Committees Named for Memorial Day by Bishop Post
Bishop Post No 22 G A R announces Memorial Day committees including General Arrangements M A Bell J W S Palmer J B Houtz Finance by ward leaders Henry Foss M A Bell Geo Dicus M B Gorman Neal Tuttle James Corbin Adam Minsel Chas Crane Music E R Mallett J W Myers M B Stevens Reception W Deatrick L E Beardsley KE N Lewis P E Helpman Geo Dabney J W Leach Flowers W A C corps U V U corps and D of V Carriages M A Bell J B Houtz Adam Minsel Marking Graves Wm Ebright K E Hardesty Partee Jesse Benner Defiance Township L A Carpenter C Block Ayersville A Henry J W Myers Independence Andrew Minsel Albert Elliott Brunersburg A Kehnast A Hall H Neaderhaueer Flags and Decorations A B Davis R C Hall F Hatfield A W King Firing Squad Vv A Palmer Herm Spangler Rob McCullough All members urged to meet May 29 at 10 oclock for divine services at M E church.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bishop Post
M. A. Bell
J. W.S. Palmer
J. B. Houtz
Henry Foss
Geo. Dicus
M. B. Gorman
Neal Tuttle
James Corbin
Adam Minsel
Chas. Crane
Chas. Crane. Committee On Music
E. R. Mallett
J. W. Myers
M. B. Stevens
W. Deatrick
L. E. Beardsley
KE. N. Lewis
P. E. Helpman
Geo. Dabney
J. W. Leach
W. A C. Corps
U. V. U. Corps
D of V. Corps
M.A. Bell
Wm. Ebright
K. E. Hardesty
Partee
Jesse Benner
Defiance
L A. Carpenter
C. Block
Ayersville
A. Henry
Independence
Andrew Minsel
Albert Elliott
Brunersburg
A. Kehnast
A. Hall
H. Neaderhaueer
A. B. Davis
R. C. Hall
F. Hatfield
A. W. King
New Pittsburg Toledo & Western Railroad Formed
A dispatch reports the Wa bash Pittsburg Terminal Pittsburg Carnegie and Western and Cross Creek Railroad Co consolidated at Columbus on Tuesday to form the Pittsburg Toledo and Western railroad with four million dollars in capital. N P Ramsey of Dayton chairs the board and James W Pattison of Pittsburg serves as president. The consolidation confirms ownership of three Wabash properties, with two consolidations at one million and one at two million. The Wabash seeks access to eastern Ohio and western Pennsylvania tonnage, including an entry into Youngstown via Lake Erie, Youngstown and Southern right of way. H T Telliga of Crescent News departs for Mansfield for a new position.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wabash, Pittsburg
Pittsburg, Carnegie & Western
Cross Creek Railroad Co
Columbus
Pittsburg, Toledo & Western Railroad
N. P. Ramsey
Dayton
James W. Pattison
Pittsburg
Wabash Railroad Co
Wabash
Ohio
Pennsylvania
Youngstown
Lake Erie, Youngstown & Southern
Misfortune to Holgate 800Y
The Holgate Review reports William Geiger a young farmer from south of town lay on an operating table as a doctor scraped gangrenous matter from a large hip sore. He had burned himself earlier but did not seek care, only plowing and working. His father sent him for medicine and a physician found additional large arm sores. Gangrene had grown deeply and faint hopes for recovery were noted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Holgate Review
William Geiger
Geiger
Holgate
Local Visitors and Travel Through Dakota and Nearby Areas
Arthur Tittle of Tiffin township is visiting in Dakota. Mrs WV B Kauke of Toledo is in the city for weeks with relatives. Mr and Mrs AL Karr left Saturday for a couple weeks’ visit at Hicksville. Dr Rigrish and wife were called to Portsmouth Saturday by the death of the latter’s sister.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arthur Tittle
Tiffin Township
Dakota
WV. B. Kauke
Toledo
City
A.l.karr
Hicksville
E. W. Taylor
W. D. Hill
Los Angeles
Cal
Hill
Chicago
Kalispel
Mont
National Union Celebration in Cleveland
The twenty third anniversary of the order was held at the Chamber of Commerce in Cleveland with 1700 attendees. C J Daoust and C J Thompson attended. Speeches by Harvey R Keeler and M J Jeffris highlighted fraternal strength and $50,000,000 in death benefits. Attending dignitaries included M G Jeffris and J W Myers. Local transfers and social notes followed, including real estate sale for 3000 and a house fire in Henry county.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chamber of Commerce
Cleveland
Cuyahoga Cabinet
C. J. Daoust
C. J. Thompson
Cleveland Exchange
Harvey R. Keeler
M. J. Jeffris
Senate
National Union
United States
Mr. Jeffris
M. G. Jeffris
J.W Myers
W. H. Thompson
John E. Smith
C. G. Bentley
Tiffin Wins First in Oratorical Contest at Kenyon
