Delphos to Host Street Fair in Late August
The town schedules a street fair from August 21 to 25. Local notices report rumors of scandals, a variety of society events, and community updates across Delphos.
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Newspaper
Defiance Weekly Express
Location
Defiance, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Aug 09, 1900
Page
1
The town schedules a street fair from August 21 to 25. Local notices report rumors of scandals, a variety of society events, and community updates across Delphos.
A message was sent to Minister Conger from Washington advising him of the relief column approaching and urging him to remain of good cheer as events unfold in August in the capital.
Island Park managers were told the Cincinnati Reds could arrange to visit August 28 if another date works in this area. The piece notes a hot week with no frost threats and urges readers to take it easy.
The post office at Defiance Ohio lists uncalled letters for the week ending August 7 1900. Names include Miss Martha Gyer and John Buck among others. Callers should state the list date and say Advertised when claiming letters. uncalled letters in 14 days go to the Dead Letter Office.
At the Summer Assembly a 9:30 Sunday school drew wide interest. Dr. Holmes, 80, spoke on happiness at 10:30 in a philosophically themed discourse. Dr. Hammond preached at 2:39, praised for his graphic style. A large communion followed led by Revs. Gardner and Gander. Mr Panin presented his Bible numerics proving scriptural inspiration, a rare treat for attendees.
The Security Loan and Building association directors elected officers Monday evening. President Peter Kettenring vice president J M Preisendorf er secretary K V Haymaker assistant secretary Walter D Doenitz treasurer E P Hooker. Directors chosen are Wm Geiger and Peter A Baker for three years and R T Sutphen to fill the unexpired term of F C Pfander, resigned. A semi annual dividend of 2 percent was declared and is being paid today.
Isaac E. Hardesty offers at public sale on Tuesday August 28 1900 at 10 a m six miles from Defiance and half mile south of Arthur the following personal property head of horses milch cows heifer suckling calves head of sheep hogs farming implements wagons harness and other articles too numerous to mention.
F M Shook of Sherwood buys a Blasius piano for his daughter Miss Pearl. A W Fuller reports the sale among several leading makes in a competitive showing. The instrument features 55 points of real merit and is among the oldest makes.
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