Local notes and business updates from Defiance city
E E Smith and S F Bricker visit Defiance while several residents travel to nearby courts. Hotel Defiance leased to Good & Linker. Nightingale and Defiance mills sold to Pioneer Buffalo Robe Co. Robe machines may stay. local industry losses loom. Henry Koch and Mary Lange plan to wed. new music books in at Fuller’s store. River frozen for first time this season. cold wind expected to persist.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nightingale Woolen Mills
Pioneer Buffalo Robe Co
Defiance
Nightingale Mills
Surprise Birthday Party With Oyster Supper
The article notes Mrs. U.S. Blue’s 38th birthday greeted by about forty three friends at her home with an oyster supper and gifts. Local residents listed include Hill, Smith, Wolfe, Stork, Skiver, Hill families, plus others. Burt’s Bazaar prepares for a grand holiday opening.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
U.S. Blue
Wm. Hill
J. M. Smith
Wolfe
Stork
Hennie and Perry
Nettie
Will Blanchard
Fettie
Calvil Skiver
Clare
Ola
Frank Hill
Clyde
Gail
Herb Hill
Lyle and
Pearl
Bell Boyd
Wm. Cowle
Stevens
Joe
Fred
Ruth
Clara Stone
Cowle
Myrtle Mentley
Messrs
John Vance
Clarence Rhamey
Alferd Porter
Russell
Harl Bredbill
Marion
Ernie
Walter Bell
Burt’s Bazaar
Local briefs highlight appointments and incidents in Defiance
Nell Sheridan accepts a position with Miss Mary Corrigan. John Roedel travels to Cincinnati on Carriage Co. business. Baker brothers of Junction visit the city. A 40 pound dressed turkey is on display at H P Miller Co. Stella Daoust and mother tour Ayersville. Burt's Bazaar opens a fine line of parlor lamps. Ida Jarvis resumes work at Harley Whitaker's after illness. German Aid ladies host a Tuesday dance at Schultz hall. Elliott family visits Slicksville. Virgil Weisenburger of Ideal Pharmacy ill with the grip. Rudy Winkler repairs Central City building, prepping for winter. E G Kananer opens Defiance Real Estate & Loan Co. above Lewis druggist. Street funds to be paid biweekly per Gus Myers. F M Hartshorn attends funeral in Ney for his father. Marion has strong Columbus record and будет return Thursday. Frank Falk, north of the city, breaks right arm bones. J J Reynolds treats fractures.
City Council in Regular Session Debates Contracts and Sidewalks
City Council met in regular session with members Arning Bohannon C L Hoeffel J I Hoeffel Shultz Jaeger Helmick present. They read approved minutes and referred Mrs Gott injury claim to the solicitor with finance committee added. They discussed labor pay twice monthly and sidewalk plans on Wilhelm Euclid and South Clinton streets and authorized sidewalk timber purchases. Adjourned.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arning
Bohannon
C. L. Hoeffel
J. I. Hoeffel
Shultz
Jaeger
Helmick
Schultz
Wilhelm Street
Dr. Slough
Euclid Avenue
Jacob Froelich
Northwestern Telephone Company
Home Company
Finance Committee
Dean's Kidney Pills Earn Public Endorsement in Defiance
A Defiance citizen Miss Mary Johnson testifies that in winter 1898 she used Dean's Kidney Pills from N G Woodward druggist and found relief from back pain weariness and kidney dull ache. The pills, sold at 50 cents per box, are urged by Foster Milburn Co Buffalo NY as Doan's with no substitute.
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Dean
Mary Johnson
Schultz Street
N. G. Woodward
Dpean
Foster Milburn Co
Buffalo
N. Y
United States
Doan
Wanted Husband Must Be Strong and Never Back Weak
Dr Rankin promotes kidney tab as a cure for pain and an ideal match for a husband. The ad appeals to men to join a program promising strength and reliability, listing no specific names or verifiable details.
Burt's Bazaar Offers Cloth Bound Book at Discount
Advertises a cloth bound book worth 50 cents for 10 cents at Burt's Bazaar. J W Myers, assistant inspector of the G A R posts in Defiance County, plans inspections at Hicksville and Evansport. Eagle and Ackerman of Albion Indiana in city to view real estate. no deals closed though some pending. Dr Thomas Electric Oil touted for burns and ailments. Joseph Ash, Maumee Valley Mills head miller, narrowly escaped loss of his right hand when caught in rollers. Dr W S Powell attended.
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Burt’s Bazaar
J.W. Myers
Defiance County
Hicksville
Evansport
Messrs Eagle and Ackerman
Albion
Ind
Joseph Ash
Maumee Valley
W. S. Powell
Ash
Advertised Letters at Defiance Post Office
Uncalled letters for week ending November 19 1901 at Defiance Ohio include Miss Lizzie Allen Miss Emma Border L B Geiger F M Fairchild Alta Fast Emma Gaekel. If not called within 14 days letters sent to dead letter office. Please say advertised and give date of list. C.7. Thompson Postmaster.
