Local notices and sales preview in Defiance area collection
Mrs Emma Booth returns from Lima visit. Marriage license issued to Lewis Snyder and Magdelena Troeger. Hutchins & Cornwell ads offer ranges. Mrs Edward Squire to Cleveland for tour aboard on the 11th. Daoust & Douty promote underwear and suits. Mrs Helen Bardenwerperguest at BF Enos home. Knights of Pythias to meet December 6 at Bryan. MFE church ladies rummage sale at opera house Thursday to Saturday. Centralization of schools in Farmer township voted down 207 to 94. Sweaters advertised 5 to 400. Evangelical circuit services listed. Mt Calvary Ladies Aid to meet November 14. Vandenbroek’s promoted overcoats suits and cleaning services.
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Farmer Township
Defiance County
Evangelical Circuit
Kaley
Salem
Mt Calvary
Ladies Aid Society of
Mt. Calvary Church
New Hats and Caps Arrive at Vanden Broek's
New hats and caps just arrived at Vanden Broek's. See the assortment of the latest styles you always find here first.
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Vandenbroek’s
Hicksville mayoral race ends in defeat for Casebeer
E J Reisch defeats incumbent Mayor B F Casebeer by 113 votes to lead a Democratic sweep. The ticket includes Lewis Ferris as clerk, O P Bevington as treasurer, H H Miller as marshal, with Chas Adams FJ Clemmer C Waltenberger and Jacob Hofmeister elected as councilmen.
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B F Casebeer
Hicksville
E J Reisch
Lewis Ferris
O P Bevington
H H Miller
Chas
Adams
FJ Clemmer
C Waltenberger
Jacob Hofmeister
Van denbroek’s offers workwear savings
Local ad promotes Van denbroek's sell of work coats pants overalls shirts and jackets with a promise of surprising savings for new customers and existing traders alike.
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Vandenbroek’s
Infant burned to death in Marion lamp accident
The infant son of Mrs. Nora Ward of Marion died Monday after a lamp overturned and caused deadly burns.
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Forest
Nora Ward
Marion
Daoust and Douty Sell Imperial Hatter’s Hat
The Imperial soft and stiff hat, the Hatter’s hat, is sold exclusively at Daoust and Douty.
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Daoust & Douty’s
Sherwood Elects McCord Mayor In Landslide Local Vote
In Sherwood AG McCord Republican won the mayor’s race with 76 votes, against Philip Johns Citizen’s ticket 57 and C E Dickey Democrat 10. F M Shook was clerk, W D Rock treasurer, Joe Sailor Democrat marshal, with Fred Kuhl O Sharp Citizen’s ticket and Chas Openlander Democrat as councilmen.
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Sherwood
A G McCord
Philip Johns
Citizen’s
C E Dickey
F M Shook
W D Rock
Joe Sailor
Fred Kuhl
O Sharp
Chas. Openlander
Crowe Captures Narrow Victory Amid Citywide Party landslide
In Defiance voters backed John Crowe for mayor amid a Republican landslide with a 20 vote majority. Ward results show 12 and 76 majorities in the First and Second wards, while Schmaltz trailed by 19 and 76 in the Third and Fourth wards. Other local offices saw scattered Republican success, including Willeman as assessor in the First ward. Community news notes residents and incidents across town from illnesses to moves and significant injuries.
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Herrick
Crowe
Schmaltz
Christmas raffle tickets offered by Hutchins and Cornwell
An Art Laurel Range is proposed as a Christmas present. For every 25 cents paid for goods, you receive one raffle chance. Readers are urged to ask for tickets from Hutchins and Cornwell.
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Hutchins & Cornwell
Advertised Letters in Defiance Ohio Week Ending Nov 7 1905
Uncalled letters listed for Defiance post office include John Allen J B Hayes M A Gurney Wm M Hagle Frank Strailey Wm Warren F C Young Agt Mrs Wm Wagner Mrs Geo Wilson. Letters unclaimed in 14 days will go to dead letter office. advertise the list with date. Postmaster C J Thompson.
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Defiance
Ohio
John Allen
J. B. Hayes
M. A. Gurney
Wm. M. Hagle
Frank Strailey
Wm. Warren
F.C. Young
Wm. Wagner
Geo. Wilson
C.J. Thompson
Largest and Newest Daoust and Douty Suit Stock
Advertisement notes Daoust and Douty offer the largest and newest suit and overcoat stock in the city for customers to choose from.
