Death Near Ottoville

Miss Kate Bentley, aged 26 years and 3 months, died at the home of her parents, two miles west of Ottoville, Sunday, from consumption. Miss Bentley went to Cleveland about two years ago and entered the Ursuline Convent to become a nun, but her health soon failed and she was compelled to return home. She was confined to her bed for four weeks. The funeral will be held at Ottoville Wednesday. A number of her young friends in the neighborhood, about twenty in number, were at her bedside just before she died.

1-8-1902 DH

The Ottoville Gas Company has commenced drilling another well in their field. It is located on the Joseph Brickner farm, about one mile this side of Ottoville.

Mrs. Schille, of near Douglas, died Sunday at the age of 78 years. Her remains were interred at Ottoville Tuesday afternoon.

1-11-1902 DH

W. J. Moss, representative of the Mosler Safe and Lock Company was here Thursday, and stated that he intended going to Ottoville next week and endeavor to start a bank there. The businessmen of the little village are hustling citizens and there is no doubt but they will take to the idea readily.

1-15-1902 DH

Drilling on the Brickner well near Ottoville has been delayed on account of the difficulty in getting water.

1-16-1902 DH

The drill has again been started in the Brickner gas well in the Ottoville field.

1-17-1902

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Jos. Mersman, of Ottawa, was in town Friday.

Louis Welde, county auditor, was here on business Thursday.

Nick Gremling, of Bucyrus, attended the funeral of Miss Katie Bindle Tuesday.

Geo. Ockuly returned to Continental Monday after spending a few days at home.

The Ottoville Gas Co. commenced drilling Thursday.

1-24-1902

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Joseph Vincke, acting postmaster here, since the death of Dr. Binder, has received his commission and now has charge of the office as a full fledged postmaster. Jos. Proved his ability in the past and will administer the duties of the position with satisfaction to all.

Jos. Reif and Henry Schmidt were in town Monday.

Geo Ernst and son, Aaron Huysman and Frank Gmeiner made a business trip to Ottawa Tuesday.

Jacob Adams is harvesting his crop of ice.

John Giesken, of Watson, Mo., is visiting his brothers, Henry and Barney Giesken.

Frank Henison and Miss Rosa Henison, of Botkins, are visiting relatives and friends here.

Geo. Meihls sold his farm at Douglass to J. W. Rekart. Consideration $82.50 per acre.

Mrs. J. Piepenbrack, of St. Rose, is here visiting her sister, Mrs. C. F. Franzer.

Mrs. F. Guelker and Miss Grace Guelker, of Glandorf, were guests of Mrs. Henry Beidenharn Sunday.

Miss Lizzie Schneeg, of Delphos, is home to spend a few days.

E. L. Odenweller and Mrs. Frank Thessing made a business trip to Ottawa Monday.

Jacob Straley, of Seamersville, sold his farm to Manuel Adams.

Dr. J. F. Ockuly is having plans made to build a new office this coming spring.

Will Steinle and John Hotz, of Delphos, were here Thursday.

Joseph Reif and Joseph Schmidt, of Delphos, were in town Monday.

Jos. Wannemacher, the great trapper, invented a mink trap, which he intends to have patented.

Mr. Davis, of Lima, spent a few days here on business.

J. C. Wannemacher made a business trip to Grover Hill Thursday.

Peter Snyder, of Wetsel, was in Ottoville Wednesday, calling on friends.

1-25-1902 DH

The well in the Ottoville field will drill in Monday.

1-29-1902 DH

The gas well in the Ottoville field was shot Tuesday afternoon with a light charge. It improved the pressure and makes the product of the well a certainty.

2-6-1902 DH

The gas well in the Ottoville field continues to show good and they are talking of locating another well.

2-7-1902

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Wm. Bigelow and Photographer Weger made a trip to Seamersville Saturday.

Will Steinle, of Delphos, was in town Tuesday on business.

Geo. Davisdson and family, W. Davidson and Mike Coon, who made a trip to Alma, Mich., returned last week. George bought a farm and intends to embark in the sugar beet industry. While helping to move the crop of sugar beets from the farm he purchased to the refinery in Alma, there were only 365 other wagons ahead of them.

Lee Kollsmith and Miss Rosa Landick, of Delphos, were the guests of Mr. and Mrs. Geo. Altenburger and family Sunday.

J. H. Wannemacher, Wm. Schlagbaum and Henry Schimmoeller made a business trip to Kenton Monday.

Mike Schlereth, of Minnesota, is home visiting his parents and friends.

Jos. Schimmoeller, of Rimer, gave the boys a friendly call Saturday and Sunday.

Conrad Berner left Monday for Ft. Wayne, after spending a week at home.

Albert Morris bought the Dick Wells farm for $1,105.

Fred Barts and Chas. Henry made a business trip to Lima Thursday.

Rose and Katie Morbach left Monday for Ottawa after spending a week at home.

A sled load of people left for Delphos to attend the funeral of Anton Steckler.

Wm. Duvall purchased the Shaw farm of 50 acres for $3,000.

Henru Rampe, of Ft. Jennings, was in town Thursday.

Jos. Armstrong, of Leipsic, was in town Saturday.

Jake Studer and Jos. Schuver left for Spencerville Monday, where they are getting out ship timber.

Ed Priddy, of Wetsel, was in town Thursday.

Andrew Altenburger, of Cloverdale, was in town Wednesday.

2-10-1902 DH

Mesdames W. Wannemacher, J. Miller, G. Altenburger, A. Rostal, W. Gillen, J. Lauer, T. Thasing, G. Strothman and son, of Ottoville, composed a sleigh riding party that enjoyed Sunday evening at the home of Joseph Hotz, on west First Street.

2-11-1902 DH

Near Ottoville

A sleigh riding party composed of young people drove to the home of Oliver Sellet, about two miles north of Ottoville Monday evening. The crowd pleasantly passed the evening in various games and lunch was served. Composing the party were Misses Agnes Wahmoff, Mamie Weger, Kate Mittler, Grace Bergfeld, Gertrude Limbach, Gertrude Herlihy. Messrs. Carl Roth, Oscar Roth, William Roth, Andy Rienmeyer, John Hotz, Carl Reif, William Walsh, George Walsh, John Wahmhoff and Alphonse Hotz.

2-14-1902

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Mr. and Mrs. Michael Gustbacher and daughter are the guests of Theo. Kramer and wife.

Henry Smith is on the sick list at this writing.

A. E. Leinninger and wife attended the opera at Delphos Monday evening.

Theo Kramer received the sad news of the death of his uncle Anthony Kramer, of Glandorf, Ohio. Age 77 years, 5 months and 3 days. Burial took place Monday morning.

Mrs. John Studer and daughter left for their home at Ottawa Tuesday morning.

Frank Mersman returned from Chicago.

The young folks of Delphos gave Oliver Sellet and family a pleasant call Monday evening.

The progressive pedro party at Mrs. Caroline Studer’s Monday was a grand success. Every one present enjoyed the evening.

Frank Gmeiner, Nick Lauer, Nick Bedink, J. J. Miller, Henry Wurst, Wm. Schlagbaum, Barney Schlagbaum, Sebastian Kehres, Anton Bensmann, Jos. Schneider, John Schille, members of the C. K. of O., took in the banquet Thursday evening at Ottawa, given by the branch there. They were all pleased and think it well worth it to make the long cold trip for the event. They were royally entertained and the event will not soon be forgotten.

The Delphos singing choir were testing zero weather Thursday evening, by giving us a pleasant call. They made their headquarters at the Lauer Hall and a good time was reported by all who were present.

Born to John McOwen and wife, a girl.

Frank Herman made a trip to Delphos Wednesday, and on his way home he got stuck in a snow drift.

Mrs. John N. Vondran is temporarily on the sick list.

Wm. Studer, Jos. Berner and wife, Chas. Lauer and several others are contemplating a trip to the state of Washington in the near future.

A large sled load of young folks went to Chas. Rekart’s Friday evening. On their way home they were all spilled out in the snow.

Frank Giesken was here on a business trip Thursday.

Wm. Schlagbaum, J. H. Wannemacher and Henry Schimmoeller returned from Kenton, but have not closed a deal for the horse they were after.

Born to Mr. and Mrs. Jos. Friburg, a boy.

The progressive pedro party at the Lauer Hall Wednesday evening was a success in every particular. A delicious lunch was served at 11 p.m., which was nicely arranged by the ladies.

2-21-1902

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Mrs. A. Volka is very ill at this writing with dropsy.

Antioch is having a series of meetings. Two Morman preachers, one of Utah and one of Wyoming, are giving lectures on Christianity.

Rev. James Claypool is concluding a series of meetings at Convoy.

The sad news of the death of John Turnvall, of New Washington, was received here Friday. John Pittner, Wm. And Louis Studer and Tracey Wenslitz left Saturday to attend the funeral.

Henry Schimmoeller, J. H. Wannemacher and John Kehres made a business trip to Columbus last week.

Frank Gmeiner made a business trip to Ottawa Saturday.

Jos. And John Schurer made and important business trip to Delphos Wednesday.

John Altenburger was surprised Monday evening, when a crowd of young folks, sixty in number, gave him a royal treat. A good time was reported.

C. H. and Barney Hilvers bought a farm from Chas. Kehres. Consideration $4,950.

E. B. Walkup was here Wednesday to look after the Ottoville gasser. He is well pleased with the gas well.

Quite a number of Grover Hill people attended the German medicine show this week.

Wm. Studer sold his business place to Chas. Kehres. Consideration $1,475.

Bals Schurer made a business trip to Ottawa Friday.

Mrs. Tom Dunlap, of Muntanna, is the guest of Joseph Moritz and wife.

Mrs. Frank Gmeiner was in Delphos Friday, a guest of Mrs. Kittie Moening.

Louis Odenweller was in Delphos Thursday to attend the canal meeting.

Born, to Mr. and Mrs. Jos. J. Miller, a boy.

Chas. Weber and Chas. Krebs made a business trip to Delphos Tuesday.

