Death of Well Known Citizen in Defiance County
Jacob Peterson Davis 59 died at his Park avenue home at 6 10 a m Monday after internal hemorrhage. A lifelong Defiance County resident, he ran a city laundry and served two terms as school board president. Survived by wife Mary Ort children Frank Lottie Bertha and mother. funeral at M E church Wednesday 10 a m under Masonic lodge aus pices with Rev E D Whitlock officiating.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jacob Peterson Davis
Park Avenue
Richland Township
Defiance County
Junction
Davis
Board of Education
Tu-en-dawhe Lodge
Red Men’s Lodge
Mary Ort
Henry
William
John K. Ort
Frank
Lottie
Bertha Davis
Ottawa
Troy
Perry Street
M. E. Church
E. D. Whitlock
Masonic Lodge
Mrs. Hill
Local Socials and Updates From Defiance Area
Clyde R. Norway of Farmer visits the city on business. Mr. and Mrs. J. J. Reigelmyer and daughter Mildred spend Sunday in Ney. The fire department invites attenders to its 18th annual ball on New Year’s Eve. W. W. Burton completed papering Dr. Rigrish’s East Defiance office building. A new girl born to Mr. and Mrs. Goodwin of Portsmouth. Mrs. Goodwin was Flora Karst of this city. Ned Lewis, in the U. S. Navy, expected home on furlough next spring. he stands 6 feet 1 inch, 180 pounds, growing into a man. H. B. Lewis reports 18 inches of snow in Sandstone, Minn., and 14 degrees below zero. The northwest winter season has opened. Dr. John W. Davis, recently returning from Arizona, passed Columbus last week, plans to open an office here. he’s a former student of Dr. W. Powell. Success, John.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ned Lewis
U. S. Navy
Ned
H. B. Lewis
E. N. Lewis
Sandstone
Minn
Northwest
John W. Davis
Arizona
Columbus
Officers Elected at Occo noxee Council No 55
The Occo noxee Council No 55 R S M elected officers for the year: T I M L H Davis D I M W H McClintock P C of W E B Hooker C of G Daniel McKnight C of C R T Whitaker Steward Robt G Holgate Treasurer L E Beardsley Recorder E J Phelps Sentinel F W Ury Installation set for Friday night January 11 1903.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Occonoxee Council
L. H. Davis
W. H. McClintock
P. C
E. B. Hooker
L. E. Béardsley
E. J. Phelps
Sentinel
F. W. Ury
Collection of Coins From Chilean Brother
Walter Doenitz of the First National Bank received a 16 piece coin collection via a registered package from his brother Herman in Valparaíso Chile. The coins include Peruvian and mainly Spanish pieces dating from 1626 to 1826 and other early issues. One coin from the Philippines was brought by Virgil Squire, and another was found at Ft Defiance years ago.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Walter Doenitz
First National Bank
Herman
Valparaiso
Chili
Pomona
Cal
Phillip II
Ferdinand VII
Carlos III
Virgil Squire
Guy
Philippines
Old Ft. Defiance
Spain
Suicide at Toledo depot ends Mrs Smith life in toilet room
Mrs C D Smith shot and killed herself in the toilet room at the union depot in Toledo at 7 30 p m Sunday. She was recently married Friday, taking the name Mrs N L Demers. Also listed are marriage licenses issued Monday for Jesse Kunsely and Ettie Kuhl Fred Werdner and Eddie Miller Chas Sprow and Clenna Kris.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. D. Smith
Union Depot
Toledo
N. L. Demers
Jesse Knnsely
Washington Townsip
Ettie Kuhl
Mark Township
Fred Werdner
Stryker
Eddie Miller
Evansport
Chas. Sprow
Clenna M. Krisher
Bible Study Emphasized in Addresses by Fitch
The article highlights Rev. Frank F. Fitch on Better Bible Study urging Sunday schools to be the Bible’s main venue. It cites ignorance of scriptures, praises Lincoln as a Bible-centered leader, and urges systematic study with a normal Sunday school class and diplomas for learners. Messages from E. D. Goller and Christmas greetings to readers follow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank F. Fitch
Peter
Malachi
Abraham Lincoln
South
Adam
E. D.goller
Death of Charles P. Griffin Toledo ex legislator
Charles P. Griffin former state legislator died suddenly at his Toledo home from heart paralysis after a long illness from angina pectoris. He was born September 3 1842 in Tipton Grain County and was a prominent Republican leader.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles P. Griffin
Toledo
Griffin
Tipton
Lgrain
County
Special Examiner Establishes HQ in City
John F. Sadler district pension agent for Defiance Fulton Henry and Williams counties arrived from Detroit and will base his office in the city at Dr. M. B Stevens home Wayne and Fifth streets He will not relocate his family until spring.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John F. Sadler
Defiance
Fulton
Henry
Williams Counties
Detroit
Mich
M. B Stevens
Wayne and
Fifth Streets
Chamberlain's Stomach and Liver Tablets advertisement
An advertisement promotes Chamberlain's Stomach and Liver Tablets to improve appetite, cleanse and invigorate the stomach, regulate the liver and bowels, and relieve dullness after meals, bad taste, torpid liver, constipation, headaches, and bilious feelings. Sold by N. G.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chamberlain
N. G. Woodward
Watch the Little Colds Dr Wood's Pine Syrup Ad
An old newspaper line touts the danger of small colds turning severe and praises Dr Wood's Norway Pine Syrup as a remedy to watch for early symptoms and prevent serious illness.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dr. Wood
Salem Evangelical Sunday School Elects Officers for Year
The Salem Evangelical Sunday School reorganized and chose Ephriam Webb as superintendent H H Prueser assistant superintendent Martha Rolins secretary John Kensig treasurer Mary Neaderhauser chorister Celia Kensig organist James Rollins Estella Overhiscs librarians. John C Kuhn shipped honey to Philadelphia. Henry Corressel plans a new barn and Salem church repair continues with H H Prueser carpentry. A J Rodgers bought the Abner place. Nellie Prueser is recovering from illness.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Salem Evangelical Sunday School
Ephriam Webb
H.H. Prueser
Martha Rolins
John Kensig
Mary Neaderhauser
Celia Kensig
James Rollins
Henry Corressel
Henry Miller
Diamonville
Salem Church
A. J. Rodgers
Abner Place
Nellie Prueser
Kind of Alwar WM Dy Story Incomplete
Readable fragments show a brief note with names and dates but core details are missing leaving an unclear record of events. Additional context or full article text is needed to form a proper summary with identifiable entities.
