Class Day at Defiance College Brings Joy and Sorrow
Defiance College marked Class Day with graduates delivering orations and a valedictory full of hope for the future. Profiles of speakers Hattie Gordon Ada Clevenger Lillian Deveaux and Isaac Cassel highlighted the ceremony amid community notes on local births marriages and civic events.
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Defiance College
Alma Mater
Hattie Gordon
Ada Clevenger
Mr. Bolton
Miss Gordon
Miss Deveaux
Lucia de Lamamoor
Isaac Cassel
Edward S. Golier
Prater
Morris
McReynolds
Lucy Lee
Miss Lee
Pioneer of Maumee Valley Dies in Florida at Seabreeze
Geo. W. Waterman aged about 80 died at Seabreeze Florida on June 5. Father of Mrs. Wm. A. Kettenring he previously ran a dry goods business in this city and had lived in Toledo for years. He moved to Florida last fall seeking better health. A Maumee Valley pioneer.
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Geo. W. Waterman
Wm. A. Kettenring
Seabreeze
Fla
Mr. Waterman
Toledo
Florida
Maumee Valley
Convention Attendees From Defiance at Lima State Meeting
The Defiance county list shows numerous attendees at the Lima state Sunday school convention held June 7 8 and 9 with names from Defiance Delaware Tiffin Richland Noble Milford and other towns. Defiance county reported a good time and a fuller convention report will follow next week due to the county secretary attending the state event.
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Lima
Defiance County
S. M. Haver
Delaware
Henry L. Stock
J. W. Shuter
Tiffin
H. F. Willeman
Emery Elliott
Richland
Martha McDonald
E. D. Goller
S. L. Roberts
Defiance
A. M. VirDen
Highland
Frank Goddard
Stella Goddard
Noble
Joke Special to Express Incident in Columbus
Bryan June 10 report says at a party in Columbus someone pulled a chair from Alma Kohr daughter of Rev and Mrs Thomas Kohr causing a head strike. Doctors warn concussion of the brain may result.
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Bryan
Columbus
Alma Kohr
Thomas Kohr
Mrs. P. W. McReynolds Visits Michigan Family
Defiance college music director Mrs. P W McReynolds and her brother Don left Tuesday for Jackson Michigan to visit her parents during commencement. The Lake K Ralston suit against Defiance charging boards of health legality was filed in the state supreme court June 10 with Kingsbury Slough for the plaintiff in error and Hill Newbegin for the city. Chief Hubbard received a description of 16 year old George Paine son of Milton Paine who disappeared near Grover Hill after leaving for the barn. a match to the Defiance area yielded no further trace. Funeral services for 82 year old John W Deitsch were held Sunday at the house and church with eight children surviving.
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Louis B. Thompson
Defiance College
Don Kennedy
Jackson
Mich
Mr. Kennedy
McReynolds
Kennedy
Clark’s Lake
P. W. McReynolds
School of Music
Don
Jackson, Mich
Lake K. Ralston
Defiance
Boards of Health
State Supreme Court
Kingsbury & Slough
Hill and
New Begin
Chief Hubbard
George Paine
Milton Paine
Grover Hill
John W. Deitsch
South Richland Township
Deitsch
Geo. Worth
Peter Engle
Jdeirhoff
Lena
Louis
John
Adam
Henry Deitsch
Ana
Defiance County
Ohio
John W. Slough
Mary A. Parker
George P. Boughton
John W.slough
Corwin
J. P. Parker
Benjamin B. Kingsbury
Tax Levy Indicates County Rates by Fund and Decrease
The county presents its annual levy showing the general fund at 2.4 mills, road fund at 2 mills, infirmary fund at 0.25 mill, children’s home at 0.5 mill, soldiers’ relief at 0.0 mills, and a total levy of 8.50 mills, reflecting a decline of 0.5 mill from last year’s 9 mills. Aged and damaged figures appear in the document but the overall decrease and fund breakdown are noted.
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General Fund
Last Saloon Closed in Hicksville Dry Town
The closing of Ware's saloon Tuesday ends Hicksville's status as a dry town after a long battle. The mayor stood by citizens as prosecutors won every case. Credit given to Solicitor Simmons and Attorney Cameron for their efficient prosecutions and enforcement of laws.
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Ware
Hicksville
Simmons
Cameron
Bryan Census Shows 956 School Aged Children in 1904
The spring 1904 report of the school assessor lists 956 children within city limits, 476 males and 480 females, with 558 aged 14 or younger and 398 between 14 and 21. Based on five inhabitants per child, the city population would be 4,880.
