Many Residents Return or Visit Surrounding Towns
Miss Tena Gorman returns home from six months in Toledo. Toledo visitors stay with local families including Mrs. Mangas and children. Numerous social visits and guest stays across North Baltimore, New London, Ridgeville, Hicksville, Wyandotte, St Marys, Jackson Street, and Detriot. A local court case concerns Joseph Appledorn awaiting trial for indecent advances. An electric road proposal from Toledo to Defiance is submitted to council. Local notices of wills and loans appear alongside travel and visiting arrangements.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Ob
Toledo
Defiance
Water Street
Clinton Streets
TENTS and COTS for Chautauqua Camp August 2 to 12
Tent and camp cot orders are proposed for the Chautauqua Camp from August 2 to 12. A. B. Murphy handles orders, with 10x12 wall tents at $250, 12x14 at $300, 14x16 at $350, and camp cots 50 cents each. Tent size reservations 50 cents. Write or call N. W. 313.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. B. Murphy
N. W
Social notes and town notices hitch to summer
Mrs Betts hosted 40 ladies for a second luncheon with ferns carnations and roses. Wayne Camp veterans called on Mr and Mrs Gale Hale in Hopkins street to celebrate their wedding. Boxwell graduates from Ney attended Sherwood commencement. Various visits church picnics and home improvements are noted along with farm and business updates. A new boy born to Pearl Doll and wife and pool room opening in Ney are listed among community events.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pearl Doll
Lizzie Balser
Stryker
Pete Freese
Campbell’s
Ney
Local families greet visitors and residents over weekend
Mr and Mrs M D Hall of Defiance spent Sunday at Chas Garlingers. John Rath and family from Oklahoma visited friends here. Fanny and Willow Motter of Ney visited Mrs James Figley. Zima Garter of Toledo visited her parents Mahlon Garter. William Figley and family moved into a new house. A large group attended the firemen convention at Detinner. Mrs Mary Hill and her little son of Delaware Bend visited friends here. Caliren’s day was largely attended at Trinity chapel Sunday evening. Frank Acua and family of Brunerahure spent Sunday with John Acus.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. D. Hall
Defiance
Chas Garlinger
Detinner
Mary Hill
Little Son
Delaware Bend
Cailiren
Trinity Chapel
Local residents and visitors share midweek calls
W. O. Stever transacted business here Wednesday. G. W. Willetts and family visited relatives here Wednesday. J. C. Garber and family from Grover Hill called on friends here Wednesday. Mrs. Sarah Kiaugh and daughter visited relatives Thursday. Dist. Lecturer Gidley of Napoleon inspected Evansport lodge.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. O. Stever
G.W. Willetts
J. C. Garber
Grover Hill
Sarah Kiaugh
Gidley
Napoleon
Evansport Lodge
Local notes on area activity and travel
Washington report lists C. F. Strable with a barn project near Bryan A J Neiswender and wife visited Sherwood relatives over the weekend Prof W E Hagg returned from Angola college and attended Sherwood commencement M N Gorrell at E A Bayliss in Delaware township for sawing duties
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. F. Strable
Bryan
A. J. Neiswender
Sherwood
W. E. Hagg
Angola College
M N. Gorrell
E. A. Bayliss
Delaware Township
Birthday Gathering and Family Visits Reported
A 27th birthday celebration at a home on Monday evening was noted. Visits included Mr. and Mrs. Fred Mavis of Edgerton stopping by Mrs. Mavis' mother Mrs. E Hemenway on Tuesday. Additional visits involved Mr. and Mrs. Rick of Montpelier with Mrs. Jane Innes, Libbie Easler of Bryan with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Henry Easler, and Mr. and Mrs. Matthew of Indianapolis with Rev. Boyd. Mrs. Jane Calvin of Bryan visited over Sunday with her sister Mrs. Luke.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fred Mavis
Edgerton
Mavis
E. Hemenway
Rick
Montpelier
Jane Innes
Libbie Easler
Bryan
Henry Easler
Matthew
Indianapolis
Rev
Boyd
Jane Calvin
Mrs
Luke
Mrs M Dean Spends Few Days With Friends at Ney
Mrs M Dean visits Ney for a brief stay with friends, enjoying a quiet interlude away from home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mrs. M. Dean
Ney
Strange Wedding Presents Through History of Eccentric Gifts
