Sensational Arrests and Local Notices From Hicksville Area
On May 27, 1900, detective Streifling charged Joseph Fish, Barton Wright, Ora Gilbert, L E Winn and Vina Mohr with Enos Rath's murder. all were arrested and jailed, then discharged at a Hicksville hearing for lack of witnesses. Other items include wool sale, marriages, picnics, horse shipments, trips abroad, a divorce petition, and a fatal drowning at Girty's Island. A gas stove explosion in Geo Sly’s saloon caused major damage. fire department saved nearby properties and Sly insured stock and building.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Benj. F Streifling
Fr. Wayne
Ind
E . Reish
Hicksville Township
Joseph Fish
Barton Wright
Ora Gilbert
L E Winn
Vina Mohr
Enos Rath
Hicksville
C H Hunter
John W Winn
E J Reish
Streifling
Thos. Rourke
Geo. Sly
Mr Sly
Mr. Sly
Louie Stock
Sly
Deatrick
Preisendorfer
Andy Smith
Watkins Bros
Rumbaugh Ades Trial Contains Fast Car and Missing Alibi
Trial testimony centers on three men driving fast from Antwerp to Nindville and Hicksville distances late at night after Enos Rath's murder. Witnesses recount tracks, muddy roads, and footwear evidence while defense questioned timelines and a missing tall man with a long overcoat.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hickeville
Antwerp
Enos Rath
Nindville
Keesler
Williams
Fred Snyder
John Coulter
Zuber
Johnson
Rumbaugh
Hicksville
Jacob Lavey
Mr. Lavey
Young Armstrong
Lavey
Bricker
Rath
Shea
Hiser
Murphy’s Ford
Kyle
Landis
High Street
Dr. Lanning
John Pinkerton
Dr. Laning
Laning
Shamo
Mr. Hill
Ance
Frank Kyle
Mann House
Mrs. Mohr
Lanch
Billie
J P Cameron
Daniel Webster
Ehrsan’s
David Landis
W H Hubbard
Turnbull Wagon Co Harness Makers and Local Notices
Ort and Eberly craft fine harness for Turnbull Wagon Co. 25th annual reunion of the 38th, V VI, to be held in Delta on September 6, with the earlier date September 1 postponed due to national encampment. Shelly Brothers ship 84 head of cattle to Montreal for export aboard the Arcadia steamship. Bernard J Wagner named Deputy U S Marshal to replace Hannon. long-time Toledo barber shop partner and Produce Exchange owner. Findlay Republican convention nominates Judge James L Price for re election bench. Democratic nominee is Judge W T Mooney of St Marys.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Delta
Shelly Brothers
Montreal
Ontario
Arcadia
Oe Messrs
Shelly
Bernard J Wagner
United States
Ake
Marshallhannon
Pete Shannon
F Wagner
Shannon
Wagner
Produce Exchange
Arber
Toledo
Marshall
Third Judicia Reuit
Findlay
Charles M Meloin
Kenton
John Sullivan
St. Mary’s
James L Price
Lima
Price
W T Mooney
St. Marys
Hicksville murder trial closes after graphic defense argument
The closing arguments describe a brutal murder and motive, with witnesses detailing the assailants as three men seen at Antwerp and Hicksville. Defense emphasizes circumstantial evidence while asserting identifications were unreliable.
