Paulding Area Social Notes Include Visitors and Local Moves
A cluttered list of local visitors and movements from Paudling and nearby towns. Residents return from trips, relatives visit, and engagements are noted, with several names and destinations across Ohio towns and Chicago. Mrs J Downing hosts, Emma Brown visits from Peru, and Walter Hester travels to Nelsonville for a family gathering. A postponed baking powder scam warning appears briefly in the mix.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Folin Evans
Ady
FP Shupp
Ateyrias
Lilynd
Minne Leltner
Sonday
Bruit
Pearl Cable
Clma Hiaght
J WM
Adi
W . Culp
T C Melcher
Paulding
Cambrian Dry
Walter Hester
Nelsonville
Hs Parenta
J DB Painter
Jessie
Laura Gann
Guy Dillenhaver
Faulding
DC Torresve
Harry
Wapakineta
Bueld
Wis
Emma Brown
Hattie Gerwann
Peru
Ind
J.C
JB Elliot
Fe Wayne
J Downing
WG Streit
Detroit
Duluth
John Steandter
Gras
EL Gray
Harry Albright
Dayton
John Banta
Willshire
Lewis Rukelis
North Market Street
A Conant
Myrtle
Lidy
Rome City
JW McMillen
West Main Street
John
Curt
M Brown
Ruth
Cleveland
Buffalo
Kathryn Arnold
Chicago
Wil Pennell
Albert Jucoba
New
Damage suit files in common pleas court big case
A large damage suit, among the largest in the common pleas court, is filed by Mrs Lilly Greenawalt seeking $10,000 from the Cincinnati Northern and Grand Rapids and Indiana Railroad companies for the death of her husband, George A. Greenewald, in an August 8, 1897 wreck caused by defective engines and tracks. The suit alleges negligence by both railroads and cites months of obstruction on the Cincinnati Northern line and a wreck at Coldwater. Also noted are a divorce petition by Dom Sterling and a separate equitable relief action involving Wayne Corporation creditors management, with Aminta Cross and Tunis Troix involved.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Common Pleas
Lillie Greenawalt
Cincinnati Northern
Grand Rapids & Indiana
Plainfail
Geore AL Greenewald
Cincinnati Northern Railroad
GB &I
Cincionati
Coldwater
Tirlisband
Ratford
Dom Sterling
Sterling
Aso Heen
Nis Ould
Wol Carnahin Company
Wayne
Equitable Relief
Circus The Warris Nickel Mite Shows Arrive in Bucyrus
The Warris Nickel Mite Circus pitched tents in Bucyrus on Wednesday morning with afternoon and evening performances drawing crowds. Ticketed acts, including ring theatrics and contortionists, impressed locals despite some fearful reactions to trapeze displays. The Morris shows are noted for strong reputation in nearby Van Wert and Lima areas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bucyrus
Ueatreus
van Wert
Rural Delivery Report for Ridgelawn July Parcel Totals
Report summarizes monthly rural delivery figures in Ridgelawn for July. Details include total parcels and papers delivered and collected by the Veliyery service, with breakdowns for letters, postcards, newspapers, packages, and postal cards. Data appears partially garbled but indicates counts for delivered and collected items.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lostmantor Parmort
Mide & Report
Upenteres Veliyery
Ridgelawn
Fontal Pardy
Nowapapore
Etreulara
Town Fire Destroys Central Blocks and Mills
A major blaze swept through the heart of town last Wednesday morning, gutting fourteen buildings including the City Building and the fire department. Firefighters battled a large inferno with limited success as the flames consumed shops, a hotel, saloon, and multiple workshops. Insurance coverage was arranged among local firms as residents evacuated and salvaged belongings.
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Congonester
Willes
The
Harrison Lente
James
Lentas
Mmo
Muntangers
Nillidy Ature Closepl
Shiltes Salone Columisin Hotel
Vfullen
Peter Kleb
Temples
Lowreys Tobacco Store
Zeptz
Uacksmuth
Wand
J B Wrights
Wirdows
Jas Webster & Hoi
Tohn Touch Fire Insurance
Webster Agency
Wis
UL Zante
Bay Thong Hoo
Exime Bhulte Puilding
Star Mineph Shiite Ateck
Mallen
Adiee Lowery Wreck
Faudeho
Htures
Houwe Natal
Peter Kiehl
Guiding Suk
Reuben Pravieh Walling
Twas Heldwanda
Rowseigensy
Mole Buiding HW
Muller Building
Wright
Buildin Enema Muntzinger Millinery
Hidden Treasure Dig Returns to Mill Street Site
Reports of a buried treasure near Main and Market streets spark local interest. Workmen uncover bones believed to be from an old graveyard while examining a cellar on the Cuth and Tudor building lot on Mill Street. the town discusses a Librarian position and a local charity ad appears in an unrelated ad at the end.
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Sitaf Te Tones & Tudor
Mill Street
Main
Market
Ciptun Kidd
T Brombayk
Cheel
van Wirh Olio Ab Nike Am
Uuke
Thy Board of Trustees
Mnterscore
Mies Grete
Culeago
CaNetter
Spencerville Event Draws Gun Club Experts
A diverse group of experts from various regions met at Spencerville to discuss private matters and gun clubs. Notable attendees included representatives from Van Wert and Marys, with high averages reported for local participants. Details remain uncertain due to fragmented OCR text.