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Daoust & Douty
Glove Sale at Daoust & Douty’s Store
Daoust and Douty advertise a wide glove assortment in the city priced from 25 cents to 3 dollars. The notice highlights value and variety to attract shoppers.
Fur and Plush Caps Featured by A W King and Son
A W King and Son advertise fur and plush caps for caps and hats with a focus on quality and style for potential buyers. The listing highlights selection and craftsmanship suitable for winter wear and fashion.
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W King & Son’s
Local residents report brief visits and returns
Grandpa Bodenbender is poor Sty Mrs J K Shoemaker returned to her home in west In dependence Monday after a five days visit with her son J A Thompson. Mrs William Rickner and children returned to Michigan Tuesday after a five weeks visit with her brothers and friends. John Kinner and wife left for Indiana Thursday for a five days visit with relatives.
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Bodenbender
J K Shoemaker
West Independence
J A Thompson
William Rickner
Michigan
John Kinner
Indiana
Homeseekers Excursions Special Reduced Rates
Special reduced rates for home seekers to points in the South and West. Tickets on sale now 7th 21st and December 5th 19th at lower than prior rates. Information from Agents of Ohio Central Lines or General Passenger Agent Moulton Hank Toledo Ohio.
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Ohio Central Lines
Moulton Hank
Toledo
Ohio
Whitlock in Toledo
Toledo special reports Democratic and Independent gains unprecedented in city and county contests. Pattison expected to carry Lucas County. Mayor Whitlock leads by about 5,000, with independents and workingmen districts strong. Mayor Jones favored for citywide election. local social notes and a death from consumption near Ney.
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Toledo
Pattison
Lucas County
Whitlock
Mayor Jones
Local beat: birthdays and visits amid small town gatherings
Mr and Mrs Ball of Butler Indiana and Mr and Mrs Headley of Farmer visited Eph Allen's APE dance. WY G Lord drove to Bryan Monday. L Stock was in Farmer Tuesday tamises. Relatives of U T Rice surprised him at home Wednesday for his 68th birthday. His wife served a fine luncheon.
Spangler Appointed Special Toxpress Aides Named
In Wapakoneta on November 7, Phil E Burgess United Spanish War Veterans of Ohio appoints a staff of aides. List includes Myer Geleerd as Chief of Staff Toledo and aides Proctor Cincinnati Hutchinson Cleveland Hayward Springfield Greene Springfield Meyers Dayton Ruth Toledo Melville Sandusky Martino Findlay Scott Alliance Croninger Wauseon Powley Norwalk Raub Bucyrus Welsh Clyde Liggett Bellefontaine Barrick Lima Bain Kenton Spangler Defiance Bulger Fostoria Musser Napoleon.
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Wapakoneta
Phil E Burgess
United Spanish War Veterans of Ohio
Myer Geleerd
Toledo
John Proctor
Cincinnati
C H Hutchinson
Cleveland
P P Hayward
Springfield
Charles W Greene
Howard M Meyers
Dayton
Frank Ruth
James E Melville
Sandusky
John Martino
Findlay
Charles W Scott
Alliance
Fred Cr
Ohio Central Lines to Sell Sunday Excursion Tickets
The Ohio Central Lines will offer Sunday excursion tickets for travel between all stations with same day return. Round trip fare set at one fare with a minimum of 25 cents, aimed at patrons unable to travel on other days.
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Ohio Central Lines
Typhoid cases rare as Board of Health meets
Regular meeting minutes report two typhoid cases in the month and a low projected typhoid mortality. Dr Westrick notes October deaths include consumption old age typhoid fever and other causes with only five notices and five complaints logged by J W Hubaker. Bills approved for health officer Westrick fumigations and clerk salary. Typo notes aside, local firm A W King & Son advertises latest suit styles.
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Board of Health
Westrick
J W Hubaker
J D Westrick
Farmer William Leisure shot dead near Caldwell
William Leisure, 40, a married farmer and father of three, was murdered at his country home 15 miles east of Caldwell on Sunday. Found seated in a rocking chair with a bullet wound to the head, investigators say the shot came from outside or at the doorway. police have no suspects.
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Caldwell
William Leisure
Here
Reform Victory Sweeps Philadelphia In City Party Landslide
Philadelphia results show City Party landslide with William H. Berry elected state treasurer amid large Republican losses. Partial tallies from six of 42 wards hint at statewide reform trend while Roosevelt carried the city a year ago by 180,834. In San Francisco Eugene Schmitz wins reelection as mayor by at least 15,000.
