1-4-1901 DH
The Delphos Natural Gas Company Thursday evening purchased the Ed Miller gas well No. 1 in the
Ottoville field, and tomarrow the gas will be turned into the mains, Britt, says.
2-7-1901 DH
The census bureau has given out figures showing the population of Putnam County Townships and towns.
Jennings Township 1,465; Ft. Jennings, 322; Monterey Township, 1,342; Ottoville, 369.
Britt. promises that the gas pressure will be stronger tomorrow says that the pipe leading from the three
wells in the Ottoville field was found plugged up, and that it will be opened up by Friday. Hope so.
2-14-1901 DH
Married
John Keiffer and Miss Mollie Eickholt, young people living near Ottoville were married at that place, this
morning. They came to Delphos and departed for Toledo, on a wedding trip. They will go to housekeeping
near Cloverdale.
2-27-1901 DH
Ottoville is to have a brewery, it is reported. A brewer from Germany is said to be at the head of the project.
2-28-1901 DH
George and Henry Fishbach, of Oxford, Nebraska, have been visiting in this vicinity for some time and
George left for his home today. Henry goes next week. They have been in Nebraska for fifteen years and like
the country very much. They formerly lived near Ottoville.
3-9-1901 DH
Want a Spur
The businessmen of Ottoville are agitating the matter of having a switch constructed from the Clover Leaf
track at Douglass to Ottoville, to give them better facilities for getting freight in and out. The distance is about
1½ miles.
3-9-1901
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Mrs. Barbara Kolhoff, Laura Kahle and brother George, of Glandorf, were gusts of Mrs. Pete
Wannemacher.
Mr. J. B. Mersman, of Celina, was in town Friday and Saturday.
There is some talk of starting up a brewery in Ottoville. The services of an experienced brewer are
available.
Contractor Fisher, of Ottawa, is at work remodeling the old planning mill. A new story will be added, a plate-
glass front put in and various other improvements made. When completed it will be occupied by Messrs.
Schulien and Roch as a business room for furniture and undertaking.
Mr. Will Hoffman, of Glandorf, was in town last week looking after his political interests.
Miss Lizzie Wurst has been appointed postmistress in Douglass.
Mr. P. Lanahan, of Michigan, moved his family to Ottoville this week. He will go into partnership with
Leonard Gmeiner.
Miss Regina Alt spent Sunday with Miss Gertrude Seitz, of Cloverdale.
Business men are agitating the question of running a switch from Douglass to Ottoville. This, if secured,
would be a great convenience not only to business men but to all citizens.
3-15-1901
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Miss Clara Wannemacher has returned from a three weeks’ visit in Dayton and Wapakoneta.
Rev. J. Mertes was in Toledo on Monday and Tuesday.
On Tuesday evening Mrs. Perrin was not a little surprised when a number of friends walked in on her.
They reminded her that it was her 53rd birthday. A pleasant evening was spent in cards and chatting. After
partaking of a substantial lunch and wishing Mrs. Perrin many happy returns of the day, all went home.
On Wednesday Frank Fischback returned to Oreland, Neb., accompanied by Frank Vincke. Mr. Fishback
was here on a visit with his brother. Mr. Vincke went in quest of health.
Mr. John Rekart formerly of this place but now of Toledo, spent a few days with friends.
Mr. Len Gmeiner and family moved into the Wannemacher property. Mr. Wannemacher moved into one of
the rooms over the Drug Store.
Miss Hilfers has been on the sick list for two weeks.
Dr. Siesen is able to attend to his patients again. He had an attack of lung fever.
The C. K. of O. had a business meeting last Sunday.
The plans for the new parsonage have been completed.
Miss Lizzie Farrel, of Toledo, was the guest of Miss Anna Lyons recently.
Mr. Jos. Wannemacher spent a few days in Cincinnati.
3-16-1901 DH
Ottoville Ticket
At Ottoville the following Democratic ticket has been placed in the field: Clerk, J. C. Wannemacher;
Councilman, F. F. Vincke; George Wannemacher, Joseph D. Otte; Sealer of Weights and Measures, W. T.
Remlinger.
3-22-1901
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Sutter and Studer went to Delphos on Wednesday, when they returned they brought with them two
western horses, which they had purchased.
At the caucas held last Saturday the nominations made were as follows: Councilmen; F. F. Vincke, Geo.
Wannamcher, Jos. D. Otto; Clerk, J. C. Wannemacher.
Mr. Henry Lampe, candidate for Sheriff was here on Saturday looking out for his political interests.
Two carloads of Plymouth stone for the new parsonage were received last week.
An attempt is being made to raise the number of members of the board of education from three to six.
Whether or not this will be successfully carried out will be seen a little later.
Several carloads of lumber have been received by Schulien & Roth.
Mr. and Mrs. Alvin Rower spent Sunday in Kalida.
3-23-1901 DH
Partnership Formed
Gus Wagner has gone into partnership with W. S. Porter, in the photograph business. The new firm will
install a gallery at Ottoville in the near future and expect to do a good business there. They also expected to
locate a gallery in Middlepoint but could not find an available room.
