Defiance postoffice to move to new fireproof building
The Postoffice Department approves a new modern post office for Defiance to be built on the southwest corner of Wayne and Clinton streets on the site of P Weigerding's feed barn. The structure will be 90 feet long, 30 feet front, with basement, private offices, tiled lobby, and space to service seven rural wagons. Lease terms typical of such builds apply, with a 10 year lease possibly extending to 20 years. The move aims to improve mail service, lighting, and security, with Mr. Harley as contractor and Mr. Thompson planning clerk salary raises and late-evening duties to handle night mail.
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Department
Congress
United States
Washington
And
Wayne Streets
P. Weigerding
Defiance
Ohio
Thompson
Harley
Weigerding
Weigerdine
Clinton Street
Well Suited With Town He Proclaims Muskogee Boom
N R Webster writes to 11 P Miller from Muskogee I T praising a booming town and strong business. His brother R D Webster has bought a newspaper plant at Ardmore I T a town of 10000. His wife and son remain in Joplin Missouri but may move to the Territory after disposal of mining interests.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
N.R. Webster
P. Miller
Muskogee
I. T
R. D. Webster
Ardmore
Joplin
Mr. Webster
Mirror Promises Clear Complexion Through Simple Cure
Bold ad claims a quick fix for pimples blackheads and a sallow complexion by a simple treatment. It urges readers to pay 50 cents to end constipation liver trouble indigestion and dyspepsia and promises a clear complexion like an April day after a shower.
Caldwell’s Syrup Pepsin Mentioned in Fragment
A fragment references Dr Caldwell’s Syrup Pepsin and mentions Seegileas Neale in unclear context, suggesting historical medical advertising language or a misplaced name during transcription.
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Dr. Caldwell
Defiance Set for New Gasoline Engine Industry
Defiance schedules a new engine venture led by H D Bokop E J Webb and August Martin using James Kerns invention. The team claims simpler construction lower cost and plans to start building engines soon in rooms once used by Westerman Jones on Fifth Street. The project aims to become a leading local industry amid rising demand.
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H.D. Bokop
E.J. Webb
August Martin
James Kerns
Bokop, Palm & Webb
Kerns
Westerman & Jones
Defiance Grocery Co
Fifth Street
Defiance
Lady Maccabees Win Contest in Defiance Ohio
County Clerk W A Schmaltz finished the pimno contest count, announcing final results at 3 p.m. Thursday. The Lady Maccabees won by a large plurality over L.C.T. M, St. M, St. Joh, and College, with about 125000 uncounted tickets deemed fraudulent by the clerk. The piece notes a post office move and public bids for moving the government safe after June 30.
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Lady Maccabees
A.N. Lewis
W. A. Schmaltz
Pimno
L.C.T. M
St. M
St. Joh
College
Schmaltz
Post Office Lease Adjusted For New Building
Postmaster Thompson closes the new post office deal. Lessor Timothy Burke waives current lease to July 1 1903. Burke holds lease to April 1 1905 but relinquishes rights after July 1 1903 to avoid vacating. Harley then moves to proceed with construction and equipment of the new building.
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Thompson
Timothy Burke
Burke
Harley His
Department
Son Joins Shipbound for Australia in 1903 Letter
Henan Royer of North Defiance receives a letter from son John Liverpoo dated January 27, 1903. He says he will sail from Holyhead aboard the Severnbank to Sidney, Australia, earning four shillings a month. He mentions having 710 in the bank and plans to stay fourteen months, urging family to write and send his address.
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Henan Royer
North Defiance
John Liverpoo
Holly Head
Severnbank
Sidney
Australia
Dronx Rover
Card of Thanks from the Eliott Family
The Eliott family expresses sincere gratitude to friends who assisted in their recent bereavement and to the Independence chair for services.
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Eliott
A Simple Trick Saved Lad’s Life
Bert Houser of the countryside used a back pounding technique learned from a newspaper to dislodge a ring swallowed by his son. The article notes the method’s success and urges subscribing to a family newspaper for similar safety tips.
