Sunbonnets and Weds: Feeney Hammon Tie the Knot
Notices report Daniel Feeney and Bertha Hammond married at North Richland township. Other items include licenses, moving plans, a new baby in Highland, serious illness in Cincinnati area, and local business notices. Will and probate news noted for Hicksville township. Court notes mention cleared circuit cases and library additions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Daniel Feeney
Bertha Hammond
North
Richland Township
Squire I. F. Brancher
Sommers' Place Receives New Lunch Counter and Furnishings
The Frank Sommers restaurant on Sommers' Place received a new wall counter lunch counter shelves and cigar case from Chicago. Charley Smith installed the solid oak furniture which extends full room length. Geo Bevington and John Curtis repapered and are painting woodwork, making the eatery one of the finest in northwestern Ohio. Frank will serve hot and cold lunches cook meals to order and sell vigors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Sommer
Chicago
Charley Smith
Geo. Bevington
John Curtis
Ohio
Bevington and Curtis
Frank
Hens At Work Boost Egg Shipments At Miller Exchange
Warm weather awakens hens as large numbers of eggs arrive at the H. P. Miller exchange. Four extra men hired today. Mr. Miller traveled to Deshler Monday to appoint M. M. Ernest as agent. Ernest will handle butter and eggs with shipments routed through Miller.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. P. Miller Exchange
Mr. Miller
Deshler
M. M. Ernest
Ernest
H. P. Miller Company
Advertised Letters in Defiance Ohio Week Ending March 11 1902
The following letters remain uncalled for at the Defiance Ohio post office for the week ending March 11 1902. GENTLEMEN Davis T W Page J W Drewes Henry McLennon Guy Romine N T LADIER Busselman Miss Anna Howard Mrs Aaron Johnson Mrs Jennie Murphy Mrs Stella Snurr William If not called within 14 days these items go to the dead letter office by law Postmaster Please say advertised and give date of list when calling.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Defiance
Ohio
Davis
T. W
Page
J. W
Drewes
Henry
McLennon
Guy
Romine
N. T. Ladier
Busselman
Anna
Howard
Aaron
Johnson
Jennie
Murphy
Stella
Snurr
William
Startling report praise for Dr Chase Nerve Pills
Lawrence Barbillion of Defiance Ohio testifies the medicine is a superior nerve tonic for debility sleeplessness and nervous weakness. He says it provides strength steadiness energy and restful sleep with easy pleasant action. Sold 50 cents a box by dealers of Dr A W Chase Medicine Co Buffalo NY portrait and signature on every package.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lawrence Barbillion
Holgate Avenue
Defiance
Ohio
A. W. Chase
Woodward's Drug Store
Dr. A. W. Chase
Dr. A. W. Chase Medicine Co
Buffalo N. Y
A W. Chase
M. D
Fireman Injured On Train Near Midway
Geo W. Doal, a fireman on an eastbound B and O freight, was badly hurt near Midway at about 11 p m Monday. He was struck on the left side of the head by a coal fragment and taken home to Garret Indiana after treatment by the B and O surgeon. The incident is called a murderous assault and B and O detectives are urged to locate the assailant.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Geo W. Doal
Midway
Deal
Dealon
Garret
Ind
Defiance People In Italy Reach Naples Despite Silence
The ship carrying Mr. and Mrs. W C Holgate and Mrs E F T Clark arrived at Naples. Friends in Defiance have heard nothing since their landing in Italy, though Gibraltar letters indicate a pleasant voyage and that they were well.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W.C. Holgate
EF. T. Clark
Europe
Naples
Italy
Gibraltar
Democratic leaders pick August Martin for First Ward councilman
City Democratic leaders nominate August Martin for First Ward councilman and report his agreement to run on the Democratic ticket this spring.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
August Martin
Martin
City Defiance Defends Case in Toledo Circuit Court
In Toledo area court Tuesday afternoon the city of Defiance filed an answer to the supplemental petition in the case brought by John and Edward Schmidt. The defense answers the original petition and uses it for the supplemental filing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
Toledo
City of Defiance
John
Edward Schmidt
Artist Chas Shoemake Works on Ceiling and Walls
Charles Shoemake, an employee at Citizens, is baling the ceiling and corridors of the popular play house. The artist shows shell-like marks on the floor and is not using an air brush. The rooms over Nedry's store are newly papered and painted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chas. Shoemake
Citizens
Balse
Charley
Nedry
Burdock Blood Bitters Advertises Strength and Health
An old-time advertisement boasts Burdock Blood Bitters as building up the system and enriching the blood to make men and women strong and healthy, available at any drug store.
