Zoa Phora Promises Cure For Women’s Period Dangers
An advertisement touts Zoa Phora as relief for menstrual disorders and pregnancy risks during a woman's life. It claims instant relief from menses suppression, leucorrhea, flooding, and other dangers, offering a free full size bottle and a copy of Dr Pengelly's Advice to Women. It notes sales by F.P. Weisenburger & Brother in Defiance and Kalamazoo address for orders.
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Zoa Phora
Oman
Zoa Phora Company
Kalamazoo
Mich
Dr. Pengelly
Zoa
F.p.weisenburger & Brother
Sermon at Presbyterian Church On Secrets of Power
Rev. Arthur Barber delivered a baccalaureate sermon at the Presbyterian church as three other denominations joined. The service featured decorations in class colors red and white and drew nineteen graduates with teachers. The sermon explored why leaders like Lincoln and Napoleon rose to power, noting talent environment and time as crucial factors.
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Arthur Barber
Presbyterian Church
Baptist
Methodist
St. Paul’s Lutheran Church
C A Smucker
Methodist Church
Rev. Murphy
The
Baptist Church
Exertion unlocks a man’s true worth and power
A passage argues that true greatness comes only when individuals push their abilities to the limit. It notes that most stay average while some rise, and even a single talent can become mighty through effort, while those who neglect their gifts remain ordinary.
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Sampson
Local Briefs Highlight Births and Legal Matter
WS Tomlinson of Farmer township visited the city on business. A son was born to Mr and Mrs Sam Witmer near Junction Sunday night. Bruce Davis of Wabash Ind spent Sunday with his parents Mr and Mrs A B Davis. The Dickenson Trust Company of Richmond Ind filed suit in common pleas against Andrew Stoll to collect 800 dollars with interest on a promissory note secured by mortgage.
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WS Tomlinson
Farmer Township
Sam Witmer
Junction
Bruce Davis
Wabash, Ind
A B Davis
Dickenson Trust Company
Richmond
Ind
Andrew Stoll
Matters Expedited in Hicksville Detachment Case
In the detachment matter Bricker and Crowl versus the village of Hicksville the village limits are reduced by 160 acres and the lands revert to the township. Ainsworth’s similar case remains unheard. Ware v State of Ohio saw no error after a $200 fine and costs by Mayor Casebeer for liquor ordinance violation. the Ware case may go to circuit court. Geo W Scott fined $50 and costs by Mayor Casebeer for a like offense. Krouse v B&O dismissed after settlement. horses killed involved. Pessefal v Marckell and Marckell v Pessefal settled out of court with equal costs.
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Henry Bricker
J Garfield Crowl
Hicksville
J Ainsworth
W A Ware
State of
Ohio
Ware
Casebeer
Chas. Pessefal
Eli Marckell
Orin Marckell
Pessefal
Local Name Callers Cite 28th Mrs and 28th Mr
Defiance and Ney residents mix in a list of social callers naming Lena Dietrich Verna Clemons and others as they acknowledge the 24th and 28th entries. The item notes multiple households including Hoffman Martin Ewers Hughes Holoway and Partee pairs from Ohio and Michigan.
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Lena Dietrich
Verna Clemons
Defiance
M D Hoffman
Lucy Hammersmith
Ney
Chas Hoffman
Anna
Laura
Andrew Martin
Lulu
J K Ewers
John Hughes
Sherwood
Ethel Holoway
Ansonia
Lucy L Lee
Romeo, Mich
Carrie Partee
Clara Welch
Frank Partee
George Rohrs
Hicksville
Henry
Okolona
Date Set for Sixth Regiment Encampment at Camp G
The Sixth regiment's encampment at Camp G is planned for the week of August 14. Co G will travel to Toledo then Johnson's Island by boat arriving at 4 PM. A five-man team with two alternates will compete at the regimental marksmanship meeting in Toledo on July 3 4 and 5 with badges awarded for best marksman. Captain DeKay and Costello attended the Toledo officers' school on Sunday.
