Golden wedding notes and interurban rail expansion in Defiance
The article recalls the long lives of Mr and Mrs Figley and family details, mentioning grandchildren and great grandchildren. It then outlines ambitious interurban rail plans for Defiance including new bridges, possible concrete arch options, and extensions toward Montpelier and the Maumee/Wayne streets. Contracts were forwarded for the Defiance Northwestern Electric railway, with completion aimed for spring 1908 and routes from Bryan toward Pearl Street connecting with Schoepf and Wabash lines. The Toledo & Wabash and Cincinnati Toledo Detroit lines are also discussed with expectations of year-end work and sectional contracts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ferguson
Columbus, Indiana & Eastern Traction Co
Dataouthwestern
Wayne Street
Maumee
Schoept
Defiance Northwestern
Montpelier
Defiance Northwestern Electric Railway
Charles Inter
Philadelphia
Jerome, Hunter & Co
St Bryan
Pearl South
Wabash
Schoepf
Toledo & Wabash
Toledo
Pearl Street
Cincinnati
Detroit
Scattered 1906 items reflect tragedies and local notices
A mix of untimely deaths, lawsuits, property settlements, and community updates from Wood County and nearby towns. Reports include K W Duntrace’s murder of six in Scotch Ridge, Ian McLaren’s death from blood poisoning, Horace Marvin Jr. found after disappearance, a breach of promise suit by Miss Many Svo Luiren, and stockman A W Stanton selling property to prepare for doomsday. Local births, construction, entertainments, and school notices round out the community record.
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Svo
Fifty Year Wedding Anniversary Celebrated
Mr and Mrs James Figley of Tiffie township quietly marked their fiftieth anniversary on May 2 1907 at home. He aged about 75 and she past 67. Figley born in Columbiana County came to Defiance County in 1841 and has lived on the farm now theirs for over 65 years. Mrs Figley’s parents Levi Tarr and wife moved from Crawford County to Washington township in 1844. The couple has witnessed the area transform from wilderness to thriving farms villages and towns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Phureday
James Figley
Tiffie Township
Mr. Figley
Columbiana County
Defiance County
Williams
Figley
Pigley
Levi Tarr
Crawford County
Washington Township
Savage
Obituary of John Nichwitz former Ohio cavalryman dies in Florida
John Nichwitz born December 3 1844 in Germany to Catherine and Henry Nichwitz died April 29 1907 at his Florida home aged 62 years 4 months 26 days He came to America at age seven settling in Crawford County then Henry County He served in the 8th Ohio Volunteer Cavalry from July 23 1863 to August 4 1865 Funeral Thursday at the M E church conducted by Rev J Carlton with local old soldiers in attendance Interred at Wall Creek cemetery The obituary reflects on time and community as graves and memories shape the region
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John
Catherine
Henry Nichwitz
Germany
Florida
America
Crawford County
Henry County
8Th
Ohio Volunteer Cavalry
J. Carlton
Wall Creek
Mother Earth
Comrane
Bonds Sold For New Infirmary Project
Bids on twenty thousand dollars in infirmary bonds opened Monday afternoon. Respondents included WJ Haner & Son Cleveland, Roth & Co Cincinnati, Cleveland Trust Co, Brighton German Bank Cincinnati, Imprecht Bros. & Co Cleveland, A Mayer Cincinnati, Amory Anderson & Co Cleveland, Hochier & Cummings Toledo, Otis & Hough Cleveland, Dennison & Farnsworth Cleveland, Tayden & Miller Cleveland, National Bank Cleveland, Lord Harem Cincinnati, Merchants National Bank Defiance, Citizens National Bank Wooster. Some bidders did not comply and bids were all of the amount named plus accrued interest. Bonds awarded to Citizens National Bank Wooster.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
WJ Haner & Son
Cleveland
W Roth &Co
Cincinnati
Cleveland Trust Co
Brighton German Bank Co
Imprecht Bros. & Co
Iasengood & Mayer
