Defiance News Wraps 1903 Start With Local Appointments
J M Brown begins a second term as infirmary director on Monday. Sheriff John McCarty starts his second term. Defiance Grocery Co stockholders elect directors I Morse D F Krotz W A Kehnast J Bixby E J Webb. Post office receipts near $1500 for December. Wickersham inherits $40 000 from Pennsylvania uncle. Local notices cover resignations, illnesses, and business updates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. M. Brown
John McCarty
John
Defiance Grocery Co
I. Morse
F. Krotz
W. A. Kehnast
J. Bixby
E. J. Webb
Merchants National Bank Elects Board and Officers
Stockholders elected six directors C P Harley B T Sutphen R T Whitaker Ford Mekus R G Holgate and B P Hooker. Directors chose officers for the year: President C P Harley, Cashier B P Hooker, Assistant Cashier W B Daoust, Bookkeeper R G Holgate, Messenger Thos Gorman. Dividend declared. officials say last year was profitable.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Merchants National Bank
C. P. Harley
T. Sutphen
R.T. Whitaker
Ford Mekus
R. G. Holgate
B. P. Hooker
P. Hooker
W. B. Daoust
Thos. Gorman
State Bank Elects Officers
The State Bank of Defiance elected directors Peter Kettenring Wm Geiger R Brown I W Gottshall W P Engle H F Toberen and E E Carter. Officers chosen: President Peter Kettenring vice president Wm Geiger cashier E E Carter. W H Hooker kept as bookkeeper Ric Brown as messenger. The bank has been in business about six months.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State Bank of Defiance
Peter Kettenring
Wm. Geiger
R. Brown
I. W. Gottshall
W. P. Engle
H. F.toberen
E. E. Carter
Successful Sub Stations Boost Defiance Mail Service
Two post office sub stations in Defiance, in operation since September 16, are thriving. Sub station No 1 at Albert Goldnetz’s Hopkins Street store offers stamps postal cards stamped envelopes wrap pers and money orders and registration services. Sub station No 2 run by Miss Nelle Lee Moore on Deatrick Street near Cap Allis grocery handles similar services and both sites report growing business and improved access for distant neighborhoods.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Defiance
Albert Goldnetz
Hopkins Street
East Defiance
Goldnets
Church notices and post office dead letters list
St Johns Reformed Church and Zion Reformed Church Sherwood announce services with German sermons. Post office uncalled letters for week ending Jan 6 1903 include gentlemen and ladies names. uncalled letters to be sent to dead letter office if not claimed within 14 days. Public notices urge, advertise dates and list.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Jonn’s Reformed Church
Cor. Fourth and
Washington Streets
F. E. Lahr
Zion
Reformed Church of Sherwood
Defiance
Ohio
J B Brammer
M E Burke
Murray Daniels
Diller & Wolfer
L. Halter
James Ivy
Walter D Johnson
EK. Metz W . Sullivan
Russett Remedy Co
Peter Bone
Lillian Hay
J. Thompson
Defiance City Council Approves Fire Department Budget
The regular city council meeting approved the fire department budget and adopted the ordinance after debate. The fire chief submitted a yearly report noting 42 alarms, total damage of 1706.96, calls for aid to Holgate, and a need for new hose equipment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fireweg
Holgate
Defiance City Council Votes on Mayor Salary Question
The Defiance council debated salary rules for mayors who act as police judges. Special counsel Smith W Bennett said the municipal code does not remove the mayor's fee rights. fees in cases before him stay in place unless the council mandates they are paid into the city treasury.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Smith W. Bennett
Columbus
Public Sale of Reuben Young Estate at 14 miles Jewell
Bridget Young administratrix announces a public auction of all personal property of Reuben Young deceased at his former residence 14 miles from Jewell on Thursday January 7 1903 beginning at 10 a m. Items include livestock tools farm implements household goods and numerous other farm utensils. G A Henry acts as auctioneer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bridget Young
Reuben Young
Jewell
G. A. Henry
For Sale 80 Acres in Defiance Township
80 acres land for sale. Northwest half of northeast quarter of section 8 in Defiance township. Very reasonable price. Contact J. L. C. Brown in Defiance or write to Defiance 0.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Defiance Township
J. L. C. Brown
Defiance
Regular Meeting of Board of Education Discusses Repairs and Purchases
The board met in regular session with five members present. Minutes were read and approved. Bills for teachers payroll janitors payroll and supplies were allowed. The heater indicator’s issue was discussed and a correction plan authorized. Supt Mitchell sought approval to buy 36 McGuffey first readers at 13 cents each and 1000 book covers for $12.50, both granted. A select committee was formed to study use of Central building hall for high school gymnasiums, with J W Winn J K Ort and R H Gleason named. Adjourned.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Beardsley
Helmick
Wm. Hoffman
Springs and Miattresses
C.kntn
Sidewalk
John Bock
Mauice River
B. F. Wade Printing Co
Armareais
E. A. Schultz
Gentral Union Phone Co
Merchant's National Bank
John A. Aspacher
F. B. Toothaker
Belofe Board
O.W- Hous
Blacknorth
Hooker
Board of Health
F.J. Papenhagen
Growey
Bohannon
Committee On
Chenevert
Board of Education
Tennyson
Gleason
Winn
Schmalz
Sass
I'Teschers
P.G.& E.concoke
John Marshall
Osborn
Standard Oil Co
R. W. Mitchell
Sands
Ginn € Co
Wim. Jones
R. W. Chell
Mitchell
W. A.schmaltz
J. W. Winn
J. K. Ort
R. H. Gleason
Michigan Lands Offer Big Acreage For Sale In Clare Michigan
Advertised land leases list multiple parcels near Clare and nearby railways. A J Lacy promotes 9 to 3,800 acres of unimproved farms, grazing and stock ranch land with streams, good soils, and proximity to rail lines. Prices range from 700 to 2,000 dollars per acre with terms.
