Knights Entertain Knights at Hancock Lodge Anniversary
The Castle Hall of Hancock lodge K of P filled friday evening for the annual anniversary with Thompson's orchestra, a welcome by Dey Ayers, solos and duets by Misses Doster Tillman Smith Gleason Haymaker Weigerding and Lenora May, speeches by John W Winn and others, and dancing with punch and wafers as members and families enjoyed the event. Several local residents returned from trips, and staff changes were noted including James Webber resigning from the Nickle Plate railroad and Warren Carpenter moving to Goshen Indiana.
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Castle Hall
Hancock Lodge
K. of P
Thompson
Dey Ayers
Ayers
Blanche Doster
Florence Tillman
Luella Smith
Esther Gleason Sani L. L. Canfield
Lenora Msy
Julius Blair
Thompson Orchestra
Social club notices from Defiance churches and groups
The Ladies Aid society of St Marys German ME church hosted a March 13 event at Mrs El King s home with dainty refreshments. Bridge and tourists clubs held meetings on Jefferson Street with prizes and luncheons. The Thirteen club met on Wayne Street March 13 for a sanitation discussion led by Mrs Savage. Sorosis met at Mrs Ford Kittner s with a Verdi program and round table. The Girls Mission Band hosted a St Patrick s social at the Ferguson home on Wayne Street with a musical program and a potted plant prize for Maude Foust. The event featured shamrock decor and pipe favors, drawing many attendees.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ladies Aid Society
Thirteen
J. J. Reynolds
Wayne Street
Sorosis
Ford Kittner
Violet Kittner
Weisenburger
John R Wilhelm
Verdi
N. Woodward
Aida
R. Woodward
The
Presbyterian Church
St. Patrick’s
C. F. Ferguson
Miss Maude Foust
Julius Blair
Richard Sutphen
W. H. Bhutchinson
A. K. Harold
Society
Aneatsum
Defiance Boosters Form New Civic Group in Ohio
The Defiance boosters group formed by business and professional leaders aims to elevate Defiance in Northwestern Ohio. Officers elected include D. W. McKnight as President and Peter Weigering as Vice President, with active committees and plans for future expanded meetings after Easter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
D. W. McKnight
Peter Weigerding
F. W. French
J. C. Vandenbroek
R. T. Whitaker
J F. Singer
August Martin
F. P. Weisenburger
Ohio
Cleveland Man Visits Friends After Illness and Death
Mrs Lottie Dietrich and children express gratitude to friends and neighbors in Cleveland for assistance during the illness and death of their husband and father Ed Corrigan who visited the city to see friends.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ed Corrigan
Cleveland
Lottie Dietrich
Rural mail carrier exam set for April in city
An examination for rural mail carriers will be held in this city April 6th with applications due by March 27th. Other local notes report Mrs. Charles A. Gillespie recovering well after a Toledo hospital operation. Mrs. John R Wilhelm visited from Menden Michigan as her brother improves and nears recovery. The sinking fund trustees awarded a depository to Merchant's National Bank at 3.41. Edward C. Squire's fire loss to his home totals 511.91. contents awaiting adjustment. James Marea of Toledo and Michael Maren of Frankfort Indiana visited their mother, former D-fiance boys now with Clover Leaf railroad.
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Board of Sinking Fund Trustees
Merchant’s National Bank
James Marea
Toledo
Michael Maren
Frankfort
Ind
Defiance
Clover Leaf Railroad
Dates for Inspection In Ohio Regiments
Captain DeKays receives Special Order 51 from Adjutant General Kautz naming inspectors Captain Wallace of the 7th Infantry and Captain Leonard of the Ohio National Guard. Inspect dates include Co M Ottawa March 25 Co F Napolean March 26 Co E Bryan March 27 Co E Hicksville March 28 Co G Defiance March 29 Regimental band Defiance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
DeKays
Kautzman
Wm. Wallace
7Th Infantry
U. S. Army
George W. Leonard
Third Infantry
Ohio National Guard
Co. M
Ottawa
Co. F
Napoleon
Co. E
Bryan
Hicksville
Co. G
Defiance
L. C. Newell Dead
L C Newell a cousin of Mrs James Hopple died at his New York home aged 50 He lived in Brant Erie county born Colden Had married Emogene Sisson November 27 1878 Survived by his wife and his mother Diana Newell Active in town and party life he served as justice of the peace and helped organize local lodges His death followed a severe cold after four years of poor health and a winter spent in Demorest Georgia
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L. C. Newell
James Hopple
New York
Hamburg Independent
Leason C. Newell
Mile Strip
Demorest
Mr. Newell
Herman
Diana Newell
Colden
Erie County
Brant
Emogene Sisson
Farnham Lodge of the Maccabees
Brant Lodge
Engineers report favors route for eastern railway extension
The Electrics Two engineering teams completed private surveys along the Cincinnati Toledo and Detroit Short Line. They submitted favorable reports to eastern interests and anticipate important movements soon. J B Ferguson and G A Crayton of the Indiana Columbus and Eastern railway arrived and surveyed the proposed extension route.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cincinnati
Toledo
Detroit
J. B. Ferguson
G. A. Crayton
Indiana, Columbus & Eastern Railway
State boards let contracts for canal improvements
The state board of public works awarded extensive contracts for the Miami and Erie and the Ohio canals, totaling 76,603.03. Bids came in below engineer estimates on both divisions, with Bucklands lock No. 43 funding shortfall delaying rebuilding. Legislation will seek future appropriations, and cement contracts may go to American Sewer Pipe Co with Alma and Alpha cement brands used on different canals. The date for Co G and Sixth Regimental band inspection is set for March 29. New incorporators formed the Maumee Cooperage and Lumber Co with a $15,000 capital. Dr. J M Mills has joined Lima insurance firms to pursue commercial work.
