Special Meeting Reports Suspected Smallpox Case and Quarantine
The Board of Health met in special session with Dr. M. B. Stevens presenting a report on a suspected smallpox case involving Bud Murphy's four year old and a young man previously at a Toledo pest house. Quarantine cards were posted for 16 people, adults released after eight days, children remaining at home. A second chickenpox case in Geo Lanton’s child appeared during the quarantine and was noted. The report was accepted and filed.
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Board of Health
Council Chamber
Helpman
Diehl
M. B. Stevens
J. J. Reynolds
Bud Murphy
Toledo
Talso
Budd Murphy
Frank Murphy
John Lantow
Geo. Lantow
Reynolds
Thompson Returns From Columbus and Sidney News Tour
Mr. Thompson of the Express reports returning Friday from Columbus where he mingled with state newspaper men and exchanged views. He visited Sidney, praised postmaster Mr. Jones and banker Harry Wagner, and plans to stock and outfit the Express. He aims to attend Omaha’s press convention as an Ohio delegate. He highlights the newly opened Hotel Hartman, its luxury, and the Ohio Lincoln League banquet set for February 12 in Columbus, with notable attendees.
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Mr. Thompson
The
Express
Columbus
Thompson
Sidney
Jones
Harry Wagner
Nations
Omaha
Neb
Ohio
Hartman
Fourth
Main Streets
Jac. G. Dun
Neil House
Ohio Lincoln League
Little Girl Adly Burned In Defiance
A three year old daughter of Mr and Mrs Al Speaker of West Street North Defiance narrowly escaped death after lighting her clothes with matches at about 4 pm Wednesday. Dr G W Huffman attended and reported burns to the crest and abdomen but the child is expected to recover.
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al Speaker
West Street
North Defiance
G. W. Huffman
Death of a Pioneer in Toledo
John Dougher a long time watchman at a Wabash crossing in the city died at the Little Sisters of the Poor in Toledo Friday morning at age 82. His wife predeceased him by about 15 years. The funeral was from the Little Sisters of the Poor at 9 this morning with interment at Calvary Cemetery Toledo.
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John Dougher
Defiance
Little Sisters of the Poor
Toledo
Calvary Cemetery
Prize Winners in Vandenbroek Bean Guessing Contest
A lengthy list details prize winners from the John C. Vandenbroek store bean guessing contest with numerous entrants noted by surname and town across Defiance and nearby areas. The notice also lists prizes including wagons, coats, shoes, overalls, and other merchandise with varied monetary values and descriptions.
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the Express
John C. Vandenbroek
Torzia’s Kind You Have Away a Laff Lide
This fragmentary line hints at a playful or nonsensical phrase tied to a person or event. Readable context is too limited to identify names, places, or concrete actions for a fuller summary.
Local items and notices from town
Mrs. E Brubaker returns from Cecil visit. Geo Vogel builds wagon shed between city hall and canal office. Dr J W Davis opens in residence at 670 Clinton with phone 223. Mallett Bros ship a monument to Wadsworth ordered by L T Blanchard. C E Perkins seeks canal closure statistics from H W Myers. Henry L Stock buys 40 acres near Tiffin for 1700. John A Foust owns a 1884 85 Kerry Row stage horseshoe by Joe Murphy to be displayed at Citizens Opera House.
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J. W. Davis
Clinton Street
Northwestern ’Phone Co
Henry L. Stock
Tiffin Township
Henry
Tiffin
West
John A. Foust
Krotz
Joe Murphy
Kerry Row
Citizens Opera House
Peoples' Rapid Transit Co Plans Toledo Celina Line
The Toledo Times reports the People s Rapid Transit Co has filed deeds for right of way from Toledo to Lucas County line. President Morgan says work is ready to start as soon as weather allows with crews in Toledo Defiance and Celina and hopes to run Toledo Celina cars before January 1 1904.
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Toledo Times
People’s Rapid Transit Company
Toledo
Cincinnati
Celina
County Recorder
Lucas' S
Morgan
Defiance
Boy Teaching Beyond Sunday School in Early 1900s
County Secretary Henry L. Stock urges teachers to win boys outside the Sunday school by engaging with their interests, visiting homes, and building genuine relationships. He describes steps: know the boy, love him, gain his trust, and stay sincere. The piece includes local notes from Farmer Union Sunday school officers in 1903.
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Si Day School
Henry L. Stock
Farmer
Onto
Farmer Union Sunday School
W.G. Lord
W. S. Yeagley
Paul Richardson
Ardson
Perry Freyman
P. N. Richardson
Lucile Yeagley
Laura Lord
Laura Allen
W. A. Spangler
Alph Richardson
St. John’s
M. E
Tiffin Township
Fred Kellermeier
Sol Ingle
Tillie Scharps
Ed Stever
Orastus Gates
Grace Rethmel
Bertha Stever
Sylvester Stock
H. L. Stock
Death of John F Mains in East Defiance
John F Mains aged about 87 died at his son’s East Second Street home in East Defiance at 3 a m Thursday. Born February 8 1818 in Somerset Ohio he lived there most of his life and moved here with his wife three years ago. Survived by four children including F P J Mains and Chas W Mains and four sisters. Funeral held Friday at 2 30 p m at the Mains residence with Rev R E M Engers officiating. remains interred in Riverside Cemetery.
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John F. Mains
F. J. Mains
East Second Street
East Defiance
Somerset
Ohio
Mains
J Mains
Chas. W
Riverside Cemotare
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Henry Boday
Aversville
Greater Dofiance
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Mansfield
Anna Horsey
Kate Sheridan
Rendllett Junct
Huussél Chapman Besies
John A Kern Houte
Geo Dirt
Hlf
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Frank Whetstone
Helen Klose
Peter Hetz
Berringer
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Walter Spiser
Oscar Rone
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Frank Wilhelm Deance
HJ Daoust Deflance
C'Winterieh
Sehlegle
PA Baker Denance
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Defiance Commandery
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K. T
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Commandery
C. I. Morse
L. 2
Beardsley
C. B. Sutton
Edward Squire
J. L. Bevington
J. V. Cuff
D. Harris
J. G. Malfett
W. M. Denmann
J.C. King
J. JM. Welker
A. R. Geyer
W. M. Sidlinger
J. L. Pocock
H.C. King
C. A. Madden
Gardner
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Ochestra
Ansted
Voelker
Laurendeau
Salisbury
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Saint
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Commandery Asylum
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Ruth Gleason
Nan Hubbard
Lara Gleason
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Hannah Harry
Grace Morse
Gussie Brown
Maud Conkle
Lanciers
Dan Lieberthal
R. V. Shury
H. G. Barnes
Snow
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Indy
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J.M. Welker
G. E. Conk
Snyder
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J. W. McCrillis
Adrian
Mich
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Kinyon Medical Co
Moses
Clark Street
N.g.woodward
Mrs. E. Brubaker
Cecil
Geo. Vogel
Mallett Bros
Wadsworth
Akron
L. T. Blanchard
Highland Township
C. E. Perkins
State Board of Public Works
H. W. Myers
Apid Tansit CO
casToRnia
Defiance College
Defiance, Ohio
Frederick G. Roman
National Normal College
Yale University
P. W. McReynolds
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