Democratic Primary Set for Defiance October 8
The Democratic Central Committee calls a primary in Defiance township and city on October 8 to nominate for city and township offices to be filled at the November election. Reported slates include T. M. Gorman for Auditor, R. Daoust for Treasurer, E. W. Costello for City Solicitor, Dr. Rigrish and F. J. Papenhagen for Public Service Board. Mayoral contenders include A. M. Minsel and rivals Jack Malley, J. H. Hockman, and Wm. Schmaltz.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Democratic Central Committee
Defiance
T. M. Gorman
R. Daoust
E. W. Costello
Rigrish
F. J. Papenhagen
Board of Public Service
A. M. Minsel
Jack Malley
J. H. Hockman
Wm. Schmaltz
Republican Thomas Edwards Announces Ohio Clerk Candidacy
Thomas J. Edwards of Lima announces his bid for clerk of the supreme court of Ohio. He notes he is the only Republican elected clerk in Allen County.
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Thomas J. Edwards
Lima
Supreme Court of
Ohio
Mr. Edwards
Allen County
Lipton Extends Fresh Yacht Challenge To New York Club
Sir Thomas Lipton remains a game sport and has sent another challenge to the New York Yacht Club. Fife, the ship builder, is at work on a new Shamrock, the fourth, as Lipton pursues additional sailing rivalry.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomas Lipton
New York Yacht Club
Fife
Monument contract awarded for Fort Meigs erection
Lloyd Bros. of Toledo secured the contract to erect a $14,000 monument at Fort Meigs. The design will resemble the Washington DC memorial and will pedestal on the fort grounds overlooking the river.
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Lloyd Bros
Toledo
Fort Meigs
Washington, D. C
Citizens Opera House Sells at Sheriff Sale in Tiffin
The Citizens Opera House was bought by City National Bank of Tiffin at sheriff sale for 19 400 less 600 of appraised value. Incumbrances total about 20 700 mostly mortgages held by the bank. Judge Cameron may confirm sale at an adjourned common pleas session. Bronson had owned and run the theatre for nine years.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Citizens Opera House
City National Bank
Tiffin
Cameron
Common Pleas
Citizens
Tiffin Bank
Attorney Spitler
Roger & Spitler
Spitler
Opera
Ed. S. Bronson
The Ohio Farmer Subscription Offer
The Ohio Farmer explains its practical agricultural matter and conservative progression. A trial will prove its value. One year's subscription 85 cents. Weekly Express and Ohio Farmer one year, 1.60. Daily Express and Ohio Farmer one year, 3.60.
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Ohio Farmer
Weekly Express
Daily Express
Mrs Squire in Holland A personal tour of Amsterdam and The Hague
The writer describes staying in Amsterdam with two cultured sisters hosting and teaching German and art while collecting antiquities. They reveal a grand house, fine Dutch cuisine, and fluent English as they tour museums and the Queen’s palace with plans to visit the Peace Congress site funded by Mr Carnegie. Also notes other local news items on a dime social for a Baptist church and regional appointments and school leadership.
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Amsterdam
Holland
Ryks
Toledo
The
Hague
the Hague
Haarlam
Sophia
Amelia of
Solms
Frederick Henry of
Orange
Peace Congress
Binnenhof
Palace of Peace
Carnegie
Republicans Set Oct 12 Caucuses For Township Officers
The Republican caucuses to nominate delegates for township and municipal officers will be held Saturday evening October 12. The county central committee met at the Crosby House to decide and will notify ten days prior if any precinct will vote differently. Ex county treasurer Hesler of Sherwood chaired. R W Wortman was secretary. The November election will sweep municipal offices as terms expire January 1, including city council members but not the school board. The Democratic primary for the city and Defiance township is set for Tuesday October 8.
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County Central Committee
Crosby House
Hesler
Sherwood
R. W. Wortman
Defiance Township
Families Visit in Fostoria and Nearby Homes
Mrs. Fred Kroggel and her son from Fostoria are guests of Mr. Baum and family. Miss Dorothy Baum visited her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Baum, on Sunday. Misses Winona and Vida Gargan spent Saturday with grandmother Mrs. S. E. Abbott.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fred Kroggel
Fostoria
Mr. Baum
Dorothy Baum
Mrs. Baum
Winona
Vida Garman
S. E. Abbott
Report on Defiance County Treasury Examination
Examination of the Defiance County Ohio treasury shows cash on hand 50228 54 and 1744 79 in cash deposits. Funds located in the First National Bank include 57080 86 and other balances 402 89 58825 65.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Defiance County
Ohio
Treasury
First National Bank
Death of Six Days Old Son in Septicville
The six days old son of Mr. and Mrs. Fred Seabloom died on Wednesday September 18. Funeral services were held Friday at 9 o'clock at the Seabloom home on Jackson Street with Rev. Cooper of the Presbyterian church officiating. Interment followed at Riverside Cemetery.
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Fred Seabloom
Seabloom
Jackson Street
Rev. Cooper
Presbyterian Church
Riverside Cemetery
Advertised Letters in Defiance Post Office 1907 List
Uncalled letters for the week ending Sept 17 1907 at Defiance Ohio include Stanley Allen John E Brown O P Graves Frank Goodman P A Gerkey Nathan Moore Jas H Neff Mrs Abe Agnew Mrs Lena Agnew Mrs Mary Bowers Mrs Nellie Dixon Mrs Dora Heller Miss Alice Powers Miss Flora Ray Mrs M A Wilcox If not called in 14 days these letters go to the dead letter office Postmaster C J Thompson asks to say advertised if calling and provide list date
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Defiance
Ohio
Stanley Allen
John E. Brown
O. P. Graves
Frank Goodman
P. A. Gerkey
Nathan Moore
Jas. H. Neff
Abe Agnew
Lena Agnew
Mary Bowers
Nellie Dixon
Dora Heller
Alice Powers
Flora Ray
M. A. Wilcox
C.J. Thompson
Typhoid Fever Hits Lima After Hamburg Steak Outbreak
Ten Lima families contract typhoid after eating hamburg steak from a Chicago packing house. Germs traced to the meat. epidemic feared as all cases are serious.