Len Gmeiner is getting the brick hauled to the place where he intends to erect a new residence, as soon as the weather will permit to start the ball rolling.

Miss Barbara Weldy, of Cloverdale, is visiting friends and relatives here.

Ottoville will have a boom on hand in the way of building new residences and business places.

Rev. Arnoldi, of Ft. Jennings, is the guest of Rev. J. B. Mertes Tuesday.

2-24-1902 DH

Charles M. Weaver, Charles Krebs and Joseph Perry, of Ottoville, were in Delphos this morning and left over the Pennsylvania for Hampshire, Ill., where they will be employed on a dairy farm. Michael and Louis Perry, of Ottoville left on the same train for Greene, Michigan, to work on a fruit farm.

2-28-1902

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Mrs. Caroline Studer and daughter Rosa, made a business trip to Delphos Friday.

Frank Adams and family left for Michigan Wednesday, where they expect to make there future home.

Wm. DuVall and family left Saturday for Cincinnati, where they expect to spend a few weeks with relatives and friends.

Jos. Reif and G. F. Wilson were in town Monday.

Chas. Bonifas has a very sick child at this writing.

Frank Gmeiner made a business trip in the country Monday.

The protracted meeting at Harmony Church is still in progress.

Jos. Mersman, of Ottawa, a candidate for probate judge, was in town and vicinity Thursday and Friday.

Frank Winkleman, of Muncie, Ind., arrived here Sunday morning. He was called to the bedside of his sister, Mrs. A. Binder, who had been critically ill, but is slightly better.

A party passed through Ottoville Monday, inspecting the banks of the canal. He thinks there will soon be an electric railway to pass through our burg, from Cincinnati to Toledo.

Misses Anna Helmkamp and Tracy Wrathman, of Delphos, are the guests of Misses Louise and Mamie Schlagbaum.

The infant child of Theo. Kramer, who has been very ill, is convalescing again.

The family of W. J. Rekart are getting better again, after a long siege of sickness.

Mike Perrin and Louis Perrin left for Reno, Mich., Monday.

Chas. Krebs, Chas. Weber and Jos. Perrin started Monday for Illinois.

Jos. Amick, of Continental, was in town Thursday.

Mrs. Wurst and family, of Toledo, arrived here Thursday. Mr. Wurst will remain in Toledo for a time, and later. Will move to Ottoville.

Peter Keiffer, of Michigan, is home again.

Mr. and Mrs. Alex Lauer, Sr., celebrated their golden wedding Thursday. They gave been married fifty years. Mr. and Mrs. Lauer were born in Wohlmeister, France, and came to America in 1870. They settled on the farm, where they still reside, south of Ottoville, which they recently sold and will move to this town. They were married in 1852, and to them were born fourteen children, eight boys and six girls. Only six children are living, Mrs. J. J. Miller, of Ottoville; Mrs. John Frederick, of St. Mary’s; and John, Nick, Alex and Charles Lauer, all of Ottoville. Alex Lauer Sr. was born in 1829, making him 73 years old. Mrs. Lauer was born in 1833 and is now 69 years old. High mass was celebrated at St. Mary’s church in honor of the golden wedding, and after the services at the church the aged and highly respected people were escorted to the home of their son John at the Lauer Hotel, where a pleasant social occasion was enjoyed. From out of town, Mr. and Mrs. Henry Beckman, of Delphos, and Mr. Kirsch, of Coldwater, attended. May Mr. and Mrs. Lauer live to celebrate many more wedding anniversaries is the wish of everyone.

3-7-1902

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John Gudakunst moved Tuesday on the farm he recently purchased from Perkius.

Mrs. Tom McCLure was pleasantly surprised Thursday evening by her many friends. A pleasant time is reported.

Andrew has purchased the Schulien farm south of Ottoville. Consideration $6,550.

Geo. Berner and wife, Mrs. Eugene Halters and Chas. Lauer left Monday evening on the fats train on the Clover Leaf route from Douglas for Conlee City, Wash. They expect to make it their future home.

The Agent of the Defiance Brewing Co. was in town Saturday. He wanted to purchase the A. E. Leinineiger property at Cloverdale.

Frank Gmeiner made a business trip to Cloverdale Monday.

Cornelius Kortier, candidate for probate judge, has sufficiently recovered from his illness, that he is able to make an active canvas for the nomination.

Mr. Walkup and G. F. Wilson were in town Wednesday looking after the gas well.

The furniture and household goods of John Wurst arrived from Thursday from Toledo. He will move his family to the Paul Schneeg residence.

Miss Louise Schlagbaum left Wednesday for Cloverdale, were she will remain a few weeks.

The house of Alex Lauer is under roof. The home of Mrs. Henry Perrin is almost ready to side up. Ottoville will boom this coming spring in the way of new structures.

E. L. Odenweller bought two fine new roadsters this week.

Ottoville against the world for buggies. Our dealers in this line of goods have been hauling buggies from the railway stations the past two weeks, still they are comning.

E. L. Brown, traveling passenger agent of the Clover Leaf, was in town Thursday. Mrs. Alex Lauer is on the sick list at this writing.

Mrs. A. Binder is still very low and only slightly better at this writing, may a speedy recovery from her illness take place, is the wish of her many friends.

A quilting and carpet rag social took place at the home of W. D. Hughes. Participating: Mesdames Geroge Harpster, Robert Martin, Jos. F. Leatherman, Jos. F. Eickholt, Adam Barts, Gudakunst, Mena Hummons and daughter, John Grissner, Samuel Harpster, Dan Hummons and Daughter and Christ Raabe. D. W. Hughes had to take care of the babies and Jos. F. Leatherman had to spool the rags as rapidly as the ladies sewed them.

Peter Smith has the contract for putting in a 120 barrel cistern for Nick Gillen.

Frank Gmeiner made a business trip to Ottawa Wednesday.

Mrs. Henry Volka is some what better.

Rev. Father Wiechman, of Cloverdale, was the guest of Rev. Father Mertes Wednesday.

The Democratic township caucus will be held at the township hall, March 12, 1902, between the hours of 3 o’clock and 7 o’clock p.m. The following ticket to be nominated:

One Trustee,

One Township Clerk,

One Assessor,

Two Supervisors,

Any Democrat wishing to be a candidate for any office, designated in the above call, is requested to hand in his name to the committeeman no later than march 11, 1902, 11 o’clock a.m.

Geo. Altenburger, Com.

Wannemacher & Gmeiner have received two car loads of farm implements.

Otto Kortokrax is still out with his sawmill sawing wood.

Nicholas Fisher, of Malinta, and John Gillen, of Medaneora, are the guests of Nick Gillen and family.

3-8-1902 DH

Eckard Peters, of Ottoville, died Thursday at the age of 80 years.

3-13-1902 DH

At Ottoville

At the Democratic Primary held at Ottoville, Alphonse Roth was nominated for Mayor, William F. Graulick for Marshal, Peter Wannemacher for Treasurer, and E. E. Rower, Albert Zahner and John Zahner for Councilmen. For Monterey Township, Putnam County, Joseph Weber was chosen for Trustee, Henry Ernst for Clerk and G. H. Otte Sr., for Assessor.

3-18-1902 DH

Joseph Lang has sold his south Delphos property to William Wannemacher of Ottoville. Mr. Wannemacher is employed at Carr & Shaffer factory, and will move his family here in a short time.

3-20-1902 DH

The Marshal of Ottoville has identified two of the pictures of the robbers that are in jail at Van Wert as being in Ottoville the evening after the robbery occurred in the Clover Leaf yards here. It is thought that the robbers went from here to Ottoville.

Mr. Miller, father of J. J. Miller, of Ottoville, died at his home about one half mile south of Ottoville Wednesday afternoon. Deceased was well known in this section, having conducted a tailor shop in Delphos in former years.

3-21-1902 DH

A large raft of logs was taken through town on the canal, Thursday, for the Delphos Hoop Company. The timber was procured near Ottoville.

3-21-1902

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Wm. Strectker and his mother-in-law, Mrs. Lehmkuhl, of Cloverdale, were in town Tuesday.

John Byrne returned Thursday from Cleveland, after visiting relatives and friends there for several weeks.

Dr. C. E. Beardsley, of Ottawa, was here Thursday.

H. W. Krebs has returned from Delphos after two weeks’ visit.

John Zahm, Morten Pittner and Jacob Adams have put ’phones in their places of residence.

Andrew Yaklin and Jos. Studer returned from New Washington, Marion and Bucyrus Friday.

Peter Krebs started to raft on the canal, but zero weather put an end to an early attempt.

Albert Zahner is building an addition to his livery barn.

John Wurst made a business trip to Wetsel Thursday.

Mrs. Anthony has bought the Wm. Wannemacher property, consideration $840.

Henry Wortkoetter, of Glandorf, was in town Monday on business.

Robert Schwertner is layed up with a lame back.

Miss Louise Schlagbaum, of Cloverdale, made a call on relatives and friends here Friday.

Ben Miehls and Henry Calvelage, of Ft. Jennings, were here Monday looking for land.

Peter Schmitt began the mason work on Len Gmeiner’s residence, which will be a brick structure.

Oliver Hoehn completed the mason work on the Winkelman barn, west of town.

J. B. Armstrong, of Leipsic, candidate for probate judge, was in town and vicinity Saturday.

The officer and boys of Muntanna had a foot race, while attempting to arrest a young man at Granger town one day last week. The young man was onto his job. As soon as they made their appearance he started to run in dead earnest, and the officer and deputies after him. They followed him two miles, when the chase was given up. They were outclassed as sprinters by the fugitive. One of the men claimed the fugitive jumped over a nine rail fence without touching it.

Roth and Frank Gmeiner made a business trip to Ottawa Tuesday.

Cleve Harpster started to work for Wm. Schlagbaum Monday.

Henry Mandera bought a team of horses at the sale of Lawrence Miller. Henry intends to farm this coming spring.

Wendel Studer and son returned home Tuesday from New Washington.

