Bright Idea Stirs Bryan Politics Over Judge Vacancy
RL Starr a Bryan lawyer and editor sends a letter to Democrats and Republicans urging influence to stop naming a successor to the late Hubbard in the Common Pleas court. Democrats mock him while also seeking to place a party ally in the vacancy, the so called Democratic plum, per the Van Wert Bulletin.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
RL Starr
Bryan
Judge Hubbard
Common Pleas Court
Starr
Plum
van Wert Bulletin
JUDGESHIP VACANCY IN THIRD DISTRICT PROMPTING DEMOCRATIC PUSH
Democratic attorneys across the third district rush petitions to Gov Pattison for appointment to the late judge Hubbard’s seat. Main contenders include Snook of Paulding, Spriggs, Saltzgaber Winn and Enos Lamb with Lamb seeming strongest from Defiance. Citizens ask who will secure the vacancy as Pattison’s illness limits action and speculation runs high.
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Hubbard
Third Judicial District
Pattison
John S Snook
F P Spriggs
Snook
Paulding County
Saltzgaber
van Wert
Handy
Wauseon
Enos
Winn
Lamb
Defiance
Columbus
New House
Mr. Houck
Reuben L. Starr
Bryan
Reuben
J. D. Lamb
Paulding
Accountant Reports $78,000 Shortage in Kansas Treasury
An expert accountant who completed an inspection finds a shortage of $78,000 in the Kansas state treasury. The report notes discrepancies and requires further audit to determine causes and responsible parties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kansas State Treasury
Rathburn bill passes rail fare two cents by Senate panel
The Tur State Senate Committee on railroads approved by unanimous vote a Rathburn bill setting a two cent fare. The action occurred on Tuesday during the committee session.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tur State Senate Committee On Railroads
Rathburn
Toledo Board Postpones Lease Decision on Canal Bank
The Board of Public Works at their Wednesday meeting postponed action on the lease of the terminal bank of the canal at Toledo until February 16.
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Board of Public Works
Therme Bank of the Canal
Toledo
Pioneer Delphos resident WairettT dies at 81
War era obituary notes a Delphos pioneer named WairettT who died on the 18th at age 81. He was the father of twelve children and is survived by five sons and the mother.
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A Wairettt
Delphos
Legislature Adopts McKinley Memorial Exercise Plan
Born branches of the Ohio legislature Tuesday adopted a joint resolution to provide exercises in honor of the late President McKinley next Monday the anniversary of his birth.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ohio
McKinley
Ohio moves to abolish capital punishment and permit physicians to end suffering
Bits introduced in the Ohio legislature include abolishing capital punishment and allowing doctors to lawfully end a patient’s life when pain is intense and recovery is hopeless. The measure was presented in the house on Tuesday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ohio
Man Pardoned Murderer Refuses Release Request
Ltonard KritzenMan of Spingfield, aged about 70, sentenced to life in 1882 for his daughter's murder, refused a New Year pardon from the governor and asked to spend the rest of his days in prison. He has no home or friends.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ltonard KritzenMan
Spingfield
Guv. Fierrick
Funeral of Marshall Field Observed Across Chicago
The funeral was held Friday at the home and First Presbyterian church. During services all large State Street retailers closed, as did about a thousand Chicago Commercial Club enterprises citywide. The Card of Trade held a brief session and many buildings displayed half-mast flags. Mass meetings by various organizations adopted resolutions praising Mr Field.
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Marshall Field
First Presbyterian Church
State Street
Chicago Commercial Club
Card of Trade
Mr. Field
Fostoria Mourns Joan McDonel Harnessmaker 77
Joan W McDonel longtime Fostoria harnessmaker died Friday at age 77 in the city. Her passing leaves a mark on local crafts and business history. Funeral plans are not yet announced.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joan W McDonel
Fostoria
That City
Postmaster Nomination for Wauseon Tied to Representative Southar
Representative Southar nominates Dr. J F Ontealt for the Wauseon postmaster position. The recommendation follows standard appointment procedures and signals potential staffing changes at the local postal office.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J F Ontealt
Wauseon
Southar
Lutheran Pastor Resigns for South Dakota Move
Rev. J Barnett, pastor of the Lutheran church at Continental for five years, has resigned and will relocate to South Dakota.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rev. J . Barnett
Lutheran Church
Continental
South Dakota
John Lamb Named Candid for Common Pleas Judge
John Lamb of this city and brother of Senator Lamb of Toledo seeks a common pleas judge seat. The announcement appears in The Toledo Blade indicating his candidacy.
