Defiance Express Notes Winter Weather and Local Travel
Defiance Express reports a spell of winter weather and notes residents making trips to Defiance and Evansport. Mentions Geo Carver and George Hanna, Mrs Hart and Mrs Hanna sick lists, poultry and oats shipments, plowing, and local visits by Daniel Partee, John Block, and S Hanna.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Geo
Carver
Alvaro Coy
Black
J. Hanna
James Figley
Defiance
The
Express
John Hancock
Hart
Joseph Batt
Clarence Peterson
Evansport
Will Meyer
W. M. Figley
George Carver
George Hanna
Daniel Partee
John Block
S. Hanna Sun- Evansport
Local residents and families visit G Wahl and move farms
Skunktown Hubert Myers Peter March and Miss Susie March visited G Wahl Tuesday. Charley Mix moved his family to a new farm west of Ayersville. Henry Mars moving to a new farm in Monroe township Putnam county soon. G Wahl Bend Monday. An exhibition at Heisterville school Friday afternoon December 19.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hubert Myers
Peter March
Susie March
G. Wahl
A. Peck and Son
New Bavaria
Foss
Freddie Frank
Pleasant
Ayersville
É Wahl
G. A
Heisterville
Sherwood Social Notes Mention Visits and Local Events
Sherwood residents report visits by Bert Dickey to New London and Mr. and Mrs. F D Dunakin and Geo Dunakin. Miss Osa Hanna drove to Hicksville and Miss Martha Rollins near Defiance joined Mrs. E Byers. A crowded show drew good attendance, while sleighing parties and dressmaking plans keep residents busy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sherwood
Bert Dickey
New London
Osa Hanna
Hicksville
F. D. Dunakin
Geo. Dunakin
Henry Martin
Martha Rollins
Near Defi
E. Byers
C. C. Haver
Ollie Eder
Mark Center
Our City
Henry Rock
Rock
Paulding County
Chas. Keller
Keller
Farmer Township
Jesse Smith
C. H. Dunakin
Marie Fisher
Chas. Baker
H. W. Myers
Henry
B. A. Dickey
Parmington
Mabel Rock
Eli Dickey
Cecil
West Side
Henry Lost Nation
Iowa
Egram
G. W. Renz
Erleston
Recommendation of a Chicago Physician Echoes Chamberlain Cough Remedy
A physician in Chicago endorses Chamberlain s Cough Remedy for obstinate coughs cold bronchial affliction and colds. The note claims the remedy is non narcotic safe for children and suitable for all ages. It is advertised as a universal panacea with sale through N J Woodward.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chamberlain
Mary R. Melendy
Chicago
Ill
N. J. Woodward
Money to loan at 4% per cent interest
DEY AYERS offers loans at four percent interest. The notice states available funds and terms for borrowers seeking small loans.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dey Ayers
Brunersburg Church Notes and Local Moves
Reverend S L Roberts preached to a large Brunersburg congregation on Sunday. Martin Schieb returned from North Dakota. F A Goddard attended the Napoleon poultry show on the 6th and reports improvements. Houses were built this season and residents attended the State Grange at Defiance. Scott Figley moved to Brenersburg. Chas Koon butchered beef for J F Deweersmaan. Wood hauled to Defiance. R A Shaner sold Brunersburg property and bought in Sherwood. Brunersburg schools plan a Christmas entertainment. Ben Myers offers horses for trade. X Y Z.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
S. L. Roberts
Brunersburg
O. Durham
Rev. Thomas
Martin Schieb
North Dakota
F. A. Goddard
Eral
Defiance
Scott Figley
Brenersburg
Chas Koon
Peter Kinter
W. Leghorn
Rhode Island
Chas. Koon
J. F. Deweersmaan
R. A. Shaner
Sherwood
Ben Myers
Last Hope Gone Cures Many Ailments At Druggist Stand
An advertisement touts remedies with Arnica Calendula Eucalyptus claimed to cure piles eczema tetter salt rheum erysipelas cuts burns and old sores. A large box sells for 25 cents and is offered by Minsel the Druggist.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wesley
Minsel
Local Happenings In Defiance And Nearby Areas
