Local residents and officials figure in court and school notices
Mayor Ridenour and others are listed as visitors in the city while legal actions move ahead in common pleas court with a $4672.36 judgment against Sherwood Milling. The county considers women as school examiners and bids for cement walks are awarded. Dr. Carl Beck’s operation saves a local lad, and C B Squire resigns as secretary of a savings association with a successor to be chosen.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sherwood Savings Bank
Common Pleas
Sherwood Milling & Grain
C. Wion & Hay
Wade Ellis
F. L. Hay
Clara Brown
Hicksville
Carl Beck
Chicago
Leslie Hay
F. L Hay
Beck
C. B. Squire
Defiance Home Saving and Lawn Association
Squire
Toledo Guests Visit City Figures
Mre Ian White of Toledo visits friends in this city. Mrs G Bell of Toledo stays with Mrs C P Harley. Mrs Marguerite May of Oakwood spends Thursday here. Miss Addie Archer of Leipsic is guest of Miss Bertha Bohlman.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Archer
Bertha Bohliman
Leipsic
Mre
Ian White
Toledo
G. Bell
C. P. Harley
Marguerite May
Oakwood
Addie Archer
Bertha Bohlman
Mrs. Bell
Local Notices and Social Visits Highlight Week
Dey Ayers begins lending at four percent. Schatz and daughter visit Standley, Iowa. Lula Kingsbury of Ottawa visiting sister Mrs. Tom Colm of Jewel. Ina Conroy returns from Toledo after four week stay with Miss Gladys Stourer. Mrs. D. Heins returns to Bowling Green after brief visit with Mrs. A. X. Weisenburger. Flora Antener Rosa Antener Edith Dicus guest of Carrie Biosley at Archbold.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lula Kingsbury
Ottawa,r
Tom Colm
Jewell
Ina Conroy
Toledo
Gladys Stourer
Flora and Rosa Antener
Edith Dicus
Carrie Biosley
Archbold
Island Park picnic and social events noted in town
A busy week in the area lists a children's picnic at Island Park, a J. T. E. Club gathering honoring Roy and Harry Able, and a St Marys church social on the parsonage lawn. Residents attend visits, domestic chores, and local offerings with several hosting dinners and outings across July.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Mary’s Catholic Church
Rescue Effort Fails as Ward Brothers Die in Maumee River
An eye witness accounts Henry Stuckey and Martin Bowere racing to save Arthur and Charles Ward after they ventured into the deep Maumee at Switzer bluff Sunday. Arthur warned of danger but swam on. Bowere heard trouble, drew Arthur toward Charles, then all three struggled. Stuckey reached them. one boy clung to an ankle as others fought for breath. Arthur and Charles drowned after a long river ordeal. Bowers exhausted, bodies recovered within hours and next day. Residents criticize lack of immediate resuscitation though efforts praised.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry Stuckey
Martin Bowere
Arthur
Charles Ward
Maumee
Switzer Bluff
Bowers
Charles
Stuckey
Republicans Pick Dayton For State Convention Dates
The Republican state central committee met in Columbus and chose Dayton as the convention site with September 11 and 12 set for the dates. Ex Governor Herrick will serve as temporary chairman and Governor Harris as permanent chairman.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Republican State Central Committee
Columbus
Dayton
Herrick
Harris
Great Races At Hicksville Driving Club Meet
Hicksville Driving Club plans a two day race meet next week Thursday and Friday with large purses and exciting races. B&O No 6 will stop to allow eastbound passengers to return home the same evening.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hicksville Driving Club
No. 6
Gasoline Range Sale Offer Amid Christmas Frugality
The notice notes some Gasoline Range items are given away while others must be sold. It promises value for money and preservation of Christmas savings for customers.