Billy Fredericks Walks Out After Pole Injury Recovery
Billy Fredericks returned home Friday for the first time since a telephone pole accident left him badly injured. Misses Minnie and Edith Stickley hosted an evening in honor of Miss Smith of Toledo and Miss Nicely of Lima. The event featured daisies and palms, with Nina Vincent at the punch bowl and refreshments served by Mrs. Stickley and her daughters.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Billy Fredericks
Minnie
Edith Stickley
Smith
Toledo
Nicely
Lima
Nina Vincent
Stickley
Edith
Maumee Mills Deal Nears Closure Monday
A major Maumee Mills deal, ten days in planning, is expected to close Monday. Wilhelms held about 5101,000 in stock when the Erie and Defiance Mills merged and the Maumee Valley Milling Co formed. Arbuckle and Ryan of Toledo arranged an option, with a reorganization likely bringing prominent local businessmen as stockholders. The property is described as excellent and prospects are optimistic for expansion under new ownership.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Erie
Defiance
Maumee Valley Milling Co
Wilhelms
Arbuckle and Ryan
Toledo
Wilhelm Holdings
Hanna family reunion reports all children present
Wm Hanna notes this marks the first time all Hanna children gathered in history with Mark away in Washington. Montpelier high school instructor and wife arrive in town at a brisk pace. Rev Smith to preach Sunday at Union church. WU hosts social Friday evening. entertainment free. Rice family held a large reunion with sixty relatives. Frank Conkey returns from California. Ben Steelsmith plans a Thursday party. Union church Sunday school hosts a social Saturday to benefit the Sunday school.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wm. Hanna
Hanna
Illiam
Mark
Washington
Farmer Center
Montpelier High School
Rev. Smith
Union Church
Rice
Frank Conkey
California
Ben Steelsmith
Union Church Sunday School
Liverita: 8500 Reward for Uncured Liver Ailments
An old newspaper advertisement offers a 8500 reward for cures of liver complaints and related digestive issues using Liverita pills. Purely vegetable formula claimed to satisfy when directions are followed, with 26¢ for 100 pills and 10¢ for 40 pills, plus 15 pills in a 50-box option. Sold by NERVITA MEDICAL CO in Chicago and E. N. Lawis in Defiance, Ohio.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nervita Medical Co.cor. Clinton
Jackson Sts
Chicago
Ill
E. N. Lawis
Defance,o
School closes in Ferguson district with picnic
Miss Marjorie Lamb ends a successful term in Ferguson district south Richland township Friday. She treated students to a picnic with her son Park and J P Buffington present. A box of cherries at EK T Travis grocery bore an inscription directing inquiries to J Bunske in San Jose California. FS Stever learned of LE Wells death at Nanidou California. Elliott named secretary pro tem. Harry Walz of Farmer township arrested for shaving a horse tail on May 30 1898. case postponed as prosecution was not ready. H G Baker and J W Winn represented sides.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marjorie Lamb
Ferguson Distict
Richland Township
EKT Travis
J Bunske
Wellin Street
San Jose
Cal
FS Stever
LE Wells
Ohio Farmer Insurance Co
Nanidou
Central West
L E Elliott
Harry Walz
Farmer Township
B T Streisling
Ft. Wayne
Wm. Ridenour
Justice Hunter
H G Baker
J W Winn
Advertised Letters at Defiance Postoffice June 26 1900
Postoffice at Defiance Ohio lists uncalled letters for the week ending June 26 1900. Names include Mrs Mary Piper W S Bennett San Bennett Fred D Fowler Earl O Luckey Harry K Lattridge Geo A Rable J P Shiver Chas Shimer Edwin Thro W E White. Letters uncalled after 14 days go to Dead Letter Office. Postmaster C J Thompson urges callers to mention Advertised and list date.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Defiance
Ohio
Mary Piper
W S Bennett
San Bennett
Fred D Fowler
Earl O Luckey
Harry K Lattridge
Geo
A Rable
J P Shiver
Chas. Shimer
Edwin Thro
W E White
C. J. Thompson
Northwestern Ohio Fourth of July Celebration Preview
Local notes show visits by Cameron Paxton Kintigh and others to Defiance Toledo Napoleon and Stryker. The Fourth of July event promises one of the largest celebrations yet with ice cream lunch and supper. Mrs Leffler hosts a social with M E Social society sponsoring activities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J S Cameron
J Paxton
Defiance
F H Kintigh
Ann Arbor
Mich
Cosgrove
Toledo
J C Garber
Sadie Leffler
A C Cameron
J H Neaderhauser
C B Buehrer
James and
Homer Kintigh
Soldiers and Sailors
Xenia
Ohio
RS Heatly
G W Willet
Snider
Napoleon
Frank Calkins
