Wednesday, March 5, 2014

Ottoville Items - 1909


DD – Defiance Democrat
DH – Delphos Herald
LN – Lima News
PCS – Putnam County Sentinel
LTD – Lima Times Democrat
DC – Delphos Courant

1-1-1909 DH
Notes From the Ottoville News
A. E. Leininger transacted business at Cloverdale Wednesday.
Miss Estella Wannamacher is visiting with relatives in Cloverdale for a week.
Theo. Meyers and Peter Hess, of Decatur, Ind., are visiting with relatives and friends.
George, Andy and Frank Wenzlick visited the past week at Chatfield and New Washington.
Mrs. Chas. J. Bohrer, of Toledo, was the guest of her parents, Mr. and Mrs. P. J. Maehlmann, over the holidiays.
Robert Frisch, of Kirby, and George Remlinger, of Kerry, were the guests of relatives here the past week.
Andrew Rellinger, of Dayton, was a pleasant caller among his friends and relatives a few days this week.
H. Stemen transacted business in Ottoville Tuesday.
A box social was given under the auspices of the C. K. of O. at their hall in the Winkelman block Tuesday evening. Everybody enjoyed a good time.
The Ottoville Mutual No. 3, will hold their annual telephone election, at a meeting to be held on the second Saturday in January. All members are requested to be present.
The annual statement of the Trustees of Monterey was made at the annual meeting at the township house, Monday, Dec. 28. The total expenditure for the year was $3,626.59. The balance in the treasury, $1,400.65. The Trustees want a man for road superintendent in Dist. No. 2, for the year 1909. Application shall be filed with the township clerk on or before the first of February.
On last Thursday evening the home of B. M. Martin came near being destroyed by fire, which started in the kitchen roof. With the help of his neighbors it was confined to the kitchen and the wood house roof, which was destroyed to the extent of about thirty dollars. Mr. Martin has expresses his sincere thanks to his many neighbors and friends who assisted him and family to extinguish the fire and save his home.
A corn husking frolic was held for the benefit of Simon Plescher, at his home on Dec. 21st, Those who kindly assisted we're: John Freimoth, Jos. Turnwald, Harvey Schwartz, John Plescher, Joseph Plescher, Wm. Ricker, Frank Neitling, John Adam, Antone Bensman, Frank Miller, Barney Martin, Chas Swartz, L. A. Kohn, Adam Plescher, Antone Bensman, Jr., Lon Ricker, Wm. Morrison, Jos. Wenzlick, Peter Miller, Frank Giesken.
As the sun arose over the eastern horizon everybody marched to the field in good spirits with the thought of the good work ahead. Well, you ought to have seen those ears roll, Just one of those good old-fashioned bees, for they worked like bees, and by sunset. Six acres of corn shocks had been turned into fodder shocks and five hundred bushels of corn. Mr. Plescher thanks his many friends for their help. At present he is improving as good as can be expected.

1-15-1909 DH
Notes From the Ottoville News
Wm. Vincke made a business trip to Delphos.
The C. H. & D. section men are placing the new Odenweller switch.
Eilliam and Charles Turnwald were in Landeck, Tuesday, on business.
Missis Nora Huysman and Lola Morton, of Delphos, attended the C. K. of O. social last week.
Delbert Howard had a bone broken in his right foot, accidentally, last Thursday, by being struck by a falling tie, while unloading same.
George Altenberger and Audrey Peters were in Ottawa last week.
Grandma Klein who lives near Douglas, is confined to her home by sickness.
Odenweller Milling Co. have received a car load of ties for their new switch.
Otte Bros, have improved the appearance of their business-rooms by a new coat of paint and new wall paper.
Mrs. Henry Dietering, who has been confined to her home by sickness, is improving and is able to get about again.
The C. K. of O., of Cloverdale will hold a Pedro party at the St. Barbara school hall, on Sunday evening January 10th.
Mrs. Augusta Ranydels and children, Lima, visited a few days last week, with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. John Beckner.
Mrs. Carolina Studer visited over Christmas and New Years with her sister, Mrs. John Studer, at Ottawa, who returned with her and will spend a week here.
Henry Beckner has been very ill the past week, with stomach trouble. At present he is improving nicely.
Mr. and Mrs. Charles Bohrer returned to their home in Toledo, Monday, after a week’s visit with F. J. Maehlmann. Miss Elizabeth Maehlmann returned with them for an indefinite stay.
The many friends of Rev. Fr. Duhr, D. D., have received the good news that the Reverend Father is located in St. Michaels Wis., near Milwaukee. He is enjoying the best of health and doing well and has one hundred and ten families now under his spiritual care. He is well pleased with this location and is very well liked by his congregation.

