Funeral of a Pioneer Thos Elliott Sr Dearly Remembrance
The Defiance Defiance County community gathered at Independence church to honor Thos Elliott Sr a revered neighbor called Uncle Thomas by many His funeral sermon titled A Prince Has Fallen spoke to his honesty kindness and christian faith He rests in Independence cemetery overlooking the Maumee Valley at age eighty one The piece notes poultry prices and Cincinnati flood fatalities along with Edward J Addicks withdrawal from the Delaware senatorial contest adding context to local and national events
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Thos. Elliott, Sr
Independence Church
North
Richland Township
Thomas
Thes
Elliott, Sr
Felowman
God
Independence Cemetery
Maumee Valley
Chamberlain Stomach Liver Tablets Praised by Dunkerton Woman
Mrs. H Geiger of Dunkerton Iowa says she has taken many medicines for stomach trouble and constipation but Chamberlain's Stomach & Liver Tablets gave her the best results. For sale by N G Woodward.
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8. Geiger
Dunkerton
Chamberlain
N. G. Woodward
Rose
Warden Porterfield to Attend League Meeting in St Paul
J C Porterfield state game warden departs Sunday for the League of American Sportsmen gathering to be held in St Paul February 10 to 12. All state game wardens from across the country are expected to attend.
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J.C. Porterfield
League of American Sportsmen
St. Paul
Toledo Reacts to Wabash Crossing Plan and Depot
Residents express excitement over the Wabash railroad crossing proposal and new depot, a project valued at seven to eight million dollars that could propel Toledo as a leading Great Lakes city. The tone is optimistic about rapid growth and regional prominence.
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Toledo
Great Lakes
Defiance poised for prosperous year with new factories
The outlook for Defiance this coming season is bright as Ameri can Steel Package Co is now fully established and Van Cleve Glass Co will double capacity. Clipper Plow Co installed its foundry and Bokop Webb & Martin plan a new Gas Engine factory. Fabric Leather Co thriving and another factory in hand via the Business Men's Association. Old industries at full capacity, signaling a strong year to come.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
American Steel Package Co
van Cleve Glass Company
Clipper Plow Co
Bokop, Webb & Martin
Fabric Leather Co
Business Men’s Association
Hall's Catarrh Cure Ad Promises Reward
A vintage advertisement offers one hundred dollars for a cure of catarrh and promotes Hall's Catarrh Cure. It lists F. J. Cheney & Co. of Toledo as manufacturers, with endorsements from local wholesalers West & Truax and Walding Kinnan Marvin. The text claims internal action on blood and mucous surfaces, pricing at 75 cents per bottle, and testimonials free.
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Hall
F. J. Cheney & CO
Toledo
F. J. Cheney
West & Truax
Walding, Kinnan & Marvin
Home Department Start Up guide and annual report
A historical church manual advocates a proactive Home Department start with four essentials a Sunday school home a lesson paper and a lay carrier. It covers canvassing methods visitor roles and class organization plus a year end report from St John’s M E Sun day school in 1902 detailing attendance and finances.
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Joseph Clark
Columbus
Home Department
St. John’s M. E
Tiffin Township
Pioneer Thomas Elliott Dies at 81 in Defiance County
Thomas Elliott born May 1 1821 in Coshocton County Ohio died Feb 3 1903 in Defiance County aged 81 years 9 months 2 days He married Mary Williams Feb 20 1842 who died April 16 1896 They had ten children Matthew Frances Thomas survive twenty four grandchildren and thirteen great grandchildren A respected early northwest Ohio pioneer joined the Methodist Episcopal church about 1859 and lived a faithful Christian life John M Cline son of Alonzo and Jennie Cline died Jan 30 1903 in Napoleon at age 5 5 14 with pneumonia Funeral in Napoleon Glenwood cemetery Rev Ernsberger led services Card of Thanks from A M Cline and wife.
