Passing of Two Well Known Defiance Figures
Obituaries and notices recount the deaths of Harry Arthur Brechbill born 1880 in Defiance died 1902 after illness, Henry Dorider born 1831 of Germany died. Mary Theis wife of Gillian Theis died aged 66. Reports mention funeral plans and survivors, along with local notices on marriages, pensions, and community events.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eva
Bernard
Clinton Street
B. W. Slagle
First Presbyterian Church
New Orleans
Mary Gerding
Frederick Doridor
Nashville
Tenn
Mandy Dorridor
Dorridor
Dorider
Perry Street
D. Dobbrick
M. BE. Church
Riverside Cemetery
Doridor
M. E. Church
Theis
Mary Theis
Gillian Theis
Ft. Wayne Road
James Harrington
Toledo
Mike Ziegler
Joe Streit
Official Count Made by Defiance County Board
The election board canvassed the vote of Defiance County on Wednesday night. The board will meet this evening to approve bills and finalize the outcome.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Defiance County
Free sample of Chamberlain's Stomach and Liver Tablets
The undersigned offers a free sample of Chamberlain's Stomach and Liver Tablets to anyone seeking relief for stomach disorders biliousness or constipation. Describes the remedy as new and good. N. L. Woodward druggist.
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N. G. Woodward
Chamberlain
N.1
Woodward
Legal Notices of New Civil Cases and Claims
Jennie Miller sues C. W. Kerns treasurer to stop collection of an assessed line fence charge in Defiance township. Arch Bumpus sues C. P. Harley seeking a $250 claim from Noble township based on a court transcript from Squire Hunter's court.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jennie Miller
C. W. Kerns
Defiance Township
Arch Bumpus
C. P. Harley
Squire Hunter’s Court
Noble Township
Common Pleas Court Convened With Judge Hubbard In Defiance
Common pleas court opened with Judge W. H. Hubbard presiding. The grand jury was sworn with William Rath foreman and multiple bailiffs named. Several cases were dismissed or settled, including Defiance Water Co v City, Eureka Milling Co v John Wright by default, and infant Lloyd Neveau v City of Defiance with a $300 judgment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Common Pleas Court
W. H. Hubbard
Wm. Rath
Foremar
Martin Brobst
A. By, Smith
Simon Shook
Ernest Weichman
I. N. Brechbill
Wm. Harding
G. R. Brown
J. W. Hancock
C. Shreiner
L.T. Branson
J. C. McConkey
Thomas Parker
A. Wilhelm
Wm. Troutwine
Wesley Tittle
Grace Andrews
R. B. Andrews
Joseph Singer
Allison Hoplinger
C.S. Chapin
H. P. Mille
the Wabash Ry
City of Defiance
C. W. Kerns
Defiance Water Co
Albert J. Otto
August J. Otto
E. E. Carter
Cleveland Union Telephone Co
Defiance Home Saving & Loan Association
E. P. McCord
A. G. McCord
Joseph Hill
Eureka Milling Co
John Wright
Lloyd A. Neveau
Schmaltz Breaks Collar Bone During Run
While running Sunday, Clifford Schmaltz fell on his right shoulder and broke his collar bone. Dr. J J Reynolds attended him. Schmaltz is the son of W A Schmaltz the county clerk.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clifford Schmaltz
J. J. Reynolds
Young Schmaltz
W. A. Schmaltz
Little Forkland Girl Hurt by Ten Penny Nail
The daughter of J N Powell stepped on an inverted rake made of ten penny nails and drove a nail through her foot and another halfway through. Cham berlain s Pain Balm was applied and pain vanished in five minutes. In three days she wore a shoe again with no discomfort. Powell, a Forkland merchant, notes Pain Balm is antiseptic and faster than usual. Available from N G Woodward.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. N. Powell
Chamberlain
Mr. Powell
Forkland
N. G. Woodward
Infirmary Notes From Evansport and Defiance Region
Infirmary notes list visitors and guests including Reena Partee and Mabel Paxton of Evansport along with Oliver and Clara Shoop and the Helmicks of Sherwood. Other visitors include Mae Hall Mary Greitman Hettie Bennett O A Hall and Charles Frost of Defiance. Florence Dowe of Brunersburg visited Supt Leaders and family. Nate Rath Levi Klinker and Ezra Klinker also called. The entries reference dates in late November and a November 2 visit by John Liske and wife Annie Ramis and John Farney of Jewell.
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Reena Partee
Mabel Paxton
Evansport
Oliver Shoop
Clara Shoop
George
Emma Helmick
Sherwood
Mae Hall
Mary Greitman
Hettie Bennett
O. A. Hall
Charles Frost
Defiance
John Liske
Annie Ramis
John Farney
Jewell
Florence Dowe
Brunersburg
Nate Rath
Levi Klinker
Ezra
Pension Raised for Joseph Lincox in 1902 Increase
Joseph Lincox’s pension rose from eight to twelve dollars starting June 25 1902. Attorney Geo Killey is noted. A separate ad promotes Madison Medicine Co Rocky Mountain Tea available from Weisenburger & Emery with a cautionary note to avoid substitutes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry Link
Geo. W. Killey
Joseph Lincox
Geo. Killey
Tax Dispute Leaves Town in Laughing Mood
A humorous post election episode unfolds as Dr. P M Lehman audits local finances in Defiance. He cites claims about Hall taxes paid after nomination, discovers a 1.12 delinquent record against Lehman, and reveals a 1 03 tax item he believes he paid. The affair questions personal tax receipts and book credits.
