K of P Election Held by Hancock Lodge
W S Hancock lodge of K P elected officers Monday night with C V F L Hay as vice, C J Daoust as prelate, Geo Schlosser master of arms, J W Winn master of finance, Dan McKnight K of R and S, G D Edgar I G, J E Beal C G, F L Hay as trustee, and plans social sessions to begin next week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W.S. Hancock Lodge
C. v
F. L. Hay
V. C
C. J. Daoust
Geo. Schlosser
C. J. Ruess
J. W. Winn
Dan McKnight
R. and
G. D. Edgar
I. G
J. E. Beal
C. G
C. F. Aschbacher
H. B. Tenzer
Bishop Post G. A. R. elects officers for year
At a regular meeting Tuesday evening Bishop Post G. A. R. elected new officers for the coming year. C had Adam Minsell as commander with Gardner Dabney as vice commander and T. J. Whiting as junior vice commander. Henry Foss serves as quartermaster, M B Stevens as surgeon, I R Mallett as chaplain, M A Bell as officer of the day, Ed Wendell as trustee for three years, M B Gorman as delegate, Jacob Adams as alternate, and Wm Ebright.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bishop Post
Adam Minsell
Gardner Dabney
J. V
T. J. Whiting
Q. M
Henry Foss
M. B. Stevens
I. R. Mallett
O. D
M. A. Bell
C. G
Ed Wendell
M. B Gorman
Jacob Adams
Wm. Ebright
Weather prophets predict December previews for winter
The piece cites three December days as signs for winter weather with forecasts of a mild start in December, gloom in January, and a cold February. It notes February has often been the coldest month in recent years and suggests 1901-02 may follow that pattern.
Holiday Opening At Burt's Bazaar Throngs At Night
The opening of Burt's Bazaar drew a large crowd of women and children enjoying seasonable, attractive and useful articles. Courteous sales staff answered questions and set aside purchases while souvenirs, ice cream sets, and cutlery for children delighted attendees. Otto Wagner and family provided excellent music enhancing the bazaar, which locals call a veritable wonderland.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Burt
Otto Wagner
Nerve Pills Endorsement Highlights Dr Chase’s Fame
In Defiance Ohio resident Frank Heinlein touts Dr A W Chase’s Nerve Pills as restoring vigor and health after using them from Woodward’s drug store. Pills priced at 50 cents a box are sold by Dr A W Chase Medical Co Buffalo NY with Dr Chase’s portrait and signature on every package. Dr Wood’s Norway Pine Syrup also marketed for vitality.
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A. W. Chase
Frank Heinlein
Harrison Street
Defiance
Ohio
A. V. Chase
Woodward’s
Dr. A. W. Chase
Dr. A. W. Chase Medical Co
Buffalo
N. Y
M. D
Court notes cover injunction case and new filings in Defiance
In common pleas court Judge Hubbard took under advisement the City of Defiance vs. P G E Co injunction case. State vs. Charles Shoup burglary set for Thursday. jury excused till then. New filings include Security Building & Loan Co. vs. John S. Moon foreclosure and C W Kerns vs. Philip Smith back taxes.
