Ohio town records a flurry of civic notes
Local items report Willis Stever attending the 55th Ohio Farmers Insurance meeting in LeRoy. The American Steel Package Co foundations begin for three new machines in the east side factory. Redirected city notes include post‑storm sidewalk openings, Willlis law revenues, a flooding incident at the Odd Fellows hall and Dr Lewis drugstore, plus several civic motions and elections.
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American Steel Package Co
East Side
Willis
Stever
LeRoy
The
Ohio Farmers’ Insurance Co
Church Notice at St. John's Reformed Church Jan 18
Divine services next Sunday January 18 at St. John's Reformed Church corner Fourth and Washington Rev F E Lahr pastor Sunday school at 9 am English sermon at 10 am Zion's Reformed church of Sherwood Sunday school at 1 15 pm English services at 2 pm All are cordially invited.
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St. John’s Reformed Church
Cor. Fourth and
Washington Sts
F. E. Lahr
Zion's Reformed Church of Sherwood
First National Bank Reelects Directors and Names Officers
The regular annual meeting was held Tuesday at 5 p m and the old board of directors was reelected: Edward Squire Bernard W Slagle Herman B Tenzer Dr W S Powell Chas F Ferguson Chas B Squire Mrs Edward Squire. Directors then elected officers for the year: Edward Squire President Herman B Tenzer Vice President Virgil Squire Cashier Fred Moss Assistant Cashier Ed C Squire General Book Keeper Walter C Doenitz Individual Bookkeeper Will C Kahlo Messenger Lew C Davison Watchman. The only staffing change was Fred Moss promoted from teller to assistant cashier. The year just closed is among the bank’s most successful in forty four years.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
First National Bank
Edward Squire
Bernard W. Slagle
Herman B. Tenzer
W. S. Powell
Chas. F. Ferguson
Chas. B. Squire
Herman B.tenzer
Virgil Squire
Fred Moss
Ed C. Squire
Walter C. Doenitz
Will C. Kahlo
Lew C. Davison
Teller
Wagon overturns on towpath near Defiance Works
A farm wagon loaded with mill feed belonging to Walter 8. Tomlinson of Farmer township overturned at noon behind Defiance Machine Works blacksmith shop, broke the building doors after slipping along a narrow, icy towpath. The wagon was routed along Third Street. The path’s poor condition and route prompted criticism.
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Defiance Machine Works
Walter 8. Tomlinson
Farmer Township
Third Street
Novel contest ends with watch tossing on Clinton street
Wm Hightower and James Brown, both colored, spent a pleasant half hour Tuesday tossing watches across Clinton street. The first damaged watch would be claimed by the other brother. Hightower’s timepiece ended up with a dent and Brown took it after several hot gin slings.
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Wm. Hightower
James Brown
Clinton Street
Mr. Hightower
Card of Thanks for Crist Demland and Children
The family thanks friends for kindness during illness and after the death of wife and mother. Gratitude goes to those who sent flowers. Crist Demland and children.
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Crist Demland
County Treasurer announces tax deadline and book closure
County Treasurer W. Kerne announces tax collection will continue until Saturday January 17 1903 and at close of business the books will be closed. The notice is accompanied by an advertisement praising Dr Wood's Norway Pine Syrup as pleasant harmless and effective for coughs colds bronchitis and asthma.
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Taxpayers County
W. Kerne
Partnership Dissolution Claims Sweepings Merger
Dissolution of a partnership enters the record as partners O. Halt and Gak Gissolved retire from Aeaaah Goa per notice Cara 4:6. The fragmentary text notes ongoing changes in partnership structure and names involved in the dissolution.
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Ta Hem
Ongumtanga
Halt
Aeaaah
Goa
Doctors Out in the Storm
During a terrible gale last Sunday evening Dr. R. B. Cameron of Jewell and Dr. M. B. Repglgle of Evansport performed calls on smallpox patients north of Evansport. After 1 a.m. they finished and nearly froze. Cameron headed home in a sleigh early Monday over broken roads and had around fifty upsets before reaching North Richland. The piece notes the harsh trials country practitioners face.
