College Field Meet Highlights at Defiance College
At the inter class field meet the college touted events including running long jump 200 yard dash and shot put with Dixon Foltz and Manefield among top finishers. A large crowd attended as athletics gain prominence with student participation expanding beyond football baseball and basketball.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dixon
Franklin
Foltz
Manefield
Mansfield
Morris
Caris
Elliott
Mitchell
Thompson
A G Caris
Death of Caroline Garman in Defiance Township
Caroline Garman died at her nephew David C. Garman's home in Defiance township on Tuesday age 66 years 8 months 6 days She was aunt to Misses Reba and Millie Heatley and George Heatley of this city She had resided with Mr Garman for 14 years The funeral was held Thursday morning at 9 30 at the residence Rev Slagle officiating The remains were interred in Riverside cemetery
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Caroline Garman
David C. Garman
Defiance Township
Reba
Millie Heatley
George Heatley
Miss Garman
Mr. Diarman
Rev. Slagle
Riverside Cemetery
K of P Officers Elected at Hancock Lodge
K of P Officers W S Hancock lodge No 207 elected John King C C J H Metz V A R Webb P P Weigerding M of A E E Hall I G E W Deuel O G A Weisenburger M of W These officers will be installed at the meeting on the first Monday in July.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W.S. Hancock Lodge
No. 207
K of
John King
C C. J H Metz
A. R W Webb
P. P Weigerding
E Hall
Deuel
G. A . Weisenburger
Wedding Ties John Kern and Elnora Rauth at St Johns
John Kern and Elnora Rauth were married by Rev. J. P. Gloden at St. John's on Wednesday morning at nine. Both are well known young people from northeast of the city. The Bend Comes to the Front. A grand social at Mr Slough's residence in The Bend on Saturday afternoon May 27 featured the Bright Jewel Class march with a banner Forward. The event included lawn decorations, games, music, and refreshments as guests enjoyed a cordial welcome and the sight of children at play.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Kern
Elnora Rauth
J. P. Gloden
St. John’s
Mr. Slough
The
Bend
Bright Jewel
Bright Jewel Class
Napoleon
Woman's Missionary Society Meet Reflects on Emigration
The Woman's Home and Foreign Missionary society of the Presbyterian church met at Mrs. W P Kagel's Holgate avenue home. The program included reports, a study on Emigration, readings for and against, and a Toledo Presbyterian meeting report. Miss Margaret Myers of Elkhart visited. refreshments were served.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Woman’s Home and Foreign Missionary Society of the Presbyterian Church
W P Kagel
Holgate Avenue
A K Harrold
Sole
TT Shaw
ET Clark
J L Scott
W C Holgate
Scott
Holgate
A Barber
Toledo
Phelps
Harrold
Paradise
F W Cheney
Margaret Myers
Elkhart
Ind
E E K Chapman
Eogel
A W King and Son Show Straw Bate Shapes
A W King and Son will display their latest straw bate shapes at the event showcasing new braided hat designs and patterns for the season.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
King & Son
Quality First in Timber and Shingles
Advice to choose high quality over low price. Notes well seasoned lumber and shingles with a special feature on shingles and a claim that the best shingles are on the market today.
Defiance College Praised for Christian Foundations
A speaker extols Defiance College for its Christian basis and influence on daily life and laws. The ad notes remedies for ailments and touts Hollister's Rocky Mountain Tea at 35 cents from Weisenburger Bros.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hollister
Weisenburger Bros
Ney area notices and local improvements reported
Charles Donley of Hicksville visits Ney for a few days. Ben McKeeters returns to his farm and P M Crago takes charge of the Ney hotel. Mrs. Almeda Oblinger of Defiance visits her sister Mrs Christ Fries who is ill. Township residents attend the Sherwood teachers examination. John Keeppe near his daughter Mrs Harvey Stratton is in poor health. W 8 Pollock of Ney paints his house. Charles Dreher adds a brick foundation to his barn. Otto Vollmer builds a barn addition with cement foundation and reseals its walls. Mrs AM Ury and Mrs Ida Campbell of Ney visit friends north of town. Officials build a sidewalk from Henry Miller’s corner to the bridge and plan to extend it across Lick Creek. Noah Moog sells the Ney butcher shop to George Keller. Clyde Keller will manage. Emery Welker moves to a nearby farm, formerly linked to William Walker.