1-29-1909 DH
From Ottoville Tri-County News
Albert Zahner sold his livery barn and business to Joseph Weber, last Monday.
Mrs. Henry Fecker and son, of Toledo, were the guests of Mr. and Mrs. Casper Fecker the past week.
A social gathering was held at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Math. Kramer, Tuesday evening. About twenty were present.
The businessmen of Ottoville held a meeting at Shenk's Hall, Thursday evening to discuss ways and means for the improvement of the town.
Gus. Krotokrax, of New Reigel, visited with his sister the past week.
Chas. Wank, of New Reigel, Returned home last week after a week's visit with Mr. and Mrs. Otto Kortokrax.
Miss Zeta Guisinger, of Ottoville, is visiting her uncle, P. C. Spieles, in Akron.
The section men on the C., H. &. D. have laid over 200 feet of track on the new Odenweller switch.
Otto Kortokrax is busy sawing timber east of Ft. Jennings where he has a large job.
Mrs. Barney Geisken returned to her home Monday from Cincinnati where She had been at the bedside of her husband who was at a hospital at that place.
Mr. Joseph Hasenkamp, and Miss Dena Dalsing were married at the St. Peter's and St. Paul's Catholic church, at Seneca, Kansas, on Tuesday, January 12th, at 9 o'clock
a. m. They arrived here on their wedding tour on January 13th. On that evening a reception was held at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Geo. Wenzlick in honor of the bridal party. Lunch and refreshments were served and all enjoyed a good time till an early hour of the morning. Miss Dalsing will be remembered by her many friends as her home was formerly with her grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Herman Deitering. The couple will visit for a month with their friends and then will return to their home at Seneca, where Mr. Hasenkamp has a large farm.

2-26-1909 DH
H. J. Beaming, the popular superintendent of Ottoville schools, was about to use the paddle on a twelve year old boy, in a way and place that would do the least damage and most good to the boy. He told the boy that he did not like to spank him, for he was sure it would hurt him as much to do it, as it would the boy to receive it. The boy replied by saying, "Yes, Professor, may be it will, but it won't hurt you in the same place it does me." Both the professor and the boy are now doing well. — Ottawa Sentinel

3-11-1909 DH
The Council of Ottoville has enacted an ordinance providing for the closing of the saloons in that town at 10.30 and 11 o’clock at night on stated nights of the week and during stated months of the year, prohibits billiard or pool tables in the saloon, card playing, slot machines, dice or any game of chance, and also provides against singing or music of any sort.

3-11-1909 DH
The burning out of a chimney in the home of A. E. Leininger, in Ottoville, was the occasion of reports being received in Delphos Wednesday morning that a terrible conflagration was raging in that town. The smoke from the burning soot in the chimney blackened the walls in the residence and it was thought that fire existed under the floor. An investigation proved this to be a mistake. A number of Delphos people arranged to go to Ottoville on the 10:55 C. H. & D. train, when reports were circulated that a conflagration was in progress, but the wild reports were corrected before the arrival of the train.