J. J. Miller is moving his grocery building on the Wannemacher lot, in order to make room for the new business block, which will be an extensive structure and a credit to our burg.

Mr. and Mrs. F. Miller, of Covington, Ken., arrived here Tuesday and are the guests of Barney and Wm. Schlagbaum.

Mrs. Anton Fuerst is on the sick list at this writing.

3-28-1902

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John Miller bought the Lauer farm south of town.

J. W. Rekart has purchased a new advanced separator.

Born, to Mr. and Mrs. Jos. Weber, a girl.

Chas. Kehres, Jr., has bought a half interest in the Otto-Wurst saloon, Mr. Wurst retiring.

Misses Anna Zahner and Katie Meyers, of Norwalk, are here visiting Mr. and Mrs. Alex Lauer and Miss Frances Zahner.

A. Sommers, of Glandorf, did some repairing at the Ottoville mills.

Born to Mr. and Mrs. John Zahm, a girl.

John D. Miller passed away at his home, one mile south of Ottoville, Wednesday morning. Death came suddenly to him, the result of heart trouble. Mr. Miller was born June 14, 1820, in Auspack Byron, Germany. He came to America in 1848 with his parents and 7 brothers and sisters. They located in Fremont, where he conducted a tailoring establishment for fifteen years. All of his family connections are dead, save one sister, living in Port Clinton. Mr. Miller was married to Johanna Flatz, June 20, 1853, and two them were born eight children, six of whom are living; J. J., Edward and George Miller, Mrs. Anna Kehres, Mrs. Josephine Brickner and Miss Katie Miller. In 1863 Miller and his family moved to Ottoville and located on a farm south of town, where he made his home until his death. He was one of the pioneer’s, who assisted in clearing up the forests and made through his integrity a comfortable home for himself and family. Mrs. Miller is left to mourn the departure of a kind husband and indulgent father. A large concourse of people followed the remains to their last resting place, the funeral being held Friday morning at 8:30 o’clock at the St. Mary’s Catholic church, of which he was a devoted member.

The interesting project is placed before the farmers of this community in the way of sugar beet industry. While it is not an untried experiment in this community, it should be given a favorable trial. What is meant by this is that every farmer should try and plant one or two acres this season, which will be the nearest way to prove its value to the farmers. A meeting was held at Gillen’s Hall, Wednesday evening on this project.

4-30-1902 DH

Nick Gillen has rented the John Wunderle property on west Sixth Street and moved his family here from Ottoville, today. Mr. Gillen will be welcomed as a citizen of Delphos.

Mrs. Henry Volke died at her home near Ottoville Monday, from a complication of diseases and old age. Deceased was born in Germany in 1834, and came to this country in 1881, locating on a farm. She leaves a husband and five children. The funeral took place this morning from St. Mary’s Church in Ottoville.

4-4-1902

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Third street canal bridge is out and it makes it very unpleasant for those who live south east of the town. The Columbus bridge gang was at work to get the new bridge in line, but was notified by Capt. Spencer to not put in the bridge until they have a permit. Some delay was caused by that, and since they received word to go ahead the weather is so bad that they cannot work.

Mr. and Mrs. Fred Miller, of Covington Ky., and Mr. and Mrs. B. Schlagbaum made a short visit in Cloverdale Thursday.

Louis Studer and Wm. Wurst left Monday evening for Washington State. If they find it all O. K. they will make it their future home.

Peter Ockule left for Celina Monday after a short visit with relatives and friends here.

Mrs. Altenburger, of Delphos, is here visiting her mother, Mrs. F. Thessing, and friends.

Joseph Hilvers left Tuesday morning for Cincinnati to attend the wedding of his sister.

Misses Dallie Schurer and Paulina Flatz were the guests of Mr. and Mrs. Gust Wannemacher at Cloverdale.

Mr. and Mrs. Fred Miller, of Covington Ky., left for their home after spending two weeks with relatives and friends. They enjoyed country life very much and had a pleasant time while here.

Frank Gmeiner made a business trip to Van Wert Wednesday.

Frank Mersman has put in a private telephone line from his residence to Ottoville.

Sunday a cyclonic wind storm struck this place causing a little havoc. The business block of Schulien & Roth was damaged by half of the roof being blown off, and the roof of Max Winkleman’s barn was partly blown off. Also other buildings with steel roofs were more or less affected by the high winds.

A week ago James Hummons and family and Chas. Halter and family started for Michigan with part of their household goods, and after a few days drive they had to return on account of the roads being impassable. They cam back to Mandale and chartered another car.

John Bersman sold his farm to Henry Calvelage.

John Vandran made a trip to Glandorf Wednesday.

Ncholas Lauer will soon have his stone quarry started.

4-11-1902

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Chas. Malitska left Monday for Massillon, where he is employed as a bartender.

Michael Schlereth made a business trip to Delphos Saturday.

Chas. Bonifas moved from Georgetown to Ottoville.

Alphonse Roth made a business trip to Toledo Saturday.

The child of James Claypool took suddenly ill Monday. It was not expected to live, but is better at this writing.

The primary and township election was very quiet and quite a number of voters stayed home.

Frank Gmeiner and family moved to Ottawa Tuesday. His many friends wish him success in his new home.

Ben Wannemacher, of Madison, arrived here Friday. He moved his family to Ottoville from New Philadelphia. Mr. Wannemacher used to be among the old pioneer settlers of Ottoville.

H. L Leilich, of Delphos, made a business call here Thursday.

Oliver Feitcher and a comrade of his arrived from Germany. Mr. Feitcher was here four years ago and intends to make this country his home.

Rev. Father Harsck, Allix and Wenger, of Toledo, and Arnoldi, of Ft. Jennings, were the guests of Rev. J. B. Mertes.

4-18-1902

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Ferd King, Geo. Almy and Walter Reul, of Delphos, gave us a pleasant call Sunday.

Nick Gillen sold his business place to Chas. Kehres Monday, consideration $4,900.

John L. Buetner and wife, if Marion township, visited last Sunday in this vicinity.

Mr. Buch and Mayor G. F. Wilson, of Delphos, were in town Monday on business.

Frank Altenburger and wife, of Delphos, gave us a short call Sunday.

Elvin Rhodes of Seamersville, moved to Ottoville Monday.

Frank Gmeiner, of Ottawa, made a business trip to Ottoville Friday.

Chas. Kehres and Nick Gillen made a business trip to Delphos Thursday.

Born to Mr. and Mrs. John Winkelman, a daughter.

G. H. Otte and Henry Beidenharn made a business trip to Ottawa Friday.

The little son of Mat. Kline, who has been ill for some time, is convalescent again.

Born to Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Burgei, a daughter.

Peter Keiffer, who recently sold out, moved to town Thursday. Mr. Keiffer is one of the pioneer settlers here, and now will retire from farming and spend the remainder of his days in quiet.

John Sauer, Joseph Sutter, Alex Wannemacher and Geo. Altenburger attended the Democratic convention at Ottawa Thursday.

Miss Barbara Young is spending a week in Lima and is the guest of Miss Agnes DeCurtius.

Died Monday at one o’clock p.m., at his home west of Ottoville, Lawrence Miller, age 37 years. Tuberculosis and heart failure cause of death, funeral Thursday morning. He leaves a wife and two children to mourn the loss of a kind husband and father. Funeral service was held at the St. Mary’s church.

4-25-1902

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Mrs. Peter Schmitt is on the sick list at this writing.

Mr. and Mrs. Frank Altenburger, of Delphos, gave us a short call Sunday.

There will be a new enterprise at Ottoville. The party interested will soon announce what it will be.

Jos. Miller, Loraine, was here to attend the funeral of his brother, Lawrence Miller.

Robert Martin made a business trip to Delphos Friday.

Mrs. Walter Mersman, after an extended visit here, had returned to Celina Wednesday.

Misses Lizzie and Mamie Linger, of Delphos, spent Sunday with their parents.

Lewis Studer and Wm. Wurst arrived at Conlee City, Wash., all O.K. George Berner and D. Halter were at the station to meet them. They have taken up some government land and expect to stay.

Miss Louise Schlagbaum, of Cloverdale, made a short call here with relatives Wednesday.

Miss Barbara Young returned Tuesday from Lima after a pleasant visit there.

Peter Schmitt did good work on the masonry of Len Gmeiner’s new brick residence. He is among the best as a brick layer and mason.

Mr. and Mrs. Michael Kehres will move to town in the near future.

Mr. and Mrs. Frank Gmeiner were here from Ottawa Thursday.

The saloon keepers cheerfully complied with the order from Mayor Roth to remove the slot machines.

Miss Helen Mertes left Thursday for Toledo. She will remain a few days and will extend her trip to Mt. Clemens Mich.

People living in the south part of town are glad that the new bridge across the canal is ready for travel.

Mayor Roth and the new council took charge of the affairs of the town this week, and one of the first acts of the council was to instruct the mayor to order the slot machines taken out of the saloons.

Nick Bedink, L. N. Wagener, J. J. Miller and several other members of the C. K. of O., attended a meeting of the Delphos branch Tuesday evening.

There were quite a number of our young people in Delphos Tuesday evening to witness the play at the opera house.

5-2-1902

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Mrs. Elizabeth Eickholt and Miss Eve Miller were the guests of John Keiffer and wife at Cloverdale.

Peter Schmitt is doing some repairing at the lime kiln.

Nick Gillen is going to move to Delphos where he will embark in the saloon business again. Wish him success.

Chas. Kehres will take possession of the Gillen house Thursday.

A large number of the C. K. of O., branch attended the mass meeting of the local branch at Delphos, Sunday evening.

Mr. and Mrs. Mike Hempfling, of Delphos, were the guests of Frank Thessing and wife Sunday.

Jos. F. Wannemacher and Peter Leis are doing fine work as plasterers. They have a fine new process in the way of making mortar that makes the finest walls yet produced.

Gmeiner & Gmeiner brick yard began operation Friday. They expect to manufacture more brick than ever turned out before.

