Local notices and social items from Defiance area
Farmer Wm Yeagley and DC Lord drove to Defiance and Napoleon on business. Mrs Elvira Cracker of Hicksville visited last week. Mrs Moale of Bryan visited her daughter Belle Bowker. Lane and Moore of Bryan stayed with Belle Bowker June 27. Photographer Cushman moved to Sherwood. C R Norway’s mail carrier contract expired June 30. What Brown of Williams Center wins next four years. Floyd Richardson fell from bicycle June 27, injuring leg and side. Glen Hopkine filling in for Norway. Died Mrs Edward M Ensign June 28. Funeral June 30. Frank Everitt visiting from Nebraska. 53 applications from women for canning factory work by July 3. Emanuel Dean ill. Mrs Kate Britton and Miss Ella Donley visited Toledo. Mrs Sarah Richards of Paulding visited Wm Yeagley. Miss Madge Yeagley visited Paulding. A group visited Hamilton lake Sunday. Died Mrs Wm Stockman July 1 from blood poisoning. Funeral July 3. DA Overly active in cattle trade. Mr and Mrs Wm Gurwell visited. Dot and Minnie Peterson pleased with Defiance college management. Albert Sigg worked in Fulton county. Sunday School report St Johns M E quarter ends June 25 1899: 13 talks, 10 officers, 11 teachers, 138 scholars, 6 average attendance, $13.92 raised. Regular attendees listed. What country Sunday school can furnish a better report.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fred Scharpf
John Stever
Sarah Stever
Wm. Peterson
Emma Stock
Harry Scharpf
Benj. Stock
Nellie Peterson
Emma Gansmiller
Ed, Stock
Mary Stock
Oria Peterson
Willie Peterson
Earnest Linebrink
Fred Schultz
Neaderhauser visiting to clerk on father’s farm this summer
Prof S W Neaderhauser of Naperville Illinois will clerk on his father's farm until September. Fred Ganemiller works for Amos Haller. ET Rethmel hauls hay to Defiance. J H Neaderhauser and Emma A Kellermier wed June 28 with old time bell. Wheat harvest underway and Klide Keister attends Defiance College. Fred Gire prepares threshing machine. Fred Scharff works for Fred Kel.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
S W Neaderhauser
Naperville, Ill
Michigan Summer Travel Points and Rail Access
The three main summer travel areas in Michigan are the Grand Traverse Bay resorts, Little Traverse Bay resorts, and Mackinac Island. The Grand Rapids & Indiana line provides fast vestibuled through service from St. Louis, Chicago, Cincinnati, Louisville and Indianapolis with dining between Grand Rapids and Mackinaw City.
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Michigan
Grand Traverse Bay
Omena
Neahtawanta
Traverse Beach
Edgewood
Traverse City
Bay View
Harbor Point
Harbor Springs
Wequetonsing
Roaring Brook
Little Traverse Bay
Petoskey
Mackinac Island
L Lockwood
Gip&ta
Grand Rapids
Mich
Doan's Ointment Praised for Itching Skin Relief
A public notice-style testimonial extols Doan's Ointment as a cure for itching skin conditions including eczema and piles. Mrs. Phil Peter recounts head sores improved after using the product sold by Woodward's drug store. Foster Milburn Co Buffalo NY markets Doan's at 50 cents a box.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Phil Peter
East Second Street
Woodward's Drug Store
Doan
Foster-Milburn Co
Buffalo
U. 8
American Protection Tour Shows Hope for Philippine Regions
Professor J C Schurman returned to Manila after a three week southern island tour. He sees a favorable mood for an American protectorate with locals seeking peace and prosperity while waiting for the Luzon war to end. He notes neutral sentiment among Cebu leaders and widespread missionary arrivals amid flooding and muddy trenches in San Fernando.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Manilla
J. C. Schurman
United States Advisory Commission For the Philippines
Luzon
Santo Nicolas
Cebu
Schurman
Commission
Aguinaldo
Troops From Philippines Begin Homeward Journey
Washington July 3. Nebraska Pennsylvania and Utah units that have served in the Philippines start their return to the United States. General Otis dispatched word on the arrangements to the war department.
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Washington
Nebraska
Pennsylvania
Utah
Philippines
Otis
War Department
Three Boys Drowned in Cedar River Current at Waterloo
In Waterloo Iowa area on July 3 three boys drowned while bathing in the Cedar River below the lower dam. Roy Harbaugh swam beyond his depth and Bert and John Hagger likewise perished attempting a rescue.
