Local Defiance Notes Cover Visits and Civic Chores
Cal on A. W. King & Son Defiance O watch for wedding suit. Elizabeth Olson visits East Defiance relatives. Mrs Brechbill travels to Maysville Ind to see daughter. Chenevert returns from Michigan to vacation at home. Cement walks added on Third and Jackson by DeF Machine works. Families attend reunions in Dunkirk and Leipsic. Kingbury named trustee in Hanberry Miley bankruptcy. Birth of baby girl to Coucb family June 12. Communion service at Highland Chapel June 17. Ora Speck injures fingers at Diamond Glass plant. surgeon coral stitches. Hendershot recovering after fall near Maag saloon. Knights of Pythias convention in Toledo. Ayers and Wieg involvement. J H Crawford wins Brunersburg road grading and stone bid.
Four upright pianos for sale at bargain prices
Four fine upright pianos from our renting stock, used briefly, were priced originally at 300, 350, 400 and 450 dollars. They are now offered for cash or easy monthly payments at 175, 200, 225 and 250 dollars. Waitney Currier Co Defiance Branch 425 Clinton St G R Colbath Manager.
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Waitney & Currier Co
Defiance
Clinton St
G. R. Colbath
Local Notes On Travel and Arrivals In Defiance
Harry Miller departs Monday for Notre Dame to begin a four year college course. Mrs. T W Haver of Mark township visits her sons Charles and W M Haver in the city. Dey Ayers now lends money at 4 percent. Alta Klunder of Mansfield visits relatives here. Mrs Clinton Seither leaves for Cleveland and a lakes trip. Mrs R B R Parcher returns from St Marys. Elmer Goldenetz of Cleveland visits his mother in East Defiance. Marriage licenses issued to Charles Andrew and Etta Hale of Defiance and Phillip Thomas of Hibbing Minnesota and Ellen Powell of Defiance.
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T. W. Haver
Mark Township
City
Charles and
W. M. Haver
Charles Andrew
Etta B. Hale
Defiance
Phillip R. Thomas
Hibbing
Minp
Ellen Powell
Elizabeth Kingsbury leaves for Nebraska Normal College
Miss Elizabeth Kingsbury departed Wednesday for Wayne Nebraska to teach at the Nebraska Normal College. She was escorted to Chicago by her father B B Kingsbury.
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Elizabeth Kingsbury
Wayne, Neb
Nebraska Normal College
Chicago
B. B. Kingsbury
Advertised Letters for Defiance Ohio Week Ending Jan 12 1906
The post office at Defiance Ohio lists uncalled letters for the week ending January 12 1906 including John Dunlap John M English WB Rigg Art Ruess G Walff Miss Lila Deliot Mrs Wm Jack Iona Peterson surs 4 Schotz If not called for within 14 days letters will be sent to the dead letter office Postmaster C J Thompson requests callers to say advertised and give list date
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Defiance
Ohio
John Dunlap
John M. English
WB Rigg
Art Ruess
G Walff
Lila Deliot
Wm _ Jack
Iona Peterson
Social Roundup Governesses and Nuptials Highlight Week
Mrs. R G Miree hosted an afternoon party honoring Miss Gouler of Toledo. Mrs. W A Kettenring gave a Wellington hotel dinner for Miss Ellen Powell on her upcoming wedding to Dr Phillip R Thomas of Hibbing Minnesota. Charles B Andrew and Miss Etta Hale wed at the Hale home on Wayne Street with a wedding supper and plans to reside in the city.
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R. G. Miree
Jefferson Street
Mias Gouler
Toledo
A. F. Preisendorfer
Ellen Powell
Phillip R. Thomas
Hibbing
Mion
W. A. Kettenring
Wellington Hotel
Napoleon
Charles B. Andrew
Mise Etta Hale
J. J. Hale
Wayne Street
J. H Bethards
M. E
Hale
Mrs. Andrew
Defiance College Music Student Miss Cantion Sings Recital
Miss Caroline Cantion graduates with a Bachelor of Music from Defiance College this week after a Monday recital of thirteen numbers in the college auditorium. The review lauds her artistic talent and wide vocal range, noting rich low notes and a pure bell like soprano in the upper register and predicting larger honors ahead.
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Caroline Cantion
Defiance College
Miss Cantion
Miss Cantlon
Rudy Newton Purchases Item, Broad Smile Observed
A broad smile crosses Rudy Newton's face as the purchase is completed marking a successful deal reflected in the cheerful reaction.
