Voters to Nominate School Board Candidates in Evansport
The Evansport Special School District voters meet at the school house on October 10 at 6 30 p.m. to nominate five candidates for the board of education. By order of Henry Suhr, president, and Tf. E. Shuter, clerk. Highland township Republicans meet at town hall at 7 p.m. October 8 to nominate township officers and conduct other business. Adams township Republicans caucus October 11 at 7 p.m. to nominate officers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Board of Education
Virgil Squire
W . Geiger
Gero
A. Ensign
W. H. McClintock
C. J. Thompson
A. Groweg
A. J.sanford
Defiance Township
Defiance
Ohio
Tiffin Township
Said Township
Lee Hall
J. Craine
T. Esshuter
Evansport Special School
Macufers
Henry Suhr
Board Education
Tf. E. Shuter
Highland Township
I. N. Brechbill
Adams Township
W. P. Harper
Church Services Notice at Defiance and Sherwood
The John s Reformed Church will alter Sunday services at Zion Sherwood and St John s Defiance. Communion at Sherwood 10 am with Sunday school at 2 pm. Defiance services 1 30 pm and communion at 2 30 pm. German and English preaching at both communion services. Members urged to attend. all welcome.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
T. John’s Reformed Church Cor
Washington Sts
F E Lahr
Churches of Charge
Zion Reformed Church of Sherwood
St. John’s Church of Defiance
Advertised Letters at Defiance Post Office 1904
Uncalled letters for the week ending October 4 1904 include Earl Barr J E Clinker M M Cox J M Drummond Chas Dawson James Grimes James S Greer Ed Harrow John Kull H Moore A T Millett Philis McCabe Arthur Mullen Wallie Peter Benjamin Stewart Anson Warren and Miss Hannah L Platton. If not claimed in 14 days they go to the dead letter office.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Defiance
Ohio
Earl Barr
J E Clinker
M M Cox
J M Drummond
Chas Dawson
James Grimes
James S Greer
Ed Harrow
John Kull
H Moore
A T Millett
Philis McCabe
Arthur Mullen
Wallie Peter
Benjamin Stewart
Anson Warren
Hannah L Platton
C.J. Thompson
Hicksville Hicksville Express feud ends in mutual praise
The Defiance Express defends Hicks ville and its fair, denying bias against Hicksville readers. It notes 305 tickets sold from Defiance to Hicksville and asserts local spending favors Hicksville. Editor respects Hicksville’s fair and calls the border-town friendship warm and steady.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hicksville
Defiance
Defiance Express
The
Express
Northwest
Ohio political machine targets Foraker Roosevelt clash
The piece accuses the State Republican committee of misusing funds from federal officials to defeat the Foraker Roosevelt alliance across Ohio. It notes Herrick's push to remove Foraker next year and claims the editor may switch to Teddy. It predicts few Democrats remain in Ohio after 1904 campaign ends.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State Republican Committee
Foraker-Roosevelt
Herrick Machine
Foraker
Kirtley
Teddy
Ohio
G Blue deputy choice fuels county office debate
Democratic leaders in the city have already chosen Frank G Blue's deputy and argue the process is too hurried. They say if Blue is elected surveyor he will appoint a deputy satisfactory to county residents, with no prior deals and a clean take office.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank G. Blue
Blue
Paraphrased Local Turmoil Unfolds Across Pageant
The passage describes a chaotic scene with barking against W G Kopp a burial place mark for J W Miller threats by armed legions against Frank I Hockman a marker on a bridge for John X Smith kicking off and a balloon prepared for Dr R B Cameron.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. G Kopp
J. W. Miller
Frank I. Hockman
John X. Smith
R. B. Cameron
Democratic opening day meeting in Lima draws 300 attendees
