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Defiance Weekly Express

Location

Defiance, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Aug 23, 1900

Page

4

Passing of a Pioneer and County Reports

Funeral reflections on Lyman Langdon and fellow early settlers highlight the loss of Defiance leaders. The annual visiting committee reports prosperous Children’s Home and County Infirmary, noting water shortages and need for repairs, laundry space, painting, and better facilities.

Court of Common Pleas Board of County Visitors Defiance County J M Smith H P Miller John Spangler J W Leach Hall County Infirmary Lenders H. P. Miller J. M.smith J. M. Smith J. W. Leach

Townships must appoint ditch supervisors under new law

An attorney general opinion says county and township ditch repair power shifts to a new township supervisor, elected like other officers, with vacancies filled by trustees until next spring’s election. The ruling affects many northwestern Ohio townships and follows last winter’s law change.

T. L. Taylor Franklin County State Ohio

Doan’s Kidney Pills Endorsed By Defiance Resident

A Defiance reader cites relief from kidney pain after using Doan’s Kidney Pills. Mr A Grieder of 208 North Clinton street endorses the remedy, saying past lameness and back pain were cured. The drug is sold by N G Woodward for 50 cents a box, Feater Milburn Co Buffalo NY sole agents. Remember the name Doan’s.

A. Grieder North Clinton Street Dean N. G. Woodward Doan Feater-Milburn Co Buffalo N. Y Ugents United States

Reds to Meet Defiance Island Park in Notable National League Game

The Defiance island Park hosts a major Aug 28 1900 showdown with the Cincinnati Reds of the National League. Ed Scott, former Defiance star now a National Leaguer, will pitch for Cincinnati. Admission to park and ball ground is 25 cents with 10 cents extra for the grand stand. game begins at 3 pm.

Defiance County Island Park Cincinnati Reds Defiance Island Parks Cincinnati Ed. Scott Defiance Reds Island Park Company

Ohio State Fair and Industrial Exposition Opens at Columbus

The Ohio State Fair and Industrial Exposition will be held in Columbus from September 3 to 7, 1900. Preparations promise a strong display of Ohio industries, with fifteen top exposition buildings, clearly divided departments for easy comparisons, and facilities aimed at delivering the best information and instruction to visitors.

Columbus Ohio

Brilliant Reception at Miss Burns Home Lawn Party

Miss Jennie Burns and Mamie Gleason hosted about thirty guests at Holgate avenue on Tuesday evening in honor of Mrs. H C Lee of New York who could not attend due to illness. Japanese lanterns lit the lawn as guests enjoyed a light supper, music, and a comic recitation by Mrs. G W Deatrick. Attendees included Miss Lena Myers of South Bend and Mrs. Samuel Aldrich of Pittsburg.

Jennie Burns Mamie Gleason Holgate Avenue H C Lee New York Burns Gleason

Sunday School Meetings Across Townships Schedule

Delaware township reports a meeting at Oak Grove on Aug 12 with rain affecting speakers. County conventions in Montpelier, Farmer, Dry Creek, Tiffin, Defiance, and Brunersburg set for late Aug to Sept. Joseph Clark and other speakers listed. Hicksville reports no movement yet.

Delaware Township Oak Grove Williams County Montpelier M E Church Joseph Clark Columbus A G Crouse Westerville Brooks Lawrence Toledo L L Canfield Defiance Public Schoors Farmer Township M H Davis Farmer Dry Creek U B Tiffin Defiance Township Defiance Ohio Sunday School Association Hicksville Brunersburg

GAR encampment heads to Chicago in late August

Members of Bishop Post No. 22 depart from here on Monday at 7:45 AM via B & O for a Chicago encampment from August 27 to September 3. Tickets available at the city switch from F S Bowlby with further details from M A Bell at Clinton Street.

GAR Chicago Bishop Post Bowlby Clinton Street

Leaders Welcome New Boy At Brunburg Home

Mr and Mrs Wm Leaders of Brunburg are entertaining a newborn son. The couple celebrates the arrival of their 11th child with family at home.

Brunburg

Bargain Laundry Soaps And Fabrics At Burt’s Big Bazaar

A local ad promotes Daniel Boone and Roma cleaning soaps at two cents to two and three cents per bar, Burt’s Special Brand at five cents, and a 25 cent assortment sale. It promises the town’s most complete stock, best hosiery department, and a new lace and embroidery line with large savings, urging customers to lay away items until next year.

Daniel Boone Burt Castile

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