Notes of court actions and local notices in Defiance
Notes pick up around court house report attachments in common pleas against John Boff and other civil matters. Probate court hears divorce petition from Christian Andres. marriage licenses issued. and a will probated. County records note a twelve foot bridge purchase and various transfers. Local updates cover a guardian appointment, health news, new births, a mill reopening, a fatal bridge accident, threshing curios, and community events.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ellen Ramus
John Boff
Common Pleas
A. Behringer
Adams Township
Baker & Phelps
J. H. Metz
Upper Lake Region
Metz
Clayton Rath
Gilson
John Lower
Mose
Coshocton County
Christian Andres
Washington Township
Anna Andres
Andres
Peck & Scott
Pioneer Association Promises Active Defiance Day
The Maumee Valley Pioneer Association plans a full day on August 15 in Defiance with citizen involvement urged. Leaders from many local names are requested to arrive early to set a welcoming example for visitors and promote community participation. City news notes a dog attack on Harry Hatfield, potential B and O railway switching yards, and local business deals including Palmer and Son closings. A coon at Island Park named Jumbo escapes, owner Wm Mumford tied to two trained coons. Velora O. Brown and Mamie E. Durham wed August 8 near Holgate Pike with Rev. B. B. Thomas officiating. couple to Beaman, Iowa.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maumee Valley
Island Park
Wm Mumford
Highland Township
Velora O. Brown
Mamie E. Durham
J. E. Durham
Holgate Pike
B. B. Thomas
the Baptist Church
Beaman
Iowa
Mr. Brown
New Steel Passenger Steamer Service Across Great Lakes
Four weekly departures from St Ignace Mackinac Cheboygan and Alpena bound for Detroit Toledo Cleveland Buffalo Pittsburgh New York Cincinnati and other eastern points. Endorsed by A A Schrantz GPA Detroit Michigan.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St Ignace
Mackinac
Cheboygan
Alpena
Detroit
Toledo
Cleveland
Buffalo
Pittsburg
New York
Cincinnati
Schrantz
GPA
Mich
Allen's Foot Ease Powder Advertisement
An old ad promotes Allen's Foot Ease powder to ease swollen tired feet and hot burning sensations. It claims relief for corns blisters ingrown nails and bunions and offers a free trial with purchase at local drug and shoe stores.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Allen
Olmsted
le Roy
Future of Defiance College at Stake
The Defiance college future hangs on community support as the Christian church may endow and run a denominational school with a proposed fifty thousand dollar endowment. Trustees would transfer grounds and buildings if endorsed, with potential for much more funds from local friends and church leadership.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Defiance College
Defiance
The
Christian Church
Latchaw
Runaway collision injures Ridgeville farmer
Chas Cline of Ridgeville Corners sustained a broken shoulder and other injuries after a Monday morning runaway accident. The article also notes the Spiritualists’ 32nd annual meeting at Wentworth grove August 24 and 25 with Marian Carpenter of Detroit as a principal speaker.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chas. Cline
Ridgeville Corners
Wentworth Grove
Antwerp
Hicksville
Marian Carpenter
Husband
Detroit
Mich
Dates of County Fairs Across Numerous Societies
A compilation lists county agricultural societies with their fair dates. Allen September 24 to 28 Auglaize October 1 to 5 Crawford October 8 to 11 Darke August 26 to 30 Fulton September 17 to 29 Hancock September 10 to 14 Hardin August 27 to 30 Hicksville September 24 to 27 Henry September 17 to 25 Logan October 1 to 6 Marion September 24 to 27 Mercer August 19 to 23 Miami September 23 to 2 Paulding September 17 to 20 Putnam October 2 to 5 Richland September 10 to 13 Shelby September 3 to 6 Toledo August 26 to 31 Van Wert September 10 to 13 Williams September 10 to 13 Wood September 24 to 26.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Allen
Auglaize
Crawford
Darke
Fulton
Hancock
Hardin
Hicksville
Henry
Logan
Marion
Mercer
Miami
Paulding
Putnam
Richland
Shelby
Toledo
van Wert
Williams
Wood
Re union of the 680 VI to meet in Grand Rapids
Comrades announce a reunion for the 680 VI unit set for August 15 in Grand Rapids. Organizers call for attendance and note plans for commemorative events.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grand Rapids
Telephone gifts and social visits noted in Evansport
