Smoking ham and meats preservation ad and local notices
Woodward's Wet Smoke advertisement promotes Hickory Wood curing for ham shoulders beef and sausages. Local items note Mrs John Kasbaum ill and new jardiniers at Burt's Bazaar. Various notices report postmaster reappointments Ney sobriety saloon talk and a sycamore timber sale in Paulding County with 15 000 feet lumber estimate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paulding County
John Marshall & Son
Junction
Auglaise Township
Wm. Helmick
New Common Pleas Cases Filed Including Bastardy and Bond Suit
The State of Ohio files against Anna Brant in a bastardy case with Ansberry Farrell and Harris Cameron Shaw. Maggie Ambs sues Milo Coup in a bastardy action by Ansberry Farrell. A. A. Huber as administrator sues Jason Law on a stay bond seeking judgment of 446 dollars 92 cents, with L. E. Griffin involved.
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State of Ohio
Anna Brant
Ansberry& Farrell
Harris, Cameron & Shaw
Maggie Ambs
Milo Coup
Ansberry & Farrell
W. D. Hill
A. A. Huber
Jason Law
L. E. Griffin
Washington's Birthday Program at Memorial Hall Defiance
G A R at Defiance celebrates Washington's birthday with a mixed program on Saturday evening February 22. Everyone invited to participate. A splendid supper of chicken oysters ham baked beans etc will be served by the ladies of the W R C from 5 to 8 30 p m Admission free Supper only 25 cents
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Memorial Hall
W.R.C
Church Notice at St. John's Reformed Church
St. John's Reformed Church at Fourth and Washington invites all to services next Sunday February 23. Sunday school at 9 a.m. German sermon at 10 a.m. German sermon at Sherwood at 2 15 p.m. All interested are welcome.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. John’s Reformed Church
Fourth and
Washington Streets
F. E. Lahr
Sherwood
For Rent Farm Near Okolona Ohio Seventy Acres Available
I will rent my 132 acre farm at Okolona Ohio on the pike to a competent corn farmer and stock man. About 60 acres will be planted to corn this spring. Buildings ready about March 10. I N Weaver Florida 0
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Okolona
Ohio
Pike
Frederick and Mock Wed in Washington Township Home
William E. Frederick and Ottie J. Mock, both of this city, were married by Justice A. G. Figley at his Washington township home on the evening of February 15 1902.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wm. E. Frederick
Ottie J. Mock
Justice A.G. Figley
Washington Township
Wood's Norway Pine Syrup Promoted Against Cold
Promotional notice urging readers to take Dr Wood's Norway Pine Syrup to cure or relieve symptoms while illness still affects the lungs warning that delay risks worsening respiratory disease.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dr. Wood
City Council Considers P. G. E. Contract and Franchise
Regular council meeting discusses ten day deadline for P. G. E. Co to complete its contract, the city’s right to void the franchise, and back rents. Debate centers on safety of wires, pole insulation, and potential damages from downed lines while Engel defends progress and cooperation with city inspectors.
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Arning
Bohannon
Beardsley
J. I. Hoeffel
C. L. Hoeffel
Jaeger
Pay Wesne
C. L
Hoeffel
W.J. Bohannon
Engel
Robt. Newbegin
J. IL. Hoeffel
C. L. Hoffel
Geo. T. Farrell
Farrell
Mr. Engel
Hoffel
J. J. Hoeffel
Bond Controversy Endangers Bridge Financing
A municipal bond dispute reveals unsubmitted bonds and a straw bond used for a bridge project. The mayor refused to seal the bonds, clerks seals were used, and purchasers held a questionable corporate seal. The issue may go to federal appeal with estimated legal costs around $1500. Adjourned.
Land for Sale Near Defiance Ohio on 160 Acres
For sale 160 acres of land three miles south of Defiance Ohio. Terms reasonable if purchased soon. Inquiries addressed to Dr KE M Latham Holland Ohio.
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Defiance, O
KE. M. Latham
Holland
Postoffice to Observe Washington's Birthday Holiday
Defiance postoffice will observe the Washington's birthday legal holiday with one forenoon mail delivery and collection. The office opens 8 to 10 a.m. No money order business. By order of Postmaster.
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Washington
Defiance Postoffice
Advertised Letters in Defiance Ohio Week Ending Feb 18 1902
List of uncalled letters at the Defiance Ohio post office including Earl Barnhart Grover Fink C C Flinn C E Johnson Mrs Jen nie McComb Mrs Nora Noirst Lois Peters Mrs Angeline Rogers Miss Nellie Williams Mrs Nora Weil J W If not called within 14 days these letters go to the dead letter office by law. In calling please say advertised and give date of list.
