Evansport Postoffice Robbery and Bolt At Shuter Hardware
Four masked men robbed Evansport postoffice of stamps and coins, then failed to blow open TEF Shuter hardware’s safe. A pursuit by Sheriff Kopp, Chief Hubbard, and volunteers followed. two rigs were abandoned, a horse and buggy stolen from John Peters, and bloodhounds were deployed. No capture yet.
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Evansport
ITE Shuter Hardware
John Peters
Kopp
Hubbard
North
I Fiarce
Elmer McGuire
Dayton
Ansberry
Robe
Post Office
Knights of the Dark Lantern
Mr. Hall
Ridgeville
Mr Peters
Holgate Pike
Defiance
Fred Gier
Eckart
Amos Snider
Shuter
Tvansport
T E Shute
Kivansport
McGuire Blood Hounds
Ney
Holgate
Banner School
Tiffin River
Indiana
J . Peters
Hicksville
Napoleon
Peters
Runaway Buggy Injures Ira Newell in Defiance Area
Ira Newell of Paulding County sustained a severe hip bruise and multiple cuts to the head after a runaway horse yanked the buggy near the Farmer's Elevator in Last Defiance. The incident occurred when a following wagon frightened the horse, overturning the buggy and injuring Newell while Marchell escaped unharmed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ira Newell
Paulding County
Mr. Newell
Marchell
Newell
Roehrig
Elevator Company
Harts
Turnbull Wagon Company
J HH Metz
North
Defiance
Dr Bell optimistic on Cincinnati Toledo Detroit line progress
Dr E Bell of Cincinnati returns to the city to report robust financial backing for the Cincinnati Toledo and Detroit short line. He says a spring start on the Defiance to Napoleon right of way is planned and work on Defiance to Van Wert may begin soon with several bidders. An entrance into Defiance has been chosen though the route remains undisclosed for now.
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E . Bell
Cincinnati
Toledo
Detroit
Defiance
Napoleon
Here
van Wert
Pr. Bell
Dr. Bell
Williams Kidney Pills Offer Cure For Kidney Ailments
Williams Kidney Pills claim to cure kidney and bladder troubles from overwork of the nervous system. Advertises sample free and 60 cent price. Sold by Rakestraw Bros. Williams Mfg Co proprietors Cleveland Ohio.
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Williams
William
Rakestraw Bros
Williams Mfg.co
Prop
Cleveland
Bank of America of Chicago Placed Under Receiver
Judge Chytraus orders the Bank of America of Chicago into receivership after stockholder complaints. Key figures include F I Creelman and Frank Creelman tied to the Defiance City Bank and Creelman Lumber. Cashier C J Daoust says the City Bank remains secured as Creelman’s stock interests, with losses alleged in securities and drafts. Depot figures show about 300000 in deposits with 25000 savings accounts.
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Bank of America of Chicago
Chytraus
Superior Court
John E Kavanagh
F I Creelman
Defiance City Bank
C J Daoust
City Bank
Creelman
Sen
Smith
F Ek Creelman
Chicago
Dr Huffman to Decide If You Need Glasses
Ophthalmologist Dr. Huffman will determine the necessity of eyeglasses after a standard eye exam. The visit aims to assess vision clarity, refraction, and potential prescription needs for improved sight.
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Dr. Huffman
Proceedings commenced in water case in U.S. court
The water case writ of error was filed and citation served on the water company. Clerks prepare transcripts for the circuit court of appeals with a Cincinnati hearing likely next fall or winter. In police and fire exams only three candidates appeared. Frank Donley sought police promotion while Karl Miller and Herndon Lewis aimed for fire positions. papers await grading at the next Board of Public Safety meeting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
Water Company
Circuit Court of Appeals
Cincinnati
Police and Fire Departments
Board of Public Safety
Frank Donley
Karl Miller
Herndon Lewis
Social events brighten Defiance on February fourteenth
Defiance hosts Valentine parties and socials across streets and halls. Mrs J E Hosler entertained young guests on Thurston street while Cy Jones hosted a Francis street gathering. Misses Lambert Tomilson and O Hearn held literary and musical gatherings as schools prepared programs. An 82nd birthday lunch at 903 Holgate featured guests from Toledo Napoleon and nearby towns. A large Defiance gathering celebrated St. Valentine with dancing, games, and prizes at the O of F hall and the St. Paul parsonage welcomed hundreds with gifts and refreshments. A marriage license was issued to George W. Dickman and Mary Berton.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cy Jones
Francis Street
Ethel Lambert
Grace Tomilson
Tomilson
Seneca Street
East Defiance
CF Clemmens
Clemmens
Holgate Avenue
City
Shelter R Wilson
Toledo
Mary Webb
Napoleon
Frank B Smith
Near
W G Lehman
Washington Street
Mildred Haymaker
Hawthorne
Mre Lehman
Nell Richardson
Ralph Tingle
St. Paul’s Methodist Episcopal Church
Clayton
Smucker
Hicksville
Continental
Defiance National Protective Legion
Florence Gayman
Clyde Manchester
Eugenia Beleton
Bess Oaks
R R Parcher
Roger Daoust
FE M Pence
Charles Groty
Royal Baking Powder Ad Promotes Purity and Leavening Strength
An advertisement urges using Royal Baking Powder in all receipts calling for cream of tartar soda or baking powder. It claims Royal provides absolute purity, lighter texture, sweeter flavor, and better digestion while warning against alum or phosphate powders as unreliable and unhealthy.
Card of Thanks for Fred Stork
The children thank friends and neighbors for kindness during the illness and death of father Fred Stork and for the floral offerings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fred Stork
Also Mentioned on This Page
Tef Shuter
The
Defiance Name Saving & Loan Association
Isi
Arenes Js
Aa Seymour
Beardsley
G. B. Squire
J. A. Sites
Lewis Block
Northwestern
Defiance Bank
J E Hosler
Thurston Street
Carrie Brubaker
Sherwood
National Union
NU Hall
Jane O’ Hearn
van Buren Street
W. A. Kehnast
Minnie Kehnast
Kehnast
Jefferson Street
G M Watkins
Minnie Sauer
Godie Deatrick
Mae Conrad
Helen Feller
Kate Atkison
Ast Second Street
Fast Side
WVY RU
James Hoagland
Paxton, Ill
H B Goodenough
Jewell, O
Atkison
John Hensler
Kate Andrews
Fred French
J Dunlap
Ruth Hoffman
Nitty Daoust
Helen Lamb
Messrs
Ray
Lester Ensign
Hoffman
Gertrude Hoffman
L. E Beardsley
George W. Dickman
Pleasant Berd
Mary Berton
Royal Baking Powder CO
New York
United States Treasury
United States Courts
Defiance County
Defiance City
Balt. & Ohio Railroad
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