4-9-1909 DH
From The Ottoville Tri-County News
The residence of Charles Mallifske is being painted.
A telephone meeting was held at Shenk's hall, Monday evening
Geo. Altenburger made a business trip to Cloverdale, Tuesday evening.
A. B. Leininger was called to Dayton last Friday on special business.
Peter Leis plastered the new Farmers Mutual building this week.
Wm. Schneeg attended the Ashbaugh ditch hearing held in Van Wert, last Friday.
Thos. Wisher,. Sam. Dodson, Isaac Dodson and Alus Miller are building new barns this spring.
Edward Odenweller is building a new addition to his home. Peter Schmitt put in the foundation this week.
Miss Hazel Adams, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Harvey Adams, and Mr. Caud Schneider, son of Mr. and Mrs. John Schneider, were united in marriage last Friday.
Wm. Schnegg has purchased a new automobile.
Mrs. W. G. Shenk visited in Delphos, Monday.
Miss Lucy Rekart, of Toledo, attended the Kromer funeral here, last Saturday,
Wm. Turnwald and John Bartz attended the Farmers' Institute in Ottawa, last Friday.
Henry Schneider has raised the house of John Von Oss, preparatory for a new foundation.
Miss Regina Kehres left Saturday for Dunkirk, where she has a position as trimmer in the store of Mrs. Rachel Taylor.
Wm. Biglow raised the barn of Henry Biedenharn's last week. The new building is 32x50. Fourteen assisted in the raising. .
F. M. Peltier, of Ottawa, is here in the interest of the new telephone line. New poles will be erected on the main streets, and several new terminals will be put in at different places. This will make better service.
Miss Elizabeth Bowersock, a daughter of Mr. and Mrs. John Bowersock, was united in marriage to Mr. Bert Bryan, son of Mr. and Mrs. Fred. Bryan, by the Rev. Drummonds, at Elm Grove, last Saturday evening.
Dr. Wolfe, of Wetsel, was called to the home of Wm. Schneeg last Sunday, to extract a peanut hull that had been become lodged in the baby boy's throat,: and nearly
choked the little fellow to death. Good luck dislodged the shell and, when the doctor arrived, which was only a few minutes later, he found the youngster doing well.
Last Thursday night sadness crossed the threshold of the home of Mr. and Mrs. Frank Kromer, when death's angel guided back to heaven the two little souls the angel of life had given them to bless their home seven weeks ago.
The children were twins, a boy and a girl. Funeral services were held Saturday morning from St. Mary's Catholic church. Two boys and two girls were pall bearers: Clara Ruen, add Nellie Greulich, and Simon Rekart and Albert Zahm.

4-23-1909 DH
Mayor A. A. Roth and F. J. Maehlman, cashier of the Ottoville bank, have each made purchase of a "Cadillac 30" touring car.

4-23-1909 DH
From The Ottoville Tri-County News
John Nomine is on the sick list.
Mrs. Mary Kromer is very sick this week.
Louis Hoehn returned from Texas last week.
John Rieger visited over Easter with his parents.
Joseph Pittner is in Cloverdale this week helping Frank Wannemacher.
Rev. Hahm, of Mandale, was in town a few hours Tuesday evening.
The Misses Zora and Zella Rower of Kalida, were in town one day last week.
Mr. and Mrs. Peter Krebs, of Celina, were guests of relatives here last Sunday.
Walter Mersman and family, of Celina, were the guests of relatives here, over Easter.
John Vondran and wife, of Delphos, visited over Easter with relatives and friends.
Win. Bigelow raised Wannemacher Bros. new barn, at Cloverdale last Thursday.         
George Miller and family left for their new home at Olpe, Kansas last Monday.
Edward Stallkamp and Thomas Gengler, of Delphos, were here on a business trip last Friday.
John G. Klima and family have moved to Cecil, in Paulding county. They left last week.
George and Martin Zimmerman of Ottawa, were the guests of Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Pittner, a few days the past week.
Joseph Hammons, wife and son visited over Sunday with Mrs. Hammons parents, Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Bowman, at Defiance.
The infant son of Mr. and Mrs. Clarence Miehls, died last Monday. Funeral services were held Wednesday, at Ft. Jennings.
Miss Zella Rower has accepted a position as bookkeeper for the Kalida Milling & Grain Co. She will commence her duties Monday.
The Boosters' Club, composed of Delphos businessmen has been organized at that place the past weeks. Its purpose is to help and push any project that will better that town. Good thing to organize in Ottoville.
The trustees staked the grade on the Huysman pike and Wannemacher pike. They also viewed the 1-4 mile road running east and west through the Arthur Carter farm, the latter having petitioned the Trustees to have the road run straight.

