Grand jury reports to Judge Hubbard in 1902 Defiance case
The Court of Common Pleas in Defiance County Ohio convened with Judge W H Hubbard. The June term 1902 grand jury examined 20 witnesses across 5 cases, presented 2 bills, and reviewed jail conditions finding rules observed and no legal violations. They recommended iron straps on cot mattresses and repairs to water closets.
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W.H. Hubbard
Court of Common Pleas
Defiance County
Ohio
Haveeen
W. F. Coughanour
Defiance county notes on marriages and funerals
Licenses issued for John A. Amaden and Mary A. Hootman wedding. Divorce actions filed for Della Link against Jefferson Link. Louis Baker and wife welcome a daughter in Jewell. Island Park to open June 15 with concert and baseball amid state convention honors for Defiance county. Funeral of James J. Jarvis held at Grace Episcopal and Presbyterian churches with Defiance Commandery providing services.
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Della Link
Highland Township
Jefferson Link
Baker and Phelps
Third Judicial Circuit
Lima
H. &. Myers
Art Craven
Edgar
Shelly
Winn & Hay
Island Park
Opera House
Chill Winds And The Cure For Weak Lungs
A 19th century advertisement extols Dr. Pierce's Golden Medical Discovery as a remedy for weak lungs and chronic bronchitis. It features patient testimony from I. B. Staples of Barclay Kansas praising its healing effects after years of bronchitis and limited climate relief. The ad warns against inferior substitutes and promotes the Common Sense Medical Adviser with mail order offers.
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I. B. Staples
Barclay, Osage Co
Kans
R. V. Bierce
Buffalo
Babe Killed By Fast Train
The fouryearold daughter of Thomas Navin a section foreman at Okolona was struck by the Wabash fast mail train No 5 and instantly killed. The tragedy occurred as she tried to cross toward the family cow tethered near the track. The mother Mrs Navin witnessed the accident and collapsed. train crew described the scene as shocking.
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Thomas Navin
Okolona
Watkins
Sas
Rocky Mountain Tea Sold By Weisenburger and Emery
A nineteenth century notice advertises Rocky Mountain Tea as a subtle potent remedy claimed to strike the root of disease and fill the mind with sweet fancies. Available for sale by Weisenburger and Emery.
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Weisenburger & Emery
Chamberlain’s Stomach and Liver Tablets Ad
A reminiscence of a bad taste in the mouth signals stomach trouble and suggests Chamberlain’s Stomach and Liver Tablets as a remedy. The text claims they cleanse and invigorate the stomach and regulate the bowels, sold at 25 cents per box at N. Woodward’s.
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Chamberlain
Woodward’s
Defiance Board of Health Retrenchment Controversy Debated
The Crescent News reports on Defiance Ohio council action in 1901 to cut health costs by replacing a sanitary policeman with ward police and reducing the health officer's attendance and pay. The board of health resisted retrenchment, and the clerk noted the exchange in July.
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Democratic Council
Defiance
Board of Health
City of
Ohio
A. D
J.J. Malley
J. J. Hooeffel
J. J. Malley
Hay
Milford Juror Attends Court and Local Incidents
E. C. Stone of Milford serves on the petit jury today. A Karnes avenue house once occupied by John Stetters was struck by lightning with little damage. Liveryman Wm. Jones, recently leg‑injured, uses crutches on his porch. Mrs. Dolan and Mrs. Sheridan attended the funeral of Little Marcellus Navin, fatally hurt near Okolona Friday. John Bridenbaugh recovering after two operations, left leg saved. Lightning hits A. H. Wood residence. minor roof hole. George Good Jr. injured after a 16 foot fall from Hotel Defiance roof. no bones broken. Sylvester Simmons of Evansport drowns in the Tiffin river after entering the water.
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Karnes Ave
John Stetters
Martin Dolan
John Sheridan
Marcellus Navin
Okolona
Zanesville
John Bridenbaugh
Weisenburger and
Emery
George Good, Jr
Defiance
Chapman
Lost Children Amid Search In Paulding County
Two young brothers Nelson Blancham and Clyde Blancham aged 6 and 4 from Toledo were missing after a Sunday when last seen. locals and neighbors scoured Paulding County through Saturday night and into Sunday morning with no trace found by 6 a.m. Today City Marshal Tom Buchholz coordinated the search as Mrs Blanchard remained with their father. The cause of disappearance remains unclear. A separate note reports lightning hitting Tom Cavanaugh’s Deatrick street roof during Saturday’s storm causing a two foot diameter hole with no other damage.
