West India Hurricane Strikes Midwest Sheltering Towns
A strong storm tracked from Texas and Galveston damage north through Indian Territory and Iowa into the Great Lakes region. Chicago reported an eighty mile per hour gust as the storm crossed, with heat up to 91 and dangerous conditions from 7 to 9 pm. Widespread damage ensued including shattered transoms, split trees, roof losses, and several minor injuries. The article notes many local notices such as licenses to wed, reunions, and civic updates amid storm disruption.
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Galveston
Texas
Indian Territory
Iowa
Great Lake Region
Chicago
Lake Michigan
Lake Erie
Nedry
Citizens’ Opera House
Davia’ Grocery
King, Backus & Co
John Yingling
Wayne Street
Yingling
C J Morse
Dr. Chapman
E . Lewis
Holgate Ave
Transfer of Captain James F Crandall to Chicago Post Office
James F Crandall, a Civil War and Spanish-American War veteran, is transferred from Defiance to Chicago post office with no examination under civil service rules. Postmaster Thompson credits Crandall and Washington officials for the reinstatement and transfer, noting political vindication of Republicans in 1894.
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Thompson
James F Crandall
Chicago
Ill
Crandall
Defiance
Postoffice Department
Washington
United States Civil Service Commission
Grassdale
Ills
Mr Crandall
James F. Crandall
Anderson and Crandall
Anderson
M. J. McGrath
Obituary notices from East Defiance area
Erwin Glenn Zeigler aged 2 years 5 months and 9 days died at home on East Hopkins Street East Defiance. Funeral from the house at 1 30 pm and from St John s Lutheran church at 2 pm Thursday. Frank Zippel aged 29 died at 3 pm Tuesday single man. Funeral from Mud Creek church Thursday morning. Four year old daughter of Harvey Boutwell Junction died Friday at 11 00 of membranous croup. Bert Krantz died at Ayersville road East Defiance at 4 pm Wednesday aged 20 years 11 months 23 days. Funeral from the house at 1 30 pm Friday. Interred at Independence graveyard.
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Erwin Glenn Zeigler
Earnest Zeigler
East Hopkins Street
East Defiance
St. John’s Lutheran Church
Frank Zippel
Max Zippel
Tiffin Township
Mud Creek
Harvey Boutwell
Junction
Bert Krantz
Ayersville Road
Independence
Democrats to Hold Convention in Williams County
The Democrats will hold their convention in Williams County on September 29. CL Shriner has been appointed administrator of Frank A Zippel, late of Tiffin township, deceased. A twelve pound baby boy was born to Mr. and Mrs. John Amo of North Defiance today. mother and child are doing well. Capt. J Fisher is grandpa again. The Van Cleve Glass Co factory in East Defiance shut down for the rest of the week after a drive wheel burst, discovered before damage occurred. Emma C Cory petitions for divorce from Wm A Cory, alleging drunkenness and desertion. they wed in Greencastle, Ind., 1894, have no children. she seeks alimony plus divorce. Enos & Johnson for plaintiff. J F Singer and wife returned from Cleveland where Mr Singer attended the Catholic Knights of Ohio state convention. delegates enjoyed rides on tallyho Miya and a clam bake. A local issue touches on Naty nate. From 1634 to 1892 reform dominated the issue. tariff reform costly yet decisive. 1896 saw reform fatigue and shifting alliances.
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John Amo
North Defiance
Capt
J . Fisher
Emma C Cory
Wm A Cory
Greencastle
Ind
Enos & Johnson
J F Singer
Cleveland
Singer
Catholic Knights of Ohio
Local notices of executors and accidents in Hicksville area
Four notices list administrators appointed for John C Clay and Gertrude L Deckrosh. A Hicksville man with a severed leg from a B and O engine dies and is buried. Edna Parker Coyle dies of blood poisoning after a recent Ann Arbor marriage. George Wilhelm seeks fifty workers for a Garrett sewer project. Charles Hopper of Ridgeville Corners sustains a severe leg injury while corn cutting, bleeding heavily, then receives treatment in Napoleon.
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Hicksville
Edna Parker Coyle
Ann Arbor
Mich
Dr. Coyle
Mr Tate Reaches 75th Year
Mr Tate turns seventy five, marking a milestone in his long life. Local records note his birthday as a cherished family occasion with friends and neighbors sending greetings.
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Mr Tate
John Westbay Dies in Fremont After Long Woolen Mill Service
John Westbay died at his niece’s home in Fremont Tuesday at 2 45 pm. He was nearing age 80, having turned 79 in April. He worked in the dyeing department at the Defiance Woolen Mill from April 9 1878 until three months ago when ill health forced his retirement. He was respected by employer J J Jarvis who notes his faithful years of service. Westbay had sold his local property about three weeks earlier and moved to Fremont where he died. The funeral was held in Fremont Thursday at 2 pm with J J Jarvis from this city in attendance.