4-30-1909 DH
From The Ottoville Tri-County News
Miss Martha Krebs visited in. Ottawa last week.
Leo Bendele made a business trip to Lima last week.
Gottfield Wannemacher, Jr., was in Mandate one day last week.
Mr. and Mrs. W. E. Dray's baby has been very slick the past week.
A. A. Roth and Joseph Vincke were in Van Wert last Sunday.
Joseph Scheck of New Washington, visited with friends the past week.
Wm. Schneeg and family were in, town Sunday With their new automobile.
Peter Schmitt and family went to Kalida last Sunday, in their automobile.
Born, to Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Schlagbaum, Saturday, an eleven pound son.
Louis Hoehn and Miss Mary Hoehn visited in Michigan the past week.
Mr. Henry Linger And Miss Lizzie Haselman will be married April 27th.
A. E. Leininger and Mat. Kline were fishing at the river last Friday.
Mr. and Mrs. A. E. Leininger attended the minstrel Show at Delphos, last Thursday night.
Mrs. Charles Boherer, of Toledo, is the guest of her parents, Mr. and Mrs. F. J. Maehlmann.
Mr. Louis Hoehn and Miss Mary Eberly, of New Washington, will be married at the home of the bride on April 28.
Jos. Schlereth hauled 24 tons of coal with Nick Lauer's team last Thursday from the cars to Wannemacher Elevator Co.'s sheds. He loaded and unloaded the amount which means one man handling 48 tons of coal in less than ten hours.
Nick Bedink has placed on the sidewalk at the bank corner an Acorn Boulevard Arc Light, of 1500 candle power. This light is being placed on trial and if it proves satisfactory the council probably buy several lamps and have them installed. Nick Bedink is agent for these lamps.
The coming marriage of Mr. Wenz Klima and Miss Emma Martin was announced in church Sunday.

5-7-1909 DH
The Ottoville Telephone company, of Ottoville, Putnam county, has been incorporated by J. C. Wannemacher, John J. Miller, A. A. Roth, Ed. G. Odenweller, and Geo. Wannemacher. They propose to construct and operate telephone lines in Putnam, Paulding, Allen and Van Wert counties, The capital stock is $5,000.

5-14-1909 DH
From The Ottoville Tri-County News
Joseph Vincke was in Delphos, Tuesday.
Mrs. Nick Gillen, of Delphos, was the guest of her sister, one day this week.
Mrs. Wm. Frish and little son are improving nicely .
Mr. and Mrs. Dan Mallifske attended the Klima-Martin wedding, Tuesday.
George Markward has been sick the past few weeks, but at present he is improving.
Edward Malllifske, of Hamilton, was the guest of his parents, over last Sunday.
A. E. Leininger and W. C. Shenk have placed new awnings on their business places.
A ditch meeting will be held in Washington township, Van Wert county, on May 8.
Mrs. Caroline Studer and daughter Rosa, and Miss Pauline Pittner, were in Delphos, Monday.
Otto Kortokrax made a business trip to Richmond Ind., last Friday. He stopped over with Mersman Bros., at Celina, on his way home Saturday.
A joint ditch meeting of the ditch supervisors of Putnam county, Van Wert counties was held last Thursday, on the Wilhelm and Fortener ditch which starts in Jennings township.
An automobile party was held at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Andy Clementz, a week ago Sunday. Those present were Peter Smith and family, Gust Smith and family,
Joseph Perrin and wife, Chas. Perrin and Jacob Rieger.
Mr. Wenzle Klima, brother of. Jos. Klima, and Miss Emma Martin, only daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Wm. H. Martin, were married at St. Mary’s Catholic church, Wednesday
morning at eight o’clock, Rev. Fr. Mertes officiating. The groomsman and bridesmaid were John Fuerst of Cloverdale, and Miss Lucy Willacker. The couple left for Toledo and Detroit, where they will visit a week. The wedding dinner was served at the home of the bride, and was attended by about fifty guests. After their return they will go to housekeeping in this town.
John Kroeger and Dr. Harmon attended the seventy-fifth birthday anniversary of the formers father, Joseph Kroeger, who resides at Delphos. About forty guests were present. Several nice gifts were presented him.
Mrs. Frank Krebs land Mrs. A. E. Leininger attended the funeral of Jacob Gross, at New Lathrop, Mich., last week. Mr. Gross was formerly a businessman of this place. They also visited at Albion, Mich.
Peter Schmitt and son, Jos. Otte, Miss Francis Zahner and Mr. and Mrs. Otto Kortokrax, were Toledo visitors Sunday.

