Sunday School Weekly Report Calls for State Convention Support
The monthly report thanks rural and township Sunday schools for contributions and urges readiness for the upcoming state convention in Lima. It notes plans for Ney August county convention, Lima attendance, and asks for more news from county secretary. It mentions Sunday school figures worldwide and praises local gospel study efforts. County President calls township leaders to prepare spring conventions and state events. Milford township delegates named. orchestras added to Lost Creek Presbyterian and Farmer Union schools.
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U. S
Tiffin Township
Lima
Defiance County
Jerusalem
Ohio
Mias
S. M. Haver
Evansport
Ney
Milford
Chas. Lehman
Lost Creek Presbyterian and Farmer Union Sunday Schools
Confession and Local Notices From Defiance Area
Sunday events include marriages in Canada and returns from Toledo and Garrett Ind. Kettenring plans Florida trip home in April. A. D. Rank leads Democratic committee with T. P. Cantlon secretary. County bridges and sewers damaged by floods, Em bonds set at 25000. Frank Graves implicates an East Defiance iron theft ring. charges tack to Frazer and Donovan.
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Auglaize County
Auglaize River
Dissolution Notice Cheney and Godfrey Firm Ends
The firm of Cheney and Godfrey dissolves by mutual consent with J F Godfrey retiring. All accounts belong to F W Cheney and debts will be paid by him. The business continues as Cheney Lumber Co in Defiance Ohio. April 7, 1904.
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Cheney
A van Vyuury
Frank J. Cheney
F. J. Chaney & Co
Toledo
Hall
A. D
A. W. Gleason
Defiance
College Building
Boxwell-Patterson
Sherwood
Hinsdale
Clarkoe
America
Riske
Court of Common Pleas
Ohio
Loren Stratton
Ohio Life Insurance and Trust Co
State of
Defiance County
Ohio Life Insurance and Trust Company
Washington Township
William McIrvin
Death of Charles Kindig at 63 in Evansport
Charles Kindig died at his home on Holgate Avenue at 3 30 p m Thursday after a three year illness from cancer He was aged 63 The funeral from the house Saturday at 10 a m sun time with Rev A B Murphy officiating The remains were interred in Evansport cemetery
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Kindig
Chas. Kindig
Holgate Ave
A. B. Murphy
Evansport
Fences urged at highway bridges. Elk lodge officers installed
Putnam and Defiance counties back fences on bridge approaches receive strong approval as Roy Carpenter and Bert Moore drownings prompt safety calls. Elk lodge officers installed include Exalted Ruler Peter Weigerding and secretary Peter Seibel. Cheney & Godfrey dissolve partnership. Cheney buys out Godfrey. Godfrey leaves Defiance for Elkhart Indiana.
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Putnam County
Ottawa Gazette
Defiance County
English Bridge
Roy Carpenter
Bert Moore
The
Elk Lodge
Peter Weigerding
H. H. Mollencup
John C. Diehl
Chas. F. Dittmer
Peter F. Seibel
H. J. Jennings
Tyler
Harry Welton
J. A. Evans
Chas. E. Smith
Frank Sommer
Frank B. Diehl
H. J. Bohannon
County Institute Promotes New Temperance Methods
The county institute of the W C T U held at Willard home in this city drew temperance workers for an Ohio premiere of new methods. Sessions featured excellent papers and discussions. Mrs Viola Roman gave a strong lecture titled Nation's Call at the Baptist church Thursday evening.
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The
Willard
Ohio
Baptist Church
Viola Roman
Lyceum Bureau
Woman recounts cure by Dr. Pierce and engagement
A girl describes visiting Aunt Cassie and writing to Dr. Pierce in Buffalo New York. She details a successful cure with Favorite Prescription restoring cheerfulness health and beauty and notes an upcoming June wedding while ads claim $500 for cures of various female ailments.