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P. M. Lehman
Washington Township
Kerns
Wesley Campbell
Lehman
Hall
Campbell
Hall Had Paid His Taxes Before the Nomination. Dr. Lehman
The
Express
the Express
Dr. Lehman
Ney
Wesley
Defiance County Political Tensions Over Election Tally
The Crescent News reports fierce partisan clashes in Defiance county with Republicans claiming Democratic gains were helped by the Express. It notes 710 city voters and an estimated 200 Republicans opposing each backer, while 510 supported Roosevelt and the Express campaign.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Defiance County
The
Express
Crescent News
John J. Craine
J. E. Hosler
Roosevelt
Party of Prosperity
Defiance
Deaf Hearer Recovers With Knapp's Medical Vaporizer
A reader testimonial details recovery of hearing after one month using Knapp's Medical Vaporizer from Chicago Vaporizer Co. It claims relief from deafness and chronic bronchitis with claims for various illnesses and a price of 62.00. Sold at Minsell's Drug.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John H. Horn
Knapp
Chicago Vaporizer Co
Chicago
Til
Minsell’s Drug
Defiance College term ends amid broad state interest
The first term closes with 86 students enrolled. Registration begins Monday for the upcoming term starting Tuesday. President McReynolds travels Tuesday to Milford Center to meet the OS Christian Association board re endowment funds and then to Maple Rapids Michigan to preside over the Michigan State Christian Association sessions. The Indiana State Christian Conference also recommends favorable notice and support from Indiana churches.
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McReynolds
Milford Center
Ohio State Christian Association
Maple Rapids
Mich
Michigan State Christian Association
Indiana State Christian Conference
George E. Hicks
M. A
Gleason Beats Adams Township Vote Amid Express Tactics
Gleason carried Adams township by 66 as the usual Democratic majority of 200 near. The piece questions whether the Express used dirty methods to sway the outcome and hints at disputed influence in the election.
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Gleason
Adams Township
The
Express
Tiffin voters split as Hall narrowly bests Hosler
In Tiffin township E. E. Hall carried the local contest by nine votes while J. E. Hosler drew far behind. Two Republicans backed Hall as 24 Democrats supported Hosler in a normally Democratic area. The piece questions whether gang newspapers aim to frame the vote as a protest against the Express methods.
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Tiffin Township
E. E. Hall
J. E. Hosler
Tiffin
Hall
Hosler
The
Express
Mr. Hall
Morning wake up tonic sale in local ad
An early morning sales notice promotes Rocky Mountain Tea as good medicine offered by Weisenburger and Emery. The ad emphasizes wakefulness and relief from regrets with the product.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Weisenburger & Emery
Slate Shifts in 1903 Democratic County Races
The article outlines changes in the Democratic slate after a recent election. It notes John Rethmel losing in Tiffin towns, Bill Hill favored for commissioner, and Miller of Milford pivotal for treasurer. It mentions Hosier’s 142 majority in the west end, Zeno Miller’s Delaware township setback, and aspirants J B Tennyson and Evans shifting roles.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Rethmel
Tiffin
Bill Hill
Highland Township
Highland
West End
Wilson
Hicksville
Hosier
Milford Township
Miller
Hall
J. B. Tennyson
Defiance
Evans
Delaware Township
Zeno Miller
Mr. Hall
Hosler
Zeno
Delaware
Pat
Replogle
John
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Henry Dorider Was
Ger
J.M. Bowen
Ernest Caldorf
J.T. Miller
Ed R. Mallett
New York State
John Groweg
Fred Camper
A. Groweg
Napoleon
Charles F. Clement
German Demokrat
Detroit Southern Railroad
Joe Curts
Clement
Mr. Clement
Henry County
John McMillen
Archbold
William A. Smith
Continental
Nora E. Nicholson
Fred Barber
Bryan
John Myers
Paulding County
Nellie Prueser
Sarah
Gus Skiver
Gus
Francis A. Palmer
New York
McWhinney
Muncie, Ind
Palmer
Muncie
Geo. Capper
Gladwin County
Wm. Lowery
Florida
Bigelow Peewee Enaserreress
Donnelly Eee
Donnelly Kirtley Baeeeeresess
Norris See
Eeweeetee Sweeseseressessaresee
Reese
Mc Carty Poop
Enk
DR. Joseph
Ene
F. Riegel
Arcanum
Ohio
ENE Medicine CO
Union City
Ind
Ayer
Bettie
J.U. A
D. F. Openlander
Madison Medicine Co
Central Union
J.S. Ash
Res
F. Antner
Chas. Andrews
John Brown
B.L. Bailey
C. E. Boyer
Bertha Conn
F. H. Corwin
C. E. Dailey
E. J
Defiance College
Dr. Rankine
Reliabi
DR. A. W. Chase
Chase
Highland Street
Otto Wagner
A. W. Chase
Woodward's Drug Store
Francis Street
Walter Pratt
F A. W
Cn Coats
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