Three High School Teachers Resign at June Board Meeting
The board accepted resignations of Principal R. L. Ervin, science teacher Helen Kear, and Elizabeth Houck. Ervin may pursue a superintendent role or business partnership. Houck plans to stay near Van Wert. Kear has not announced plans. The district named A. Warman to teach science next year and Mulholland to become principal at Upper Sandusky. Martha Jones to succeed Houck.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Board of Education
R. L. Ervin
Helen Kear
Elizabeth Houck
Board For
RL Ervin
Ervin
Wellston
Houck
van Wert
Warman
Kenyon College
H. B. Mulholland
Upper Sandusky
Reynolds
Erin
Ohio Weslyiav
Mulhollans
Martha Jones
Columbus
Ohio State University
Gorman
Northwestern Ee Co
F.A. Schultz
Sone Ceeape Coeilss
B. W. Lind
M. B. Gorman
A. Hall
Frank Blesser
Seceee
Arning
Eseveees
Adam Clemens
Ceniensses
Cheney Lumber Co
Oscar Smith
Society Notes From Island Park and Local Homes
The Ladies of Necana enjoyed a picnic at Island Park, and Rev S L Roberts wed Stella Seiple to A F Thompson in Jewell in a pretty ceremony. Weddings at Belaun Farm and social events at the Art Study Club and W R C meetings mark a busy period of community gatherings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Necana
Island Park
J. E. Seiple
Jewell
S. L. Roberts
Stella
Violent wind storm causes tornado damage near Defiance
A violent wind storm near Defiance escalated into a tornado sweeping Helgate and Holgate areas. The Mink and Webber general store was destroyed. Miss Gertrude Mink injured. Widespread damage to roofs, trees, and telegraph lines cut town from outside contact. Two waterspouts formed on the Maumee river.
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Defiance
Helgate
Holgate
Mink and Webber
Gertrude Mink
Maumee
Water Works
Sprinkler System Installed at Defiance Machine Works
Workmen began installing an automatic water sprinkling system for fire protection at Defiance Machine Works. A 30,000 gallon tank will sit on a 65 foot steel tower behind the main shop, with pipes and automatic attachments extending through the plant. An automatic gong and register at the Central fire department station will help locate a blaze quickly. The costly improvements aim to cut insurance notes and improve fire safety.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Defiance Machine Works
Diamond Glass Company
Central Fire Department
Williams Kidney Pills Ad From Cleveland Manufacturer
An old advertisement promotes Williams Kidney Pills claiming to cure kidney and bladder trouble and nervous strain. It asks about pain in the loins sides groin and facial pallor and offers the remedy for 50 cents. Sold by The Wi Drug Store with address Cleveland Ohio.
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William
Mali
Williams Mf’g.co
Prop’s
Cleveland
Deserting husband faces possible bigamy charge
Henry Goodenough, once of Richland township, is held in the county jail after being arrested in Wellsville Ohio. He faces non support charges and may be charged with bigamy for allegedly marrying another woman in Cincinnati two years ago. An indictment for non support had been issued by his wife.
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Henry Goodenough
Richland Township
Kopp
Goodenough
Wellsville
Smith Carnival Company
Cincinnati
Good
Nonsupport
Wellevilla
Ohio
Runaway Gallops Over North Clinton Bridge Wrecking Rig
A second disastrous runaway occurred on Wednesday June 27 at the North Clinton street camel back bridge in North Defiance. Mr. Baden escaped unharmed while his wife sustained severe bruises after the horse bolted as a Wabash train passed, overturning the buggy and destroying the rig. Mrs. Baden later drove into town.
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North Clinton Street
Camel Back Bridge
North Defiance
Wm. Baden
North Clinton and
Ralston Avenue
Wabash
Baden
Deed and Mortgage Involving Columbus and Eastern Railroad
The Columbus and Lake Michigan railroad transfer to the Columbus Indiana and Eastern Railroad Company was filed in the county recorder’s office on the 28th. The mortgage for 12 million dollars to the Pennsylvania company covers life insurance and annuities guarantees. Proceeds fund new lines and major improvements, including electrifying or motorizing the C. L. M. line and resuming operation of the acquired railroad.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Columbus and Lake Michigan Railroad
Columbus, Indiana and Eastern Railroad Company
Recorder’s
Lima
Schoeps Roads
Pennsylvania Company
Indiana, Columbus and Eastern Traction Company
County Recorder
Defiance Dogs Fight at the Rink Stirring Sporting Spectacle
A dog and badger staged a crowd drawing bout at the rink amid bets and police fears. Spectators watched as the bell rang and a Texan dog reportedly released from a box, ending quickly as the event dissolved into a $15 cash spree at a nearby saloon.
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Rink
Mar
Reynolds Honored At State Teachers Meeting
At Put-in-Bay meeting of the State Teachers association officers were elected with C. L. VanCleve as President and Ira Painter as Treasurer. Executive committee includes F. E. Reynolds and O. P. Voorhes. Reading circle board lists William Vance Miss Lara Kean and C. E. Cary. Education committee names F. B. Dyer John Morris J. M. Frederick and W. W. Boyd.