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Tus
Toledo Blade
John Lamb
Ciby
Senator Lamb
Toledo
Common Pleas
ManLe Couple Celebrates 50th Wedding Anniversary
Joan ManLe and his wife near Upper Sandusky marked their fiftieth wedding anniversary on Sunday. The couple, both well over fifty, note there has never been a death in the family.
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Joan ManLe
Upper Sandusky
Balloon ascension ends crash for Cooper in Texas
Sixpsay Cooper, an aeronaut from Clarinda Ohio, fell 2000 feet during a Texas balloon ascent. He sustained a broken wrist but no other bones were broken.
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Sixpsay Cooper
Clarinda
Ohio
Texas
Snook Rival for Common Pleas Bench Weighs Ties in District
In Van Wert Ohio discussions predict Hon John Snook of Paulding securing a Common Pleas seat. Snook fronts for Governor Pattison insurer ties and a possible family link, while rival Judge Brotherton from Delphos carries Democratic backing and seasoned service.
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John & Snook
Paulding
Common Pleas
Snook
Pattison
van Wert
B J Brotherton
Delphos
Judge Brotherton
Brotherton
First American Ambassador to Japan Named
Luke E Wricnat of Tennessee appointed by the President as the first American ambassador to Japan. Henry Ide, senior member of the commission, will take his place in Manila.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Luke E Wricnat
Tennessee
Philippines
Japan
Manila
Henry Ide
Governor Pattison Stricken as Nurse Summoned to Mansion
A trained nurse was summoned to the executive mansion in Columbus on Thursday amid rumors that Governor Pattison’s condition is graver than reported with talk of pulmonary trouble. His physician said there is nothing alarming in his health.
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Executive
Columbus
Gov. Pattison
Wieners Sardined with Creosote Flavor Shocks Health Dept
Chemist Kirchmaier reports to the Tokyo health department that dishonest makers soak wieners in a creosote preparation to imitate smoke flavor. Analysis shows liquid smoke usage in meat processing.
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Kirchmaier
Toedo Health Department
Lima Poised for Three New Factories and 300 Jobs
Lima expects three large factories to bring 300 jobs with a Progressive association guarantee of 75000 dollars. One plant is a watch and watch case factory with 500000 dollars capital stock and a 150000 dollar loan. The other two are a Cleveland bolt and lock company and the Shelby Safety Switch Co.
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Lima
Progressive Association
Cleveland Bolt and Lock Company
Shelby Safety Switch Co
Toledo’s First Newsboy Elias Fassett Dies at 79
Elias Fassett aged 79 and longtime Toledo resident of 74 years died Monday. He is remembered as Toledo's first newsboy and a notable local figure.
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Elias Fassett
Toledo
Lima man killed by train near Findlay on weekend
Daxigy Howard of Lima died when struck by a train near Findlay Saturday night. The body was not located until Sunday after noon.
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Daxigy Howard
Lima
Findlay
Real estate transfers amid Defiance and adjacent townships
A long list of property transfers records numerous deeds in Defiance and nearby townships. Names include Catharine Hire, Edw M Colwell, Frank Partee, Juenty Walters, Wm Kopp, J M Schneider, Florence Westrick, Catharine Reuter, Robert Holgate, Luella Mary, Michael VanVierah, Sarah Boyer, August Gottwold, Edward Schultz, Wesley Rout, Charles Polker, Adam Stork, Louis Doust, Ludwiz, Anna Hass, A Crank Adm, John Flangen, Teff Ansberry, Catherine Killian, Maria Hopkins, Allen Nelson, Henry Asfall, Frank Richardson, David Kleeckne, Sarah Losure, Lutheran Trustees, John Knope, Elizabeth Bremer, Wm Kopp, Emanuel Ludeman, Charles Barnes, John Boden, Melvin Williams, Michael Koch, Louisa Conn, Bert Ames, Imma Barber, Philip Crago, Viola Dean, David Walters, Silas Sutphen, John Hover, Herman Schroeder, Wm Stuckman, Homer Lantz, Frederick Foaker, Marietta Kyle, Orlando Ewing, Rueben Sponseller, Martin Huber, AV Groselle, Frederick Dickman. Transfers show parcels in auditor’s plats, old/new plats, Adams Two, Richland, Noble, Milford Two, Mark Center, Ney, Sherwood, Delaware, Highland, and other townships with amounts from 75 to 10500 dollars.
