Unite Factions in Ohio Veterans Group Leader Says
Peter Dickman of Findlay in town to reconcile warring factions of the National Union Veterans and Soldiers of Ohio. The split began years ago over constitutional changes allowing broader membership and renaming local groups. Dickman’s visit yields better understanding and potential full union across states and commands.
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Peter Dickman
National Union Veteran Union
Ohio
Findlay
Ladies’ Auxiliary
Findlay Phil. Sheridan Camp
Dickman
Socials and Notices From Holgate and Defiance
Miss Grace Whitney hosts a small gathering at her Holgate Ave home with lawn games and refreshments. The Bethel Christian church society enjoyed a Friday evening event at J M Morris’s home south of Defiance with 300 in attendance, Monticello orchestra, and readings. Dance hosts Fred Kirtley and Tom Gorman entertained twenty couples with Miss Marie Farrell on music. out of town guests joined from Sturgis, Toledo, Jackson, Indianapolis, and Athens.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grace Whitney
Holgate Avenue
Kniss
Montgomery
Ladies and Society
Bethel Christian Church
J M Morris
Defiance
Monticello
Will Wright
Mise Helfenstein
Miss Wright
Fred Kirtley
Tom Gorman
Marie Farrell
Miss McLaughlin
Sturgis
Mich
Olive Martin and Roth
Toledo
Grace Norris
Jackson
Miss Morrison
Indianapolis
Charles Mills
Athens
New arrests in St Marys reservoir plot to blow gates
Warranted arrests befit a conspiracy to destroy the St Marys reservoir bulkheads and flood the town. Twelve Mercer county farmers on the reservoir's south shore face charges of complicity with a planned dynamite attack. Arrests included H B Bennett Henry Petrie and Isaac Brandon among others. dynamite thefts from quarry owners and a possible Montezuma base are noted as leads.
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W H McClintock
State Board of Public Works
St Marys Reservoir
H B_ Bennett
Henry Petrie
Montezuma
Isaac Brandon
Mercer County
Michael Ryan
Pinkerton
Grand Reservoir
Riley Colton
Parker Wright
St. Marys
H B Bennett
J C Petrie
John
Isaac
Lee
Death of Brechbill in Highland township
Brechbill died Saturday at 4:20 PM at his Highland township home after a stroke of paralysis on Monday. He lived 50 years in Highland and was known as a public spirited man. Survived by three sons Russell Harvey and Guy. A T Brechbill of Defiance. a wife of Dr Blue. a sister. an uncle. Funeral Monday at Ayersville Methodist Church. Rev St Clair officiated. Also notes marriages licenses granted to Vincent J Thomas and Carrie Traxler. War Allen Mann and Belvie Drevier. Infant daughter of Mr and Mrs Earl Rice died of bronchitis.
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IN Brechbill
Highland Township
Brechbill
Russell
Harvey
Guy
H A Brechbill
Defiance
Dr. Blue
Ayersville
A T Brechbill
Fort Defiance
Gertrude Osborn
J J Osborn
Jackson Street
Miss Osborn
United Brethren Church
Rhodes
Riverside Cemetery
Reunion of Civil War Veterans at M A Bell Home
Twelve veterans from Co F, 48th Ohio, with families and friends, held a reunion on Harrison street August 31 at the Bell home. Sixty attended, meals served, Rev. A Smucker gave blessing, and many recalled the war while a houseful enjoyed a festive day.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Co. F
Ohio
MA Bell
Harrison Street
Bell
A Smucker
M A Bell
Defiance
E J Todd
Ney
O W Partee
Nelson Gregg
Defiance County
Frank Smith
John Johnson
Sherwood
Andrew Smith
John Richardson
Soldiers Home
Tax claim could enrich Perrysburg and raise local taxes
Auditor Harding's claim against John Hood's estate, valued at over $80,000, may yield Perrysburg about $17,000, the township $2,000, and county and state $2,000 if paid. Hood, a frugal Perrysburg resident, left most wealth to two wealthy men, provoking local concern as public finances and taxes loom.
