Local notes and society items from Defiance and area
Miss Mary Grube returns from Ney. Twin girls born to Mr and Mrs Al Thuneman North Defiance. Art Herdegen visits Bucyrus. Charles Rahmel from Chicago arrives after his father’s death. Construction begins on R G Mires barber shop front. Decker couple return from Mrs M D Decker’s funeral in Findlay. Dr K R Parcher reports improvement in Chicago hospital. W P Engel returns from Philadelphia and New York. Cincinnati Toledo & Detroit Short Line prospects brighter. Defiance High School loses to Van Wert. umpire’s error later corrected. Rev Arthur B Cooper to be installed as pastor May 16 with ceremonies and speakers. Highlands township high school commencement at Mt Calvary. diplomas to six graduates. Ansberry delivers address. Defiance High School orchestra performs. Miss Blanch Doster sings solitary. Supt W W Heater praised for program. L L Canfield proud of students.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary Grube
Ney
Sod
al Thuneman
North Defiance
Art Herdegen
Bucyrus
K. R. Parcher
Hahnemann Hospital
Chicago
O. K
W. P. Engel
Philadelphia
New York
Cincinnati, Toledo & Detroit
Highland Township High School
Mt. Calvery Church
Zola Hughes
Fstella Blanchard
Maysie Porter
Ethel Heater
Vern Deckrush
Alva Hughes
T. T. Ansberry
Defiance High School
Local Visitors and Incidents Near Evansport and Fremont
Judge J. P. Cameron spent Sunday in Evansport. Miss Kittie Daoust stayed in Fremont Saturday and Sunday. Leo F. Cantlon of Lorain visited his parents here Sunday. Mrs T. T. Shaw returned Saturday from Carey after a two day visit. Frank Friedel and Hector Harter of Bryan were Sunday visitors. Mrs C. J. Daoust was called to Fremont Saturday by her sister Grace Creeger illness. A dog attacked J F Hollabaugh’s sheep, killing one and injuring another fatally.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. P. Cameron
Evansport
Kittie Daoust
Fremont
Leo F. Cantlon
Lorain
Frank Friedel
Hector Harter
Bryan
C. J. Daoust
Grace Creeger
J. F. Hollabaugh
Karnes Avenue
Spéiger Jett Sunday visit to Bellville brother Karl
Local items note Spéiger Jett traveling to Bellville Michigan for a visit with brother Karl. Edward Squire buys H G Monen residence on Francist street. Clyde Morrie and Inez Kleinhsoa wed by Rev B W Slagle May 4. bankrup sale of hardware advertised. Social events and club meetings described with attendees and refreshments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Geo. Cordes
Napoleon
Edward Squire
H. G. Monen
Francistreet
Spéiger Jett
Bellville
Mich
Karl
Arkham MA
Clyde
Morrie
Inez P. Kleinhsoa
Paulding County
B. W. Slagle
Sharps celebrate silver wedding anniversary in Tiffin area
Mr and Mrs John Sharps of Tiffin township celebrated their twenty fifth wedding anniversary on Monday May 6 with guests from West Unity Bryan and Defiance. A short speech by their pastor followed by a dinner and heartfelt congratulations marked the occasion. Neighbors relatives and friends joined in wishing many more happy anniversaries.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Sharps
Tiffin Township
West Unity
Bryan
Defiance
Queete
Mrs. Sharps
Marriage license issued to Charles White and Winifred Willman
A marriage license was issued to Charles Bernard White of Cleveland, aged 21, and Winifred Willman of Defiance, aged 22. The town notes report local social visits, business bids, assorted injuries, and civic items including a jail case and road work updates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Bernard White
Cleveland
Winifred Willman
Defiance
Harry Sailor
Anda
Toledo
Adam Wilhelm
For Sale of Farming Implements in Defiance Ohio
For sale 1 Deering binder ball bearing and folding platform 1 Ajax cultivator 1 Clipper breaking plow 18 beamed harrow 1 hay rack 1 single shovel plow 1 double shovel plow used two season can be bought at bargain nation or address P G E Co office Defiance Ohio.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Defiance
Ohio
New Manager J. 8. Phillips for Northwestern Telephone Co
Norwalk report: J. B. Phillips named manager of Northwestern Telephone Co succeeding C. R. White who resigned weeks ago. Phillips arrived Sunday with Mrs. Phillips and child to join him soon. He has years of exchange and toll line experience and strong recommendations. Directors chose him over applicants from Columbus Fort Wayne Marion and Anderson Ind. White departed to Sioux Falls S D to manage an electrical supply house.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. 8. Phillips
Norwalk
Northwestern Telephone Co
C. R. White
Phillips
Columbus
Ft. Wayne
Marion
Anderson
Ind
Sioux Falle
South Dakota
Rahmel Funeral Held at St John Lutheran Church
The funeral of Wm. Rahmel was held at St. John's Lutheran church at 2 o'clock Monday afternoon with Rev. Kiess officiating. Mutual Aid and St. John's Church societies and National Union members attended. Pallbearers were B. Kenning John Butch Jobo Schudel Henry Engelhardt Jacob Mueller and George W. Fuller. Interment followed at Riverside. Judge Cameron left Wednesday for Napoleon to hold court for Judge Baily, whose father died in Ottawa Tuesday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wm. Rahmel
