Depository named as First National Bank by Sinking Fund Board
After motions and counter motions the Sinking Fund Board designated the First National Bank as depository with an 8 17-20 percent bid. State Bank offered 3 percent, Merchants’ 2 percent. Debate over bid timing and compliance followed before the motion to accept the First National Bank’s bid passed. The board will seek an indemnity bond of 20 000.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Board of Sinking Fund Trastees
First National Bank
State Bank
Merchants’ National Bank
Krotz
Krots
Heerdegan
Rath
Virgil Squire
Mr. Rath
Merchante Bank
Hooker
Hay
Commission
Sinking Fund Board
Hill
First National
Pianos Shown Have Distinct Personalities Like People
The article compares pianos to people, noting that different makes exhibit unique characteristics and personalities. It likens instruments to cultures, saying they may look alike yet “speak” in distinct ways and carry diverse traits.
Some Pianos Sing Some Do Not
A reflective piece compares pianos to people noting some instruments always perform well while others are disagreeable or unhealthy. Musicians and piano tuners observe these differences in tone, temperament, and durability, paralleling human variety and fate.
Which Do You Want in Your Home Piano Ad
A promotional note touts lifetime Pianos as the cheapest option promising quality underpriced. It urges buyers not to crowd the price while noting the piano’s tone and noise relation and invites readers to view their line of Instrumente.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Aelis
Social happenings mark a busy week in Defiance
A large Nation al Union social capped Thursday night with a thimble party at the Butler home on Jefferson street. Mrs. C W Butler and her mother hosted twenty ladies and an informal 5:30 dinner. Mrs. Robert Kelsey of New York was the sole out-of-town guest.
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C W Butler
C A Decker
Decker
East Second Street
Marriage of Judge Sutphen and Miss Schrack in Defiance
Judge S T Sutphen and Mrs Gertrude Schrack wed at the Squire home on Front Street Defiance with Rev B W Slagle officiating. After a 6:30 p m ceremony the couple left for Cincinnati en route to Florida Cuba or Nassau, planning a six week wedding trip before settling on Jefferson street residence. A later party celebrated Miss Goldie McClarys thirteenth birthday with games and a candy hunt prize, a cup and saucer, and gifts including a signet ring and souvenir spoon.
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Lloyd Smith
Carrie Mae Wellman
Wayne
Mich
C E Stedman
John Smith
Highland Township
Defiance College
Evangelical Church
J W Wellman
Wayne, Mich
Ypsilanti Business College
Defiance
S T Sutphen
Gertrude Schrack
Charles B Squire
Front Street
W Slagle
Goldie McClary
McClary
Jefferson Street
Isabelle Hopper
Miss Goldits
Gold
Death Notices for Beavers Twitchell Leark Deurk
Obituaries report the deaths of Mrs. Mary Anne Beavers at 75 with thirteen children. Albert J. Twitchell at 57 with wife Ella Downs and children. John Leark after a brain illness. and Mr Deurk aged 54 of German origin with family in Defiance and connections to St John’s Lutheran church. European travel noted for Edward Squire group.
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Mary Anne Beavers
Jeremiah Beavers
John Young
Karnes Avenue
Beavers
Young
Defiance
Bryan
Albert J. Twitchell
Edward Squire
Mansfield
John Leark
Wilhelm Street
US Express Co
Deurk
Germany
America
William
George Edward
Hattie
Adolph Fisher
Chicago
John Deurk
Paulding
Mr Deurk
William Deurk
Chas Deurk
St John’s Lutheran Church
Officer August Wahl Stricken At Police Headquarters
Officer August Wahl of the police force is confined to his home with acute stomach trouble. He suffered a weak spell Friday night at police headquarters and has been feeling badly since. Chief Hubbard will cover his beat tonight.
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August Wahl
Wahl
Chief Hubbard
Twentieth Annual reception of W S Hancock Lodge No 207
The Twentieth Annual reception and entertainment of W S Hancock Lodge No 207 Knights of Pythias at Castle Hall drew about three hundred guests. Judge F L Hay gave a welcoming address, with a program featuring Defiance College talent including songs, violin and piano pieces, a violin duet, and a grand dance program with punch and wafers served.
