Social notes and business changes in Defiance area
Miss Pearl Leever and Mrs Crow visit relatives in Defiance while Emery Phelps and Mrs Snider travel nearby. A W King & Son advertise overcoats. Mlle Minnie Houghton visits Miss Kirtley. Dey Ayers offers 5 percent notes on city property and sells fire insurance. Marriage licenses issued to Hill and Whetstone. Malome and Bowman wed. A tub accident scalds Mrs Thieroff. Daoust and Lambert acquire control of The Star Mfg. Co. with Vandenbroek retaining half.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dey Ayers
James Decker
Findlay
C A Decker
O T Russel
Eastborough
Missouri
E D Russel
Chas. T Pierce & Bro
Henry H Hill
Minnie H Whetstone
Defiance
Samuel Malome
St. Joseph
Ind
Myrtle Bowman
Hicksville Township
Roger Daoust
Clint Lambert
Star Mfg. Co
J C Vandenbroek
Mr. Vandenbroek
Mr. Daoust
Mr. Lambert
Vandenbroek
Convention of Metal Culvert Manufacturers in City
A convention of the Corrugated Metal Culvert Manufacturers of America was held at the Crosby house on Wednesday. The group discussed advancing mutual interests and plan to establish a plant in the city and would confer with county commissioners about placing culverts throughout the county.
Death of Joseph Gottwald Attributed To Appoplexy
Joseph Gottwald aged 56, born in Baden Germany and longtime city scavenger, was found dead in his bed in his rooms opposite the Opera House. An inquest by Squire W Costello and W Zoller returned appoplexy as the cause. He died during the night and was a bachelor with ties to Mrs Louis Spring and August Gottwald. Funeral held Friday at St John’s Catholic Church with Rev J P Gloden officiating. interment at Riverside.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Josph Gottwald
Opera House
Murphy
Squire W Costello
W Zoller
Martin’s Undertaking
Joseph Gottwald
Baden
Germany
Gottwald
Louis Spring
August Gottwald
St John’s Catholic Church
J P Gloden
Riverside
Dropped Dead in VU Hall
Mrs Schupp, 58, dropped dead Wednesday at 2:30 p m in the V U hall during an organization session. Dr Babbitt and Martin's ambulance responded but could not aid. Her body was taken to Seneca street East Defiance. She left six children Charles William Harry Edward Arthur five living. husband Benjamin Schupp is at Dayton Soldiers' Home. The death cause was thought to be heart disease.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mra
Benjamin Schupp
0. V.U. Hall
Babbitt
Martin
Seneca Street
East Defiance
Schupp
Charles
William
Harry
Edward Arthur
Dayton
Defiance Toolman John G Schrag Heads Abroad for Europe
John G Schrag, a Defiance worker for three years, leaves Wednesday for Toledo then New York to sail for Europe on January 31. He will represent Defiance Machine Works abroad for two years, starting in Cologne and touring the continent. previously he represented Baker Brothers of Toledo at the Paris exposition. Local ads note winter suits at A W King & Son and small-town witticisms.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John G Schrag
Toledo
New York
Europe
Defiane Machine Works
Flest
Cologne
Shrag
Baker Brothers, Machine Manufacturers
Real Estate Transfers and Church Notices Mix in Delaware
A fragmented list details real estate transfers including Streisher to U Rhaw Yo Den and various others in Milford Center Mark Center and nearby Delaware areas. It also lists church divine services with Calvary Highland Olive Delaware Sabbath schools and Trinity Tiffin services, plus a Salem Noble notice for January 1 with a 7 PM service.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Evangelical Mission
D A Kaley
Calvary
Highland
Olive
Delaware
Bath School
Trinity
Tiffin
Salem
Noble
Salem Jan
Advertised Letters at Defiance Post Office Dec 27 1904