Local Visits and Calls Reported Around Town
John Norway Jr spent Sunday in Farmer. Mrs Risin from Van Wert visited relatives Monday. Mrs L K Conkey and Roby Biglow drove to Edgerton Tuesday. Libbie Crossland was visited by Mrs McCleland and Susan Crossland of Milford Thursday. The Norway family and Fred Richardson and family were in Defiance Thursday. Burns family from Montpelier visit sons Peter and Perry. Glen Hopkine of Edgerton and Harry of Wisconsin visited H F Rice family Saturday. Brose Spangler drove to Pulaski Saturday. Nellie Thoure of Toledo visiting parents and relatives. Mrs Crocker visiting here. Madge Donley and Mrs William Stoup ill. Fred Richardson and family returned to Cleveland Monday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fred Faber
Toledo
Dollie Calkins
E. M. King and
Hicksville
Mrs. Risin
van Wert
McCleland
Susan Crossland
Milford
Libbie Crossland
John Norway
Clyde
Fred Richardson
Defiance
Burns
Montpelier
Peter
Perry Burns
Glen Hopkine
Edgerton
Harry
Wisconsin
H. F. Rice
Brose Spangler
Pulaski
Nellie Thoure
Fire destroys J. H. Hover building and nearby shops
Sunday night blaze obliterated the J. H. Hover building housing McFall Morris candy and Pete Breno barber shop. Fire chief Jacob Sailor collapsed from heat but recovered. Defiance township school board hires ten teachers for districts 1 2 3 4 6 7 8 9 11, listing Lou Bayliss Mildred Rock Charles Kintner Bertha Smith Clara Garver Anna OConner Bessie Miller Ora Lehman George Whetstone.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. H. Hover
McFall & Morris
Pete Breno
Jacob Sailor
Defiance Township
Lou Bayliss
Mildred Rock
Charles Kintner
Bertha Smith
Clara Garver
Anna O’conner
Bessie Miller
Ora Lehman
George Whetstone
Ney area news notes and personal moves
Frank Brown and family spent Sunday in Ney. Ray Neiswender seen in Defiance Sunday. Jay Polock injured Friday when a nail struck his eye during barn work on Owen Genter's property. Eld Myers plans to relocate to Ney after buying half interest in the hardware store. Port Yarlot sold two horses to Joe Weber and seeks another Bronco. Scott Yarlot observed in Ney again.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Brown
Ney
Ray Neiswender
Defiance
Jay Polock
Owen Genter
Eld Myers
Port Yarlot
Joe Weber
Scott Yarlot
Local Births and Social News Recap
Born July 5 to Mr and Mrs Hugh Corwin a boy. Born July 7 to Mr and Mrs Arthur Flightner a boy. Mrs May Mills returns home after visit with Mrs Hover and daughter at Sherwood. Mrs Fred Young of Toledo dies at her parents home July 8. Hazel Gabriel of Edgerton visits relatives here. Forest Bodiker of Farmer spends Sunday with Hugh Mills. Continuous health notes on John Phillips and G H Tomlinson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Searle
Harrison Street
John Binney
Chicago
Mrs. McMillin
Seneca Street
Ladies’ Society of the
St John’s Reformed Church
Hugh Corwin
May Mills
Arthur Flightner
Horton
Hicksville
E. Hemenway
G. H. Tomlinson
Hattie Milla
Edgerton
Fred Young
Toledo
C. Smith
Forest Bodiker
Farmer
Hugh Mills
Defiance College Sees Quarterly Gains Through Student Focus
Four years of quarterly gains reflect untiring study and effort to meet student needs. Defiance College seeks to embody the ideal college by integrating Collegiate Academic Teachers Theological Engineering Commercial Music Art and Elocution across programs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Defiance College
Ideal College
Local Notes On Injuries Births and Farm Events
Carman Warner injured her left wrist in a fall from an apple tree and is recovering. A son was born at Jos Cham Berlin’s on Friday July 13 with Frank Dean assisting, as Joe the rural carrier. Irvin Spittler lost a cow likely to lightning. a wheat stack on B F Hook farm burned after a lightning strike. Wheeler Geller’s son broke an elbow, Dr Lehman setting it. Threshing season begins with fair clover seed and wheat yields. Charles Alender and wife and Miss Farey Kyle of Paulding visited B D Lintz and then went to Sherwood on Friday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carman Warner
Dr. Lehman
Jos. Chamberlin’s
Joe
Frank Dean
Irvin Spittler
B. F. Hook
B. D. Lintz
Bryan
Wheeler Geller
Charles Alender
Farey Kyle
Paulding
Sherwood
Strange hospital tale of a boy feigning coin ingestion
A hospital house surgeon and visiting physician discuss a boy who insists he swallowed two shillings two halfpence and three farthings yet appears well. The physician notes the humor amid medical puzzles and ponders the challenge of extracting a fee.