Program of the Farmers Institute at City Hall 1903
The Farmers Institute program lists sessions at the city hall on January 28 and 29 1903. It includes talks on feeding for profit poultry raising peaches farm fencing and nominating committees with discussions led by R H Wallace L A Carpenter C D Jordan J O Wissier A L White F E Travis Jacob Dickman and A J Kiser An evening program features music by the Wright Family the Defiance Quartet and the Han e Quartet with talks on the Elements of Fateful Life and Prehistoric Races of Chickas Country led by Rev B W Hazle and Dr C E Slocum.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wright Family
Defi Nee Quartette
A. L. Whit
Rev B. Ww 8Azle
Fiane Quartette
R. H. Wallace
C. E.slocuni
Afternoon program features music and talks on farming
The event includes music by the Rhamy Quartette, a welcome address by J. W. Winn, and talks on swine raising by A. L. White. W. L. Hill and Wm. Koop lead a discussion, J. A. Shffield speaks on birds, followed by a discussion by C. W. Butler and R. H. Wal-
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rhamy Quartette
J. W. Winn
A. L. White
W. L. Hill
Wm. Koop
J. A. Shffield
C. W. Butler
R. H. Wal
Author John Gunckel Publishes The Early History of the Maumee Valley
Toledo figure John E Gunckel commodore of the Toledo Yachting Association and Lake Shore railway district agent announces his new book The Early History of the Maumee Valley. The volume documents pioneer struggles and key battles from Fallen Timbers to Fort Stephenson with thirty seven half tone illustrations and a Lake Shore railway scene. Copies are on sale for one dollar postpaid.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John E. Gunckel
Toledo Yachting Association
Toledo Newsboys
Lake Shore Railway
Toledo
Gunckel
Maumee Valley
Fallen Timbers
Winchester
River Raisin
Harrison
Fort Meigs
Croghan
Fort Stephenson
Commodore Perry
Put-in-Bay
Lakes
Valley
Lake Shore
Will the Future King of the Farm Be Cotton Corn or Wheat
A series of talks and recitations outlines a program on farming for young renters seeking ownership. Topics cover soil treatment for worn sandy soil and practical guidance from A L White D A Elliott and R H Wallace with discussions by J B Greenler David Hill and others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rhamy Quartette
A. L. White
A. Elliott
Russell Myers
R. H. Wallace
J. 8. Greenler
David Hill
Enos Porter
W. F. Moate
Charles Hill
Rocky Mountain Tea for a Happy Home Sale Ad
For sale Weisenvurger and Emery Rocky Mountain Tea described as a great family remedy and center of joyful home life. Promotes domestic happiness with emphasis on a home remedy product.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Weisenvurger & Emery
Detroit visit aids hospitalized George Sly
Andy Smith Chas Beatty and W A Schmaltz visited Detroit on Sunday and called on George Sly in the hospital. Sly was glad to see them and is doing first rate but cannot return home for several weeks. He remains on the flat of his back.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Andy Smith
Chas. Beatty
W. A. Schmaltz
Detroit
Mich
Col. B. F. Enos
George Sly
George
Also Mentioned on This Page
Clyde R. Norway
Farmer
J. J. Reigelmyer
Mildred
Ney
Fire Department
W. W. Burton
Dr. Rigrish
East Defiance
Goodwin
Portsmouth
Flora Karst
Ayer
J. C. Williams
Attica, N.Y
J.C. Ayer CO
Lo Mass
John Butler
Oklahoma
Kathryn Bentley
L. Conkle
Pleasant Lake, Ind
Jacob Shock
Asa Haggart
Ordensburg
N.Y
Putnam
Monroe Drug Co
Tnionville, Mo
John A. Sheffield
Farmers’ Institutes
Athens
Washington
Noble Counties
Clark County
Chicago
Mary R. Melendy
Chicago, Ill
N. 3
Siehes
Pmander
Ene
Henry L. Stock
MR. Griffin
Kinyon’s
Liberal
N.G. Woodward
South Tiffin
Wm Dy
THE
Farmers’ Institute
City Hall
Farmers’ Institute Society
Alamy Quartette
Feeding For Profit
L. A. Car
Jacob Dickman
A. J. Kiser
J. O. Wissier
A. W. Chase
Chase
Highland Street
Francis Street
Otto Wagner
Ohio
Woodward's Drug Store
Walter Pratt
Francia Street
Woodwards Drug Store
Imi
A. W. Ubawe
W- Chase Medicine Co
Mashington Street
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