Foraker and Hanna Lauded as Ohio’s Great Senators
A tribute to J. B. Foraker and Marcus A. Hanna highlights their public service, wartime record, and leadership. It praises Foraker’s rise from Highland county farm to governor and U S senator, and commends Hanna’s steady vs. defaming attacks, urging their continued support by Ohio voters.
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Ohio
Republican Party
J. B. Foraker
Marcus A. Hanna
Orth
Foraker
Republic
Senator Foraker
Highland County
United States
John Sherman
Sherman
United Senate
White House
McKinley
Hanna
Senate
Spain
Roosevelt
President McKinley
Joseph B. Foraker
People of
Adourned Day at Common Pleas Court in Defiance
Judge W. H. Hubbard presided an adjourned day of court with cases including Willett vs Short extended to October, Porter vs Godin judgment $198.85, and various hearings, sales, and leave to answer. Court adjourned to October 12, 1901 at 9 a.m. Separate items note divorces, local improvements, and community updates.
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Common Pleas
W. H. Hubbard
John M. Willett
Amy Short
Sarah Porter
Addison Godin
E. P. McCord
C. T. Miller
County Public Library Opens Broad Access to All
The Defiance Free Library board reduces county residents annual fee to 1.00 dollar to extend services beyond city limits. Located at 314 Clinton Street the library offers hundreds of titles in English and German across literature science travel and more open afternoons and Saturday evenings.
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Defiance Free Library
Downing
Henry
Clinton Street
Harley’s Lion Store
E. Squire
J.J. Malley
J. A. Deindoerfer
K. V. Haymaker
L. B. Peasler
R. H. Gleasox
Johnny Roger Returns Home From Snake Charmer Tour
Johnny Roger, once a cheerful helper at the Daily Express, returns to his city after a season touring North America as a renowned snake charmer. He expresses satisfaction with his work and claims his rise to greatness by his own bold effort.
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Johnny Roger
Johnny
Tthe Daily Express
Wrong bottle causes near fatal liniment ingestion
Friday night John Beer of East Defiance mistook stomach bitters for a drink and swallowed Kutehel liniment. Dr Zellers treated him for severe mouth burns, and he attended his wife’s funeral earlier today despite medical orders.
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John Beer
East Defiance
Dr. Zellers
Beez
Postoffice to Install Electric Letter Machine
The postoffice receives a quarter horse power electric motor from Holtzer Cabot Electric Co Boston to drive the letter and stamping machine. Power will be drawn from streetcar trolley wires. A government inspector will supervise installation and office rearrangements are planned to create more working space.
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Postoffice
Holtzer & Cabot Electric Company
Boston
Massachusetts
New Civil and Criminal Docket Items
New Common Pleas filings include The Indemnity Saving and Loan Co versus Sue M Baughman over foreclosure. The State of Ohio versus Wm Ware listed. A transcript from Mayor E J Reisch of Hicksville notes bound over for assault on Cadmus B Walter.
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Common Pleas Court
Indemnity Saving and Loan Co
Sue M. Baughman
State of Ohio
Wm. Ware
E. J. Reisch
Hicksville
Cadmus B. Walter
Mains Family to Move to City After House Fire
After F J Mains’ home burned Wednesday the family lost house, bed, clothes and shelter. Neighbors provided $100 to Mrs Mains, and friends plan to help with bedding. Insurance totals include house 650, goods 1000, cellar contents 50 as the family starts anew.
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F. J. Mains
Friends of the Mains
KE. P. Hooker
Deaths and notices from Defiance and surrounding areas
Mrs. J. H. Blackmore, aged about 66, died in Aurora after a two week illness. She once lived in Defiance from 1880 to 1887. she leaves three sons and two daughters. her husband died eight years ago. Ira Gardner, well known here, died in Cleveland after a lengthy illness. Other items include Miss Reba Heatly buying a horse, a winter visit planned by Anna Rewinkel, B. B. Woodcox selling stock Oct 18, and a Turnbull Wagon Co incident where Geo Beatty sustained a broken rib from a flying iron wedge. condition not life threatening.
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J. H. Blackmore
Defiance
Turnbull Wagon Works
Aurora
Ill
J. A. Deindoerfer
Geo. Beatty
Turnbull Wagon Co
Mr. Beatty
W.S. Powell
Beatty
New Officers Elected in College Christian Endeavor
The college Christian Endeavor society elected new officers including Arthur Baker as President and Glenna Morris as Vice President. Adda Clevenger serves as Secretary and Treasurer, with G D Yinger as chairman of the prayer meeting committee and Mae Latchaw as pianist. Meetings begin at 6 30 p m in the college chapel.
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Christian Endeavor Society
Arthur Baker
Glenna Morris
Adda
Deaths in Pleasant Township and Francis Street
Fred Sharinaka aged 69 years 9 months 20 days died at his home in Pleasant township Henry county. Funeral from M E church New Bavaria Wednesday. Nettie Smith daughter of Mr and Mrs John Smith died at 618 Francis Street at 9 30 am aged 22 years 6 months 3 days. Funeral Monday morning.
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Sharinaka
Fred Sharinaka
Pleasant Township
Henry County
M. E. Church
New Bavaria
Nettie
John Smith
Francis Street
Morse letter notes Cripple Creek posting
C S Morse received a letter from Chas Warren indicating pleasant location at Cripple Creek Col Superintendent Helter of the Wapakoneta public schools visited Supt. R W Mitchel to tour the local schools on Friday.
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C. S. Morse
Chas. Warren
Cripple Creek
Col
Helter
Wapakoneta
Supt. R. W. Mitchel
Ministers Praise Dr Chase Ointment For Skin Troubles
Ministers physicians and lawyers tout Dr Chase's Ointment as a universal remedy for itching burning and bleeding skin issues. Letters from Rev Edwards Rev Van Natter and Rev Fish claim lasting relief cures from piles eczema and general skin disease after using the product sold by the Dr A W Chase Medicine Co Buffalo NY at five to fifty cents per box.
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A. W. Chase
Dr. Chase
W. N. Edwards
Trinity Place
Buffalo
N. Y
Albion
Wis
Dr. A. W. Chase Medicine Co
Buffalo, N. Y
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Wm. Helmick
Amelia Horn
John Mayer
H. G. Baker
L. E. Ralston
Mercy O. Thompson
John E. Miller
The
Wabash R. R
City of Defiance
Jacob F. Singer
John Marshall
W. T. Rufer
Sale
U.S. Building Co
L. B. Bentley
Ignatius Hortsman
Amy B. Ewing
Hiram D. Poper
Chas. C. Cole
Nelson E. Wyatt
Viola Wyatt
Hicksville Township
Ansberry & Farrell
John D. Lamb
Margaret Scott
Holgate Avenue
Schneider Bros
Bellefountaine Road
John Eiser
Wayne Street
Schneider Saloon
Jacob Stoll
Williams Center
Theodore and
L. H. Louys
Putnam
E. N. Lewis
EK. E. Hall
Greenville, S. C
Miles Curtis
Northfield
Akron
Merchants National Bank
Geo. W. Killey
John D. Reasor
East High Street
North Defiance
Mr. Killey
H. P. Miller
Mark Center
Antwerp
B. B. Woodcock
Public Library
Mains
John Mains
Frank
Geo. T. Burton
Mr. Mains
Reba Heatly
John Zook
Ira Gardner
Cleveland
Anna Rewinkel
Nebraska
Rev
Mrs. Spannuth
B. B. Woodcox
H. W. Myers & Son
Lewis Building
Clinton and
Third Streets
E. Chenevert
Nightingale Woolen Mills
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