Vegetarian Fad Sparks Stomach Health Debate at Table Talk
The group discusses vegetarianism with Miss Schuyler insisting she is one. Dr. Smith cautions about animal foods and urges individualized diets. A reader shares relief from dyspepsia using Dr Pierce’s Golden Medical Discovery and Common Sense Medical Adviser guidance, while the doctor notes cases of stomach cures and blood enrichment.
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Dr. Pierce
R. V. Pierce
Buffalo
N. Y
Shade
Pierce
Dispensary Medical Association
Golden Medical Discovery Endorsed by Satisfied Patients
Letters from Jas H Hawkins and Alice Everly praise Dr Pierce's Golden Medical Discovery for curing liver and digestion issues. Testimonials claim improved appetite, reduced pain, and renewed energy after weeks of use, with pellets for bowel regulation and requests for a free medical adviser.
Twelfth Annual Sunday Schools Picnic at Gare's Grove
Tiffin township Sunday schools met in Gare's grove on Saturday September 5 1903 for the twelfth time to picnic and enjoy a program with songs from Rural Chapel M E Trinity Evangelical and Evansport bands. Officers elected included Henry L Stock president D E Partee vice president and T E Shuter secretary. Financial reports show receipts and expenses totaling about 21.81 with a balance of 10.56. The attendance was the largest yet and the secretary notes growing interest in Sunday school work. The county secretary visited Defiance U B Sunday school September 13 observing good order. County report for year ending August 31 1903 lists 217 present and 2.24 collected. New officers named for the coming year include L D Croninger superintendent and Katie Ayers secretary. Also notes Chief of Police Wm C Hubbard bonds approved and deputy Buchholz to join Sheriff John McCarty’s office on October 1.
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Tiffin Township
Gare’s Grove
Tiffin River
U. B.S
Trinity Evangelical
Evansport Cornet Band
Salem Evangelical
St. John’s M. E
Evansport M
Evansport
Henry L. Stock
D. E. Partee
T. E. Shuter
E. R. Myers
J. W. Gates
John Linebrink
J. P. Alshouse
McReynolds
Rural Chapel
Prof
Rev. Row
J. A. Spyker
Snider
Row
Roberts
Association
Treas
Evan Port Convention
Salem Evangelical Convention
T. E Culkin
U. B
Defiance
L. D. Croninger
Chas
T. Pierce
Katie Ayers
Lillian Carpenter
Henry Hall
Winnie Noffsinger
Arter Osborn
Clara Pickering
Charles Zeschke
H. L. Stock
Wm. C. Hubbard
J. P. Cameron
Buchholz
John McCarty
Adam Behringer
Defiance County Republicans Announce Strong 1903 Ticket
The Defiance county Republicans unveil a solid ticket at Sherwood on September 19 1903 led by Judge F L Hay candidate for representative praised for his service as mayor probate judge and solicitor. J E Hosler nominated for treasurer praised as popular and unopposed in the west end. Orley Welker from Ney named county commissioner noted for honesty road work and prior township offices. Thos W Carey of Milford township chosen for infirmary director respected farmer and Republican leader. The slate is described as strong clean and deserving broad support from Republicans.
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F. L. Hay
Judge Hay
J.E. Hosler
Sherwood Bank
Hosler
West End
East End
Orley Welker
Ney
Washington Township
Welker
Thos. W. Carey
Milford’ Township
Lamb Shearing Humor Sparks Island Park Political Notice
The Crescent News humorously notes a lamb shearing theme tied to the Island Park Democratic convention. It mocks campaign figures and bucolic lore while urging readers to beware of mercury in catarrh remedies and touting a Toledo medical ad pitch.
