Republicans to Nominate Judge Candidate at Bryan Convention
Third Sub division of the Third Judicial District votes to meet in derate convention at Bryan on Thursday January 14 at 8 o'clock to nominate one candidate for Judge of the Court of Common Pleas and conduct other business. Each county gains delegates per Myron T Herrick 1905 vote totals with Defiance Fulton Van Wert Paulding Williams assigned counts. Delegates chosen as directed by County Central Committees at least two days before the convention. Geo A Everett and W H Phipps sign as secretary and chairman.
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Third Judicial District
Bryan
Court of Commoners
Myron T. Herrick
Defiance
Fulton
van Wert
Paulding
Willams
Geo. A. Everett
W.H. Phipps
Post Office Burglary at Bairdstown Reported
Roxsers entered the post office at Bairdstown Saturday and secured about forty dollars worth of stamps and some cigars.
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Roxsers
Bairdstown
Express tale hints at Mirth site in Lima and Defiance
A recent Express report claimed Hlouce of Mirth was located in Lima but notes Defiance may also be part of it. The fragment suggests a regional connection involving these places without detailing surrounding context.
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Lima
Fatal and nonfatal injuries from ladle burst at Illinois Steel Works
A ladle holding 50 tons of molten metal ruptured in the converting mill at Illinois Steel Works in South Chicago on Monday. Fifteen men were injured in the accident, two of whom died.
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Illinois Steel Works
South Chicago
Death of Columbus Grove pioneer Smuel Sterling at 84
Smuel Sterling longtime Columbus Grove settler and businessman who built the town's first house died Saturday at age 84 He served in the Civil War and spent over fifty years in local commerce.
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Smuel’ Sterling
Columbus Grove
Isaac N. Woop Dies at 68, Fort Wayne Pioneer of Christian Science
Isaac N. Woop, early demonstrator of Christian science in Fort Wayne and founder of the first church, died Sunday from cancer at age 68. He had sought absent treatment from three renowned Eddyism exponents but found no relief. His wife urged regular schooling, yet he remained steadfast in his faith to the end.
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Isaac N. Woop
Ft. Wayne
First Church
Vinton firm forms to make paper from corn husk pulp
A new corporation at Vinton Indiana with capital of 100000 aims to manufacture paper from sweet corn husks. Experiments show husks readily pulp into very strong fiber. Waterloo and Cedar Rapids canning plants are noted as large husk sources unused until now.
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Vinton
Waterloo
Cedar Rapids
Pennsylvania Railroad to Replace Announcers with Phonograph System
The Pennsylvania railroad plans to abolish train announcers in favor of phonographs operated by an electric switch from the dispatcher's office. The device will announce running time changes and all schedule notices, aiming for clearer enunciation and annual savings in the thousands of dollars.
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Pennsylvania Railroad
Death of Carl Schurz Distinguished Statesman and Author
Carl Schurz died at his New York home on Monday. Born in Prussia in 1829, he fled to America via Switzerland in 1849, settled in Madison, Wisconsin, served as Minister to Spain for Lincoln, and later held the U.S. Senate seat from Wisconsin. He was secretary of the interior under Hayes, a longtime editor and writer, and a vocal advocate for liberty and the gold standard in 1896.
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Carl Schurz
New York
Prussia
Switzerland
America
Madison
Wis
Spain
Lincoln
New York Tribune
St. Louis
Interior
Hayes
Cleveland
Pattison Improves in Health. Governor Welcomes Visit
Governor Pattison is steadily improving after a severe illness. Columbus correspondent J W Faulkner visited him at his Broad street home in Columbure and reported a cheerful greeting, bright eye and strong grip despite the long battle.
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Gov. Pattison
J. W. Faulkner
Columbus
Governor Pattison
Broad Street
Columbure
Southern candidate push from Clark for Democratic nomination
Clark, Missouri congressman and National Democratic convention chair, declares support for a southern candidate for president. He argues the South deserves the nomination and vows to campaign under banners urging “A southern man for President” while highlighting southern leaders in the Senate and denouncing northern bias.