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Cassie
Cupid
Dr. Pierce
Tom
Doctor Pierce
Defiance PostofficeReceipts Signal Growth Under Thompson
Postmaster Thompson asserts Defiance postal receipts reach higher figures as deliveries expand. The Washington system bases salaries on annual receipts, with eight thousand dollars for second class and ten thousand for free delivery statuses. Receipts rose from 12,287.86 in 1900 to about 15,368 in 1904, prompting salary increases and thirteen new positions.
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Thompson
Postoffice Department
Washington
Hon. WH McCauley Left Behind in Saturday Shuffle
Honorable WH McCauley was another man who got left in the shuffle on Saturday.
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WH McCauley
Democrat Faces Puzzle of Staying Within His Party
The remark notes the challenge for a Democrat to perform well while remaining in the party fold. It frames the tension between personal success and party fidelity, suggesting internal political calculations and potential conflicts within party lines.
Rice Miller Announces Milford as QK for Ansberry
Rice Miller announced Milford as QK for Ansberry in a statement that stirred strong reaction at the convention. The remark caused a tense moment as attendees processed the update and its implications.
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Rice Miller
Milford
Ansberry
Defiance County Democratic Convention Emphasizes Party Glory
The article notes that nearly all speeches at Saturday's convention focused on the departed glory of the Democratic majority in Defiance County, highlighting the party's historical strength and rhetoric.
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Defiance County
Lou Frais Makes Big Hole in Roof at Saturday Convention
Lou Frais, described as a big man, caused a large hole in the roof when raised by the Ansberry host during Saturday's convention. No injuries reported.
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Lou Frais
Ansberry
Democrats Sorrowful After Surprising County Convention
After a county convention that delivered unexpected results the Democratic faction returned home in somber mood. The group described the gathering as more surprising than any in memory and reflected on the outcome with quiet disappointment.
John Rethmell Scores on Saturday Convention
John Rethmell scored in the convention Saturday but the Hon. Asa Toberan fell outside the breast works. Asa mustered with the wrong crowd.
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John Rethmell
Asa Toberan
Asa
Democrats Clash With Ansberry Machine Saturday
Local Democrats express anger toward the Ansberry machine as they prepare to confront it this Saturday in a charged political showdown in the city.
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Ansberry Machine
Evans elected as model chairman with steadfast stance
Jor A. Evans earned the model chairman title as he stated a measure had carried and stood by it. Joey remained fearless and never lost his way, while Joe stayed focused on his task throughout the proceedings.
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Jor A. Evans
Joey
Joe
Democratic Convention Speeches Rip City Leaders
Peter J. Leir Hauser A D Rank and Zeno H Miller spoke at the Democratic convention Saturday. The remarks criticized local Democratic leaders and harshly attacked their leadership, framing the critique as a public rebuke.
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Peter J. Leir Hauser
A. D. Rank
Zeno H. Miller
County Democrats Rebuffed at Saturday Convention
Report says county Democrats faced a hostile mass meeting with no representation from the country. Critics allege the town faction controlled proceedings and fixed the convention call to suit their interests.
Roosevelt Dish Sparks Editorial Caution
The Paulding Democrat opines that the party has enough baggage to deter any Democratic newspaper from publishing favorable coverage of upcoming national conventions. It predicts avoiding Parker or Hearst branded material and even Roosevelt rhetoric if needed.
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Parker
Hearst
Paulding Democrat
Damnable Republican scheme roils Northwest district vote
The Napoleon Signal laments a proposed congressional district change as a wicked Republican plot. It argues electing a Republican who could serve effectively in Washington would be damnable, urging taxpayers to protest the scheme.
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Bro. Orwig
Washington
Napoleon
Local Notes on Daily Happenings Around Skunktown
Skunktown residents report visits and chores including George Guller and Freddie Shanika calling on Gotleib Wahl. Ira Arnold and wife husked corn for Wahl last week. Martin Kupp spent Sunday with Henry Marshouse. Henry Wolf and Oren Scott helped Alfred Peck brake his colt Monday. Robert Randal has a wood house and simmer kitchen built by Geo Kaneiss. Perry Mansfield fell down stairs Tuesday and was badly bruised. Kay and Ethel Peck visited their grandfather Sunday. Mrs A Peck and son Leon and Mrs Wheeler called on A Scott Monday. Charley Speed plans to move his saw mill on Baden’s farm this week.