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The
Crescent News
Island Park
Republican Committee
Bee. H. P. Miller
W. A. Kehnast
Maumee Valley
John Spangler
North Richland
J. B. Tennyson
Carl Hart
W. L. Hill
Peter Weigerding
Henry J. Smith
Zeno H. Miller
Dr. Replogle
Mary Cameron
Lot Mansfield
Congress
Defiance Box Company strike prompts union walkout
The first notable city labor action in years occurred at Defiance Box Co as 30 workers left after two wheelbarrow department employees Myers and Franzdorf were laid off. Management cites overstocking, while union leaders claim retaliation for union membership. About 80 of 110 workers remained. many positions are open for return. The Central Labor Union will assess the dispute.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Defiance Box Co
Peter Myers
Reinhard Franzdorf
Federal
Myers
Franzdorf
Peter F. Seibel
Barrow
Union
Perry Street
the Box Co
Central Labor Union
New Chief Takes Hold In City Police Force
C Hubbard, the new chief of police, appeared at the mayor's office in full uniform on Tuesday, was sworn in, and immediately began duties. He said he has the best wishes of everyone as he takes charge of the city police.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Win
C. Hubbard
Mr. Hubbard
Local Rural Carrier Resigns Sparks Exam Promotion Plans
Notice explains route No. 3 carrier resigns and no eligibles found in Washington. A free for all examination will be held for the post, conducted by a special examiner sent to Defiance. Details on date to follow publicly. interested applicants urged to leave their names at the post office or with assistant Mr. John Storck.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Post Office Department
Department
Washington
John Storck
C.J. Thomrsox
P. m
Funeral notices from Brunersburg and Riverside cemeteries
Funeral services were held for Mrs Nancy A Philips of Holgate avenue in Brunersburg with Rev Robertson officiating and burial at Clin ker cemetery. Mrs Downs funeral at 3:30 Sunday at her Wayne street home conducted by Rev B W Slagle with pallbearers Chas B Squire E P Hooker L E Beards WC Burke A F Harley and B B Kingsbury and burial at Riverside Cemetery. Mrs Henry Wilson's funeral was Sunday afternoon at the house with Rev Murphy officiating. pallbearers were Henry Fuss MA Bell Louis Archambeault AB Davis Geo Dicus and Perry Helpman. Floral pieces from Wil son employees and the Lady Maccabees. ME church choir sang. Out of town attendees included Isaac Monroe Gates Mich M Wilson Mansfield Mr and Mrs FN Ellis Ottawa and John Bittner.
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Downs
Wayne Street
B.W Slagle
Chas B Squire
E P Hooker
L E Beards
WC Burke
A F Harley
Kingsbury
Riverside Cemetery
Henry Wilson
Snday
Murphy
Henry Fuss
MA Bell
Louis Archambeault
AB Davis
Geo Dicus
Perry Helpman
Wilson
Lady Maccabees
Isaac Monroe
Gates
Mich
M Wilson
Mansfield
FN Ellis
Ottawa
John Bittner
Prohibition Convention Nominates Ticket In Hicksville
Prohibition county held a Friday afternoon convention in this city and nominated Representative Grant Spear from Hicksville as treasurer L C Farnsbita Fite Valle and B F Myers from Defiance as infirmary director James W Blue of Defiance served on the ticket Attendees included FM McCartney of Columbus chair of the state committee Astrologer A G Rison of Milo predicts a Republican favored governor Myron I Herrick while Mercury and Uranus alignments forecast mixed outcomes. Also notes reduced rail rates by Nickel Plate for travel October 7 to 16 1903 with return by November 30 via A Asterlin T P A Wayne Ind.
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Prohibi County
Grant Spear
Hicksville
L.c.farnsch
Bita Fite Valle Coccisnignor
B. F. Myers
Defiance
James W. Blue
FM. McCartney
Columbus
Prohibition State Committee
A.G. Rison
Milo
Myron I. Herrick
Ohio
Colonel Herrick
Virigo
Mercury
Hirick
Uranus
Jupiter
Johnson
San Francisco
Los Angeles
Nickel Plate Road
Asterlin
P A
Wayne
Ind
Chicago Excursion Rates for Centennial Jubilee
Excursion fares announced for Chicago travel via Nickel Plate and Baltimore & Ohio lines in 1903. Round trips priced at 1.75 dollars from specified agents in Fort Wayne Indiana and Fostoria Ohio. Baltimore & Ohio to sell excursion tickets October 4 with special trains from Defiance at 2 12 am and return from Chicago at 8 pm or from Chicago at 3 pm October 5.
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Nickel Plate Road
Chicago
Asterlin
T PA
Ft. ‘Wayne
Ind
Baltimore & Ohio Railroad
Ill
Defiance
Best Route to Columbus Area via Hocking Valley Ry
The route to Columbia Lancaster Logan Athens Wellston Jackson Gallipolis Middleport and Pomeroy and all Central and Southern Ohio points runs via Toledo or Fostoria to the Hocking Valley Ry. New vesti buled trains built with Jay coaches and Pullman palace cars paired with a smooth roadbed promise a pleasant journey. When buying tickets, ask Wabash or B O to route you via the Hocking Valley for $2.
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Columbia Lancaster
Logan
Athens
Wellston Jackson
Gallipolis
Middleport
Pomeroy
Central
Ohio
Toledo
Fostoria
Hocking Valley Ry
Pullman Co
Wabash
Hocking Valley
Reunion events trigger special rail fares for three cities
Wabash announces low round trip rates to Chattanooga Tennessee for a Wilders Brigade reunion with tickets on September 17 and return by September 30. Baltimore Maryland hosts Lodge Odd Fellows meeting with round trip tickets at one fare and return to September 28. San Francisco California offers Bankers association meeting travel with round trips October 7 to 16 and final return by November 20, plus specific routes and conditions.