The Democratic opening meeting in Lima Saturday drew about three hundred from the county. Speakers were drowned out by a large crowd on the public square, and the result was met with disgust. The writer predicts a one sided election, noting the turnout and turnout costs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lima
Notice to printers for Defiance County ballots 1904
Deputy State Supervisors of Elections Defiance County Ohio invite bids by 7:30 PM October 20 1904 for printing twelve thousand official ballots for the November election four hundred instruction cards and related per sheet requirements including precinct bound sets endorsed covers and back print. bonds and sureties required. work let to lowest responsible bidder.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Defiance County
Ohio
Boards of Education
Peter F. Seibel
John W. Lynde
G. W. Helpman
Wabash Democrat Buffington Declines Support
D. R. Buffington of Wabash Indiana long active in county Democratic work says he will not support the national or state Democratic tickets, stating he is satisfied with existing conditions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
D. R. Buffington
Wabash, Ind
Wabash County
Local residents visit and return home from towns
Miss Emma Rock of Auburn is visiting here. Renz who visited near Ney last week returned home Saturday. Fred Dunakin and wife returned from Chicago Junction and were in town Saturday. Haver and daughter Audra report a nice home in Hicksville Monday. Albert Bossler and her husband visited with H G Rock and family Sunday. Dale Seger and mother visited in Hicksville over Sunday. Mrs Seger of Paulding is back from a western trip. Mrs Cora Dorsey returned home after visiting her parents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Emma Rock
Auburn
I Renz
Ney
Fred Dunakin
Chicago
Haver
Audra
H G Rock
H Fleck
Seger
Pauld- Dale
Mansfield
Cora Dorsey
Local notes on farming and travel in the vicinity
A roundup of area activity includes residents joining a Lima excursion via the C and L M railroad, cattle sales near Continent al and by A Schultz in cattle buying, and farmers drilling wheat and cutting corn. Distemper affects horses as residents move, relocate, or travel to St Louis for the world fair.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rigrish
Frank Schubert
Lima
H E Lee
Wm Kleinden
Ayersville
David Grant
Continental
Schultz
M Watson
Deanges
E George
Dupont
Fred Mentley
Marion Wells
Barringer
Wisterman
Deroy Smith
Arkansas
John
Frank Boucher
J Grant
Frank Hall
St Louis
Fus Frederick
Partner
Distemper
GW Watkins
John Greenler
A A Welton
Sherwood residents work on barns and homes
Washington Jas Bloon and Bert Haver of Sherwood paint Charley Fetter's barn Abe Hopkins of Milford visits his son relief carpenters enclose Bert Stailey's new house G W Benner's sale draws crowd Married Neal Douds residence Oct 2 Leonard Neiswender and Ruby Nicely wed Canning factory delayed by can shortage Jack frost speeds harvest and corn field work A P Ridenour and wife travel on a visit
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jas Bloon
Bert Haver
Sherwood
Charley Fetter
Abe Hopkins
Milford
Bert Stailey
G W Benner
Neal Doud
Leonard R Neiswender
Washington Township
Ruby Nicely
Delaware Township
Bryan
Jack Frost
P Ridenour
Local farm transfers and illness notes in brief
David Grant bought a valuable cow from Deroy Smith last week. Lando Moon of Fostoria sold his farm here to F Martin and bought a farm near Fostoria. Clarence Barringer is improving from a fever. The little son of Mr and Mrs W V Mansfield is improving from a illness.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
David Grant
Deroy Smith
Lando Moon
Fostoria
F Martin
Clarence Barringer
W V Mansfield
Community Notices and Personal Updates From Hicksville
Hicksville briefs report Arthur James returning from St Louis Mich for treatment and showing improvement. Various residents change jobs travel visit relatives or attend events including Libbie Moon to Auburn Ind and Orley Lybarger to the world’s fair. Obituary notes announce Mrs Geo Hood death and Cyrus Swan funeral with services and Forest Home burial.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arthur James
