Republicans of Defiance County Hold May 20 Delegation Meet
The Republican party of Defiance County Ohio schedules a delegate convention in Defiance on May 20 1905 at 2 pm to choose six delegates and six alternates for the state convention in Columbus May 24 and 25 1905. Caucuses to pick delegates are set for May 13 1905 at 7 30 pm in ward and township voting places with county committee enforcing apportionment.
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Defiance County
Ohio
Defiance
Columbus
Theodorelt
Central Committee
J. J. Goraine
Clay Woodward
Republicans of North Richland caucus to select delegates
The Republicans of North Richland are asked to meet in caucus at the Town Hall on Thursday evening May 1 at 7 30 for the purpose of selecting delegates to THOS C ELLIOTT Committeeman.
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North Richland
Town Hall
Thos. C. Elliott
Delaware and Defiance Township Republican Meetings Schedule
Republicans in Delaware township meet at Sherwood town hall on May 13 at 7 30 pm to elect delegates to the county convention. Gxv W BoTeerRF, Committeeman. Defiance township Republicans gather at the town house on May 13 at 1 pm to elect delegates to the county convention. Clay Woodward, Committeeman.
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Delaware Township
Sherwood
W. Boteerrf
Defiance Township
Arenes
Clay Woodward
South Richland Republicans to caucus for delegates
The Republicans of South Richland are urged to meet in caucus at the town hall on Thursday evening May 11 at 7 30 for the purpose of selecting delegates to the George Ferguson Committeeman.
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South Richland
Geo. Ferguson
Highland Township Republicans to elect delegates
The Republicans of Highland township meet at the town house on Saturday May 13 at 7 30 pm for the purpose of electing delegates to the county. I N Brechbill committee man.
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Highland Township
I. N. Brechbill
Adams Township delegates to Wo. A. Harper committee
The screenings in Adams Township were held Thursday at 7 30 pm to select delegates to the Wo A Harper committeeman.
Devore Brother Informs Of Death In Ohio Area
W A Devore of Holgate received a London Ohio message stating his brother Perry R Devore died by his own hand near London. Perry, a former Holgate resident and later in Napoleon, was married and about 28 years old.
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W A Devore
Holgate
London
Perry R Devore
Napoleon
Pittsburg Barber and Morgan Raid Rumor Stir Town
A Pittsburg barber is said to lead a furor after claiming his father Charles Gilmore and A P T Watkins burned forty thousand dollars in gold coins during the Morgan raid. The tale has stirred locals as investigators examine the dramatic claim.
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Mippleport
Pittsburg
Charles Gilmore
P T Watkins
Trial of John H Wagner Likely Postponed by Illness
The embezzlement case against John H Wagner, president of the German-American Bank at Sidney, scheduled for Wednesday, is unlikely to proceed due to his illness. Wagner has been troubled since the bank's failure and confined to home, with many fearing he may not recover enough to face trial.
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John H Wagner
Sidney
Wagner
Fire destroys Winslow Glass plant in Columbus area
A Sunday blaze at the Winslow Glass plant in Columbus destroys the facility and leaves about 150 workers jobless. Local authorities investigate the cause as the community aids those displaced.
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Columbus
Winslow Glass
Fos toria man loses leg after freight fall
Ep Van Valkenberg of Fostoria was injured Monday afternoon when he fell under a moving freight car. His condition is reported as serious.
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Ep van Valkenberg
Fostoria
Supreme Court rules against Bucket Shops over stock quotes
The Supreme Court decision bars Bucket Shops from using board of trade quotations and upholds sealing in future actions. The ruling affects trading practices and is seen as a major limit on speculative brokerage operations.
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US Supreme Court
Board of Rade Quotations
Woman Struck by Yard Engine on B and O Tracks
Mrs. Margaret Lynch aged 65 was struck by a yard engine while crossing the B and O tracks at Mineral City. She was thrown ten feet, badly injured about the head but expected to recover.
