Local notes from Defiance area including deaths and business deals
A lengthy Defiance region digest reports Henry Huffman’s death near Evansport at 94, purchases and sales in local business such as the Ohio Cigar Stores sale to Andrew Martin, a New York City trip for Mrs. Tee, and changes at McCord & Hosler. It notes hotel reopening, county ditch approval, and a large Eagles initiation with a late-night banquet.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ohio Cigar Stores Company
Andrew Martin
Little Spitzer
Paul
Redo Times
J. E. Hosler
Sherwood
A. G. McCord
Second Street
McCord
Fire at Craven and Ruess store contained by canal dump
A small blaze in the rear of Craven and Ruess store was spotted by R T Whitaker. Firemen at Central station dumped burning boxes into the canal and stopped the fire before it spread. Draft from a vent and open window filled the store with smoke. Craven and then staff cleared the premises. Hector Daoust left for Chicago to work.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. T. Whitaker
Craven & Ruess
Central Fire Station
Craven
City Council Regular Meeting Minutes and Actions
City council met in regular session with members Chenevert Horn Dahoney Geiger Groney Weserick and President Hockman present Minutes of prior meeting approved Mayor Cameron appointed Frederick Moss to the library trustees board A National Box company request for sewer extension to its plant referred to the sewer committee An ordinance to refund Maumee River Bridge bonds introduced with interest raised to 4 percent and previously advertised
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chenevert
Horn
Dahoney
Geiger
Groney
Weserick
J. H. Hockman
Cameron
Frederick Moss
Third Ward
Board of
Library Trustees
National Box Company
Sewer Committee
Maumee River Bridge
Resolutions for J W Goeteman Of Evaneport Lodge
The supreme ruler of the universe has called home J W Goeteman a beloved member of Resolven Hall of Evaneport Lodge No 189 I C C The lodge expresses condolences to the widow and parents and prays for comfort A copy of these resolutions will be sent to the bereaved and published in the Defiance Express and Defiance Democrat Fraternally submitted by J W Saurer R O Parser and D M V Repto Committee
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hall of Evaneport
C. F. Wuerens
J. W. Goeteman
Wuereas
Defiance Express
Defiance Democrat
J. W. Saurer
R.O. Parser
D. M. V. Repto
Death Notice and Postal Adverts From Defiance Ohio
Partee Permenas Partee died at his home in Tiffin township at 11 a m Tuesday aged 65. The funeral will be from Rural Chapel at 10 30 Thursday with Rev L Roberts officiating. Odd Fellows from Evansport will have charge and interment is at McCauley graveyard. He was a well known farmer in Tiffin township and leaves a wife and eight children including Mrs Elmer Diehl. Advertised letters at Defiance post office for week ending April 19 1904 include Gentemen Eddie Geiger T W Joly EF Metz Edgar McCarthy H A Partee Angello Vignetto Charley Warren Robt William Clark Wood and Ladies Miss Bertha Ball Miss Elsie Brown Sophia Holian Mrs El Nicely Mrs Maud Wheeler. If not called within 14 days they will go to the dead letter office. J THOMPSON Postmaster. Hollister tonic advert reads Makes the children eat sleep and grow. Reconstructor strength producer life prolonger. 850 Welsenburger & Emery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Partee-Permenas Partee
Tiffin Township
L. Roberts
Odd Fellows
Evansport
McCauley
Elmer Diehl
Defiance Ohio
Gentemen
Eddie Geiger
Joly
EF Metz
Edgar McCarthy
H A Partee
Angello Vignetto
Charley Warren
Robt William
Clark
Wood
Bertha Ball
Elsie
Brown
Sophia Holian
el Nicely
Maud Wheeler
J. Thompson
City approves building inspection report and street upgrades
The council confirmed an appointment to fill Schmaltz’s unexpired term and heard the fourth and final report from the building inspection committee. School and church buildings were in good condition while Maumee Valley Flooring needed fire protection. The panel, at five days work, asked compensation, which the finance committee will consider.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. A. Schmaltz
Maumee Valley
W.O. Hubbard
John McCarty
W. H. Hooker
City Council Acts on Canvasser License And Street Improvements
The council introduced an ordinance easing canvasser licensing for residents with over a year in the city and amended a street use permit for J F Frost and M W Steinburger to 18 months to start work. A sidewalk trimming resolution on Jefferson street was adopted, and a saloon window screen ban passed its second reading.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. F. Frost
M. W. Steinburger
Jefferson Street
Growey
Westrick
Firemen’s Pension Fund
Clinton Street
Maumee Bridge
Session Avenue
Francis Street
Peter Mangas
Board of Public Service
K.W. Haymaker
Ohio Northern Traction Company
Carter Avenue
First Street
Harrison Street
Farm for Sale Near Defiance on 80 Acres
For sale an 80 acre farm two and a half miles from Defiance. The property is well fenced with wire, features a new frame house and a good well. Sold at a reasonable price and terms. Contact Cons. W. Butler, Defiance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Defiance
W. Butler
Local Society and Visit Notes from Sherwood
Sherwood residents reported visitors including Mr and Mrs John Veark and Miss Clara Derge from Defiance. Defiance troop entertained at the EP program and Mrs Fanny Johnson visited. Frank Heater from Defiance moved into J K Allender’s property.