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R. B. Cameron
Jewell
M. B. Replogle
Evansport
Cameron
T. C. Elliott
North Richland
East Side Barber Hurt in Wood Rack Collapse
Peter Donner a well known East Defiance barber was injured when a large rack of wood fell in his wood shed on Monday. He suffered a deep head gash and bruises but survived due to his strong health. A neighbor said the accident could have been fatal to an ordinary man. He is described as a Democrat.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Peter Donner
East Defiance
Pete
Dern
Health Board
Fraternal Officers Installed by Two Groups
Anthony Wayne council National Union held a public installation Tuesday evening with Deputy F L Hay presiding. Officers installed include President H L Shessler and secretary L E Daoust. Afterward, dancing and refreshments followed with Heinlein's orchestra providing music. Knights and Ladies of Columbia also installed officers led by John Poeteinger P C, with Amos Ewing and W M Reynolds among them, and members described as having a pleasant session.
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Anthony Wayne Council
National Union
F. L. Hay
H. L. Shessler
C. Moll
R. H. Gleason
L. E. Daoust
C. W. Daoust
R. Brown
Harry Wrede
J. W. Whitney
Frank Myers
Frank Hatfield
Geo. Beatty
P. FE. Helpman
T. P. Cantlon
Heinlein
Shessler
Knights and Ladies of Columbia
John Poeteinger
P.C
Amos Ewing
W. MN. Reynold
Cora Wagner
J.tewart
Emma Ae
C. @. Robinson
Barbara Winkler
Lewis Schmunk
Maggie Reynold
Emma Royer
Advertised Letters at Defiance Post Office 1903 List
Uncalled letters for the Defiance Ohio post office week ending January 13 1903 include gentlemen John Blackbury Geo Darnam Geo Gilmore Reuben Rose H M Zigler 8 F Strouse and ladies Miss Lizzie Green Miss Blanche Lindy Miss Laura Rex Miss Gertie Walker. If not called within 14 days they will be sent to the dead letter office by law. Please state “advertised” and date when calling.
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Defiance
Ohio
John Blackbury
Geo Darnam
Geo Gilmore
Reuben Rose
H M Zigler
F Strouse
Lizzie Green
Blanche Lindy
Laura Rex
Gertie Walker
C.J. Thompson
Status of Smallpox in Town of Bryan
A Bryan C Texas letter defends local health actions during a smallpox episode. The Bryan Board of Health, praised for prompt isolation and containment, notes few cases, limited to a handful of families, with most residents recovering. No chalk markers or scare tactics, schools and churches briefly closed to ease public concern.
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Bryan
Bryan, C
Local Board of Health of
Chapman
Toledo
Protracted meeting continues at brick church
Pro gress meeting 8 in pro gress at the brick church with a smallpox scare in Glenburg causing quarantines. Notables include E D Bergman visiting from Zion City and several local residents and travelers stopping by for business and family visits.
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Glenburg
E. D. Bergman
Zion City
Ill
C. Hageman
Oldsther
Cecil Paxton
Bryan
New Through Car Line Inaugurated To Sault Ste Marie
The Chicago Northwestern line inaugurates through sleeping car service to Sault Ste. Marie via Milwaukee Fond du Lac Oshkosh Green Bay Marquette Menominee and Escanaba to Lared junction with Soo Line. Daily 8:00 p m from Wells Street reaches next morning 10:20 am. Southbound depart 3:00 pm except Sunday arriving Chicago 7:30 am. Also notes Soo Line growth and party for Chauncey Webster.
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Northwestern
Chicago
Sault Ste. Marie
Chicago & Northwestern
M. St. P
St. M. Rys
Milwaukee
Fond du Lac
Oshkosh
Green Bay
Marinette
Menominee
Escanaba
Lared
North- Western
Wells Street
Soo
Appleton
Powers
Wisconsin
Minnesota
Dakotas
Meeting of the Institute Lecturers in Columbus
Special correspondence from Columbus Ohio dated January 14 reports the Farmers Institute gathering at the capitol. President T C Laylin presided with W W Miller as secretary as about thirty institute lecturers discuss livestock judging prizes and the Grosvenor Shoddy bill. Ric Rathburn spoke on objective points in life and lively discussion followed.