The weekly list notes uncalled letters in Defiance Ohio including Byron Buin RF Betty Anthony Ehr man JW King Rada Myers The Pat Tingle Bros Mrs Clara Brown Miss Myrtle Engle Mrs Fred McNabb. If not claimed within 14 days they go to the dead letter office. Various local notes mention Christmas visits, family gatherings, and community events in Defiance and nearby towns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Defiance
Ohio
Byron Buin
RF Betty
Anthony Ehrman
JW King
Rada Myers
Pat Tingle Bros
Clara Brown
Myrtle Engle
Fred McNabb
Open Switch Causes Fatal Railroad Wreck
A passenger train crashed at an open switch near Sherwood after leaving Garrett. Engineer James Collins died. eight cars derailed and burned but no passengers were seriously injured. The incident follows another near five days earlier with the same engineer aboard.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sher- O- Railroad
Garrett
Sherwood
James Collins
Gateman Plum
Collins
Sherwcod
St. Doe
United States
Wreck on Wabash Near Fort Wayne Delays Trains
A collision occurred when an east bound Wabash passenger train struck a freight engine nine miles from Fort Wayne at nine. The crash killed engineer John Siles and conductor McBride. Mrs Zoiles of Fort Wayne and several porters were injured. A terrific wind blew, blocking the line and delaying all east bound trains awaiting the freight.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ft. Wayne
Wabash
AM Batard
Passen 1
Mra
Zoiles
Pi. Wayne
McBride
EH Watt
Kansas
H J Hadlett
Aly
Obituary of Mrs Wat Harpe Haller 1904
Mrs Wat Harpe Haller born 1837 in London England died December 21 1904. She came to Delaware and lived in Richland Ohio where she is survived by two daughters Mrs William Harding and Mrs Willard Travis a son Jesse Haller two grandchildren and one great grandchild. Her husband Walter Haller died before her. Her funeral occurred March 22 1871 over thirty years ago. The family thanks neighbors for support during illness and death. Also news of visiting relatives and holiday plans to Chicago.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sno? Haller
Jo i Christena Snyder
Oru
London
Richland Ovie
Haller
Wm Harding
Willard ‘Lravis
Jesse Haller
Marding
Mad Hammons
Dale Harding
Wat
Harpixe
Wittard Travis
Esse Haller
Holiday visitors and local notices fill Hicksville week
The town welcomed relatives from Indiana to Ohio and nearby states over the holidays. Names include Bert Smith, Miss Turner, Charley Comparette, Chas Gingery, Miss Mattie Moon, Roscoe Cole, Guy Richards, Rene Racy, L1 Hoff, Harry Wilson, Talla Dalrymple, H B Cornell, George Hoff, Ward Gale, Nettie Miller, Kate Fletcher, Melt Morris, and WD Wilson. Merchants report strong holiday trade. tax rates prompt some locals to sell property for correct valuation. The Hicksville Telephone Co. issued a new directory.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maumee
Bert Smith
Welsburg
Ind
Miss Turner
Pennsylvania
Charley Comparette
Garrett
Chas Gingery
Suman
Mat
Harry Wilson
Ada College
Talla Dalrymple
Angola Normal School
Cornell
Toledo
George Hoff
Ward Gale
Wits
Decatur
J H Smith
Nettie | Miller
Ft Wayne
Kate Fletcher
Melt
Morris
Battle Creek
Mich
WD Wilson
Graves
Edgerton
Gar‘wood
FE Wayne
Clyde Palmer
George Baker
Hicksville Telephone Co
James ¢ Seevers
Defiance
Canine Memory The dog that found its way home in Florence
A traveler and his bull terrier Bruno were separated at a Florence station. The dog slipped away, reached a hotel, and surprised his owner by showing up at room 44. The man, recalling a prior visit two years earlier, confirms the room and the dog’s remarkable memory.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Florence
Bruno
Foleys Gold Cure Mentioned In Small Town Notes