Country Wedding at Highland Center
A Saturday wedding at Highland Center officiated by Squire L A Boyd joined Joseph H Wagner and Mrs. Mary E Few at the bride’s home. The bride was about 67 and the groom 45. The couple received a belting with Leer legs cigars and candy as refreshments prepared for the occasion. A neighbor was present.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Highland Center
Squire L. A. Boyd
Joseph H. Wagner
Mary E. Few
For Sale or Rent near Defiance Ohio 160 Acres
Land three miles south of Defiance Ohio offered for sale on reasonable terms if taken soon. Inquiries to Dr E M Latham Holland Ohio. An advertisement claims Dr Wood's Norway Pine Syrup cures lingering coughs before consumption.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Defiance
E. M. Latham
Holland, O
Dr. Wood
Two West End Men Have a Time
H W Onstott and Art Sprow from south of Mark Center traveled to town as grand jury witnesses. Onstott grabbed a hat from Vandenbroek & Shelly and was arrested after a clerk, Carl Fink, pursued the incident. Bound over to probate court, bail default sent him to jail. Sprow was jailed to sober up. Friends paid 13 60 for Onstott and 8 60 for Sprow, and they left by the 7 27 p.m. B&O train.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. W. Onstott
Art Sprow
Mark Center
Mr. Onstott
Vandenbroek & Shelly
Carl Fink
Onstott
Ile
J. A. Evans
Man Sprow
Sprow
Sherwood
Mr. Fink
Local Social News From Auburn and Surrounding Areas
Mrs Haley of Auburn visiting her brother A L Mc Bride and family. Prof Heater and Master Burr Wineland visited Defiance. Ladies box social planned at Fishbaugh hall on Wednesday evening March 19. Henry Johnston moved his family to a new farm near Franklin D. unlisted. Mrs Chas Dunakin of Sherwood and Miss Fish of Milan called on Ollie Elder. Geo Dunakin of Cecil and Edith Gordon of Coldwater drove through town toward Sherwood.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Haley
Auburn
Ind
A L McBride
Heater
Burr Wineland
Defiance
W W Heater
Fama Patic
Fishbaugh Hall
Henry Johnston
JA Hire
Franklin, D
Chas Dunakin
Sherwood
Miss Fish
Milan
Ollie Elder
Geo Dunakin
Cecil
Edith Gordon
Coldwater
Mich
Social notices and meetings in local clubs reported
Mrs John Linhart hosted friends on East Summit Street for cards and conversation Tuesday. The regular W R C meeting is Thursday at 2 50 PM at Memorial hall followed by a social with banquets for members with names A B C D and one guest each. The Mutual Improvement Circle met with Mrs Knapp on Hopkins Street with Italian Literature and a talk on Mrs Holgate's trip to the old country.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Linhart
East Summit Street
W. R.C
Memorial Hall
Relief Corps
Mutual Improvement Circle
Hutchinson Visits Hicks ville and School Ends
W H Hutchinson is in Hicks ville today. Miss Gussie Higgins closed her term of school in Delaware and will soon leave for aulding to visit her sister Mrs Greely Barns for several weeks. Dean's Ointment relieves itching piles. St. John's Reformed Church at Fourth and Washington holds Sunday services next Sunday March 16 with Sunday school at 9 and English sermon at 10. All welcome.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gussie Higgins
Delaware
Aulding
Dean
St. John’s Reformed Church
Cor. Fourth and
Washington Streets
Kk. Lahr
Sherwood
Eight pass Fort Wayne post office civil service exam
Secretary W J Hess announced from Washington that eight applicants who sat the Fort Wayne civil service exam for clerk or carrier positions passed. Miss Ollie Elder scored 77.95 percent and may be recommended only as a clerk. she currently serves as post mistress at Mark Center.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Wayne