Frank Hepp and Nick Nedolas, of New Washington, were here over Sunday.

Again the grim reaper called away to eternity, one among our midst. Mrs. Henry Volka died Monday morning at one o’clock. The family emigrated to this country in 1881, and located near Muntanna on a farm. The deceased is 68 years old and leaves a husband and five children. Those living are Mrs. Mat. Brinkman, Mrs. Herman Hearsman, Chrst. Volka and Mrs. Wm. Wemeir, of Cincinnati. Funeral Wednesday at nine o’clock, at the St. Mary’s church, of which she was a devoted member.

J. J. Miller is ready now to commence work on his new brick block.

Frank Schulien is building a barn on the property he recently purchased from Mr. Anton Martin.

Rev. J. B. Mertes left Monday for Toledo on a business mission.

John Honnigfort bought the Jos. Deitering farm of 40 acres. Consideration $2,300.

F. H. King, of Delphos, was in Ottoville Thursday.

Born to Mr. and Mrs. Martin Pittner, a son.

Jos. Deitering bought the Nick Neitling farm of 80 acres. Consideration $4,550.

Miller Bros. Have purchased a new traction engine for their threshing outfit.

There are some people who are in the habit of making the school ground a dumping place for thrash and rubbish. The school board should make them remove same and see that it does not occur again.

5-3-1902 DH

Lightenings Work

Mrs. John Brabant and child Severely Shocked

The electrical storm which passed over Delphos about noon Friday played havoc at several places north of town. At Ottoville the home of G. H. Otte Sr., was struck by lightening, tearing away the chimney and part of the roof of the house. Another bolt struck the chimney over the kitchen at John Brabant’s home. The electric current shattered the stove, and Mrs. Brabant, who was preparing dinner and one of the small children who was nearby were shocked to an extent that they were unconscious. They recovered, however after several hours. All the members of the family were knocked down by the shock.

5-7-1902 DH

Mrs. George Holter, of Ottoville, passed away Monday morning.

A portion of the sugar beet seed that was received in Delphos a few days ago has been taken to Ottoville for distribution.

Mrs. Koester, of near Ottoville, died Tuesday morning, at the age of 82. Deceased was one of the pioneer settlers of that section.

5-9-1902

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The infant child of Peter Neitling was buried Monday morning.

Wm. Martin’s new barn is nearing completion.

Henry Ernst is on the sick list at this writing. His many friends wish him a speedy recovery.

Mrs. Geo. Halter died Monday morning, funeral services were Monday morning at the St. Mary’s church.

Mrs. Henry Koester died Tuesday morning. Burial took place Thursday. Her age was 82 years. She leaves and aged husband and two children to mourn the loss of a kind wife and mother. Funeral services were held at St. Mary’s church, of which she was a devoted member.

Lightening Friday noon struck the home of G. H. Otte Sr., tearing away the chimney and the edge of the roof. Another bolt shattered the kitchen chimney of John Brabant’s, it went down the chimney and shattered the stove. The members of the family were prostrated, Mrs. Brabant and one of the children being the most shocked. All soon recovered.

Henry Ruen is giving his home a new coat of paint.

The little child of Joseph Wolf died Wednesday. The funeral was held Friday at Cloverdale.

Rev. J. B. Mertes returned Wednesday from Toledo.

G. P. Wannemacher has started the erection of a new residence.

Jos. Reif and Mayor Wilson, of Delphos, were in town Thursday.

W. J. Steinle and Jacob Kuhn, of Delphos, were in town Thursday on a business mission.

Nick Gillen brought his business career in Ottoville to a close Thursday. The family left Wednesday for their new home in Delphos.

Nick Krebs, of Grafton, is home for a short visit.

Chas. Kehres took possession of the Gillen Saloon Thursday.

Miss Mary Millenbaugh went to Delphos Thursday on a business mission.

Mrs. Wemeir and Mrs. Lampe, of Cincinnati, attended the funeral of Mrs. Henry Volka. They returned home Friday morning.

Mr. Temple purchased a fine lot of cattle in this vicinity recently.

Len Gmeiner made a business trip to Cloverdale Thursday.

The Ottoville fire department should be reorganized and without any delay.

5-14-1902 DH

Ottoville citizens have organized a fire department with thirty members. John P. Lauer is the chief; John Schilli, Assistant chief; Alex Miller, Treasuer; Alex Wannemacher, Secretary; William Grielich, Chief of Hose Department. A committee was appointed to frame bylaws and report same at the next meeting of the Council of that town.

5-16-1902

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During the recent wind storm the large barn on the Winkelman farm, west of town, was moved several inches out of line.

A letter was received from Wm. Wurst and Lewis Studer, who left this place about a month ago for Conlee City, Wash., the letter is an interesting one describing the climate, soil, giving the price of land, products, farm machinery, etc.

A pretty wedding occurred at the St. Mary’s church here Tuesday morning, when Mr. Nicholas Nedolast, of New Washington, O. led to the alter as his bride Miss Lizzie Yaklin, of this place. The ceremony was performed by Rev. J. B. Mertes. Misses Mary Millenbaugh and Leona Nedolast acting as bridesmaids and John Millenbaugh and Peter Nedolast as groomsman. The young couple went to Delphos following the ceremony and were photographed and in the afternoon left for New Washington, where they will make their future home.

Mr. Ed Killen, of Landeck, Ohio, and Miss Leona Ernst, of this place, were united in the holy bonds of matrimony at the St. Mary’s church Wednesday morning. A reception was held in the afternoon at the home of the bride’s father, Geo. Ernst.

Born to Mr. and Mrs. Barts, a daughter.

The funeral of Mrs. Wilhelm Koester Thursday afternoon was attended by a large concourse of people.

5-21-1902 DH

Theodore Kramer, of Ottoville, had a queer experience a few days ago. He was shooting fish, and an old rifle he was using balked and the load was accidentally discharged while he was taking aim at a pike. The trigger rebounded and caught the end of Mr. Kramer’s thumb, inflicting a painful wound.

5-23-1902 DH

At Ottoville

The storm did considerable damage north of town. At Ottoville a new dwelling house which was being constructed by George Wannemacher was moved about five feet off the foundation, and a barn of Max Winkleman was wrenched to some extent. One side of the roof of Odenweller’s flourmill was damaged. Reports from as far north as Continental state that more or less damage was done through the country.

5-23-1902

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Theo. Kramer had a queer and painful accident to happen to him Monday while shooting fish at the Ottoville lakes. The old rifle balked and the load went off accidentally. The trigger rebounded and caught his thumb, which caused a painful wound.

Frank Gmeiner, of Ottawa, gave us a call on Monday and Tuesday.

James Claypool and Fred Barts made a trip to Delphos Friday.

Mrs. J. S. Choeffer and daughter Agnes and Miss Bertha Flanagan, of Delphos, were her Wednesday, the guest of Miss Kittie Moening.

Rev. H. Wiechman, of Cloverdale, was a guest of Rev. J. B. Mertes Monday.

Misses Minnie Schlagbaum and Frances Zahner went to Cloverdale Sunday evening, and were the guests of Miss Louise Schlagbaum.

Miss Regan, of Sandusky, and Misses Nellie and Katie Boehmer, of Ft. Jennings, were the guests of Miss Louisa Otte Thursday evening.

Oliver Hoehn and family left for New Washington, where they expect to spend a few weeks with relatives and friends.

There was a meeting of the Ottoville Gas Co. Wednesday evening, but nothing definite was decided for the future.

Mrs. W. J. Rekart is on the sick list at this writing.

Mrs. Jos. Siebeneck is on the sick list.

Mrs. Piepenbrock, of St. Rose, is a guest of her daughter, Mrs. C. F. Franzer.

Miss Laura Ernst, of this place, and Edward Kill, of Landeck, were united in marriage Wednesday morning at St. Mary’s church, by the pastor Rev. Mertes. The event was celebrated at the home of the bride. Congratulations.

Mrs. Mat. Schulien met with a painful accident at her home on Church street, while attempting to catch a falling lamp globe, the globe fell on a chair and the broken glass struck her wrist and severed an artery. By the timely aid of Dr. Ockuly the blood was stopped and the wound dressed.

5-28-1902 DH

Nicholas Bendle and Miss Anna Turnvalle were married at St. Mary’s Church in Ottoville Tuesday morning. They will reside on a farm near Cloverdale.

5-30-1902

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G. H. Otte, Sr., and Hy. Biedenharn were at Ottawa Monday making their returns of the assessment of Monterey and Jackson townships.

Mrs. Jos. Leatherman left Sunday morning for Cincinnati, where she is a guest of her brother.

Peter Schmitt is employed a few days to saw for Joseph Weber at the Grote place.

Miss Lizzie Buessing, of Delphos. Who spent the past week here, returned Tuesday morning to her home.

The front and back yards of the new parsonage have been improved by filling and leveling them.

L. H. Leilich, Ed Stallkamp, Alex Shenk, Thomas Weger and N. Gillen, of Delphos, gave the business people of Ottoville a call Monday.

Mr. and Mrs. Anton Vondran and Kate Best, of Landeck, were guests of J. M. Vondran Sunday.

Jos. Vincke, the wool man, is kept busy taking in wool at present. His fair treatment in former years in the wool business gives him many new patrons.

A pretty wedding took place at the St. Mary’s church Tuesday morning. Mr. Nicholas Bendel and Anna Turnvall, both of this place, were united in marriage. The groom is of our industrious young farmers and the bride one of Ottoville’s charming young ladies. They left for a wedding tour after the service to Fremont, Ohio. They will, after their return, move to near Cloverdale on a farm. Congratulations.

Mrs. Chas. Kalt, of Coldwater, O., is here on a visit with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. J. C. Wannemacher.

Jos. Hotz, of Delphos, gave us a short call Thursday.

Mrs. Jos. Leibrecht, who has been ill for some time, is convalescent.

Jos. Graber is afflicted with rheumatism at this writing.

Jos. Vincke made a business trip to Delphos Wednesday.