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Cuame Clark
Missouri
Kite House
South
Illinois
Indiana
Ohio
New York
Senate
North
Ifn
Card of Thanks from the Whetstone Family
The Whetstone family expresses heartfelt thanks to neighbors and friends for air and sympathy shown during the sickness and death of their beloved wife and mother. Samuel Whetstone and family names listed.
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Samuel Whetstone
F. E. Whetstone
C. W. Whetstone
G. W. Whetstone
F. C. Whetstone
Advertised Letters in Defiance Post Office 1906
Weekly list of uncalled letters for Defiance Ohio ending May 15 1906 includes Thomas Bowsher E L Corey College Co-Operative Co H C Hare John Hay mire John Jones Mrs Cassie Andrews Mra M B Brown Mrs Nellie Diemer Miss Viola Gushil Mias Minnie Kalk Mrs Clara Peckhorn. If not claimed within 14 days they go to the dead letter office by law.
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Defiance
Ohio
Thomas Bowsher
E L Corey
College Co-Operative Co
H C Hare
John Haymire
John Jones
Cassie Andrews
M B Brown
Nellie Diemer
Viola Gushil
Mias
Minnie Kalk
Clara Peckhorn
C.J. Thompson
Elks Annual Meeting Travel Sale Notice
Travel notice for Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks meeting in Denver announces sale dates July 11 to 14 with stop over east of Colorado points. Roundtrip fare listed at $30.55 with return by August 20. agent G C Knickerbocker of Wabash Railroad handles arrangements.
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Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks
Colorado
G C Knickerbocker
Wabash R. R
Man Confesses to Arson in Barn Fire to Hurt Brother
Myron Burd pleaded guilty to arson in Defiance Ohio and received eighteen months in the state penitentiary. A grand jury indicted him. he confessed to setting his own barn ablaze to frame his brother Walter Burd amid domestic troubles and a recent marriage to his brother's wife. The fire December 20, 1905, destroyed horses cattle and sheep, insured for 500 dollars, while Burd claimed extenuating circumstances.
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Myron Burd
Killits
Ohio
Burd
Kopp
Goodell
Toledo
Mark Center
Home Innotrurance Company
Thomas
Walter Burd
Killets
Evolution of the Needle Through Ages and Regions
The article traces sewing needles from bone and glass in ancient tombs over 4000 years old to bronze and copper tools in Europe and America. It notes the needle’s present form appearing in Europe in 1410, secrecy surrounding its making for 150 years, and first colonial American production around 1680 with historians debating the timing.
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Europe
America
A Month in Advance at R J Convention
Park Yeagley of Ney arrives in Williams County for the Republican judicial convention set for a month hence. He finds an unexpected quiet city scene and learns the event is not until next month, boosting support for Defiance county candidate Hon. J. P. Cameron.
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Park Yeagley
Ney
Bryan
Williams County
Yeagley
J. P. Cameron
Defiance County
Social events and gatherings in Defiance society calendar
Mrs J W Wisler and daughters host a luncheon and thimble party on May 17 at 723 Jefferson. Mrs C R White hosts a 5 pm tea with Miss Helen Deatrick assisting on Wayne. Miss Pearl Seibert hosts J W S club on Summit with needlework. Alice McCarty’s birthday surprise at Warren Street yields a gift plate. Fred Corwin hosts farewell for Mrs J W Hubaker at Gibson and Sessions. Sorosis meets at Woodward's with program on art and education. next event May 28. Travellers club meets at Miss Mary Hardy’s Wayne Street. season concludes with Doenitz social. officer elections next year. France edition.