3-26-1901 DH
Schulien & Roth have about completed their lumber and furniture plant at Ottoville. They have a fine
building, one that would do credit to a larger town and we trust that they will prosper.
3-29-1901
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Mr. H. Harner, of Bodkins, Ohio, spent a few days in this place.
On Tuesday the feast of St. Joseph was very fittingly celebrated. A solemn High mass was read, Rev.
Mertes officiating, with Rev. Schirrack and Wichman assisting. The members of the St. Joseph’s society and
the Catholic Knights of Ohio attended mass in a body.
Mr. Laibe, candidate for Sheriff, spent Tuesday here.
Mr. John H. Straman, of Ottawa, was here on business on Tuesday and Wednesday of last week.
On Sunday evening Rev. Mertes was called to Cleveland by a message. His uncle was dying.
The bill whether the members of the school board should be increased from three to six in number was
voted on. The result was that henceforth there shall be six members. Only 26 votes were cast.
Mr. Frank Krebs received a white hearse last week.
Mrs. Kortokrax was in Ft. Jennings on Friday last.
Mr. Frank Kracht, of Ottawa, spent Sunday here.
The contract for the new parsonage has been given to a man from Toledo, the mason work to Schumaker,
of Leipsic. The contractor was here on Thursday and the plan for the foundation was executed and the ground
staked off. The home is to be a very fine structure furnished with all the modern conveniences.
Ottoville seems to be flourishing. One large business block is being put up, another one being planned,
still another one will be put up in the course of the summer. Work enough to keep all the Ottoville folks at
home. A new impetus is thus given to Ottoville, to its trade, and to its citizens. More improvement is being made
and will be made during this coming summer than has been made during the last four or five years. May the
good work go on.
The business men of the town are agitating the question whether or not a town this size can afford a bank.
This town should certainly support one for there should be a safe place of deposit in the town for the large
sums handled by the business firms.
Spring is here. The bright sunshine and balmy air are coaxing one to spend the time out of doors after a
long siege of the cold weather.
4-5-1901
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Mrs. Mary Krebs has bought the house built for Mr. Will Studer.
On Friday evening Rev. Mertes returned from Toledo where he attended the funeral of his uncle.
Mr. John Brandehoff and family have moved onto their farm about three miles from town.
Miss Lena Mertes came from Toledo last Saturday to visit her uncle, Rev. Mertes.
On Saturday Mr. Henry Wurst and Mr. Ulrich, both from here, went to Ottawa. About two miles from
Ottawa, the buggy upset and both men were thrown into the ditch. Mr. Ulrich was badly bruised about the face,
broke a shoulder and received other internal injuries. Dr. Beardsley, of Ottawa, attended to him. He was
brought home the same day. His condition is serious. Mr. Wurst escaped with a few scratches.
Miss Lizzie Farrel has retuned to Toledo after having spent a few weeks in Ottoville.
Mr. Chas. Huber and Mr. Laubenthal spent Sunday here.
On Sunday a number of candidates and their aides made a farewell visit to Ottoville.
4-19-1901
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Miss Barbara Weller, of Toledo, is the guest of Ottoville friends.
At the school election the following new members were elected: Will Remlinger, for three years; J. C.
Wannemacher, J. J. Miller, for two years; Frank Paul, for one year.
The brick work on the Schulien and Roth building is now completed.
Mr. and Mrs. A. Leininger, of Cloverdale, are spending a few days with Mrs. Leininger’s father, Frank
Krebs.
Miss Lena Mertes has decided to make her home with her uncle.
Rev. J. Mertes spent a few days in Sandusky and Toledo.
Miss Clara Wannemacher made a flying trip to Delphos last Tuesday.
Last Wednesday was a busy day in Ottoville. The town fairly swarmed with traveling men.
What is needed to improve Ottoville? Some street lamps, to be sure.
The Wannemacher-Gmeiner building is under construction; work progressing nicely.
Our Recorder-elect, Frank Gmeiner, spent Wednesday in Ottawa.
4-26-1901
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Rev. Wagner, of Miller City, was the guest of Rev. Mertes on Monday last.
Mr. alfons Roch went to Columbus, Ohio, to take a course in the Dodge School of Undertaking.
Rev. Arnoldi, of Ft. Jennings, spent Friday with Rev. Mertes.
Miss Anna Lyons left for Toledo last week. From there she expects to go to Denver, Colo., where she has
relatives.
Mr. Will Remlinger, put up a fine new street lamp in front of his place of business. Motto for the business
men of the town. “Go and do likewise.”
Mr. Albert Mersman and Mr. P. D. Ockely, of Celina, spent Sunday with friends and relatives.
Mr. Hermann, a contractor from Toledo, who ahs the contract for the new parsonage, arrived on Monday
ready to begin laying the foundation.
Rev. H. Wichman, moved to his own parish at Cloverdale, on Friday last. Rev. Wichman has made many
friends during his stay here, who regret his departure.
The children of this parish are taking a course of instruction prepatory to making their first communion.
