Grant son of U S Grant tours the south for presidential bid
Jesse R. Grant youngest son of former President U S Grant tours the south and west to gauge support for a Democratic presidential nomination. He says he would accept if nominated but is not formally a candidate, and plans further tours including Arkansas and Texas while noting Missouri roots. He cites tired finances and politics as motivation.
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Jesse R. Grant
U. S. Grant
South
St. Louis
Arkansas
Temas
Missouri
Advertised Letters in Defiance Ohio for Week Ending July 9 1907
The following letters remain uncalled for in the Defiance post office for the week ending July 9 1907 Mrs Mary Ball Mrs F B Owen Mrs Inez Snell If not called within 14 days they will be sent to the dead letter office as prescribed by law Postmaster C J Tompson In calling for any please say advertised and give date of list
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Defiance
Ohio
Mary ‘Ball
F. B Owen
Inez. Snell
C.J. Tompson
Peace conference fears and Roosevelt naval stance
Dispatches from The Hague and Paris outline anxieties over US Japan tensions amid Roosevelt’s plan to deploy a Pacific fleet. Analysts deem the move a prudent show of force to deter aggression and protect American shores, while diplomats hope for amicable resolution. Local notes recount Fourth of July celebrations and community visits in Defiance and nearby towns.
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States
Japan
France
United States
Pacific
Roosevelt
Sunday School Convention Program at Union Church
Read as a detailed schedule for the Twentieth Annual Sunday School convention at Union Church Farmer with sessions July 17 18 including prayers messages rounds table conferencing and reports. Local notices report births visits and community events along with a treasury update and pledges for county and state work.
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Union Church
Dry Francis City bans saloons in New Bremen
In St Marys on July 9 New Bremen population 1500 becomes dry as Mayor Conradi orders Sunday saloon closures. Subscriptions drop and church tensions rise amid Rev Wittich’s liquor traffic push. racing plans include 10:08 AM departure and 9:25 PM return with B&O rail service. events list classes and purses for a local fair and trotting races.
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St. Marys
New Bremen
Conradi
Sun
Mr. Wittich
Lutheran Church
Markets Report Mixed Grain and Livestock Prices
The Toledo market shows wheat at cash 45 percent with Sept 6 futures and oats at 45 percent with Sept 3978. Rye ranges No 1 51 4, No 2 80, clover seed 5.52 in Toledo. Hog futures steady and cattle demand for prime steers around 4.00 to 5. BS cattle and lamb prices vary with regional receipts noted at East Buffalo and New York markets.
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Toledo
Streom
East Buffalo
Real Estate Transfers in Defiance and Surrounding Areas
Real estate transfers listed include Jos I Hoeffel to John B Ury and A C Sifilth to E Ziegler with multiple lots in Defiance and surrounding towns. Local residents visit relatives and attend events as notices mix with society news and a baseball game between Defiance Country Blues and Sherwood Oake.
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Jos
I. Hoeffel
John B. Ury
Q. Helfenstein
T. M. McWhinnay
Holgate
N. Deflane
G. Kopp
Sheriff
E. B. Carrier
Phelps
B.b. Cartier
T. Ansberry
Dorette Blede
Jos. I. Hoettel
East Auglaize
Defiance
A.C. Sifilth
E. Ziegler
Krotz
Defance
East View
Adam Wilhelm
South Defiance
B.F
Minnie
Nyeto
Frank
Bertha J.i Schweitzer
Chalet Place
Lilly
Homer Dwards
Hicksville
Skeese
A. M .Maltby
Claude Peterson
Evansport
Rots
Chas
F. Newman
Plat
Sherwood
M.sauer
Ephriam L. Sauer
Fred K. Mohring
Isaac Rose
Sia
Delaware
Emly Shook
Lewis Simmons
B. Zelgter
Auretta D. Smith
Richland Sc
Country Blues
Oake
B.A. Dickey
Dale Milter
Bessie Mondy
Belle Reyff
HL. G. Rock
Comings
Hicks ,Ville
Appointment of Administrator for Levi Dysinger Estate
The undersigned has been appointed and qualified administrator of the estate of Levi Dysinger of Defiance County. Appointment date recorded as the sixth day of July in the year 1907. OLINTOR'G. DYSINEER.
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Levi Dysinger
Juby
Local visits mark holiday weekend in Defiance area
South Defiance resident Mr Farquingon of Cleveland visited his parents over Sunday. Beryl Poland spent the Fourth at Bowling Green with his mother. George Keller was in Holgate for the Fourth. Mr Hahn and Mr Moore of Defiance visited Mr Peters and family, along with Mr Alspach of Oakwood. Mr Shaffer and two sons of Seattle Washington have returned.
