Local Briefs Chronicle Travels, Storms and Socials
Numerous residents report travel to Napoleon Findlay Cleveland Detroit and Toledo while others return from visits in Boston Portland Jamestown and Hartford City. A Sunday electrical storm damaged barns in Adams township killing hogs and injuring livestock with several structures burned. Odd Fellows picnic in Crystal Fountain Grove Defiance County drew forty delegates and featured W W Hutchins on Fellowship. A marriage license was issued to Oney Goller and Bertha Koeppe.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George H. Coressel
Adams Township
Fred Sweinhagen
Williams County
John Steffel
Chrystal Fountain Grove
Sherwood
Defiance County
Odd Fellows
Defiance
W. W Hutchins
Old Fellows
Birthday Celebrations Highlight Clyde Overmyer Anniversary
The twenty fifth birthday of Clyde Overmyer was celebrated Saturday night at the Overmyer home on Jackson Street with games music and a luncheon prepared by Mrs. Overmyer assisted by Mrs. L. Perry and Mrs. A. A. Hein. The same day Mrs. Charles W. Butler hosted at her Jefferson Street home three whist tables for her sister Mrs. Warick of Cleveland. Trophies for best scores went to Mrs. William Kirtley Jr and Mrs. Charles Moffman. Guests included Mrs. Campbell of Piqua Mrs. George Griswold of Council Bluffs and Mrs. Warick. The Epsom League of St Pauls M E church elected officers Tuesday evening with H. B. Mulholland president Miss Lillian Lind 1st vice president Ernest Behne 2nd vice president Miss Myrtle Hickey 3rd vice president Miss Gertrude Behne 4th vice president Miss Edna Hale secretary Ray Krotz treasurer and Miss Mame Gleason pianist.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clyde Overmyer
Charles W. Butler
Jefferson Street
Warick
Cleveland
William Kirtley, Jr
Charles Moffman
Campbell
Piqua
George Griswold
Council Bluffa
Iowa
H. B. Mulholland
Lillian Lind
Ernest Behne
Myrtle Hickey
Gertrude Behne
Edna Hale
Ray Krotz
Mame Gleason
Brown Partee Wisler Family Reunion Set at Rural Chapel
The seventh annual Brown Partee and Wisler family reunion will be held at Rural Chapel on Saturday September 14. All family members are invited to attend and bring well filled baskets. The meeting starts promptly at 10 a.m. Guapys M Partee Secretary.
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Brown-Partee
Wisler
Rural Chapel
Sharp. Guapys M. Partee
Sec’y
Defiance School Trains Strikebreakers for Western Union
John Malley, manager of Western Union in Defiance, runs a school whose graduates are used to break the strike. Malley also seeks the Democratic mayoral nomination, which could bring outsiders into the city to oppose the union.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Western Union
John Malley
Defiance School of Telegraphers
Malley
Defiance
Farley
Toledo
A. J.Kiser and Wife Thank Community for Support
The Kisers express heartfelt thanks to friends for aid and sympathy during the illness and death of their wife and mother. Grateful for offerings from the Sunday school and choir and for floral tributes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. J. KisEr
D. D. Kiser
Miss Rebe E Heatley Returns From Carlisle Visit
Miss Rebe E Heatley has returned from an extended visit in Carlisle Pennsylvania. She remained away for several weeks and is expected to resume her usual activities in the local community.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary Lenhart
Mabel Small
St. Louis
Rebe E. Heatley
Carlisle
Defiance Driving Club Meet Abandoned After Poor Patronage
The opening days at Island Park drew a large crowd then dwindled as attendances fell, forcing the Defiance Driving Club to abandon the meeting though several world records were set. Notable wins included Reinstated in the half mile and Dr. Glenwood in the Gentlemen's Pace for the Loving Cup with fast times. George Garrett and Brittany also posted record-breaking performances before finances ended the event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Defiance Driving Club
the Park
Island Park
Reimstated
George Hill
Latonia
George Garrett
R. C. Huffnagle
Dayton
Brittany
C. Baldwin
Sims
Milchene
Baldwin
Link
Driving Club
Balance sheet excerpt from Defiance Ohio bank 1907
The document shows assets including loans and discounts 267736.44, U S bonds 100000.00, due from banks 25785.61, and real estate 39500.00. Liabilities list capital stock 100000.00, surplus 3600.00, undivided profits 331946, and deposits 141272.00 with cashier Fred S. Stever swearing to its accuracy on August 1907.
