Local Notes and Notices From Defiance Area
Dey Ayers offers loans at five percent. Mr and Mrs Wm Shultz returned from Wause on Tuesday. Stever Bros insurance for fire or cyclone. Miss Cora Young to Toledo for several days. A W King Son Defiance clothiers offer neat suits. Miss Catherine Schlosser and Miss Anna Riley attend a Napoleon dance. Will Smith of Lima and Lavern Porter of Defiance granted a marriage license. Holy Communion and sermon by Rev S L Roberts at St Pauls Methodist. One Democrat not voting today is W G Kopp of Highland township due to the arrival of a baby girl Tuesday morning. Mrs Wheeler of San Francisco arrived to visit Miss Clara M Rowe and Mrs John Crowe in the city.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dey Ayers
Wm. Shultz
Wause
Stever Bros. Insurance
Cora Young
Toledo
A. W.king & Son, Clothiers
Defiance
Ohio
Catherine Schlosser
Anna Riley
Napoleon
Will Smith
Lima
Lavern Porter
W G Kopp
Highland Township
Mrs. Wheeler
San Francisco
City
Clara M. Rowe
John Crowe
Miss Rowe
Railroad Assessed As Increases Across County
A meeting of auditors at Tiffin fixed the main I. C. railroad track at $8000 per mile, unchanged from last year. Side tracking rated at a mile with $500 raise, $50 rolling stock and $2800 for tools, with county buildings valued at $5990.
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Tiffin
Man named Mc Feeter Steals Binder Parts at Morris Store
Mc Feeter entered J. H. Morris agriculture store this morning and tried to charge binder parts. Morris kept the goods for payment, but Mc Feeter loaded them into his buggy and drove away. Chief Hubbard stopped him and recovered the package. Morris chose not to pursue the matter, deeming the man possibly unwell.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
McFeeter
J. H. Morris
Mr. Morris
The Dollar, the Almighty Dollar in The Cash Market
A brief editorial note discusses the central role of money in business and the drive to maximize the value of the dollar for profit. It emphasizes currency strength as a key determinant of commercial success and market confidence.
Fresh Salt and Smoked Meats Advertised in City Visit
We handle a full line of fresh salt and smoked meats and offer savings by visiting the shop. When in the city, step in and see us for deals on every cut.
Travelers Postpone Picnic to Fort Wayne Friday
The Travelers have postponed their picnic to Fort Wayne until Friday due to bad weather. The CLC held an indoor picnic at Miss Minnie Sauer's home Tuesday afternoon with music and games. The next meeting will be with Miss Estella Gleason in two weeks. The Y M C A of the College held a profitable meeting Tuesday evening featuring talks by three professionals on law medicine and ministry. The college association is flourishing and beneficial to students. MIC enjoyed a pleasant session at Mrs N Johnson's home Tuesday, followed by an election of officers for the ensuing year with Mrs E Lewis as president, Mrs Henry Harris vice president, Mrs HC Chappel secretary, and Mrs P Flarley treasurer. Refreshments were served and a social ending.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ft Wayne
CLC
Minnie Sauer
Estella Gleason
F. L. Hay
J. B. Ury
Dempster
Napoleon
MIC
N . Johnson
E. Lewis
Henry Harris
HC Chappel
P Flarley
Johnson
Boy 10 Injured In Hickory Handle Accident
Roy Bachman (10), son of James Bachman of Henry county near Stanley, was struck on the right temple by a hickory broom handle during a game. His skull fractured into the brain. Dr. Miller of Florida assisted, and surgeons removed the bone. The patient is now improving but remains seriously anxious.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roy Bachman
James Bachman
Henry County
Stanley
Miller
Florida
Violinist Mr Reynolds Shines At Defiance Event
Dr Bosco's near 108 attendees at New England Conservatory of Music for Clifford Sprunt Memorial Concert featured Reynolds in two numbers. A violin quartet drew high praise and a diverse selection by thirty violinists included players from Japan Ireland and Paris. Reynolds earns strong instructor commendation as he progresses. Jeenyvis sen T. For a late style straw hat visit A. W. King & Son, Defiance Ohio.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dr. Bosco
State liquor case at Hicksville ends with $50 fine
The state case against Scott at Hicksville concluded with Scott fined $50 and costs for selling liquor. The Maxwell case, charged with keeping a place for sale of intoxicants, will be continued tomorrow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Scott
Hicksville
Maxwell
Tomor
Defiance College Announces Summer Session Courses and Instructors
Defiance College opens a summer session June 14 for eight weeks under Pref. McReynolds with Prof. Walter C. Webber and other regular instructors. Webber will lecture on education, teach pedagogy, and offer specialized work for teachers in arithmetic and physiology while instructors cover branches from arithmetic to shorthand. About 25 students enrolled, including Mr. Koshiba of Tokio Jopar, and all students receive a free ticket to the Maumee Valley Chautauqua.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pref. McReynolds
Walter C. Webber
S. Q. Helfenstein
WP Webber
A. M
Mac Kennedy McReynolds
Myrtle Kiefer
Webber
Ohio
Maumee Valley
Chautauqua
Mr. Koshiba
Tokio
Jopar
Tragic Death of Sabetha Baby in Wash Boiler Incident
Mrs. Anne Whitney mourns the loss of her granddaughter Letha, daughter of William and Ella Whitney of Sabetha Kansas. An accident occurred last Thursday when the infant fell toward a wash boiler of water at the home northeast of town. Despite prompt rescue and two hours of artificial respiration, the child died. The funeral was held at the Brethren church Saturday afternoon conducted by Bro. C F Parmele of Topeka.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Anne Whitney
Letha
William and
Ella Whitney
Sabetha
Kansas
Whitney
Adams Township
Wm. Whitney
Brethren Church
Bro. C. F. Parmele
Topeka
Sunday School Convention Delegation Plans at Lima Junet
Henry L. Stock county secretary reports Lima bound Sunday School convention with Seflance county seeking ten delegates but receiving nearly twice that number. State headquarters request several county officers as delegates. about five expected. Arrangements for Defiance to Lima travel by train Tuesday June 7 at 5:45 am. return times and fares listed. Motivational ad for Rocky Mountain Tea follows.
