Sommers' Place features new lunch counter and decor
The Somm ers place unveils a wall counter shelves and cigar case from Chicago. Oak furniture was custom made to fit the room and the space is newly papered and painted by Bevington and Curtis. Frank Sommer will serve hot and cold lunches and meals to order along with market vigors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Sommer
Chicago
Charley Smith
Geo. Bevington
John Curtis
Ohio
Bevington and Curtis
Frank
Bears and Yue You tale from the Biguart owners
Local notes recount a quirky transfer or purchase involving the Bears, Yue You, and Bougys Biguatar. Details are fragmented, but the item centers on a high stake deal and a named trio of parties. Further clarity awaits full text.
Hens At Work Boost Egg Shipments At Miller Exchange
Warm weather increases hen activity as large egg receipts flow into the H. P. Miller exchange. Four extra workers added today and M. M. Ernest of Deshler named company agent to handle butter and egg shipments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. P. Miller Exchange
Mr. Miller
Deshler
M. M. Ernest
Ernest
H. P. Miller Company
Court House Notes Clear Docket and New Library Furniture
All circuit court cases on the docket were cleared this morning and decisions are expected this evening. The grand jury may report this afternoon. A handsome new library table was placed in the sheriff's office and another in the jury room. A water pitcher and glasses in the courtroom disappeared this morning.
Advertised Letters at Defiance Post Office
The list of uncalled letters for the week ending March 11 1902 includes gentlemen T W Davis J W Page Henry Drewes Guy McLennon N T Romine and ladies Anna Busselman Miss Howard Mrs Aaron Johnson Mrs Jennie Murphy Mrs Stella Snurr William. If uncalled within 14 days these letters go to the dead letter office. Postmaster asks callers to state advertised and give list date.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Davis
T. W
Page
J. W
Drewes
Henry
Nerve Pills Praised By Ohio Man For Sleep Aid
Lawrence Barbillion of 954 Holgate Avenue Defiance Ohio testifies to Dr A W Chase's Nerve Pills as a superior nerve tonic aiding debility sleeplessness and nervous weakness The pills sell for 50 cents a box at Woodward's Drug Store and other Dr A W Chase Medicine Co outlets in Buffalo NY Each package bears the portrait and signature of A W Chase M D.
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 Hurt in Coal Attack on Eastbound Freight
Geo W Deal, a fireman on an eastbound B and O freight near Midway at about 11 pm Monday, suffered a serious head wound after a coal chunk struck him. He was treated by a B and O surgeon and sent home to Garret Indiana. The act is labeled dastardly and detectives are urged to catch the assailant and bring him to justice.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Geo. W. Deal
Midway
Deal
Dealon
Garret
Ind
Defiance People in Italy Report Sailed to Europe
The ship carrying Mr. and Mrs. W C Holgate and Mrs F B T Clark reached Naples but no word has come from them since disembarking in Italy. Letters sent from Gibraltar indicated they were well and enjoying a pleasant voyage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W.C. Holgate
FB. T. Clark
Europe
Naples
Italy
Gibralter
Democratic leaders pick August Martin for First Ward councilman
Democratic leaders in the city have chosen August Martin as the party candidate for councilman in the First Ward. Martin has reportedly agreed to accept the nomination.
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August Martin
Martin
Defiance City Files Answer in Schmidt Civil Case
In the United States Circuit Court at Toledo the city of Defiance files an answer to the supplemental petition after noon Tuesday. The answer to the original petition is made the answer to the supplemental petition, as stated in the filing by John and Edward Schmidt.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
Toledo
City of Defiance
John
Edward Schmidt
Charley Shoemake Clears Ceiling and Walls at Play House
Citizens employee Charley Shoemake is sealing and painting the corridors of the popular play house. His precision is evident in the floor marks like shells on the shore. No air brush is used in this work. Rooms over Nedry's store have been newly papered and painted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chas. Shoemake
Kalse
Charley
Nedry
Burdock Blood Bitters Ad Claims Health Benefits
An old advertisement proclaims Burdock Blood Bitters as building up the system and providing strong, healthy bodies. It touts availability at any drug store and emphasizes purity of blood and vitality.
Country Wedding at Highland Center
A Saturday wedding at 3 p.m. in Highland Center was performed by Squire L A Boyd at the bride’s home. Joseph H Wagner and Mrs. Mary E Few, aged about 67 and 45 respectively, were the contracting parties. The celebration included a rustic bell and a brief toast with beer, cigars, and candy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Highland Center
Joseph H. Wagner
Mary E. Few
Lands for Sale Near Defiance Ohio
104 160 acres of land three miles south of Defiance can be bought on reasonable terms if taken soon. Address Dr. E. M. Latham Holland City?
