Prices to the Clergy and Local Society Notes
Miss Anna Hewitt of Bucyrus visits in the city and Mrs Catherine Wild, aged 80, suffers a serious fall on an icy Broadway sidewalk in North Defiance. The Toledo electric railroad extension to this city is reportedly financed in New York. Marriage licenses issued to Frank H. Weiland and Zirma M Garber, Bert Nicholls and Erma Allen. Local notices of visitors, reunions, and club events follow with society reports from Mrs Rowland’s 80th birthday and various social gatherings around town.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank H. Weiland
Williams County
Rma M. Garber
Tiffin Township
Bert Nicholls
Erma Allen
Farmer Center
Toledo and Indiana Electric Railroad
Delta
Liberty Center
Nappen
New York
Catherine Wild
Fred March
Broadway Street
North Defiance
Wild
Benedict Brinkman
Chapman
Local Social Roundup Includes Visits and Returns
Miss Alice Davis returns to Napoleon after visiting in this city. Mrs. Gard of St Wayne stays with Mrs. W T McClintock for Thanksgiving. Miss Alice Duden, guest of Miss Mae Hartman, back to Toledo. Dr Huffman offers eye care and glasses. Mrs. Myers and daughter Sara return to Vaulding after city relatives visit. Miss Mildred Pope and Ted Pope return to Celina after visiting Mr and Mrs R W Webb.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lena Balske
Toledo
City
Alice Seaver
Joe Imbers
Lindsay
Alice Davis
Napoleon
Mrs. Gard
St. Wayne
W. Ti. McClintock
Alice Duden
Mae Hartman
Mildred Pope
Ted Pope
Celina
Mrs
R. W. Webb
Fifty Years Of Married Life Observed In Quiet Defiance Home
Mr and Mrs William Hoffman celebrated their fiftieth wedding anniversary at their Perry street home joined by four generations of family. Hoffman, born 1830 in Ditzengen Germany, came to the United States in 1854 and settled in Defiance with the German Methodist church.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wesley
St. Paul’s M.E. Church
Willis Hutchins
South Clinton Street
Hutchins
Alta Kintigh
Maude Core
Perry Street
William Hoffman
Mr. Hoffman
Ditzengen
Wurtemburg
Germany
Stuttgart
United States
New York
Achiman
Defiance
German Methodist Church
Local Social and Farm News Roundup
Wm. Stripe and wife visited Defiance Friday. Several locals and visitors spent Sunday at A. J. Neiswender's. Marion Yarlot sold his farm to Murvan and Roy Yarlot. Stouner family from Melbern visited relatives. Mrs. Neal Doud was ill. Eimer Agenbroad and Leots Kerns Thanksgiving with Mrs. Kuhn. Hollman and Hagg were in Defiance. Neyites rode to Chicago for an excursion. Chas. and John Hollman returned for Thanksgiving. Donald Dreher and family attended events in New Saturday. Leorab and Mamie Dreher visited home for a few days.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wm. Stripe
Frank Brown
Daniele
Ora Stripe
Celia Snyder
Grace Yarlot
Roy Moats
A. J. Neiswender
Marion Yarlot
Murvan
Roy Yarlot
Mr. Stouner
Melbern
I’reman Stenger
Neal Doud
Eimer Agenbroad
Lcots
Kerns
George Kuhn
Hollman
Bh. Hagg
Defiance
Neyites
Chicago
Chas
John Hollman
Donald Dreher
New
Leorab
Mamie Dreher
Hoffmans Celebrate Golden Wedding in Defiance
William Hoffman and Katherine Koerner united in 1856 Edgerton Ohio and moved to Defiance by 1859. Hoffman’s firm Hoff man Geiger grew to retail with son Edward. partnership ended 1884. They raised six children, Mrs Henry Seither, Mrs William Martin, Kath erine J. died, and others in Defiance. A church trustee for 47 years and Ladies Aid president 15 years, she received yellow chrysanthemums at the golden celebration. Poem by Henrietta Hardy Heth extols fifty years of faithful living.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edgerton
Ohio
William Hoffman
Katherine Koerner
Defiance
Hoffman
Hoffman & Geiger
Edward
Katherine J
Charles C
Edward W
Henry Seither
William Martin
Gertrude Hoffman
Henrietta Hardy Heth
Montpelier
Mrs Harry Hill Visits North Baltimore Parents
Mrs. Harry Hill of North Baltimore is visiting her parents Mr. and Mrs. John Whetstone.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mrs
Harry Hill
North
Baltimore
John Whetstone
Cut Rate Store Ad Highlights Low Prices
A cut rate store advertises medications and household goods with prices: Spiehler's Talcum 19c, Dean's Kidney Pills 45c to 50c, Miona Tablets 45c, Paris Green 25c per pound. Large savings emphasized across items.