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U.S
U. S
Ohio
Defiance
Fred
Stever
Five furlong race results and trot winners listed
The excerpt lists a five furlong running race with purse of 50 dollars won by Brittany owned by F. C. Sparks of Adta Ohio with Tom Hall in second, Dukes Wonder third, Rouble Trouble fourth, Hoosier Boy fifth and Ben Benares sixth. A trot at a half mile has Beel winning for Holgate with Nellie R second and Myra third. A seven furlong race with purse 50 dollars shows Milchene by C Bald winning Lima with Jack Shine second, Gelcie third, Carylin fourth, Naises fifth. Time is 1:02 for the sprint and 1:29 for the seven furlongs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brittany
Tom Hall
F. C. Sparks
Adta
Dukes Wonder
Rouble Trouble
Hoosier Boy
Ben Benares
Beel
Holgate
Nellie R
Myra
G. Watkins
Milchene
C. Baldwin
Lima
Jack Shine
Allen
Drake
Gelcie
Sparks
Carylin
N. B. Davis
Naises
B. Mock
Resolutions on death of Dr R R Parcher
The I O O F mourns Dr R R Parcher who joined in 1899 and died at Defiance on August 21 1907. He was a faithful worker for the order and a devoted citizen. His memory and deeds will guide successors as his charter is draped for thirty days. Copies go to his widow and city papers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. R. Parcher
Brother Parcher
Port Jefferson
Defiance
Order
W. V. Harteuarns
G. F. Campbell
Cons. Bock
Opening of United Brethren parsonage marked by strong support
About 150 members and friends attended the parsonage opening in Defiance to celebrate the church advance. Rev. P. O. Rhodes led funds efforts. by April 1 the trustees purchased the Summit and Third streets property for 1200 and by July 1 completed improvements totaling 1885 with 1185 paid and 700 funded by subscriptions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United Brethren
P. O. Rhodes
Wilbert C. Shupp
Board of Trustees
Summit and
Third Streets
Chas. Hoeffle
Henry Hall
Edward M. Colwell
Chas. Zaschke
Frank Whetstone
Claud Winterhalder
Vernie Noffsinger
Thomas Pickering
Defiance
New Electric Co in Control Merges Major Lines
The Ohio Electric Railway Co formed in Columbus with 25 million capital absorbed the Indiana Columbus & Eastern Cincinnati Northern and Lima & Toledo electric roads. W Kel sey Schoepf is president and Benson Foraker vice president. The lines include Columbus Buckeye Lake Newark and other routes, linking 1,800 miles of electric traction. The Lima & Toledo aims to run into Toledo soon after the new year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ohio Electric Railway Co
Columbus
Indiana, Columbus & Eastern
Cincinnati Northern
Lima
Urbana
Bellefontaine & Northern
London
Springfield
Grove City
Southwestern
Schoepf
Toledo
Death notices for Henry Baker and John F. Bockelman in Florida
Henry Baker aged 49 of Florida died Monday evening leaving a widow a son and a daughter. Funeral was Thursday at 2pm at the German Reformed church Florida Rev Beer officiating. Interment Brinkman cemetery. John F. Bockelman died Tuesday afternoon at his Florida to Stanley home. Funeral Thursday at 10am at Florida Reformed church. Burial in Florida.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry Baker
Florida
German Reformed Church
Beer
Brinkman
John F. Bockelman
Stanley
Florida Reformed Church
Miss Helen Sanford Recovers After Typhoid Fever Attack
Miss Helen Sanford leaves home as doctors report she has recovered from a bout of typhoid fever. Local friends and family express relief at her improved condition and readiness to resume daily activities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Helen Sanford
Births and visits mark community notes in Farmer
A daughter was born to Mr. and Mrs. R. T. Scott Sunday night. Frank Buda and family of Lorain visited relatives. Laura Snyder returned from Lorain where she spent the summer. Mrs. Keist moved to Bryan with household goods. Frank Wolford and wife of Garrett visited. Alec Bowman and wife of Waterloo visited. Mrs. Charles Thoure returned from Toledo after a three week visit with Nellie. Cora Dwinell of Detroit is visiting her sister Mrs. W. G. Lord. The S. B. picnic was well attended by eight schools with good singing and music by the Farmer band led by Mr. Rock. Grandma Kelly, formerly of this place, died Sunday night in Stryker. Funeral at Farmer Tuesday at 1 pm. interment in Farmer cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Laura Snyder
Lorain
Mrs. Keist
Bryan
Frank Wolford
Garrett
Alec Bowman
Waterloo
Farmer
Farmer Cemetery
Card of Thanks From H Kruuu Family
We express sincere thanks to friends and neighbors for assistance and sympathy during our bereavement. Mra. H. Kruuu and family
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mra. H. Kruuu
Winter Evenings Bring Piano and Music Education Plan
The notice promotes using dreary winter evenings for culture and refinement through music. It advertises high grade pianos at low prices with easy terms and rental options, plus organ instruction books folios and sheet music. It invites parents youth and children to plan practice time and visit for courteous service and a large selection.
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U.S
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Kentucky
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P. G
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Pete Kintner
E. Hopkins Street
Defiance Home Savings Loan Association
Ohig
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Porc
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Eat
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Frank Buda
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Mergrants National Bar
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