Community Notes and Local Updates
Mrs. M. Honeck of Napoleon visits her mother here while Postmaster Flohart of Continental visits the city. O D Loveridge and Mrs. Loveridge travel to Stanley. Claud Gleason leaves the Sherwood Signal. Peter Mangas recovers and may be out soon. R P Lipe builds a grain elevator at Sherwood. he operates Ney’s elevator and others. Peter Schlosser receives fourth McCormick machinery carload. he sells many goods. Dean's Ointment offers itch relief at drug stores for 50 cents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. P. Lipe
Toledo
Sherwood
Ney
Peter Schlosser
McCormick People
Mr. Schlosser
Obituary of Mrs. Loanna Barrick at 87 in Defiance county
Mrs. Loanna Barrick died April 23 at her son-in-law Jacob Kintner’s home aged 87 years 8 months 1 day. Funeral at Maumee church April 26 by Rev. John Killian and Elder C Krabill. Interment Sherwood cemetery. Survived by three children 14 grandchildren 25 great grandchildren and one great great grandchild. Her husband preceded her 18 years ago. Born 1814 in Bedford county Pennsylvania, she moved to Shelby with parents then to Defiance county after marrying Daniel Barrick and later to Defiance. Card of thanks from Rose Kintner.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Loanna Barrick
Jacob Kintner
Maumee Church
John Killian
Hicksville
C Krabill
Farmer Center
Sherwood Cemetery
German Baptist Church
Leonard
David Barrick
Eliza Kintner
Bedford County
Shelby
Leonard May
Daniel Barrick
Defiance County
Okolona Booze Sparks Fatal Dance Hall Trouble
A late night fight at a Jewell dance led to Charles Hardy firing a revolver at James Spurgeon. Spurgeon was struck by a bullet through his clothing but not seriously hurt. Authorities attributed the melee to excessive Okolona booze and a confrontation over a dance desiring Hardy's sister.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jewell
Chas. Hardy
James Spurgeon
Geo Hoshock
Spurgeon
Hardy
John H. Flory
Flory
Jesse Flory
Spurgen
County Board of Equalization Meets Amid Ditch Hearing
The county board of equalization convenes today while a hearing on the Po cock joint county ditch between Defiance and Paulding counties occurs at the courthouse. Bids from eight firms for a Tiffin river bridge in Noble township are opened. contract not yet awarded. Two marriage licenses issued to Amos Buehrer with Della Dunn and John H Berdelman with Maud B Etchey. A minor blaze caused by a cigar stub in the county clerk’s office causes no damage. Janitor John Lower marks his forty third birthday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pocock Joint County
Defiance
Paulding
Court House
County Clerks’s Office
W. A. Schmaltz
Mollie Kiser
John Lower
Tiffin River
Noble Township
Canton, King, American, Joliet, Bellefontaine, Massillon
Indiana
Bracket Bridge Companies
Variety Bridge & Iron Co
St John’s Reform Church Announces Whit Sunday Services
The St John’s Reform church at Corner Fourth and Washington streets, Rev F Lahr, posts a Whit Sunday program with 9 am Sunday school 10 am English sermon The Strength of Purpose infant and adult sacraments in the morning and a German language service at 7 30 pm The Pentecostal services with communion at Sherwood at 2 30 pm and special offerings urged All members and strangers invited.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. John’s Reform Church
Fourth and
Washington Streets
F. Lahr
Sherwood
COUNTY FUNDS RECORD OF EXPENDITURES AND PAYMENTS
A dated list showing multiple fund disbursements including infirmary bridge road and road fund entries. Items include payments to Ed Schultz for jail repair, J T Miller assessor, Clemmer Johnson stone work, H F Toberan surveying, and Schneider Bros stoning, with amounts ranging from 5 to 800 dollars. The document notes May 18 and May 20 dates and references county departments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
