Local Defiance News Notes Include Robbery And Accidents
A busy Defiance township ledger details a string of local items. David Garmen plans a fine house on the old Hudson farm. Jonathan Cromley improves after illness. J B Minsell guests in Richland township. Wheat harvests to begin in North Richland. A horse dies from heat near Evansport. Dr Chas Davis builds a growing Napoleon practice. Delbert Schoonover pleads guilty to assault. Lipe grain elevator burns at Bryan. a saloon on Second street is burglarized with $12 and 200 cigars taken.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
David Garmen
Hudson
Defiance Township
Michael Rigney
Second Street
East Defiance
Rigney
Harrison Monumental Association seeks Ohio subscriptions
A July 1 1901 letter to H P Miller from the Harrison Monumental Association vice president for Ohio requests a list of wealthier residents in Defiance and surrounding areas who could subscribe to a $200000 monument fund. It asks newspapers to publicize the effort and notes Senator Fairbanks as president.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. P. Miller
Fostoria
Ohio
Miller
Defiance
Harrison Monumental Association
Harrison
Senator Fairbanks
For Rent or Sale Blacksmith Shop on Clinton Street
For Rent or Sale blacksmith shop on Clinton street with complete outfit. Inquiries to H Weisenborn on North Clinton street. dt s.
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Clinton Street
H. Weisenborn
Delaware Bend Post Office Raided by Thieves
Robbers struck Delaware Bend at about 2 a.m. Monday entering Postmaster James Fahy’s store and stealing overalls tobacco and pennies. Related thefts included an aged bay horse with a white star and road wagon and harness from I N Slough’s Delaware township stable. no clues or reports until late Monday.
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I. N. Slough
Delaware Township
Brunersburg
A. Hull
Frank Baker
Delaware Bend
James Fahy
In Memoriam Banner Grange Mourns Myrtle Moon
The Banner Grange No 1512 records the death of Myrtle Moon on June 5 1901 aged 25 years and 2 days. It notes her infant, husband and asks for mourning, a charter drape, and publication of resolutions to Defiance and the American Grange Bulletin. Committee Fiora L Moninger Emma B Sheffield John A Sheffield.
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WueEreEas
Banner Grange
Myrtle Moon
Defiance
American Grange Bulletin
Fiora L. Moninger
Emma B. Sheffield
John A. Sheffield
Death of 15 year old Neafie girl near Arthur
The 15 year old daughter of Mr and Mrs Al Neafie died at their home near Arthur on Monday night. Funeral from Bethel chapel on Wednesday at 10 am. Interment will be in Mt Zion cemetery.
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Wm. Oxenrider
Perry Street
Bryan
Mr. Oxenrider
Leona
Neafie
al Neafie
Arthur
Bethel Chapel
Mt. Zion Cemetery
Court House Remodeling and Bond Appeals Near End
Judge W. H. Hubbard likely to finish term with several cases decided. Frager vs Frager submitted. W P Huston trustee vs Defiance Light & Railway Co appeal noted with $12,000 bond fixed and bond reduction denied. Sheriff and court staff allowances set. new trial in Clark vs Greenler overruled. Dow law tax settled. several marriages licensed. county funds and ditch work underway with payments listed.
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W. H. Hubbard
Frager
Geo. J. Clark
John S. Greenler
John B. Fox
Alvaria Bevington
Roy Bayes
Ellen Fickle
Death claims Louis Shondell after bowel obstruction
Louis Shondell foreman at Defiance Box Co died Monday night at 9 05 after an operation for bowel obstruction performed Sunday. He was 38 and survived by his wife Mary and six children. He had strong local ties, including service with the city fire department and bands, and attended St John’s Church. Funeral will be held Thursday at St. John’s with burial in Riverside Cemetery.
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John Crouse
East Defiance
Crouse
W. A. Gillette
Toledo
Powell and Reynolds
Shondel
Louis N. Shondel
Kintner Street
Shondell
Defiance Postoffice Sees Quarter Earnings Rise
Receipts at the Defiance postoffice for the quarter ending June 30, 1901, totaled 4012.87, an increase of 920.23 over the same period in 1900. Postmaster Thompson notes the gain as a sign of improved activity. Burdock Blood Bitters advertised as a remedy for torpid liver and related ailments.
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Defiance
Thompson
KisER School Expresses Sympathy for Keister Loss
The Sub-district No. 8 KisER school notes the passing of Klide Keister and extends condolences to the parents. The message prays for Christ's love to ease their sorrow and for them to trust in a living Savior until they meet their loved one.
