Local notes and notices from Hicks ville and nearby towns
Mrs 8. A. Maxwell of Hicks ville visits here. Delphos plans twenty thousand dollar park improvement bonds. Farm stock sale at Emil Schick’s on Mud Creek Tuesday. Mrs P O Rhodes of Rast De fiance injured on icy walk. John Steinberger recovering after appendicitis operation. Frances G. Fee and Miss Alice Hopkins relicensed. Frank Schlegel ill with rheumatism. John A. Sheffield returns from state lectures. Adam Clemens of Independence ill with pneumonia. Harris & Cameron acknowledge copy of bridge bond case brief. Mrs L Burt appointed guardian of son Don with $2,000 bazaar value. Whitney & Currier music sale at 425 Clinton St. Dr Harvey Stevens joins Bell & Co. funeral of Anton Weinken held at North Ridge Lutheran. H P Miller travels to Kenton, Toledo, Stryker for butter and egg convention. Coat swap at National Union ball leaves owner seeking. Farm for sale in Douglas County Oregon 160 acres near Oakland with orchard and stream.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Emil Schick
Mud Creek
P. O. Rhodes
Rast Defiance
John Steinberger
St. Wayne
H. P. Miller
Kenton
Toledo
Stryker
Andy Clemens
National Union
Andy
Clemens
Mr. Clemens
Douglas County
Oregon
Oakland
P. O
Napoleon
Deal Falls Through for Defiance Carriage Factory Plan
The Business Men's association drops the proposed carriage factory project in Defiance though it may revive later. Zimmermann Flower Pot Co of Toledo tested local clay samples and offered to locate here if a building and lot costing 1500 dollars are provided. The association will study the matter. Nearby notes report ice eight inches thick on the Auglaize river, a carbuncle illness for Joe Closure, and social events from the Knights of Pythias plus local visits and wins in prize games.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Business Mens’ Association
Linthicum
Wm. Martin
John W. Winn
Business Men’s Association
Community Notes and Local Arrivals in Sherwood
Sherwood Phillip Johns moved into his new house on Wednesday and Judson Gilbert of The Bend relocated to property vacated by Phillip Johns. Chas Openlander bought the corner lot north of the Haverhouse and plans to move after D F Openlander relocates to Defiance. Many residents visited, shopped, or attended events, including a Washington birthday program at the opera house with Miss Columbia and Uncle Sam, a dance at the Harley home, and a National Union masquerade ball with prizes for outfits and a large crowd.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Phillip Johns
U. B
Ed Moats
Chas
Openlander
Haverhouse
D. F. Openlander
Defiance
Judson Gilbert
The
Bend
Curtis Buda
Farmer
Helen Hoke
Edgerton
Bertha
Ollie Elder
W. Dustin and Son
Loyal
Palmer
Toledo
E. J. East
D. H. Haver
Amos Ruckman
Miss Noffsinger
Archbold
J. Hoot
B. A. Dickey
J.m.sanders
A.J. MeFeters
Martin Jacobs
C. Johns
G. McCord
Bowersox
Bryan
W. A. van Dyke
Ottawa
National Union
Heinlein
Cappy Korn
Geo. Klein
Joe Shondel
Topsy
Narrow escape as sleigh overturns on winter road
Joseph Beall and daughter narrowly escaped a serious accident when their sleigh upset causing a runaway. Arthur Weible and Louie Cramer sold a fine mare to Gertie Frederick of Columbus for 125 and 130 dollars. H J Kleinhein is recovering from illness as B L Andrews oversees a progressing school. Grandfather and Mother Bodenbender visited their son this Sunday, first winter visit this season.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joseph Beall
Arthur Weible
Louie Cramer
Gertie Frederick
Columbus
H. J. Kleinhein
B. L. Andrews
Bodenbender
Advertised Letters at Defiance Post Office For Feb 24 1903