5-1-1901 DH
Married
At the Catholic Church in Ottoville, this morning, Miss Josephine Trentkamp and Joseph Utrup were
married. They came to Delphos, accompanied by Miss Utrup and Gust. Trentkamp. A host of friends wish them
all due happiness.
5-8-1901 DH
Married
Tuesday morning, at the Catholic Church in Ottoville, occurred the marriage of Miss Anna Bentley and Mr.
Michael Kehres, well known and popular young people. The event was celebrated in a happy manner. Miss
Fannie Kehres was the bridesmaid and Mr. Joseph Bentley the groomsman. Frank Stump and family, of
Delphos, Mrs. E. E. Miller, of North Baltimore, Miss Sophia Kehres and Louis Sellet, of Lorain and Mrs. Schulte,
of Minster, were present at the celebration of the wedding. The HERALD extends congratulations to the happy
couple.
5-10-1901
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Mr. Geo. Altenburger went to Toledo last week.
Mr. J. H. Straman, of Ottawa, was her on Tuesday.
Miss Anna Jerwers closed her school on Wednesday, after a successful years work.
Mrs. Jerwers spent Sunday with her daughter.
On Wednesday morning there was a pretty wedding in which Joseph Utrup and Miss Josephina Trenkamp
were the contracting parties. A brother of the bride and a sister for the groom witnessed the wedding. After the
ceremony the happy couple repaired to the home of the bride’s mother, where a large party of invited relatives
and guests awaited them. A bountiful dinner was also waiting. The day was pleasantly spent. Mr. and Mrs.
Utrup will make their home on a farm about two miles out of town.
Dr. Binder was in Delphos on Wednesday.
Barney Brinkman, of Kalida, has moved his family to town. Mr. Brinkman has a position in the tile yard.
Mr. E. Leininger is working on the brick yard.
The foundations for the new parsonage are now complete. The contractor is a “hustler.”
Ottoville will have a new M. D. soon.
On Friday evening Miss Regina Alt was pleasantly surprised by the arrival of her brother from
Albuquerque, New Mexico, where he been for two years on account of his health. He is much improved.
Miss Regina Alt and brother spent Saturday in Ottawa.
5-24-1901
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Mrs. B. Schlagbaum was called to the deathbed of Mrs. Grave, in Frankfort, Ind. Mrs. Grave was buried in
Delphos.
Ottoville boasts of another doctor in the person of John Ockuley. Mr. Ockuley came from Cincinnati, a
graduate of the Cincinnati Medical Collage.
Dr. Binder returned from Cincinnati, where he had attended the commencement exercises and the alumni
re-union of the Cincinnati Medical Collage.
Mr. and Mrs. F. Vincke and Mr. B. Schlagbaum attended the funeral of Mrs. Heckman, in Rushculle, Ind.,
on Wednesday last.
Mr. Alphons Roth, of the firm Schulien & Roth, is now a full fledged undertaker, having received his
diploma last week.
During the past week the schools were subjected to a thorough examination with a view to regarding them,
which was necessary, as there will be four rooms next year, instead of three. On Tuesday the school was open
to parents and friends of the school. Work done by pupils during the past year was laid out for inspection. On
Wednesday the school closed with a basket picnic in Kehres’ Grove, east of town. During the past year the
teachers have worked hard for the advancement of the schools, and they already show a marked improvement.
Mr. Sylvester Kohls, teacher of primary grade, will leave for a trip through the west, immediately after the
close of school.
Mr. Al Berkemier will also close his school on Wednesday. Mr. Birkemeier has taught a good school, and it
is regretted by patrons and friends, that he intends to leave the county. His friends wish him success wherever
he may go.
5-29-1901 DH
The Delphos Hardware Company has contracts for installing heatingplants in the new Parochial residence
at Ottoville and the residence of B. F. Raynolds, at Pleasant Valley. Work has been commenced on the
building of the new parsonage at Ottoville. The structure will cost $12,000.
6-4-1901 DH
A class of 65 children received first communion at the Catholic Church in Ottoville, Sunday.
6-6-1901 DH
Will Miss Delphos
The route of the proposed Findlay. Columbus Grove & Ft. Wayne Electric railroad has been changed. The
line will not pass through Kalida, as arranged, but will run west from Columbus Grove to Vaughnsville and go
on through to Ottoville. Beyond Ottoville the route is not yet selected. North of Columbus Grove the line will
connect with the Defiance, Ottawa, Kenton & Columbus Interurban Railway.
6-7-1901 FWS
Shot In The Breast
Miss Matilda Sanders, of Ottoville, O., who was a guest at the home of Mrs. Theresa Fricke, of 132
Chicago street, was accidentally shot in the breast about 2 o’clock this afternoon by William Schlenker, a
young man living nearby, who was shooting sparrows with a target rufle. The young lady was standing at the
window in the Fricke home whe one of the bullets glanced off and struck her, inflicting a painful flesh wound.
Dr. W. D. Calvin dressed the injury and no serious results are looked for.
