Local notes and incidents from Defiance and Toledo
Frank Preisendorfer visited Toledo Tuesday while Dr F D Haller of Mayhall Mich stayed with Mr and Mrs J S Haller in Defiance. A chimney fire at William Clemens’s home caused no damage. Toledo officials inspect refinery sites in Defiance with options on several tracts. decision hinges on Wednesday’s inspection. Chas Eckert aged 74 died suddenly after entering church. heart trouble suspected. Judge Killits adjourned common pleas court to May 14 to progress State v Walter Fabian. Fabin may withdraw plea. possible demurrer to indictment next. Continued non support case against Elias Bates. St Johns Reformed Church to observe Good Friday and Easter confirmations. Lord’s Supper to be served. Mrs Will Geiger and Mrs F W Cheney in Toledo. mnt mnt. Mme Sarah Bernhardt seen in Toledo. W Kerns suit over 1903 taxes settled. Defiance Water Co to pay $1576. Miss Bessie Andrews visiting Napoleon. Mrs George Wilsberg and daughter Tena to Garrett for Easter. Mrs Fred Piandere of St Louis visiting J J Schneider and family. Mr and Mrs Frank Schneider of Muskogee visiting Defiance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chas. Eckert
Christ Winterich
Tiffin
Eckert
Killitts
Common Pleas
Walter Fabian
Defiance Light and Power Company
Srazer
Toledo
Fabia
Elias Bates
Advertised Letters List for Week Ending April 10 1906
Uncalled letters at the post office include gentlemen Rob Brigten Frank Fetzer FH Flock Cli H z Dr Roy C Wolcott and ladies Gladys Adams Miss Oca Davis Mrs Gorling Ms I Sidall. If not claimed within 14 days these will be sent to the dead letter office by law. Postmaster Thompson signs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Defence Ghnia
Rob Brigten
Frank Fetzer
FH Flock
Roy C. Wolcott
Gladys Adams
Oca Davis
Gorling
I . Sidall
Lette
Thompson
State Bank promotes full banking facilities for all customers
The State Bank highlights complete banking equipment and services for all account sizes with exclusive advantages for customers. President Eter Ekettenring proclaims focus on customer benefits, supported by vice presidents Geo Ger and Elbert Carter with cashiers listed.
Noble couple wed as society notes fill quiet day
Wm J Repp and Susa Birch, both of Noble township, married by Justice Hunter Tuesday. Social events include sewing bee by the W W A B U at Mrs AC G Robinson's home, J W S club gathering with Mrs Kenneth Sharpe, and Knights of Pythias ladies night with prizes. Art Study club discussed Jan Steen and Dutch masters. Defiance College music recital honored Grieg with Miss Gillam and Miss Corbett noted for piano. The wedding party then attended a three course supper and the couple plan to start housekeeping on a farm near Evansport.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wm. J. Repp
Susa &. Birch
Noble Township
Justice Hunter
AC. G. Robinson
Second Street
Gressley
Stryker
Mary Cameron
Evansport
Stella May Rethmer Weds Ray A Hall at Stryker Home
A simple but impressive wedding was held Wednesday April 4 at the home of Mr and Mrs Er T Rethmer two miles south of Stryker. Their eldest daughter Stella May married Ray A Hall of Defiance County at 4 o clock in the parlor with a brief ceremony.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Er. T. Rethmer
Stryker
Stella May
Ray A. Hall
Defiance County
Local Social Visits Reported in Ney and Neighboring Areas
Mrs Belle Wank of Ney spent a few days the past week with Mrs Kate Figley. Cora and Mary Garber spent Sunday at their parents Mahlen Garber. Miss Mollie Schriner has returned from Toledo. Leo Herman of Edgerton spent Sunday with his brother George. William Mavis and sister Bertha of Farmer Center visited Mahlen Garber and family. Mahlen Garber and son James drove to Defiance Friday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Belle Wank
Ney
Kate Figley
Cora
Mary Garber
Mahlen Garber
Mollie Schriner
Toledo
Leo Herman
Edgerton
George
William Mavis
Berthe
Farmer Center
James
Defiance
Rural Community News and Movements
Roy Snyder returns home from Bryan. Mr Zigler leaves for Ney area after working for L W Wilder. Bert Smith relocates from Bryan to his property via Farmer. Dr Walker travels to Chicago for six weeks of surgery training leaving Farmer without a doctor. Farmer Dramatic Co event attracts crowd and funds the corner band. Thomas Fordham and Charles Leek head to Canada to acquire land. Rural mail carrier loses horse last week. Laura Winn visits relatives. A Sunday school benefit supper was held at the hall.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roy Snyder
Bryan
Mr. Zigler
L. W. Wilder
Ney
Bert Smith
Farmer
Thomas Fordham
Charles Leek
Canada
Laura Winn
New Band Begins Drill and Plans First Parade
The 6th Regimental Band opened its first drill under Captain De Kay with rapid progress. A list of non commissioned officers is forwarded to Colonel Howare for ratification. O. O. Myers named cook. A concert on the 31st features opera selections and local acts, with tickets 10 20 and 30 cents sold at the box office.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
6Th Regimental
DeKay
Howare
Sergeats
Will Wright
