Court actions and local notices from Defiance county
Judge W. H. Hubbard ruled in Frager v Frager denying a conveyance set aside while granting the plaintiff $75 yearly payable quarterly as a lien. Dicus v Stevens demurrer sustained. Will of John I Dobson probated. County statistics show 1900 1901 judicial counts including divorces, fines, and prosecutions. John Schlosser and R. H. Lambert adjudged insane. transfers to Toledo asylum likely. County work includes probate office overhaul and gravel contract on Deatrick road. Tax deadlines extended to July 25.
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W. H. Hubbard
Frager
Dicus
Stevens
David FE. Hughes
Coral D. Meeks
Henry F. Toberan
Hyman
Bryan
Chas. Behringer
West End
Gordon Creek
Harry L. Brinsmade
John I. Dobson
W. A. Schmaltz
Wm. Schlosser
Glenburg
R. H. Lambert
Defiance Township
Schlosser
Toledo Asylum
John McCarty
Lambert
Behringer and
Caressel
C. W. Kerns
J. H. Metz
Lightning Strikes Homes. Fatalities Reported on July Fourth
News from Ney side recounts a lightning strike that killed a horse and injured another on Marion Yarlett’s property and struck Peter Burk’s barn and Jacob Sells’ house. A separate incident left Mrs Field in critical condition after her horse bolted and dragged her. The fourth of July celebrations drew many locals to Island Park with a heavy shower noted.
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George Reynolds
Francis Shook
Sherwood
Geo. Reynold
Pearl
Mud Creek
Culbert
Aaron Sarah
Ney
Marion Yarlett
Peter Burk
Jacob Sells
Welker
Defiance
Harvest Gains Amid Flood Damage Across Defiance Area
Wheat harvesting began strongly while recent high water caused substantial damage to several properties including J W Neff's tile and brick yard and a firecracker stand. Local residents H Bergman and others worked in Defiance and Bryan with social visits noted. dispersed Fourth of July activity occurred in Bryan Sherwood and Defiance.
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Ridenour
Pahl
Lick Creek
Henry Bergman
EK W Bergman
W Mead
W H Mueller
Simon Walker
Defiance
J W Neff
Ney
Char Oy
Joseph Miser
Hartshorn
Doc
Ella Gardner
W A Snyder
James Igley
Wm. Donley
Bridge
James Hopple
John W. Doud
Tiffin Township
Varied 19th Century Facts From Global Notes
A compilation of diverse items noting Vermonts old home week in August. Global statistics include the London National Gallery value, Cyprus locust kills, Copenhagen deer parks, Australia wool clips, and German colonial size. Additional items cover literacy in Italy, American sugar cane spread, and ocean steamship mail service norms.
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Germany
Empire
California
Massachusetts Highway Commission
City Council
Liverpool
Britain
United States
France
Chicago
Arthur J. Stiles
Died Mrs Lizzie Scofield and local notices from Defiance area
Died Mrs Lizzie Scofield wife of John Scofield on Monday July 1 with funeral at MFE church. Mrs M D Rand recovering after severe illness. 5 C Hurd away in Defiance. Fourth celebration with storm halting fireworks. tug of war crowds contested. Hoover loses cow. Mrs T J Williams visiting from Liberty Center. carpenters begin a house on First street for HH Wheller. Chas Dannenburg to Kansas to operate threshing outfit. previous season there.
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Lizzie Scofield
John Scofield
MFE
Scofield
M D Rand
Hoover
T J Williams
Liberty Center
First Street
HH Wheller
Adams Township
Defiance County
Chas
Dannenburg
Kansas
Brooksville Wheat Crop Damage Amid Recent Rains
Farmers report heavy rains harming crops in Brooksville area. A son was born to Mr and Mrs Frank Filey on Saturday June 29. William Pollock family and Mrs Leve Figley with Tar visited William Figler. Fred Keoppe and wife visited Ed Keoppe Sunday. Mr and Mrs James Figley visited Grant Figley near NOP as Samuel Dunbar and son Tim toured De fiance on the 4th.
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Frank Filey
William Pollock
Leve Figley
Grandma
Tar
William Figler
Fred Keoppe
Ed Keoppe
James Figley
Grant Figley
Nop
Samuel Dunbar
Tim
Defiance
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Ccasbto
Wiseman Pakleh
Foot and mouth remedy and orange breeding advances noted
Dr Jarre reports a 33 percent chromic acid solution as a rapid cure for foot and mouth disease in sheep after 1,500 cases. H J Weber bred hardiest orange hybrids, with fruit ripening in fall. A silver cross found by Michael Cu Coi links to Huron gift history. Liverpool powers borrow $2 million for demolition and sanitation, with 6,500 houses already demolished and 183 left for poor housing.
