Move to Consolidate Traction Lines
Special topress Cincinnati February 16 A movement toward consolidation of urban and interurban traction lines in Ohio and Indiana is under way with rumors of a $100 million merger. The Morgan Dolan Schoept syndicate backs the plan, aiming to run lines from Cincinnati to Toledo and across Indiana, linking Columbus Indianapolis Dayton Fort Wayne and other cities.
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Cincinnati
Ohio
Indiana
Morgan Dolan- Schoept
Philadelphia
Kesley Schoepf
Cincinnati Traction Company
Appleyard Lines
Indianapolis
Dayton
Toledo
Cincinnati Traction Co
Schoeps
Benson Foraker
Ohio Syndicate
Indiana, Columbus and Eastern
Lima and Toledo Traction Co
Cincinnati Northern Traction Co
Ohio Traction Co
Cincinnati, Dayton and Toledo Co
Philadelphia Syndicate
Appleyard
Dayton,Springfield & Urbana
Columbus
London & Springfield
Central Market
Ft. Wayne
Springfield
Lima
Findlay
Defiance
Terre Haute
Crawfordsville
Martinsville
Logansport
Muncie
Richmond
Wabash
Fort Wayne
Anderson
Hamilton
London
Xenia
Newark
Zanesville
Ottawa
Auditor reports liquor tax collection under Aiken law declines
Auditor Guilbert completes the report on liquor tax collections through the state under the Aiken law. He notes 3 180 saloons closed since the previous year and compares 1905 to the current year ending November 15 with total revenues of 9 219 66 98 against 4 309 714 86.
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Guilbert
General Revenue Fund
Municipal Police Fund
Municipal General Revenue Fund
County Poor Fund
Sannual
Captain DeKay Receives Notice of March 1 Inspection
Major Cunningham commandant of the Second Battalion Sixth Regiment will inspect Company G Sunday evening March 1. Capt. DeKay is notified of the upcoming inspection by Major Cunningham of Fostoria.
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DeKay
Major Cunningham
Fostoria
Co. G
Cantata Esther planned by St Pauls choir in April
Local church groups host Valentine parties and social gatherings across town. Activities include games, music, contests, and dinners at homes on Wayne, Jackson, Francis, and Holgate avenues, with attendees from St Pauls M E and Baptist churches.
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St. Pauul’s
M. E. Church
Defiance Hosts Rail Telegraphers and Local Clubs
The Defiance division anchors the Order of Railroad Telegraphers with monthly meetings at Redmen's Hall and hosts a Baltimore visit that secured a 7 percent wage raise. The issue of hours and training schools sparks debate as the Art Study Club and local civic events showcase community activity alongside sports wins and lodge gatherings.
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Defiance
Chicago
Redmen’s Hall
O. PR. T
Baltimore
Ashton assigns Ashton assigns Kenneth Ashton restaurants in liquidation
Kenneth Ashton who with seven months ago purchased the Sommers and Dicus restaurants at Fourth and Clinton assigns for creditors naming Kk. W. Wortman as assignee. Wortman works with F. F. Rakestraw J. W. Lynde and Warren Whitney to evaluate the matter. Liabilities about 500. Three parties ready to bid. sale likely soon. An attachment for 70 dollars from W. A. Burdick was issued against the restaurant.
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Kenneth Ashton
Sommers
Dicus
Fourth
Clinton Streets
Kk. W. Wortman
Ashton
Chicago
Wortman
F. F. Rakestraw
J. W. Lynde
Warren Whitney
County Medical Society Tackles Patent Medicines
At Dr Reynolds office on Wednesday the 13th the county medical society discussed dis ordered patent medicines. Three cases were reported where people became ill from medicines left at their door and several others were adversely affected. No action was taken but the group urged steps to curb indiscriminate distribution.
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County Medical Society
Reynolds
Death of Mrs Marie Schumacher in Adams township
Mrs Marie Schumacher aged 79 died at her son Henry's home in Adams township on Wednesday February 13. She was among the township's oldest residents. She is survived by four sons George Martin Henry and Rudolph. Funeral services were held Friday morning with Rev Casper Strauss officiating.
