Prolific Bryan prosecutor Killits seeks Defiance judge seat
John M. Killits, Republican nominee for judge of the court of common pleas for Defiance Williams counties, born Lithopolis Ohio October 7 1858, rose from Bryan prosecutor to noted defense of Elkins Plummer cases. He met political persecution over extra compensation and a 1893 1898 removal bid, but won reinstatement and broad support. Married 1887 in Washington and has two daughters.
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Ohn M. Haillits
Court Ofommon Pleas
Defiance
Guiding
Williams Counties
Lithopolis
Fairfieldounty
Ohio
North Germany
Wurtemburg
Merantile
Kalida
Putnamounty
Bryain
Welker & Killits
Bryan
Killits
Oberlin
Williams College
Masschusetts
Iowa
Pratt & Beniley
Signal Bureau
Washington
Hazen
Williams County
Republican Committee
Bryan Council
Brown
Williams Center
Hubbard
Arthur Brown
Emery
Bowersox
Burchell Brothers
Walter Plummer
Toledo
William B. Elkins
Chicago
Plummer
Messrs Scott & Schrider
John M. Ritchie
W. B. Elkins
Bowersox & Starr
Scott & Schri
Circuit Court
Supreme Court
Columbus
Elkins
Kentucky
Burchell
Council of
John E. Richie
Lima
Richie
Killit
Common Pleas Court
James D. Hill
Montpelier
Fry
Killits Case
Northwest
Washington, D.C
Alice N. Steuart
Regimental Reunion Planned for 111th O V I in City
The 111th Ohio Volunteers Infantry will hold its first city reunion on Tuesday October 1 1901 in Memorial hall under the supervision of Company E led by Lt BB Woodcox. Notables from Toledo and Hicksville will attend and the program may span two days with a full schedule to be published. Sheriff John McCarty reported August C Boegert committed to Toledo asylum. WCTU officers named for the year include President Mrs HE A Stevens and Secretary Mrs Matt Williman. Electric lighting planned for Dr N G Woodward’s storefront. Local notable notes cover travelers John W and Al Miller heading to Washington state, Neiderhauser brothers leaving for Napierville Ill, and a 10 inch by 9 inch peach weighing a half pound found in Route C. Rattlesnake near Trowbridge woods encountered by H F Tobernan. Musk melon from Sandhill gardens weighed 18 1/2 pounds with 2 acres in musk melons and 6 in watermelons. Kusian also owns 2000 peach trees with a large peach crop.
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111Th O. V. I
BB Woodcox
Memorial Hall
J. N. Sherwood
I. N. Sherwood
Toledo
Farnsworth
Hicksville
A. B. Kusian
Sandhill Gardens
Ayersville
Kusian
Bevington Judge Dies After Eight Weeks Ill
Judge John H. Bevington of Wayne street Defiance city died Thursday night at age 75 after eight weeks illness. Born June 5 1826 in Wayne county he married Hester Ann Donwell Nov 6 1851. He served as county treasurer probate judge and school board leader shaping local schooling and industry. He leaves wife and three children and was interred at Riverside cemetery Monday afternoon.
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John H. Bevington
Wayne Street
Wayne County
Hester Ann Donwell
Fer
S. H. Blakesly
Denver
Col
J. B Fox
Chicago
Ill
Earl] Bevington
Mark Township
B. W. Slagle
E. L. Roberts
Riverside Cemetery
Melon Patch Raid Shocks Tiffin Township Residents
A group raided Asa Toberan’s melon patch in Tiffin township Wednesday night harming the old man’s summer labor and winter funds. The culprits are known and should compensate for the loss. Local notices also report a wedding, illnesses, and new court cases in the area.
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Asa Toberan
Tiffin Township
Olive Greaser Rites Set After East Defiance Death
Mrs. Olive Greaser aged 61 dies at home East Defiance at 9 this morning leaving Matthias Greaser and seven children including Mrs. Chas Bohn Mrs. Wm Kehnast Mrs. Oscar Smith Miss Alice Greaser Andy Henry and Ed Greaser. Funeral Monday at 9 from St John Catholic Church Father Glod en officiating with interment Riverside cemetery.