5-21-1909
From The Ottoville Tri-County News
Joseph Vincke was in Delphos, Thursday.
E. E. Rower finished burning a kiln of tile this week.
Mrs. J. J. Miller and Mrs. J. F. Ockuly were in Delphos, Wednesday.
Sophia Wannemacher returned home from a visit at Cloverdale, Wednesday.
Mr. and Mrs. Steve Wannemacher and baby of Cloverdale, were here Wednesday.
John Klima and family are well pleased with their new home in Cecil.
C. Wannemacher's Sons installed a gasoline engine and feed grinder for John Smead at Dupont last week.
Lucas Produce Co. shipped over 25,000 dozen eggs from this station last week. The hen that lays the golden egg has gotten busy again.
The music pupils of Miss Mary Lauer will give a recital at C. K. of O. Hall on Friday evening, May 21st, commencing at eight o'clock. Miss Blanche Kettiewell of Delphos, will assist. Lovers of music should not miss this opportunity, as an excellent program has been prepared and consists of thirty-one pieces. Admission 15 cents.
Announcements of the marriage of Mr. Joseph Van Oss and Miss Dora Vincke, are out. The wedding day is set far May 26.

6-18-1909 DH
From The Ottoville Tri-County News
Henry Kehres, of Delphos, visited with friends here, Sunday.
Aaron Huysman transacted business in Ottawa last week.
Joseph Pittener put in a cement cellar at Ft. Jennings, last week.
H. W. Stemen, of near Ft. Jennings, was in town Wednesday.
George. W. Sybert, of Muntana, transacted business here Saturday.
Schulien & Roth received their new Cadillac touring, car, Saturday.
Miss Agnes Sellet left Tuesday, for a visit in Seneca county.
Geo. Wannemacher received a car load of binders and mowers last week.
Oliver Sellet was in Cloverdale, Tuesday.
Herman Brinkman has placed a new roof and lightening rods on his house and kitchen.
Mr. and Mrs. A. E. Leininger attended the wedding of Mr. Charles Bartz and  Miss Gertrude Mowrey, at Sidney, Thursday. Miss Millie Reckart, of Delphos, was the guest of Mr. and Mrs. John Zahn, Sunday.
A new switch has been surveyed and staked out for Lucas Produce Co. and Wannemacher Elevator Co.
John Zahm is able to be at work again after being confined too his home the past week with rheumatism.
Plescher & Brickner shipped two car loads of fine stock to Cleveland, Tuesday. Mr. Brickner accompanied them.
Dr. Dietrick, V. S., removed a tumor, last Monday, from a horse owned by Marion Dotson, that weighed nearly a pound; it had grown near one of the eyes.
Nick Bedink has made some nice improvements at the Star restaurant. The front has been parted and a new lighting plant installed.
Louis Geisken, son of Henry Geisken, and Miss Katie Duling, of Glandorf, were married at that place, Wednesday morning. Several from here attended the wedding.

7-16-1909 DH
FROM THE OTTOVILLE TRI-GOUNTY NEWS
John Lauer was in Toledo Monday.
F. J. Maehlmann transacted business in Toledo, Monday.
Mr. and Mrs. A. H. Berry were visitors at Lima over Sunday.
Edward Odenweller transacted business in Lima, Wednesday.
A new boiler is being placed in the basement of St. Mary's church.
J. S. Miller and Peter Ockuly, of Celina, left Tuesday for Black Hills S. D.
Leo Odenweller, of Toledo, was a guest of relatives here.
Richard Knissel of Fostoria, was the guest of the Odenweller Bros., Wednesday.         
J. M. Thatcher, of Delphos, was a welcome caller among his friends here Wednesday.
The four-months old baby of Mr. and Mrs. Gust Wannemacher, of Cloverdale, died Wednesday evening. Funeral services were held Thursday afternoon, from St. Barbara church. Several from here were in attendance.
Anthony Gores and sister, Miss Clara Gores, of Fremont, are the guests of their sister, Mrs. F. J. Maehlmann, and family.
Mrs. C. Wirtz and family and Edward Mallifske, of Hamilton, are the guests of Edward's parents, Mr. and Mrs. Dan Mallifiske.
A. E. Leininger will leave Tuesday for Yellowstone Park, Alaska-Yukon-Pacific Exposition, and a trip through California and the south-west.