A survey of unusual royal wedding gifts includes a purse to fund a new regiment for Queen Draga's Own, 120 dancing slipper cups for Mile. Zucchi, a cheese weight gift for Queen Victoria, and odd tokens like trousers for King Charles of Württemberg, stockings for Louis IX of Hesse Darmstadt, a hair cushion for Signor Mario, and a tooth scarf pin set with gems from a Munich admirer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alexander of Servia
Draga
Mile
Zucchi
Eden Theatre
Paris
Prince Basetchukoff
East
West Pennard
Somersetshire
Prince Albert
Buckingham Palace
Charles of
Signor Mario
Munich
Local Socials and Visits Highlight West Unity Notes
Mr and Mrs O Benner hosted Sunday guests Jake and Sarah Beerbower of West Unity, with Mr and Mrs George Beerbower and Al Beerbower. Loal Huffman returns from a year at Delaware schools. Residents attended Defiance firemen's convention. J F Perkins of Montpelier visited his mother Mrs C A Perkine. Miss Olive Tawney visits sister Mrs John Coslet in West Unity. Epworth League plans a Friday social at the hall. John Ruff hosts a pleasant gathering from friends and relatives.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
O. Benner
Jake
Sarah Beerbower
West Unity
George Beerbower
al Beerbower
Loal Huffman
Delaware
Defiance
J. F. Perkins
Montpelier
C. A. Perkine
Olive Tawney
John Coslet
Epworth League
The Curious History of Kissing in Britain
The essay traces kissing from its reputed Saxon introduction with Rowena through royal, religious, and social practices. It notes Edward IV era customs of kissing many ladies, Erasmus’s observations, Cromwell’s envoy, dance greetings, Jewish salutation habits, and the mistletoe myth linking Baldur to a Christmas kiss tradition.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rowena
Hengist
Vortigern
Edward IV
Erasmus
England
Oliver Cromwell
Sweden
Samuel
Saul
Israel
Judas
Baldur
Washington Bosserman Wins Williams Center School House Contract
Washington Bosserman of Williams Center received the Saturday award to construct a new frame school house in district No.4. He is described as a good mechanic. A son was born June 19 to Mr. and Mrs. Pearl Dool. all are doing fine. Other brief items note Barn painting by Philip Bruner, visits by Mrs. Christ Vollmer and daughter to Amelia Weber, J. H. Weber transporting wood to Defiance, a June 25 marriage at the bride’s parents' home between Worthy Garver and Miss Fannie Geller with Rev. Keller officiating, Silas Welker's barn improvements and drab-painting, and Mrs. John Davis and Mrs. Ann Snyder shopping in Bryan.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bosserman
Williams Center
Pearl Dool
Philip Bruner
Christ Vollmer
Amelia Weber
J. H. Weber
Defiance
Worthy Garver
Fannie Geller
Rev. Keller
the Express
Silas Welker
John Davis
Ann Snyder
Bryan
Miss Carmie Dustin Attends State Convention Report
Sunday June 17 report read by delegate Miss Carmie Dustin. Several locals attended, with notes on visits to Mrs. Rich ardson and relatives. Charles Thorp drove to Defiance. Randall Stone built a wire fence for E O Stone. many from Farmer area attended the Defiance firemen convention. Louis Lord hauled logs for Ambrose Spangler. Eitwin Conkey and family from near Cleveland visiting relatives. Olive Kimmel and family dined with Jeremiah Lord. Children’s Day set for Sunday night July 1.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carmie Dustin
S. S
Irs
Fredric Richardson
R’s Parente
John Norway
Charles Thorp
Defiance
Randall Stone
Six Corners
E. O. Stone
Louis, Lord
Ambrose Spangler
Eitwin Conkey
Cleveland
Olive Kimmel
Jeremiah Lord
Farmer
Advertised Letters for Defiance Ohio Week Ending June 26 1906
Uncalled letters listed at the Defiance Ohio post office include Martin Harris George Hock Charles Loar Franklin D. Miller A C Nichol Cherritz Alb Yandris J Horwitz Miss Minnie Bodenbender Mrs Ruth Dee Stier Lucile Speers Emma Stone Mrs Minnie Smith Miss Lucy Smith. Letters not claimed within 14 days will go to the dead letter office by law. Postmaster C J Thompson notes to call for advertised letters and provide list date.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Defiance
Ohio
Martin Harris
George Hock
Charles Loar
Franklin D. Miller
A. C. Nichol
Cherritz Alb. Yandris
J. Horwitz
Minnie Bodenbender
Ruth Dee Stier
Lucile Speers
Emma Stone
Minnie Smith
Lucy Smith