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Paris Academy of Medicine
Jarre
Washington
Florida
H. J. Weber
Montreal
Michael Cu Coi
Lake Lemargamingue
France
England
Municipal Corporation of Liverpool
Liverpool
Illinois Set to Narrow Canada Population Gap
The St. Louis Globe-Democrat notes Illinois may close the population gap with Canada over the next decade if recent growth trends continue. The comparison carries an ominous tone for Canadians as both regions approach decennial census counts.
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Canada
Illinois
St. Louis Globe-Democrat
Market Reports Grain and Stock Prices July 9
Cleveland cattle prices show good to choice dry fed steers 1200 lbs and up at 5 5 to 5 25, 1050-1150 lbs at 4 75 to 4 25, greens 1000-1200 lbs 4 40 to 4 60. Chicago cattle ranges 5 20 to 6 40 for prime steers, hogs 5 70 to 6 15, wheat No 2 red 65c. Pittsburgh and Buffalo markets list mixed cattle, sheep and hogs with varied prices. New York cattle steers 4 50 to 5 85, sheep 1 06 to 4 40, calves 4 00 to 6 50, hogs 6 25 to 6 55. Cincinnati and Boston notes show wheat rye oats prices and wool and butter quotes.
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Cleveland
Chicago
Texas
C. Pittsburg
New York
State
Cincinnati
Boston
Ohio
Pennsylvania
Delaine
Toledo
Is it a burn Use Dr Thomas Electric Oil
A brief advert notes using Dr Thomas Electric Oil for burns and cuts and advises asking at druggists. It suggests simple first aid and promotes the remedy as available locally.
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Dr. Thomas
Fine business property and farm for sale files
North Defiance corner lot on Wain Street 69 by 132 feet with brick store rooms offered for 1600 dollars. A 160 acre improved Nebraska farm in Farmer County with buildings well wind pump milk house tanks 60 acres under plow 100 acres in grass fences and rich soil priced at 15 dollars per acre. Will trade for Ohio land. Also Clinton Street lot 22 by 132 feet near Citizens Opera House priced 1200 dollars. Quick sale. Call or write for details.
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North Defiance
Wain Street
Farmer County
Nebraska
Ohio
Three Infant Ills Threaten Life in 19th Century Tale
A brief note lists cholera infantum dysentery and diarrha as threats to babies, and touts Dr. Fowler's Extract of Wild Strawberry as a universal remedy with claims of conquering them.
Travel deal to San Francisco via Nickel Plate routes
Advertises low-rate round trip travel from San Francisco to California via Nickel Plate service from July 5 to 12 with return valid through August 31. Contact nearest agent or CA Asterlin T P A Ft Wayne Ind No. 90 for details by wire, mail, or phone.
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San Francisco
California
A Asterlin
Ft. Wayne
Ind
Grain-O praised for health and solid grain benefits
A customer from Le Roy New York endorses Grain-O to benefit health and children. The letter claims Grain-O is superior to all other beverages because it is solid grain and suitable for family use.
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Cr. Myers
Defendants Named in Washington Michigan Notice
Ann Flizz Ralston represents defendants in a court matter listing Joseph Tuttle of Waterville Washington and Alice Cole of Petoska Michigan among respondents. The notice states a hearing or action date to be announced.
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Ann Flizz Ralston
Court of Common
William ‘Tutttle
Alice Fleas Defiance Cole
Joseph Tuttle
Fred Oa
Erick Tuttle
Waterville
Washington
Alice Cole
Petoska
Michigan
Ohay
Foreclosure suit over taxes on Gibson's Addition lot in Defiance
Court of Common Pleas of Ohio Defiance County case No 7343 FILED by John W Slough attorney. Plaintiffs seek foreclosure of taxes paid on three fourths of lot 11 Gibson's Addition Williamstown now in Defiance City. Respondents must answer by June 15 1901 or judgment will be entered.
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Ann — pee = dee
Court of Commoners
Ohio
Gibson
Williamstown
Defiance
A. D
John W Si Cnenaman
John W. Slough
J. I. Hale
W. A. Smd
Eva Wing
Defiance County
Horth
Pesien
Isaac B. Wing
Isaac B. Wise
A Wing
L. B. Peaslon
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