Clyde Manchester
Edward Speiser
John Steinberger
Sebastian Arning
Howard Hall
John Widmer
Max Nobis
Harry Craven
J. E. Martz
Clarence Webb
H. J. Betson
O. O. Myers
Alva Wolsiffer
Towle Sisters
Don Beatty
Earl Telliza
Local Social Visits Span Weekend Across Town
Germany Tiffin J H Hockman and family visited F W Stock Sunday. Blanche Ferris stopped in Evansport Saturday and Sunday. Charles Peterson and John Ferris hosted visitors Sunday. Grandmother Gruber improving. Henry Miller hauled hogs to Jewell Saturday. P J Corressel laid the foundation for a new house. Many youths took a world tour Sunday night. J P Alshouse and wife visited Frank Cameron and wife Sunday. Mrs Wm Linebrink and daughter Inez visited her mother last week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. H. Hockman
Glen
F. W. Stock
Blanche Ferris
Evansport
Charles Peterson
John Ferris
Gruber
Henry Miller
Jewell
P J Corressel
J P Alshouse
Frank Cameron
Wm. Linebrink
Inez
Justice Hunter’s Court Records 200 Marriages Over Ten Years
The article praises Justice Hunter for officiating 200 marriages in his court over ten years. Most couples are from rural areas, with few runaways. Some marriages ended in divorce but such cases are rare, and many couples now live in happy, prosperous homes with growing families.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roosevelt
Justice Hunter
Local residents and visitors noted in Defiance area
A list of sightings and calls shows John Paxton Ed Myers A C Cameron Earnest Mignery and others visiting Toledo Ney Stryker Defiance and Hicksville. The Masonic lodge conducted the funeral of John Gurwell northwest of town. Solemn Holy Week services were held at St John and St Mary Catholic churches with processions, stations of the cross and Easter rites.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Paxton
Toledo
Ed. Myers
Ney
A.C. Cameron
Earnest Mignery
Stryker
H.S. Heer
J.C. Spider
Harvey Fridley
Defiance
Claud Link
Frank Barber
M. Rath
Wm. Replogle
Willie H. Coy
A. L. Heer
D. C. Garber
C. H. Partee
John Peter
Hicksville
Alice Kimberly
Ayersville
Local Social Notes Across Town and Nearby Areas
John Mack and S W Yarlot took a business trip to Toledo while Eddie Renz is ill. Mrs Mary Yarlot met with Mrs A J Neiswender and Mrs M D Hoffman on Thursday. Miss Maggie Wilson visits John Myers. John Kimberly of Evansport seen in the area. John Mack Sr in Bryan Monday. Mrs Neal Doud entertained Roy and Grace Yarlot Mable Wisda and VE Bagy Sunday. Ney home talent play a great success with full house. Ladies Aid box supper at Pugh hall Saturday. Kate Yarlot at Highland Center Saturday and Sunday. Ora Stripe spent Thursday with Minnie Doud. Ray Neiswender in Defiance Tuesday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Mack
S W Yarlot
Toledo
Eddie Renz
Mary Yarlot
A.J. Neiswender
M D Hoffman
Maggie Wilson
John Myers
John Kimberly
Evansport
John Mack, Sr
Bryan
Neal Doud
Roy
Grace Yarlot
Mable Wisda
VE Bagy
Ney
Ladies’ Aid Society
Local Visits Reported in Sherwood and Defiance
Sherwood resident Mrs J M Openlander visited friends in Sherwood last week. Miss E Hurtt called in Defiance Thursday. Mrs Emma Rock also spent last week in Defiance. Mr and Mrs J H Wendt were in Sherwood over Sunday. Mrs Chae Openlander spent Monday in Defiance. Mrs Bertha Haver and daughter were mentioned in the fragment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. M. Openlander
Auburn
Sherwood
E. Hurtt
Defiance
Emma Rock
J. H. Wendt
Chae
Openlander
Bertha Haver
Daugh
Passover Festival Rules and Traditions Overview
The article explains Passover lasting eight days with removal of all grain products and vessels, the special holy days in the first two and last two days, and the intermediate work restrictions. It describes the Seder items including three plates, shank bone, egg, bitter herbs, charoset, and the Hagadah narrative of the Exodus from Egypt.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jerusalem
Israel
Moses
Egypt
Canaan
Abraham
Also Mentioned on This Page
Puritan
Woodwards
Frank Preisendorfer
F. D. Haller
Mayhall, Mich
Mrs
J. S. Haller
William Clemens
Jefferson Street
L. E van Alstyne
Woodrow
Continental Beet Sugar Company
St. John’s Reformed Church
Washington and
Fourth Streets
N. J
Will Geiger
F. W. Cheney
Dey Ayers
D. A. Rohn
Mme
Sarah Bernhardt
C W Kerns
Defiance Water Co
Bessie Andrews
Napoleon
George Wilsbrg
Tena
Garrett
Fred Piandere
St. Louis
J. J. Schneider
Holgate Avenue
Frank Schneider
Muskogee, I. T
John Schneider
City
Frank Donley
Palmer & Decker
First National Bank
F. P. Weisenburger & Brother
Rexall
Eter Ekettenring
J W S Club
Kenneth Sharpe
Francis Street
Knights of Pythias
Pedro
P. Weigerding
J. W. Winn
Roger Hay
New Back Comics
Mollencup’s
Brooksville
Pierce
Kilmer
Grave
Kittner’s Clothing Store
Opp
Court House
Defiance, Ohio
Germany
St. John’s Catholic Church
Christ
Gloden
St. Mary’s Catholic Church
Ter Perr
Messrs
Burt Dickey
C. E. Dickey
Curt Haver
Mesdames
C.E. Dicker
Lindersmith
Haver
Miss E. Hurtt
Hicksville, Ohio
California
A's
Grocery Department
Henry Wendt
A. W. Ring
A. W. RING @ SON
Clinton St
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