Mrs. Geo. Altenburger and grandma Altenburger and Mrs. John Hohlbein left Wednesday morning for Wapakoneta. After a few days they expect to extend their trip to Botkins, O.

Miss Louth, of Delphos, who has been a guest of her sister, Mrs. Jos. Otto, returned Saturday.

Mamie Schlagbaum has returned from Cloverdale after a visit there with here sister, Miss Louise.

The scholars and teachers of the Ottoville and Douglass schools had their annual picnic Tuesday. The children enjoyed the day.

5-31-1902 DH

A large class of children will receive their first communion at the Catholic Church in Ottoville tomorrow.

A correspondent from Ottoville says that quite a number of citizens in that town have taken stock in the Delphos National Bank.

6-3-1902 DH

A Robbery

Reported to Have Taken Place Near Ottoville

The HERALD is in receipt of an unsigned communication from Ottoville, and from the fact that the writer withholds his name it cannot be given in full. It refers to a robbery, which the writer says occurred there one day last week. He says that several fellows were fishing along the canal and one of them was sent to Ottoville to purchase provisions. Several boys from town were in the store when the articles were purchased, and seeing the stranger had nearly ten dollars on his person, they went out to the edge of town and secreted themselves behind a pile of bolts that was lying along the road. When the stranger came along the fellows pounced upon him and demanded his cash. The writer says that the fisherman was unarmed and as a result he was relieved of something over nine dollars.

6-6-1902

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The children made their first Communion here Sunday, forty-six in number. It was a pleasant event.

John Semer and Gerhard Utrup made a business trip to Ottawa Tuesday.

Born, to Mr. and Mrs. Geb Gmeiner, a daughter.

Henry Schnieder left Friday for Piqua, O., in the interest of the Butler wind mill.

Frank Gmeiner, of Ottawa, was here for a visit and to attend to matters of business last week.

Miss Anna Jerwers, of Glandorf, spent Sunday and Monday with her many friends here.

The game warden and Mr. N. Gillen, of Delphos, were in town Monday.

Oh, my! Mr. Joseph F. Leatherman was proud when his wife returned from Cincinnati, where she had been visiting her brother, Geo. Gmeiner.

While Peter Gergen was hauling dirt to the new parsonage one of his gorses became suddenly lame. Dr. Holden, of Delphos, was called to attend it.

The new barn of Wm. Morten is completed and is quite an improvement.

John Lauer and Prof. T. A. Wagner were in Delphos on business Thursday.

Henry Heytmeier raised his new barn Thursday.

Quite a number of business men have taken stock in the Delphos National Bank.

A. A. Roth made a business trip to Toledo Friday.

The Lima Oil Company has leased a block of 1,200 acres of land in this vicinity, and expect to commence drilling in about two weeks.

John Winkelman made a business trip to Delphos Monday.

John Studer, of Ottawa, was here visiting friends Sunday.

6-12-1902 DH

The State Boat went to the “deadman’s lock” just below Ottoville, this morning to shut off the water there in order that the levels may be filled up. This was done to enable the Hoop Co. to raft their logs that are sitting along the banks north of town, and float them to their mill here.

6-13-1902 DH

Fine Quarters

The Nolte Building, which is being remodeled, is rapidly nearing completion. This when finished, will be one of the nicest business rooms on the street. A steel ceiling has been put in by Gemke Bros. & Busch and a hardwood baseboard all around the room, besides a fine stone and cement cellar, the full length and width of the building. Nick Gillen, who moved here from Ottoville a short time ago, will open a saloon and restaurant in the building as soon as it is finished.

6-13-1902

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Frank Gmeiner spent a few days at Ottoville, looking after business interests.

Mr. Anton Eberl and Miss Katie Meister, of New Washington, were guests of Alios Hoehn and family Sunday.

Rev. Father Mertes left Sunday for Landeck, to attend the Forty-Hours Devotion.

S. N. Wagner and H. C. Fox, of Coldwater, went to Ottawa Monday and were guests of H. F. Rauh.

Mrs. Geo. Harpster is visiting her daughter Mrs. Harvey Wheeler, at Grover Hill.

James Claypool was in Delphos Wednesday.

Mrs. Nick Lauer is on the sick list.

A. E. Leininger and wife and Jacob Adams and wife made a pleasant trip to

Celina Wednesday.

Mr. Enck, postmaster of Leipsic, was here Thursday looking after the fire insurance business.

Miss Maude Claypool is visiting her aunt, Mrs. Shep Harris, at Ft. Jennings.

Peter Leis and Sophie Miller, of Sherman, O., and Peter Leis, of Miller City, visited Henry Ernst and family this week.

Rev. J. B. Mertes and Mathias Strauss were in Delphos Tuesday.

Born to Mr. and Mrs. Gerhard Brinkman, a girl.

Wm. Duvall and wife left Thursday for Michigan to attend the funeral of Mrs. DuVall’s mother.

Henry Schmitt is critically ill at this writing.

Mathias Strauss, Miss Theresia and Francis Strauss, of Buffalo, are guests of Father Mertes.

Born to Anton Bensman and wife, a daughter.

Jos. Green is Convalescent again after a siege of sickness.

Four pupils of the Ottoville school attended the Boxwell examination and passed. They were Miss Katie Miller, Edward Miller, Miss Mary Lauer and Lampert Studer. Several more were eligible, but were prevented from attending examination on account of belonging to the communion class. Miss Edith Harpster, a pupil at the Antioch school, also passed. The commencement will lake place next Thursday.

Lew Henry has a standing invitation to Ira Dunlap and wife to pay him a visit, and have a chat about the basket of groceries. Recently Bro. Ira and Lew Henry came to town to do their shopping. Bro. Ira by mistake took Mr. Henry’s basket of groceries and left his. When he came home he found he had another parties basket. Bro. Henry would like very much if Bro. Ira would pay him a visit and explain how it came about.

Ed Ward died Tuesday morning at half past ten o’clock, aged 32 years and 22 days. He was born near Landeck, Ohio, and moved to Ottoville with his parents when he was quite young. He leaves a faithful wife to mourn her loss. Funeral Thursday morning.

6-17-1902 DH

J. G. Birkmeier, the marbleman, has just erected a new monument over the grave of the late Father Mueller in the Catholic Cemetery at Ottoville. It is Barre granite and is a handsome piece of work. The stone is 18 feet, 6 inches in height and weighs 30,000 pounds. It took five wagons to convey the monument from Delphos to the Ottoville Cemetery.

6-20-1920

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Frank Gmeiner, of Ottawa, was in Ottoville Tuesday.

Born to Mr. and Mrs. J. C. Wannemacher, a girl.

The Boxwell graduates of Monterey township held their commencement exercises Thursday evening, at Lauer’s Hall. From every point of view the exercises were a success. The attendance was large and the members of the class acquitted themselves in a pleasing manner. Miss Edith Harpster was first on the program, “Caeser Rodney’s Ride.” Her effort was indicative of careful study and good understanding. An essay on “Ability” was delivered by Miss Katie Miller. She brought out some points that were beneficial to those who were present. Her essay was splendid. Edward Miller was on the program with a declamation, “Zwei Kinder in Walde.” His preparation of the subject was very good and his delivery excellent. “Evangeline” was the subject of Miss Mary Lauer’s declamation. A very clever effort and interesting throughout. Lambert Studer had an essay on “Liberty”. His theme was a very important one, and the thought promulgated was in keeping the ideas of all within the loving world Liberty. Splendid musical selections were given by Miss Fannie Wannemacher, Prof. Beming, Miss Grace Harpster and the choir. The class address was delivered by Prof. J. W. Smith, superintendent of the Ottawa schools. Prof. Rauh, editor of the Demokrat. Prof. Heidlebaugh, of Columbus Grove, Prof. Ottke, of Cincinnati and Prof. L. N. Wagner, principle of the Ottoville schools, also addressed the class.

Miss Katie Zahm left Wednesday for Defiance, where she expects to remain for some time.

Mr. Speiler, of Detroit, Mich., was here a few days, visiting his many friends.

Miss Tena Zahm returned home from Toledo after remaining away several years. She expects to make Ottoville her home for some time.

Lightening struck the residence of Frank Schulien Friday morning. No one was injured and only slight damage was wrought.

E. L. Odenweller made a business trip to Toledo Monday.

The residence of Wilhelm Ruen was struck by lightening Friday night. No one was injured by the bolt. The house was considerably damaged and started to burn, but by the timely aid of Frank Ruen the blaze was put out.

John P. Lauer and G. H. Otte, Jr., attended the fireman’s convention at Defiance, Wednesday.

Leo Otte has returned from Defiance.

Mrs. Anton Weber left Monday for Ft. Wayne, to spend a week with friends.

Mr. and Mrs. Barney Westerdorf of Covington, Ky., are guests of Henry Biedenharn and wife.

6-24-1902 DH

Wedding at Ottoville

On Tuesday morning, at Ottoville, at the home of Mr. G. H. Otte, his daughter, Lizzie, was united in marriage to Mr. Charles Rekart. The bride looked beautiful, dressed in white, with wreath and veil, and the groom looked handsome in the conventional black suit. They will go housekeeping immediately, about four miles from Ottoville, where the groom has a beautiful home ready for his new bride. Many relatives and friends sat around the festal board and the editor was beautifully remembered. They secured many valuable presents, and have the best wishes of a host of friends.

6-27-1902

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John Birkmeir, of Delphos, and John Willhoff, of Coldwater, gave us a short call Monday.

Grandma Ratliff has gone to Findlay to visit her children.

Miss Francis Zahner left Saturday for Canton, to visit her sister, Mrs. Mat Kramer.

J. W. Brown and Wm Knettels, of Ottawa, were here Thursday on a business mission.

Last Sunday was children’s day at Antioch Church.

Albert Zahner returned Monday from a trip to Norwalk and Shleby.

Ed Stallkamp and son, Albert, gave us a short call Monday evening.

Miss Emma Mittelkamp is on the sick list.

Jos. P. Byrnes made a business trip to Delphos Monday.