Mary Stock remains at home in Defiance after weeks of housework. Fred Gates laboring on the railroad at Logansport. Mr and Mrs Willis Keister guests of S Stock Sunday. Daniel Kuhn family visited John Kuhn. Fred Weller from Defiance called at Stringtown last Sunday. Harmon Schultz and Stella Williams wed last week. Protracted meeting continues at St John M E church. Mr and Mrs Samuel Hornish visited Williams county last Sunday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary Stock
Defiance
Fred Gates
Logansport
Willis Keister
S. Stock
Daniel Kuhn
John Kuhn
Fred Weller
Stringtown
Harmon Schultz
Stella Williams
St. John’s M. E
Samuel Hornish
Williams County
Boots and Shoes at Van denbroek Shelly's
Boots shoes and rubbers advertised as largest assortments newest stock and lowest prices at Van denbroek and Shelly's store highlighting ample footwear selection and bargain deals.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vandenbroek & Shelly’s
Local Briefs From Jewell and Surrounding Areas
Mrs Virgil Hull returns from Toledo after a visit. G Dabney serves as commander of Bishop Post. Mrs Hattie Elliott elected to a state grange office. Jewell residents seem to claim several local benefits. Elijah Osborn reportedly ill at Ayersville. Henry Hamon completes new blacksmith shop ready for use. Virgil Hull hired to build ice house for the creamery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Virgil Hull
Toledo
G. Dabney
Bishop Post
Hattie Elliott
State Grange
Jewell
Elijah Osborn
Ayersville
Henry Hamon
Burt's Bazaar Promises Greatest Holiday Merchandise Shelf
A local store touts its stock as the best assortment yet for holiday shoppers. The house declares a wide selection across departments in a seasonal sales push aimed at drawing in patrons.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Burt’s Bie Bazaar
Christmas Services Planned by Defiance Charge Churches
St. John's Reformed Church at Fourth and Washington, led by Rev. F E Lahr, schedules Sunday activities with German sermons at 10 am and 2 pm. Zion's Reformed at Sherwood hosts Christmas events with Sunday school programs, German services at 10 am and 1 30 pm, and a 2 30 pm program. Orphan relief offerings accompany entertainments. All are invited.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. John’s Reformed
Fourth and
Washington Streets
F. E. Lahr
Zion’s Reformed Church
Sherwood
Defiance
St. John’s Church
Zion’s Church of Sherwood
Zion’s Church
Burt's Big Bazaar Mammoth Holiday Display
A Mammoth display of nearly everything for the holiday season promises low prices at Burt's Big Bazaar attracting shoppers to travel distances for bargains.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Burt
Big Bazaar
Defiance Home Saving and Loan Assoc Announces Deposit Certificates
The Defiance Home Saving and Loan Association will receive money on deposit for a time, certificates issued, drawing interest from date payable January first and July first. Loans on farm security at six percent per annum. No commission small credit. B. Squire, Sec’y.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Home Saving & Loan Association
Eedit Wtf
B. Squire
Sec’y
Smoking jackets offered by Vandendenbroek and Shelly's
Local shop Vandendenbroek and Shelly's lists smoking jackets as affordable gifts ranging from five to twelve dollars. The catalog highlights a simple, practical fashion item suitable for holiday giving.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vandendenbroek
Shelly’s
Commissioners Financial Report of Defiance County 1902
Detailed ledger of expenditures by Defiance County Ohio commissioners for the year ending August 31 1902. Includes payments to companies for supplies ditch works and maintenance as well as salaries and court related costs with numerous line items and vendor names.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Defiance County
Ohio
B. F. War E Company
Er Neer Gorea
Ruggles G. Company
Record Printing Company
Sup- Commissioners
J.D. Avert
Gordon Cree Aec
Encores Vonseeces
F. Fry
H. F. Toberen
Traxler
F. M. Minsel
Chainman
Minsel
A. Muse
Chainman Warner
Jacob Weisz
Cahinman Miller
G. H. Moser
L. E. Ralston
Geo. C. Schatz
H. F. Fedderke
J. H. Engle
John Coressel
E. E. K. Chapman
E. A. Schultz
Cc. C. Kutn
M. Smith
Board State Charitie
Seibel
H. McClintock
S-Sene
Vsevenses
John Lenhart
J. W. Lynde
J. W. Winn
Columbus Ditch Law
