Defiance Water Works Case Heads to Trial
City attorneys filed in the U S circuit court an answer to the Water Company receiver suit over hydrant rents from 1898 to 1904. They cite Ohio laws restricting contract terms and lack of voters approval for a 30 year lease, arguing the alleged contract was illegal and not binding. They also challenge service quality and hydrant charges, seeking to bar recovery and note anticipated December trial.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States Circuit Court
Ohio
State of
Ohio Municipal Corporation
Water Company
Samuel R. Bullock & Company
Defiance Water Company
Defiance
Samuel R. Bullock and Company
Loose joints in Sunday school machinery examined
The article critiques Sunday school work noting loose joints in Bible teaching home reading absentee follow up and boys’ attention. It urges more Bible use in class and at home tighter handling of absent scholars and greater focus on boys to improve church attendance and participation. County secretary notes Ney convention prep and delegate push with Dr. Clark expected.
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Ney
Clark
Exposition Winners Head to St Louis and Local News
After the Ex press World's Fair contest winners were told they may travel to St Louis at their convenience. Miss Jessie Dunn left first for St Louis with companions Miss Sarah Praeser and Miss Mildred Haymaker. The trio will stay at the Christian Endeavor Hotel.
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St. Louis
Jessie Dunn
Wabash
Dunn
Sarah Praeser
Mildred Haymaker
Christian Endeavor
Praeser
Denver
Cripple Creek
Col
Eyewitness Attack Sparks Arrest Warrant
Ervin Ashbacher, living four miles east, was struck in the eye by Charles Whiteford while Whiteford was intoxicated after attempting to assault others earlier. Dr. Ury treated the eye, and Ashbacher swore out a warrant for Whiteford’s arrest before Squire Costello. Other city notes cover local visits, postmaster appointment, banns for a marriage, and residents traveling or visiting Toledo, Lima, and Mackinac. Mountain Tea ad at end.
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Ervin Ashbacher
Charles Whiteford
Ashbacher
Ury
Squire Costello
Whiteford
Ohio game laws set season dates and bag limits
The article lists hunting seasons for squirrel quail partridge ducks rabbits and raccoons with bag limits and license rules for non residents. It also notes a 15 dollar non resident license fee and court clerk charges. Local notices include visits, divorces and a new Sidney doctor opening office at 106 Wayne street.
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Ohio
R. R. Parcher
Sidney
Defiance
Wayne Street
Will Beal
Strike Notes From Armour Co. Strike Report
Ed Foreman recounts his summer visit with Billy Myers and details his days during the strike at Armour & Co. He describes shedding grease while lifting 200-pound beef quarters and later labeling sausage boxes. He notes tensions between union men and replacement workers and promises more updates.
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Ed Foreman
Billy’ Myers
Armour & Co
Worthmiller
Death of Mrs Elmyra Flemming in Riverside burial
The death of Mrs. Elmyra Flemming aged 64 occurred Sunday at 10 at 725 Deatrick Street. She leaves husband Hiram Flemming and two daughters including Mrs. Alice Rake straw. Funeral held at the house at 1 30 and at the Methodist church at 2 with Rev Smucker. burial in Riverside cemetery.
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Elmyra Flemming
Deatrick Street
Hiram Flemming
Alice Rakestraw
Smucker
Riverside Cemetery
Returned from Iowa reunion ends on hopeful note
J A and Godfrey Deindoerfer came home Sunday from a trip to Iowa to visit their 76 year old father in Waverly. He had a dangerous gastritis attack but is now improving. The family planned to stay for a visit with him and the ladies remained for the time.
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J. A
Godfrey Deindoerfer
Iowa
Waverly
Miss Eberle Receives Gold Watch at Eagles Carnival
Miss Cora Eberle, Queen of the Eagles carnival, was presented with a handsome gold watch at a casual reception in front of the pavilion showing the Statue turning to Life. Mayor Cameron made the presentation, with brief remarks, and Miss Eberle accepted without a reply.
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Cora Eberle
Mayor Cameron
Eberle
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Napoleon
Leora Miller
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Mrs. Shindler
Bend
Olive Garver
Bryan
Mabel Switzer
Muskogee, I. T
D. Dobrick
Holt, Mich
Auburn Locke
Cleveland
Ella Lehman
W. R. Hattersley
Toledo
A. H. Wood
Dr. Price
Price Gereal Food Company
Chicago
Illinois
J. F. Singer‘s
Nettie Henderson
Paulding
Henderson
Gertrude Fuller
Ann Arbor, Mich
Haller
Emmet Manen
Garrett Ind
John McCarty
Mable
Ed Davison
Harry van Horn
Camp Newton
Misses Maude
Myrtle McCandless
Mrs
Chas. Breece
First Street
Geo. Switzer
Henry Switzer
Noble Township
State of Ohio
City of
Lucas County
Frank J. Cheney
F. J. Cheney & Co
Hall
Oreney
P. A. Gherke
Glen
James Wisda
Farmer Center
Mies Vera Backus
Holgate
Virden Watkins
Lima
Earl Calvin
G. H. Dicus and
Family
Guy Minion
Stryker
Florence Eberle
Santerday
Mrs. St.Amant
E. B. Dils
Myrna
Chas. Stolberg
Henry Gherke
Miss Mable
Lester Adams
Mrs. C. J. Daoust
Mackinac
V. Shondel
Miss Hispkind
Wabash, Ind
W. A. Coble
Delphos
Washington
A. Growey, Jr
Mark Center
Chas. Pratt
Mrss
Emma Higgins
E. J. Webb
O. P. King
van Wert
Dave King
Peter Hummer, Jr
Helen Wassman
Tiffin
St. Marys Church
Mae Bell
Greenville
Mrs. Martz
F. E. Dell
Grass Valley
California
P. O. Rhodes
Dell
First Congregational Church
That Place
James Knox
Prudential
Mr. Kunderd
Elkhart
Ind
Weisenburger & Emery
Mabel Winn
Mrs. Wm. Yeagley
Continental
Geo. Haselbarth
Jacob Smith
Fred Dorider
Madge and
Edna
Nashville, Tenn
Dorider
Perry Street
Kate Andrews
Wm. Andrews
Charles Winzler
Archibald
Jennie L. Cameron
Evansport
Jesse Kaiser
Anna E Winter
Washington Township
Wilbur
J. P. McGushin
Flemming
United States Treasury
United States Courts
Defiance County
Defiance City
Western Depository
Balt & Ohio Railroad
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