The North Western Telephone Company installed phones for Dr. R B Cameron and J A Truby. Walter Spangler and wife visited Dr. Cameron in Evansport on Sunday. Robert Christe and wife of Evansport, C W Martin hosted a social hop Saturday. The Misses Stockman of Toledo hosted a lawn party at Hoffsinger's home Friday. Mart Ramus threshed over 3000 bushels of oats. TJ visited George Dabney Sunday. Beedle and wife visited Napoleon Sunday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
North Western Telephone Company
R B Cameron
J. 4
Truby
Walter Spangler
Evansport
R B. Cameron
Robert Christe
C. W. Martin
Mart
George Dabney
Beedle
Wife
Napoleon
Local Farm Folk Busy Thrashing as Neighbors Visit
Farmers thrash in the neighborhood while Keoppe and family drive to Defiance on Saturday. Neil Figley works for 8 B Figley. John Hancock couple visit Defiance Friday. Pumroy Warfield of Lockport visits Sunday. Harmon Meyer goes to Defiance Friday. Woodcox of Ridgeville visit P M Bath. William Figley drives to New Saturday night. Eva Keoppe family Glenberg and Samuel Dunbar dine with Ed Keoppe Sunday. Dess Short of Bryan here Monday. Grandma Tar returns to call on friends.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fd Keoppe
Defiance
Neil Figley
Figley
John Hancock
Pumroy Warfield
Lockport
Harmon Meyer
Dave Woodcox
Ridgeville
Bath
William Figley
New
Eva Keoppe
Glenberg
Samuel Dunbar
Ed Keoppe
Dess Short
Bryan
Grandma Tar
Washington crops slight due to lack of rain and fire at Birg granary
In Washington the potato crop will be light this year and cucumbers have not appeared yet because of dry conditions. John Birg's oat stacks and granary burned Friday at midnight, likely from a tramp smoking near the stacks. The loss is expected around 700 dollars. A rural route inspector found a mix of mail, soap, cigar boxes, and other containers during a routine check. Mrs. Gottlieb Strahle, 58, died suddenly on Tuesday August 6 1901. Her maiden name was Hannah Harger.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Birg
Gottlieb Strahle
Hannah Harger
Defiance Area Visitors and Residents See Home Tour
Long list of visitors and residents from Defiance Okolona and Farmer stopped by the home in late July and early August. Names include Herbert Ridenour, Emma Lloyd’s nephew, Isaac F Durham, Cora D Hernish, Susie Marshall, B L Bailey, Chas Stewart Eva Stewart Pearl Wonderly Jennie Wonderly Nancy Onstott Florence Onstott Maudie Long John Covetney Rose Covetney and Charley Covetney among others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Herbert Ridenour
Farmer
Emma Lloyd
Isaac F Durham
Okolona
Cora D Hernish
Susie Marshall
Defiance
L Bailey
Chas. Stewart
Eva Stewart
Pearl Wonderly
Jennie Wonderly
Nancy Onstott
Florence Onstott
Maudie Long
John Covetney
Rose Covetney
Charley
Local visitors frequent Mark Center home and area firms
Covetney and George Blair of Mark Center visited August 4. Several residents from Edgerton Bryan and Defiance visited on various days. The home trustees met August 7 and cemetery trustees purchased new ground. Visitors from Ney Wil lis Center and Defiance stopped by during the week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Covetney
George Blair
Mark Center
Geneva Boor
Edgerton
R A Law
J F Gary
Bryan
A D Otis
W W Wilson
Hicksville
W Stevens
Rosa
Wisterman
A B Mason
Mason
Sherwood
F Ginter
Ira I McCayet
Farmer
Lottie Kintner
Ney
Madge Tharp
Williams Center
B Hall
Deshler
William Agenbrode
Defiance
Charles Rasor
Alice Leaders
Jell O The New Dessert Delights All The Family
A short promotional note on Jell O dessert pleasing families with four flavors Lemon orange raspberry and strawberry offered at 10 cents at the grocer. The message promotes trying it today.
Many Roads To Health From Dr Chase Nerve Pills
Defiance residents report notable improvements after using Dr A W Chase’s Nerve Pills. Mrs Walter Pratt describes her boy’s nervous recovery and renewed activity following treatment begun at Woodward’s drug store. The pills are sold 50c a box by Dr A W Chase Medicine Co. Buffalo NY, with portrait and signature on every package.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A.W. Chase
Walter Pratt
Francis St
Defiance
Ohio
A. W. Chase
Woodward’s
What Shall We Have for Dessert Jell O
The family asks daily what to serve for dessert. Try Jell O a quick no bake option prepared in two minutes with hot water and cooling set. Flavors include lemon orange raspberry and strawberry. Available at your grocer for a few cents.