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John Lang
Paulding County
Tom Buchholz
Nelson
Clyde Blancham
Blanchard
Toledo
Tom Cavanaugh
Deatrick Street
Child's ailment relief credited to Chamberlain's Cough Remedy
H J Strickfaden editor of World Herald Fair Haven Washington testifies the remedy helped his son through whooping cough and prevented pneumonia and severe croup attacks. For sale by N G Woodward.
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Chamberlain
H. J. Strickfaden
World- Herald
Fair Haven
Wash
N. G. Woodward
Firemen's convention promises drenching amusements in Ohio
Passenger Traffic Manager D G Edwards of the C H and D Ry promotes a June 18 gathering describing it as a general welcome with taps, hose of hospitality, and a lineup of attractions unlike any prior Ohio convention. The railroad urges crowds to enjoy the public event without restraint.
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D. G. Edwards
Ohio
Courts Handle Probate and Licenses In City
Common pleas court opened Monday with Judge W H Hubbard presiding. No juried trials were ready, so the petit jury was excused until next Monday. The will of Jane Newton was filed for probate. Marriage licenses were issued to Chancey Felton and Elsie Bowers and to A J Thuenmann and Catherine Fisher.
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Jane Newton
Chancey Felton
Elsie Bowers
A J Thuenmann
Catharine Fisher
Death of Mrs. Jane Winter Newton at 70 in Ohio
Mrs. Jane Winter Newton, aged 70, died Thursday evening at her Francis street home from stomach cancer. Born July 24, 1832 in Jefferson county near Winterville Ohio, she married James Dickey in 1854 and had four children, two living. Surviving are two stepchildren, two sisters, and two brothers. Funeral Sunday at 2 30 p m with Rev E D Whitlock officiating. relatives from Henry county and North Benton attend.
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Jane Winter Newton
Francis Street
Jefferson County
Winterville
James Dickey
Sarah Deatrick
Near Junction
W. S. Dickey
Defiance
T. Newton
Chas
Wm. Newton
Bellefontaine
Mooney
Plain City
Ohio
Alexandria
Omaha
Neb
John
Isaiah Winter
Missouri
E. D. Whitlock
Bock
Henry County
Margaret Dickey
North Benton
Death of Dr. Alfred L. Elder tolls in Nebraska
Dr. Alfred L. Elder dies at Hebron Nebraska aged 50. Former Brunersburg resident. He married Clara Hilton sister of Thomas and George Hilton.
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K. V. Haymaker
Alfred L. Elder
Hebron
Nebraska
Brunersburg
Clara
Thos. T
Geo. B. Hilton
Inspector of Rural Routes Reviews 11 Applicants in Defiance
The inspector of rural routes completed a four day probe of proposed new routes in Defiance. Eleven applicants sat for a civil service examination described as thorough. Final decisions await action from the Washington department.
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Department At
Washington
Advertised Letters at Defiance Post Office
Week ending June 3 1902 uncalled letters listed for gentlemen and ladies in Defiance Ohio. Names include Ainsworth Clothing Co Beacheedge Chas Barker I E Golling C H Megenuier Jno Miller Jno Wagoner Sim Miss Ida Bell Mrs Jennie. If not called within 14 days letters go to dead letter office.
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Defiance
Ohio
Ainsworth Clothing Co
Beacheedge
Chas
Barker
I. E
Golling
C. H
Megeuier
Jno
Miller
Wagoner
Sim
Bell
Ida
Johnson
Jennie
Rocky Weisenburger and Emery Spark Pleasant Feelings
The product is described as producing a wonderful effect on the human system with indescribable feelings of pleasure arising throughout the body after taking Rocky Weisenburger and Emery.
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Weisenburger & Emery
Nerve Pills Claim Root Cure for Nervous Headache
An advertisement contrasts Dr. A W Chase's Nerve Pills with common headache remedies. It argues pills address the root cause of nervous headaches by rebuilding the nervous system, cites a testimonial from Mrs Mary Appledam of Defiance Ohio, and warns to beware of imitations. The product price is 50 cents a box with a Buffalo New York company address.
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A. W. Chase
Mary Appledam
Holgate Avenue
Defiance, Ohio
N G. Woodward
Otto Wagner
Highland Street
Defiance
Ohio
Woodward's Drug Store
Dr. A. W. Chase
Dr. A. W. Chase Medicine Co
Washington St
Buffalo, N. Y
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W H Hubbard
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