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Defiance
Ohio
Epworth League Opens with Metropolitan Star Quintet
The Epworth League in this city opened its course Tuesday with the Metropolitan Star Quintet performing a high quality program. Soloists included harpist Helen Reed and reader Miss Horr, both praised. encores were common with several performers recalled multiple times. next night features Mr. J.
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Epworth League
Metropolitan Star Quintet
Cecilions
Anna Louise Gilles
Belle Louise Brewster
Geraldine Epps
Helen Beatrice Reed
Nell Ames Harr
Miss Reed
Silent ailing women ignored by work and home
The passage laments women facing harsh labor and neglect at home and in stores, noting the merciless treatment of sick girls. It mentions Doctor Pierce’s Favorite as a claimed remedy for female weakness and related ailments.
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Pierce
Wisda Family Moves to Lawton OKI and Farm Prospects
Rich Wisda left for Lawton Oklahoma Tuesday to join his father John Wisda the ex county treasurer. John G Bert and Joe Wisda accompany him and the family plans a fine farm near Lawton which is rapidly developing as a metropolitan center of Oklahoma Territory.
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Rich Wisda
Lawton
Oki
John Wisda
John G
Bert
Joe Wisda
Rich
Wisdas
Wisda
Oklahoma Territory
Dean's Ointment Promises Cure for Itchy Plague
A brief ad claims itchy skin and a widespread plague afflict many, offering Dean's Ointment as a universal cure sold at drug stores for 50 cents. The wording imitates a historic promotional tone.
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Dean
Saturday Sale Sparks Holiday Dish Drive
Our opening Saturday drew strong attendance as we announce a weekend sale offering assorted odds and ends at attractive prices. The event aims to clear inventory while providing customers with holiday dishes at budget friendly rates.
Trail of Hulls Army Through Hancock and Wood Counties
A historic six mile forest trail in Hancock and Wood counties marks Gen. Hulls 1812 march to Fort Meigs. Visible tree-top gaps and preserved corduroy road logs buried two to five feet show the route, with Fort Findlay stockade noted near the Auglaize River.
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Hancock County
Wood County
Gen. Hull
Fort Meigs
Ephraim Shinbearger
Col. Findlay
Findlay
Pastors Reorganize City Ministerial Union
City pastors reorganized the ministerial union electing Rev. E. D. Whitlock as president and Rev. P. C. Rhodes as secretary. The group will meet biweekly Mondays at 10 a.m. Next session on Dec 2 will feature Rev. Slagle leading a discussion topic.
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E. D. Whitlock
P. C. Rhodes
Slagle
J. W
Card of Thanks for H. J. Cupp and Children
The family expresses heartfelt thanks to friends who aided them during the illness and death of wife and mother.
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S. F. Bricker
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City
George Miller
Sherwood
C. H. Myers
New York
Henry F. Koch J
Mary Lange
KK. A. Palmer
Napoleon
Fuller’s Music Store
John M. Killits
Bryan
Common Pleas Court
Putnam
E. N. Lewis
Fred Miller
D. of W. Lodge
Good & Linker
Theresa Arning
Nettie Ashbaugh
Daniel Ashbacher
Adam Behringer
Chas. W. Wolgamot
Chas. Hutton
Berville, Mich
Auglaize
Ron. T. H. Clark
M. I. Church
Mr.Clark
Baltimore Bakery
Highland Township
Burt
Pete Westrick
North Ridge
Hickville
John Kopp
Mary Eckert
Garrett
Mrs Winterich
Geo. T. Farrell
Henry Newbegin
Columbus
Water Company
Supreme Court
Jay Weisenburger
Chicago
Eugene
Frank Weisenburger
Ms. Weisenburger
H. P. Miller Co
Yingling
Nell Sheridan
Mary Corrigan
John Roedel
Cincinnati
the Carriage Company
Harry and
Andy Baker
the Junction
The
Joseph Daoust
Miss Stella
Ayersville
Ida Jarvis
Harley & Whitaker’s
German Aid Society
Schultz’ Hall
A. Elliott
Gertrude
Minnie
Slicksville
Virgil Weisenburger
Jis
Rudy Winkler
Central City
E. G. Kananer
Pioneer
E. N. Lewis’ Drug Store
Defiance Real Estate & Loan Co
Geo. A. Heatley
Gus Myers
F. M. Hartshorn
Ohio Penitentiary
Ney
Dr. Hartshorn
Frank Falk
Kelley
J. J. Reynolds
N. W. Telephone Company
Pearl Benson
Foster
Mrs. Culkins
Stryker
Mr. Culkin
H. P. Miller
Harley & Whitaker
Thomas
J. H. Alshouse, F. W. Kellermire, Frank Ferris
Beore
R. W. Wortman
Dr. Pierce
Puar Macy
Weisenberger & Emery
C.r.shuter
Vercoats
Clinton Street
Ngoe
Metzner
M. E
H. J. Cupp and
Cheldren
Bears
Omnrt
Cerenes
Mollencup
Optician
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