Local items and notices from Sherwood area update
Mrs Fill Switzer of Sherwood visits the city. James Cleo Murphy and Mrs Murphy licensed to wed. Liquid Air lecture for Putlie Library on February 3. Rand and Beehn of Ridgeville Corners delivered 100 bushels clover seed to Miller Co. store hours updated to 6 pm except Mon and Sat. Bazaar promotes dyes refund policy. Geo Hobargar of Sherwood visits Defiance. noted as a successful local businessman. Fred J Adams sells Sherwood house to Frank White of St Joe Ind. Adams stays, Mrs Adams visits Napoleon. Pauline Henning files for divorce from Frederick Henning for cruelty. married Oct 10 1901. Winn and Lay for plaintiff. Drys win local option in Parm er township 219 to 104. farmex club house to continue at old stand.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fred J. Adams
Sherwood House
Frank White
St. Joe
Ind
Adams
Sherwood
Mrs. Adams
Napoleon
Pauline Henning
Frederick Henning
Hicksville
Winn & Lay
Drys
Parmer Township
Proposed Mail Route in Defiance County and Local Notices
petitions circulate for rural free mail delivery route from Jewell via Independence dam river road through Richland Adams townships to Henry county line and beyond. Also ads for gold banded glassware at Burt's Bazaar and various church and clothing sale notices. A reader requests a taxpayers committee to verify Defiance courthouse deed transfer and timing of transfer to the county commissioners.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jewell
Independence Dam
Henry County Line
Richland
Adams Townships
Ridge Road
Goddard’s Corners
Adams Township
Snyder Corners
Old Cupp P. C
West Ridge
Defiance
Court House
Institute
Peter Corressel
Committees Appointed for 1902 by Defiance G A R
General orders announce the 1902 committee list for Defiance G A R including Relief Entertainment Finance Memorial Day and Cemetery groups. Local notices cover rheumatic illness, visits, and post-election dry vote results. Also reported are nitro glycerine blast near Marion Indiana and medical removal of bone behind ear in Florida.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bishop Post
G. A. R. Defiance
Unio
Committee On
P. Dickman
H. Schmick
Chas. Craine
P. K. Helpman
A. W. King
G. J Hickey
W. A. Kehnast
Henry Wilson
M. A. Bell
G. J. Hickey
K. R. Mallett
M. B. Gorman
J. W. Myers
H. Foss
G. H. Dicus
P. E. Helpman
L. E. Beardsley
Wm. Ebright
O. W. Partee
John Zook
Woman Relief Corps
J. W. Leach
G. W. Deatrick
First Ward
E. R. Mallet
W. A. Kelinast
John Houtz
John Butler
O. Colwell
Lewis
Adit
Second Hand Piano for Sale at Wellman's Music Store
Bargain piano offered for quick sale at Wellman's Music Store. Price listed as 35 dollars with option to rent cheaply and apply rent toward purchase. Advertisement appears in daily issue promoting room for new stock.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wellman’s MusicStore
Elegant Defiance Weddings Mark Start Of Year
This morning at St Marys Catholic Church in Defiance, Cleo Murphy and Sid Cogley wed with Rev. Doherty presiding. Best man was Canan of Garrett and bridesmaid Anna Rowe of Defiance. The couple will reside in Defiance. Murphy is renowned in local society and Cogley works for the B and O railroad. A large breakfast followed at the Murphy home on Clinton Street.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Mary’s Catholic Church
Rev. Doherty
Cleo Murphy
Sid Cogley
Garrett
Ind
Canan
Anna Rowe
Cogley
Defiance
Mr. Cogley
B. & O. Railroad
B. O. P. E. Lodge
Miss Murphy
Peter Murphy
Clinton Street
Celia Karst
Clara Madras
Lohengrin