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Rudy Newton
Local Briefs From Hicksville And Surrounding Areas
News items from Hicksville note Miss Studebaker visiting Logansport with Lela and Bertha Dalrymple, and Orson Allen found dead at the Fair Grounds, ages about 55, presumed suicide by carbolic acid. Other items mention company activity, marriages, visits, a mortgage burn by Presbyterians, and local moves.
Local Social News Notes from Angola Visit
Theo Schwarzbek returns home from Angola Indiana for a few days and plans to return Monday. Mr and Mrs Ed Myers and daughter Wanda visit Mrs Anna Snyder on Sunday. Mr and Mrs Horace Doud entertain A J Yarlot and wife and Mrs Furgeson and daughter Ada on Sunday. Scott Yarlot and wife and two...
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Theo. Schwarzbek
Angola
Ind
Ed. Myers
Wanda
Anna Snyder
Horace Doud
A. J. Yarlot
Furgeson
Ada
Scott Yarlot
Local News Roundup from the Community
Mrs. Solo mon Sewell broke her hip and endures great pain while Mr. Sewell remains ill. Mrs. Headley and daughter plan a two week visit to Studenville. Rev. Davenport spoke to a large crowd Wednesday. Mrs. Kate Britten returns home after over two years away. Absalom Sewell of Hamilton visited last week. H. F. Rice was injured Friday and has been poorly since. Cloge’s barn burned after a Friday storm. The Rice reunion drew about forty relatives Saturday. Twelve ladies were baptized Sunday night and joined the M E church by Rev. Kelley.
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Solomon Sewell
Mr. Sewell
Local residents spend week and Sunday visits
Mrs F M Shook spends a week in Toledo. Mrs O Haver returns from Dupont where she visited her parents. Miss Bessie Moody visits Michigan this week. Eli Neil of Williams Center guests of the Dicky family over Sunday. Miss Pearl Shook spends a few days in Toledo. Mrs H G Rock and daughter Mabel visit Defiance Tuesday. G W Rensy and wife with A B Fleck wife and baby visit Ney. Clyde Shook and Harry Heller home over Sunday. both work for B and O R R. Harry Freese is in Illinois. Don Miller Mildred Rock and Bertha Baily spend Sunday in Defiance visiting Miss Baily’s parents. Boxwell township commerce ment in the town hall Thursday evening.
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F. M. Shook
Toledo
O. Haver
Dupont
Bessie Moody
Michigan
Eli Neil
Williams Center
Dicky
Ney
Clyde Shook
Harry Heller
Harry Freese
Illinoia
Don Miller
Mildred Rock
Bertha Baily
Miss Baily
Boxwell Township
Town Hall
Mrs Willey Visits Parente in Chicago
Mrs K P Willey of Chicago is visiting her relative J H Shulters and his wife.
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Mrs
K. P. Willey
Chicago
J. H. Shulters
Wabash Offers Reduced Sunday Round Trip Fares in Ohio
The Wabash announces Sunday only rates starting May 6 for round trip travel to all Ohio points. Fares are limited to the date of sale and apply on its own trains. G C Knickerbocker, T A.
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Wabash
Ohio
G. C. Knickerbocker
T. A
Elks Meeting Schedules and Roundtrip Fare Published
The Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks outlines dates for an annual meeting from July 11 to 14 with continuous travel both directions east of Colorado and a stop-over privilege within Colorado. Final return by August 20 with a roundtrip fare of 30 dollars 55 cents. Agent G C Knickerbocker of the Wabash Railroad handles arrangements.
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Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks
Colorado
G C Knickerbocker
Wabash R. R
State convention at Marietta a successful gathering
The State convention in Marietta attracted about ten delegates from Defiance county and drew nearly 2000 attendees across city hall and local churches. Speakers from Ohio and other states attended, with plans announced for the next state convention in Mansfield.
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Marietta
Defiance County
S. M. Haver
Carmine Dustin
Emma Stock
J. W. Shuter
Mann
Walter Ensign
Otto Connolly
Posey
Ohio
Mansfield
Round Trip Fares From Chicago to Midwestern Plains and Rockies
Advertises $25.00 round trips on first and third Tuesdays from Chicago to Nebraska, Wyoming and Colorado via Black Hills area, with lower rates to Wisconsin Minnesota Iowa North and South Dakota every Tuesday. Tickets are first class with liberal return limits on fast through trains. For details contact agent A F Cleveland at 284 Superior St Cleveland.
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Chicago
Nebraska
Wyoming
Colorado
Wisconsin
Michigan
Minnesota
Iowa
Dakota
Cleveland
Gen
L Agt
Superior St
Busier Than Ever Busier Than Ever Glasses demand rises
The passage notes a great demand for properly ground and fitted glasses, with activity increasing as more customers seek precise eyewear. It highlights busy operations likely at an optical shop or lab, reflecting a thriving period for custom conformance and product fitting.
