Local notes from Defiance and surrounding cities
Mrs Will Newton returns from Merose. Miss Helen Crandall visits Ft Wayne after staying with sister Mrs Frank Miller. Marriages, deaths, and society events in Defiance include Legion installation led by George A Scott, and a nurse of civic groups hosting talks and concerts. Local trades and notices also appear.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Helen Crandall
Ft. Wayne
Ind
Frank Miller
Eva Hooker
C. F. Ferguson
Wayne Street
Roy Harley
Helen Deatrick
Red Cross Society
Weisenburger
Mildred Haymaker
Hooker
Laura Ferguson
Virgil Weisenburger
Case of Simon Fackler and Dr Mahon’s Defiance Cure
Simon Fackler, a well known county farmer, credits Dr Mahon with restoring his health after a year of lung trouble and a terrible cough. He says he improved immediately on treatment and regained strength, joining many others praising the doctor in Defiance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Simon Fackler
Dr. Mahon
Local farm and home notes from Brunersburg area
John Hiler has barn reroofing by C F Leaders. Fred Antener moves family to Toledo this week. H Clemmons plastering Chas Weaner house. Grip disease and timber work by Mike Mack, John Helfrick for J A Aspacher in Defiance township. Rev Applegate holds revival in Brunersburg. Fr B Goddard attends funeral in North Ridge. Mrs Myers visits Tiffin. Chas Kellermeyer rents Houck farm.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fred Antener
Toledo
H. Clemmons
Chas. Weaner
Mike Mack
John Helfrick
J. A. Aspacher
Defiance Township
Chas. Steffle
Brunersburg
F.A. Goddards
C. F. Leaders
Rev. Applegate
F. A. Goddard
C. A. Smucker
Defiance
B. H. Clemmons
Elmer Agenbroad
Krouse
John Stitsel
Toledec
Dave Stitsel
Kennedy
North Baltimore
B. Goddard
Isaac Flory
North Ridge
John Myers
Tiffin
Chas. Lehman
B&O to Build Depots in Latty Grove Defiance
The B B O railroad plans two modern brick and stone depots in Latty grove between Clinton and Wayne streets Defiance. An agreement with Mrs Latty and T E Frazer marks financial closure and deeds await signing. Two new streets will connect to the depots and double tracking along the line is planned boosting local business.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Latty’s Grove
Clinton and
Wayne Streets
Grove
Defiance
B. & O. Railroad
Tims
Latty Grove
California
Latty
William Geiger
Frazer
Clinton
Seminary
Williams
Steinberger
Latty Tract
Williams Street
First Ward
Future Assured on C L M merger impact in Defiance
The State Journal outlines the Indiana Columbus Eastern Traction merger, including the Columbus and Lake Michigan Railroad, with plans to operate in Defiance Putnam and Allen counties. The C L M route is being electrified and extended toward Columbus as the Ohio Syndicate consolidates traction lines.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Defiance
Schoepf
State Journal
Indiana, Columbus & Eastern Traction Company
New Schoeps Holding Company
Columbus & Lake Michigan Railroad Company
Putnam
Allen
Columbus
Ohio Syndicate
Weaver Brice Garber Buys Daisy Loom For Summer Work
Brice Garber plans weaving this summer after purchasing a daisy loom from the factory. Mrs. Christ Vollmer and daughter and Miss Louise Vollmer returned home Monday from Ft. Wayne after a ten day visit. Neal Doud began baling hay for Charley Weber Monday. Isaac Gorrel moved his saw mill Friday from Hicksville area to near Edgerton. An electric storm Friday caused damage including a wheel torn from George Goller’s windmill, Charley Crabber’s chimney blown down, and Warren Campbell’s barn shifted two inches. Fences along the area were also torn down.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brice Garber
Christ Vollmer
Louise Vollmer
Ft. Wayne
Neal Doud
Charley Weber
Isaac Gorrel
Hicksville
Edgerton
George Goller
Charley Crabber
Warren Campbell
Garrett man Harry Copenhauer visits city on Wednesday
Harry Copenhauer of Garrett was in the city on Wednesday, meeting with residents and attending local events as part of his midweek visit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harry Copenhauer
Garrett
City
Prohibitionists of Defiance County Nominate Ticket
The Defiance county Prohibitionists held a Hicksville convention naming Sheriff Eli Elliott Commissioner Isaac Fullmer Infirmary director P W Me Reynolds Coroner Dr S F Welty and delegates to the Fifth Congressional district and Ohio State convention to meet in Columbus Aug 1 Delegates Eli Elliott Dr S P Welty E D Ackerman Alternates B F Myers S T Clark F O Farnsworth County officers include President E D Ackerman Secretary Chas Bungard Treasurer Dr S F Welty Committeemen B F Myers A B Murphey In the evening McCartney spoke and the Macksville Preachers Quartette sang selections
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Isaac Fullmer
Highland Township
P. W Me. Reynolds
Defiance
S. F. Welty
Hicksville
Ohio
