Lima excursionists learn city hospitality and industry
A Defiance delegation visited Lima aboard a special train. Highlights included tours of C H D I railway shops, McCullough Lake, Shawnee Club, Lima Locomotive works, and a standard oil refinery. Mayor Robb welcomed guests. Col Hobart led the visit, and a lasting friendship between Defiance and Lima was formed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
L. Mi Railway
Hobart
Lima
Terra Firma
Oil City
Ohio
City
John Beall
Times- Democrat
Watson
Robb
Cameron
J. W. Winn
Walter B. Richie
Prince of Good Fellows
Western Ohio Traction Co
J. A. Bendure
F. D. Carpenter
Shawnee Country Club
Standard Oil Co
Unknown Man Killed Near Wabash Bridge
An elderly man, name unknown, was killed at the Wabash railroad bridge Sunday morning around 8. He was crossing westbound when a westbound locomotive struck him, fracturing his skull and breaking his thigh before he fell. He died instantly and was moved to Martin's undertaking establishment. He had recently arrived in the city seeking lodging, claimed to be 78 and from New York state bound for Dayton to visit a daughter. He was poor, unidentifiable, and had given his name to no one. Chief Hubbard coordinated a description to Dayton authorities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wabash
Martin’s
Chief Hubbard
Third Ward
Hummer
New York State
Dayton
Society Notes Highlight Birthday Parties and a Wedding
Freeda Wolfrum marked her thirteenth birthday with about twenty guests including local families. Anna Krall celebrated her fifteenth with friends and games, with Miller Krall and Libbie Krall assisting refreshments. Kathryn Myers and Dolph Whippert wed at First Street home with a private ceremony and a grand reception. The Euriah and Sarah Patten family held a three generation reunion in Jewell with 119 relatives recorded and Rev. Engers delivering remarks. Enjoyable meals, music, and games followed as families connected across generations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Freeda Wolfrum
N. Wolfrum
W. Werthmiller
Mable
Eva
Will Deurk
Gertrude
Julia
Anna Krall
Mrs. Krall
Libbie Krall
Laura
Minnie Woodcox
Maggie Morrin
Lottie Seibel
Lillis Felker
Lena Balsky
Ed Palm
Jobo Rheineke
Ed Deurk
Clause Araing
Julius Krall
Harmon Rhamel
First Street
Kathryn Myers
Dolph Whippert
Ft. Wayne
A. B. Murphy
Charles Whippert
Emma Overmiller
Euriah
Sarah Patten
Elijah Patten
Jewell
R E M Engers
CE Patten
Stanley
Engels
College Athletics Seeks Reform and Board Control
The Athletic association of De fiance college adopted a constitution and by laws and will make participation in athletics compulsory for students. An electoral college will elect a board of control with members from each class, faculty, trustees, and at large, to appoint managers and team captains for football baseball basketball track and tennis. The move aims to elevate athletics as part of the curriculum, with contests promised this season. Also notes on local visits, travels, and a fatal accident with Mrs Dreher injured and Frank Palmer's death in Portland.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Athletic Association of
Defiance College
Board of Control
Royal Baking Powder Bread and Cake Instructions
Royal Full instructions from the Royal Baker and Pastry Cook book cover making bread biscuits and cakes with Royal Baking Powder. Gratis to any address. The guide outlines essential ratios methods and bake times for a variety of baked goods.
Attempted dynamite threats target Mercer reservoir banks
The Toledo Blade notes an anticipated attempt to dynamite the Grand Reservoir banks in Mercer county after a break in at the Fishbaugh Hoyng quarry storage blamed for 300 pounds of dynamite theft. Authorities patrol the banks to avert a Johnstown like flood risk endangering St. Marys and nearby Montpelier visitors report funeral attendance and local visits.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grand Reservoir
Mercer County
Fishbaugh-Hoyng State Quarry
St. Marys
State Board of Public Works
Johnstown
Toledo Blade
St Johns Church to Be Frescoed in Northern Ohio Diocese
It is settled that St Johns Catholic church will be frescoed with work to start after the artist arrives Wednesday to finalize the contract. The builder of the new high altar will work with the frescoes and the project aims for completion before Christmas amid substantial parish subscriptions totaling about 2300 dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St John’s Catholic
Horstman
Gloden
Ohio
Also Mentioned on This Page
Lima Locomotive and Machine Works
Defiance
Col. Hobart
Col
J P Cameron
Henry Jennings
J D Westrick
TP Cantlon
W O Hubbard
M W Steinburger
Wm Geiger
Thos Dohoney
M Horn
A Groney, Jr
Dan McKnight
F L Hay
J F Singer
WI Rath
J Bury
A Minsel
George Wobn
J D Spangler
J 2 Hosler
E E Hall
Chas Behringer
D P_ Openlander
City of Defiance
J. L. Patterson, Winn C. Keeer Jolly W. Win
George Watkins
Dick Spangler
The
L.M
John Winn
Chappell
Geiger
Dohoney
Kalida
Geo. W. Watkins
Express
Frank Wickersham
Joseph Thompson
Union National
Deisel-Wemmer So
San Felice
Frank T. Campbell
Board of Railway Commissioners of
Iowa
Republican Gazette
Gazette
Diehl
Wabash Bridge
Besse Powell
Myrtle Baker
Muskogee
I. T
Mable Switzer
Helen Lamb
Fanny Gray
Besse Kirtley
Marjorie Lamb
Addie Loveridge
Mable Evans
Mildred Haymaker
Ezra Blanchard
Mrs. F. Felker
Chicago
French
St Louis
Elmer Blair
Lake George
Ind
J. Schultz
Fred Brubaker
G. M. Watkirk
Milo Merriman
Pleasant Bend
Henry Toberen
John and
Albert Diehl
Chilcago
Inex Tribbey
Louise Reineke
Reading, Mich
Frank St. Amant
Mrs. C. Bloom
Cleveland
C. W. Butter
J. A. Dreher
Ney
Frank Palmer
Portland
Mr Palmer
Dell
Fred
WB Palmer
Freeport
Hollister
Rocky Mountain
Welsenburger & Emery
ROYAL
WAS Baking Powder CO
William ST
New York
Celina
Carl Smith
John Hepler, Jr
Montpelier
Harry King
Fayette, Ind
Mrs
A. W. King
ST Johns Church
Jas. Hopper
Isabelle
Clyde
McCarty
Geo Sucher
Toledo
John Small
Wm Nell, Jr
Nora Buehrer
Tislin Township
Christ Diehl
August
Frank
Chas
Squire
Europe
John Frease
Napoleon
Frease
Henry County
Fis Orion Bank
United States Treasury
United States Courts
Defiance County
Defiance City
Balt. & Ohio Railroad
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