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Margaret Lynch
Mineral City
Federal probes into tobacco company operations under Taft kin
Federal authorities investigate the American Tobacco Co secret operations led by Henry W Taft, brother of Secretary Taft, who was named special US attorney for the probe. The Tobacco Co hires ex-Secretary Elihu Root, Delaney Nicoll and John N Lindsay for legal assistance.
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American Tobacco Co
Henry W Taft
Sec. Taft
Tobacco Company
Elihu Root
Delaney Nicoll
John N Lindsay
Child Arrested After Alleged Knife Attempt in Columbus
Saam mie Newpuff a 9 year old son of Columbus pawnbroker Lewis Newpuff was arrested Saturday on his mother's complaint that he tried to stab her with a case knife. She threatened to chastise him and pursued the boy in Injun fashion but police intervened.
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Saammie
Lewis Newpuff
Columbus
Death of Toledo man linked to debt and family estate
The 60 year old C C Rogers, heir to 30000, disappeared in late February from Toledo. His body was found in the river on Saturday. His father died recently, estate not settled. He was in debt and despondent, and authorities suspect self-inflicted death.
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CC Rogers
Toledo
Rogers
Five men assault watchman at Fosters sire and barrel works
Friday night a watchman at the Fosters sire and barrel works was attacked by five men who knocked him down bound and gagged him and carried him to the office. The intruders had earlier broken into a railway tool shed and looted tools but fled before reaching the safe. Ruth escaped and alerted police who found no suspects.
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CuarLes Rura
Fosters, Sire and Barrel Works
Ruth
Boy Falls Into Cistern Prompting Rescue by S & Smith
The two year old son of Post master Andre of Waverly fell into a cistern on Friday. S & Smith who witnessed the fall leaped in to save the child. The tot paddled with hands and feet as he floated in the water. Smith lifted the boy to safety but, being portly, could not exit the cistern through the same opening and remained trapped until the aperture was enlarged. He then pondered how he initially squeezed through.
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Andre
Waverly
S & Smith
Smith
Farm for Rent 200 Acres with River Bottom and Buildings
For rent a 200 acre farm with good buildings and ample water. 120 acres lie in river bottom. For particulars inquire at this office.
Wealthy Upper Sandusky farmer Samuel Hipporn dies after yearlong illness
Samuel Hipporn a prominent and wealthy farmer of Upper Sandusky died Tuesday following a year of dropsy suffering.
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SaMuEl Hipporn
Upper Sandusky
MabBeL Metz Dies After Eating Dyed Easter Eggs
MabBeL five year old daughter of R H Metz died Tuesday in Springfield from eating Easter eggs that had been dyed.
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Mabbel
R H Metz
Springfield
Boy Falls Sixty Feet From Convent Wall
Josrna, 13 year old son of Lillie Barmen, nearly killed Sunday when he fell sixty feet from the top wall of the new Ursuline convent under construction in Toledo. His skull was crushed and both arms were broken.
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Josrna
Cid
Lillie Barmen
Toledo
Giant ditching machine under construction in Findlay
The largest ditching marine project in the world is being built for a California company in Findlay. It stands 80 feet high and 45 feet wide with a length over 50 feet. Wheels measure 9 feet in diameter and 16 feet wide, and the full machine weighs about forty tons.
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Findlay
California
German baker heiress declines probate on Kierman estate
Mrs ElmwabeTah Schwing of Springfield, a thrifty German bakery operator, is heiress to the Sebastian Kierman estate valued at no less than $5000 but declines to pursue legal proceedings.
Union County Veteran George Harris Dies at 80
George Harris aged 80 and longtime Union County resident died Tuesday. A Civil War veteran, he served as a fifer in the 121st O I and acted as justice of the peace for Union township for eighteen years, living within five miles of his birthplace for most of his life.
