Melrose Abbey Visit and Edinburgh Stay Revealing 1907 Diary
A traveler arrives in Edinburgh and visits Melrose Abbey with a private apartment stay. They describe the abbey’s stone carvings and gardens, the guide’s lore of Scott, and a rainy Scotland welcome. Sunday notes cover St George’s church, Kilman’s sermon, and a contrast to American college visits.
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Edinburgh
Scotland
London
Melrose Abbey
Abbotsford
Dryburgh Abbey
Scott
Michael Scott
Social Teas and Games Highlight Local Festivities
Mrs. J. J. Malley and sisters hosted four tables of 500 at the Malley home on Harrison street with Mrs. William B. Daoust securing best score. Franks Rakestraw entertained at whist for Miss Bess Reynolds and Fred Leavenworth whose August wedding drew guests and flowers. John Deatrick celebrated his twenty first birthday with a six o'clock dinner on Third street, featuring toasts and an after dinner program.
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J. J. Malley
Fouke
Malley
Harrison Street
William B. Daoust
Frank Rakestraw
Bess Reynolds
Fred Leavenworth
Edward Hubbard
Miss Reynolds
John Deatrick
Third Street
Messrs
Park Lamb
Bert Davis
Clifford Beardsley
Virgil Weisenburger
Lester Ensign
Will Engel
Bert Deindoerfer
Julius Blair
Charles Deatrick
Helen Deatrick
Ruth Deatrick
Hopkinsville
Luncheon Hosted by Mrs Cheney and Daughters
A large luncheon with flowers and seating at one main table and two smaller ones was hosted by Mrs. Frank W. Cheney and her daughters Amy Whitaker and Letha Mase Engel. Guests included Miss Franck of Cleveland Miss Helen Mitchell of Asheville North Carolina Miss Ruth Dietrich of Hopkinsville Kentucky Miss Wendell of Texas Miss Bostwick of Grand Rapids and guest of honor Miss Lawrence of Tennessee.
Pretty wedding at Rev. Weaner home June twenty four
Gale S. Dunbar and Bertha C. Weaner were married at 2 30 pm Wednesday by the bride's father. A small gathering of relatives and friends attended with Diamond and Weaver providing music. The couple, both former Defiance county teachers, plan a several week northern honeymoon before settling in Toledo where Dunbar will work as a civil engineer. Out of town guests included Mrs. Rodda, Mrs. Cooper, and others from Chicago Pennock Mich Sherwood and Toledo Carries details of guests.
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Anna Norman
George Colwell
J. P. Gloden
St. John’s Catholic Church
Mabelle Lewis
Carl Brady
Norman
Clinton Street
Defiance County
Dunbar
Toledo
Rodda
Cooper
Winterstein
Francey
Robinson
Chicago
P. Spaid
Cornelius
Pennock, Mich
Edna
Carrie Brubaker
C. Homeyer
Lizzie Homeyer
Sherwood
Eclipse Appears On Schedule Despite Intervening Clouds
The eclipse occurred at the scheduled time with minor cloud interference. Spectators with telescopes enjoyed an unobstructed view once clouds passed, though a partial eclipse drew fewer observers than a total one.
Accidents Injure Youths In Local Friday Activities
Emil Schlatter age sixteen of Warren street had the middle finger of his left hand crushed between a bicycle chain and rear sprocket while repair work Friday evening. other fingers were severely lacerated. Dr. Ury treated the injuries. A son of P Seiz of East Defiance cut a finger badly on a lawn mower Friday afternoon.
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Emil Schlatter
Warren Street
Dr. Ury
P. Seiz
East Defiance
DeKay Named Range Officer for Camp Perry NRA Meets
Capt. Albert B. DeKay of Company G receives appointment as range officer for the National Rifle Association and State Rifle and Revolver competition at Camp Perry near Port Clinton from August 18 to 25. The event gathers marksmen from state militias and the regular army in a major national shoot. General Speaks of the second brigade commends the choice, underscoring the officer’s valued service and the heavy responsibilities of the post.