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Defiance, O
E. M. Latham
Holland, C
Wood's Norway Pine Syrup Promises Cough Cure
An old advertisement touts Dr. Wood's Norway Pine Syrup as a cure for any cough before consumption develops. It claims effectiveness regardless of cough duration and positions the product as a universal remedy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dr. Wood
West End Men Arrested Over Hat Theft and Disorder
H W Onstott and Art Sprow, residents south of Mark Center, visited Defiance and faced arrest after Onstott took a hat from Vandenbroek Shelly. Fink, a clerk, secured the pair. Onstott bound over to probate court, jail for Sprow after a drinking spree. Friends paid fines and they left by the 7:27 p.m. B&O train. Fink planned to ride to Sherwood. hat was lost en route.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. W. Onstott
Art. Sprow
Mark Center
Mr. Onstott
Vandenbroek & Shelly
Carl Fink
Onstott
J. A. Evans
Man Sprow
Sprow
Sherwood
Mr. Fink
Local social notes from Auburn and nearby towns
Mrs Haley of Auburn visits brother A IL Mc and Master Burr Wineland join Defiance guests of W W Heater party. Church ladies hold Fishbaugh hall social Wednesday March 19. Many locals on JA Hire farm and purchase farms near Franklin D Jess Chas Dunakin of Fish Milan visits Ollie Elder. Geo Dunakin from Coldwater drives through en route to Bride family. Prof Heater hosts a box social. Henry Johnston and Sherwood relatives visit Cecil and Edith Gordon in Sherwood.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Haley
Auburn
Ind
Burr Wineland
Defiance
W W Heater
Famamet
Church Fishbaugh Hall
JA Hire
Franklin, D
Jess
Chas Dunakin
Fish
Milan
Ollie Elder
Geo Dunakin
Coldwater
Mich
Heater
Henry Johnston
Sherwood
Cecil
Edith Gordon
Local Social Roundup and Club Notices
Mrs John Linhart entertained friends at her East Summit home Tuesday evening with conversation and cards. The W R C will meet Thursday at Memorial hall with a 4 to 7 o clock quarterly social. members with A B C D will banquet others. each committee member may invite one nonmember. The Mutual Improvement Circle met with Mrs Knapp on Hopkins street. Italian literature lesson opened, readings and talks followed. next meeting with Mrs Harley. W H Hutchinson is in Hicksville today. Miss Gussie Higgins finished her Delaware school term and plans to visit her sister in Paulding. Dean's Ointment advertised for itching piles at 50 cents. St John's Reformed Church on Fourth and Washington announces services March 16 with Sunday school at 9, English sermon at 10, and English services at Sherwood at 2 15.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Linhart
East Summit Street
W. R.C
Memorial Hall
Relief Corps
Mutual Improvement Circle
St. John’s Reformed Church
Cor. Fourth and
Washington Streets
If’. KE. Lahr
Sherwood
Eight of Fort Wayne postal exam takers pass
Secretary W J Hess reports from Washington that eight applicants who sat the Fort Wayne civil service exam for clerk or carrier positions have passed. Miss Ollie Elder scored 77.95 percent and is eligible only for a clerical post. she currently serves as post mistress at Mark Center.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ft. Wayne
W.J. Hess
United States Goverment
Civil Service Examining Board
Postal Department
Washington
Civil Service
Fort Wayne
Fort Wayne Post Office
Ollie Elder
Miss Elder
Mark Center
For Trade A New Buggy For General Purpose Horse
Trade notice seeks a new buggy to exchange for 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 Sherwood
McCord Bros advertise a wide range of farm equipment including buggies wagons binders mowers rakes twine oils threshing machinery saw mills plows harrows belting and other farm machinery with location next to the railroad in Sherwood.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
McCord Bros
Railroad
Sherwood. O
Local News Briefs From Edgerton and Nearby
Richard Richardson Jr recovers from lagrippe as of writing. Dr J W Walker bought a driving horse at the Edgerton public sale Tuesday. Cyrus Kittridge narrowly escaped a severe fire last Wednesday as neighbors saved the building from burning. A defective flue caused the blaze. Mrs Jas H Weldon of Coldwater Mich visits here. The Sunday school institute had strong attendance and lively interest. W L Hosack to lead a Farmer Union Sunday school singing class beginning Thursday evening.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Richard Richardson Jr
J W Walker
Edgerton
F Martin
Jas H Weldon
Coldwater
Mich
Conti
Cyrus Kittridge
W L Hosack
Farmer Union
Public sale draws large crowd as Amos Moon hosts
