Man Dies by Morphine Overdose Amid Domestic Strife
Leslie R. Goodenough died at the home of John B. Minsel in Defiance County from an apparent morphine overdose amid prolonged despondency and domestic troubles. He was born 1861, married Olive Shoup, and left two sons. the death followed threats to self harm and a recent resignation from work. The coroner found a bottle of morphine in his pocket and a bottle labeled headache medicine, prompting funeral arrangements at Independence and reports of neighbors and relatives in attendance.
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Leslie KE. Goodenough
John B. Minsel
Wayne and
Fifth Streets
L. E.goodenough
Jewell
Richland Township
Defiance County
Olive Shoup
Levi Shoup
Max
Man
Turnbull Wagon Works
Goodenough
Mrs. Goodenough
J. J. Reynolds
Leslie RE. Goodenough
B & O Railway Company
Bngland & Shead
North Defiance
R. B. Cameron
Levi Deggler
M. KE
Independence
Lilly
Hicksville
W.S. Shoup
Ernest Shoup
Auburn
Ind
Arthur
Montpelier
Thieroff
John Thierofff
South Richland
South Ridge Lutheran Church
Local Obituaries and County Notice Highlights
Obituaries record John Thierofff Catherine Yorges Susan Stevens with funeral plans. A county petition seeks easterly Holgate pike vacation. appointed viewers meet April 25. Inquest planned for Mary Woodcox. Mary Moorhead and Brubaker kin arrive from Jasper. Thomas Tgold arrested for embezzlement, returned to Indiana. Fire destroys barn and sheds at Henry Giffey home. eight pigs and three calves perished. insured partial coverage.
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Holgate Pike
Fair Grounds
Williams County
John Spangler
Christ Goller
J. W. Hornish
Henry Giffey
Adams Township
Ed Finn
Finn
Conkle Place
Giffey
Local Notes and Visits Across Defiance Area
A roundup of hometown movements and happenings includes A F Sterling leaving for Columbia City Ind Mr and Mrs H B Tenzer visiting Toledo and Mrs Sophia Schoeninger returning there Residents plan forty hours devotion at St Marys Church starting next Sunday at 10 am Richard Knight visits his daughter Mrs K V Haymaker Art Nicely of Toledo now in the regular army heads west after a weekend here Groundbreaking planned soon for Our Lady of Perpetual Help parish house Al Hague formerly of Napoleon now in Kenosha Wis visits and has purchased F C Culley newspaper plant Culley has retired from editing Defiance Express
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al Hague
Napoleon
Kenosha
Wis
Hague
F. C. Culley
Culley
Defiance Express
Dessert Jell-O Ad Encourages Quick Treats
An old grocery ad promotes Jell-O as a fast no bake dessert option. It highlights two minute preparation, chilling time, and flavors lemon berry and strawberry for shoppers.
Chamberlain's Stomach and Liver Tablets Ad
If troubled by a weak digestion loss of appetite or constipation try a few doses of Chamberlains Stomach and Liver Tablets Every box warranted For sale by Woodwards Drug Store Apr
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Woodward's Drug Store
Three Defiance Men Held For Robbery
Ned Abel Tom Clary and Billie Daoust are jailed in Ottawa awaiting court on robbery charges. The victim Homer Carr a Bedford Indiana soldier says he was robbed on a southbound C H and D train near Leipsic before being tossed from the car. Authorities report three men named Klein Smith and Wilson of New York and a fourth unnamed man aided the crime.
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Ottawa
Ned Abel
Tom Clary
Billie Daoust
Toledo
Homer Carr
Bedford
Ind
Philippines
Carr
Detroit
Leipsic
Putnam County
Lima
Klein, Smith and Wilson
New York
New Orleans
John McCarty
Daoust
Testimonial for Chamberlain's Cough Remedy from England
A statement from Mr. William Savory of England praises Chamberlain's Cough Remedy as best in the world for bronchitis. He notes it saved his wife's life after six years of illness and confinement to bed. Sold by Woodward's Drug Store. Apr yo.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chamberlain
William Savory
England
Woodward’s Drug Store
Allen's Foot Ease advertises quick relief for tired feet
The notice promotes Allen's Foot-Ease powder to ease swollen hot feet and tiredness with smarting skin and tight shoes. It claims cooling relief for corns and calluses and offers a 25 cent trial, with mailing address for orders.
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Allen
Ay Age Fue
Alien
Olmsted
Britons and Boers Link Astronomy to War Strategy
A witty remark suggests Britons might borrow Fred Funston, nicknamed the little dipper, to whip the Boers with astronomy. The quip blends celestial reference with a U S figure.
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Fred Funston
Little Dipper
Netherlands to curb warmth of military spirit with Kool’s ministership
The article notes Gen Kool will become Minister of War in the Netherlands to restrain the strong military mood. It reports on the ongoing Rice murder trial in New York where the judge demands fair play and disciplines the courtroom, labeling the valet a liar and self-confessed murderer, while defending the witness against insult.
