Defiance County News A Busy Week Of Local Events
Defiance reports a mix of personal notices and community happenings. Local visits include Miss Maude Foust traveling to Van Wert and Mrs. J H Stolder hosting in Toledo. Legal notices announce road-enforcement warnings and a divorce grant. Industrial and property actions cover bond refinancing bids and sheriff sales. Society notes record a North Ridge wedding of John Sheets and Emma Beckman and Knights of Pythias social prizes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Sheets
North Ridge
Emma Beckman
St. John’s Catholic Church
Gloden
Wanted Bright Honest Young Man From Defiance
Classified note seeks a dependable youth from Defiance to prepare for a future government service position. Apply via Box One, Cedar Rapids, IA.
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Cedar Rapids
Evangelical Church Plans Quarterly Meetings in Tiffin Area
The Evangelical Church holds a quarterly meeting at Trinity Evangelical church in Tiffin township with Jan 26 and 28 services conducted by Rev. D E Martz of Waterloo Indiana. On Monday evening Jan 29 he will conduct Baptismal services at Calvary church in Highland township. All are invited.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Trinity Evangelical Church
Tiffin Township
D E Martz
Waterloo
Lnd
Martz
Calvary Church
Highland Township
Trav elers Club Hosts Italian Themed Evening at Phelps Home
Mr and Mrs F P Weisenburger hosted the Travelers club Monday at Mrs E R Phelps and Miss Helen Phelps home on Jefferson street. Miss Lee Bechel played Italian music and Miss Mary Hardy spoke on The Golden Hearth of New Mexico. Mrs Gertrude Schrack read Milano Cathedral Il Duomo and Plaza with help from Mr C B Squire. Mrs Doenitz gave a talk on Italian art. Luncheon followed hosted by Mrs Weisenburger with help from Mrs Phelps and Miss Phelps.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
F P Weisenburger
Travelers Club
E R Phelps
Helen Phelps
Jefferson Street
Lee Bechel
New Mexico
Mary Hardy
Milano
Cathedral
Il Duomo
Plaza
Gertrude Schrack
C B Squire
Doenitz
Sorosis Club Meets for A Day of Papers and Tea
Sorosis held a Monday afternoon session at Miss Latty's Perry street home. The program featured papers on travel and philanthropy by Mrs Kitt ner and Mrs Mar tin, with readings by Miss Latty Amelia B Edwards and Mrs Peaslee. A discussion on next year’s work followed. Miss Beas Powell to host next meeting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sorosis
I. B Peaslee
Miss Latty
Perry Street
Lady Brossy
Kittner
Sunbeam
Amelia B Edwards
Mrs. Martin
Ida Pfeifer
Peaslee
Beas Powell
Birthday Tea at Perry Street Home Honors Mrs Mowery
Mrs Otis Ensign hosted a Tuesday gathering at her Perry street residence to honor Mrs Dick Mowery on her birthday. About 30 friends were secretly invited for tea at 7 30 with plans to spend the evening at the Ensign home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Otis Ensign
Perry Street
Dick Mowery
Mrs. Mowery
Ensign
Elegant luncheon honors Mrs. Mowery after plans succeed
Mrs. Enslin's plans paid off and Mrs. Mowery admitted she could be surprised. The visit unfolded with pleasant hours and numerous beautiful gifts. An elegant luncheon was served by the hostess and Miss Marvel Duan assisted.
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Mrs. Mowery
Women Hosts Share Japan Program At Cheney Home
The Tourists met Monday evening at Holgate avenue hosted by Mr. and Mrs. W Cheney with Miss Gertrude Hughes. The program covered Japan topics including the Tea Growing Industry and Fujiyama. A two course supper followed. Two weeks hence the group will meet at Miss Eugenia Ralston’s country home. An anniversary surprise for Mr. Brickman at 118 High St featured an umbrella gift and a bouquet from his sister in Cleveland. guests and absentees listed, with a two course lunch to close.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gertrude Hughes
W Cheney
Holgate Avenue
Japan
J M Adams
Hughes
Margaret
Lucy Cheney
Eugenia Ralston
B Brickman
High St
Brickman
German MC Church
J C Gunther
Emma Candy
Cleveland
Jacob Fink
Wm. Hoffman
Leonard Wilsberg
Christ Seibolt
R Brown
Emma Condy
Otto Kress
E Mettler
J Heimlicher
Wm.Geiger
Announcement of Committees by WVRU President Mary Palmer
WVRU president Mary Palmer named year committees: Visiting Mesdames Holley Sager and Bailey. Commandery Mesdames Brittin Breese and Hatfield. Entertainment Mesdames Andrews Widmer Breese Rhodes and Ewing. Grievance Mesdames Partee Atkison and Hall. Floral Mesdames Hatfield Roger and Achton. Decorating Mesdames Rout McMillen and Morris. Bazaar Mesdames Breese Robinson Mollencup and Sapp. Reception Mesdames Finn Parsons Stickley Mollencup. Music Mesdames Gleason Hill and Lesming. Trustees Mesdames Brittian Mollencup Gleason and Partee. Press correspondent Mrs Gleason.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary Palmer
WVRU
Mesdames Holley
Mesdames Breese
Robinson
Mollencup
Sapp
Mesdames Finn
Parsons
Stickley
Mesdames Gleason
Hill
Lesming
Mesdames Brittian
Gleason
Partee
Toledo Baptists Recognize Centre Chapel Church In Ayersville
A Toledo delegation met with the Centre Chapel Baptist church near Ayersville and recognized the new congregation. Rev. Barker served as moderator and Rev. Lyons as clerk. The group planned an evening program with missionary addresses and a charge to members.