Community items note Mrs Eve Wisler visiting Coloma Michigan and other locals returning from trips. A school holiday program at Kibble schoolhouse led by Miss Verna Rethmel was a grand success. Several families hosted relatives during Christmas and New Year festivities and various residents were seen in Defiance Hancock and Bryan during the holidays.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eve Wisler
Coloma
Mich
J O Wisler
Neal Figley
L Figley
Michigan
Kibble School
Verna Rethmel
Will Rodgers
Andhhildren
Evansport
Wm Russel
Pearl
Alta
John Figley
Obu Hancock
Lewis Hanna
Ed Keoppe
Erie
MD Hall
Christmas Eve Social and Local Notices From a Rural Church
Christmastainment drew a large crowd at St Johns ME church despite cold weather. Notices mention Edward Peterson moved to Detroit, a horse incident on Main Street, and plans for a St Johns ME church fundraiser next week. Local residents Henry Tittle and Chauncey Rittenhouse appeared at rural events while families hosted gatherings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arthur
Iona
Ned Tory
Westher
Sialavs
SeaUanen
Orass
Willy Reister
Fred Enliaccosee
Emme Kellermelerand
Aatek Oktaasans
St. John’s ME
Battrney
Willis
Saute Ae Geciereais
Hanawal
Christmss
Ars
Danial Cotsen
Wil seNeperture
Bol Tagua
Rheuranttom
Alito Behults
Marcillas
Defiance
Teveral
Henry Tittle
Clarence Tittle
Adams Township
Chauncey Rittenhouve
Quiet society weddings mark busy Defiance region
Reports describe two nuptials in Defiance and nearby Noble township. Harry Hill and Minnie Whetstone wed at the UB parsonage. Edgar Robertson and an unnamed bride, daughter of Mr and Mrs Wesley Kendy, married in Noble township with Rev. Kaley and Rhodes officiating. A grand Smart Set Club wedding at the Hoffman mansion in Holgate Avenue featured Franz LaGaza-de-Leon and a large guest list. The items note attendants, costumes, receptions, and early homestead plans, with best wishes from communities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harry Hill
Mininie Whetstone
U B
PC Rhodes
WT Gill
Wabash
Wabash Freight Department
Sor
John Whetstone
Harley & Whitaker
Harley & Whitaker's
Grove Street
Hall
Wesley Kendy
Noble Township
Edgar Robertson
Tiffin Township
J W Nau
John Kendy
Grace Miller
D A Kaley
P 0 Rhodes
Kaley
Miller
Seneca County
Rev
P O Rhodes
Defiance
Geo. Overly
Frontier, Mich
Hoffman Mansion
Holgate Avenue
Smart Set Club
Elizabeth
Franz LaGaza-de-Leon
Monsieur Francois Dalioot
Montgomery Delafield
Alica Hemingway
Paris
Elizabeth Carter
Frederick Beverly
Francis Gould
Richard D Bradford
Jojuri Kiyana
Japan
Leander Espy
N. Y
Sally Anna Aynes
Christmas Entertainment at Oak Grove School
A Christmas program at Oak Grove school Delaware township on Christmas Eve features student acts led by teacher Rose O Connor. The lineup includes songs recitations dialogue and solos such as Welcome to Christmas Christmas Star Rec Kris Kringle The Bethlehem Babe We Peoples Duet and The Soldier s Farewell with a closing Happy Greetings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oak Grove
Delaware Township
Rose O'Connor
Mast
Laurena Lippee
Cristea Efcise
Blanche Gross
Stella Peoples
Musto
John Kleinbein
Tom Papis
Seng
Kris Kringle
Laurens
Santa Claus
Mary Botert
Lottie Kleinhens
Santa Claus and the Mouse
Clera
Braner
Bethlehem
Messia
Whetstone
Daisy Botert
Era Kleinhein
Pre
Seven Pupils
Clara Lipp
Billa Botert
Fred Whetstone
Anna O'Conmer
Stella
Wayside Wedding in Noble and Adams Townships
December nuptials unite Miss Amanda Gruner and Mr John Marekel in Noble and Adams townships. The couple plan immediate house-keeping in Adams township, with Marekel praised as a rising craftsman. Gruner well known, cherished by county friends, and both celebrated by local residents.
