Judicial Convention for Common Pleas Judge Nomination
A judicial convention of the Second Sub-division of the Ohio Judicial District will convene in Defiance on August 8, 1901 at 10 a.m. Delegates are apportioned by two hundred votes cast in 1900 for the Republican presidential candidate, giving Defiance 13, Williams 17, and Paulding 18 delegates. County committees may select delegates or call county conventions. Signed by A Viers Defiance County W H Phipps Paulding County C S Roe Williams County.
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Cea
Ohio
Defiance
Common Pleas
Defiance County
Paulding County
Williams County
Free Silver Worm May Turn in Ohio
A brief political note from Ohio hints that support for free silver could rise, signaling a potential shift in local sentiment or campaign dynamics.
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Ohio
Ohio Democracy Persists in Pressing for Public Forgetfulness
The Ohio Democracy movement pushes a narrative urging citizens to overlook past actions and focus on current aims. Critics argue this erases accountability and obscures historical context affecting policy and governance.
Ohio Democracy Lineup Mentions Lentz and Drought Talk
The article notes John J. Lentz in the current Ohio Democracy lineup, with references to last year's bird’s new brand. It also reports a severe drought in western areas and that the Populist party will stay active until rain arrives.
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Ohio Democracy
John J. Lentz
Bird
Ohio Democracy Politics Stir After Col Bryan Incident
A historic political scene in Ohio draws attention as Colonel Bryan faces public scrutiny amid party tensions. The event centers on a controversial clash over leadership and public conduct, sparking debate among local leaders and voters.
Colonel Kilbourne Dodges Senate Endorsement Query
Colonel Kilbourne declines to name a preferred U S senator while warning of a possible Democrat majority. He begins dodging the question early in the political cycle.
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Kilbourne
United States
Columbus Debates Convention Expense and Alternate Cities
Columbus wrestles with a 1250 expense from the Republican state convention and advocates relocating next year to Toledo or Cleveland. Citizens urge practical awareness that other Ohio cities can host the meeting and seek to dispel the belief that Columbus is the only viable site.
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Columbus
Toledo
Cleveland
DOING THEIR DUTY. READERS LEARN KIDNEY CARE
An old advertisement notes the kidney’s role in filtering blood and links kidney failure to backache and urinary problems. It cites Mr J C Budd of 635 Francis Street praising Doan’s Kidney Pills, with claims of relief and regained kidney activity. Sold by Foster Milburn Co Buffalo NY, 50 cents. Remember the name Doan’s.
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Dean
J. C. Budd
Francis Street
N. G. Woodward
Deans
Foster Milburn Co
Buffalo
N. Y
U.S
Doan’s
Governor Nash Tours Pan-American Exposition Incognito
Governor Nash of Ohio arrived in Buffalo aboard the Hawk and secretly toured the Pan-American Exposition lifting illumination and visiting the model marine camp opposite the Government building. He spoke of appreciation for his Republican nomination and his intention to remain in office if reelected, noting his health kept him away from Ohio politics recently.
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Buffalo
N. Y
Nash
Ohio
Hawk
Rainbow City
Winders
W. E. Wirt
C. B. Adams
Vis
Picnic at Island Park for Miss Cynthia Zell
Mr and Mrs Frank Baker hosted a Tuesday afternoon picnic at Island Park for Miss Cynthia Zell of Toledo. Guests included Mr and Mrs Pete Baker Mr and Mrs L Burt Miss Gertrude Rowe Miss Florence Rowe Miss Mary Zell of North Ridge Mell and Anna Rowe.
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Frank Baker
Island Park
Cynthia Zell
Toledo
Pete Baker
L. Burt
Gertrude Rowe
Florence Rowe
Mary Zell
North Ridge
Mell
Anna Rowe
Picnic and social note for W R C members at park
About forty members of the W R C and their families enjoyed a park picnic on Tuesday afternoon. An evening bountiful supper followed and fireworks capped the outing before returning to town. Mrs. Ed Tremble of Cleveland attended as an out of town guest. Ernest Compo announced a dancing party at Island Park this evening with invitations to meet at Fort Ground at 8 o clock to boat over. Funeral for Mainard Philip, son of Melvin and Alice Hall, born May 23 1900 died July 12 1901 at Trinity chapel. Rev. Metzner preached.
