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Newspaper
Defiance Weekly Express
Location
Defiance, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Aug 30, 1900
Page
15
Local notes report Mr and Mrs George Armbueter visiting Antwerp while Ed Wagner and son Clarence visit Toledo. Franks McKellips fined five dollars for disorderly conduct. Ed Krabach’s funeral held in Kennett after contagious illness. Russell Smith’s pipeline contract and other small notices paint a busy civic scene with varied personal mentions across town.
John W. Lynde boot and shoe dealer returns home after six weeks at Natural Bridge New York. He plans stock and fall purchases, quipping he will work hard this season to boost business. Robert T. Whitaker of Harley Whitaker bargain house arrives after four weeks at Lake George Indiana with family guests.
Notices note visitors from Dayton Ottawa and Napoleon including Miss Verona Slagle and Miss Ida Miller. A telegram from Pekin missionary Mary Kittering describes China turmoil, staying calm and hoping to return soon. Other items report stock shipments, Clover seed prices, and Marse Krabach’s sudden death in Pascola.
JJ Jarvis and his wife depart for Piqua after a Saturday return. Dr. W S Powell, two daughters, and several Jarvis relatives plan to attend Francis Jarvis's funeral at the Jarvis home in Piqua, with the service scheduled for 83 pm Tuesday.
Francis Jarvis born May 19 1821 in Downpatrick Ireland died August 25 1900 in Piqua Ohio A longtime city and county figure he arrived in America via Toronto then settled in Piqua becoming a bank president and prominent local benefactor He helped found Defiance Woolen Mills and served as a director of the First National Bank His death drew wide mourning among friends and business peers with several children named in the obituary.
Frederick William March born August 28 1880 in Selbe Bavaria died August 27 1900 at his home in this city. He immigrated at fourteen, married Christina Sauders in 1841 in Adams township and had four children. He remarried twice more and had eight children total. The funeral is set for August 30 with G A R Bishop Post in charge. He was a longtime businessman and held many trusted offices.
Gacians Bresci was declared guilty of assassinating King Humbert of Italy and sentenced to life in prison. The report also notes assorted local visits, events, and a Labor Day picnic cancellation at Island Park due to terms disputes.
Flory Bros the well known tile men of Jewel have started using a hydraulic cider press They invite calls from those wanting cider made or boiled or jell made at their facilities in Jewel.
Mrs. Martin Gebhart died at her home on the Putnam county line south of Pleasant Bend at 8 20 PM Saturday aged 39. The funeral from South Ridge Lutheran church today Monday at 2 30 PM with Rev. Diemer officiating. She left a husband and a large family of children and had many relatives in this city.
The Reformed church at Sherwood plans harvest and home services Sunday with Rev. Grether of Archibald speaking. Forenoon services in two languages, holy communion observed, afternoon services in English, offerings for missions. Defiance Saint John’s hosts annual mission services Sunday Sept 7 led by Rev J Fridle Bucyrus and Rev F Schaad New Bavaria. Services start 10 am and 2 30 pm sun time. All are invited.
Mrs Tom Myers and daughter visit Beloit with Mr and Mrs Chas Blanchard of Toledo also at Scott and Payne this week. Mrs A H Hughes and children plan a Scott Payne visit with Mrs A B Davis guesting at Chicago with daughter Mrs Earl Enos. Wm Donley and P M Lehman of Ney were callers. WH Mueller of Ney spent Sunday here. Funeral of Jacob Wank in Highland township attended by large crowd. The group from Mackinac returned home as cooler weather and crowded hotels shortened the stay.
Dr. W S Wells of Ney has departed for a trip to the east and expects to be away about one week.
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