Community Gazette Items of Local Interest and Notices
Mat Flannagan relocates from C Diehl farm to the city. Archbishop Abbot to preach at Grace Episcopal at 10 30 a m Sunday. Wm Geiger expects about 250 bushels of winter apples today. George Nolan leaves for a four week Montreal visit. Putnam Fade less Dye colors silk wool or cotton at one boil. Sold by E N Lewis. New baby for Mr and Mrs James Relue near Independence. Burdock Blood Bitters touted for pure blood. Baker Bros install new front for A X Weisenburger in Harmening building on Clinton street. Wm Propst rural carrier on route No 6 in full uniform. uniform wear optional per department. Frank Horsey returns to Toledo after visit with Noble township relatives. Used organ for sale cheap or rental 75c per month, rent credit after purchase. C 3 Wellman. Attendees to Springfield for county visitors convention include Mr and Mrs JM Smith Highlands Mr and Mrs John W Leach John Spangler North Richland W W Wilson Hicksville. John A Foust whitewashing his Mahogany shop interior with Milford township squirt gun pattern. Dr D S Babbitt marks 61st birth anniversary. hopes to continue in practice. Disbarment case against Attorney I Clement postponed due to affidavit challenging Judge Donnelly. Judge Cunningham arrives. Clement appears before him but protest stands. Dean’s ointment promoted as cure for itching piles.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Beardsley
Bohannon
Chenevert
Groney
Helmick
Hooker
Jaeger
Tuttle
Ular
St.coms
S.w
A. W. St. Bonds and Int
Schneider Bros
J.M. MceGovney
Thos. Buchholz
S. Ossity
Defiance Machine Works
E. A. Schultz
H. F. Toberan
W. Dickman
F.N. Weller
Britton and Miller
Craven & Ruess
G. W. ‘Huffman
Dan McKnight
Eureka Hose Co
R. H. Gleason
C. J. Miller
Aack En Weisenburger & Emery
Wwe
F. L. Hay
M.S. Ashton
Seneca ‘St
C. W. Kerns
Geo. Wilhelm
Seneca Street
Jacob Baltes
Frances Street
H. G. Monen
N. G. Woodward
J.P. Buffington
Barrel Copperas
Mr. Helmick
Council
A. Viers
Board of Health
Growey
St. John’s Catholic Church
Fourth Street
FL Hay
Circuit Court
Defiance County
Ohio
Edward E. K. Chapman
Sudden death of Wesley Kniss remembered with council service
Wesley Kniss of Harrison street died suddenly at 8 30 PM from apoplexy. Born in Defiance April 19 1848 he lived in the city 54 years and served two terms on the city council. He married Mrs Clara Whitney July 3 1900 and is survived by three brothers and a sister. Funeral at 5 PM Thursday from his home with burial in Riverside cemetery. Also notes a ad and PGE foundation work for a 400 horsepower engine due mid November.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wesley Kniss
Harrison Street
Defiance
Mr. Kniss
Ft. Wayne
Ind
Clara Whitney
Frank
Liberty Center
Will and
Henry
Miller
Ora. Miller
CL Miller
North Defiance
Daughters of Veterans
Riverside Cemetery
Milford Republican Special Meeting Called for Oct 24
A special call for Milford township Republicans to convene at Milford Center town house on October 24 at 7 pm sharp. All voters urged to attend, regardless of age. By order of Samuel Click, Committeeman.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Milford Township
Milford Center
Samuel Click
Notice of Dr Nat Nettie Belau at Hotel Defiance
Dr Nettie A Belau announces she will be at the Hotel Defiance for several days to meet former patients and settle neglected accounts. She requests all indebted individuals to call promptly and be prepared to settle amounts due. vd 13
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hotel Defiance
Nettie A. Belau
M.D
Regular City Council Meeting Minutes and Actions
The Defiance city council met in regular session with nine members present. They read and approved prior minutes, passed multiple ordinances including bonds and street work, and debated funding and sidewalk issues. Also discussed were sewer, street lights, and a franchise application for electric cars with notices filed.
