Local notes and social items from Defiance area
WOODWARDS Drug Store notes Frank Kelly and wife wintering in San Antonio. A W King & Son advertise new stylish suits. Miss Tress Sheehan visits North Baltimore via John Murphy. Mrs. Charles Smith returns to Toledo after visiting Mrs. John Stickley. Mrs. John Miller and daughters Julia and Florence return to Garrett after relatives visit. George W. Fuller and son Edwin back from St Louis Boonesville and Cincinnati. Miss Anna Young takes ten day vacation visiting Chicago friends. Several families and local residents guest at various homes. Douty’s Dizzy Dodgers win 8 to 4 at Ayersville. Board of Education pays Jacob Baltes $265.59 for cement walk. Night toll rates to be discontinued September 10 1907. Northwestern Telephone Co. manager Panxips. Miss Gertrude Hoffman accompanies party on great lakes freighter trip with Cleveland travelers. Defiance party plans trip to meet Cleveland group at Sandusky.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gertrude Hoffman
Henry Seither
Clinton
Leonard Seither
Great Lakes
Frank Leither
Cleveland
Sandusky
Duluth
Milwaukee
Local residents visit in city. license issued for couple
Joe Schottdore and Mrs Catherine Schatz of Stanley visited Sunday. A X Weisenburger returned from the south. Mrs Theodore Strauss of Paulding visited relatives. Miss Johanna Hatry left for Toledo. A teacher at the Children’s home applies to trustees of F J Mains Supt. Misses Mable and Bess. Trump power returned to Delta after visiting parents. Mrs Walter G Smith and son Edward of Youngstown are guests at the Shelly home. A marriage license was granted to John Louis Boehm and Frances Cameron.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Catherine Schatz
Stanley
City
Theodore Strauss
Paulding
F. J. Mains
Mable
Bess
Trump Power
Delta
Walter G. Smith
Edward
Youngstown
Ohio
Shelly
John Louis Boehm
Richland Township
Frances Cameron
Evansport
Local News Briefs from Toledo and Defiance Area
Visiting arrangements and social notices include Mrs W H Tuttle of Toledo at A Finch residence on Holgate avenue, Miss Catherine Hoover returning to Washington Pa after visiting her sister Mrs D Riley, and several local residents attending gatherings and picnics. Crime notes report a horse and buggy theft on August 17 with recovery of the buggy and harness at Muncie and ongoing search for the horse, while Defiance County Medical Association plans outreach trips and summarizes recent American and State Medical Association meetings at Cedar Point.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. H. Tuttle
Toledo
A. Finch
Holgate Avenue
Catherine Hoover
Washington, Pa
D. Riley
W. M. Haver
R. L. Humphrey
Muncie
Mich
Humphrey
Defiance County Medical Association
Hicksville
Defiance
Powell
American Medical Association
Cedar Point
Reynolds
Osborn Family Holds Fifth Annual Reunion in Waterville
The Osborn clan gathered Thursday September 5 at Wm Kohl home Waterville about fifty attendees. A noon dinner followed by songs recitations and addresses. Officers elected include President Arter Osborn Defiance Vice President Andrew Osborn Frankfort Ind Secretary Samuel Osborn Defiance Treasurer Wm Osborn Defiance Historian William Kohl Waterville. Next reunion planned for September 1908 with Peter Osborn of this city.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Osborn
Wm. Kohl
Waterville
Dora
Lizzie Kohl
Russel Kohl
Lillian
Clara Osborn
Floyd
Chas. Howe
Anna Shepherd
Toledo
Mary Keller
Ida Wicks
Monclova
Wm. Thayer
Maggie Thayer
Irvin Thayer
Robert and Albert
George Osborn
Harry and
Lula
Perrysburg
W. C. Osborn
Roy Wilhelm
Helen Wilhelm
Abraham Osborn
Clarence Osborn
Marie Osborn
Anna Rankins
Lima
J. J. Osborn
E. T. Osborn
Peter Osborn
Mabel Osborn
Samuel Osborn
Arter Osborn
Harold and Millicent
Defiance
Andrew Osborn
Frankfort
Ind
Alpha Osborn
Lebanon
William Kohl
Smith-Elliniear
Island Park
Lou Schlegel
Enrollment Decline After Week of School Term
