Local News Roundup of Births, Weddings and Business Moves
A baby girl arrived for Andrew Imbers on Washington street on Tuesday. Mr. and Mrs. C. S. Wellman returned April 17 from California where they spent the winter. A saloon fixtures sale moves Geo Sly’s property from Clinton to Fifth Street. Otis Kleinhein welcomed his first daughter Monday evening. Alex Carson of Lime plans a carload of horses. he is a trainer on Lima tracks. John Max of South Richland crushed foot in a saw mill accident on the Peter Pahl farm Monday. Mrs. F. Roedel of Cheyenne visits relatives, formerly a resident returning after twelve years. Marriage licenses issued for George Memmer and Lily Frank. Andrew Boekeniemer and others listed. R. W. Wortman returns from Zanesville after his brother Frank’s funeral killed by a train accident near Wilkinsburg. Tony Kern touts a 6850 pound corn load delivered to Farmer’s Elevators Co. The National Protective Legion installation at Nations Union hall featured T. T. Ansberry’s address and a Scott speech. News from Bellefontaine indicates Schoeps Traction extension work, with construction set to begin May 1 and finish before fall.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Andrew Imbers
Washington Street
C. S. Wellman
California
Warrep
First National Bank
Clinton Street
Otis Kleinhein
Arthur
Andy Clemens
Clinton
Fifth Street
Alex Carson
Lime
Carson
Lima
John Max
South Richland
Peter Pahl
F. Roedel
Cheyenne
Wyoming
Roedel
R. W. Wortman
Zanesville
Frank
Wilkinsburg
Tony Kern
Adame Township
Farmer’s Elevators Co
Tony
Champion
Ladies Host Socials and Suppers Highlight Local Week
AALLARKA MAHA D 3 SOCIETY COSSECSCC TS reports M I ladies enjoying a Tuesday afternoon at Mrs S F Shelly's Jefferson street home. An AVU line evening at Mary Palmer's Harrison street home proves a success both socially and financially. W RC ladies host a Tuesday kitchen shower at their hall with a kitchen so well stocked it resembles a department store.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. I
S. F. Shelly
Jefferson Street
A.V.U
Mary £. Palmer
Harrison Street
The
W. RC
Water contract stalled as city drops ordinance
McGonigale as receiver of Defiance Water Co. had the case against the city set aside Tuesday evening. An ordinance directing the water committee to contract with Toledo attorneys Henry B. Harris and Judge Doyle was laid on the shelf, ending that phase of the water case.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
McGonigale
Defiance Water Co
Water Committee
Henry B. Harris
Doyle
Toledo
Elks Social Event and City Council Actions Noted
Mrs John Schneider hosted a ladies’ gathering on Holgate avenue with farewell for Mrs Mellntyre and Miss Belen Phelps. City council approved 38711 for current expenses and settled a $150 damage claim with Mary J Krantz. Regular items included sidewalk line changes, street repairs, and a forthcoming special meeting.
Wreck on Westbound flyer leaves engineer dead
A speeding westbound flyer derailed near Sullivan as it left the rails and rolled over. Engineer Harry Dempsey, 30, was crushed under the locomotive and killed instantly. Fireman injured, baggage man bruised, passengers shaken but not seriously hurt. Dempsey lived with wife and four children in Chicago Junction. traffic delayed five to six hours.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sullivan
Harry Dempsey
Chicago Junction
Pittsburg
Dempsey
For Sale Jefferson Street House and Lots Nearby Lines
Property listing notes a single house and one vacant lot on Jefferson Street four blocks from streetcar line and two additional vacant lots on Washington Street in the same block. Inquiry directed to R. C. Cameron.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jefferson Street
Washington Street
Iequire of
R. C. Cameron
Lutheran Conference in Defiance Reviews Reform History
The Ohio Conference of Lutheran Synod of Iowa and states held its annual session in Defiance at St. Paul’s Lutheran hall. Rev. Boomgarden opened with a Peter 1:10-20 review, with discussions on church edifices loans and doctrinal roles, followed by reports from Zitner and Wacke and Communion services led by Kluepfel and Dimke.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ohio
Lutheran Synod of
General Synod
A. O. Zitner
Delta
Toledo
St. Paul’s Lutheran Church
P. Kluepfel
Archbold
W. P. Dimke
Eden
Local notes from Ney and surrounding area