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Waterloo
Cedar River
Roy Harbaugh
Bert
John Hagger
Bryan Confers With Illinois Democrats In Chicago
William Jennings Bryan met Sunday with Illinois Democratic leaders including M F Dunlap ex Congressman Hienrichson and Judge Thompson to discuss national politics and the Illinois delegation’s drift. Also present were Allen W Thurman and R M Ditty of Columbus. Bryan denied political aims in the meeting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
William Jennings Bryan
M. F. Dunlap
Hienrichson
Judge Thompson
Jacksonville
Illinois
Bryan
Allen W. Thurman
R. M. Ditty
Columbus
Aberdeen
N. D
Barnesville
Thurman
Ditty
Samuel B. Cook
Ways and Means Committee
Democratic National Committee
George Washington
Union Trouble Rumors at Big Consolidated Street Railway
Reports from Cleveland say employees allege violations of the agreement with nonunion men placed on runs. Union leaders demand fair treatment and enforcement of the contract.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cleveland
Big Consolidated Street Railway Company
Tragic Freight Car Accident Claims Three Near Hawthorne
In Chicago on July 3, Mrs Tekla Rezzky, 69, and Augusta Wisowski, 10, were killed while Agnes Wosowski sustained serious injuries as they sheltered under unattached freight cars near Hawthorne. A switch engine moved the cars toward a switch without warning.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Tekla Rezzyk
Augusta Wisowski
Agnes Wosowski
Hawthorne
Dreyfus Husband Shows Improvement After Third Interview
In Rennes on July 3 Madame Dreyfus met her husband for a third time. She found him markedly better and greeted by smiles rather than tears. Doctors note quinine overdoses on Devil's Island caused indigestion while he remains confident of acquittal.
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Rennes
Madame Dreyfus
Devils Island
General Harrison Gray Otis Visits Washington on Private Business
Otis of California, a veteran of the Philippines campaign, is in Washington for private business and says he has no official connection with current Philippines affairs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Harrison Gray Otis
California
Philippines
East
McLean Seen As Possible Ohio Governor Nominee
In Cleveland John R. McLean is described as a receptive candidate for the Ohio gubernatorial nomination. He would accept the honor to further his political aims but is not actively campaigning.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cleveland
Lewis G. Bernard
John R. McLean
Ohio
Rioting in Valencia as Troops Move on Rioters
Valencia July 3. Under General Molto troops occupy streets and guard strategic points. Rioters block streetcars, stoning gendarmes. Troops fire first shots. one killed, several wounded. Barricades and fierce fighting persist with many arrests and uncertain wounded count.
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Valencia
Spain
Molto
Kentucky Republicans name delegates for Lexington convention
In Kentucky county conventions, delegates are chosen for the Republican state convention in Lexington. Supporters of Attorney General W. S. Taylor project 891 votes for Taylor, 22514 for Colonel Stone, 104 for Judge Pratt, with 82 undecided. Anti-Taylor factions contend many listed as Taylor delegates are uncommitted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frankfort
Kentucky
Lexington
Friends of Attorney
W. S. Taylor
Taylor
Colonel Stone
Pratt
Laborers Organize to Oppose Packers in Chicago
A mass meeting of packing house workers in Chicago declared no general strike for now. Over 500 men joined a newly formed union intended to unite the discontent and fight the packers, awaiting a stronger organization to pursue any future action.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Record-breaking crowd at Cincinnati volkesfest closes at gardens
The volkesfest ending after midnight at the Zoological Gardens drew a record attendance. Activities started at 10 a.m. with dancing and gymnastics by the turners. Afternoon saw bands and singing by visiting and local societies across the gardens with canvas-covered seats in the Brewery section.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cincinnati
Zoological Gardens
Turners
Oil firm eyes Western streetcar lines claims Sioux City interest
Sioux City reports that Standard Oil is interested in West Coast and Midwest street railway lines. An engineering expert from the company has been examining lines in Sioux City Omaha Kansas City St Paul and Minneapolis.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sioux City
Standard Oil Company
Omaha
Kansas City
St. Paul
Minneapolis
Yellow Fever Spreading in Santiago de Cuba
Fifteen new yellow fever cases bring total to 74 with no deaths. U S troops have left the infected camp but doctors struggle to check the outbreak among personnel. Railway resignation in Roanoke Va J M Barr vice president and general manager of Norfolk and Western resigns effective July 15. L E Johnson will replace him.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Santiago de Cuba
United States
Roanoke
J. M. Barr
Norfolk and Western Railroad Company
Voyage of Dreyfus Return Described by Sfax Captain
Captain Coffiniers de Nordeck of the French cruiser Sfax reports Captain Dreyfus displayed immense self control during the voyage to France. He described Dreyfus as ironic and disdainful, suffering seasickness yet walking with firm tread and never showing weakness or nerves.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dreyfus
Paris
Coffiniers de Nordeck
Sfax
France
New Incorporations Listed in Columbus July 3
North Dayton Aid and Benevolent association Dayton the Enterprise association Cincinnati the Standard Boiler and Bridge company Bellaire amendment enlarging purposes the Building Fund association of Donnells Creek Council Jr. O. U. A. M. No. 121 Northampton capital stock 4000 the Richland County Bank company Butler capital stock 25000 the Alern Rubber company Barberton capital stock 110000 the Bethesda Free Will Baptist church Bethesda.