Mayor Wilson, of Delphos, and J. W. Fisher gave us a pleasant call Monday afternoon.

Tuesday morning at the St. Mary’s church, at eight o’clock, occurred the marriage of Miss Lizzie Otte and Charles Rekart. They were accompanied to the alter by Miss Mamie Rekart and G. H. Otte, Jr., brother of the bride. After the ceremony the bridal party repaired to the home of the bride where the happy event was appropriately celebrated. The groom is one of the industrious young farmers, and the bride is a charming young lady who enjoys the friendship of a host of acquaintances. She has for a number of years conducted the millinery business at this place. Her kind and just treatment has acquired her a great many patrons, who will indeed miss her in the future. Many friends wish the couple all due happiness in their married life and the Sentinel is among them. Mr. and Mrs. Rekart will go at once to housekeeping in a neatly furnished house on a farm four and one-half miles west of town.

Frank Gmeiner, of Ottawa, made a business call here Monday.

7-4-1902

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Miller Bros. received their new traction engine.

Died, Wednesday evening at ten o’clock Clemence Schilli, the fourteen year old son of Mr. and Mrs. John Schilli. Death was caused by rheumatic fever. The funeral took place Saturday morning. The family has the sympathy of the entire community in their affliction.

The four year old son of Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Plescher had his right hand terrible maimed in a feed cutter. The little fellow was playing with the cutter and got his hand in the knives. Dr. Ockuly had to amputate part of the hand taking off three fingers.

Dr. Doty, of Lima, and Dr. Hixon. Of Delphos, were in town Thursday.

Jos. Weber, who had been on the retired list on account of his health, is convalescing.

Rev. J. B. Mertes and his guest left for Buffalo Monday.

Wednesday morning at St. Mary’s church occurred the marriage of Miss Philimena Brandehoff, of this place, and Mr. Barney Ricker, of Ft. Jennings. After the ceremony the happy couple were escorted to the home of the bride where the event was appropriately celebrated. The attendants were Lizzie Vogt, and Lue Brenner, both of Ft. Jennings. They expect to go to housekeeping at once. Their many friends wish them all due happiness. The Sentinel included.

Mrs. Schomberger, of Defiance, is the guest of Michael Schlereth and family.

The seven year old son of Mr. and Mrs. Frank Brinkman had a close call Friday. While unloading hay in the barn the pulley gave way and pulled down some timber from above. The falling timber merely grazed his head afflicting the scalp.

Mrs. Frank Ulick, of Akron, is the guest of Peter Wurst and family.

Anthony Summers and son are putting a new wheat dump in for E. L. Odenweller.

Miss Anna Jerwers, of Glandorf, is the guest of Miss Helen Mertes.

Mat Kreiger is on the sick list.

The angel of death called away one more from our midst, Miss Emma Mittelkamp aged 18 years and 4 months, at the home of her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Henry Mittelkamp, the deceased always enjoyed good health until two weeks ago when she was stricken with pneumonia. Death came Friday evening. Burial took place Monday morning at 9 o’clock. Services were held at St. Mary’s church. After the ceremony the remains were tenderly borne to her last resting place by six young ladies dressed in white. The deceased was a bright young lady and respected by all who knew her. The entire community sympathizes with the family.

7-5-1902 DH

Freddie, the 10-year-old son of John Lauer, of Ottoville, fell from a fence a few days ago and broke the bones in his right arm, between the wrist and elbow

7-11-1902

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Nick Zahm returned Monday from Defiance.

Frank Gmeiner and wife gave us a short call Monday.

Geo. Hohlbein left for Verna, Mo. He intends to make his future home in the west.

Doc Wannemacher and Clara Wannemacher made a trip to Dayton Sunday.

F. F. Vincke and wife, B. Schlagbaum and wife, Wm. Schlagbaum and wife, and Mrs. Geo. Altenburger were guests of Frank Helmkamp Sunday.

Wm. Frisch returned from Kirby, Ohio, Monday.

Henry Ruen, who has been ill for the past week, is some what better at this writing.

Anthony Roth, of Botkins, Ohio, visited his son, Alphonse Roth, and family Thursday.

The Ottoville Loan & Savings Co. held their annual election Monday evening: The following officers were elected: Secretary, L. N. Wagner; treasurer, Jacob Wannemacher; directors, John Zahm, J. J. Miller and J. C. Wannemacher.

Miss Regina Alt has gone to Indianapolis, where she will take a business course in college.

Seth Swank and family will soon leave the Buckeye State for Washington in the far west to join their Ohio friends there. Seth expects to make his future home in Washington.

Henry Brox is on the sick list.

Mrs. Phillip Hohlbein has moved into the Martin Malipska property, which she recently purchased.

Jos. Vincke and Mike Schlereth made a business trip to Ft. Jennings Thursday.

Chas. Kehres was in Delphos Thursday on a business mission.

Geo Weernberg and wife returned Monday to Toledo. They were guests of Michael Schlereth and family.

During the electrical storm Wednesday evening lightening struck the residence of Baltas Schurer, but no damage was done, as the house was provided with lightening rods. The ‘phone in the Odenweller Mill was completely destroyed. Ed Odenweller had a close call, pieces of the phone striking him as he was standing nearby.

Miss Francis Strauss in on the sick list.

Prof. Ottke has returned to Cincinnati. He visited Nick Gillen at Delphos on his way home.

Jos. G. Wannemacher and Peter Leis are doing a fine job of plastering at Kalida in one of the finest residences in that town.

Street Commissioner Ulerick is making some improvements on the streets of Ottoville.

The fire department boys are taking interest in the new organization. They intend to have copies of the rules and by-laws printed. It is probable that they will apply for admission into the Northwestern Fireman’s Association at Delphos next June.

7-16-1902 DH

W. H. Wallen and Miss Anna Altenburger, of Ottoville, were married at the Catholic church in that town at 7:30 this morning by Rev. Fr. Mertes. They were attended by a sister of the bride and brother of the groom. The newly wedded couple will go into housekeeping are once on a farm west of Ottoville.

7-18-1902

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Joseph Frede and wife and Miss Ludwine Frede, of Cincinnati, and Miss Josephine Wittler, of Ft. Jennings, were the guests of john N. Vondran and wife.

Miss Francis Zahner returned from Canton, taking her vacation for two weeks, visiting relatives at Canton and Norwalk.

John Rekart is on the sick list.

Michael Zeigler and wife, of defiance, who have been the guests of Michael Schlereth and family, returned home Friday.

John Altenburger made a pleasant trip to Cincinnati.

George Ockuly is tending bar for Goerge Kruppe at Toledo.

John H. Wannemacher, Henry Schneider and Wm. Gruelick took G. W. Keiffer to Ottawa Thursday. He appears as though he is insane. The cause is a mystery.

Rev. Schirack, of Kalida, was the guest of Rev. J. B. Mertes Thursday.

Mrs. Jacob Singer and Miss Anna Zahm, of Defiance, are the guests of their father, Nick Zahm and family.

Joseph Sutter and wife paid a visit to Brother Hughes and family Sunday. Joseph was very much delighted with the hospitality extended by W. D. Hughes and family. However, ask Joe about how he behaved.

Frank Adams and family, of Pinconning, Mich., moved back to Ohio Saturday and located on his farm again, three miles west of Ottoville.

Mr. Adams moved to Michigan last fall. The climate is too disagreeable for him especially the part he was in, therefore his return. No place like home.

Henry Krebs and wife, Mrs. Peter Schmitt and Mrs. Clara Schmitt, were the guests of Gust Schmitt and wife, of Cloverdale Sunday.

Quite a number of the Ottoville boys attended the ball game at Delphos Sunday.

Wm. Studer bought the Jacob Straley store room at Seamersville.

7-19-1902 DH

Sent To The Asylum

Last Thursday evening George W. Kieffer, of Ottoville, was brought to Ottawa and taken before Probate Judge Boehmer on a charge of insanity. Kieffer is a carpenter and is about thirty-five years old. He had been acting strangely for over a week and it has been necessary to keep him locked up a part of the time. After an examination in Probate Court he was pronounced insane and ordered committed to asylum at Toledo, to which place he was taken Friday. – Ottawa Sentinel

7-25-1902

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Miss Lillian Lauer left Monday for Delphos, where she expects to remain for some time.

Born to Mr. and Mrs. George Wannemacher, a boy.

Misses Anna and Minnie Rekart left for Norwalk Thursday.

Rufus Strahle, of Mandale, and Louis Knepple, of Cloverdale, were in town Sunday.

Mrs. Mathias Fryburger, of Verona, Mo., after a weeks visit here with relatives and friends returned home Wednesday.

Minnie Linger, of Delphos, is visiting her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Henry Linger.

Mr. John Winkelman, Mrs. J. F. Singer, of Defiance, Mrs. Haltenback, of Toledo, and Miss Tena Zahm made a pleasure trip to Delphos Wednesday.

Born to Mr. and Mrs. John Brandehoff, a girl.

Miss Clara Wannemacher left for Chicago where she expects to make her home for some time.

Joseph Kemper, of Delphos, is taking a vacation and it is at the home of his father Philip Kemper.

Mat Strausse and Miss Francis Strausse returned to their home at Buffalo, N. Y. Friday morning after being the guests of Rev. J. B. Mertes for several weeks.

Miss Katie Kortokrax has returned from Dayton and Celina after a weeks visit with friends.

Martin Malifske moved to Ottawa Friday.

Nick Lauer made a business trip to Wetsel Thursday.

Mrs. Haltenback, of Toledo, is the guest of Miss Tena Zahm.

Wednesday morning the marriage of Miss Anna Altenburger and W. H. Wallen took place at St. Mary’s church. After the ceremony the happy couple were escorted to the home of the bride, where everything was arranged for the proper celebration. Mr. Wallen and his bride received many valuable presents and the best wishes of all who knew them.

8-1-1902

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Work on the new Miller Block is progressing rapidly. When completed it will be a splendid business location. This block would be a credit to the main street of any city.