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Co. G
Toledo
Johnson’s Island
DeKay
Costello
Death of Mrs Maag in Paulding home
Mrs Gertrude Maag wife of A J Maag died Monday noon at her Jefferson street home after a long illness stomach trouble listed as direct cause. She was born June 10 1869 in Paulding and married in May 1892. Three sons Ferdie Lloyd and Albert survive with sisters Mrs Openlander and Maggie Fahey and brothers Thomas Fahy James Fahy and John Fahy. She belonged to St Mary's Catholic church.
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Gertrude Maag
A J Maag
Jefferson Street
Maggie Fahey
The
Bend
Thomas Fahy
James Fahy
John Fahy
Paulding
Maag
St Mary’s Catholic Church
Roosevelt to Launch Two-Week Southern Trip Around Oct 17
President Roosevelt plans a two week tour of the southern states beginning around October 17, 1904, aiming to campaign and inspect regional affairs. He will visit key cities and meet local officials along the route.
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Roosevelt
South
Sidney banker Joan H Waaner dies at 56
Joan H Waaner president of the defunct German American Bank died at his Sidney home Friday night at age 56.
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Joan H Waaner
German American Bank
Sidney
Steamboat H M Carter Sinks After Pier Collision at Alexandria
The steamer H M Carter struck a bridge pier in Alexandria Louisiana Friday night and sank. Reports indicate sixteen people lost their lives in the disaster.
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H M Carter
Alexandria
Canton cigarmaker James Kearney dies in Waterloo saloon
James Kearney a Canton cigarmaker collapsed and died while drinking in a Waterloo Iowa saloon where he had visited a few weeks earlier, authorities said.
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James Kearney
Canton
Waterloo
Iowa
Brakeman Fatally Hurt After Fall From Train
Berton Ferrell a Detroit Southern brakeman from Toledo fell under a moving train at Napoleon Friday and lost his right foot in the accident.
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Berton Ferrell
Detroit Southern
Toledo
Napoleon Friday
Saloon Robbery: Moran Shot During Hold Up at Bar
Moran, a saloonkeeper in A Co LumBus, was robbed of 120 dollars at his bar. The robbers shot him in the left leg and escaped, leaving him injured. Local authorities launched a search for the assailants.
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Co LumBus
Moran
Mrs Henry Sower of Findlay Dislocated Jaw After Yawn
Mrs Henry Sower of Findlay awoke Thursday morning to a dis tended mouth and a dislocated jaw. Doctors think a yawn caused the injury and treated her accordingly.
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Wuheen
Henry Sower
Findlay
Col Warnock Announces GAR Ohio Candidacy Endorsed by Urbana Springfield Posts
Col W R Warnock, former congressman, declares run for commander of the GAR department in Ohio with endorsements from Urbana and Springfield posts.
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W R Warnock
GAR Department of
Ohio
Urbana
Springfield
Japanese Naval Losses Rise in Latest Battles
Tokyo dispatch reports 113 officers and men killed and 424 wounded in recent naval battles. Destroyers and torpedo boats suffer 87 casualties. Commander Togo wounded aboard the Adzuma.
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Tokyo
Togo
Young Boy Severely Injured In Street Accident
Eight year old Clarence Keiser of Fostoria was struck by a bus while riding a bicycle. His left leg was broken near the hip after the wheel slipped on a frog at a street railway switch, throwing him into the bus path.
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Clarence Keiser
Fostoria
Portuguese Buyer Orders Luxurious 31 Foot Electric Launch
Kixe Caros of Portugal places a $25,000 order with Bascom for a 31 foot electric launch. The vessel will feature the latest appliances and refined fittings, drawing about thirty inches of water and finishing by July 20.
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Kixe Caros
Portugal
Bascom
Democratic senatorial convention shapes Ohio district votes
The Van Wert dispatch reports a packed opera house. Berry was nominated under rules suspension. Denman’s nomination depended on Paulding paying debts and Allen county boosting support. Phillips struggled to unite districts, while Tim Ansberry and Henry Goeke gain influence. Judge Donnelly benefits in the Fifth district amid shifting county loyalties and Mercer opposition. The new senatorial committee includes Emery Lattamer and R B Tolan with Paulding and Defiance representation. Peck’s Cincinnati delegation backs Pattison for governor.
