Robbers Pass Through Junction After Cavette Post Office Heist
Witnesses in Junction report four to seven men moving from Cavette in Van Wert county after robbing a Cavette store. They left a stolen farm team and horse gear, messages warned lookouts were sent, and the robbers headed toward Arthur and Defiance along canals. Local authorities caution intercounty policing gaps.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W H Rotchinson
Junction
Cavette
van Wert
Repbery
Arthur
Defiance
Cincinnati Northern RR
Sunday School Work Promotes Growth In Defiance County
The article notes W G Lord elected superintendent for a third year at the former Union Sunday School, Ney M E Sunday school leaders selected, and efforts to spread wheel letters to teachers. It urges adherence to Jesus cradle roll and twentieth century methods, calls for better news sharing, training, and home visitation to strengthen Sunday schools.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Union Sunday School
W G Lord
Sherwood Methodist School
S M Haver
Arno Fieldner
New Methodist Sunday School
Ohio State University
Columbus
Leva
Alma Loos
Ney ME Sunday School
Toledo
AC Garver
Ney M E
County Sunday School Association
Defiance County
Local Social News from Stringtown and Nearby
Friday gatherings include Jesse Linebrink and Henry Gilbert in Stringtown and Mr and Mrs S Stock with Fred Kellermier. St Johns M E Sunday school and Epworth League elect officers. long-lived apples entertain with Free Silver dollars noted. protracted meeting at the U B church begins as the 20th century opens.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jesse Linebrink
Henry Gilbert
Stringtown
S Stock
Fred Kellermier
A Dickey
Putnam County
K L Keister
Bock
Defiance Wednesay
Epworth League
Henry L Stock
J J Craine
F W Garee
E B Peterson
Mary Stock
Dora Alshouse
Grace Rethmel
Bertha Stever
Ed Stock
Squire Keister
U B
Bavner
Toledo Judge Doyle Denies Cleveland District Judge Offer
Judge J. H. Doyle of Toledo rejects reports that the president offered him the northern Ohio district judgeship and says he declined the recommendation from State Bar association members.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. H. Doyle
Toledo
Cleveland
Ohio
Turnbull Aid Society Elects Officers for 1901
At a Jan 2 1901 meeting the Turnbull Aid Society installed Perry Helpman as president Thomas Bucholtz as vice president James Hunter as financial secretary GK Beatty as treasurer Jno Double as trustee and John Young as recording secretary Visiting committees were named for four wards and E P Rheads was appointed janitor A Thanksgiving Eve donor gift of 25 was acknowledged Receipts and disbursements for 1901 show cash on hand 263 98.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Turnbull Aid Society
Perry Helpman
Thomas Bucholtz
James Hunter
G K Beatty
Jno
John Young
GK Beatty
A Baegert
Wm. Goodenough
Paul Worst
Bert Fritch
Joe Weight
John Daub
Fred March
W E Bruner
Whetstone
Janes
E P Rheads
Patrons of
Thanksgiving Everall
Turnbull Wagon Company
Snowless season slows grand sleighing in Washington Township
Washington Township reports roads ready for sleighing but snow is lacking. Residents note illnesses and visits, including CG Goller with pneumonia and Elmer Warner and his mother visiting D L Warner. Barns, hogs, hay loads, and local travels fill the week as neighbors share meals, illnesses, and merry Christmas gatherings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
CG Goller
Elmer Warner
W P Foster
Bryan
D L Warner
Amos Moon
Aaron Loroah
John Weber
Charley
BD Lintz
Sherwood
Williams County
Delaware Bend
Mies Lou Lease
Toledo
DL Warner
Mies Eliza Nicely
M E
Sarah Lichty
George Gouller
Goller
HJ Goller
Lintz Road
B F Houck
William North
Farmer Center notes and local updates
The Farmer Canning company shipped the last of their pack Saturday. Miss Etta Dwinell returns to Otterbein University to resume her studies. Former Union Sunday school reorganized with officers announced. Postmaster D C Lord installs a coal stove at the office. Visitors include Miss Nellie Touro from Toledo and Mrs Lulu Harrington from Garrett Indiana. John Norway Jr. of Cleveland visits his parents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Etta Dwinell
Logan
Otterbein University
C C Biglow
Cleveland
L E Conkey
Alford Richardson
Mishawaka
Oris Shirkey
Mad Blusser
Union
W G Lord
E O Stone
Perry Freyman
C A Rice
W S Yeagley
Ella Richardson
P. N .Richardson
Lucile Yeagley
Laura Allen
Freddie Hiner
Grover Cleveland Echoes on Democratic Party Power
A brief quotation asserts agreement with Grover Cleveland that the Democratic party, if principled, would eventually become a power in the land.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grover Cleveland
Democratic Party
Lucas County Republicans back Godfrey for auditor nomination
Republicans in Lucas county rally behind William Godfrey for the state auditor nomination next year. Backing will come from strong support in the northwestern section of the state.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lucas County
William Godfrey
Jello-O Dessert Pleases All the Cans
An ad boasts Jello-O dessert in four flavors Lemon Orange Zaapberry and Strawberry and promotes 10 cent samples at grocers. The playful copy targets shoppers with a bright, concise flavor list and low price.