Change in management at Van Worth popular shoe stores
A shift in leadership occurred as new proprietor Le 5 4 Me Lavan takes over the Van Worth shoe business from prior owners. The sale was completed Tuesday, with Ben Toledo and Soutiaird Brothers assisting in the transition. The new owner, a familiar figure in local commerce, plans to push growth and maintain the store’s standing in the community.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Uni of
van Worth
Ard Krothery
Ben
Toledo
Klerk
Soutiaird
Meredith
Local wedding and community notices from Van Wert area
The article reports the marriage of Tilden William and Miss Wyrd Bunyan near Jeffersonville in Fayette County, with groom's family ties and local work details. It also mentions a spring commencement at Middlepoint School with extensive program notes, plus farm notices, timber prices, a county reunion, and other local announcements and ads.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tilden Wil Namas
van Wert
Lia
Jeffersonville Fayette County
Miss Wyrd
Bunyan
Weeb
Ue van Wert Business College
J A Roush
C E Millers Barber Shop
Samuel Williams
Alleged Grocery Theft Involving Mrs Dixon At Allen Store
Report outlines an alleged theft at a New York area grocery owned by Mr Allen. Mrs Dixon, known locally, faced charges of taking money from a clerk during a daytime incident at the store. Dixon pleaded not guilty, with some observers doubting guilt as clerks were present at the time. A bank-note style examination followed, and Dixon claimed innocence while offering to return funds, though no immediate restitution occurred.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
exGits
Hustias Giroos
Minit Dison
Bae Bias
Dixot
Mary
Allen Uhetr
Mirg Dixon Wis Sion
iMay
Allen
Riturb Ib
Mainy
Mel Dizon
Redrove Mall
Death Notices From Sout Tyler and East Franklin Streets
Dense and mid Moray area obituaries list several deaths including Mrs Moses Milar of Sout Tyler Street and Franklin son of Mr and Mrs Edward Blick. Services were held at churches and interments in Woodland Cemetery. Also Mary Marguerite Allen age seven months died of whop ping cough. memorial services were at the German Lutheran church. A large horse sale is announced at Cane & Gunnett’s feed yard Saturday evening with sixty head of horses and colts for sale.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hasel Milar
Tuttle
Moses Milar
Sout Tyler Street
Mid -Morsay
Woodland Cemetery
Franklin
Eaward Blick
Sorth Brunklin Street
Tgen
Charles Phillips Agid
Tweslay
Mary Marguerite
Orley Allen
German Lutheran Church
Lindemeyer
Juri
Woodlind
Cane& Gunnett
Fragmentary local notice blends crimes trials and oddities
A scrambled OCR fragment references a court case and a township arrest, noting a serjeant and warrant actions, plus scattered names, places like Washington and Pleasant Hoy, and various unrelated items such as a comedy, berries, and audits. The text is heavily corrupted with broken phrases and disjointed entries.
Sunday School Convention Trip and Chautauqua Details
A Sunday School convention and surrounding Chautauqua events are planned with round trips from various locations. The schedule includes trains and buses to Clark Lake, Manitou Beach, and Franklin, with departure dates in August and a return window. Officials note a festive itinerary and visits to the Soldier’s Home of Da Lon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clarks Lake
Manitou Beach
Sundas
Franklin
Dalon
Ware
Megwe
Hume
Iksadoctors
Devil Dance in a Town Haunted by a Local Devil
An African narrator recalls a night in a small town as a devil is said to approach. Women and children retreat, a doctor and a high priest communicate with the devil, and the narrator confronts a terrifying figure with horns and a redoubled shrieks. The fear and superstition weave through the town as dawn nears.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Golden Ton
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Loledo
Thardor
Ben's
Ania Et Casto & Gumsford Yard
Nixty Mead
Ned
Sandusky
Otto
Ream
Lima
Belendd Hirch
Hidge Township
G Ro &T
Lilly Greesenart
Muxband
Omer New Tason
Harris Nickel
Italy
Castoria
Hivaya
Beara
Catlihen
Red Cross
Jones & Tudor
Spencerville
Wondy van Wert Whovttere
Dtarion
Dt Poll
Mendon Kigin
Wapaks Vctr
Marys Ind van Wert
Dntir
Spencers
Privcaeiter
Marion
Godfrey
Moris
Lealty
McDonsahd
Jeffersonville
Tilden
William
Marriot
W.O. N.S
Middlepont School
Olio
Lidl
Stbools
Nt Techn
IO Jones
D Beg Sloger
WB Jonie Gittonr
Bertculty Graton
Kingdons
Hertha
G Kraider Clase
Rysinger
Clara Prophery Lenaker
WildWood
American Ideala
Edwards
Nationa
Arewell
Ruy AO Taberchavery
Pris
PS Morgin
Heros Dutchman
Atunite
Recel
Gta
Milney Ty Dollars Prat PS Mogan
Pixton Tl
Bic Collegiate
Enery
Langth
Jonte Tait
Hounlon
van Wert County Association
Jenoldlers
Jos. Dixon
Uaioe
Tate
Cate
Ars
Kent
Swinton
Sas
Wwaitiia
Herida Co
Washiington
Hie
Harris
Pleasant Hoy Pacines Ub Canyoy
Derek
Scott
Fauna Go Bosion
Fomste Wyaaknoae
Tre
Lee Bee
Cincinnati
Stauitou
DR Cow
Henry Davies
Court House
Ohio
H. Wassenberg
van Wert, Ohto
Roy
Phaes
J C Eberhart
A. Jacobs Jacobs Bros
Castoria Firitansantthlinn
J. O. Roberts, van Wert, O
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