Richland Township Republicans Meet to Choose Delegates
Republicans of Richland township will meet at the town house Thursday September 4 at 7 p m to elect delegates and alter ales to the county convention in Defiance Ohio on September 13 1902 Central Committeeman Rollin Woodward presides
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Fifth Congress District
Defiance
House of
Defiance County
Dean Hio
Third Ward
Fourth Ward
Delaware
Hicksvillé
Os Milford
Washington
Central
Onke
Woodward
J. H. Shulters
Ohio
Milford Township
Samuel Click
S of
Defiance Township
Eat
Aan
AY Woodward
Adams Township
Maddox
tLom
Richland Township
Aeme Rollin Woodward
Tiffin Township
John J. Craine
German press row over party lines in Defiance edition
The Express defends German readers against claims of anarchism and accuses John A. Deindoerfer of switching from Republicans to a Democratic German newspaper for profit. The piece criticizes his attacks on Republican leaders and his push for new legislation to increase graft.
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The
Express
German Herald
John A. Deindoerfer
Republican Party
Declaring a GOP shift against state impositions
A brief note argues that a future Republican retraction of burdensome state measures is near, predicting growing weariness with such impositions and a political realignment on the horizon.
Tariff History and Its Economic Impact
The Crescent News recalls 1890 McKinley tariff as protectionist policy aiding manufacturers by fixing prices. It notes Cleveland’s 1892 return to free trade led to hardship, and McKinley’s 1896 tariff spurred renewed prosperity, especially for farmers, while dismissing Democratic critics as Bells.
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Grover Cleveland
Democratic Party
Wm McKinley
Soothing syrup factory eyed for Defiance County this fall
A soothing syrup factory is expected to open in Defiance County this fall, signaling new industry for the area. The plan hinges on local approvals and potential employment opportunities for residents.
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Defiance County
Farmers cash in as gold payments and tariffs boost prices
Farmers enjoy strong prices for all crops with gold payments accepted and a tariff in place. The combination is presented as beneficial, supporting farmers who can raise abundant output.
Highland town youths tuned to General Ansberry’s bugle horn
Local residents sense Tun boys of Highland town are sawing wood this fall and seem attuned to hear the first note of General Ansberry’s horn, suggesting restless preparations or anticipation in the community.
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Highland Township
Ansberry
Old Time Democrats Join Lasses and Sulphur Dose
A sharp editorial quips that older Democrats should line up for a drastic purge involving lasses and sulphur to cleanse the blood, calling the method nasty but effective for cleansing political ranks.
Free traders and British trusts puzzle Cres Cent news asks
Question posed to Cres Cent News asks how free traders explain the abundance of British trusts in the absence of a protective tariff. It seeks a wise man’s explanation from the publication.
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the Crescent News
English firm orders 1,000,000 barrels of apples
An English firm has ordered 1,000,000 barrels of apples through a Canadian dealer. There is no danger of overproduction in American apples as foreign demand far exceeds supply.
Mrs Eding Improves as Family Visits Far Flung Kin
Mrs Chas Eding who was very sick last week is rapidly improving. Wm Zackrish wife and daughters visited his brother Conrad Sunday. Geo Ott and family from Paulding county visited Mrs Henry Frank. John Zackrish cut his leg badly while carpentering and Dr Hilton sewed the wound. Peter Bauer treated by Dr Hilton Saturday. Mrs Dirr visited Eding and Demland Saturday. Mrs Bush of Crawford county visited granddaughter Mrs Henry Zackrish. Lake side trip group returned Monday. Ed Fullmer and family from South Dakota visited Daniel Horning and Chas Brown and wife of Ayersville joined them Sunday.
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Chas Eding
Wm Zackrish
Conrad
Geo Ott
Paulding County
Henry Frank
John Zackrish
Hilton
Chas Freadhoff
Peter Bauer
Chas Dirr
C Demland
Bush
Crawford County
Henry Zackrish
Lakeside
Ed Fullmer
South Dakota
Daniel Horning
Chas Brown
Ayersville
John H Weber
Parry
Tiffin Town Township
Dayton
Chase Goler
Toledo
M D Moog
PM Lehman
Strusaker
Chas Dickey
The
Ney Advertiser
Keller
Irvin Spittler
Ray
Ethel Peck
John Bates
Holgate
Wiseman
Paulding
Charley Eding
Noble Randle
Leipsic
Lizzie Marshouse
Henry Marshouse
Ida
John B Jones
Peter Killermire
Mer Randle
Continental
Oren Scott
New Bavaria
Father
Gottleib Wahl
Lester Weisz
Laub
Flor
A Scott
Free Baptist Church
Jacob Weisz
Elweek
Wanted A Husband Must Be Strong and Never Have A Lame
Classified item notes a humorous want ad seeking a husband who is strong and reliable. Mentions Dr Rankin’s Kidney Tablets and a claim of quick relief, with the product sold by BM Lewin.
