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Defiance Weekly Express

Location

Defiance, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Apr 23, 1903

Page

8

Discussions on Sunday school reform and teacher needs

Mr. and Mrs. Henry Kaiss visited Highland township as Palmer and Son traded David Gorman’s 166 acres in Defiance township for a Fostoria store building. An address titled A Plea for Teachers urged higher standards in public and Sunday schools with pointed critiques of current practices and calls for better preparation and involvement.

Henry Kaiss Highland Township Marion Wells Joe Daoust Senecaville Palmer & Son David Gorman Defiance Township August Flecthner Fostoria Henry L. Stock

A RACE FOR LIFE

A sobering editorial paragraph urges against narcotics and tonics to revive weakened nerves. It extols Dr. Pierce's Golden Medical Discovery as a blood builder, nerve supporter, and immune to fatigue. It cites William Pierce's health philosophy and advertises a testimonial program from Buffalo New York.

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Plenty of Water at Big Reservoir In Ohio Area

Wm Kirtley Jr reports from Columbus where a state board of public works meeting occurred. He notes the reservoir level is near capacity with fields submerged and corn shocks visible, and the St Marys aqueduct in poor condition awaiting a year old contract and material delivery.

Wm. Kirtley, Jr Columbus State Board of Public Works Wapakoneta St. Marys

Smallpox case prompts health board action and guard

A special meeting of the board of health confirms Stevenson on Perry street has smallpox. Dr. Chapman from the state board recommends medical care and a guard at the home. Dr. Davis assumes charge, with Ed Slough on guard and Gail Stevens in charge today. The report notes Dr. Chapman’s findings and ongoing measures, while other local happenings fill out the scene.

Board of Health Council Chamber Stevenson Perry Street M. B. Stevens W.C. Chapman State Board of Health Chapman Stevens J. W. Davis Ed Slough Gail Stevens Davis W. C. Chapman Toledo Frank Stevenson

Special General Assembly Train to Los Angeles

Chicago North-Western announces a special through Pullman train for the General Presbyterian Assembly in Los Angeles leaving Chicago at 10 39 p m Wednesday May 11 with sleeping cars from Pittsburg Columbus Dayton Cincinnati Louisville and Indianapolis to Los Angeles without change. The route includes Denver Colorado Springs Salt Lake City Sacramento and a Sabbath stop at Salt Lake. Round trip from Chicago is only 0 with low rates from other points. For details contact A Cleveland 234 Superior street Cleveland Ohio.

General Assembly Los Angeles Chicago North-Western Railway General Presbyterian Assembly Chicago Pulman Pittsburg Columbus Dayton Cincinnati Louisville Indianapolis Pullman Missouri River Tilanes Denver Colorado Springs Pueblo Leadville Glenwood Springs Salt Lake City Sacramento Salt Lake Cleveland Superior Street

Local Social and Visit Notes From Ayersville and Bryan

Residents and visitors are listed in a series of brief social notes. Ney Miss Sita English of near Ayersville and Mrs. Geo English and son Clifford visited Mrs. E’s daughter Mrs. B Stailey. H E Dreher and wife were in Bryan Tuesday. Chas Webber moved into part Mrs Ury’s house Thursday. Emery Welker moved on his farm Friday. Miss Martha Gorrel visited her father here while Madge Reynolds stayed with her aunt Mrs Beechler in Bryan. C W Kerns was in town Saturday. Sunday visitors included John Doud and several local youths and girls.

Sita English Ayersville Geo. English Clifford B. Stailey H. E. Dreher Bryan Chas. Webber Ury Emery Welker Martha Gorrel Madge Reynolds

Local Happenings in Oakwood and Surrounding Areas

Arthur Items B L Andrews sold his huckster wagon last week. Miss Lulu Dakes, the Oakwood music teacher, attracted pupils recently. J D Kinner and Claud Moore surround his former home with a woven wire fence. Morris and W H Kleinhein attended Teiss sale and bought cattle. The Morris family dined with W H Kleinhein at Easter. Bethel school starts Monday with Frank Andrews as teacher. Women helped elect the right man to the school board. J F Kleinhein built a wire fence along the road the full length of his farm. Frank Disler's house was struck by lightning Saturday night tearing roof and chimney, but no one hurt. Miss Mae Lenhart of Defiance teaches in Sproull district.

B. L. Andrews Lulu Dakes Oakwood Music J. D. Kinner Claud Moore Morris W. H. Kleinhein Teiss W. HH. Kleinhein Bethel “School Frank Andrews J. F. Kleinhein Frank Disler Mae Lenhart Defiance Sproull

Banking and Treasury Resources Summary

Summary of financial resources including U S bonds stocks and securities banking house fixtures and other real estate owned redemption fund and circulation premiums 0 8 percent of circulation and total figures referenced.

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Lodge of Eagles plans charter meeting in Defiance

A preliminary gathering in Red Men’s hall aims to organize a lodge of Eagles with 70 to 80 names on the charter list. Officers will be chosen and installation set for April 30, with Ft Wayne Lodge taking charge and arriving about 100 on a special train to National Union hall. Jack Binney C J Thompson and Fred Schlosser named to a special arranging committee.

Lodge of Eagles Red Men's Hall Ft. Wayne Lodge of Eagles National Union Hall Ft. Wayne Eagles Jack Binney C. J. Thompson Fred Schlosser

People's Rapid Transit Railway dividend to stockholders

The People's Rapid Transit Railway Company will hold a meeting at its Toledo headquarters on April 25 to distribute a stock dividend of 156 shares as capitalization rose to 500000 dollars. Construction is set to begin toward Greenville and Defiance, paralleling the Wabash line, with aims to complete Toledo to Defiance within the year.

Toledo People’s Rapid Transit Railway Company Greenville the Times Defiance

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