Dueling in Heidelberg Described by American Traveler
Special correspondence from Mainz June reports Heidelberg University duels between corps members. Three fights observed at Hirschgasse show violent, ritualized clashes with swords and surgeons on hand. Caps identify corps: blue, red, yellow, green, white. 1600 students, each must duel thrice. prizes include tri colored ribbons and notable scars. General Alger event noted at Mainz hotel.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Heidelberg
Heidelberg University
Hirschgasse
Mayence
Russell A. Alger
Carlsbad
Rhine
Cologne
Forrest Price
Tribute to Ludwig G. Thacker in Royal Arcanum Lodge
A funeral tribute for Ludwig G. Thacker of Royal Arcanum Lodge No 60 notes a life well spent. It praises him as a gentle, honest, and respected husband and father who endured years of affliction with dignity and faith. James J. Jarvis signs the tribute on behalf of associates.
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Ludwig G.thacker
Royal Arcanum Lodge No. 60
James J. Jarvis
Gruber Not The Man After All
Fred Gruber of Okolona returned home after visits to Buffalo and Sandusky county clarifying a earlier rumor that he disappeared after leaving a Buffalo hotel with a valise. He paid his bill and later traveled to New York before coming back to Ohio.
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Fred Gruber
Okolona
Buffalo
New York
Sandusky County
Ohio
Fred
Allen's Foot Ease relieves foot pain and corns in shoes
An advert claims Allen's Foot Ease cures swollen feet and growing nails, reduces stings from corns, and makes shoes feel lighter. It promotes comfort for aching feet and suggests trying the product.
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Allen
Tragic Death of Clarence Fletcher in Continental Incident
An eight year old boy, Clarence Fletcher of Continental, died in a wagon accident near Hartsburg while riding with John Sager of Standard Oil. Fletcher stood to catch tree limbs, fell between horses, and was crushed by a front wheel. Funeral held at Continental at 11 p.m. The driver Sager expressed distress and flowers were sent from nearby towns.
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Hartsburg
Clarence Fletcher
Continental
Melrose
Grover Hill
John Sager
Standard Oil Co
Little Fletcher
Mr. Sager
Young Fletcher
Wm. Pardee
Frank Miller
Target gun accident wounds local man in Pike County area
Muriel Redman of Flatrock township Henry county shot near the hip when a target gun dropped from a cherry tree during bird shooting. Dr. Miller of Florida attended. The report lists local social notes, travel, and community updates, including marriages, arrivals, and public events across Defiance and surrounding towns.
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Muriel Redman
Flatrock
Henry County
Dr. Miller
Florida
Mail Route Study Seeks New Rural Path Across Several Townships
Postmaster C. J. Thompson explored potential rural mail routes starting at the Tuttle grocery in North Defiance going west on High street and crossing the Hicksville pike at the Aschbacher farm in Noble township then south to Delaware Bend and east to Fort Wayne road. He also surveyed a Junction region route and called it a fine path serving many people.
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C. J. Thompson
Tuttle Grocery
High Street
North Defiance
Aschbacher
Noble Township
Delaware Township
Delaware Bend
Ft. Wayne Road
Mr. Thompson
Junction
Grain-O praised as coffee substitute in letter
A mother from Buchanan Michigan writes that Grain-O, used weekly, is a healthier coffee substitute for her family, noting she can stop drinking coffee and her children may join. The letter is signed by ten year old Fannie Williams.
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Fannie Williams
Pretty wedding in East Defiance ties Klein to Myers
A pretty wedding took place at the home of Mr. and Mrs. J. D. Abele in East Defiance on Wednesday evening. Miss Tilla Klein and Louis C. Myers were the contracting couple. Rev. F. E. Lahr officiated. The couple will visit Buffalo for several weeks. Myers is a Turnbull Wagon Co. employee.