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Defiance
Ohio
Barnhart
Earl
Fink
Grover
Flinn
C C
Hutton
C E
Johnson
Jennie
McComb
Nora
Noirst
Lois
Peters
Angeline
Rogers
Nellie
Williams
Weil
J W
Civil Service Board Holds City Mail Carrier Exam
A civil service examination was held at the city building for mail carriers and a post office clerk. The board, chaired by Miss Kate Ayers and joined by John Stork and Isaac Deveaux, reviewed candidates H L Brinsmade Chas O Latchaw E H Porter J M Philips E H Gherke for carriers and Miss Ivor H Stoner W S Beardsley of this city and Frank C S Myers of the Bend for clerk.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kate Ayers
John Stork
Isaac Deveaux
Civil Service Commission
H. L. Brinsmade
Chas. O. Latchaw
E. H. Porter
J. M. Philips
E. H. Gherke
Ivor H. Stoner
W. S. Beardsley
Frank C. 8. Myers
The
Bend
Stock couple head to Detroit for hospital stay
Louie Stock and his wife travel to Detroit Michigan for three to four weeks. Mr Stock will enter St Marys hospital for appendicitis operation expected mid week. He has faced severe illness from appendicitis in the past year. Mrs Stock will stay with Col and Mrs B F Enos during their absence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. J. Daoust
Foresters
Los Angeles
Cal
Louie Stock
Detroit
Mich
Stock
St. Mary’s Hospital
Woman seeks Fleming relatives through Ohio area notices
Mrs Eva Fleming Gilbert of Dayton Ohio requests help locating relatives named Fleming in De fiance or nearby counties. She seeks her brother Harmon Fleming who lived here years ago and any members of Jacob Fleming family. Any information welcomed. Please copy Paulding Henry and Williams counties papers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eva Flemming Gilbert
Horton Street
Dayton
Ohio
Flemming
Defiance
Harmon Flemming
Gilbert
Jacob Flemming
Paulding
Henry
Williams County
Nerve Pills Claim Help for Defiance Family
Local item notes Mrs. Walter Pratt reports her child recovered from a nervous illness after using Dr. A W Chase's Nerve Pills bought at Woodward's drug store. The letter cites improved back, spine, and kidney health and renewed energy. Pills priced 50 cents per box from Dr. A W Chase Medicine Co. Buffalo N Y.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A W Chase
Walter Pratt
Francis Street
Defiance
Woodward’s
Dr. A. W. Chase
Dr. A. W. Chase Medicine Co
Buffalo
N. Y
A. W. Chase
M. D
Doan's Ointment Claims Quick Scalp Relief
Scald head described as severe eczema of the scalp with a cure possible. Doan's Ointment advertised as quick and permanent in its results. Available at any drug store for 50 cents.
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Doan
Wanted A Wife Must Be Strong And Loyal
An advertisement from Defiance Ohio promotes a medical nostrum Dr Rankin's Kidney Tab claimed to stop pain and cure permanently. It is sold by B N Lewis in Progest Defiance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. N. Lewis
Man Named Anderson Trips Up by Bank Draft Scam
A man calling himself J. P. Anderson and a woman boarded in a local home. He deposited 350 dollars, tried to cash a 500 dollar New York draft, then added 150 cash and claimed to invest in furniture and a barber shop. After failing to obtain 200 on the draft, he disappeared with plans for a larger fraud thwarted by wary bankers.
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J. P. Anderson
Geo. Williams
Wayne Street
New York
Texas
Anderson
Wabash
Death notices for Henry Bohlman and Catherine Morehead
Henry Bohlman of Ottawa Avenue died at 12 o'clock Tuesday night from bronchial trouble. He was 19, funeral 1 30 p m Friday at his house with Rev K Spanath of St Johns Lutheran Church officiating. Interment Riverside. Catherine Morehead died at her daughter’s home on Wayne and Juliette streets aged 66 years 2 months 10 days. She had lived in the city 40 years. Funeral from H G Bakers home at 2 p m Thursday with Rev B W Slagle officiating. Remains placed in Riverside cemetery vault.
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Rose Eliza Mallett
Henry B. Bohlman
Henry Bohlman
Ottawa Avenue
K. Spanath
St. John’s Lutheran Church
Riverside
H. G. Baker
B. W. Slagle
Riversid Cemetery
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Woodward
John Kasbaum
Burt’s Bazaar
L. So. Griffin
Laverge
Hicksville
City
N. Brubaker
van Wert County
J. J. Lewis
Florida
Thomas
Max
I. G. Aldrich
Seneca St
East Defiance
Hub Lewis
North Richland Township
Northwestern Ohio
Toledo Blade
Ney
Peter F. Seibel
R. A. Houghton
John A. Deindorfer
Preisendorfer
Fifth and
Clinton Streets
Adam Preisendorfer
Frank Sommers
Mr. Sommers
C. W. Krotz
Toledo
Morgan Lewis
North Richland
Ben
John Dulebolin
Melrose
Pearl Hubbard
John Hubbard
L. B. Peaslee
Common Pleas Court
G.A.R
I. N. Weaver
Harley & Whitaker's
Harley Whitaker
Waltham
Yingling
Carter
Central Union Telephone Co
Light Company
Phone Co
H. B. Harris
U.S
Maumee River
Coun
Weisenberger & Emery
Baltimore Bakery
Cil
Harris
United States Court of Appeals
Spring
L. Ek. Miller
Council
Mr. Arning
Fire Committee
the Civil Service Board
Vandenbroek
Clinton Street
Bankers
D.fiance
Hubbard
L. B. Peastee
Attorne
Crosby House
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