Republican Legislative Caucus Names Ohio Raised Officers
The Republican caucus at Columbus nominated and elected officers for the senate and house. Key appointments include F. E. Scobey as chief clerk, W. B. Brown journal clerk, Harlan Reed engrossing clerk, and C. J. Thurber recording clerk, with numerous sergeants at arms, stenographers, and pages. Contests narrowed several seats, with Blankner and Newcomer among successful contenders for senior posts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Columbus
Senate
F. E. Scobey
Troy
Malcolm Jennings
Lancaster
Journal
W. B. Brown
Ottawa
Richard Lynch
Youngstown
Harlan Reed
Delaware
Charles J. Thurber
Frank McCracken
Bellefontaine
L. S. Pardee
Akron
Williams
Mahoning
Fred Blankner
Messrs. Mannix
Cuyahoga
Worthington
Belmont
Crist
Columbiana
Kimball
Lake Madison
George T. Thomas
Huron
Hanna
Binckley
Perry
Hollis C. Johnson
Gallia
Johnson
Rawson
E. W. Doty
Cleveland
C. L. Williams
Jefferson
E. W. Hughes
Clinton
Charles Doll
Ross
J. C. Riley
Lawrence
Catherine E. Oren
Hancock
Andrew Jackson
Greene
Frank Newcomer
Lucas
H. H.redkey
Highland
Frank
Olin
Blankner
House of Representatives
Hamilton County
Myers
Klakner
Chillicothe
L. W. Vaughn
Oberlin
Jease Jackson
Paulding
Toledo
B. F. Dutton
McConnelleville
Dutton
Morgan County
Gherey and Godfrey Lumber Dealers Offer Glass for Barns
An ad promoting glass for barn windows and chicken coops, promising durable non breaking glass and barn siding stock. It invites customers to buy when ready with a note that prices are right.
Local Visitors and Short Trips Highlight Community Gathering
Mrs George Lowery of Florida visits. Mr and Mrs Jacob Shire of Fostoria spend Sunday in the city. Miss Bessie Welsh of Paulding stays a few days. Tracy Fink and Bertha Bohlman return from Toledo. H F Korhlinger and family head home to Ft Wayne Sunday. Carrie Reynolds returns to Wauseon after holidays. Charles Friend of Toledo and Theodore Friend of Kendallville visit relatives then depart after a week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Lowery
Florida
Jacob Shire
Fostoria
Bessie Welsh
Paulding
H. F. Korhlinger
Ft. Wayne
Ind
Charles Friend
Toledo
Theodore Friend
Kendallville
New Year Socials and Weddings Reported in Defiance
Miss Maud Mowery hosted a large gathering at her South Defiance home on New Year’s Eve. Mr and Mrs C E Chenevert entertained a big turnout at their Jackson Street residence. K Pythias social and a Knights of Pythias gathering featured pedro, oyster supper, and dancing to close the year. Miss Nellie Kiser and Cleve Wight wed at Muskogee Oklahoma on New Year’s Day, a surprise ceremony noted by local friends.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mrs. C. E. Chenevert
Jackson Street
Knights of Pythias and Friends
Pedro
Nellie Kiser
Cleve Wight
Muskogee
I.T
Kiser
Wight
Arkansas
Turnbull Wagon Co
Bobbie Kyle
Kreiger Verein
Lawrence Singer
Robbie
Mr. Kyle
Tom Ansberry
Nine Little Maidens Attend Dolly Themed Sewing Party
Mildred Malley hosted New Years Day crafting for nine girls who sewed garments for dolls. Letha Mae Engel won first prize with her doll outfit, and Laverne Wortman earned a box of bon bons as second. Guests included Margaretta Minsel, Maude Marian Carter, Ruth Yingling, Janet Wertheimer, Lucile Cruse, Esther and Lillian Horn, Laverne Wortman.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mildred Malley
Dolly
Letha Mae Engel
Laverne Wortman
Margaretta Minsel
Maude Marian Carter
Ruth Yingling
Janet Wertheimer
Lucile Cruse
Esther and
Lillian Horn
Local Notes on Visits Shipments and Court Bond
Mrs Chas Walters returns from Toledo while Miss Gertrude Stokely leaves Toledo after a visit Robt Kyle appears in probate court on $100 bond charged with malicious destruction of property Mrs Gid Blanchard heads to Alma Michigan for treatment accompanied by Mrs Ed Conliss
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robt
Kyle
Mayor’s Court
Gid Blanchard
Alma Mich
Ed Conliss
Toledo
Terrible theater fire shocks Chicago crowds
Special to Express Chicago December reports say about 550 killed and hundreds injured in a catastrophic fire at the Iroquois theatre during the play Mr Bluebeard. The blaze trapped patrons in the doorway as gas and flames engulfed the audience amid a panicked stampede. Eddie Foy ordered the curtain lowered but it jammed, trapping victims near the exit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Express
Chicago
Eddie Foy
Foy
Several Court Decisions and Local Notices Summary