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Bryan
Resolutions of Defiance County Grand Jury in 1904
The grand jury of Defiance County Ohio for the June term returns thanks to the prosecuting attorney sheriff and clerk of court for courtesy shown during their labors and expresses sincere sympathy to Hon. William H. Hubbard and wishes him speedy recovery. HL C Leaders Foreman of Grand Jury.
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Grand Jury
Defiance
Ohio
William H. Hubbard
HL. C
Local People and Visits Chronicle Busy Week
Skunktown residents Alfred Peck and son Ray fished on Wednesday and Marshouse families called on neighbors Tuesday and Sunday. Lizzie Wahl visited Mrs Henry Wolf and Miss Flo Scott. various locals exchanged calls, shared corn deliveries to Defiance, and spent time with relatives and friends around town.
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Alfred Peck
Ray
Enry Marshouse
Defiance
A Scott
Bollie
Lizzie Wahl
Henry Wolf
Henry Marshouse
Henry Miller
Harry Ingleto
Charley Killamire
Near
Bryan
Bazil Moore
Holliman
Thos Boyd
Oren
Flo Scott
Andrew Boyd
Marshouse
Adam Marshouse
Sun- Ban Eled Gotleib Wahl
John
Oren Mansfield
Clint Hale
A Boyd
Elsie
Cora Boyd
Gotleib Wahl
Freddie
Ethel Peck
Scott’s
Samuel Hughes
Quimby Peck
Doenges and Son
Putnam County
Boyd
Igorrotes at World’s Fair to get favorite dish again
Gov Hunt closes contract with St Louis pound master for twenty dogs per week to be delivered to the Igorrotes village at the World’s Fair. The arrangement restores a recurring staple in their dining.
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Gov. Hunt
St. Louis
Trolley Car Jump Ends Train Like Crash in Mason City
In Mason City Iowa a trolley car carrying riders from a state G A R camp fire derailed and rolled over twenty seven people were injured none seriously. The incident disrupted service and prompted immediate hospital checks for passengers and a safety review.
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Mason City
Iowa
Chicago Mayor comments on national politics and nominees
Mayor Harrison states that the Hearst element has collapsed Parker is out of the race and that the Democratic presidential nominee will likely be a candidate who has shown little strength so far.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harrison
Chicago
Parker
Woman and family denied flats by Brooklyn landlords
Mrs. Mulkey and her husband with five children hunted 87 flat houses across Brooklyn for three weeks. Fatigue and exposure left her ill as landlords refused to rent due to the five children. The article notes this is a common urban experience.
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TxHos. Mulkey
Brooklyn
A Race for Life and Dr. Pierce’s Golden Medical Discovery
An ad touts Dr. R. V. Pierce’s Golden Medical Discovery as a tonic to restore strength, blood, and nerves for the fatigued and nervous. It cites personal testimony from S. A. Miller of Dayton Ohio after three bottles and promotes the People’s Common Sense Medical Adviser with a sample note request and addresses.
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Dr. Pierce
S. A. Miller
Amos Hyre
Dayton
Ohio
R. V. Pierce
Main Street
Buffalo
N. Y
Republicans Carry Ore Seats In Last Week's Election
Republicans swept Oregon races last week winning both Congress seats and the legislature by about 20 000 votes.
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Tues
Oreon
Escape of Athens County lifer from Columbus penitentiary
Samuel M. Hunter, a life prisoner from Athens County for murder, escaped from the Columbus penitentiary where he was employed in the restaurant and walked away.
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Samuel M. Hunter
Athens County
Columbus
Bluffton Wife Testifies in Findlay Divorce Case
Mrs. Margaret Thompson of Bluffton testified in a Findlay divorce hearing that her husband locked her in a corn crib while he showed affection to a woman he introduced as his sister.
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Findlay
Margaret Thompson
Bluffton
Education shakeup as superintendents switch posts
Prof. 8S. M. Glenn resigns from Continental schools after agreeing to a year more of service and to lead Huron. Prof. W. C. O. Smith of Weston is hired to take his place.
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8S. M. Glenn
Continental Schools
Huron
W.co. Smith
Weston
Scurr Brought at Lima for Co-Operative Coal Co Receiver
Scurr is brought to Lima to act as receiver for the Co-Operative Coal Co formed two years ago during the high price period. The company is alleged to be insolvent and the cooperative venture is said to have failed from its start.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Scurr
Lima
Co-Operative Coal Co
Board Rejects Commutation for Wade and Johnson
The Board of Pardons rejected the applications of Al Wade and Mose Johnson for commuting their death sentences. Wade and his brother Ben were convicted of killing Kate Sullivan in Toledo and Wade faces electrocution on July 14. Johnson, described as a Negro, was convicted of murdering Wm. Trest in Portsmouth with electrocution set for June 18.
