Zoa Phora Promoted As Women’s Health Aid In 1900s Notice
An advertisement extols Zoa Phora as a women’s health tonic improving bodily strength and tone. Testimonials from Sadie Williamson and Mrs. Edwin Lee praise its effects, with an offer for a free fifty cent bottle to try. The piece also includes toast remarks from local officials and school figures in Defiance, Ohio, amid a lively alumni banquet.
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Zoa Phora
Sadie Williamson
South Street
Columbus
Ohio
Edwin Lee
Addison
Michigan
Zoa Phora Company
Kalamazoo, Mich
Dr. Pengelly
Defiance High School Alumni Banquet Honors Twenty Nineteen Members
The Defiance High School alumni association admitted nineteen members at a Friday banquet held in the Central school building. Over one hundred alumni attended as the hall’s capacity was tested. decorations were stolen earlier in the day. The program featured RH Gleason as toastmaster and an address by R A Sutphen, with Donald Wilhelm responding for the new graduates. A vocal solo followed the welcome.
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D’nelle Krotz
Rich Mitchell
Mitchell
Vanda Enos
Cavaliera Rusticanna
RL Ervin
F IX Reynolds
Mildred Haymaker
J W Winn
Defiance
Defiance High School Alumni Association
High School
Opera House
Defiance Orchestra
RH Gleason
R A Sutphen
Mr. Sutphen
Donald Wilhelm
Seven Year Old Run Over by Rig at Clinton and Second
Roger Small seven year old son of Owen Small book keeper at the brewery was run over by a rig driven by Andy Clemens at the Clinton and Second street corner. He sustained bruises to the body and a badly bruised right foot with a slight head cut. two wheels passed over him. He was taken to Dr. Ury and his injuries were dressed.
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Roger Small
Owen Small
Andy Clemens
Clinton and
Second Street
Plank Thrown From Roof For Injures Local Man
Walter Lambert remained in a grave condition after a plank struck him on Clinton street from a house under repair owned by George Beard. Debris was being tossed from the roof when the fatal blow occurred as Lambert stood beneath the structure.
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Walter Lambert
Lambert
George Beard
Clinton Street
George Preermann Pioneer of Putnam Dies in Ottawa
George Preermann a Putnam county pioneer died in Ottawa on the seventh at age 74. He was known for early settlement work and local community efforts. Survived by relatives and remembered for frontier leadership.
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George Preerman
Putnam County
Ottawa
Srran’s 5000 Barn Razed by Lightning at Paulding
A stormy strike destroyed W F Srran’s barn in Paulding causing total loss of a 5000 value. Grain hay and three carriages perished in the blaze.
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W F Srran
Paulding
Gov Herrick Declines Equitable Chairmanship Offer
Reports say Gov Herrick was offered the chairmanship of the Equitable Assurance Company in New York with a large salary but declined the post.
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Gov. Herrick
Equitable Assurance Company
New York
Toledo court guilty plea on pension scheme fined
Robert L Underwood of Fostoria pleaded guilty in a Toledo US court on June 7 for accepting 65 dollars to secure a pension and was fined 200 dollars plus costs. M. T. McKinley of Columbus Grove was fined 500 dollars for running a memorial card scheme.
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Robert L Underwood
Fostoria
Toledo
M. T. McKinley
Columbus Grove
Sixth Annual Public Schools Concert Shines Despite Small Crowd
The sixth annual pupil concert in the High School auditorium impressed with strong performances from the High School orchestra and chorus. Mozart and Sullivan pieces, a maid’s recitations, and soloists like Eben Martz and Maynard Jordan highlighted a program praised for skilled training and engaging children despite competing events at Defiance College.
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Defiance College
L L Canfield
Mozart
Sullivan
Esther Mix
Elizabeth Carter
Blanche Dunlap
Mable Behringer
Eben Martz
Maynard Jordan
Mammie
Donelda Krotz
Ildah Brinsmade
Mildred Geiger
Helen Mitchell
Miss Geiger
Builders Delight Lumber Ad Promises Quality
An ad touts lumber quality and value promising careful sourcing and full worth for builders. It emphasizes choosing a supplier that handles the best lumber and ensures customers get what they pay for.
