Local residents note in city visits and appointments
Mayor Ridenour of Ney and Mrs. Beneke of Ridgeville spend days in the city. Several residents, including Miss Anna Riley, Miss Olive Raglemire, and Misses Selah Coy, Bonnie Cunningham, Margarite and Kate Meilink, visit Napoleon or stay with local families. The court suit by Sherwood Savings bank seeks 4672.36. attorneys are Wien & Hay. The cement walk from the high school to Arabella street is awarded to Herbert Sloehr at 94 cents per square foot.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sherwood Savings Bank
Common Pleas
Sherwood Milling & Grain
C. Wien & Hay
Herbert Sloehr
Board of Education
Arabella Street
Floehr
Local Finance Shifts to 4 Percent Loan Rate
Dey Ayers has begun lending money at 4 percent interest. J Schatz and his daughter from Standley spent Thursday in the city. Miss Lula Kingsbury of Ottawa Jr. visits her sister Mrs. Tom Colm in Jewell. Ina Conroy returned from a Toledo visit with Gladys Stourer. Mrs. D Heins returned to Bowling Green after a short visit with Mrs. A Weisenburger. Flora Antever Rosa Antever Edith Dicus visited Carrie Binsley in Archbold Sunday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lula Kingsbury
Ottawa, Jr
Tom Colm
Jewell
Ina Conroy
Toledo
Gladys Stourer
D. Heins
Bowling Green
A. Weisenburger
Flora and Rosa Antever
Edith Dicus
Carrie Binsley
Archbold
Island Park Picnic and Local Social News
A wide array of society events fills Island Park and area venues. Miss Elma Bern ard hosts a Sherwood party after a Tuesday picnic. Miss Pearl Able hosts a J. T. E. Club fete for Roy and Harry Able of Pittsburg. St Marys church socials attract hundreds and raise funds. Various visitors from Toledo Bedford Lima and Washington travel. local officials and residents attend, with birthdays and greetings noted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Miss Pearl Able
J. T. E. Club
Messrs
Roy and
Harry Able
Pittsburg
Jennie Schlegel
Two youths drown after heroic river rescue attempt
An eyewitness recalls Henry Stuckey and Martin Bowers risking their lives near Switzer bluff to save Arthur and Charles Ward who drowned in the Maumee. Despite hours of search, both bodies were recovered the next day with praise for rescuers and critics urged to consider the rescue efforts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry Stuckey
Martin Bowers
Arthur
Charles Ward
Maumee
Switzer Bluff
Bowers
Charles
Stuckey
Republican convention picks Dayton for state gathering
The Republican state central committee met in Columbus and chose Dayton as the site for the state convention on September 11 and 12. Six Governor Herrick will serve as temporary chair and Governor Harris as permanent chair.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Republican State Central Committee
Columbus
Dayton
Herrick
Harris
Great Races at Hicksville Driving Club Meet
The Hicksville Driving Club will stage a two day race meet next Thursday and Friday with large purses and exciting events. B and O has arranged No 6 to stop, allowing east bound passengers to return home the same evening.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hicksville Driving Club
No. 6
Gift Worth and Christmas Savings Offer
A notice indicates some items to sell now while others remain for sale. It promises value for money and preservation of Christmas spirit in the deal.