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Columbus
Ohio
Farmer’s Institute
T. C. Laylin
Norwalk
W.W. Miller
State Board of Agriculture
Capitol
Williamson
Tette
Laylin
H. P. Miller
W. N. Cowden
Grosvenor
Ric Rathburn
Ohio State Grange
Joan A. Sheffield
Neighborhood social ends and stars rise in theater power
A group of about thirty youths enjoyed dancing music and cards at the Wisda residence on North Ridge. They returned to the city at 5 30 this morning. S Miller Kent, star of The Cowboy and the Lady, is billed for Citizens Saturday Jan 17 and may join Chas Hawtrey’s The Messenger from Mars after this season. Conkey's Home Journal promotes practical home life and women focused departments. Jonah M Grubb of Adams township dies at 66, funeral Thursday at 10 am. he leaves three sons and four daughters.
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Joe Wisda
S. Miller Kent
Chas. Hawtrey
Mars
Mr. Kent
Conkey’s Home Journal
Chicago
Grubb
Jonah M. Grubb
Adams Township
Grand Army Republic
Pomona Grange Meeting In Defiance County
Defiance county Pomona Grange will meet with Highland Grange at their hall two miles south and one mile east of Ayersville on January 29, 1903. Morning session opens at 10 a.m. Afternoon session at 1 p.m. Officer elections will be held. All Fifth Degree Masons are requested to attend. W R Stoxe, Secy. Defiance, C R R No 3.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Defiance County
Rumona Grange
Highland Grange
Ayersville
Court Notes Revive Judgment Suit and Real Estate Partition
Geo. B. McClelland Yarlett sues to revive a judgment for 142 dollars and 80 cents against William Ridenour. Joseph F. Hill sues Joseph E. Hill and others in a suit to partition real estate.
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Geo. B. McClelland Yarlett
Wm. Ridenour
Joseph F. Hill
Joseph E. Hill
Weighing on New Pair Banks Scales at Perry Street
Corwin and Kiser advertise weighing services on all kinds of goods using new Pair banks scales with two drafts at ten cents. Patronage solicited from shoppers and traders at 309 and 311 Perry Street with emphasis on free delivery or trial options.
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Perry Street
Corwin & Kiser
Also Mentioned on This Page
Woodwards
Devayers
Putnam
E. N. Lewis
Samuel Saltzgaber
Hon
G. M. Saltzgaber
van Wert
Board of Trade
Toledo Stove Co
Toledo Desk and Future Company
John F. Hamilton
L. (. Laylin
Henry Heilshorn
South Richland Township
R. W. Wortman
BE. N. Lewis
Odd Fellows Hall
Lewis’ Store
James Cruse
Lodi
Thos. Elliott
Richland Township
Chas. Jordan
Defiance Commandery
K. T
S.J. Bowen
Oakwood
James Conley
Hicksville
Henry Jennings
Auditor’s Office
H. L. Brinsmade
Alsop Leffingwell
Trinity Church
Grace Episcopal Church
John Grant
Monroe Township
Putnam County
Grant
H. & RK. Newbegin
Defiance Water Co
Supreme Court
Defiance Box Co
H. D. Bokop
J. A. Deindoerfer
Chas. E. Slocum
August Martin
H.J. Webb
Peter F. Seibel
W. A. Kehnast
Peter Weigerding
W. W. Burton
East Desisiance
Puarmacy
Weisenberger & Emery
Harley & Whitaker
Yingling
Monet
BW. Wortmia
Lewis Block
McCormick’s Institute
Mollencup
Optician
Maaeae
Express
Children’s Home
Joseph Dentinger
West Lodi
Cornelius Schriner
F. M. Powell
D. E Huffman
Minnie Smith
Brunersburg
Fred H. Mueller
Cord Bortleman
Napoleon
Od Culp
Bell ‘Phone
U. B
Dry Creek
Nettie Bennett
Dupont
Grace Myers
Bazil Lind
Chauncey Webster
Mia Mame Farrell
Aui Grocers
Wayne Biscuit Co
Fort Warne, Indiana
Pomona Grange
W. R. Stoxe
Secy
R. R
W. A. Hehnast Co
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