Shuter
Wm Huffman
Stryker
Chas. Gates
West Unity
W T Garber
C H Partee
Chas. Miller
M E Social Society
Henry Leffler
Allen's Foot-Ease In Your Gloves Promoted
A lady testifies she shakes Allen's Foot-Ease into gloves and rubs hands to absorb perspiration and protect gloves. The Chicago Clinic editor Dr W C Abbott calls it a grand preparation used in practice. Sold in drug and shoe stores for 25c with samples available.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Allen
W.C. Abbott
Chicago
Allen 5
Olmsted
le Roy
N. Y
Pretty Affair Honors Miss Black at Gorman Home
Millie Gorman hosted a refined reception on Jackson Street for Miss Black of Cleveland. Guests arrived to a porch display of flowers and palms, lemonade and bon bons were served, and an elaborate luncheon followed at 10:30 p.m. Mrs. Gorman supervised the dining setup with help from her daughters Ola and Mrs. B F Elliott. Out of town guests included Mr. and Mrs. B. Elliott of Lafayette Indiana and Mr. Moore Sourwine Reese Melcher Holland and Lawrence of Paulding.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Millie Gorman
Gorman
Jackson Street
Miss Black
Cleveland
Genevie
Ola Gorman
Defiance Post Office Raises Wages For Key Staff
Postmaster Thompson reports federal wage increases for Chief Deputy John Storck and clerk Fred A Weisenburger by 100 dollars each. Rural free mail carriers also gain 100 dollars apiece, lifting office clerks and carriers salaries from 5 300 to 8 800 dollars per year. The postmaster notes overall office expenses rise with higher salaries but business growth yields a clean government income.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thompson
Post Office Department
John Storck
Fred A Weisenburger
Grain Q Substitute Grain-O Coffee Alternative
Ask your grocer for GRAIN-O the new grain drink that can replace coffee. Safe for children and adults, it has the rich color of Mocha yet is made from pure grains. Price 15¢ and 25¢ per package, sold by all groceries.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Java
To Cure Constipation Forever with Cascarets Candy
An old advertisement promises lasting relief from constipation by taking Cascarets Candy Cathartic 10c or 2 for 2d. It states druggists will refund money if C C C fails to cure.
Day Trips Between Cleveland and Detroit by D. and C. line
Steamers leave Cleveland and Detroit every morning except Sunday at 9 30 a m and reach destination after seven hours. Fare is one dollar each direction. Send 2 cents for illustrated pamphlet from A A Schantz GP A D C line Detroit Mich.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cleveland
Detroit
Lake Erie
A Schantz
Mich
Sunday School Work Highlights Primary Teachings
The report covers Sunday school primary sessions led by Mrs. Mary Foster Bryner of Chicago and Mrs. D Sellers of Marion Ohio. It emphasizes active teaching using blackboard visuals, meaningful songs, and real offerings. Details note extensive travel by Mrs. Scrouse, primary unions in Ohio, summer schools, and upcoming conventions at Brunersburg Mark Center and Akron.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
America
Mary Foster Bryner
Chicago
D . Sellers
Marion
Ohio
County Treasurer Alerts Tax Deadline
The county treasurer will receive taxes until July 10. taxpayers are urged to pay by that date to avoid a 15 percent penalty when books close.
No-To-Bac Tobacco Cure Ad Promises Strength
An old advertisement touts No-To-Bac from Sterling Remedy Co promising easy tobacco quitting. Claims include increased vitality and nerve strength, with a money back guarantee and availability at druggists for 50 cents or 81 cents plus a free booklet.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pont
Sanowe
Sterling Remedy Co
Chicago
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Kmainas
Clinton Street
HP Miller Co
Manefield Brog
Highland Township
Mollie Conway
Charles Riley
Youngstown
Father Kinkead
Haymaker
Hilton
McMahen
Kate
Guy Tippen
Montana
H J Martin
San Francisco
Schlegel
Germany
Mr. Schlegel
Uncle Sam
AB Kusian
Ayersville
Wm. Gillum
Gertrude Gillam
John
Ansberry & Farrell
Lavina Hyatt
John Warneke
Our Lady of Perpetual Help Church
Father Doherty
Hyatt
East Street
Franklin Street
Express
Earl Denzer
Wm. Denzer
Florida
Girty’s Island
Denzer
Mr. Denzer
Ort & Eberly
Turnbull Wagon Co
Lew Team
al Drudhistes
Maumee Mills
Messrs. Wilhelm
Evansport
Defiance Post Office
Akron
Pink Toed Brigade
Dw Meigs
Meigs
Bryner
Collec
Daniel
C D Meigs
Brunersburg
Mark Township
Mark Center
C S Elder
Highland
Tiffin
Delaware
Washingington
Noble Township
Edward Goller
Ney
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