Republican county convention endorses strong Defiance slate
The Sherwood gathering drew a large turnout despite bad weather with representation from every precinct. Charles Moats was touted for sheriff, Clarence Hawkins for infirmary directors, Orley Welker for a second term as commissioner, and Marple Howard named to fill an infirmary directorship vacancy.
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Sherwood
Charles Moats
Defiance County
Clarence Hawkins
Milford
Orley Welker
Welker
Marple Howard
Delaware
Washington
Defiance
Secretary of State and candidates listed for board posts
CARMINN THOMPSON of Lawrence Co for Dairy and Food Commissioner RENICE W DUNLAP of Ross Co for School Commissioner E A JONES of Stark Co for a Board of Publicee GEORGE H WATKINS of Pike Co DISTRICT are named as candidates in the county ticket.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carminn Thompson
Lawrence Co
Renice W. Dunlap
Ross Co
E. A. Jones
Stark Co
George H. Watkins
Pike Co
Fire destroys Bolan brick and sewer plant at Zanesville
A blaze Monday gutted the Tar J. C. Bolan brick and sewer plant at Zanesville causing an estimated loss of 30000 dollars. The fire authorities investigated the blaze as a major industrial loss in the region.
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J. C. Bolan
Zanesville
Robbery on Hocking Valley Sleeper at Marion
Two men boarded a sleeping car on the Hocking Valley railroad at Marion while the porter slept and stole clothing from several passengers.
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Hocking Valley
Marion
Albert J Adams Policy King Commits Suicide in New York Home
Albert J Adams known as the policy king killed himself at his New York home on Monday. Authorities believe Sage & Co bucket shop failures drained his finances and led to the deed.
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Albert J. Adams
New York
Sage & Co
Engineer predicts rapid sinking of land around New York
James F. Sanborn of the New York board of water supply warns the earth is sinking at a rate of one foot per century. He forecasts that in eight centuries Coney Island will be land, the Statue of Liberty submerged, and waves reach Capitol Hill at Albany.
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James F. Sanborn
New York Board of Water Supply
Coney
Capitol Hill
Albany
Sultana monument commission returns home with plan
After visits to bronze plants in New York Boston and Burlington Vermont and granite quarries in Barry Vermont the Sultana monument commission selects an 18 by 14 foot base and 28 foot high bronze faced monument. It will bear the names of Ohio soldiers who died when the Sultana was destroyed and sit at the southwest corner of the statehouse grounds with plans by New York architects.
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New York
Boston
Burlington
Barry
Ohio
Statehouse Grounds
Paul Richardson ill. did not start to Denver Monday
Paul Richardson did not travel to Denver as planned due to illness. Jacob Steelsmith and his son John drove to Montpelier on Wednesday. Carrie Walt of Newton Kansas visits her mother Mrs. William Price. Mrs. Mavier Cory of Bryan visits friends here. John Donely bought Richardson’s property for 3000 last week. WV Lord bought a cow at Mr. Freece sale near Ney Friday. Fannie and Maude Thomas ill. Spangler reunion held at Mr. Yeagley’s hall Saturday. many attended despite rain. Jeremiah Lord and E O Stone attended the Republican convention at Sherwood. Ambrose Mavis visits relatives and attended Sunday school.
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Paul Richardson
Denver
Jacob Steelsmith
John
Montpelier
Carrie Walt
Newton
Kansas
William Price
Mavier Cory
Bryan
John Donely
Wv. G. Lord
Freece
Ney
Fannie
Maude
Wabash Announces One Autumn Excursion to Chicago
The Wabash will ban the sole excursion of the season to Chicago on Saturday October 6. Rates will be announced later. G. C. Knickerbocker, T. A.
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The
Wabash
Chicago
T. A
Horse Recovered After Local Theft Cupboard Curfew
The horse stolen from Rev. William Jauch of the German Methodist church was found wandering in the road and returned to him. A harness was stolen from Rev. Murphy of the First Baptist church and a wagon from A J Mangas hardware dealer. The incidents suggest a single thief, possibly driven by enmity to ministers, though this remains uncertain.
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William Jauch
Jauch
New Bavaria
Murphy
First Baptist Church
A. J. Mangas
Memorial of Minnie M. Pease Adopted by Legion in Defiance
October 1 1906 memorial by the National Protective Legion No 614 Defiance Ohio notes the death of Mrs Minnie M Pease faithful friend true woman and friend. The editorial tribute expresses sorrow and offers condolences to Mr E M Pease and family signed by Clayton A Smucker Lou Parker Evencia C Raston H F Gherke.
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National Protective Legion
Defiance
Ohio
Minnie M. Pease
Legion
E. M. Pease
Clayton A. Smucker
Lou PaRcher
Evcenia C. Raston
H. F. Gherke
Bourke Reports From Cleveland Leader Editor In Town
Political editor John T. Bourke of the Cleveland Leader visited the city on Tuesday to gather material and observe local developments. He is noted for his reporting on political affairs and editorial influence.
