Northwestern Ohio Harness Makers to Meet in City
Harness makers from Ottawa and other northwestern Ohio towns plan a July 31 meeting in this city to form an association. About fifty to seventy five makers and several jobbers from Cincinnati Toledo Ft Wayne Cleveland are expected. J M Sheerz of the National Protective Association will attend and speak. The goal is to secure better prices and unify the trade to compete with mail order houses. If formed, annual meetings will rotate among northwestern Ohio cities.
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Ohio
Ottawa
Cincinnati
Toledo
Ft. Wayne
Cleveland
J. M. Sheerz
National Harness Makers and Manufacturers Protective Association
Accidents Reported Amid Thursday Mishaps
James Gautt of Tacoma avenue fell from a ladder while picking cherries injuring a broken collar bone and bruises. Myrtle Young, 16 months, on Francis street struck on the cook stove causing a head wound above the right eye attended by Dr Parcher. Adam Behringer, Singer grocery deliveryman, cut over the right eye by a whipping lash attended by Dr Reynolds. Mrs Kaebly and children are visiting in Toledo.
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James
Alan Gautt
Tacoma Avenue
Stevens
Myrtle
John Young
Francis Street
Parcher
Adam Behringer
Singer Grocery
Bell Rigrish Company eyes Defiance to Montpelier rail line
E. C. Bell of the Bell Rigrish Company spoke in Bryan about a promising electric railroad from Defiance to Montpelier. He and other company members reviewed the proposed route, with Evansport locals keen on the project. Farmers in Williams County see the benefits and expect to secure right of way as support grows.
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E. C. Bell
Bell Rigrish Company
Defiance
Montpelier
Bryan
Williams County
Bryan Democrat
National Union Holds Ohio Quadrennial Convention in Toledo
The National Union of Ohio held a quadrennial convention in Toledo with 150 delegates. D A Helpman led the session to nominate the state executive committee and national delegates, selecting Williams, Beatty, Conlise, Williams, and Grant for the state panel. Delegates to Atlantic City include Evarte, Howe, Bentley, Frey, Mellen, and Cooper. After adjournment, a Wayne hotel banquet followed a baseball game. Brechler sisters visited Georgetown guest Anna Wisda.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
National Union of Ohio
Toledo
D. A. Helpman
E. A. Williams
Cleveland
Geo.k. Beatty
Defiance
Clarence Conlise
J. T. Williams
Franklin County
W. E. Grant
Mount Vernon
National Assembly
Atlantic City
Evarte
Clarke D. Howe
C. G. Bentley
Ravenna
George Frey
Cincinnati
G. H. Mellen
Springfield
Dr. Cooper
Wayne Hotel
Sunday Schools Session Opens Ohio 8 8 Convention in Marietta
The first session of the Ohio 8. 8. convention at Marietta opened with President W A Eadaly in the chair and song led by E O Excell. Notable speakers included H M Hamill and W C Pearce who offered addresses on teacher training and child mind science. The piece urges a strong Defiance county county convention and promotes substitute teachers to improve attendance.
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Ohio
Marietta
W. A. Eadaly
Cincinnati
E. O. Excell
Chicago
H. M. Hamill
Nashville
Tenn
Legion of Honor
M. E Church South
W. C. Pearce
M. E. Lemoreau
Defiance County
Emma Stock
Defiance
General Assembly
State of
Mark Township
Board of Trustees
Colts Defeat K of C in 11 8 Sunday Baseball
The Kemper Colts defeated the Knights of Columbus 11 to 8. Scoring included 5 0 0 0 0 3 0 0 6 6 1 x 1 1 9 5 as the Colts pitcher Haasard and Roedel in the catcher role held the K of C to limited scoring. Next Sunday the Colts travel to Delphos or Antwerp for the next game.
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Knights of Columbus
Kemper Colts
Young
Kahl
Wilsberg
Haasard
Roedel
Delphos
Antwerp
Funeral of Bruce Davis at Washington Street Home
The funeral of Bruce Davis was held Sunday noon at the home of Mr and Mrs A B Davis in Washington street. Rev A B Murphy of the First Baptist Church conducted the services with pallbearers Tom Gorman Virgil Weisenburger Claude Winn Dr Sites Edward Hubbard and Donald Wilhelm. The remains were laid to rest in Riverside cemetery.
