Defiance Reports Case of Smallpox in Local Resident
A smallpox case is confirmed in Albert Stevenson of upper Perry Street near Dea trick. He fell ill on the 8th and 9th, was discharged after initial improvement, then notified of the outbreak and quarantined. Sanitary police placarded the home, and several nearby residences were quarantined as exposure risks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Albert Stevenson
Perry’ Street
Deatrick
Chapman
Eding
Board of Health
Dr. Chapman
Sultana survivors reunion set for Kent Ohio
The Sultana disaster survivors A W King and John Davis, both residing in Defiance county, attend the annual reunion in Kent Ohio on the 28th inst. Also noted is a local note about Lydia Dunn receiving roses from California and a society event at Mrs Ewing's Clinton street home with a gold ring given to the mother.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sultana
Kent
Ohio
A. W. King
John Davis
Ayersville
Defiance County
Death of a Pioneer Leandra J Mason
Leandra J Mason died at his son s home in Adams Ridge aged 87. He was father to Mrs Geo W Killey and Herbert Mason of Adams Ridge and Mrs Id Patten of Jewell. Funeral Monday at 9 am from the house with 10 am services at Independence church and interment in the local cemetery. Rev Ernsberger of Jewell to officiate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Leandra J. Mason
Adams Ridge
Geo. W. Killey
Herbert Mason
Id Patten
Jewell
Independance Church
Rev
Ernsberger
Boy Fends Off and Slays Three Blue Racer Snakes
A 14 year old son of Carl Schocko, milk man, fought three blue racer snakes near the Shhocko home on the Ayersville pike Friday afternoon. He killed all the snakes, each over six feet long, after they pursued him in the woods. The Schocke family previously killed two eight foot blue racers in the same woodland last year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carl Schocko
Shhocko
Ayersville Pike
Schocke
Labor Scarce in the South Drives Wages Up
Mr and Mrs Peter Kettenring returned from Tampa Fla where they found the south booming. Tampa shows a lively cigar trade while Jacksonville rebuilds with modern structures. The main issue is a shortage of mechanics with wages at 50 cents an hour and demand exceeding supply.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Peter Kettenring
Tampa
Fla
Kettenring
Jacksonville
Fred Weller Keeps Shoeing Shop Open Despite Reports
Despite rumors, Fred Weller remains in charge of the shoeing shop and continues business as usual. He is overseeing operations and ensuring steady service for customers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fred Weller
Fred
Shipwrecked Message Found In Canal Bottle
Lock Tender Wes Keley recovered a beer bottle from the Racine canal with a December 2 1902 letter from a mariner bound for Toledo Ohio. The note pleads for his mother and asks if she will receive it as the vessel is sinking twenty miles from shore. The fate of the crew remains unknown and the bottle’s origin is a mystery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wes Keley
Racine
Wis
Axp
J. Monnet
Toledo
Lowger
Bridge matter confusion over transit use of Clinton bridge
Crescent News reports that Martin misquotes the Daily Express about the Board of County Commissioners opposing a Rapid Transit use of the Maumee river bridge. The board has not yet received a petition and cannot refuse until it is before them. Behringer’s statements are cited as the source.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
With. Martin
Clinton Street
Daily Express
Martin
Board OF County Commissioners
Run Pr.t. Ry
Maumee River
Chas. Behringer
Express
Behringer
Crescent News
Wm. Martin
Business Men’s Association
County Commission
People’s Rapid ‘Transit Railway
Endorsement for Dr Caldwell's Syrup Pepsin
A Bloomington resident praises Dr Caldwell's Syrup Pepsin after using it in Monticello and recommends keeping a bottle for stomach trouble. The letter urges readers to trust the product, noting relief after trying multiple remedies and doctors. For sale by Ideal Pharmacy at 325 Clinton St.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thos. F. Tipton
Bloomington
Monticello
la Stapring
The
Ideal Pharmacy
Clinton St
Two infant deaths in emergency hospital
Two 10 month and 11 month old children died at the emergency hospital near the B and O depot on Sunday morning. The ship fever victims traveled from Hamburg to New York and then west, with burial planned in Kahlo cemetery after public sympathy aided local officials. The report also notes a broken streetcar brake problem, a whiskey case theft, and various civic notices including a Maumee interlocking signal, railroad crossing debates, and school code discussions in Columbus.