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George Harris
Union County
O .I
Union Township
Arsonist George Sgrcner Denied New Trial Request
Judge Donnelly denied the motion for a new trial for George Sgrcner who is serving a five year sentence for arson. The decision was telephoned from Napoleon to the county clerk at Bryan, and a Circuit Court ruling would be needed to overturn.
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George E. Sgrcner
Donnelly
Napoleon
Bryan
Republican convention to nominate senator in Thirty-third district
The Republican convention for the Thirty-third district will be held at Deshler on June 22. Candidates include Malcolm M Crockett and C J Prentiss from Henry county, and J J Cole of Hancock, with Clyde Painter and T J Harbaugh of Wood county also announcing themselves.
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Deshler
Henry County
Malcolm M Crockett
C J Prentiss
J J Cole
Hancock
Clyde Painter
T J Harbaugh
Wood County
Special grand jury on arson in Wood County delayed
Bowling Green prosecutor Lapp says no special grand jury will be called this week and possibly not at all. He agrees many arson crimes occurred in Wood County but current evidence does not support convictions, according to Mr Ladd.
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Lapp
Bowling Green
Wood County
Ladd
Beal anti saloon petition rejected by Sycamore council
The Beal law petition by anti-saloon supporters in Sycamore was rejected by the village council Monday evening. It contained 104 signatures, about 40 percent of the corporation voters, with the objection that a signer lacked voting rights. After argument, the council voted 4 to 0 to reject the petition. a second vote produced the same result.
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Sycamore
Democratic faction clash over Canton pledge to McLean candidate
Dispatch from Columbus reports a Marion county split in the Democratic party over sending the state convention to Canton home of John C Welty. Johnson faction supporters fear Pattison setback while Chairman Garber probes pledges and disputes a 12 of 21 commitment claim.
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Columbus
W A Taylor
Democratic Organization Committee
Canton
Marysville Resident Huey McFapper Dies in Marion
Huey McFapper age 75 longtime Marysville resident died Friday in Marion. Funeral plans are pending with local arrangements expected to be announced by the family.
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Huey McFapper
Marysville
Marion
Leader backs Neely as Democratic lieutenant governor candidate
The St. Marys Leader proposes LG Neely of that place as a solid choice for the Democratic nomination for lieutenant governor, arguing his fitness and local standing.
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St. Marys
LG Neely
That
Place
Polley Ordered Back for Oklahoma Robbery Charge
After a lengthy legal battle the court rules George D. Polley of Findlay must return to Blaine County Oklahoma to answer charges of robbing his employer of $900.
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George D. Polley
Findlay
Blaine County
Oklahoma
Toledo Youth Horrow Killed In Electric Car Accident
WM Horrow of Toledo dies after an electric car runs him down Tuesday. The right side of his head is crushed and his right arm severed from the body in the fatal incident.
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WM Horrow
Toledo
Ron
Lima Schools Superintendent to resign this month
CC Mintner, ten years head of Lima schools, will tender his resignation this month and is likely to be succeeded by Prof. John Davidson of Ohio Northern University at Ada.
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CC Mintner
Lima
John Davidson
Ohio Northern University
Ada
Farmer Township Sunday School Convention Schedule
The 28th semi annual Far mer township Sunday school association convention will be at Dry Creek U B church on Saturday May 20. Afternoon session begins 1 20 with song, devotional, secretary report and lesson May 21 by R Richardson. Round Table led by W L Hosack. Evening session at 8 00.
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Farmer Township Sunday School Association
Dry Creek U B
R Richardson
W L Hosack
Defiance County C I Convention Held at Antwerp
The Defiance county Christian Endeavor convention opened May 5 in Antwerp with strong attendance and addresses by Rev. C H Hubbell and Rev. Arthur Barber. Officers were elected: President Rev J D Campbell Hicksville, Vice President Rev Moore, Secretary Miss Kila Shanklin.