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Catharine Hire
M Colwell
Bronson
Frank E Partee
Uenty Walters
Gibson
Williamston
Wm Kopp
Sheriff
J M Schneider
Florence J Westrick
Catharine Reuter
Holgate
Robert G Holgate
Luelly Mary
Defiance
Michael VanVierah
Sarah I. Boyer
A Rivers
August Gottwold
Christian Gottwold
Josephine Spring
Edward A Schultz
Bouton
Security Bldg. & Loan Co
Wesley Rout
Maria T Hopkins
Allen M Nelson
Hicksville Village
Geo K Olis
Henry S
Vera Asfall
Geo Seabold
Frank W Richardson
David Kleeckne
Sarah A Losure
Trustees Lutheran Church
John W. Knope
Adama
Steriff
Elizabeth Bremer
Emanuel Ludeman
Chas. Barnes
Henry Dehnbostel
Wm Dehnbostel
John Wm Boden
Adams Two
Melvin D. Williams
Michael i Koch
Tiffin
Louisa Conn, Et al
Julia L Moog
Old Plat
Ney Village
Bert M Ames
Imma Barber
Washington Twp
Philip W Crago
Viola Dean
Mackinawadd
Ney
David Walters
Frank I Partee
Milford
Silas T Sutphen
John W Hover
Mark Center
Herman H F Schroeder
Co W Stuckman
Homer F
Edith Lantz
Frederick Foaker
Auditor
Sherwood
Marietta Kyle
Orlando Ewing
Jerome Kentner
Rueben Sponseller
Delaware Township
Samuel Kolb
Martin Huber
Michael Lero
A V Groselle
Noble Township
Tempie Colwell
Geo. A Ashman
Richland Township
Chas. Colwell
Mary Ik Horning Torederick Dickman
Highland Township
Local Notes on Illness Visits and School Institute
Ney and vicinity reports Mrs Fred Hasse improved after illness. Lill Daniels on sick list. Hanna of Ney visiting sister Mrs Silas Welker. W O Wiseman seen near Ney Saturday. Frank Bostater and Roy Yarlot attended Farmers Institute in Defiance. Orley Welker in Defiance. Washington township teachers at Teachers Institute. deemed a grand success. Yarlot rents farm and will move to town soon. Mamie Dreher visiting parents after Defiance school days. Funeral for Peter Carlstadt held at homestead due to Mrs Carlstadt illness. Ibbie Donley on sick list. Marvan Yarlot and Ray Neis wender in Bryan Wednesday.
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Fred Hasse
Lill Daniels
Hanna of
Ney
Silas Welker
W O Wiseman
Frank Bostater
Roy Yarlot
Farmers’ Institute
Defiance
Orley Welker
Washington Township
Teachers’ Institute
W Yarlet
Mamie Dreher
JM Defiance
Peter Carlstadt
Carlstadt
Ibbie Donley
Marvan Yarlot
Ray Neiswender
Bryan Wedes
Princetown Pony Dies After Eating Yeast Bread Outside Home
A Princeton housekeeper set out a gallon of yeast bread to keep it from fermenting. A valuable Shetland pony found the yeast, ate it, and swelled during rising. Attempts to save him failed, and the animal died from suffocation.
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Princeton, Land
Sherwood Church Meetings Begin with Song Service
A series of meetings started at Church of Christ Sunday evening. Daisy Hill from Hicksville assisted with the song service. Craven and Wendt from Dfiance spent Monday and Tuesday here. Hover was in Bryan and Williams Center last week. Dr. Rock and sister Mrs Jake Musser attended. Mr and Mrs Johnson and John Openlander of Auburn Indiana came for Perry Rock's funeral Monday. John son and daughter of Michigan attended the funeral as Perry Rock's cousins. Mrs Dr Lohman of Ney stayed Monday night with sister Mrs G W Renz.