St Louis
Mich
Walter Ferris
Ferris & Culler
J E Mercer
Defiance
Libbie Moon
Auburn
Ind
Gerrost
Mishawata
R M Simmons
Indiana
Orley Lybarger
James Turritin
St. Joe
Chas Steele
Kendallville
H E Winn
Hillsdale
Will
J M Ainsworth
Lima
Bevington
J M Arnsworth
William Farnsworth
Addison; Goodin
Thos Shall
Wm Farnsworth
Geo Hood
MFE
Forest Home
Hood
Cyrus Swan
Disciple Church
Speer
West Milford Church Notes and Local Visits
Rev Thomas preached at the Chapel Sunday morning and will return in two weeks. Miss Nssie Cary visits in Kerdallville Indiana. Fred Countryman from Defiance visits the parental home Austin Countryman and wife attend the St Louis fair. Charley Gillet and family move back to Milford. Mrs Mary Lindsay moves to Hicksville. Cane mill operated by Fayette Reas in fall blast.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomas
N H Moore
Nssie Cary
Kerdallville
Ind
Fred Countryman
Defiance
Austin Countryman
St Louis
Charley Mannon
Melcem
Charley Gillet
Paulding
Milford
Craig
Forest Moore
Chase Fitzcharles
Mary Lindsay
Hicksville
HS Lindsey
Wmh Moore
John Riggs
Angola
Clifford Lawmaster
Fayette Reas
Wayside Notes: Stitsel Opens Broom Shop and Local Moves
David Stitsel launches a broom making venture and plans to meet rising demand. Chas Weaner shows a new house while Geo Kuhn and family relocate to the old Lehman farm. Sisters of Charity and Estella Forst visit for St Vincent's Orphan Asylum donations. N D Groge's house narrowly escaped a Tuesday fire from the chimney causing roof damage and smoke and water damage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
David Stitsel
Chas Weaner
Geo Kuhn
Lehman Farm
George Stitsel
Joe
Frank Weaner
Chas Spei
Local Residents Change Jobs and Travel to Events
G O Coburn resigns from his role in his brother's grocery. W Hackman succeeds him. Wm Turritine visited Sherwood early this week. Andrew Hilbert and wife returned from the world's fair from Far mer. Gladys Gilbert visited Auburn last Monday. B L Evans traveled to Cleveland late last week on business.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
G O Coburn
W Hackman
Wm Turritine
Sherwood
Andrew Hilbert
Farmer
Gladys Gilbert
Auburn
L Evans
Cleveland
Evansport Social News Highlights Local Visits and Events
Evansport notices list many residents visiting Defiance, Stryker, or Napoleon and attending events in Dayton, Bryan, and Ney. The week features house moves, property purchases, a clean ball win over Ney with a return game, World’s Fair trips, Pawnee Bill show attendance, and club activities including a Fin de Siecle surprise for Mrs Whetstone.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M Rath
Defiance
T Betts
Snider
0 Stover
Coy
Stryker
S Shnter
R L Christy
Frank Hall
Dayton
John Christy
R B Cameron
Jewell
H Schroeder
E Palmer
JD Simmons
Amos Buehrer
C Hall
CE Snider
Iford
A Snider
Napoleon
Sam Meister
Clyde
Alice Snyder
Acoy
TE Snider
L F Orahood
J E Mercer
Little Daughter
Bryan
Dey Ayers
Mesdames H Lefier
W P Cameron
J C O Cosgrove
L Hall
Amos Snider
J C Cosgrove
Toledo
L R Snider
L R
Broomdale
Whetstone
Ney
Evansport
Wm Kimberly
Pulaski
DM Whetstone
D C Biglow
St Louis
Herndon
Kas
Pawnee Bill
Sherman Turrittin
Alice
Mary Cameron
Real Estate Transfers Highlight Local Property Moves
A list of real estate transfers shows numerous parcels changing hands in Defiance, Hicksville, and Washington township. Transactions involve individuals such as August Joehlin, Phillip Crago, Samuel Shuter, Catherine Weldenhaner, and Anna Meek, with banks and lenders like Merchant's National Bank noted in backing may be.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joehlin
Fiim
Hooker
WAG i
Harry G Morris
Ashiton
Highland
Weine Washington
Phillip M Crago
H ‘Pagh
Lot
Old Plat Ney
Samuel Shuter
T E Snider
Liga Tiffin
JC Hoelrich
Hoelrich
Ars
Richland
Les
