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Defiance Weekly Express

Location

Defiance, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Dec 06, 1900

Page

7

The Bank Hero Fosdick Sacrificed His Life

John Fosdick, a 55 year old bank teller who faced removal over a minor error, saves the First National bank from a $325,000 raid by ruffians in Prairie Flower. He dies from a wound but is hailed as a hero. his widow receives a life pension and public support ensured.

John Fosdick First National Bank Old Tolm Old John Fosdick Europe John Prairie Flower No Man’s Land

Water Wins Over Whisky Tale From Cowboy Saloon

A temperance speaker recalls meeting Rev. Thomas Colson in a western town famed for cowboys. Colson chooses water over whisky as a saloon standoff escalates until a former schoolmate recognizes him and apologizes, urging others to drink what Tom drinks.

Thomas Colson Colson Mr. Colson Dave Tom Colson Tom Fellers Felleray

Cut to the Core: Patterson Dies at 102 in Uhrichsville Ohio

Obituary notes John Patterson, 102, dead in Uhrichsville Ohio. Report mentions local deaths and scattered society mentions amid a fire in Fulton Kentucky that destroyed 20 buildings causing substantial losses. Other items reference a Transvaal league invitation to Paul Kruger and convicts affected by a falling wall in Millville Tennessee.

John Patterson Uhrichsville Young Ladies Kokomo Ind Fulton American Transvaal League Paul Kruger United States

Attractive Exhibit Promotes Pan American Food Goods

A dainty pamphlet from the Pan American Exposition at Buffalo highlights Foods and Their Accessories under the Horticulture and Food Products department led by Frederic W. Taylor. G Edward Fuller drives the project aiming to educate West India growers and boost Pan American spice and coffee production with a consolidated exhibit, conservatory, and museum annex.

Division of Foods Buffalo General Department of Horticulture, Forestry and Food Products Frederic W. Taylor G. Edward Fuller Fuller Far East Western Hemisphere East West Indies East Indies Indies West Java William Germany Republic Pan-America Europe Asia Africa

Famous Race Horse Tenny Sold At Fasig- Tipton Sale

The famous race horse Tenny, a 12 year old, currently wintering in Lexington, has been consigned to the Fasig Tipton sale to be held in Lexington the week after next.

Lexington Tenny

Quiet title suit over 35 acres in Defiance county Ohio

Mary M. Yarlot sues multiple defendants including John Lockhart Jefferson Lockhart Oliver Lockhart Frank Lockhart James Lockhart and others in the court of common pleas of Defiance county Ohio case 7312. The petition seeks to quiet title to 35 acres in section 26 10 Washington township claiming no valid mortgage interest exists and that defendants have no right to the land. Defendants must answer by January 29 1901.

Mary M. Yarlot Court of Common Pleas Veflance County Ohio Washington Township Defiance County Michael Welker John Lockhart Ana Am. Loc Mary M. Yarlot Plaintlet

Parole Hearing Requested for Ohio Prisoner Michael Garver

Notices state that Michael Garver prisoner number 32 627 currently housed at the Ohio penitentiary has been recommended by the warden and chaplain as worthy of parole. The application will be set for hearing on or after October 1, 1900.

Michael Garver Ohio Penitentiary

Defiance Ohio Trustee Sale of West Defiance Lots

Trustee's sale in Defiance Ohio following Probate Court order. On December 29 1900 at 2 pm at the west court house door, multiple city lots in West Defiance are offered separately, with parcels fronting Baltimore River North and Pacific streets, appraised at six or eight dollars each, subject to the dower rights of Matilda B Rowe.

Hamilton and Chestnut Site Chestnut Streets Cedar Streets Maple Streets West France Defiance Maple Street Cedar Street Allen Street Allen and Cedar St West Defiance Myhr Baltimore Street Cherry Street Ash Street George W. Watkins John Rowe Winn & Hay Probate Court Defiance County Ohio Court House Said County of State of Matilda Bb. Rowe West Defiance Baltimore and Cherry Streets Baltimore and Locust Streets Locust Streets Ash Streets River Street North Street Pacific Street River Elm Streets River and Pine Streets River and Locust Streets North and Pine Street Pacific and Hamilton Street

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