JW Winn elected president of school board
The Defiance school board held its January meeting with re election of JW Winn as president and new committee assignments. They approved a $262.50 reduction on a furnace contract, discussed library disposition, and planned office renovations for the superintendent’s room.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
JW Winn
Jo W Winn
Board of Education
American Furnace and Foundry Company
A T Baker
J W Winn
Mr. Sass
Pesident Winn
Winn
Gorman
B and O to double track Defiance Hamlet rail line
B and O plans double tracking from Defiance to Hamlet within 30 to 60 days with a survey crew already on site graders to follow. Project aims to boost Defiance as a railroad center with possible new depot and extended divisions. $43,000 appropriation noted though not for double tracking. Reports also cover local crime, city government changes, and pension plans.
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B & O Railroad
Defiance
B & QC
Montgomery
Strauss Brothers Open Defiance Real Estate Office
Strauss Brothers, a large western real estate firm based in St. Wayne Indiana, opened a Defiance office at the corner of Clinton and Third over Wm. Martin's grocery. They buy farms directly and locate buyers nationwide, with local manager Mr. Ackerman directing operations expanding into Indiana and Ohio markets.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Strauss Brothers
St. Wayne
Ind
Clinton and
Third Streets
Wm. Martin’s Grocery
Indiana
Ligionier
Napanee
Albion
Warsaw
Ohio
Payne and
Antwerp
Defiance
Strauss Bros
Pleasant Bend Lodge No. 745 K P Knights Chartered
Pleasant Bend Lodge No. 745 K P of P was instituted by District Deputy Dey Ayers with a class of twenty seven ranks. Knights from Defiance Holgate Continental Napoleon Sherwood Malinta and Keeferville attended and a supper was served by Methodist ladies. 3 PM January 24 the lodge opened and continued past midnight. Twenty one Defiance Knights drove to Pleasant Bend in carriages.
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Pleasant Bend
Dey Ayers
Defiance
Holgate
Continental
Napoleon
Sherwood
Malinta
Keeferville
Methodist Church
Jared Eding LG
Art Barrill OG
Dan Dunlap
W Dickman
MS Allison
WS Hilton
CS Deeckrosh
Jacob Smith
WS Dirr
Deekrosh
J W Winn
F L Hay
George Kirk
Mr Roedel
A X Weisenburger
P Weigerding
G D Eagar
Neil Tuttle
John Beal
John King
J L Patterson
el King
F W French
J H Metz
George Wobn
Sell Your Junk to Joe Freecor
Announcement for junk removal services by Joe Freecor at 215 North Clinton Street in Defiance Ohio inviting customers to sell their junk items. The notice emphasizes local pickup and cash offers.
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Joe Freecor
Doctor Huffman Determines If Glasses Are Needed
Dr. Huffman will assess vision to decide whether glasses are required. The evaluation will identify any refractive errors and suggest necessary corrective eyewear.
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Dr. Huffman
Crosby Hotel plans to add three story annex and expand
William Kirtley Jr. plans to enlarge the Crosby Hotel in Northwesternia by tearing down the adjoining residence and building a three story annex fronting Third Street to Wayne Street. The expansion would add 80 rooms with 60 transient and 20 bath-equipped, remodel current rooms, extend the office, add a barber shop and possibly a doctor’s office, and include a residence for Kirtley on Wayne Street. Architects Wiog and Mahurin of Ft Wayne, designers of the Carnegie library, are preparing the plans. Improvements are set for spring.
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William Kirtley, Jr
Crosby
Northwesternia
Third Street
Wayne Street
Royal Baking Powder labeled cream of tartar
Question about alum in baking powder. Advises using powder labeled as made with cream of tartar. Note highlights Royal Baking Powder as the best cream of tartar option for safety.
Mrs Catherine Greiner Seeks Divorce and Alimony
After filing suit for divorce from Jacob Greiner the plaintiff obtained a peace warrant to stop abuse while the case is pending. The couple, married in New York in 1883, have seven children. Alimony and child custody are sought. Openlander is the attorney.
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Jacob Greiner
Catherine Greiner
Hunter’s Court
Greiner
Greiners
New York State
D F Openlander
Bridge company agents arraigned as grand jury indicts halted pleas
Agents of bridge companies indicted by Henry county grand jury appeared in Napoleon court Friday and withdrew not guilty pleas. Attorneys David of Findlay and T J Keating of Columbus moved to quash the indictments contending they were too indefinite, covering a two year period.
