Woodwards Drug Store Offers 4 Percent Loans
Saturday Ayers sold 40 acres of the Skiver farm in Highland township to W. R. Mansfield for 1050 dollars. The court house south chimney is to be dismantled as remodeling of the courtroom begins. Doan's Ointment touted for itching piles at 50 cents. Funeral of Henry Dorider and details of pallbearers noted. A host of local notices follow including marriages, trials, and community updates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dey Ayers
Skiver
Highland Township
W. R. Mansfield
Doan
Royal Catarrh Balm Ad Claims Quick Relief
An advertisement touts Royal Catarrh Balm as a harmless remedy for cold in the head catarrh la grippes hay fever and inflamed air passages. It promises germ-killing action and quick relief with affordable 25 and 50 cent tubes sold at Minsell's Drug Store.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Minsell’s
Social Visitor Notes Round Defiance and Area
Skunktown Ray and Ethel Peck visited cousin Mrs. Anna Remnant in Defiance Sunday. Miss Katie Hair visited her parents Sunday. John Seigman and wife and Miss Hattie Spade were in Defiance Friday. Minnie Wahl and little brother Johnnie visited Miss Flo Scott Sunday. Zachrich and wife called on Henry Marshouse Sunday evening. Bazil Moore wife and daughter Gertrude Peter Kellermier wife and daughter Ethel of Ayersville spent a few days at West Sheets. Miss Ella Vanvarah is working for Peter Minsel. Fred Giger built a kitchen and cellar for Jacob Weisz. Gottlieb Wahl and wife called on Frank Kleinhein Saturday evening. Diphracra relieved in twenty minutes. Dr Thomas Eclectric Oil at any drug store.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ray
Ethel Peck
Anna Remnant
Defiance
Katie Hair
John Seigman
Hattie Spade
Minnie Wahl
Johnnie
Flo Scott
My Zachrich
Henry Marshouse
Bazil Moore
Gertrude
Peter Kellermier
Ethel
Ayersvlle
West Sheets
Ella Vanvlarah
Peter Minsel
Fred Giger
Jacob Weisz
Gottleib Wahl
Frank Kleinhein
Marine Notes From The Canal And Local Happenings
Water in the canal rises as a large feed arrives and the F A Hoffman nears dry dock at Junction. The Legal Tender carries lumber from Florida for John Marshal & Son and plans another trip. Local movements include apples shipments, a cider mill closing, a funeral at New Bethel for Mrs Geo Carothers, and multiple farm moves in Williams and Delaware townships. Corn husking and daily trades fill the season as doctors and workers stay busy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
F. A. Hoffman
Junction
Maumee
Little Colds and Cures in 19th Century News
Dr Wood's Norway Pine Syrup marketed as a cure for all colds claiming salvation from consumption. Mrs Dan Shea, hospitalized in Toledo, shows slow improvement and will stay away from home about two weeks. Her sister Mrs Ryan leaves Chicago to resume care duties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dan Shea
Toledo
Ryan
Shea
Chicago
Strayed or Stolen Mare From Foster Farm
Dark roan mare about 14 hands and 900 pounds. No white markings, short mane and tail. Went missing from Foster farm pasture on November 5. Inquire Dr. Leever of this city, the owner.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Foster Farm
Leever
Excursion to Chicago by way of the Nickel Plate Road
Excellent chance for a Sunday outing at a small cost. Tickets good returning on all trains to and including train No 6 leaving Chicago at 9 15 p m. Monday Navy 1% 1992. For particulars see nearest agent or address C A Asterlin T P A Ft Wayne Ind.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nickel Plate Road
Chicago
A Asterlin
Ft. Wayne
Ind
Bears the TORITA The Kind You Have Always Bougia Shida
The line reads as a fragmented caption referencing a product style and a name. The readable words suggest a promotional birding theme or a misread label rather than a clear event or person.
Defiance Social Guests and Church Notices
Mrs Weller and sons Ronald Rob and Glen with Miss Blanche Stevens of Defiance visited S Stock Sunday. Bertha Stever visited Toledo. Bert Houser travels to Troy for a few days. Epworth League meets at St John M E church Sundays at 6 30. Quarterly meeting at St John M E Nov 29 30. Jacob Gates hauls cord wood to Defiance. Sunday school convention at Evansport.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary Gates
Epworth League
St. John’s
M. Ek
Henry Deepe
Sarah Linebrink
Nettie Hornish
Evansport
St. John’s M. E
Jacob Gates
Defiance
Sears in Au Bur sense of a cultural trend
A brief note from the period describes how Sears aligns with a broader cultural shift toward practical goods and home comforts in Au Bur, reflecting consumer tastes and retail strategies of the era.
Funeral of Wm. Churchman Held at United Brethren Church
In Glenburg at about 5 o clock Saturday morning November 8 death claimed 77 year old Wm. Churchman. Funeral services were conducted by Rev. Fuller at the United Brethren church Monday at 10 a.m. Interment in Evansport cemetery. Several relatives attended and other local residents were noted in the day’s notices.
