Brutal assault on Polk Elliott in Dr. Westrick’s office
Polk Elliott, about 53, was attacked in Dr. Westrick’s office around 5 30 Saturday evening. Brice Hilton, 25, from Brunersburg, allegedly joined Elliott and fled the scene. Elliott suffered crushed nose, severe head wounds, and facial bleeding. Hilton was later arrested near Hector. Police suspect assault with intent to rob as the motive, with about $6 on Elliott and $5 missing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Polk Elliott
Westrick
Mr. Silliott
Brice Hilton
Brunersburg
Dr. Westrick
Elliott
Wahl
Dr. Ury
Hilton
Ellicott
Ury
Hubbard
Hummer
Continental
J Dangler
Hector
Kehnast
Local Notes and Short News From Defiance and Vicinity
Born to Mr and Mrs Lloyd Smith a son. Mrs Fill Switzer of Sherwood in the city Thursday. Mrs Ella Hitchcock of Toledo visiting Mrs Mary B Kiser. AR Spear of Jackson Ala visiting his brother David Spear. Miss Gayle Wickwire of Clyde en route to St Louis fair. Marriage license granted to John Imburn and Lena Wilson both of Tiffin township. T H Moore opens barber shop in bank building. Highland township officers appointed. Miss Emma Keller and Millie Cummeeks guests of Miss Lizzie Krutsch. Elmer Geldenetz returned from funeral in city. Miss Ethel Hatfield resigns from Bell Telephone. Bertha Telliga to replace. Licenses granted to Fred W Flitzenrider and Bertha Dalrymple. Dr C W Zallar and Teresa Cunningham. James M Ryan injured at B&O yards. Occo-nox-ee Council confers degrees. seven candidates. Wm Pracht suffers eye injury at Turnabull's Wagon Works.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fred W. Flitzenrider
Bertha Dalrymple
Mark Township
C W Zallar
Teresa Cunningham
Local Society News: Two Wed Oct 19 in City
Rush Leach and Flora Hammon wed at the bride’s parents home with a reception in the evening. Dr Charles W Zeller and Teresa Cunningham married at St John’s Catholic church with vows by Rev J P Gloden. The Zellers left for the World's Fair honeymoon. both are well known locally.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Warneke
Franklin Street
St. Mary’s Catholic Church
Rush Leach
Flora Hammon
Jewell
J Hammon
Chas. W. Zellar
Teresa Cunningham
St. John’s Catholic Church
J. P. Gloden
Zeller
Napoleon Cunningham
Bertha Dicus Dickason Wedding in Defiance
Bride Bertha Dicus became the bride of Oren Dickason at 3 PM on October 19 from the bride’s parents home 825 Jackson Street. The Rev Clayton Smucker officiated. The couple will reside in Lima and travel to St Louis after the ceremony.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cupid
Bertha A. Dicus
Oren Dickason
Jackson Street
Smilax
Clayton A. Smucker
St. Paul’s Methodist Church
St. Louis
Geo. Dicus
Defiance
Church Ark
Lima
Court actions seek will set aside and damages case
A petition was filed in common pleas court Saturday to set aside the will of Adam Bosler of Hicksville. Frank Miller sues Will W Morrison and Eli Carter for 285 damages from an injunction in a prior suit later set aside. Winn and Hay represent the plaintiff in both matters.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Common Pleas Court
Adam Bosler
Hicksville
Frank Miller
Will W Morrison
Eli Carter
Winn & Hay
Election Day Holiday Law Sets 5 30 to 9 00 Hours
Ohio law declares the first Tuesday after the first Monday in November a legal holiday from 5 30 AM to 9 00 AM for election purposes. Workers not required to labor during these hours. violators face a fine up to 25 dollars. Also noted is the upcoming marriage of Prosecuting Attorney Tom Conway’s brother John F Conway to Miss Laura Fitzgerald in Ashland Wisconsin on October 25.
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Ohio
Tom Conway
John F Conway
Laura Fitzgerald
Ashland
Wis
Conway
Far West
Defiance
Napoleon Signal
Local Moves and Visits Highlight Quiet Bryan Week
Ney G W Churchman moved to Bryan Monday. Mrs Reader stays in Bryan with her daughter Mrs Churchman for a few days. Chas Mock moved household goods to Garrett Monday. Mrs Mock to follow this week. Mrs Crago and children left for Colorado via St Louis for a brief stop. Miss Leerah Dreher returned from St Louis. Roy and Mervel Yarlott came back from St Louis Monday. Mr and Mrs Yarlott hosted Mr and Mrs Neiswender and others Sunday. Mr and Mrs G Goller of Bryan visited H E Dreher Sunday. Mr and Mrs J A Dreher visited John Dohner in Clarksville Sunday. Kern visited sister Mrs Corwin of Defiance last week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
G W Churchman
Bryan
Reader
Churchman
Chas Mock
Garrett
Mock
Crago
Colorado
St Louis
Leerah Dreher
Roy
Merve Yarlott
Yarlot
Neiswender
G Goller
H E Dreher
Kerns
Horace Doud
J A Dreher
John Dohner
Clarksville
Kern
Corwin
Defiance
Patent remedy ad touts Rocky Mountain Tea cure
S M Whiteside of Aurora-Suafferred by indigestion constipation and stomach trouble. Hollister's Rocky Mountain Tea cured me completely. 85c, tea or tablets. Weisen burg er & Emery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
S M Whiteside
Aurora
Hollister
Weisenburger & Emery
Dr Pierce Medical Discovery Promoted For Disease Fight
In a period voice the article extols Dr Pierce's Golden Medical Discovery as a tonic to build red blood cells and combat diseases spread by mosquitoes and flies. It warns against alcoholic tonics and urges using a root and herb alternative to aid digestion and liver function.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Homas A. Edison
Pierce
Buffalo
N. Y
Dr. Pierce
West News From The West EpMonp Oklahoma Letter
A letter from Edmond Oklahoma describes its location on the Santa Fe line near Chicago and Galveston, climate and crops, growing population, churches and schools, the Central Normal school with $150000 value, campus facilities, and the opportunity in Indian Territory for prosperity before statehood. It notes Edmond population about 3000 and nearby Oklahoma City Guthrie and Ohio migration. The writer A M Virdfy signs off optimistic about making the state a strong commonwealth.
