National Union officers installed in Defiance
The National Union held a public installation of officers at 8:30 p m with guests from Hicksville and nearby towns. Geo K Beatty presided, D A Helpman of Cleveland installed the officers, and R H Gleason welcomed guests. A luncheon followed then a dance as the hall filled with members and visitors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
the Nation Union
Hicksville
Geo. K. Beatty
F. L. Hay
John Beal
J. W. Lynde
Crosby House
Heinlein
Prof. Richards
D. A. Helpman
Cleveland
W. L. Wild
Akron
Senate
W. H. Thompson
Reid
Reed
Mr. Helpman
Messrs
Wild
Thompson
Crosby
Dr. Reed
Anthony Wayne Council
Fabric Leather Co. President Visits New Perry Street Plant
W. L. Wild, president of the National Union and Fabric Leather Co., announced during a Tuesday address at National Union hall that the company is installing a new plant on Perry Street in the city. He visited the factory and expressed satisfaction with the location.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. Kavanaugh
Chicago
W. H. Thompson
Mt. Vernon
Wild
C. J. Daoust
Senate
Thompson
Anthony Wayne Council
Quartette
W. L. Wild
National Union
Heinlein
W.L. Wild
National Union Hall
Fabric Leather Co
Perry Street
John Jones
Kalamazoo, Mich
Local Socials Highlight Luncheons Parties and Weddings
Mrs G W Deatrick hosts a one o clock luncheon and Mrs W P Engle hosts a thimble party this afternoon. Miss Winnie Geiger and Mr Sherman wed at North Ridge Catholic church. A progressive Pedro party at Mrs Lou Brinkman’s celebrate her birthday with 25 to 30 guests. Fifteen masked guests surprised Miss Sarah Kniss, with Edith Kniss serving refreshments and dancing. The Tourists group enjoyed a meeting at Mr and Mrs Wright G Lehman with a reading by Nelle Richardson and Roy Harley on Westminster Abbey. A six o clock dinner at Miss Mabel Switzer’s Front Street home featured three courses and Whist with Besse Kirtley winning a prize picture.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pedro
Lou Brinkman
Harrison Street
Winnie Daonst
Girtie Krotz
Sarah Kniss
Wright G. Lehman
London
Lucy Hubbard
Gertie Nightingale
Fannie Gray
Besse Kirtley
Mabel Evans
Marjorie Lamb
Myrtle Baker
Mabel Switzer
Front Street
Obituary: Mollie E Morris Dies After Long Illness
Mollie E Morris born April 3 1871 in Paulding county died January 14 1902 after a long illness at the home of her stepfather John Moon Esq in Defiance township aged 30 years 9 months 11 days She was a member of Oakland M E church since youth funeral services were conducted by Rev W Culp and interment was at Riverside cemetery Also noted is the death of Elsie Helen Smith aged 2 years 6 months and 16 days with a short verse accompanying the notice.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
U. B
P. C. Rhodes
L.S. Woodruff
Rawson
West
North Defiance
South Defiance
Aldrich
Morris
Mollie E. Morris
Paulding County
John Moon
Defiance Township
A E Deleney
Oakland M. EF
Ber
Heaven
Oakland M. E
W . Culp
Riverside
Elsie Helen Smith
Louis Smith
C I Morse Celebrates 48th Natal Day at Defiance Grocery
Tuesday marked the 48th natal day of C I Morse with congratulations from colleagues at Defiance Grocery Co. He shared cigars with friends, who praised him as Chauncey bears his years well.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. I. Morse
Defiance Grocery Co
Chauncey
Death by own hand shocks Defiance community
A. Viers reports the death of Chas. M. Thrall, 73, former Defiance postmaster, who shot himself in Rochester New York January 27. Thrall, once in Defiance clothing business with A. M. Shead, left a destitute daughter Nellie T. Downs and several grandchildren. He was a noted Presbyterian and had many local friends.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. Viers
Chas. M. Thrall
Rochester
N. Y
Viers
Ralph T. Olcott
Corinthian Temple Lodge
Nellie T. Downs
Thaddeus A
Chas. T
Ralph E. Downs
Helen
Delia
Edna Thrall
Adams
Chicago
A. M. Shead
Missouri
Sophia Downs
Wayne Street
Thrall
Shead & Thrall
Presbyterian Church
Defiance
Mrs Ferguson Hosts Six O'clock Dinner With Guests
Mr and Mrs T F Ferguson entertained at six o clock dinner on Jefferson Street with nineteen covers. Guests included Mr and Mrs F L Hay Dr and Mrs G W Huffman and Miss Richardson of Port Clinton, Dr and Mrs KK E K Chapman, and others. The evening featured a guessing contest and a drawing for prizes won by Mrs Engle and Mr Holgate. Mrs Shaw and Miss Ferguson sang during the event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
T. F. Ferguson
Jefferson Street
E. T. Clark
Frank Ferguson
W. C. Holgate
W. P. Engle
P. Harley
T. C. Jacks
C. P. Hooker
W.C. Holgate
Engle
T. T. Shaw
Mary Ferguson
Probate Court appoints guardian for Mrs Mary Woodcox
Probate Court F. L. Hay named guardian for Mrs Mary E Woodcox now in the asylum at Toledo. Marriage licenses issued to Harvey W Derr and Elma F Smith Harley Thomas and Addie Dysinger.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harley Thomas