C.J. Thompson
Defiance Real Estate Transfers Listed Across City and Town
A compilation of numerous parcel sales and deeds in Defiance including F M Seibert to W C Ervin, Grace E Myers to Henry W Myers, Hall to Albert and Jno Pfablert, Killian to Adam J Killian, Otto to Wm Goldfuss, and others. Transfers span East Defiance, Noble, Hicksville, and Milford areas with assorted lot numbers and sections, reflecting activity in several township plots.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
F. M. Seibert
W.C. Ervin
East Defiance
Grace E. Myers
Henry W. Myers
Hall
Albert
Jno
Pfablert
Noble Two
E. E. Hall
Aud
Thos. Gaut
Cath. Killian
Adam J. Killian
Bet
Ott Ave
K. Road
A. J. Otto
Wm. Goldfuss
East PI
Dipr Acess Son
Eei Peetecettas
F. M.G. Seibert
Nettie Ranney
East View
Krotz
East
John Greenler
Oscar Cromley
Groenler
Mona Snyder
Geo. Koch
Sarah Darley
Defiance
Hicksville
Frank Swingle
Eliz
E.james
Valentineybargets
Old Plat
Fred Behrens
Wm. Behrens
Adams Two
Fred G. ‘Behrens
Adam
Geo. W
Jeas Willits
Peter
Lot
Eganaport
A. Cerdeccese
Myrtle H. Aldrich
H. Hepngnels
Eliz.Gruber
Willis Miller
Hicksville Village
L. E. Griffen
Thos
Artelliota
Tiffin
Stephen E. Shirkey
Mary Apple
F. J. Apps
Milford
Iain Ira Driver
Geo. K. Otiford
Eeu
George’ Kintner
Lewis Kintner
Delaware
Ssec
Geo. Kintner
Rebecca Rigel
D. F. Lehman
OC. G
Georgia Lehman
Noble
Lennie Gulkins
Peter A. Bal Sa
J.F. Bhi
Geo. E. Gran
Nellie Little
L. W. "Mansfield
Highland, Owe
Card of Thanks for Kindness at Loss
We express heartfelt thanks to friends and neighbors for kindness in our husband and father's death and burial. Gratitude to Rev. A B Murphy and the Baptist choir and for beautiful flowers. God bless them all. Mrs Henry Reiker and family.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. B. Murphy
Baptist Choir
Reduced Sunday fares to all Ohio points on Wabash Lines
Wabash announces limited time round trip rates starting Sunday May 6 to Ohio destinations. Rates apply for the date of sale only and cover all points in Ohio on Wabash tracks. G C Knickerbocker signs notice for the company.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wabash
Ohio
G. C. Knickerbocker
T A
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Frank Humbert
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Chicago
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Hattie Duerk
Otto Fisher
Mrs. Webb
Mrs Clemens
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Joe Scrotdore
Watchmaker and Jeweler
F. P. Weisenburger & Brother
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Sun
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Court House
Defiance, Ohio
the State Bank
Geiger
Elbert E. Carter
Boxwell
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Clela
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Ida Snider
Alta Coy
M. Rath
Ella M. Yeager
Alice
I. A. Fribley
Harley
Continental
W. A. Snider
S. Meister
E. L. Cosgrove
A. B. Mapes
H. 8. Heer
T. E. Snider
M. G. Paxton
C. G
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D. C. Snider
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Evansport
Charles E. Motter
Prairie Creek U. B
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Peter Pahl
Christopher Persin
Charles Walker
Christ Goller
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Boxwell-Patterson
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Paulding
J. C. Hanna
New Haven
Jude
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New
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David Welker
Grace
Fitzgerald
George
John
Clarence Garber
Wm. Travis
Jay Chamberlin
Branch County
Mich
John Doud
M. C. Garber
Doud
Mr. Shellabarger
James Wiland
M. D. Huffman
Jeffrey
Albion
Lost Creek
M. E
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W. W. Hosack
Dan Fry
Slagle
Lost Creek Presbyterian Church
A. A. Sellers
Rev. Wanamaker
Brooksville
Frank Acua
Brunerahure
Epent Sunday
John Acus
Kodak and Camera
Mollencup’s
Washington
Clinton St
John Ruff
Edward C. Daoust
Fidelity Realty Syndicate
Bankers’ Surety Co
Mutual Life Insurance Co
Bonds and Life Insurance
Office Over Security Building & Loan Association
French’s Bazaar
Defiance City
Henry Reiker
AX. Weiserborger
Union Central
Wisconsin Life Insurance Examining Committee
Treas
Clark
Braddock
F.T. Betts & Son
General Agents
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