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Church of Christ
Daisy Hill
Hicksville
S A Craven
JH Wendt
D-fiance
Hover
Bryan and
Williams Center
Rock
Jake Musser
Johnson
Jno Openlander
Auburn
Ind
Perry Rock
Ind Johnson and Daughter
Michigan
Dr. Lohman
Ney
G W Renz
Local notices and family updates from Putnam County
Monday activity from Noble Frogs scene reports visitors in Brunersburg and Mark township folk, plus Mack and Helfrick cutting wood for J A Aspacher on L Speakers farm. Henry Mack and John Hiler with wives attended a Putnam county funeral. CD Jordan seeks to sell his Bunker Hill farm.
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Buss Dangler
Putnam County
Brunersburg
Smith Boys
Mark Township
M Mack
John Helfrick
J A Aspacher
Henry Mack
John Hiler
Jordan
Bunker Hill
Widow Catherine Hornung Dies at 52 Near New Bavaria
Mrs Catherine Hornung widow of Charles Hornung and pioneer resident dies at her home near New Bavaria Tuesday night aged 52. She leaves three sons and one daughter. Funeral set for Friday morning.
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Catherine Hornung
Charles Hornung
New Bavaria
Sunday Schools Washington Died January 18
Sunday Schools Washington died after a lingering illness on January 18. Funeral January 20 at the house conducted by Rev. Hengleman of Bryan. Interment Ney cemetery. Irvin and Doc Hartshin went to Columbus for Marion Hartshin’s serious illness due to blood poisoning. last report Tuesday gave slight hope.
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Peter Carlstadt
Hengkleman
Bryan
Ney
Irvin
Doc’ Hartshin
Columbus
Marion
Charles Koldenbauch
Frank Partee
Arkansas
Elizabeth Smith
Lacota
Mich
Ra Chamberlain
Will Polock
Wi Lantz
John Pollock
Cincinnati
van Wert
Chas Lantz
Hicksville
Homer Kyle
Local Figures Attend Visits and Socials in Hicksville
Hicksville hosts guests including Thos Correll and family visiting Mrs O's parents on Smith Street. Visitors from Fort Wayne Toledo and Detroit attend on business, with a Knights of Columbus installation in town and a surprise party at J H Maxwell’s home. A high school literary society forms, carpenters repair a building, and lodge events with a planned procession and honorary activities for Jasper Lee Crowl.
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Thos. Correll
Floese
Defiance
Martin Boon
Chas Wetzel
Evans
Ft Wayne
Wayne
Toledo
Detroit
Harry Gerst
J H Maxwell Nona
Edward Needham
Michigan
H A Simpson
Chas
Jasper Lee
Crowl
Holden
Indiana
Busi
Misses Elliott
Blanche Catelle
Ridenour
Walter Hilliards
Floyd Clark
Wetzel
Garrett Thurs
Kk of P
Eral
New Year Message Encourages Courage and Faith for Youth
A letter from Indianapolis dated December 25 65 urges boys and girls to pursue kind acts and a brave stand for the right in the new year. The note emphasizes Christian faith with Jesus guidance and invites readers to send Sun day school letters to H L Stock in Defiance Ohio.
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Indianapolis
Ind
Jesus
Christaan
H. L. Stock
Indiana
Local visitors depart for Missouri home
Arthur Eugene Anderson his wife and little daughter left for their Missouri home Monday after visiting friends and old neighbors here. Peter Mansfield will accompany them for a visit. John McCague shows improvement while Grandpa Bodenbender remains about the same. Mrs. D H Wagner continues to improve slowly. The little son of A J Wagner died Friday night from blood poison.
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Eugene Anderson
Missouri
Peter Mansfield
John McCague
Grandpa Bodenbender
D H Wagner
A J Wagner
Obituary and local notices from Farmer Center district
Mrs. Tharp aged 61 died suddenly near Farmer Thursday morning after feeling ill while ironing. She leaves a husband two sons and several grandchildren. Funeral Saturday at the I B church in Farmer Center with interment in Bryan cemetery. Other items note trips by Lord and family to Bryan and Maxwell of Defiance visiting Farmer.