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W.R.C
Ed Tremble
Cleveland
Ernest Compo
Island Park
Fort Ground
Mainard Philip
Melvin
Alice Hall
Advertised Letters in Defiance Ohio For Week Ending July 16 1901
Post office in Defiance Ohio lists uncalled letters for the week ending July 16 1901 including Elsie Huebner A Boucette Jennie Johnson W H Griffith Sarah E Parrott D D Knapp Ira Peopes George Long Miss A M Pettis Harry Munder and J S Shaw. Postmaster C J Thompson warns if unclaimed within 14 days letters will be sent to the dead letter office and asks callers to say Advertised and give date of first letter.
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Defiance
Ohio
Elsie Huebner
A. Boucette
Jennie Johnson
W H Griffith
Sarah E Parrott
D D Knapp
Ira Peopes
George Long
A. M. Pettis
Harry Munderback
JS. Shaw
Jell O The New Dessert Pleases All The Family
Jell O the new dessert pleases all the family with four flavors lemon orange raspberry and strawberry available at your gro cer for 10 cents a box.
Woman recovers forgotten diamonds from a laundry bundle
In Indianapolis on July 17 a woman rushed into the Tacoma laundry asking if the collecting wagon for her district had reported. When the bundle arrived she opened it and found diamonds worth 1800 dollars hidden in a chemise she had forgotten to remove.
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Indianapolis
Ind
Tacoma
Markets. Local farm prices corrected daily by mills
Price paid for farm products by local dealers updated daily. Wheat per bushel old rate and new rate shown. Corn shelled per bushel and oats per bushel listed. Hay per ton and other grains noted with corrections by Defiance Milling Company and A Groweg.
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A. Groweg
BYC Bow
Market Prices for Hides Poultry Beefs and more
Daily corrected price list from Miller Barber and Martin shows a range of commodities. Hides salted and raw priced per pound, calf hides, geese, turkeys, clover seed, wool, beef live weight, hogs per hundred pounds, chickens and eggs, potatoes, lard, beans, butter. Includes per dozen and per bushel figures.
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G. W. Barber
WM. Martin
Market Reports July 16 Grain and Stock Prices
Grain and stock prices across Cleveland Chicago Pittsburg Buffalo New York Cincinnati Boston Toledo and Baltimore with cattle steers hogs sheep and lambs prices in ranges for good to prime, and No 2 wheat, corn and oats across regions. Includes cattle bulls calves and hay notes with multiple city quotations and market levels.
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Cleveland
Greer
Chicago
Texas
C. Pittsburg
New York
Cincinnati
Boston
Ohio
Pennsylvania
Delaine
Toledo
Baltimore
News Notes From The Country Side
Local items recount visits to families in Nevada Ohio and Garrett Indiana. Reports mention fishing at Hamilton Lake and a fall on a building site in South Bend Indiana. several residents travel to Defiance Napoleon Bryan Stryker and Fort Wayne for business and social events.
Local items note travels and visits across states
F W Jeffries is in Colorado. Chase Miller was in Defiance Friday. Rev David Dempster plans a two month Ireland trip starting late week. Fordyce Richards visits Bay City parents. Guy Wilsons in Ft Wayne Friday. Owen Smith attended Buffalo Bills show in Auburn. Miss Peterson returns home after Mercy Wright visit. Benjamin Evans and family back from four week Williamsburg trip. Dr and Mrs Richards hosted Miss Peterson. Ora Carpenter of Chicago visiting mother. New bank building under roof to open by Aug 1. George Wilderson and George Simmons take ten month coast trip to San Francisco. Rev McKay of Toledo visited last week. L E Griffin visited McComb Friday and Saturday. Mrs Willit S Lanning returns from Oswego visit. Mary Smith heads to Detroit. Roy Fisher at Butler Sunday. Mr and Mrs G W Munn and son return from Muncie. Mrs Crowl and Margaret Price of Chicago visiting. Wm R Holden at Hamilton Lake. Presbyterian church hosts pastor Rev David Dempster before trip. Miss Eula Pettit entertains friends Friday. Otis Ryan and Clit Spindler return from Philippines service. Ora Schaeffer in Detroit for teachers convention. Village council passes local option ordinance. R E Dixon of Angola visiting.
