Multiple Probate and Local Notices From Defiance County
Probate filings include wills of J M Britton and Doucer Sucker of Tiffin township. Mies Ethel Bolton of Erie entered De fiance college literary department. Kibler killed by Lake Shore train at Wauseon. John Davieon, mail carrier, made 18-base hit, all over 1 pound. Minnie E Oswalt divorces Ray H Oswalt for extreme cruelty. County Clerk’s private office carpeted. Mrs Jas Hopple told brother-in-law Christ Nickercohn killed in Detroit street car wreck. J E Banard near Van Wert accuses of bad betting. R D Webster resigns deputy state supervisor. John Lenhart recommended. James F Crandall works Hyde Park, Chicago, 18 miles from family. Dr J R H Latchaw judges at Wauseon street fair. to southern Ohio trip. Minnie Arps and Henry Wolf wedding draws 400 guests near Ridgeville Corners. Cough remedy advice endorses Chamberlain's Cough Remedy. Oc Geo.T Burton visits Howell Michigan. Snyder-Coy-Hall reunion near Evan sport draws 300. 87-day program with Dr M Coy address. Mrs Wm Churchman, nee Hall, among remaining early settlers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Geo.t Burton
Howell
Mich
Ann Arbor
Burton
Snyder-Coy-Hall
Cameron’s Grove
Evansport
M Ccoy
Wm Churchman
Hall
Crazy as a loon: Milford youth committed after violent outburst
Ed Zimmerman, 19, of Milford Township, became violently insane after heat exposure last August. He wrecked a county jail cell, injured walls and furniture, and was taken to the asylum for the insane at Toledo after being restrained by five men and hospitalized overnight.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ed Zimmerman
John Zimmerman
Milford Township
Harley Fee
Milford
SF Welty
Hicksville
Zimmerman
Asylum For the
Toledo
Local Briefs and Society notes from North Defiance area
Mrs Hopple left for Detroit today as a new north approach sidewalk to the railroad bridge is planned in North Defiance. The ExPREss extends best wishes to the newlyweds Mr Fred Zollers and Gladys Bruner who wed in Windsor Canada. Mrs Earnest Ryder of Chicago visits her mother in Defiance and plans to reside in Kansas City next spring. Samuel Vance of Highland Township observed his 70th birthday with a family dinner of 25. Island Parkers lost to the Wauseon club 18 to 12 with three Toledo Interstate players joining Wauseon. Mr Nickersohn leaves a wife two children and an elderly mother. funeral plans unsettled with burial likely in Fort Wayne or Ney.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Earnest Ryder
Chicago
G W Deattick
Nickercohn
Ft Wayne
Ind
Ney
Nickersohn
Treacherous horses run wagon over buggy on Defiance bridge
A frightful runaway on Second Street bridge in Defiance injured Mr Henry Ebersole lightly and his wife severely when a heavy farm wagon collided with a light buggy. The couple, en route to a Snyder reunion in Cameron Hall, were dragged about 65 feet. Dr. M B Stevens treated severe facial injuries and shoulder wounds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry Ebercole
Arcadia
Seneca County
Defiance
Evansport
Cameron-Hall- Snyder
Eberaole
Snyders
Second Street
Auglaize River Bridge
Adam Theirhoff
Ebersole
M B Stevens
Carl Groweg
Henry Fritche
Death of John Widmer at 66 in North Defiance
John Widmer died at his North Defiance home at 4 15am from dropsy aged 66 years 10 months 5 days He was born in Switzerland and came to the United States in 1852 settling in Defiance the same year He served in the 88th O V I from 1861 to 1862 He married Catherine Houck on March 28 1869 Their children were John E W H Geo C and Ben C Widmer with Ben dying in 1896 Surviving are wife and three sons one brother Dan Widmer of Garrett and sister Mrs Mary Norway of Toledo He operated in ice saloon and bottling trades before retiring in January He had poor health over a year and recently traveled to Ashland Wis Funeral was at 2 pm Sunday from the German Reformed church and interment was in Riverside cemetery He was a well known figure in northwestern Ohio with many friends.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Widmer
North
Defiance
Switzerland
United States
88Th O V I
Catherine Houck
John E W H
Geo C
Ben C Widmer
Dan Widmer
Garrett
Mary Norway
Toledo
Widmer
Ashland
Wis
Bishop Post, Gar
German Aid Society
German Reformed Church
Riverside Cemetery
Pretty Reception Honors Mrs Wilson and Miss Kyle
