Sunday School Meeting in Delaware Township
Sunday school workers met in The Bend M E church to discuss home department work and teacher preparation. The Bend area plans a convention drive across eleven churches in Delaware township with strong praise for attendance and zeal. Local seniors and visiting members shared notes on lessons, duties, and future Children’s Day plans.
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Delaware Township
Defiance County
H. F. Williman
Estella R. Fullmer
Jennie Fadely
Lizzie Ensign
Edward Ensign
W. L. Hosack
Bend M. E
W.G. Lord
Jesus Christ
L. B. Smith
E. D. Geller
Bayliss
Bethel
Washington Township
Grace Episcopal
Foraker Outshines Rivals in 1904 GOP Prospect
The New York Sun argues Hon. Joseph Benson Foraker stands as a standout candidate for the Republican ticket in 1904. It notes his blend of Blaine like force and American spirit, praising his maturity, patriotism, and ability to reassure farmers and industry, warning the party must avoid a stranded convention without a strong nominee.
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New York Sun
Ohio
Joseph Benson Foraker
James G. Blaine
America
Senator Foraker
White House
Mule tale delays as fishing season awaits
A fragment from JEWELL notes a prize mule team with an alleged 50 year old youngest animal and an older mate. The writer doubts the animal arrived during General Wayne's northwest invasion and says the tale will be put on probation until after the fishing season.
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Jewell
Maumee Valley
Wayne
Northwest
Wool. Highest price paid for wool by R. W. Wortman
R W Wortman of Defiance Ohio advertises the highest price paid for wool announcing readiness to purchase fine wools from local farmers at Lewis Block.
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R. W. Wortman
Defiance
Ohio
Jell O The New Dessert Pleases All The Family
An advertisement for Jell O offers four flavors lemon orange raspberry and strawberry. It promotes the new dessert to families and notes a price of 10 cents at grocers.
Local court rounds up verdicts and docket notes
The jury in Gase vs Lockwood awarded Gase 82.09. Judge Hubbard adjourned until Monday. The Decennial board of revision struggles with many complaints. Plans move forward for a bridge stakeout in Washington township. Various common pleas cases were disposed or settled. County officials reported numerous warrants and fees in misc funds and infirmary relief.
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Gase
Runaway Wagon Terrifies Old Man In City Limits
Defrang, a frail Belgian farmer living south of the city, had a scare when a wagon loaded with grain ran away after the harness lacked britching. He held on and steered to a safe stop near Clinton and Third streets. no damage occurred. Also notes Miss Minnie Growey and Master Frederick Thompson visiting Wapakoneta. a strawberry and ice cream social at St. John’s hall. Daughters of Veterans picnic at Island Park. Mrs. Wm. Kirtley Jr. returns from Peru with her mother.
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R. Defrang
Flickinger
Adams Township
Tuttle’s Grocery
Defrang
Weisenburger
Clinton and
Third Streets
Clinton Street
North
Defiance
Charity Ledger Snippet Shows Donations and Work
Fred Nix contributes to the Children's Rome Fund with $10 88 while William Hoffman coordinates a June 12 mattress donation. A Ditch Fund entry lists June 12 work by J T Bercaw totaling 4 50 9 60 in funds and labor.
Allen's Foot Ease Advertisement Claim
One size smaller after using Allen's Foot-Ease a powder to be shaken into the shoes. It makes tight or new shoes feel easy, gives instant relief to coins and bunions. It's the greatest comfort discovery of the age. Cures and prevents swollen feet blisters callous and sore spots. Allen's Foot-Ease is a certain cure for sweating hot aching feet. At all druggists and shoe stores 25c. Trial package free. Address Allen S. Olmsted LeRoy N Y.
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Allen
Allen S. Olmsted
LeRoy N. Y
New Catholic Church Corner Stone To Be Laid At Antwerp
The town of Antwerp will lay the corner stone of the new St Marys Catholic church on June 30. Bishop Horstmahn directs Monsignor Thorpe to officiate with Rev E P Graham preaching in the forenoon and Monsignor Thorpe addressing the crowd in the afternoon. The Gothic pressed brick church measures 45 by 80 feet with a 56 foot transept and 80 foot tower, seating 300. Rev G A Forest pastors the parish, and parish ladies offer a dinner for visitors. A special train from Defiance is planned if weather permits and a large crowd is anticipated.
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Antwerp
St. Mary’s Catholic
Horstmahn
T. P. Thorpe
E. P. Graham
Cleveland
Mongr. Thorpe
G. A. Forest
Defiance
Park Shooting Opens With Promising Scores
The shoot at the Park Saturday produced strong scores despite no practice. Defiance can rival top clubs with some practice. Regular practice shoots will be held every Tuesday from 5 p m until dark with shells and birds on the grounds and accommodations for parties of five or more. Everyone invited.
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Dew
Dr J H Bush Visits Charleston Doctor Friend
Dr J H Bush of Charleston Illinois is in the city and will spend some time with his friend Dr C E Slocim during this visit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. H. Bush
Charleston
Illinois
City
C. E. Slocim
Island Park Opening Ruined By Weather Letdown
Saturday weather harmed Island Park attendance with a cancelled balloon ascent and a disappointing crowd. Races saw John Hamilton’s horse win, Alex Lawton take the wagon contest, and Charles Hughes win the mule race. Stryker beat the home team 12 to 4, Payne’s ball game fell 12 to 6, hypnotist Prof. Daniels entertained, Ayersville band played, and optimism for later season outings persisted despite the setback.