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van Wert
Berry
Denman
Paulding County
Allen County
Phillips
Celina
Williams
Defiance
Tim Ansberry
Henry Goeke
Wapakoneta
Mercer County
M Donnelly
Napoleon
Cunningham
Lima
Posture PrinasTaAy Falls at Home in Van Wert
Posure PrinasTaAy, a Van Wert cigarmaker, fell down stairs at his residence and broke his neck in the accident.
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PrinasTaAy
van Wert
Lima Woman Mrs Emeline Sergeant Dies at 68
Mrs. Emeline Sergeant of Lima dies Thursday night at age 68 after a long illness. She was respected in the community and remembered for her charity and service. Her family announced the death and funeral arrangements will be announced locally.
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Emeline Sergeant
Lima
Pardons Board Recommends Cleansing Tate Bland’s Sentence
The state board of pardons recommends pardoning Tate Bland of Paulding County who was sentenced in 1903 to five years for burglary.
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State Board of Pardons
Tate Bland
Paulding County
Mrs Rosen Is Knocked Down By Runaway Horse
GRAMMEL aged 80 of Tiffin was struck in Fostoria by a runaway horse. She sustained a broken hip and other injuries in the incident.
Farm leader Harrison Klink Killed by Accident
Harrison Klink, a prominent farmer from Seneca County, was accidentally killed on the 81st day of the month when a shotgun discharged while he climbed over a rail fence. The shot entered his heart, ending his life.
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Harrison Klink
Seneca County
Supreme Court Overrules Petition in Letcher Case
The Supreme Court has overruled the motion for leave to file a petition in error in the case of Geo I Letcher. Letcher, convicted of arson in Williams county, was sentenced to five years in the penitentiary and will remain jailed at Bryan until June 11.
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Supreme Court
Geo. I. Letcher
Williams County
Bryan
Tragedy in Fort Wayne: Frederick Lauer Ends Life in Carbolic Acid Act
A man in Fort Wayne consumed carbolic acid and also splashed acid on Mrs. Emil Wehrmeister after she refused to elope with him. Lauer, intoxicated, killed himself in the act driven by unrequited love for Wehrmeister and her refusal to leave her husband.
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Ft. Wayne
Frederick Lauer
Emil Wehrmeister
Roosevelt Opens Lewis and Clark Exposition in Portland
President Roosevelt pressed a button in the East Room signaled by chimes to start the Lewis and Clark exposition in Portland Oregon. Vice President Fairbanks addressed the vast audience as the opening drew praise.
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Roosevelt
White House
Portland
Oregon
Fairbanks
Togo’s Victory Attributed To Submarine Work By Americans
A report from a well informed source claims the Japanese victory at sea credited to German era tactics hinges on submarine boats shipped from the United States to Japan. An American, FE Morrell, allegedly commanded these subs in the clash with Admiral Rozhdestvensky’s Russian fleet, causing major damage.
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Togo
Japan
United States
FE Morrell
Rojestvensky
Wa bash ticket sale to Winona Lake extends to Sept
From now until Sept 30 the Wa bash offers round trip tickets to Winona Lake with a final return by Oct 1 for 375 dollars. Season tickets also have a final return limit to Oct 1.
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Wabash
Winona Lake
Equitable Life Report Sparks Political Battle
A committee report on the Equitable Life Assurance affair was rejected by Hyde and Alexander factions. The board faced resignations from three directors and policyholders await changes. The report highlights salary increases, noting Anna Lamendt rose from 4200 to 12000 by 1906, a 185.7 percent gain.
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Equitable Life Assurance
Hyde
Alexander
Robert T Lincoln
Anna Lamendt
Tarbell
Johann Hocus Sentenced to Hang for Wife Murder
Johann Hocus, convicted wife murderer and confessed bigamist, was sentenced on Saturday to be hanged on June 23 at a state facility. The case drew wide attention as prosecutors outlined the timeline of the crime and Hocus's prior marriages.
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Johann Hocus
Lightning Strikes Oil Field. Tank and Derrick Burn
A severe electrical storm in Findlay caused thousands of dollars in damage. A five hundred barrel crude tank on the Stoker farm owned by Allen and Sternberg was struck and destroyed. The derrick and power house were also burned.
