Second Annual Meeting Chautauqua Opens
The second annual Chautauqua opened with A B Murphy in a brief speech praising goodwill and cooperation. Prof Laurant performed magic feats and Rev Dennison led devotional services as island park buzzed with tents, lectures, and social gatherings through the weekend.
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A.B. Murphy
Friends
Prof
Laurant
Kraft
C. W. Powers
American Christian Convention
Dr. Powers
Powers
Church of God
Island Park
Slink
J. E. Fout
Ohio Christian Endeavor Societies of
Clay resources eyed for county industry growth
Local business leaders and Ed Squire of the First National Bank push for developing clay industries in the county. Tests show potential for high grade paving blocks and sewer pipe, with plans to sample clays from multiple locations for practical testing and eventual manufacturing. East Liverpool and Zanesville success cited as model for Defiance.
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Ed Squire
First National Bank
Columbus
W. IH. McClintock
Daily Express
Logan
McClintock
Hocking
East Liverpool
Zanesville
State examiner in the City
Edward H. Archer state examiner and auditor of state inspected the city’s school funds and told City Treasurer Jennings that the funds are not under city council control and that an additional 60 000 bond is required for the treasurer of the board. He suggested banks may depository the funds and noted the bank bond might suffice. This changes who oversees the funds and surprised officials.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edward H. Archer
Department Auditor of State
Bureau of Inspection and Supervision of Public Offices
Columbus
Archer
Jennings
Highlanders in City for Chautauqua Week
Highland visitors and residents frequent the city Thursday with duties and social plans. J M Smith brings a wheat cradle but won’t use it. several locals attend Island Park for Chautauqua. Ed Gale is appointed administrator for his mother Sarah M. Gale and Barbara Rock’s will is probated. Others report travels, land sales, and visits across Ohio and Indiana.
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J.M. Smith
Higland
Island Park
John Vance
Highland
H. Neaderhauser
Tiffin
Success of Defiance Boy Completes German University Degree
A letter from B F Kingsbury to his father reports that he finished studies at the University of Freiburg Germany on the 15th and passed all exams for his degree. He left Rotterdam on the Statendam the 25th and expects to reach New York on August 2nd or 3rd. He will visit Boston and Philadelphia and possibly other cities to arrange equipment for Cornell University’s new physiology lab where he will serve as assistant professor. He plans to arrive in Defiance on August 11th or 12th.
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B. F. Kingsbury
B. B.kingsbury
University of Freiburg
Germany
Statendam
Rotterdam
Holland
New York
Boston
Philadelphia
Cornell University
Defiance
Democrats Move County Convention to Island Park
A Democratic central committee meeting voted to move the county convention from the city hall to Island Park on Sept. 8. With funds short for a suitable indoor venue, the group settled on Island Park while noting the change could trigger further discussions or moves if needed. The shift marks an unusual departure for the party, as Republicans typically travel to nearby towns for conventions.
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Democratic Central Committee
Island Park
Clinton Street
Court House
City Hall
Citizens Opera House
Sherwood
Ney
Farmer Center
Board of Health Meets in Council Chamber
Regular meeting of the board of health discusses bills, Stevens reports several contagious cases including typhoid in Mrs. E L Whetstone, vaults ordered cleaned, Moll family condition improved with quarantine being lifted after fumigation. Dirr acts as clerk in Viers' absence.
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Board Health
Council Chamber
Shutters
Helpman
Dirr
A. Viers
Bryan
Board of Health
M. B. Stevens
E. L. Whetstone
Stevens
Wm. Moll
Blood Purifier Promises Clear Skin and Health
A dubious advertisement touts a blood purifier claimed to cure pimples boils eczema scrofula ulcers and other impure blood effects. It cites personal testimonials and warns of danger from impure blood while promising safety after using the product.
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Pic Po
Ratkaskenies
Merchant Fails in City Dry Goods Trade
The well known dry goods man A. F. Harley closed his store and assigned to F. B. Stever. Liabilities about $30,000. assets $16,000. After four hard years since 1892 he seeks settlement so he may reopen, unless creditors press the case to U. S. courts. Harley spent most of his life in the business and has many friends who regret his misfortune.
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A. F. Harley
F. 8
Stever
Harley
U. S
Local Social and Civic Notes from the Week
Frank B. Smith and wife of near Florida visit his mother Mrs. C F Clemmons on Holgate Avenue. Mrs Geo Sly and children and Miss Ella Kibble of Cecil travel to Shepherd Michigan for a three week visit. Billie Moll returns to town after quarantine begun June 18. Grace Episcopal Guild to organize at 2 PM tomorrow under Mrs N G Woodward. Capt S E Allman of the state boat Col Bachtel says new aqueducts between Defiance and St Marys improve the canal. crew removing an old drop dock at Junction.
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America
Dennison
Dr. Powers
Foreign Mission Movement
Ayersville
W.S. Culp
Squire J. M. Smith
W. L. Roberts
Rev. Roberts
Island Park
W. S. Culp
Lucile
Myrtle
Ola Myers
M. Dell Adams
Ayersvile
A.B. Murphy
Adelaide Davis
Minnneapolis
McReynolds
W. E. Kennedy
Jackson
Mich
J. M. Carncross
Dorotha Hoelzel
Marshall
C. W. Powers
Columbus
W. H. Dennison
Troy
G. B. Garner
Sicily
Lima
Squire John Smith
Highland Township
W. H. Smith
C. A. Row
Katherine Parnell
Ashley
Ind
Carrie Wellman
Detroit
Sherman Blanchard
Mildred Rhamy
C. J. Thompson
Fred
Frank B. Smith
Florida
C. F. Clemmons
Holgate Avenue
Geo. Sly
Ella Kibble
Cecil
Shepherd
Billie Moll
Moll
Grace Episcopal Parish
N. G. Woodward
S. E. Allman
Col.Bachtel
City
Defiance
St. Marys
Junction
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Sidney
T. K. Leonard
McComb
Park
Toledo
Partee
East Defiance
Dell Adams
Miss Adams
W. D. Hertzog
Cleveland
Hartzog
Dr. Stucker
Mt. Vernon
Stucker
Wm. J. Dempster
P. C. Rhodes
C. G. Robinson
Geo. Widmer
J. W. Carolus
Spencersville
J. J. Miller
J. D. Campbell
Hicksville
W. J. Dempster
Jesse Swank
Paul
Napoleon
T. C. McReynold
Kohomo, Marion & Western Ry
State Examiner
Ipegumar Peerost
Frank G. Blue
Toberan
Ford Kittner
Indiana
Ed M. Gale
Sarah M. Gale
Barbara Rock
L. Bowlby
Illinois Steel Co
John McCarty
Isaac Hart
Sybil Ganes
Helen
Clara Hootman
Edith Etchen
Mrs
Levi Kleckner
Mrs. Geo. Hess
Kansas
Joe Blanchard
Hime
Jefferson Street
Ed Dunlap
Chas. Lieberthal
R.C. Packer
Undertaker Schuler
New Bavaria
J. H. Hopper
Garrett, Ind
Chas. Hopper
Hoffman
Gertrude Hoffman
Will
San Antonio
Texas
Dorider
Miss Dorider
Nashville
Tenn
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