Defiance City Officials Changeover Under New Code
Defiance sees new officials take office under the latest code. W D Hill takes mayoral records, Karl W Heerdegen becomes auditor, and city clerk McClintock transfers books. The treasury shows 26581.43 dollars with unsettled fund transfers and a legal question delaying funds to Jennings. Public Service Board elects officers including President F I and Streets Superintendent Uncle John Flannagan at 500 yearly. Riverside cemetery staffing and cemetery work arrangements noted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Defiance
W. D. Hill
Karl W. Heerdegen
W. HL. McClintock
McClintock
Kerns
Jennings
Board of Public Service
F. I
George P. Wohn
John Forst
M. J. Walz
J. 8. Haller
Lewis Baltes
John Flannagan
Riverside Cemetery
Peter Murphy
May Day Ice Grows Rare In This Latitude
Local notes include May first ice formation at unusual latitude. Henry McGovern of Liberty Center attended Robt Kyle's funeral. Aderman case withdrawn and husband released. Ann Yuetter 80 acre Highland farm sold at sheriff's sale for 4110 to August Wandt. Runaway victim Mrs Adam Miller returned home near Junction. W F Hedrick New Crescent News city editor scooped rivals with a nine pound boy birth.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry McGovern
Liberty Center
Robt. Kyle
Ann Yuetter
Highland Township
August Wandt
W.F. Hedrick
The
Crescent News
Hedrick
Babe
Runaway Horse Causes Narrow Wreck and Local Deaths
A peddler’s horse bolted on a Clinton street after a drink break, colliding with a buggy on the street, causing debris and minor damage but no injuries besides a lost cargo. Also noted are surveyors mapping the People’s Rapid Transit line and the death of Clement K. Woodward, Liberty Center businessman, after months of illness. he leaves a widow, four children, and three brothers.
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Third Street
Weisenburger
Clinton J Street
Clinton Street
Clement K. Woodward
Liberty Center
Henry County
C. A. Woodward
Defiance County
Married in Covington. Victor Thomas and Florence Spengler wed
Victor E. Thomas of St Marys and Miss Florence J Spengler of Defiance were married in Covington on June 9 199. The ceremony was kept secret until yesterday. The bride has worked as a trimmer at Mrs J R Thomas millinery store for three seasons and many friends greet the couple as they plan to establish a home around July 1. The Express joins well wishes for their happiness.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Marys
Ohio
Victor E. Thomas
W. B. Thomas
Florence J. Spengler
Defiance
Covington
J. R. Thomas
Look in Your Mirror Look in Your Mirror
An ad-style line urges readers to pay 50 cents for a cure that promises to rid pimples blackheads and digestive woes and improve the complexion like an April day after a shower. It implies a quick cosmetic and health fix.
Caldwell's Syrup Pepsin Claims Proven Beneficial
A reader reports relief after using Dr Caldwell's Syrup Pepsin for tiredness loss of appetite and nervousness. After trying mineral waters with little help, one bottle brought more benefit than previous remedies, leading to a money back claim. The advertisement highlights Pepsin Syrup Co. of Monticello Illinois.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rylemion
de Caldwell
Sunday School Touring Party Watches McKinley Vault Guard
A touring group visited Canton on April 15 and viewed the guarded presidential vault for William McKinley. Soldiers in uniform monitored the casket with two hour shifts, while a lieutenant and two gates restricted access. The party praised the guard’s politeness and reflected on national devotion, noting plans for a taller monument with an observation deck.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Canton
Dowling
Cumberland
Westlawn
William McKinley
U.S
Dr. Clark
Russia
Cuba
Porto Rico
Heir Mason Named Executor in Adams Township Probate
The will of Leander L. Mason of Adams township was admitted to probate on Thursday with H. C. Mason named as executor. Isaac Deveaux of Cambridge faces five suits in Columbus by the United States government for allegedly importing workers from Car to Cambridge, with $1,000 sought in each case. Mrs. R. Carey May and her children depart for New York and London to join Mr. May. Marriage licenses issued: Hershal Michael, 24, and Ida Derman, 19, of Hicksville. Charles A. Aler, 29, and Grace Reisch, 25, of Hicksville.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Leander L. Mason
Adams Township
H.C. Mason
Isaac Deveaux
Cambridge
Columbus
United States of America
Hershal Michael
Ida Derman
Hicksville
Charles A. Aler
Grace Reisch
Order of Eagles Institute in Defiance
Defiance hosts Ft. Wayne lodge members as 107 initiate at the National Union hall. A Defiance band welcomes visitors, a banquet follows, and the party returns to Ft. Wayne after a lively evening of ceremonies and early morning departures.
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Order OF Eagles
Defiance Aerie
Ft. Wayne Lodge
Ft. Wayne Band
Defiance
District Conference and Missionary Convention in Defiance Ohio 1903
District Conference and Missionary Convention of Defiance district Central Ohio annual conference Grover Hill Ohio May 4 5 6 1903 Monday afternoon opening exercises presiding elder roll call and minute business Monday evening Rev J F Mounts Rev J A Lucy 9 30 sermon Tuesday morning May 5 devotional services Rev S J Colgen 9 00
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Defiance
HL. P. Miller
Central Ohio
Grover Hill
Ohio
S.J. Colgen
Old Council Adjourns Sine Die After Appointments
The city council met in an adjourned session with members Beardsley Bohannon Chenevert Groney Helm Hooker and Tuttle present. A three year board of equalization appointment for Geo H Dicus and E D Moss was adopted with Bohannon Chenevert voting no. Health board appointments J H Shutters P E Helpman and Arthur Diehl were approved with Bohannon Chenevert absent and minutes from April 21 28 May 1 and 2 approved before adjournment sine die.
