Pioneering resident John Paul Minsel dies at 84
John Paul Minsel died at 6:80 a m at his son in law Levi Degler’s home 519 Wayne street in this city Born in Heildesdorf Bavaria Germany on Sept 21 1817 he emigrated in 1836 and lived in Elizabeth New Jersey Cleveland Ohio Pleasant township Defiance county and North Richland land township before settling in this city He was the oldest member of the German M E church joining in 1842 He leaves six sons three daughters eighteen grandchildren and seven great grandchildren Funeral was held at the Degler home and Independence M E church with Rev David Dobbrick and Rev Tennant assisting.
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Levi Degler
Wayne Street
John Paul Minsel
Heildesdorf
Bavaria
Germany
New York
Elizabeth
N. J
Cleveland
Ohio
Caroline Ruff
Minsel
Degler
Independence M. E
David Dobbrick
M. E
Tennant
Florida
Edward Brady Receives Trust and Patronage Support
Edward Brady, well known for ten years, operates a large Clinton and Front street ware room offering rubber tired furries, ladies phaetons, driving wagons, harness, robes, buggies, wagons, and bicycles at low prices. He claims high stock quality, honesty, enterprise, broad patronage, and guarantees satisfaction or refunds. Brady is sole agent for Turnbull wagons.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brady
Clinton
Front Streets
Turnbull
Grandmother Ann Carr Dies After Long Illness
Annie Schull born in Bedford County Pennsylvania dies at 82 in Earstefiance City after seven months bedridden post stroke. Funeral at her house Thursday morning with burial in Ayersville cemetery. Also notes on local deaths, births, real estate actions, and court filing in common pleas court.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Anna Carr
C. Carr
Earst |Efiance
Anna Schull
Bedford County
Common Pleas Court Adjourns In Busy Session
A adjourned Common Pleas Court led by Judge W H Hubbard disposed of several cases. Divorce granted in Moog v Moog with alimony, default judgments in Humbert v Gillett and Dickman v Walters, sale ordered in Horn v Mayer, and assignments and decrees in other matters. New filings include Lynde bankruptcy vs Christ Diehl Brewing Co with $200 costs and O Keefe v P G E Co on appeal from a Justice court with a $28.30 judgment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. H. Hubbard
Frank Humbert
C. F. Gillett
C. H. Dickman
David Walters
Common Pleas Court
G. M. Watkins
Morris E. Lynde
Christ Diehl Brewing Co
Lynde
Harris, Cameron & Shaw
Jack O’ Keefe
C. E. Maxwell
O’keefe
Company
Sheriff Takes Mrs Norris to Toledo Asylum
Sheriff John McCarty escorted Mrs Clementine Norris to the Toledo asylum for insane on Thursday. Mrs Norris, from Farmer township, has been in the county for the past two weeks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John McCarty
Clementine Norris
Toledo Asylum
Partee Brown Families Hold First Reunion at Rural Chapel
The Partee Brow n families held their first reunion at Rural Chapel in Tiffin township on Thursday October 10 marking the 62nd anniversary of Mrs. Nancy Partee's marriage. About sixty members attended with out of state guests Randolph Wiggin s of Lafayette Indiana and Mellie Wise of Leo Indiana. Officers elected were C W Brown president and Frank Partee secretary. A group photo was taken by Hindley of Bryan and plans were made to meet again in September 1902.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Partee-Brown
Tiffin Township
Nancy Partee
Randolph Wiggins
Lafayette
Ind
Mellie Wise
Leo
Joseph Partee
Tiffin
Horace Brown
Minnie Blanchard
Toledo
N. F. Brown
Detroit
C. W. Brown
Frank Partee
Card of Thanks for floral offerings after bereavement
The Smiru family thanks friends and neighbors for their acts of kindness and floral offerings during their bereavement. Mr. and Mrs. Joan Smiru and daughters.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joan Smiru
Clinic Headache Wafers Offer Quick Headache Cure
Advert describes Clinic Headache Wafers as a safe nerve tonic that boosts heart function and readiness for work. Claims that even a weak child can take them safely. Priced at 10 cents at all druggists.
Fatal grade crossing kills Hicksville banker at Smith street
Frank N. Horton president of the First National Bank and Hicksville Telephone Co. was struck by a switch engine at the B and O Smith street crossing at 6 p m Sunday. He died instantly, his body dragged about fifty feet. The engine had no headlights. Horton, 68, a long time resident and former Defiance County commissioner, left home for Disciple church shortly before the accident. Funeral arrangements will be announced.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hicksville
Frank N. Horton
First National Bank
the Telephone Co
Smith Street
Mr. Horton
F. N. Horton
Horton
New York
Defiance County
Sziment
Defiance
Will Horton
Ernest
Florida
George Foust
Farmer Township
Frank Batchiel
H. J. Teegarden
John Engstrom
Death of W. I. Squire in Toledo community circles
W. I. Squire a well known local political and G A R figure died at his home 810 Washington street Toledo corner of Ontario street at 11:45 Tuesday morning after a year of ill health worsened by diabetes He sought treatment at Mt Clemens but did not improve Funeral held Friday at 2 30 pm with Forsyth post G A R conducting services He was famed in Defiance where he had many friends.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. I. Squire
Washington Street
Ontario Street
Toledo
Mr. Squire
Mt. Clemens
Wanted a Wife Must Be Strong and Never Have a Lame Back
Dr Rankin's Kidney Tab advertised as a cure for back pain. Sold by E N Lewis, Druggist in Defiance Ohio with claim to stop pain at once and cure permanently.