The Kenyon oratorical contest drew over two thousand spectators in the Armory. Sixteen high schools sent large delegations, with many strong speakers. Miss Gayle Wickwire of Defiance High praised for originality, Miss Marie Nauman of Fremont won second, and Miss Marie Smith of Tiffin clinched the top prize amid lively school rivalries. The event featured varied evaluations of orations on topics from U S destiny to immigration, with judging by Prof. J. W. Denny and Dr. F. Truedley. Next year the contest returns to Tiffin with the home-set winner.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kenton
Armory
Desert of Babel
Orpheus Glee Club
Gayle Wickwire
Defiance High School
Miss Wickwire
United States
Louise Johnson
R. M. Pember
Bowling Green
Don Golden
Upper
Sandusky
Mable Kuntz
Continental
Marie Nauman
Fremont
Japan
Carl L. Schell
Clyde
Marie Smith
Tiffin
North
China
Miss Smith
Marion B. Guernsey
Fostoria
Abraham Lincoln
Florence Hull
Webster
Ira H. Licklider
Toledo
H. L. Bates
Ada
Lafayette
Liberty
Curtis Baxter
van Wert
Joan of Arc
Robert
Miss Hull
Telegraphy School Ad Promises Jobs and Independence
The Defiance School of Telegraphy touts rapid advancement and good pay for men and a lucrative independent path for women. It operates as a full telegraph office adjoining Western Union, with Western Union endorsement guaranteeing positions for graduates. Managed by a 30 year veteran, the school offers daily hours 9 am to 9 pm except Sundays, with details via J. J. Malley, Manager, Defiance Ohio.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Defiance
Western Union
Pickle Factory Delayed by Acreage Shortfall
Mr Mullens of Lutz and Shrammer Pickle Co met with Mr Martin, president of the Business Men's association, to discuss acreage for a proposed pickle factory. They gave an extension until December 1, hoping to secure promised land and a location decision. Farmers interested can contact Mr Martin or the business committee for information.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mullens
Lutz & Shrammer Pickle Co
Martin
Business Men’s Association
Mr. Martin
Hollister's Mountain Tea Nuggets for Busy People
An old advertisement touts Hollister's Mountain Tea Nuggets as a medicine for constipation indigestion and backache. The product is sold in tablet form at 35 cents per bar and is marketed as providing health and renewed vigor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hollister
Rocky Mountain
M Dave
Madison
Wis
Sunday School Conventions Spring Plans In Defiance County
Defiance county townships schedule spring Sunday school conventions with Defiance U B church on May 15 and neighboring townships on May 22. About 20 names aim for the Lima state convention June 7 to 9. N L Stock is collecting additions. Defiance county delegates capped at 10, others may attend, and train departure notices will follow. Also Independence M E church hosts May 22 sessions with talks on increasing attendance and Sunday school questions. Emory Elliott presides.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Defiance County
Defiance Township
Defiance U. B
Tiffin
Richland
Noble Township
Brunersburg
M. E
Lima
N. L. Stock
Sunday School Convention at Evansport U B Church 1904
The Tiffin township semi annual Sunday school convention will meet at Evansport U B church on Sunday May 22 1904. Afternoon program at 1 30 includes devotional services S L Roberts Cameron Orchestra and discussions on the value and need of Sunday schools in communities. Evening program features further music and a series of teacher preparation and responsibility topics led by local speakers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tiffin Township
Evansport
U. B
Axcdaten
Cameron Orchestra
Snider
D. M. Whetstone
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Committee ON General Arrangements
Coal District of
H. T. Telliga
the Crescent News
Mansfield
National Union Celebration
Mrs. Oliver Doster
Delaware, C
J. Brubaker
Anna Wisda
Frank Wisda
Farmer Center
Parmer & Son
H. Hughes
James Conway
Henry Couunty
F. M. Hartshorn
Joseph Nimro
Massachusetts
Dr. Price
Price Cereal Food Company
Illinois
J. F. Singers Grocery
The
Defiance School of Telegraphy
Defiance, Ohio
J. J. Malley
Royal Baking Powder CO
New York
Pickle Factory
Independence M. E
Emery Elliott
Mar
Tha McDonald
Round Table
A. L. Baker
Chas. Rowe
Emory Elviott
Aeewe S. L. Roberts
Cameron
Sweeweere
J. W. Shuter
P. m
John Linebrink
Craine
M. Buchele
T. E. Shuter
H. L. Stock
Daniel Brown
Bessie Bame
Ermen Dicus
L D Griggs
Ice
A C Osborn
G F Reynolds
John F Rexer
Cic Ie
C.J
Faust National
United States Treasury
United States Courts
Defiance City
Western Depository
Balt & Ohio Railroad
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