Defiance High School
John Cogley
Couple Aweigh as Stork Brings Baby Daughter
Mr and Mrs Earl C Couch welcome a girl baby at their home at 6 15 am today relatives report.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Earl C. Couch
Stork
Public Sale at Adams Township Defiance County
H J Cupp offers sale at his residence one mile west of the Catholic church in Adams Township Defiance county on Tuesday January 28 1902 starting at 10 am. Items include a mare and gelding both five years old a seven year old mare two two year old mares 1100 pounds each two cows fresh one double harness one single harness one double shovel plow one eight horse drag two two horse plows one single buggy one farm wagon one Turnbull low wheels set new platform scale store and household goods.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. J. Cupp
Adams Township
Defiance County
Cure Offered for Asthma at Crosby House
Consultation free at Crosby House on Tuesday January 21 offered by Dr. Morrison after a year of asthma suffering. The notice promotes a several months treatment plan and invites those affected to seek help.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Morrison
Crosby House
Court in Paulding witnesses gather for grand jury
Paulding county grand jury sees many witnesses. Distant attendees include Mrs Theresa Franks and her children from Wapakoneta Ammon Berryhill and Della Ridenour from Glandorf A McBride brother of the Antwerp girl found dead at Mrs Shaffers home Detective H B Wilson of Van Wert also attends after arresting Mrs Sallie Watkins Several county officials connected with the Shaffer case join the session.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paulding
Paulding County
Theresa Franks
Wapakoneta
Ammon Berryhill
Della Ridenour
Glandorf
A. McBride
Government Building Plans Discussed by Postmaster
Postmaster Thompson outlines plans to improve the postal service and envisions a new government building as the current quarters prove insufficient. Defiance, the district’s key town between Toledo and Ft. Wayne, could host the facility within a year or two as Thompson plans to bring the matter to the department, Congressman Snook, and the two senators.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thompson
Defiance
Fifth
Toledo
Ft. Wayne
Not Driving Slowly Causes Fatal Buggy Incident
Several people were thrown from a buggy when it upset after driving too slowly. The horse fell and died within minutes. Whitney and two sisters were kept safe as the mishap occurred near Domersville school house.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mr. Whitney
Ed Highea
Wm Brant
W M Kail
Henry County
Peter Kern
Stryker
Arch Sturrer
John Moser Jr
Chas Manica
Paulding County
W M Brant
Henry Arness
John Whitney
Charles Clemens
Domersville School
Whitney
John
Pete
Frank Moser
John Kern
Defiance
Jewell
Henry Myers
Beardsley and McCullough Wed in City
Wilbur D. Beardsley and Bertha N. McCullough were licensed to wed in the city. Dey Ayers loans money at five percent annual interest with payments taken and interest stopped. Sid Cogley of Garrett was married here today as B and O engines saluted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dey Ayers
Wilbur D. Beardsley
Bertha N. McCullough
City
Sid Cogley
Garrett
Wanted A Wife Must Be Strong And Never Have A Lame Hack
A fragment advertises a marriage match with a claim of strength and no weakness, mentioning Dr Rankin and a health product labeled Kidney Tab as a cure for pain. The note cites Bee tg N Lewis in association with the promotion.