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Defiance County
C. I
Antwerp
P O Rhodes
Defiance
C H Hubbell
Arthur Barber
Paulding
J D Campbell
Hicksville
Rev. Moore
Kila Shanklin
Divorcing Couple Ordered to Resume Living Together
Born Seth Meyers and his wife Martha sought a divorce in Findlay courts. They had lived separately behind a barricade and rarely met. The judge ordered the barrier removed and instructed the pair to live together as husband and wife.
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Seth Meyers
Martha
Findlay Courts
Tornado Devastates Marquette Kansas Killing 26
A Tuesday morning tornado in Marquette Kansas killed 26 people and injured 35, destroying thousands of dollars in property. Many victims died in their homes while asleep as debris buried them, with a large section of town wiped out and all buildings in the storm’s path leveled. Reports from surrounding areas indicate widespread destruction.
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Marquette
Kansas
Advertised Letters at Defiance Post Office
The post office in Defiance Ohio lists uncalled letters for the week ending May 9 1905. Names include Bean Bros Sam Butler Orville Cook J F Clayton John Failer Wm S Hall A Jacobs John Joyce Mr Hanour Harrison Matison Harold Omnstein John Phillips Art Reese F N Read H Schocke F L Snyder Clelland Smith Wm Sanders Frank Tecke Mr Van Wert A Woodworth Mrs Ellen Cordry and others. Letters uncalled within 14 days will go to the dead letter office.
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Defiance
Ohio
Bean Bros
Sam Butler
Orville Cook
J F Clayton
John Failer
Wm S Hall
A Jacobs
John Joyce
Mr. Hanour
Harrison Matison
Harold Omnstein
John Phillips
Art Reese
F N Read
H Schocke
F L Snyder
Clelland Smith
Wm. Sanders
Frank Tecke
van Wert
A Woodworth
Ellen Cordry
Lucy Fisher
Francis A Hutson
Jessie Lysher
Miriam Love
Ernestine Routt
Edith Trefly
C.J. Thompson
Honest Eye Care Guarantee Promises Satisfaction
In placing your case with us you do not have to pay for failures and unsatisfactory work. Each patient will receive a guarantee to correct any glasses that do not satisfy or to refund the amount paid. Our motto is Honest treatment and moderate charges. Eye troubles begin small and can be corrected by glasses.
Warning signs of serious eye trouble listed
Constant or periodic headaches dim vision seeing spots specks floaters dance before the eyes atmosphere seems smoky and foggy pain in or above the eyes.
Seeing Better Times and Angles in Visual Test
Notes describe varying vision skills across times of day and conditions. Observations include sideways vision preference, improved clarity in morning or evening, and symptoms such as double vision halos and fluctuating daily sharpness. The text frames practical guidance for eye focus and lighting effects.
Local Notes On Church Visit Visits And Repairs
Rev Cline of Farmer preached at the Cub church Sunday morning Miss Jennie Lindsay of Hicksville visits relatives at West Milford Mrs Charles Gillet and family visit Paulding this week A A Fitz Charles repaired a well for John Wilcox Monday Peter Coun trymen visited relatives at Ft Wayne and Raviland last week
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Cline
Farmer
Cub Church
Jennie Lindsay
Hicksville
West Milford
Charles Gillet
Paulding
A Fitzcharles
John Wilcox
Peter
Ft Wayne
Raviland
Local Trustees Hold Regular May Meeting With Residents
Napoleon residents Mr and Mrs Isaac Thrapp called on business. The regular monthly trustees meeting was held Wednesday. Mrs A B Mason of Sherwood spent Wednesday at the Home. Mrs Hagerman of Washington township was a business caller May 3. F W Smith and Chas Brown were here on business May 68. Mrs John Schneider of Defiance called Sunday.