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Henry County
Local obituaries report multiple deaths in Ohio townships
Mrs Henry Stock aged 36 died January 24 in South Richland township leaving a husband and five children Funeral services were held Friday at Dankard church with Rev Kiess of St Johns Lutheran officiating Burial was at Ayersville Mrs Mary C Krabill widow of Lewis Krabill died January 20 at her Henry county home survived by two sons and two daughters Funeral services were held Tuesday at St Pauls Lutheran Napoleon Christopher Beiswinger died Saturday in Noble township aged 65 He leaves a wife and seven children Funeral services were held Tuesday at Salem church Tiffin township with Rev Keist of St Johns Lutheran officiating Burial was at Webb cemetery
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Henry Stock
South Richland Township
Dankard Church
Kiess
St. John’s Lutheran Church
Ayersville
Mary C Krabill
Lewis Krabill
Henry County
William
George Krabill
Lee Parker
Ed Shonk
Krabill
St. Paul’s Lutheran Church
Napoleon
Christopher Beiswinger
Noble Township
Clara Clark
Salem Church
Tiffin Township
Keist
Webb Cemetery
Local Notes On Illness and Travel From The Area
Miss Gertis Morrie and Glen Shock’s daughter are reported sick. C H Newton and J Ragle mier made a business trip to Paulding Center. Bert Hutchens, formerly with Oscar Ames, returned home. Ray Karr traveled to Toledo. Jonas Cromley remains similar. Oscar Ames visited Sherwood. Mrs Cromley visits son George in Defiance and daughter Mrs Arthur Smith. Mrs Austin and brother Walter Morris left for Winchester to attend their uncle’s funeral.
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Gertis Morrie
Glen Shock
C H Newton
J Raglemier
Paulding Center
Bert Hutchens
Oscar Ames
Ray Karr
Toledo
Jonas Cromley
Sherwood
George
Defiance
Arthur Smith
Austin
Walter Morris
Winchester
Special Homeseekers Excursion to West and Southwest
The Wabash announces a special homeseekers excursion January 16 and February 6 to 20, 1906. Round trip tickets will be sold at less than half fare with a privilege of stopover in homeseek territory.
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Oscar Smith
Reynolds
Mr. Mitchell
Misses Bailey
Fouke
Pystelle
Rosign
Lamb
Deatrick
Brady
Gorman, Wortman and
Smth
Kingsbury, Craven and
Snider
Smith, Snider and Gorman
Snider, Craven, Wortman
Craven, Kingsbury and
Gor
Wortiman, Snider and Craven
Reynols
D: Fiance High School
Howeve
Kingbury
Washington
Davos
Standard Oil Co
Peoples Store
Hay
Henry Wilson
Springfield Gas Engine Co
BRI
Perucerase
Tel Co
Weisenburger & Co
Rube Igm Co
Pg& E Co
White
Sys- USA Oaeay
Mineel
Silver Burdette & Co
Ginn & Co
F E Reynolds
Cyrus Smucker
Shelby
Mrs. Wesley Welch
Paulding and
Cecil
Alice Conrad
Mt. Vernon
Mary Corrigan
Youngstown
John Brubaker
City
J H Welliver
Kate Braucher
P L Schlosser
J WS Palmer
Ft. Wayne
H EK Myers
Art Shock
Jackson Street
David G Reteig
Flat Rock Township
Eliza Retcher
Defiance Township
Henry Kleinhein
Robert Crossland
B& O
Hamlet
Mark Center
M B Gorman
R S Gorman
St. Paul
Arps & Robrs
Herman Guelde
N J Blinn
Travis
Jawelry
Guelde
Bliun
Board of Public Safety
JF W Ury
RT Whitaker
Ury
Crowe
Police and Fire Departments
Ness
Mr. Ackerman
K P Lodge
Ayers
Defiance .College
Defiance, Ohio
P. W. McReynolds
J. Freecom
N. Clinton St
Mrs. Jobo Ambs
Volney Palmer
George Mallett
Mt. Clemens, Mich
Clara Stein
J W Adams
Albert Heil R
Edgerton
Clara Fisher
Milford Township
The
Reed—Bare Grain Co
Hicksville
Margaret Hollcroft
St. Marys
Clinton Street
Louis Schoninger
Citizen’s Opera House
United States Treasury
United States Courts
Defiance County
Defiance City
Balt & Ohio Railroad
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