Defiance Baseball Team Readies for Season
W H Black arrives as manager and outlines a strong line-up. Pitchers John Lundblom and Pete Doran head a first class squad with Ed Schlatter Bud Scanlon and J S Smith among the key infielders and outfielders. Local fans can expect top quality games this season.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. H. Black
Bud Scanlon
Ed Schlatter
Harry Strowbridge
Biddy Burns
J.S. Smith
Bob Wallen
Len Donivan
John Muhr
Jas. Hamilton
John Lundblom
Pete Doran
Harry Wales
Geo. Hyman
Money Disappears After Sheriff Recovers Funds
George Karle, aiding Art Baker in cattle purchases, mislaid a sum entrusted for the task. Sheriff McCarty chased him to Ellery near Holgate, where he was found at a schuetzenfest with the money missing. He returns for a hearing before Justice Costello.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Karle
Art Baker
Karle
Sheriff McCarty
Ellery
Holgate
Justice Costello
Hollister's Rocky Mountain Tea Nuggets for Busy People
The ad promotes Rocky Mountain Tea Nuggets as a health aid for busy individuals. It claims to address constipation indigestion liver and kidney troubles pimples eczema bad breath sluggish bowels headaches and backache. Sold as a dol such form at 35 cents a box made by HouusToR Drug Company Madison Wis. Golden nuggets for all ages and ailments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hollister
Rocky Mountain
Houustor Drue Company
Madison
Wis
Pleasant social events mark lively week in Columbia
The Knights and Ladies of Columbia enjoyed a social session in their hall Tuesday with a fine program and refreshments. Twenty two youths hosted a hay rack party at Janes Elliott’s North Richland township home. The K of P session drew a large crowd with Pedro as the main diversion and prizes won by Mrs. Dey Ayers, Mrs. D. Lieberthal, and Dr. H. W. Myers. The thimble party by Mrs. Schrack and Mrs. Chapple featured an author’s guessing contest with prizes for guessing the most names, and a three course lunch was served by the hostesses aided by Mrs. Chapman, Miss Besse Squire, and Miss Jessie Ferguson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Knights and Ladies of Columbia
Janes Elliott
Richland Township
K. of P
Pedro
D. Lieberthal
H. W. Myers
Dey Ayers
The Columbus Lima and Milwaukee Railway Unique Route
The Columbus, Lima and Milwaukee line runs from Lima to Defiance with no depots or station agents. A single train operates when business demands and the conductor handles transport. Communication relies on a sole telephone line and a blacksmith in Continental for engine repairs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Mary’s Daily News
Columbus, Lima & Milwaukee
Lima
Defiance
Transportation Department
Continental
Probate Court Appoints Administrators for Two Estates
In probate court today J. J. Craine was named administrator of the Amos J. Hall estate. Francis Bercaw of Sherwood was named administrator of the Wesley Bercaw estate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. J. Craine
Amos J. Hall
Francis Bercaw
Sherwood
Wesley Bercaw
Advertised Letters at Defiance Post Office
Week ending May 25 1904 uncalled letters include Gentlemen W F Balsley Hines and Son Christ Hoffer I Hopis Adam Jacob A M Jackson John Van Dusen Ladies Mrs Mary Slattery 14 days to claim before transfer to dead letter officeadvertised please state date of list Postmaster C J Thompson
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Defiance
Ohio
W F Balsley
Hines & Son
Christ Hoffer
Adam Jacob
A M Jackson
John van Dusen
Mary Slattery
C.J. Thompson
Wallpaper Week Sale at Rock Bottom Prices
This week features special wall coverings at rock bottom prices. Deals highlight affordable wallpaper options and eye catching patterns to refresh interiors.