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J.D. Abele
East Defiance
Tilla Klein
Louis C. Myers
F. E. Lahr
German Reformed Church
Advertised Letters at Defiance Post Office
Uncalled letters for week ending June 25 1901 at Defiance Ohio include Mrs Adella Hayes Henry Anderson Mrs Jennie Johnson WmH Harland MD Miss Maggie Schult WmH Henkle M D Hess Jack Wolfe MD. If not called within 14 days they go to dead letter office. Postmaster C J Thompson notes to say Advertised and give list date.
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Defiance
Ohio
Adella Hayes Henry Anderson
Jennie Johnson
Harland
Maggie Schult
Henkle
Dr Thomas Electric Oil Cited For Household Cures
An old household remedy claim highlights Dr Thomas Electric Oil as saving hundreds of lives yearly by treating croup burns and various wounds. The ad style text emphasizes its broad curative reputation and ready availability for emergencies.
Pleasant surprise for Ohio statesman in Europe
A Defiance guest recounts touring Europe with Ben James of Wood County at Columbus, recalling a Cologne to Bingen journey where a German merchant Kunz lent him papers from the Defiance Express and wine theft at Rotterdam inspired humor, ending with a plug to subscribe.
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Ben James
Wood County
New House
Columbus
Europe
Cologne
Bingen
Rhine
America
Ohio
Kunz
James
Rotterdam
Defiance Express
Local notes on travel, illness, and business openings
Miss Leota Kerns heads to Bryan for a stay until after the 4th. F T Wolsiffer enjoys a two week vacation. Will Weisenburger shows slight improvement after two weeks ill. Turnbull Wagon Co begins a brief factory shutdown, the shortest invoice shut down in company history. Carl Schmick of A W King Son's delivers mail boxes on rural routes bearing King Son and Harley Whitaker ads.
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Turnbull Wagon Co
Carl Schmick
A.W. King & Son
King & Son
Harley & Whitaker
New probate case filed at county court building
A new file case was entered in the probate judge's office at the courthouse. H. B. Tenzer built the file. C. J. Martin of Rock County Bank Luvene Minn visits his father A. Martin. U S Army veteran Peter Conners returned home from the Philippines Friday evening. Boxwell commencement at Central School was poorly attended due to extreme heat. Prof. Fd. Mills gave the class address. Diplomas were presented by county school examiner S. I. Gruner. The program was described as very interesting.
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Carl McBride
Ernest Long
Mark Center
C. H. Hunter
Geo. T. Farrell
Harris, Cameron & Shaw
John W. Lynde
Toledo
Supreme Commandery of the Knights and Order of the Red Cross
Mr. Lynde
Supreme Trustees
Lynde
Ohio
Court House
H. B. Tenzer
C.J. Martin
The
Rock County Bank
Luvene, Minn
A. Martin
Peter Conners
United States Army
Philippines
Boxwell
Central School
Fd. M. Mills
S. I. Gruner
Blacksmith shop for rent in Sherwood town
Local listing advertises a blacksmith shop in Sherwood for rent with or without tools. Contact C F Newman in Sherwood for inquiries.
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Sherwood
Newman
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Mrs. Beckwith
Jackson Street
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Clinton Street
M. E. Wilson
Cheyenne
Wyo
Max Krutsch
Ann Arbor, Mich
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South Richland Township
Nippanee
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Nellie C. Kintigh
Harrison Street
Rev. Gordon
Ayersville
J. P. Stout
Squire
Wm. Travis
Broadway
Lambertville
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Upper Lake Region
Cleveland
Geiger
Earl Rife
Indianapolis
Mr. Rife
Gene Russel
Capt
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Henry Kelley
Antwerp
Henry
Dick Eiser
H. P. Miller Co
Force
Chas. Harris
Ralph M. Deatrick
Mr. Deatrick
St. Mark Lutheran Church
West Ridge
Adams Township
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al Roedel
Mr. Roedel
Frank Powell
Far East
T. M. Treace
Paulding
Young Treace
Townsend Newton
St. Mary’s Catholic Church
Buchanan, Mich
Genesee Pure Food Co
le Roy, N. Y
Bears
Silas
ROYAL
Royal Baking Powder CO
William ST
Ohio Statesman
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Leota Kerns
Bryan
F. T. Wolsiffer
Will Weisenburger
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