Local Socials and Civic Notes Highlight Defiance News
Mrs. Jasper Smith returns home from visiting her sister in Defiance. Mrs. C E K Francisco travels to Lincoln after attending W H McClintock's funeral. Mr. and Mrs. Joe Mercer visit Ft Wayne before returning home. Mrs. E Lewis and Mrs. Robert Kelsey come back from Toledo. W H McClintock funeral attendees arrive from Plymouth and elsewhere. C W Krotz and daughter Olive plan visits to Toledo and Mellville La. George S May named Fulton county official stenographer for three years at $600 yearly. A bouquet arrives for McClintock from Columbus commissioners. Edward Palm, 19, undergoes kidney surgery. W Krotz bonds noted in Toledo. National Sultana Survivors Reunion to be held April 24 at Ford Post Hall. AW King among survivors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sultsna
Ford Post Hall
Bloco
AW King
Sultana Wich
Local visitors and shoppers noted in city social notes
Mrs Weisz of Newark visits friends here. Dey Ayers offers loans at 4 percent. Mrs George Bartlett of Toledo visits. Miss Lehman showcases her Spring Hat line. Mrs C E Francisco arrives from Lincoln Illinois. H Miller of Hicksville spends Monday here. Sam Jolly of Paulding spends Tuesday. Bud Clinton of Garrett seeks a road horse at Wellmans Music. Mr and Mrs W A Hartell return to Calumet Michigan after visiting L Wilsberg and family.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W A Hartell
Calumet, Mich
L Wilsberg
State Bank promotes full service with top officers
The notice lists Peter Kettenring as president and WM Geiger and Elbert E. Carter as officers. It proclaims comprehensive banking facilities from largest to smallest equipment and emphasizes benefits for customers with exclusive advantages.
Local society notes share events and nuptials
The Bachelor Girls host Miss Agnes Ensigo and Miss Grace Himes at home for needlework and music. A college musicale benefits the YWCA with strong vocal and instrumental numbers. Chas Crane and Miss Buelah Acre wed. they plan to reside at 122 East street. Knights of Pythias host a social with pedro prizes. Worm o'3 dons and Foreign Missionary Society hold a large meeting with elections and Africa study. officers named and a luncheon served.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J WS Club
Grace Himes
Fast Defiance
Chas. Crane
Buelah Acre
Rev. Snook
U B Church
Miss Acre
Piqua
Mr. Crane
East Street
Dons and Foreign Missionary Society
Mra
Cheney
Holgate Avenue
Helen Phelps
Ongo
Scott
Clark
Minsel
Deatrick
B W Slagle
Lucinda Graham
Arthur Barber
W H Hutchin
Local Notes on Visits and Fire Report
Mrs J Langfield of St Wayne visits John Kiser and family in the city. J E Durham of Noble township receives a letter from his daughter Mrs Brown of Beaman Iowa. Their home burned Sunday night during a church absence and lightning is blamed for the blaze with no clothing left.
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Mrs. J Langfield
St. Wayne
John Kiser and
J E Durham
Noble Township
Mrs. Brown
Beaman
Iowa
Mr. Brown
Accidents Hurt Workers And Spectator In Local Area
Rolla Hatfield suffered the loss of the ends of his index and second fingers at the American Steel Package plant. Dr. Ury and Dr. Finch treated his injuries. In Mast Pefiance a man felled trees on the golf grounds. John Wagner of East Second Street sustained a scalp gash from a falling bough as a large tree broke another limb. Dr. Zeller and Dr. Ury attended Wagner.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rolla Hatfield
American Steel Package Company
Dr. Ury
Finch
John Wagner
East Scond Street
Dr. Zeller
Local Notices and Neighborhood News Summary
Defiance area residents report hay buying by Mr Berringer and corn purchases by Henry Hill at Rice. Elwood Switzer formerly of Oakwood dies after a period of illness. funeral details noted. A literary gathering drew attendees from Northcreek Wisterman and Defiance counties at Zimmerman schoolhouse. Debates loom on a proposed separate territory for Black residents. Captains Lewis Doenges and Frank Parrett are named. Mrs Zimmerman is recovering from sickness while Inez Kilpatric and Ray visited F Grants. Henry Hill's family and others visited Noah Spencer’s home Sunday.