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Beardsley
Bohannon
Chenevert
Groney
Helm
Hooker
Tuttle
Geo. H. Dicus
E.D. Moss
Board of Equalization
Board of Health
J. H. Shutters
P.E. Helpman
Arthur Diehl
Messrs. Bohannon
Defiance County News Highlights May Events and Local Plans
On Sunday evening May 3 by Rev B W Slagle at the parsonage Frederick Knoop and Miss Etta Osman both of Defiance county were married. The note also lists licenses issued for Geo Underwood and Maud Byers, Frederick Knook and Etta Osman, and Charles A Van Horn with Ethel Fuller. Also mentions Peter Caressel buying stone for a new two story residence replacing a burned one, with work awarded to Sebastian Smith. An accident at Defiance Machine Works injures Arthur Osborn but no bones broken. Weisenburger buys a gas engine to run stone sawing, aiding local construction. Sultana survivors elect officers for next reunion at Galion Ohio.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
B. W. Slagle
Frederick Knoop
Etta Osman
Defiance County
Geo. Underwood
Maud Byers
Farmer
Frederick Knook
Highland Township
Chas. A. van Horn
Boneta
Ind
Ethel J. Fuller
Hicksville
Peter Caressel
Whitehouse
Sebastian Smith
Arthur Osborn
Defiance Machine Works
City Officials Report City Funds For Defiance Ohio May 4 1908
City clerk and treasurer finalize settlement sheets revealing fund status for Defiance Ohio as of May 4 1908. Details list General Fire Water Clinton Fifth to Bridge and multiple refunders across series with firemen's pension, library, sewer, police funds.
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Defianze
Ohio
Wate Clinton
Bridge
Arabella and
Wayne
Clinton
Williams
East Hopkins
Esse
Police
Horse Stolen at Stryker Suspects Sought in Bryan
Officer Tom Ansberry received a telegram from Bryan Sunday urging pursuit of Clayte Hubbard and Bert Minnery for stealing a horse at Stryker, selling it in Bryan, and then heading to this city. The men could not be located here.
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Tom Ansberry
Bryan
Clayte Hubbard
Bert Minnery
Stryker
Curiosity in Window Showcases Formaldehyde Cowboy
A Woodward's drug store window displays a formaldehyde cowboy statue described as a famous disinfectant used in hospitals worldwide. The display draws curiosity from shoppers as readers are urged to recognize the item as a standard medical disinfectant.
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Woodward's Drug Store
Germai
Court Notes Filed Against Bloom & Co in Pleas Court
New cases filed in common pleas court name Jenks and Muir Mig Co versus Bloom and Co with judgments prayed for 100.50 and Stoll Casket Works versus Bloom and Co praying 112.05 and Wisconsin Chair Co versus Bloom praying 66.30. In Willett versus Short the court finds Jesse Short owes an unpaid note and the other notes have been settled.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pleas Court
Jenks & Muir Mig. Co
Bloom & Co
Pray Judgment
Stoll Casket Works
Onsin Chair Co
Bloom Ray Judgment
Willett
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John Flanagan
P. Harley
John Ford
Justice Costello
Paul Aderman
McCarty
John McCarty
Thos. Buchholz
New Thursday
Adam Miller
North Defiance
John Clemens
Junction
Ayer
J. C. Ayer CO
Lowell, Mass
Rocky Mountain
Weisenburger & Emery
Jewell
People’s Rapid Transit Electric Company
Mand
Jack
Millie Gorman
St. Mary’s Catholic Church
Madge Doherty
W. H. Hubbard
Paulding
Common Pleas Court
Anthony
Catholic Knights of Ohio
Cleveland
John A. Beez
Dr.Caldwell
Ideal Pharmacy
Clinton St
President William McKinley
Mander
Washington
C. EB. D
Tiffin
S.S. of Tiffin
Salem Evangelical Church
Portsmouth
Henry L. Stock
Ft Wayne Aerie
Orkianes
Tvs
Upp
Pekar Ind
the Kinyon Medical Co
Wis
N.g.woodward
J. F. Mounts
J.A Lucy
C. M. Monosmith
W. F. Ernsberger
D. M. Bailey
Tim
B. G. Brambaugh
India
J. W. Waugh
D. D. Luck India
Jennie Tinsley Waugh
Lucknow
JA. Spyker
Spay Morninay
Epworth League
W. Sullivan
Miss Marteliett
Kesternott
Poona
J. I
D. D
World Wide Mission of
States
J. Swank
J.w.waugh
D.carter
Job
E. D. Whitlock
F. W. Stanton
OLD Council
Henry Weisenburger
John C. Vandenbroek
W. G. McClary
John Lowery
Kent
H. Randebaugh
Lindsay
A. A. Jones
Middlefield
A. W. King
J. J. Zaiser
W. H. Norton
Hudson
W. C. Madden
Xenia
Galion
ROYAL
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