6-13-1901 DH
Joseph Harding, of St. Rose and Henry Schrage, of Casilla, were here Thursday. They have been
employed as teachers ai the Ottoville schools.
6-17-1901 DH
For Twenty-Five Years
Monterey Township School Board Kept No Record of Meetings
Monterey Township, that part of Putnam County lying just north of Delphos, in which Ottoville is located, is
receiving attention at Columbus at present. The Press Post of Saturday says that O. E. D. Barron, special
examiner, has submitted a report to State School Commissioner Bonebrake concerning the affairs of the
School Board in the second special district of Monterey Township, Putnam County.
The inspector states that he found many irregularities and that it was the custom for the members of the
board to make repairs on the schoolhouse and appropriate money to pay themselves for the work. He also
reports finding that the books of the clerk have not shown a correct balance for 25 years.
The examiner sums up the report by stating that he fails to find a single act of the School Board, which in
his opinion, would be legal under the laws of the state. No record was kept of the meetings of the board.
7-15-1901 DH
Death at Ottoville
Timothy Wannemacher, of Ottoville, a resident of that place for four years, died Sunday afternoon, from
stomach and bowel trouble, at the age of 68. Deceased was an uncle of Andy Wannemacher, of Delphos. His
wife preceded him to the grave twenty years ago, but he is survived by seven children, as follows: Charles and
Frank, of Dayton; Oscar of Wapaoneta; Joseph of Springfield; Louis, of Chicago; Pollie of Dayton; and Clara at
home. The funeral will be held from the Catholic Church in Ottoville, utesday morning.
8-2-1901
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Ask Mike Vondran how he enjoyed his bath Monday when he fell into the canal.
Ben Gillen, of Cincinnati, has arrived home to pay his parents, Mr. and Mrs. N. Gillen, a short visit.
Albert Wagner, son of Prof. N. W. Wagner, is home visiting his parents. He is a student at Rensselaer,
Collage.
Miss Tracy Wenslitz, of Cloverdale, was in town Saturday.
Mrs. W. F. Schumaker, of Dayton, is visiting her parents, Mr. and Mrs. A. Leis.
Jos. Wannemacher, Jr., Jos. Miller and Jos. Hilvers took in the excursion on the Clover Leaf Saturday to
the Soldiers’ Home at Marion Ind.
Frank Kromer and Stephen Wannemacher left Monday morning for Buffalo to attend the exposition.
Leo Otto went to Delphos Monday on business.
Dr. Doty, of Lima, was in town Monday and Tuesday.
John Winkelman is putting down a new sidewalk at his business place.
A grand picnic was held in Wm. Schlagbaum’s grove Sunday afternoon. Those present were Miss Louisa
Halle, Lizzie Bussing, of Delphos, Mr. and Mrs. B. Schlagbaum and family, Henry Giesken and family, Henry
Kehres and family, Mrs. Sarah Giesken and daughter, Miss Frances Zahner, Katie Kromer and Katie Zahner. A
splendid time was reported.
8-9-1901
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Born to Mr. and Mrs. Nick Bedink, a girl, Saturday.
Born to Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Moritz, a girl.
Pete Eberle and brother, George Nedolas and Tom Wenslitz, of New Washington, paid a visit to their
relatives and friends here Sunday.
Miss Anna Studer and Lena Nedolas, of New Washington, are guests of Caroline Studer and Mr. and Mrs.
Andrew Yaklin.
Jos. Weber fell from the tank wagon while threshing at Jacob Weber’s. he was not seriously hurt, but had
a hard fall.
Frank Gmeiner attended the convention at Wauseon, Tuesday.
8-16-1901 DH
The death of Mrs. Joseph Swartner, of Ottoville, Thursday is reported.
8-16-1901
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Born to Mr. and Mrs. H. D. Wurst, a girl.
Born to Mr. and Mrs. M. A. Guisinger, a boy.
Born to Mr. and Mrs. William Greilick, a boy.
Mamie Schlagbaum and Tracy Becker are visiting at Maria Stein.
Mrs. Caroline Studer and son, Lampert, Lizzie Yaklin, Anna Studer, and Lena Nedolas left Monday for New
Washington, Bucyrus and Akron, where they have many relatives and friends.
The young men and ladies have organized a social club here. They will have another meeting in the near
future to adopt rules and regulations. All members are requested to present.
Dr. and Mrs. A. Binder left here Sunday evening for Buffalo to attend the exposition.
Steve Wannemacher, Frank Kromer and Mr. and Mrs. J. J. Miller returned from the exposition at Buffalo
Wednesday.
Alex Heinel and Barney Calvelage, of Ft. Jennings, were in town Saturday.
The little boy of Godfred Stioses had a lucky escape from being crushed under a loaded wagon
Wednesday. When he drove across the canal bridge going down grade, the end board fell out frightening the
team. The boy was thrown forward on the tongue and dragged two hundred feet, when he lost his hold and
dropped to the ground. He was slightly bruised at the ankle but no bones broken.
