Gardner Company to Pay Grading Workers Now
Reports that the Short Line and Gardner Construction firms faced criticism over unpaid labor on the Defiance Napoleon grading were addressed. Sullivan failed to pay his crew, but once vouchers showed payment, the Gardner company arranged settlement. Workers will receive wages today. the line contract targets Defiance to Napoleon by May first, sustaining winter work when weather allows.
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CT & 1 Short Line
Okolona
Napoleon
Short Line
Gardner Construction Company
Toledo
Sullivan
Gardner Company
Defiance
Napo- On
Bell
Short Line Company
Defiance Napoleon
Myayy Pas
Idi
Fire guts Scott building in Toledo total loss
A blaze in the Scott building housing Whit ingham Millinery James Millinery Co Wells Fargo and National Express severely damaged the structure. Fireman John Pfifer was seriously injured by falling two stories to the pavement while handling equipment. Estimed loss about 50 000 dollars.
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Toledo
Scott
Whitingham Millinery
James Millinery Co
Wells- Fargo
National Express
Pireman
John Pfifer
Wreck on Southern Railway Injures 29 Passengers
A broken rail at Curtin Station near Mobile Alabama caused a train wreck Friday. Most injured were from Ohio and Cincinnati with multiple body injuries. In all 25 colored passengers were among the injured.
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Express
Mobile
Ala
Curtin
Southern Railway
Ohio
Roland Starr
Toledo
Louis Daub
Cincinnati
A M Tyler
Three Killed by Train at CH & D Crossing
Weston reports a Sunday afternoon accident at the CH and D crossing left Mrs. John Lashaway about 70, her daughter-in-law 25, and the latter’s 2-year-old child dead after their carriage was struck by a southbound passenger train. The horse perished and the wrecked carriage collapsed. The two women died instantly. the child survived about five minutes.
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Weston
John Lashaway
J. [. Lashaway
CH & D
Derrick Collapses Killing Bridge Worker Near Milford
Joseph Umbs of Defiance, 25, a bridge crew member, died when a derrick collapsed in Milford during a span adjustment on a Little Miami river bridge. Wind gusts toppled the derrick, engine, construction cars and a 21‑man crew into the 60 foot river. Burial plans were made in Defiance after the tragedy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joseph Umbs
Jacob Umbs
Seneca Street
Milford
Cincinnati
Little Miami River
Hubbard
Defiance
Joseph Ambs
Bridge Building Gang
Work on C Tt D Short Line Grading Stops
Work on the grading of the C, Tt & D short line electric railway was halted Friday as ground froze. The crew near Okalona paused with pay delayed from Toledo, pending funds. When frost leaves next spring, grading will resume with multiple crews from Toledo toward Paulding and surrounding towns.
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Tt & D
Okalona
Toledo
Paulding
Colton
Napoleon
Defiance
Christmas Present Idea Touts Art Laurel Range
An item suggests an Art Laurel Range as a suitable Christmas gift with a 25 cent payment per goods for one entry. Readers are urged to ask for tickets from Hutcaine and CORNWELL.
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Hutcaine & Cornwell
Fatal Fire Tragedy Strikes Lorain Theater
Four people died when a blaze destroyed the Verbeck theater in Lorain. Victims include James Swyer and the Marsh family. the building suffered major losses, and a daring rescue used improvised ladders as residents escaped.
Frank Sommer Returns From Two Week Southern Trip
Frank Sommer came back Saturday from a two week trip to Melville Iowa and other southern cities detailing visits to several towns during the period.
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Frank Sommer
Melville, I.a
SEE Him SEE His Patients Then If You Are Not Satisfied
A bold medical warning urges readers to observe a doctor and his patients before accepting treatment. It frames the visit as a test of credibility and effectiveness, implying scrutiny before care.
Defiance Doctor Offers Free Multilingual Consultations
LT JURHOE M0D formerly of Chicago now in Toledo visits Defiance for free consultations in English French and German. He lists cures for eye ear nose throat and chronic diseases plus sexual and other ailments with portable instruments and confidential correspondence.
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Chicago
Toledo
Defiance
Mahon
Rush Medical College
Pioneer resident S A Priddy dies at age 68 in Elgin
S A Priddy, longtime resident of Van Wert county, passed away in Elgin on Saturday at age 68, leaving family and local community mourning the loss.
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S A Priddy
van Wert County
Elgin
Findlay Man Sentenced for Postal Order Fraud
Edwin Meyers of Findlay was sentenced Friday to one year in the penitentiary for raising a postal order from $1 to $10.
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Edwin Meyers
Findlay
Inauguration Event for Governor-elect Pattison Seen in Columbus
The general press and publicity committee in Columbus invites newspaper men to attend Pattison's inauguration on January 8 and to a smoker honoring distinguished guests in the evening.
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Columbus
Pattison
Lima business men back new rolling mill venture
Tut business men of Lima and capitalists have subscribed 152000 toward the new Lima Rolling Mills Co, with a plant and equipment cost of 225000 to be erected. An additional working capital of 75000 is to be subscribed. That enterprising city is to be congratulated.
