Defiance Daily Evening Edition Notes Local News
The Defiance Ohio paper announces postal status and delivery details. Logan county town MippLesurG votes 37 to 3 to surrender its charter. Rev I Gates of Richwood near 80 stricken with apoplexy and little hope for recovery. Rupouren in Wood county forms a clean living baseball team with no swearing smoking or drinking on duty.
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Mipplesurg
Logan County
I Gates
Richwood
Union County
Rupouren
Wood County
Kansas farmer shipping associations face antitrust ruling
The Kansas Attorney General has issued an opinion finding that the farmers shipping associations in the state are organized in violation of the Kansas antitrust law.
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Kansas
Farmers’shipping Associations
State
River Haccaro Visits Salvation Army Farm Colony Work
River Haccaro and Commander Booth Tucker toured Mentor on Monday to study the social work conducted at the Salvation Army farm colony and observe its operations and outreach.
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H River Haccaro
Booth Tucker
Salvation Army
Mentor
Bellefontaine approves 50 000 bonds for electric lighting
In a special election at Bellefontaine on Monday the measure to issue 50 000 dollars in bonds to expand the municipal electric lighting system won passage by 791 votes to 337.
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Bellefontaine
Toledo pension official Louis Wacker dies at 71
Louis Wacker a longtime Toledo resident since 1856 and assessor for 22 years died at his home in Toledo Monday aged 71 He served in the 130th regiment Ohio Volunteer Infantry in the Civil War.
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Louis Wacker
Toledo
130Th
O VI
Lima man seeks divorce for wife over fortune teller spending
George Carnutte of Lima sues for divorce alleging wife Julia squandered his earnings on fortune tellers and clairvoyants, accusing gross neglect of home duties.
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Julia
George Carnutte
Lima
Elevator Tragedy Claims 15-Year-Old Carrier
Frederick Sways ee, aged 15, was crushed to death in the Journal-Gazette elevator at Ft Wayne Sunday morning he was a carrier boy and was playing in the elevator shaft against orders.
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Frederick Swayzee
Journal-Gazette
Ft. Wayne
Captain Joseph B. Newton Dies in Bowling Green
Capt Joseph B Newton a Wood County resident since 1839 died at his Bowling Green home at age 67 He enlisted in the 14th OVI during the Civil War and was promoted to captain.
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Joseph B. Newton
Woodcounty
Bowling Green
O VI
Murdered farmer Samuel Chambers killed at Lima crossing
Samuel Chambers a wealthy Allen County land owner and farmer was instantly killed Tuesday when he stepped from a trolley in front of a fast Pennsylvania express at a road crossing four miles west of Lima.
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Samuel Chambers
Allen County
Lima
Aged Woman Burned to Death Near Fremont
Mrs Many Bradley an elderly resident near Fremont died in a fire Tuesday. While family members were away she likely stirred the fire and her clothing caught flame. She ran from the house but collapsed and perished from severe burns.
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Many Bradley
Fremont
Swo
Samuel Bennett Dies at 85 Pioneer of Hardin County
Samuel Bennett died in Forest on Monday at age 85. He was a Hardin County pioneer and reputed to have never been in debt, even paying his physician after every visit during his last sickness. Celina reports several smallpox cases with citywide concern and strict quarantine measures. A Sunday electrical storm damaged barns on Reuben Shoemaker and Isaiah Jimison farms, burning stock on one farm but saving others. The Nash estate appraisers report total value of 1035 dollars. promoters led Gov Nash into poor investments with over 50,000 oil shares, only modest values listed for a Columbus club and library.
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Samuel Bennett
Forest Monday
Hardin County
Durine
Reuben Shoemaker
Oil Center
Isaiah Jimison
Hammonsburg
Gov. Nash
Judge Nash
Columbus Club
Columbus Law Library Association
Mr. T
Niagara County
Lockport
Toledo
Trowbridge
Napoleon
Lyman
Henry County
North Baltimore
Defiance
Jewell
Freeland
Mich
Henry Township
Wood County
Loose
Asahel
Betsy (Murray) Trowbridge
Connecticut
West
Lyman Trowbridge
Olive Cushing
Charles Cushing
Right Here at Home Dr Mahon Visits Defiance
Louis DeMayon a Delaware township farmer suffered severe stomach and heart pains for over a year. After seeing Dr Mahon’s ad he became one of his early Defiance patients. Months of treatment relieved the pain and restored his ability to work. Dr Mahon’s next Defiance visit is Sunday April 22 at Crosby house.
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Mahon
Louis DeMayon
Delaware Township
Lore
Defiance Surday
Crosby [House
Defiance County Board of Equalization Meets Dates
The annual board of equalization for Defiance county will meet at the county auditor's office on May 17 1905. The Defiance city board of review will meet on June 5 1905. Both boards will sit daily to hear complaints to change real estate valuations and to equalize personal property, moneys and credits within Defiance county and city. Eowin E HA Auditor.
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Defiance County
City of
Defiance
County of Defiance
City of Defiance
Eowin E. HA
Mark Center News Moves Through Local Week
Mark Center notes include Mark Center residents hosting visitors and attending church. Married at the Cunningham hotel Defiance on April 5 James C Herzier and Bessie M Haver of Mark Center begin life together, with guests visiting Garret. Local farms report first growing oats on O Ewing and JC Knicely’s land.
