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Newspaper
Defiance Weekly Express
Location
Defiance, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Feb 06, 1902
Page
6
Woodward's Smoke offers a modern method for smoking ham shoulders side meat beef sausage and meats of all kinds and preserving them from insects and mould while keeping the natural color. Cheap convenient safe at fifty cents a quart one quart enough for an ordinary family butchering.
Includes business notices for 90dward's Drug Store Burt's Bazaar and A W King & Son. Probate of Malissa Monk will. Jacob W Myers named administrator. Local fires and fire cause defective flue. Ex county treasurer Wisda and Cupp to Oklahoma City then Lawton. Infirmary director Herman Leaders reappointed. Lent regulations announced by Bishop Horstmann.
The Defiance postoffice ten month receipts from April 1, 1901 to January 31, 1902 totaled 12 475.84 for stamps envelopes box rents and newspaper postage, a new high water mark. A future rural routes expansion could push Defiance toward first class status.
Bob Fyle and J. R. Schlembach admitted stealing groceries from Sam Merrihugh about ten days ago. Judge J H Hockman fined Kyle $30 and ordered 30 days in the Toledo work house. Schlembach received 30 days and a $20 fine. Sheriff McCarty to take them to Toledo Thursday morning.
The closure of the C. L. and M. railway would harms Defiance by cutting shipments and passenger traffic. Merchants rely on the line for goods sent to towns along the route, and better service could boost trade, urging operators to pass it into capable hands.
L Buckingham route agent for the United States Express company is in the city to settle losses from the recent fire at the B and O station. He plans to finalize an interior repair contract for the office building damaged by Monday fire.
Defiance residents vouch for Dr A W Chase Nerve Pills in local notices. Frank Heinlein of 1023 Harrison Street testifies the tonic restored vigor and general well being after use at Woodward's drug store. Pills priced at 50 cents a box, with portrait and signature of A W Chase on every package.
Rev F E Lahr pastor announces divine services tomorrow with Sunday school at 9 00 a m German sermon at 10 00 a m and German services at Zion church of Sherwood at 2 15 p m All are invited.
The 20th century puzzle contest winners are Mrs. L. K. Miller first Goldie Peterson second and Roy Ensign third. Judges were J. J. Rodda and Geo. H. Holmes.
City council discussed a possible franchise for an independent telephone company and approved January financials. A street light request at Pearl and Wabash was referred to the Light committee, while bridge repairs and various payrolls were reviewed.
An unusual chance to view Mercury now exists as it sits near the sun and Venus. The planet appears in twilight after sunset or before sunrise, very close to Venus and to the south and east of it. Observers may find Mercury for several evenings with practice.
Walsh Francis son of Mr and Mrs John I Walsh died at his parents home on Ensa wocsa street at 4 a m aged nine. Funeral from St Marys Catholic church at 10 a m Thursday with interment Riverside cemetery. Burdark Blood Bitters advertised.
Sarah A Mock born November 3 1839 in Hamilton Ohio died February 1 1902 at her North Defiance home from heart failure aged 62 years 2 months 28 days She moved from Hamilton to Delphi Indiana where she married John W Mock in 1859 The couple settled in this place in 1878 and resided 24 years She was a 14 year Baptist church member She leaves husband and many friends Remains interred at Riverside cemetery February 4 services by Rev A B Murphy Baptist church
Mrs J A Moore of North Star Michigan praises Chamberlain's Cough Remedy as the best for coughs colds and croup for her family. Sold by N G Woodward. February.
The American Journal of Healthish lauds Dr Lyon's Home Treatment as trustworthy and effective for catarrh. Readers are urged to ask a druggist or write to The Dr Lyon Medicine Co. at Cold Water, Michigan for information or purchase.
Tuesday night social life continued despite cold weather with a Knights of Pythias session featuring progressive pedro led by Col. James H. Shutters. Prizes went to Chas. J. Daoust and Miss Harriet Blair, while Mrs C J Daoust claimed the booby prize. A dainty repast was served by Dan Mc Knight and F. L. Hay. A two week follow up is planned. Maud Foust hosted a second chafing dish party with Miss Kyle as guest, including a pedro game and a musical contest won by Emma Miller. The D D I ladies enjoyed a sleigh ride and a social at J W Calkins with supper by Mr. and Mrs. Calkins.
Mrs W P Engel and her mother Mrs Graham host a thimble party this afternoon and a six oclock dinner. Christ M Krabach and Dora Jaeger wed at the bride parents home in East Defiance Tuesday evening.
A list of real estate transfers including quit claims and settlements. The entries mention John H Hockman and wife to Isaac M Carpenter for lots 298 and 299 in Defiance for 15000 dollars, various parties in Noble and Highland townships, Adams and Milford townships, and multiple quit claims involving 80 acres, 0 acres, and other parcels. Also noted are transfers involving the Producers' Saving Bank to Samuel Reed for 2000 dollars and auctions by a sheriff, with amounts and parcel details scattered throughout.
Classified notice seeking a spouse by Dr Rankin advertises a partner with strength and health. The brief entry mentions a “3 eee Tab” pain cure product and refers to Cody SM Lew in a casual, informal style.
Leonard Sell, son of Jacob and Mary Sell, died January 22, 1902 at home aged 25 years 5 months 29 days. Survived by an aged father four brothers five sisters and many friends. Funeral January 25 at M E Chapel Moats conducted by Revs Robertson and Davenport. interment Moats cemetery. Card of thanks from Jacop Sell and children.
Emma E. Kanan commenced action in Common Pleas court against Philip Waters and others seeking marshaling of liens and a judgment for $300. Harris Cameron Shaw represents the plaintiff.
Mrs. L. Root of 246 Corwin street reports relief from prostration and backache after using Doan’s Kidney Pills. She notes improved digestion and general invigoration and recommends the remedy to others with kidney or backache issues. Sold by all dealers at 50 cents. Foster Milburn & Co., Buffalo, NY, agents.
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