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Lima
Hamburg
Chicago
Discovery of Wine and its ancient roots in civilization
The article traces wine origins from Persia and Palestine, noting ancient grape use and biblical references. It discusses health impacts of wine, critiques army chest deformities and the shift away from forced chest expansion, and reflects on changes in military views of breathing and physical fitness.
Sudden Turn of Events Halts Ongoing Deal
A terse line notes that when a man is outmaneuvered the reversal comes quickly and the response is abrupt, signaling a sharp change in fortune or strategy without detailing the parties involved.
The Child Mind Results of an Investigation Into Infant Minds
A study by Stanley Hall examines 48 American children revealing belief that sun moon and stars live and flowers feel pain. Many imagine the world as a flat sky bowl and God as a visible or audible sky figure who creates lamps and animals and even talks with children.
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Stanley Hall
God
Boston
Skye
Santa Claus
Burnham
Self-Satisfied Yankees Claim U S Freedom Monopoly
A Briton criticizes American claims to liberty and patriotism in Blackwood's magazine. He argues Americans exaggerate liberty and national destiny, noting America's supposed moral progress and global dominance while mocking the ease of achievement and self assurance.
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Carping
Whibley
Blackwood
America
Republic
United States
Columbus
Promised Land
Oxford
Cambridge
Paris
Leipzig
The Clock Watcher Complains of Pay Size
A quip notes that the man who watches the clock most closely is often the loudest complainer about his pay. The remark links timekeeping with perceived compensation.
Skeleton factory under government scrutiny and global trade
A 19th century exposé describes a secret skeleton industry supplying medical schools and museums. It claims France dominates production with Paris as a center, and outlines a hidden process from body procurement to final mounting. Stockrooms hold diverse skulls and bones while showrooms display giants, dwarfs, and labeled criminals.
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France
Paris
London
New York
Brittany
England
Kitty Gordon Wins Insurance Judgment in England
The Honorable Mrs Bresford stage named Kitty Gordon reclaimed 5000 from an insurance company in an English court for a fur coat stolen from her trunk while en route from New York to England.
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Mrs. Bresford
Kitty Gordon
New York
England
Firing Oil Burners Versus Coal On Texas Railroads
An article explains oil fired locomotive operation in Texas noting oil stored in tenders sprays into the firebox via an atomizer with five valves. It describes fireman duties, fuel choices on freight runs, sand cleaning of flues, and pay parity with coal burners. It also surveys royal naval mishaps involving European princes and sailors.
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Texas
Prince Edward of Wales
Osborne Naval College
London
Prince of Wales
Duke of
Genoa
Alexis
Duke of Saxe
Corfu
Grand Duke of
Baden
Archduke John of
Austria
Cape Horo
Enduring interest clashes with personal concerns
A thoughtful reflection notes that others' interests seem more lasting when they do not conflict with an individual's own goals. It suggests personal alignment reduces perceived burden and fosters steadier attention to shared concerns.
Suit to Quiet Title in Defiance County Lands
Elizabeth A. Kintner sues to quiet title to west half of northeast quarter of Section 7, Township 4 North Range 3 East in Defiance County Ohio. She alleges clouds through past deed errors and seeks correction of records and decree, with October 9, 1907 deadline for defendants to answer.
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Samuel Mothersbaugh
John M. Sewell
William W. Sewell
Joseph Sewell
D. C. Gilvert
Elizabeth A. Kintner
Court of Common Pleas
Defiance County
Ohio
State of
George Sollenberger
Illiam W. Sewell
County Recorder
Charles H. Hunter
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Henry L. Stock
Mary Stock
Allegheny
Pittsburg Exposition
Canton
Forth Ward
E. R. Budd
Baltimore and Ohio Railroad
Ansberry & Farrell
R. L. Ervin
Steubenville
South Defiance
Teachers’ Institute
Tee Cache
Pacer Ee
Tesa Ieee Soldiers’ Relief
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RMA
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Eno
Olina
Mae
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W.G. Lehman
Clinton Street
W. A. Kehnast & Co
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Noah
Moses
Aaron
Egypt
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Satan
Foot Guards
Yankees
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Workmen
Cheney Lumber Co
Henry B. Harris
Standard Oil CO
Hicksville High School
Patterson
Hicksville
Ratterson
Defiance College
F. E. RerNoxps
Hiram Meek
Anna Meek
Wose Posce
Wayne
Wayne County
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Allen Dorsey
Bank Stoc
Sai Allen Dorsey
First National Bank of
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Napoleon
Bryan
Williams
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Fred Behrman
Henry County
Ridgeville Township
Adams Township
Springfield Township
Williams County
Tiffin Towship
First National
Citizens State Bank
Joint Board of Commissioners of
Henry Counties
Clay
F. L. Walerston
M. R. Chandler
J. W. Miller
J. F. Singer
Sanaa
Rose P. P. Yackeer
J. A. Westrick
H. R. Weaver
E. E. Hall
F. J. Beck
Leonard K. Dorsey
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