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Marschka
Glenwertz
Germany
Berlin
Wisconsin
Ato Strauar
Elm Horn
Park River
North Dakota
New York
West
P. H. Aldrich
E. W. Hoffman
Chicago
John A. Deindoerfer
Rev. Mueller
Mueller
St. Paul's Lutheran Church
Kahlo
Surveyors Eye Napoleon Route For Peoples Rapid Transit
Engineers survey a route through Napoleon with a possible southward shift away from Defiance toward Paulding. Local chatter questions the final path while noting the town’s interest in hosting the railway and its potential impact on streets and traffic.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Peoples’ Rapid Transit Railway Company
Napoleon
Paulding
Diamond Glass Plant Main Belt Cut Delays Operations
Friday night a person severed the main driving belt at Diamond Glass company on the east side. The factory could not start up next morning and remains shut. Officials have no suspects or clear motive. The act damages property and suspends work for many employees.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Diamond Glass Company
Boxwell examination at Central school builds county record
A Boxwell examination is held at Central school today with 47 members in the class, the largest in the county since the Boxwell law. Also an ad for Rocky Mountain Tea at 85 cents from Weisenburger & Emery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Weisenburger & Emery
Sudden Death of Betts Mechanic Inventor
Steven Betts, inventor of the Betts Mechanical device, died suddenly at his sister's Auburn Indiana home at 2 30 Sunday. He returned Saturday from Washington DC where he had stayed with relatives for a month. Betts, about eighty, lived in Bloomington this winter with Mr and Mrs Martin Willeman. He leaves a wife and several children. Funeral is expected in Hillsdale Michigan, his former home. F T Betts accompanied by a son to Auburn to arrange arrangements.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Steven Betts
Betts
Auburn
Ind
Mr. Betts
Washington
D. C
Martin Willeman
California
F. T. Betts
Hillsdale
Mich
Change in Dray Business Leads to New Ownership
Heenan Royer has sold his draying business to James Haller and today took charge of the Tippen livery barn, having bought the stock. Royer is a sober industrious businessman and will likely succeed. Haller, who takes over the dray, is noted as a capable man who will serve customers well.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Heenan Royer
James Haller
Tippen
Royer
Daily Express
Haller
Roger
Castori Cares The The Kind You Have Always
A brief item notes Castori assists with a habitual choice, highlighting a charitable or steady preference in daily matters. The reference emphasizes reliability and longstanding support within the community.
Court Notes Probate and administration filings in county
The will of John Adam Beer is filed for probate. An administrator is sought for the estate of F H Mavis of Farmer township. The county treasurer's file will be used on the floor once furniture arrives. Work continues in the court room and clerk's office with steel ceilings to be completed today. The courthouse will be ready soon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Adam Beer
F. H. Mavis
Farmer Township
Rice Saloon
Heatley
Clinton Street
Gid Blanchard J
A. J. Mangus
Nick Martin
Livley Runaway Saturday Afternoon
Gottleib Fout a farmer living south of the city had a close call when his wagon sprang the seat and he fell back as the team started along Clin ton street. The wagon tongue dropped, the horses struck pine joists at Fifth and Wayne, four occupants flew, but Fout escaped injury and only the harness was damaged.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gottleib Fout
A. Martin & Co
Clinton Street
Fout
Fifth Street
A. B. Davis
Fifth
Wayne Streets
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Perry Street
Lou Davison
Monen
Lydia Dunn
Lloyd Daildorf
W.M. Denman
West Unity
Crosby House
Ayer
John McDonald
Hadelphia, Pa
Bridge
Dr.Caldwell
Pepsin Syrup CO
Monticello, NL
Wabash Railroad
Maumee
Montpelier
Geo. Nolan
Third
Harrison Streets
Third Street
Nolan
Joseph T. Tracey
State Bureau of Inspection and Supervision of
Columbus
Windy City
Tracey
People’s Rapid ‘Transit
Cincinnati Northern Railroad
Great Southern
Cleveland
Louis Preisendoerfer
Adrian
Will Heater
Krotz
Jackson Street
Henry Toberan
B. Chenevert
Louis Archambeault
Richardson
Harmony Hill
Kate Buderman
Moats
Lena Batt
Wston Township
Mary Batt
Sophias Braning
East Hopkin Street
P. M. Lehman
Washington Township
C.F. Goller
Mr. Goller
John Nolan
Ius Schmucker
Cologne
Mr. Schmucker
London
England
Defiance Machine Works
A. Tuttle
Melrose
B. ©. Young
M. B. Gorman
Costello
Philomathean Hall
Philos
Dempster
Philo Hall
Boxwell
Castori
Royal
Livley
Farmer
Defiance College
Defiance, Ohio
Frederick G. Roman
A. M
National Normal College
Yale University
Teachers’ College
W. W. Webber
National Normal University
Ohio State University
National Science
Maumee Valley
Sumer
W. McReynolds
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