Ohio Republicans fix state convention in Columbus for June 24 25
The Ohio Republican central committee set the state convention in Columbus for Monday and Tuesday June 24 25 to accommodate absent leaders Senator J B Foraker and Governor Nash. Foraker named temporary chairman and is expected to give the keynote. M A Hanna may become permanent chairman if health permits. John R Malloy chosen as temporary secretary and noted for a strong voice. Nash seeks reelection. Foraker seeks reelection. both are deemed essential to the party. Democrats are seen plotting local issues to gain Senate and Governor posts, but Ohio remains prosperous with farmers and workers optimistic. Kilbourne is the likely Democratic governor candidate unless Johnson or McLean crowds gain strength. Weather and farming conditions show mixed progress with corn planting lagging in some regions and wheat looking good.
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Republican State Central Committee
Columbus
J. B. Foraker
Geo. K. Nash
M. A. Hanna
John R. Malloy
Ohio
Republican State Executive Committee
Malloy
John
Xenia
Nash
United States
Republican Party
Senator Foraker
United States Senate
McKinley
Congress
Foraker
Cincinnati
Hamilton County
Col
James Kilbourne
Tom Johnson
John R. McLean
Kilbourne
Johnsons
Jones
Defiance
Logan
Hocking Valley
W. H. Me
Col. Silas Field Named Sergeant-at-Arms for Convention
Col umbus resident Col Silas Field chosen as Sergeant-at-Arms of the convention. A Republican milestone figure for over 33 years, he has repeatedly held the post and is hailed as the best judge of convention provisions and the creator of the finest badges ever seen in a convention hall.
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Col
Silas Field
Columbus
Ohio
Mare Sold for 175 Dollars in Ayersville Auction
Geo. Hasselswartz sold his fine driving mare to Dr. Blue of Ayersville. The roadster was among the best in the city and Dr. Blue secured a prize. The sale price was 175 dollars.
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Geo. Hasselswartz
Dr. Blue
Ayersville
Toledo R A M chapter greeted by visiting grand high priest
Graff M. Acklin of Toledo past grand high priest of the Grand Chapter of Ohio, R A M, visited En-sa-woo-sa chapter No 89 Friday evening for an inspection. He was met by many companions and a pleasant session was held.
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Graff M. Acklin
Toledo
Grand Chapter
Ohio
Death of George Boester Stuns Local Residents
August Boester learned Friday of his father George Boester s death a former city resident who had moved with his family to Ashland Wisconsin a year earlier He was 56 years old and survived by his wife two daughters Minnie and Louise and two sons Herman and August The remains will be brought back here for interment.
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August Boester
George Boester
Boester
Ashland
Wis
Minnie Boester
Louise Boester
Herman Boester
Michigan land purchase advertised by Ohio prospector
John W. Engle of Tiffin township, Ohio, returning from a Michigan prospecting tour, bought 80 acres of stump land in Brown township Manistee county near Lake Michigan at seven dollars an acre. He compares Michigan soil to Ohio farms, showing samples of corn potatoes onions wheat and clover seed while noting stump land sells for five to fifteen dollars per acre and improved land higher.
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John W. Engle
Tiffin Township
Michigan
Brown Township
Manistee County
Lake Michigan
Engle
Mason County
Mr. Engle
Stump
Fruit
Ohio
Hicksville Notes on Local News and School Year Ahead
Hicksville reports Mrs Caroline Carpenter returning from Chicago visit. Mel Williams recovers from pneumonia. National Union interest seen with General Deputy Hunt visiting. School board hires seven teachers for next year. more to be decided. Infant Estle Page dies of lung trouble. High school commencement held with program and speakers. Local church improvements include stone walk and lighting. New works: bank building, rail improvements, and a new ees gallery. Town plans and student events fill week with Beauchamp lecture and Alumni banner.
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Miss Hill
Defiance
Coburn
Wilson
Smiley
Hicksville
Ees
Allihan
The
Express
Lon J. Beauchamp
M. E. Church
Salter
J. F. Fisher
Findlay
Presbyterian Church
David Demster
Ottawa Gazette Sold to Williamsport Firm and Newspaper Venture Casts Doubt
The Ottawa Gazette changes hands from C. P. Godfrey to H. Letcher of Williamsport Ind. amid warnings from Napoleon Signal that rival papers waste energy and money. Also noted is a woman in Auburn soliciting funds for an artificial leg, with a local man challenging her claim.
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Ottawa
Sentinel
Baker
Napoleon
Ottawa Gazette
C. P. Godfrey
8. H. Letcher
Williamsport
Ind
Gazette
Auburn
Fred Bates
Garrett Clipper
Pain Balm Praised By New York Resident For Rheumatism
Miss Florence Newman of Gray New York reports Chamberlain's Pain Balm as the only remedy giving her relief from muscular rheumatism. The testimonial notes her respected status in Gray and states the liniment is sold at Woodward's drug store. May.
