Toledo News Briefs Reflect Local Life and Incidents
The itemized notes cover 648 saloons in Toledo, a mill project at Sherwood, licenses to wed BA Parker and Lois E Galloway, visitors from Toledo, Paulding, Fremont, and Flint, weather, accidents, a wind shattered plate glass, a runaway horse and injuries, political notes, church gifts to Rev J H Stewart, and several local happenings from Defiance to Napoleon with dates and names such as Rev Kress, John R Wilhelm, and James Carpenter the umbrella man.
Lone High Bridge Mishap Endangers Speiser and Team
A laden wagon descended the camelback bridge on North Defiance, its tongue snapping and the wagon tipping into a steep embankment. Frank Speiser and his team escaped serious injury as the runaway horses dashed toward Ralston avenue, causing property damage and prompting warnings about the bridge’s danger linked to the Wabash railway.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mr. McMullen
Farmer Township
Wabash
High Street
Ed Speiser
North
Defiance
Wabash Railway
Frank Speiser
Brunersburg Bridge
Speiser
John Brown
Carey Hill
John Rohrig
Maumeee River
Abe
Home From Cuba: 6th Olio Volunteers Return to Defiance
Report of 6th Olio Volunteers discharges at Cienfuegos on April 21 1889. Frank Clark and Alva G Glassmire of company M receive travel pay to Defiance and final pay. Clark and Chas Flannigan sail for the states aboard Buford, reaching New York in five days. Clark recovers from Havana harbor fever while Flannigan reports feeling well and worked aboard the Laura unloading Shafter’s army at Santiago.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
6Th
Olio
Cienfuegos
Cuba
Frank
Fatty
Clark
Alva G. Glassmire
United States
Chas. Flannigan
Defiance
Jack Struble
Wauseon
Ohio
U.S
Buford
States
Havana
Old Morrow
Cabanas
Maine
New York
Castle Garden
Buffalo
Detroit
Toledo
Flannigan
Rudy
Laura
Shafters
Santiago
Clen
Afternoon Reception Honors Chicago Guests at Mrs Wilson’s
Mrs Henry Wilson hosted a two to five o'clock afternoon reception in her home Friday honoring Mrs John Bittner and Miss Belle Baldwin of Chicago. Guests and staff wore formal attire as palms and ferns decorated the hall and parlors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry Wilson
John Bittner
Belle Baldwin
Chicago
Wilson
Bittner
Miss Baldwin
Punch
James Booth
H D Bokop
Will Helpman
Cora Aldrich
Zella Aldrich
Fred Dorider
Nashville
Tenn
Mesdames
Bowlby
W G Lehman
Andy Smith
Lou Stock
Fred Root
E E Root
J W Kidney
John Lynde
Ben Lind
Sabre Aldrich
E F Aldrich
J P Cameron
John Wisler
Henry Dorider
P E Helpman
Wm. Shultz
Jesse Shultz
L B Peaslee
L A Latty
Beard
H A Brechbill
Licensed couple to wed and local notices of county events
Charles F Hahn and Ida Omstott are licensed to wed. Sheriff Eiser took F B Garber to the Toledo asylum. Frank G Gilmore, first musician of company M, 6th O VI, was in the city Saturday. Filmore Krotz shipped hogs and Michael Schultz cattle to Buffalo. Wheat harvests advance with more cutting next week. Harley and Stever brought 26 bass up the Maumee river. Rev M P Kinkead attended the Good Shepherd church cornerstone in Toledo. Mrs Chas Stark hosted a dinner for fifteen with Rev Brundridge and Mr Gruber among guests. Wool from Mansfield Defiance area sold to H P Miller Co. dispatch cites a dynamite accident injuring Charles Bruner near Napoleon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chas. Stark
East Defiance
The Atlanta Sunday Schools Convention Report
The Ninth International Sunday School convention in Atlanta drew packed houses and strong debates. Key outcomes include representation for colored delegates, Ikehara confirmed as a field worker, and organizational restructuring led by John Wanamaker with B Jacobs stepping back. The next gathering will be in Denver in 1902. Ohio sent a full delegation of 92. about 25 million enroll worldwide.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
Uncle Sam
Marion Lawrence
International Association
Ohio Sunday School Worker
Atlanta
Grand Opera House
God
North
South
Japan
T C Ikehara
Ikehara
Ohio
B . Jacobs
John Wanamaker
Philadelphia
Jacobs
Denver
Col
Miller Named for Congress by Multiple Papers
The article notes H P Miller a Defiance produce dealer is repeatedly named for congress by several papers including Hicksville Defiance Napoleon Northiest and Defiance Daily News. It suggests Miller’s candidacy is gaining headway as various editors mention him for next year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Defiance News
H P Miller
Defiance
Congress
H P Miler
Rail Road Notes and Staffing Changes in Chicago Division
The Chicago division of the B and O will have a new superintendent from July first, FC Bichelor moving from the Sou lines to head the Chicago division based in Garrett Indiana. English, the previous head, takes charge of B and O lines west of the Ohio River excluding Chicago and Akron, with offices in Newark.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
FC Bichelor
Sou
Garrett
Ind
English
B& O
Ohio River
Akron
Newark
Birthday Surprises and Farewell Picnics Mark Weekend