The stone crusher of Nick Lane had to shut down Saturday. A large iron sledge came off the handle and
dropped into the crusher bringing everything to a standstill at once. Nothing broken, but the crusher is out of
line or the shaft bent.
Monday afternoon the barn of Jos. Wolf, living 5 miles northeast of Ottoville burn to the ground. All his
hay, oats and wheat were consumed also fifteen head of hogs and a blacksmith shop. Some insurance.
8-22-1901 DH
An 8-year-old daughter of Max Winkleman, of Ottoville, died Wednesday and the funeral will be held Friday
morning.
8-23-1901
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Frank Vincke returned from New Orleans Thursday.
Mrs. Nick Gillen is visiting at Cleveland.
John Vondran had his hand severely crushed by unloading disc harrows at Douglass.
Joseph Freshbach bought the Ed. Miller farm Saturday. Mr. Miller will move to Toledo.
Mr. and Mrs. Frank Altenburger, of Delphos, are visiting relatives here.
Louisa Schlagbaum, of Frankfort, Ind., is visiting her parents.
Dr. and Mrs. Binder returned from the Pan-American Thursday.
Mrs. Theresia Schwertner died last Wednesday. Funeral services were held Friday miorning.
Mamie Schlagbaum is visiting at Frankfort, Ind.
Alex Heinle and Barney Calvelage, of Ft. Jennings, were in town Saturday.
Recently happy parents are, Mr. and Mrs. John Hohlbine – A daughter.
8-24-1901 DH
A Terrible Death
Mrs. Josephine Gabriel Used Coal Oil to Start a Fire.
Friday afternoon the news of a terrible accident reached Delphos from near Timberville, three miles north
of Ottoville. Thursday Mrs. Josephine Gabriel endeavored to starta fire in the kitchen stove and when it did not
burn rapidly enough to suit her, she resorted to pouring on coal oil. The flames flashed up and before she
could get out of the way Mrs. Gabriel was enveloped and her clothing ablaze.
Help arrived almost immediately but before the flames were extinguished the unfortunate lady was fatally
burned and died shortly afterwards. She was a very portly woman, weighing perhaps 200 pounds. She leaves
a husband and seven children.
8-30-1901
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Misses Lizzie and Katie Bluethman, of Cincinnati, are spending their vacation with their uncle. Baltas
Schurer and family.
Misses Clara Coates and Veronica Gengler, of Garret, Ind., are the guests of Mr. and Mrs. B. Schurer and
family.
G. W. Keiffer had his hand severely crushed Monday by a falling plank, while doing some carpenter work
in the country.
Henry Giesken and family and John Winkelman and wife made a pleasure trip to Glandorf and Ottawa
Monday. They also paid a short visit to Frank Giesken and family.
Mr. and Mrs. E. E. Rower left for the Pan-American Exposition Tuesday morning.
Alex Miller and George Ockuley went to Celina Sunday. They were the guests of Mr. and Mrs. Walter
Mersman.
The eight year old daughter of Max Winkelman after being ill with dysentery for the past week, was called
on by the angel of death Thursday morning. Burial took place Saturday morning at the St. Mary’s church. A
large concourse of people attended the service, showing their sympathy for the bereaved family. After services
the remains were tenderly born to her last resting place.
Dr. Ockuly and Prof. J. W. Wannemacher made a flying trip to Coldwater this week.
9-3-1901 DH
A. P. Korb, formerly of Ottoville, has moved to Carey, where he was secured a lucrative position and will
make his future home.
9-4-1901 DH
Monday evening, a big gasoline lamp in the window of Nick Bedink’s store at Ottoville exploded and
shattered the glass. Flying pieces of glass injured a horse that was standing in the street.
Threshers near Ottoville found a leak in the gas main along the canal the other day and the stuff was used
to make them a campfire and roast chicken, etc., for a big feast.
Word was received here Tuesday of the death of William Koeble, a son of John Koeble, at Kingsley, Mich.
The father formerly lived in Ottoville and the son was a resident of Delphos some time ago. His death was
caused by a wagon tongue striking a crushing his head when a log rolled against it.
9-6-1901
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Charles Semildinger had the misfortune to get his hand caughjt in a pulley, while threshing at Godfred
Stirns, and had it severely hurt. Three fingers had to be amputated at the first joint.
Mrs. Carolina Studer and son , Lambert, returned Thursday from New Washington, after a pleasant visit
with her relatives and many friends.
Mr. and Mrs. E. E. Rower returned from the Pan-American Monday.
Quite an explosion took place at Nick Bedink’s harness hop Monday evening. A large new model gasoline
lamp exploded, bursting out the entire glass front, except the doors. Luckily no one was hurt.
Misses Barbara Young and Regina Alt returned home Monday from Buffalo and New Washington. Miss Alt
will start her school Tuesday.
Misses Rosa Krebs, of Kalida, and Anna Krebs, of Cloverdale, spent Sunday with their parents, Mr. and
Mrs. Henry Krebs.
Joe Schimmoeller and C. Wannemacher went to Rimer Sunday, where Joe will make his future home.