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Columbus
North Dayton Aid and Benevolent Association
Dayton
The
Enterprise Association
Cincinnati
Standard Boiler and Bridge Company
Bellaire
Building Fund Association of
Donnells Creek Council
Northampton
Richland County Bank Company
Butler
Alern Rubber Company
Barberton
Bethesda
Free Will Baptist Church
Pingree Denies Interview Critique of National Admin
In a lengthy letter to Secretary Alger Governor Pingree rejects an interview in which he was quoted criticizing the national administration. He says the war department attack is a plot to create a vacancy for a New York politician and denies any presidential nomination bid.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Detroit
Alger
Pingree
Michigan
War Department
New York
Ayersville Board Seeks Bids for School House Construction
The Ayersville Board of Education invites sealed bids for a frame schoolhouse on the village lot. Bids due noon Monday in July 1899 at the Clerk of Board office. Each bid must show all interested parties and include guaranty. separate prices for materials and labor. lowest bid not guaranteed and all bids may be rejected.
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Board of Education
Ayersville
Hale & Hooker, Architects
Sir Phillips
Defiance
Ohio
A. D
Council
Electric Light Works
J.J. Malley
Legal Notice Defendants in Auburn Indiana named in Ohio lien case
The First National Bank of Bryan files in Defiance Ohio case No. 7105 seeking marshalling of liens on multiple Indiana joined lands. Lands in Defiance County Ohio described by sections town and range with totals of 159 240 160 120 acres. lien amount $282.95 at 8 percent since 1898. defendants must answer by August 12, 1899.
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Euben Lockwood
James Provines
Rosannah Locktwood
Peter Ditmers
Auburn
Indiana
Monitor Manufacturing Company
Farmers’ Bank of Auburn
First National Bank of
Garrett Banking Company
Garrett
First National Bank of Bryan
Court of Common Pleas
Defiance County
Ohio
Defiance
State of
Range 3
M. Yi
Rootes Xs
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Zella
Magna Charter
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Bonnie
Scotland
Wilkes
Bob Ilkes
Wm. Jones’ Barn
George F. Switzer
Wm. Yeagley
DC Lord
Napoleon
Elvira Cracker
Hicksville
Mrs. Moale
Belle Bowker
Lane
Moore
Mr. Cushman
Sherwood
Norway
What Brown
Williams Center
Floyd Richardson
Glen Hopkine
Mr. Norway
Edward M Ensign
Frank Everitt
John Everitt
Cicero
Emanuel Dean
Kate Britton
Ella Donley
Toledo
Mrs. Britton
Mrs. Slough
Sarah Richards
Paulding
Madge Yeagley
Hamilton
Ind
Lake
Wm. Stockman
Termeter
DA Overly
Wm. Gurwell
Dot
Minnie Peterson
Defiance College
Albert Sigg
Fulton County
St. John’s
Germany
Fred Ganemiller
Amos Haller
ET Rethmel
J H Neaderhauser
Emma A Kellermeier
Klide Keister
Fred Gire
Fred Scharff
Fred Kel
Travese City
Petoskey and Mackinac
Nickel Plate Road
Boston
Dean
Defiance Ranch
the Produce Exchange Banking Co
Cleveland, Ohio Court Street
Latty
Cc. J. Daoust
Ohioan
Seta
Democratic Call
St. Louis
Stone
Missouri
Johnson
Kansas
Philadelphia
Panther
League Island Navy Yard
San Juan
Porto Rico
Navy Department
Dr. Peal
Psil Maphine Vo
General Taylor
Guber
Court House
Blede Place
Brede Place
St. Paul Street
Tacoma Avenue
F L Hay
Clara Morse
M. B. Gorman
Cuickorg
Isis
Uvg
UCKS
Besser Sesen
Ck Bmgkocdom
Cass Evecsscbeecvence
J. H. Baker
H. P. Miller
A. Growey & Son
Wwe
A. Groweg
Escasiaer
A. Groweg & Son
Grove
U.O.D
Sears, Roebuck & CO. (Inc
Ill
Sears, Roebuck & Co
Acme Bird
E. Brayman
M. D
H. O. Mackaes
G. F. Webb
N. M. Platt
H.C. Brainard
Alexander W. Wheeler
C. H. Ster
Lawndale Ave
Henry Raymond
Euclid Ave
Ben J. F. Dimmick
D. D
Youmans
Webb
Peter Astrup
F. Webb & CO
Reade
A.D
Peal Medicine CO
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