From Denver to the Western Coast 1903 Journey Notes
Leaver Denver May 18 1903 traveling along Union Pacific through Colorado to Wyoming Cheyenne, passing Reno and Sacramento Valley to San Francisco. The writer encounters Roedel and Arrowsmith families in Defiance ties, Reno as wool and cattle hub, and visits J N Evans and Mrs Evans with state university links. The piece details California and Nevada landscapes, trade, mining, parks, and notable local sights before turning to family updates and local notices from Denver.
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Denver
Union Pacific
Colorado
Wyoming
Cheyenne
Roedel Brothers
Defiance
Clara Roedel
Roedel
Jesse Hall
Tiffin Town
Ship
Defiance County
Nevada
California
Reno
Lake Tahoe
Sierra Nevada Mountains
Southern Pacific
San Francisco
J. N. Evans
Mary Evans Arrowsmith
Evans
Arrowsmith
West
University of Nevada
J.P. Evans
J. P. Evans Jr
Elizabeth Evans
School of Arts
Ben
Allen
Pierce
Senator Newlands
Sparks
Theity
Evansport
Territine
King
Mapes
Sacramento Valley
Capitol of
Sacramento City
Oakland
Bay
Rome
Clara Carmen
James Heatley
Wm. McCauley
Emery Snider
Tiffin Township
Carmen
Golden Gate Park
Liberal Arts
Presidio
Ft. Scott
Artillery
Pacific Ocean
Golden Gate
Leey C. Reamer
Colo
Very Low G A R Rates to West Coast Cities
Tickets on sale July to August 18 1963 for travel to Los Angeles or San Francisco via Nickel Plate road. Nearest agent will furnish full information on special advantages including liberal return limits and other details or address A Asteriin T P A Ft.
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Los Angeles
San Francisco
Nickel Plate Road
A. Asteriin
Postmaster Assaulted by Cora Prator in Defiance
Local Defiance report describes the Wednesday assault near the Wa bash railway on Clinton street as Postmaster C J Thompson was attacked by Cora Prator a North Defiance resident. He said she demanded mail to Muskogee then struck with a buggy whip causing no injuries. A warrant issued, Prator arrested, plea entered with attorney for Thompson.
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Ferdinand Bolius
Meyers Street
Bryan
Mr. Bolius
C.j.thompson
Clinton Street
Cora Prator
North Defiance
Thompson
Wabash Avenue
Muskogee
Indian Territory
Mansfield
Defiance
Prater
Post Office Department
Cora
Milton Prater
North Defance
Police Department
Post Office
Cameron
Tom Buchholz
Col
B. F. Enos
Winn & Hay
Residents Return After Enjoyable Evening Out
Walter Ward, Walter Weidenhamer, Timothy Burke, and Misses Helen Murphy Mabel Baker Dora Berger Nora Hughes Lillie Lind Gertie Behne Daisy Colwell Florence Compo Melva Andrews Tracy Kunish Mabel Ort Grace Anna Burke Eva Hire Kathryn Stoll Mildred Corbett Mildred Reigelmier Mabel Swayer returned home at a late hour after a most enjoyable time.
Hall's Catarrh Cure Ad Offering Reward
An old advertisement claims Hall's Catarrh Cure cures constitutional catarrh by acting on the blood and mucous surfaces. It promises a reward for proof of cure and mentions Hall's Family Pills as the best. Read like a historical classified health ad from the era.
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Eho
Tus
Hail
Aall
J. Cheney & CO
Toledo
Hall
Letters Found By The Way Side Near Defiance
John Kesselmyer Jr. found opened letters along the B and O railroad near the Standard Oil plant. One letter contained a $32.50 check drawn by Theo Schindewolf of Kenton to Wm Geiger. Others were addressed to Clipper Plow Co and Toledo destinations. U S inspectors take charge. local post officials unavailable for details.
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John Keseelmyer, Jr
East Defiance
Standard Oil Co
Wm. Geiger
Perry Street
Theo. Schindewolf
Kenton
Mr. Geiger
Young Kesselmyer
Post Office
Dan Shea
John Stork
Geiger
Clipper Plow Co
Toledo
Cincinnati Northern Railroad
Sherwood
U. S
Ohio State Fair Opens at Columbus for Five Day Exposition
The Ohio State Fair begins in Columbus on August 31 for five days with full daily programs. Exhibits must be in place at opening, space is fully sold, and the grounds feature park like grounds, 15 grand buildings offering 393,340 square feet of indoor space plus open ground for exhibits. The fair promises new inventions, special attractions, and royal entertainment for all visitors.
