Defiance News Briefs Include Injuries and Local Moves
Local items report Sam Click of Milford and Postmaster A M Richards of Hicksville visiting the city. J E Bentz to be admitted to the Chicago bar next Thursday. Defiance High School principal J M Mills resigns. A large land sale in Perry county Mississippi nets $106000. Several marriages licenses issued and various visits noted. A serious accident in Zanesville leaves John W Bridenbaugh facing possible leg amputation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. E. Bentz
Chicago
Regular City Council Meeting Records and Voted Finances
City council met in regular session with all members present. Ordinances passed include health board reorganization and a claim ordinance listing payrolls and repairs. Reports show sidewalk, street light, bridge, and prison expenses. a franchise for hot water mains was referred to committee. Council adjourned after multiple street and grade motions and allowances.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Board of Health
Growey
Chenevert
Bohannon
Jaeger
W. P. Engle
Clinton
Davison
Hopkins
Grove
Mr. Growey
Geo. Vogel
J.a. Evans
W. H. McClintock
Wabash
W. A. McClintock
Chas. Behringer
Independence Dam
Hooker
James Harper
A. Wahl
Tuttle
Water Street
Krotz
North
Defiance
Second Ward
Seneca Street
Helmick
Looker’s Place
John Schneider
Division Street
Harrison Street
Holgate Avenue
Hicksville Local Option Case Declares No Election Held
Judge J H Hockman rules there was no election in the Hicksville local option dispute alleging the May 12 1902 vote was invalid due to improper conduct by the election board. Mary Beall of Highland township seeks divorce from Edward Beall on cruelty grounds. no business occurred in common pleas today.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. H. Hockman
Hicksville
Mary Beall
Highland Township
Edward Beall
Brookville Local Notes and People Movements
A Brookville column records social visits and local happenings. Miss Mattie Partee guests Mrs Kate Figley. Mr Territin of Evansport buys cattle. Andrew Sinnes from Glenburg visits. various residents travel to Defiance and Evansport. Dr Stevens attends John Hancock on the sick list. Figley travels to Brunersburg. others move, shop, or petition for a local Beallaw election. A Cleveland telegram reports D A Helpman to hospital for appendicitis with his mother en route.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fanny Fout
Margie Black
Defiance
P M Rath
Bueher
Spangler
Evansport
James Figley
Cleveland Today
D. A. Helpman
P. E. Helpman
Cleveland
Do You Know IT Rocky Mountain Tea Claims Cure All
A vintage advertisement touts Rocky Mountain Tea as a universal remedy. It promises health benefits including improved digestion, clearer skin, liver and kidney support, and restored womanhood, claiming it cures a wide range of ailments.
Quiet Home Wedding Ties Blair Family to O'Dell
A quiet wedding took place at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Enos Blair on Wayne street Tuesday evening. The bride was Eva A Hall sister of Mrs Blair and groom Isaac O'Dell both of the city. Rev B W Slagle of the Presbyterian church officiated with only immediate family and close friends present. O'Dell has purchased a home on Ottawa pike and will reside there. Parents and friends wish the couple happiness.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Enos Blair
Wayne Street
Eva A. Hall
Mrs Clarissa Graves Holbrook obituary
Mrs Clarissa Elizabeth Graves Holbrook born in Newville Indiana October 12 1870 died aged 31 years 1 month 12 days wife of Jeremiah Holbrook. Daughter of Geo Graves and wife. She leaves her father mother two brothers and two sisters to mourn her loss.
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Clarissa Elizabeth Graves Holbrook
Jeremiah Holbrook
Newville
Ind
Geo. EK. Graves
Thankful Resolution Voicing Memorial Day Gratitude Passed
At a Bishop Post No. 22 G A R meeting the members unanimously approved a vote of thanks to Hon. John M. Killits of Bryan for his Memorial Day address at the Opera house. Credit was given to Misses Praeser and Miller Prof. Canfield and others who aided the services.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bishop Post
John M. Killits
Bryan
Opera House
Praeser and Miller
Canfield
L.ee, Beardsley
Mary Zell Visits Daughter in Toledo on Sunday
Short notices list visits and departures in the community. Mary Zell visited her daughter in Toledo on Sunday while John Tittle begins building a home and others travel or conduct business in Frontier and Swanton. School term ends for Mary Cameron. Parish events include a Bethel church Children’s Day program in Ney. Community life notes crops look fine after rains. regional travel includes John Young leaving for Asbury Park to work with an electric railway company.
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Mary Zell
Toledo
John Tittle
Lloyd and Son
Frontier
Mich
Palmer
Swanton
Mary Cameron
EM Sharp
Shasteen
John
Ben Povenmire
J A Truby
John Young
Asbury Park
Chamberlain's Stomach and Liver Tablets Ad
A local ad touts Chamberlain's Stomach and Liver Tablets as a remedy for stomach upset. It promises cleansing and bowel regulation after use, selling for 25 cents per box at N. Woodward's.