Michigan Farms for Sale in 80 acre Listings
Advertises 80 acre Michigan farms with prices 2500 to 3800 dollars. Describes No 165 near McBain with 50 cleared acres, timber, brick house nine rooms, barn, wells, fencing. No 132 near McBain with 60 acres, orchard, clay loam soil. No 130 near Mettai with 80 acres, 35 cultivated, cedar swamp, mill nearby.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Toledo
McBain
Park Lake
Mettai
Famed Woman Anarchist Louise Michel Remembered
Louise Michel died in Paris at 70 and was famed as the Red Virgin and La Petroleuse for her role in the Paris Commune. The article recalls her bloodied battles, radical actions, and later health regimen promoting sleep, diet, and exercise for recovery and vitality.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paris
Louise Michel
William T. Stead
Mr. Stead
Burgundy
France
Versailles
M. Thiers
Charlotte Corday
Marat
Caledonia
Leather as a Skirt Facing Noted for Wear and Cleaning
Leather serves as a skirt facing for some women offering dust shedding and easy cleaning. A walking length skirt that rubs on shoe tops can wear away shoe leather and finish due to friction between the fabric and shoes.
Harmless Skin Food and Charcoal Remedy Notes
Harmless skin cure mixes white castile soap orm root and oatmeal to soak in warm water for a bath aid. Charcoal is described as a non drug that absorbs gases and impurities from the stomach and intestines and freshens breath after meals or onions.
Also Mentioned on This Page
Ridenour
Mrs. Beneke
Ridgeville
City
Anna Riley
St. Joe
Ind
J. W. Miller
Hickeville
Fred Ray
Kalamazoo, Mich
Oliver Monroe
Olive Raglemire
Napoleon
R. G. McCullough
Jack
Sare
Selah Coy
Bonnie Cunningham
Margarite
Kate Meilink
J. B. Weisenburger
This
Herbert S*koehr
Board of Education
Arabella Street
Floehr
Joe Schottdore
the Watch Maker and Jeweler
Defiance, Ohio
F. P. Weisenburger & Brother
Rexall
Dey Ayers
C. J. Schatz
Standley
D. Heins
Bowling Green
A. X. Weisenburger
Peter Kettenring
State Bank
WM. Geiger
Elbert E. Carter
Island Park
Micaes Elma
Elma Bernard
Mine Pearl Able
J. T. E. Club
Messrs
Roy and
Harry Able
Pittsburg
Jennie Schlegel
Bell
Emery
Bedford
E. I. Clark
Wiscee Anna
Grace Burke
Mabel Ort
Eva Hire
Catherine Stoll
Helen
Margaret Weidenhamer
Alice
Margaret Conlisk
M. Dunn
Washington, D.C
Will Clemens
Dr. Emery
E. T. Clark
Evansport
Frank Blue
Willis Stewart
C. E Scott
Clay
Williams County
Welker
F.S. Stever
Wm. Hall
Curtis Snider
Huntington
Grange Hall
A. Snider
L. F. Orahood
F. Hall
James
E. H. Porter
W. S. Meyere
Shuter
C. V. Rodgers
Memoria
House of God
Lorinda Snider
Jesus
M. E Social Society
M. FE
Mrs
Ernest Stoll
Sandusky
Minnie Stickley
W. G. Lord
Farmer Township
George Shondel, Jr
Garrett, Ind
S. Poetzinger
Waverly
Iowa
Grace Gleason
Mable Small
Shelby
Donelda Krotz
Ursuline Academy
G. W. Weisenburger
Mrs. Brandt
Lima
Peru
Luesday
John Grant
Continental
Kodak and Camera
Mollencup’s
G. D. Edgar
Crosby
Kittner’s Clothing Store
Court House
John Norway, Jr
Mrs. Crocker
Madge Donley
William Stoup
Cleveland
Our Harvesting Department
W.Y. Hutchins
Clinton St
al X. Weiserburger
Williams Center
John Phillips
Hazel Gabriel
Ohio
P. W. McReynolds
J. A. Sites
Lewis Block
Northwestern
French’s Bazaar
Bazaar
Washington
Michigan Farms
Noward-Packard
Mcbain, Mich
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