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Columbus
Ohio
Camping Ground Offer By Big Miami River
The C. H. & D. invites organizations to secure a camping site between Dayton and Hamilton on the Big Miami River. Shaded banks offer excellent fishing and boating. D. G. Edwards, P.T. M., Cincinnati, will assist and arrange special rates.
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Big Miami
Dayton
Hamilton
D. G. Edwards
P.T. M
Cincinnati
Dedicatory Services At Broadway Church Highlight Sermons
Dr D A Long of Graham NC preached both morning and evening at Broadway Christian Church. Morning text Feed my Lambs, John 21:16. evening Psalm 48:3 end. Over $600 pledged toward the church during services. Long, a Confederate veteran, once led Antioch College in Yellow Springs Ohio and wrote The Gold Standard prize essay in 1896. He is billed as an entertaining speaker with Chautauqua appearances forthcoming.
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D. A. Long
Graham
North Carolina
Broadway
John
P. W. McReynolds
Glenna Morris
Hmmet Ash
D. FE. Dozer
Myrtle Kiefer
Anna Kreps
Christian Church
Dr. Long
Republican National Committee
United States
McKinley
I Stand
Long
Ohio
Antioch College
Yellow Spring
Ohio Democrats hold meeting with Mayor Johnson on campaign plans
Prominent Ohio Democrats gathered at Mayor Tom L Johnson's home to discuss the coming campaign. Johnson said he did not want to head the ticket but was urged to lead. figures leaked plans for bitter actions against Senator Hana and county leaders to back Johnson in the legislature. Several named attendees from multiple counties were present, with others hustled from the back door.
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Ohio
Tom L. Johnson
Johnson
Hana
Herrick
Timothy T. Ansberry
I. C. Gray
Sloan Gordon
Hamilton
J. H.gorke
Auglaize
John Seward
Richland
Roger
Seneca
A. P. Sandalls
Ottawa
Ellis Jones
H. B. Harrington
Medina
M. M. Padgett
Trumbull
Mayor Bell
Canton
Stark County
Harvey Garber
Mercer
Man More
Defiance Health Officer Named In Board Letter
Defiance Ohio July 24 1908 secretary C C Pronsr confirms the board will recognize Dr M B Stevens as health officer. The board says it will rely on the attorney general for guidance and has placed Stevens on the official list of Defiance health officers.
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M. B. Stevens
Coteus
Defiance
Ohio
C. C. Pronsr
Probate Court Faces Multiple Cases In August
Prosenter D. F. Openlander filed an affidavit in probate court against Prof. E. Wonderly for practicing without state board certification. Two cases involve Elmer Swaysgood of Mark township for selling liquor to minors. Cora Prator arrested for assaulting Postmaster Thompson. transcript filed in probate court. Geo Geiger charged with assault on Mr. Rathge recently moved from Squire Orahood's court. All hearings set for the first Monday in August.
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Rathge
Squire Orahood
Tiffin Township
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Geo. Schuerman
Babe
L. L. Daugherty
Hammond
Ind
C. M. Daugherty
Pacific Express Co
Sarah A. Cromley
Hicksville
W. W. Burton
Selah Curtis
Hollis Miller
the Francisco
Athens University
Lorain
Monroe Tribby
A. Bruner
Mr. Tribbey
Margaret Weidenhamer
Miss Margaret
Mrs. Weidenhamer
Little May Whitney
Helen Weidenhamer
Karl Myers
Leo Cantlon
Roy Kintigh
High Hughes
Fred Matthews
G.A.R
City of
Mary J. Joehlin
Cpurt
Joseph Joehlin
H. F. Toberan
Noble Township
Josephine Richeson
Bellefontaine
E. C. Couch
Second Street
A.W . Hosack
Henry J. Strole
Milford Township
W. A. Schmaltz
Rollin H. Gleason
C. H. Hunter
Jeff Williams
Leonard Tuttle
D. F. Openlander
Second and
Jefferson Streets
Putnam County
Board of Arbitration
Powell Creek
Marsh Lindsay
Carey
Wyandot County
Supreme Court
Lindsay
Upper Sandusky
Burker
Chambers
Ohio Building and Loan Associations
Buckeye
Cellarius
United States League of Local Building and Loan Associations
Ainsworth Basset
Bessie E. Wright
Pas
Henry Brinkman
Chas. Behringer
Mark Township
Frank Hammer
Okotona
Wabash
Wm. Geyer
Dr DA Long
Graham, N. C
Timothy
Tom Johnson
Mr. Ansberry
Tim
Board OF Health
M B Stevens
Probate Court
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