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Bruce Davis
A. B. Davis
Washington Street
A. B Murphy
First Baptist Church
Tom Gorman
Virgil Weisenburger
Claude Winn
Dr. Sites
Edward Hubbard
Donald Wilhelm
Riverside Cemetery
New Children's Books at Public Library Circulation
A list of new children's books placed in circulation at the Public Library includes titles by Allen Barbour Drysdale Du Chailly Dunn Eagleston Ellis Higginson Home Huntington Jackerns Jenks Malone Merriman Munroe Pier Quick Scott Sprague Thompson Tomlinson True Vachell Walsh Whitson Wood Baker Baldwin Bicknell Corbett Darling Deland Douglas Forrester Jackson Jamisson Leonard Lincoln Linnett Lippman Marshall May Meade Plympton Ray Raymond Reed Richards Sidney Tilghman Warde Wells White Bannerman Baum Farrow Johnston Peary plus Miss Eva Decker visiting Leipsic and local social notes on visiting friends and students to Athens and Holgate.
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The
Public Library
Allen
North Pacific
Barbour
Simpson
Bonehbill
Liberty of
Texas
Scott
Mexico
Taylor
Rio Grande
Pioneer Boys
Great West
Boone
Drysdale
Treasury Club
Young Reporter
du Chailly
Equator
Dunn
Atlanta
Nelson
Thomas
Morgan
Eagleston
Circle X
Ellis
Cromwell
Virginia
Old Dominion
Higginson
Enchanted Isles
Atlantic
Boys
Badminster
Huntington
Diamond Rock
West Indies
Jackerns
Jenks
Malone
West Point
True
Washington
Vachell
Walsh
Whitson
Empire
Fremont
Pathfinder
Wood
St. Clair
Baker
Queen’s Page
Baldwin
St. Gabriels
Bicknell
Africa
Corbett
Robinson
Leonard
Hyacinth Hill
Pleasant Street Partnership
Lincoln
Marjorie
Linnett
Ettie. Lippman
Miss Wildfire
Marshall
Wyoming
May
Joy Bells
Pauline Weyman
Meade
Kate
Plympton
Mail carrier halts schedule with gasoline handcar
A C L M mail carrier at Gomer Jason Evans resisted schedule changes. The Lima Gazette says he forced a special gasoline handcar run to deliver mail after midnight, delaying the regular train that waited in Lima. Frank Burkhardt drove the handcar to the suburban village to fetch Jason and the mail.
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Gomer
Jason Evans
Lima
Lima Gazette
Evans
Frank Burkhardt
Hobart
Jason
Local Visitors and Travel Notes From Elyria to Dubois
Mrs P E Mattock of Elyria and Mrs Creb W Webber of Dubois Pa are guests of Mrs Nickles. Mrs R C Calhoun and Mrs Anna Jennings return to Garrett after weeks here. Perry Helpman Sr returns from Columbus Grove after attending funeral of war comrade Michael Krouse. Miss Gayle Wickwire of Clyde visits en route to Ypsilanti Mich for normal college study.
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P. E. Mattock
Elyria
Creb W. Webber
Dubois, Pa
R. C. Calhoun
Anna Jennings
Garrett
Perry Helpman, Sr
Columbus Grove
Michael Krouse
Gayle Wickwire
Clyde
Yepilanti, Mich
Old Defiance Bank Statement and Local News Briefs
The Defiance First National Bank reports June 18 19 6 with assets including U S bonds cash notes and real estate The cashier Virgil Squire swears the details true with notary Robert Newbegin present Local notices include auto speed enforcement and residents visiting relatives in Toledo Archbold Napoleon Denver and Ayersville along with a cherry tree accident and the death of Christian Boyce aged 79
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IFO Ee
Agenis
U.S
United States
State OF Ohio
County OF Defiance
Virgil Squire
Death of Henry M. Rieker at 63 after brief illness
Henry M. Rieker 63, longtime resident of this city since 1851, died at his Sessions Street home Friday evening after a short illness. He was born in Ashland Ohio in 1843 and served in Co. G 38th O. W. I during the Civil War. Funeral from his Sessions Street home Monday at 2 PM with Rev. A. B. Murphy officiating. He leaves a wife and one daughter in Boston. Interment at Riverside Cemetery.