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George Guller
Freddie Shanika
Gotleib Wahl
Ira Arnold
Martin Kupp
Henry Marshouse
Henry Wolf
Oren Scott
Alfred Peck
Robert Randal
Geo Kaneiss
Perry Mansfield
Kay
Ethel Peck
A Peck
Leon
Wheeler
Scott
Charley Speed
Baden
Col Bryan’s 1900 McKinley Vote Surprise
The sentence notes that Col. Bryan would be surprised to learn Col Bryan voted for McKinley in 1900, implying a historical or political curiosity about the figures involved.
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Nosopy
Col. Bryan
McKinley
Mormon Elders Invasion Reminds Kaneas of Populist Uprising
A description of Mormon elders with flowing beards arriving in Kaneas evokes memories of a pronounced Populist uprising. The report ties the arrival to local political sentiment and historical parallels without graphic detail.
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Kaneas
Paoding Democrat Opposes Hearst Parker Supporters
The Paulding Democrat attacks Hearst and Parker and argues that any man who backed Bryan should not ship at the New Yorker.
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Paulding Democrat
Hearst
Parker
Bryan
The
New Yorker
Unclear Pairings Highlight Odd Political Alignment
The fragment notes Dakota and Rhode Island joining in an unusual political sense over the Hearst bar. It characterizes the party as queer or odd, signaling unusual coalition notes without further context or concrete events.
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Sours
Dakota
Rhode Island
Hearst
Congress Proposal to Remove Silver Coinage Limits
A congressional proposal seeks to remove all existing limitations on the coinage of subsidiary silver. Proponents argue that eighty million people need ample small change to facilitate everyday transactions.
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Congress
Bill Lets County Commissioners Set Tax Board Salaries
A bill passed the house authorizes county commissioners to fix the salaries of board of tax review members at not less than five dollars. Previously the commissioners already held this power.
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House
Board of Tax Review
Arkansas Proposal Targets Breathing Franchise
A southern commentary argues that depriving Black citizens of the vote is not enough in Arkansas and proposes extending disenfranchisement to remove their breathing franchise as well.
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Arkansas
Judge Donnelly withdraws aiding Hubbard in circuit race
The Napoleon based Judge M Donnelly will not seek a circuit judge seat in this district and his withdrawal is viewed as increasing Judge W H Hubbard s likelihood of victory as the race narrows with his opponent’s exit.
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M. Donnelly
Napoleon
W. H. Hubbard
Van Wert County Judicial Delegation Contested Vote
A single delegation will go to the judicial convention from Van Wert county. A ward recount after the convention showed the ward would have favored W H Daily for judge, while the county convention backed Capt. E S Matthias. Daily will not contest the judicial selection.
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van Wert
Capt. E. S. Matthias
W.H. Daily
Daily
Foraker Delivers Hanna Memorial Eulogy in Senate
The Cleveland Leader reviews the Hanna memorial in the U S Senate praising Foraker's delivery though noting some passages may grate. It argues the eulogy should be judged by its full impact and reflects that General Dick spoke with a full heart and memory. The tribute honors a notable man.
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Hanna
U.S. Senate
Cleveland
Senator Foraker
Foraker
Local Families Travel and Home Moves Across Paulding
Mrs Burns and children visited her mother Mrs Hurt on Sunday. Mr and Mrs Allender and Mr and Mrs Deark left for their new Paulding home after purchasing a hotel there. Mrs Lindersmith of Fayette visits Dr and Mrs Lindersmith. Mrs Ferry Kyle went to Paulding to work at the Allender hotel. Mrs Frank Smith plans to go to Paulding Thursday. Mr Rosser of Cecil moved to the Shook farm recently bought from Newmann. Miss Audry Dick and Miss Mable Rock were in Defiance. Henry Wendt is off duty at the Bee Hive due to illness. Mrs J H Wendt and Mrs A J McCord were in Defiance Saturday.