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Wm. Churchman
Fuller
United Brethren Church
Evansport
Lester Churchman
Kate
Olive Herriman
Edgerton
Mike Rath
Charles
Rev. Ballinger
Williams Center
U. B
Dee Jim Low
Bryan
Arias
Ben Siler
Mr. Siler
Kansas
M. D. Moon
Golda
Baltimore
Findlay
Mae Moon
E. E. Hall and Son
Defiance
Churchman
Clyde Hoffman
al Paso
Inl
C. F. Hageman
Dan Partee
S. E. Ury
S. W. Burk’s
Frank and
Ray Hall
John and
Cromwell Hageman
Advertised Letters in Defiance Ohio Week Ending Nov 11 1902
Uncalled letters listed for the Defiance post office include gentlemen Lafe Burnsides William Hendershot John Rimel and ladies Minnie Miller Alice Prueser Hattie Ruckreigle. Letters unclaimed within 14 days will be sent to the dead letter office by law.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Defiance
Ohio
Lafe Burnsides
Wm Hendershot
John Rimel
Minnie Miller
Alice Prueser
Hattie Ruckreigle
C.J. Thompson
Insurance Agency Director Seeks Move to Progress
An old line insurance note from Defiance County outlines a request for a well established agent in the United States. The message seeks a reputable business man to relocate to Cincinnati Ohio with Box 363 as the contact.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Neem
United States
Re Energe
Cincinnati
Ohio
Secret to Vigorous Health With Burdock Bitters
The ad claims health gains come from keeping the bowels stomach liver and kidneys strong. Burdock B Bitters are advertised as the product to achieve this vitality and well being.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Burdock B
Local Notes of Home Activity and Property Changes
Ed Doster has a new corn husker at his house. John Wieley moved into Frank Porter’s property. A H Mansfield moved it with his brother B A Mansfield. J R Donges drove to Defiance Thursday. H Mansfield buzzed wood Friday and Saturday. John A Wagner purchased a new horse. Chas Hill and wife visited at Highland Center last week. R Atkins re-roofed his house Wednesday. W F Mansfield and wife visited B S Mansfield Sunday. R D Kleinhein teacher in district No 3 Highland township purchased a new wheel. Geo Hahn re-roofed one of his houses last week. J Bottina painting a house for Mr Kilster Putnam county. J Bottina called on Wm Searles Sunday. Samuel Sanford and family visited John Grant and wife Saturday. House cleaning is the order of the day among residents. John Fried of Rice drove to Defiance Saturday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ed Doster
John Wieley
Frank Porter
Putnam County
J. Bottina
Wm. Searles
Samuel Sanford
John Grant
John Fried
Rice
Defiance
Dr Strong Life Force Pills Promote Stomach Relief
An advertisement claims Dr Strong's Life Force Pills prevent stomach troubles from becoming chronic and cure liver kidney and bowel ailments. It advises taking no other remedy and promotes a large box for 25 cents at Minsell's Drug Store.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dr. Strong
Minsell’s
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Perry Street
D. Dobbrick
Kerns
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Rudolph Kenning
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Wm. .Hoffman
R. Brown
Benjamin Brickman
Wm. Brinkman
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Lucy Ashton
Jewell
Miles Curtis
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M. Douglass
R. M. Vorhees
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Marsh Lindsey
George Ury
Celery King Johnson
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John W. Rogers
Filley
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Harry T. May
Wesley King
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A. Growey
John Rogelitti
New York City
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Weisenburger & Emery
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Marshal Betts
H. P. Miller Co
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Harry Brechbill
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Cliton Street
Earl Rife
Hector Daoust
Ray Miller
Frank Mallett
Hillis Bowlby
Ed Polson
Napoleon
Bishop
Joseph Seibert
Turnbull Wagon Company
W.S. Powell
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Chas. Raser
H. P. Miller
Silver City
Idaho
Charley
W. D. Hill
Mr. Hill
Yingling
Dusiness Gupobas
Marion
Indiana
Chicare Art
HARLEY @ WHITAKER’S
Bargain House
Harley & Whitaker
Atmollencup
Skunktown
Thomas
Burt
Bazoar
Burt's Bazaar
Perkins
H. W. Meachem
Spencer and Allman
Mandale
Florida
John Marshal & Son
Washington Township
D. L. Warner
John Draker
Michigan
Frank Swartsbeck and
P. M. Lehman
W.H Mueller
Mnar
Gita
Aise
Bears
Germany
Ciastori
Au Bulture
J. A. Benner
Clinton St
Defiance, O
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Fourth Street
W. A. Kehnast Co
A. Kehnast Co
Arste
Rochester
Nin
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Defiance County
Kenan
Weisenberger & Emery
Ee Council
Cif
H. McOolui
Hicksville
Sherwood
C. P. Bevington
S&s. I. Grune Pres
Maumee Fertilizer
Fred Antener
The
First National Bank
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