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Newspaper
Defiance Weekly Express
Location
Defiance, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Apr 19, 1900
Page
12
City news covers resignations at Liberthal's and Van denbroek Shelley’s, high bridge approaches in North Defiance, probate wills for Bergman and Elling, and a moving Greenler factory plan to Alabama. Also notes Lions Coffee display, school flags, juror costs, a nurse’s insanity hearing, a Highland trip to Lookout Mountain, and a burglary in South Defiance with a bicycle stolen from a hired girl.
John R Dilley, a retired lumber dealer, was found dead in the Celina reservoir. Authorities arrested Millie Quigg Georgie Edwards Alice Souer Clyde McGraw and Charles Martin on murder charges after hearings. Hazel Wright Nellie Black and May Gillespie testify as witnesses. Sheriff Poiser Nears return from Indiana. Community notes cover Republicans delegates and local social events.
Jackson street Dr Nedry sells stomach liver and kidney remedies while East Defiance resident Anna Carr is seriously ill nearing her 82nd year. City Solicitor Farrell leaves for Louisville to take depositions in Water Company vs City case. Lion Coffee premiums displayed at Ideal Pharmacy. Fred Schlosser becomes Wabash freight depot cashier. Thunder storm causes minor damage. Claude Maxwell designated justice of the peace, office on Second Street. Burdock Blood Bitter cures eruptive diseases. Frank Humbert sick. Postmaster Thompson covers Rural Route B.
Display showcases free premium items for Lion Coffee heads drawn from wrappers. Clocks umbrellas watches gold rings jewelry and household items are shown as valuable gifts for loyalty. Lion Coffee promoted for strength and flavor amid crowd interest.
Floyd Reese age 18 and Louis Speicer age 12 of Delaware township were thrown from a wagon when a pin broke and the tongue dropped. Reese suffered a broken right arm above the wrist and Speicer a sprained left ankle. They were treated by Dr. M Stevens after the incident on Hopkins Street Bridge.
Highland township mourns Dr Zeigler who died April 9 after long suffering. Funeral April 12 with Rev Roberts sermon by Rev Gordon. Survived by a wife six brothers one sister. Described as a bright physician and ideal citizen who spent nineteen years serving others. Funeral by Tuendache Lodge No 195 F and A M. May he enjoy the happiness he gave others.
John S Snook of Paulding served as referee in bankruptcy for this district while in the city Saturday to consider cases Peter Schlosser W F Mentley and F A B Lowe all declared bankrupt as no creditors appeared to request trustees. The note recalls Ft Sampter's 39th anniversary of the Civil War start and honors veterans with a call to honor the brave soldiers.
Clark and Wood Select Players present The Gates of Justice a comedy drama starting Monday April 23. The 20 member company features T C Clarke Bert C Wood Maud Mordant Nina Probette with Sans Souci orchestra and interAct specialties. Tickets 10 20 30 cents. ladies get 10 cents seats Monday night.
Neighbors and friends gathered at Mrs. G F Balske’s home on Saturday night April 14 to celebrate her forty fourth birthday. They brought gifts and baskets and enjoyed a dinner, games, songs, and a fireside chat.
Mrs Jacob Young aged over 60 died at her North Richland home Tuesday after illness of several months. Survived by husband and six children Elliott Josephine Chas Mary E Anna and John Young. Funeral services will be held at Independence church at 2:30 pm Thursday.
Rev DS Oakes will conduct a quarterly meeting at the Evangelical Church beginning next Friday evening. Sessions are Friday 7 30 PM, Saturday 2 PM and 7 30 PM, Sunday 10 AM and 7 30 PM, with J W Metzner listed as a contact.
The children of Adolph Miller express sincere thanks for kindness shown at their father’s burial and for the Central Fire department’s floral offerings. THE CHILDREN.
A pamphlet detailing business opportunities along the new Chicago and North Western railway lines is available by contacting W B Kiskern General Passenger and Ticket Agent at 22 Fifth Ave Chicago INI May 5.
I express sincere thanks to friends at Ayersville and Defiance Tu-nd-a-wie Lodge and WRC ladies for their kindness and sympathy during my husband’s illness and death. Mrs. Bertha A. Zeigler.
The Defiance city council reconvened after the old council adjourned sine die. The session approved minutes, awarded Frank Schweitzer 2300 for injuries, and approved related costs. North Clinton street improvement estimates stood at 6909.78, with solicitor Farrell tasked to prepare necessary papers. Adjournment followed as new mayor J A Evane opened the new council.
The council elects J D Abele as president and J F Malley as clerk while committees are named. Abele stresses economical city administration, bond obligations, and strong credit as debt and taxes press residents. A protest on Clinton Street and a motion on electric light circuits are noted in the proceeding.
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