Ridg. Daily and Weekly News Briefs in Toledo Area
Albert Burcu Civil War veteran and founder of Toledo Plow Works dies at 65. James R. Foraker, brother of Senator J B Foraker, dies at 52 in Cincinnati. Leipsic fire destroys two store buildings housing a restaurant and bowling alley with about 6000 dollars in losses. Mrs Freed Gronm dies in Findlay from blood poisoning after a hand scratch two weeks prior.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Albert Burcu
Toledo Plow Works
James R. Foraker
J. B. Foraker
Cincinnati
Freed Gronm
Findlay
Farmer Cuartes W. Fox crushed by falling steel tower near Marysville
Cuartes W. Fox a farmer living near Marysville was crushed to death on Tuesday when a rope supporting a steel tower broke and caused the tower to collapse onto him. Nearly every bone in his body was broken.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cuartes W. Fox
Marysville
Rural free delivery carriers receive pay boosts
The Postmaster General approves a detailed salary adjustment for rural free delivery carriers effective July 1. Increases range from 9 to 25 percent by miles traveled, boosting annual pay to as high as $900 for routes of 24 miles or more, with total rural service funding near $35 million for the next fiscal year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tar
Freshmen Tie Judges After Contest Decision
In Shurtleff college Upper Alton Illinois the freshmen forcibly restrained two of three judges M Magan and E M Dey after the sophomores won a oratorical contest. The third judge Harold Johnson was not harmed. Magan and Dey freed themselves hours later but returned to St Louis chilled and chagrined.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Illinois
Upper Alton
Shurtleff College
M. Magan
St. Louis
E. M. Dey
Missouri Pacific System
Harold Johnson
Prof
Magan
Mr. Dey
Marriage Returns to Jackson and Bryan Areas in 1920s Note
Residents share news of weddings in Jackson and Bryan areas, including Charles Green marrying Maud Harter in Jackson on April 17 and D G Harter marrying Addie McCrea of Bryan. Local sick list mentions Washington H E Dreher with stomach trouble. Other notes report Frank Persin planning a move near Hicksville and Loren Herriman buying four cushion tire buggies in Alvordton.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. E. Dreher
Charles Green
Michigan
Jackson
Maud Harter
Bryan
D. G. Harter
Addie McCrea
Frank Persin
Hicksville
Loren Herriman
Alvordton
Rev. Leatherman
New Bethel
Jay Pollock
Jay Yarlot
Will
Indiana
George Motter
New Sunday
George
Democrat
Philo Dramatic Co
Death of Marie Bonita Smith Marks Sudden Loss in Toledo
Sympathy floods the community for Mr and Mrs Charles R Smith after their six year old daughter Marie Bonita fell ill suddenly. An operation for gangrenous appendicitis was performed at Betts hospital Toledo but she died eight hours later. The Smiths recently moved from Toledo and Mr Smith works as a traveling representative for the American Steel Package Co.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles R. Smith
Marie Bonita
Mrs. Smith
Our City
Toledo
Smith
American Steel Package Co
Odd Fellowship Marks 88th Anniversary in City
The 88th anniversary of Odd Fellowship was observed Sunday at United Brethren Church with about forty lodge members attending. Rev. Shupp, a member, preached on Love the Law of the Kingdom from John 13 35 36, stressing love as key Christian duty and the order’s benevolent aims. Special music included an anthem and two pieces by the Young Men's Quartetto.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Odd Fellowship
United Brethren Church
Shupp
Funeral Rites For Kenneth McDonald Held at St Marys
Remains brought from Melrose Monday morning and services conducted at St Marys Catholic church at 10 30. Rev J B Weiss of Paulding sang and preached an excellent sermon. Pallbearers included L Miller Amos Rathburn Peter Pierce Marion Davis Frank Kraft and Dess McCurdy. The funeral of Ben Grosalia followed at St Marys Catholic church at 9 o clock with Rev J F Collins singing the mass and delivering the sermon. Pallbearers were L Archambeault N G Cunningham I Grunderman J Lalonde Frank Plirrman and J Walz.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kenneth McDonald
Melrose
St. Mary’s Catholic Church
J. B. Weiss
Paulding
Triass
L. Miller
Amos Rathburn
Peter Pierce
Marion Davis
Frank Kraft
Dess McCurdy
Ben Grosalia
St. Marys Catholic Church
J. F. Collins
L. Archambeault
N. G. Cunningham
