Christmas shooting affray in North Defiance results in injuries
At Pearl street in North Defiance on Christmas afternoon Walt Prator and John Maloney confronted Grant Henderson. Prator forced entry, a salmon can struck Henderson, who then fired a shotgun wounding Prator in the leg. Both Prator and Maloney recently completed prison terms for assault at Defiance College.
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North Defiance
Walt Prator
John Maloney
Grant Henderson
Pearl Street
Prator
Maloney
Henderson
Defiance College
Walter Prater
J.A. Evans
Timber for new barn planned in Farmer township
John Lee of Farmer township prepares timber for a spring erection. The note mentions local social visits, a new high school building nearing completion in Highland, a work accident near Ney, and various local happenings including a saloon dispute in Farmer Center, reorganization of the National Union at West Milford, and health concerns from scarlet fever and hydrophobia cases in the area.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Lee
Farmer Township
John Moon
Defiance Township
Probate Court appoints executors and administratrix
Probate Court Judge J. H. Hockman made appointments today naming Willis Stever as executor of Mary Wank of Highland township deceased and Catherine Bostelman as administratrix with will annexed of Henry Bostelman of Adams township deceased.
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J. H. Hockman
Willis Stever
Mary Wank
Highland Township
Catherine Bostelman
Henry Bostelman
Adams Township
Kleinhein Resigns as Agent for Union Central Life
Wm H Kleinhein leaves F T Betts Son to become traveling salesman for Defiance Box Co Betts Son praise his ability and say they will welcome him back to their business in the future and congratulate Defiance Box Co on securing him as their salesman
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wm. H. Kleinhein
F. T. Betts & Son
Union Central Life Insurance Company
Cincinnati
Defiance Box Co
Betts & Son
Kleinhein
Star Manufacturing Co stock sold by receiver
The Star Manufacturing Company stock was sold this afternoon by receiver A. M. Minsel. Most parcels went to Harley & Whitaker and A. F. Harley. total sold at 421.31 dollars. The plant last offered, knocked down to S. F. Shelly for 1025 dollars, bid in for Vandenbroek & Shelly.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Star Manufacturing Co
A. M. Minsel
Harley & Whitaker
A. F.harley
S. F. Shelly
Vandenbroek & Shelly
Good Position and Doing Well for Crandall in Chicago
Postmaster Thompson received a letter from Capt J F Crandall formerly of Defiance now in Chicago. Crandall holds a good remunerative city carrier position in the Chicago post office and was raised to a high salary last September. He reports good health and satisfaction with his work and treatment, and Defiance friends are pleased by his good fortune.
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Thompson
J. F. Crandall
Defiance
Chicago
Meeting of Election Board Sets Special Township Election
Deputy supervisors of elections met at 4 p m with all members present. They ordered informing Farmer township judges to preside at the January 13 1902 election and summoned the presiding judge to call for ballots and supplies on January 11 1902. Printing committee authorized to arrange ballots.
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Farmer Center
Defiance
Farmer Township
Subscribers Listed for Northwestern Telephone in Highland Township
Northwestern Telephone Co lists subscribers in Highland township with numbers and names including Jacob Adams on 903 and J M Kleinhein on 905. Other names include Behringer, Blue, Dr Blue, Brakebill, Brant, Cowell, Garver, Hill, Kleinhein, Kushion, Mix, Myers, Povenmier, Riley, Smith and Greenler farm among 38 on 905 and multiple on 901 902 903 904 908.
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Northwestern Telephone Co
Highland Township
Jacob Adams
C. E. Gaylord
Greenler Farm
al Henry
Henry Heilshorn
D. Hill
G. T. Hill
W.S. Hill
J. M. Kleinhein
Ed Kushion
Death of Mrs Samuel Keller in Washington Township
Mrs. Samuel Byers Keller born 1841 in Crawford county died December 24 1901 at her Washington township home. Married May 3 1858 she left 11 children seven living six at home with four predeceased. Burial at Ney cemetery with sermon by Rev Roberson.
