Thompson Nominated for Second Term as Defiance Postmaster
J Thompson publisher of the Evening Express and postmaster at Defiance has been nominated for a four year term with confirmation on June 30. His associate praises him as one of the best postmasters the city has had and notes success in increasing office business. Rural free delivery routes are expected to expand Defiance with four new routes. Democratic opponents plotted to defeat renomination, calling Thompson partisan, while the paper remains active and Thompson leads the post office.
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Has. J. Thompson
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Helmick
Ooker
Chenever
Emma Leonard
Finance Committee
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Newbegin
Leonard
Dems Admit Work House Costs Revealed by Growey
Mr A Growey asserts he has secured a confession from Democratic friends that the work house is a costly affair. The remark highlights debates over public relief and municipal expense.
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A. Growey
Walz Delivers City Council Speech On Work House
Mr. Michael J. Walz addressed the city council in a stump speech that filled pages but provided little concrete information about the work house and its operations.
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Michael J. Walz
Crescent-News Praises Dr Probst and State Health Board
The Crescent News lauds Dr Probst of the state board of health and comments on his Republican stance with notable admiration. The text hints at neighborly doubts about the doctor's political affiliation and its public legitimacy.
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Probst
State Board of Health
Council Decides on Workhouse Abolition Timing
Council members conclude the move to end the workhouse is not partisan. Mr. Chenevert says the place costs too much under current management and asks for deferring action until a thorough study is completed.
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Chenevert
Council Abolishes Health Board Salaries Debate
Mr Chenevert voices a cautious view as the council on Attorney General Sheets advice cuts health officer salaries by half. He argues the council may abolish the board and avoid paying disputed balance if its authority is upheld, saving one half month’s salary.
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Bohannon
Chapman
Eding
Pappenhagen
Republican committee elevates J. P. Cameron to state executive post
The Republican state central committee named Hon. J. P. Cameron of this city to the state executive committee. A longtime northwest Republican leader, Cameron has aided the local organization for years and helped the party over many steep hills. Wm Kirtley Jr., seeking a seat on the state board of public works, praised the choice and urged Cameron's selection to represent him.
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Cameron
Wm Kirtley Jr
State Board of Public Works
Drunk Men Demolish Home Furnishings in Bellefontaine
Jerry M. Sanders and Timothy N. Tynan, while drunk, went to their homes and smashed all dishes and furniture. Sanders also twisted the family cat in two during the disturbance.
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Bellefontaine
Jerry M. Sanders
Timothy N. Tynan
Sanders
Pioneering Oil Man Walter Scott Stricken By Stroke
North Baltimore July 2 Walter Scott veteran oil man in the city has suffered a paralysis stroke and lies at home with faint hope of recovery. He is a longtime figure in local petroleum circles and his illness is widely noted.
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Baltimore
Walter Scott
Buckeye Engine Plant Sale Fails as Option Expires
Salem July 2 The deal to buy the Buckeye Engine Company's plant by Cleveland and New York capitalists is off as the option expires leaving the plant unsold and the parties unclear about next steps.
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Salem
Buckeye Engine Company
Cleveland
New York
Canal Bank Breaks on Ohio Canal Near Carrollton
Heavy rains weakened the canal bank at Conerville seven miles from Carrollton, causing a breach in the Ohio canal. The leak followed days of high water and disrupted nearby navigation. Authorities assess damage and plan repairs.
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Carrollton
Ohio Canal
Conerville
Dysentery relief story from Henderson citizen
J A Kelly recalls a summer bout of dysentery and his successful use of Chamberlain's Colic Cholera and Diarrhoea remedy. He notes the remedy controlled symptoms quicker than prior treatments. Forsale by N G Woodward.
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United States
Mr. Kelly
Henderson
N. C. Forsale
N. G. Woodward
City Council Makes Progress on Workhouse Abolition
The regular city council session discussed abolishing the workhouse with further votes and an informal meeting set for July 8. Officials debated funding, prisoner handling, and related street and public works motions including sewer plans and sidewalk projects.
Neighborhood News From South Tiffin and Ney
Rittenhouse and Partee worked wood for Martin Gurwell Monday while farmers labored in cornfields. The Salem church Children’s Day program drew a large crowd despite rain. Keister family visited from Kansas City. High water along Tiffin river and Webb run caused damage after recent rain. Local residents and teachers announced next year’s school assignments and new positions. Ney’s bridge site awaits abutments due to high water. Wednesday tickets sold for the Spring excursion.
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Kansas
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John Kuhl
Continental
Samuel Siler
Stryker
Henry Schwartz and
New York City
H H Prueser
California
German Services Announced by Defiance and Sherwood Churches
St. John's Reformed Church Defiance Ohio and Zion's Reformed Church Sherwood Ohio announce divine services for Sunday July 6. Sunday school at 9. German preaching at 10. Sherwood Sunday school at 1 30. German sermon at 2 30. Rev W H Lahn of Frostburg Maryland will conduct in pastor's absence. All are invited.
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Defiance
Ohio
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Sherwood
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Frostburg
Highland Township
Defiance County
Easter Bell
A. S. Bennett
Lewis Nariot
W. H. Hill
B. L. Wyans
Secret of Vigorous Health with Burdock Blood Bitters
Boost your wellbeing by keeping the bowels stomach liver and kidneys strong. Burdock Blood Bitters claims to promote health through these organs and is marketed as a tonic for vigor.
Judge rules county report a tabular notice under law
Wapa koneta dispatch says Judge Mathers ruled in the McMurray case that the county commissioners report published by publishers is tabular or rule work and eligible for a 50 percent higher rate under section 4366. The decision covers notices and reports as advertisements and aligns with practices in Allen Mercer and Shelby counties.
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W. J. McMurray
Auglaize County
Allen
Mercer
Shelby
Spectacular Greyhound Lake Erie excursion proposed
A Toledo based offer promises a full day on the Great Lakes aboard the Greyhound the largest steamer on Lake Erie with 20 new display numbers and a return fireworks show. The trip leaves Toledo at 9 5 a m and costs 100 dollars for adults with children under 12 at 50 cents. include 12 hours on water and advance programme details from J W Conrad General Agent Toledo Ohio.
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Toledo
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Local Notes From North Diamondville and Nearby Towns
Germany Tiffin Ed Higben visited Sunday while Alfred Sigg kept his regular appointment in North Diamondville. Rains Saturday and Sunday damaged corn and hay. John Peters bought a hay loader. Fred Gire shipped cattle to Chicago. Albert Siler built a windmill this week. Telephone lines outage made Sunday evening hard for couples to talk. T. B. Palmer and J. P. Peters drove to Evansport. John Schultz lost a work horse. Many plan to attend the Evansport Fourth celebration. Stringtown eyeing graveled main street for next summer and Fourth of July celebration.
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Fred Gire
Chicago
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T. B. Palmer
J. P. Peters
Evansport
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Stringtown
Dean's Ointment Advertises Instant Hive Relief
An old advertisement promotes Dean's Ointment as a guaranteed cure for hives and skin irritation. It claims instant relief and permanent cure, priced at 50 cents, available at any drug store.
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Dean
New England Rates National B Y P A Portland
Nickel Plate road offers special festival tickets from Portland Maine for New England rates to the National BYPA gathering. July 5 to 9 inclusive on sale with return validity to July 17 or by deposit to August 15 1902. One fare round trip. Check with nearest agent.
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Portland
Nickel Plate Road
Niagara Falls excursion marks 19th annual run
The service will run its 19th annual Niagara Falls excursion on Tuesday August 19 with low rates. For particulars see the nearest agent.
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Niagara Falls
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