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Lad
Bert Houser
Houser
Local Briefs and Notices From Brunersburg to Defiance
Mr and Mrs Geo Four of Brunersburg welcome a new baby boy. The will of Thomas Elliott of Richland township was probated. Putnam fadeless dyes advertise colorfastness. Funeral attendees from Geneva and Findlay return home. Edna Oakes and Miss Bessie Oakes attend Elkhart funerals. Dr Wood’s Norway Pine Syrup touted for coughs. A bull delivered weighing 2060 pounds ships to Buffalo. John Marshall Son factory restarts after shutdown. logs fill mill yard for summer. Death: John W Mock, 65, pneumonia at North Defiance. funeral at Baptist church. Civil War veteran and G A R member served by Bishop Post.
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Geo. Four
Brunersburg
Thomas Elliott
Richland Township
Beaker
Findlay
Kelley
F. M. Oakes
Bessie
Elkhart
Ind
Mr. Oakes
Edna Oakes
John Marshall & Son
Mock
John W. Mock
A. J. Bates
North Defiance
The
Baptist Church
A. B. Murphy
Riverside Cemetery
Bishop Post G. A. R
Alleged Elopement Involving Local Factory Worker
Miss Maggie Kress aged about 17 disappeared Saturday morning with circumstances suggesting an elopement with a married man. She left the John C. Vandenbroek factory after cashing her wages, rode Westbound train 7 to the depot, and officials suspect a Chicago destination with the man who bought a ticket to Cecil then reportedly to Fort Wayne. A letter from Maggie said she would be married in Chicago, while family and police await developments.
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Maggie Kress
John C. Vandenbroek
Wabash
Cecil
Ft. Wayne
Ind
Kress
Chicago
Toledo
Dr A W Chase Nerve Pills Endorsement Note
Defiance citizen Otto Wagner of 407 Highland Street praises Dr A W Chase Nerve Pills from Woodward's drug store as a tonic that builds nerves and strengthens the system. He states he is glad to recommend the medicine and notes the accompanying portrait and signature on every package from the Dr A W Chase Medicine Co Buffalo NY.
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Otto Wagner
Highland Street
Defiance
A. W. Chase
Woodward's
A. W
Dr. A. W. Chase Medicine Co
Buffalo
N. Y
Mills
Rocky Mountain Tea Promises Beauty for Women
Homely to handsome, the ad touts Rocky Mountain Tea as the greatest beautifier. Local items note funerals, moving to Cleveland, a deathbed message, and social events among the Speiser, Mowery, and Beager families. Chamberlain remedies are touted by local merchants N. G. Woodward.
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Weisenurger & Emery
Pred Speiser
W. A. Snider
Missina Speiser
Willmer Kanke
Toledo
Mr Wheeler Cured of Rheumatism by Pain Balm
In winter 1898 R Wheeler of Northwood New York suffered severe rheumatism in joints and body and after using Chamberlins Pain Balm from N G Woodward he improved from the first application and worked steadily thereafter a testimonial from the reader.
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Chamberlin
R. Wheel
Northwood
N.Y
N. G. Woodward
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Will
Second Street
Defiance Postoffice
Guy P. Gould
Department At
J. H. Hockman
W. I. Bath
Ann M. A. Dresden
J. M. Smith
Highland Township
Jacob Adams
Thomas
Bronson
W. A. Kehnast
Jr. D. Bokop
North Carolina
Défiance Box Co
Doan
Henry Donohoe
Rosa Quinn
Wallace Ruda
Gertrude Allen
William C. Seiple
Pearl Calkins
Grant Mason
Common Pleas Court
John Patterson
J. F Ger
First and
Clinton Streets
Singer
Wm. Martin
John Winn
Business Men’s Association
Charles Behringer
Arkansas
Southwest
Hot Springs
Dom Peter Caressel
Court House
Mr. Behringer
Ayer
Cas
Rirael
Fen
Seegileas Neale
Pepsin Syrup CO
Montiel, St
Ideal Pharmacy
Clinton St
Johnny Royer
N.g.woodward
Putnam
E. N. Lewis
James
Weisenburger & Emery
Hert Newell
Geneva
Thos Elliott
Wood
Chas Roehrs
Noale Township
Fil Krotz
V. Mowery
McComb
Mr. Mowery
Scott Beamer
Junction
Cleveland
D. C. Columbia
Olive Beiglemire
Edna Strusaker
Ney
Maud Mowery
Alta Kintigh
Rye Brown
Ed Speiser
Gale Stevens
Ernie Wagner
Wheeler
Defiance College
Defiance, Ohio
Frederick G. Roman
National Normal College
Yale University
P. W. McReynolds
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