Toledo Times Opens Modern 20th Century Plant
H P Crouse moves Toledo Times to a new Gothic three story brick building on Superior near Madison. The press is a four deck Goss engine printing four colors for 32 page papers costing 25000 with electric motors and hydraulic elevator. Crouse hosts a tour praising the new facility and predicting future dominance over Cincinnati and Chicago circulations.
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The
Toledo Times
Toledo
Hiram P. Crouse
Findlay
the Times
Superior
Madison
Stereotype
Great Goss Press
Times
Ohio
Michigan
Mohr Matrimonial Misery in Hicksville Divorce Case
Sarah Ek Mohr sues Jerome M Mohr in Common Pleas for divorce alleging extreme cruelty since August 1895 in Hicksville. She describes his drinking, domestic disputes, and an incident on last December 20 when he poured water on her and sat her on a hot stove. She seeks decree and temporary alimony, with return of her property including one barrel of empty cans. Attorney A Kransen is counsel for the plaintiff.
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Sarah Ek. Mohr
Jerome M. Mohr
Common Pleas Court
Sarah
Hicksville
Jerome
A. Kransen Dren
Goldfuss Welcomes New Nine Pound Baby at Home
Mr and Mrs Wm Goldfuss report a newborn weighing nine pounds at their residence. Chas Toberen a B and O engineer based in South Chicago Ill is visiting for a few days.
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Mrs. Wm. Goldfuss
Chas. Toberen
South Chicago, Ill
Case filed in Common Pleas over taxes on lot 29
A new case in Common Pleas lists C. W. Kerns as plaintiff treasurer and John F. Frost with the Defiance Building and Loan association as defendants seeking 490.95 dollars in taxes due on lot 29 east of Auglaize. Attorney T. T. Ansberry represents the plaintiff.
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Common Pleas Court
C. W. Kerns
John F. Frost
Defiance Building & Loan Association
Auglaize
T. T. Ansberry
Prizes Drawn by the Shaf fers Friday
Sallie Watkins found guilty as an accomplice with Mrs Shaffer Antwerp woman in criminal practice Friday after a 30 minute deliberation Mrs Shaffer withdrew not guilty plea to second indictment and received five years on first and three on second sentence to run after first eight years total Dr Shaffer pleaded guilty and got two years several co defendants were discharged Esther Douglas sister to Mrs Shaffer remains out on bond public praised the outcome
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Dr. Pierce
John Shireman
No. 265
25Th Place
Chicago
R. V. Pierce
Shaffer
Cora Shaffer
Ida Coffele
Sadie Coffele
Hemanuel Sherrick
Pearl Sherrick
Esther Douglas
Mrs. Shaffer
Charley Thrall Dies by Suicide in Rochester
Charles M Thrall, once a member in good standing of the Knights of Honor lodge in this city, killed himself with a revolver in Rochester New York on January 27. His heirs will receive two thousand dollars and the writer notes the family will not be left to public mercy.
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Newton U Corwin
North Richland Township
Charles M. Thrall
Rochester
N. Y
Knights of Honor Lodge
Charley Thrall
Elks Lodge 147 Suspended Pending Grand Lodge Action
Lima district Elks official John W. Mowen took charge of Defiance lodge 147 and it will be suspended until the grand lodge meets in August. The move follows claims of out of jurisdiction membership and internal dissensions believed remediable, with restoration likely at the grand lodge session.
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John W. Mowen
Lima
The
Order of Elks
Defiance Lodge
Grand Lodge
Grand
Mrs John Mock Died in North Defiance After Illness
Mrs John Mock, known in the eastern part of the county, died at her home in North Defiance Saturday evening after a long illness. The funeral was from the Baptist church Tuesday at 1 p.m. Rev A B Murphy officiated. Interment followed at Riverside cemetery.
Fire Destroys United States Express Office at B. and O. Depot
Fire fighters rushed to the B. and O. depot area shortly after noon Monday to tackle a blaze in the United States Express office building next to the freight depot. All goods were removed but the interior was gutted before containment. Prompt department work saved the remaining B. and O. structures.
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United States Express Office
Will Ennis
Defiance Express Gets New Heading Centering Defiance
Charley Thompson edits the Defiance Express with a bold new masthead featuring Defiance as the hub of the region. The Toledo papers note the change and signal Thompson’s strong stance on promoting Defiance and retaining Mec Clintock.