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Charles Donley
Hicksville
Ney
Ben McKeeters
P M Crago
Almeda Oblinger
Defiance
Christ Fries
Sherwood
John Keep
AM Ury
Ida Campbell
Friends
Henry Miller
Lick Creek
Noah Moog
George Keller
Test of Civilization Lecture by Dr Dempster
Dr Dempster delivered a second lecture on The Test of Civilization praising Jesus Christ as the source of progress. He cited Renan and Lackey, noting Christ’s influence on virtue, society, and the emancipation of slaves. The speaker argued Christ opposed the era’s selfish order through mercy and love, initiating broad social reforms.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dr. Dempster
Lord Jesus Christ
Christ
Music teaching grows as occupation in Ohio towns
A newspaper note asserts many Ohio residents earn bread teaching music, with over 100 teachers in the speaker’s county and a rural shortage. It highlights a Club Plan from Whitney & Currier Co of Toledo offering wholesale prices on 75 pianos to 75 buyers, and praises the company’s long standing reputation and role in spreading musical knowledge across northwestern Ohio.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ohio
Whitney & Currier Co
Toledo
Lima
Defiance
Settlement Ends Morneau versus Zeller in $3000 breach suit
Miss Anna Morneau and Dr. C W Zeller settled their breach of promise case for 3000 dollars, down from 10000 sought, with court judgment in favor of Morneau and costs. The decision was reached without a jury after agreement on the terms. The item also notes local happenings in Tiffin township and surrounding areas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Anna Morneau
C. W. Zeller
Miss Morneau
Local residents and visitors cited in Defiance and Bryan area notes
Bryan and Defiance residents and visitors are listed with dates of attendance and travel. Names include Chas Malony C H Cummins DCO Key Amos Heer Willie Coy and others. events cover visits, school attendance, porch extension, meetings and a June 15 marriage announcement for Alice Snyder and Fred G Faber.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chas. Malony
Bryan
C H Cummins
Dco Key
Chas. Behringer
Ed Hall
W O Stever
McCord
Whetstone
Defiance
James Goller
Ney
Rath
N King
Clara Snider
Amos Snider
T E Snider
T E Shuter
Dick Bu
Cc Spangler
AM Hall
Nellie Goller
Alice Kimberly
E, Stailey
Lady
J R Maconeghy
F L Key
Crisp
N Replogle
J W Shuter
Canton
Alice Snyder
Fred G Faber
Brooksville visitors and local families gather for weekend notes
Brooksville hosts include James Hancock and son returning to Toledo after a pleasant visit. Mrs Alice Boyd and her young son from Toledo stay two weeks with sister Mrs Laura Keoppe. Ed Keoppe and family of Evansport join Erie Keoppe for a Thursday gathering. Albert Motter and wife from Ney spend Sunday with James Figley. Families from Ney attend Neal Figley’s Sunday gathering with multiple households listed. No further details provided.
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James Hancock
Toledo
Alice Boyd
Little Son
Laura Keoppe
Chancey Replogle
Evansport
Ed Keoppe
Erie Keoppe
Albert Motter
Ney
James Figley
James Wilson
Maggie Jennie Fryer
Bland Elliot
Lafayette Eliott
Clel Beattie
John Hancock
John Figley
Neal Figley
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Paris
London Purple
Hellebore
Gata
Woodwards
Joe Schottdorf
Watchmaker, Jeweler
Clinton ST
Boyer
Dey Ayers
Paul Siddall
Mt. Blanchard
L L Caufield
James Faby
Miss Fairley
City
A. J. Maag
Herbert McDavitt
Richmond
Mrs
Chas. Ashbacher
Carl Smith
South Milford, Ind
Peter Smith
Mary Hudson
D A Helpman
Cleveland
Dr. Huffman
Charles Gard
Garret
A W King & Son
Daisy Carter
Grace Beal
W A . Kettenring
New York
Karl
Garner
Vaughneville
Defiance College
Carl G
Charles F Feildner
P M Lehman
Dr. Long
John A. Kern
Adams Township
North Richland Township
Henry Scantlen
Milford
Elizabeth Bush
Farmer Township
Robert E. Miller
Grace Warner
A.J. Maag
St. Mary’s Catholic Church
Doherey
August Myers
Alva Wolsiffer
W. J. Bohannon
Andrew Clemens
John Nolan
Frank Baker
R W Mitchell
J J Burns
Harry Lewis
Dr. E . Lewis
Philippines
Camp Marabai
Moro
Mindanas
Phillippine Islands
Lewis
E N Lewis
Company M
Miss McReynolds
Kokomo, Ind
Pres
P W McReynolds
College
E . Todd
Delaware Township
Todd
Mr Todd
Lee
F. P. Weisenburger & Brother
ASH Funds
the State Bank
WM. Geiger
Elbert E. Carter
Peter Bettenring
K of P
Harley & Whitaker's
Harley & Whitaker’s
Union Central
Pol
P. L
P.L. Part
P.L
FT. Betts
Edison and
Victor Machines
Mollencup
Gheney Lumber GO
Defiance Home Saving and Loan Association
London
Jennings & McCauley
Washington
Renan
Palestine
Jesus Christ
Jesus
Philosphers
French’s Bazaar
Morneau-Zeller
South Tiffin
Albert Weber
Jewell Creamery Banner School
Frank Schreiner
Seneca County
B& O
Nell
Young Land Township
Jefi
Chauncy Felton
Oliver Shaffer
Miller
Tiffin Township
Allen Miller
Bryab
Roberts
Salem
Henry Kuhn
Mary Neaderhauser
Edward
Fred
Wesley Kendy
Peter Westrick
Able Abram Raser
Henry Keister
Patman County
Willis
W P Rath
John Rath
Fional Soldiers
Chattanooga
Tenn
Renee
I M Carpenter
Rich Bros’ Tile Mill
Lewis Miller
Pueblo
Colo
Elizabeth Rath
Tiffin
Naaod
Brooksville
A. X. Weisen
the People's Store
Craven & Ruess
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