N.R. Webster
J. W. Garver
Frank Brininger
P. C. Biglow
H. F. Toberan
J. T. Miller
B. F. Wade Co
Ed Schultz
John Lawton
Clemmer & Johnson
Defiance Township
Noble Township
Canton
Smith
Wee
M. Koch
William Street Bridge
Chas. Behringer
Chas
Behringer
Schneider Bros
Piao
Anh
School Year Ends as H D Shondel Closes Sixth Term
H D Shondel ends his sixth term at Kiser school district 8 in Defiance township with a midday dinner for students and guests. A large program followed featuring recitations songs and readings by students including Lydie Balske Leota Bodenbender Goldie Andrist and Anna Keller among others. Shondel gave a farewell speech that moved many parents and reflected strong regard for his teaching.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. D. Shondel
Dolly
Leota Bodenbender
Goldie Andrist
Fred Jones
Lydia Balske
Waneta Durrah
Lee Turrah
Bertha Andrist
Callie Balske
Charley Andrist
Lydie Balske
Tom Myers
Mamie Myers
Fred Andrist
Anna Keller
Shondel
Hay Wagon Plunges. Man Survives Canal Fall
Gottlieb Eberly narrowly escaped death when a wagon tipped over at Al Maag's stable Saturday and rolled into a canal. He rode on the hay and was carried away by the current but survived with a broken right leg. After delegating the fracture was set by Dr. Blue, he returned home with a buggy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gottlieb Eberly
al Maag
Maag
Eberle
Ayersville
Highland Township
Dr. Blue
Memorial Day Notice From Defiance G A R Committee
The committee invites the mayor police and council of Defiance all civic and military groups Spanish American War veterans ex soldiers school officials teachers and scholars to join in paying tribute. Those wishing to participate should inform the arrangements committee by the 27th to be placed on the program. Committee members M A Bell P Dickman G J Hickey.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bishop Post
No. 22
City of Defiance
M. A. Bell
P. Dickman
G. J. Hickey
Mrs Ellen Dohony Dies In City Home At 80
Ellen Dohony mother of Thomas and John, died at 818 Harrison street at noon aged about 80. She came from Ireland seventeen years ago and has lived with her sons since. Funeral set for Our Lady of Perpetual Help church Wednesday at 9 a.m. Also an ad for Burdock Blood Bitters claiming relief from dyspepsia.
Wool Top Price Recorded by R W Wortman in Defiance
R W Wortman of Defiance Ohio reports the highest price paid for wool at Lewis Block. No further details available.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. W. Wortman
Defiance
Ohio
Democratic Senatorial Convention Short Affair
The Democratic convention for the thirty second senatorial district at Citizens Opera House was brief. W. E. Decker of Paulding and Stephen B. Crites of Allen were nominated with few theatrics, while delegates from Allen Auglaize Defiance Mercer Paulding Van Wert Williams met under Judge Armstrong and Bernie Layton to finalize arrangements.
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Citizens Opera House
Allen
Auglaize
W. E. Decker
Paulding
Stephen B. Crites
Atlla.m
Geo. W. Kohn
van Wert
Joe J. Mooney
Defiance
Dan Shea
Mercer
Geo. W. Phillips
W. M. Shafer
Williams
Geo. C. Rings
T. J. Godfrey
Celina
W. H. Cunningham
Godfrey
Senate
Ohio
W. M. Denman
Crites and Decker
Eaclamstine
Decker
Crites
Denman
Crosby
Billie Kirtley
Crosby House
W. A. Taylor
Columbus
James Kilbourne
R. B. Gordon
Bernie Layton
Walter B. Richie
J. W. Beal
Lima Times-Democrat
Mr. Dewolf
Toledo Bee
Geo. W. Philips
Celina Democrat
van Wert Times
Ralph D. LeBlond
Ottawa Signal
Geo. E. Marvin
Toledo Blade
Allen and Auglaize
C. L. & M. Railway
Local Notes Highlight Area Visits and Moves