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Board of Pardons
al Wade
Mose Johnson
Ben
Wade
Kate Sullivan
Toledo
Johnson
Wm. Trest
Portsmouth
Abner McKinley Dies in Somerset Brother of President
Abner McKinley brother of the late President died at his Somerset country home from Brights disease after three years of illness. Born in Canton in 1844 he was a lawyer before moving to New York City in 1897. He left a widow and daughter Mrs. Mabel McKinley Baer. Remains were taken to Canton and interred beside his parents.
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Abner McKinley
Somerset
Mr. McKinley
Bright
Canton
New York City
Mabel McKinley-Baer
Mrs Ross Sues Jacksonian Club Over Lost Life Policy
Mrs B1174 Ross of Cincinnati sues in U S court at Omaha for 2080 dollars alleging her late husband’s life policy was delivered to her son Robert for deposit but lost in a poker game run by officers and members of the Jacksonian Club, a famed western political club credited with discovering Bryan.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ross
Cincinnati
U. S
Omaha
Jacksonian Club
Robert
West
Bryan
Grover Cleveland
Man from Cadiz Seeks Chicago Mayor as Mark Hanna
A man born in Cadiz Ohio in 1840 and resident of Pana Illinois since 1861 appeals to Mayor Carter Harrison of Chicago to back a farmer candidate for president at the St. Louis convention on July 6. The message notes he votes with Democrats but opposes Bryan's silver issue and mentions Williams Hearst Parker contests.
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Cadiz
Ohio
Pana
Harrison
Chicago
Mark Hanna
Carter H. Harrison
Williams
Hearst
Parker
St. Louis
Henry A. Simpson
Springfield
Bryan
Will of Toledo Banker Davis Leaves Million Estate
The will of Geo W Davis a Toledo banker valued the estate at 1 000 000 The Trinity Episcopal church of Toledo is bequeathed 30000 The Old Ladies Home receives 10000 and the Toledo Industrial School 10000 Edward C Bickford a Rochester nephew gets 50000 Henry S Davis of Rochester a brother 25000 Mary Caroline Williams a sister of Buffalo 5000 Geo Davis Williams a Buffalo nephew 20000 Mrs Frances Gray a sister Jeddo New York 25000 Several other relatives receive 5000 each The coachman and a servant girl each receive 1000 The remainder goes to a trust fund for nephews nieces and their children
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Geo. W. Davis
Toledo
Trinity Episcopal Church
Buffalo
Geo. Davis Williams
Frances Gray
Jeddo
N. Y
Hollister Rocky Mountain Tea Nuggets
A busy medicine labeled Rocky Mountain Tea Nuggets advertised for digestion upset, constipation, head- ache, skin issues, and sluggish bowels. The product, claimed to renew vigor, is sold in boxes with a Madison Wisconsin origin by a TEA Drug Company.
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Hollister
Rocky Mountain
TEA Drug Company
Madison
Wis
Scotland’s Crown A Historic Relic At Edinburgh Castle
The Crown of Scotland, a radical relic once worn by Bruce and used by Stuart monarchs in coronations, sits in Edinburgh Castle. It was moved to London briefly by Charles I but returned to Scotland, with the Regalia later placed back in Edinburgh in 1707 after the Restoration.
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Edinburgh
Robert Bruce
England
Scotland
Scone
Bruce
Charles I
London
Granger
Charles II
Edinburgh Castle
Spoons Stolen By Guests In Philadelphia Lunch
At a West Philadelphia luncheon for a bride’s wedding, guests praised a set of silver spoons as souvenirs. A outspoken West visitor declared the spoons were lovely keepsakes, prompting laughter and the host to distribute a spoon to every guest as they left.
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West Philadelphia
Philadelphia Press
Coffee Tipplers in Brazil Thrill with Strong Sweet Brews
Brazilians are avid coffee drinkers with many cups daily. The beverage is prepared very strong and very sweet, delivering a lasting exhilaration. Regular drinkers become restless and unable to sit or stand still for even a moment.
Curious rider asks if horse is a kicker
A report notes Goggles tested a newly acquired horse to learn if it would kick. The tester's curiosity led to an injury during the inquiry.