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EpMonp
Okla
The
Express
Edmond
Chicago
Santa Fe
Galveston
Kansas City
Gulf
California
Central Normal School
Oklahoma City
Guthrie
Ohio
Indian Territory
Oklahoma
Commonwealth
United States of America
A. M. Virdfy
Telegraphs Bring New Managers to Ohio and Illinois Lines
Manager Malley received an order from the W U superintendent to place Homer Smith of Highland township as manager of the W U office at Webster City Ohio by November 1. James Whippert of the Third ward is named as assistant wire chief at Kankakee Illinois. Defiance boys are entering telegraph work.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Malley
W. U
Homer Smith
Highland Township
Squire Smith
Webster City
Ohio
James Whippert
Third Ward
Kankakee
Ill
Defiance
Royal Baking Powder touted by 40 years of research
The manufacturers claim forty years of scientific experience and exhaustive study of bread and cake raising. They describe Royal Baking Powder as a perfect product with no substitute and purity praised by world authorities, implying two important benefits for housekeepers.
Ohio Federation of Women’s Clubs Convention at Springfield
The Springfield gathering of the Ohio Federation of Women’s Clubs drew large attendance. Amendments to the constitution were discussed, and reports on federation work were reviewed. Adelaide Hoodless urged women to gain precise knowledge and then reason, while nominations were announced for president and district vice presidents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ohio Federation of Women’s Clubs
Springfield
Adelaide Hoodless
Hamilton
Canada
Edward L Buchwalter
Alice 5S Harris
Pension Granted for Spanish American War Vet Frank M. Clark
Frank M. Clark of Co. M 6th Regiment receives a pension backdated to June 19, 1899, at eight dollars per month totaling about $250. The nearby veteran community reports increased pensions lately. An ad for Hollister's Rocky Mountain Tea claims to rejuvenate the aged with a catchy line and a 35 cent price from Weisenburger and Emery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank M. Clark
Co. M
Also Mentioned on This Page
Fill Switzer
Sherwood
City
Ella Hitchcock
Toledo
Mary B Kiser
AR Spear
Jackson, Ala
His Brother
David Spear
Gayle Wickwire
Clyde
John Imburn
Lena Wilson
Tiffin Township
T H Moore
Bank
Sommer’s
John H. Matherson
Paulding
Jlorence S. Box
Defiance Township
David
Ullmer
Victor Smith
Harry Mix
Emma Keller
Millie Cummeeks
Mr. [Leller
Lizzie Krutsch
Elmer Geldenetz
Adolph Geldenetz
Akron
Ethel Hatfield
Bell Telephone Co
Columbus
Bertha Telliga
P J Spencer
P C Bennett
Wauseon
Steinburger
Ohio Northern Traction
Ann Arbor
Midh
Ed Brady, Jr
Marshall Factory
Dr. Stevens
Cyrus Skiver
Ansberry
Cameron
James M Ryan
B &O
Oc Co-Nox-Ee Council
No 55
Antwerp
Pleasant Bend
R Brown
Wm. Pracht
Turnabull
Jacob
Esau
United States
Jesus
Jesus Christ
Church
What McKinney
Forbush
Ep Goller
North Delaware
Ella Clinker
Lottie Parent
Lazette Kuhn
Grant Clinker
Della Monte
John Parker
Grace
Blanche Parent
Eva McFeeters
H L Stock
Central College
Huntington
Ind
Adolph Goldenetz
St. John’s Lutheran Church
Goldenetz
German Aid
Turnbull Aid Societies
Wm. Rickoff
J Duseberg
Philip Stork
Geo. Wohn
John Butsch
Rev
Reiss
Riverside Cemetery
B.C. Camterow
D.D.G
Northwestern
Ney
Rev. VirDen
New Home
Federation OF Women’s Clus
Weisenburger and
Emery
First National Bay
United States Treasury
United States Courts
Defiance County
Defiance City
Balt. & Ohio Railroad
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