8-13-1909 DH
FROM THE OTTOVILLE TRI-COUNTY NEWS
Born to Mr. and Mm John Zahm Thursday, a baby girl.
Married Mr. Paul Lehmkuhle and Miss Louise Mittelkamp were united in marriage last Wednesday
Mr. and Mrs. H. J. Benning will move to their new home in Gland next week, where Prof. Benning will have charge of the schools Prof. Uhrich of Loramie, Shelby county moved here last Wednesday.
Mrs. George Wannemacher and son Leander, are visiting at Fostoria.
Miss Viola Wamnemacher visited at Cloverdale this week.
One of Wm. Dickman’s horses became very sick while hauling stone last Saturday.
Miss Arlene Metcalf, of Delphos is visiting George Wannemacher's family.
John Miller, Mrs. Jos. F. Miller and Mrs. Mary Winkelman, left Tuesday, for Chesaning, Michigan where they will visit with Mr. and Mrs. Jos. Deitering and Jos. Otte
Carl Sprough, of Grover Hill had an arm broken last week, at the Lies farm, while starting an automobile.
A surprise party was held at the home of Miss Lulu Rekart, Sunday evening, the event being her twenty-first birthday anniversary. About forty were present. Refreshments were served.
C. Wannemacher & Sons lost a valuable horse Monday.
Wm. Schneeg is building la new house for Tony Hoersten.
Adam Moritz moved here from Grover Hill, last Friday.
Mrs. Voradran received word that her bother, Jos. Schille, is very sick at Cleveland.
Mrs. F. J. Maehlmamn and children returned Tuesday from a visit at Fremont and Toledo.
Rev. J. M. Kasel, German Prof, at the Catholic Normal School of Milwaukee, Wis., is the guest of Rev. J. B. Mertes and his former pupil, Prof. H. J. Benning.

9-24-1909 DH
FROM THE OTTOVILLE TRI-COUNTY NEWS
A. E. Leininger has put in a new cement sidewalk on the north side of his business block. J. E. Pittner had the contract.
Mrs. Landel Reiger met with a serious accident last Friday morning, Sept. 10. While walking from the house to the summer kitchen, she slipped and fell, tearing all the
leaders loose in her left ankle.
Andy Rellinger, of Dayton, was a visitor with his friends here on Sunday.
Al. Birkmeier, of Ft. Jennings, transacted business here Monday.
Nick. Bedink secured the contract for lighting the new U. B. church at Oakwood, with the Acorn Gas System. He also will place a new latest improved generator in A. E. Leininger's business place.
Mr. Sylvester Wannemacher, son of Mr. and Mrs. Henry Wannemacher, and Miss Regina Wurst, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Henry Wurst, were married at St. Mary’s church, Tuesday morning, Sept. 14th. The bridesmaid and groomsman were Miss Adeline Wurst, sister of the bride and Mr. Albert Wannemacher brother of the groom. The wedding breakfast and dinner was served at the home of the bride.
The best ball game of the season was played between Ottoville and Delphos last Sunday. Eleven innings were played to break the tie, resulting in favor of Ottoville. Score, 3 and 4.

10-1-1909 DH
FROM THE OTTOVILLE TRI-COUNTY NEWS
Mrs. J. F. Maehlmann is visiting at Napoleon.
The home of Mrs. Henry Middlekamp east of town was struck by lightening last Wednesday night. Insured. Loss light.
Thursday a very bad fire was caused at the hone of Frank Schulien, by a gasoline stove, which took fine while Mrs. Schulien was ironing. The fire damaged two rooms to about the extent of between $15 and $20. At the time of the fire two strangers were passing who rendered their aid and succeeded in getting the fire under control, which was quickly put out when help came. Mr. Schulien who has been confined to his bed for the past couple of months with to broken ankle, succeeded in crawling out of the house onto the porch with the two small children, while Mrs. Schulien hastily phoned for the fire department. The house was insured in the Partners Mutual Insurance company.