Catherine Weldenhaner
JC Zamtmerman
Dndes
P Harley
Christian Harley
Merchant’s National Bank
Old Plat
City
Amas
Gant
Defiance
Saving & Loan Association
East Geo
Delaware
Mac Add
Sherwood
JJ Dorsey
Benjamin Casebeer
Hicksville
Lower
Hicks- Emmas Elsele
L E Griffin
Worts
Jeremiah Ames
Turritin
Emma
Eisele
Chasew Miller
Andrew Patterson
Chase Miller
Hallery
David Kieckner
Sarah Losure
Washington Thompson Tes
David Chas Fieldner
Peter Karlstadt
Chas Fieldner
Wm F Bayer
Loti
Washincon Township
Wim Os Stiller
W F Bayer
View
Peter Behlosser
Earnest ‘Daldort
West Defiance
Anna Bowers
H J Schubert
B Williman
Jakes Limber
Prirmiang
Cdcen
Cosdcai
Anna Moon
Phillip March
Essasonr Goons
Coainae
Ney area property trades and local notes in Ney
Doc Hartshorn now owns all of the green front property in Ney having bought P M Crago's interest. Dr F H Pugh of Bryan has bought Crago's Ney business block. Crago plans to dispose of the Ney hotel and has moved to a government claim in Colorado. A new daughter arrived at H B Kintner's. Bert Stailey builds a new house on a burned site. Rev Edward Kintner and family of Lima visit. A P Ridenour and wife visiting in Pennsylvania. Charles Moog moves to Bryan around Dec 1. HS Gilmore of Milwaukee visiting Crago. Pawnee Bill's wild west show drew a few to Bryan. Hollister's Rocky Mountain Tea promotes children's health with 35 cent baby medicine by Weisenburger & Emery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Doc Hartshorn
Green Front
Ney
P M Crago
F H Pugh
Bryan
Colorado
H B Kintner
Bert Stailey
Edward Kintner
Lima
P Ridenour
Pennsylvania
Charles Moog
HS Gilmore
Milwaukee
Wis
P M
Crago’s
Pawnee Bill
Market prices and commodities report from rural fair
The column lists grain and live stock prices with per ton and per cwt figures. It notes corn ear yields, beef at live weight, hogs and lambs values, and poultry counts alongside scattered OCR garble.
Notice of Assignment for Creditors in Defiance Ohio
On September 9 1904 Jason A Law of Defiance township Defiance county Ohio assigned all property to the undersigned for creditors. Creditors must settle with the assignee and claimants must file within six months from the assignment date October 1 1904.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jason A. Law
Defiance
Defiance County
Ohio
Defiance County Board Seeks Land Transfer Funds
The Defiance County Commissioners filed a petition in the Defiance County Common Pleas seeking a court order to transfer real county land to Linebridge and to pay 10000 dollars for the transaction. A hearing is set for November 1 1904 at 10 o'clock a.m. Objections must be filed prior to the hearing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. D. Lw
Board of County Commissioners of
Defiance Conggy
Ohio
Art of Common Pleas
Defiance County
Board of County Commissioners
Linebridge
Chas. Behringer
G. F. Henning
Orley Welker
Also Mentioned on This Page
Sefiance Express
SSS
National
Theodore Roosevelt
Charles W. Fairbanks
Lewis c. Laylin
Supreme Court
William T. Spear
Lawson E. Emerson
Horace Ankeny
Board of Public Works
Richard B. Crawford
Charles P. Taft
Noah H. Swayne
Congressional
W. W. Campbell
W. J. Wheeler
Silas E. Huri
Common Pleas
John A. Killitts
E.S. Matthias
Frank T. Snyder
Jacob Weber
F. G. Blue
J.A Baughman
J. W. Davis
Republican City Convention
City of
Central City
Wm.geiger
Geo
W.H. McClintock
A. Groweg, JR
Clay Woodward
Adams Townships
A. Weisen
Burger & Co Jewelers & Opticians
Clinton Street
Roosevelt
M. A. Costello
Washington
West Milford
Rakestraw
Hollister
Rocky Mountain
Weisenburger & Emery
J. Freecorn
Sgeccessee
Prcdepesco
Circuit Court
A. D
Wyandot County
Marion County
Crawford County
Union County
Hardin County
Logan County
Henry County
Paulding County
Putnam County
Allen County
Auglaize County
Mercer County
Seneca County
Hancock County
James H. Day, Winnana T. Mooney
Caleb H. Norris. Dudge
CIP
SIS
M. Kittner
PIS Sadipss
Defiance, Ohio
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