Mrs John A Foust and Miss Foust hosted a large Washington street reception Friday evening for Mrs Wilson and Miss Kyle of Hicksville. Guests were greeted by Miss Lena Woodward and entertained in a bay window room adorned with pink and white flowers and smilax. Servers included Bessie Woodward Nannie Hubbard Iva Kirchner and Bess Reynolds as pink and white ices complemented the decor. Hours were 7 30 to 8 30 and 8 30 to 10 pm. The gathering was described as very large and happy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John A Foust
Miss Foust
Washington Street
Wilson
Bessie Woodward
Nannie Hubbard
Iva Kirchner
Bess Reynolds
Local Notices and Social Updates from Defiance and Nearby
Louis and Al Miller buy the home farm for 5000 dollars the late David Miller estate. Mrs B A Collier of Wayne Michigan returns home after attending Wm Phillips funeral. Henry Houghton suffers a fractured ankle riding a Big Four velocipede between Kankakee and Lafayette. Mt Calvary class members visit Rev J W Metzner at North Defiance Evangelical Church and contribute provisions. M E Lowther Iowa reports cholera morbus attack and relief from Chamberlain’s Colic Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy sold by N G Woodward. Oct
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry Houghton
Chicago
Big Four Railway
Kankakee
Lafayette
Mt. Calvary
Highland Township
J W Metzner
Evangelical Church of
North Defiance
North Side
Metzner
M E Lowther
Centerville
Iowa
Chamberlain
N G Woodward
Antwerp visit and local notes from Jarvis column
Peter Baker was in Antwerp Friday evening. Miss Jennie Daoust and Mrs J P Eiser returned from Larwell Indiana Friday evening. Miss Fannie Rife returned home after two months in Hamilton and Cincinnati. Henry Roehrs plans a California visit lasting weeks. Chamberlain Pain Balm promoted by N G Woodward. Messrs Lamb and Ansberry returned from Columbus after court action. Board of Health met Friday with health officer Chapman. decided not to allow children from typhoid families in schools.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jennie Daoust
J P Eiser
Larwell
Ind
Messrs
J D Lamb
T T Ansberry
Columbus
Supreme Court
Board of Health
Miller
Chapman
Child Thronk by Horse Breaks Leg at City Watering Trough
A six year old boy, son of Win Jjall, was stepped on by a horse near the city building in the Third ward. He sustained a fracture above the knee and was taken to Dr. M B Stevens for treatment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Win Jjall
M B Stevens
What Shall We Have for Dessert
A family question is answered with a quick Jell O dessert suggestion. No baking required, just add hot water and chill. Flavors include lemon, red raspberry and strawberry. available at grocers for 10 cents.
Drug Store Endorsement Boosts Chamberlain Cough Remedy
In Ontario New York a customer received a refund guarantee from a local pharmacist for Chamberlain's Cough Remedy after trying it. The pharmacist, Mr C R Grandin, praised the product and helped another customer by recommending it, noting the favorable firsthand endorsement. Ost
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C R Grandin
Ontario
N G Woodward
Five New Members Join Salmagundi Society Meeting
The Salmagundi club held its first regular meeting of the year at Mrs. Winn’s home on upper Jefferson street. New president Mrs. P Weigerding presided as Mesdames Engel Mitchell Mille He Myers and Phonse Preisendorfer were welcomed. Mrs G W Weisenburger presented a history paper on the Hoenzollein family and a Rhine trip program followed. Summer vacations were debated as roll call covered current topics. The next gathering will be at Mrs. G W Weisenburger’s home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Salmagundi
Maumee Valley Milling Company Transfers Property
Maumee Valley Milling Company files a deed transferring its property to De fiance Milling Co for 35000 dollars. The deed was recorded Wednesday in the recorder’s office with stamps totaling 35 dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maumee Valley Milling Company
Maumee Valley Milling Co
Defiance Milling C
Recorder’s
Two Defiance merchants trace street business history
