Local notices and updates from Defiance area
Advertisements and brief items cover fashion shops in Defiance, a new administrator appointment for Mary E. Weaver of Hicksville, local business claims on clothing, a surgeon’s recovery update, mourning directions for the pope, election bill oversight in Sherwood, political ambitions of Zeno Miller, a Switzerland trip note from Frank Werthmiller, an injury at Defiance Box Co., a death in Springfield, a Hicksville interment, a 2:30 am fire in a stable damaging a horse and nearby structures, and visits by John P. Bittner of Chicago recalling the courthouse dome fire fight.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Zeno Miller
Sherwood
Zeno
Jacob Brubaker
Frank Werthmiller
Switzerland
Rome
America
Frank Deimer
Defiance Box Co
H. K. K. Chapman
Chas. Heitzwahle
Springfield
Hicksville
Warren
Harrison Streets
E. L. Whetstone
Anna Bell
John Flanagan
John P. Bittner
Chicago
Paulding
J. D. Leonard
Napoleon Visit Ends In Fine For William Reiger
William Reiger of Napoleon was arrested after visiting his wife in this city on Sunday and taking 11.50 from her. He claimed it was a joke and mailed 10 to her before capture. Reiger was fined 10 and costs by Justice Costello after a warrant followed the complaint filed in squire Costello's court.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wm. Reiger
Napoleon
J. M. Weismantel
Perry Street
Reiger
Squire Costello
Otto Kress
Ragerton
Will Kahlo
G. W. Morris
Eaton
Ind
Ohio
Hicksville
Arie
Antwerp
Paulding
St.Joe
Eagles
5. Wonderly
Local Shop Offers Fine Shirts in Danto De Fianced Ohio
The notice highlights A W King Son selling cheap fine shirts for men and boys in De fiance Ohio. It notes parochial school teachers from St Johns Catholic church attending a retreat in Decatur Illinois and returning next Monday. It mentions a postponed statue dedication due to illness and large business sales of wool suits at Vandenbroeks from 10 to 16 59.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. W. King & Son, Clothiers
Defiance
Ohio
Baker Bros
H. S. Mollencup
A. W. King & Son
Sisters of St. Agnes
St John’s Catholic Church
Decatur, Ill
Gloden
St. John’s Catholic Church
Vandenbroek
Fred Giffey
Adams Township
Family Horse Goes Wild in Paradise Alley
When Norman Rose sought to sell his horse to Ed Brady, the animal bucked wildly at Weigerding's barn. A mischief maker in Paradise Alley stirred trouble, causing the horse to kick the roof and spook onlookers, leaving Rose puzzled by the transformed steed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Norman Rose
Ed Brady
Weigerding
Paradise Alley
Ginflead
Mr. Rose
Paulding Farmer Dies by Own Action on Farm
Chas Vail a prosperous farmer living four miles west of Cecil hanged himself on Monday. Aged about 54, he owned roughly 140 acres and left a wife and three children. Body found in an old farm outbuilding after a noon search. funeral set for Wednesday at 2 p.m. with Robison and Ash ton families in attendance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chas. Vail
Cecil
Doe G. Robinson
M. 8. Ashton
Vail
Mr. Vail
Dee G. Robison
M. S. Ashton
Farmers and town talk mix in Defiance area notes
Boog and Mrs Harper visit the city while Highland nominating Bill Hill for county treasurer stirs talk. Nym Bell buys a $200 gray mare destined for Christ Diehl Brewing Co. Ex-sheriff Orlando Ewing and Wm Hill debate candidates on courthouse porch. Timothy hay at $9 a ton aids local farmers, with John Spangler moving 28 loads. Republicans praised, Democrats questioned.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wm. Harper
Adams Township
Highland Township
Bill Hill
Nym Bell
John W. Myers
Ayersville
Christ Diehl Brewing Co
Orlando Ewing
Mark Township