The post office at Defiance Ohio lists uncalled letters for the week ending February 24 1903. Gentlemen W T Evans John Diehm g Dr M Hall Otis Mansfield Artemis Mansfield J E McCritlis A W O Neil J Harry Otis R D Russell John H Stit sel Leo Truxel CJ Vaughn Dr J B Ladies Miss Vernie Kelly Miss Eathell Askin Miss Maggie Smith. If not called within 14 days these letters will be sent to the dead letter office. Postmaster C J Thompson notes to call advertised and provide list date.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Defiance
Ohio
W T Evans
John Diehmg
M Hall
Otis Mansfield
Artemis Mansfield
J E McCritlis
A W O'Neil
J' Harry Otis
R D Russell
John H Stitsel
Leo Truxel
CJ Vaughn
J B Woodward
Vernie Kelly
Eathell Askin
Maggie Smith
Death of Rev. George 8 May Shocks Grace Church Friends
The Rev. George 8 May rector of Grace Episcopal Church died suddenly from fatty degeneration of the heart. Born in 1833 in Cornwall England, he served in Frostburg Maryland and Jefferson Ohio before leading Grace Church since 1880. He leaves a widow and four children and was last seen alive Monday meeting friends.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George
May
Mr. May
Truro
County Cornwall
England
Virginia
Frostburg
Jefferson
Ohio
Grace Episcopal Church
George St. May
Court of Common Pleas
Local notices and social updates from Dayton area
The column lists a series of brief items including Clara Conley’s typhoid fever at home, Orris Rodecker teaching a spelling class, visits by Harry Sharp after a sled accident, W. R. Holden selling his store, revival meetings at Disciple and M E churches, a bakery sale to Mr. Jenkins of Van Wert, and the Farmers Institute ongoing with large attendance. It also notes a birth on February 10, social at Elm Grove Grange, Miss Lou Cameron teaching Spangler school, Mr. and Mrs. Mary Schlosser visiting, rental of the Gorrell farm, electric line prospects from Hillsdale to Defiance, and various local business and school updates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Postal Telegraph Gang
Dayton
Clara Conley
Uuella Smith
S*t. Wayne
Orris Rodecker
Babb District
Jas. Koons
Auburn
Harry Sharp
Antwerp
W. R. Holden
Jenkins
van Wert
Henry Kanin
Farmers’ Institute
Saturdaiss
Nola Stauffer
Cutbank
Mont
Lund
Jim Moon
Elm Grove Grange Hall
Lou Cameron
Evansport
W.G. Churchman
Ney
Mary Schlosser
Ind
Local residents move houses and note aging pets
Glenburg and Campbell plan chart changes as Paxton shifts nearby. Samuel Cox owns a likely oldest Aquino kin in the area. Doily, thirty three, active for work and loved by the Cox family. Sam Siler of Stryker to move into John Wieland’s house on the Wm. Shees farm. John Klein and wife from Bryan visit Charley Klein of Tiffin and John Strawser’s Sunday. An son Bennes is on the sick list. Gust Moon welcome as new parents of a ten pound ...
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Campbell Shalling
C. Paxton
G. A. Pardee
C. G. Paxton
Samuel Cox
Aquino
Doily
Cox
Sam Siler
Stryker
John Wieland
Shees
John Klein
Bryan
Charley Klein
Tiffin
John Strawser
Anson Bennes
Gust Moon
Wanted for Defiance County insurance agency post
General agent sought for an established Old Line Life Insurance company in the United States. Contract directly with the company. Rare opportunity for a reliable, energetic business man. Address Agency Director Box Cincinnati Ohio.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Defiance County
Old_Line Life Insurance company
United States
Cincinnati
Ohio
Low Rates to Colonists by Nickel Plate Road
Advertises low rail rates to western and southern settlements via the Nickel Plate road. Directs readers to contact the nearest agent or A Asteriia TPA in Ft Wayne Indiana for full particulars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ft. Wayne
Ind
Poo dle residents seek dry wood and local moves noted
The community reported a week of wood cutting and repairs by Fitzcharles for Charles Hart. Roy McKee and Grover Poper work for J T Miller, Wilson Saylor moved to Edgerton, and Allen Countryman will relocate to his father's farm. Charley Reas bought a new horse.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hazel McKee