Adjourned Meeting of City Council Deliberations
City council session with President Hockman noting all members present except Doheney. Renewed four year term for W I Rath as tax commissioner. paving cost estimates for North Clinton Street in macadam, brick, and asphalt styles. Several street and bridge concerns. sidewalks on Sessions Street near college grounds. brick and cement sidewalk resolution adopted. Referrals on sewer, bridges, and vacating Squire avenue. bond refunding discussions. litigation with boards of health heading to supreme court.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hockman
Doheney
Cameron
W. I. Rath
Clinton Street
Stone Foundation
Board of Public Service
Committee On Public Buildings
Squire Avenue
Diamond Glass Co
Hill
Spitzer
Toledo
Maumee River
Finance Committee
Boards of Health
Supreme Court
Poultry Eggs and Incubator Supplies Offered
White Wyandotte Duston Strain Rhode Island Reds 15 eggs for 1.00 S C White Leghorns Collins Strain B Plymouth Rocks 15 eggs for .75 We are agents for Cyphers Incubator Brooder and Poultry Supplies Also Cyphers Chick Food for small chicks Eggs delivered to Defiance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
White Wyandotte
Rhode Island
S.C
Plymouth Rocks
Cyphers
Defiance
City council notes court action on water suit and street work
City officials discussed Defiance Water Co. suit with a $10,000 to $12,000 water fund, while the company claims $40,000 due. A receiver was appointed and suit is in supreme court. Finance committee and solicitor to assist. Second street improvements proposed with multiple cost estimates for asphalt, brick, and tarmacadam. Old Perry street buildings deemed potential nuisances. Smoke ordinance and firemen pension fund trustee election second readings. Frost & Steinburger power plant permit extended. transient peddler licensing read third time and stalled. Council adjourned to Thursday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Defiance Water Co
Supreme Court
Council
Finance Committee
Geiger
Second Street
Clinton
Perry Street
Frost & Steinburger
Railways Assess Ev Affects Local Tax Duplicates
At auditor meetings the Wabash valuation increased by 25,000 to the tax duplicate with main track up to 10,000 per mile and siding at 2,500. Rolling stock rose to 2,500 per mile, tools 50 per mile, county buildings at 4,360. CL& M 1,500 per mile. rolling stock 10 per mile. Cincinnati Northern main track 4,500, siding 1,000, rolling stock 1,500. B and O undecided.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wabash
Cl& M
Cincinnati
Local residents visit as church and social events marked weekend
Hicksville resident George W Richie, now of Coshocton, spent Sunday in our city. Rev Selah Brown from Fostoria preached at the ME church. Roy Bair of Tiffin visited J Sherman Hart from Tuesday to Friday for graduation exercises, alumni banquet, and a Sigma Delta club dance at the opera house. John Cleland of West Unity and Geof Simmons of Columbus visited friends here, with C M Overholt from near the Bend also spending Sunday locally.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George W Richie
Our City
Coshocton
Selah Brown
Fostoria
Roy Bair
Tiffin
J Sherman Hart
Opera House
Sigma Delta Club
John Cleland
West Unity
Geof Simmons
Columbus
C'M Overholt
Near the Bend
Local notables noted in Defiance region visits and events
James Kleckner and Sheriff McCarty were seen on business in Stryker and our city. Several Defiance visitors, including John L Bery ington Geo Henning and Elliott Siscoe, were here Monday. W E Richards travels to St Louis for the world fair before seeking work. Monday’s crowd witnessed military drill and other happenings. Decora tion exercises honor fallen heroes on Monday. Funeral services for two local residents were held, one from the ME church and another for Amos J Hall, both described as amiable citizens.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Kleckner
Stryker
Sheriff McCarty
Kingsbury
Defiance
John L Beryington
Geo. Henning
Elliott Siscoe
W E Richards
St Louis
Henry Milliman
St. Joe
Aather James
Wid Hoke
Bryan
Geof Wilson
U B
George Seibert
Overmyer
Chicago
Local Social Roundup From Defiance Area
Mrs Belle Fair drove to Defiance Tuesday Moe od Grandma Wisler visiting her son Evil Will Meyer cut his foot badly a few days ago Mrs Alice Hall and Ollie Robinson were at Defiance Wednesday Jas Figley and son drove to Defiance Wednesday Geo Hanna visited Geo Carver Wednesday Geo Carver and little son were at Defiance South Comwen Eric Keorpe Mr Hall and Wes Sugar were in Evansport Saturday Mr Elliott of Ney spent Sunday with Mr and Mrs Neil Figley Quite a number attended the funerals of Mrs Frank Hall and Amos Hall Sunday and Monday Figley and sons were at Evansport Lat eaves Geo Fair of Delaware Township was here Sunday Ed Keoppe and family of Glenburg spent Sunday with Eric Keoppe