Wm. Hill
Highland
Court House
Orlando
Timothy
John Spangler
North Richland
Evansport County Sunday School Convention Attendees Named
Local notes report Aug 11 and 12 Evansport hosts county Sunday school convention with attendees including FE D Geller from Columbus and W G Landes from Elgin IL. Several families visit, travel, and attend church events. a large storm, death, and a major poultry house fire are noted. Regular Epworth League services continue at St John’s M E church.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Geo. Hall
John Ferris
Walter Partee
Chas
Evansport
Germany
Pred Kellermier
J. H. Neaderhauser
Emma Kellermier
Stock
Holly
Near West Unity
H. Reed
Paulding County
Fred Kellermier
Earl Newcomer
Vergie Wise
Near Bryan
J.P. Alshouse
F. W. Kellermier
Willis Keister
Florence Schultz
James Hall
James
Chicago
Epworth League
St. John’s M. E
Coy Handy
J. P. Alshouse
C. Gansmiller
Bara Schlosser
Very Low G. A. R. Rates to West Coast via Nicke Plate
Tickets on sale from July gist to August 13, 108. Inclusive, agents provide full information on special advantages including liberal return limits. Address G. A. Asteriin T. P. A. Fort Wayne Ind. to obtain details.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Los Angeles
San Francisco
Nicke Plate
G. A. Asteriin
Wayne
Ind
Remembering straw hats at Vandenbroek’s big store
Albert McCord of Sherwood advertises a sale at Vandenbroek’s clothing and shoe store offering straw hats at cost. The notice repeats the phrase To Loan-Private funds and d w Wisn & Hay in a terse legal notice style.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wisn & Hay
Vandenbroek
City Hit by Heavy Hail and Storm
A Tuesday afternoon hail and rain storm struck the city and surrounding countryside. Large hail damaged leaves and windows, with reports of crop damage in nearby areas. Lightning caused multiple incidents including a street lamp outage and a severe jolt to a driver at Albaag’s ice house, while observers feared a tornado briefly.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mud Creek
Wm. Zellers
J. Wagner
Washington
Patrick Jennings
Adams
Seibel Corner
Harrison Street
Lake Doster
Albaag
John Hasselswert
Local notes from Ayersville and area revive community ties
A roundup of small town events and visits in Ayersville and Defiance area includes Dr N S Blue in Toledo, Mrs Bethards visiting Mrs Culp, and Rev J C Teter in town for convict camps work. Ice social and M E ladies social announced. Farm weather praises rains and hay harvest with good wheat and clover yields. Mrs A M Rover visits Chicago with son Charles. Illness of Mrs Lucy Heilshorn improves. Regular M E church services and Sunday school schedule listed with Young People’s Day at Island Park noted for Aug 31.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ayersville
N.S. Blue
Toledo
Bethards
Defiance
W.S. Culp
J.C. Teter
Mumevia
Fla
M. E. Ladies
Frank Kusian
A. M. Rover
Chicago
Chas. A. Rover
Lucy Heilshorn
W. Povenmire
Alva Lambert
Toledo Traction Co
M. E
Earl Lambert
Epworth League
Russel Myers
Island Park
Comet of unusual brightness sighted near zenith
A bright comet discovered in late June may be seen each clear evening around 10 o clock high in the northern sky between the zenith and the North Star. Professor Henry C. Orton of State University notes its likely non periodic nature and possible one time appearance. It reaches perihelion about August 22.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry C. Orton
The
State University
Notice to Taxpayers County treasurer closes books August 1 1903
The books of the county treasurer will be closed on Saturday August 1 1903 and no more taxes will be taken after that time. C W Kerns County Treasurer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. W. Kerns