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Chamberlain
Woodward’s
Short on Water Along Miami and Erie Canal Threatens Factories
Charles Perkins, chief engineer of the state board of public works, warns that prolonged drought may force closure of most factories along the Miami and Erie canal. Rainfall is 40 inches short at the summit, with Celina, Laramie, and Lewistown reservoirs well below normal. The Grand reservoir shows a deficit of about 40 billion gallons, though lower canal sections depend on it. The Maumee River aids Toledo, and the northern Ohio canal remains well supplied.
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Charles KE. Perkins
State Board of Public Works
Grand Reservoir
Celina
Laramie
Shelby County
Lewistown
Logan County
Perkins
Maumee
Toledo
Imperial Council Excursion Rates Announced for 1902
Imperial Council in San Francisco announces travel via Nickel Plate road from June 10 to July 4, 1902. Excursion tickets go on sale May 26 to June 8 and are valid for return within 60 days of sale. Inquiries directed to CA Asterlin, TP A, Ft Wayne, or R J Hamilton, agent, Ft Wayne.
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Imperial Council
San Francisco
Cal
Nickel Plate Road
A Asterlin
Ft. Wayne
Ind
R J Hamilton
Beara the Bignstars aAasT onxa
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Defiance Ohio Council Adopts Revised Ordinances
A Defiance Ohio city council ordinance re enacts sections of the Revised Ordinances including sections 12 13 14 16 17 18 19 and related provisions. The measure takes effect after passage on the 38th day of June as recorded by the council.
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City of the
Ohio
Defiance
France
I. W. H. McClintock
City
W. H. McClintock
Local Loan Terms Highlight Flexible Partial Payments
Partial payments on principal in sums of $25 and upwards allowed at any time. There are better terms for the borrower than percent interest and a commission. Borrow at home and pay your interest in your own county. Loans made promptly and with slight expense.
Defiance Carriage Co Seeks Buyers and Agents
The Defiance Carriage Co invites inquiries from buyers and agents. Contact E. W. Brady at Defiance for quality workmanship and pricing or visit the nearest trading point. If no local agent exists, direct sales are available with prompt courteous responses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Defiance Carriage Company
E. W. Brady
Defiance Carriage Co
Defiance
Sunday Visits and Local Notices in Bean Creek Area
Wesley Dirr and family visited Henry Miller Sunday and were at Bean Creek on business Sunday and Monday. Henry Ward near Brunersburg is Dey Ayers loans money at 5 percent with payments taken and interest stopped last Wednesday. Mr and Mrs Henry Frank and daughter were guests of Bessie Young and Dora Demland who visited Misses Lettie and Katie Frank Sunday. Louis Schanika has put up a new fence. Fred Schanika and wife visited Henry Frank Friday evening. Mrs George and mother Mrs Foss visited Dickman and Peter Horning working for Wesley Bauman. Fred Frank put up a new windmill Sunday. Misses Young visited Viola Brinkman and Mrs Henry Pfau last Monday.
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Wesley Dirr
Henry Miller
Bean Creek
Henry Ward
Brunersburg
Dey Ayers
Henry Frank
Little Daughter
Bessie Young
Dora Demland
Lettie
Katie Frank
Louis Schanika
Fred Schanika
George (Roller
Foss
Dickman
Peter Horning
Wesley Bauman
Fred Frank
Misses Young
Viola Brinkman
Henry Pfau
Local Social Notes Brighten Week Through Visits
Gottlieb Wahl hauled logs to town on Monday. Wahl and family visited Bryant Mansfield and family Sunday. John Seigman and family were in Continental Sunday. Dellie Dickmond called on Flo Scott last week. Geiger began on A Scotts barn this week. A Peck has a new top buggy. Bessie Wiseman Laura Wiseman Vernie Porter Ruby Porter Gladys Mix visited Anna Carpenter Sunday. Oren Stock and sister visited relatives in Paulding Sunday. The Ohio Farmer offers wind storm and cyclone protection for a dollar. STEVER Bros., Agt. 1t
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Gottlieb Wahl
Wahl
Bryant Mansfield
John Seigman
Dellie Dickmond
Flo Scott
Geiger
Scott
Peck
Bessie
Laura Wiseman
Vernie
Ruby Porter
Gladys Mix
Anna Carpenter
Oren Stock
Sister
Paulding
Memorials, crop reports, and visits mark week in area
Mark Center W T Wagner visited Drake loading four hay cars for W E Hires. H N Wagner telegraphed for B & O at Midway and returned home Sunday. A large Burg crowd attended memorial services at Hicksville Friday. Farmers report crops in fine condition. Dr Rock of Auburn visited Monday to see Mrs W E Hires. Miller of Defiance came Monday to inspect Mr.