E. D. Ackerman
Chas. Bungard
S F. Welty
B. F. Myers
A. B. Murphey
McCartney
Mdicksville
Quartette
Lost Creek Folks Make Various Local Moves and Events
Lost Creek residents report delays due to rain as W W Hosack moves goods to Hicksville Tuesday after planning for Saturday. Farewell to the week features EasterSunday school program at Lost Creek Presbyterian. West Farmer school sees director election and final literary night. Delbert Stell adjusts family after wife’s death with relatives moving home. J M Husted and John Miller visit Ft Wayne. Harry Blair and Cora Van Horn wed at the groom’s parents’ home with Rev Kelley officiating.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lost Creek
W. W. Hosack
Hicksville
Floyd Alexander
W. L. Hosack
Jonas Kline
Lost Creek Presbyterian
S. P. Buda
West Farmer School
West Farmer
Delbert Stell
W. L. Bosack
Ian Defiance
Sherwood
Earn Stone
J.M. Husted
John Miller
Ft. Wayne
Harry Blair
Cora van Horn
Kelley
Washington township notes and visits listed in Defiance event
Ney Merl Goller returns from California. Teachers at the third Quarterly Institute in Defiance included Lottie Kintner Grace Yarlot Lizzie Kintner Roy Moats W F E Hagg Chas Staily and Theodore Schwarzbek. Local residents visit relatives attend funerals and report illnesses and social visits across Ney Bethel Edgerton Bryan and Wo Stripe areas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ney Merl Goller
California
Washington Township
Third Quarterly
Lostitute
Defiance
Lottie Kintner
Grace Yarlot
Lizzie Kintner
Roy Moats
W. FE. Hagg
Chas. Staily
Theodore Schwarzek
Della Stoufer
Melbern, O
Freman Stenger
Roy Yarlot
Dell
Fred Haase
August Haase
Jewell
John Walker
Bryan
Bethel Church
Mre
Zgler
Edgerton
Harpest Zigler
Ney
Chas. Walker
Blanche
W. E. Hagg
Theo. Schwarzbek, Jr
M. D. Hoffman
Terrible Earthquake Hits San Francisco
Reports describe a massive quake in San Francisco with hundreds of buildings demolished and fires breaking out. Wires are down and early tallies suggest thousands killed or injured as rescue efforts begin in Oakland.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
San Francisco
Oakland
Bay
Community Notes From Noble Township And Nearby
Local entries list residents and activities around Noble township. Notable items include Charley Kellermier renting the Geo Houck farm, H C Leaders adding a barn addition, C B Wellman delivering a piano in Nobles township on April 5, and Easter visits by Mrs A Eldington Ada Boucher and George Kuhn families. A Burg area outbreak of whooping cough is noted, while Sunday School and preaching at Bursi Chapel follow an April 15 event line.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. L. Roberts
Applegate
Bury M. E
Charley Kellermier
Geo. Houck
Noble Township
H. C. Leaders
Wellman
Defiance
S. E. Seaford
Nobles Township
Fred Brown
Glen Leaders
A. Eldington
Ada Boucher
Limes
Joe Rankin
Nick Sinnis
Charles Kellemire
Burg
George
Charles Stengel
Paulding
Charles Kellermier
Nellie Agenbroad
Geo. Kuhn
Bursi
A. Eidington
Also Mentioned on This Page
Woodwards
Boyer’s
Will Newton
Merose
Callen A. W. King & Sop, Defiance, O
M. B. Stevens
S. W. Powell
Dr. Harrison
Napoleon
Diehl
Jacos LickMann
Jennie Shearer
Jennie Hopkins
Lorain
J. W. Reynolds
Charles Elsworth
Paulding County
Julia Brenninger
Mark Township
Harley Smith
Lima
Mre. Smith
S. L. Roberts
H. A. Bethards
Methodist Deaconess
Vanda Enos
Helen Enos
B. F. Enos
The
Rounds Ladies Orchestra
National Protective Legion
National Union Hall
Legion
George A. Scott
C. O. Perrin
Odell
Ill
Kelly Farm
Holgate
Lyman Trowbridge
Board of Trustees
Firemen’s Pension Fund
Board of Public Safety
Karl Fink
Chicago
John Douty
Dey Ayers
John Binney
Robert Sharp
Detroit
Mrs
Wm. Sharp
Karl Schultz
Cleveland
A. B. Kemper
Logan Fidler
Frank Rath
Toleday
William Sharp
Roanoke
John Sharp
Bessie
Clara Tittle
A. B. Crow
Fosters
C. W. Butler
Jefferson Street
George W. Stevens
Toledo Museum of Art
Central Fire Department
Parker
H. B. Harris
Italy
Bay of Naples
Mount Vesuvius
C. B. Squire
Naples
A.M. Minsel
Doenitz
Estella Daoust
Roy G. Cook
Crevelac
Miss Daoust
Joseph Daoust
Hoxie
Etianes
Mr. Cook
Lor Sie
Miss Burns
Holgate Avenue
Helen Phelps
Susan B. Anthony
Elizabeth C. Stanton
Warner
Julia Ward Howe
H. Seither
Lucy Stone
Salvation Army
Shelly
Frank Donley
Palmer & Decker
First National Bank
F. P. Weisenburger & Brother
Rexall
the State Bank
WM. Geiger
Elbert E. Carter
Peter Kettenring
New Back Comics
Mollencup’s
Nobile
John Hiler
C. F
Kittner’s Clothing Store
Court House
Defiance, Ohio
Clinton Street
Eik Block
Washington
Hicksville, Ohio
Prohibitionists
Defiance County
Eli Elliott
Richard Wisda
Bryar
Silas Welker
Eddie Welker
Port Yarlet
Dessa Welker
Mable Smith
Burt Smith
Stripe’s
Sunshine Alley
Howard W. Ury
Evansport
Box
Epsom
Foenigrek
Gentian Sassafras
Hall
Newbro
Ayer
Henry J. Jennings
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