11-26-1909 DH
Items of Interest from Ottoville News
Schulien & Roth conducted a horse sale here Saturday, at which they sold over thirty head of horses.
Frank Schulien is able to be out again, after being confined to his home with a broken ankle for the past three months.
Mr. Michael Kehres left Tuesday for a visit with relatives in Celina.
A. H. Berry, section foreman C. H. & D., had the misfortune to have one of his fingers smashed last week.
Mrs. Joseph Miehls, of Ft. Jennings, left for Shawnee, Oklahoma, last week, to visit her son Alfred, who is seriously ill with typhoid fever.
Henry Breitholt, aged 48 years, 9 months and 17 days, died at his home west of town Tuesday November 2nd, from an attack of typhoid fever. He was only confined to his home for about a week. Funeral services were held Friday morning, November 6th from St. Mary’s Catholic Church. He is survived by one brother, John Breitholt.
Announcements have been made at the St. Mary’s church of the coming marriage of Miss Rosa Lauer, to Mr. Leo Otte, which will take place, on Thanksgiving Day, Nov. 25th.
Joe Weber moved into the home, which he recently purchased of Henry Wurst, who has moved to Delphos.
John Winkelman transacted business in Delphos last Tuesday.
Farmers around Ft. Jennings are organizing a Farmers institute.
Otte Bros. Have placed some new furniture in their business place.
Mrs. Michael Kehres left Tuesday for a visit with relatives at Celina.

12-3-1909 DH
A pleasant event occurred at the country home of Mr. and Mrs. Otto Kortokrax, near Ottoville, on Thanksgiving, when they entertained a number of young people at a six o'clock dinner. A delicious dinner was served and a very pleasant evening was spent in various games and amusements. The guests of Mr. and Mrs. Kortokrax were Misses Mary Peiffer, Mayme Smith, Minnie Brinkman, Ellen Kalt, Ella Goebel, Josephine Grothouse, Mayme Murray, Clara Kortokrax and Cora Harding, of Chichasaw. Messrs Leo and Joe Murray, Ben Wunderle, Ed and Syl Smith, Raymond Lang, Lawrence Grothouse, Frank Etgen, Gus Kortokrax, Robert Will, Henry and Roy Wegesin, Gust Weber.

12-10-1909 DH
From the Ottoville Tri-County News
Miss Eva Geier visited in Delphos last week.
Miss Mary Lauer visited in Delphos last Monday.
Chas. Kalt, of Continental, visited with relatives here last week.
Postmaster Coble and wife, of Delphos, were Ottoville visitors last Friday.
John Schneeg and Frank Grubenhoff were in Ottawa last Wednesday.
Mr. Gillard, of Mandale, was here Saturday, breaking colts for Schulien & Roth.
Miss Nellie Poling, of Delphos, was the guest of Mr. and Mrs. Jesse Stemen Sunday.
Wm. Huysman, of Detroit, is visiting with relatives and friends in this vicinity.
Geo. Trempert, and family, of Lima, spent Thanksgiving with Mr. and Mrs. Andrew Peters.
Mr. Stewart, of Wetsel, was a caller in town Saturday.
Andy Rellinger, of Dayton, was the guest of relatives here Sunday.
Charles Sanders, of Delphos, visited with relatives here last Sunday.
John P. Siren and wife, of Cloverdale, attended the funeral of Mr. Utrup here Monday.
Schulien & Roth are building a large barn on their farm south of town, at the old brick yard.
Peter Schmitt is completing a concrete bridge at Miller City cutoff.
Benjamin Galliger was in town Saturday and says his eyes are much improved. He underwent an operation, at Lima.
Nicholas Frankhart, well known citizen of this county, died at his residence in Palmer township, aged 68 years.
Jacob Schneider, of Delphos, visited over Sunday with his friends. Mr. Schneider's foot was amputated and he is now able to be about again.
Jacob Sellet, while out hunting last week with several friends, was accidentally shot in the eye, a stray shot striking this eye glasses, breaking one and cutting his face under the eye.
How many in Ottoville can tell how long on a clear day it will take for the sound of a whistle blown at Delphos, to travel to Ottoville.
Wm. Greulich was accidentally shot in the back by some unknown party last Friday noon while standing in his kitchen door at home. The bullet was from a  "22" and did not penetrate his clothes, his suspenders warding it off. Village ordinances prohibit shooting within the city limits, and this seems to be a case of downright carelessness as well as a violation of the law.
W. T. Remlinger is having his drug store repapered.
New storm fronts are being placed on, the St. Mary’s church by a St. Louis firm.
William F. Utrup was born in Ottoville, Ohio, October 19, 1882, and died at his, home south of town, Thursday, November 25, 1909, at 4 o'clock p. m. The deceased was the son of Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Utrup, and was married to Miss Clara Rode, of Delphos, Ohio, at St. John's Catholic church, at Delphos, in 1906. One daughter two years old and his wife are left to mourn a devoted father and husband. At the time of his death Mr. Utrup was 27 years, 1 month and 3 days old. His death was due to stomach trouble. Mr. Utrup was a member of St. Mary’s church, and was well liked by his many friends. His death, which came unexpected, cast a shadow of sorrow among his many friends, who extend their sympathy to the bereaved family. Services were held at St. Mary's Catholic church, and the remains were placed in their last resting place in St. Mary’s cemetery, Monday morning, Nov. 29. Besides his wife and daughter he leaves to mourn his loss five brothers, three sisters and mother, Mrs. Jos. Utrup. The brothers and sisters are Gerhart, Henry, Joseph Jr., Frank and Paul; Mrs. Wenzel Klima, Mrs. Willim Frisch, and Miss Anna Utrup. Those present from out of town were Barney Utrup and wife, Fracey Fipp and Mrs. Jos. Ostendorf, of Ottawa; Frank Utrup, Joseph Schmersal and wife of Kalida, Andy Fuerst and wife, Conrad Fuerst and Frank Mersman, of Cloverdale; Mrs. Henry Tegenkamp, Henry Shoemaker and family, Mr. and Mrs. Henry Rode, parents of Mrs. Utrup, of Delphos; Lewis Rode and family, and Mrs. Pothast and children, of Landeck.