Council met Thursday evening and the street light question was discussed. What effect it may have is to be learned in the near future. Certainly we need better lights. Good walks and streets are also a necessity. The question is, which should have our attention first.

Mr. Franzer, of St. Rose, is the guest of C. F. Franzer and family.

Mayor Wilson, of Delphos, was here Tuesday.

Quite a number of young folks from out of town spent Sunday evening at the home of Miss Mamie Schlagbaum east of town. A very pleasant time is reported.

Mr. and Mrs. Geo. Altenburger spent Sunday at Cloverdale at the guests of Andrew Altenburger and family.

John Kieffer, of Cloverdale, spent Sunday at the home of Elizabeth Eickholt.

Thursday evening at the home of Oliver Sellet, Miss Anna Sellet was pleasantly surprised, it being her 22^nd birthday anniversary. Those present were: Katie Kortokrax, Katie Kromer, Katie Krebs, Francis Zahner, Fannie Wannemacher, Celia Gier, Affie Krebs, Rosa Studer, Callie Shurer, Minnie Hoersting, Lizzie Pittney, Henry Beining, C. B. Wannemacher, John Pittney, Jacob Studer, Alex Wannemacher, Alex Miller, Joseph Vincke, Frank Kromer, Jacob Tithoff, George Hoersting, Joseph Wurst, Chas. Wannemacher, Mr. and Mrs. Wm. H. Rekart, Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Gruelick and Mr. and Mrs. Charles Sellet, of Douglass. Refreshments were served and a most enjoyable evening was spent by all.

Wetsel is coming to the front to join the Ottoville pike movement. Men were to solicit donations towards piking this way.

The council passed an ordinance prohibiting fast driving within the corporation limits. Parties in the habit of driving faster than six miles and hour will do well to notice this writing.

Miss Tena Zahm left Monday for Ft. Wayne to visit friends.

Miss Kittie Moening has completed her millinery season here and returned to her home in Delphos.

Messrs. P. A. Ockuly, Henry Geir and John Renning, of Celina, were the guests of Ed Miller and Dr. Ockuly Sunday.

Geo. W. Keiffer, who was recently sent to the asylum at Toledo, made his escape and arrived home Sunday morning. An officer from Toledo took him away again Monday morning.

The young men of Ottoville are organizing a Coronet Band. As the appeal for members and financial aid has been responded to most liberally in the near future they expect to be fully equipped.

8-8-1902

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Miss Anna Vincke and Miss Anna Zahm left Friday for Defiance.

Mrs. J. C. Wannemacher and son Wm. Left Wednesday for Ft. Wayne to visit relatives and friends.

Fred Gier, of Defiance, spent Sunday with his parents in this place.

Frank Gmeiner, of Ottawa, made a business call here Friday.

Andrew Altenburger and family, of Cloverdale, were gusts of Mrs. Philip Hohlbein Sunday.

Alphons Roth left here Thursday for Toledo to attend the Embalmers’ convention.

Seth Swank and Peter Wannemacher Jr., are getting in line to move to Conlee City, Washington.

The band meeting that should have taken place Thursday evening was postponed until Wednesday evening. The meeting is for the purpose of organizing the new band.

Misses Mollie, Mary, Tillie and Dena and Andrew Brinkman, of Kalida, were guests of Louis Perrin and family Sunday.

Mr. and Mrs. B. Wannemacher, Mr. and Mrs. F. F. Vincke, Mrs. and Mrs. B. Schlagbaum, Mr. and Mrs. Herman Ricker and Barney Giesken and wife were guests of Gust Ricker and family at Douglass Sunday.

Prof. August Heckman, of New Cleveland, gave us a short call Monday.

H. Bening and Miss Katie Kortokrax were in Cloverdale Sunday.

Miss Katie Krebs left Monday for Delphos where she intends to stay fro some time.

Mr. and Mrs. Altenburger attended the funeral of Miss Lena Goetz at Delphos Monday.

Peter Schmidt has started the mason work on the new residence of W. T. Remlinger.

8-15-1902

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Charles Sellet moved from Douglass to Ottoville Friday.

Frank Ulirck, from Akraon, will assume the business place of E. M. Sellet at Douglas.

Jos. Reif, of Delphos, was in town on Monday.

John Hohlbein and wife were the guests of Grandma Hohlbein Sunday.

Chas. Wannemacher & Sons are building an addition to their business place.

Mike Schlereth returned from Delphos Wednesday.

Miss Louise Otte and Henry Otte left Monday for Defiance to attend the street fair there.

Mr. Ben Gillen, of Cincinnati, gave his friends a short call Monday.

Mr. Ben Barlage and Miss Heueretta Barlage, of Cincinnati, are the guests of Mr. and Mrs. Henry Linger.

Mrs. Kollsmith, of Delphos, was the guest of her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Peter Keiffer Sunday.

Richard Davidson and family moved to Haviland.

Fred Geir returned to Defiance, after visiting here a few days at the home of his parents.

The band meeting held Wednesday evening was a success. Quite a number of names were enrolled and a committee was appointed to further advance the proceeding.

Miss Dora and Mamie Wiedhorn, of Cincinnati, Mrs. Anna Moenter and Grandma Moenter and Miss Lizzie Brinkman, of Delphos, gave their friends a short call Wednesday.

John Altenburger, of Wapakoneta, was the guest of Geo. Altenburger and family Tuesday.

John Rekart is some what better at this writing.

A hack load of Ottoville people attended the ball game at Delphos Wednesday.

A reunion was held at Lauer’s stone quarry and the fatted lamb was prepared for the occasion. Quite a number from town were present. A. E. Leininger was the toast master, Nick Lauer, table waiter, Chas. Bonifas served refreshments. It was a rare treat.

8-16-1902 DH

Delphos Hardware company has secured the contract to equip the entire big department store building of J. J. Miller at Ottoville with a heating outfit. The plant will be up to date and will furnish heat for four large rooms. The cost of the plant will be $1,650. The new building will be very handsome and everything will be added to make the place a model of convenience. Mr. Miller is to be complimented for his progressive ideas expressed in the act of erecting such an imposing structure in a town the size of Ottoville.

8-20-1902 DH

Joseph Utrup, a pioneer resident, living near Ottoville, died Tuesday morning, death resulting from a stroke pf paralysis. Deceased was 74 years old and was one of the most highly respected men in that community.

8-22-1902

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Schulien & Roth received ten carloads of lumber and finishing materials.

The Ottoville Coronet Band has completed its organization and will be equipped with new instruments.

The new farmers’ telephone line has been extended to town. Already the poles are up in the corporate limits and the line will soon be completed.

Mrs. Caroline Studer and Miss Rosa Studer and Don Lampert attended the commencement at Ottawa.

Mrs. Caroline Diller and two daughters, of Massilon, O., are guests of Frank Clemence and family.

Mrs. Nettie Farrell and Miss Daisy Buone, of Cleveland, are guests of Jos. Byrnes and family.

Chas. Kalt and family, of Coldwater, are home visiting their parents and relatives.

J. J. Miller and wife and John P. Lauer and wife attended the commencement at Ottawa Thursday. Four pupils of Monterey township were also present.

Mrs. Helen Stah and family, of Dayton, are guests of Mrs. Anthony Weber.

Mr. Hy. Brox is quite ill at this writing.

John Altenburger, west of town, was pleasantly surprised Saturday evening. Quite a number of young folks were present. A royal time is reported.

8-29-1902

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Misses Stella and Florence Robben, of Cincinnati, are guests of Gerhard Brinkman and family.

The city council has passed an ordinance to have property owners build side walks and keep them in repair.

John N. Wannemacher called on friends and relatives at Cloverdale Thursday.

The farmers’ telephone line is connected with Ottoville and works nicely. Speaking well for F. J. Mersman, who has charge of the work. Every farmer as well as every business man should become patrons of this line.

Jos. Vincke attended the convention at Ottawa Saturday.

John P. Lauer, Alex Wannemacher, C. B. Wannemacher and E. E. Rower attended the street fair at Grover Hill Friday.

Born to Jos. Plescher and wife, a son.

Rev. H. Weichman, of Cloverdale, was the guest of Father Mertes Thursday.

Samuel Harpster threshed 772 bushel of oats from 11 acres of ground.

Miss Clara Wannemacher, of Chicago, attended the wedding of Prof. H. Benning.

Born to Henry Deitering and wife, a boy.

C. J. Wannemacher and wife and Geo. P. Wannemacher and Wm. Bigelow attended the street fair at Grover Hill Thursday.

Mrs. Joseph Byrnes, who has been quite ill, is some what better at this writing.

Nick Neitling, who has just returned from Washington and Oregon, will move his family to Oregon in the near future.

Miss Louise Schlagbaum, of Cloverdale, made a short call last week at the home of her parents, Mr. and Mrs. B. Schlagbaum.

Mrs. Anthony Weber, Sr., left for Dayton Sunday, to visit relatives and friends.

Quite a number of Ottoville people attended the corner stone laying of the new Catholic church at Landeck Sunday.

Jos. Claypool had a wreck while coming from the Grover Hill fair by running into John Kuntekunst’s buggy. His rig was badly wrecked, but fortunately no one was seriously hurt.

Born to Gust Wannemacher and wife, a daughter.

9-5-1902

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Miss Anna Krebs has returned home after two weeks visit at Delphos.

Geo. Ockuly, of Toledo, is home visiting his parents and friends.

Quite a number of Ottoville people took in the excursion to Akron and New Washington Sunday.

Ed. And Art Wulfhorst and Misses May Schuck and Theresia Wrassman, of Delphos, were guests of Miss Mamie Schlagbaum Wednesday evening.

Mr. and Mrs. Frank Gmeiner, of Ottawa, gave a short call Friday.

Mrs. John Studer and daughter have returned home after a few days’ visit with her daughter, Mrs. Andrew Yaklin.

Jos. Reif, of Delphos, was in town Wednesday.

Miss Lizzie Kehres, of Lima, is home visiting her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Michael Kehres.

