Horrific Grove Family Tragedy Strikes Henry County
Special to Express reports a brutal double murder and arson at the Grove farm near Napoleon where Roy Grove, 18, killed siblings Ida 16 and Alfred 13 with a pocket knife, then killed himself after setting the barn ablaze. Coroner Barnhill notes a hanging evident and an ax found. family history of instability cited.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Napoleon
Henry County
Manasa Grove
Ida Grove
Alfred Grove
Roy Grove
Young Grove
Grove
Ida
Alfred
Fire Destroys Two Barns and Saw Mill at Stanley
A Wednesday afternoon blaze near Stanley, nine miles east of the city, destroyed E. Douty’s barn and saw mill and soon consumed Wm Ort’s barn. Sparks from a passing B&O local and high winds aided spread. Douty’s loss is 1500 without insurance. Ort’s loss 1500 with full insurance. Douty previously burned three mills.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stanley
E. Douty
Wm. Ort
Douty
Schultz-Woodward Nuptials Quietly Celebrate on Washington Street
August Schultz and Callie Woodward were quietly married at 8 p.m. Thursday in a private ceremony at a Washington Street home. Rev. Mueller officiated with only immediate family and close friends present. The couple extends wishes for a long and prosperous married life.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
August Schultz
Callie Woodward
Mueller
August
Washington Street
Schultz
Name Chase Falsely Used by Imitators in Patent Medicine Ban
The name Chase, twice made famous by Dr. A. W. Chase, is being used by unscrupulous imitators to sell medicines. These ads claim Dr. Chase’s Receip t Book and Nerve Pills, Nerve Brain Chase, cure nervous dyspepsia and blood issues. The public is warned that the marketing is deceptive and the fake uses of the Chase name are not endorsed by Dr. Chase or his works.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chase
Birds of Prey
A. W. Chase
Dr. Chase
A. W
Registry Service Expanded for Wabash Fast Mail Route
H M Bacon assistant superintendent of the registry system from Washington inspected the local post office and announced registry service on the Wabash fast mail route from Toledo to this city then to St Louis and other western points. He urged public use of registration with letter carriers and rural routes and noted the department handled over 19 million pieces last year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. M. Bacon
Washington
DD. C
the Express
German Lutheran Synod Opens Formal Session
Miss Nellie Saur of Hicksville visits Miss Elizabeth Rimer as Mrs. James Woodward remains ill. The German Lutheran Synod opens with President Theo Meier of Toledo serving as chaplain. Reports from president secretary and others are assigned to committees. Thursday morning focuses on doctrinal discussion. new arrivals include Rev J Deindorfer of Waverly Iowa and Rev C Trottengeier of East Saginaw Mich.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Theo Meier
Toledo
Schwan
P. P. Kluepfel
J Deindorfer
D. D
Waverly
Iowa
General Synod of
Eastern District
C. Trottengeier
East Saginaw
Mich
Local Notices and Personal Announcements Collected
Ex county official A J Sanford now resides in Highland township fourth ward. Harry Hudson introduces a new east made milk wagon claimed the finest in the city. E Douty of East Defiance builds new kitchen and cellar. Walter Lambert handles carpentry. John Nightingale returns to Louisville after funeral visit. Mr and Mrs Walter Shelley at home in William Dittmer cottage on Jefferson near Fourth. Marriage licenses issued to Edwards Miller Schultz Woodward Keffer Shoemaker. Mrs C G Robinson injures ankle in fall. Dr Hoffman attends.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. J. Sanford
Highland Township
Fourth Ward
Harry Hudson
Walter Shelley
William Dittmer
Jefferson Street
Fourth
Arrest of Hasselwerth on obscene mail matter sparks hearing
The Daily Express exclusive reports Geo Hasselwerth arrest for sending obscene matter through the mails. He posted bond in Toledo for $500 and faces a maximum fine up to $5,000 or 10 years imprisonment. Hasselwert’s case, tied to an obscene advertising card, is set for arraignment Monday. Also noted are injuries at Turnbull’s factory and a probate alimony motion in Fritch vs Fritch.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Daily Express
Geo. Hasselwerth
U.S
Hasselwerth
Toledo
M.seyiang
Hasselworth
F. M. Fanning
United States
Geo. Hasselswert
Clinton Street
Wabash
Hasselswert
Grand
Chicago
Post Office
Fritch
Dan Stevens
al. Cooper
Special Train to San Francisco via Chicago & North-Western
Special train departs Chicago Tuesday July 9 at 1159pm with stops at Denver Colorado Springs Glenwood Springs and Salt Lake The party is limited and under personal direction of the Tourist Department Chicago and North Western Ry Fare is 50 dollars round trip with return route options Request illustrated itinerary and San Francisco map by mailing stamp to D W Aldrich 234 Superior Street Cleveland Ohio
