A Woman Patron Advocates Site for Public Library
The piece argues for a ground floor plan with two large libraries and noise dust control. It favors a riverside Fort Ground site with broad lawns and fountains to ensure ventilation and room for future expansion. It warns against locating near a jail and argues private subscrip tions are costly. It cites Van Wert as a model and proposes allocating funds toward a combined library, lecture hall, and rooms if a better site cannot be found.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Westrick
Carnegie
Roesings
van Wert
Rural Carriers Receive Christmas Gifts From Patrons
On rural routes the carriers were blessed with thoughtful gifts from patrons during Christmas. A sample note to Mr Hartman asks him to accept a box with Christmas chicken for faithful service on Route No 3 and wishes a merry Christmas and prosperous New Year. A friend adds a PS about possibly carrying a jug on slippery roads if it is safe.
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Hartman
Ag Mall
P. S
Funeral notices and community notes from a rural paper
Funeral services held at the farmers home and Milford M E church with interment in Farmer cemetery. Mrs Bohn died and lies in state with funeral at Milford. EL Andrews ill with grip and boils. Virgil Mansfield from the college plans a vacation visit home. Telephone line poles up and to be finished this week. Frank Disler’s nieces visiting for holidays. Morphine tablet illness of a two year old. doctor called, risk remains. Trades of Fred Peter and Clem Patten. Linebrink family visits. Linebrink improving. Miller and Sherman perform music at Stringtown opera house. Christmas program at St John’s Thursday. Mrs Snyder and daughter visiting Samuel Dunn return Cromwell, Ind. Rev Beiderwell and family visit Stock. Ben Stock works for Jacob Gates. Henry Miller visits Fred.
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Clark Randolph
EL Andrews
Virgil Mansfield
Frank Disler
Rigrish
Fred Peter
Clem Patten
Syl Peter
Defiance
Wesley Linebrink
F Stock -An- Vmn
Linebrink
Henry Miller
John Sherman
Stringtown
Samuel Dunn
Rev Beiderwell
Ben Stock
Jacob Gates
Fred
Baum
Will Gaylord
Akron
K. Myers
Lewis Germies
Cora Spensler
Hertha Zeigler
Ladies Aid
Dr. Pst
Russell Myers
Epworth League
Dr. Blue
Hev
Virden
Pleasant Bend
Frank Applegate
Christaas
Mary
Henry VIII
Holiday Gatherings In Minoak Area Extend Seasons Cheer
Arthur Stems and Charles Knoop with wives from Minoak Illinois are spending holidays with Mr and Mrs Wm Simmons hosting guests at Christmas. Mr and Mrs Job Mansfield invited relatives to a fine goose roast on Sunday. Pearl Morris visiting JD Kinner during the holidays. FM Grant and family stayed with relatives in the country. Edgar Erick of Cleveland based Elliot Book and Typewriting Co. and wife are visiting here. Charles Morris and family from Defiance are guests with Josh Morris for several days.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chas. Knoop and
Minoak
Wm Simmons
Job Mansfield
Pearl Morris
JD Kinner
F M Grant
Ed Ferick
The
Elliot Book and Typewriting Co
Cleveland
Visi
Chas Morris
Defiance
Josh Morris
Married at the M. E. parsonage in Hicksville
A marriage took place last Monday afternoon at the M. E. parsonage with Rev. Helms officiating. Wesley Batchelor married Mrs. Mary A. Bowker, both residents of the city. A new militia company was organized and mustered in Monday night with 53 members. Frank Coulter was chosen captain, E. F. Armstrong first lieutenant, C. H. Tannehill second lieutenant. Coulter and Tannehill traveled to Columbus Tuesday for examinations. Armstrong was detained at home due to family illness.
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M. E. Parsonage
Helms
M. E
Wesley Batchelor
Mary A. Bowker
Columbus
Frank Coulter
E. F. Armstrong
C. H. Pannehill
Messrs. Coulter
Tannehill
Armstrong
Salem area items and New Year program notes
Lower sold his home to Peter Walters for 1500 dollars with possession June 1, 1904. Local timber cutting for Defiance Box Co. and various residents travel for work. Salem Ev. Sunday School officers chosen including Supt L A Overly and Sec Norah Baher. Community events cover repairs, visits, church activities, a New Year’s Eve program, revival meetings, and holiday services.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
HL Lower
Peter Walters
Wm. Nell Jr
Wm Lanton
Fred Gier
Defiance Box Co
David F. Kuho
Hoxie
Ark
Oll Deninger
J A Rasor
Diamondvile
Salem Ev
L A Overly
E Webb
Norah Baher
Co. Gueren
J H Neaderhauser
Fred Kellermier
Henry Rebe
Antwerp
Partee & Rittenhouse
Cory Place
Advertised Letters at Defiance Post Office December 22 1908
The following letters remain uncalled at the Defiance post office for the week ending December 22 1908 Gentlemen Jakie Blish Wm G Bogle Isaac Braner B A Davis MA Moehle Oliver Muldoon F W Shimp BF Snyder Burt Wood Lynas Watton Ladies Mrs Henry Bauer Miss Bessie Bennett Bertha Craush Mrs E Har Mrs James Hickey Mrs Caroline McAtteer Mrs Elizabeth Shiner If not called within 14 days these letters will be advertised C J Thompson Postmaster.
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Defiance
Jakie Blish
Wm G Bogle
Isaac Braner
B A Davis
MA Moehle
Oliver Muldoon
F W Shimp BF Snyder
Burt Wood
Lynas Watton
The
Baker Windmill Co
Henry Bauer
Beesie Bennett
Bertha Craush
Bowie Knife Origin Story by James Black and James Bowie
Excerpt recounts James Black, Washington blacksmith, forging the famed bowie knife for James Bowie in the 1830s. It notes Black’s skill in tempering and plating knives, pricing from five to fifty dollars, and Bowie's high regard for Black. The article frames Black as a renowned artisan in frontier Washington.
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James Black
Washington Blacksmith
Dan W. Jones
Arkansas
Agron Clark
J. N. Swithee
Little Rock
Jones
New Jersey
James
Philadelphia
Henderson
Washington
Black
James Bowie
Bowie
Alamo
Davy Crockett
Damascus
Indianapolis
Sentinel
Bowie Knife Legend and Salt Remedies Featured
Narrative recounts the Bowie knife’s origin with James Black and Bowie's use in a deadly encounter. It also blends assorted 1903 era notes on salt uses for health, hair, and daily care, plus various rail travel promotions and schedules.
Furs and Hides Bought at High Market Prices
Advertiser offers to buy furs and hides including mink muskrat raccoon opossum and beaver fur at high market prices. Also buys wool beeswax scrap iron and metals and sells rubbers and ragas, promising to pay the highest price before buying elsewhere.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Goa
Farge
Brime Weil Furzea
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R. W. Wortman
Lewis Ok
Edward Landfair
Celina
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Weisedburger & Emery
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Harison Derelm
Defiance County
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Mary Elzabeth Dezelm
Thor
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E. W. Costell
Marsherwood
Root
College
Tate —Defance
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Hinadale
Clark
America
P. Bevington, Clers
Wayne
M. J. Walz
Maumee Fertilizer
Fred Antener
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