National Union notices brighten small town life
Local items report loans at four percent and a wide range of community happenings. News covers travel by Mrs E C Couch, guests of Mrs A Boyer, a live possum at a company receipt, funeral details, party advice, and a busy election among Anthony Wayne Council members.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Anthony Wayne Council
National Union
K. L. Shessler
Conrad Moll
F. L. Hay
Louis KH. Daoust
Chas. W. Daoust
Harry Wrede
F. M. Myers
Frank Hatfield
J. W. Whitney
G. K. Beatty
P.E. Helpman
T.P. Cantlon
Crescent Pub Co Acquires Mains Mechanical Work Deal
A long pending deal ends with Crescent Pub Co securing mechanical work from F J Mains. Maumee Valley Record disappears. Mains keeps his plant and job office. Crescent News and Defiance Democrat to be printed at set weekly rate. Crescent leases Miller building for ten years. N R Webster exits Crescent holdings to start anew. Editor not confirmed. J L Patterson’s location unclear.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Crescent Pub.Co
F. J.mains
Mains
Crescent Pub. Co
Maumee Valley Record
Crescent News
Defiance Democrat
Miller Building
Chas. Davis
N. R. Webster
Crescent News and Democrat
J. L. Patterson
County Aid And School Relief Chancellor Ledger
A fragmented list records county orders and relief disbursements to individuals and institutions. Items include aid to Anna Blue and J. J. Thieroff expenses, infirmary directors, school examiners, clerks, and various suppliers, with amounts tied to relief, supplies, and services.
The Devil's Auction at Citizens Opera House Friday Night
Special arrangements bring Chas Yale's bewildering spectacle to the Citizens Opera House for one night after the meeting. Three cars carry 40 people baggage and stage effects. Advance seats go on sale at 7 pm tonight at the box office.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Citizens Opera House
Chas. H. Yale
Epw
Bronson
Mgr
Rocky Mountain Tea for sale from Weis enburger & Emery
A historical notice states that Rocky Mountain Tea, once liberated within the system, yields a wonderful life pleasure worth one’s last dollar and is offered for sale by Weis enburger and Emery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rocky Mountain Tea
Weisenburger & Emery
Local Notes From Far Neighboring Towns
Farmer Township reports James Hadley moving to Bryan this week to work for the 2 St project. Will Hanna rents a farm nine miles south and two miles west and plans to move in February. Mrs. Clara Sisco formerly Steelsmith arrives from Minnesota to spend the winter. A child of O A Rice nearly poisoned by neuralgia liniment. neighbors and Dr Walker acted quickly to save the baby.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Hadley
Bryan
Will Hanna
Clara Sisco
Steelsmith
Minnesota
O. A. Rice
Rocky Mountain Tea Claims Health Benefits
An irregular, fragmented blurb touts a tea labeled Rocky Mountain Tea as improving well being and curing a variety of ailments including skin eruptions and liver marks, though details and sourcing are unclear. The text names no verifiable organizations or individuals.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rocky Mountain
Judge H G Baker Leaves for Muskogee to Join Trust Co
Judge H G Baker, closing his Defiance practice after 22 years, plans move to Muskogee Indian Territory to serve as attorney for Territorial Trust and Surety Co. The firm, capitalized at 250000 dollars, is a leading financial institution in the region. Baker will dedicate time to the Trust and Surety Co while his daughter Myrtle remains until after the holidays.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. G. Baker
Muskogee
Indian Territory
Territorial Trust and Surety Co
Indian
Oklahoma Territory
Trust and Surety. Co
Baker
Myrtle
Judge Baker
Southwest
Strong's Life Force Pills Promised to Aid Organs
When stomach liver and kidneys refuse to labor let them work with Dr Strong's Life Force Pills. The best ever made easy and gentle in action no griping costly to make not to buy beware of substitutes large box 25 cents at Minsel's Drug Store.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dr. Strong