Local Pioneer Dietsch Dies at Home in South Richland
Mrs John Dietsch, aged 67 years 9 months, dies at her home in South Richland township. She leaves a husband and eight children. Funeral from South Ridge Lutheran church.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dietsch
John Dietsch
Richland Township
South Ridge Lutheran Church
St Johns Reformed Church announces next Sundays services
St Johns Reformed Church at Fourth and Washington Sts led by Rev FE Lahr invites all to worship next Sunday October 12. Sunday school at 9 am German service at 10 am and again Zion Reformed Church of Sherwood holds Sunday school at 1 30 pm with English and German preaching at 2 30 pm. The rain last Sunday postponed communion to this Sunday. All members urged to attend and all are welcome.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. John’s Reformed Church
Fourth
Washington Sts
FE Lahr
Zion Reformed Church of Sherwood
Marion Muddle Swirls Around Marion Church Appointment
The Toledo Times reports Rev. J. M. Avann returned from Marion after Sunday services and a church meeting. Board resolutions declare support for the bishop if no change is made, while a committee seeks Rev. Mr. Smith’s return. Dr Av ann plans to move to Marion in days ahead as Rev Merritt Ket cham takes his former house.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Toledo Times
J. M. Avann
Marion
Avann
Mr. Smith
Avant
Merritt Ketcham
Epworth Church
Wm Kirtley Jr Plans Southern Ohio Visit
Wm Kirtley Jr will spend the week in southern Ohio with his wife meeting at Ottawa Saturday. They will travel to Shelby county to visit relatives on Sunday. kK A Gould has resigned as eastern division superintendent of the Wabash to become general superintendent of the Missouri Pacific railway. Russell Harding is the Missouri Pacific general manager and Gould will assume duties immediately.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wm. Kirtley, Jr
Ohio
Ottawa
Shelby County
Kk. A. Gould
Wabash
Peru
Ind
Toledo
New Montpelier
New New Haven-Montpelier
Missouri Pacific Railway
Gould
Russell Harding
Homeseekers Excursion Westward with Low Rates
Settlers and homeseekers move westward in large numbers with special low rates to points west and northwest via the Chicago and North Western Railway. The line offers maps and printed matter free. inquire at ticket agents. A F Cleveland 234 Superior Street Cleveland.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago & North- Western
Missiouri River
Cleveland
Superior Street
Notice to Teachers Examinations 1902 1908 Schedule
Notice lists examination dates and locations for teachers in 1902 1908. Defiance Sherwood Hicksville and Apr 4th May 2nd June 6th all set for High school rooms. O. T. R. C. course recommended by the Board. C. P. Bevington, President and S. Grune, Clerk of Board.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Defiance
Navy
Sherwood
Hicksville
Canal Repairs To Delay Water Until Spring
H. W. Meachem, superintendent of the M. and E. canal, stated in the city Tuesday that fall and winter work will keep his division in repairs and no water will be in the canal until spring. This forecast affects wood dealers and factory men. Capt. Allman and his crew began overhauling the Erie mill locks today.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. W. Meachem
M. & E. Canal
Allman
Erie Mill
Excursion to Chicago on Nickel Plate in October 1992
Announcement for a low fare excursion to Chicago on October 11 1992 via Nickel Plate. Tickets valid for return on any regular train including the 9 15 pm service leaving Chicago October 13 aided by a ticket agent or C A Asterlin T PA Fort Wayne Indiana 206.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Asterlin
Wayne Ind
Ticket Sale Notice for Nickel Plate Road Encampment
Announcement for National Encampment travel via Nickel Plate Road with tickets on sale October 3 4 5 and 6 and return limit until October 14 or by deposit of tickets and a small fee until November 1902 See nearest agent or C A Asterlin TPA Ft Wayne Ind NO 196
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nickel Plate Road
C. A. Asterlin
Wayne
Ind
Also Mentioned on This Page
Woodwards
Mat Flannagan
C. Diehl
Archbishop Abbot
Grace Episcopal Church
Wm. Geiger
George Nolan
Citizens
Montreal
Canada
Putnam
E. N. Lewis
James Relue
Independence
Baker Bros
A. X. Weisenburger
Harmening
Clinton Street
Wm. Propst
Frank Horsey
Noble Township
Wellman
JM Smith
Highland
John W Leach
City
John Spangler
North Richland
W. W. Wilson
Springfield
John A. Foust
Fifth Street
D. 8. Babbitt
I. Clement
Napoleon
Michael Donnelly
Cunningham
Lima
C. F. Clement
Dean
ORT & Gilson
R.R. Treaster
Elsie E. Ginter
Dr. Thomas
Yingling
Adies
Harley
Whitaaker’'S
Harley & Whitaker
Elgin
Waltham
Mollecup’s
Hubbard
Hay
Chapman
City of Defiance
Holgate
Groweg
Anberry & Farrell
Lloyd A. Naveau
Lawrence Naveau
Franklin Street
East Defiance
Finance Committee
Geo Vogel
Mayor Evans
Wabash Ry
Lye Ec Iertie
J. A. Evans
Ayes
Mays
Jaegernays
Fourth Ward
Front Street
Defiance College
Third — Street Canal
John W. Winn
J. Morgan
Brunersburg Road
Kenan’s Poultry
Weisenberger & Emery
W. A. Kehnast Co
Monarch
Bell
Maumee Fertilizer
Fred Antener
Vandenbrek
Shell
Defiance Turnbull
Defi
Vandenbrc
Shelly
Marion Muddle
Homeseekers
Great West
Northwest
First National Bank
Capital
Xut
Marine Notes
Washington
Markeps
Groves
Eae
Wm. Marton
Defiance - Milling Company
Peepee
Cnn
TP A
H. Co
P. Miller
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