Local notes and notices from Defiance area
Dey Ayers has funds for Ihan at 5 percent while J A Aspacher has been on sick list. Guardian appointed for Ruth Spangler and marriage licenses issued to Peter P Culler and Barbara A Thornburg. Weather brings rain and cold. probate for E H Devore’s will. Community updates include visits, travel, and local business notes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. A. Aspacher
T.C. Elliott
South Richland
Earl Spangler
Ruth Spangler
E. H. Devore
Mark Township
Instant Relief Coughs and Croup Balm Sale
Coughs and croup relief balm offered with sixty doses priced at two dollars and sixty cents. Contains threat-srazi bin nomenclature and lists..?
Regular W R C Meeting Distinctive Social Notes
A regular meeting of the W R C was held Thursday afternoon at Memorial hall. The Martha Washington party hosted by the ladies of the M F E church at the parsonage Monday evening drew a large attendance. The F T S club enjoyed a Tuesday evening gathering hosted by Wayne Seible with a fine repast prepared by Miss June Seible.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Memorial Hall
Martha Washington
M. FE
F.T.S. Club
Wayne Seible
June Seible
W.Y.R.U
Obituary and Local Social Notes From Defiance County
Obituary records recount Edward Devore Sr who died at Monticello near Sherwood Feb 19 1904 at 88 years. He and two wives lived on the Defiance County home farm. five children survive. Funeral held at Platter Creek Church with Rev N J Clay. burial in Colby Cemetery. Also notes of birthday, child’s party, and Thimble party at Mrs Nickerson Findlay for social groups. Martha Washington Tea by W Y R U ladies draws crowd.
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Martha Washington
Mattie Miller
North Defiance
Edward Devore
Monticello
Sherwood
Hampshire County
Vic
Bnt
Harrison County
Ohio
Rebecca Haver White
Defiance County
O Mark
Elizabeth J . Kintner
Old Home
United Brethren Church
Faneral
Platter Creek
N. J. Clay
Reading and Encore Delight at Ladies Event
The program featured Miss Cora Eberle with a reading titled The Ride of Jeanie McNeil followed by Hon. Mick Got Killed in War. The audience heartily encored and the entertainment was praised as one of the finest ever given by the ladies.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gram
Cora Eberle
Jeanie McNeil
Hon
Mick
New Defiance City Bank To Open In Former Produce Exchange Rooms
In about ten days a new state bank will occupy the old Produce Exchange Bank rooms on Court Street. The Defiance City Bank will start with $100,000 capital and be organized under state law, with its charter expected within ten days. The former banking furniture was purchased for 2500, and FLA Miller P E Outhwaite H E Rhodes of Tiffin and John H Best of McArthur are expected to join the venture.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State Bank
P. E. Outhwaite
H. E. Rhodes
Tiffin
John H. Best
McArthur
Interurban Bridge Approved Over Maumee at Clinton Street
County commissioners granted permission for an interurban company to build a new bridge across the Maumee on Clinton street. The 14 foot clear bridge will be plank covered and include a sidewalk on the east side. The board may require a screen between the bridges within 60 days of construction.
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Maumee
Clinton Street
General Chas Dick A Prominent Ohio Leader and Senatorial Contender
General Chas Dick born 1858 in Akron rose from clerk and banker to grain merchant and auditor. He served in the Cuban war and rose to brigadier general then major general and helped McKinley era campaigns. He authored the Dick militia bill to strengthen state National Guards and led Ohio Republican operations as state committee chairman.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chas. W. Dick
Marcus A. Hanna
United States
Senate
Akron
Grain Commission
National Guard
Eighth Ohio
McKinley
Hanna
Chicago
Congress
Garfield
Joshua Giddings
Ohio
Ouis
Herrick
Death Morrise Dies at 73 in City Home
Henry Morrise died at his home 727 Ottawa Avenue at 11 45 a m Monday aged 73 years 8 months and 3 days. Funeral will be from St Paul Lutheran Church at 2 p m Friday with Rev Mueller officiating. Interment at Riverside Cemetery.
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Morrise
Henry Morrise
Ottawa Avenue
St. Paul Lutheran Church
Mueller
Riverside Cemetery
Advertised Letters at Defiance Ohio Post Office
The following letters remain uncalled for at the Defiance Ohio post office for the week ending Feb 23 1904 Gentlemen H W Campbell Murray Rose Pat Welsh S G Zeven ladies Miss Mabel Adams Mrs Fy W Carpenter Mrs Thos Doyle Miss Edna Hammons Miss Ellen Wintschel Miss Lizzie Rennels Miss Dora Stevenson Miss Carrie Willimen If not called within 14 days they go to the dead letter office Postmaster C J Thompson advises callers to say advertised and give the date of list.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Defiance
Ohio
H W Campbell
Murray Rose
Pat Welsh
S G Zeven
Mabel Adams
Fy W Carpenter
Thos Doyle
Edna Hammons
Ellen Wintschel
Lizzie Rennels
Dora Steven
Carrie Willimen
C. J. Thompson
Piano Adv Promises Farm Wealth From War Prices
An advertisement claims higher agricultural prices from the Russo Japanese War will raise farmers' living standards. It urges buyers to purchase pianos for their families, listing Steinway Webber Ludwig Knabe Kimberly brands and claiming easy terms through the Whitney Currier Co.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Steinway
Webber
Ludwig
Knabe
Kimberly
Hanna and Roosevelt exchange touching notes in 1904
The last note from Senator Hanna to President Roosevelt describes a phone call and Roosevelt's compassionate reply. Hanna thanks the president for his kindness from his sickbed, noting the supportive touch as he recovers. Roosevelt signs a warm response, urging Hanna's swift return to strength and leadership.