Commandery Officers Elected at Defiance Commandery
Defiance Commandery Knights Templar elected officers at their regular meeting Eminent Commander Geo 8 May Generalissimo A M Minsel Captain General F L Hay Prelate L E Beardsley Recorder R W Wortman Treasurer Geo F Deatrick Senior Warden B J Emery Junior Warden Fred S Stever Sword Bearer Virgil Squire Standard Bearer R H Gleason Warden W A Snider Sentinel F W Ury A class of five candidates will be initiated June 23 Installation of officers set for the first regular meeting in July.
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Defiance Commandery
Knighte Templar
Geo
A M Minsel
F L Hay
L E Beardsley
R W Wortman
F Deatrick
B J Emery
Fred S Stever
Virgil Squire
R H Gleason
W A Snider
Sentinel
F W Ury
Evansport Masonic Lodge Hosts Inspections and Dinner
The Evansport Masons hosted an inspection Friday with attendees from Bryan Wauseon and Stryker. Master Mason degrees were conferred on Dr. Coy and Dr. McIntosh of Ridgeville, with Past Master Frank Spanger assisting and District Inspector Boyer observing.
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Evansport
Masonic Lodge
Ff. J. Mains, Jr
George Beard
Gilbert Mallett
George Mallett
J. F. Bennett
Joseph Hopper
Wayne G Lee
Bryan
Wauseon
Stryker
Grant Hotel
Coy
McIntosh
Ridgeville
M. C. Coy
Frank Spanger
Boyer
George Mallet
Charles C Strong Dies at 75 in Van Wert
Charles C Strong who partnered with Peter Kettenring in the Defiance Machine Works from 1857 to 1873 died Friday at his Van Wert home at 7 am aged 75. He later worked in timber, lived in Delphos, then Van Wert. Survived by wife Mrs Strong and two daughters. Burial at Riverside Cemetery after services conducted by Rev Barber.
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Charles C Strong
Peter Kettenring
Defiance Machine Works
van Wert
Mr. Strong
Mr. Kettenring
Strong
Delphos
Riverside Cemetery
Rev Barber
Presbyterian Church
Riverside
G A R Encampment closes with elected officers
Special to Express from Washington D C June 9 Four campfires marked the close of the G A R encampment The main event was at the Methodist church where Commander in chief W W Blackmar of Boston and Governor Herrick addressed about 2000 people Dr A H Norcross of Columbus presided Elected department officers include Colonel Amos Huffman Wilmington as commander George F Robinson Washington D C senior vice commander John E K Wilcox Maumee as junior vice commander Henry C Miltenberger Cincinnati as chaplain Dr H K Spooner Seneca county medical director and council members J Cory Winans Lima Joseph L Gaul Cincinnati C 4 H Newart J C Rollin Cleveland Eli Davie Sidney The article notes installation of new officers by Post Department Commander.
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Washington, D. H
Methodist Church
W. W. Blackmar
Boston
Herrick
A. H. Norcross
Columbus
Amos Huffman
Wilmington
George F. Robinson
John EK. Wilcox
Maumee
Henry C. Miltenberger
Cincinnati
H. K. Spooner
Seneca County
Council of Administration
J. Cory Winans
Lima
Joseph L. Gaul
Charles 4H. Newart
J.C. Rollin
Cleveland
Eli Davie
Sidney
Encampment Meeting Adjourns in Dayton Before June 15 1906
McNeil the encampment adjourned to meet at Dayton before June 15 1906. The W R C officers for the ensuing year include Mrs Louis M Kapauff Cleveland department president Mrs Anna McVoy Washington D C senior vice Mrs Greenfield Cincinnati junior vice. Governor Herrick welcomed by 500 local youths and bands as 30 000 crowd fills Dayton. Secre tary Hay and wife depart Liverpool July 7. Findlay gun safety order bans Fourth of July noise makers. Burglars dynamite Findlay Kirk Son wholesale office safe. only a small sum stolen.