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W T Wagner
Drake
W E Hires
H N Wagner
Midway
Sunde
Hicksville
Rock
Auburn
W. E. Hires
Local News Brief from Defiance and Nearby
Mrs Thomas Fahey of Defiance visited town last week to see relatives. D E Swaysgood and James Perkey hosted a fine ball in their new pavilion last Saturday with another planned for Saturday June 7. ME church ladies held an ice cream social Saturday night with good proceeds. J A Price returned from a western trip reporting a good time.
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Pugh
Thomas Fahey
Defiance
E Swaysgood
James Perkey
Price
Visiting guests tour the Children’s Home
J P Frederick of Hicksville visited the home last Wednesday. Mrs F W Miss Clara and Adam Minsel and Mrs K A Walter of Defiance toured the home Thursday. Defiance residents Mrs Legrou and Mrs Leora Estery and Georgia Esterly visited Friday. Luella Ruth Goldnetz Alma Lulu Thein Mable Holley Rochelle Hunter and Julia Wilsberg of Defiance toured Friday. Visitors included E A Hall and son Floyd and Miss Marie Maney of Grand Rapids Ohio Saturday and Sunday. Spery and John Smith of Farmer called on business. Mrs QO EF Rhamy and children Mrs Sherman Blanchard and Mr and Mrs G L Carver of Defiance were at the home Sunday. Mrs S E Sanford and daughter Helen of Defiance and Mrs W J Morrison and daughters Lillie Julia and Pearl Morrison of Commerce Texas visited Sunday. Will Leaders of Brunerburg is working at the home. Christian Dieden Kate Dieden and Laura Wilhelm of Evansport visited Sunday afternoon May 25.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J P Frederick
Hicksville
F. W
Clara
Adam Minsel
K.A Walter
Defiance
J Legrou
Leora Estery
Georgia Esterly
Wood County
Luella
Ruth Goldnetz
Alma
Lulu Thein
Mable Holley
Rochelle Hunter
Julia Wilsberg
E Sanford
Helen
W J Morrison
Daugters
Lillie
Julia
Pearl Morrison
Commerce
Texas
Will Leaders
Brunersburg
Christian Dieden
Kate Dieden
Laura Wilhelm
Evansport
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Sam Click
Milford Township
A. M. Richards
Bairdstown
F. A. Machem
E. N. Lewis
Napoleon Cunningham
Chas. Mix
Flora Gaylord
Isaac O’ Dell
John Poetsinger
The
Defiance Machine Works
J.M Mills
Board of Education
Defiance Real Estate and Loan Co
F. W. Wichner
Mattie Hughes
John W. Bridenbaugh
Zanesville
Bridenbaugh
Massillon Bridge Co
Massillon
W. H. Bridenbaugh
Karst
Jefferson Street
Chas. Hanner
Kansas City
Holeate Avenue
J. W. Loomis
Birmingham
Ala
Harry Skinner
Detroit
Mrs. Weller
Marguerite Lam
Liberty Center
Grace Adams
Calvin Reid
Napoleon
J. Andrew and Son
Chas
Carrison Street
Joseph S. Haller
Pacific Express Co
J. W. Buffington
Miss Valeria
H. Schust
German Lutheran Church
Holgate
North Amherst
H. Diemer
South Ridge
Fred Matthews
Neff’s
Dr. Stevens
First National Bank
Perry
Mississippi
Edward Squire
M. 38. Holston
St. Wayne
Cheeseborough Bros
Wm. Staley
Ney
Kentucky
Squire
Holston
E. D. Hilbert
Green Springs
W. J. Maxwell
A. E. Tilley
R. 8. Hollenshead
Elkhart
Dean
Chas Weisenburger
Weisenberger & Emery
Sam Martin
Milwaukee
Mr. Martin
J. P. Cameron
Panama
Wm. Kirtley, Jr
Yingling
Roekinghams
Harley & Whitaker’s
Bargain House Law Sellers of
ORT & Gilson
Minsel’s
City Clerk
A. Schultz
EK. L. May
W.A. Kehnast
Feigenbaum & Hall
Geseses
G. W. Huffman
Protservelty
B. F. Wade
Transcript
F. L. Hay
Columbus
W.A. Telephone Co
A. M. Minsel
Hopkin Street
Auglaize River
Cosgrove Plat
Common Pleas
Miss Lehman's
Second Street
Weisenburger
Agnes Moore
Emember
Mollencup’s
Optician
Bethel Church
Ney. C
Merl Neiswgnder
Florence Garber
Band of Hope
Mable Stripe
Wanda Myers
Gladys Ryder
Blanche Rollins
Band of
Billaman
Central Union
Main
Northwestern
Baltimore Bakery
Beara the Bignstars
L. E. Beardsley
Said Council
Defiance Home Saving & Loan Asso
Skunktown
Stever Bros
Mark Center
R. W. Wortman
Burt
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