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Isaac Thrapp
Napoleon
A B Mason
Sherwood
Hagerman
Washington Township
W Smith
Chas Brown
John Schneider
Defiance
Edward Stock Sells Road Horse to Williams County Party
Edward Stock sold a road horse to a Williams county party. Henry Miller bought a horse recently. Tiffin township Sunday school convention set for May 28 at 1 30 P M at the Tiffin River U B church.
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Ohio
Canton
Tiffin Township
Tiffin River
U-B
Henry L. Stock
Edward Stock
Williams County
Henry Miller
Sbaneis
Isaac Mattox
Sol Logle
Gar Robertson
Roberts
West Unity
John Peter
John’s ME
Beauty in the Land Faces Rocky Mountain Tea Ad
An old newspaper snippet touts a beauty figure praising her unmatched face and red lips. The ad mentions she uses Rocky Mountain Tea at night and is associated with Weisenburger Bros.
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Rocky Mountain
Weisenburger Bros
Hollister
Evansport Notices Highlight Residents and Purchases
Charley Partee of Evansport was here Monday. A J Figley is on the sick list. Mrs Rath of Evansport spent a few days last week at the home of M adoctank John Hancock. Hancock has purchased a fine graphophone. Mr Hal drove to Evansport Monday.
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Charley Partee
Evansport
A J Figley
Rand
Rath
Madoctank
John Hancock
Hal
Baccalaureate Sermon Preached as Commencement Honors Granted
Kelly delivered the baccalaureate sermon to a large congregation with the text Learn to do Well. Commencement exercises were held in the church Friday evening with six graduates Leola Spangler Bertha Mavis Nellie Beattie Frank Blosser Earl Ensign and Richard Yeagley. The band plans an exhibition Saturday. Several local residents were noted moving or returning from nearby towns and a bridge incident was reported earlier.
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Stap. Kelly
Frank Conkey
Farmer
George
Walter Sewell
Iowa
Solomon Sewell
Nelle Blair
Bryan
Beardsley
Willj
Bercaw
Sweet
Pask
G Lord
Selah
Libbie Crossland
John Young
Mr. Hornish
Frank Walden
Leola Spangler
Bertha Mavis
Nellie Beattie
Frank Blosser
Earl Ensign
Richard Yeagley
D M Whetstone
Defiance
Grain and Livestock Prices in Toledo and East Buffalo Markets
Market report shows wheat, corn, oats, rye, and clover seed quotes in Toledo with hogs steady and cattle steady. East Buffalo cattle, veals, sheep, lambs, and hogs listed with receipts and price ranges for prime and common stock, stockers, feeders, and farmers. City markets closing notes follow.
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Toledo
East Buffalo
N. Y
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Icksville Ighland Mark
Milford Noble
Richland Tiffin
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J.J. Craine
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Wo. A. Harper
Mark Township
Elder
H H Heelorer
Wapakoneta
Erastus Hoadley
Elon
The
H. P. Miller
Christian Endeavor
Spangler
Benediction
P.L. Freyman
W.G. Lord
Dear Co—Workers
P N Richardson
Farmer Union
Sherwood Mess
MF Kramer
Milford
German
H L Stock
8. M. Haver
Lewis Thompson
Chas. Walters
Zora Hull
James Connelly
Lost Creek
Crosby Hotel
Defiance, Ohio
W. E. Sharpnack
G. E. Harvey
Children’s Home
Germany
Bell
John W. Davis
Third Street
Mary Jane Grady
Marcus D. Nigh
North Street
Massillon
Frances Marion Nigh
Oswego
Edwin A Nigh
Paola
Mary A. Mowry
Simon Peter Moon
Moon
Arrowsmith
County of Defiance
Mills and Klines
Norwood
Bec. 4
Miami Purchase
Millcreek Township
Hamilton County
Cleveland Avenue
Whitney & Currier Company
Pianoclub
Siberian
Brooksville
Hall & Ferguson
Jefferson Street
R_ IL
B. P
Plymouth
W. A. Kehnast Co
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