German Day marks first Defiance county celebration in Latty grove
Nearly two thousand Defiance county Germans and hundreds from Henry county gathered in Latty Grove for German Day. Despite sporadic rain, attendees enjoyed bands, choirs, and speeches by Rev. Vitz Rev. Guerther Rev. Bunge and Rev. Wuebben praising German virtues language and unity while planning a 1907 county German Society event. The program awarded prizes for largest German family and longest residency, closing with Die Wacht am Rhein and an evening aid society gathering.
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Defiance County
Henry County
Latt Grove
United States
Sixth Regiment
Court House Square
Latty’s Grove
Grove
Cecilia
St. John’s Catholic Church
Vitz
Chaoreh
Guerther
Nanced
Okalona
Zobo
Gardner
Mesdames Kopp
Schudel
Cecelia
Bunge
John Wagner
East Defiance
Michael Weber
Division Street
Fred Schultz
Schultz
Missing girl located and safe after frantic search
A missing 16 year old, Bessie Speck of 1124 Perry street, prompted a citywide search after she ran away in anger following a reprimand. She was later found in Continental near Bert Mowry’s home, with Mr L B Smith offering to adopt her, while police and parents pursued leads and sought her safety.
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Bessie
James Speck
Perry Street
Mr. Henrick
David Musser
Cyrus Brown
Social events and nuptials brighten week in city
Wayne Camp hosted a dime social at the central school lawn with strong turnout and a healthy profit for the Boys. The Defiance lodge of Odd Fellows gave a pleasant social with cards, a fine supper, and dancing. A hay ride carried guests to Miss Gertrude Stettle’s North Ridge home. Out of town guests included Miss Martha Lamport of Pittsburg Miss Flory of Archbold Jack Finn and Ted and Karl Imbers of Chicago. Warren L. Whitney and Grace Himes quietly wed at the Presbyterian manse by Rev. Arthur Barber on Wednesday Aug 29 and will reside on Highland Street in a furnished cottage amid many congratulatory wishes.
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Wayne Camp
Central School Lawn
Defiance Lodge of Odd Fellows
Gertrude Stettle
North Ridge
Martha Lamport
Pittsburg
Miss Flory
Archbold
Jack Finn
Ted
Karl Imbers
Chicago
Warren L. Whitney
Grace Himes
Arthur Barber
Whitney
Highland Street
Local residents visit kin and return from Michigan trips
Miss Rose Wilhelm of Toledo is visiting relatives in the city. D. P. Strafford and family returned Friday from Bay City Michigan. Mr. and Mrs. Gene Seither of Cleveland are guests of Mr. and Mrs. Henry Seither. Mr. and Mrs. F. E. Gilchrist and daughter Doris came back Friday from Michigan.
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Rose Wilhelm
Toledo
City
D. P. Strafford
Bay City
Mich
Gene Seither
Cleveland
Henry Seither
FE. Gilchrist
Doris
Michigan
Court House A marriage license issued to Warren Whitney and Grace Himes
A marriage license was issued to Warren Whitney and Grace Himes, both 22, of the city. Rebecca Spencer, an aged resident of Nast Defiance, was taken to Toledo hospital for insanity Thursday evening by deputy Sheriff Kopp. A temporary writ restraining county commissioners from awarding county funds custody to First National Bank was granted amid a dispute with Defiance City Bank over who should hold the depository funds. funds remain with First National until the September 3 hearing.
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Warren Whitney
Grace Himes
Rebecca Spencer
Toledo
Kopp
First National Bank
Mathias Off Warn Wert
Defiance City Bank
First National
Changes in Affairs in Defiance County Governance
On Monday two new county officers began their term. Carl Hart of Hicksville becomes county treasurer succeeding J. J. Hosler and C. H. Hunter of Defiance City becomes recorder succeeding John H. Metz. J. F. Singer will succeed Charles Behringer as county commissioner in two weeks. Hart appoints O. P. Bevington as deputy and remains active in Hicksville. Metz plans next work after recovery from injuries. Hunter has served as township justice of the peace for years.
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Carl Hart
Hicksville
J. J. Hosler
C. H. Hunter
John H. Métz
Charles Behringer
J. F. Singer
Hosler
Hart
O. P. Bevington
Metz
J. H. Hunter
Local visits noted among Akron and Toledo guests
Mrs. Emma Booth left Saturday for an extended visit in Akron. Sivon Webb of Tiffin and Miss Thome of Toledo are guests of Rev. Collins. Mr. and Mrs. Roy Cook returned to Dunkirk New York Friday. Miss Alice Wilson and children of Toledo visit at F Humberts home. Miss Minnie Beegan of Wabash is visiting in the city, guest of Mrs A B Davis.
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Emma Booth
Akron
Sivon Webb
Tiffin
Miss Thome
Toledo
Rev. Collins
Mrs
Roy Cook
Dunkirk
N. Y
Alice Wilson
Children
F. Humbert
Minnie Beegan
Wabash
A. B. Davis
Excellencies for French Leaders Prompt Mockery of Roosevelt
In a Paris note the Moniteur Officiel says France will style its president and minister of state as Excellencies. Loubet sent congratulations to Roosevelt calling him His Excellency, a form that annoys Roosevelt. The Massachusetts governor bears the title by decree, but the U.S. president is simply Mr. President.