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Albert B. DeKay
National Rifle Association
Camp Perry
Port Clinton
United States
Markemen
DeKay
Fraternity Day at Island Park Announces Athletic Program
The Island Park Fraternity Day program on August 9 promises a large turnout with thousands expected and hundreds of family picnics. Events start at 1 30 p m including 1-Ball game Defiance vs Antwerp prize 10 sweaters and multiple running, sack and ball throwing contests with diverse prizes. captains Dr Lehman and Peter Weigerding lead the tug of war.
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Island Park
Defiance
Antwerp
Oxfords
Lehman
Peter Weigerding
Earl Mallett Denied Return by Illness
Earl Mallett of New Castle Indiana cannot return to his father George Mallett due to illness though he was summoned to his bedside.
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Earl Mallett
New Castle
Ind
George Mallett
Toledo and Fort Wayne Electric Railway Incorporation
The Toledo and Fort Wayne Electric Railway company with Cleveland headquarters and Toledo and Fort Wayne terminals, capitalized at $10,000, was incorporated Wednesday by E Jay Pinney Herman J Nord Louis A Goldstein Thomas C Willard and John E Lowery.
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Columbus Dispatch
Toledo
Lightning damages Postal Telegraph office during storm
A severe storm hit the city Wednesday at about 11 o clock causing extensive damage at the Postal Telegraph office in the Security Building and Loan Co. on Second Street. A lightning bolt burned out several fuses and melted brass connections, temporarily knocking multiple lines offline. Manager Charles Eberle narrowly avoided injury when flames erupted as he stepped away to close a door. The switch board remained intact, protected by fuse coverings, while nearby wires also suffered damage.
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Postal Telegraph Office
Security Building and Loan Co
Second Street
Charles Eberle
Defiance Business Men plan reception for Governor Harris visit
The Defiance Business Men's Association agreed to arrange a reception for Governor Harris and staff during the Spanish American War Veterans encampment with tentative August 7 as the visit date. A committee led by T. T. Ansberry will organize hospitality and decor, while a council repair request and lodging plans were discussed.
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Defiance Business Men’s Association
Harris
T. T. Ansberry
C. I. Morse
F. P. Weisenburger
J. C. Vandenbroek
J. A. Deindorfer
G. Douty
Ladies Auxiliary Social Delights Wayne Camp Cadets Drill
The Wayne Camp U S W V Ladies Auxiliary social drew a large crowd Wednesday at the central school campus where ice cream and cake were served. Young lady cadets performed a soldier like drill with precision, impressing attendees and Commander Sy Garver earns praise for his drill mastery.
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Wayne Camp
Sy Garver
Paulding Considers Electric Line Proposal From Defiance
K. V. Haymaker of Defiance visits Paulding to discuss an electric railroad from Defiance to Ft Wayne via the Wabash canal. He plans to present a written proposal requiring right of way and grading in Paulding, with the line to extend south later. Engineers will survey the Defiance to Ft Wayne route next week.
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Paulding Democrat
K. V. Haymaker
Defiance
Ft. Wayne
Wabash Canal
Paulding
Haymaker
Corps of Engineers
Fraud I8 Alleged Fraud I8 Alleged
Two suits filed in common pleas court name Robert F. Kerr as defendant. Plaintiffs Mary Smith and Ephrahim Sauer allege Kerr sold five shares of First National Bank of Hickville stock to each for 650 dollars on July 1 and knew the bank was insolvent, concealing it. They seek 650 dollars plus interest from July 1. Attorneys Winn and Hay represent the plaintiffs. Settlement of the Mary Wank estate was agreed upon by the attorneys.
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First National Bank of
Winn & Hay
Mary Wank
Local meat market buys and sells cattle hogs sheep poultry
Defiance Ohio notices a meat market advertising purchase and sale of cattle hogs sheep and poultry. The Kahlo Building on East Hopkins Street hosts the business offering fresh and salted meats to city residents.
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Kahlo
East Hopkins Street
Defiance, Ohio
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