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Newspaper

Defiance Weekly Express

Location

Defiance, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Apr 01, 1904

Page

4

Defiance hosts 1904 Republican delegate convention

Fee Republicans of the Third Sub-Division of the Third Judicial District of Ohio plan a delegate convention in Defiance on April 22 1904 at o clock a m to nominate two candidates for Judge of the Court of Common Pleas and handle other business. Delegates are allocated by county based on votes for Myron J Herrick and by fractional shares. counties arrange delegate selection via county central committees and mass conventions after at least ten days notice. Secretary Q Macnecey L Newcomer signs the notice.

Defiance Ohio Central Committee Fee Republicans Third Court of Common Pleas Myron JT. Herrick Ance Paulding van Werlt Williams

Democratic ticket slate rumored by local editor

The Daily Express offers no guess on Monday’s Democratic nominations but a prominent city Democrat suggests Sheriff W. G. Kopp of Highland, Commissioner J. T. Miller of Milford, Infirmary Director John X. Smith of Defi, and Surveyor Frank Hockman of Noble as likely names. he warns excitement could derail plans as Colorado faces intensified internal strife.

The Daily Express W. G. Kopp Highland J. T. Miller Milford John X. Smith Defi Frank Hockman Noble

Local Notices and Movements Among Brookston Figures

Brookston resident Yao Ripley attends a recent event. Chas W Miller accompanies the remains of Mr Grone to Liga last week. D Simmons has been appointed T D Hood. W Berry of Goshen and H E Teme are mentioned. Lee S. Crowl of Ft Wayne is named as construction manager for a telephone company. Various locals and visiting figures appear in brief movements and assignments.

Yao Ripley Brookston Chas W Miller Mr Grone Miller Weise Simmons Firsi Lee S. Crowl The Telephone Ca Ind Otis Ryan WD Wilson Mils F Defiance

Telegraphy schools promise swift pay and independence

The Defiance School of Telegraphy and Mance School of Telegraphy promote telegraphy as a fast path to good pay and personal freedom for men and women. The Mance school boasts a large office, Western Union endorsement, and 30 years of experience under a supervisor guiding students. Open daily 9 am to 6 pm except Sunday.

Mance School of Telegraphy Astern Union Western Union Weate-Union Mana

Flood Victims Farwell Obsequies In Defiance and Oakwood

Funeral services were held for Leroy E Carpenter at the Carpenter home in Defiance township with Dr McReynolds of Defiance College officiating. Pallbearers were George Pfister John Halfrace Isaac Cassel John Langdon Elbert Toon and Louis B Thompson, all college students. Bert Moore drowned with Carpenter at English Bridge and was buried at Riverside cemetery after a service at Bethel Chapel Oakwood under Odd Fellows auspices. The item lists school program acts and music roles including Gladys Linebrink, Gien and Mattie Partee, Ralph Shumaker, John Nagle, Esther Sharp, Orley Ingle, and Arthur Tittle as teacher.

Leroy E. Carpenter Carpenter Defiance Township Wedneday McReynolds Defiance College Geo. Pfister John Halfacre Isaac Cassel John Langdon Elbert Toon Louis B. Thompson Bert Moore Young Carpenter English Bridge Bethel Chapel Paulding County Odd Fellows Lodge Oakwood Riverside Cemetery Gladys Linebrink Gien Mattie Partee Ralph Shumaker the Darkeys Wood Dealer Chatter Box John Nagle Esther Sharp Christ Kammeyer Orley Ingle Smart Boy George Washington Blanche Ferris

Local Farm and Community News From the Area

Henry Beall sold a draft horse for 175 dollars last week. Chas Andrews bought a horse for 160 dollars. G S Morris sold a draft horse for 115 dollars. Ground plowing for corn continues as farmers prepare fields. Misses Grace and Edith Kleinhenn visited grandparents H J Kleinhein. Bert Moore and Roy Carpenter have passed away, mourned by Bethel church members and neighbors.

Henry Beall I. KE. Morris Paulding Chas. Andrews Speed Kahoot G. S. Morris John H Rickner Will Fransdorf J H Andrews W H Kleinhenn Grace Edith Kleinhenn H J Kleinhein Elmlinger George Breckler Bert Moore Roy Carpenter Bert Bethel Church

Local Farming Notes and School Program Highlights

Community notices list residents traveling to Jewell and Evansport for work and school. A Distinct No 6 program on March 22 features student songs dialogues and a commencement scene with multiple local names such as Esther Scharp Dora Kammeyer Mabel Scharp Nellie Stockford Ella Shumaker Ol ive Linebrink and Nettie Nagle while farm activity includes hogs sold and barns built.

