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Newspaper
Defiance Weekly Express
Location
Defiance, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Apr 03, 1902
Page
5
Melrose aqueduct near Melrose collapses cutting water supply between Melrose and the city, a setback for boating interests with weeks expected before repair. Local notes mention Otto Reible, Maud Lacy, Miss Stella Vocke, and other community events and ads from the Melrose area.
The Melrose aqueduct collapse halts water supply and traps a large load of elm logs. William Miller had hauled 1 000 cuts of elm logs by canal to within a mile of town when the water gave way. Logs belong to John Marshall and Son.
Deputy election supervisors met at the courthouse with all members present. Declination of W A Phillips accepted for justice of the peace. Benjamin F Casebeer certified to fill vacancy for ballot. R L Hollinshead added to Republican ticket in Second ward. Asa Hagegart placed on Republican county township ticket for clerk. Ballots to be printed for 7 p m Friday and sealed. Clerk to summon presiding judges for 9 a m Saturday April 5.
A string of local social events unfolds with surprise visits to Clara Derge and Mrs. Watkins, including 3B N I T meetings, K P lodge games, and multiple home gatherings on Second Street. Prizes such as an Indian bust and a silver match safe were awarded, followed by dining and plans for another session in two weeks.
The Sunday entertainment at the M E church drew strong crowd and Rev Oldecker of the Church of Christ in Bryan preached Monday closing the Disciple church meetings. Local residents Beaulahi Vaughn Gertrude Osburn and others visit Sherwood while Wm Rock advances his new dwelling project.
At a residence four miles south of Defiance, Alonzo F. Watson and Eliza A. Love were married last night by Rev. E. D. Whitlock, witnessed only by family members. The Mutual Improvement Circle held a pleasant session Tuesday afternoon with Mrs. Dr.
Excavation is underway beneath part of A Wilhelm's house at Fourth and Wayne streets. Once finished, the cellar will house a steam apparatus installed by Henry Wilson, a Perry street plumber. Frank Wilhelm and Henry Weisenberger are digging.
W P Engel of the Peoples Gas and Electric Co pushes gas mains on First Street toward Jefferson then south to Williams and west to Clinton with four connections from the Jefferson Street main. A line from Jefferson on Fourth to Clinton completes the network. Excavation showed the Clinton Street main sound.
The case to set aside a conveyance was dismissed on Monday in common pleas court. Plaintiffs intended to sue for damages in Lucas county courts, while the defense hinted at a proposed compromise involving a deed to the woman, though no agreement was reached.
The election board announces appointments this spring including clerks and judges for wards and precincts such as K. E. Hall as clerk and F. W. Ury as judge in First ward precinct B, Ed Boehm clerk South Richland, Redding Schuler judge Noble, and others in Noble, Hicksville, Mark Center, and Hicksville.
County Line Chas Freadluff helps Chas Marshouse with tile work. Frank and family visited his brother Fred Friday. Women attended a quilting last Wednesday. Annie Fritz of Brunersburg works for Michael Fenter. Bessie Young and Yettie Frank visited Dora Demland Friday. Michael Fenter installed a wind mill last week. Robert Setzer traded horses with Henry Mootz of the Bend. Several other visits to and from neighbors noted. The Defiance area hears about Doan’s Kidney Pills endorsed for backache relief.
Dey Ayers lends funds at an annual five percent rate with regular payments accepted and interest payments stopped after settlement.
Lyman Goddard of Oklahoma Territory visits his father T B Goddard while Dell Newell moves from Abe Patton house to E M Shoup’s. Virgil Hull relocates to Oko lona, D W Lloyd hauls household goods toward Frontier Michigan, and John Shondel shifts to Swanton. Kimberly plants tile on Holgate farm. Newell works for C W Palmer. McCreath visits the community. Joe Ramus will haul milk to Jewell for the creamery this summer.
Sunday visits in Defiance with Mrs Ben Poven mire ill with typhoid symptoms. Rev WSCulp traveled to McComb and returned. Mr Butler’s house and barn work advances. Epworth League at 6 30 and sermon at 7 30 next Sunday. Easter entertainment at ME church a success. Ayersville special district school election 3 30 to 5 30 pm next Monday. Funeral of Mrs Sperling at Belmore last week.
Sale ad notes used organs from Wellman's Music Store with prices starting at $12.00. Mentions a beverage slogan for Rock Mountain Tea and a teaser about a perfect system renovator, with Weisenburger & Emery as names.
Elmore Hannum left Tuesday for Grand Rapids Michigan to work on a large stock farm. P. C. Biglow bought a horse from Wesley Camp bill last week. Oris Shirke visits his brother. John Steelsmith moved to the George Ruff farm in Williams county this week. C. A. Rice bought the John Steelsmith property.
Judge Donnelly in common pleas court halted the case Tuesday, ruling no case could be made against the Henry County Commissioners. The suit, filed by Mary Mullen, widow of Patrick Mullen who died after a fodder wagon accident, sought 10000 damages over highway hazards. Putnam Fadeless Dye advertises its fast bright colors, sold by E N Lewis.
An advertisement praises Dr Thomas Electric Oil as a universal healer for burns cuts bruises and sprains offering instant relief and claiming household safety benefits in the medicine forest style prose.
In common pleas court today Sarah RE. Mohr of Hicksville was granted a divorce from Jerome Mohr with alimony terms agreed. The case Grant Cupp vs City of Defiance was heard on appeal from the Mayor's court and has not yet been decided by the court.
City council met Tuesday with members Arning Bohannon Schultz C L Hoeffel Jaeger Helmack Beardsley present. Minutes approved. Sidewalk repairs earned 25.14 in receipts. Mayor Evans reported March fines 6. Clerk paid 6 rent for Richland township gravel pit. Various claims read and ordered. Beardsley moved to adopt claim ordinance. crossing on High street ordered. Adjourned to 7 p m next meeting.
Havana April 2 The supreme court fixed the bail of Estes G Rathbone at 100000 cash The court ruled that pending sentence Rathbone is entitled to bail under the postal code
Washington reports both Senators Hanna and Foraker have received a flood of telegrams aimed at swaying their votes with lawmakers and officials noting the intensified lobbying activity during the period.
Telegrams from supporters and opponents of the measure reached Senator Hanna on Tuesday. The west reportedly believed Hanna would vote against the bill, while most telegrams urged him to aid in securing its passage.
Public notice of appointment in the Estate of Mary E Woodcox deceased with the undersigned executor. Dated March 22. The text shows illegible names and dates but indicates probate action and appointment.
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