Dr. Wannemacher went to Glandorf Sunday in Christmas style. The buggy containing many presents
handed to him by friends.
Wm. Harmon, of Wetsel, was in town Monday.
9-13-1901 DH
Theodore Shilling is piping the new parochial residence at Ottoville, for acetylene gas.
9-13-1901
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C. B. Wannemacher left Monday for Chicago, where he intends to stay for two months and take an
opticional course.
John Koeble, of Kingsley, Mich., is visiting Otto Kortokrax and friends. Mr. Koeble was an old resident of
Ottoville until of late years, when he and his family moved to Michigan.
Andy Wineandy, of New Riegel, is visiting his sisters, Mrs. Joseph Sultz and
Mrs. Otto Kortokrax.
F. F. Vincke and William Schlagbaum made a business trip to Delphos Friday.
W. T. Remlinger, Theo. Kramer, Lawrence Kramer and John Lauer are at Cleveland and Pan-American
Exposition.
Jos. G. Otto left Friday for Mackinac, Mich., for his health.
Mr. Geo. Keller has purchased the Continental Laundry.
Frank Krebs is on the sick list. A speedy recovery of his present illness is the wish of his many friends.
Clark Harris passed through town Monday evening with seven head of fine bred horses, to be entered in
the Van Wert Fair.
The fifteen months’ old daughter of Ranford Harris, of Muntanna, died Tuesday evening. Burial took place
in the Antioch cemetery Thursday morning at 10 o’clock. Rev. James Claypool officiating.
Miss Lizzie Yaklin returned Wednesday evening from a month’s visit at Bucyrus, New Washington and
Thompson.
Wm. Sheets, of Berne Ind., was in town Wednesday.
9-20-1901 DH
Telephone Improvements
The Putnam Telephone Company, which has a toll station at Kink Bros. Drugstore, is making some
improvements along its lines. New poles are being erected and new wire taking place of old in some places.
New instruments are being installed at different points and other improvements are being made. The exchange
was moved from Ft. Jennings to Ottoville. This company has lines covering a large territory north, northwest
and northeast of Delphos
9-20-1901
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W. T. Remlinger returned from the Pan-American Saturday.
Mrs. Frank Gmeiner returned from Upper Sandusky Saturday, where she spent a week with her many
friends there.
Frank Gmeine returned Saturday from Columbus, where he attended the convention of C. K. of O. as a
delegate of the local branch at Ottoville.
Jos. Schimoller, of Rimer, was in town Sunday.
Jos. Weber’s new dwelling is completed and helps the appearance of his farm.
Jos. Otto returned from Mackanac, Monday. The trip improved his health very much.
Jo Ruf, of Delphos was in town Monday on business.
Mrs. Kalt and Lizzie Wurst went to Delphos Monday.
Born to Mr. and Mrs. Jos. Sutter, a daughter.
Born to Mr. and Mrs. William Studer, a daughter.
Gmeiner & Lineham received their new brick mill Monday. It is one of the latest improved mills. And will be
quite an improvement to the enterprise.
9-21-1901 DH
Bartlett Wenslitz, of Ottoville, died Thursday at the age of 57, leaving a wife and nine children. The funeral
was held this morning.
9-26-1901 DH
Death
Mr. Biedenharn, living one mile east of Ottoville, died this morning, at an advanced age. The remains will
be brought to Delphos Friday and taken to Cincinnati, where the funeral will be held.
A Correction
In connection with the item concerning the new well that is to be drilled in the Ottoville field by the Ottoville
Gas Company, this paper stated Wednesday that if it proves a good gasser the product will be turned into the
mains of the Delphos plant. That is a mistake. If a good gas well is struck the gass will be used exclusively in
supplying the needs of the people of Ottoville and pipes will be laid to convey it to the people there. The
prospects are very flattering, too.
9-27-1901
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Next week is fair week. Try to attend at least one day.
Mrs. N. Gillen is visiting her son, A. P. Korb, at Carey.
Seth Swank has returned home from a delightful trip to the state of Washington.
Jake Best, of Kalida, was in town Monday on business.
C. Sellet and Jos. Vincke made a business trip to Delphos Thursday.
Frank Gmeiner and wife made a business trip to Ottawa Saturday.
Bartlet Wenslitz, aged 57 years, died Thursday afternoon. He leaves a wife and nine children, three girls and
six boys to morn the loss of a loving father and husband. The funeral service took place at the St. Mary’s
church Saturday at eight thirty a.m. where a large concourse of relatives of this place and New Washington
attended.
The infant child of Mr. and Mrs. Henry Ernest died Sunday morning. Burial took place Monday at eight a.m.
Their many friends extended their heartfelt sympathy in their late bereavement.
Michael Schlereth, of Georgetown, was in town Monday.
The Board of Directors of the Putnam County Fair, have left nothing undone or spared any expense to make
this one of the best fairs held in the state this year. Second to none. Come and spend a pleasant week with
your families and sweetheart. You know boys what is meant and have a good time. Don’t stay at home.
