapor organizations announce their commitment to peace by calmly abiding by legal norms and offering arbitration as a means to resolve disputes, emphasizing restraint and lawful conduct.
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Lapor
Sultan of Jolo Invitation at World Fair Sparks Quiet Reception
A terse note suggests the sultan’s invitation to the world fair may be limited to his own party as he arrives with a single wife, reflecting a sparse reception for the entourage.
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Sultan of
Jolo
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Republicans Triumph and Democrats Lose Polls in Pleasant Day
The day brought pleasant weather and a heavy turnout. Republicans and independent Democrats fought a close contest, with the Republicans claiming the most coveted prize among the Democratic gains.
German and English Services At Zion and Defiance Churches
Zion Reformed church Sherwood holds Friday 10 o clock divine services with German sermon and Lord's supper prep. Defiance hosts German sermon and prep at 2 30 Friday and Sunday 9 and 10 am confirmations with German and English sermons. Catechetical class members to be received. Sunday school 1 30, communion 2 30. Special missions offerings. Pastor F E Laur invites all to worship.
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Zion Reformed Church of Sherwood
St. John’s Reformed Church In
Defiance
Alverd O. Sloppy
Ines L. Sloppy
Hattie Beatrice Fillman
Frances I. Fillman
Carl O. Degler
Catherine Frances Kopp
Herman I. Winkler
Albert Schlatter
Blood Bitters Promises Stomach Strength and Digestion
Advertisement claims Half the ills that man is heir to comes from indigestion. Bur dock Blood Bitters strengthens and tones the stomach and makes indigestion impossible.
Former Defiance Man Victoriously Elected to Michigan Supreme Court
Frank A. Hooker, a Defiance native and brother-in-law of Elbert I. Carter, led Michigan voters to elect him justice of the state Supreme Court with a solid majority. Born in Hartford in 1844, Hooker rose from mason and schoolteacher to University of Michigan law graduate, building a long career before his 1870 election to the bench.
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State of
Michigan
Supreme Court
Frank A. Hooker
Fie
Elbert I. Carter
State Bank
Frank Arthur Hooker
The
Thomas Hooker
Hartford
Conn
University of Michigan
Hookers
Judge Hooker
Bryan
Charlotte
Supreme Bench
Eaton County Superintendent Elevated to Prosecuting Attorney
The superintendent of Eaton County schools performed duties so well that he was elected prosecuting attorney, serving two terms in that role.
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Eaton County
Storm disrupts oats sowing and local life reports
A late Friday snow storm delays sowing oats while local residents recount weekend activities. Ed Erman sold a brood mare to August Joe, and Ora Groge moves into the Schiele house. Noble township elected officials include Fremont Stottler as Trustee and J. F. Dowe as Treasurer. School resumes Monday with W. Brown as teacher amid ongoing illness and travel notices. Special missionary service and MPNorth League gathering announced for Sunday evening.
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Lyman Brown
Roberts
Brunersburge
Brunersbure
A. Goddard
Ohio
Noble Township
Hurrah
Ed Erman
Joeh Sedeentoaty
Schiele House
Fremont Stottler
J. F. Dowe
H. Lawton
If’. Carpenter
B. Povenmire
F. A. Goddard
C.D. Jordan
Brunersburg
W. Brown
P. Kintner
B. H. Clemons
OB. Goddard
J. Moninger
Dem
Henry Smith
I. Sanford
John Helfrick
Dred Schelling
North
Oe Fe
Salt Lake
Charles Krotz
Defi- Dakota
Ayersville Movements and Local Appointments
Ayersville residents H E Smithley and family moved to Angola Indiana last week to buy a farm. John W Myers residence becomes vacant but will be occupied by himself next fall. Ed Coleman of Continental visits his mother Elizabeth Coleman. Silas Clark the painter moved to Ayersville occupying B E Blue’s former house. Blue and family move to Sheldon Connecticut for a two year farm job, leaving Thursday. Prof F G Blue and Harley Vance elected director of Ayersville special school district, succeeding S K Phillips and F G Kleinhein. Mrs J W Hill returned to Ada after visiting daughter Mrs W B Culp, who is seriously ill. Culp shows some improvement but remains paralyzed in the lower limbs. Harmon Kusian is rapidly sinking.