Amory Anderson & Co
Hochier & Cummings
Toledo
Otis & Hough
Dennison & Farnsworth
Tayden & Miller
Aulding National Bank
Paulding
Lord Harem
Cincinnatt
Merchants
Nat
Bank
Defiance
Citizens National Bank
Wooster
Citizens National Bank, of
William Horsey Funeral Held After Log Mill Injury
Funeral services for William Horsey who died from injuries received unloading logs at Asbpacher's mill were held at his parents' home west of the city with Rev. B W Slagle officiating. Interment was in Brunersburg cemetery. Pallbearers included E N Gearing, Al Relyea, Geo Scoll, Wes Lang, W Brown, Jess Hillard.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Horsey
Asbpacher’s
B. W. Slagle
Brunersburg Cemetery
E. N. Gearing
al Relyea
Geo. Scoll
Wes Lang
W. Brown
Jess Hillard
Advertised Letters in Defiance Post Office 1907
The post office at Defiance Ohio lists uncalled letters for the week ending May 7 1907 including Rev C W Anthony Gordie Doughty Albert Frienaman A B Gardner Toll Straw Mr Williams Miss Orpha Davenport Miss Elizabeth Bothwaite Miss Grace Werner. Unclaimed letters within 14 days will be sent to the dead letter office as required by law. C J Thompson et al
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Defiance
Ohio
C. W. Anthony
Gordie Doughty
Albert Frienaman
Gardner
Toll Straw
Mr. Williams
Orpha Davenport
Elizabeth Bothwaite
Grace Werner
C. J. Thompson
Etn
Hicksville Happenings and Town Visitors
In Hicksville, F Davis of Toledo visited on business while locals noted four fires last week. Notables include Roy Graber from Fort Wayne, W A Davidson in Kendalville, and treasurer Carl M Hart hosting friends over Sunday. A large fairgrounds fire destroyed stalls. trainer Mr Wilson saved horses at cost. Community events highlight a busy week with guests, ex-judges, and graduation exercises.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
F. Davis
Toledo
Roy Graber
Fort Wayne
Bowser Co
John
Colorado
W. A. Davidson
Kendalville
Ind
Carl M. Hart
Frank M. Hoffman
California
F. H. Clark
Alonzo Thompson
Nettie Smith Miller
J. H. Smith
Y. A. Bachelor
Vernon
Wesley Bachelor
George Bachelor
Indianapolis
David Crow
Shelby
Lawrence Crow
Pullman
Ill
Fair Grounds
Mr. Wilson
A. L. Barmore
P.F. Snyder
H. F. Heck
Our City
W. F. Horton
James Bricker
Bend ‘Thure
FE. P. Nelson
Antwerp
K. of P. Hall
College Quartette Receives Diplomas in Class Act
Mrs P W McReynalde and Misses May Cheney Alta Bailey and Geen presented diplomas to eleven class members after a humorous fall of meat act delivered by Rev J D Campbell of Hickeville. Class motto Conquering and Still to Conquer. News notes on local visits and Sunday excursion to Cincinnati. Farmers in the township build extensive wire fences.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ance College
P. W. McReynalde
May Cheney
Alta Bailey
Geen
J. D. Campbell
Hickeville
W. E. Hagg
Sadie Rolline
Pioneer
Ney
Mack Lewis
Frank Eblinger
John Doud
Elias Hanna
Cincinnati
Lewis
County Sunday School Convention Notes and Schedules
Countywide notice urges all townships to send reports and attend conventions ahead of a state report due early next week. Tiffin township plans a May 18 19 gathering at St Johns M E church with ministers and officers posting program details. Attendees from Farmer Washington and other townships participate in sessions aimed at expanding Sunday school reach.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wissessesen
Defiance
Delaware
Tiffin Township
St. John’s M. E
Rome
Bethel
New Sunday
Replogle
Farmer
Tiffin Township Sunday School Association
Committees Named for Memorial Day Services
At a Bishop Post G A R meeting committees were named to oversee Memorial Day events. Appointments include General Arrangements by M A Bell and John B Houtz, Finance by M A Bell and Geo Dicus, Music by E R Mallett and J W Myere, and Flowers by W R C and Wayne Camp auxiliary. Also named were receptions, graves marking crews, carriages, and firing squad details with Capt. DeKay in charge.