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State Teachers’ Association
Put-in- Bay
C. L. VanCleve
Mansfield
Geo. Buck
Dayton
W. H. Rice
Chillicothe
Mies Myra Hanson
Toledo
J. W. Moore
Latonia
William Vance
Delaware
Lara Kean
Wooster
C. E. Cary
Warren
Committee On Education
F. B. Dyer
Cincinnati
John Morris
Alliance
J. M. Frederick
Cleveland
W. W. Boyd
Columbus
Rest Services for County Infirmary Director and Mrs Stuckey
Funeral services were held for County Infirmary Director John X. Smith at St. Johns Catholic Church with Rev. Gloden presiding. Pallbearers included Christ Diehl Sr John Schlembach J F Singer Frank Pfirman Waz and Joseph Krutsch Sr. Burial followed at Riverside Cemetery. A second service for Mrs Albert Stuckey who died in a city run away was held at Bethel M E Church with Rev. Wright officiating and Ladies Aid Society pallbearers assisting. The ceremonies were well attended.
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County Infirmary
John X. Smith
St. John’s Catholic Church
Mr. Smith
Rev. Gloden
Christ Diehl Sr
John Schlembach
J. F. Singer
Frank Pfirman
Mr. Waz
Joseph Krutsch
Riverside Ceme
Tery
Albert Stuckey
Bethel M. E
Wright
Ladies Aid Society
Local party tours proposed electric line right of way
J M Morgan of Cincinnati, Toledo and Detroit traction company along with Engineer Lamb of Pefiance ex mayor Jackson of Rockford Senator Judy of Greenville and M Woodruff from this city travelled in D L McDonald’s largest automobile to Greenville for inspection of the right of way for the proposed electric line.
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J.M. Morgan
Cincinnati, Toledo & Detroit Traction Company
Lamb
Pefiance
Jackson
Rockford
Judy
Greenville
M. Woodruff
D. L. McDonald
van Wert
Immortal J. N. Dies After Wandering Life of Defiance
Immortal J. N. died at Toledo State Hospital for the Insane at 77 from valvular heart disease, after a career of wandering the country and performing dramatic acts. He gained fame for defending a client accused of murder, later confessing to the deed, which unsettled him.
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J. N
Toledo State Hospital
United States
J. N. Free
Upper
Sandusky
Change of a Letter Change of a Letter
An editor’s missed capital letter caused a misprint claiming a church war in Prospect near Marion. The error led Rev. Murphy of the Defiance Baptist church to receive copies and be puzzled by the reported dispute over Rev. J H Moore’s resignation and a church door being axed.
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Defiance Express
Prospect
Marion
Murphy
J. H. Moore
County Recorder J. H. Metz Fractures Arm in Park Incident
County Recorder J. H. Metz and his daughter were in a buggy at Inland Park when a reins snag caused the horse to lurch and fall. The horse's knee struck Metz, fracturing the bone near the shoulder. He was taken for treatment and is reported in stable condition.
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J. H. Metz
Metz
Inland Park
Mr. Metz
Obstruction in Throat Hinders Man’s Swallowing
William Roteell of this city suffers a throat obstruction thought to be a turtle bone after eating turtle soup. An x ray on Thursday showed no ing, yet he still experiences pain and almost cannot swallow food, though not currently dangerous.
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William Roteell
Fire damages residence on East Second Street
The Whitney home on East Second Street suffered a major fire on Wednesday June 27 at about 7:30 pm. Mrs. Whitney found the summer kitchen and adjoining bathroom in flames and the fire had spread to the garret gutting it with plaster falling and roof holes. It is uncertain whether the stove explosion or faulty wiring caused the blaze. Mrs. Whitney sustained minor singeing. East Defiance fire department responded quickly, reaching the scene before Central arrived.
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John Whitney
East Second Street
Warrant in fraud case against John Baker alias Nichole
M Schultz stock shipper swore out a warrant for obtaining money under false pretenses against John Baker alias Nichole. Baker offered hogs for sale and received a $5 check, but hogs were not delivered and Schultz says Nichols owned no swine. He pleaded not guilty at the preliminary hearing before Mayor Crowe and was committed to city prison in default of bond.
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M. Schultz
John Baker
John Nichole
Baker
Schultz
Nichols
Crowe
Postmastership in Defiance to be settled after adjournment
Reports say the Defiance post master question will not be settled before Congress adjourns. If C J Thompson is reappointed or a successor named, action will occur during recess. John Nichols of North Baltimore, jailed on a false pretenses charge, was bound over to common pleas court on a $300 bond. Marriage licenses issued to John Henry and Mary Nagle. Charles Snyder and Bertha Winkler. A bat struck John Hire Jr., 10, causing a head bruise. Dr. Parcher treated him.
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Congress
C. J. Thompson
John Nichols
North Balti-—more
Common Pleas Court
John Henry
Tiffin Township
Mary Nagle
Adams Township
Charles Snyder
Bertha Winkler
Bateman
John Hire
Dr. Parcher
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A. B. Murphy
N. W
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Wortman
Park Avenue
Belaun
Florence Clinds Belau
Roy J. Fellers
Clayton A. Smucker
Mrs. Fellers
Minneapolis
Department
Virginia McLaughlin
Manetiel
Wes Harriot Barlow
Henry Hodges Stearn
New York
Henry N. Harrie
Jefferson Street
Art Study Club
Katherine McBride
Toled
Violet Kittner
Bess Kirtley
Ella Lehman
Addie Loveridge
Stearns
Marchessi
Elizabeth Woodward
Williams
J. A. Sites
Lewis Block
Northwestern
Styx
Nolan Bros
Pital
Joe Freecorn
J. Freecom
Clinton St
Defiance, Ohio
Clyde May
Albert Hedrick
Martin’s Baziar
Lancaster
Mr. Martin
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First National Bank
United States Treasury
United States Courts
Defiance County
Defiance City
Balt & Ohio Railroad
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