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John W Tate
Toledo
D M Tate
Greene County
D V_I
John
Mr Tate
AK Tate
John Westbay
Fremont
Defiance
Westbay
J J Jarvis
Frog bait misadventure and melon gist at Black Lake
During a Black Lake trip Tim T. Ansberry used a frog as bait but failed to catch grass pike. He played solitaire and joked the frog could not vote Democratic, yet could croak for a cause. Other residents Asa Toberan and Will Geiger appear in playful vignettes about melons and local observers.
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Black Lake
Mich
Tim T. Ansberry
Tim
Soltaire
Mackinaw Island
Kid Haymaker
Mr. Ansberry
Will Geiger
TT Ansberg
J P Cameron
Geiger
Ansberry
K V Haymaker
Cameron
Central Synod of German Reformed Church Meets in Lima
The Central Synod gathered in Lima for its annual session with pastors and delegate elders from Ohio and neighboring states. Rev. Peter S Kohler of St. Marys was elected president succeeding Rev. F Steassner. The assembly will finish business by Saturday.
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Central Synod of the
German Reformed Church In
United States
Lima
Ohio
Michigan
Kentucky
West Virginia
Peter S Kohler
St. Marys
F Steassner
Canton
German Reformed Church
Remedy for Colds and Croup Popular with Mothers
The soothing remedy offers quick relief for colds croup and whooping cough. It is praised for pleasant taste permanent cures and absence of opium or other drugs making it safe for babies and adults alike. Sold by N G Woodard the druggist.
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N G Woodard
Re union of Musser and Gier families at Midway Grove
The Musser and Gier families held their annual reunion at Midway grove on September 13 with 150 attendees. The gathering featured an organized group with officers, a splendid feast, and songs and speeches. Other items note council changes, hunting trips, a tomato canning tally, and local commerce.
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Toledo
Musser
Gier
Midway Grove
John Clinker
E Clinker
G Clinker
E Ewings
P Miser
Bryan
H Musser
P Musser
TM Koons
C Koons
Brackney
Weber
Hickaville
F Lang
Arthur
J Gier
J Partee
D Davis
J Miser
D Lorah
I C Marcle
A Lorah
Arthur Lorah
Sam Lorah
F Coy
M Mock
Mock
V Mock
U Gier
Mra Phillips
Mra Cashiner
Miss Troxel
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Granit
Clinton Street
West India
West
Harry Brechbill
Colorado
John A Higben
Tena Linebrink
Wed
Hector Deoust
Mary Haymaker
John Widmer
Edward Fullmer
Mitchel
Minnie Geiger
Ayersville
James H Shanklin
Milford Township
Ed King
Frank Myers
WA Schmaltz
Larwell
Joe Gomache
Schneider Bros
Produce Exchange Bank
Express
Thos Shearer
Francis Street
Maumee River
J L Bayliss
Delaware Township
J D Abele
Kenosha
Wis
Frank Culley
F E Lahr
J Friedli
Henry Wilson
J W Rupp
Waterville
Mr. Wilson
Walter Dyarman
Jefferson, Ga
Payne
Sam C Carr
Jefferson Street
JJ Jarvis
Mr. Jarvis
Hayes
A. F.schrack
Somerset
Mabel McKinley
Dr. Baer
White House
Geo Jatho
Upper
Baps Missionary Union of the
Toledo Association
Chicago, Ill
Postoffice
Allen County
Ed Costello
Ohio State University
Columbus
J A Devore
Lincoln, Neb
Devore
Bryan Democrat
Smith & Blue
Dick Mansfield
Highland Township
Delphos Courant
Omega Lodge
Grand Lodge of Ohio
Springfield
E L Lybarger
Omega
Lybarger
PLAS
DR. G. D. Edgar
Crosby House
Tor
Williams County
CL Shriner
Frank A Zippel
van Cleve Glass Co
East
A Clay
John C Clay
Chas Deckrosh
Gertrude L Deckrosh
Christian Johnson
B&o
Geo. Wilhelm
Garrett
Charles Hopper
Ridgeville Corners
Hopper
Napoleon
Asa Toberan
Asa
Central Synod
What Is
Castoria
Musser and Gier
Scott
Michael Warner
Mike
BJ Emery
Biamarck
Dakota
Fred Dowe
Reynolde, Neb
John F Dowe
Noble Township
Henry Kniss
Bokop, Webb & Palm
Earnest Dalldorf
Wm Ort
L E Ralston
R W Webb
Frances
van Wert
Rev
P P Pope
John Storck
Elmer Blair
C F Goller
Ney
Woodward’s Drug Store
J H Bevington
Mark Township
Frank Partee
Ft. Defiance Park
Northwes
Partee
Schlegel and
Krutsch
Castvoria
C. C. Kuhn
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