Local social visits and travel in Defiance area
John Norway Jr and family spent Sunday in Farmer. Mrs Risin of Van Wert visited relatives Monday. Mrs Conkey and Roby Biglow drove to Edgerton Tuesday. Libbie Crossland was called on by Milford residents Thursday. The Norway family and Fred Richardson and kin were in Defiance Thursday. Burns of Montpelier visits sons Peter and Perry. Glen and Harry Hopkins called on H F Rice family Saturday. Brose Spangler drove to Pulaski Saturday. Nellie Thoure of Toledo visits her parents. Mrs Crocker visiting here. Madge Donley and Mrs William Stoup ill. Fred Richardson and family returned to Cleveland Monday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Blue
Willis Stewart
C. E Scott
Bryan
Clay
Williams County
Welker
F.S. Stever
Wm. Hall
Curtis Snider
Huntington
Ind
Grange Hall
A. Snider
L. F. Orahood
F. Hall
Dayton
James
E H. Porter
W. S. Meyere
S. Shuter
Mrs. Risin
van Wert
McCleland
Susan Crossland
Milford
Libbie Crossland
John Norway
Clyde
Fred Richardson
Defiance
Burns
Montpelier
Peter
Perry Burns
Glen Hopkins
Edgerton
Harry
Wisconsin
H. F. Rice
Brose Spangler
Pulaski
Fire destroys Sherwood and adjacent buildings Sunday night
The J. H. Hover building housing McFall Morris candy and Pete Breno’s barber shop burned completely Sunday night. Fire chief Jacob Sailor was overcome by heat and smoke but revived shortly after. The Defiance township school board lists new teachers for districts 1 through 11, with named instructors for each.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. H. Hover
McFall & Morris
Pete Breno
Jacob Sailor
Ney town notes and local doings at a glance
Frank Brown and family spent Sunday in Ney. Ray Neiswender seen in Defiance Sunday. Jay Polock suffered a Friday accident while helping Owen Genter. a nail flew back from a hammer and struck his eye leaving it in poor condition. Eld Myers plans to move to Ney after buying half the hardware store stake. Port Yarlot sold two horses to Joe Weber and seeks another Bronco. Scott Yarlot spotted 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
Births and Visits Noted in Local News
A list records births to Hugh Corwin on July 5 and Arthur Flightner on July 7. Several residents, including Mrs May Mills, Mrs Horton, and Hazel Gabriel, are noted for visits, illness, and family ties with Edgerton, Sherwood, Hicksville, and Forest Bodiker. One death is reported: Mrs Fred Young dies at her parents’ home July 8.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hugh Corwin
May Mills
John Phillipe
Arthur Flightner
Horton
Hicksville
Michigan Farms for Sale in County Classifieds
Real estate note offers 80 acre farms near McBain and Metiah with clay loam soil, timber, and improvements. Listings include No. 165 at 3800 dollars, No. 132 at 3000 dollars, and No. 130 at 2500 dollars with terms and amenities such as houses, barns, and orchards.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Toledo
McBain
Park Lake
Metiah
Local Notes Report Various Weekend Incidents
Carman Warner suffered a left wrist dislocation after falling from an apple tree and is recovering. A son was born at Jos. Chamberlin’s on July 13 with Frank Dean helping deliver mail. Irvin Spittler lost a cow, likely due to lightning. A wheat stack burned after a lightning strike on the Hook farm. B. D. Lintz traveled to Bryan. Wheeler Geller’s son broke an elbow from a fall. Dr. Lehman treated it. Threshing of clover seed and wheat began with fair yields. Charles Alender and wife and Miss Farey Kyle from Paulding visited Lintz and then went to Sherwood.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carman Warner
Dr. Lehman
Jos. Chamberlin’s
Joe
Frank Dean
Irvin Spittler
B. J F. Hook
B. D. Lintz
Bryan
Wheeler Geller
Charles Alender
Farey Kyle
Paulding
Sherwood
Strange case in hospital with a boy who claims coin ingestion
A house surgeon discusses a patient who says he swallowed two shillings two halfpence and three farthings yet appears well. The visiting physician remarks it may change soon, joking about the difficulties of extracting a fee.
Famous Woman Anarchist Louise Michel Remembered in Paris
Louise Michel the 1833 born French reformer died in Paris at 70. Known as the Red Virgin and La Petroleuse she set barricades alongside a lover during the Paris Commune and fought for justice amid bloodshed and arson. She served in the ambulance corps and later carried a musket in the fighting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paris
Louise Michel
la Petroleuse
William T. Stead
Mr. Stead
M. Thiers
Charlotte Corday
Marat
Caledonia
Life Advice for Restful Sleep and Healthy Living
The article prescribes natural sleep with ten hours out of twenty four and daytime naps, warns against narcotics, and recommends a liberal starch rich diet. It advocates outdoor life, moderate exercise, ventilated rooms, and gymnastic or cycling programs for uneven development, plus walking and swimming as wholesome activities.