Pleasant Bend Community Notes and Social Events
A Pleasant Bend ice cream social supported the M E church Saturday night. Various residents are mentioned: Mrs Epbahm Daymude ill in bed. Mrs Walter Hilton recovering from typhoid fever. John Wolf and wife visiting Jacob Wolf of Suny. Mrs Lucy Van Vlerah visiting sister Mrs Pearl Dirt at Hatten. Mrs Moses back from Toledo visit. Ed Eger helping construct cottages. family movements of John Beverhymer and Verna Moses. blacksmith department back in operation with Victor Clark in charge. Wm Beck and family visiting Mrs Becks parents. Nida Davis and daughter visiting from Wood County. Grain harvesting continues.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. E
Epbham Daymude
Walter Hilton
John Wolf
Jacob Wolf
Eee Suny
Lucy van Vlerah
Pearl Dirt
Hatten
Moses
Victor Clark
Beck
Rice
Visi
Peter Dirr
Nida Davis
Wood County
Angel, Sr
Week: Jacob Geiger Injured Repairing Selfpinder
While repairing a defect in the selfpinder Jacob Geiger’s arm was caught when the horses suddenly started. The injury was described as badly mangled and severe.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jacob Geiger
New Skirt Factory Planned in Myers Opera House
S F Shelly near completion of arrangements to open a factory in the Myers opera house building on Clinton street. The plant will produce underwear skirts and overalls under Walter Shelly in charge.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
S.F. Shelly
Myers Opera House
Clinton Street
Walter Shelly
Church Notice at St John’s Reformed Church
Sunday school 9 a m English sermon 10 a m Sunday school Sherwood 2 p m English services 2 30 p m All invited to worship Rev F E Labr pastor Earl Schaarf carnival band left yesterday for Springfield Ill
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. John’s Reformed Church
Sor. Fourth
Washington Sts
F. E. Labr
Sherwood
Earl Schaarf
Carnival
Springfield, Ill
Legal Notice to Jacob M Portee in Defiance County Ohio
Elizabeth Bartoe files petition in Probate Court seeking divorce from Jacob M Portee. Alleges separation and neglect, requesting divorce and support. Case to be heard in court after publication of this notice. Winn & Hay, attorneys for the plaintiff.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jacob M. Portee
Younte Tereby
A. Delis
Elizabeth Bartoe
Defiance County
Ohio
Jacob M. Purtoe
Elizabeth Pr
New York
Agni
Dunve
Sale Courton
Axeworks
Elizanweth
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Paris Green
Hellebore
Woodwards
A. W. King & Son Clothiers
Wmn
Gillespie
Mary E. Weaver
Hicksville Township
F. G. Kleinhein
Horstmann
Cleveland
Peter F. Seibel
Ideal” Pharmacy
Weisenberger & Emery Props
Poe
K. V. Haymaker
Richard
John Norway
Jas, Weldon
Coldwater
Mich
Slough
Wm. Yeagley
William Stone
Y. A. Haller
Six Corners
Farmer
Ludwig Klein
Harley & Whitaker
Bargain House
Harley & Whitaker’s
Yingling’s, Jeweler
Optician
John W. Lynde
Lemuel Hoadley
J. W. Kidney
Mr. Lynde
Boston
Sale
Watsowernina
Ruduge Exchange Bank
Paulding Farmer
Martin’s Grocery
Boog
Joe J. Lewis
Florida
Express
People’s Rapid Transit
Okolona
Addie Grogan
Anna Clayton
Acworth
Johnny Lewis
Northern ‘Armer
Sam Palmer
Jewell
Mr. Palmer
Rev. Stanton
Pauld
Guy P. Swain
Glen Miller
Ora Hartzler
Crescent
J. W. Wright
Esther Otis
Detroit
Dieble
Isaac M. Boon
L. E. Griffin
Wesley Batchelor
Fred Countryman
Miss Barnes
J. C. Ryan
M. N. Crary
James Casebeer
Butler
B. Wilson
F. L. Stone
Ferris & Culler
W. A. Kehnast Co
F. J. Heitzwable
William Davidson
Forest Home
M. E. Church
Teegarden & Co
G. A.R
Mollencup
Albert McCord
City
al Maag
Pleasant Bend
Brown’s Bakery
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