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Newspaper
Defiance Weekly Express
Location
Defiance, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Apr 24, 1902
Page
4
Defiance Express published from Court Street Defiance Ohio lists office in Latty Building. Evening daily edition available by carrier in city and by mail outside city. Rates shown for six months and yearly subscriptions with weekly edition details and telephone numbers.
Washington carpenters hustle on Deorge Geller and Samuel Dean barns while Frank Carothers plans a new barn. Emery Welker sold Charley Doud 40 acres for 1050 and Ney acreage changes. Local workers expand in harness, boot and furnishing goods. Population rises in Ney. births and teaching appointments noted.
Sabbath school was organized at Fairview on April 13 with Supt. Mrs. Anna Fetters and a list of officers including George Myers Lulu Mitchell Minnie Foss Pearl Hutchins and Tracy Huston. Numerous visits and local social notes follow including illnesses visits and community events among Fairview residents and nearby names.
An advertisement extols a powerful remedy from a Rocky Mountain origin and invites readers to try it, noting it is for sale by Weisen berger and Emery.
Ayersville school board met Monday evening and organized by electing J W Tracy president S K Phillips secretary and B F Myers treasurer. Prof WJ Miller re elected superintendent for next year at $50 a month for eight months. Miss Rose Schlembach of Defiance chosen for primary department at $30 per month. Board provides janitor for both rooms. Community notices mention residents moving in and local church events with Epworth League meeting and a sermon at the M E church next Sunday morning.
Paulding county resident Harry Ott visited his uncle Henry Frank while Fred Schanika spent Saturday in Defiance. Fred Frank visited his brother Henry on Sunday as Peter Horning stopped by Jacob Dirt. Grandma Zachrish died Thursday and August Kehnast of Brunersburg was in town. Mrs Lesh visited her daughter Mrs Demland last week to attend the funeral.
Defiance residents and neighbors report stock buying by Walt Shondel and machinery sales by Al Geiger on Monday. Peter Kern hauled corn to Defiance Saturday while Wm Clemens hauled hay to Jewell last week. Marckel elected sub-director of district No4 for a three year term. Road conditions hint at no supervisor. Horse buyers have been active recently. Mr and Mrs Geo Geiger hosted guests from Naomi over the weekend.
Brookville residents John Hancock and family travel to William Center by wheel. Mr and Mrs Joseph Shondel of Cleveland visit Mr and Mrs Otto Schick. Mrs Myers and daughter Mary drive to Defiance. Peter Kintner Brunersburg visits. W M Hancock and John Hancock spend Wednesday evening with family. Figley and wife drive to Defiance. Kate Dunbar visits Maud Rath. Florence Barringer does housework for Kate Figler. Harmon Meyer and son Emil drive to Defiance. Mrs George Garver visits her mother, Mrs Hanna.
An old advertisement promotes Clinic Headache Waters as a guaranteed cure for headache, heart and nerve tonic with no failure, offering trial at 10 cents at all druggists and sold by Weisen.
Early today a fire destroyed Joseph Calkins Elevator in Jewell as a strong gale spread flames to houses and barns. The blaze threatened Dr. R. B. Cameron and Wm. Palmer properties, with Calkins’ loss estimated at 6 000 to 7 000 dollars, grain uninsured. Two Seiple sheds burned.
West Milford records show Charley Reas visiting Fort Orange and Charlie Shanklin showing a fine new bicycle. Alta Hootman works for Mrs. Charlie Christoffle in Edgerton while John McKee and wife with two sons visited Mrs. Verretta Irish Sun Ana. Peter Countryman sold a horse for 125 dollars. Carey's barn is completed and Henry Amedan's barn was raised on Saturday. T F Moore and family from Antwerp visited Jas and Mrs Moore Sunday. W H Sunday and wife of Hicksville called on Neri Lesieur Sunday. Noel Farnsworth moved his family to Hicksville last week. An entertainment at Disciple Church in Hicksville is planned for Saturday evening May 3 to benefit the church. admission 10 cents.
John Hire of South Richland township escaped loss when a fire broke out on the kitchen roof during a gale Tuesday. About fifteen B&O section men nearby fought the blaze, saving the house though the kitchen burned to the ground. The kitchen side’s protection saved the rest, and the bucket brigade earned praise on a terrible day for fighting fires.
The Maumee Valley Record editorial laments Bryanism and praises Thomas Jefferson as a model of long range statesmanship, urging leaders in Defiance county to study his methods. Nearby items note Lon Moore joining a circus in Peru induction, Philip H. Anschutz named Chief Bugler in Van Wert, and a Morristown goat causing nuisance in the city jail.
Readable text fragments reference a Signature G7 range and a toll related to Sears. The partial OCR hints at product branding and a possible pricing or model line but contains insufficient context to confirm event, date, or outcome.
They are easier and more pleasant to take, milder in effect and more reliable as they can be depended upon. They cleanse and invigorate the stomach and leave the bowels natural, while pills are harsher and often cause constipation. For sale by N. G. Woodward. April
Farmers near completion of barn repairs and tile drainage on John Billow farm. Mrs Louise Dur recovers from scarlet fever while Dr P M Lehman battles mumps. A son of Robert Renz is ill as estates and sales are noted. Rev C R Davenport visited Ney with locals from Bry Ira Warner plans to move to Bryan. Oscar Bergman and his companion attended services at the Lutheran church. Sixteen people rode the Bryan road Sunday to attend church and be present at the Belle Williams Center sale of a deceased resident’s household goods scheduled April 25 1902.
Defiance residents Miss Nellie Hayes quietly moved March 16. Roy B. Hall of Deshler visited his parents over Sunday a few weeks back. Mr and Mrs E Gerkin and Martin Huber of Sherwood were business callers last Monday. Arlia Robinson and Nettie Richolt of Defiance visited last Thursday. J M Boyer and Julia McDonough of Paulding called on business Friday. Dev Ayers offers 5 percent annual loans with payments taken and interest stopped. Chas Raser of Defiance called last Friday. Henry Jennings and Carrie Spangler of Defiance made a short Sunday visit. Mr and Mrs Catherine Dotters of Paulding called here last Wednesday on business.
Minnie and Lottie Rethmel visited Chas Peterson Friday. Mr Bundy of Stryker was in Stringtown Sunday. Flora Craine visited Hattie and Dora Alshouse Sunday. Mrs Weller and sons Ronald and Glen of
A dated advertisement promotes Prof Andre Null M A Ph D as a medium and palmist offering insights into love health fortune and future events. It promises personal guidance with a claim of no charge unless relief is achieved and lists the address 623 Wayne St near Juliet St as the meeting place with hours from 10 am to 5 pm.
Prominent Dr. James William Kidd of Fort Wayne Indiana claims to have found an Elixir of Life that cures all diseases. He offers the remedy free to anyone who sends name and address, with cures including rheumatism neuralgia headaches fevers consumption and more. He asserts the treatment purifies the blood restores nerve power and produces instant health.
Defiance residents Louis Linebrink and Emma Linebrink spent Sunday at home. Gee Hall plans to build a barn soon. The Ip Worth League meets every Sunday evening at St Johns M E Church with all invited.
An old advertisement touts Dr Rankin’s Kidney Tab as a remedy to stop pain and cure Bragelst, featuring claims attributed to Dyket N. Lewis. The fragmentary copy emphasizes immediate relief and strong back health.
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