A large crowd attended Amos Moon's public sale Monday. Wm Lantz to offer chattels and household goods March 17. John Reader bought a house in the Hanna addition to Ney for 400 dollars. A surprise party was planned for Mr and Mrs Alonso Ewers as Mr Ewers considers a move this week. Other local notes include neighbors visiting, tile planting by Clarkson Ewers, and various residents preparing for summer work.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Amos Moon
Bluebirds
Blackbirds
IH 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 Money at Five Percent Interest
Dey Ayers provides a loan at five percent annual interest with payments accepted and interest payments stopped.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dey Ayers
Local callers and visitors noted for February
Sperry Smith of Milburn and John B Smith of Farmer called on February 23. Rey Mil visited February 24. Mae Hall Mary Greitman Jennie Monin were guests of Dave Ras Mann and George Clouse of De fiance on business. Supt Hall and Emma Lloyd visited Rasor Sund tonC Wiseley of Continental called Saturday afternoon. Charles Delaware Bend was here last day afternoon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sperry Smith
Milburn
John B Smith
Farmer
Rey Mil
Mae Hall
Mary Greitman
Jennie Monin
Dave Ras- Mann
George Clouse
Defiance
Mary Slough
Hall
Emma Lloyd
Rasor Suntonc Wiseley
Continental
Ger
Anna Minsel
Charles Delaware Bend
Circuit Court Opens. Docket Set By Judges Day Mooney Norris
Circuit court opened this morning with Judges Day Mooney and Norris presiding. The court affirmed the lower court ruling in Openlander et al v Miller. Assignments for Common Pleas show hearings from March 13 to April 2 before Judges Hubbard and Donnelly, including Meek vs Gas and Electric Co and Ohio ex rel Brant vs Geiger.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Circuit Court
Wm. Day
W. T. Mooney
Gail Norris
D. F. Openlander
James H. Miller
Common Pleas Court
Hasselswerth
Boyd
Young
Coy
Brechler
Ohio
Brant
Geiger
Star Mig. Co
Umbs
Coup
County Line Chronicles of Defiance Area Folks
William Dickman attended events in Defiance on Friday. W A Demland and wife visited New Bavaria last week. Henry Frank and family spent Defiance day there. Last Thursday morning William Zackrich’s barn burned. Geiger cut wood for Gottlieb Wahl on Thursday. Jennie Spade of Indiana works for Jacob. A boy visited Mr and Mrs Henry Zackrich last week. Harry Ott of Paulding visited his uncle Henry Frank. Peter Horning and wife visited Sophia Dickman Sunday. Quarterly German ME church meeting set for March 15 and 16 with Elder Kern in charge. Orville Young visited Arthur Horning Sunday. Philip March visited Ayersville parents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Dickman
Defiance
Demland
New Bavaria
Henry Frank
Defiance Day
Wm Zackrich
Geiger
Gottlieb Wahl
Jennie Spade
Indiana
Jacob
Henry Zachrich
Harry Ott
Paulding County
Fire Department Nominates Officers for Ensuing Year
The fire department met in adjourned session Monday evening and nominated officers for the ensuing year. Chief Louis Spring, assistant chief John McCarty, secretary Peter F Seibel, treasurer John C Diehl. Election set for first meeting night in April. Proceeds from Easter Monday ball go to the convention fund 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
Oodward’s Drug Store
A. Maxwell
Hicksville
Daniel Keeney
Bertha Hammon
Frank Minsel
Ort
East Main Street
John Hohenberger
Fifth and
Perry Streets
James S. Mansfield
Highland
E. N. Lewis
J. H. Miller
Liberty Center
Burt’s Bazaar
Wlt
Daniel Kellermier
Stryker
Frank Leeks
Hicksville Township
M. S. Gist
Hawesville, Ky
J. E. Mercer
van W. Coy
Michigan
Niselyjand
Mineral Wells
Texas
Nisely
Parmer & Son
Pal Estate Hustlers
C. W. Sinver
Tiftin Wiestatars
Fred G. Beherns
Henry County
H. L. Lee
Guy Tippen
Mr. Lee
Gottlieb Martin
Daniel Feeney
Bertha Hammond
North Richland Township
Squire I. F. Brancher
A. W. King
A. W. Kine & Son
Bath Township
Allen County
C. KE. Pilgrim
Blue Lick
Sommers
Court House
Harley & Whitaker's
Harley
Rey
Waltham Watches
Waltham
West End
Edison
Mollencup
Optician
Weisenberger & Emery
Baltimore Bakery
Social World
Olqhdaaidoa
W.H. Hutchinson
Gussie Higgins
Delaware
Paulding
Dean
Children’s Home
Ralston Hale
Nationa Union Hall
Odd Fellows
National Union
Maccabees
Lady Maccabees
Ralston
W. H. Hubbard
Kimple
Warburton
Ridenour
Sellar
Oleson
Smith
M. Donnelly
McCann
Cowan
Leland University
Skiver
Bock
Kettenring
Switzer
Stafford
Webster
Kerns Vs. Water Co
Hubbard
Frazer Vs. Leaders
Wisda
Chenevett
Meek
Gas & Electric Co
Fritz
Ehrlinger
Hayes
Wabash R. R
Cupp
Carter
C. U. Tel. Co
Mohr
the Fire Department
Crosby House
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