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Daisy Morris
Nevada
Ohio
William Haver
Sandusky
Buffalo Bill
Auburn
Ft. Wayne
Ind
Rev. Stanton
Hamilton Lake
H Meek
Sol Meek
John Meek
Wm. R. Holden
Caire & Daub
Ager
South Bend
Bell
Gillman
Harry Coover
Lunda
John
Fort Wayne
B L Evans
B&o
High Trians
Dempster
Old Country
Pratt Blodett
Chicago
Winters
Garrett, Dixon
Angola
Mr. Smith
Tiffin
Guy B Wilson
F Streifling
Cora Carpenter
Carpenter
Elmer Kimble
Garrett
E Wyrick
J Paradis
Toledo
Attica
Grant W Spear
Karl Co
McGee
R L
Maysville
Lucele Widney
Goshen
W Jeffries
Colorado
Chase Miller
Defiance
David Dempster
Ireland
Fordyce Richards
Bay City
Mich
Guy Wilson
Owen Smith
Buffalo Bills
Miss Peterson
Mercy Wright
Benjamin Evans
Evans
Williamsburg
Richards
Ora Carpenter
Caroline Carpenter
Bank
George Wilderson
George Simmons
San Francisco
Rev. McKay
L E Griffin
McComb
Willit S Lanning
Oswego
N.Y
Mary Smith
Detroit
Roy Fisher
Butler
J M Stewart
Wm R Holden
The
Presbyterian Church
Geo. K Otis
Eula Pettit
Otis Ryan
Clit Spindler
Hicksville
Uncle Sam
Philipines
Ora Schaeffer
R E Dixon
Grain-O praised as coffee substitute by reader
A letter from Fannie Williams of Buchanan Michigan dated May 2 praises GRAIN-O from Genesee Pure Food Co Le Roy New York. She reports her mother, a heavy coffee drinker, now uses Grain-O and finds it healthier for herself and the children.
Sherwood Band Benefit Ice Cream Supper Draws Support
The Sherwood band boys held a Saturday ice cream supper to raise funds for their town group amid local opposition. Organizers thanked helpers and noted the band exists for community pleasure, not profit, with plans to cover expenses and rely on public support. Local visits and upcoming games are listed along with several residents traveling to nearby towns.
Washington News Highlights From Washington Township
Local notes report births and farming details in Washington township. News covers a July 3 birth to Edward Schwarzbek and wife, Mahlon Garber’s threshing engine purchase, recent grief at a funeral in Tiffin township, high water damage to bridges, and threshing activity season.
Pleasant Bend Folks See Visits and Changes
Pleasant Bend notes Mrs Ephriam Daymude recovers and hosts Mrs M Van Vlerah from Hatten visiting son Rance Van Vlerah. A new saloon opens with George Pfau and Peter Dirr jr. Oscar Daymude and wife visit from Hatten. Milo Merriman improves his house purchased recently. Mrs Della Moses aids Daymude with housework.
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Ephriam Daymude
M van Vlerah
Hatten
Rance van Vlerah
George Pfau
Peter Dirr
Oscar Daymude
Milo Merriman
Della Moses
Daymude
Local notes from Germany and nearby towns
threshing machines hum as C F Linebrink works for E F Shoemaker last week. John Peters' house is under carpentry. Fred Gires barn nears completion. Some farmers who hauled hay on Sunday urged by the fourth commandment. Several locals including John Gansmiller and H L Stock were in town. Visitors from Archbold and Defiance noted. Benner threshed over 300 bushels of wheat Monday.
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C F Linebrink
E F Shoemaker
John Peters
Fred Gires
John Gansmiller
H L
Adams
Brady Insurance Co
Widner
Archbold
J P Alshouse
Coy Handy
Butler
Benner
Ida Bock
Defiance
Local Social Notes and Transactions in County Line
Chas Dirr and family visited Wesley Dirr. Mrs Chas Dirr and Mrs Wesley Dirr called on Mrs Lysterman. Miss Stella Smith of Pleasant Bead works for William Dickman. Frank Brinkman bought door and window frames in Defiance. Carrie Hoffman and Lottie Young visited Laura Demland. Laura Demland returned home from EF W Smith's in Brunersbore. Henry Plan and Ella Foss were married instead of Ella Foss. Wesley Bauman bought Louis Schanike's hay. Schanike's new barn has been painted. William Pickman and family visited Peter Horning. Peter Baker was in Defiance. Christ Demland and family were in Defiance. wheel ran off on the way home but no one was hurt. Freddie Geiger will begin Frank Brinkman's house this week. Mrs Schanika and daughter were in Defiance.