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Keller
Samuel Byers Keller
Crawford County
Washington Township
Ney
Roberson
Bryan
A. M. Pratt
Cowan
W. D. Hill
B. W. Slagle
Riverside Cemetery
Hoeffel Acquires F W LeSeuer House in City Deal
R W Wortman arranged the sale of the F W LeSeuer house at Third and Jefferson to J J Hoeffel, city council president. The First National Bank formerly owned the property and Hoeffel exchanged his Harrison street home, paying the difference in cash. Transfers were filed today and the residence is described as one of the city’s most beautiful.
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R. W. Wortman
F. W. LeSeuer
Third and
Jefferson Streets
J. J. Hoeffel
First National Bank
Hoeffel
Harrison Street
Haller
Chas
Josephs
Wayne and
Arabella Streets
East Defiance
St. John’s Catholic Church
Louis
Deaths and local notices in Defiance area
Obituaries of Mrs Georgiana Cowan and Chas Haller. Others mourners include Richard Hill, Arthur Edwin Kintner. Notable incidents include a broken bakery window, house fire near Jewell, and a jail release after bond posted by John Klunder. Funeral details given for several, with Riverside cemetery listed.
Beindorf Infant Dies in Noble Township
The infant of Mr and Mrs Wm Beindorf of Noble township died Sunday afternoon. The funeral was held on Monday.
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Brown’s
Mrs Simon Patten Dies at Home Near Jewell Aged 55
Mrs Simon Patten died at her home near Jewell Saturday afternoon aged about 55. Funeral services will be held Monday at 10 a.m.
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Patten
Simon Patten
Jewell
Saloons to Close in Hicksville on January 1 1902
A miscellaneous local items column notes saloons in Hicksville closing January 1 1902. Other items report births marriages and birthdays including a new baby boy at the Koeppe home and Sheriff McCarty’s family joy.
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Hicksville
J. J. Reynolds
E.P. Koeppe
Jackson Street
Wanted A Husband Must Be Strong With No Back Ailment
Dr Rankin's Kidney Tab advertised to stop pain and cure. sold by E N Lewis, apothecary in Defiance Ohio. Announcement seeks a husband who is strong and never has a lame back.
Harmful Bathing Warns Against Overwashing
A Lancet piece argues that overuse of water and soap harms the skin, causing roughness and maceration. It recommends drying the face with a towel two to three times daily and limiting washing to morning and night, noting women and children are most susceptible.
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Great Britain
England
Grant’s Retreat and a Policeman’s Whack
Jacob Riis recalls a day after the Fifth Avenue hotel stay when a fire at the Masonic temple drew police from the crowd. Riis watched General Grant push past the humored sentinel after a seasoned officer struck him with a nightstick. The incident underscored Riis’s view of Grant’s greatness and restraint.
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General Grant
Fred Grant
Fifth Avenue
Masonic Temple
Grant
Warant
Jacob Riis
A Cure For Lumbago Pain Balm Endorsed by Amherst Reader
W. C. Williamson of Amherst Virginia reports over a year of lumbago suffering that Chamberlain's Pain Balm cured. He notes all other remedies failed to help before he found relief. Sold by N. G. Woodward.
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W. C. Williamson
Amherst, Va
Chamberlain
N. G. Woodward
Notable Court Activity At Defiance Courthouse
In Common Pleas court Saturday morning E. E. Carter et al vs Central Union Telephone Co seeks to bar planting a guy anchor at Third and Jefferson streets with a temporary injunction granted. Judge Hubbard handles cases involving Watkins trustee, the Died Brewing Co., Rhoda Naveau, Rhoda Naveau vs J W Myers, and others. Several wills probated, real estate sales ordered, bonds filed, and bridges contract awards announced.