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Wilders Brigade
Chattanooga
Tenn
Baltimore
Rand Lodge Order of Odd Fellows
San Francisco
Cal
American Bankers’ ' Association
Portland
Shasta
Colorado
Texas
Wyoming
California
Death of Well Known Pioneers in Defiance and Area
Obituaries note the death of Mrs. Sophia Downs at 83 in Defiance and Mrs. Nancy A. Phillips at 80 in Defiance County. Sophia Downs, German born in 1819, immigrated 1834 and married Angus L. Downs in 1843. six children born, three surviving. Services held in Defiance, remains arrived from Columbus by B&O. Nancy Phillips, born in Fairfield County, married Israel Phillips in 1837. five of seven children survive. Funeral services in Brunersburg with Rev. Robertson officiating. burial in Clink Cemetery.
Death of Peter Sonnet at 66 on Harrison Street Fort Wayne
Peter Sonnet died at his home on Harrison street at 7 a.m. aged 66. Born in Germany in 1837, he came to Fort Wayne with his parents at age ten. A Civil War veteran, he served in company H, 152 Indiana Infantry. He married Bridget Sandon in 1862. they had eight children, three living: Peter Sonnet Jr, Mrs. Jacob Frey of Sherwood, and the Misses Margaret and Anna Sonnet of this city. The funeral was at St Mary’s Catholic Church and he was buried in Riverside cemetery under the auspices of the G A R. He had been ill for years. Also note brief items: Mrs. Joe Daoust’s California trip and a blizzard incident, Chas Beard’s departure to Oct 15, and Nickel Plate excursion rates with travel details for October 3 and 4, returning by October 30, 1903.
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Sonnet
Peter Sonnet
Harrison Street
Tuslay
Germany
Ft. Wayne
Ind
Sonnnet
Indiana Infantry
Bridget Sandon
Tim
John Cantlon
Defiance
Union
Lvng
Peter Sonnet, Jr
Jacob Frey
Sherwood
Margaret
Anna Sonnet
St. Mary’s Catholic Church
Riverside Cemetery
Wheat sowing and social news from Noble Township
Community notes from Noble Township report sowing wheat, Hicksville fair attendance, visits among locals, and schooling updates. F. Joddard sells seed wheat while Bruner’s hay stacks near Brunersburg are noted. Mrs. Truby and children visit in Sherwood, families return home, Maud Cheney returns from Tiffin, Gertrude Snyder starts Webb district school, Eli Cheney with Jace travel in Fostoria. Continental boys have a lead-up incident on route to the fair.
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Hicksville
C. E. Sloppy
Loyd
Paulding County
F. Joddard
Bruner
Brunersburg
B. A. Truby
Sherwood
F. A. Goddard
Wm. Ridenour and Son
Woodfield
Maud Cheney
Tiffin
Gertrude Snyder
Defiance
Webb
Partee
Lehman
Eli Cheney
Jace
Fostoris
Continental
Hicksville Fair
John Brown
Walter
E. Durham
Bishop
Arkansas
Blaine Dickman
Telegraph School
Board of penitentiary to test habitual criminal act in supreme court
Judge Narnhart named as counsel for prisoners under the old habitual criminal act as plans to bring the case before the supreme court. The board may face parole questions and could be directed to act by mandamus, compelling action if authority is in doubt.
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Board of Managers
Supreme Court
Narnhart
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Greney & Go
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Wm. Kirtley, Jr
Fred
Ohio State University
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Tena Gorman
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Geo. A. Wood
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Findlay
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Nancy A Philips
Holgate Avenue
Rev. Robertson
Clinker Cemetery
M. S. Downs
M.S. Downs
Waynes and
Second Streets
F. F. Morris
Sophia Downs
Angus L. Downs
Henry C. and
Elizabeth Graper
Hanover
A. J. Twitchell
Mans
Field
James Collier
J . E. Morris
Will
E. D. Whitlock
Nancy A. Phillips
C. W. Phillips
Fairfield County
Israel Phillips
Lon Ewers
Mark Township
J. M. Phillips
Williams County
J. W. Phillips
Michigan
da Rasor
City
Phillips
Robertson
Clink Cemetery
Joe Daoust
Pomona
Chas. Beard
Daoust
Denver
Colorado Springs
Pueblo
Col
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A Asterlin
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Fort Wayne
Wamu
Royal Menicine Co
Eaieceetne
Noble Township
Northwestern
Bell
J. Freece
Orn
the Times and News-Bee
City of Alpena
Alpena
Mackinac Island
Sault Ste. Marie
Marquette
Duluth
Minn
D. & C. Wharf
Madison Street
F. W. Yokom
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