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Bowling Green
Harding
John Hood
Perrysburg
Chaim
Hood
Sunday visits and local notes from Defiance area
Residents including Mr and Mrs John Halbgewoks and families visited relatives Sunday. Hay loading at Rice, a sick child of F M Stecker noted, Geo Boden attended dances Friday, John Taylor moved to R Lenard farm, G D Zimmerman bought a hay baler with 240 tons to bale, Miss Claude Maddock visited sister, Belva Searle visited, David Donaldson and wife to move into Asa Donaldson’s former house. Florence Skiver returned from Toledo visit with Ora Hitchcock. Wabash to Toledo round trip tickets for 1.00 on Sundays starting May 14, with trains at 9:02 am Defiance to Toledo at 2:35 pm.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Halbgewoks
Continental
K Zimmerman
Chas Halbgewoks
C Morris
F M Stecker
Geo Boden
John Taylor
Lenard
D Zimmerman
Claude Maddock
David Donaldson
L Neil
Defiance
Mise Belva Searle
Jacob Yarger
Blaine Sanfords
Ora Summerland
Hughes
Asa Donaldson
Florence Skiver
Toledo
Ora Hichcock
Wabash
Brown Partee Reunion Highlights a Large Family Gathering
The Brown-Partee reunion at Rural Chapel drew a large crowd for an extensive program. Highlights included opening by president W Brown, songs by the congregation, remarks by Dr. Roberts and Wm Rath, recitations by Blake Partee Blanche Wissler Minnie Blanchard and others, and instrumental duets by Mabel McAuley Grace Wissler Elsie Hanna Reena Partee. The day concluded with closing remarks and a performance of Beautiful Country.
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W Brown
L Roberts
Rural Chapel Orchestra
Blake Partee
Mabel McAuley
Grace Wissler
Blanche Wissler
Wm Rath
Dr. Roberts
Elsie
Myrtle Hanna
Minnie Blanchard
Paul Revere
Blake
Reena Partee
Fannie Bennett
Carriage Accident Near Defiance After Funeral
George Miller and Mr Wisda of this city encountered an accident on the road from Defiance to Brunnersburg while returning from the funeral of Edward Neaderhaueer. A frightened horse pulled the buggy into a ditch, overturning it. Wisda was thrown clear while Miller was dragged ten feet under the vehicle. A tug released the horse and Miller escaped serious harm. both men and the horse were unharmed.
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George Miller
Mr. Wisda
Edward Neaderhaueer
Defiance
Brunersburg
Mr. Miller
Three Days He Didn't Like Lord Burleigh Quote
A historical remark attributed to Lord Burleigh cites three unlucky Mondays the first Monday in April marking Cain and Abel, the second Monday in August with Sodom and Gomorrah, and the last Monday in December tied to Judas's birth, linked to bad luck in enterprise.
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Lord Burleigh
Cain
Abel
Sodom
Gomorrah
Judas
Christ
What the Word Strictly Means and What It Means In Poetry
The cento is a coat of patches in plain terms yet in poetry a new poem made from verses by different authors. It cites Ausonius, Homer, Virgil, Wordsworth, Hood, Coleridge, Longfellow, Tennyson and others to illustrate the device and its meaning. A Paris exhibit by M Leo Clarette shows dolls illustrating French history through successive eras from Gaul to the third republic.
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Ausonius
Eudoxia
Christ
Alexander Ross
Paris
M. Leo Clarette
France
Gaul
London Globe
Eve of Proposal Conversation Between John and Her Lover
A private exchange reveals a woman asking John if he has discussed her with their mother. John denies and explains the concern. She urges direct talks with her, promising to handle maternal matters. He agrees to speak only to her about such topics.
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John
Hospitals Bring War Against Tuberculosis to Tenements
Article details how the New York Postgraduate Medical School and Hospital treats pulmonary tuberculosis in tenement residents. About fifty patients attend the dispensary, undergoing early morning and evening sessions. Treatment focuses on nutrition and fat emulsions, aiming to rebuild the body and starve TB germs, with care contingent on patient adherence and home diet.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York Postgraduate Medical School
Postgraduate Hospital
Acetylene Gas Used as Explosive in Drill Holes
A description outlines how calcium carbide is placed in a tin box with water separated by a partition. After drilling, the cartridge is inserted, the partition pierced, the carbide contacts water to generate acetylene gas, which mixes with air in the hole and is ignited by an electric spark after five minutes.
I Proposed to Miss Tallon Then Miss Pert Replies
A brief note from the Houston Post quotes a man recounting two marriage proposals. He first tells of proposing to Miss Tallon, then Miss Pert commends him, calling him a fool. The exchange notes Miss Pert’s opinion and a witty reply about his momentary clarity.
Silence Is Golder and the Young Man’s Opening
The item presents a satirical quip about keeping quiet as a strategy for a young man, with a brief, comic aside attributed to Puck. It centers on speech restraint as a social tactic and lacks concrete events or persons beyond generic references.
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Golder
Mike—Phwat
Pat
Puck
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Chicago
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Little Sisters of the Poor
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South Richland
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Bend
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Delaware Township
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Milford Township
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Karnee Ave
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FL Hay
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Napoleon
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MA Horn
Edward Neaderhauser
Salem Evangelical Church
Noble Township
Kaley
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W D Hill
Fred Antener
Bryan
Cincinnati Northern Railroad
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