Miss Mary Bohn has returned home after spending a week at Delphos visiting relatives and friends.

Seth Swank and family and Peter Wannemacher, Jr., and family left Tuesday for Washington, where they expect to make their future home.

Mrs. Stella and Florence Robben have returned to their home at Cincinnati after spending a week with relatives and friends here.

Mr. and Mrs. Frank Metz, of Gutman, O., and Mrs. John Altenburger, of Wapaoneta, are guests of Mr. and Mrs. Geo. Altenburger and family.

Alphons Birkimier, of Coldwater, is visiting his many friends at Ottoville.

Mr. August Kramer and B. H. Kramer, of Newport, Ky., are visiting relatives and acquaintances here.

9-12-1902

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Messrs. Geo. Ockuly, Frank Kromer, Henry Ernst and Ed Miller and Misses Anna Sellet and Kittie Kromer took in the excursion to Cedar Point Sunday.

Mr. and Mrs. Walter Mersman returned to their home in Celina after spending Sunday with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. J. J. Miller.

Mr. Alex Lauer and Miss Nettie Guisinger were quietly married at the church Saturday morning.

Mr. Joseph Sherer, of Defiance, who has been the guest of J. H. Otte for the past week, returns to his home Saturday.

Mr. Henry Brox is very ill at this writing.

John Krupp is temporarily on the sick list.

Miss Anna Krebs left Monday for Delphos where she is expected to remain for some time.

J. H. Otte Jr., and Andy Wurst Jr., left Saturday for Chicago.

Miss Rosa Wilhelm, of Grafton, is visiting her parents here.

Mrs. D. J. Lucas, who has been very ill with blood poisoning is convalescent again.

Born to Mr. and Mrs. Henry Kreitemier, a girl.

Geo. Louth, of Delphos, was in town Thursday.

The little daughter of Frank Gutekunst died Friday. Interment took place at Antioch Cemetery.

Mrs. Joseph Perrin and Mrs. Susan Perrin and son, left Tuesday for Michigan, where they expect to spend two weeks with relatives and friends.

John Lauer and Steve Wannemacher were among the people from this section who attended the state fair at Columbus.

Born to Mr. and Mrs. Henry Grubenhoff, a daughter.

Miss Julia Indcover, of Norwalk, is the guest of Miss Frances Zahner.

Jacob Wannemacher, the tinner has moved his old shop back and will at once assume work on the new brick block.

9-1-1902

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Miss Katie Miller, of New Washington, was the guest of G. A. Otte and family for the past week.

A. E. Leininger made a business trip to Cleveland and Columbus.

Miss Lizzie Blenthman, of Garrett, Ind., is a guest at the home of Balthasor Schurer.

Mrs. J. J. Voges, of Watson, Mo., is visiting her parents, Jos. Lehmkuhle and relatives.

Geo. Ockuly made a flying trip to Celina Tuesday.

Alphons Roth and wife left for Botkins. Mr. Roth extended his trip to Columbus on business mission.

J. J. Miller and Henry Wurst made a business trip to Delphos Monday. On their way they came in contact of a runaway horse hitched to a buggy, which proved to belong to Frank Helmkamp. Mrs. Helmkamp was thrown out and seriously hurt breaking four ribs and considerably bruised otherwise.

Steve Wannemacher made a business trip to Cloverdale Wednesday.

Jos. Gross, of Michigan, formerly from here, paid his old friends and neighbors a visit Sunday.

Henry Brox, aged 52 years, died last Friday morning. Funeral services were held at St. Mary’s church Sunday. Mr. Brox was an old pioneer settler. A wife and son survive him. He was a member of the C. K. of O. and quite a number of Ottawa, Glandorf, Cloverdale and Delphos members were here to attend the funeral.

The Lima Oil Co., is starting work in the Ottoville fields. They will put down their first well on the B. Schlagbaum farm one half mile east of town.

John Krupp, who has been on the sick list is convalescent again.

F. J. Mersman has the farmers telephone line well extended in the rural territory and the farmers are delighted with same. They are connected with Ottoville, Middlepoint, Groverhill, Wetsel, Delphos and soon will be connected with Cloverdale and Kalida.

9-13-1902 DH

A report says that Don Baxter, of Lima, has leased several thousand acres of land near Ottoville, and will soon drill a well. It is remote from any other producer, although gassers have been found in that vicinity.

10-3-1902

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Mrs. Mary Perrin and son, and Mrs. Jos. Perrin have retuned from a two week’s visit in Michigan.

Jos. Vincke and W. J. Wannemacher and Alex Wannemacher attended an opera at Delphos Monday.

John Willacker, of Lacornner, Mich., is visiting his brother, Andy and family.

Mrs. Clara Schmitt left Saturday for Grafton where they expect to remain for some time.

The Lima Oil Co., have the derrick completed on the B. Schlagbaum farm and expect to start work in the near future. The bad weather has delayed them.

The question asked is will you attend the Putnam county fair next week should be answered yes. All should attend and have at least one day for yourself.

Mr. Frank Wannemacher, of Cloverdale, and Miss Mary Schirack were united in marriage Tuesday morning at the Catholic church by Rev. J. B. Mertes. After the ceremony the happy couple were escorted to the home of the brides parents where everything was in readiness for the occasion. The will start housekeeping at once at Cloverdale. Mr. Wannemacher being a blacksmith at that place. Their many friends wish them an abundance of happiness.

10-11-1902 DH

Gas For Ottoville

Council Grants Company Franchise to Put in Mains

The Ottoville council, at a meeting Friday evening, granted the Ottoville Oil and Gas Company a franchise to put in gas mains and supply the town with natural gas. The company is composed of E. B. Walkup and Nick Gillen, of Delphos, and J. J. Miller, Jos. Wannemacher, Jacob Wannemacher, Ed. Miller, Peter Snider, Max Winkelman, of Ottoville. The members of the company are confident that they have plenty of gas to supply the consumers of Ottoville. Pipe has been ordered and the work of connecting up the gas will be pushed as rapidly as possible.

10-24-1902

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Born, to Mr. and Mrs. W. J. Kleman, a daughter.

Mrs. Rumschlag, of New Reigel, is the guest of Mrs. Henry Stroleman.

The Ottoville oil field has the real thing to show up now.

John Krupp left for Michigan for a short visit with relatives.

John Straman, of Ottawa, gave us a short call Friday.

Chas. Hughes and Matilda Bartz were quietly married at Ottawa Thursday.

John Winkelman returned from Cincinnati after a week’s visit.

The new brick block of Jacob Wannemacher is nearing completion.

Wednesday morning at the St. Mary’s church Miss Callie Eickholt and Mr. Samuel Hessian were united in marriage. After the ceremony they were accompanied to the home of the brides parents. The happy event was appropriately celebrated and many beautiful and useful gifts were received from their many relatives and friends. Best wishes go with them.

11-11-1902 DH

Henry W. Krebs is moving his family from Ottoville to Delphos.

11-14-1902

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Born to Mr. and Mrs. Geo. P. Wannemacher, a boy.

A. E. Leininger made a business trip to Delphos Monday.

Miss Emma Grote, of Ft. Jennings, was the guest of Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Lehmkuhle over Sunday.

Frank Gmeiner and wife, of Ottawa, were visiting relatives here Friday.

Jake Tithoff paid a short visit to Cloverdale Sunday.

Frank Geir, of Ft. Jennings, was in town Wednesday.

C. B. Wannemacher and Leo Otto made a business trip to Delphos Friday.

Joseph Hammans, of Grover Hill, was in town Tuesday.

Mike Obringer and family moved their household goods to his farm, near Seamersville.

Andy Krebs and family have moved to Sterling, Ill., where they expect to make their future home.

R. Findley, of Paulding, passed through town Wednesday on his way to Lima, where he attended the funeral of his son-in-law.

W. D. Hughes and Charley Henry made a business trip to Lima Saturday.

11-18-1902 DH

Married

At 8 o’clock this morning in the Catholic church at Ottoville, by Rev. Fr. Mertes, Otto Holgreve, of Cloverdale, and Miss Minnie Bently, of Ottoville, were married. The attendants were Wm. Bently, brother of the bride, and Miss Ann Holgreve, sister of the groom. The wedding was celebrated today in an appropriate manner at the home of the birde. Both are popular young people and will go unto housekeeping in Cloverdale with the best of wishes of their many friends.

11-28-1902 DH

Gephart Gmeiner, of Ottoville, was in Delphos today, and while leaving the National Bank he lost his pocket book, containing some money and a note. It was found by Harry Heames and retuned to the owner.

11-29-1902 DH

Electric Lights

Wanted By Citizens of Ottoville and Ft. Jennings

Citizens of Ottoville and Ft. Jennings have conceived the idea that they can get electric current from Delphos Electric Light plant to supply their town with electric lights. They have been holding meetings and have discussed the matter. The machinery at the Delphos plant is all new and up to date but it is believed the engine is not large enough to furnish power. Manager Canfield states he intends putting in a new engine soon to replace the small one at the plant but thinks he would not care to contract with these towns for light at the present time. The citizens of Ottoville, especially, are very enthusiastic in the matter but it is believed the expense would be mote than they would care to bear. For constructing a line from Delphos to Ottoville would cost alone in the neighborhood of $2,000.

12-30-1902 DH

In Mail Pouch

Ottoville Postmaster Placed Money For Safe Keeping

One evening last week Postmaster Vincke, of Ottoville, placed a sack, containing what he thought to be about $110 in money, in a mail pouch for safe keeping. The next morning the postmaster, evidently forgetting where he had placed the money, took the pouch containing the cash and filled it up with Clover Leaf mail. When the pouch was opened on the train by Mail Clerk Winks, he was surprised to find the sack of money. Mr. Vincke was greatly relieved when notified that his coin was safe and his surprise was greater still when he came to Delphos today and found that the sack contained about $150 instead of $100 as he thought.

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Lightenings Work

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A Robbery

Reported to Have Taken Place Near Ottoville

Fine Quarters

Wedding at Ottoville

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