Evansport Hosts 16th Defiance County Sunday School Convention
Evansport hosted hundreds of delegates and Sunday school workers for Defiance County’s 16th annual convention. W. G. Landes energized the audience with songs, and D. M. Whetstone and M. H. Davis led addresses on Sunday school work and teacher roles. Officers elected include P. N. Richardson president, Henry Stock secretary, and S. M. Haver treasurer. resolutions praised hospitality and urged continued county cooperation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Evansport
W. G. Landes
D. W. Snyder
Hicksville
Emery Elliott
Miss Ensign
Yeager
P. N. Richardson
Farmer
H. F.willeman
Florida
Henry [. Stock
Defiance
Elias Shanklin
James al Rogers
8. M. Haver
Sherwood
Normal Department
W. L. Hosack
Amos Farlow
J. L. Bayliss
Moats
P. C. Rhodes
W. Burk
Bryan
W. Shuter
A. L. Baker
Edward Breakbill
Ayersville
Simon Shank
D. M. Whetstone
Defiance County
Ohio
Evansport Methodist Church
M. H. Davis
E. D. Geller
Defiance Express
Defiance Democrat
Frank Etchie
Mark Township
K. C. Excell
Last Convention Address Inspires Clergy and Public
The final afternoon featured long service followed by M H Davis remarks urging all to serve Christ. Attendees heard Carmie Dustin teach a Primary class with strong, clear instruction on child development. Pages received banners, songs, and benediction from the president, closing the session with a devotional tone.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. H. Davis
Christ
Carmie Dustin
Theaette
Preisendorfer Dies After Illness in Defiance
John M. Preisendorfer, longtime Defiance resident and prominent Catholic, died at 10:30 Sunday from a paralysis stroke. Born in Obersinn Germany on October 22, 1838, he owned 304 Clinton Street business since 1867 and served as Corporation Treasurer 1870 to 1878. He leaves a wife Elizabeth and twelve children, eight alive in Defiance. funeral at St. John’s Church and Riverside cemetery.
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Michael
John M. Preisendorfer
Obersinn
Bayern
Germany
Adam
Agnes Preisendorfer
New York
Defiance
A. Dolke
Joseph
Clinton Street
Elizabeth Wilhelm
Henry County
Frederick Hubert
John J
Mary A
Agnes E
Alphonso R
Anthony F
Frank
Louis Charles
Fanny
Mary
Agnes
H. F. Rauh
A. F. Sheibley
Ottawa
John
Preisendorfer
St. John’s Catholic Church
Convention near 500 attend closing event with speeches
The closing song "Blest be the Tie" was sung as 150 delegates and many Sunday School workers joined the convention. Attendance totaled about 500. W G Landes called it the best aside from two or three county tours. Rev Whitlock of Defiance and C R Betts of Stryker spoke near the end, with banners brightening church and homes.
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Jesus
M. H. Davis
S. M. Haver
Farlow
C. A. Rowe
W.G. Landes
Whitlock
Defiance
C. R
Republicans Plan County Convention at Sherwood
The Republican County Central and Executive Committees met at the Crosby House on Saturday. Mayor Casebeer of Hicksville presided with Lee Richardson as secretary. They adopted a motion to hold the county convention at Sherwood on September 19 at 10 a.m. Hon. F. L. Hay was named temporary chairman and Will C. Kegel temporary secretary of the convention.
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Republican County Central
Crosby House
Casebeer
Hicksville
Lee Richardson
Sherwood
Hon
FL. Hay
Will’ C. Kegel
Precinct Chair Authorized to Name Date for Selection
The committee, entertained by Hon. William Kirtley, approved keeping the usual selection method and authorized the chairman to set the date for the precinct vote. A vote of thanks was extended to Kirtley.
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William Kirtley
Parents Are Heard From In Van Buren Runaway Case
A letter received by the Van Buren chief of police from Defiance Ohio requests holding George Archibald until his father arrives. J H Archibold identifies the boy and says he will come for him. Local police state the boy ran away from home and the father arrived on the 10 o clock train and left at 1 30.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
van Buren
Ind
Defiance
Ohio
George Archibald
J. H. Archibold
Local notes on residents and events in Defiance area
Community updates list social visits marriages and labor on new public works including GM Weisenburger finishing brick work on a ten room house and the post office roof. college visitors Prof J W Huff and Miss Charlotte May Slocum share travels and talks. Zion Lace Industries rep R D Pelton promotes Zion City products to Defiance market.
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GM. Weisenburger
J. H. Deatrick
Auglaize Township
Paulding County
Geo. Miller
R. D. Pelton
Zion Lace ‘ Industries
Zion City
John Alexander Dowie
Chicago
Mr. Pelton
Blackmail claim undercuts state v Cora Prater in probate court
In probate court on Wednesday the case of the state versus Cora Prater opened with her guilty plea after explaining she was persecuted and maligned by prominent businessmen who allegedly tried to blackmail her. She cited a postmaster letter and officials who harmed her reputation, leading to her act. She was fined 25 dollars with costs totaling about 75 dollars and remained in sheriff's custody until payment arrangements were made.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cora Prator
Mansfield
Muskogee
van Wert
Cora
New Locks Needed for Canal System Upgrades
Supt H W Meachem and Capt 8 EF Allman visited on canal business noting water delay caused by heavy weed growth along the canal bottom. Thirty seven jobs completed since shutdown. three aqueducts rebuilt and seven locks repaired while end locks leak, wasting water. Improved concrete lock chambers and gates could hold water for a day and support full traffic, potentially making the canal a ship route. Other notes include local visits, engagements, and marriages among residents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. W. Meachem
EF. Allman
Nine Mile
Schooley
Meachem
Dr. Pierce’s Golden Medical Discovery Endorsed in Testimonial
A Virginia resident reports dramatic health gains after six bottles of Dr. Pierce’s Golden Medical Discovery. He cites scrofula erysipelas and skin eruptions as cured and notes weight gain to 175 pounds. The ad promises blood purification and glandular support, inviting readers to obtain the medical adviser free with stamps.
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Dr. Pierce
Hilary Koes
Queens
Pierce
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P.N. Richardson
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Jennie Cameroni
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Williams County
Henry L. Stock
W. T. Landes
Cross
G. E. Hall
Evanseport
V. G. Lonp, J. H. Neadermauser, F. A. Gopparp
J. M. Preisendorfer
Ralph McMahan
Edgewater, Montana
City
Elmer G. Weisenburger
G. W. Weisenburger
Skiver
Karnes Avenue
Chas. Trainor
Bedford, Ind
Chas. Ferguson
Karl Colum
Toledo
Geo. Dicas
Chas. F. Bungard
Flora Cramblett
Henry Hardy
Mary Hardy
Montpelier
Heth
Etta Hardy
Post Office Department
G. W. Killey
Snook
George M. Rath
J. W. Huff
Hope
North Dakota
Boston
National Educational Association
Hub
Huff
Defiance High School
Charlotte May Slocum
Eastern Illinois State Normal School
Charleston
C. E. Slocum
Slocum
Harvard University
Supt
Wm. Kirtley
Columbus
Fred
Ohio State University
Auglaize
M.E. Lynde
al Grant
Ft. , Wayne
Martz
Prairie Depot
M. Kirian
Leo
Miller City
J. Lafountain
Don Burt
Lyman Burt
Rialto
Cal Jacob Sprow
Mabel Breininger
Delaware Township
Messrs
G. W. and
G.M. Watkins
Godfrey Critea
Arlington, D
Leo Hoeffel
Cleveland
Frank Wehrle
Tiffin
J. M. Weismantel
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