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Florence Newman
Chamberlain
Newman
Gray
N. Y
Woodwards Drug Store
May
Off for the Coast and Other Local Tidings
Congressman John S. Snook and wife left Paulding for Cincinnati to join Ohio colleagues on a cross country trip by special train. The group will launch from Los Angeles for San Francisco to witness the Battle Ship Ohio launch and tour the north, Yellowstone Park, and return via Chicago. Local items note job changes, travels, marriage licenses, gas lamps for a church, and a dog shooting at Dr Slough’s home under investigation.
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John S. Snook
Paulding
Cincinnati
Ohio
New Orleans
Los Angles
San Francisco
Yellow Stone National Park
Chicago
Snook
The
Express
Second Reg't to Buffalo After Camp
A convention of the Second Regiment Ohio National Guard decided the unit will head to Buffalo directly from camp after the encampment. No camp site has been fixed yet with Defiance Island Park discussed as a possible location if local citizens engage.
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Lin
Ohio National Guard
Buffalo
Defiance—Island Park
Defiance
Opening of Island Park sets May 25 opening day
The Island Park season opens Saturday May 25 as the park company plans a grand debut surpassing last year. Billie Daoust and his father A Daoust traveled to Hamilton Ontario Friday due to the illness of Mr Daoust's brother.
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Island Park
Park Company
Billie Daoust
A. Daoust
Hamilton
Ontario
Canada
Mr. Daoust
Cough Remedy Promoted For Chest Ailments
An old advertisement claims cough is a symptom of diseases like consumption and bronchitis. It says Chamberlain's Cough Remedy has proven successful in curing coughing and related illnesses, with a money back if not beneficial. Available at Woodwards drug store.
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Woodwards Drug
New Remedy for Costiveness Offered for Sale
Chamberlain's Stomach and Liver Tablets offered with a guarantee. Each box priced at 25 cents. Available for sale by N. G. Woodward in May.
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Chamberlain
N. G. Woodward
New Pan American stamps on sale at city post office
New Pan American stamps are available at the city post office in denominations of 1 2 4 5 8 and 10 cents. The 2 cent stamp shows an express train inspired by the Defiance Express and the 5 cent stamp mirrors the North Defiance high bridges. The 8 cent stamp features a canal boat modeled after the ship H. W. Myers. Defiance influenced the stamp designs.
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Defiance
North Defiance
H. W. Myers
Local Gossip and Transactions From The Area
John C Yingling store adds a new section as work nears completion. Stryker resident Mr Heater visits his daughter in the area. Geo Dicus Edith Dicus and Carrie Binzly travel to Florida on Thursday. Miss Fannie Rife returns from Van Wert with Miss Cora Pope hosting. Nellie Richardson replaces Miss Rife at Dr Emery's dental office. Alice Wilson from Ft Wayne returns home after visiting Mrs L E Myers. Postage stamp book sales rise at post offices with 1 cent, 25 cent, 49 cent and 97 cent books containing 12 24 and 48 two cent stamps.
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Fannie Rife
van Wert
Cora Pope
Nellie Richardson
Miss Rife
Dr. Emery
Alice Wilson
Ft. Wayne
Jello Dessert Ad Sample With Flavor Options
A fragmented advertisement lists JellO dessert with lemon orange and strawberry flavors. Mentions corn 18 count and urging readers to try it today in a casual retail tone.
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Wayside Notes
Isaac Dunham
A. W. Chase
Dr. Chase
A.W. Chase
Shenandoah
Sylvester Pappert
South Main St
Dr. A. W. Chase Medicine Co
G. Boester
Caroline Carpenter
Mel Williams
Hunt
National Union
Angie Wright
Orton Bevington
Nora Shaffer
Estell Lilly
Irene Hayes
Bessie Hessel
Mattie Moore
Estle Page
James Page
Tight Street
David Dimpster
Opera House
Oratation
Doyeten Lindsay Parks
Sucessors
Queen
Ethel Cahillee
Mt. Vernon
Altha Potter
Walter Ferris
Eleanor Booster
Eeian Church
David Dempter
W. D. Wilson
Chas. Millers
High Street
Abbott
Cleveland
Episcopal Church
Neighborhood News
Royal Baking Powder CO
William ST
New York
Arthur Schupp
L. H. Louys
Dave Slatery
C. G. Robinson
Will Ashton
Frank
City
John B. Minsell
G. W. Deatrick
Kansas
Willard and
George Ryder
Ladies Aid Society of the
U. B
Mr. Hyatt
Syl Fryman
Anna Bennett
John H. van Every
Oda S. Peeter
Wm. Rothga
Anna Beehm
Chas. W. Walgamot
Yolande A. Rittenour
Allen
Putnam
Defiance Counties
Geo. Fultz
L.N. Weldy
W. A. Snider
Dr. Slough
Special
Daily Express
John C. Yingling
Mr. Heater
Stryker
Amy Heater
Geo. Dicus
Edith Dicus
Carrie Binzly
Florida
Malta
W. A. Kehnast
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