Addie Dysinger
Mark Center
C. H. Hunter
F. L. Hay
Mary E. Woodcox
Asylum For Insane
Toledo
Harvey W. Derr
Elma F. Smith
For Sale 160 Acres Near Defiance
For sale 160 acres located three miles south of Defiance. Buy now to get a low price before the opportunity passes. For full particulars contact Dr. E M Hollanp, No 4 41 Holland, Ohio.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Defiance
E. M. HoLlanp
Holland
Advertised Letters at Defiance Ohio Week Ending Jan 21 1902
Uncalled letters listed for the Defiance post office include Crawford William Craul Miss Libbie Morningstar O McCleery Miss Nina Ott David Pate Miss Cara Van Cleef C. W. If not claimed within 14 days they will be sent to the dead letter office as required by law. Please say advertised and give list date when calling.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Defiance
Ohio
Garrett Loses Bowling Contest to Defiance at Walz Co
Walz and Co bowling alley hosted a Tuesday night match where Defiance challenged Garrett. Garrett earned one win while Defiance claimed two. Gary Gingery led Garrett with a high score of 179 and Riley topped Defiance with 201. Garrett travels to Fort Wayne for a rematch while Walz plans further games with Toledo and Fort Wayne.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Walz & Co
Garrett
Defiance
Ft. Wayne
Ind
M. J. Walz
Toledo
Defiance Riley
Garrett Gingery
Death of Oscar Hover Brings Sherwood Obituary Notes
Oscar Hover born in Grand Traverse County Michigan October 25 1859 died January 19 1902 at age 42 with wife Arvilla Alexander and one daughter left. He built a retail business at Williams Center and later Sherwood after fire destroyed his home and stock. Funeral held January 23 at Dupont Christian church with local clergy and friends attending. Card of thanks from Mrs Hover and daughter expresses gratitude.
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Oscar Hover
Grand Traverse Co
Mich
Arvilla Alexander
Sherwood
Hover
Melburn
Williams Center
Toledo
Dupont
Wm. Alexander
Amherst man praises Pain Balm for lumbago relief
W. C. Williamson of Amherst Virginia says he suffered over a year from lumbago before trying Chamberlain's Pain Balm. He reports complete relief after use, noting other remedies failed. Sold by N. Woodward. January.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. C. Williamson
Amherst, Va
Chamberlain
Woodward
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Columbus
Guy Richards
John Hohenberger
Chas. Dickey
Ney
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E. J. Webb
Holgate Avenue
L. A. Carpenter
Avilla
Mervin Hall
Kalamazoo
Kk. KE. Erman
Nebraska
Mahlon Erman
Tiffin Township
R.S. Latty
Clara
Dueaday
Southwest
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New Mexico
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Ed R. Mallett
England
Maumee
John Flanigan
John
Geo. Ehman
Peoples’ Gas and Electric Co
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Lewis’ Corner
M. B. Stevens
Henry Jennings
Hot Springs
Ark
Tony Preisendorfer
South
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Mr. Jennings
Maurice Wertheimer
Little Rock
Mrs. Ben Elliott
Mrs. M. B. Gorman
Dr. Thomas
Farmers’ Institute
Bethel Church
W. S. Chamberlain
W. N. Cowden
Lulu Hatfield
Chas. Hatfield
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R. H. Gleason
G. K. Beatty
J. W. Winn
L. E. Daoust
C. W. Daoust
J.W. Lynde
J. C. Beal
F. Hatfield
John McCarty
E. L. Sheiler
Emmett Ash
Dr. H. E. Myers
W. O. Ash
J. A. Evans
Yingling
Prussian
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Oonggggoggn
G. W. Deatrick
Winnie Geiger
North Ridge
Mr. Sherman
Napoleon
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Harley & Whitaker's
Harley @ Whitaker
Probate
Brown
Baltimore Bakery
Mrs. Smira
Ham
Ewing
Foe Ween Ean Shaees
Weismantle
Deindoerfer
Gingery
Morehouse
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Duerk
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Frank Beerbower
al P. Yeagley
Fred Hasse
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John Walker
W G Goller
Joseph Stottler
Henry Goller
Robert Rentz
John Myers
F Goller
Joseph Christ Vollmer
Kentucky
Bryan
Warday
Moats
Jacob Kinparents
Jacob Stove
Johnson Road
Charley
Alonso Ewers
Wm Travis
Hannah
Michael Heir
John Burke
Woods
Stettler
A P Yeagley
New Monday
Washington
Dean Bros
Stailey
Lintz
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Carman
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Miller
Indiana
Arthur Shoe
Isaac Gorrel
Sam Pierce
Clarkson Ewers
Charley Goods
Cickasaw Grain
Walker and Myers
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W. A. van Dyke
Ed Jones
W A van Dyke
D F Openlander
JH Wendt
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J K Allender
C L Speck
H G Rock
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ZH Miller
F C Miller
August Holger
Coe Hover
Syl Garver
Clinton Hover
Lima
H G Lindersmith
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