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Chas Dirr
Wesley Dirr
Lysterman
Stella Smith
Pleasant Bead
William Dickman
Frank Brinkman
Defiance
Carrie Hoffman
Lottie Young
Laura Demland Sund
Laura Demland
EF W Smith
Brunersbore
Henry Plan
Ella Foss
Wesley Bauman
Louis Schanike
William Pickman
Peter Horning
Peter Baker
Christ Demland
Wlv
Fred Ieiger
Schanika
Defiance County Infirmary Visitor Notes
Defiance County Infirmary notes list visits from locals including Mr Nelson and family of Hicksville and community members such as Pearl Dove of Brunersburg and Neil Leaders with Mrs Leaders. Directors met in special session on Wednesday and several Hicksville residents called Thursday.
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Nelson
Anna
Hicksville
Nellie Yinid
Gladys
Rowena Partee
Wesley Barney
Lou Eckley
Mechanies Switzer
Wesley Wilson
Wallace Wilson
Wm. Agenbroad
Pearl KE. Dove
Brunersburg
Neil Leaders
Milton C Wisely
Cliff Hilton
Brunersbure
Local Social Roundup From Shelby and Surrounding Towns
Mrs Effie Hives of Shelby visits her parents J A Price. Bessie Helsel of Hicksville visits J M Tubrittin and wife. Wm Haver and family travel with Helen and Daisy Morris to Defiance. Francis Hammond Cora Wineland and Ollie Elder visit. J E Wheeler C S Elder and daughter Thelma visit A Coy's. Nina Hill Archbold guests Goldie Lovejoy JD Wentworth Hicksville Edith Gudman in Sundusky Mer. Addie Hays and Elmer drive to Hicksville for the day. Daisy Randle visits uncle J A Devore and wife in Bryan.
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Effie Hives
Shelby
J A Price
Bessie Helsel
Hicksville
J M Tubrittin
Wm. Haver
Helen
Daisy Morris
Nevada
Haver
Francis Hammond
Cora Wineland
Ollie Elder
Defiance
J E Wheeler
C S Elder
Thelma
Nina Hill
Archbold
Goldie Lovejoy
JD Wentworth
Edith Gudman
Siindusky
Mer
Addie Hays
Elmer
Vaisy Randle
Bryan
J A Devore
Local Notes and Visits Highlight Week
Wm Palmer of Caraghar and J Tucker of Lupton are visiting here. Chauncey Hall moved into Trowbridge houses. Elsie Robinson daughter of Wim and Mary died July 16. funeral Thursday at 9 a m. Miss Mary Cameron visiting with her brother Bert Cameron at Aboite Ind this week. Geo Hashach broke his arm on Elijah Patten barn. Davis child injured foot by rake tooth. Bentley show exhibits here Thursday July 23. Quite a few picnickers who en-
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Wm. Palmer
Caraghar
Lupton
Chauncey Hall
Trowbridge
Elsie Robinson
Wim
Mary Robinson
Mary Cameron
Bert Cameron
Aboite
Ind
Geo. Hashach
Elijah Patten
Robert Davis
Bentley
Five Corners Harvest News and Local Visits
Wheat is mostly harvested and haying under way with considerable thrashing expected this week. Limbers improved her home’s appearance by painting it, work done by James Thornton of Toledo. Ed Mallett of Defiance and S Gaylord visitors. Wm Bell and wife from Defiance visited GO Wellman. J Thornton of Toledo stayed with Mrs. Limbers. Ruby Myers of Ayersville called on Alta Wellman. Harvest hand demand remains high.
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Limbers
James Thornton
Toledo
Ed Mallett
Defiance
S Gaylord
Wm. Bell
GO Wellman
J Thornton
Ruby Myers
Ayersville
Alta Wellman
Fireworks and band draw southwest township crowd
Residents from the southwestern part of the township attended Saturday night fireworks in Sherwood and heard the new band play. Harvesting and haying keep partners busy while hired help remains scarce. Mrs. James Fields recovers from injuries from a bogey accident. John Weber Sr plans to return to Longwood Canada soon. Last week brought excellent weather with much activity. D E K Welker and son-in-law from Fitzgerald Georgia visited friends here. Mort Elliott is listed as sick.
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Washington
Sherwood
James Fields
John Weber Sr
Longwood
Canada
EK Welker
Fitzgerald
Georgia
Mort Elliott
Toledo Friends Host Pete Crookton Visit
Mrs. J E Long remains on the sick list. Tom Bailey of Defiance visited Saturday night. Cora Miller spent last week in Defiance. Rev. Van Dyke returned from Bryan where he preached Sunday. Miss Cora Cassis visiting in Garrett. Will Ryeff Jr. visiting in Defiance. Cliff Osborn of Defiance is putting a roof on the new elevator for Fl i Switzer.