Deaths Morris Miss Mollie Morris Dies at Home
Mollie Morris died this morning at 8 o clock at the home of John Moon in Defiance township. The funeral is planned for Thursday afternoon at 2 o'clock from the Oakland M E church.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Morris
Mollie Morris
John Moon
Defiance Township
Oakland M. E
Ed Keoppe Sale Draws Large Crowd in Defiance
Defiance residents attended Ed Keoppe's public sale held Wednesday, with proceeds over $1,000. Ed plans to relocate his family to Garrett Indiana to work in the B and O shops. Attendees included Mrs Laura Keoppe and others from Ottawa Brunersburg and Evansport areas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ollie Robinson
Laura Keoppe
Defiance
Samuel Gilbert
Ottawa
Saturnae Ed Keoppe
Garrett
Ind
Figley
Brunersburg
John Hancock
Ridgeville Reading Circle Elects Officers and Organizes
The Ridgeville Reading Circle met at E L Carpenter's on Thursday January 9 and adopted a constitution and by laws. Officers elected include President H A Fauver Vice President Orrin Holmes Secretary Byrde Rand Corresponding Secretary Kathryn R Thornton and a board of Directors. The group plans to promote reading of good literature and lists many titles read or to be added with about twenty new volumes soon. Local residents Richard Trimble H H Wheeler and family Mary Worden Mattock visit and the Kings Daughters announce an entertainment and box social at Rowe's hall on January 18 to support a good cause.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ridgeville Reading Circle
E L Carpenter
H. A. Fauver
Orrin Holmes
Byrde Rand
Kathryn R Thornton
H C Coy
Maude Rowe
Elsie Trimble
Kate Emery
Ben Hur
The
Hugh Wynne
Gotham
David Harum
Red Rock
Invisible
Moses
Tom Sawyer
Thelma
de Willoughby
Lucile
David Carson
Janice Meredith
Dombey and Son
Indiana
Ibben Holden
Wyoming
Richard Trimble
Canada
Advertised Letters in Defiance Ohio for Week Ending Jan 1902
The Defiance Ohio post office lists uncalled letters for the week ending January 1902. Names include Bortman Jerry Cobe Mary M Johnson Emery Muff Sallie B. Letters unclaimed within 14 days will be sent to the dead letter office. Postmaster C. J. Thompson requests advertisers to say advertised and give the date of the list.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Defiance
Ohio
Bortman
Jerry Cobe
Mary M Johnson
Emery Muff
Miss Sallie B
For Sale 160 Acres Near Defiance
Land framed as 160 acres located three miles south of Defiance. Sold cheap if taken soon. For full particulars contact Dr. E. M. Holland, Holland, Ohio. No4-4t.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Defiance
The Last Sausage Tale of Uncle Billie Fullen
A colorful 19th century Kentucky tale recounts Uncle Billie Fullen of Muhlenberg Township. The Virginian farmer bred race horses and kept a generous farm notables recall, and a legendary night when a giant sausage and a pack of hounds caused chaos, ending with the claim of a thousand feet while others doubt the feat.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Billie Fullen
Muhlenberg Township
Pickrway County
Fullen
Eternal City
Billie
Mr. Fullen
Doan's Kidney Pills Endorsed by Defiance Citizens
A common error is treating back pains with liniment when kidney trouble causes the pain. Doan's Kidney Pills are promoted as a cure for kidney ills with local endorsements from Mr. C L Walter of 107 West High St and Mrs. Walters. Sold by all dealers at 50 cents. Foster Milburn Co Buffalo NY sole agents. Remember the name Doan's.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. L. Walter
West High Street
Dean
N. Y
U. S
Doan’s
Also Mentioned on This Page
Oodward’s Drug Store
Mrs. Fill Switzer
James BE
Cleo M. Murphy
Putlie
Putnam
Monroe Drug Co
Unionville, Mo
E. N. Lewis
Geo. Hobargar
Mr. Hobargar
Express
Burt’s Bazaar
L. Roberts
St. John’s
Rural
A. W. King & Son
Harley & Whitaker
Star Mfg. Co
Landesman Hirscheimer Cloak and Suit Co
Baltimore Bakery
Hector Daoust
Belle Houghton
R. A. Houghton
Holgate Ave
Mrs. A. Weber
Julia Weber
Lord
Farmer
Burdock
Julia Filbridge
West Cornwell, Conn
Marion
Dr. Hubbard
Katie Feindel
Florida
Frank Ferguson
Maumee
Tiffin
Wabash Bridge
North Shore
Mr. Ferguson
Diehl Brewing Company
Auglaize River
Dan F. Krotz
Park Avenue
Jennie Burns
Jaanita Club
Holgate Avenue
Citizens Opera House
Heinlein
Social World
Wilbur Beardsley
Geo. S. May
Grace Episcopal Church
Bougr
Brockley
Phillips
K Macy
Weisenberger & Emery
Domersville
Monarch
Barns
Thomas
Aera
Northwestern
Bell
Perrystreet
Freecorn
Brooksvile
Ridgeville Corners
C. J. Thompson
E. M. Holland, Holland, O
Ae Jeweler
Wvvuuyu
Chlrhap
Woodman’s
W. A. Rehnast CO. Wire Fence Bargains
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