Christmas sale notes at closing prices
Advertises teacher's Bibles priced at 1.00 to 2.00, Ingersoll watches 1.00, Crokinole boards 0.50 to 1.00, and fountain pens 1.00 as closeout bargains.
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Newspaper
Defiance Weekly Express
Location
Defiance, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Dec 25, 1902
Page
6
Local notices and social updates from Defiance county
Miss Lizzie Thome of New Bavaria visits Mrs. John Hess. Frank H. Feigenbaum and Virginia P. Hyatt are licensed to wed. Several residents and travelers are noted with visits, travel plans, and holiday gatherings. An accident injures Eck Sanderson. oil and telephone developments in Indiana are discussed. Community events, court actions, marriages, and society meetings are reported with names and places.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lizzie Thome
New Bavaria
John Hess
Christmas News From Town Amid Local Happenings
Social notes tell of Mrs Geo B Sly traveling to Detroit for Christmas with her hospitalized husband. Nellie Lynde recovers from pneumonia and is ready for Santa. The German M E Sunday school plans a 6 30 p m Christmas trek. A fire station man pursues marriage soon. Country club hosts second annual ball at National Union hall. Cora Wagner hosts at home for Gust Wagner. Virginia Hyatt marries and hosts a reception at Hyatt home East Defiance. The Fourth ward boys celebrate with a festive display. Feigenbaum noted as Geiger factory foreman concluding with a blessing for growth.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank H. Feigenbaum
Virginia P. Hyatt
Hyatt
East Defiance
Hast Street
Fourth Ward
Feigenbaum
Geiger
Advertised Letters in Defiance Ohio Week Ending Dec 238 1902
The post office at Defiance Ohio lists uncalled letters for the week ending December 238 1902. Gentlemen F W Hill Alexis Van Dette Wm Sengler Ladies Minnie Bodenbender Miss Marie Bohn Miss Mary Crause Miss Lizzie Niles Mrs Mary R Stoy. If not called within 14 days they go to the dead letter office.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Defiance
Ohio
F W Hill
Alexis van Dette
Wm Sengler
Minnie Bodenbender
Marie Bohn
Mary Crause
Lizzie Niles
Mary R Stoy
C.J. Thompson
Madison Medicine ad Promises Family Health Cure
An old advertisement touts Madison Medicine Co products claiming cures for feverish kids jaundice skin eruptions and digestive issues. It markets a broad patent remedy package for family health and vitality including claims to improve womanhood and strengthen parents and children.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Father
Cts
Oa Adison Medicine CO
Moadisca
Explosion of Gasoline Burns Bricklayer on Douglas Street
Adolph Blanke, a bricklayer, narrowly escaped severe injuries Tuesday morning when a can of gasoline near an open flame exploded. His face neck and hands were badly burned and he burned off his mustache. Dr. E E K Chapman treated him, noting possible throat irritation from inhalation though external burns are severe. Gasoline remains a dangerous substance around fires.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Adolph Blanke
Douglas Street
Mr. Blanke
E. E. K. Chapman
Autopsy explored bowel hemorrhage in Dallas man
Jacob P. Davis died after a week of weakness following heavy lifting at a Perry Street laundry. Autopsy by Dr J P Reynolds found no organ lesions, but massive bleeding from minute bowel vessels. cause undetermined though lifting strain suspected. Death occurred December 22 at 6 10 am with stool analysis revealing pallor and weakness.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jacob P. Davis
J. J. Reynolds
Davis
Perry Street
Ottawa
Saved Mother and Child by Patent Medical Vaporizer
Mrs J Fred Chesbro of Minneapolis credits a patent medical vaporizer with saving her and her child from illness. She reports chronic catarrh relief after use and notes quick cure for her boy’s sore throat. The Chicago Vaporizer Co produces the device for $2 with a ten day trial and money back guarantee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. Fred Chesbro
Minneapolis
Asd of Sa
Chicago
Ill
Minecl, Brossist
Courts Rule in Brewing Company Versus Ross Case
Judgment for the Christ Diehl Brewing Company against David Ross. One case against Mr Ross was dismissed. In the Indemnity, S. & L. Co. versus Sue M. Baughman et al, the motion for reappraisal was allowed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Christ Diehl Brewing Company
David Ross
Mr. Ross
Sue M. Baughman
Farmer Mutual Fire Association Officers Election
Annual election of officers to be held at Farmer Defiance County Ohio at 1 o clock p m on Saturday January 10 1903.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Farmer Mutual Fire Association
Farmer Defiance County
Ohio
Card of Thanks for Kindness During Illness and Death
The Brown family expresses gratitude to neighbors and friends for assistance during the illness and death of their child. Jesse Brown and family acknowledge the support and kindness shown.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jesse Brown
Elegant Christmas Guess Draw At Burt's Bazaar
Burt's Bazaar held a guessing contest for a 100 piece dinner set. shoppers who spent one dollar could guess the marbles in a child's saving bank. The bank held 152 marbles with 15 guesses at 150. Rev. David Dobbrick and Chas. H. Rowland drew slips, and Mrs. C. Duseburg won the prize.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Burt’s Bazaar
Burt’s
David Dobbrick
the Express
Rev. Dobbrick
Mr. Rowland