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Belle Fair
Defiance
Grandma Wisler
Evil Will Meyer
Alice Hall
Ollie Robinson
Jas Figley
Son
Geo Hanna
Geo Carver
Little Son
Defiance South
Comwen
Eric Keorpe
Hall
Wes Sugar
Evansport
Elliott
Ney
Neil Figley
Frank Hall
Amos Hall
Figley
Evansport and Defiance Visitors Span Weekend Local Notes
Evansport and Defiance residents visited nearby towns this week including Capt J Donaldson enroute to Stryker and Mrs AC Key with Alice Kimberly in Defiance. Sunday school convention drew attendees. two deaths were reported this week, the first Mrs Frank Hall. The little daughter of George Willetts is very sick.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E Allen
Farmer
Fd Mallet
Defiance
J . Donaldson
Stryker
Ella Boyer
C E Boyer
T Betts
Shuter
W M Replogle
C L Hall
A Fribley
Harley
Gertie Coy
Holgate
Short
Bryan
J H Hockman
F C Fribley
J H Rethmel
M Whetstone
Fayette
Willeman
Amos Snider
AC Cameron
Jennie
Toledo
AC Key
Alice Kimberly
Daisy Lehman
Gladys
Reena
Ruth
Saturnon
Cora Spangler
Paulding
A G Mc Cord
R C Cameron
George Willetts
Frank Hall
Local notes on improving farms and visits around Arthur
Frank Wade and wife recovering gradually from illness. Mally Morris plans a fine dwelling on his farm. Mrs Elda Zulls mother visiting this week. Chas Deckross of Highland township visited recently and donated a sack of cats. Mrs Chas Wade and daughters visited Miss Madge Ice. Children’s day exercises drew several local youths. J F Kleinhein adds a house extension. Oscar Stuckey sold his driving horse to Joseph Beal. Miss Della Garrett visiting Grace Klein. Chas Evans, pioneer of this county, visiting friends in Arthur. James Morris of Defiance on a business trip through town.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Wade
Mally Morris
Elda Zull
Chas Deckross
Highland Township
Mre
Chas Wade
Madge
Chilldren
J F Kleinhein
Oscar Stuckey
Joseph Beal
Della Garret
Grace Klein
Chas Evans
Arthur
James Morris
Defiance
Pleasant Bend Social Items and Local Notes
Pleasant Bend residents share news of visits from Mrs Frank Moses and family in Toledo, Arthur Wolf returning to Ada, and Mike Fender filling in. Train service along the T St Louis and Western gains stops for small stations. Rev Virden to give memorial address at MB church. M E Sunday school plans Children’s Day program. Frazier of Indians, formerly here, undergoes gallstone surgery at St. Vincent’s Toledo with improved condition. Daughter of Jacob Hoffman comments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Moses
Myrtle Drummond
Vernie
Chas
Moses
Toledo
Arthur Wolf
Ada
Mike Fender
T. St. Louis & Western Ba Y
Virden
M E Sunday School
Frazier
St. Vincent’s Hospital
Jacob Hoffman
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Woodwards
Yingling
Mr. Baer
Willis O. Stever
C. B. Froment
Hicksville
C. A. Houck
Pittsburg
Harry Wellman
Aston Schwable
Jackson Street
Stever Bros. Insurance
P.M. Lehman
Park Yeagley
City
Col. Walters
Howett
North
Geo. P. Wohn
J. M. Tribbey
Dayton
A. W. King & Son
Ludger Blanchard
Supt. Mitchell
Henry Ashbacher
Jos. Schlientz
Duke
Alexandria, Va
Schlientz
Daniel Maranda
J. E. Atha
Mr. Atha
Christ Diehl
Kauke
Wayne Street
Joel B. Couch
Napoleon
E. C. Couch
Bright
Huron County
Henry County
Charles J. Daoust
Knoxville
Tenn
Dr. Davis
Nice Pres
Lillian de
Vyeaux
Dr. Benner
Laura Kuhn
Bertha Kniffen
Halleck
Kuhn
Davis
Myrtle Snook
Mrs. G. W. Watkins
St. Louis
Bertha Koniffen
Michigan
A. W. King & Son, Clothiers
Lillian Chenevert
Roy Hilton
Mr. Hilton
Yellow Grass Canada
Harley & Whitaker’s
Weisenberger & Emery
Probate Court
J.l.allison
Rakestrow Bros
Rakestraw Brothers
Frank Bohn
C. Winterich
Jefferson Street
Defiance, Ohio
MISS
Francis Street
Westrick
Hopkins Street
Chenevert
Preston Run
North Defiance
Defiance City Bank
C. Kuhn
Chas. J. Daoust
Cashier
Geo. W. Watkins
Vice Press
E Rhoads
John H. Best
Men of
John Marshall David G. Sharp
William E. Moll
John W. Lynde Dr. H. F. Roh
John A. Aspacher
Jacob Tharp
Chas. J. Thompson
Geo. H. Dicus
Defiance Poultry Plant
C. L. Hall
Railways
Rogers
Mollencup’s
Miss @ Corrigan
Eik Block
Rev Sower
Amos J Hall
Rev Roberts
Brooksville
Pleasant Bend
W. Weisenburger
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