I. Grunderman
J. Lalonde
Frank Plirrman
J. Walz
Powell and Deatrick undertake home improvements
Improvements are under way at the residences of Dr. W. S. Powell and Geo. W. Deatrick. Powell is adding new concrete work, while Deatrick is having a new roof installed on his Wayne street home. The grounds of St. Mary’s Catholic church are being enhanced with a new lawn and flower beds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. S. Powell
Geo. W. Deatrick
Wayne Street
St. Mary’s Catholic Church
New Statue at St Michael's to Grace North Ridge
Preparations are under way for dedicatory services at St. Michael's Catholic church North Ridge on Ascension Day. A bronze eight foot statue of archangel St Michael weighing three tons cost 800 dollars and will be installed in a niche. services begin 10 am high mass followed by 3 pm vespers blessing and other rites, with a 7:30 pm schoolchildren entertainment. Local priests join Rev Andlauer in the ceremonies.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Michael’s Catholic Church
North Ridge
Archangel St. Michael
Andlauer
Obituary of Mrs Adaline Kleinhen Doenges
Mrs Adaline Kleinhen Doenges born January 20 1824 in Wetter Germany died April 26 1907 aged 83 years 4 months 6 days. She married John Doenges February 10 1848 and left nine children four died in infancy two sons Conrad M Rhinehart and two daughters Amanda Mensel Lottie Mansfield. She joined German Lutheran church as a girl and moved to the United States in 1858 later joining the Methodist Episcopal church where she remained faithful. Funeral conducted by Rev F M Houser at Sharon Church with burial Mt Zion cemetery. Ayersville choir provided music.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Adaline Kleinhen Doenges
Wetter
Germany
John Doenges
Michael
Conrad M. and
Rhinehart
Amanda A. Mensel
Lottie R. Mansfield
Christ
F. M. Houser
Sharon
Mt. Zion
Ayernville
Community Notes From Farmer Township
Farmer Township residents saw Mr Wheeler relocate to Huron while Mr and Mrs Close returned home after months away. Continental visitors Charles Biglow and wife spent time with kin in Farmer. K V Haymarker spoke to students about weather turnout was lower due to rain but attendees found it enjoyable. Mrs Perry Burns planned a California move with her three children as relatives join later. Brose Spangler visited from Ashley. Arthur Stone family returned from Montana. T A Fordham visited Edgerton to see his granddaughter. Alumni dinner at Hotel. Mrs B F Lord’s finger injury worsened leading to a doctor visit and later surgery with improvement. Rev Turner preached the U B church baccalaureate service. four graduates named Elma Sewell, Beatrice Blosser, Francis Mavis, and Charles Mason.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wheeler
Huron
William Spangler
Perry Burns
Brose Spangler
Ashley
Ind
Farmer
Arthur Stone
Montana
T. A. Fordham
Edgerton
B. F. Lord
Death of John Nischwite in Florida
John Nischwite died at his Florida home at 6 45 Monday morning. Born December 3 1844 he lies in state for funeral at the M E church in Florida Thursday afternoon at 1 with Rev Rarsten officiating Interment will be in Cole cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Nischwite
Florida
M. E
Rarsten
Cole Cemetery
Sunday School Convention Dates and Reports
Defiance county Sunday schools announce convention dates May 5 at Lost Creek Presbyterian church and Prairie Creek U B church, with sessions May 5 and May 18. Township reports show growth in Home Departments Cradle Rolls and improved progress over last year. County convention planned July 17 18 at Farmer Center with state workers Dr Joseph Clark and Mrs Curtis.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Farmer Township
Lost Creek Presbyterian Church
Washington Township
Prairie Creek U. B
Tiffin Township
St John’s M. EF
Milford Township
Highland
Mark
Hicksville
Farmer Center
Joseph Clark
Curtis
Defiance County
Sunday School Times Co
Philadelphia
Emma Stack
L. C. Peterson
Sylvester Stack
Miss Stack
Defiance County Sunday School Association
St. John’s M. E Church
Defiance
Mansfield
H. L. Stock
Washington Township Sunday School Association
Card of Thanks for support during illness and funeral
We extend sincere thanks to friends and neighbors who assisted during the illness and death of our wife and mother. Gratitude to Rev Burrell Rev Houser and the choir who assisted at the funeral. Appreciation to Mrs Pharos and Elmer Hall for the flowers. Al Logan and children.