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Lima
Lima Rolling Mills Co
Veteran found dead in broom shop near Sandusky home
AsA R Hopers, a State Home at Sandusky veteran from Wapakoneta, was found dead Friday morning in his broom shop near the institution. He had apparently been dead for several days despite passersby.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Asa R Hopers
Sandusky
Wapakoneta
Parole Board Grants Ten paroles in Friday Session
The board of managers granted ten paroles Friday including El II Sherman of Lucas county serving two years for embezzlement, Wm Downing of Wood county for pocket picking, and Chauncey Diller of Wood county serving ten years for shooting with intent to kill. Homer Morrison's application was rejected.
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Board of Managers
Elil Sherman
Lucas County
Wm Downing
Wood County
Chauncey Diller
Homer Morrison
Wm Lewis Convicted of Murder in Toledo
Wm Lewis was convicted of the murder of Alred Fisher who was shot while pursuing Lewis after he snatched his aunt’s pocketbook in Toledo and sentenced to life in the penitentiary.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wm Lewis
Alred Fisher
Panbng Lewis
Toledo
Cleveland man shoots family after release from asylum
Wm. Guy of Cleveland shot and killed his baby daughter and a 13 year old brother in law and fatally wounded a female neighbor on Friday. He had recently been released from an insane asylum.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wm. Guy
Cleveland
Three children drown as ice breaks on Toledo pond
Melvin Kroft aged 11 Frank Klauser aged 9 and Charles Harris aged 5 were drowned when ice gave way while skating at Toledo on Saturday. Four others fell through but were rescued.
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Melvin Kroft
Frank Klauser
Charles Harris
Toledo
Tragic Fire Kills Mrs Ingersoll's Three Children
Mrs Albert Ingersoll left her three children aged 3 to 6 at their Fife Lake Michigan home on Friday to visit a neighbor. While she was away the house burned down and the children died in the blaze.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Albert Ingersoll
Fife Lake
Mich
Cleveland Street Car Fire Tragedy Leaves One Dead
A fuse on a Cleveland street car blew out Friday setting fire to the vestibule. Panic ensued with 15 year old Anna Szaba trampled to death, H R Fidel suffering a skull fracture and three girls injured.
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Cleveland
Anna Szaba
H R Fidel
Paint CAMBRAY Fined for Saloon Open After Hours
Mayor McClure of Payne fined Paint CAMBRAY $100 and costs last week for keeping his saloon open past closing time. He pleaded guilty and was warned that a repeat offense would bring a jail sentence.
Deshler Youth Nosed Broken by Toledo Saloon Keeper
Charles Blakely of Deshler is in Toledo with a broken nose, severe head bruises, and possible internal injuries after a beating by E Barthold, a local saloon keeper.
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Charles Blakely
Deshler
Toledo
E Barthold
Toledo Youth In Custody Kills Man At Institute
Willie Smith, an inmate at the feeble minded institute in Columbus, Friday murdered Oliver Fairland by severing his jugular vein. He also assaulted Willie Lotridge, who is said to have slight chances of recovery. The victims are all under 12, and Smith is described as a Toledo lad.
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Joseph Johnson
Moats
Brown
Smith
C T Hobart
New York
Columbus and Lake Michigan Railroad
Marysville
Toledo
Ohio
Willie Smith
Institute of Columbus
Oliver Fairland
Willie Lotridge
Samuel Mothersbough
George Farr
Court of Common Pleas
Defiance County
Delaware Township
Joseph Sewell
Mothersbough
Sewell
Recorder
Samuel Mothersbaugh
Bank-raiding suspect in Toledo targets Port Huron
Harry McKelvy, 64, arrested in Toledo on Friday night for causing a run on Port Huron banks. He sent 21 telegrams to farmers near there prompting deposit withdrawals and vowed to break every bank in Port Huron over a note endorsed by a prominent farmer, indicating possible insanity.
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Harry McKelvy
Toledo
Port Huron
Fermer
Garber Reveals State Campaign Contributions and League Funds
HaArvEeY Garber, chairman, lists contributors to the state campaign fund and cites Pattison's contribution at 7049.90 dollars. He notes 13007.41 dollars collected and 13374.77 disbursed. A minister claims the Anti-Saloon League had a 70000 dollar campaign fund used to oppose Herrick.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Haarvveey Garber
Democratic State Central Committee
Elect Pattison
AntiSaloon League
Herrick
Judge Denies Findlay Woman Divorce Over Insane Spouse
Jupee Duncan of Findlay refused Lenora Hawk inson a divorce because her husband is an inmate of an insane asylum and cannot be brought to court. The judge said an insane person is not accountable for offenses leading to divorce and noted the legislature has not provided service in such cases.
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Jupee Duncan
Findlay
Lenora Hawkinson
Sunday Schools Convention at Trinity Chapel Highlights
Sunday Schools Sunday Schools Th convention at Trinity Chapel held Dec. 2 3 was well attended. The sessions featured Rev. Kahley address on The Essentials in Sunday School and The Qualifications of a Good SS Teacher. Closing with praise and benediction, discussions emphasized enthusiasm punctuality and township work.