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H. E. Smithley
Angola
Ind
John W. Myers
Ed Coleman
Continental
Elizabeth Coleman
Silas Clark
Ayersville
B. E. Blue
Sheldon
F. G. Blue
Harley Vance
Ayersville Special School
S. K. Phillips
F. G. Kleinhein
J. W. Hill
Ada
Culp
Defiance Residents Visit Area March Through April
Defiance and surrounding towns see visitors and calls in late March and early April. March 26 brought LW Cotterman and Mrs Flora Nickerson and son Raymond from Detroit, with other local names noted including D A Clouser and daughter Violet visiting on March 28. April 5 saw Dik Partee of Defiance and Gladys Partee of Angola, Indiana, call, while John Bock of Defiance is described as placing an iron fence with a gang. Other visits include Mrs Geo Hall and a little son, Miss Rethmel, and March 17 remarks of Mr and Mrs Kellermyer hosting an afternoon, plus Miss Mae Hall and several others visiting the Mc Cauleys.
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Heister
Defiance
LW Cotterman
Flora Nickerson
Raymond
Detroit
D. A . Clouser
Violet
Dik Partee
Gladys Partee
Angola
Ind
John Bock
Geo Hall
Little Son
Rethmel
Kellermyer
Mae Hall
Jennie Moninger
Mary Gruteman
Anna Minsel
Hettie Bennett
Will McCauley
Liabilities and capital stock figures from bank statement
The document lists capital stock paid in undivided profits and multiple liability items. It shows individual deposits totaling 202,559.03 with 50,000.00 earmarked, plus various balances such as 2,952.00 127,874.20 2,700.00 47,805.73 BM 86 678.07 1,643.41 5,000.76 2,675.00 7,579.60 and 4,692.17 148,866.86 among others.
County Funds Depository Contract Awarded
County commissioners name First National Bank as the county funds depository for the coming year after bids from State Bank Merchants National and First National were opened. The winning bid is 45-10 with First National offering the best terms.
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First National Bank
State Bank
Merchants National
First National
Local Notices From Defiance And Nearby Towns
J J Bruehlman attended the Round Table at Defiance Saturday. Mrs L Becklam and daughters Pearl and Helen returned Saturday from Toledo. Martha Harms visits her brother Charles. J W Whiteman of Liberty Center spent Sunday here. L L Chapman attended Ben Hur at Toledo last week. Carl Fauver was in Napoleon Sunday. Wm Abbs and wife sold their property here and move to Payne. Geo Shadford moved to his farm and I P Rowe and family will occupy the Rowe home. Ed Wilson will move into the Rowe property. Our city directory will need revising.
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J.J. Bruehlman
Round Table
Defiance
Wm. Abbs
Payne
Geo. Shadford
Local Social Notes Touch Down Defiance and Nearby
Mr and Mrs Greek of Mark Center spent Saturday and Sunday with Mr and Mrs I Hanna Peeddas Ben Meyer and Mrs Emma Meyer were at Defiance Monday Dan Partee drove to Defiance Monday Dean of Ney were here Sunday Mr Alice Hall called Mrs Giflett Tuesday afternoon O Schick and daughter Fanny Seek were at Defiance Saturday Dr Everett V S of Defiance was here on business Thursday Sowing oats seemed the order of the day the past week Mr and Mrs Strahm drove to Defiance Saturday Mrs Neva Woodcox and little daughter Vera visited her sister Mrs Alice Hall Saturday Miss Kate Dunbar visited friends at this place Sunday Benny Gillett is clerking for M D Hall John Carpenter was at Defiance Saturday.
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Greek
Mark Center
I. Hanna Peeddas
Ben Meyer
Emma Meyer
Defiance
Dan Partee
Dean
Ney
Alice Hall
Giflett
O. Schick
Fanny Seek
Everett. V. S
Strahm
Neva Woodcox
Vera
Kate Dunbar
Benny Gillett
M. D. Hall
John Carpenter
Bears the The Kind You Have Always Bough
Fragmentary OCR text mentions a product name Scastoria with unclear phrasing and no identifiable event or entities to summarize into a coherent news item.
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Henry County
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Ken Harris
Low Hill
Karl Lambert
Henry Butler
Findlay
Daniel Butler
Bertha A. Zeigler
M. Kk
A.X. Weisen
Misburger & Co, Jewelers & Opticians
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Children’s Home
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Defiance Company
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First Bank
Edward Squire
Herman B. Tenzar
Virgil Squire
Fred Moss
Hambletonian
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Junction
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