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Findlay
Stoker
Allen & Sternberg
Griffiths awarded $11500 against Hocking Valley railroad
David Griffiths who sued the Hocking Valley railroad for $50000 damages for injuries received while employed by the company was given a verdict for $11500. He lost both legs when he was run down by a crew at Prospect during repair work for the company.
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Marion
Notable figures and events in brief from Vienna to Massachusetts
A Viennese note reports violinist Kubelik’s plan to own race horses. Grand Duke Paul of Russia travels with a sectional bed to fit his height. Dr Thomas S Satterwhite of Louisville elected president of the Southern Railway Surgeons association. Bradley Pratt of Rutland dies at ninety four. his family ages total 333. Colonel Stephen N Winslow long linked with the Philadelphia Inquirer. General Nogi praised for modern war knowledge. H B Blackwell marks eightieth birthday in Boston with suffrage ties. Lieutenant Arthur T Sadler of Charlesbank lifesaving crew builds water walking boots. Delorme couple of Worcester celebrate golden wedding with forty-one grandchildren in mass attendance.
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Grand Duke
Paul
Russia
Thomas S. Satterwhite
Louisville
South
Southern Railway Surgeons’ Association
Bradley Pratt
Rutland
Stephen N. Winslow
Philadelphia Inquirer
Nogi
H. B. Blackwell
Boston
Free Soil Movement
Lucy Stone
Arthur T. Sadler
United States Volunteer Life Saving Crew
Charlesbank
Mass
Charles River
Delorme
Worcester
Death of Marion County Civil War Veteran Edwin Keller at 68
Edwin Keller a Marion county resident and Civil War veteran died at his home on Saturday at age 68. He is remembered as a pioneer of the county and a veteran of the conflict.
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Edwin Keller
Marion County
Foreuty Sentenced for Saloon Burglary
Epward Foreuty convicted of a saloon burglary receives a six year sentence at Bellefontaine in the penitentiary.
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Epward Foreuty
Bellefontaine
Roosevelt names Bonaparte for Navy secretary role
President Roosevelt announces the decision to appoint Charles J Bonaparte of Baltimore as secretary of the Navy, succeeding Paul Morton.
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Roosevelt
Charles J Bonaparte
Baltimore
Paul Morton
Monclova Resident Sidney Adams Dies by Suicide
Sir Sidney Adams aged 81, long time Monclova resident and Civil War veteran, fatally shot himself with a revolver on Sunday morning. He lived in Monclova for 50 years.
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Sidney Adams
Monclova
Ohio Flag Day Proclaimed for June 20 by Governor Herrick
Governor Herrick issues a proclamation designating Tuesday June 20 as Ohio flag day and urges municipal and school officers and citizens to display flags that day.
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Herrick
Ohio
Samuel L Armstrong Dies in Lima City Hospital
Samuel L Armstrong, one of Hardin county's most able practitioners before the bar, died at City hospital in Lima Friday. The remains were taken to Kenton.
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Samuel L Armstrong
Hardin County
Lima
Kenton
Lima youth found dead in Columbus boarding house
Loupe Bedford son of Mr and Mrs Milton Bedford of Lima was found dead in his Columbus boarding house room Saturday. He was 23 and a student at Ohio University. The death appears to be by his own hand.
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Cloupe, Bedford
Milton Bedford
Lima
Columbus
Ohio University
Tragedy Near Springfield: Mrs Honefanger Found On Rail Line
The body of Mrs Elizabeth Honefanger of Springfield was discovered Saturday with the head severed beside a railway track. An inmate of the State hospital, she is believed to have died by suicide. A son lives in Marion.
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Tuer
Elizabeth Honefanger
Springfield
State Hospital
Marion
Remonstrance Filed Against Bellefontaine Road Vacation
A remonstrance was filed with the county commissioners on Monday against vacating a mile of the Bellefontaine road in Farmer township. The commissioners will appoint a committee to examine and fix the value of the portion to be vacated.