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State Board of Public Works
Miami and
Erie
Ohio Canals
Ohio Canal
Miami and Erie
Bucklands Lock No. 43
Grand Rapids
Miami & Erie Canal
Bucklands
Oberle & Strayer
Grand Rapide
Toledo
Defiance
Schneider Bros
Independence Dam
Maumee River
John Weickerly
White House
American Sewer Pipe Co
Alma Cement
Miami & Lake Erie
Alpha
Alma
Maumee Cooperage and Lumber Co
Auditor of State
Columbus
J. M. Bricker
F. Dalrymple
H. G. Bricker
A. M. Richards
W.L. Johnson
Daniel Dietrich Dies After Stroke At Defiance
Daniel Dietrich proprietor of the ashery in North Defiance died at his home after a paralysis attack that followed a trip toward Hicksville. Born February 15, 1844 in Coburg Germany he immigrated at 27 and settled in Defiance in 1872 to manufacture alkali salts. He married Lottie Dash in 1879 and left two children Christina and George. He was a devout member of St. John's Lutheran church and was widely respected. Funeral held Monday at 2 pm with Rev. Kiess officiating and Riverside burial.
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Daniel Dietrich
Ashery
North Defiance
Hicksville
Dietrich
Deatrich
Daniel Diedrich
Grey Street
Coburg
Germany
America
Defiance
Lottie
Kiess
Geo. Wohn
A. Groweg Jr
Gottlieb Houck
Frank Phirman
Henry Roehrs
Michael Schultz
Leterment
Riverside
Admiral Kirtley Propels Ohio Canal Modernization
The Columnbus Press Post notes signs that parts of the Ohio canal system will be used for post-appropriation aims. A 50 mile Defiance Toledo Miami and Erie stretch may host gasoline powered steel freight boats. A company claims to begin once board of public works repairs finish.
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Ohio Canal
General Assembly
Defiance
Toledo
Miami and Erie
Board of Public Works
Miami and
Erie
Admiral Kirtley
Kirtley
Cincinnati
Defiance Firms Buy Star Skirt Machinery Amid Abandonment
The Star Skirt Manufacturing Co. has ceased production and is disposing of its machinery with parts purchased by Defiance Glove and Mitten Works and Defiance Tick Mitten Co. The Hicksville News notes a well attended Methodist church service last Sunday and praises Julius J. Bish of Defiance for a rare bass solo performance.
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Star Skirt Manufacturing Co
Defiance Glove and Mitten Works
Defiance Tick Mitten Co
Julius J. Bish
Defiance
Hicksville
Blackmail Charged in Ohio Fire Case Refused Extradition
Special to Express from Lensing Michigan March 14 Ira Bryant tied to arson in Fulton County Ohio in 1878 and accused of blackmail. Testimony alleged Hollenbeck plotted six thousand dollar settlements with Bryant through agents. Ohio witnesses disputed extortion claims. Bryant’s extradition denied by Gov Warner citing insufficient evidence and questionable witness methods.
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Mich
Warner
Ira Bryant
Fulton County
Ohio
Bryant
H. H. Hollenbeck
Walter Payne
J. W. McMichael
Toledo
Edward Gaudern
Williams County
Hollenbeck
Dan Harmon
Toledo Post Office
Harmon
Payne
Pettieville
Lansing
Fire Hog
Harris
Deaths Near Holgate In Henry County Records
George Rettig of Flatroe township aged 68 and member of the 68 O T L is reported dead. Joseph Wells aged 7, member of the 38th O W L, died. His eldest daughter Miss Susie Wells died Sunday night from pneumonia.
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George Rettig
Flatroe Township
Henry County
T. L
Joseph Wells
Susie Wells
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Knights
Laura King
T. T. Ansberry
Washington, D. C
Ettie Lawer
S. L. Woodruff
Sidney
City
L. L. Canfield
E. Andrews
W.C. Palmer
Flint, Mich
M. B. Gorman
Edward Whippett
Sadie Mallett
Orlando Ralston
James Webber
Nickle Plate Railroad
Bellevue
Holgate Avenue
Warren Carpenter
Goshen
Psseerr Ees Society
St. Mary’s Church
Bridge Club
P. Sutphen
Jefferson Street
Elmer T Clark
C. W Butler
Eugenia Ralston
Irving WM. Adams
Brown’s
Defiance Boosters
Charles A. Gillespie
Perry Street
Toledo Hospital
Menden, Mich
Board of Appraisers
Edward C. Squire
Squire
Electrics
Frank T. Donley
Parmer & Decker
Jones College of Auctioneer
Aoe
A. W. Thomas Neotonte
Chi
State Board of Public
J. M. Mills
Methodist Episcopal Church
Lima
Amos Young
John H. Loug
Stephens Insurance
John McMillen
Archbold
Tillie Vandermender
Miss Grace Bailey
Lillian Carpenter
Miss
Alice Davis
Mary Riley
Ayereville
Chicago
Co. H. Dicus
George Colvin
J. W. Smith
Sandusky
Catherine Rowland
J. J. Burns
S. E. Boyer
Dudley Hartman
Jesus
Mr. Kirtley
Blanche
David Fockler
Brunersburg
Columbus Press Post
Vinci
Woodward
Holgate
First National Bank
United States Depository
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