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Burrell
Houser
Pharos
Elmer Hall
Death of Mrs Henry Sisco in Noble township
Mrs Henry Sisco died at her home in Noble township after a long illness. Born in Delaware township in 1866, she married Henry Sisco on July 1 1891. She leaves her husband an adopted daughter, her parents, five sisters, two brothers, all in the area. Funeral Friday at 10 am at Free Will Methodist Church with Rev Kroft officiating. interment in Clinker Cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry Sisco
Noble Township
Elizabeth
John Kuhn
Delaware Township
Kate Clauss
Emma Lipp
Ida Koch
Orpha Bowers
Amanda Kuhp
Fred
George Kuhp
Free Will Methodist Church
Rev. Kroft
Clinker Cemetery
Local Visitors and Community Happenings Near West Unity
Mr and Mrs J J Craine visited relatives near West Unity over the weekend. S F Stock raised his barn. Tiffin township will hold its semi annual Sunday school convention May 18 and 19 at St Johns M E church. The lecture Every Man a King by Mr Kline drew a good crowd Friday evening. Mrs Hubscher and son of Archibald visited. Miss Lottie Rethmel closed her school at the Banner. Mr and Mrs W O Stever and Mrs Fred Stever of Defiance attended Sunday. Mr and Mrs Willis Keister entertained friends from Germany Sunday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. J. Craine
West Unity
S. F. Stock
Tiffin Township
St. John’s M. E
M. E. Church
Kline
Banner
W. O. Stever
Fred Stever
Defiance
Willis Keister
Germany
Defiance real estate transfers and notices
Real estate transfers list multiple deeds in Defiance and nearby towns, including John C Diehl to Christ Diehl Jr lot 42 Southworths add Defiance. Johanna Gagen to C W Butler lot 25 Warren. Harry L Copenhaver to Lydia Tel schaw lot 15 Defiance. Peter Goehring to Irene Bennett lot 59 East View Defiance. Mary Davis to Harry Gibson lot 2½ Southworths Add Defiance. Edninsberry to Sarah Magrath lot A Phelps. J Sherman Hart to Jos H Schramm pt lot 6 Shoe Factory add Hicksville. Evaline Stewart to Chase Kissabeth lot 32 first add Mark Center. Mary Bourbonnais to Jos Long lot 6 Mackinaw add Sherwood. Kizia Ann McCaint and Franklin Beerbower 110a sec 24 Farmer. Franklin Beerbower to Noah Emory 20a sec 13 Farmer. Glen Grey to Fannie Maud Grey 80a sec 21 and 45a sec 27 Delaware. Fannie Maud Grey to Glen Grey 76 568 sec 27 Delaware. WANTED a competent girl for general housework Mrs C M Willock Wayne and Juliet streets.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John C. Diehl
Christ Diehl, Jr
Southworth
Johanna Gagen
C. W. Butler
Warren
Harry L. Copenhaver
Lydia
Telschaw
Nawesdae
Christian Brauchhauser
Barbara Brauchhauser
Deflance
Peter Goehring
Ire Bennett
East View
Defiance
Mary Davis
Harry Gibson
Edninsberry
Sarah Magrath
Phelps and Others
J Sherman Hart
Jos H Schramm
Shoe Factory
Hicksville
Evaline Stewart
Chase_ Kissebeth
First
Mark Center
Ee Ween Mary Bourbonnais
Jos Long
Mackinaw Add
Sherwood
Kizia Ann McCaint
Franklin Beerbower
Noah Emory
Glen Grey
Fannie Maud Grey
Delaware
Mrs Squire in Paris 1907 travel note from London to Paris
Mrs Squire writes from Paris at 144 Rue de Clichy describing a long journey from Cherbourg to Paris aboard Lloyd boats and trains. She details hotel scouting, dining car meals, and early impressions of Paris including the Latin Quarter near the Luxembourg. She notes a quiet garden side flat with steam heat and electric lights, and that her sister is improving.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rue de Clichy
Paris
Niece
Madam Duyrea
Latin Quarter
Luxembourg
Seine
Cherbourg
Lloyd Tender
Mary
Fire destroys National Stove plant in Lorain
The National Stove Co plant at Lorain was destroyed by fire on Monday night, causing an estimated loss of $200,000 and leaving about 400 workers unemployed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
National Stove Co
Lorain
Logan Couple Mourns After Lost Infant and Wife in Highland
Martha A Gilts Logan died of tuberculosis at home in Highland Township near Highland Center aged 32. She left Al Logan and three daughters and a son, infant daughter 11 days old. Also survived by her father Peter Gilts of Defiance and brother James Gilts of Findlay. Both mother and infant buried in Ayersville cemetery. Parish details note sympathy from community and hope.
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Highland Township
Highland Center
Martha A. Logan
Gilts
Mrs. Logan
al Logan
Peter Gilts
Defiance
James Gilts
Findlay
Ayersville
Rev
Burrell
Postal station No 2 placed under Mary Gunderman care
Postal station No 2 was placed in charge of Mary Gunderman of 814 Deatrick Street on Wednesday. It serves the city area for residents who wish to purchase postal services in a convenient location.
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Mary Gunderman
Deatrick Street
Market Prices Across Commodities and Livestock
The Toledo market round reports grain bids for July and cash settlements across wheat corn oats rye and clover seed with Chicago futures notations omitted. Livestock prices span hogs cattle calves and sheep with receipts and range quotes for East Buffalo and local city markets.
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Toledo
East Buffalo
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Defiance Express
Ofice—Latty Ridg
Court Street
P.O
Northwestern Telephone
Leipsic
Washington
Marie B. Smith
ST. Michaels
EK. Leatherman
A. J. Neisweinder
W. E. Hagg
W. F. Pollock
J. B. Robinson
A. Churchman
A. Ginther
J. W. Shuter
Evansport
Tony
Detroit
Cleveland
Buffalo
N. Y
Clinton Street
Defiance, Ohio
AMADA
A.f.preisendorfer
Pues
Real Estate Tranfers
C. M. Willock
Wayne and Juliet Streets
City Markets
A. Uortin & Company
Ohio
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