Mystery of Second Ward Slate and Rooster in Rural Banter
A city hall threatened by Gus Gardener and the Second ward slate dispute surfaces as Mike Streit appears on the roll. North Richland township chatter recalls Phillip Young and local political fences. The dialogue hints at farm humor with a Spangler hen and a disputed rooster, ending in a light, cryptic quip about taking the pot.
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Mike Streit
Second Ward
Gus Gardener
Streit
North Richland Township
Phillip Young
Threshing Busy in Washington Area Amid Socials
Farmers labor during threshing season as small gatherings and suppers boost community ties. The article lists local residents visiting and visiting events, with names including John H Weber, Chase Goler, M Kk Wm Strusaker, Chas Dickey, and many others, noting illnesses and travel to Defiance and Bryan.
Farmers Wedding and Local News From Ney Area
Farmer married Professor Francis Heater and Miss Carrie Elder at Hotel Allen on Sunday. Local residents Otis Wilder and Eugene Conkey plan homey improvements with new furnaces and fixtures. Gardner Bros painting the town hall. Various community notes include hay fever, paralysis cases, and a reunion for Co F, 111.0 VI at Rice's grove, with a district Sunday school picnic to follow.
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Francis Heater
Carrie Elder
Hotel Allen
R Davenport
Mark Center
Otis Wilder
Eugene Conkey
Gardner Bros
William Center
John Norway
Emma Ramsey
Lulu
Garrett
Arstone
Peter Breno
Jerry
Blaine Blosser
Niagara Falls
Co F
Rice's Grove
Allen
Funeral Held for Mrs Kintner Amid Cholera Rumors
Mrs Kintner, 35, died after a three week illness, with B D Lintz and family among attendees at the funeral at Sherwood cemetery. The service followed her residence improvements and past winters in the Maumee Valley area. Bre Grace Yarlott will teach at Ney Intermediate School, and Amos Moon reports ongoing plastering work as winter ends.
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D Lintz
M E Warner
Michael Kintner
Sherwood Cemetery
Burns
Local residents visit listed in Defiance area notices
A long string of social calls and visits from Aug 8 to Aug 23 are reported among residents of Toledo Defiance Ney Sherwood Paulding Holgate and nearby towns. Names include Misses Josie Tibets Alma Erman Tillie Hartshorn Libbie Hartshorn S H West Mrs Hutchins Maggie Robinson Lizzie Marshouse and others. Social events mention a street carnival and a planned social Saturday night Aug 23 with neighbors urged to attend.
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Josie Tibets
Toledo
Alma Erman
Defiance
Tillie
Libbie Hartshorn
Ney
Struble
J. M Bowyer
Paulding Co Infirmary
J. W. Wortman
Reid
S H West
Mark Center
L G Hutchins and Son
Farmer Center
S F E Shirkey
Sherwood
W S Gaston
James
Antwerp
Maggie Robinson
Ida and
Vadia
Harden Co
John H Bay
Junction
Anna Devore
E Hardesty
Josie
David Raser
C W Kerns
Jacob Baltes
L E Sheffield
John A. Sheffield
Fanny
Maumee Fertilizer Wks In Need of His Services
Maumee Fertilizer Works seeks skilled help for operations. New telephone line 534 two, old phone 1181 listed for contact.
Local notes and movers amid Defiance area life
David Raser plans to move his household effects to Defiance while Miller Brothers will add two kilns at their tile yard this season. Local residents visit and travel. J H Meyer remains ill under Dr Winn care. Abram Raser hosts visiting relative Mr Moler. Inez Helmick returns home after a visit. Fred Kellermeier pair travels to Antwerp for a wed ding. Rasor sheep loss. Prof Neaderhauser travels to Napier s ville. Defiance teachers attend institute. Island Park Chautauqua praised. Partee Rittenhouse run two clover outfits and one threshing outfit this season.
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David Raser
Miller Brothers
J H Meyer
Winn
Evansport
Moler
Huntington
Ind
Abram Raser
Inez Helmick
New Haven
Fred Kellermeier
Antwerp
Rasor
S W Neaderhauser
Napiersville
Ill
Local Church Service Attendance and Community Notes
Bryan residents attended union church in Washington township on Sunday evening. Families like Cotterman, Dean, and Dreher gathered at various homes in Bryan and Defiance counties. A community ice cream social was announced for Wm Stru eaker's lawn with invitations extended to neighbors.