St. John’s Lutheran Church
Kiess
Mutual Aid
St. John’s
National Union
B. Kenning
John Butch
Jobo Schudel
Henry Engelhardt
Jacob Mueller
George W. Fuller
Riverside
Cameron
Napoleon
Judge Baily
Ottawa
Full Car Load at Defiance Piano Firm Stir
A news item notes a car load of Cable-Nelson pianos received by G. W. Fuller & Son in Defiance. The firm offers introductory prices and easy terms, urging inspection soon. The column also shares local updates on residents, church services, a small fire scare, school progress, and society events.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
G. W. Fuller & Son
Nelson
Neleon
Trio of Accidents and a Fatality Reported
Saturday afternoon three separate incidents occurred. Wim. Horsey aged 44 died after logs struck him while unloading at the Aspacher plant. He leaves a large family and his funeral is set for Tuesday at 9:30 AM in Brunersburg cemetery. Also Sunday morning 16 year old Will Frank was kicked in the head by a horse at 933 Francis street. He suffered a skull wound and surgery, with recovery uncertain. Finally Chris Krabach at Diamond Glass Works injured his right hand when fingers were caught in a shaper, though doctors expect possible saving of the digits.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Board of County Commissioners
Massillon Bridge Co
W. I Rath
Samuel
John Glory
North Richland Township
A. F. Frick
Wabash
Toledo
Wim. Horsey
Aspacher Nnit
Geo. Scott
Albert Relyea
Mr. Horsey
Stephen Horsey
Repacher & Co
Brunersburg Cemetery
Will Frank
Gottfried Frank
Francis Street
R. Brown
Chauncey Sapp
Frank
Reynolds
Ury
Chris Krabach
Diamond Glass Works
East Side to get a new newspaper planned
J L Patterson of Defiance Crescent News will edit a proposed East Side paper. A preliminary meeting named a subscriptions committee and Patterson led with a $2000 pledge. The committee includes E T Bette H F Bruet P F H Yesbern W M Tucker Nye Bingham L Flory Geo Waggoner C D Howe and ex Mayor R H Finch.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Toledo Blade
East Side
J. L. Patterson
Defiance Crescent News
Patterson
East Side Business New
E. T. Bette
H. F. Bruet
PF. H. Yesbern
W. 4. Tucker
Nye Bingham
L. Flory
Geo. Waggoner
C. D. Howe
R. H. Finch
Death of Aged Lady Elizabeth Shock Widow of Michael Shock
Aged Mrs Elizabeth Shock widow of Michael Shock died at her North Richland Township home at 9 30 pm Monday She was a daughter of Jobo Hornish an early Ridge road setter She survived by three daughters Mrs Kate Cona Mrs Mary Flory and Mrs Elizabeth Mack five sons Jacob Michael Daniel of Defiance county and John Levi of Paulding county The funeral was Thursday at 10 am in the German Baptist church with interment in Dunkard cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elizabeth Shock
Michael Shock
North Richland Township
Jobo Hornish
Ridge Road
Kate Cona
Mary Flory
This County
Elizabeth Mack
Indiana
Jacob
Michael
Daniel
Defiance County
John
Levi
Paulding County
German Baptist Church
Dunkard Cemetery
Woodward Takes Mother's Remains for Interment
N G Woodward departs for Lee Berkshire County Massachusetts to lay his mother to rest in the family home. The journey marks a sad voyage as family members accompany the solemn procession to the old house for burial rites.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
N.G Woodward Bas
Lee
Berkshire County
Massachusetts
Mr. Woodward
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Woodwards
Charles Rahmel
R. G. Mires
C. A. Decker
Findlay
M. D. Decker
van Wert
van Werters
Arthur B. Cooper
Presbyterian Church
J. D. Campbell
Hicksville
W. W. Mast
W. A. Powell
F.p.weisenburger, & Bro
Rexall Store
Ned LeSuer
Cornelia Bridenbaugh
W. V. Auremns
Clinton Street
Knights of the Maccabees
William Ort
Wayne Street
Charles B. White
Mies Winifred’ Willman
Bowling Green
White
Central Union Telephone Company
J. C. Vandenbroek
Honore
Karl Growey
Gertrude Hoffman
Halep
Lee Bechel
Adele Doenitz
Dr. Slogum
France
Black
E. R
Phelps
E. J. Webb
Holgate Avenue
Meadames Alta McClarey
Estella Webb
Ethel Stonebraker
Elmer Webb
Clarence Webb
Little Winifred Webb
Mary Tandling
Euchre Club
Herman B. Tenzer
A. R Preisendorfer
WM. H.ruess
Woodward’s Drug Store
Salect
W.¥. Hurens
P. A. Baker& Bro
Chicago Junction
L. Wertheimer
Mt. Clemens
Justice Lamb
John Bolton
Frank Jerris
Bolton
Hubbard
Allen County
Lad
Goldsberg
A. Goldsberg
Homer
Will Seiple
Jewelly
California
Rosa Mowery
McComb and
J. E. Bock
Warrep
C. M. Willock
Wayne and
Juliet Streets
William Frank
Red Shocko
Summit Street
G. E. Wisy
August Wandt
Highland Township
Third
Clinton Streets
Fifth Street
Harley & Whitaker's
Harley & Whitaker’s
Defiance, Ohio
Rahmel
Owl Drug Store
KH. Kasbaum
North
Ax, Weisenponeen
Nelson Pianos
South Defiance
John Keller
A. Sproul
Mies Grace Hopper
Defiance Township
Miss Hopper
Lost Creek
Iva Buda
Grandpa Buda
Kendleville
J.M. Hosack
Blain Blaseer
John Bush
Freiger
Simon Mavis
Curtis Buda
S. P. Buda
Farmer Township
Lost Creek Presbyterian Church
Luther Sellere
Lost Creek Aid Society
Jacob Lehman
Dr. Huffman
Jjergrants
William Horsey
Galliers
Clinton ST
Eastman
Hodaks
Mollencup’s
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