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Toledo
New Baptist Organization
Ayersville
Centre Chapel
Wef Barker
Second Church of
WE Loucks
1St Church of
F B Myers
I Lyons
W V Thomas
Frank Lyons
I: Barker
G R Richards
W . Loucks
EJ Webb
Defiance Baptist Church
Albert Scott
A B Murphy
First Baptist Church
Dr Sites Buys Myers Office in City
Dr Albert Sites purchases the dental tools furniture and apparatus of Dr H K Myers and will occupy the rooms above the Rakestraw drug store. Myers ill with slow recovery cannot resume work for months. Sites has been in partnership with Dr R B Cameron above the post office and will move in immediately.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Albert Sites
Pr. H K Myers
Rakestraw
Dr. Sites
R B Cameron
H Bt Myers
Myers
Sites
Tragedy near Napoleon as farmer dies on rail
William Denser of Florida township died in the Wabash station at Napoleon after losing grip on a west bound train. His legs were amputated but he succumbed to shock and blood loss. He leaves a wife and ten children. Ambrose Wiel of Delphos area was instantly killed by a fast Pennsylvania train at noon Tuesday.
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William Denser
Florida
Wellington
Napoleon
Ambrose Wiel
Delphos
Pennsylvania
Bank officers elected at Merchants National Bank annual meeting
Merchants National Bank named officers for the year led by President P Harley and John Spangler as vice president. Directors elected included C Ee Harley and Ford Mekus among others, with no changes to current staff. A large year of business was reported.
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Merchants National Bank
P Harley
John Spangler
I P Hooker
W B Daoust
Thomas Gorman
Bert Davis
C Ee Harley
Ford Mekus
S T Sutphen
J S Stever
J Spangler
R & Holgate
Officers Installed by National Union in Social Evening
Hundreds attended the open installation of officers Tuesday evening followed by a social session and dance. Harry Wrede was elected president with rank Myers as vice president and J A Evans as ex president. Deputies, trustees, and other officers were announced. A banquet, vocal quartet, and dancing to Marie Farrell’s music capped the event despite a brief lights outage at the power house.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Knights of Pythias
P Weigerding
G D Edgar
Pedro
Weigerding
Elmer Blair
H Wrede
National Union
Mr. Eggleton
Toledo
Harry Wrede
Rank Myers
J A Evans
Ed Shessler
D. See’y
L. E Daoust Fin
C H Hunter
R Brown
Jos. Hopper
David Ryan Sargeant
George Rath
William Miller
P E. Helpman
Geo. K Beatty
Peter Smith
Abbiet
D A Helpman
Dumar and Woodward
Death of Former City Resident Carrie Smith
Mrs Carrie Smith formerly lived in this city died at her Indianapolis home Sunday. The body was brought back for interment at Riverside cemetery. She was sister to Col Walters Mrs Andy Smith and Mrs Babbitt and was well known here. Funeral services were held at the home of Mrs Dr Babbitt, sister of the deceased, on Wednesday.
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Carrie Smith
Indianapolis
Col. Walters
Andy Smith
Babbit
Dr. Babbitt
Riverside Cemetery
Imbers Funeral Rites Held at St Marys Church
Funeral services for Aloysius Imbers were led by Rev. J F Collins at St Marys Catholic Church. Pallbearers included John Schneider John Crowe John Rowe J B Weisenburger JE Singer and M B Gorman. Interment followed at Riverside Cemetery.
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Aloysius Imbers
St. Mary's Catholic Church
J. F. Collins
John Schneider
John Crowe
John Rowe
J B Weisenburger
JE Singer
M B Gorman
Riverside Cemetery
Mrs Sauer Dies at Home in New Bavaria
Mrs. Henry Sauer died at her New Bavaria home on January 16 after a two week illness. She leaves a husband eight children four brothers and four sisters. Funeral services were held Friday morning at the German Reformed church on the ridge. Mrs. Sauer was well known in Defiance.
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Henry Sauer
New Bavaria
Obituary of Perry W Rock
Perry W Rock born at Sherwood August 26 1868 died in Oakland Maryland after nervous illness. He lived in Tiffin from 1898 to 1903 and died at his mother in law’s home Friday evening at age 37. Survived by wife Emma Openlander two children father mother three brothers four sisters. Interment at Sherwood with Knights of Pythias in attendance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Perry W Rock
Sherwood
Emma Openlander
Oakland
Maryland
Tiffin
Caroline Openlander
N .E. Vitz
Reformed Church
Knights of Pythias
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