Minsel’s
Advertised Letters at Defiance Post Office
Week ending December 9 1903 uncalled letters listed for men George Kerr Charles Amsden Charlie Covey A A Hendrickson M I Roberts J B Rose and women Mrs Sam Reippert Miss Autsie Towsey Mrs Mattie Wilson 14 days to claim before sent to dead letter office C J Thompson Postmaster
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Defiance
Ohio
Chas. G. Amsden
Charlie Covey
A. A. Hendrickson
Geo. M. Kerr
M. I. Roberts
J. B. Rose
Sam Reippert
Aatsie Towsey
Mattie Wilson
C.J
Hompson
Putnam Fadeless Dyes Sold by E N Lewis
A historical advertisement notes Putnam Fadeless Dyes do not spot or streak and produce a sheer dyed appearance. Sold by E N Lewis.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Putnam
E. N. Lewis
Chamberlain's Stomach and Liver Tablets Ad
An old advertisement urges trying Chamberlain's Stomach and Liver Tablets during dull after meals or loss of appetite. It promises to improve appetite, cleanse and invigorate the stomach, regulate the liver and bowels, and relieve biliousness. Sold by N. G. Woodward.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
N. G. Woodward
Mansfield area social and work notes from week
Mrs Hattie Hill hosted by Mrs Emma Mansfield on Monday. Bryan visitors Mrs Kiser and daughter Jerda returned home Tuesday after staying with A H Mansfield family. Alden Mansfield visited Frank Boucher Sunday evening. Bertha Martch spent Wednesday night with several young people. Attendance at Boxep Highland Center school Thursday. Ellis Fora and wife visited Chas Wells Sunday. Alden, Bryant Mansfield and Charley Hill began timber cutting for Henry Foas of Deodade. Curly Thompson installed a well for W R Mansfield. Jas Mansfield digging for Ed Hall. Many residents attended the State Grange in Defiance Tuesday. Grandpa Hall visited his sons in Southerton Thursday. Charley Hill visited Bryant and Alden Mansfield Sunday. Mrs Mat Wells visited her parents at Independence Sunday. B A Mansfield sold ee Watson brothers last week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hattie Hill
Emma, Mansfield
Kiser
Jerda
Bryan
A. H. Mansfield
Alden Mansfield
Frank Boucher
Bertha Martch
Highland Center School
Ellis Fora
Chas. Wells
Family
Alden
Bryant Mansfield
Charley
Hill
Henry Foas
Deodade
Curly Thompson
W. R
Mansfield
Jas
Ed Hall
State Grange
Defiance
Grandpa Hall
Southerton
Charley Hill
Bryant
Mat Wells
Independence
B.A. Mansfield
Ee Watson Brothers
Social entertainments and a 60th birthday party
Informal card games and refreshments marked gatherings at Fanny St Amant and Miss Ora King homes. Sewing Circle hostess Miss Ora King hosted last evening with dainty refreshments. A surprise party for Frank O Stock on Kintner street celebrated his 60th birthday with a dinner for friends.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fanny St. Amant
Ora King
Frank O. Stock
Kintner Street
Mrs Clyde Conkle Celebrates Eighteenth Birthday
Mrs Clyde Conkle marked her 18th birthday on Tuesday with a relatives gathering. A three course dinner was enjoyed and she received a pretty picture and a commemorative chair as keepsakes of the day.
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Clyde Conkle
Marriage Invitation for Helen Seabos and William Houghton Carter
Mrs. Elizabeth Knight invites guests to the marriage of her daughter Helen Seabos to William Houghton Carter on Wednesday December 12 1902 at seven thirty evening at 248 Indiana Avenue Kkee Illinois. At home after 243 Indiana Avenue. The text includes unrelated product remark about Rocky.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elizabeth Knight
Helen Seabos
William Houghton Carter
Indiana Avenue
K Kee
Elinois
Protracted Meeting and Christmas Events At St John M E