C. Duseburg
Route 4
Royal Arcanum Defiance Council Elects Officers
Royal Arcanum Defiance Council No. 67 elected W. A. Kehnast Regent and other officers Monday night with R. Brown as Vice Regent and E B R Mallett as Orator. Installation of the officers is planned for January.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Royal Arcanum
Defiance Council
W. A. Kehnast
R. Brown
E. BR. Mallett
P. Dickman
KE. P. Hooker
C. J. Daoust
A. Viers
B. B. Kingsbury
Enos Blair
Virgil Squire
E. R. Mallett
Lortz and Bash Wed in Williams Center Home
Jacob Lortz and Cora Bash were married Sunday December 21 at the residence of John Phillips in Williams Center. The couple, both from Defiance County, received best wishes from family and friends.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. R. Ballinger
John Phillips
Williams Center
Jacob Lortz
Cora Bash
Defiance County
Calendar from Chicago & Northwestern Ry for 1903 issued
The Chicago and Northwestern Railway publishes a durable serviceable calendar for 1903 with large figures, day of month and day of year shown. It is aimed at business men and manufacturers. Send four cents to W B Kniskern at 22 Fifth Avenue, Chicago.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago & Northwestern Ry
W B Kniskern
Fifth Avenue
Chicago
Swindler Arrested Here After Plausible Bust
A man posing as J. W. Miller of Holgate swindled Rev. Spannuth of St. John’s Lutheran church out of $2.50 and was later captured with another man by City Marshal Buchholz and officers. The suspect, about 30, wore a brown mustache and overcoat. He will have a hearing after Christmas as authorities pursue charges and possible confinement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carl Spannuth
St. John’s Lutheran Church
J. W. Miller
Holgate
Spannuth
Spanouth
Thos. Buchhok
Cunningham House
Buchholz
Shea
Ansberry
Miller
Rex. B. W. Slagle
Local Notices From Defiance and Nearby Towns
Skunktown residents G Wahl and family were in Defiance Friday. John Walters moved into a new house last week. Fred Marshouse called on Henry Marshouse Thursday. A Peck and wife were in Holgate Thursday. Harper has returned home. Oren Scott hauled corn to Pleasant Bend last week. Exhibition Friday afternoon was successful. Mrs A Peck was called to Napoleon by the death of her sister Mrs Noah H Geist. G Wahl took a load of corn to Pleasant Bend Thursday. Flo Scott called on Mrs Henry Marshouse Thursday. A Peck helped A Scott butcher hogs Wednesday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
G. Wahl
Defiance
John Walters
Fred Marshouse
Henry Marshouse
A Peck and
Holgate
Harper
Oren Scott
Pleasant Bend
A. Peck
Napoleon
Noah Hgeistand
Defiance Home Saving and Loan Assoc Seeks Deposits and Loans
The Defiance Home Saving and Loan Association will for a time receive money on deposit, issuing certificates that draw interest from date and are payable January first and July first. Loans on farm security at six percent per year. No commission. Signed B. Squine, Secretary.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Home Saving & Loan Association
Sec’y
St. John's Reformed Church Notices Jan 1 1903 Meeting
Divine services planned at St. John's Reformed Church corner Fourth and Washington with Sunday school at 9 am, sermon at 10 am, communion and mission offerings. Zion's ReformedSherwood holds 1 15 pm Sunday school and 2 pm sermon with Lord's Supper afterward. Annual business meetings set for Jan 1 1903 at 9 pm and 2 pm respectively. members urged to attend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. John’s Reformed Church
Cor. Fourth
Washington St
F. E. Lahr
Zion’s Reformed Church
Sherwood
Zion’s
St. John’s Reformed Congregation of Defiance
Stockholders Meeting Notice for Defiance Grocery Co
The annual meeting of the stockholders of Defiance Grocery Company in Defiance Ohio will be held Monday evening January 5 1908 at 7 38 o clock. D F Kxorz secretary.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Knights of Pythias
F. L. Hay
C.J. Daoust
Defiance Grocery Company
Defiance
Ohio
D. F. Kxorz
Farmer Township horse thief pinched
Harry Cook hired a Bryan bound ride from E. C. Allen of Farmer Township to Archbold. The horse was later found at Hicksville and Cook was captured after a chase involving Sheriff Youst. Cook, recently driving a rig claimed to come from Oklahoma, worked for Isaac Fry and may have obtained the horse by similar means. Landis to receive $25 from Allen and $50 from Wills County if convicted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harry Cook
E. C. Allen
Farmer
Bryan
Archbold
Mr. Allen
Pete Breno
Breno
Cook
Frank Ripp
Allen
Youst
Landis
Hicksville
Isaac Fry
Oklahoma
Candle Decoration and Candle Art Revival in Homes
The article describes a revival of candle use from utilitarian tallow dips to purer paraffine candles with decorative finishes. It highlights fashionable candle designs, emblematic motifs for holidays and events, and the rise of ready made decorated candles sold in shops, noting expert workmanship seen at New York gatherings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York City
McCormick Petition Alimony and Divorce Filing
Sarah McCormick files in Defiance County Probate Court seeking divorce from Thomas McCormick for abandonment and neglect, alleging adultery and requesting alimony. Hearing set for February 8, 1903.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sarah McCormick
Vic Thomas McCormick
Thomas McCormick
No. West Adams Street
City of
Illinois
Peti
Thomas M
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