Washington reports moog moved on while benner's north farm returns to Bryan. cook sells to Soldier Co. balser injures foot stepping on nail. hard ware store to rise on old site. claim 96 drama for Ladies Aid at Pugh's hall. a Ney girl escapes injury from a fall near the feed mill. garber orchestra performs at the play and new members join. assessor goller continues rounds despite bad weather. ney high school play Black Dick earns $30. bank to open in weber building with rh moats cashier. plans to build on strusaker lot and add a drug store and brick business room nearby.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Balser
Clifford Harter
Mise Rolling
Bryan
E. Ryder
Moog Bros
Ladies Aid Society
Pugh’s Hall
Ney
Garber
Christ Goller
Epring
Cincinnati
Weber Building
R.H. Moats
Albert Strusaker
Dreher
L. L. Stone
Burnt District
J. H. Miller
Nebogatoff Begins Ten Year Prison Term at St Peter and St Paul
Rear Admiral Nebogatoff, sentenced to ten years for the Sea of Japan surrender, has started serving his term in the fortress of St. Peter and St. Paul. He chose the start date and received a comfortable room and special diet. W. P. Bailey and family left for Dakota. See Dr Hulman about eye care and glasses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Petersburg
Nebogatoff
W.P. Bailey
Dakota
Dr. Hulman
Odd Fellows Visit Sherwood Lodge for Degree Conferral
Fort Defiance lodge 1.O.F. boarded the 7 30 B and C train to Sherwood where they were greeted by a reception committee and escorted to the lodge room. The Defiance team conferred the second degree on eight candidates then enjoyed a supper and speeches before returning home at 1 35 am. About 275 visitors and locals attended with representatives from Defiance Evansport Ney Antwerp Mark Center and Hicksville.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fort Defiance Lodge 1.O.C. F
Sherwood
Sherwood Lodge
Defiance Lodge
Defiance
Evansport
Ney
Antwerp
Mark Center
Hicksville
Earthquake Devastates West Coast Cities in Mexico
Special to Express reports a strong earthquake wreaking heavy damage from Acapulco to Salina Cruz. Chilpancingo, Chilapa and Tlapa are said wiped out with Ayutla and Ometepec destroyed. Death toll given as 38 with 93 injured. communications are slow due to remoteness.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mexico
Chilpancingo
Chilapa
Tixtla
Ayutla
Ometepec
Acapulco
Republic
Tlapa
Chilipancingo
Salina Cruz
Death Notices for Franzdorf Family in Defiance
Anna Franzdorf wife of William Franzdorf died Wednesday at 7 15 pm after a two year illness. Born September 6 1848 in Monkowarst Posen she married December 9 1869 and came to America in 1871. She leaves seven children in Ohio William Arthur Henry Bertha Reinhold Edward Anna and Arthur. Funeral at 1 pm Friday at home and 130 pm at St Johns Lutheran church Riverside burial. Richard John seven months son of William and Anna Franzdorf died Tuesday in Arthur Paulding county. services at the house then at St Johns Lutheran in Defiance with grandmother burial Riverside.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Anna
Willam Franzdorf
Francis Street
Franzdorf
Monkowarst
Posen
America
Defiance
William
Arthur
Henry
Ottawa
Bertha
Reinhold
Edward
St. John’s Lutheran Church
Rev. J. Reiss
Riverside
Richard John
Anna Franzdorf
Paulding County
William Franzdorf
Justice Fined Tultexpress Sidney Arrest
G W Elliot, elected justice of the peace on the Democratic ticket, was arrested Saturday for embezzling funds he collected. He pleaded guilty, was fined $25 and costs by the mayor, and jailed until paid. Remains of H L Milligan arrived from St Marye, services held at M E church Ayersville, burial Ayersville cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sidney
G. W. Eliott
H. L. Milligan
St. Marye
Ayersville
M. E
Accidents At Steel Plant Injure Two Workers
Orville Miller, working at the steel plant, caught his foot in a punch press and mashed three fingers on his right hand but will not lose them. Fridley Hall wore a bandage on his left little finger after catching it in a machine.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Orville Miller
Fridley Hall
Milligan Dies in St Marys After Sudden Illness
Hiram L Milligan died Monday at 1 oclock in St Marys He was born October 14 1871 in Prospect He married a daughter of Joho Limber of Ayereville and leaves two sons He had recently opened a Singer sewing machine office in St Marys and had suffered quinsy about a month earlier before heart trouble caused his death