The court ruled for the defendants in Wilder vs Serrill and Morrison vs Miller with injunctions dissolved. Merchants National Bank vs Brenkman awarded default judgment of 528.73. Maxwell vs Hicksville probate court upheld, case headed to circuit court. Dr E B Chapman et al won for plaintiffs over repealed health board ordinance. Judge Hubbard reaffirmed mandatory health board law. J H Shutter’s five year board appointment upheld. L B Ralston wages case ruled against. Affected cases to be carried to the supreme court. new-trial motions denied. Local residents A list of New Year visits and fruit shipments from Arkansas and Texas noted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Supreme Court
L. Wilder Et al
Geo. C. Serrill
W. W. Morrison
C. Frank Miller
Merchants’ National Bank Ve. Henry
Maxwell
Hicksville
Probate
Common Pleas Court
Circuit Court
E. BE. K. Chapman
Cyrus Eding
F. J. Papenhagen
Board of Health
Hubbard
J. H. Shutters
L.B. Ralston
New Board of Health
Provi dent Lumber executive learns daughter spared from fatal playhouse disaster
At Walton Frank J. Shead of Chicago Western manager for Provi dent Lumber Co. learns his 19 year old daughter did not attend the ill fated theatre as two of her friends the Misses Schneider were killed. He informs his wife in New York.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Public Ledger
Philadelphia
Frank J. Shead
Chicago
the Provident Lumber Co
Walton
Playhouse
Schneider
New York
Chapter Officers Installed by Ensawaeosa Lodge
The new officers were installed by past high priest WH McClintock and R H Gleason as grand marshal. Listings include King Geo 8 May Jr Scribe E J Phelps C of H W A Snider P S R W Mitchell Treasurer Geo W Deatrick Secretary A Viers R A G D Edgar M 3d V John C Yingling M 2d V Virgil Squire M 1st V W G Lehman Sentinel Frank W Ury. One BA degree class ready, two more on the way.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ensawoesa Dra. M
WH. McClintock
R. H. Gleason
King
Geo
May Jr. Scribe
E. J. Phelps
W. A. Snider
P.S
R. W. Mitchell
Geo. W. Deatrick
A. Viers
R. A
Infant Death and Community Notices in Hicksville
The seven weeks old daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Harry Wellman died suddenly Sunday morning. Funeral held Wednesday afternoon. Mrs. Mattie J. Lee will depart for Toledo and Cleveland to meet her son and bride en route to New York City. John C. Beal left for Chicago to enter Presbyterian hospital for hernia operation, about twenty one days. Bond of Co. E, 2nd N. G. of Hicksville filed for probate judge approval. Bond amount four thousand dollars, signed by J. Coulter, Wm. Coulter, D. Boyles, Uland Gleason, W. H. Richards, J. M. Collins, A. L. Hattery, W. H. Correll, John F. Coulter, S. F. Welty, J. E. Coburn, and G. W. Cook. Necessary for equipment authorization.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harry Wellman
Mattie J. Lee
Toledo
Cleveland
Harry
Bride
West
New York City
John C. Beal
Chicago
Ill
Presbyterian Hospital
Co. E
N. G
Hicksville
J. Coulter
Wm. Coulter
D. Boyles
Uland Gleason
W. H. Richards
J. M. Collins
A. L. Hattery
W. H. Correll
John F.coulter
S. F. Welty
J. E. Coburn
G. W. Cook
Fire Rips Napoleon Morning Star Threshing Factory
The Morning Star Threshing Machine factory in Napoleon was destroyed by a Friday blaze. An overheated foundry stove sparked the fire, amid flammable oils and paints, with a frozen hydrant hindering suppression. Loss estimated at 80,000 dollars with 10,000 in insurance. 50 workers laid off. directors plan to rebuild with a two acre brick plant at 40,000 dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Morning Star
Napoleon
Also Mentioned on This Page
Republican Legislative Caucus
City of Columbus
Gherey & Godfrey
Cueney
Godfrey
Tracy Fink
Bertha Bohlman
Carrie Reynolds
Wauseon
Virgil Weisenburger
Don Wilhelm
Claud Winn
Carl Kettenring
Citizens Opera
Chas. Walters
H. H. Folk
U. S. Express
Godfrey Sprang
White Springs
Mich
Gertrude Stokely
Bessie Kirtley
Ioquoi Theatre
Claud Bercot
Ft. Wayne, Ind
N. G. Cunningham
Stella Daoust
G. A. Armbruster
Bryan
Napoleon Daoust
Hoxie
H. F. Koehlinger
F. W. Dittmer
J. S. Vowell
Frank Grapér
Washington, Pa
W.g. Mallett
Yater
Rev. Engels
C. M. Dalldorf
San Bernadato
Cal
Fred Schultz
Lima
St. John’s M. E. Church
Tiffin Township
W.S. Culp
Harpster
Wesley Chapel
W. A. Kehnast
Kehnast
Great Southern Hotel
John W. Engel
Scottdale, Mich
Alex Hane
Michigan
St. John’s Catholic Church
M.J. Walz
J. F. Singer
J. D. Westrick
Joseph Veith
Platt Mills
Ed M. Mills
O. A. Constein
Defiance Machine Works
City
Constein
North Defiance
Fred Theiry
Cunningham House
Alfred
Great Falls
Montana
Paul Labey
Perry Street
Clayton A. Smucker
St. Paul’s Methodist Episcopal Church
Rocky Mountain
Weisenburger & Emery
Jacob Hartzler
Peter Corressel
Ed Sterret
East Defiance
Frank Stock
Kintner Street
Rose Boscomb
Detroit
United States Treasury
United States Courts
Defiance County
Defiance City
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