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George May
Napoleon
Miller
Virgil Squire
May
H.C. Chappel
William Kirtley, Jr
John R. Wilhelm
Edward Squire
H. ©. Chappel
J. N. Deatrick
W. C. Kegel
Adele Doenitz
J. C. Vandenbrock
C. W. Butler
Miss Grace Morse
Marie Schumacher
Henry
Adams Township
George
Martin
Rudolph
Casper Strauss
Infant Son of Forst Family Dies
The infant son of Mr. and Mrs. John Forst died suddenly Thursday afternoon at 4 o'clock, aged 3 months and 16 days. Funeral services were held Saturday at St. John's Catholic church at 9 o'clock, with burial in Riverside vault. Francis X. Groselle's funeral was held Friday at St. Mary's church, large attendance, Rev. J. F. Collins officiating, high mass, and a solemn sermon. Pallbearers were J. P. Cameron, F. L. Hay, G. D. Edgar, Elmer Clark, George Kirk, and George T. Farrell.
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John Forst
St. John’s Catholic Church
Riverside
Francis X. Groselle
St. Mary’s Church
J. F. Collins
J. P. Cameron
F. L. Hay
G. D. Edgar
Elmer Clark
George Kirk
George T. Farrell
Death of Rev John C Gommel noted Ohio pastor
The death of Rev. John C. Gommel pastor of St. Pauls German Methodist Episcopal Church Tuesday night removes a well known Ohio clergyman. Born in Wittenberg in 1842 he came to the United States in 1861 and was ordained in Philadelphia in 1863. He served in Parisburg Eden Roseville Allegan Defiance and Galion before moving to Cleveland last September. Funeral from his home at 1 pm tomorrow with interment in Galion Saturday at 10 am. He leaves a widow and twelve children four of whom are married.
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Cleveland
Gommel
John C. Gommel
St. Paul’s
Parisburg
Eden
O. Roseville
Allegan
Mich
Defiance
Galion
Mrs John Could Spent Thursday in This City
Mrs John Could of Mud Creek spent Thursday in this city, visiting acquaintances and running errands.
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John Could
Mud Creek
Fire at Bailey grocery investigated as arson
State Fire Marshals report a Sept 23 fire at W. P. Bailey grocery on East Second Street appears to be incendiary. Deputy Earl Bloom from Bowling Green and I G Deweese from Columbus have studied the case, with witnesses examined and a possible arrest anticipated. An eye witness may have been found.
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W. P. Bailey
East Second Street
Earl Bloom
Bowling Green
I.G. Deweese
Columbus
The Ax Bargain That Proves Local Costs
A laborer visits a hardware store to price an ax. The owner offers ninety cents if the customer pays the money order and express costs, matching a Chicago price of ninety cents plus extra fees. The man pays the thirty cents, wisely noting faster delivery and selection.
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Chicago
Express
Hicksville Driving Club Banquet At Swilley House
The Hicksville Driving Club held its annual banquet at the Swilley House in Hicksville on Thursday evening. A fine menu, large attendance, Ackley's Orchestra, and the Radium Quartette performed. President John Blosser gave a welcome address. L. E. Griffis spoke in response as master of ceremonies. Toasts were offered by Prof. Rank, R. S. Woodrow, 0. C. Rodecker, Dr. H. W. Cook, Earl C. Bear and F. J. Clemmer.
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Hicksville
Earl C. Bear
F. J. Clemmer
Fire loss at Central engine house appraised at $663.23
The city’s fire loss was fixed Friday afternoon with insurance firms naming Chas. Smith and the city C. I. Edisg as appraisers. They determined a loss of $663.23 and expect acceptance. A new floor joists repainting and wall work are planned for the building.
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Chas. Smith
C. I. Edisg
Miss Lizzie and Sophia Zeller Visit Monterey Kin
Misses Lizzie and Sophia Zeller from Monterey Indiana arrived in the city Thursday to visit relatives.
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Lizzie and
Sophia Zeller
Monterey
Ind
City
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