A protracted meeting began Monday evening at St John M E church in Tiffin. Nora and Flora Peter visited Hattie and Dora Allhouse Sunday. The St John M E Sunday school plans a Christmas entertainment on Christmas Eve. Mrs Thomas Frank of near West Unity visited Sunday. Fred Kellermier and wife visited John Kuhn Sunday. Lewis Lawton shows a fine roadster. Farmers plow snow for fertilizer. Butchering is common, with local sausage stories. Burdock Blood Bitters advertised as boosting energy and vitality.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Germany
St. John’s
M. E
Nora
Flora Peter
Hattie
Dora
Allhouse
St. John’s M. E
Thomas Frank
Near West Unity
Tiffin A. B
Fred Kellermier
John Kuhn
Lewis Lawton
Local News Briefs from Waterloo and West Union
Geo Bowman of Waterloo Indiana spent several days with David Blosser. Brenos the barber has bought the Shirkey property and will meet former patrons. Born December 5 to Mr and Mrs Floyd Richardson a daughter. Mrs Clara Sisco of West Union Iowa arrived Saturday for the winter. F H Alexander bought property in Edgerton and will move his family there soon. He owns the amber yard there.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Geo. Bowman
Waterloo
Ind
David Blosser
Brenos
Jerry Blosser
Floyd Richardson
Clara Sisco
West Union
Iowa
F. H. Alexander
Edgerton
St. Paul Man Praises Cham berlain's Tablets
H. T. McIntyre of St. Paul Minnesota reports chronic stomach trouble improved by Chamberlain's Stomach and Liver Tablets. Sold by N G Woodward.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. T. McIntyre
St. Paul, Minn
Chamberlain
N. G. Woodward
St. Johns Reformed Church Announces Sunday Services
St Johns Reformed Church at Fourth and Washington announces Sunday school at 9 a m English sermon at 10 a m. Zion's Reform ed church Sherwood holds a 1 15 p m service with confirmation at 2 p m. Harrison E Theobald Clara C Theobolt Lydia B Huber and Clara C Lipp will be received by catechism. All are invited.
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St. John’s Reformed Church
Cor. Fourth
Washington St
F. E. Lahr
Zion’s Reformed Church
Sherwood
Caation
Harrison E. Theobald
Clara C.theobolt
Lydia B. Huber
Clara C. Lipp
Saved Mother and Child Brings Hope From Vaporizer
Mrs J Fred Chesbro of Minneapolis says Knapp's Medical Vaporizer cured her chronic catarrh and a severe sore throat for her child in hours. She recommends keeping a Vaporizer at home to prevent future illnesses.
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Ingersoll
Woodwards
E. C. Couch
Babe
Bellefontaine
Devayers
Womren
N. J. Norman
Mrs. Brown
Upper Sandusky
A. Boyer
Western Union
N. J
H. P. Miller Co
Vandenbroek & Shelly’s
Dean
Brice Goodenough
Holgate Avenue
Wm. Kirtley, Jr
Cincinnati
Ohio State Hotel Men’s Association
Ladies Society of the Reformed Church
Vandenbroek
Shelly’s
John Meilink
Toledo
Mr. Meilink
A. J. Snell
N. Y
Fred
Charley Bock
Earnest Duseburg
Anna Dresher
Highland Township
Karl Spannuth
St. John’s Lutheran Church
Burt’s Bazaar
Santa Claus
Home Saving & Loan Association
Wtf
C. B. Squire
Sec’y
Weisenberger & Emery
Harley @ Whitaker
Bargain House
Harley & Bargain
Ann Mollencup
Optician
F. J. Mains
Aid
Anna Blue
Baker Bros
Tvedgeon
Ee Perkins
J. N. Bennett
V. Hoffman
Mat Jeffries
Lief James Richardsor
T. Ansberry
F.W. Smith
Infirmary
J. P. Kiser
D. M. Whetstone
J. M. Brown
Lop
Seiple
Sidi
Steecauey
Sappeeass
E. Gruner
Echoal
Ammanuel
P. Bevington
Detlae Sys Ovens
A. Daeger
J. J. Thieroff
Ort & Gilson
Weisenburger, Groceries Children’s Home
Willeman
Esa 8
Squire
Wwe
Perrin Lumber. Co
Frank Maxwell
James Dowley
Schneider
Pea
South Highland
Baltimore Bakery
Fanny Grey
Tolgeed Ave
Henry Wilson
Ae ‘Bess Powell
Tess
Lucy Hubbard
Burdock
Burt
Waltham
Waltham Watches
Common Pleas
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Shelby County
Auglaize County
Allen County
Mercer County
VanWert
Putman
Paulding County
Defiance County
Fulton County
Ss.s
Te Ocommon Pleas Court
W. A. Schmaltz
F. B. Rudolph
Floyd
Rumbaugh
Ohio Penitentiary
America’s Greatest Weekly
Toledo Blade
Toledo, Ohio
York
Chicago
News of the World
Blade
U.S
the Blade
Rpreu
Reed Mgr
Pichoast Co
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