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Michigan
A. J. Lac
Clare
Mich
The
Express
Michigan Lands
A. J Lacy
City of
Aucmgan
Lacy
Ind
Clara
Als
Mitch
Muchigan
Pere Marquette Flver
A.J. Lacey
Gui Ife Re
A. J. Lacey
Aticuigan
A. J. Lacy
Turnbull Aid Society Elects Officers
The Turnbull Aid Society elected officers: P. E. Helpman president, Geo Veith vice president, John Young secretary, Jas Hunter financial secretary, K Beatty treasurer, Ed Holly trustee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Turnbull Aid Society
P. E. Helpman
Geo. Veith
John Young
Jas. Hunter
K. Beatty
Ed Holly
Defiance Home Saving and Loan Assoc Terms
The Defiance Home Saving and Loan Association offers time deposits with certificates earning interest from the date payable biannually on January first and July first. Farm security loans issued at six percent annual interest with no commission and small expenses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Home Saving & Loan Association
C. B. Sau
Death of Mrs. Zipfel Near Mad Creek Church
Mrs. Chas Zipfel died at her home by Mad Creek Catholic church at noon Tuesday aged about 30. Funeral from the Mad Creek Jehured at 9 a m Thursday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Zipfel
Chas
Mad Creek Catholic Church
Mad Creek
Marriages Reported in Williams Center and Ney
Several wedding notices from 1903 and 1908 record marriages by C. R. Davenport. R I Scott and Ethel Hutchins wed in Williams Center parsonage, Will Castor and Ida Overly at the bride’s Williams Center home, Elmer Kintner and Sadie Reynolds at the bride’s New Jan home, and S B Garvey and Myrtle Lichty at the Ney bride’s home.
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Williams Center
C. R. Davenport
R. I. Scott
Ethel Hutchins
Farmer
Will Castor
Ida Overly
New
Elmer Kintner
Sadie Reynolds
Ney
B. Garvey
Myrtle Lichty
County Treasurer Announces Tax Deadline January 17 1903
Taxpayers are informed by County Treasurer C. W. Kerba that taxes will be received through Saturday January 17 1903. At the close of business on that day the books will be closed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. W. Kerba
Also Mentioned on This Page
Woodwards
Burk’s
Weisenberger & Emery
Devayers
Doan
John Diehl
Mose Kintner
Kittner
Geo. Sly
Detroit, Mich
Geo
Phillip Young
North Richland
R. B. Cameron
Defiance Post Office
Dr. Woods
Norway
Ken
Adams
Charles. Seibert
Cleveland
Harvey Powell
Celina
Mr. Powell
Defiance Woolen Mills
Ohio Shorthorn Breeders Association
Neil House
A. Growey
John Schutz
St. John’s Catholic Church
Riverside Cemetery
German Aid Society
Defiance Military Band
Geo. W. Miller
J. H. Hockman Mon Jay
Toledo
Miller
Defiance Commandry
Knights Templar
Taylor Wickersham
Mark Township
An Avery
Pennsylvania
Mr. Wickersham
Harley
Whitahker
Bargain House
Hallorton
Harley & Whitaker
Grees
Yingling
Merchants National
State Bank
E. N. Is
Louis Spain
Groweg
Fire Committee
J. A. Evans
Chas. Kesselmyer
Defiance City
Seasongood & Mayer
Cincinnati
Essen
Clinton
Williams
Mary Smith
Hicksville
J. J. Cantlon
L. Buckingham
Tiffin
U.S. Express Co
Jack Binney
Alma
Mrs. Young
Phil Dunn
Mrs. Tippey
Youngstown
Mae Weaver
Burt’s Bazaar
Lelia Powell
Besse Kirtley
Paulding
Sutphen
M. J. Walt
Claud Edwards
B. J. Emery
Leipsic
Crosby
Geo. Henning
D. F. Openlander
Defiance High School
Julius Blair
Bart Harris
M.J. Walz
8. L. Roberts
Hall
J. Cheney & CO
Hinll
Ridgeville Corners
J. E. Root
L. W. Rogers
Lorain
Elyria
H. Conkle
Ruth
C. C. Walcott
Carsrie Reynolds
Wauseon
Church Aid Society
Alba Tubbs
F. van Dusen
Ifarm
Defiance City Council
Thomas’ Ec
B. W. Wortnan
Lewis
Mollencup
Optician
Board OF
Eduation
A.x.weisenburger&o, Jewelers & Opticians
Clinton Street
IW. A. Kehnast Co
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