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Defiance
John Donley
Indiana
Farmer
Oscar Tharp
Maxwell
Lord
Bryan
Lester Stone
New Monday
Evansport residents and visiting relatives noted in town
Evansport and nearby towns see a string of visits and events. Butler's Evansport Bueher lad businessman visits. Miss Mary Cameron returns from Archbold with her sister. Bryan's James Haller seen on streets. many attend a Defiance teachers institute and a revival at the ME church. Local births, schooling moves, and funeral attendances mark a busy week. Return visits include Indianapolis and Decatur relatives. Nebraska Linebrinks visit, first homecoming in 15 years. Replogle family funeral in Germantown.
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Christ Bueher
Butler
Mary Cameron
Winzler
Archbold
James Haller
Bryan
Willie Coy
Harvey Fribley
Glaydis
Reena Partee
Amos Herr
L F Orahood
Teachers’ Institute
Defiance
Fred Coy
Amos Snider
J C Garber
Alice Cameron
Angola
Homer Christy
Ermin Peterson
John Paxton
John Webber
J H Iferd
M Paxton
Lantz
Charley Marshal
Wilbur Rodgers
Indianapolis
Ind
Decatur
Charley Linebrink
Nebraska
Linebrink
Replogle
Germantown
Mr. Replogll
Goddard Brother Dies at 88 in Brattleboro
TB Goddard received a telegram Tuesday announcing that his brother Nelson W Goddard of Brattleboro Vermont died January 2 at age 88.
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TB Goddard
Nelson W Goddard
Brattleboro V T
Advertised Letters at Defiance Post Office 1906
Uncalled letters for week ending Jan 16 1906 in Defiance Ohio include ladies Mrs M Boucher Margaret Fagen Neema Luke Ms L Snyder and Jennie Stewart. gentlemen Geo T Bailey William Beck Adam Grice S E Leonard Geo Miller John Nesbit Jim Adman Rev J G Grimmer Jake Hover Home Art Co James E McCulley Henry Lang John Leffler Rolf Skiver. If not called within 14 days they go to the dead letter office as law prescribes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Defiance
Ohio
M Boucher
Margaret Fagen
Neema Luke
L Snyder
Geo. T Bailey
William Beck
Adam Grice
S E Leonard
Geo. Miller
John Nesbit
Jennie Stewart
Jim Adman
J G Grimmer
Jake Hover
Home Art Co
James E McCulley
Henry Lang
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Chas. Magers
Antwerp
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Ira Donaldson
Liter Press
USA
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Arlo Doengee
Leroy Pro
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Henry County
Mansfield
Fremont Knoll
Ferguson
Continental News
Ntta Roosebo
Rumar
Cora
Tr. EE. Shuter
J. N. Replogle
H. R. Fribley
Amos Heer
Co. C. Hall
B. C. Partee
Marie Martin
J. W. Shuter
Hattie Cameron
Wyatt Cameron
H. H. Hall
S. Snider
A. Coy
H. F. Rodgers
Lucy Replogle
Alta Christy
Wilma Heer
Clyde Snider
Homer Hall
Della R. Shuter
Core B. Hall
T. E. Shuter
Secy
Dry Creek U. B. S. S
C. C. Culler
William Rogers
J. A. Rogers
Florence Boyes
Elms
Sewell
Wesley
Arnold
Leah Biglow
John Lee
Wm. Boyes
Lee
Boyes
Carmine Dustin
Nellie Lee
C. M. Rogers
Edward D. Goller
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S. W. E. Spensler
Mary E. Peterson
Rosa M. Mansfield
Bernie Dickey
Norah Morris
Grace Easley
Dillia Sitterly
Jennie Peterson
Ralph Dickey
Gale Keller
Arthur
LT Jughon
Chicago
Crosby House
Napoleon
Wellington
Mahon
Rush Medical College
Dr. Mahon
18Th Street
Children’s Home
Amelia Beiswenger
Jacob Dickman
Lehman
George Miller
Clara Scharpf
A W Fitzjohn
Peterson
Wm. McCauley
Harriet McCauley
Mabel
Rov B Hall
HCO
I Devore Cavid
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