10-2-1901 DH
Canal Boat Sunk
The canal boat “Walbridge,” owned by John Joyce, went to the bottom of the canal in the short level at
Ottoville, this morning. She was loaded with wood, which was to have been taken off at Ottoville.
Married
This morning, at the Catholic Church in Ottoville, Henry Smith and Miss Clara Krebs were married by the
pastor, the Rev. Fr. Mertes. The wedding was celebrated at the home of the parents of the bride. They will live
on the Peter Krebs farm.
10-3-1901 DH
Iva Gallaway has brought suit for divorce from Jesse Gallaway. She alleges that the plantiff is guilty of
gross neglect. They were married at Ottoville is 1899 and are the parents of one child.
10-4-1901 DH
Henry Lauf, of Ft.Jennings, and Miss Lizzie Utrup, of Ottoville, are to be married soon.
10-4-1901
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J. J. Miller and Frank Gmeiner made a business trip to Ottawa Friday.
H. Hilvers will move to Dupont in the near future, where he will make his future home.
Herman Bleechenden died Thursday morning; aged 72 years. His remains were prepared for shipment
Friday to Cincinnati, where he formerly lived. He leaves a wife and son to mourn the loss of a kind husband
and father. The family have our sympathy in their sad bereavement.
Born to Mr. and Mrs. August Roelling, a boy.
Profs. Wagner and Beming made a business trip to Ottawa to arrange for children’s day on the fair
grounds.
Philip Hohlbine died Friday morning. Burial took place Monday. Services were held at 8:30 at the St. Mary’
s church. After the services his remains were tenderly born to his last resting place. He leaves a wife and six
children, two boys and four girls, all married, to mourn the loss of a kind husband and father.
Rev. Mertes made a trip to Delphos Tuesday.
Gmeiner & Lineham are turning out lots of brick since putting in the new mill.
10-15-1901 DH
The new gas well in the Ottoville field is expected to drill in tonight.
10-17-1901 DH
The Ottoville gas well is a disappointment. Very little gas was found; not sufficient to make it a paying well.
Andy Miller, living four miles north of Ottoville, while filing a saw, had two small pieces of steel imbedded in
the ball of his right eye. Mr. Miller came to Delphos this aftenoon and had the particles taken out by a surgeon.
It was necessary to cut through the coat of the eyeball.
10-19-1901 DH
Another well will probably be drilled in the Ottoville field. The failure of a few days ago in the search for gas
has not dismayed the promoters of the project.
10-25-1901 DH
A. C. Kortier, of Ft. Jennings while engaged in a battle with Andy Krebs, at Ottoville, Thursday, had his
hand sprained.
Two Fatalities
Young Man near Ottoville Accidentally Shot, Thursday
The home of Samuel Miller, three miles northwest of Ottoville, was thrown into mourning Thursday, over
the untimely death of William, the 16-year-old son of Mr. and Mrs. Miller. Daniel Spangler, and uncle of the
boy, had called at the house at noon Thursday to borrow a revolver that he intended taking along on a hunting
trip to Michigan. Before leaving the house he examined the weapon and while handling it the hammer
decended on one of the shells, there was a report, and Mr. Miller’s son, who was nearby, in a stooping
position, fell over and in two minutes was dead.
The bullet had entered his body about two inches below the heart, and death was almost instantaneous.
When Mr. Spangler saw what he had done he was almost wild with grief. The accident is a most terrible one
and the parents of the unfourtunate boy have the sympathy of the entire community. Mr. Spangler, who was
the cause of the death of the young man, is deserving of sympathy for the misfourtune that has overtaken him.
Little Child of Mr. and Mrs. John Keller Stepped on by a Horse and Died Twelve Hours Later
There is also the gloom of death over the home of Mr. and Mrs. John Keller, who live five miles north of
Ottoville. Wednesday evening their little baby son, three years old, was sitting in the door of the barn and
when one of the horses entered the structure the child was knocked over by one of the animal’s knees and
one of its rear hoofs crushed the little ones bowls. The babe was taken up and to the house and surgical aid
summoned and given, but it was no avail. After lingering for twelve hours the child died Thursday morning. The
horse that was the cause of the death of the child is a docile animal, and it was probably hurrying to get to the
manger and its feed when the accident occurred, paying no attention to the child. The death is not ascribed to
viciousness on the part of the horse.
10-25-1901
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Monday was a day of sorrow in this village. This little village is in deep mourning over the death of one,
who has been a benefactor to his people. A citizen of sterling worth, a man that loved his people, his country
and his god; all of which are fully demonstrated by the prayers offered up by the hundreds at his bier. Though
words can express the loss of so great a man no artist can beautify his works, no; not even the sweet perfume
from all the roses can hide that noble character, which has called him to vanish and brought sadness to many
a broken heart. Dr. Albert Binder departed his life October 20, 1901. Consumption was the cause of his death.
His father was one of the successful practitioners of medicine and died at the age of 40, of that dreaded
disease, consumption. Dr. Binder was married to Miss Emma Winkelman, of Ottoville, May 4, 1891. To mourn
this loss is a noble wife, six small children, the mother, a brother, two sisters and a multitude of friends. The
floral tributes were many and beautiful, mutely expressing the deep grief of friends and relatives. The funeral
services were held Wednesday morning at the St. Mary’s church and were conducted by Rev. Father J. B.