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Netherlands
Gen
Kool
Rice
New York
Valet Jones
Maryland election law sparks campaign battles
Republican leaders plan to counter the new law by educating alleged ignorant colored voters to overturn the effect of the measure. Democrats enacted the law aiming to disfranchise, while supporters claim it expands literacy requirements.
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Maryland
Sore after election Wells named St Louis mayor
W J Bryan criticizes Rolla Wells victory in St Louis as disastrous for Democrats at local and national level. He argues Commoner joined to Republicanize Democratic organization as part of a national plan. The piece claims the Wells win harms Missouri and the nation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W.J. Bryan
Rolla Wells
St. Louis
The
Wertheimer Returns Home From the West Today
Judge Hubbard overruled the demurrer in the Streifling case and set trial for the second Tuesday of the June term. A stolen team from Robt. Doke was found in John Troutwine’s custody in this city, with the buggy shipped west. Marshal Strauss of Fostoria aided an investigation. Police expect to recover the buggy and identify the thieves.
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W. H. Hubbard
B. F. Streifling
Robt
Doke
Fostoria
John Troutwine
Marshal Strauss
Coke
Best Remedy for Rheumatism Provides Quick Pain Relief
Mr. D. N. Sinks of Troy Ohio highlights Chamberlains Pain Balm as a fast relief for muscular rheumatism after trying many remedies. He was advised by Geo F Parsons Co to use the liniment and found rapid pain relief and now recommends it to friends. Available at Woodwards Drug Store. Apr
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Chamberlain
D. N. Sinks
Troy
Ohio
Messrs. Geo. F. Parsons & Co
Woodward’s
Jello O The New Dessert Pleases All The Family
A brief notice announces Jello O dessert in four flavors lemon orange raspberry and strawberry for purchase at grocers at 10 cents. The copy invites readers to Try it today.
Northwestern Telephone expands rural exchange to Ayersville areas
The Northwestern Telephone Co. extends its magnificent city exchange to rural districts. It builds a farmers switch to Evansport and extends to Langdon farm Noble township and Bruner farm Emerald township Paulding county. Twenty subscribers are secured at Ayersville with a small switchboard planned. Rural subscribers gain city exchange benefits without charge beyond phone rental.
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State Board of Equalization
Paulding County
Ohio
Paulding
Northwestern Telephone Co
Evansport
Langdon
Noble Township
Alex Bruner
Emerald Township
Ayersville
Sunday School News in Defiance County Minutes
Defiance County Sunday school notes detail offerings from Riverside Evangelical and local churches. New officers named for the township, with reports on attendance, funds, and scripture study. A county convention at Jewell United Brethren Church is announced for May 11 1901 with a full morning program and discussions on keeping scholars engaged.
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Washington Township
New Methodist Episcopal
S. M. Haver
Christian Assembly
Defiance Methodist
Riverside Evangelical School
Association
Jewell United Brethren Church
Ella Shanklin
Farmer
P. M. Richardson
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L. E. Goodenough
John Hepler Jr
Columbus
Tena Wilsburg
Fred Kuhl
Anna Bahlke
Wed
Blanche Potters
J. W. Haase
Henry and
Carl Bercow
Margaret Doherty
Terry Cunningham
Cincinnati
Frank Wendt
James Scovile
Ft. Wayne
C. G. Robinson
R. H. Gleason
R. D. Webster
Corner Third and
Jefferson Streets
Philip Young
North Richland
al Reinemyer
Delphos Courant
Fordyce
M. & E. Canal
Dayton
Hamilton
H. P. Miller Co
St. Joe
Mary A. White
Alvero White
White
Court House
Harley & Whitaker
C. Geiger & Son
Eva Vincent
John A. Houtz
Peru
John B. Houtz
Geo. H. Holmes
Mark Center
Stave Company
W. A. Snider
Daughters of Veterans
John C. Yingling
Harry Hudson
State Board of Public Works
Thomas H. Fordyce
Liberty
Miami and Erie Canal
Gorman’s
Perry Street
New Manufacturing Co
DEATA
Mary E. Woodcox
Thomas Tgold
B. F. Streisling
Tgold
Indiana
A. F. Sterling
Columbia City
H. B. Tenzer
Sophia Schoeninger
Mrs. Wm. Franzdorf
Jewel
St. Mary’s Catholic Church
Richard Knight
K. V. Haymaker
Art Nicely
Our Lady of Perpetual Help Church
Old England
Maurice Wertheimer
West
Northwestern
Plas
Wetmore’s
M. C. Wetmore Tobacco CO
Americas
the Sunday School OF
East Mark Union
Iba Sponseller
Brunersburg
Hattie Haller
B. H. Clemens
Nellie Goddard
Glen Spiser
Abbie Clemens
Grace Chaney
Home Department
F. A. Goddard
Adams and
Thomas Garver
Edward Goller
George Overly
Perry Weaver
Emery Elliott
Round Table
Emery Elliot
W. G. Lord
Martha McDonald
8. M. Haver
Nora Florhry
G. L. Tenant
Milford
Simon Shank
Logan A. B
J. A. Hootman
God
Christ
Mr. Farnsworth
Martin Bell
H. C. Hootman
M. E. Greenwalt
Newville
Wittig
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