Toledo Times opens advanced plant in old Commercial site
Hiram P. Crouse guided the Toledo Times into a new three story gothic building on Superior near Madison, featuring a 20th century press with four colors, Morgenthaler typesetting, electric motors, and a private editor’s telephones link. The facility includes a basement printing area, a 32 page capacity press, and a metropolitan daily outlook challenging Cincinnati and Chicago circulations.
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The
Toledo Times
Toledo
Hiram P. Crouse
Findlay
the Times
Superior
Madison
Carrier Boys
Stereotype
Great Goss Press
Times
Ohio
Michigan
Morgenthaler
H. P. Crouse
Express
Cincinnati
Chicago
Defiance Common Pleas Case Over Taxes and Loans Filed
A new case was filed in Common Pleas court this day: C W Kerns treasurer versus John F Frost and the Defiance Building and Loan association seeking 490 95 taxes owed on Lot 29 east of Auglaize. T T Ansberry represents the plaintiff. Also noted are local items including train station names on the Wabash and various personal notices such as a marriage license in Hicksville, a death in Columbus, and local incidents and appointments.
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Common Pleas Court
C. W. Kerns
John F. Frost
Defiance Building & Loan Association
Auglaize
T. T. Ansberry
Good Standing Thrall dies by own hand in Rochester
The obituary notes Charles M Thrall a member in good standing of the Knights of Honor lodge in this city and states he died by shooting himself in Rochester New York. It adds that his heirs will receive 2000 and that his passing brings sorrow but some relief knowing family will not rely on public aid.
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Charles M. Thrall
Rochester
N. Y
Knights of Honor Lodge
Charley Thrall
Local rumor hints Fox Terrier event at Jefferson street home
Citizens seeking watchdog information should contact J. P. Cameron for details. Anthony Wayne Council National Union plans a masquerade ball at their hall on Second Street February 11, with goals to host the greatest event yet.
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Anthony Wayne Council
National Union
Second Street
Mohr Matrimonial Misery in Hicksville Divorce Case
Sarah I Mohr files for divorce from Jerome M Mohr a Hicksville butcher alleging extreme cruelty starting after their August 1895 marriage. She recounts drunken episodes and a December incident with water and a hot stove, seeks decree and temporary alimony plus return of her listed property. Attorney A Kransen represents the plaintiff.
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Sarah I. Mohr
Jerome M. Mohr
Common Pleas Court
Sarah
Hicksville
Jerome
A. Kransen Drewdr
Baby Born To Mr and Mrs Wm Goldfuss
Mr and Mrs William Goldfuss welcome a nine pound baby at their home. Chas Toberen, a Baltimore and Ohio engineer from South Chicago Illinois, is visiting here for a few days.
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Mrs. Wm. Goldfuss
Chas. Toberen
South Chicago, Ill
Prizes Drawn by the Shaf fers Friday
Sallie Watkins found guilty as accomplice with Mrs Shaffer Antwerp woman convicted of criminal practice. Jury deliberated thirty minutes then Mrs Shaffer withdrew not guilty plea and received five years on the first indictment and three years on the second. Dr Shaffer sentenced two years. Other defendants discharged. Esther Douglas remains charged and out on bond.
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Shaffer
Cora Shaffer
Ida Coffele
Sadie Coffele
Emanuel Strrick
Pearl Sherrick
Esther Douglas
Deaths Mock Mrs John Mock Dies in North Defiance County
Mrs John Mock a well known resident of the east part of the county died at her home in North Defiance after a long illness Funeral services were held at the Baptist church at 1 pm Tuesday with Rev A B Murphy officiating The remains were interred at Riverside cemetery
Defiance Express Gets New Headline Emphasizing City Hub Status
Defiance Express under Charley Thompson unveils a new masthead centering Defiance as the region’s metropolis. Toledo Times and Toledo Blade quote reactions noting bold claims and the paper’s assertive stance under Thompson and Mc Clintock.
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Defiance Express
Ohio
Defiance
Charley Thompson
Toledo Times
Thompson and McClintock
Toledo Blade
Dem official Refuses Renomination in Henry County Race
Henry Roehrs, three term Henry county commissioner, declines to seek re nomination saying thanks to constituents for loyalty. The Holgate Review notes a likely scramble for the office as Roehrs abstains from another campaign.
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Henry Roehrs
Chamberlain's Cough Remedy Praised For Croup Prevention
Camden Messenger reports Chamberlain's Cough Remedy as highly effective for coughs colds and croup. The letter cites personal family use and urges readers especially with children to keep it at home as a safeguard. Sold by N. G. Woodward in Camden South Carolina in February.
