Terrible Wreck Near Bloomdale
A catastrophic B and O wreck near Godsend water station two miles west of Bloomdale left two dead and fifteen seriously hurt. A rear end collision between two freight trains caused a caboose to derail and crash into No. 7, triggering explosions and fire as engines and cars were destroyed. Rescue teams aided by local residents helped passengers escape. 3,000 people later viewed the scene. John Hootman and W Hoy died. Benjamin Snook and many others were injured with varying severity.
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Godsend
Bloomdale
Defiance
John Hootman
Chicago Junction
W Hoy
Wheeling
W Va
Benjamin C Snook
J Hi Seigel
Bb H Osborn
Chicago
Otto Lee
Fostoria
Eile
George Liu
Detroit
Mich
Edward Lott
Lacy
H F Wallet
Sullivan
Catherine Elizabeth Prigg
Baltimore
Oliver Martrat
Paris
France
Owen Wood
Jesup
Wiliam Henser
Aurora
Ill
W A Bailey
Thomas van Atis
Newark
Expressman
P Prank
Lia Gaggber
Pailadelphia
Los Angeles
Bert Minsel
Richland Township
Sle
Baltimore & Ohiois Dou'le
No. 7
Seigel
Tiffin and
Garrett
Ind
Broomdale
van Natta
Snook
Hootman
Sigel
Mrs Yoh Dies After Brief Illness At Home
Mrs Arthur Yoh died at her Harmening road home five miles south of the city on Friday evening after several weeks illness. She was 30 and survived by her husband and three young children. The remains were taken Saturday to Cavette in Van Wert county, her former home, for the funeral held Monday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arthur Yoh
Harmening Road
Cavette
van Wert County
Yoh
Williams Kidney Pills Promoting Kidney Health
Have you neglected your kidneys or overworked your nervous system and caused kidney and bladder trouble. Symptoms like pains in the loins side back and groins and frequent urination may signal need for Williams Kidney Pills. Sample free. By mail 50 cents. Sold by The Owl Drug Store Cleveland Ohio.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William
Mali
Owl Drug Store
Williams Aif’g.co
Prop’s
Cleveland
Society Notes Spotlight Local Weddings and Gatherings
A busy period of social events in Washington township and nearby areas features weddings, anniversaries, and club meetings. Notable items include the March 8 marriage of Geo Meyer to Hattie L Kintner by Rev B W Slagle, a 79th birthday celebration for Mr Kimble Rakestraw with out of town guests, and the Dicus Newton wedding at the Geo H Dicus home in Jackson street with reception gifts and plans to reside in Toledo. Also reported are dances, needlework sessions, and numerous church and ladies society gatherings with hospitality and refreshments.
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B W Slagle
Geo. Meyer
Hattie L Kintner
Washington Township
Ladies’ Society
St. Paul’s Lutheran Church
Gus. Matthews
Washington Street
Mesdames Harmening and
Baliske
Woman’s Foreign Missionary Society of
St. Paul’s ME Church
W H Shores
Geo. H Dicus
Jackson Street
Tracy Dicus
Frank Earl Newton
Dicus
O D Loveridge
Miss Loveridge
Loveridge
William Schumacher
Toledo
Charles Hoffman
Ella Powell
Eddy
Hammer
Cleveland
William Shumacher
Sell Your Junk to Joe Freecorn
Local buyer Joe Freecorn advertises junk removal at 215 N Clinon Street Defiance Ohio offering top market prices for scrap metal and unwanted items.
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Joe Freecorn
Bright Child Jamie Willey Dies in Chicago
James Shulters Willey born June 13 1898 died March 9 1906 in Chicago Ill. Six years of joy marred by a fatal disease. he endured pain with courage. Baptized August 2 1898 at First Presbyterian Church. Funeral held with Revs Slagle and Barber. interment at Riverside amid flowers from Defiance and Chicago friends.
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James Shulters Willey
Edward R and
Nettie Shulters Willey
Chicago
Ill
Jamie
First Presbyterian Church
B W Slagle
Bright
Willey
James Shutters
Arthur Barber
Riverside
Hoboes Shown Mercy and Mockery in Defiance Lodging Scene
A Defiance lodging house run by Officer Charles Miller shelters hoboes during cold nights, despite admonitions and occasional trouble. Patrons, sometimes intoxicated, are escorted from the city. one prisoner boasted of cold comfort in a frigid cell while Chief Hubbard offered hard labor as an alternative.