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Goldie Lovejoy
Hicksville
H F Voss
Sherwood
John Wonderly
Hopper
Cecil
Mark
Brownell
Stryker
Aultman
W B Robinson
Ft. Wayne
Timber cutting on Barney Steinmire's place starts
The Defiance Box Co. began cutting timber on Barney Steinmire's land. Peter Baker and wife visited A Peck and family on Sunday. Quimby Peck has suffered heart trouble for a week. Fred Hildeprim of Defiance visited Skunk town on Friday. Mr. and Mrs. Watchman and family of Stanley called on their daughter Mrs. Harry Engle on Sunday.
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Defiance Box Co
Barney Steinmire
Peter Baker
Peck
Quimby Peck
Fred Hildeprim
Defiance
Skunktown
Watchman
Stanley
Harry Engle
Contract Awarded For Trowbridge Hall At Defiance College
The article reports Defiance College awarding a contract for the Trowbridge Hall dormitory funded by Lyman Trowbridge. It notes the building will cost about 11 000 for structure plus 2 000 for furnace and 3 000 for furniture, with 30 rooms and a 150-seat dining hall, heating by steam and electric lighting, and that the project marks a milestone in the college’s growth and public recognition.
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Trowbridge Hall
J S Hale
Evansport Gossip and Local Movements
Local notices report residents and visitors in Evansport including J P Eiser and C H Partee in town, Ed Hoover moving into LA Fribley’s vacated property, Jessie Linebrink’s Nebraska trip, and several calls at nearby towns. Box social raised 13.50, box supper planned next Saturday, Easter services at the ME church with a program.
Lima interurban outlook cites Faurot line extension plans
The Lima Gazette reports ongoing railroad projects in Lima. The Faurot line now under new ownership, likely New York investors, may extend 40 miles to West Mansfield with a 1906 startup and connect to the Toledo & Ohio Central, boosting freight and future passenger traffic.
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Lima Gazette
Lima
Faurot
Columbus & Lake Michigan Road
Col. Hobart
Gazette
United Steel Corporation
Cleveland
Local Farm Notes and Marital Event at Tiffin Township
Farmers purchased oats and barley seed at the infirmary this spring. Miss Mary Greitman and Jacob A Rasor of Tiffin township wed at the Children’s Home with a small circle present. The couple will reside near the Home, and friends wish them happiness. Others report cattle sales, horse purchases, and visits among area families.
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Tiffin Township
George Querin
Eva Keoppe
Defiance
Reily Agenbroad
Miller Bros
Conrad Miller
Paul Kennel
Henry Keister
Putnam County
Willis
H Nenderhauser
Ford Mekus
Jewell
Sol Ingle and Son
Stringtown
Wesley Kindg
Dan Raser
Huffman
Mary Greitman
Jacob A Rasor
Rev. S . Roberts
Defianca
Abram Rasor
Local Notes from Defiance Area This Week
Clyde Norway drove to Defiance Tuesday. Paul Richardson had several rods of tile laid on his lot last week. John Con ley baled hay Tuesday and Wednesday. Thomas Fordham and Renzo Hammon started for Dakota Thursday. Ed Con key rode in a new automobile. Grandma Stackhouse fell last week and injured herself. Mrs Spangler after wintering in Pulaski is home with her son Brose and family. Sherr Blosser moved into Wesley Sewell s house last week. Mrs Mercer of Bryan is quite poorly at her daughter Mrs George Alexander s home. Mrs Emma Partee and children spent several days here last week. The executive committee met Sunday to prepare a program for the SS convention at Dry Creek soon. The band will give a concert Saturday evening.
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J P Eiser
Wednesrae
Piste Caupdeen
Continental
J Thompson
John Paxton
M Rath
Bryan
H Partee
D C Garber
Stryker
John Kimberly
Ney
Ray Kimberly
Defiance
TE Shuter
Mr. Goller
Minnie Cameron
Gurwell
J L Bowdle
Guhl
Lyde Cameron
Flora Miller
Amiel Buebkrer
Terre Haute
M Replogie
R Spangler
Bryan Jones
Knox
Kunkle
Phoebe Hall
Loyd Peterson
F E Lingle
Carpenter
Wm Hoffman
Clyde Norway
Paul Richardson
John Conley
Thomas Fordham
Renzo Hammon
Dakota
Ed Conkey
Grandma Stackhouse
Spangler
Pulaski
Brose
Sherr Blosser
Wesley Sewell
Mercer
George Alexander
Emma Partee
Dry Creek
Local Social and Family Notes from Defiance Area
Community tidbits record dinners and visits across Defiance and nearby towns. J J Craine hosting Sunday dinner for Germany Tiffin and Mr. and Mrs. J P Alshouse. Nora Peter from Defiance spent Sunday at home. Mrs. Stock and son Ed visited West Unity. Eva Tittle and Mary Stock called on Flora Craine. O P Gates visited Stringtown. Rev O Weaner filed S L Robert's appointments. Perry Van Wagner lays a well for Solomon Ingle. Sylvester Peter and wife welcomed a baby boy.
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J P Alshouse
J J Craine
E O Shultz
Stock
Edward
West Unity
Nora Peter
Defiance
Perry van Wagner
Solomon Ingle
Sylvester Peter
O Weaner
Robert
O P Gates
Stringtown
Eva Tittle
Mary Stock
Flora Craine
City oratorical contest set for Friday at high school
Eight students from the public schools will compete in the city oratorical contest Friday evening in the high school auditorium to determine who represents the city in the district contest on May fifth at Tiffle. Contestants include Napolon Bonaparte June Tillman and John Hay Clifford Beardsley among others. judges are from Napoleon Columbus Grove and Van Wert.
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Heidelberg University
Napolon Bonaparte
June Tillman
John Hay
Clifford Beards
Dempster
Napoleon
Kirshner
Columbus Grove
Boland
van Wert
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