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W S Hancock Lodge
Knights of Pythias
Castle Hall
Light Cavalry
F L Hay
Lodge
Julius Blair
Defiance
Mamie Hay
Whitney
Vienna
Orne Ervin
Eda Weigerding
Mies Fulghum
Defiance College
Blanch Doster
Virgil Mansfield
Doris
Lewis Thompson
Ravella Dupont
Frank Miller
Thompson
FL Hay
Geo. W Kirk
Dey Ayers
Daniel McKnight
C J
Two Husbands Seek Divorces in Probate Court
Two petitions for divorce were filed in probate court. Charles Shultz alleges Minnie has not resided with him for two years after their 1894 marriage and they have one child. William Pricely seeks separation claiming his wife has neglected her duties for ten years and has been wilfully absent for two years. they have three children who are now adults.
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Charles Shultz
Minnie Shultz
William Pricely
Spenglers Planned Benefit Concert For Two Churches
Prof F Spengler and Mrs Mary Nissen plan a benefit concert in Defiance to raise funds for St Johns church and the ME church. The Ottawa County Republican highlights the duo's musical talent and anticipated success of the event.
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Ottawa County Republican
F 8 Spengler
F . Spengler
Mary Nissen
St. John’s Church
USDA Circular Details Adulterated Orchard Grass Seed
The US Department of Agriculture issued a circular on adulteration of orchard grass, blue grass, clover, and alfalfa seed. About one third of tested seed was adulterated 10 to 75 percent with many firms named. Canadian blue grass and English trefoil imports are mixed with Kentucky blue grass and alfalfa seeds respectively. The department offers free testing of seed samples sent by dealers or consumers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
US Department of Agriculture
Department
United States
England
Defiance High Plans May 11 Rose Maiden Cantata
The Rose Maiden Cantata will be performed by Defiance High School students under the music supervisor L L Canfield on May 11. The chorus has begun rehearsals.
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Defiance High School
L L Canfield
Breakfast Luncheon or Tea Biscuits With Royal Baking Powder
A short recipe notes small hot biscuits baked just before the meal. Serve with butter honey marmalade or jam. Must use Royal Baking Powder for best results. New York advertising copy highlights the product.
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Royal Baking Powder
New York
Defiance High School backs spring baseball season
Defiance High School preps for a spring diamond season with a strong roster. Veteran pitcher Coy Jones departs but a group of promising sophomores and juniors led by Harry Miller aims to continue a proud winning tradition. The schedule lists April and May dates against Delphos Deshler Van Wert Paulding and Celina with Toledo visiting Defiance.
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Defiance
Coy Jones
Goldnetz
Conroy
Engel
Hockman
Miller
Deveaux
Wilhelm
Morse
Switzer
Hawk
Berringer
Schaufele
Harry Miller
Delphos
Deshler
van Wert
Van
Orchards Damaged by Rodent Girdling in Ohio
Rodent injury devastates orchards with a 2000 tree catalpa grove in Ohio where meadow mice girdled every tree up to a foot high. The site on low ground with weeds and ditches favored mice, threatening recovery. Bridge grafting is advised for girdled trees. less valuable stock should be cut to re-sprout. A woven wire cylinder around trunks has shown promise as a control measure.
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Ohio Experiment Station
Microtes Pennsylvanicus
Department of the Station
Doctor to Determine if Glasses are Needed
A baby girl was born to Mr and Mrs Guy Karr of Defiance township. The parents named her daughter and the news notes the birth with standard hometown announcement.
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Guy Karr
Defiance Township
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Roy Rock
Sherwood
City
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Wapakoneta
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Wright
Ryan
JC Petrie
Holland
Nolan Bros
Warner & Gonica
Clinton Street
George R. Colbath
National Union
Woman’s Relief Corps
Memorial Hall
Kila King
Catherine Stoll
Alice Behne
Otilla Stoll
Zalla Lenhardt
Lucy McClintock
Laverne Wortman
Mildred Roedel
Lefe Morse
Harriet Woodward
Blanche Dunlap
Lucile Stonebreaker
Helen Cunningham
Helen Garver
Marie Lind
Ruth Geiger
Catherine French
Maud Carter
Careen Evans
Ruth Mallett
Sutphen
J. A. Sites
Lewis Block
Northwestern
Knights of
Pythias
Joe Freecorn
J. Freecorn
N. Clinton St
Ohio
Will
Dr. Huffman
Hationel Bay
United States Treasury
United States Courts
Defiance County
Defiance City
Balt. & Ohio Railroad
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