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Senator Hanna
Roosevelt
Hanna
Theodore Roosevelt
Church Notice at St John's Reformed Church
Rev. E Lah presides at services next Sunday February 28 with Sunday school at 9 a m English sermon at 10 a m Sunday school at Sher wood at 1 45 p m English sermon at 2 45 p m All are cordial invited
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St John’s Reformed
Fourth and
Washington Streets
E. Lah
Sherwood
Napoleon Special Election Bonds Water Works Plan
A special election in Napoleon on February 24 approved a $25,000 water works expansion by a two thirds margin. Total ballots 576 with 398 for and 173 against, securing the required 14 vote majority.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Napoleon
Newcu Subscribers and Listings Change Numbers
A compact notice lists new subscribers and residents including Union 633 Alka Harmon, 1413 Bertwell Chas, 1908 Calkins Mrs P, 112 Cromley George, Ed res Lyl Heater Frank W res SH La Londe Isaac saloon 4 La Londa Isaac res 1g02 Luken Barney res 2273 Nobis Prof Max L res 12 Ralston J C res South 9 Schatz John res Union 1604 Wagner Co saloon Hinsey Phillipps saloon CHANGES IX NUMBERS Chion 1451 Defiance Steam Laundry SL Viebach Bun res 154 Winkler Harry res ew
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Union
Alka
Harmon
Bertwell
Chas
Calkins
Mrs. P
Cromley
George
Company
Lyl Heater
Frank W
la Londe
Isaac
la Londa
Luken
Barney
Nobis
Prof
Max L
Ralston
J. C
South
Schatz
John
Wagner & Co
Hinsey & Phillipps
Defiance Steam Laundry
Viebach
Bun
Winkler, Harry
It Pays To Buy Our Lumber Says Chicken Coop Builder
A fall project by one man building a chicken coop kept his flock warm through winter and netted him an egg and a half every day and a half. He now sells eggs at 24 cents per dozen, claiming the lumber purchase proved a paying investment. The ad touts Cheney & Godfrey as offering a complete stock at right prices.
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Woodwards
Sora
Dey Ayers
Ihan
Peter P. Culler
Barbara A. Thornburg
Gertrude Huffman
Wm. Martin
Toledo
Lura Gleason
Rushsylvania
W.L. Schumaker
Sam Wells
Indianapolis
Ind
Harrison Street
Sammy
German Aid Society
Saltzgaber
Gabe
R.T. Whitaker
A. W. King & Son, Clothiers
Louis K. Miller
George Wilhelm
Mr. Miller
Frank Wherle
Frank L. Weismantel
Washington and
Second Streets
Mr. Weismantel
Auglaize River Lower Co
Harry Hardin
Stanley
Fred Retcher
Mr. Hardin
Thos. Buchholz
Christ Diehl Brewing Co
F. M. Franey
Inter-Urban Railway
George W. Weisenburger
van Wert
Elmer
Pennsylvania Railroad
Hobart
D. J. Ennis
Washington, D
Registry Division
Post Office Department
City
Madean Investigation
Defiance City Post Office
J. H. Bethards
Lawton
Oklahoma
Bethards
West
Belleville
Kan
Ada
Rob McCulley
Davidson Street
Ideal
Weisenberger & Emery
Defiance, Ohio
Pi Suibyou
Cc. Winterich
Jefferson Street
OF OF
OF Ofchoeo
Peter Kottenring
F. T. Betts
Wayne Street
August Martin
Mary Elizabeth Martin
Washington
Papa
Weisenburger & Emery
Nickerson
Findlay
J. L. Patterson
Grace Whitaker
Jennie Leiberthal
Letha Mae Engel
Irving Patterson
Luke Marian Leiberthal
Harley & Whitaker's
Harley & Whitaker’s
Interurban
Maumee River
Hollister
Mollencup’s
St. Louis
Express
Chas Dick
The
Whitney & Currier Co
W. Fuller
Mer
Vandenbroek
J. C. Vandenbroek
Our
Watkins Bros. Clothiers and Furnishers
A. Hanna
NEWCU
Cheney
Godfrey
Weekly Express
American Griculturist
Viktnd
Pouipel
Agriculure
Comfary
New York
the Weekly Express
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