W.J. Hess
United States Governent
Civil Service Examining Board
Postal Department
Washington
Civil Service
Fort Wayne
Ollie Elder
Miss Elder
Mark Center
For Trade A Buggy Offered For Exchange
A new buggy is offered for trade on a general purpose horse. Inquiries directed to Karl Weaner at East Second Street, second house east of Groweg's hay barn.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Karl Weaner
McCord Bros Farm Machinery Ad Near the Railroad
McCord Bros advertise buggies wagons binders mowers rakes and twine oils threshing machinery saw mills plows harrows belting and all kinds of farm machinery located next to the Sherwood railroad.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
McCord Bros
Railroad
Sherwood. O
Local Notes and Notices From Edgerton Area
Richard Richardson Jr improves after a lagrippe spell. Dr J W Walker bought a driving horse at the Edgerton public sale. G F Martin nearly severed his left index finger in an accident. Mrs Jas H Weldon of Coldwater is visiting. Sunday school institute drew heavy attendance and interest. Cyrus Kittridge narrowly escaped a fire caused by a defective flue. W L Hosack to lead a Farmer Union Sunday school singing class starting Thursday evening.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Richard Richardson Jr
J W Walker
Edgerton
F Martin
Jas H Weldon
Coldwater
Mich
Cyrus Kittridge
W L Hosack
Farmer Union Sunday School
Public sale draws large crowd as Amos Moon hosts event
A large crowd attended Amos Moon s public sale Monday. Wm Lantz will offer his chattels and household goods March 17th at public sale. John Reader has bought a house and lot in the Hanna addition to Ney for 400 dollars. It is reported that Wm Lantz will break up housekeeping after his sale.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Amos Moon
Bluebirds
Blackbirds
H Weber
Defiance
Mike Herch
Isaac Gorrel
Alonso Ewers
Ewers
Mark Township
Wm Lantz
John Reader
Hanna Addition
Ney
Wisman
Bryan
Louisa Durrell
Marshaltown
Michael Wank
Clarkson Ewers
Hiram Kintner
Minnie Mack
Yingling
Jas. Wank
Wm North
Chas Weber
Noah Speith
Geo Jones
Dey Ayers Loans With 5 Percent Interest
Dey Ayers extends loans at five percent annual interest with payments accepted and interest payments stopped after settlement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dey Ayers
Local residents drop by on late February visits
Sperry Smith of Milburn and John B Smith of Farmer called here February 23. Rey Milton C Wiseley of Continental made a brief visit Monday. Misses Mae Hall Mary Greitman Jennie Moninger and Anna Minsel stayed with Mr and Mrs Dave Rasor Saturday. Charles Mann and George Clouse of Defiance visited on business. Mrs Mary Slough of Delaware Bend called on business last week. Supt and Mrs Hall and Miss Emma Lloyd visited Mr and Mrs Rasor Sunday afternoon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sperry Smith
Milburn
John B Smith
Farmer
Rey Milton C Wiseley
Continental
Mae Hall
Mary Greitman
Jennie Moninger
Anna Minsel
Dave Rasor
Charles Mann
George Clouse
Defiance
Mary Slough
Delaware Bend
Hall
Emma Lloyd
Rasor
Odd Fellows May Leave Ralston Hall
The Odd Fellows plan to move from the Ralston building as their five year lease nears expiry next February. They secured temporary quarters in the National Union hall for Friday with the Maccabees and Lady Maccabees who rented from them also meeting there. The owner reportedly seeks higher rent, while the lodge may fund repairs to retain the building under lease terms or relocate to cheaper halls if rent rises.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Odd Fellows