Fitzcharles
Charles Hart
Roy McKee
Grover Poper
J.T. Miller Wilson Saylor
Edgerton
Allen Countryman
Five Corners
Roy Hart
Garrett
Ind
Charley Reas
Partie
Charley Mannon
Albion
Mille ‘Ord
Welty
Markets Report Chronicle Grain and Livestock Prices
Chicago and other markets show varied cattle values from prime steers at 5.50 to 7.50 and sheep and lamb prices ranging up to 7.25. Cleveland notes flour and grain rates with wheat at No. 2 red Tre and corn at No. 2 yellow. Liberty and Buffalo reports list additional cattle, hog, and lamb figures across multiple locales.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Cleveland
York State
Liberty
Market Rates for Farm Products Updated Daily
Local dealers publish corrected daily prices for farm goods including hay corn and wheat. The column shows bid prices and market values such as wheat per bushel and hogs per hundred pounds with dress details noted by the market clerk.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Flee
Children’s Recital at Citizens Opera House Praised
The Citizens Opera House hosted a Tuesday evening program by public school children. Praise goes to Superintendent and teachers, Prof Canfield for the singing, Prof Reynolds for the drill, and the recitationists Julia Canfield Verne Bohannon Berthold Werthemier Edgar Slough Pearl Holmes Ethel Mix Marvel Dunn Lois Snyder Helen Mitchell Joseph Boyer and the chorus for a successful event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Citizens Opera House
Canfield
Reynolds
Julia Canfield
Verne Bohannon
Berthold Werthemier
Edgar Slough
Pearl Holmes
Ethel Mix
Marvel Dunn
Lois Snyder
Helen Mitchell
Joseph Boyer
Threshing Machinery Sale Leads to Community Benefit
Thursday evening March 5 the Disciple church benefit event invites all. South Tiffin W C Partee and I W Ritten attended a sheriff sale at Stryker where threshing machinery was auctioned. Thirty nine Polish China hogs brought over 1600 dollars at Antwerp sale.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Freese
Henry Rath
Richmond
Ind
F. P. Moninger
J. H. Neadhauser
Reed Bros
Antwerp
Merracken and Correll
Illinois
Also Mentioned on This Page
Woodwards's
Woodwards Rug Store
Asling Caldwell
Weisenberger & Emery
8. A. Maxwell
Hicksville
Delphos
Frances G. Fee
Alice Hopkins
Frank Schlegel
Woodward's Drug Store
John A. Sheffield
Varmers’ Institututes
Adam Clemens
Independence
Adam
Harris & Cameron
L. Burt
Don
Burt
New Whitney & Currier Co
Clinton Street
Miss Minus
BE. Gorman
Harvey Stevens
Bell & Co
New York
Louisville
Anton Weinken
Adams Township
North Ridge Lutheran Church
W. A. Kebnast Co
Sehlembach Bros
Henry Rulf
East Hopkins Street
Caroline King
Auglaize River
Joe Closure
Maumee Valley
Ben Burns
Whitney, Ind
Henry Kniss
Liberty Center
Fill Switzer
Sherwood
Maccabees
K. of
N. G. Woodward
Knights of Pythias
Pedro
C. J. Daoust
J. H. King
H. H. Mollencup
HARLEY @ WHITAKER
Bargain House
Yingling’ S
P. Harley
Holgate Avenue
Arthur
Bellefontaine Road
S. W. Yarlot
Ney, Ohio
B.W. Wortman
Lewis Block
Second Street
Jewell
May Cameron
Erwin
Order of Gleaners
Joe Ramus
Jessie Patten
Bros
Lon Seiple
J. S. Culkins
Eall
Dell Newell
Trowbridge House
Ramus
Jewell High School
Glenburg
JUST
Edison Phonographs
Mollencup
Optician
Burt’s Bazaar
West Milford
Bill Miller
Myers & Binney
Dora Wolfrum
Chas. Rosendale
Williams County
Margaret Miller
Delaware
John Miller
Tiffin Township
Elizabeth Baker
North Richland
Martin Peatn
Ertaioe SG
Cora Oia
H. P. Miller Cc
South Tiffin
W. C. Partee
I. W. Ritten
D. Kuhn
Replogle
Salem Church
Squire Boyd
M. Gurwell
Heater
Mattie Partee
Schick
Emil Sebick
Partee
Rittenho
Blaine Dickman
Il Fort
Layette
Fulton County
Wm. Nell, Sr
David F. Kuhn
Farble Monuments
M. J. Walz
Express Printing Office
John G. Vandenbroek
Amteere
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