In Defiance in 1885 two long time local businessmen remain on Clinton street. J B Weisenberger, the grocer, and Jonathan P Buffington, a Pennsylvanian by birth, started a drug store in 1858 on First street. Buffington, born November 12, 1828 in Cheater county, PA, married Harriet Piper of Clifton Springs NY. their family includes three daughters, one married to Mr J D Lamb.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clinton Street
Defiance
J B Weisenberger
Jonathan P Buffington
Buffington
First Street
Kehnast
Cheater County
Clifton Springs
New York
Harriett C Piper
J D Lamb
Buffington's Driven Political Career and Local Defiance News
A summary of Mr Buffington a longtime Republican leader who declined elected posts yet shaped party activity in Defiance County Ohio He chaired the first Republican representative convention in 1855 and later the first Republican judicial convention He served twelve years as executive committee chairman and recalls large enthusiastic campaign meetings Also mentions Toledo Blade praise for Judge Hay and local real estate ads plus a West Virginia coal trip and a Napolean Ohio accident involving four Defiance sportsmen returning home after a wagon survey wreck near a freight train.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Buffington
Ohio
Old Court House
Defiance
Paulding
Williams
Haymaker
Latty
Early Drug Partner of Buffington and Local Leader
In 1858 J P Ottley joined Buffington as a drug business partner and remained until his death years later. Buffington served several terms on the school board despite aversion to office and was Deputy Provost Marshal during the Civil War. He knew leaders like General Garfield and Solomon P Chase, driving county tours with them, and maintained ongoing business success and liberal patronage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J P Ottley
Buffington
Gen
Garfield
Solomon P Chase
Nickel Plate Excursion Rates For National Convention
At Kansas City the Nickel Plate road offers excursion tickets Oct 10 12 and 14 at one fare plus 2.00 round trip good returning Oct 21 on express trains. Dining cars offer meals from 35 cents to 1.00. Advance sleeping car reservations available via agent C A Asterlin Oct 14 No 219.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kansas City
Nickel Plate Road
C. A. Asterlin
City Defiance Delinquent Taxes and Valuation Report
In the county auditor's office a summary shows total city valuation of 2,373,295 dollars and tax charged on duplicate at 58, with delinquent taxes 55.88 and special road tax 8,305.77. The four last items are included in the tax charged on the duplicate.
When You Have No Appetite Try Stomach and Liver Tablets
When you have no appetite and feel dull after eating you may need Chamberlain's Stomach and Liver Tablets. Price 25 cents. Samples free at Woodward's drug store. Oct.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Woodward's Drug Store
Reward Offer for Liverita Cure Refused by Substitutes
A $500 reward is offered for proof that Liverita fails to cure liver complaints dyspepsia sick headache indigestion constipation or costiveness when directions are followed. The vegetable pills come in 100 and 40 and 154 pill boxes and are sold by mail. Nervita Medical Co. Chicago IL and E N Lewis Defiance Ohio handle sales.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nervita Medical CO
Clinton and
Jackson Streets
Chicago
Ill
E. N. Lewis
Defiance
Ohio
Also Mentioned on This Page
J M Britton
Doucer Sucker
Tiffin Township
Mies Ethel Bolton
Erie
Defiance College
Kibler
Lake Shore
Wauseon
John Davieon
Minnie E Oswalt
Ray H Oswalt
Schmaltz
Mra
Jas Hopple
Christ Nickercohn
Detroit
J E Banard
van Wert
R D Webster
Democratic Committee
John Lenhart
James F Crandall
Fifty-ninth Street
Hyde Park
JR H Latchaw
Minnie Arps
Henry Wolf
Ridgeville Corners
NG Woodward
Eley
Ternoon
Hopple
the Express
Fred Zollers
M E Lynde
Gladys Bruner
Alex Bruner
Windsor
Canada
Samuel Vance
Island Park
Wauseon Club
Ond Street Bridge
Maumee River
Bill Miller
Outlet Canal
Billie Clemens
Elliott Young
Hopkins Street
Clemens
W P Engel
Peoples Gas & Electric Works
Foust Home
Lou
al Miller
David Miller
B A Collier
Wayne, Mich
Wm. Phillips
Phillips
A T Brechbill
Peter Baker
Antwerp
Wellman’s
Henry Roehrs
California
Toledo Blade
F L Hay
Congress
Express Printing Office
Frank Ferguson
J W Long
A W Gardner
Henry County
Charleston
W. Va
Napoleon
Okvlona
J. P. Buffington
Life
Brown
Baltimore
National Convention OF the
Astoria
DR. G. D. Edgar
Crosby House
C. C. Kuhn
Kuhn
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