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Berringer
Defiance
John Warfield
Mt. Zon
Myres
Ayersville
Northcreek
Wisterman
Defiance County
Zimmerman School
Henry Hill
Rice
Elwood Switzer
Oakwood
Lewis Doenges
Frank Parrett
Funeral rites for Wesley Heath McClintock held at St. Pauls
Hundreds attend the funeral at St. Pauls Methodist Church with Defiance Commandery Knight's Templar and Omega Lodge escorting. The service includes a church address by Rev. Clayton A. Smucker, Knights Templar ritual, and burial at Riverside cemetery. Notables and relatives from several states send floral tributes and condolences.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wesley Heath McClintock
St. Paul’s Methodist Church
Defiance Commandery
Knight’s Templar
Omega Lodge
Davidson Street
Clayton A Smucker
Knights Templar
Riverside Cemetery
Knights
Maude Foust
C H Seither
Chappel
Smucker
Memorial for Wesley McClintock Masonic tribute and church obsequies
A memorial for Wesley Heath McClintock honors his life as a devoted mason and public servant. The narrative recalls his scholastic attainments, courage, patriotism, and enduring work, with tributes from Zinobia Temple Knights Templar Omega lodge and others. Flowers and prayers accompany the funeral discourse referencing scripture and moral fortitude.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wesley Heath McClintock
Heaven
Earth
Smucker
Mount of Olives
Christ
McClintock
Zinobia Temple
Mystic Shrine
Knights Templar
Omega Lodge
Boys Are Sentenced In Several Criminal Proceedings
Judge Killits sentenced Frank Graves to thirty days in the Toledo workhouse plus a 15 fine and costs. Clyde May and Albert Hedrick, ages thirteen and eleven, were sent to the State Industrial School at Lancaster. Lawrence Paquette was committed to the Mansfield Reformatory for an indeterminate period. Frank Sommers Sr. reached a $500 settlement with the Wabash Railroad for a two year old injury. J M Ainsworth’s suit against Hicksville wasmoved toward verdict. Joseph L Wort and Mattie Pearl Batts were granted a marriage license. Fred Whiteford received a two month term for drunkenness and resisting an officer. Charles Crane and Bulah Acree obtained a marriage license. Confessions in the Mansfield reformatory involve Eli Whited and Ernest Smith denying claims by Riley Colton and Park Wright. Local residents and various workers are noted with community activities and trades.
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Killits
Frank Graves
Toledo
Clyde May
Albert Hedrick
Dey Ayers
Lancaster
Lawrence Paquette
Mansfied
Frank Sommers Sr
Wabash
Sommers
Jewell
J M Ainsworth
Hicksville
Joseph L Wort
Mattie Pearl Batts
Gates
Steever
Common Pleas
Kopp
Fred Whiteford
Charles Crane
Defi
Ohio State Reformatory
Mansfield
Riley Colton
Park Wright
Pinkerton Detective Agency
Eli Whited
Ernest Smith
Whited
Auglaize
Smith
Clinton County
James Ague
Reformatory
Ague
Death of Alexander Graves at the Infirmary
Alexander Graves born September 10 1833 was admitted to the Infirmary October 9 1897 and died March 27 1906 aged 72 years 6 months and 17 days after a paralytic stroke. He was a former Defiance shoemaker with no living relatives. Funeral services were held at the Infirmary with Rev Rogers officiating and interment at the Infirmary cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alexander Graves