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Columbus
Xenia
Dayton
Springfield
Greenville
Wilmington
Republican Era Nods Lima Man for Governor Nomination
Warner B. Ricare of Lima is urged as a strong Democratic governor candidate but has not yet consented to enter the race.
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Warner B. Ricare
Lima
Patrick death sentence upheld by high court in Rice murder case
Albert T Patrick, the New York lawyer, convicted of the murder of W M Rice, must die as the court of appeals sustains the lower court decision.
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Albert T Patrick
New York
W M Rice
Court of Appeals
Judge Cunningham Withdraws From Circuit Judge Race
Judge Cunningham has withdrawn from the Democratic race for circuit judge and the name of John H. Kinkade of Marysville has been presented as a replacement candidate.
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Cunningham
John H. Kinkade
Marysville
Mrs Mary Rogers Denied Writ as Vermont Murder Case Proceeds
Mary Rogers, convicted of murdering her husband in Vermont, has had a writ of error refused. With no gubernatorial intervention likely, her execution appears probable.
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Mary Rogers
Vermont
Paulding County approves record sheep fund claims
Last week the Paulding County commissioners approved sheep claims totaling 1300 dollars, the largest payout from this fund in county history. The top individual claim was 109.59 dollars.
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Paulding
Proff S M Glenn Named Huron Schools Superintendent
Prof S M Glenn formerly Ottawa high school principal and Continental schools head takes the post of superintendent at Huron schools with a salary of 1000 dollars annually.
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S M Glenn
Ottawa
Continental
Huron
Lima Savings Bank president jailed for forgery wrecking
Wa W Lebuton, president of the Lima Savings Bank and Trust Co., was convicted of forgery connected to the bank wrecking. He received a three year penitentiary sentence, with bond posted and a stay of execution pending appeal.
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LebuTon
Lima Savings Bank & Trust Co
Horse Kick Causes Severe Facial Injury
Dr. O Leonaart sustained a severe jaw injury when a sick horse kicked him in the face with both feet. The jaw was crushed with flesh stripped and the bone broken. Doctors believe skull is not fractured and recovery is expected.
Paul Morton Elected Equitable Life Chair with Full Control
Paul Morton was elected chairman of the board of the Equitable Life Assurance Society of New York on Friday and will hold full control. Jasn Hyde has divested majority control and the resignations of President Alexander and Vice Presidents Hyde Tarbell Wilson and McIntyre have been tendered.
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Paul Morton
Equitable Life Assurance Society of New York
Jasn Hyde
Alexander
Hyde, Tarbell, Wilson and McIntyre
Ohio June crop report shows improving wheat conditions
The June crop report for Ohio notes wheat is improving with a condition of 93 percent compared to average. Low acreage implies state yield will be below average, and corn remains poor due to cold weather. Wheat 93, winter barley 87, spring barley 91, rye 91, oats 92 percent of average.
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Ohio
Cattle Inspectors Warn Farmers Of Fraudulent Government Rep
A letter warns farmers to beware of a man posing as a government cattle inspector. He visits farms, conducts a bogus disease inspection, and extorts a five dollar fee before leaving. The notice urges readers to stay vigilant and resist such grafts wherever they occur.
Wireless telegraph tested on moving Chicago and Alton train
The Chicago and Alton line tested wireless telegraphy at fifty miles per hour. Messages sent from the South Side station of American De Forest Wireless Telegraph Co. were received aboard the train over a fifty mile distance. With enhanced receiving gear the system aims for long distance moving-train communication and two way links within ten days.
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Chicago and Alton
South Side
American de Forest Wireless Telegraph Co
33D Street
Western Avenue
Chicago
Train Run Sets Speed Record on Pennsylvania Special Trip
In a trial run the Pennsylvania Special covered 468 miles from Chicago to Pittsburg in 440 minutes with stops, suggesting extra potential to reach New York if extended. Separate report notes the Twentieth Century Limited traveled 101 miles Elkhart to Chicago in 95 minutes and 133 miles from Toledo in 133 minutes, with multiple stops.