Banquet Honors Retiring Judge Snook and Sworn-in Judge Cameron
Defiance county bar held a Saturday evening banquet at the Hotel Wayne in honor of retiring Judge John H. Snook of Paulding and the new Judge John P. Cameron who took the oath that day. The eight course meal featured horse shoe tables, palms, and a decorated hall while Henry B. Harris served as toastmaster and judges J. M. Killits and Mathias spoke along with several Defiance attorneys on topics from legislation to probate jurisdiction.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John H. Snook
Paulding
John P. Cameron
Defiance County
Hotel Wayne
Henry B. Harris
Common Plea Court
J. M. Killite
Bryar
Mathias
Celina
Salus Populi Supreme Lex
J. H. Hoekman
Snook
Defiance Board Eyes Bridge Franchise With Traction Co
Defiance county commissioners left open the question of granting the Indiana Columbus and Hastern Traction Co. a right to use the Second street bridge over the Auglaize river. They indicated the franchise will likely be approved at the next meeting after agreeing to the Traction Co. strengthening and maintaining the span for as long as it is used.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Defiance County Commissioners
Second Street
Auglaize River
Indiana, Columbus and Hastern Traction Co
Traction Company
Commissioners Grant Traction Company Grant After Full Review
Friday morning Commissioner Miller announced all three commissioners support granting the company, but only after verifying every point of the proposal. They rejected a compelled bridge plan, noting electrification. a five year limit would not be imposed. Meanwhile, a Hicksville visit by the speaker was slated with county Sunday School events emphasized by organizer Henry Stock.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Miller
Traction Company
Sunday Schools Visit by Hicksville County Officers
Sunday Nov 25, Hicksville county president W L Hosack and secretary Fr Stock visited local Sunday schools. They toured the B school with a large orchestra, then the M E and the Disciple Sunday schools, all reporting good order and attendance. A 2:50 pm meeting at M I church planned a forthcoming convention with pastors, superintendents and workers. Dr Clark, state secretary, sent word to the Dear Sunday School workers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. L. Hosack
Fr &. Stock
Buogard
M. E
Farlow
Supt. Hart
Coburn
Presbyterian Church
J. K. Campbell
Hicksville
M. I
H. L. Stock
Clark
Markets Record Steady Prices Across Cattle Hog and Grain
The Toledo market shows steady to slow activity with varied cattle prices from good to prime steers ranging 4.50 to 5.25 and feeders 3.00 to 4.75. hogs at 6.00 to 6.80. sheep and lambs trading 4.50 to 7.80. rye and clover notes. East Buffalo and city markets list receipts and price ranges for steers, calves, veals, and beans.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Toledo
East Buffalo
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Woodwards
Anna Hewitt
Bucyrus
Dora Wolfram
Ruth Patton
Anna Dondera
W. D. Beardsley
W. G. Emery
Fostoria
Mildred
Helen Iillette
EK. Beardsley
J. Hl. Neaderhauser
J. P. Cameron
Common Leas
W. St Till
Cameron
Hammersmith
Schneider Bros
Nammersmith
Third Street Canal
S[ammersmith
Davis
Catherine Rowland
Rowland
Pedro
J C. Tuttle
P. Spoon
J. Reuss
Travellers’ Club
Virgil Squire
Washington Street
Beche
Irance
England
Bretagne
Rennes
St. Malo
A. M. Minsel
Weisenburger
Orleans
Joan of Arc
Palace du Mortros
France
Squire
Chenvert
Jackson Street
Charles Daoust
Robert Holgate
C. E. Chenevert
Addie Loveridgs
Chas. Sauerbrey
Henry Hohenberger
Zanesville
Dr. Huffman
WM. H. Ruess
Wm. Hoffman
Clinton
Leonard Leither
Richard Martin
Rath Hoffman
Ransom
Teter Hoffman
Marian Lether
Elizabeth
Usw
Peter Kettenring
Vs. State Bank
WM. Geiger
Elbert E, Carter
Kas
Mollencup’s
Ney
William Hofman
Kittner’s Clothing Store
Court House
Defiance, Ohio
Weisenburger & Bro
Griffin
W. CD. Hal
Imperium
T. T. Ansberry
L. Uay
Juge Shaw
J. M. Killits
K. Y. Haymaker
R. H. Sutphen
Uartette
Bazaar
Clinton ST
S. S
Henry Stock
8. S
Uachodedesta
Skirt Mfg.Co
Defiance College
P. W. McReynolds
A. W. Ring
Clinton St. Defiance, Ohio
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