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Bellefontaine Road
Farmer Township
Toledo Trio Faces Death Attempts on Sunday
Two Toledo residents tried to take their own lives Sunday. Mrs. Jacobs, 58, attempted to swallow a blanket and, when refused, tried to swallow her rings. Jacob Wenzel, 50, a carpenter, drank carbolic acid but did not ingest a lethal amount.
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Tuledo
Jacobs
Jacob Wenzel
Carpenter
Woman Found Dead in Cistern in Lima
Mrs. Sarah Overfield, 60, was found at the bottom of a deep cistern behind her Lima home on Saturday. She and her husband retired in good health the previous night.Authorities consider death by suicide or murder, with suicide deemed more probable.
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Sarah Overfield
Lima
Republicans to Convene in Toledo for Judge Hall's Successor
The sixth judicial district committee orders a Republican convention in Toledo on Saturday June 18 to select 184 delegates for the successor to the late Judge Hall. District counties Lucas Fulton Huron Ottawa Sandusky and Williams are represented. Candidates include Judges Wildman Reed and C E Bowersox with Killette also mentioned.
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Judicial Committee of
Sixth Judicial District
Hall
Toledo
Lucas
Fulton
Huron
Ottawa
Sandusky
Williams
Wildman
Huron County
Reed
Erie County
C E Bowersox
Williams County
Killette
Horses and Horsemen Breeding and Sales Report
Terrace Queen bred by Velpeau and owned by Charles Donnelly of Pittsburg runs 2 06. The Shah a 2 10% trotting stallion was bought by D Wolf of Chicora from George W Dougherty of Kittanning. Glen H trotter 2 17% leased by Jimmie Burns will race on the grand circuit next season. Arion stallion 2 07%4 in Ras Eckers stable around Memphis has run quarters in 34 seconds. Hall Boy sold for 725 to Hall Bass of Mexico Missouri after last season’s show win. Hall Frey in Howard Perrys stable at Kansas City. Emma R unbeaten show mare in roadster class shown by Don Riley of St Joseph.
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D. Wolf
Chicora
the Shah
George W. Dougherty
Kittanning
Glen H
Jimmie Burns
Detroit
Arion
Ras Ecker
Memphis
Thomas Bass
Mexico
B. S. Elkhorn
St. Louis
Hall Boy
Hall Frey
Howard Perry
Kansas City
Don Riley
St. Joseph
Emma R
Model of the Moment in Millinery and Parasol Styles
Vivid colors dominate this season with new parasol shapes the flat Japanese form and the deep tub. Silk parasols with logwood detatchable handles trend for travelers. Shirt waist suits in natural pongee feature medallions of venise lace in self color. Painful.
Child Refuses Sit Down Tale At School
A humorous exchange from the New York American features a boy preferring to stand and recount his day rather than sit to speak with his mother. The vignette captures small town or city life humor in dialogue form.
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Ma’an
New York American
Northwestern Limited and Duluth Superior Limited Trains
Four daily Chicago to St Paul Minneapolis trains and two to Superior Duluth offer luxurious travel on the electric lighted Northwestern Limited and Duluth Superior Limited. Beginning June 1, summer round trip tickets sell from Chicago at 16 to St Paul Minneapolis and 20 to Superior Duluth with lower rates from other points. Inquiries to ticket agents or A F Cleveland Gen's Agt 234 Superior St Cleveland.
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Chicago
St. Paul
Minneapolis
Superior
Duluth
Northwestern Limited
Duluth-Superior
Head
Wabash Sells Round Trip Defiance Toledo Tickets
Beginning Sunday May 14 the Wabash will offer round trip tickets from Defiance to Toledo for one dollar. Tickets are valid only on the special train departing Defiance at 9 02 am and Toledo at 7 35 pm.
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Sandusky
Defiance
Cedar Point
Wabash
Toledo
Junk Dealer Ad Offers Top Prices On Recycled Goods
A notice from a junk dealer on Clinton Street near the Third Ward building proclaims ready to pay the highest market prices for rubber, rags, metals, furs, hides and wool. The ad promises fair treatment and guaranteed satisfaction to all customers.
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Clinton Street
Third Ward
Perry Street
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