Defiance News: sales, visits, sports and rail updates
Dey Ayers offers loans at 5 percent. Clarence and Howard Webb visit Fostoria. Boyer's advertises stock clearance. Social events, church services, and the Baptist Detroit social are listed. The Second ward Blues beat Hast Defiance 16 to 7 with Newton, Adams, Deck, Eck as batteries. Rail news covers a Toledo to St Louis train in ten hours forty five minutes. An accident in Holgate ends with a boy losing a hand and severe injuries. Public works officials inspect poles near Deshler and water/ electric repairs proceed in Napoleon and Defiance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Margaret McReynolds
Dowith Burns
Indianapolis
J. J. Burne
Newton McKinney
Camargo
Ill
Emma McKinney
Detroit
Frank Whitney
Douglas Street
Second Ward Blues
Newton
Adams
Deckrush
Eck
W. A. Partee
Wabash
Toledo
St. Louis
World’s Fair City
Napoleon
Defiance
St. Wayne
Peru
Logansport
Lafayette
Danville
Litchfield
North Clinton Adopts Street Improvements in Sessions Area
The North Clinton city council met in an adjourned session with all members present except McKnight. The engineer's estimate for macadamizing Second Street 60 feet wide from Clinton Street to the river shows a cost of 8799.92. The ordinance for Francis Street improvement was adopted and a ten year installment plan approved for tar macadam paving on North Clinton Street from Maumee river bridge to Sessions Avenue. Alderman Spangler said sewer arrangements near the Box factory were made with Mr. Deatrick. the city solicitor to draft papers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
McKnight
Second Street
Clinton Street
Francis Street
Maumee River Bridge
Sessions Avenue
Spangler
Deatrick
Child Dies After Cow Tosses Girl In New Moorefield
Laura, six, of New Moorefield, was killed by injuries from a neighbor's cow. The animal tossed her about five feet, and she struck her head, remaining unconscious for hours before dying.
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Field
Laura
New Moorefield
Examination Notice for Teachers at College Building
Notice to Teachers. An examination will be held at the college building Saturday July 2 and Saturday. The board recommends Art of Study Clarke's How to Teach Reading and Friske's Critical Period of American History as questions are selected from them. P. Bevinetox, Clerk.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clarke
Friske
America
P. BeviNeTox
Smallest vote count signals close contest in FRSHSHSSS election
The report notes a very low turnout as voters wait to see the outcome and how many votes are needed to tip the result. It warns the race remains close and predicts uncertainty about the winner. Voters are urged to submit ballots early before the 5:30 p.m. Saturday deadline.
Akron Ohio hosts standout CE convention In 1914
The Akron Ohio convention of the Ohio State Christian Endeavor Union drew about 1000 attendees with leaders like J E Gunkle Amos R Wells Rev King and Booker T Washington. Downtown hosts included First Baptist Grace Reformed with sizable sessions and a new Columbus headquarters for Field Secretary Hubbel as Dayton plans the next gathering.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Amos R. Wells
Christian Endeavor World
J. Wilber Chapman
Excell
Booker T. Washington
Tuskegee College
Ala
Columbus
Hubbell
Dayton
Akron
E. D. Goller
Social tourism and wedding news from Island Park and Adams township
Weather disruptions postponed the ph ai c at Island Park leading to a six o'clock luncheon at Mr and Mrs A X Weisenburger home. The evening featured music and games as the Tourists plan to tour the United States next year. A solemn high mass at St John s church followed by the wedding of Carl Eck and Lizzie Clemons with a reception to come at the bride s parents home in Adams township. A Memorial hall social hosted by the W R C featured Beardsley orchestra and five minute personal war experiences by Comrades Stevens Beardsley Mallett and Dabney with Mrs Sue M Baughman reporting on the W R C convention in Tiffin and refreshments served.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Island Park
A. X. Weisenburger
United States
St. John’s Church
Carl Eck
Lizzie Clemons
Gloden
Peutz
Napoleon
Forst
Antwerp
Albert Clemons
John Eck
Clara Clemons
Tillie Kahl
Adams Township
Memorial Hall
Beardsley
Dr. Stevens
L. E. Beardsley
E. R. Mallett
Dabney
Sue M. Baughman
Tiffin
Real Estate Transfers and Local Notices Compile
A mixed real estate transfer list shows Indemnity Land & Loan Co selling to James Fabr state lots in Delaware Bend and other transfers including Annie Colby to Mrs S J Umstead and Ed Myers to Matilda Mueller. Local notices report barn construction by Philip Bruner, visits of Krabll, Kintner families, school closures in Mark township, and genealogical notes on John W Doud and James Johnson with obituary details.
Local Notes From Tiffin Area Include Elections and Woodworking
South Tiffin and Chauncy Felton near Brunersburg saw residents move to a new nearby spot last week. A partial stroke eased for Henry Kuhn, longtime Tifa township figure, with doctors noting improvement. John Davis of Defiance may top the county Republican ticket as candidate for coroner. Miller and Austin fished in Michigan lakes. Local families attended Children's Gay exercises at Trinity Chapel, with a well decorated church and strong program. EW Neaderhauser and sister Alice vacationing from Northwestern College Naperville. A sarom church singing school planned Friday evening. Henry Lehman of Arizona visiting Sam Horoish. Curtis Depp living with his father-in-law after residence fire. JH Neaderhauser returned from Chicago where he was Republican convention doorkeeper. HO Ack visiting from New Haven to see childhood friends. John Allison of Detanee supplies fresh meat from the Kibble farm. Tittenhouse completed the baltion to his house. Chas Fellormier finished a drive well for Paul Kennel. New canning factory shipped two car paddles of canned tomatoes to Chicago. Philip Brucer’s barn raised by Isaac Gorrell. Mrs B D Lint reported critically ill but improving. Mrs W Kyle and Mrs John Miller visited at Lintz Sunday. Charley Malley raised his new barn. Imery Welker fell ill Saturday but recovered by Monday. Born June 2, son to Mr and Mrs David Struve. Mrs Jacob Spott had kitchen reroofed Saturday. Rev David Berkenbite and wife of Wauseon visited Friday.