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
North-Western Bay
Denver
Colorado Springs
Glenwood Springs
Salt Lake
Rocky
Sierra Nevada Mountains
Chicago & Northwestern
R’y
San Francisco
D. W. Aldrich
Superior Street
Cleerland
Ohio
Block Houses at Old Fort Grounds
The park commission plans removal of the block houses at Ft. Defiance grounds built for the centennial of the fort. Public support funded the structures, seen as patriotic memorials to General Wayne. Proceeds from timber sale would fund the city treasury. action follows city council suggestion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Old Fort
the Park Commission
Ft. Defiance
Anthony Wayne
Fort
Defiance County
General Wayne
Old Ft
Park Commission
Local Scenes and Court Actions in South Richland and Adams Ridge
Sunday visits reported across South Richland Ridgeville Corners and Adams Ridge. George Barber of Bryan closes purchase and takes charge of John H Bakers meat market with his wife at his side. Inmates in county jail include Wm Ridenour serving for forgery and Floyd Rumbaugh linked to the Enos Rath homicide. time remaining about eight months and two months respectively. Mike Garber ill with typhoid fever, nearing release.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Geo. Barber
Bryan
John H. Baker
Mr. Barber
Wm. Ridenour
Floyd Rumbaugh
B. F. Streifling
Rumbaugh
Enos Rath
Ohio Penitentiary
Marion Hartshorn
John Crawford
Ridenour
Mike Garber
Mike
JELL O New Dessert Pleases All The Family
Jell O the new dessert pleases all the family with four flavors lemon orange raspberry and strawberry. At your grocers 10 cents, try it today.
Castor IIA bears the kind you have always bought
An odd catalog line presents Castor IIA branding with a familiar product quality claim. The snippet implies a longstanding customer preference and marks a marketed item as a trusted choice. No additional context or concrete event details are provided.
Commencement at Florida Schools Honors Local Graduates
The annual Florida schools commencement, led by Principal Prof Shoe maker, occurred Saturday night as a pleasant affair. Graduates named are Fred Swinehart Bessie King Emma Lenhart Person Andrews Nora Travis and Mattie King. Defiance locals attended and the Napoleon Mandolin Club provided music.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Florida
Shoemaker
Fred Swinehart
Bessie King
Emma Lenhart
Person Andrews
Nora Travis
Mattie King
Napoleon Mandolin Club
First Ward Delegates Chosen by Republican Caucus
The First ward Republicans held a caucus and selected delegates for the county convention on Saturday June 15. Named delegates include Dey Ayers W C Burke Elmer Blair Wm Helpman W W Wood J P Buffington P E Helpman C B Squire and many others with a long list of alternates headed by O A Frick G W Deatrick Cal Andrews and Frank Burton.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
First Ward
Dey Ayers
W. C. Burke
Elmer Blair
Wm. Helpman
W. W. Wood
J P. Buffington
P. E. Helpman
C. B. Squire Wn. Kirtley
L. E. Beardsley
L. E. Myers
F. Ferguson
R. T. Betts
A. Groney Sr
S. J. Bowen
P Corbet
Wm. Geiger
Harry Brinsmade
F. S.bowlby
Wm. Aschbacher
Wm. Etchen
Sam Etchen
Geo. Roberts
John Marshall
J. W. Lynde
Fred Mangas
James Hopple
Geo. D. Edgar
W. Kleinhen
O. A. Frick
G. W. Deatrick
Cal Andrews
C. C. Kuhn
Frank Burton
J. J. Reynolds
H. H. Mollencup
B. J. Emery
W G. Lehman
H. B. Harris
Walter Shelly
E. F. Aldrich
C. W. Butler
Wm. Bechel
G. W. Watkins
H. W. Myers
Chas. Marshall
John Stickley
Jacob Smith
Jas. Hoc
Impressive Corpus Christi Observance Marked by Procession
The city held a Jubilee year celebration with a Sunday procession as Catholic churches observed the 25 year feast. Girls scattered flowers while congregations paraded between St Mary and St John churches on Jackson Street for prayers and indulgence rites.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Mary’s Church
St. John’s Catholic Church
Jackson Street
St. John’s Church
Wool Wanted at Highest Market Price by H P Miller Co
The H P Miller Company seeks 100000 pounds of wool at top market price. Delivery terms and contact details provided in the notice.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. P. Miller Co
Shuler and Siferd Wed at M E Parsonage
William Shuler of Findlay and Miss Evan Siferd of Defiance county were married Wednesday June 5 at the M E parsonage by Rev E D Whitlock. They will live in Findlay where Mr Shuler is engaged in business.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wm. Shuler
Findlay
Evan Siferd
Defiance County
M. E. Parsonage
E. D. Whitlock
Dessert Time Question Sparks Jell O Influence
A family discussion turns to dessert with a quick Jell O option. The ad promises no baking, two minutes prep with hot water, and a set to cool result in lemon orange raspberry or strawberry flavors for 10 cents.