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Burns
Hurt
Allender
Deark
Paulding
Lindersmith
Fayette
Ferry Kyle
Frank Smith
Rosser
Cecil
Shook Farm
Newmabn
Audry Dick
Mable Rock
Defiance
Henry Wendt
J H Wendt
A J McCord
Wabash Rail Fares For One Day Round Trips And Exposition Tickets
Wabash offers Sunday one fare round trips with tickets valid only on sale Sundays. Special two way colonist tickets to western southern and southeastern points at 55.50 round trip April 22 to 30 with direct routes. 36.50 for indirect routes via Portland. Final return by June 30 1964. Stop-overs allowed. Daily Exposition tickets with 13.00 15 day returns 14.70 60 day returns 17.60 1904 date. Summer coach excursion with low fares to be announced.
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Account General Conference Methodist Episcopal Church
Los Angeles
Cal
National Association Retail Grocers of the
United States
San Francisco
Portland
Homeseekers and Colonists Fares Listed by Ohio Central Lines
Agents of the Ohio Central Lines are told to call for full particulars on Homeseekers and Colonists rates. Tickets go on sale on the first and third Tuesday of each month. Moulton Houk, G. P A., Toledo, Ohio.
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Ohio Central Lines
Moulton Houk
G. P A
Toledo
Early Savings Banks and Pioneers Across Britain
Primitive savings banks appeared in Hamburg in 1778 and Berne in 1787 with ideas traced to Daniel Defoe in 1697. Early efforts included a Totten ham children’s bank in 1798 and Rev J Smith’s 1799 parish savings plan with Christmas bounty. The title Father of Savings Banks goes to Rev H Duncan for a Ruthwell bank founded in 1810, and acts in 1817 and 1835 promoted savings banks in England, Ireland, and Scotland.
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Hamburg
Berne
Daniel Defoe
Francis Masseres
Priscilla Wakefield
Tottenham
J. Smith
Andover
England
Ireland
Scotland
Pearson
A Vegetable Pepsin and Papaw Uses in Natives Texts
The article cites Drury and Browne on papaw leaves and fruit tenderizing meat. It notes old hogs and poultry fed on papaw aspects become tender, and meat washed in papaw juice tenderizes further, citing Chambers' Journal as the source.
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Drury
India
Browne
Jamaica
Chambers’ Journal
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Supt
T. E. Shuter
Sec’y
Laura
Katie Schlosser
Anna Riley
F. X. Groselle
John
Peter Kettenring
Florida
Kate
Agnes Sheridan
Garrett, Ind
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Sosturia
Findlay
Blanche Hall
Anna Garber
Jackson Street
Laura Myers
Krist Sheeley
Bucyrus
Canada
Rudy Hahn
East Defiance
Florence Hahn
W. D. Gill
John Marshall &Son
Toledo Times
Gruy W. Rowland
Clerk
Ruby Covington
Supreme Court of Ohio
Wade Brothers
Kate Sullivan
W. A. Schmaltz
Avondale
Coshocton County
Democratic Central Committee
Hicksville
T. P. Cantlon
A. F. Sterling
London
Milwaukee Harvesting Co
Frank Graves
East ,Defiance
Geo. Graves
Harry Jackman
Graves
Jackman
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James Donovan
E. W. Costello
Wilhelm Cement
Mil
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County Institute
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New York City
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Ohio Central
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J. Freecorn
Cordova
Standard Oil
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Fred Antener
P. Bevington
Sophia Scott
Darius Scott
Sophia Scott Et
Charles McBride
Bowling Green
Wood County
Charlotte Marker
Spencer
Clay County
Iowa
William H. Scott
Melville L. Scott
Margarette Scott
Gail Scott
Oceanside
San Diego County
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Darius Tt
Winn & Hay
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