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Thomas Elliott
Coshocton County
Ohio
Defiance County
Mary Williams
Matthew Williams
Holmes County
James
Matthew
Sarah
Hannah
Kester
George
Magdalena
Frances
Marie
Thomas
Elliott
Richland Township
Methodist Episcopal Church
Lindsay
John M. Cline
Alonzo
Jennie Cline
Napoleon
Jewell
Rev
Ernsberger
Florida
Glenwood
John
Court Notes and Divorce Granted in County Records
County Clerk W A Schmaltz appeals a board of county commissioners decision over payment for a Hatch book typewriter bought by the county. Probate Judge J H Hockman grants the divorce of Sarah McCormick from Thomas McCormick on grounds of cruelty neglect and three years absence.
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W. A. Schmaltz
Board of County Commissioners
Elliott Hatch
J. H. Hockman
Sarah McCormick
Thomas McCormick
Visiting families and illnesses dot local scene
The community reports relatives visiting parents and siblings across households. Local health concerns include Mrs. Adams Foss and Michael Fenter’s son with lung fever and ongoing sicknesses as Emma Pistel assists at Fenter’s. The German M. E. church notes eight conversions and area social visits continue Sunday.
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Theable Boley
Wml Leml
Peter Hornung
Sophia Dickman
Henry Steinmyer
Henry Frank
Yettie
Katie Frank
Dora Demland
William Zackrish
Conrad
Robert Setzer
Demland
Adam Foss
Michael Fenter
Emma Pistel
M. E. Church
Henry Pfau
Wesley Dirr
Charles
Fred Schanika
John Seigman
Rice
Grip
Doan's Kidney Pills End Back Pain Testimony
A Defiance resident testifies that Doan's Kidney Pills relieved back pain and fatigue, claiming a permanent cure. The advertisement notes the product costs 50 cents per box, sold by Foster Milburn Co of Buffalo as U S sole agents, with the slogan remember the name Doan's.
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C. C. Bell
Summit Street
N. G. Woodward
Doan
Foster-Milburn Co
Buffalo
New York
United States
Ioan
Beare the Signature ASTORIA The Kind You Have Always
Beare the Signature ASTORIA is noted as a familiar brand phrase in context with CLAP Litu, reflecting a historical ad style and consumer wording from the period. The readable fragment hints at product branding and retail language without full claims or dates.
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Astoria
Probate Judge T. T. Shaw Installed At Court House
Notes around the court house report the installation Monday of Tellis Trimbie Shaw as probate judge and that he has begun receiving congratulations. Retiring judge J. H. Hockman will return to legal practice. The piece notes both officials in favorable terms and mentions several court matters and juror listings from the February term opening and the March term juror draw.
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Tellis Trimbie Shaw
J. H. Hockman
Judge Shaw
the Express
Judge Hockman
C. H. Conkle
Jacob W. Corressel
Common Pleas Court
Conkle
Coressel
Winn & Hay and
Harris and Cameron
Gilbert Woodcox
F. L. Hay
Mary Woodcox
Hockman and Phelps Form Local Law Partnership
Local ex probate judge J H Hockman and E J Phelps announce a new general practice law partnership, Hockman and Phelps, with offices at 219 Clinton Street in the quarters once used by Crescent Pub. They are widely known in the county and expect a strong team. Also notes a Jewell wedding and recommendations for Chamberlain's Cough Remedy as a trusted household staple.
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J. H. Hockman
E. J. Phelps
Hockman
To points in west and south via Nickel Plate road
Advertisement directs travelers to contact the nearest agent or address A Asterlin TPA Ft Wayne Ind for full particulars about journeys to western, northwestern, southern, and southwestern destinations by way of the Nickel Plate road.
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Asterlin Tpa
Ft. Wayne
Ind
Nickel Plate Road
C. A. Asterlin
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Defiance
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E. N. Lewis
M. A. Hulbert
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Rocky Mountain Tea
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