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Pete Crookton
Toledo Friends
J E Long
Tom Bailey
Defiance
Cora Miller
van Dyke
Bryan
Cora Cassis
Garrett
Will Ryeff Jr
Cliff Osborn
Fli Switzer
West Milford Social Notes and Local Trips
Miss Susie Barnhart hosted by Miss Essie Carey on Sunday. Pindley Lainsey travels to St. Louis Michigan for medical care. Fayette Reas and wife visit sick relatives near Eden. Ed Goller county secretary attends Christian Sunday school. T F Carey trades Nebraska land to J E Decker for Butler property. William Piteckenieg burns brick kiln this week. Clara Reas returns from ten day visit near Maysville Indiana. Milford Hustler plays ball at Logan Saturday. score 5 to 41 Milford win.
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Susie Barnhart
Essie Carey
Pindley Lainsey
St. Louis
Mich
Fayette Reas
Eden
Ed Goller
Ney
Christian Sunday School
T F Carey
Nebraska
J E Decker
Butler
William Piteckenieg
Clara Reas
Maysville
Ind
Milford Hustler
Logan
Milford
Farmers Threshing In Full Swing In Farmer Township
Mrs May Hanners is on the sick list. Mrs Dr A Earl Snyder of Bryan visits Chase Thoure and family. Miss Lizzie Ensign hired to teach school in sub district No 5. John W Winn and family from Defiance spent Sunday here. Farmers near finish threshing this day. John Lee’s horse bitten by a rattlesnake last week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
May Hanners
A Earl Snyder
Bryan
Chase Thoure
Lizzie Ensign
Farmer Township
John W Winn
Defiance
John Lee
Notice to Contractors for Farmers Township Project
Notice to contractors states sealed bids will be received at the Clerk of Farmer Township Defiance County Ohio for materials and building a town at Farmer Center per plans on file. Bids must list all interested parties and include bid security from a disinterested person. The board may reject all bids or award on labor and materials as lowest total. By order of the Board of Trustees.
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Farmer Township
Defiance County
Ohio
Farmer Center
Board of Trustees
Anake
Jowasble Ark
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H Schreeder
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AJ Prentice
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O Palmer
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Dr. Hines
A Heatley
Cora Spangler
Napoleon Aart
Able
Vernie Ejiser
Brown
Jackson
Wauseon
Snider and
King
Miss Christy
Fridley Hall
A. J. Hall
Dakota
H Ferris
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JS Cameron
Dr. Denman
Kate Iford
Snider
Napoleon
T E and
J W Shuter
AC Cameron and Son
Wyatt
Ira Fuller
H F Rodgers
W R Cosgrove
Shuter
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West Unity
Archibald
M June
Don Cameron
Kansas City
Geo. Baker
H S Heer
Rove
Wife
Napoeon
Orval
Lara Shuter
John Weber
John Beadle
Rufus Betts
M. E. Social
Kuhn
R JJ Rae
Gregg
E Reyff and Son
Glen
H C Lindersmith
Fayette
Mark Center
AG McCord
Fraze
C W
Cameron, MM Ae
Cameron & Hall, D. G. & G
Cameron
Craine
Office
Evansport Milling Co
Figley
Hall
Lonl Hall
Anderson Os Se
Amos J. Se
Jessie
Peterson
John Ee
Parmenus Ee
Elmer Foe
U G
Dr. M. V. Cs
Se Spangler
Rudolph Jon
Band Boys
John Keller
Near Farmer
Mrsey Rock
Mabel
Bettsville
Buger
Henry White
J W Miller
Joe Lafountaine
E J May
Harry Wallace
Mr Sindel
W Huff
CE Webb
Holgate
Wetmore
M.C. Wetmore Tobasco Company
St. Louis, Mo
America
Jame Weiland
Daniel
Mahlon Garber
Richmond
Edward Schwarzbek
Theodore Swarzbek
Jacob
Andres
Altogther
Washington Township
Germany
BF McMahon
Canton
Mary E Nunk
Galion
John H Angle
Oberlin
F H Pocock
Antwerp
Eric Anderson
Willis Kiester
Klide L NL Kiester
Chigre
Matthew Elliott
CW Palmer
Pleasant Bend
Defiance County Infirmary
Jewell
West Milford
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