Court actions detail road disputes and public notices in Defiance county
In Common Pleas court efforts to settle the Defiance Light and Street Railway case proceed as funds from plant sales remain with the receiver. County officials approve road work and the transfer of funds, while a perjury case against B F Streifing proceeds with jurors and witnesses, and a long list of county and township financial disbursements is recorded.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Common Pleas Court
W. P. Huston
Defiance Light and Street Railway Co
Circuit Court
W. V. Coons
W. R. Faben
Henry Rock
Pen Helmick
S. J. Taylor
Delaware Township
Hubbard
John McCarty
W. W. Huff
Winn & Hay
Walter Walz
Ridenour
Farmer Township
Walz
Streifling
Robertson
W. H. Snook
Geo. T. Farrell
J. W. Winn
Geo. Buda
A. J. Yarlot
J. M. Preisendoerfer
J. B. Weisenburger
L. E. Myers
Lafayette Conkle
Wm. Martin
A. F. Harley
John C. Yingling
Ticket sale details for Nickel Plate tours announced
Nickel Plate offers rail tickets at one cent per mile with three day return validity. Sales on June 4, 11, 18, and 25 through agents or C A Asterlin T P A Fort Wayne Indiana.
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Nickel Plate Road
C. A. Asterlin
Ft. Wayne
Ind
Grain-O Praised For Superior Solid Grain Formula
A family letter extols Grain-O as superior to all other grain products, claiming it supports health for both parents and children. The writer urges others to choose Grain-O, praising its solid grain quality and preferability over rivals.
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Roy
Annals of Crime
Roy Groves
Jesse James
Barnhill
Grove Farm
Chas. Grove
Woodward's
Nellie Saur
Hicksville
Elizabeth Rimer
James Woodward
East Defiance
Walter Lambert
John Nightingale
B. D. Nightingale
Louisville
Wm. Edwards
Nellie A. Miller
Caroline Woodward
Theo. EK. Keffer
Eva M. Shoemaker
C. G. Robinson
Hoffman
Vernon Wibel
Turnbull
G. W. Huffman
Ed. Groweg
North Creek
Geo. T. Burton
Squire W. G. Kopp
South Richland
Frank Ferguson
E. T. Clark
Ridgeville Corners
John W. Lynde
J. W. Kidney
Lemuel Hoadley
Adams Ridge
Corpus Christi
Shuler
Siferd
Joseph Burkmeyer Et
Defiance
Navy
G.J. Hickey
Geo. W. Deatrick
Henry Schmick
EN Lewis
M A Bell
Peter F. Seible
Peter Dickman
A. Tuttle
D E Dozer
EP Rhodes
F A Phelps
Andrew Stoll
John Moon
Chas. Block
John Myers
Delaware
Johnson Miller
Dennis Pitts
Joseph Sanders
Geo
K Otis
W Scott
T C Kinmont
Milford
A W Hosac
Harley Musser
W H Hopkins
Farmer
Hiram Rice
Alex Mangel
Edward Carey
Wm. Donley
C F Goller
M D Mogg
Tiffin
Samuel Shuter
Cameron
Lee Hall
Adams
Fred Chase
Jonah
Williams County
John Dill
Henry N. Dill
Jas H. Miller
Mary L Smith
Miller’s Add
Sherwood
James Bays
Chas
R. McCavitt
Vermeer
L. Ins Co
Geo. E. Willard
Geo. F. Willard
A. L. Biglow
Warmier
Larsen
Isaac Rideneur
Hugh Nelson
Mark Township
Nelson
Christian Elder
James Donley
Sam Logan
Kerns Certs
Behringer Court
W. A. Edward
S.eenee Orville Corwin Court
Kss Diamen
Clay Woodward
Sos Vee
Eae
Ed Gleason
Adam Behringer
Court
Cio O'S
Whéin Alc
Children’s Home
H. C. Sass
David Razor
Wm. Martin Groceries
Ditch Fund
Cleveland
Rubin
Cleveland’s Baking Powder
Buffalo
Washington DC
Genesee Pure Food Co
le Roy, N. C
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