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W H Maller
Bryan
Washington Township
Defi
Farmer Center
Mavis Levi Cotterman
Dean
Dreher
Brown
Oth Lake
Ind
Tom
Stas Benton Partee
Mother Ury
H E Dreher
Wm Strueaker
Court Yard
Arthur Doud
Defiance
Rogers
Hamilton
Local Social Notes and Events Update
Farmer C A Maires visits relatives this week while Micess Paul Richardson paints at Montpelier. H Partee and Bryan family stay with C F Thero family. EC Allen remodels his livery barn improving its appearance. PN Richardson and family return from central Michigan trip. Sunday school picnic planned in Rice's grove on Saturday August 30. Lord to travel for Van Wert clothing house.
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A Maires
Micess Paul Richardson
Montpelier
H Partee
Bryan
C F Thero
EC Allen
PN Richardson
Ralph
Central Michigan
Reshop Gate
Rice’s Grove
Lord
van Wert
Defiance Institute Guests and Local Visits Highlight Week
Misses Olive Herriman and Grace Herriman attended the Defiance teachers institute and carnival with other locals. Grace Benner of Bryan visited relatives. May Moon stayed with Lizzie Churchman. Mr and Mrs Jas Moon dined with Elmer Morris. A resident reports nervous headaches and praises Dr. A W Chases Nerve Pills for relief.
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Olive
Grace Herriman
Teachers’ Institute
Defiance
Mary Slusser
Pulaski
Sos Andrews
L. Kate Bostater
Carrie Ury
Grace Benner
Bryan
May Moon
Lizzie Churchman
Jas Moon
Elmer Morris
Arias Churchman
Ben Gurwell
Evansport
Advertised Letters in Defiance Ohio for Week
The post office lists uncalled letters for the week ending Aug 9 1902 in Defiance Ohio. Gentlemen include N W Barger Walter C Fisher C W Franklin Wm Gier Willie Graves Col C T Hobart Dr J W Morrison J Q Marshal Wm F Nabess J C Shannon Albert Strope Dan Thomas. Ladies include Miss Mae Harmon Miss Rose Lappens Miss Leona Loretta Miss Lizzie M Niles Miss Myrtle Smith Miss Nina Wilcox. Unclaimed letters after 14 days go to the dead letter office. callers should say advertised and cite list date.
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Defiance
Ohio
N W Barger
Walter C Fisher
C W Franklin
Wm Gier
Willie Graves
C T Hobart
J W Morrison
J Q Marshal
F Nabess
J C Shannon
Albert Strope
Dan Thomas
Mae Harmon
Rose Lappens
Leona Loretta
Lizzie M. Niles
Myrtle Smith
Nina Wilcox
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J. Thompson
Dairy Asso
Ankebey
Greene County
Mber
State Board of Public Works
William Keir
Ee JR
Ju Ige
Circuit Court
Sius
Hulin
Ana
van van Wertoon
Illiams County
Negpamry
Bol Zaugh
A. Helpman
Beorgtary
Sheriff Mask
Weaves
Ivy
Geo. K. Nash
WM. Harper
Central Committeeman
Boatoffice
Erprek’ U
Herold
Richten
Die
Deutsche Zeitung
John A
Herr Thompson
John A. Deindorfer
Jemand
Detem
Brandmarien
William J. Bryan Fuhrte
Diese Politik Jedoc
McKinley
Wiedermahl
Theodore Roosebelt
Angeigen
Hungergrad
Mann
Gin Mann
Zeitung
Allen Deutschen Bedatteuren de Staates
Gu Schieben
Seiner Zeitung
Als Professioneller Boh
der Deutschen
Niagara der Democratie von
Brookville
Frank Donley
Partee
Katie Russel
Meyer
Willie Meyer
Hanna
Mrs Carver
W J Figley
New Sunday
W M Pollock
Maud Rath
Neva Woodcock
Vera
Alice Boyd
Thomas
Chicago
Samuel
Louisa Partey
Estella Turner
S S Figley
Ben Meyer
Frank Figley
Lewis Hanna
Kathryn Dunbar
John Peterson
Clarence
Zona
Gorrel
Glenburg
Geo Carver
Jane Hancock
Maud Hancock
Isadore Rath
Harmon Meyer
Hlon John W Winn
Arthur Hanna
Angola
Leorah Dreher
Jacob Warner
Warner
John Baker
M Wank
Jacob
Hall
Sullinger
Dekar
Minnie Mack
Children’s Home
Skunktown
Maumee Fertilizer
Fred Antener
Defiance Home Saving & Loan Asso
Crosby House
South Tiffin
Firstational Bank
Genburg
Dr. A. W. Chase
Dr. A. W. Chase Medicine Co
Buffalo
N. Y
A. W. Chase
M. D
ORT & Gilson New Hardware Store
Hoeftfel
Harness Shop
C. J. Thompson
Noble Co
Defiance Co
Paulding Co
Charles E. Baoyson
Mortgage Loan and Real Estate Exchange
Defiance, Ohio
Citizens Opera House Bldg
Rose
Clay Elwood Ee
John H. Brames
Eleventh St
Covington
Cit. Nat. Bank, Cov
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