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Lima
Seflance
Henry L. Stock
Pleasant Bend Local News This Week
Pleasant Bend notes with numerous social visits including Miss Alta McBride from Defiance, Miss Lulu Spencer from Holgate, and Mrs Emma Hilton. Memorial sermon by Rev Virden drew strong attendance and flags decorated the church. Funeral of Mrs Jacob Yetter from Holgate and other local updates on schooling, injuries, births, deaths, and minor incidents.
Vote count shifts many classes in Defiance Ohio sorting
A preliminary vote tally shows widespread changes across all classes. In the teachers class Higgins Aston Bailey and Leaders rise one point, Prueser two, Fein del five. in clerks Rourke leads with Speiser Dicus Harley and Wilsburg up one. carriers see Myers second, May and Small up. next count set for Saturday with noon deadline for entries.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Higgins
Aston
Bailey
Prueser
Feindel
Both Sides Suffered Severely in Far East Skirmishes
Continuous fighting northeast of Feng Wang Cheng and east of Simatsi dated May 27–30 left both sides suffering heavily. A Port Arthur harbor raid failed as Japanese ships were sunk by allied forces. reports from Mukden and Newchwang describe wartime disruption and rising prices. Local notices follow with community events and personal updates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iao Yang
Feng Wang
Mukden
Port Arthur
Local letters listed at Defiance post office May 1904
Advertised letters include names such as Lancia Lang Lang Misses Nelson Margarets etc and for week ending May 31 1904 in Defiance Ohio. Also notes on local visits and Decoration Day events with Rev J I Wean and Joseph Rath Post 103 G A R thanking the S of V citizens choir and band for decorations and support.
Postmaster Announces Revised Date of List
C J Thompson Postmaster states the office will not call within fourteen days for the listed items as prescribed by law. A revised and more definite date will be issued for the same, ensuring compliance with statutory requirements.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. J. Thompson
Local Social Notes From Sherwood and Surrounding Areas
Mrs Emma Speaker of Stark Center visited Mrs Benz Monday evening. Dickey and Coffin attended the ball game at Paulding Friday. Miss Krupp returned to Hamilton after a visit with her niece Miss Eure. Mrs Wm Cain went to Grand Rapids to see her ill mother. FM Shook and daughter Pearl drove to Defiance Saturday. Antoine Hurtt and family visited relatives in and around Sherwood. Mrs Henry Wendt was in Defiance Saturday. G O Hoberger of Mansfield visited Monday. Wenzland family and Miss Audra Hover visited Sunday. Dr Lindersmith and daughter Tess visited Fayette Sunday. John Duerk and wife of Paulding were here Monday. Decoration day exercises were not held due to weather. Sagers, sick, left Paulding Wednesday. Miss Kate Ross was in Ocill Friday and here Thursday. Chas Miller and family of Defiance visited Jas Bloom Saturday and Sunday. Wm Cain and children were in Paulding county Sunday.
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Sherwood
Emma Speaker
Stark Center
Benz
Art Dickey
John Coffin
Paulding
Mes Krupp
Hamilton
Eure
Wm Cain
Grand Rapids
Mich
FM Shook
Pearl
Defiance
Antoine Hurtt
Sherwood Sunner
John Allender
Henry Wendt
Hoberger
Mansfield
Wenzland
Audra Hover
New
Lindersmith
Tess
Fayette Sanday
Paulding County
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John H. Best
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David G. Sharp
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William E. Mol
J. Thompson
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H. F. Rohrs
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Pam
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Rocky Mountain
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Lulu Spencer
Holgate
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de Hilton
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Peter Lane
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Henry Elliott
George Goller
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Irvin Hartshorn
Ivin Splitler
Hazel
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George Mack
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BF ‘Pinderson
Trvin Hartshorn
Tust
G.w.weisenburger
Clinton Street
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Jesse Dana
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Blanche Hall
Marjorie Lamb
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Libbie Culkins
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Edith Dicus
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Tillie Spring
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Minnie Whetstone
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Laura Bohlman
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Anna Russet
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Hazel Todd
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Alice Conrad Rose Antener
Ella Clement
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Dot Ricker
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Reba Heatley
Minnie
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C L Stonebraker
P W
Mix
May Geo M Hartman
Propts
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Herbert Anderson
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Montpelier
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Kelly
Brooksville
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Otawa
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Schick
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Ney
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Wes Sugar
George
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Lewis Hanna
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Arthur
Junction Bridge
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JD Kinner
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Oscar Stucky
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J M Morris
al Naefle and Family
New Bavaria
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JF Kleinhenn
Chas McCollister
J F Kleinhein
Germany
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Sol Ingle
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Stock
B H Kellermeier
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Myrtle Kellermeter
T John's
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Williams County
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Michigan
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Gates
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Nell
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WM Rep
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Altie
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Hi ‘Mesdames
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Sryan
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J. I. Wean
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Joseph Rath
GAB
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J. Wane
Jennings’ Drug Store
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