Also Mentioned on This Page
Woodward
Woodwards Drug Store
Miss Pearl Leever
Chicago
Emery Phelps
Battle Creek, Mich
City
Mrs. A B Crow
Fostoria
Mrs James Tittle
W A Snider
Gertrude
AW King & Son
Minnie Houghton
Indianapolis, Ind
Besse Kirtley
Cyrus Smucker
Shelby, Ohio
Rev Clayton A Smucker
Louise Rheineke
Cleveland
Fred Nellis
Albert
A W King
Geo. E Davis
Ayersville
Graham
James Marks
Covington
J. J. Thieroff
Stanley
Dr. Chapman
Joe Schotdorf
Pell Lottild
Devoe
Weisenberger& Emery
Pocsoom
Mollencup
Leee Somaler
Optician
Jos Gottwald
W King & Son
Weisenbarger & Emery
Harley & Whitaker’s
REAL
Streisher
Chas W. Hart
Wyatt
Hicksville Village
Michael Rath
Sam
Ws Cameron
JK Denmons
Cath. Smith
Rothbart
Ion Deware
William Harding
Sre Noble
Henry W Hane
Gilbert
Richland
Zaro
Colgan
Goddard
Fred
Ed Brown
Nellie Goddard
Brunjereburg
Ted Mack
Sanford and Family
Deflanc
Jacob Reid
van Wert
Lehman
Renz
LoAmy Heater
F Ter
J A Wendt
Dru Hover
Besse
Pont
Hover
Dupont
Geo Ross
Misees
Ethel Easley
Ethel Tucker
Clyde Tucker
Easley
Churubusco
Kate Ross
Ad Trubey
Alvordton
Disciple
U H
Jesse Fleck
Iven Dick
Sister Nida
Mansfield
WP. G. Kleinteo
Highland Township
Hollister
Rocky Mountain
Weisen- Sarger & Aimery
Desth Sherwood
Ato Freight
Hicksville
Ury Gingery
Beck
Foleys
Jennings
Brooksville
Children’s Home
J P Wissler
R No. 1
Eva Wissler
Colona
W W Wilson
J A Connelly
Frank Applegate
Hadgone
Sidney Ohn
Hanna
Callie Hall
Mabelle
Collin Sauber
Elizabeth Wells
Gladys Jide
Ney
Ray R Rethmel
J H Rethmel
J F Singer
Francis Shook and Wie
Henry
Bergman
Snyder
Letherman
Church of God Bethel
Ota Kerns
Finday
Hagg
Sany
Lima
Itatman
Findlay College
Iiss
Dreher
Fontpolier
Goller
Bryan
Krusaker
J A Dreher
Tasly
Kelier
Art Doud
South Tiffin
Edgar Syuer
J Aller
Frank Apple Tate
Exellent Resul
Daniel Lehman
J Clay Dickman
Naperville Sty
Banner School
Marion Austin
Joan Kuhl
Paulding County
J H Neaderhauser
David F Kuhn
Walnut Ridge
Ark
Salem Evangelical Sunday School
Bethards
Willis Kelster
Dan Rasor
Decker Farm
Will Mann
Nebraska
Uder
Etha Jones
Smythe
Elizabeth G Bissel
Mary Mary Mooney
Denese Everingham
Mile
Estella Pouchette
Vane R Kennnedy
New York City
Violet Hayne
Helen Lucie Barrington
Glarys Hartman
Monsieur Francoi
Doli Pta
Robert Vorse
Wayside
Amanda Gruner
Henrietta Graner
John Marekel
Gruner Towell
Ms. Marekel
Miss Gruner
Mr. Marckel
Mr Marckel
John Delarber
Andrew Fidler
Theodore Mack
Youngstown
Boters Bros
Kennedy and Switzer
Black Sea
Justin Mack
Andrew Aspacher
John Hiler
Michael
Valentine
Ottawa
Theodore
John C. Vandenbroek
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