Mertes. The attendance was the largest in the history of this section. The remains were interred in the
cemetery here. The pall bearers were Drs. George Wolf, Ockuley, J. E. Stephan, E. Burnette, of Van Wert
county and C. O. Beardsley, of Ottawa.
11-6-1901 DH
Andrew Grubenhaus and Mathilda Kehres were married at St. Mary’s Catholic Church in Ottoville, this
morning.
11-8-1901
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Mrs. James Claypool, son and Miss Gusta Bartz made a pleasure trip to Leipsic and were the guests of
her sister Saturday.
Ed Miller and wife were at Delphos Thursday.
Charles Sellet moved to Douglass to take charge of the store. Mr. A. E. Leininger taking possession of his
place of business in Ottoville.
F. F. Vincke and wife made a pleasant trip to Delphos and vicinity Friday.
Henry Giesken, John Zahn, Jos. Vincke and B. Giesken were the guests of Frank Giesken and Henry
Rehman, of Glandorf.
Nick Lauer, of Ottoville, and John Bowersock, of Wetsel, made a business trip to Cleveland Friday.
Mary Goreize was born January 19, 1819 in Breitschenheisen, Austria, and on June 12, 1852 she was
married to Martin Mallifskey. On May 6, 1854 they moved to America settled on a farm in Crawford county, New
Washington, moving from there to Huron County near Monroeville, then to Wyandot County near Upper
Sandusky, and later to Ottoville, in Putnam County, where they have lived for ten years to the time of her
death October 17, 1901 at the age of 82 years and 9 months. She was very feeble and helpless for the last
five years and died of old age. She has lived a long useful life, been a faithful and obedient member of the
Catholic church, a good wife and kind mother. She leaves a husband and six children to mourn her death.
11-9-1901 DH
The Bishop of Luxenborg, Germany, is at Ottoville, a guest of Rev. J. B. Mertes, pastor of the Catholic
Church there.
11-12-1901 DH
Gus Wannemacher and Miss Anna Schurer were married this morning at the Catholic Church in Ottoville.
11-22-1901
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Frank Gmeiner and Geb. Gasser made a business trip to Ottawa Monday.
Mathias Kramer, of North Industry, Ohio, is visiting his brother, Theodore Kramer, and also looking up
some business interests.
A pleasant surprise was given Mrs. Henry Wittler, of Ft. Jennings, Thursday evening. A crowd of Ottoville
were at the party.
Thomas Kelley, of Wetsel, was in town Friday.
A dancing club was organized here Thursday. About twenty of our popular young people christened their
intentions by giving a dance at J. P. Lauer’s Hall on last Tuesday night.
Opening of A. E. Senger’s Saloon and restaurant Saturday evening. Everybody welcome.
A. E. Leininger and Frank Krebs went to Delphos Friday on business.
Born to Mr. and Mrs. Theodore Kramer, a girl.
Born to Mr. and Mrs. Louis Altenburger, twin girls.
Karl Bildstein purchased the old parsonage building at public auction Wednesday for $350. He will move it on
Broadway.
11-25-1901 DH
Wild West Time
Negroes and Ottoville People had a lively Mixup
Saturday night, at Ottoville, there was a regulation Wild West scene for a few minutes, but luckily no live
were lost and no one injured. Five Negroes from Paulding County, accompanied by a woman, came into
Ottoville, and while they were in front of Gillen’s saloon, a resident of Ottoville, a white man, commenced
talking to the colored woman, just for fun. The husband of the woman, a burley Kentucky coon, resented the
familiarity and remarked that he would allow no white man to talk to his wife.
The coon was bad and flourished a gun, but another of the gang of negroes wrenched it out of his hand.
The coons then went to John Lauer’s place, but they did not go inside. They were followed by the Marshal and
a crowd of men. This riled the coons and another chewing match occurred. The Marshal ordered the dusky
visitors out of town, and after they had crossed the creek and over the corporation line, they engaged in some
back talk and the coon with the gun attempted to fire at the crowd on the other side, but the revolver failed to
work. An Ottoville man then fired a couple of shots to scare the coons.
The colored “gemmen” concluded that they better get out of it the best way they could and when an order
came for them to halt, they promptly complied. The Ottoville people were thoroughly worked up by this time,
and after telling the coons what they would have done to them if they had made any more hostile moves, they
were allowed to depart. No blows were struck, no blood was shed and after the department of the visitors all
was again lovely.
12-18-1901 DH
G. H. Otte is lending his efforts to get the C. H. & D. railroad company interested in running that connecting
a line from Delphos to the Findlay, Ft. Wayne & Western at Mandale, through Ottoville, and President
Woodford has promised to investigate the matter.
12-28-1901 DH
A three-month-old child of Mr. and Mrs. John Bartes, of Ottoville, a twin, died Wednesday.