Fair Contest Winners and City Carrier Rankings
A large vote produced notable changes in class standings. Miss Glenna Morris wins the teachers class while Miss Brady climbs four places and Miss Benson and Miss Oaks each rise one. In clerks, Bessie Oaks takes first with Miss Houck advancing a notch. City mail carriers see Chas Dittmer move to second and Stonebraker lead rurals. Walter Miller heads the carrier boys list. The article also lists numerous names of participants and officials.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Glenna Morris
Brady
Benson
Oaks
Anss Bessie Oaks
Miss Houck
Chas, Dittmer
Mr. Stonebraker
Walter Miller
Express Carriers Names and Coupon Return Address Listed
A list includes Walter Miller Herbert Anderson Morris Small Tullus Cromley Peter Louys Gerald Heatley Riley Wortman Ira Hopper Gerald Louys Arthur Grube. Votes should be sent to Coupons Department Express Defiance Ohio.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Express
Walter Miller
Herbert Anderson
Morris Small
Tullus Cromley
Peter Louys
Gerald Heatley
Riley Wortman
Ira Hopper
Gerald Louys
Arthur Grube
Coupons Department Express
Defiance
Ohio
Evansport social notes and local visits at Oak Grove
A busy Evansport weekend featured numerous visits and greetings. Dr Newcomb of West Unity traveled to consult in Parmenus Partee with Drs Winn and Powell while local residents attended funerals and a county exam. A class of nine will graduate Evansport High May 11 in the ME church.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
T E Shuter
Yde Cameron
Betts
Defiance Thureday
Wm Kimberly
Defiance
Gertie Coy
Holgate
Ed Coy
Archbold
Fridley
Willie Coy
W F Rodgers
Cecil Gillet
Freddie Lingle
Cora Peterson
Home Missionary Society
H F Rodgers
Wm Call
Main Street
Ida Beck
OO Hall
WA Snyder
Elin Boyer
Stryker
Snider
Replogle
Desance
T Betts
R T
Whetstone
Ed Cay
Geo Schlossar
West Unity
Rich Christy
Merd Hill
RC Hall
Sam Snider
WA Snider
Defance
Ella Bogers
Evansport High School
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Woodwards
Dey Ayers
A. W. King & Son
Harry Adams
Toledo
Henry Huffman
Nicholas Zahn
Tena
J. F. Singer
Singer
Fred Kimple
Fifth Street
Eli Ayers
Greenier
East Defiance
Mattie Tee
New York City
Harry
Zaide Lee
Wm. Miller
Hicksville Township
Chas. M. Hill
James Guynan
People’s Rapid Transit Co
Guynan
J. Morgan
Hill
Ora Gregg
Brunersburg
Jersey Cow
J. H. Hire
Mark Center
A. Viers
Bryan
Alma, Mich
Irs
B. H. Clemmons
Branersburg
O. B. Rice Jr
Hudson Ditch
Delaware Township
Alias
Beal
John C. Beal
John Lawton
Maumee River
N. W
Carl Smith
Earl Rife
Blaine Dickman
Peru
Ind
J. R. Cunningham
Terrence
Miami Medical College
Cincinnati
German Hospital
Hannah Weikenger
Levi Warner
Laudeck
St. John’s Catholic Church
Lizzie Weikenger
Nora Hummer
Weikenger
Great Britain
Ireland
United States
Defiance Nest
Harley & Whitaker’s
Barley & Whitaker's
The
Ideal” Pharmacy
Weisenbarger & Emery Props
Hector Daoust
Chicago
Monarch
H. Maddock
John C
Amiel
Adda Myer
Hellister
Weisenburger & Mery
Simplex
Albion
McCord & Hosler
C. Winterich
Hollister
Rocky Mountain
Welsenburger & Emery
Miss Corrigan
Clinton St
Douglas
Vandenbroek
Vandenbroee
Bakest
AWN Brothers
John Veark
Beulah Vaughn
Jake Openlander
Disciple
Aid Society
Clara Derge
Albert Musser
Auburn
L Stone
Farmer Township
Will Ross
Cecil
Nellie Buckman
Paulding
Fanny Johnson
Fil Switzer
Frank Heater
J K Allender
French’s Bazaar
Burt
Jesse Dunn
Lora Higgins
Nellie Richardson
Lillian Deveaux
Blanche Hall
Genevieve Gorman
Marjorie Lamb Pearl Benson
Della C. Blue
Pearl Ashton
Lillian Bailey Bercha Smith Lo Amy Heater Manner
Gleason Myrtle Oakes
Alice Leaders
Jennie Fouke
Catherine Culkins
Florence Rowe
Gertrude Brady
Maud Lacy
Anna D. Wells Nettie Bridenbaugh
Sarah V. Praeser
Estella A. Goddard
Kate Sheridan, Catherine Carey
Catherine Feindel
Grace O. Ensign
Charlotte Westhoven
Bessie Oakes
Florence Schlegel
Anna Rourke
Clara Speiser
Bertha Bailey Libbie Culkies
Anna Smith
Mary Bohn
Edith Dicus Tillie Spring
Laura Schlosser
Minnie Whetstone
Helen McCullough
Laura Bohlman
Tena Hengstler
Kate Mahony
Nellie Harley
Reba Lerhart
Elizabeth Krutech
Helen Steinberger
Hazel Todd
Alice Conrad Rose Antener
Anna Russet
Anna Riley
Ella Clement
Dora Peman
Tena Wilsburg
Dot Ricker
Julia Houck
Lena Gleixburg
Reba Heatley
Minnie Cromley
Albert Anderson
Chase Dittmer
Frank M Myers
John Davison
Isaac J Deveaux
Theo Louys
James Stoner
Mix
Geo M Hartman
Ed Shessler
A. X. Weisenburger & Co
Pores & Innes
Clinton Stree
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