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Chamberlain
Croup
Camden
S.C) Messenger
N. G. Woodward
North Defiance Woman Seeks Divorce Over Cruelty
Mary M. Eberle of North Defiance files for absolute divorce from John M. Eberle in probate court citing extreme cruelty. She seeks temporary alimony, child custody, support, and division of a North Defiance lot. mentions his January 27 1902 departure and three years of non support. Winn Hay represents the plaintiff. He serves on the city board of health.
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Mary M. Eberle
North Defiance
John M. Eberle
Eberles
Eberle
Winn & Hay
Board of Health
Elks Lodge in Defiance Suspended Pending Grand Lodge
John W. Mow en of Lima district deputy of the order of Elks took charge of Defiance lodge No. 147 BPOE and it will stand suspended until the grand lodge meeting in August. The action follows excess membership from outside the lodge jurisdiction and may be reversed at next grand lodge session. Internal dissensions are noted but not relevant to the grand lodge hearing.
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John W. Mowen
Lima
The
Order of Elks
Defiance Lodge
Grand Lodge
Grand
Belated News as Brady and Krotz Quietly Wed
Edward W. Brady and Mary B. Krotz announced their marriage on the 14th with Rev. F B Doherty officiating at Our Lady of Perpetual Help church. Brady, a respected businessman, is praised for his civic spirit while Mrs Brady is noted as a leading society figure and choir member. Express wishes the couple lasting happiness and fulfilled wishes.
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Edward W. Brady
Mary B. Krotz
F. B. Doherty
Our Lady of Perpetual Help Church
Brady
Otto Wolf Arrested for Attempted Criminal Assault
Otto Wolf of this city was arrested at 10 a.m. Saturday by Constable Tom O’Rourke on a charge of attempted criminal assault. He pled not guilty in Justice C. H. Hunter’s court and was bound over to the grand jury in $200. The incident allegedly occurred during a dance at Schultz’s hall Thursday evening when a 14-year-old girl, Minnie Wolf, was taken to a second floor room and assaulted. the girl cried out and friends intervened. Wolf, a widower about 30 and a former member of Company M, 6th OVI, claims the girl entered the room willingly and that the door was unlocked. The case disrupted the dance. the complaint was filed Friday night and Wolf was released on bond after his father-in-law, Geo Vogel, posted bond.
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John Klunger
Highland Township
Tom Rourke
C. H. Hunter
Klunger
Otto Wolf
Tom O’rourke
Geo. Houck
Noble Township
Wolf
H. G. Baker
Schultz
Minnie Wolf
Evansport
Geo. Vogel
6Th Ovi
Editor Starr in Holes as County Finance Feud Escalates
The Bryan Democrat editor Starr is mocked by Williams county papers over a decade old county bill and a settlement with Auditor Von Behren. They note Starr as examiner and attorney in related actions and propose a public debate with his partner Judge Bowersox regarding Emery’s 1892 murder trial payment.
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Bryan Democrat
Starr
Williams County
Killits
Emery
von Behren
Bowersox
Bowersox & Starr
Montpelier
Christ Diehl Brewing Co Adds Six 100 Barrel Tanks
The Christ Diehl Brewing Co transfers six new steel tanks, each 100 barrels, to its brewery. The vessels showcase latest scientific brewing methods and mirror the shift from wooden tanks in modern plants.
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Christ Diehl Brewing Co
Doan’s Kidney Pills Backed by Local Testimony
A Defiance resident Mrs. L. Root reports relief from backache and nervous prostration after using Doan’s Kidney Pills obtained at N. G. Woodward’s drug store. She credits improved stomach function and invigoration of her system to the treatment. Price is 50 cents. Foster Milburn & Co. Buffalo NY are sole U S agents. Remember the name Doan’s.
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Dean
N. G. Woodward
Doan
Foster—Milburn &Co
Buffalo
N. Y
U. S
Doan’s
Well Known Veteran Sieren Dies at 62 in City Home
Peter M. Sieren died at his Fifth and Jackson home at 12 45 p m Sunday aged 62 years 4 months 11 days He leaves a wife Mrs Jay Weisenberger and two living sons Albert V and John B with three children dead Born in Luxembourg Germany September 22 1839 he came to the country at 13 enlisted in 1861 served in the 14th O V L and 68th O V I with Sherman in the march to the sea in 42 battles He was discharged July 1865 He was a blacksmith a G A R member and had been ill with dropsy and heart trouble Funeral from St John s church Wednesday 9 am Bishop Post G A R in charge
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Dr. Pierce
John Shireman
No. 265
25Th Place
Chicago
Peter M. Sieren
Fifth and
Jackson
Jay Weisenberger
Albert V
John B. Sieren
Luxenburg
Germany
14Th
O. V.I
Mr. Sieren
Sherman
Louisville
Sieren
St John’s Church
Bishop Post
Expres
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Holgate
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