GENERAL ALGER Denies Steamship Combine Link to Pingree Claim
In Detroit on January 5, former Secretary of War General Alger rebutted Governor Pingree’s charge that he created opposition by ignoring New York shipping interests. He said eight bids came from foreign steamship firms plus a Spanish bid, all similar, suggesting a bid‑rigging pressure and explaining the Spanish lower offer that was accepted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pingree
Detroit
Alger
General Alger
New York
Spain
Not Guilty Verdict in Vernon Murder Trial
The jury acquitted W. H. Fuller of the Vernon murder of James Tower after 26 hours deliberation. Tower, a Brew ersville school teacher, was killed following a quarrel and a pistol duel sparked by Fuller punishing Fuller’s daughter. The case had previously ended in disagreement in two prior trials.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Columbus, Inc
Saloonkeeper Shot Dead in Snyder Robbery
In Snyder Nebraska on January date, Herman Seat in, a saloonkeeper, was killed when three men entered the saloon and ordered him to surrender. He refused and a robber shot him through the heart. all three suspects fled as a posse pursues.
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Snyder
Neb
Jan
Herman Seatin
Seatin
Mahon to Vote for Quay in Joint Ballot
Wilkesbarre Pennsylvania January 5 It is reported that Representative Mahon will vote for Quay for United States senator in a joint ballot.
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Quay
Wilkesbarre
Mahon
United States
Navy retires Rear Admiral Kautz starting January 29
Washington January 5 The navy department released the expected order announcing the retirement of Rear Admiral Kautz with the retirement to take effect on January 29.
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Washington
Navy Department
Kautz
Preserve Insect Cracking Incident Echoed by Botanist
A playful exchange between a female botanist and a male naturalist recounts a spring scene where he is seen cramming a wriggling creature into a tomato can to preserve it. The botanist questions if such creatures make good preserves, prompting the humorous remark.
Notable Personalities Across World Figures and Local Figures
Ex Governor Roger Wolcott and wife return to Boston after six months in Europe. Count Zeppelin built a navigable air ship after 30 years and $375000. King Oscar is the tallest reigning monarch, with the crown prince of Greece close in height. Lieutenant Hobson pictured as a preacher in a recent photo. The Prince of Wales now free to smoke after doctor’s order to quit. Siamese Prince Tiloka recalled from Charterhouse to Siam. Queen Victoria permits Sir William MacCormac to wear Kaiser Wilhelm medal from 1870-71 war. Alvarez Calderon places two sons and two nephews at Maryland Agricultural College. Descendants of Columbus, Manuel and Maria Colombo, in Cadiz asylum with proof of descent. Levi McLaughlin’s death highlights his adoption of about two dozen children. Frederick Layton, Milwaukee pioneer, founded Layton Art Gallery costing $275,000.
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Roger Wolcott
Massachusetts
Boston
Europe
Count Vom Zeppelin
Oscar
Sweden
Greece
Richmond P. Hobson
Prince of Wales
Prince Tiloka
King of
Siam
Charterhouse School
London
Victoria
Sir William MacCormac
Kaiser Wilhelm
Alvarez Calderon
Washington
Maryland Agricultural Colleges
Hyattsville
Columbus
Manuel
Maria Colombo
Cadiz
Levi McLaughlin
Wichita
Kan
Frederick Layton
Milwaukee
England
Wisconsin
Layton
Middle West
Memorable Heroism in Peking Entry By British Troops
The London Illustrated News recalls the first British entry into Peking during the legation siege. Major Scott led the way under a water gate while Indian soldiers waded through mud. Captain Soady climbed the wall barefoot and used his turban as a flag as Britons opened the inner gate for German, Russian, and Japanese forces to enter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
China
Peking
London Illustrated News
Scott
R. E
Soady
Lotos Club Dinner Menu Cards Feature Clemens Portrait
The New York Sun notes the Mark Twain dinner at the Lotos Club includes a photogravure portrait of Mr. Clemens with white hair and lotus blossoms on the menu card. These cards have long been a feature, bound on rofled dark paper, with artwork celebrated in the club cafe.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mark Twain
Lotos Club
Mr. Clemens
New York
New York Sun
Boots and Shoes Sale Offer Prices Promise Best Deals
The notice advertises a large selection of boots and shoes at unusually low prices. It highlights duck boots at 3.50 and 3.25 for other rubber and made leather types, women’s shoes from 2.50 to 2.75, and a range of ball brand rubbers, kid boots, and heavy calfskin options. It promises solid leather quality and lowest prices.
River and Harbor and Shipping Bills in Congress
Washington notes focus on the river and harbor bill of about 69 million dollars and the related shipping bill. The debate centers on foreign steamship influence, with opponents leveraging misinformation and partisan divides. Public sentiment supports American shipping interests and potential freight reductions. J. B. Acres
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J. B. Acres
Royal Blunder Delays Italian Royal Speech Standstill
In a historic Italian theater a king on stage found the speech roll blank as the prompter was out of reach. The chancellor tried to read it, only to discover the joke, prompting the royal resignation and exit of the chancellor.
Masonic Pillars Recovered For Greenwich Lodge
Frederick Mead of New York donated two hand carved mahogany pillars with Masonic emblems dating back to 1775. Found in the Israel Putnam cottage attic in Greenwich rafters by a carpenter, they were offered to Acacia lodge in Greenwich now Stamford.
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Acacia Lodge of Freemasons
Greenwich
Conn
Frederick Mead
New York
New York Times
Union Lodge
Stamford
Israel Putnam
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Hattie Alshouse
Mary Gates
Flora Craine
Alima Peterson
Bock Farm
Chamberlin
Gorman Siler
Tiffin
the State Bar Association
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Washington Township
Farmer Canning Company
Peking’s Wall
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J. G. Leever
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