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Newspaper
Defiance Weekly Express
Location
Defiance, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Apr 02, 1903
Page
8
An article extols outdoor life and vigorous work for healthy red blood cells while warning that indoor, high stress living harms circulation and digestion. It advertises Dr. R V Pierce Golden Medical Discovery as a botanical remedy to boost red blood cells, liver activity, and overall vitality, framed as nature aligned.
A county secretary urges Sundays schools to recruit supply teachers to prevent class disruption, boost attendance, and broaden teachers' impact. Prepared substitutes help maintain lesson continuity, enrich Bible understanding, and widen sympathies beyond a single class across the entire school.
S S Weiste is the township trustee candidate, J H Morris seeks treasurer, Ler Ricnarosos is touted for constable, Frank Durnan runs for assessor on the Republican ticket outside the city, A Viers is proposed as a model justice of the peace promising prompt service from a central, courteous candidate.
A published communication from the Department of the Interior Bureau of Pensions informs pension attorney Geo W. Killey that enclosed copies of congress acts approved in 1902 and 1903 are provided. It asks Killey to send separate data identifying each pensioner by name post office address service and certificate number for further consideration.
Aiming to harness the Auglaize river near Defiance, researchers report favorable falls for power generation. They outline a dam and a 1.5 mile canal to place a powerhouse within one mile of the city, with a 20 foot head. Contracts for 5000 incandescent lights and 500 horsepower are sought, with city franchise and private backing to follow.
Defiance College expands its scope with nearly doubled endowment and enrollment in under a year. The campus undergoes repairs and library expansion while a new laboratory and heating system prepare for spring. Notable additions include Prof. Frederick G. Roman from Yale and Prof. W. P. Webber from Ohio State and National Normal University, enriching the faculty.
Elizabeth Fisher born October 26 1828 died March 18 1903. She married Geo Kerns September 26 1848. Three children two preceded her in death. Curtis Wesley survives with many friends. she was a faithful wife mother and Christian. Funeral services held at New March March 22 conducted by Rev G R Davenport.
The body of Ernest E. Gleisburg arrived from Cincinnati on Thursday and was taken to his home on W ton street. Friends believe he did not die by his own action but was murdered after being paid forty dollars for work the night before. Officials found the body in a box car. the funeral, at 2 p.m. Sunday, was conducted by Rev. Mueller and held under the National Union, of which Gleisburg was a member.
Sallie Harris of Salem New Jersey reports a severe muscular rheumatism attack last fall and says after trying several remedies she used Chamberlains Pain Balm advertised in the South Jerseyman. Two applications eased the pain and one bottle completed her cure. For sale by N G Woodward.
Advertises low rates for one way and round trip tickets to Minnesota the Dakotas Nebraska Colorado Utah and the Pacific coast from Chicago and North Western Bay. Promises excellent business opportunities cheap farm lands and mammoth crops and offers free booklets from AF Cleveland 234 Superior Street Cleveland Ohio.
The Republicans nominate J. E. Cline for justice of the peace Albert Burd for trustee John W. Haver Sr for treasurer Walter Burd for assessor and W A Lovejoy for constable all likely to serve with integrity and local knowledge The note adds college updates Defiance College spring term opens April 7 with new Athenian and Philo Mathean halls ready for dedication and two strong literary societies offering practical drill
Mrs Charles Beatty of 202 East High street testifies that Doan's Kidney Pills relieved lameness across the loins and dull kidney aches. She reports calmer nights, improved mood, and that her husband was cured of acute hip lameness after using the remedy. Sold by all dealers 50 cents a box Foster Milburn Co Buffalo NY agents for US. Remember the name Doan's.
Examinations announced for the year with locations at Hicksville Sherwood and High School rooms. Travel tours advertise low-rate nickel plate excursions to the Pacific coast, promoting weekly trips and agent contacts in Fort Wayne Indiana.
Reduced fares advertised by the Nickel Plate Road for travel dates March 24 31 and April 7. States to see nearest agent or address at Asterlin TP. A Fort Wayne Indiana for details. Obscure assist wording notes limited legibility but indicates a railway fare sale.
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