The Famous Detroit Optician At Hotel Crosby Defiance
Dr. Paul Goodlove, noted eye specialist of Detroit, will hold an eye clinic at the Hotel Crosby in Defiance Ohio on June 18 19 and 20. He will test eyes free of charge and ground glasses to order addressing refractive errors and eye strain to prevent cataracts.
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Defiance
Tse
Bowling Green Y. M.C. A. Tosday
Dixon
Bowling Green
Crosby
Goodlove
Hotel Crosby
Ohio
Prison Camp Montgomery Punjab Shows Harsh Penal Labor
A visitor to Montgomery Jail in Punjab observes a large prisoner population kept by strict diet, labor, and health regimes. Carpets woven by inmates, history sheets tracking convictions and rewards, and a humane but stern system govern daily life including rat-catching rewards and vigilant alarm procedures. The desolate desert location aids security as escapes are rare and roll calls are meticulous.
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India
Montgomery
Punjab
America
Quotable Banter Sparks Mild Colloquial Zinger
A Portland Telegram quip notes a Kentucky colonel evokes a horse, joking that a thoroughbred would fit the stereotype. The exchange pivots on a pun about bagging to water and a well worn line about harnessing traits.
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Portland Telegram
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Woodwards Drug Store
Calon A. W. King & Son
Defiance, O
Elizabeth Olson
Albert Anderson
East Defiance
A.T. Brechbill
Maysville, Ind
G. A. Reeder
Chas. Chenevert
University of Michigan At
Ann Arbor
Third
Jackson Streets
Defiance Machine Works
Geo. Watkins
Godfrey Watkins
Dunkirk
Hanberry Miley
Earl C. Coucb
Third Street
B. W. Slagle
Highland Chapel
Ora
W. Hendershot
Maag
J. W. Wien
Dey Ayers
Grand Lodge Knights of Pythiae
Ayers
W.8
Hancock Lodge
Winn
Ohio Pythian Orphan’s Home
Springfield
J. H. Crawford
Brunersburg Road
Defrance
Brunerasburg
Doc
Joe Schottdore
Jewelry Store
Defiance, Ohio
Will Gillam
Mrs. L. Waters
Paris
Harry Miller
Notre Dame
University
College Courte
Mies Alta Klunder
The
Clinton Seither
Lakes
R. BR. Parcher
St. Marye
Elmer Goldenetz
A. F. Goldenetz
Phar Magy
F. P. Weisenburger & Brother
Rexall
CTORY
State Bank
Wm, Geiger
Elbert E, Carter
C. A. Alten
Hicksville
Fair Grounder
Mr. Alten
Philadelphia North American
Pennsylvania Raidrow
Ttimor & Ohio
Phladelphia & Reading
Capbnine Joe Bltmore & Ohio
Piiladelph & Reading
Freey Central
United States
New York
Philadelphia
Baltimore
Atlantic Seaboard
St. Louis
Mollencup’s
Woman’s Home Missionary Society of the Methodist Church
Central Ohio
Fostoria
Mesdames R. H. Gleason
Violet Weisenburger
H.C. Chappel
C. P. Harley
E. T. Clark
W. C. Holgate
Maude Harley
Harley
Holgate Avenue
Kittner’s Clothing Store
Court House
Miss Studebaker
Logansport
Lela
Bertha Dalrymple
Farmer Township
Our City
Orson Allen
Fair Ground
J. M. Coombe
M. F. Daub
Auburn
KE. Crary
Ft. Wayne
Hicksville Manufacturing Co
J.C. Benson & Co
Gay Baker
John A. Snyder
Dr. Benson
Bud Widmer
Cha
Hoffman
Burt Smith
New
Nat MecFeters
H. E. Dreher
K. of P
P. M. Lehman
Sherwood
Johnas Mack Jr
M. D. Hoffman
Findlay
Ack Motter
Miss Haines
Grace Yarlot
Angola College
Ray Neiswender
Over & Son
Denver
Indiana
W. G Lord
W. L. Hosack
A. M. Rogers
Farmer
U.S. Connelley
Kelly
J. A. Rogers
Front Line Association
C. O. Haskell
Dry Creek O. B
Ciies
A,x
Weisenponeen & Fi
Homeseekers
North-Western Line
Japan
C. M. Rogers
Wm. Bayes
Carmie Dustin
Nellie Lee
Paul
Detroit
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