Among relatives in the vicinity of Antwerp Roy Hall of Deshler spent Sunday with his parents at the Children's Home. Charles Lehman is home for a vacation from the Davis Business College in Toledo. Martin Gurwell has removed from Defiance to his farm here. A Bumpus put down a driven well for Fred Kellermeier.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Antwerp
Roy Hall
Deshler
Charles Lehman
Davis Business College
Toledo
Martin Gurwell
Defiance
A. Bumpus
Fred Kellermeier
Local visits and community notes from Mark Center area
Dr Fraze and Mr Ollie Elder of Mark Center visited Saturday. Mrs Minnie Overman of Antwerp looked after a music class last week. Dr H C Lindersmith and family hosted relatives in Fayette over Sunday. Mrs Wm Holzer of Van Wert visited Sherwood area last week. O E Lehman moved into Henry Rock's house. Mrs J H Burger and Elmer visited Wauseon. Mrs and Mrs H G Rock spent Sunday in Mark Center with the Dunakins. Dr Rock of Auburn was here Monday. Mrs Etta Kyle has repainting done by Bloom and Haver. E Reyff painting for J J Miller. Sherwood bank to open about June 1. CE Dickey in Paulding Tuesday. David Harum appears in opera house Saturday night.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Minnie Overman
Antwerp
G. W. Lindersmith
Fayette
H C Lindersmith
Wm. Holzer
van Wert
Sherwood
Lehman
Henry Rock
J H Burger
Elmer
Wauseon
H G Rock
Mark Center
C. H Dunakin
J H Miller
Toledo
Dr. Rock
Auburn
Etta Kyle
Bloom and
Haver
E Reyff
J J Miller
CE Dickey
Paulding
David Harum
Opera House
John Kincade
Charley Cottenbauch
Eden
Ney
CF Geller
George
Suny
Charley Weber
Bryan
New Sunday
John Weber
D L Warner
George Geller
George Elder
Mr. Geiger
Jacob Speith
Wm Seewald
John Bellow
New York
George Vollmer
Chas Weber
Community notices and church events from Lost Creek area
Ida Lord remains ill. B C Rodgers and family visited Mrs Lords relatives the Stone home. May 25 at 1 pm stockholders of Farmer Canning Co meet. Jack Baker of Hicksville bought a fine mare from Wm Lord. MC Rison and wife visit U A Spangler. Rev Geo Walcott to preach memorial sermon next Sunday at 2 pm. Lost Creek Presbyterian church hosts May 18 Sunday school convention with W L Hosack praised for leadership. Farmer Union Sunday school plans an ice cream social May 24 to raise funds for new singing books.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
B. C. Rodgers
Lost Creek Presbyterian Church
W L Hosack
Farmer Union
Returns of the Assessors This County 1901 Census Summary
The county report lists livestock and goods totals from 1901 assessor returns. Highlights include 700 cattle, 4 mules, 2165 sheep, 1223 hogs, 12 carriages, 53 pianos, 130 dogs. The First and Second wards and Delaware township have not yet reported. Local notices mention illness in John Kincade’s family and various rural activities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Delaware Township
Highland
NOBLE
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City News Budget
8. M. Honeck
Napoleon
Flohart
Continental
City
O. D. Loveridge
Mrs. Loveridge
Stanley
Claud Gleason
Dr. Wood
Peter Mangas
Dean
Grandma
Rose Kintner
Milford Township
J.T. Mriuer
Bochley
Phillips
Weisenbarger & Emery
County Board of Equalization
Amos Buehrer
Della Dunn
John H. Berdelman
Maud B. Etchey
Defiance H.S. & L. Association
Mary M. Burke
W. C. Burke
Orley Welker
Washington
Nev
E . Chas. Parker
Wmn
Patton
Baltimore
Richland Township
County Funds
Mat Elliott
Seed Wheat
Bridge Fund
Harley @ Whitaker
Taffetta
Harley & Whitaker's
Lewis Block
J. HjGoeke
W. B. Richie
Dr. Fraze
Ollie Elder
The
Sherwood Bank
Ida Lord
Washington Township
ADAMS
Richland, N. P
Richland
N. P
Mark
Milford
the New Clothing
Black Cat
Kenosha
Wis
Black Cat Brand Hosiery Company
Kenosha, Wis
Vandenbroek
Shelly
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