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hiram L. Milligan
St. Clarys
Prospect
Joho Limber
Ayereville
Milligan
St. Marys
Singer
Quinsy
Rapid health turnabout after Dr Mahon treatment in Junction City
Mrs Lena Brown reports quick improvement in health from female weakness after Dr Mahon treated her in Defiance. He plans another visit on Wednesday April 24 1907 at Crosby House. Local news notes births visits and events including a charity play and various residents visiting family in nearby towns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lena Brown
Junction City
Paulding Co
Local notices from Bryan area parish and farms
Washington Charles Weber and wife attended Lutheran church in Bryan Sunday. Burt Smith moved into his father's recently purchased house of Charles Stailey. Grandpa Weber from Longwood Canada visits son John H. Weber. George Reynolds went to Mt. Clemens Michigan for treatments. Park Yeagley sowed 35 acres of oats on Saturday and reports good sprouting. Mr Slater hires a hand to drain his farm. Mr Punk rents the Slater farm and took possession March 1. A miscreant stole a blanket from Sherm Hutchins' horse the Thure day night. Born to Mr and Mrs Hillemen a daughter last week. Robert Goller prepares to build a house on his spring-purchased farm and plans poultry raising. John Billows will add to his barn this spring. Lew Motter started a milk route Monday to Bryan for Van Camp Co. Several youths from Farmer attended Miss Merrill Chaise's funeral in Archbold Tuesday. she was eighteen and leaves family and friends. Mr and Mrs Rinkel attended the funeral of Mr Kreiger near Melbera. Miss Laura Snyder went to Lorain for a few weeks. L. R. Conkey loses a valuable colt Wednesday. Dr. Walker now rides in a new automobile. Frank Fairchilds moved to Bryan last week. E. C. Stone and wife were in Bryan Monday. Thomas Fordham started for Ottawa Monday. D. C. Lord Clyde Norway and Ray Spangler made a business trip to Defiance Monday. Evansport IOOF members asked to meet Thursday evening April 25 to observe canniversary with Deputy Grand Master John L. Sullivan of St Marys.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Weber
Amond Weber
Bryan
Burt Smith
Charles Stailey
Grandpa Weber
Longwood
Canada
John H. Weber
George Reynolds
Mt. Clemons
Mich
Park Yeagley
Slater
Henry County
Punk
Sherm Hutchins
Hillemen
Robert Goller
John Billows
Lew Motter
van Camp Co
Wauseon
Farmer
Merrill Chaise
Archbold
Merrill
Rinkel
Mr. Kreiger
Melbera
Laura Snyder
Loraine
L. R. Conkey
Dr. Walker
Frank Fairchilds
E. C. Stone
Thomas Fordham
Ottawa
D.C. Lord
Clyde Norway
Ray Spangler
Defiance
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Woodwards, Drug Store
George Memmer
Richland
Lily Frank
Highland Township
Andrew, Boekeniemer
Max
National Protective Legion
Nations Union Hall
T. T. Ansberry
Clinton Seither
Gang
Greo
A. Scott
Nati
Waverly
N.Y
J. M. Pease
Julius Blair
Nic D. Crawford
J. L. Adams
A. Benham
Schoeps Traction Syndicate
Bellefontaine
Bellefontaine Lima
Crawford
Aallarka Maha D 3 Society
Cossecscc TS
F.p.weisenburger & Bro
Rexall
OKO
Mholoho
John Schneider
Holgate Avenue
al Jarewell
Michael Melntyre
Belen Phelps
C. E. Chenevert
Elks
Pedro
Martin Smith
Igerding
Dohoney
Horn
Sommers
Coneyer
Feigenbaum
Geiger and Tittle
Geiger
Davidson Street
Treasury
Board of Safety
Board of Public Service
Board of Health
Library Board
Mary J.krantz
H. B. Harris
Second Street
Fourth Ward
Corporation Line
Board of Service
Henry Smith
F. W. Smith
Kirkenbaugh
Andrew Tuttle
Peter Kintner
George Smith
Nellie Goddard
Oakwood
C.E. Sloppy
F. A. Goddard
Canal Dover
Fred Coombs
Brattleboro, Vt
B. O
Harley & Whitaker's
Mies ‘Darnell
Royal Worcester
Darnell
Harley & Whitaker’s
Brussels
Axminster
WM. H. Ruess
Lutheran Synod of Iowa
M. Brueckner
C. Rembold
Berea
F. Henkelmann
E. Nest
Riga
J. Appel
Hamlet
William Wacke
C. Strause
Okalone
8. Poppen
H. Schult
Adams
Washington
Charles Moog
G. W. Benner
C. C. Cook
Soldier Co
ODD Fellows AT
KH. Hrasbaum
North
Justice
Clinton ST
Orley Yarlot
Gladden
Ernest Zigler
Pugh Hall
Cass A. Crago
A. J. Yarlot
Edward Goller
Indiana
C. F. Goller
Meel Shell
Geo. Campbell
Sandy
France
Dean
Evansport Lodge I. 0. O. F
John L. Sullivan
Eastman
Krodaks
Mollencup’s
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