National Union
Maccabees
Lady Maccabees
Ralston
Court opens with docket for Common Pleas and circuit cases
Circuit Court opened by Judges Day Mooney and Norris and affirmed lower court judgment in Openlander v Miller. Dockets list assignments for four weeks of March into April with cases involving Kimple Warburton Nedry Bock Kettenring Ohio Brant Umbs and others across multiple judges and dates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Circuit Court
Wm. Day
W. T. Mooney
Gail Norris
D. F. Openlander
James H. Miller
Common Pleas Court
Community Notes From Defiance and Nearby Towns
County Line William Dickman was at Defi ance Friday. W A Demland and wife were in New Bavaria last week. Henry Frank, wife daughter and son were at Defi ance day last week. Last Thursday morning Wm Zackrich, barn was burned down. Geiger buzzed wood for Gottlieb Wahl Thursday. Jennie Spade of Indiana is working for Jacob Dirr. A little boy came to the home of Mr and Mrs Henry Zach rich last week. Harry Ott of Paulding county visited his uncle Henry Frank part of last week. Adam Max is buzzing wood for Henry Dickman. Peter Horning and wife visited her mother Mrs Sophia Dickman Sunday. Jacob Dirr and family visited her parents Mr and Mrs Demland, Sunday. Quarterly meeting will take place at the German MBE church, March 15, and 16. Elder Kern will have charge. Orville Young visited Arthur Horning Sunday. Philip March visited his parents at Ayersville Sunday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Dickman
Defiance
Henry Zachrich
Harry Ott
Philip March
Ayersville
Fire Department Nominates Officers for Ensuing Year
The fire department met in adjourned session Monday evening and nominated officers Chief Louis Spring assistant chief John McCarty secretary Peter F Seibel treasurer John C Diehl. Elections set for the first meeting night in April. Easter Monday ball committees named and proceeds fund the convention to be held here next June.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fire Department
Louis Spring
John McCarty
Peter F. Seibel
John C. Diehl
Lou Spring
Bert Diemer
Julius Spangler
John E. Widmer
Ed Schultz
Ed Duerk
Alva Wolsifier
Geo. Klein
al Peter
John Duseberg
Lem Sapp
Fred Markley
Julius Hahn
Tom Buchholtz
John Schuerman
Also Mentioned on This Page
A. Maxwell
Hicksville
Bertha Hammon
Frank Minsel
Ort
East Main Street
John Hohenberger
Fifth and
Perry Streets
Mrs. Jamess. Mansfield
Highland
E. N. Lewis
J. H. Miller
Liberty Center
Burt’s Bazaar
Daniel Kellermier
Stryker
Frank Leeks
Hicksville Township
Gist
Hawesville, Ky
J. E. Mercer
Dan W Coy
Michigan
Niselyjand
Mineral Wells
Texas
Nisely
Parmer & Son
Malestate Hustlers
W. Sawyer
Tutlin Township
Fred G. Beherns
Henry County
H. L. Lee
Guy Tippen
Mr. Lee
Gottlieb Martin
A. W. King
A. W. Kine & Son
Bath Township
Allen County
C. E. Pilgrim
Blue Lick
Court House
Sommers
Harley & Whitaker's
Harley
Waltham Watches
Waltham
West End
Edison
Ast Mollencup
Optician
Weisenberger & Emery
Brown
Baltimore Bakery
Social World
W. H. Hutchinson
Children’s Home
Ralston Hall
Nationa Union Hall
W. H. Hubbard
Kimple
Warburton
Ridenour
Sellar
Oleson
Smith
M. Donnelly
McCann
Cowan
Leland University
Skiver
Bock
Kettenring
Switzer
Stafford
Heffling
Webster
Kerns
Water Co
Hubbard
Frazer Vs. Leaders
Wisda
Chenevett
Meek
Gas & Electric Co
Fritz
Hasselswerth
Boyd
Young
Coy
Brechler
Brant
Geiger
Star Mfg. Co
Umbs
Coup
Ehrlinger
Hayes
Wabash R. R
Defance
Cupp
Carter
C. U. Tel. Co
Mohr
the Fire Department
Crosby House
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