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E. E. Carter Et al
Central Union Telephone Co
Common Pleas
Carter
Third and
Jefferson Streets
Ansberry & Farrell
Hubbard
W. Watkins
U. Died Brewing Co
Wisda Vs Zeigler
Rhoda Naveau
J. W. Myers
Common Pleas Court
A. M. Minsel
Star Manufacturing Co
Joseph Spitter
S. C. Henry
Christ Chunch Et al
Ann Eliza Ralston
W. H. Tuttle
F. W. Smith
W. A. Kehnast
Wm. Martin
Bracket Bridge Company
English Ideas of Lynching Dinner Tale
A London dinner discussion on U S lynchings shifts to a graphic joke about a waiter spilled soup leading to a hanging. The American narrator admits not witnessing it but recalls "killing the chef" over a culinary mishap as the punchline.
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London
United States
America
England
Public school memory miscounts presidents in classroom exchange
A teacher asks students to name presidents in order. A bright girl voices Adams then Washington, but the exchange recalls a common mix up with Washington as the first president and Adams misperceived as first. The Philadelphia Press notes the humorous memory error.
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Adams
Washington
Philadelphia Press
Wifely Gratitude Over Dressmaker Bill Played Out
A Life quotation depicts a wife thanking her husband for paying a $500 dressmaker bill. She suggests dividing the payment into four quarters and sending one each time, illustrating domestic humor and financial prioritization.
Chamberlain's Cough Remedy Praised by Jamaica Merchant
James Prendergast of Amato Bay Jamaica says his daughter recovered from a severe cold in two days after using Chamberlain's Cough Remedy. He claims it wards off pneumonia tendencies and has served his family for seven years. Sold by N. G. Woodward. Jan
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Chamberlain
James Prendergast
Amato Bay
Jamaica
West India Islands
N. G. Woodward
Delusion and glare of fake goldfish in Life humor
A quip from Life claims Willie sent home fake goldfish that brown quickly after removal from water. Slimson questions the claim, and a Chicago Herald aphorism notes a Bavarian beer glass must hold exactly half a liter.
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Willie
Slimson
Bavaria
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Anderson
E. E. K. Chapman
Syl Garver
Ed Hall
Matt Elliott
Ora Countryman
Havilin
Milford Township
Iigh
Highland
Arthur Hanna
National Union
West Milford
H.S. Lindsey
Nelson Pierce
George Miller
Myrtle Snook
Mrs. J. Harrington
Chas. Toberan
Katie Feindel
Fourth Ward
Daniel Durham
Carrie Reynolds
Wauseon
Mrs. Fetzer
Dr. J. J. Reynolds
Ohio
Chas, Osborn
Flatrock
Florida
Napoleon Northwest
Probate
Finis
Dr. Pierce
BOX Company
LOWE
Deitha
Angel
Hill
Richard
Wyatt T. Hill
Jefferson Street
Santa Claus
Gustave Young
John Klunder
Fidelity and Deposit Co
W. H. Todd
Richland Township
Wm. Roehrs
al Mangas
Shil Steel Range Co
State
Michigan
Jacob H. Gates
Tiffin Township
Gates
Klunder
A. Behringer
Defiance Water Co
City of
Toledo
Messrs Newbegin & Newbegin
The
Water Company
Supreme Court of the United States
Wabash
Jacob Weber
Bertha and
Albert Kramer
Napierville
Boards of Health
Columbus
Burt’s Bazaar
Burt
Fred Travis
Santa Clara
California
Kate Travis
Karl Imbers
Express Office
Donkey Co
Hammond
Ind
Tom Bailey
H. P. Miller Co
James Hopple
Ft. Wayne
Hopple
Martin
Horn
Mayer
Hill and Hubbard
Peter Becker
Et al
John W. Myers
F. C. Hutchins
H. T. Blosser
Chas. Case
Wm. Yeagley
John Norway
Farmer Canning Co
Winn & Hay
Geo. W. Fuller
Jacob W. Myers
Henry Bostleman
Wm. H. Deibel
Mercy Wright
Wed
W. H
Mill Creek
Hicksville Township
Jacob Wank
Guy Kinner
Josiah McElroy
Kinner
Wank
McElroy
Bronson
Chicago Herald
Clinton Street
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