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City of Defiance
Common Pleas Court
Hubbard
Chas. Shoup
Security Building & Loan Co
John S. Moon
C. W. Kerns
Philip Smith
Mollie Kiser
C. L. Geiger
City Council in Regular Session Sets Budgets and Contracts
Defiance city council met in regular session with members Arning Helmick Schultz Hoeffel J I Hoeffel Jaeger and Bohannon present. They approved minutes, ratified a $2000 scavenger bond, and reviewed payrolls and street and sidewalk contracts. Payments to utility and legal service providers were discussed. no action on pole color. The meeting covered sewer records, bridge stone work, and school term dates with a two week vacation proposed. The board of education and board of health also met and signed contracts for city scavenger Fred Antner, bond approved, adjourned.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arning
Helmick
Schultz
J. I. Hoeffel
Jaeger
Bohannon
Fred Antner
Scavenger
City of
Defiance
W. A. Kehnast
Louis F. Palm
J. A. Evans
Geo. Vogel
C. L. Hoeffel
Shylock
Merchant of Venice
Engel
Bohannnon
Farrell
Ralston
Fales Street
Willis Stever
Front Street
Sewer Committee
Mr. Engel
Board of Education
Gleason
Ort
Sass
Davis
Gorman
Rath
Dickman
N. G. Woodward
E. N. Lewis Sunds
Teccesee
J.C. Yingling Saairink
Papenhagen & Deindorfer
Secvccsecccesees
Standard Oil Co
Wedaneepcaet
Bet Ewatee
Board of Health
Bohrman
Eberle
Duerk
Evans
City Scavenger
St. John's Reformed Church Sunday Services 1901
Divine services on Sunday December 8 1901 at St. John's Reformed Church corner Fourth and Washington Sts with Sunday school at 9 am and German sermon at 10 am. A German sermon at Zion Church of Sherwood at 2 15 pm. All are invited.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. John’s Reformed Church
Cor. Fourth and
Washington Sts
F. E. Lahr
Zion Church of Sherwood
Sow Sale Leads Sale of Chester White Sows and Boars
Twenty head of Chester White sows and boars offered for sale in Williams County. Animals eligible to register. Noted as a sow sale led by actor or actress Jacob Hagen, with unclear role and provenance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chester
Jacob Hagen
Williams County
Cryptic Classified Beef and Fur Prices
Fragmented listing mentions green beef hides large dark prime minks skunk hides coon hides and prices per hundred pounds. Includes odd codes stove iFON and a Northwestern 508 Bell 158 contact at 311 Perrystreet Defiance Ohio with selling instructions and copper phone references.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Northwestern
Bell
Perrystreet
Defiance
Ohio
Dean's Ointment Promises Instant Skin Relief
An advertisement claims eczema scald head hives and itchiness of the skin can be instantly relieved and permanently cured with Dean's Ointment available at any drug store.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dean
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Woodward
Vodward’s Drug Store
Amelia Stetter
Burt’s Bazaar
D&w
G. A. Armbuster
Route C
Dan Tucker
Bill Miller
Junction
Marshall & Son
Aschbacher
C. I. Morse
Chas. Warren
Victor
Colorado
San
Knights of Pythias Lodge
Midway
No. 94
ER. E. Hall
Greenville
South Carolina
Hall
K. OF
Brown’s Bakery
the Prophets and
Harley & Whitaker
Bargain House
A. W. King & Son
Crouse & Brandegee Manufacturing Tailors
Utica, New York
Quse
the Ideal’”’ Pharmacy
Weisenberger & Emery Props
O.r.shuter
Evansport, Ohio
Yingling
Court House
F. Dowe
Noble
Henry Schumacher
Adams
Berkmier Road
Defiance Township
Poe
King Bridge Co
Washington
Tiffin
Lick Creek
North Gordon Creek
Mark Township
City Council
Board of Education and Board, of Health
Henry Toberan
Geo. T. Farrell
Peoples G. & E. Co
Canton Bridge Co
Platter Creek
Delaware
Prairie Creek
Washington Township
Schneider Bros
Berea
Clemmer & Johnson
Over Lick Creek
Berea Stone
Sundrie
E. E. K. Chapman
Chas. Miller
Coal
City Clerk
Time Service
Deee
Crescent News
Joseph Hughes
VOM Cass
N. W
Geo. Weisenburger Craven
Defiance Milling Company
A. Groweg
Anoas
G. W. Barber
WM. Martin
D. O. Hopkins
F. Nelson
Nick King
Chas. Bernard
Geo. Dunlap
Wesley Arnold D. E. Struble
W. L. Hill
Highland
John
Tory
Freecorn
R. W. Wortmat
Casey Corey
H G
C. J. Thompson
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