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Defiance
Boniface
Charles Miller
Third Ward
St. Regis
Miller
Clinton Street
Lam
Doctor Huffman to Decide If Glasses Are Needed
Dr. Huffman will determine whether a patient requires glasses after eye examination. The decision follows tests assessing clarity of vision and eye health to provide appropriate corrective lenses if needed.
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Dr. Huffman
Resolutions of Respect for C L Walter
The White Swan Council No 36 notes the passing of C L Walter and extends heartfelt sympathy to his widow Anna Walter and his children. The resolutions order the minutes to record the tribute, send a copy to the widow, and publish in daily papers, recalling the sorrow and loss.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C L Walter
White Swan Council
Anna Walter
Toledo Workhouse Official Lewis M Cary Dies at 64
Lewis M Cary assistant superintendent at the Toledo workhouse for four years died at his Toledo home on Wednesday March 7 at age 64. A lifelong Toledo resident of 31 years he was active in church and Sunday school work. He leaves a widow and three children. Cary was the eldest son of Aaron Cary whose family moved to Defiance by canal boat in 1854 and later to Chattanooga, Tennessee before the Cary family settled in Toledo in 1875 after staving manufacturing work and other relocations.
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Lewis M Cary
Toledo
Mr. Cary
Aaron Cary
Defiance
Washington Hotel
Cary House
Towo
Rhoan
Chattanooga
Tenn
Lewis Cary
Highland township school board investigates clerk salary 1905
The board of education of Highland township school district on March 5 resolves to appoint a committee to verify clerk pay for 1905 and publish findings. The committee reports a total amount drawn including expenses of 57.54 dollars. J G Garver F M Santorp
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Board of Education
Highland Township
J G Garver
F M Santorp
Continental Beet Sugar plant eyed for Defiance
Prospects for an early start on the Contimental Beet Sugar Company refinery in Defiance are favorable. William Martin reports renewed land options and plans for officials to visit within ten days to finalize preparations. The Philippine tariff bill setback is seen as aiding construction, with company offices rented in Toledo to coordinate Fremont, Blissfield, and Defiance operations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Continental Beet Sugar Company
William Martin
Sugar Company
Colton
Toledo
Fremont
Blissfield
Mich
Defiance
Marriage License Granted for McCartney and Hart
Henry McCartney aged 22 and Savilla Hart aged 21, both of Hicksville, received a marriage license. Dr McClintock, helping his brother W H McClintock, returned to Newcombe Tennessee. Mrs J Taylor and Mrs E A Primmer visited F W French and family, and returned to Kalida. Lola Biker from Defiance visited Holgate for a few weeks. Mrs F C Fribley and Mrs E J Hamner, of Defiance, were guests of Mrs G D Backus.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry McCartney
Savilla Hart
Hicksville
McClintock
W H MceClintock
Newcombe
Tenn
J Taylor
E A Primmer
F W French and Family
Kalida
Lola Biker
Defiance
Holgate
F C Fribley
E J Hamner
G D Backus
Sheeley Case Adjourned In Wapakoneta Trial
The Sheeley dynamiting case at Wapakoneta was adjourned until Monday. Judge Mathers warned jurors to avoid discussing the case and addressed rumors of underground activity at the courthouse. Rosa Bodkin testified on the stand amid cross examination.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sheeley
Wapakoneta
Mathers
Rosa Bodkin
Riley Colton
Colton
Death of Hammond hardware man after long illness
After a fifteen year battle with consumption the death of Mr. Biede occurred in Hammond Indiana. He was 51 and survived by his wife two sons Herman Karl and a daughter Mrs Bailey all residents of Hammond Lod. Born in Defiance his funeral was held Tuesday at 2 p m at the residence of George May Sr Tacoma Ave East Defiance with Rev Bunge of St Pauls Lutheran officiating.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Herman Beide
Hammond
Ind
Mr. Biede
George May, Sr
Herman
Karl
Bailey
Lod
Defiance
C Beide
Island Park
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Nolan Bos
Mrs. Arthur Yoh
Williams
Ralph Richardson
Edward Speiser
Grace Cromley
Ella Conkle
Maude Core
Rae Hoeffel
Sherwood
JWS Club
Myrtle Andrews
Francis Street
Allen
Kimble Rakestraw
Potters
Wm. Hill
Ayersville
W F Hedrick
M. M. Morey
Napoleon Northwest
Edith Dicus
May Newton
Helen Dicus
J. Freecom
N. Clin
Defiance, Ohio
God
Labor
J. A. Sites
Lewis Block
Northwestern
Court House
THE
United States Treasury
United States Courts
Defiance County
Defiance City
Western
the & Ohio Railroad
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