Officers Elected by World Knights of the Maccabees
The supreme body elected D. P. Markey of Port Huron as supreme commander and M. F. Elkins of Lexington as supreme lieutenant commander. Other officers from Port Huron to Chicago and Canada were named, with trustees listed. The committee urged a home for indigent members and widows, a per capita tax for maintenance, and creation of a junior Maccabee society for ages 14 to 18, plus expanded supreme tent representation from 75 to 150.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Detroit
Knights of the Maccabees of the World
D. P. Markey
Port Huron
Mich
M. F. Elkins
Lexington
J. 1. Sisler
J. H. Buckbee
Elkland
George W. Miller
Chicago
K. Haw
Kansas City
Kas
Supreme First
Showalter
Parkersburg
W. Va
Supreme Second
George W. Sulman
Chatham
Ont
Supreme Sentinel
C. Ward
Augusta
Robert A. Nelson
Minneapolis
Supreme Board of Trustees
J. B. McDaniel
Buffalo
N.Y
L. E. Sisler
Port Huror
W. Trusler
Camlachie
Macbee Society
Supreme Tent
Murder, jealousy lead to double tragedy in Milan
July 19 at Milan. Howard Roberts, 11, found his father William Roberts dead on the waterworks floor after the noon whistle failed. George Bittner, a wealthy farmer, confessed to the murder and then killed himself in his wife’s presence, saying jealousy drove the act. Also noted: Are McKay of Logan ended her visit and returned home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sandusky
Milan
Howard Roberts
William Roberts
George Bittner
Roberts
Are, McKay
Logan
Wesley McClintock
Davison Street
Defiance College Opens Fall Term in 1907 Defiance Ohio
Defiance College in Defiance Ohio opens its fall term on September 17 1907 highlighting rising attendance. It offers courses in Collegiate Academic Teacher s Engineering Theological Commercial Music Art and Elocution with board 175 per week room 50 cents weekly and tuition 36 per year. The college touts a high grade faculty modern buildings a library and strong physical training programs. For information contact President McReynolds in Defiance Ohio.
Poisoned lemonade shocks Philadelphia parade crowds
July 19 report details a deadly outbreak at the Hiks reunion parade in Philadelphia. Over 10 000 marched Broad Street amid extreme heat and humidity. Adulterated lemonade sickened 50, with 5 dead and dozens more hospitalised. Emergency wards formed in stands and side streets. Thunderstorm halted the event, but police later halted further distribution as medics treated victims. Newly elected officers were installed last night. See Dr. Hoffman about your eyes. Hefite glasses satisfactorily.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Philadelphia
Hiks
Broad Street
Toledo
Detroit
Public Health
Caplin
Broad
Dauphin
Fast Side Meat Market Opens in Defiance Ohio
Local Defiance shop Kahlo Building on East Hopkins Street advertises buying and selling cattle hogs sheep and poultry. The description touts fresh and salted meats as the best available in the city.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kahlo
East Hopkins Street
Defiance, Ohio
Social routines and library talk feature Defiance notices
Mildred Geiger hosts a group on Clinton street while Mrs. Alfred T. Wood, Mrs. Hattersley, and Miss Olive Martin receive informal entertainments and bridge games. Marguerite Kegel arrives from Defiance for a May visit with planned galas, lawn party, and porch party. A Defiance library drive gains momentum. Miss Fouke addresses professionals. Napoleon figures in library ambitions. Adam J. Killion wins a divorce and custody in probate court for Anna May Killion amid property considerations.
Doings of Dan Cupid in Local Probate Court
The local probate records show 212 marriages in the year ending July 1, plus 24 separations and 26 actions filed. Alimony was awarded in nine cases, with 15 divorces granted to wives and two rejected, and child custody favoring mothers in most cases. The divorce rate is about one to nine marriages, higher in large centers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dan Cupid
Races at Hicksville thrill with crashes and fast times
Tuesday races drew seven to eleven entries per event with collisions and a runaway. Dr Glenwood won the 2 23 pace in 2 19, Gitana took the 2 24 trot, Black Bess the 2 18 pace, and a city horse by W L Johnson set 2 14 in heat one. Purses totaled 400 pounds. Blaze Duteboss set track records in the half mile dash at 50 and 49 5.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hicksville
Dr. Glenwood
W. Jackle
Napoleon
Gitana
H. Montgomery
Georgetown
Black Bess
A. Knight
Farmer City
Ill
W. L.J. Johnson
Blaze Duteboss
Baldwin
Lima
Death of Francis Brooks former Defiance postmaster and publisher
Francis Brooks died in Los Angeles on July 11 at age, with burial planned in Riverside cemetery. He served as Defiance postmaster from 1871 to 1875 and published the Express from 1867 to 1874. His family and local fraternal group expect burial rites by the K O T M. Other notices recall Brooks’ press ventures, Greenback Era publication, and his ties to Defiance. Also reported are deaths of Mrs. Louise Schug and Mrs. David Hetrick in nearby counties with funeral details.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Francis Brooks
Defiance
Weekly Express
Los Angeles
Cal
Leroy Brooks
Minneapolis
Mion
C. J. Thompson
Riverside Cemetery
Brooks
Joseph Ralston
George Deatrick
Harry
the Express
F. B. Ainger
Bryan
Frank Culley
The
Express
W.D. Elmer
Blymer and Ralston