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Florence Wilcox
Chicago
H. E. Dreher
John Hanna
Auburn
New Haven
Ind
John Doud
Karl Neukirk
Springfield
Chas. R. Geller
Ney
Sherwood
Evansport
Geo, Keller
Jennie Renz
May
Keller
Carter
Blanche Walker
Kit Hannah
Robert Renz
S. Moog & Myers
Bryan
W. W. Welker
Amos Barrack
Michigan
John Reader
Jacob Miller
Henry L. Stock
Farmer
Willis Keister
South Tiffin
B. H
Emma Kellermeier
S. J
Stever
B. H. Kellermeir
Sam
Willis Stever
Defiance
Ida Baker
Akron
John Peters
Tillie Sharps
Alma Petersson
Lakeside
Epworth League Institute
Mr. Farquingon
Cleveland
Beryl Poland
Bowling Green
George Keller
Holgate
Hahn
Moore
Alspach
Oakwood
Peters
Mr. Shaffer
Two Sone
Seattle, Wash
Death of Rev George M Miller Widely Known in Defiance County
The Rev George M Miller died recently at his Bryan home at age 81. He preached for about 40 years at the West Bethesda Presbyterian church near Bryan and retired four years ago. Survived by his widow and six children including James H Miller formerly in Ney and Sherwood drug business now in Christianburg. Two sisters Mrs Wortman and Miss Miller of Muskingum county attended the funeral.
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George M. Miller
Bryan
Defiance County
James H
Ney and Sherwood
Christianburg
Notice to Contractors Defiance County Ohio Bid for Women’s Building
Board of County Commissioners of Defiance County Ohio invites bids for furnishing all materials and labor to erect and complete the Women’s Building and Superintendent’s House at the Defiance County Infirmary. Bids must be on official blanks directed to the County Auditor, Dell, and endorsed Bid for Temporary bona. The board reserves the right to reject any or all bids by order of the Board. Edwin E. Hall, County Auditor.
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Board of County Commissioners
Defiance County
Ohio
Dell Ad
Terrinery
Edwin E. Hall
County graveling and grading bids in Defiance County
Notice states Commissioners of Defiance County Ohio will sell graveling and grading contracts for multiple townships including Adams Delaware and Mark. Bids due at Defiance on July 3 1907 at 9 pm with specifications on file at the County Surveyor's office. Bidders must provide cash or certified funds and bonds if awarded. right to reject any bid reserved.
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Commiss Obio
Jewell
Ohio
Main Township
Adams
Adams Township
Pendetchiand
Setion
Yiang
Ofice
Vauxex
Mir JL
Defiance County
Sad Home Coming After Tragic Cholera Infantum Death
J P Schira and family visiting near Arthur return home Tuesday sorrowful. Their three year old daughter Donelda died Monday afternoon from cholera infantum. Funeral services were held Wednesday at St. John's church Father Gloden officiating. Burial was in Riverside cemetery.
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J.P. Schira
Charles Shondel
Arthur
Donelda
St.John’s Church
Father Gloden
Riverside Cemetery
La Porte Man C.J. Loetz Spends Tuesday Evening in City
C J Loetz of La Porte Indiana spent Tuesday evening in the city as he moved about and attended local happenings.
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C.J. Loetz
la Porte, Ind
City
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Defiance Express
Olace—Lanty, Bldg
Court Street
P.O
Northwestern Telephone
Probst
State Board of Health
Lillis
Boards of Health
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Guerce E. Rogers
Mint
Commercial National Bank of Chicago
Mr. Roberts
Messenger
Fort Dodge
Iowa
Harvey
George
Rosa Obermiller
Nina Murray
Frances B
Ed. Spicer
Farquinson
Hague
Washington
Paris
United
Jr. Coy
W. W. Campbell
Erman Peterson
Amos Heer
E. H. Porter
Gladys ‘ Partee
Angola College
H. R. Fribley
W. H. Coy
Ft. Wayne College
Harley Fribley
Ft. Wayne
Henry Deepe
Indiana
Alta Garber
C. H. Partee
M. Rath
M. Bohn
Greenville
Etta Lower
Bruneraburg
Walter Brown
John Brown
H. Clemmens
George Boters
Brown
Robinson
Williams Center
Rev. Helme
Hickesville
P.N Richardson
Farmen
H. F. Willeman
J. W. Shuter
R.H. Turner
M. A. Honline
Columbus
J. D. Campbell
M. D. Auffman
L. H. Griffith
L. H. Gressley
Stryker
Alta 'R. Gingery
Shupp
Ceneral
W.G. Lord
M. A. Henline
Henry Gover
Lima
Cannon
B. H. Morae
Dalance
Home Department
Schultz
Curtis
Olumbus
W. Watkins
Temperance
J. W. Lilly
Maude Thouro
Route
Lost Creek
Mansfield
M. Haver
Treas
Farmer Union S
Hickeville Driving Club
V.G. Lorp
B. & O. Railway
Lara
Mabel Cummings
Connelaville
H. G. Rock
Iris Lindersmith
Mrs. Lindersmith
Fayette
U.S. Fleck
Baby Pearl
Clara Greitman
Brother Albert
Napoleon
Nellie Goddard
Elmer Rens
Concord
Port Huron
Germany
S. S
Grand Sunday School Rally
Henry L
Stock Sec
the People’s Store
Panama
S. A. Craven
Sly'bue Herat
Locke
Nobie
Tregraveling
Delaware Township
Tegraveling
Mark Township
Mark Vod
9 O'Clock Township
Farmer Center
the Merchants Wational Bank
S. G. Galliers
Clinton St
Ella Lehman
Second Street
Defiance, Ohio
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