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Chicago
Pittsburg
New York
Clark Junction
Fort Wayne
Century Limited
Lake Shore Road
Elkhart
South Chicago
Grand Crossing
Englewood
Century
Toledo
Exhibition of High Voltage Electric Demonstration by Prof Thompson
Prof Eiihu Thompson of Lyon Massachusetts staged a Boston demonstration showing how a half million volts can pass through the body without harm when properly controlled. He explained that the nerves’ vibration governs the lethality and that rapid current flow can exit the body before nerve effects occur, while likening the test to safe handling of bottled lightning.
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Eiihu Thompson
Lyon
Mass
Boston
Professor Thompson
Ohio Central Lines Offers Low Rate Excursion Tickets
Low Rate Excursion Agents of Ohio Central Lines advertise greatly reduced excursion tickets for certain dates. One way and round trip options available to the west, southwest, and south for travel aboard Capeatbe routes. Contacts include Da Cares B, Madison 8 Foledels P Lewis, Zoladerl, P Law.
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Ohio Central Lines
Madison
Lewis
Zoladerl
Law
Wa bash sale offers trips to Winona Lake with time limits
The Wa bash will sell round trip tickets to Winona Lake with a final return limit of 15 days for 275 dollars. Season tickets are offered with a final return limit to October 31st for an unspecified price.
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Wabash
Winona Lake
Defiance County Divorce Petition Filed in 1905
Frank Krontz petitions for divorce from Nellie Krontz alleging wilful absence and gross neglect of duty. Nellie’s address is unknown. court set to hear if no pridemur reply by July 14 1905. George W. Killey serves as attorney for plaintiff.
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Nellie Krontz
Gladwin
Michigan
Frank Krontz
Defiance County
Ohio
George W. Killey
Executor seeks court order to sell estate claims in Defiance County
The executor of Aram Viers deceased files in Defiance County Probate Court for an order to sell or file claims of the estate. Claims include notes signed by Jane and Peter Gilts dated October 9 1893 and December 2 1893 with varying principal amounts and interest. The hearing is set for July 1 at 9 o'clock a m. F L Hay is named as executor.
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Aram Viers
Defiance County
Ohio
Jane
Peter Gilts
Peter Gilta
M. F. L. Hay
Defiance Ohio Divorce Petition by Sophia Whetstone
Sophia Whetstone of Defiance County Ohio files for divorce from Elmer E Whetstone alleging desertion absence over three years mistreatment adultery with Ada Hoy and lack of support. Petition to be heard Saturday July 15 1905 at 2 o'clock pm in the county court.
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Defiance
Ohio
Sophia Whetstone
Fiance County
Defiance County
Elmer E Whetstone
Ada Hoy
Cour Sophta Whetstone
Hollister Rocky Mountain Tea Promises Beauty Aid
Advise girls to try Hollister's Rocky Mountain Tea for red lips laughing eyes sweet breath and good looks. Advertises the greatest beautifier known noting price of 35 cents for tea or tablets from Weisenburger Bros.
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Hollister
Weisenburger
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A. J. Mangas
Defiance, Ohio
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Lodge
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Masons
Charles C. Strong
Gar
Hay
Liverpool
Tiffin
Kirk & Son
Findlay
Binder
W. A. Kehnast Co
Defiance Station
Toington
J. 1
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BN Austin
Chicago, Ill
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Sn Aenane
Pitta
Toledo Mail & Accom
Atlantic Mail
Earl Lind
Obic
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R. W. Wortman
Lewis Block
RR. R. Parcher
Wayne Street
Sherwood High School
Hicksville High School
Boxwell-Patterson
Hicksville
O. P. Bevington
Chas. W. Butler
Northwestern Volunteer Firemen's Association
Athens
Middleport
Bucyrus
Gallipoli
Charleston
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Travel
Ohio Central
M. J. Walz
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C. Scherger & Sons
the Express
Standard Oil Company
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