2. D. Thompson
Washington, D.C
Louise Schug
Williams County
Evansport
Fred Schug
J. 8. Hall
Hilledale
Mich
J.C. Schaffer
Camden
David Hetrick
Emerald Township
Paulding County
Rochester Cemetery
Cecil
Obituary of Miss Fannie Grace Kibble in Defiance County
Miss Fannie Grace Kibble daughter of Mr and Mrs A Kibble was born in Defiance County October 2 18ST and died in Fostoria July 16 107 at age 19 years 9 months and days. She graduated from local common schools then completed a business course at Defiance College. Ill with cancer since last winter she sought home in Fostoria then was moved to a Marion sanitarium where all relief failed. Rev W C Shupp conducted the service and she was buried at Riverside. Also noted are Toledo marriage licenses for George Bateman and Mary Skeith.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fannie Grace Kibble
A. Kibble
Defiance County
Fostoria
Defiance College
Marion
W. C .Shupp
Riverside
Eight Hour Schedule Begins for City Clerks at Post Office
July first marks the eight hour workday for post office clerks following years of city carrier regulation. Postmaster Thompson notes clerks face required hours. changes include Miss Stoner’s resignation and Edwin A. Craig’s transfer to carrier duties. Corwin Tillman named city substitute. mail weighing tests begin and may extend through year end. Trade plans between DeVeaux and Mix halted by Civil Service Commission.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thompson
Miss Stoner
Edwin A. Craig
Harry L. Brinemade
John Storck
Josiah M. Phillips
F. M. Myers
Corwin Tillman
Camp Perry
Rier Deveaux
Civil Service Commission
DeVeaux
Department
Washington
Appreciation of Prof William Arnon Henry
Heard's Dairyman devotes its front page to Prof Arnon Henry an 80 year Wisconsin service career. He resigned as dean of the agricultural college and was named Emeritus Professor. The piece notes his rural reach and clear forceful agricultural writings. Henry's early home was Defiance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Heard
Dairyman
Fort Atkinson
Wis
Arnon Henry
University of Wisconsin
Agricultural College
Henry
University of California
Card of Thanks for Sickness and Death Helpers
We extend heartfelt thanks to neighbors who assisted us during the sickness and death of our wife and daughter. Gratitude to Rev. Griffith and the Baptist choir for their services. WILL SLimpavan, Henry Reus.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Griffith
Baptist Choir
Target Practice At Camp Perry Highlights New Recruits And Scores
The Sixth regiment militiamen at Camp Perry focus on target practice with 14 pound rifles at 200 and 300 yard ranges. Capt. DeKay and Lt. Douty lead scores across Company G, with DeKay posting top 200 yard score and Schmaltz Telliga and others tying at 300 yards. Regimental clerk Karl Ashbacher named for encampment. others, including R. G. Kelsey and Mrs J W Smith, added brief notices of return and visits.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Camp Perry
G. W. Cunningham
Capt
DeKay
Tillman
Lieut. Douty
Hill
Whippert
Spelcer
McCabe
Elliott
Sergt. Telliga
Corp. Miller
Compo
Michenfelder
Sergt. Andrews
Woodward
Company G
Xarl Ashbacher
Co. G
Rapid progress on Toledo, Wabash right of way donations
The Hicksville News reports near total right of way secured for the Toledo Wabash & St. Louis line from here to Defiance with many locals donating land. Farmers along the route provide extensive tracts, some for three miles, while a few holdouts seek higher prices as A. L. Irish praises swift progress.
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Intian Railroad
Toledo
Wabash & St
Hicksville Fair Co
Adams Broz
John Crowl
J. C. Rohrig
Noble Township
Charles Latchaw
A. L. Irish
Hickeville
Many Will Camp at Island Park for Chautauqua
Camping on the island during the Chautauqua promises to be more popular than ever this year. The city of tents will be more populous with old campers returning and more recruits joining yearly. Some will pitch tents a week early for seclusion before the rush.
Hickeville Visit Highlights Local Social Ties
Miss Phoebe Tittle spends several days in Hickeville as the guest of Miss Flossie Steele. Mrs. Eliza Morris returns Friday from a two weeks visit with relatives in Michigan.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Phoebe Tittle
Hickeville
Flossie Steele
Eliza Morris
Michigan
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the World
Ohio
P.W
McReynolds
Pres
Dr. Hoffman
P. E. Kintner, Prop
Mildred Geiger
Clinton Street
Alfred T. Wood
Hattersley
Olive Martin
Cleveland
Edward M. Hubbard
Edward Biedersteadt
Houghton
Holgate, Avenue
Marguerite Kegel
Evelyn Teeter
East Grand Avenue
Kegel
Des Moines
Iowa
Daily Capital
Frank Rakestraw
Harrison Street
Leonard Seither
W. F. Hedrick
Mies Marguerite Kegel
Evelyn Teetor
Lenore Wise
East Ninth Street
Grand Vic Park
Miss Teetor
Capital
Clara Fisk
Defiance Public Library
Andrew Carnegie
Fouke
Mre Fisk
Charles Evans
Continental
Mr. Ivans
Adam J. Killion
Anna May Killion
Shaw
Probate Judge’s Annual Report
Frank T. Donley
Parmer & Decker
Jones College of Auctioneeing
A. W. Thomas Nation Co
George Bateman
Foreman
Mary Skeith
J. A. Sites
Eile Bloce
W. A. Henry
Will Slimpavan, Henry Reus
R. G. Kelsey
New York
Matherson
South Bend
Ind
Irs
J. W. Smith
Chas. H. Rowland
Henry Mohr
Crestline
Island Park
ALL Acre Bank
United States Depository
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