Arthur Tittle North Dakota F W Gates Jewell J H Hockman Dist Henry A Miller John Linebrink Buchele Roberts Henry Hartman Partee John Schultz P Gates Henry LL Stock Stringtown Minnie Rethmel Minnie Peterson Edward Linebrink Wood County Mike Kus—maul Wm Deeepe John Peter Edward O Schultz Evansport Wade Rethmel Boblink Esther Scharp Little Ted Dora Kammeyer Mabel Scharp Tom Laura Shumaker Laura Linebrink Nellie Stockford Justice of Peace Erna Thieleman Ella Shumaker Olive Linebrink Nettie Nagle Grasshopper Clara Thiele

Elizabeth Engle Hane obituary notices 1842 1904

Elizabeth Engle Hane born in Coshocton County on October 4 1842 died March 24 1904 aged 61 years 5 months 20 days She was married to John Hane May 12 1859 and moved to Defiance County in 1871 They had 13 children six sons and seven daughters Survived by husband 3 sons 6 daughters 20 grandchildren and 2 great grandchildren Funeral service held at Poplar Ridge church with Rev George Sellers and Rev John Flory and interment in German Baptist Cemetery The family extends thanks to friends and neighbors for support during illness and death

Hane Elizabeth Engle Hane Coshocton County John Hane Defiance County Tiffin Township Grace Mulligan Evangelical Church George Sellers Bryan John Flory Poplar Ridge Church German Baptist Cemetery

Farm and local notices from Putnam county and surrounding area

Frank Fee moved on the Cleveland farm last week. Willie Wilcox will move on the Pearson place this spring. Jacob Shank farm is for sale. Crary intends building a new residence this season. Frank Sherman’s daughter of Putnam county visited here last week. Estell Otis sings to a new boy baby. Miss Bertha Deardorf will teach our summer term of school. The flood last Friday washed many bridges and culverts. Coulson lost his cow last week. Eli Green will build a new barn this summer. Warren Farnsworth has moved on the Everett farm lately purchased by his partner. George Osman will build a new barn this season. CJ Thomas made a business trip to Bryan last Friday. Sinn will have a furnace put into his house this summer. Emery Shank will move on his farm in Farmer township this spring.

Frank Fee Cleveland Willie Wilcox Pearson Place Jacob Shank Usc B Coulson Eli Green Warren Farnsworth Everett Ptai George Osman CJ Thomas Bryan E Sinn Frank Sherman Putnam County Emery Shank Farmer Township

Local News Briefs from Neighbors and Events

Arthur Sarah returns to Cleveland after moving there last fall due to city life. Measles affect Audray Moon Irvin Spittler and others. a 13 year old daughter of Mr and Mrs Erlett dies of pneumonia with funeral at Ney ME church and burial in Ney cemetery. A big wind storm damages fences. Mrs O B Lichty ill. Henry Elliott moves into Miller house. Wes Shong visits Mrs B D Lintz who is bed bound. Charley Myers ill. Clemons sale draws crowd. Chas Koldenbauch adopts a boy from the Children's home. Henry Goller and wife visit Defiance. Mrs Tom Ison's mother frail. Jas Wank buys a horse for 90 dollars at Clemons sale.

Arthur Sarah Cleveland Audray Moon Irvin Spittler Erlett Ney ME Church Ney Cemetery O B Lichty Henry Elliott Wm Miller Wes Shong B D Lintz Lintz Charley Myers Clemons Chas Koldenbauch Henry Goller Tomlison Jas Wank

Preisendorfers Return After Winter in South

Mrs Tony Preisendorfer and Mr Frank Preisendorfer have returned from the south where they spent the winter.

Tony Preisendorfer Frank Preisendorfer

Prompt service and courteous treatment

A brief appeal invites readers to request a card for courtesy service and a personal visit, suggesting responsive attention and friendly engagement from the provider.

Lingerfield Opticians Promote Eyewear Frauds Warned

A public notice cites Mr. and Mrs. Lingerfield as frauds and extends a one week window to call at homes. It extols glasses fitted in multiple towns including Springfield Urbana Xenia Troy Piqua Sidney and Wilmington with testimonials from I. W. Kehnast and Mrs Heath praising improved health and vision after treatment.

Springfield Urbana Xenia Troy Piqua Sidney Greenville Maton Wilmington Lancaster Circleville Washington D. C Chillicothe Lebanon Ohio Wiless

Bright Light Prominent Van Wert Opticians Visit Dayton

Mrs. Wise endorses Mr. and Mrs. Lingerfield of Dayton as expert opticians with 14 sites visiting Defiance. Their New Arcade parlor is cited as finest in Ohio with 43 000 fittings in 14 years. Lenses crafted by experts, two year guarantee, prices range from 2 to 8 dollars.

Lingerfield Ohio New Arcade Dayton Mrs. Lingerfield

Free Examination Ad For Nervous Symptoms

Call now for a free examination if you suffer headaches with hair pulling sensation, chills, creeping feeling down the neck, eye pains, nausea on head movement, trembling, nervousness, and excessive blinking. Read as an ad promising evaluation for a range of troubling nervous symptoms.

Notable Endorsement of Lingerfield Glass Fitting Skills

Mrs Judge W H Moizzer praises Mr and Mrs Lingerfield for skilled glasses fitting that improved distant vision and reduced eye strain. She notes the distinctness of sight improved and mentions long appreciation of benefits received.

Mortgages For Sale By Char. W. Butler Defiance Ohio

Dealer offers real estate mortgages funded with personal money. Each loan requires land and title to be inspected, with refunds if not as represented. No delay, money available once title and security are satisfactory. Defiance Ohio.

Chas. W. Butler

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