Surprise Church Wedding Joins Miller and Crandall in Defiance
A quiet Grace church rectory ceremony united Frank G. Miller and Edith M. Crandall in Defiance with Rev. Geo S May officiating. Miller, son of H P Miller, and Crandall, daughter of Capt and Mrs J F Crandall, recently relocated from Defiance to Chicago, receive congratulations from family and friends.
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Grace Church
Geo
Frank G. Miller
H. P. Miller
Edith M. Crandall
J. F. Crandall
Chicago
Ill
Defiance
Frank
Adolph
North Defiance
Miller Jr
Lord of Creation
Mr. Miller
Toledo
Miller
H. P
Do You Wish the Finest Bread and Cake
Advertisement praising Royal Baking Powder as purest strongest and free from alum or ammonia. Claims it makes the best and most wholesome food and provides the company address at 100 William St New York.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Royal Baking Powder CO
William ST
New York
Bourbon Lambs Revolt Over Sweating Campaign Funds
A street story says a Democratic committee meeting fell short of unity as county officials and publishers faced calls for a $1000 contribution. The piece portrays a revolt against forced funding and long-standing control, noting Republicans are favored to win nationally and that many leaders resist the demanded dues.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Democratic Committee
J. B. Foraker
United State Senate
Rural routes and box approvals prompt notices
Patrons along rural routes are reminded boxes must be government approved. Existing wooden boxes lack approval and should be replaced with certified boxes. June 24 instructions restricted boxes on routes to government approved types only. The notice also lists local personal items and a farm sale coming up with price per acre.
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Post Office Department
Defiance
Deaths Smith and Lower In Cleveland
Henry Smith aged 91 years 9 months and 18 days died at his daughter’s home in East Defiance. Funeral at the Stewart home Tuesday at 2 p m with interment at Greensprings. He leaves five children. Edna Lower seven months died at the Lower home in Cleveland. John Lower and daughter Flossie went to Cleveland for the funeral.
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Defiance
F. F. Smith
Greensprings
Clara E. Stewart
A. C. Smith
Grand Rapids
Mich
Lower
Edna
Lee Lower
Cleveland
John Lower
Flossie
Minsel Funeral Held at Independence
The funeral of John P. Minsel was held Sunday afternoon with singing and prayer at the house. Services continued at the M. E. church in Independence with Rev. David Dobbrick preaching in German and Rev. S. L. Roberts speaking in English. Interment followed in Independence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John P. Minsel
M. E. Church
Independence
David Dobbrick
S. L. Roberts
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Grandma Ann Carr
A. Miller
Omaha, Neb
Putnam
Monroe Drug Co
Unionville
E. N. Lewis
David C. Jones
J. W. McGovney
F. L. Hay
Leslie
Jake Robertson
The
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Martin Brobst
Adams Township
Adrain Road
Fnday
Conkle
George Keller
Dr. Noble
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Blaine
Shouman
C. W
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J. Leasure
J. H. Durbarow
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Martha R. Moog
Daniel Moog
Amelia Horn
J. F. Mayer
A. Sauer
Hickox
von Buhren
Perth
Chua Sere Pub Reel
A. W. Chase Medicine Company
Buffalo
Woodward’s
Mr. Hindley
Bryan
Ayersville
F. T. Betts
Rufus
Cincinnati
Union Central Life Insurance Co
Springfield
Mary Bordener
A. Bordener and Son
C. F. Clemmons
Holgate Avenue
Dallis Walters
Susie E. Roehrig
U.S. Blue
Township High School
Dora Whitman
Hicksville Township
John W. Whitman
W. D. Hill
J. H. Metz
B. F. Wade Co
Prof. Richards
Division and
Kintner Streets
Paulding
Frederick Henning
Pauline Lang
C. H. Hunter
Hopkins Street
Baldwin Herzer
Washington, D. C
New York City
Mt. Vernon
George Washington
Washington
Schley Court of Inquiry
Paulding Democrat
Fort
Alva Wolsiffer
Lem Sapp
Napoleon
Fire Department
C.G. Nunn
Mr. Nunn
Nellie Goddard
Brunersburg
Messrs
Jno. Sheffield
Chas. Smith
Chas. Jordan
Allen Goddard
E. D. Geller
Fannie Sheffield
May Truby
Daisy Lehman
Adda Clevenger
Abbie Clemmons
Ed Huffman
Chas. Dittmer
Benedict
Mrs. Miller
H. P. Miller Co
Miss Crandall
the Express
John Winch
John Reedel
New Friday
Clara Witherd
Sheldon, Ill
Wesley Kuiss
Muffard
Frank English
Mabel Booth
Mud Creek
St. John’s Catholic Church
N. G. Woodward
J. A. Boyd
Allin
J. P. Weaver
Jewell
Charles Park Jr
Weaver
Dayton
AGUS
Rankin Drug CO
Brown Bros
Drugance
Chicago, Ill
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