Rev. Rogers
Nofirmary Cemetery
Public Schools Tighten Tuition Collection Meant for City Pupils
School board approves settlements on back tuition owed by country pupils while monthly dues will be strictly collected. Cantata production planned in May with auditorium chosen over opera house. Superintendent authorized to order reading books and ensure bond on city treasurer. Attendance and truancy statistics reported. diplomas budgeted. bills and payroll listed with multiple suppliers and staff.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Board of Education
Canfield
Reynolds
H J Jennings
United States Fidelity and Guaranty Co
Misses Dunn
Augusta Higgens
Oaks
Calkins
Deatrick
Rowe
Deveaux
Wells
Fourth Ward
Smith
Committee On
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Woodwards Drug Store
Jasper Smith
J J Cantlon
C EK Francisco
Lincoln
W H McClintock
Joe Mercer
A Goldenetz
Ft. Wayne
E . Lewis
City
Robert Kelsey
New York
Charles Bentley
W Krotz
Olive
Mellville
Miss Krotz
Maumee River
Third Street
George
Fulton County
Howell DeMuth
Columbussens
State Commissioners of Insurance
Mr. Vorys
E M Furlington
Geo. F Crawford
C W Taylor
F C Rochester
Wm. Miller
R J Mauck
A L Corman
Chas. Ward
Edward
Lotis Palm
Wayne Street
Rosen- St. Wayne
Ury and
Stevens
S W Krotz
Poody
Mr. Krotz
Frank Donley
Auitioneer
Palmer & Decker
Fitt National Bank
Mrs. C . Weisz
Newark
George Bartlett
Lehman
C E Francisco
W. H. McClintock
Illinois
H Miller
Sam Jolly
Paulding
Bud Clinton
Garrett
WanTep
Wellman’s Music Store
F. P. Weisenburger & Brother
Rexall
Mee
Peter Kettenring
Agnes Ensigo
Francis Street
Knights of Pythias
Pedro
C J Thompson
Edward King
A X Weiserburger
EF ‘V French
E R Phelps
F W Cheney
W P Engel
Charles W Deatrick
Walters
Davison
Africa
Charles Deatrick
Hutchinson
J F Deatrick
New Back Comics
Mollencup’s, Eading Jeweler and Optician
Boyer’s
Monroe
Kittner’s Clothing Store
Opp
Court House
Defiance, Ohio
Board of Public Works
Ben Hurlodge
The
National Union
Out of the City
Frank P McKay
Logan
Charles W McClintock
J F Burrell
Chicago
N S Lindquist
Plymouth
Ind
F A McClintock
Newcombe
Tenn
Vorys
Insurance
W E Haller
H Watkins
State Board of Public Works
H W Meacham
James O’conner
Dayton
Charlies E Cooper
Cincinnati
Charles Geidel
Capt
Alman
Perkins
Columbus
Guilbert
Crawford
A M Miesel
A M Kruse
C I Morse
J W Lynde
D W McKnight
Virgil Squire
Miting Reser
Voir
Wapsakonetta
Grand Reservoir
Isaac Sheeley
John and
Lee L Sheeley
Joseph C Petrie
Montezuma
Sheeley
Judge Killits
Ance
Frank Beisweger
Minnie Orr
Adams Township
Joe Mack
Andy Hiler
Ray Smith
Paulding County
F W Smith
Scott Figley
Dan Roehrig
John Helfrick
Henry Mack
F A Goddard
Georgia
Roy Rankin
Harmon
Brunersburg
Hicksville, Ohio
Weekly Express
Robert Sussman
Alaska Fur House
Adams
Madison Ave
Erie St
Sussman &Co
Sussman & CO
Japan
California
Scott Paper Co
Standard Oil Co
George Wilhelm
Geta
Ginn & Co
MacMillin Co
F. E Reynolds
Atlas School Supply Co
Chas. Torrence
Winn
M. B. Gorman
B. W. Lind
Proton
Atkinson
Mentzer & Grover
Crayons
Snider
Wortman, Kingsbury, Gorman and Craven
Defiance College
Ideal College
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