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Newspaper
Defiance Weekly Express
Location
Defiance, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Apr 14, 1905
Page
5
Local items report Newill and Weber dissolving part of their partnership with Mr Newill retiring. Several social visits unfold including Mrs Willard Daker in town. A boy is hurt by a horse while a Toledo surgery proceeds successfully. A farm sale ad and a fire near Washington street prompt patrol response.
Measles are plentiful with Ellis Ford and residents of Orange and Beecher Mansfield down ill. Rev F H Mansfield is poorly. Numerous local residents and visitors such as A Schultz and Dr E L Slough passed through, visiting friends and attending sick neighbours.
Over ten years the program placed more than two thousand graduates with high class firms. A complete summer course in Bookkeeping or Shorthand costs 59 dollars, including board, room and books. if the student provides board, the fee is 27 dollars.
Rose Mowery files in probate court for separation from Jacob Mowery claiming repeated abuse and infidelity accusations. She alleges a 10 April beating, expulsion from home, and walking miles in ill condition to her sister's home. She seeks divorce and alimony. The Highland township farm and personal property are noted in the petition.
The Wabash freight office announces a wave of promotions led by Earl Lind to assistant ticket agent in Pittsburg. Fred Schlosser becomes agent, Lehman promoted to cashier, Claude Winn to billing clerk, and Harry Schlosser named general clerk. Lind departs this week for new duties.
Miss Luella Palmer hosted the JWS club at her Francis street home with a needlework session and luncheon. Miss Matel McGovney’s Bachelor Girls met on Holgate avenue for needlework and a dainty luncheon. Knights of Pythias social drew large attendance and high praise for the season. JTEC enjoyed a pleasant evening at Miss Kate Ayers home with usual diversions. Miss Helen McCullough received a birthday spoon as a gift.
The spring meeting of Maumee Presbytery ended in Bryan with Defiance delegates returning by 8 o clock train. The new Presbyterian church hosted the gathering and featured routine business. Defiance arrangements include Arthur Barber installation on May 4 with C H Elliot to preach, B W Slagle to charge, and Dr Powell to address the people. Prof R W Mitchell elected first alternate to attend the General Assembly at Winona Lake in May. Next Presbytery meeting set for Delta.
Dr Mahon will visit Defiance on Saturdays instead of Fridays. His success continues both locally and on his last visit he prescribed for more patients than ever. Among his cases, Mrs Nicholas Schaadt of near Cecil praises relief from rheumatism and neuralgia. Crosby House, April 22, Saturday.
The B and O announces an excursion May 6 to 7 from all local stations west of Pittsburgh and Wheeling and Ohio River division. Round trip fare is one fare plus 25 cents to West Baden Indiana, valid for return until May 16. For details contact the nearest B and O ticket agent or general passenger agent B N Austin Chicago Illinois.
A small group gathered at Miss Mary Hardy's Wayne street home Tuesday evening for a program on Ruins of Rhages by Dr. C E Slo cumersian and a related talk on Manufacturers Trade and Domestic Life by C E Squire. Rev Slagle was absent at Bryan so his portion was omitted and refreshments followed.
Mrs. J Schlatter of Toledo, visiting at Mrs. F Mettler’s, returned home last evening. L Wertheimer advertises finest grades and lowest prices in Easter suits and confirmation outfits. A marriage license was issued to William T Conners and Edith Fitzpatrick of Garrett and the city, with their marriage by Justice Hunter on Wednesday.
The week ending April 11 1905 uncalled letters at Defiance Ohio include Anda Bedenk John W Danler Chas Kachrill Wm Wetmore Dr RC Wolcott Mrs Cora Davis J C Cox Robert Calloway Sylvenus Fryman Edward Hutt Wm Van Horn Dana Ward Miss Bertha Ball Mrs FC Henry Beckie Hammon Irene Layton Mrs Marcella Lutz If not collected in 14 days they go to the dead letter office Advertised and date of list should be mentioned when calling.
Mrs Emeline Sutton aged 71 years 4 months 19 days wife of Dr H Sutton died at her Ney home Tuesday April 11 following pleurisy She was born Emeline Newell and married Dr Harvey Sutton 52 years ago Six children survive five daughters and one son including Mrs L W Cotterman Bryan Mrs James Hopple Defiance Mrs L Shock Burr Oak Ind Mrs C Nickerson Detroit Mich Mrs E Jacobs Indianapolis Ind Elmer Sutton Ney Funeral was held Thursday at Bethel church and the body buried in Ney cemetery
The piece promotes KNABE and BOARDMAN & GRAY pianos and highlights the WHITNEY & CURRIER Co. of Toledo as a trusted supplier for 45 years. It notes their 1905 piano styles at the branch store managed by A. W. Fuller at 425 Clinton Street.
Miss Hulda Grube of Defiance was a business caller Wednesday. Geo Wilhelm is repairing the sewer at this place. Miss Martha Carpenter has accepted a position at this place.
The late firm of Newill & Weber in Defiance Ohio is dissolved by mutual consent. Julius Weber takes over all property and business, all sums due to the firm payable to him, and all obligations owed by the firm will be paid by him.
George Kellermier died at one o clock Wednesday morning at his daughter Mrs Charles Eding home near West Unity aged 75 born in Prussia and came to the United States sixty years ago survived by his wife Katherine Horning New Bavaria nine children and thirty grandchildren funeral Friday in the ME church at West Unity with burial there notes on his longtime residence in Tiffin Highland and West Unity townships and his Radical United Brethren church membership
The notice records numerous property transfers by sheriff and private parties across Defiance and Hicksville townships. Transactions include lots and parcels in Phelps additions, shoe factory areas, and Old plat sections, involving William G Kopp, Anna and Elizabeth Ralston, Adam Good, and multiple heirs and buyers.
The Toledo and East Buffalo markets show mixed results with grain futures in May cash and price ranges for corn oats and seed. Cattle and hogs move firm and steady with varied classes including calves veals and lambs, while butter eggs hogs and other farm commodities appear with scattered figures and notes on receipts.
Advertisement from Defiance Ohio seeking a male or female with fair education to travel for a firm with capital of 250000 dollars. Salary 1072 dollars per year plus expenses paid weekly. Respond with stamped address to Joseph A Alexander Defiance Ohio.
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