Best Liked When Best Known Tre D and C Coast Line to Mackinac
Promotion for travel on the Great Lakes to Mackinac Island encourages outings with cool breezes and bass fishing. An illustrated pamphlet is available for 2 cents from A. A. Schantz G P A Detroit Michigan.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tre D. & C
Mackinac
Great Lakes
Mackinack
A. A. Schantz
Detroit
Mich
Excursion Ticket Offer to Buffalo After August
The agency sells excursion tickets to Buffalo after August 20 at a single dollar for a round trip valid fifteen days. Inquiries should be directed to the nearest agent or C A Asterlin at T P A Fort Wayne.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Buffalo
Asterlin
Ft. Wayne
August Specials on Nickel Plate to Buffalo
Every Tuesday one cent a mile to Buffalo and return under a three day limit. For details contact nearest agent or C A Asterlin T P A Fort Wayne Indiana or R J Hamilton agent Fort Wayne Indiana.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Buffalo
Nickel Plate Road
C. A Asterlin
Ft Wayne
Ind
R. J. Hamilton
Ft. Wayne
Population of Northwest cities along the Chicago and North Western
The Correct Population of Cities and Towns in the Northwest along the Chicago and North Western Railway is shown in a new company booklet. Copies may be obtained by sending a stamp to W. B. Kniskern at 22 Fifth Ave, Chicago.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago & Northestern Railway
W. B. Kniskern
Fifth Ave
Chicago
Also Mentioned on This Page
Court House
Velora 0. Brown
Mame E. Durham
Henry Jaeger
Carrie E. Roedel
M. Snyder
Farmer Township
P. N. Richardson
Nathaniel Hanna
Chas. Staley
Bracket Bridge Co
Farmer Center
Elmer Horn
Minta Haver
Delbert J. Peter
Lilly Meeks
Chas. E. Holenbeck
Clara A. Meeks
J Schell
Ruben
Coats
Shoe Factory
Hickeville
M Bildabach
James W Budd
Lucy Aldrich
Krotz
South
Auditor's
Hicks VIII
Henry Deitrick
Mary Gebhart
Milford Township
Lewis Miller
Allen Miler
Allen Miller
Charlotte Parker
Nick King
W Stock
S Powell
Guardian
C E Chenevert
Henevert
Henry’Brinkman
Tiffin
Frank Kohrn
Mary Gesler
Pane
Myers
John Whetstone
Greenler
Ruth Hatfield
James Donley
Gilmore
Med Aid
Glen
Shaffer
JD Kerr
Mary Sayee
J P Risk
Rena Newman
W Cook
Medical
Harry
W F Speiser
EE K Chapman
HO Chappel
Children’s Home
Adam Hall
Emma Floyd
May Hall
Jennie Moniner
Mary Greitman
H G Chappel
P Weigerding
Glen Leaders
Labor
al Bennett
East Defiance
Mrs
Tom Fahy
Fourth and
Wayne Streets
Chas. Bailey
Albion, Ind
B. L. Bailey
North Defiance
Knights of Pythias
W. L. Hill
Perry Street
Wm. Pettiford
Maumee River
Oakwood
Patterson Bros
Pettiford
Chas. Corwin
D. S. Babbitt
Wisconsin
Doe
Baldy Corwin
Pioneer Association
J.P. Buffington
Adam Wilhelm
Peter Mangas
Charles E. Slocum
Peter Kettenring
John B. Weisenburger
John S. Greenler
B. W. Slagle
B. B. Woodcox
C. Biede
R. H. Gleason
J. F. Schultz
H. B. Tenzer
H. P. Miller
8. Wiebel
G. A. Williams
L. E. Beardsley
C. P. Harley
G. W. Watkins
A.H. Wood
G. W. Killey
W. 8
Powell
William Hoffman
Christian Hakey
Andreas Martin
B. B. Kingsbury
J. P. Cameron
W.C. Burke
M. B. Gorman
C.C. Kuhn
L. Harry
P. W. Murphy
C. Geiger
J. H. Hockman
John Marshal
L. E. Myers
K. V. Haymaker
H. D. Bokop
L. Roberts
J. ©. McCauley
Jesse Benner
John W. Slough
F.I. Weismantel
Harry Hatfield
B. & O. Railway
House
Garrett
Palmer & Son
Henry Brinkman
Geo.Copper
W. W.croninger
Henry County
Defiance College AT Stake
John W. Winn
Thompson
Dayton
Indiana
Christian Summer Assembly of Ministers
College of the Church
J. F. Singer
Singer’s
Sears & Roebuck
Jowell
Preipe
Oldeir Samuel
Rochelle Solte
Bears
Castoria
the Centaur Company
New York City
Brooksville
Washington
Clinton Street
Clinic Pharmacal CO
Toronto
Harmon
Frank van Dusen
N. Y
Abbs
New York State
MD Rand
Harley
Scott
Ian Ihass
Board of Education
Defiance County
A. D
F. G. Blue
Ayersville
Michigan
Hale Lake
Detroit & Mackinaw R. A
Isaac Berringe
Saginaw, Mich
Defiance Pont Ohio
Farmer Outer
Board of Trustees
E. O. Stone Ownship Cierk
Vinnie
Kittanning
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