Leather as a Skirt Facing in Woman’s Attire
The article notes leather used as a skirt facing offers easy dust shedding and cleaning but warns of drawbacks. A walking length skirt rubbing over shoe tops can wear away shoe leather due to friction, dulling the outer finish and polish.
Harmless Skin Food and Charcoal Remedy Tips
The article describes a skin remedy using white castile soap orm root oats and warm water to create a skin soothing soak. It also promotes charcoal as a nondrug to absorb gases and impurities in the stomach and intestines and to freshen breath after smoking drinking or eating onions.
Also Mentioned on This Page
Woodwards Drug Store
Ridenour
Mrs. Beneke
Ridgeville
City
Anna Riley
St. Joe
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
Archer
Bertha Bohliman
Leipsic
Wade Ellis
F. L. Hay
Clara Brown
Carl Beck
Chicago
Leslie Hay
F. L Hay
Beck
C. B. Squire
Defiance Home Saving and Lawn Association
Squire
Mre. Ban White
G. Bell
C. P. Harley
Marguerite May
Oakwood
Addie Archer
Bertha Bohlman
Joe SonuTpoRr
Defiance, Ohio
F. P. Weisenburger & Brother
Rexall
Dey Ayers
J. Schatz
Standley
Kittner’s Clothing Store
Court House
the State Bank
WM. Geiger
Elbert E. Carter
Peter Rereeeesys
Island Park
Elma
Elma Bernard
St. Mary’s Catholic Church
William Searle
Harrison Street
Bell
Emery and Children
Bedford
KE. V. Clark
P. Harley
Holgate Avenue
Hrandt
Lima
Peru
Anna
Grace Burke
Mabel Ort
Eva Hire
Catherine Stoll
Helen
Margaret Weidenhamer
Gueste
Alice
Margaret Conlisk
M. Dunn
Washington, D.C
Will Clemens
Dr. Emery
E. T. Clark
Evansport
C. V. Rodgers
Fred Faber
Dollie Calkins
E. M. King and Family
Memoria
Lorinda Snider
Jesus
M. E Social Society
M. FE
Social Society
Mrs
Ernest Stoll
Sandusky
Minnie Stickley
Mrs. Bell
W. G. Lord
Farmer Township
George Shondel, Jr
Garrett, Ind
S. Poetzinger
Waverly
Iowa
Grace Gleason
Mable Small
Heave
Shelby
John Binney
Mrs. McMillin
Seneca Street
Donelda Krotz
Ursuline Academy
G. W. Weisenburger
Mrs. Brandt
Glen Gray
England
Mr. Brandt
the Express
John Grant
Continental
Ladies’ Society of the
St John’s Reformed Church
Kodak and Camera
Mollencup’s
G. D. Edgar
Crosby
John Norway, Jr
Farmer
Nellie Thoure
Mrs. Crocker
Madge Donley
William Stoup
Cleveland
Our Harvesting Department
W.W. Hutchins
Clinton St
al, X
Weiserburger
Defiance Township
Lou Bayliss
Mildred Rock
Charles Kintner
Bertha Smith
Clara Garver
Anna O’conner
Bessie Miller
Ora Lehman
George Whetstone
Williams Center
G. H. Tomlingen
Hattie Milla
Fred Young
O. Smith
Hazel Gabriel
Forest Bodiker
Hugh Mills
Defiance College
Ohio
Ideal College
P. W. McReynolds
Michigan Farms
Howard-Packard
Mcbain, Mich
J. A. Sites
Lewis Block
Northwestern
French’s Bazaar
Bazaar
Washington
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