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Philadelphia
William H. Berry
J Lee Plummer
Reform
Roosevelt
San Francisco
Eugene Schmitz
Union Labor
John S. Partridge
Sherwood Elects AG McCord Mayor With Large Plurality
The article notes AG McCord was elected mayor of Sherwood by a large plurality after visits in Toledo and Defiance and interactions with supporters. It also lists residents visiting relatives in Mark Center St Joe and Detroit and Defiance trips for meetings and campaigning.
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McCord
Toledo
Grandma Crawford
Mark Center
F M Giesuekre Abessanas
A van Dyke
St. Joe
Ind
J E Hosler
Defiance
Sherwood
P Helmick
C E Dickey
US Fleck
Stanley
Collins
Weaver
Detroit
H Wendt
Hollis Miller
Son
Lowell
G W Renz
AG McCord
Farmers Co operative Harvesting Machine Co Opens
Springfield reports the first annual meeting with over 1 000 attendees. About 9 000 farmers and workers have bought stock. New buildings rise at the local plant, a Lancaster factory starts, and branches are planned for Newark and Mt Vernon. All machines sold with plans for many more next season.
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Springfield
Farmers’ Co-operative Harvesting Machine Co
Lancaster
Newark
Mt. Vernon
Curtis Guild Jr Wins Boston Governor Election
Curtis Guild Jr a Republican wins the Boston governor race by a large plurality about 35,000 similar to Douglas's previous tally.
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Boston
Curtis Guild, Jr
Rep
Douglas
Society notes and a 1905 Doenges Grant wedding
Miss Ora King and other young ladies hosted formal events at Miss Lehman s store and JTEC in Defiance. Sorosis met at Mrs Clinton Seither s Holgate Ave home to hear about the Zanesville Federation meeting, with Mrs Loveridge and Mrs Lewis attending. Ada B Doenges married Jesse O Grant at their Monroe Township home with a small reception. Sorosis reflected on Mary Lyons Ossoli and education of girls, with a luncheon and planned annual dinner.
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Sorosis
Clinton Seither
Holgate Avenue
Federation
Zanesville
Florence Walker
JTEC
East Defiance
MIC
O D Loveridge
Washington Street
J R Doenges
Monroe Township
Putnam County
Ada B
Jesse O Grant
David Grant
J C Sinclair
Highland Township
Defiance County
William Kirtley
Mary Lyons
Leither
Margaret Fuller Ossoli
Shelly
Weisenburger
Bess Powell
Wilhelm
Local Notes From Leipsic And Vicinity
A Rosaboon traveled to Leipsic on Saturday. Miss Ada Doenges of this vicinity wed Jesse Grant of Defiance at the bride’s residence Saturday. Rosetta Hughes is numbered with the sick. Mrs. Orpha Schubert visited her parents Frank Grant on Wednesday. Mrs. Iva Donaldson and son Leslie visited Wm. Donaldson and family on Continental Tuesday. M Stecker purchased a new horse. Jones plans to move to Continental this week to the place he bought.
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Leipsic
Leslie
Wm. Donaldson
Continental
T M Stecker
Jones
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Lima
King & Son
Lewis Snyder
Payne
Magdelena Troeger
Richland Township
Hutchins & Cornwell’s
Edward Squire
Judge
Helen Bardenwerper
Milwaukee
Helen Tittle
BF Enos
Chacl Tittle
Vandenbroek
Knights of Pythias
Williams, Paulding, van Wert
Defiance Counties
Bryan
MFE
Opera House
Joe Schottdorf
Clinton ST
F. P. Weisenburger & Brother
Rexall
Peter Kettenring
the State Bank
WM. Geiger
Elbert E. Carter
Dxkoxgs
John
Washington
CJ Young
Stryker
M D Huffman
Bert Moog
Whitcom
Gottlieb Vollmer
Orie Marsh
Orley Welker
Eliza Rambo
Ney
Kintner
A G Neiswender
G R Reynolds
Frank Partee
Tiffin Township
Frank Donley
Gedang Whang
Noah Moog
S W Figley
Everett
George Carver
Bristou
Tom Fisher
Struble
Harley & Whitaker’s
Arthur
Nolan Bros
Edison and
Victor
Mollencup
Kittner’s
Court House
Groves
Jefferson Co
Jannes Laura Lord
Mr.Jones
Columbus
Gas City
Neal Doud
Farmer
N Snyder
John Alexander
Edgerton
Jacob Steelsmith
Ermie
Fredric Donzie
Spangler
Oraven & Ruess
Beemer
Eit
Schmitz
Strikter
Lansing, Mich
Monroe
Ultra
Henry Wendt& CO
Dicus
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