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Indemnity Land & Loan Co
Jas
Fabr State
Delaware Bend
Sess
Kerr
Oglesbee
Deflane
Wolfram
L Stutzman
Washington
Philip Bruner
Krabll
Farmer
John Kintner
George Figley
Collins
Anna Winters
America
Willams County
Washington Township
Susan Stearn
Presbyterian Church
UB Church
Glenburg
Tiffin
Trinity Chapel
EW Neaderhauser
Slaremont
Minn
Alice
Northwestern College
Naperville
Ill
Sarom Church
Henry Lehman
Arizona
Sam Horoish
Curtis Depp
J C
Kuhn
Neaderhauser
Chicago
HO Helack
New Haven
Ind
Allison
Tittenhouse
Chas Fellormier
Weil
Philip Brucer
Isaac Gorrell
B D Lint
Mra
W Kyle
John Miller
Effel
Sherwood
Lintz
Charley Malley
Imery Welker
David Stru Me
Jacob Spott
David Berkenbite
Wauseon
Advertised Letters at Defiance Post Office June 21 1904
The following letters remain uncalled for in the Defiance Ohio post office for the week ending June 21 1904. Martin Bowers A B Evans Elen Emblin Geo Schooley Dr R C Wolcott Miss Nellie Harrimons. If not called within 14 days these letters will be sent to the dead letter office. Postmaster THompson.
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Defiance
Ohio
Martin Bowers
A B Evans
Elen Emblin
Geo Schooley
R C Wolcott
Nellie Harrimons
Thompson
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Woodwards
Dey Ayers
Clarence
Howard Webb
Fostoria
Boyer's
E.W. Ury
Ridgeville
Callon
A. W. King & Son, Clothiers
Hart
Mr. Hart
Dr. Zellars
Geo. Watkins
Board of Public Works
Chas
Elizabeth Clemons
John Gehran
Garrett, Ind
Rosin Moog
Hicksville
James Fley
Rosa Donley
Farmer Township
Orine Golden
Holgate
Deshler
C M Baker
EC Bradley
New York
County Loan Co
Weisenburger & Emery
A.W. King & Son
St. John’s Reformed Church
Cor. Fourth and
Washington Sts
F. E. Lahr
Messrs
Watkins and
Kirtley
Supt
Meachem
St. Marys
President Johnson
Engineer Perkins
Electric Light and Water Company
Johnson
Perkins
Yingling
North Clinton
Harley & Whitaker’s
Bargain House
Paris Green
Welsenberger & Emery Props
Fdapropaores
Columbia Records
Mollencup’s
Jesse Dunn
Glenna Morris
Lora Higgins
Genevieve Gorman
Nellie Richardson
Lillian Deveaux
Blanche Hall
Marjorie Lamb
Pearl Ashton
Della C. Blue
Pearl Benson
Lillian Bailey
Bertha Smith
Myrtle Oakes
Sarah V. Praeser
LoAmy Heater
Alice Leaders
Mame I. Gleason
Cathe Culkins
Cathine Feindel
Nettie Bridenbaugh
Florence Rowe
Tillie Spring
Minnie Whetstone
Tena Hengstler
Laura Bohlman
Nellie Harley
Hazel Todd
Kate Mahony
Reba Leaphart
Helen Steinberger
Elizabeth Krutsch
Julia Houck
Anna Russet
Alice Conrad
Rose Antener
Ella Clement
Anna Riley
Tena Wilsburg
Dora Deman
Dot Ricker
Lena Gleisburg
Minnie Cromley
Chas F Dittmer
Albert Anderson
Frank M Myers
Isaac J Deveaux
Theo Louys
James Stoner
C L Stonebraker
May P W Mix
Geo M Hartman
Ed Shessler
Walter Miller
Herbert Anderson
Morris Small
Peter Louys
Urbane Brubaker
Gerald Heatley
Riley Wortman
Arthur Ira Hopper
Rube
Gerald Louys
Coupons Department Express
Ladies Home Journal, McClure, Century, Popular and
Everybody's Magazine
Denver
Ohio State Christian Endeavor Union
First Baptist Church
Grace Reformed Church
Defiance County
J. E.gunkle
Lake Shore Railroad
Boston
Labr
G. W. Weisenburger
The
Defiance City Bank
C. C. Kuhn
Ches. J. Daoust
Cashi
Geo. W. Watkins
H. E. Rhoads
John H. Best
Our County
John Marshall
John A. Aspache
David G. Shar
Jacob Tharp
William E. Mou
Ches
J. Thompson
John W. Lynde
Geo. H. Dicus
H. F. Rohrs
Vendenbroen
BF Kintners
Shugar
Jim Johnson
W P Snyder
Johnn Berbacher
George Goller
Berbacher
Crawford County
Charney Fetters
Cheney
Loviber GO
Cheney Lumber Co
Oxfords
Whitney
Currier Co
Whitney & Currier Co
Steinway, Boardman & Gray
Ludwig & Co
Knabe, Kimball, Webber, Whitney & Currier
Marshall & Wendell
Vandenbroek’s
A. W. Fuller
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