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Olive Greaser
Matthias Greaser
East Defiance
Chas. Bohn
Wm. Kehnast
Oscar Smith
Alice Greaser
Andy
Henry
Ed Greaser
St. John’s Catholic Church
Father Gloden
Riverside Cemetery
Help Wanted in Defiance County Works
Employment ad for Eze Lm Tmes at Hawk Ridgeway Ohio seeks a man for work with good pay. Enclose a stamp for reply.
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Defiance County
Eze Lm
Hawk Ridgeway
Ohio
Delegates Elected for County Convention Across Wards
The county convention electoral slate lists First Ward delegates including Dr. H W Myers and J W Lynde with many others. Fourth Ward names F L Hay and A Viers among delegates. Alternates such as A W Duel and J M Bowen fill the remaining slots.
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First Ward
H W Myers
J W Lynde
Ezra Blanchard
J P Buffington
Lake Myers
A Groney
Wm. Kirtley, Jr
Dey Ayers
John Marshall
Wm. Etchen
Wm. Aschbacher
H Kleinhein
H L Brinsmade
F Ferguson
B B Thomas
S J Bowen
A B Davis
W M @ Meyers
Wm. Geiger
W W Woods
W Lehman
F 8 Bowlby
John Davison
J C Yingling
R Brown
L C Brown
L E Beardsley
F T Betts
R C Bette
Jake Smith
Engar Bisco
Geo. Seybolt
Wm. Ort
Geo. McKay
Sam Etchen
Fourth Ward
F L Hay
A Viers
Ed Wagner
J H Whitney
Frank Miller
Henry Thien
Ezra Hanoa
Ed Groney
Cashbacher
C Crane
Henry Young
Chas. Rulf
Harry Weaner
W W Burton
Ed King
John Zoek
J H Shutters
Leu Jones
L Caldwell
W Bock
J Hamilton
S M Ashton
John Backus
H Robinson
Ed Caldwell
A T Brechbill
Infant of Hill Family Dies on Ft Wayne Road
The ten month old child of Mr and Mrs Fred Hill died at their home on the Ft Wayne road west of the city at noon Thursday. Funeral arrangements set for 10 a m Saturday.
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Hill
Fred Hill
Ft. Wayne Road
Dave King Plans Floor Lowering on Clinton Street
Dave King prepares to lower the floor in his building on Clinton Street, detailing his planned work and the anticipated impact on the property.
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Dave King
Clinton Street
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John M. Killits
Common Pleas
Prosecutor’s Office
Elkin
Board of Pardons
Pardon Board
Hatfield
Sidney
Ekins
Bushnell
John McCarty
August C. Boegert
Toledo Asylum
HE. A. Stevens
J. H Shulters
Matt Williman
Manora Stevens
J. H. Shulters
Henry Wilson
John W. and
al Miller
State of Washington
W. Neiderhauser
Brother Fred
Napiersville, Ill
Ed Finn
Walter Lehman
H. F. Toberan
Trowbridge Woods
Mr. Toberan
Sir W. Chase
William J. Coad
Brunson Street
Oswego
N. Y
A. W. Chase
Kidne
Dr. A. W. Chase Medicine Company
Buffalo, N. Y
John H Bevington
Asa
James Mumford
Route C
Highland Township
Clara L
Rowena Tribbey
City
Dayton
John J. Schneider
Peter Morner
Jennie Moon
Marshal Kens
Ansberry & Ferrell
C. H. Dickerman
David Walters
Winn & Hay
Louise
Maggie Wolsiffer
Fon-du-lac
Wis
Frederick Wolsiffer
Louis C. Benica
Mollie Black
Geo. Black
Rev. Schreves
Stryker
Benica
Logansport
Ind
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