10-24-1909 DH
From the Ottoville Tri-County News
Landel Rieger was home over Sunday from Tiffin.
Henry Lauf, of Ft. Jennings, transacted business here.
Frank Gmeiner, of Ottawa, was here Friday transacting business.
The new plate glass window was put in at the post office Saturday.
Grandma Pavel fell and broke a leg last week, at her home south of town.
Nicholas Lauer and J. J. Miller were in Grover Hill, Tuesday on business for the Loan Co.
Wm. P. Alter, of Toledo, and H. C. Rampe, of Ft. Jennings, were in town Tuesday.
Miss Josephine Wannemacher called on Mr. and Mrs. David Brown at
Oakwood last Tuesday.
John Wannemacher, Nicholas Lauer and John Kehres attended the stock show at Chicago.
Mr. and Mrs. Leo Otte returned from their wedding tour in Northern Ohio and Michigan last week.
Al Bertling went to Kingsley, Mich., Monday, where he attended the funeral of his brother-in-laws child.
Miss Cora Wannemacher returned home, after a two weeks' visit with friends at Van Wert and Hoaglin.
Wm. Schlagbaum will attend the corn show, and Farmer's Institute at Ottawa.
Nick Bedink received four calls last week for, Acorn Light systems at Elida, Scott, Latty and Middle Point.
Henry Wannemacher made an entry of twelve ears of corn at the show at Ottawa
            Born to Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Miller, a girl baby, last week. Mr. and Mrs. Peter Schmitt, a girl baby Saturday evening, Dec. 11th .
Some fine hogs have passed in their checks the past week. The price is high ranging about 8 cents per pound, and its what you might call high living.
A lamp explosion at the home of F. F. Vincke last Friday evening, caused a small amount of damage to one room. The fire was quickly extinguished.
Wannemacher Elevator Company loaded the first car of grain on the new side track, which reached their elevator Saturday. They also received a car load of coal.
Sadness entered the home of Mr. and Mrs. C. F. Franzer last Friday evening when their little baby passed away. The funeral services were held at St. Mary’s church. Monday morning at nine o’clock, interment in city cemetery.
Elias Buckley, an aged resident of this county,who formerly resided south of town but who was taken to the infirmary several weeks ago, is reported to be failing fast. Frank Eickhart, his guardian, and John Schrack went over to Ottawa last week to visit Mr. Buckley. He is the oldest settler living Putnam County, being 71 years old.

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