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J.W. Wisler
Cameron
Sites
Jefferson Street
C. R. White
Wayne Street
Helen Deatrick
Fred Corwin
Gibson and
Sessions Streets
North
Defiance
J. W. Hubaker
Toledo
Miss Case
Rosa Bonheur
C. E. Chenevert
Mrs. Butler
Daoust
Gertrude Hoffman
Growey
Travellers Club
Mary Hardy
Doenitz
Walter Doenitz
France
Sunday School Conventions Mobilize for Growth
Local Sunday schools and township associations report rising interest after a recent convention. Reports highlight improving attendance, plans to push the Home Department, and active county-wide efforts led by educators like Mrs. Huffman and J. Garver.
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Bethel Sunday School
Ney
M. D. Huffman
D. Goller
Side-Walk Ordinances Dominate City Meeting
City council met with President Lamb and members present as stated. They referred a $138 bond fee to the finance committee and approved sidewalk grade on North Clinton street. A hydrant near John Widmer’s corner was questioned for sidewalk edge. an engineer report followed. Multiple sidewalk ordinances passed and a notable vote defeated an animal at large amendment.
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Lamb
Coneyer
Feigenbaum
Geiger
Horn and Tittle
Dohoney
John Widmer
van Buren
High Street
North Defiance
Council
Board of Public Service
Baltimore & Ohio Railroad Company
Washington Street
Warrant Arises From Public Service Officials In Defiance
An all day gathering at Maag's saloon led to a warrant sworn by M. Schultz against Cyrus Eding newly elected street commissioner for using abusive language toward him while intoxicated. The incident involved Frank Mains ex boards member John Flannagan and Eding as principal figures during talks about local politics.
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M. Schultz
Cyrus Eding
Frank Mains
Board of Public Service
John Flannagan
Eding
Maag
Schultz
Minsel
Mains
Rigrish
J. W. Hubaker
Hubaker
Italy Tour Program Highlights and Luncheon Note
The reading lists a tour by the Travellers including topics on Italy such as internal pensions, the influence of great houses, Riviera St. Remo coaching by Walter Doenitz, Miss Lehman, and the growth of socialism led by Mrs. Weisenburger. A luncheon was served by the hostess.
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Italy
Walter Doenitz
Riviera St. Remo
Miss Lehman
Mre
Weisenburger
Independence May 20 Meeting Program
Afternoon session at Independence includes songs, scripture reading by Cora Race, prayer by George Williams, welcome by Abraham Baker, responses by Gustave Young, then Jewell School song, Abby Willeman address, Mary Minsel recitation, Round Table led by Emory Elliott, officer elections, John Martin scripture reading and prayer, Independence School song, Carmen Whitney recitation, Rev 8. L. Roberts address, benediction by Rev S. L Roberts. Emery Elluor, secretary.
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Free Methodist Church
M.L Scott
Jorian
E. D.geller
Tingley
J. Legron
Grace Cheney
Song—Congregation
Cora Race
George Williams
Abraham Baker
Gustave Young
Jewell School
Abby Willeman
Mary Minsel
Emory Elliott
John Martin
Independence School
Carmen Whitney
L. Roberts
S. L Roberts
Emery Eluiorr
Local residents noted in brief community items
Charles Elders of Bryan appeared in this section on Thursday. August Geiger sold cattle to Defiance buyers on Tuesday. John Funkhouser of Napoleon was seen on the street Wednesday. School closed in district No. 5 on Tuesday. Miss Tillie Sharp taught. Homer Whitney hauled baled hay to Jewell this week. Charles Clemans hauled baled hay to Jewell on Tuesday and Wednesday earning 850 dollars per ton.
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Charles Elders
Bryan
August Geiger
Defiance
John Funkhouser
Napoleon
Tillie Sharp
Homer Whitney
Jewell
Charles Clemans
Twenty Dollars For Two Cream Separator Promotion
An advertisement touts Tubular cream separators as the cheapest way to raise high value dairy stock. It claims butter fat yields 25 to 35 cents per pound and warns against feeding whole milk or milk set, promising savings of tenfold on pork or veal production. The ad invites readers to see the Tubular close up, disassemble it, and learn why it is the cleanest and easiest to handle.