Enrollment figures show a 60 pupil drop compared to the same date last year, with declines across all city wards. Superintendent Reynolds attributes part of the decrease to local factory employment pulling youths from school. A comparison of September 10, 1906 to September 9, 1907 is provided.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Reynolds
Boy Seeks Trade Training at Local Office
Mrs. Mary Eder departed Tuesday for Toledo to spend time with relatives. Utica resident Mrs. Erastina Merlin visits her aunt Mrs. William Hoffman on Perry Street.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary Eder
Toledo
Erastina Merlin
Utica, N. Y
William Hoffman
Perry Street
Openlander to Succeed J I Montgomery as Agent
J C Openlander will replace J I Montgomery as freight and passenger agent of the B and O railroad in this city. Montgomery moves to Tiffin to take the agency there, with a raise in salary in recognition of his efficient service to the line. Openlander, longtime B and O and Cincinnati Northern agent at Sherwood, is brother of Prosecuting Attorney D F Openlander.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. I. Montgomery
J. C. Openlander
Cincinnati Northern
Sherwood
Montgomery
Tiffin
France
Openlander
Cincinnati
Sherwoo
D. F. Openlander
Reunion of Joseph Williams and Thomas Carpenter descendants
Island Park hosts the Williams Carpenter descendants reunion on Friday October 4. Families and friends are invited. program to be announced. F L Carpenter of Jewell is secretary.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joseph Williams
Thomas Carpenter
Island Park
F. L. Carpenter
Jewell
Harrington Family Arrives to Settle in Defiance
Rev Harrington and his three daughters arrived from Bluffton Indiana to make Defiance their home. The Miss Harringtons plan to attend the local college and become residents of the community.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harrington
Bluffton
Ind
Defiance
Residents and visitors noted in town news
Harry Rock returns to Chicago after a week with relatives and friends. Mrs Vida Metz of Napoleon visited Miss Belle Reyff. W.A. Van Dyke attended the Paulding Church of Christ dedication. Elizabeth from Garrett plans property sale on Rock St and remains in Garrett for millinery work. Roy Whitman of North Baltimore spent Sunday with parents A and Mrs. Whitman. Openlander family who visited for two weeks returned home. Wm. Cain moved his family to a farm northeast of town. Wm. Alexander and A. Worline from Dupont visited Mrs. Hover and daughter. Austin and Dallas Koons return from ten day western trip. invested in Minnesota and attended the state fair. Mrs. Henkleman and grandson Walter of Springfield returned home after a few days with Mr. and Mrs. Chas. Davis.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harry Rock
Chicago
Vida Metz
Napoleon
Belle Reyff
W.A. van Dyke
Church of Christ
Paulding
Elizabeth
Rock St
Garrett
Roy Whitman
Baltimore
A Whitman
J. €. Openlander
Wm. Cain
Wm. Alexander
A. Worline
Dupont
Minnesota
Telegram summons aunt's last visit to Scott
Mrs Emma Slough received a telegram urging her to come to Scott at once to see her aunt alive. School starts in the Bend with Miss Audra Hoover as teacher. Wm Slough moves into his own property this week. Irven Traxler visits with family before Dayton trip. Reverend Yeagley to preach farewell at Bend M E Church next Sunday week. Sterling Traxler on a home visit. Mrs Henry Brininger guests of Mrs M E Traxler last week. Douglas Shiedler visiting parents for a few days.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Emma Slough
Scott
Bend
Audra Hoover
Wm. Slough
Irven Traxler
Dayton
Yeagley
Bend M. E
Sterling Traxler
Henry Brininger
Mission festival drew about two to three thousand at Latty Grove
Some two to three thousand people attended St John’s Lutheran mission festival in Latty’s Grove on Sunday. The event featured German and English sermons by Rev Doerffler and Rev Schroeder, a Negro mission tale by Rev Kossman, and East Defiance band concerts. A basket collection netted 134 dollars with 35 dollars left after expenses for mission work. Church members from Napoleon, Flatrock township, and Sherwood participated.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Latty’s Grove