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France
Roosevelt
Portsmouth
Loubet
Massachusetts
United States
Hoar
Noboy
White House
Sagamore Hil Py
Local notes on moves, visits, and a quiet title suit
W J Cook returns from New Mexico. Grace Rapp returns to Chicago after two weeks here. Marguerite Kegel back from Chicago and Toledo. Fred and Mrs. Morris welcome a daughter. Mr and Mrs John Emick guests of Armbrusters in Ottawa Pike. Emma Try returns from Mt Vernon and Shelby. Suit to quiet title over 22 ½ acres in Washington township. MecCliptoecks return from Chicago. Marriage license issued to Herman Renz and Ella Rabmer. Dicus family breaks camp at Silver Lake and returns to Defiance. Vicus to move mill to New York. family to join later.
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Sarah E. Sines
Irene Sines
Washington Township
Herman
E. H. Dicus
Audry
Ruth
Irene
Silver Lake
Ind
Defiance
E. H. Vicus
New York State
Williams Kidney Pills Ad From The Owl Drug Store
An ad offers Williams Kidney Pills to treat kidney and bladder trouble with nervous strain. It claims relief for back and flank pain, facial swelling under the eyes, and frequent urination. Sample free. price 50 cents. Sold by The Owl Drug Store. Cleveland, Ohio.
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William
Mali
Owl Drug Store
Williams Mf’g.co
Cleveland
Two Ladies Struck by Train in Cass Township
Special to Express Findlay, Sept 1. Mrs. Sarah Sharp 50 is killed and Mrs. Jacob Hanna 27 injured when their horse and buggy are struck by a Lake Erie & Western passenger train as they crossed the Cass township tracks on a trip home from Findlay. Hanna faces probable death from internal injuries and a fractured limb.
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Findlay
Lake Erie & Western
Cass Township
Sarah Sharp
Jacob Hanna
Sharp
Hanna
Wedding Gift Exchange Validates Reuse Over Rejection
A New York man explains the practice of exchanging wedding presents for store credit or other items. Engraved silver can be revalued by removing engraving, though some marks remain. Customers swap unwanted gifts for desirable pieces, avoiding cash payments, while brides often trade duplicates and even reuse gifts for others, causing amusing complications.
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New York
Baptist Church Adds Wing to First Baptist to Complete Plans
At a Thursday evening quarterly meeting the congregation approved a $2000 addition to the First Baptist Church. The project will add a primary room for 125 children a baptistry a robing room and the pastor's study extending toward Jeffison street. Work starts immediately to be ready before winter. Fred Corwin joined the board of trustees and Dr M B Stevens and Frank Whitney were elected deacons.
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First Baptist Church
Jeffison Street
Fred Corwin
M. B. Stevens
Frank Whitney
Salt Production in the United States in 1904
The Boston Herald reports U S salt output in 1904 reached 22 039 02 barrels valued at 6 021 222 despite large production mainly in New York and Michigan. Imports exceeded half a million dollars while exports totaled 25 508 577 pounds worth 99 066. Deposits are few with commercial work in New York Michigan Ohio Kansas and Louisiana.
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United States
New York
Michigan
Ohio
Kansas
Louisiana
Boston Herald
Canary Buys Interest in Defiance Crescent News
Spencer A. Canary, noted Bowling Green journalist, buys an interest in Defiance Crescent News. He will move to Defiance in two weeks to assume editorial duties and lead the paper. Canary previously worked at the Sentinel and helped run the Bowling Green Tribune before returning to editorial work.
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Bowling Green Tribune
Spencer A. Canary
Bowling Green
Defiance
Crescent News
Canary
Sentinel
J. T. Hutchinson
Tribune
Local visitors arrive from Oklahoma and New Mexico
Henry L Stock and E J Stock returned Friday from a four and a half year visit in Oklahoma and New Mexico. Charles Seibert of Cleveland arrived Sunday to visit his parents Mr and Mrs Seibert of East Defiance.
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Charles Baringer
Defiance
Charley
Mrs. Baringer
Baby
Henry L. and
E. J. Stock
Oklahoma
New Mexico
Charles Seibert
Cleveland
Mrs. Seibert
East Defiance
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St. Paul’s Lutheran Church
Kiese
J.A. Deindoerfer
W. P. Wuebben
Napoleon
America
Wuebbin
St. Paul’s Church
Piattdeutsch
Joe Freecorn
J. Freecom
Clinton St
Defiance, Ohio
Peter Kettenring
Lakeside
Eli Stutzman
Quay
Johnstown
William Stutzman
Eli
Keystone State
Tim Burke
Mr. Burke
Anna
DPD
E. Dozer
Columbia Flats
Highland Township
Otto C. Peterson
Guy Tippen
Dozer
Peterson
Sutphen
Plaintoil
Continental
Frank P. Donley
Parmer & Decker
Jones’ College of Auctioneering
A. W. Thomas Auction Co
J. A. Sites
Lewis Block
Northwestern
Court House
W. J. Cook
Grace Rapp
Marguerite Kegel
Fred Morris
John Emick
Tiffin, O
G. A. Armbruster
Ottawa Pike
Emma Try
Mt. Vernon
Shelby
W. H. MecCliptoeck
Lucy
Consuelo
Wesley
Williams
THE
United States Treasury
United States Courts
Defiance City
Balt. & Ohio Railroad
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