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Klide
What Shall We Have for Dessert Lemon Orange Raspberry Strawberry
A domestic snippet shows a quick two minute dessert prep with hot water cooling. It lists flavors lemon orange raspberry and strawberry and notes a 10 cent price at the grocer.
Relics from the Philippines Exhibit at A. W. King & Son
The window display at A. W. King & Son on Clinton street features a notable collection brought home from the Philippines by Frank H. Powell. Items include coat of mail knives bolos crosses shells sabre sword cane beheading ax sea weed turban spears boar tusks and cotton. Visitors are invited to view to gain understanding of native weapons.
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A. W. King & Son
Clinton Street
Philippines
Frank H. Powell
Dean's Kidney Pills Endorsed by Defiance Citizens
Defiance residents praise Doan's Kidney Pills for curing kidney ills lumbago and backache. Mr C L Walters of 107 West High Street reports relief after taking half a box from N G Woodward druggist. Mrs Walter also benefited, prompting others to recommend the remedy.
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Dean
C. L. Walters
West High Street
N. G. Woodward
Sherwood Notes Brief Local Updates
Mr and Mrs Frank Smith attend funeral of Mrs Smiths brother in Van Buren. A Trubey in Defiance Monday. Dr Epeer made a professional call here Monday. Burt Dickey quits Macord Bros to return home to farm. Mrs Myrtle Brown works in Latty. Miss Bennia Rank to Defiance for Cunningham Hotel work. Come to Sherwood the 4th and enjoy yourself.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Smith
van Bureau
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Paris
Grech
London
Purple
Godward’s Drug Store
City News Budget
Jonas Cromley
J. B. Minsell
Richland Township
Wyandot, Mich
Geo. Elliott
North Richland
Orley Welker
Evansport
Chas, Davis
Napoleon
Mollie Morris
Jackson Center, Ill
John Moon
John Davis
Rush Medical College
Chicago
John
J. M. Sheets
Neil
Columbus
Tom Rourke
Delbert Schoonover
Highland Township
Justice C. H. Hunters Court
Louis Hahn
Schoonover
Highland Center
Jacob Brubaker
Jackson Street
Weisenberger & Emery
Warrer
Jefferson Street
Daw Ts
Andy Martin
Garver
E. C. Couch
Mr. Couch
Attica
Seneca County
Reese Minshal
North Defiance
Cleveland
B. L. Lower
Capt.Allman
Col. Bachtel
Junction
T. N. & D. Electric Railway
Raymond P. Lipe
Herman Betson
C. W. Krotz
Holgate Avenue
Mr. Betson
al King
King & Son
Geo. J. Hickey
Bishop Post
Mr. Hickey
Harley & Whitaker's
W. A. Kehnast
Yingling
Real Estate Exchange
Defiance, Ohio
Baltimore Bakery
Court House
Municipal Police Fund
General Revenue
Rummell, Edward Schupp and
Minnie Boester
D. F. Openlander Et
J. H. Miller
Sherwood Bank
Morrison and Nisley
John McCarty
Hicksville
Nellie Moore
Milda Hopper
South Defiance
P Harley
Chase Ankney
H L McCord
Sarah S Smith
Auditor’s Plat
Sherwood
T. T. Ansberry
Victoria Wilson
Phelps Add
Behringer
Henning
Peter Caressel
Adams Township
Frank Blue
Ayersville
Speaker Farm
Bend
Defiance County
John P. Clemens
James A. Cameron & Co
John A. Dueseburg
Chas, Fitzer
Benj. Grosila
Good & Linker
John Hepler
J. Hohenberger
Hughes & Seible
Geo. Hasselswert
Holzer
Toledo H L
A Stoll
City
B. R
I Rath
City BR
Kirtley
Gorman
C Burke
St Gruner
Boxwell
M Mills
Canfield Music
Ansberry
Behringer Court
F Toberan
Papen
Bridge Fund
Schneider Bros
Toberan
Schneider Bros. Macad
Ernest Wichman Gravel
John Caressel
Henry A. Carpenter
Myrtle
Francis Pember
Phoebe Young
Deindoerfer
Cartney Todd
James Hatfield
John Liska
MR. Shondel
Louis Shondell
Defiance Box Co
J. J. Reynolds
W. 8. Powell
George
Will
Joe Shondel
Schlembach
Harrison Street
Tracy Thalman
Oxford
Lynde
Vhluitis
Lynde’s
New Clothing Store
Vondenbroek & Shelly
Foster Milburn Co
Buffalo
N. Y
U. S
Doan’s
C. R. Shuter
Harley & Whitaker
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