Archbold Bank Robbery Splits Town in Night of Explosions
At 3 a m two blasts rocked Archbold as five robbers seized the bank. A volley of Winchester rifles scattered residents while two brave men, Hoffmier and Stotter, escaped harm. The gang fled west with cash after dynamiting the safe, leaving the town in shock and a $7,000 to $8,000 loss projected for the Archbold Banking Co. and Farmers and Merchants Bank later confirmed undisturbed. Police and a regional posse pursued, but no trace found.
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Archbold
Archbold Banking Co
John Hoffmier
Fred Stotter
Messrs
Hoffmier
Stotter
West Unity
West
Horse and
Surrey
Lake Shore
Michigan
Fulton County
Wauseon
Archbold, Banking Co
Farmers and Merchant’s Bank
Fulton
Williams Counties
Wabash Section Men Strike Over Wages
Wabash section men strike after wages cut from 12 to 11 cents an hour. Company may retreat as many jobs exist on other lines with higher pay. Rail workers protest amid booming freight and limited benefits outside train service. Also notes: Mrs. Mangas travels to Los Angeles for mother’s illness. Geiger Insurance payout. Frank Weismantel dies in Antwerp. Adams township farmer William Harper to sell stock. Court bailiff Orville Corwin travels to Evansport for mother’s illness. Mrs. Brown injured at home.
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Orville Corwin
Evansport
D. F. Brown
Corwin
Brown
Pension Granted Mrs Thacker by Washington Officials
Geo W Killey notices from Washington that a pension of twelve dollars monthly has been allowed to Mrs L G Thacker. The communication confirms the pension decision and the monthly amount.
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Geo. W. Killey
Munson Whitney
Adams Township
Thompson
John W. Myers
Defiance Township
Washington, D
L. G. Thacker
Thieves raid Travis's Grocery on Wednesday night
Thieves entered Travis' Grocery on Second Street by a window near the May building. They took a few cigars and minor items, left the cash drawer untouched, and scattered half burned matches. The cheese case was opened but little was stolen. police suspect local, young thieves.
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Travis’ Grocery
Second Street
Dr. Slough
Christmas Candies at Frank Hill Stand near Lynde’s
Candy sale notice invites shoppers to Frank Hill’s Christmas treats at his Leaming’s stand, located next to Lynde’s shoe store. A fragmented line follows.
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Frank Hill
Leaming’s
Lynde
Proper Shoes Gloves and Hats Define Modern Fashion
The article argues for up to date broad heavy soled shoes and comfortable footwear for all, notes past harms from ill fitting shoes, and details typical shoe glove and hat sizes for men women and children with emphasis on comfort and health while highlighting scarce sizes like No 12 to No 14 and rare No 16 among a few exceptional buyers.
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Adam
Trial of Chas Shoup Continues for Burglary
The burglary trial of Chas Shoup was postponed to the next term due to a missing defense witness. Bond set at $200 as friends seek his release pending the rescheduled proceedings.
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Chas. Shoup
Shoup
Traveling man dies after fall from hotel window
Thomas B. Waters of Delta Ohio fell or jumped from a third story hotel window at 8 this morning in Lafayette Indiana. He was 50, unmarried and worked for N B Dodge Bliss Co Newburyport. He left a sister Mrs W T Paxton. No motive is evident and it is thought he opened the window for air and fell.
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Lafayette
Ind
Thomas B. Waters
Delta
Hotel Lahr
N. B. Dodge & Bliss Co
Newburyport
Mass
Waters
W. T. Paxton
Acid in Whisky Stirring Controversy Over Poison Claim
Report notes a charge that Joe Gottwald was given whiskey laced with carbolic acid by a relative who held a $2000 National Union policy. Gottwald tasted one drink and later sought medical tests. A pharmacist confirmed carbolic acid presence but could not assess lethality. John Gottwald denies giving whiskey and questions motive linked to insurance.
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Joe Gottwald
National Union
Joseph Gottwald
Joe
Gottwald
John Gottwald
John
Wanted A Wife Must Be Strong And Back Not Lame
A Baltimore style ad notes a Dr Rankin kidney tonic promising cure for back issues. It promotes the product as a permanent remedy available through E N Lewis druggist in Defiance Ohio. The notice blends personal matchmaking with a medical cure claim typical of period ads.
Royal Baking Powder Advocated for Digestive Health
There is a quality in Royal Baking Powder derived from pure ingredients that promotes digestion and prevents distress in foods. Hygienists and physicians endorse its use in meals, especially for those with delicate digestion. Royal Baking Powder Co., 100 William St., New York.
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Royal Baking Powder CO
William ST
New York
City Loses Gas Case in Common Pleas Court
Judge Hubbard ruled against the city of Defiance in the gas franchise dispute with the P. G. & E. Co. The court found the defendant successor to the original 1875 franchise and held no temporary injunction was warranted. It noted the city’s remedies at law and the urgency of supplying gas to many patrons. A separate judgment favored H. G. Baker and L. E. Ralston with a sale ordered. the petit jury was discharged for the term.
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W. H. Hubbard
Common Pleas
Common Pleas Court
Hubbard
City of Defiance
Clinton Street
Son
H. G. Baker
L. E. Ralston
Doan’s Ointment Touted for Piles and Eczema in Defiance
Defiance residents endorse Doan’s Ointment as a cure for itching troubles including piles and eczema. Mrs J C Barber of 616 Nicholas Street testifies it relieved tender feet and enabled her to wear shoes again. Sold by N G Woodward drug store with U S agents referenced. medical and surgical advice offered at all hours opposite Hotel Defiance.
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Dean
J. C. Barber
Nicholas Street
N. G. Woodward
Wes
I. Bangster Milburn
U. S
Town
Slocum
Hotel Defiance
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The
Will Geiger
Perry Street
Geiger
Wabash
George Mangas
Myrtle
Los Angels
Cal
Christian L. Geiger
Mutual Benefit Life Insurance Co
Frank Weismantel
Antwerp
Wm. Harper
Adams
Cupp
Bears
Setortea
Isaac’ Dunham
A. W. Chase
Shenandoab
Sylvester Pappert
South Main St
Dr. A. i
Eldoeye
A.W. Chase
Woodward’s Drug Store
Castoria
B. F. Enos
Detroit
City
Esther Enos
Wm. Partee
Indianapolis
John P. Kiser
D.F. Brown
Mr. Partee
C. P. Harley
John Spangler
John S. Greenler
Chicago
J. J. Jarvis
Rudolph Miller
Mary Geiger
Bertha
Amanda
Clara
Esther
Katharine Kahlo
Wm. Geiger
Emma Will
Mary
Esther Geiger
Stem Third
Harriet Traxler
John W. Slough
W. A. Slough
W. L. Milner &Co
R. F. Wilson
Marshal Lien
Cornelia A. Spindler
Julius Spangler
Central Fire Station
Lem Sapp
Central Station
Spangler
E. E. K. Chapman
Department
August Wiebach
Slocum and
Martz
W. A. Kehnas
Clinton
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