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Defiance Express
Ohio
Defiance
Charley Thompson
Toledo Times
Defiancexpress
Thompson
MecClintock
Toledo Blade
Roehrs Declines Reelection Bid as County Commissioner
Henry Roehrs, a Democrat who has served three terms as Henry County commissioner, says he will not seek re nomination despite strong chances. The Holgate Review notes a rare scramble for the office following his refusal to run.
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Henry Roehrs
Chamberlain’s Cough Remedy Praised For Croup Prevention
In Camden South Carolina the Messenger reports strong family use of Chamberlain’s Cough Remedy to prevent croup and relieve coughs and colds. It recommends readers keep the remedy at home, noting its sale by N. G. Woodward and a February timeframe.
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Chamberlain
Camden
S.C) Messenger
N. G. Woodward
North Defiance Woman Seeks Divorce Over Cruelty
Mary M. Eberle of North Defiance petitions probate court for divorce from John M. Eberle after a marriage from October 14, 1877, alleging extreme cruelty and repeated violence. She seeks temporary alimony, absolute divorce, child custody, father’s support, and a share of a North Defiance lot. Winn and Hay represent her.
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Mary M. Eberle
North Defiance
John M. Eberle
Eberles
Eberle
Winn & Hay
Board of Health
Belated Announcement of Brady Krotz Nuptials
The community learned Friday of the marriage of Edward W. Brady and Mrs. Mary B. Krotz, performed by Rev. F. B. Doherty at Our Lady of Perpetual Help. Brady is a well known business man with broad city ties and Krotz a leading society figure and choir member. The Express extends best wishes for their happiness.
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Edward W. Brady
Mary B. Krotz
F. B. Doherty
Our Lady of Perpetual Help Church
Brady
House of the
Otto Wolf Arrested for Attempted Criminal Assault
Otto Wolf of this city was arrestedSaturday at 10am by Constable Tom ORourke on charges of attempted criminal assault. He pleaded not guilty and was bound over to the grand jury in $200. The case centers on a Thursday dance at Schultz's hall where a girl said to be 14 was taken to a second floor room and allegedly assaulted. she screamed, dancers intervened, and Wolf’s in-law Geo Vogel posted bond for his release.
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H. P. Crouse
The
Express
Otto Wolf
Tom O’rourke
C. H. Hunter
Geo. Houck
Noble Township
Wolf
H. G. Baker
Schultz
Minnie Wolf
Evansport
Geo. Vogel
Company M
6Tho VI
Editorial fallout from Starrs holes in Bryan Democrat
The Bryan Democrat editor Starr faces mockery from Williams County papers over old county bills and his role in examinations of commissioners. They note a 1892 Emery payment for murder trials, and Starrs proposed debate with partner Bowersox on legality. The editorial shifts focus to a possible public debate to distract from the editor's troubles.
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Bryan Democrat
Starr
Williams County
Killits
Emery
von Behren
Bowersox
Bowersox & Starr
Montpelier
Ers
Christ Diehl Brewery Adds Six Modern Steel Tanks
Christ Diehl Brewing Co transfers six new steel tanks of 100 barrels each, reflecting up to date brewing methods and replacing older wooden tanks in modern plants.
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Christ Diehl Brewing Co
Doan’s Kidney Pills Promote Backache Relief
Defiance residents testify in support of Doan’s Kidney Pills as a remedy for backache and kidney trouble. Mrs. L. Root of 246 Corwin Street details prostration of nerves and stomach complaints improved after using the pills from N. G. Woodward’s drug store. Sold by dealers at 50 cents. Foster Milburn & Co. Buffalo NY sole agents for the U S Remember the name Doan’s.
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Dean
L. Root
Corwin Street
N. G. Woodward
Doan
Foster—Milburn &Co
Buffalo
N. Y
U. S
Doan’s
Longtime Local Veteran Peter M Sieren Dies at 62
Peter M Sieren died at his home at Fifth and Jackson at 12 45 p m Sunday aged 62 4 months 11 days He leaves a wife Mrs Jay Weisenberger and two sons Albert V and John B Sieren three children are dead He was born in Luxenburg Germany Sept 22 1839 came to the United States at 13 He served in the Civil War with the 14th O V L and the 68th O V I including Sherman’s march He died of dropsy and heart trouble and was buried from St John’s church with G A R assistance He was a longtime friend of the Express office force
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Peter M. Sieren
Fifth and
Jackson
Jay Weisenberger
Albert V
John B. Sieren
Luxenburg
Germany
14Th
Sieren
G. AR
St. John’s Church
Bishop Post
the Express
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