Persian beauty narratives in a Baltimore family tale
A Baltimore Sun excerpt depicts a West Baltimore family with a young woman adopting a “great lady” act and performing mothers roles for retainers. An aged umbrella mender, burned out in a great fire, loses his tools and umbrellas, pleads his case to a lady of quality who comments with mock sympathy and the man replies he will marry once he prospers.
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Baltimore
Rome
Spbring
Baltimore Sun
B&O Ticket Information and Contact Points
For further information call or address the nearest B and O ticket agent. BW Austin is the general passenger agent in Chicago Illinois.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Austin
Chicago
Wabash Railroad Round Trip Fares Announced
Wabash offers Sunday sale round trip tickets at one fare to any point accessible in one day. First and third Tuesdays monthly feature one way colonist fares to western, southern and southeastern points. From April 25 and during the Exposition daily sale of three round trips: $13.00 with 15 day return, $14.70 with 60 day return, and $17.60 with December 15 1904 end. Excursion trains with later low summer fares to be announced.
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St. Louis
Chicago
Athens Round Trip Fair From All Stations
Ohio Central Lines offers one fare for round trips to Athens from all stations. Tickets go on sale June 14 and 15 with return travel valid through June 16.
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Ohio Central Lines
Athens
Harp on a breach of promise case ends in no settlement
In a Chicago Tribune item a fair plaintiff sues an elder capitalist for breach of promise. Her lawyer tries to press a compromise offering one third of the sum, or marriage with potential alimony in a divorce suit, but she refuses the offer, seeking full payment.
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Chicago Tribune
Hall's Catarrh Cure Reward Ad and Endorsements
An advertisement touts Hall's Catarrh Cure offering a 100 dollar reward for an incurable case. It cites F J Cheney Co of Toledo and endorsements from West and Truax, also Wading, Kinnan and Margin as wholesale druggists. The claim is the remedy is taken internally and affects blood and mucous surfaces. Price listed 75 cents per bottle.
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Hall
F.J. Cheney & CO
Toledo
F. J. Cheney
West & Truax
Walding, Kinnan & MaArgin
Dialog on cold remedies and sharing suggestions
A dialogue contrasts patient caution with sharing remedies for a cold. North character notes impatience with recommendations, while West argues testing tips on oneself to verify usefulness and safety before benefiting others.
Arctic Air Clears Text Between Two Miles Apart
Dialogue between Mrs. Bacon and Mr. Bacon in Yonkers Statesman notes that clear air enables conversations over two miles. They joke that a clubhouse should be two miles from home for peace.
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Class Day College
Adolph-Beith
Los Angeles, Cal
Joseph Wack
DelaWare Township
Frank Boleyn
Lydia Kanour
Jacob Steingar
Highland Township
Carrie Reynolds
Dr. J. J. Reynolds
Clayton A. Smucker
LeRoy
Lucile
Jacey
Little Geo. Koch
Dr. Reynolds
Geo. Halstead
R. E. M. Engers
George Edgar
Frederick Thompson
Wapakoneta
Frank Graves
Wm. Kirtley, Jr
J. H. Neaderhauser
Electric
W. W. Harter
Ft. Wayne
United Brethren Church
The
County Medical Society
Paulding
J. Cabley
Harry Ort
Carl Storck
George Gowry
Roy Cameron
Louis Stock
A. Smith
Glen Killey
Carl May
Dr. Cameron
Jas. Haller
M. E. Lynde
H. P. Miller Produce Company
Bryan Census
Skunktown
Scotland's
W. A. Kehnast. CO
Alaska
W. A. Kehnast Company
Clinton Street
Napoleon
Gkalona
Jewell
Defiance Jr
Cecil
Antwerp
Wayne
Huntington
Wabasah
Peru
Logamsport
P.m
la Fayette
A.m
Danville
Decatur
W T Hill
Agent Defiance
North
Boston Transcript
Great Lakes
Cencranvitte
Newark
Siaseatier
ST. Marys
Marietta
Middleport
Gallipolis
Charleston
West Virginia
Ohio Central
Moulton Houk
J. Freecorn
Maumee Fertilizer
Fred Antener
State of
JoHn W. Slover
Sandusky
Ford Mekus
Conference Trustees of the
Church of the United Brethren In Christ
Harris & Cameron
Defiance Station
New York
Pullman
Pittsburg
Washington
J. I. Montgomery
N Austin
Martin
Mgr
Baltin
R. W. Wortmann
Lewis Block
M. J. Walz
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