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Bishop Post
M. A. Bell
John B Houtz
Gardner Dabney
Firet Ward
M. A Bell
Henry Fose
Geo. Dicus
M. B. Gorman
James Corbin
Reh— Ton
Adam Mineel
E. T. Brechbill
E R
Wm. Bennett
Nelson D. Gregg
A. W. King
J. Hickey
J. I. Hale
P. E. Helpman
A. B. Davie
Capt
DeKay
Real Estate Transfers from Defiance Area Listings
A collapsed, OCR style list records numerous real estate transfers in Defiance and surrounding towns. Names include Edwin H. Conkle, John W. McGovney, Louise Sharp, Robt Hollenshead, Catherine Howell, Peter Schmunck, Michasi Ziegier, Maggie Jaques, Geo. Henning, Frederick Bailey, and others. Properties referenced span various plats and blocks in Hicksville and Defiance with multiple lots and river adjacencies. Values appear in scattered figures and fractions, indicating transfer prices or lot sizes amidst the quick, fragmented notes.
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Edwin H. Conkle
John W. McGovney
Mary’ S
Deinjarren
Louise Sharp
Dette ‘Association
Corwin
Kanes
Opy
S. ‘Hollenshead
Hill & Myers
Catherine Howel
Colwell
Ota Zands
Deflandw
Frastees C. B. Churchs
Si Peter Schmunck
Michasi i. Ziegier
De‘racht
Lot ii
Mebels
Agnes
Hicksville
Maggie Jaques
Dai Woods
Hicksvile
Geo. F. Henning
Magee Sadia
Aia
Geo Ac
Frederick Bailey
Tov Is
Sherwood
LANDS
Toledo Markets Report Shows Mixed Grain and Livestock Prices
Grain bids note wheat at 8 1/4, oats 45 to 61 2, rye varied, seed and futures listed. Hog and cattle futures show wide ranges with prime steers around 4.00 to 4.75, cows 3.00 to 4.50, heifers 2.75 to 4.00, veals 5.00 to 6.15, and sheep and lambs in the 4.00 to 8.00 band. Receipts for cattle, calves, and hogs recorded with prices and market tone described as steady to active in places.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Toledo
Examinations and civil suits filed in Defiance district
The Board of Examiners of John F. Austin filed in common pleas court seeking examinations beginning Friday at 3 p.m. for $10,000 damages claimed by Stephen M. Shirley as his wife’s alleged alienation. Other suits include Wabash Railroad Co. withholding goods, repairs at Evansport totaling $32.50, and Lathe sale to Ray Miller for $68.50. Obituaries note the death of Fi Corey Civil War veteran and local weddings report Lowell J. Sellers to Miss Lottie Kintner.
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John F. Austin
Defiance
Common Pleas Court
Stephen M. Shirley
Ture
J.J. Burns
Sarah E. Morris
Honnile
Eaid
B. F. Enos
Ans
Berry & Farrell
J. E Bock
Wabash Railroad Co
Bock
J. H. Hockman
John H. Sherman
Skees
Evansport
Eramus Moss
Ray Miller
Miller
Toledo
Death of Anna Caroline Snell en byname Linebrink
Anna Caroline Snell en, born March 24 1878 in Tiffin township De fiance county, died May 5 1907 at her Paulding county home. She married Benjamin Snellenberger November 21 1906. her last words were the cord will soon be broken. Funeral Tuesday at St John s church in Tiffin township with interment in the family lot.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Anna Caroline Snell
Uberger
Methodist Episcopal Church
Epworth League
St. John’s Church
Tiffin Township
Jesus
Jesus Christ
Thankful note for kindness after loss of daughter
Louis Linebrink and family express sincere thanks for the kindness and sympathy shown during the illness and at the loss of their dear daughter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Louis Linebrink
Card of Thanks for Help After Bereavement
We extend sincere thanks to neighbors and friends who assisted us during our bereavement. Farner, mother and brothers. Brookville Ray Neiswander of Ney seen here Thursday. George Herman drove to Bryan Friday. Bill Figley and sons Jim and John were Defiance visitors Saturday.
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Farner
Ray Neiswander
Ney
George Herman
Bryan
Bill Figley
Jim and
John
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