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Christian Boyce
Stanley
Ayersville M. E
Ayersville Cemetery
Henry M. Rieker
Sessions Street
Mr. Rieker
Ashland
Sessiors Street
Riverside Cemetery
Zion City manager testifies on Dowie regime in Chicago court
W G Voliva, Zion City manager, testifies about bank deposits of 500000 with no money on hand, widespread cash shortages, and 2.5 million dollars in losses across industries including candy, lace, and supply manufacturing. He says workers earned little, some paid in coupons, and Dowie blocked reforms by telegram.
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W.G. Voliva
Zion City
Chicago
Dowie
Zion City Bank
Supply Manufacturing Association
Haskins
Australia
Voliva
Benevolent Fund
James Melvin Dies at 78. Toledo Pillar Remembered
James Melvin, a longtime Toledo resident and prominent community figure, died Friday night at age 78. His leadership and service left a lasting imprint on the city and its residents.
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James Melvin
Toledo
Pure Food Bill Clears House With 240 to 17 Vote
The pure food bill passed the house on Saturday by 240 to 17 and heads to conference. It may be acted upon and passed before Congress adjourns.
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House
Congress
Voters Shift Tactics Amid Party Realignment
The Globe Democrat notes goldbugs who backed Palmer to dodge Bryan now consider supporting Bryan to avoid Hearst. The piece highlights strategic voting and the awkward path of a Democrat amid changing loyalties.
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Goldbugs
Palmer
Bryan
Hearst
Globe Democrat
Governor Harris Rests At Home After Illness
Governor Harris suffered illness this Sunday spending most of his time on a couch at his Eaton home. Doctors attribute the week’s strain and excess ice water intake as the cause.
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Gov. Harris
Eaton
Roosevelt to Visit Panama Canal This Fall
President Roosevelt plans a fall inspection trip to the Panama Canal to gain firsthand knowledge of the region, abandoning a previously contemplated western tour.
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Roosevelt
Panama
Canal
Capitan Joseph C Brandt Dies in Battle Creek Sanatorium
Cap tain Joseph C Brandt cashier of the Bellefontaine National Bank and former editor of the Logan County Index Republican died Friday in a sanatorium at Battle Creek Michigan.
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Capttain
Joseph C. Brandt
The
Bellefontaine National Bank
Commercial Club
Logan County Index- Republican
Battle Creek
Mich
Toy pistol blamed for Roy Jones injury at Van Wert event
Roy Jones of Van Wert sustained severe burns to hip and arm after a paper cape explosive device in his pocket detonated. Medical team cauterized wounds and took precautions to prevent lockjaw.
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Roy Jones
van Wert I.d
Farmer bitten by mad dog seeks treatment in Chicago
John Seitz of near Wapakoneta traveled to Chicago for treatment at the Pasteur Institute after a mad dog bite. A mad stone application indicated the presence of poison in his system.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Seitz
Wapakoneta
Chicago
Pasteur Institute
Injunction Sought to Block Rockford Street Bonds
A suit was filed in Mercer county common pleas court last week to restrain Rockford officials and council from issuing bonds totaling 17000 dollars for street payment and improvement work in the village.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Common Pleas Court
Mercer County
Rockford
Dowie Contests Crimean War Claim in Court
AposTLeE Dowie of Zion City argues his father died in the Crimean war. John M. Dowie of Essex Iowa testifies in Chicago that he is the father of John Alexander and describes supporting his education at Edinburg University and securing him a church in Australia.
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Apostlee Dowie
Zion City
John M. Dowie
Essex
Iowa
Chicago
John Alexander
Edinburg University
Asustraila
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Hicksville
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This City
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Athens
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Mgr
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Defiance, Ohio
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R. R. Parcher
Defiance High School
Hicksville High School
Patterson
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Tiffin River
Dey
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Chas. Behringer
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J. W.miller
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C. Welker
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Highland Township
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David Gusler
Christ Eller
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Standard Oil Company
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