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Trinity Chapel
Trinity Evangelical Sunday School
Lloyd Smith
Defiance
Kahley
S. S
J. W. Shuter
Llord Smith
Shuter
Cfi Hanawalt
W. L. Hosack
Surrey
Suraay Sehool
Henry L. Stock
Bvatsport M. Fehure
Sherwood O. Orc
Bend M. E.S .S
Luce
Delaware Township
Washington Township
Wesiniece
Defianee
Sixth Annual International Live Stock Show Tickets
The event in Chicago runs December 16 to 23 with round trip first class fare plus 1 dollar. Tickets go on sale December 16 to 19 with return validity through December 24. Exhibitors may buy December 15 by presenting a certificate signed by the exhibition's general manager.
Through Florida Service Tour Brings Sleeper to Florida
The Great Central announces a winter tour through cars to Florida and Southern resorts starting January 8. A through Pullman Sleeper departs Detroit and Toledo daily except Sunday, continuing to St. Augustine. Reservations are open long in advance and low round trip rates to southern resorts are advertised.
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Florida
Great Central
Detroit
Toledo
St. Augustine
Homeseekers Excursions Special Reduced Rates
Special reduced rates for Home seekers to South and West points. Tickets sold November 7 21 December 5 19, one basis lower than prior. Rates and full details from Ohio Central Lines agents or Moulton Hook General Passenger Agent Toledo Ohio.
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Ohio Central Lines
Moulton Hook General
Toledo
Ohio
Excursion Rates to Chicago for Sixth International Live Stock Exposition
B and O Railroad offers excursion tickets from all local stations west of Pittsburgh and Wheeling and Ohio River Division to Chicago for a round trip one fare plus $1.00. Valid December 16 to 19 with return allowed until December 24.
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Chicago
Pittsburg
Wheeling
Ohio River Division
Ohio River
Parkersburg
Holiday Reduced Rates For Teachers And Students
Holiday travel offers one and one third fare for round trips for teachers and students at universities colleges and seminaries with exceptions for Michigan points. Applications require a certificate from the central passenger association and the institution's Octagen officer. Tickets not sold before December 6 and return by January 10 via the Wabash.
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Michigan
Central Passenger Association
Octagen
Wabash
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Lodge of Elks
Hlckeville
C J Daoust
August Diehl
R G@ Miers
C J Thompson
Clarence Miller
Frank Spring
Napoleon Cunningham
Floyd Clark
Hicksville
Alva Spengler
Virgil Squire
Tom Gorman
Louis Spring
E M Pease
Killits
Albert I Metz
Metz
Minois
Gennings & McCauley
Derrick
Lorain
Verbeck
James Swyer
Wm. Marsh
Grace Marsh
Clifford Marsh
Marsh
William Marsh
Dwyer
Verbeck Amusement Co
Oil City
Buildig
Persoons
Wm. Schultz
Schultz
W A Wright
van Wert
Davakio
Cecil
Gaegan
Garret
Loretta Imbers
Gale Hale
The
City
George Miller
George Kagy
Garrett
Richard Wisda
Guy Yaegley
Ed Thomas
Henrietta
Ludwig Spengler
Henry Roehrs
John W. Davis
Third Street
Wayne Street
Augusta Sheridan
W S Harter
Battle Creek, Mich
Ford Mekus
J A Overly
Glen Miller
University of Pennsylvania
J . Mills
Kimball Rakestraw
Kaos Blair
Defiance Box Co
Allin, [Il
Homer Trumppower
Helen
Fayette
Defiance County Organization of
Jurhoe
Crosby House
Wellington
Barnes
Antwerp
Champion Hotel
Bryan
Christman
Dr. Mahon
Reet
M. Flaver Treas
International Live Stock Association
M.D. Deflance
N.W Bell
R. W. Wortman
Lewis Block
Wabash Railroad
Alabama
Geogia
Kentucky
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Mississippi
North
South Carolina
Tennessee
Virginia
Wabash Ticket Office
East Boun
Toledo Mail & Axx
Atlantic Mail
West Rottn
Ith
Fort Wayne
G.C. Knikerbocker
Vetfiance
Defiand Station
Suan
Pullman
St Cears
Washington
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Martin
Mer
Sor
Great Lakes
ST. Marys
Columbus Marietta
Athens
Middleport
Gallipolis
Charleston
West Virginia
Ohio Central
Moulton Houk
G. P.A
Toleds
Vang
William Hoffman
Cheney Lumber CO
Saturda
Chickevile
Patterson
Hickaville
D. M. Whetstone
R. R. Parcher
DEFIANCE IRON @ STEEL CO
Harrison B. Wood
Elizabeth Wood
Provate
Harrison R.ood
Harrison
Wins & Hay
Plaintig
George Fair
Winn & Hay
Plaintiff
Richard W. L. Davis
Sarah FE. Davis
Sarah E. Doe
Sarah E. Davis
Paul Doe
Samuel Doe
William Doe
James Doe
James Roe
Frank Roe
Sarah F. Doe
Willeach
Silas Welker
Bisinoff
Wisn & Hay
Perfection Oil
Standard Oil Company
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