St. John’s Lutheran Church
Doerffler
Ft. Wayne
Jonah
Schroeder
Napoleon
Eglish
Kossman
New Orleans
East Defiance
Flatrock Township
Henry County
Sherwood
Ministers From Ridgeville and South Ridge Visit Okalona
Okalona and South Ridge were present with more visitors from South Ridge. Seats for over a thousand were provided but proved insufficient. Also present were Rev. Reinking of Ridgeville and Rev. Diemer of South Ridge.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Okalona
South Ridge
Reinking
Ridgeville
Diemer
Jaw crushed by mule kick shocks neighbors
Neighbors found Charles Bell's year old son unconscious in the yard and home five miles south of town Saturday morning. Officials say he was likely kicked in the face by a loose mule, suffering a fractured upper jaw, severe facial bruising, and a burst upper lip. The family had been away.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Bell
Probate Judge appoints new county board of visitors
Court House Probate Judge Shaw names a new board of visitors for the county charitable institutions. Mr. and Mrs. H. E. Willeman will replace Judge H. T. Sutphen and wife, and Mr. and Mrs. L. L. Bechtel will replace Mr. and Mrs. F. J. Mains. Wright Lehman and L. Conkle named treasury examiners.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Shaw
H. E. Willeman
Hickeville Township
Vere
Tustison
New Haven
Ind
Ada Humbarger
Hickeville
Advertised Letters at Defiance Ohio Week Ending September 8 1907
Uncalled letters listed for week ending 8 Sept at Defiance Ohio include Geo M Carey J P Cuppy P Hanenkraft Katty Bramletz Emma Carrie Nina Dean Miss Helen Miller Irene Showalter. Official notice requests applicants to call for letters and confirm mailing date of the list.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Defiance
Ohio
Geo. M. Carey
J. P. Cuppy
P. Hanenkraft
Katty Bramletz
Emma Carrie
Nina Dean
Mies Helen Miller
Irene Showalter
Roof Work On Christ Diehl Sr Residence
A new slate roof is being installed on the residence of Christ Diehl Sr. The project involves replacing the old roofing and appears to be proceeding with typical contractor workflow in the neighborhood.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Christ Diehl, Sr
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Brown's
Woodwards
Frank Kelly
San Antonio
Texas
A. W. King & Son
Tress Sheehan
North Baltimore
John Murphy and
Family
Charles Smith
John Stickley
John Miller
Julia
Florence
George W. Fuller
Edwin
St. Louis
Boonesville
Anna Young
The
Home Loan Association
Miss Young
John Meister
Jacob Meister
Nettie Kruse
A. Goldenetz
Lottie Beiswinger
Carrie Blosser
Mark Center
Mary Stock
A. Grieser
Chas. Bohn
Jane O’hern
Mud Creek
Hol. Grieser
Douty
Dizzy Dodgers
Ayersville
Board of Education
Jacob Baltes
United States
Northwestern Telephone Co
J.S. Panxips
Mgr
Joe Schottdore
A. X. Weisenburger
Johanna Hatry
Weisenburger & Bro
Rexall
Chenevert
John Sweinhagen
Emma Sweinhagen
Frank Eberle
Emma Foster
Lottie Beisinger
Gates’ Grove
Louis Baltes
Oriental, N.C
Mary Gross
Elyria
Dr. Huffman
Frank Mircer
Mrs. Mercer
Helen
Ethel Lambert
Mt. Vernon
Germaz
the People’s Store
S. A. Craven
New Columbia
Edison Records
State Bank
WM. Geiger
Elbert E. Carter
Peter Kettenring
Defi
Ance
Wm. Osborn
Harley & Whitaker's
Reliable Dry Goods
Harley & Whitaker’s
Third Ward
Fourth Ward
J.C. Openlander Will
Louis Daoust
Jackson Street
William B. Daoust
Carde
Brown
H. T. Kintigh
Holgate
Ella Kesselmeyer
Hopkins Street
Maude Groweg
Lottie Seible
Margaret Morris
Emily Gleisberg
Fleeta Dehaven
Edith Kopp
Messrs
William and
Charley Schmaltz
Glen Small
Glen Rath
B. Kesselmeyer
Webster Kopp
Miss Kesselrmeyer
F. H. P. Lowe
Mexico
Walter Shelly
Robert Holgate
First Street
William Kirtley, Jr
Mesdames Linthicum
Atlanta Ga
Phelps
Muskogee
I. T
Lowe
Frank Miller
Elsie Henrickson
Fremont
Irvin Young
Boston
M. A.horn
Grocery Department
Lle
Japan
French’s Bazaar
Latty Grove
Defiance Home Savings Loan Association
W. G. Lehman
Peer
Mule
Court House
Nasbaum
North
Clinton Street
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