Mrs. Pete Smith enjoyed a Washington Street celebration for her 37th birthday hosted by friends. A farewell picnic for Bird Miller and Jeannie Fierce sailed the dam on a steamer with 25 guests. Nearby, Heths plan moves to Peru and Pendleton. the St Pauls Lutheran Sunday school held a Independence Day picnic with Charley Deindoerfer declining a steamer voyage for safety concerns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pete Smith
Washington Street
Bird Miller
Jeannie Fierce
Petosky, Mech
Cleveland
Dam
St. Paul’s Lutheran Church
Charley Deindoerfer
Grain OT Beverages Offer Coffee Alternative
A woman endorses Grain OT made from pure grain as a coffee substitute. She reports initial dislike gave way after a week and notes it nourishes the system and benefits children. The product is sold by grocers for 15¢ and 25¢ and includes preparation directions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ren
Dutt House Hosts Unplanned German Style Dutch Lunch
Wayne street home of H P Miller held a festive unsanctioned gathering Wednesday evening. Guests included Mrs. John Lynde and Mrs. Kintigh plus several others, all enjoying a German themed Dutch lunch. Mrs. Miller hosted guests aboard the Laurina steamer Thursday morning.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wayne Street
H P Miller
John Lynde
Kintigh
Mies Ferrer
Mies Cober
Miss Clement
Thirteen Club Ladies Enjoy Steamer Laurina Outing
The Thirteen club entertained by a Wednesday evening ride on the steamer Laurina with music from Bruce Reynold Geo Raynes and Bob Holgate. A dainty yet substantial repast was served while the party included Dr and Mrs J J Reynolds Dr and Mrs M B Stevens Mr and Mrs C S Wellman and others from Pern Ind and Chicago. Lou Davison was ill and could not attend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thirteen Club
Laurina
Bruce Reynold
Geo. Raynes
Bob Holgate
J J Reynolds
M B Stevens
C S Wellman
Pern
Ind
Anderson
Chicago
H Fj] Frick
Lou Davison
Novel Bicycle Coupler Attracts Attention On Clinton Street
A novelty by LC Davigon and daughter Letta drew comment on Clinton street Thureh evening. The Keeler Flexible Coupler, patented, enables one wheel to pass an obstacle or ditch without affecting the other. A right side lever controls both wheels, carrying two to four persons and any packages.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
LC Davigon
Letta
Clinton Street
Thureh
Recital At Holgate By Francois Blanchard
Fracis Blanchard led a music recital at Holgate hosted by Mr and Mrs Fred Voight with 60 attendees praising the program. Mahlon E Wilson prepares to open a Hicksville law office after admitting to practice in June. he is a nephew of Henry Wilson and studied at Winn & Hay. Wild West show agents secured Defiance college grounds and a contract for 20,000 pounds of feed. the show is scheduled for August 15.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Francois Blanchard
Holgate
Fred Voight
Blanchard
Mahlon E Wilson
Hicksville
Wilson
Henry Wilson
Winn & Hay
Ann Arbor
Mich
Bob Holgate
Defiance College
Growey
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Standard and Manila
Champion
McCormick, Woods
Buckeye
Osborn
Akes
W. A. Kehnast
City of
Geo. Beerbower
Sherwood
BA Parker
Lois E Galloway
Frank Stewart
John R Wilhelm
Paulding
Williams County
Bryan
Rev
Kress
Rome City
Ben Brinkman
John A Sheffield
Noble Township
Laura Kindler
Fremont
John Westbay
Perry Street
A Kraft
NG Woodward
Flint, Mich
C T Deatrick
Columbus
Steinberger
Adams Township
Lon Krotz
The
County Record
J . Ackley
Edwin Phelps
Helen Phelps
Granville
EL Fullmer
Ohio State University
Mitchell, S. D
Harry Wrede
Paulding County
MB Stevens
T T Ansberry
Milford Township
J ‘Haller
Christian Church
J H Stewart
Tacoma Avenue
OJ Spafford
Falton County
Jeff Lutz
O Ewing
Mark Township
Second Ward
RW Wortman
Park Ave
John Davison
Maumee
David Meekison
Napoleon
Bowling Green
Earnest Dalldorf
Sierwood Signal
Company M
Frank J Mains
Ed. Hall
Evansport
Congressional
James Carpenter
Schneider
Kintner Street
Deindoerfer
B W Slagle
Bishop Post
Slagle
Shiloh
Frank Schutt
Louis Archambeault
Leo Archambeault
Fred Schlosser
Turnbull
Turnbull Wagon Factory
ACME
Cremona
Oucit Oe SS
Metropolitan National Bank
Corn Exchange Nat. Bank
German Exchange Bank
Expres
Sears, Roebuck & Co
SEARS@ROEBUCK & CO. (Inc
Ution, Desplaines and
Wayman Sts
Lone High Bridge
Bateful
Fanegos
Parker
Phillipines
Glassmire
Frank Clark
Charles F Hahn
Ida Omstott
Eiser
Garber
Frank G Gilmore
Filmore Krotz
Michael Schultz
Harley
Freds Stever
Maumee River
M P Kinkead
Good Shepherd
O’brien
OS Mansfield
Defiance Township
H P Miller Co
Charles Bruner
William Bruner
A. Bruner
the International Organization
Epwardp D. Goller
Nicholas Street
Henry
Robert Newbegin
Aenea YS
Law Defiance
Clinton St
Miller
Stone
the Express
Evening News
H. P
Napoleon Northiest
Mr. Miller
Billy Moore
Vera Shirley
Charles Shirley
Box Factory
Tiffin
Auglaize River
Continental
CL. & M Ry
Nickel Plate Road
W. Rice
Smith Road
T R Carroll
Henry Hardy
W C Heth
Mr. Hardy
Tuscarawas County
H. P. Miller
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