Inspection County Treasury
Defiance Water Company
W. A. Kehnast
A. Groweg
Geomanpee
Court House
Hill & Baker
Treasu
Defiance City
Dayton
Blank Book Company
James A & Son, Son
E. N. Lewis
W. H. Anderson & Company
A. Kutehel
A. M. Minsel
Sens & Watson
Cou
Demecest Publishing Company
Coccess Inspection County Treasury
Lang Ditch
Pimes
Cnc
Teport
Democrat
Defiance Express
Cibkvente Oly
Inspection County Sacenery
J. A. Deindoerfer
Sheriff’s
P. Weigerding
N. J. Norman
Athe People’s Gas & Electric Company
Ssoee
H. C. Sass
J. F. Singer
Wm. Martin
J. M. Moore & Son
W.d.hill
Robert Newbegin
A. H. Hoshock
Justice Peace
Eave Toledo Work House
G. B. Fairchild
Gude Castacres
F. Welty
Sscor
Jonn McCarty
Joe McCarty
EL John cCarty
Seers Ees
J.B. Lower
Court ‘House
H. F. Sass
Lybarger
Rodman Warner Oe
M. Blosser
Axman Warner Ditch
J. Blackburn
Axman Loose Ditch
T. B. Randall
Rodman Loose Ditch
Frank Herbert
Axman Pocock
W. Arnold
J. W. Baker
W. Reagle
Chas. Brink, Et al
Chainman Loore
J. E. Clark
Rodman
John Schneider
O. Finn
L. Conkle
John Aos
Emil Grah
Foust
Harley & Whitaker
J. H. Hockman
Craven & Ruess
Henry Schmick
Soldiers’ Relief Commission
E. R. Mallett
Soldiers’ Relief Commision
Defiance
Honorable
Court of Common
G. F. Henning
Ors. Behringer
William H. Hubbard
Court of Common Pleas
Uest
Board of County Commissioners
I. W. A. Snider
Commissioners
W. A. Snider
M. Cameron
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Brookville
Skunktown
A. X. Weisenburger & Co, Jewelers
Opticians
Clinton St
Germany
of New Books
Lucile
Aoe
Commissioners” Financial Report
Win. Dilworth
Aolidiers’ Relief Commission
W. A. Schmaltz
W. W. Wilson
F. W. Smith
J. M. Brown
T. T. Ansberry
T.T. Ansberry
Davis
Et al
A. Martin & Co
Ares
W. Kerns
Jedat
Baiteh No
Canton Bridge
Mark Townshi
Canton Company
H.F. Toberen
A. Schimaltz
Seenee Bracket Bridge Company
Paseeenenss
J. H. Metz
Henry Wilson
Tobersas
H. F. Rehaven
Joint County
Milford Epee
J. E Bock
O. Welker
John Schafer
Miler
Delaware
Towand Oalp
Ware Township
Ee Webb & Palm
Wit
Hams Street Bridge
D. W. Coy
Hed Gordo A. Greaser
Beidne
Seeree
Washington M. Koch
Pa Street
Cc. Metz
Teanahip
R. Shuter
Walker & Repairing
Guadle Etl
Cordes Dbes
Wonderly
Schneider Bros
Frank Ry
Nobie Town
Tiffin Township
Nobletown- SA
Pakessane
Mark Township
Defiance Township
Clemmer & Johnson
Washington
Tiffin Townships
Cece
J. A. Deindorfer
Conepaceote
Mark
S. Davis
Amos Conley
Gordon Creek
Merchants’ National Bank
W.S. McClarey
Ener Wilson
Wilson
Henry Wilee Wilson
Henry Son
Ae, Wilson
I. Reth
B. L. Bailey
P.W
J. B. Tennyson
G. Wilsberg
H. Schwartzbeck
S of Court
J. Jennings
Recorder
Tena
Gas & Electric Company
Wirg
Halt Ra Feigenbaum
Road Fund
Schneider Nos
Sda Rama Te
Stoning
Pessefal
Noble
D. H. Heilshorn
Hutchins
Wilhelm
Defiance Two
Ottawa Pike
Highland
Richland Township
F. Ze
D. Moog
A. Philli
Mary Defiance
Neverpanel
Adazis George Vv
Aig
Richland
Grogg
de Rogg
Eisenbeer
Ford Township
Milford
B. B. Cary
Cary Pit
Cary
Ping Cary
W.H. Hopkins
Milford Township
Jacob Griner
Troutwine
Nye
G Noe
Sip Elliot
O. M. Stuckman
T. E. “Guider
Tives John Austin
F. Hilton
A. Strasaker
Backitois
A. Mintic
Cars
John van Wei
Toadee W Garver
Poth
Ong F. Brininger
J. A. Johnson
H.W. Ward
Troutwine Pit
Seers
James Thomas
A.kerns
Ve. Ie Gamith
Wii
Toad E. A. Richardson
Foreman
Wm. Robinson
Geo. R. Wilson
John Ofkces
Austin
Pet
Mason Pit
Mason
Elmick
Delaware Township
J. E. Bock
Washington Township
Frank Patton
Grade Hill
D. Az
Chas
Soad
Welker
John Brown
Noble Township
F. A Hutchins
Ramsey Kay Stuckman
E. Bock
Platter Creek
J.E. Bock
Johnee
Smith
Miller
Batretboe Haller
Elliott
DOG Fund
Andrew Imptham
Henry Suhr
Chas. E. Dean
Fred Backhaus
Oeene
Wm. Schultz
D. Aschbacher
W. Ecarper
N. Samet
F. W. Wicknier
A. Price
F. Kilpatrick
Fitscharies & Cole
Arnold
Fitzcharies
Ee Arnard
H. B. i. Weise
Gidia den
Adam Foss
Henry Lash
F. la Reece
Gea Dunlap
Ditch Fund
H. F. Toberan
J.C. Ryan
Minsel and Rath
Ernest Dalldorf JI. M. Bowen
T Committee
City of
State of Ohio
Wabash and
Erie
Auglaize River
Maumee River
Corporation
Au Ze
Wwe
McC
First National Bank
Castoria
Bears
G- Shu Plumbing
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