A Representative Man From Farm Roots Rises In Public Life
Franklin Theodore Betts of Defiance county rose from Springfield township Williams county farming roots to become a leading Union Central Life Insurance Co. representative. Born May 18 1855 he built a career in farming publishing insurance and real estate while balancing family duties and community involvement. Betts and his wife Zympha had seven children four surviving and he amassed about 1 000 000 in written insurance with renewals around 30000 yearly.
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Hiram Bette
Old Williams
Union Central Life Insurance Co
Stryker
Jackson
Midh
Defiance County
Williams County
Mr Betts
Zympha
John Coy
Rufus
Bessie
Carrie
John William
Betts
Open Winter Brings Drawbacks And Skating Rumors
A Defiance Ohio publisher notes a chilly season with limited newspaper access. The item reports an epidemic threat of roller skating and remarks on political talk between Cleveland and Bryan about democracy. фер
Valley Forge Park Proposal Seeks Federal Support
Valley Forge National Park supporters organize to establish a national park on the 1777 78 winter camp site under government control. They request 200000 dollars from Congress as an appropriation and urge timely action, deeming Valley Forge a landmark in our historic past.
Morton Attacks Bryan Over Democratic Reorganization
The Honorable J Sterling Morton of Nebraska mocks the idea of keeping William Jennings Bryan as Democratic leader. Morton says reorganization is essential and Bryan is effectively eliminated as a national figure, noting Bryan’s weakness and fading influence.
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J Sterling Morton
Nebraska
Agriculture
Cleveland
Col. Bryan
National Democracy
Bryan
Mr. Morton
Mr. B Yand
Fragmentary notes hint at local stories and names
The readable fragment mentions people and places in unclear sequence. Context suggests a local item with community names and possible events, but details are unreadable.
Defiance Board of Health approves bills and reports
The Defiance Ohio Board of Health met in regular session with members Gorman Evans Bohlman Duerk and Eberle present. They approved minutes and a bill for Adolph Blankie and heard Sanitary Policeman Eding report for November and December 1900.
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Board of Health
Gorman
Evans
Bohlman
Duerk
Eberle
Adolph Blankie
Eding
Board of Health of
City of
Defiance
Ohio
Foresters Elect Officers in Annual Meeting
The annual Foresters election selected Chief Winger C J Daoust Vice D V Haymaker Recording Secretary Frank Ferguson Financier L K Miller Treasurer J W Lynde Chaplain John H Shannon Wardens S Woodwera O D Loveridge J Woodward J C Hensler S Beedle L Harry J Beedle H P Miller Trustees: one year R T Whitaker two years WA Kehnast three years R Brown Representative K V Haymaker alternate P Weigerding. Installation set for Monday January 21. The order highlights its status as a leading fraternal insurance group.
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The
Foresters
W ‘Nger
C J Daoust
V Haymaker
Frank Ferguson Fiouncier
L K Miller
Treasuer
J W Lynde
John H Shannon
S Woodwera
O D Loveridge
J Woodward
J C Hensler
S Beedle
L Harry
J Beedle
H P Miller
Tructzes
R T Whitaker
RED MEN Elects Officers to the Ensuing Year
Goshen Illinois Genesee Pure Food Co Le Rey New York Sirs a Grain O notice from A U Jackson M D endorsing Grain O as a coffee substitute in a testimonial letter to Dear Sirs from a medical doctor highlighting consumer satisfaction and flavor equivalence
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Goshen
McKinley’s Neutral Stance Cited in Private Office Tale
Ex Secretary Ryan recalls a governor McKinley story showing his refusal to hold grudges. In a private office run by McKinley, Joe Smith argued against appointing a foe, but McKinley replied that dwelling on revenge derails progress. The chosen appointee proved a happy selection and McKinley’s stance endured.
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Ryan
McKinley
Sty Eas
Joe Smith
Alway
Smith
Joe
Joseph
Boswell
Sherwood Bank suit seeks receiver and restraining order
A Defiance county suit against the Sherwood Banking Co alleges deceptive assets with $30,000 in deposits tied up. Judge Hubbard granted a restraining order and Albert G McCord was appointed receiver. The action targets A L Biglow secured loans and a $4,000 Bowling Green Telephone Co. bond deemed worthless, tied to former First National Bank holdings.
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Common Pleas Court
DF Openlander
J K Deuman
James H Miller
Sherwood Banking Co
A L Biglow
Bowling Green Telephone Co
W W Morrison
First National Bank
Bryan
Sherwood
New Century Sunday School Rally Calls for Active Faith
An extensive letter from Edward Goller urges Sherwood Methodist and Defiance county Sunday schools to begin the twentieth century with strong gospel work. It promotes a standard motto every member a Christian every Christian a worker and requests plans for decision day January 6th and patriotic celebration guidance.
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Sherwood Methodist School
Jesus
Phillips Brooks
The
International Evangel
Ohio
Sunday School Association
Edward Goller
Eleventh Annual Meeting of Health Boards in Columbus
The eleventh annual meeting of metal and local boards of health will be held in Columbus Thursday and Friday January 17 and 18 1901. Due to an error the Ohio Sanitary Bulletin lists January 19 and 20. Officers and members of boards of health are cordially invited. The program emphasizes practical topics aimed at improving health and happiness of every citizen of the state.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Metal and Local Boards of Health
Columbus
Ohio Sanitary Bulletin
Boards of Healt
Board of Health
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Farmer Boys
Franklin Theodore
Springfield Township
Williams
Work
Battle Creek
Surance Business
Hiram Betts
Franklin Theodore Betts
Defiance Express
J. Thompson
Larry Bloog
Court Street
Court House
Northwestern Telephone
Editoral
Valley Forge National Park Association
Lish
al Park
Mem
Congress
Ence
Democratic Party
Thi
William Jensins Bryar
His Wesk
Mless
Ihe
CA Eding
Sanitary Police
W H Hubbard
Fifth Street
Chapman
Irvin
East Deance
O. F
Grand Glaize Tribe
J D Abele
Sagimore
M Mille
Janior Sagimore
J R Lower
C Kahle
F A Schlosser
Pres
Srerwood Bank CO
Ella Powell
Flint, Mich
Elsie Lenhart
Florida
Dan McKnight
Main Street
Chappel
Chas E Squire
Mr Kreider
Ind
Lon Moore
Robison
Carl Wolsiffer
Toledo
Fred Wolsiffer
Tub Defiance Nickel Plating Works
van Horn and Rasely
Woodward’s
Justice of the Peace
Joseph Weible
Herman Betson
Singers
C W Kerns
Wallace Wilson
Gallipolis
Hughes & Seible
Levi Hall
Adams Township
Frank Partee
Wesley B McCauley
Kansas
Tiffin Township
Philip McCauley
S D Potters
Chas. Kesselmyer
Wm. Kesselmyer
J Kesselmyer
H E Myers
Rebecca Kesselmyer
Kesselmyer
Hast Defiance
OSS Association
Joseph Clark
Columbus, O
Servants of Jesus Christ
State Board of Health
Natura
Castorita
DR. G. D. Edga
Crosby House
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