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John T. Bourke
The
Cleveland Leader
City
Sunday School Convention Gathers Defiance County Workers
Sunday School workers from Defiance County gathered at St. Pauls Methodist in this city for the nineteenth annual Defiance County Sunday School Association convention. Opening sessions featured Rev Champion and Rev N E Vitz with talks by Phoebe A Curtis and Dr Joseph Clark on key topics. Delegates discussed credit systems leakage visitation and decision day while progress reports promised an inspired gathering.
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St. Paul’s Methodist Church
Defiance County Sunday School Association
Baptist Church
Champion
Florida
N. E. Vitz
Reformed Church
Phoebe A. Curtis
Columbus
Home and
Joseph Clark
Maude Foust
Round
Wanted a good boy to learn the printer's trade
Short recruitment note promising training to a young applicant at the office. The ad requests interested youths to inquire locally. No names, dates, or locations are provided.
Cursory Observations On Autumn Changes And City Growth
A traveler in Defiance notes the city around 15 000 inhabitants as he rides a street car from the B and O depot on Harrison street. Residents acknowledge the expansion and the value of extended boundaries and the trolley system in shaping local growth.
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Defiance
Harrison Street
City Council Clears Agenda With Veto And New Ordinances
The Defiance city council met Tuesday night with five members present. The mayor’s veto kept a 4 foot street crossing width ordinance from final approval while a wider sidewalk measure advanced. A gas pricing ordinance was referred to the light committee. A Northwestern Ohio railroad franchise hearing was set for November 6. The report notes on child labor discuss issuance of schooling certificates and a recent disallowed certificate.
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Geiger
Feigenbaum
W. Spangler
Washington Street
Service Board
Arabella Street
Charles Marcellus
Northwestern Ohio Railroad
Pearl Street
Wabash Avenue
Clinton
Defiance Sees Shifting Hopes For Transport And Games
The article muses on changing popular pastimes roller skating ping pong and suggests roller skating may fade while celluloid spheres loom. It laments delays to electric inter urban railway and trolley hopes, predicting next summer may finally bring progress despite prior delays.
Kansan Visits and Relatives Spread Across Ney Area
Sam Cobhle and wife of Kansas visit Ney to see friends. Wm Stripe and wife call on Bryan residents. Toledo visitors include Rev Letherman and P M Crago. Ottokee guests Mrs Applegate and Mrs Steck visit Libbie Snyder. Several families host relatives from Defiance and Jay Pollock on Sunday.
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Sam Cobhle
Kansas
Ney
Wm. Stripe
Bryan
Letherman
P. M. Crago
Toledo
Port Yarlot
Fannie Motter
Ora
Mabel Stripe
A.S. Yarlot
Applegate
Steck
Ottokee
Libbie Snyder
Grace Sherred
Frank Digby
Marie
Police Officer Dan Shea Injured by Unattended Locomotive
Dan Shea a veteran policeman was struck by a Wabash locomotive while crossing Deatrick street near the B and junction depot. He suffered a fractured left arm at the shoulder, a dislocated shoulder, and a severely bruised hip. He was taken home and Dr Ury treated him. no whistle or bell was heard from the engine. He will be sidelined for weeks.
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Dan Shea
Harrison Street
Shea
Deatrick Street
Economic Boom Highlights Six Year Growth in US
Astounding figures show United States crops rising from a 1900s baseline to about 7 billion dollars this year with a 75 percent gain over six years. Railroads and pig iron output surge while deposits top 14.6 billion, underscoring prosperity under Republican leadership and prompting questions about Ohio’s congressional vote.
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United States
MccKinley
McKinley
New York State Banking Association
Bryan
Parker
Roosevelt
Ohio
Three Strange and Remarkable Men
Three men named Dumas are described for different talents in strength cookery and art. The eldest boasts athletic prowess and leadership the second values culinary skill and writing The third emphasizes expertise in art over novel writing.
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Dumas
Brawl in Saloon Ends With Shots and Disturbance
Excitement near the B and O depot Tuesday evening as a saloon fracas drew a crowd of roughs. A Hocking Valley box car was punctured by bullets, one man may have been shot though others say it was a fall. Warrants issued for five men. Ed Company and Dick West tried to clear the mob. Police arrived and halted further trouble.
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Hocking Valley
James Harper
Earl Krotz
Jim Bell
Fd Brady
Fred Whiteford
Ed. Company
Sherwood
Ed Company
Dick West
Junction House
Harper
Hubbard
Miller
Toledo-Wheat-Cash Market Saddles Hogs and Cattle
Prices for grains and livestock through Toledo and East Buffalo markets show mixed tones. Cattle ranges include good to prime steers around 4.60 to 5.25, heifers 2.00 to 4.85, cows 3.00 to 5.85, calves 4.00 to 5.00, and hogs steady with Yorkers 6.40 to 6.95. spot receipts listed for multiple regions and commodities.
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Toledo
East Buffalo
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