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Island Park Management
John Hamilton
Alex Lawton
Chas. Hughes
Stryker
Payne
Daniels
Opera House
Ayersville
Island Park
First Communion Class at St John’s Catholic Church
A Sunday ceremony celebrated the first communion of thirty five St John’s parish children. Recipients included Helen Ashbacker Laura Bruchauser Verona Clemens Anna Desch Theresa Eck Lizzie Foster Isabel Hoeffel Mary Hoeffel Bessie Hughes Mary Mack Mary Steffel Bertha Wilhelm Genevieve Wyrsch Herman Bates Carl Bauer Matthew Beland Joseph Dayon Frank Kck Frank Gitter Leo Hengstler Joseph Luken Fred Mack Joseph Partee John Rauth Edward Schlembach Joseph Scherer John Schlegel Edward Schmidt George Schieb Leonard Schmitt George Ambs Frank Wilsberg Michael Weber Carl Weber Gottleib Wirz.
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St. John’s Catholic Church
Helen Ashbacker
Laura Bruchauser
Verona Clemens
Anna Desch
Theresa Eck
Lizzie Foster
Isabel Hoeffel
Mary Hoeffel
Train Collision Destroys Hay Wagon at Jefferson Street Crossing
At the Jefferson street crossing of the B and O railway a west bound train struck a hay wagon carrying Wm Mowery and his son Dan near Junction Paulding county. The wagon was wrecked and hay scattered but Dan escaped injury though shaken. both men narrowly survived the perilous mishap.
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Jefferson Street
Dan Mowery
Wm. Mowery
Junction
Paulding County
Dan
Death of Judge J. K. Rohn in Tiffin at 42
Judge J K Rohn died at his home in Tiffin Saturday aged 42. Heidelberg University graduate admitted to practice in 1882. Appointed in 1896 by Governor Bushnell to fill a circuit court vacancy. Survived by a widow and two daughters. Cousin of Dr D A Rohn and known to Defiance county bar.
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J. K. Rohn
Tiffin
Heidelberg University
Bushnell
Circuit Court
H. W. Seney
Doan's Kidney Pills End Back Pain Says Defiance Resident
Hundreds of Defiance readers report kidney overtaxing symptoms including backache sideache and headache. Mrs W C Bell of 706 Summit St credits Doan's Kidney Pills with quick relief and lasting cure, noting the pains disappeared and mornings felt stronger after use.
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Bright
Remember the Name Doan’s for Doan’s Pills Ad
For sale by all dealers. Price 50 cents. Foster Milburn Co., Buffalo, N. Y., sole agents for the U. S. Remember the name Doan's and take no other.
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Foster Milburn Co
Buffalo
N. Y
U. S
Doan’s
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P. N. Richardson
J. L. Baylis
Rev. E. Flickinger
Lillian White
Minnie Kehnast
G. M. Watkins
Fostoria
Francis Bb. Creager
Fremont
C. J. Doaust
Will Robinson
Kalida
Mrs. C. G. Robinson
Lou Schoninger
Eri. L. Latchaw
Findlay
Homer Marshall
Bargetown
L. A. Carpenter
Defiance Township
Dey Ayers
Geo. F. Willard
Farmer Township
A. L. Biglow
Weaver
Will Henkins
Francis
L. L. Canfield
James Farrell
New York
Walt Sapp
Walt
John Widmer
North Defiance
Cliff Norway
Toledo
Frank A. Goddard
Noble
T. A. Goddard
Brattleboro
Frank
Vermont
Mr. Mowery
Tennyson
Wetmore
M. C. Wetmore Tobacco CO
St. Louis
WOOL
Lewis Block
John McCarty
Dan Stevens
Toledo Asylum
H. F. Toberan
Pumphrey
John J.schneider
Bessie Oberman
Laura B. Gleason
Laura B Gleason
John R. Gleason
M. A. Costello
W. Elliott Sheep
Hilbert
JM Brown
F M. Hartshorn
Ione Ee
James Fahy
County Funds
Minnie Growey
Frederick 8. Thompson
Wapakoneta
St. John’s Hall
Daughters of Veterans
Merigan
SenNta
Sala
Sim
American Steel & Wire Co
Pittsburgh
A. J. Mangas
Clinton St
Defiance, O
Fred Nix
Children’s Rome Fund
Wm. Hoffman
Ress
Ditch Fund
J T Bercaw
Bears
THE
Centaur Company
Your
Judge Rohn
Astoria
Boyd Ointment Co
Kittanning
Ann Eliza Ralston
William Tuttle
Alice
Cole
Joseph Tuttle
Fred
Erick Tuttle
Waterville
Washington
Alice Cole
Petoska
Michigan
A. D
Ann Eliza Raister
Court of Common Pleas
Deanee County
Gibson
Williamstown
John W. Slough
David D. Eckstein
Alta Eckstein
Larobate Court
Rita Lassie
Deve D. Eckstein
Harris, Cameron & Shaw
Auditor’s Office
Defiance, Co
Board of County Commissioners
Auditor’s
County Infirmary
J. I. Hale
W. A. Smid
County
Isaac B. Wing
Eva Wing
L. B. Peaslee
1Osco CO
Hale Lake
Detroit & Mackinaw R. R
Saginaw, Mich
Isaac Bearinger
Daniel Lehman
Glenna Lehman
Mahlon E. Wilson
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