Local Social and Civic News Highlights from Hicksville Area
Mr and Mrs A Weber of Hicksville visited the city Thursday. Miss Mary Corey of Napoleon is a guest of Mrs August Martin. H J Cupp tore down the old Dist 4 schoolhouse and will build a new one. C B Hoadley of the Toledo Commercial spoke in the convention. Mrs Martha Webber of Alpens Mich visits E R Mallett and plans to reside here. Mrs Geo Partee of Perry street called to Ligonier Ind for her brother’s illness. Fred E Long of Deshler and Grace Marlett of Sherwood wed Thursday in a Rev B W Slagle home ceremony. Mr and Mrs Jas Morris and Dr and Mrs J R H Latchaw will attend a Christian conference in St John’s Friday. N D Gregg on Hicks ville pike found a kit of bicycle tools. owner can claim. Marriage licenses issued to Fred E Long and Grace Marlett, Frank McKellip and Bessie Mansfield, Frank Hatfield and Nellie Gyer. F G Burgess of Portland Me a Yale Towne agent visited town. a time lock from his company is in Produce Exchange bank. An alarm Friday morning sent fire dept to Joe Denny residence. fire in stair closet caused $25 loss. chemical tank used. Mr and Mrs Frank Partee hosted sixteen friends at East Defiance home in honor of Mrs Nancy Partee. Dime social by Sisters of St Marys Catholic church attracted many. rooms decorated. Miss Kathryn Cary named librarian. library planned in school chapel reading room. sixty five members. meets biweekly. Mrs O A Frick hosted informal gathering with Miss Forbes of La Porte. cards dancing and light repast. guests listed include Miss Kathryn Cary and others.
Sunday Schools Jewell Convention Succeeds in 1890s Era
The Jewell convention of North Richland and Adams townships met Sept. 23 at the U B church in Jewell. Emphasis on greater Sunday school activity to save youth, with discussions on ministerial duties and primary work. Secretaries Luna Goddard and Emery Elliott note praise for Defiance county paper editors and announce next meeting at Independence.
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Five HP gasoline engine for Fred Lowe’s factory
Fred Lowe has received a new five horsepower gasoline engine for his factory. The item suggests industrial activity and local business expansion, with no further technical details provided.
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Fred Lowe
Does Coffee Agree With You Grain O Made From Pure Grain
A lady writes that Grain O, made from pure grain, converted her from coffee after a week of use. It nourishes the system and can be freely given to children with great benefit. A strengthening beverage for all ages, available from grocers for 15¢ and 25c.
Councilman Abele charges bribery attempt at city meeting
A special city council session on a street lighting contract grew heated as Councilman Abele claimed he had been approached with bribe offers ranging from 50 to 175. The body debated amendment procedures and read petitions while Mayor DeindorfFer defended actions. The street railroad ordinance was postponed to a future meeting as tensions rose over procedure and possible corruption.
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Shultere
Morse
Marshall
Schneider
Conkle
Mesere
Helmick
Adele
J. J. Malley
Farrell
J W. Winn
J. W. Winn
Shulte
Shubers
Enstain
Abele
Groselle
Snoltera
Deindoerfer
Edward Squire
Deindorffer
Squire
Heawidte
Light Company
Schnider
Pleaname Card Party Honors Annetta Slough at Home
Miss Mollie Kiser hosted a small gathering Thursday evening to celebrate Miss Annetta Slough. Card games framed the entertainment and the rose bouquet prize went to Miss Harriett Blair. A dainty repast followed, served by the hostess and her sister Carrie Kiser, with crimson asters adorning the table. Attendees included Annette Slough, Harriet Blair, Albena Daonst, Lucy Bechel, Della Rogers, Minnie Sutphen and Eva Blair.
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Mollie Kiser
Annetta Slough
Harriett Blair
Carrie Kiser
Annette Slough
Harriet Blair
Albena Daonst
Lucy Bechel
Della Rogers
Minnie Sutphen
Eva Blair
Obituary notices for Moore Schnerman and Parker
A. J. Moore died Wednesday evening at his home eight miles south of town. Funeral Friday at 2 pm. The two month old child of Clarence Tittle died Wednesday evening, funeral Friday at 10 am. The two year old child of Mr and Mrs John Schnerman died Wednesday night of whooping cough. funeral Saturday at 2 pm at their residence. Grandmother Parker died Thursday evening at about 90 at Ira Travey’s in Highland township. funeral Sunday at 10 pm at Evangelical church with Rev Metzner officiating. interment in Hill cemetery.
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Clarence Tittle
Adams Township
John Schnerman
South Defiance
Rev. Mueller
St. Paul’s Lutheran Church
Parker
Ira Travey
Highland Township
Evangelical Church
Metzner
Hill Cemetery
Sacred Literature class elects officers for coming year
The Sacred Literature class met at Rev. Ora C Wrigh s home to elect officers for the ensuing year. The roster lists President K H Harrison, Secretary Chas Ensign, Teacher Rev OC Wright. The class will meet biweekly on Tuesday evenings, next meeting Tuesday evening October 10.
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Ora C Wrigh
K H Harrison
Chas Ensign
OC Wright
Township Sunday School Convention Resolution
Adopted at Jewetl on September 28, 1499 the township Sunday School convention expressed thanks to the editors of the Defiance papers for articles on their work. EMERY ELLIOTT, President, LUNA GODDARD, Secretary.
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Jewetl
Emery Elliott
Luna Goddard
Constipation Cure Fund Prompts City Activism
A fragmentary note references a cathartic remedy and a city fund drive, mentioning a cure, money for a star fund, and a date hint. The readable items imply community action to support a health or charitable cause with a fundraising element.
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Crug
Plainly Wording Gravestone Offer From Sears Roebuck
A mail order notice promotes a Royal Blue Marble Gravestone at $9.98 with freight paid and delivery guaranteed. It compares favorably to higher retail prices and invites readers to examine at a freight depot, prepaid to east of the Rocky Mountains, with sizes and other styles listed by Sears Roebuck & Co., Chicago.
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Rocky Mountains
Sears, Roebuck & CO
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