City auditor's report and tax levy ordinance amended
The city auditor's report passed its second reading. The ordinance to levy taxes for 1906 was amended reducing the levy from 22.4 mills to 20.4 mills. Lacking enough members to suspend rules, it was postponed to the next meeting. An adjourned meeting was set for Thursday evening. A clerk of the U S courts Toledo bill of 6100 for transcript in water works case was referred to the finance committee.
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Peigenbaum
U.S
Toledo
Finance Committee
Real Estate Transfers Listing Multiple Property Trades
A dated list shows numerous transfers of parcels and lots across Hicksville Evansport Highland Park Richland and surrounding areas. Buyers include John W Tate Laura McDonald Pauline Fisher Mary Bailey Elizabeth Cameron E.J and L A Pugh and Harriott Hill among others. Entries show lot numbers and subdivision names with associated sections and regions.
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John W. Tate
J. Lincoln Tate
Gibson's
Williamstown
Laura McDonald
J. A. Ashpacher
Southworth's
Albert Elliott
Rachel
Ae Elliott
Bouton
Pauline Fisher
Jno
C. Steffel
Elizabeth Schlosser
Frank Schlosser
Beth
Drivers
W. E. Guerner
Assets Realization Co
Enterprise
East View
Mary Bailey
Clinton
Mattie Rose
Edgerton
Hicksville
Mary J. Carpenter
Mary la Chapelle
Forder
Elizabeth Cameron
Henry Lester
Evansport
Samuel Shater
Bertha Sherman
Shater
E.J
L. A. Pugh
Voss T Frank Maxwell
Pearl McKown
L.iwa
E. F. Armstrong
Hannibal Roberts
Mark Center
Eile F. Nicely
W. Es Mice
Zia
Delaware
Lelie Nicely
F.C. ‘Fohn
Wil John W. Tate
J. ‘Lincoln Tate
Richland
Carl Purser
George Hahn
Highland
Harriet Hill
A. Mansfield
Sarepta Mansfield
George Hahn & A LY
George Hahn Et al
B. A. Mansfield
John Allspach
Calvin A Skiver
Nd Bani Gaadcentes
Woman and Her Dress
Woman and her dress raise questions on male attitudes toward female attire. The article notes men constantly critique fashion while not always favoring the best dressed, suggesting standards and perceptions vary beyond mere extravagance.
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Lady’s Pictorial
Ale Brewing Described by Herodotus in Early Texts
The fragment notes that ale was known by 404 B C and cites Herodotus describing barley wine brewing methods learned in ancient times. The reference implies early beer traditions and fermentation knowledge from classical sources.
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Herodotus
Markets Review Quiet Commodity Prices And Grains
Readable fragments show prices for potatoes barley corn hay bulls and beef per hundredweight with several figures scattered. References hint at turkey beef pork hogs oats wheat and butter values but details are unclear and inconsistent.
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Ovens
Evecuee Ss
Cnr
Tnt
Also Mentioned on This Page
Defiance Express
C. Kegel
Northwestern Telephone
Judicial Convention
Schurz
Pattison
Clark
Denver
Col
Campbell
F. F. Rakestraw
Mer
Alice McCarty
Warren Street
McCarty
Noble Township
Defiance Township
Presbyterian Church
W. L Hosack
Highland Township
Evangelical Church
J. W. Garver
Center Chapel Baptist Church
N. F. Willeman
Farmer Township
Farmer Union
W. @. Lord
W. L. Hosack
C. M. Rodgers
Leola Spangler
Connelley
Kelly
J. A. Roppers
C. O. Haskell
Richland Township
Geiger and Tittle
Donever Feigenbaum
Horn
Preston Run
Anna Spitler
Monroeville, Ind
8. R. Parsons
A. P. McIntosh
Detroit
Independence
Domersville
A. Kehnast & Co
Clinton Street
Henry Wilson
Winn & Hay
F. L. Hay
East Byfalo
N. Y
Cheney
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