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Newspaper
Defiance Weekly Express
Location
Defiance, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Feb 12, 1904
Page
5
A crowded item list notes floods and ice gorges in Fremont causing heavy losses to stores and streets. A Bryan resident suffers severe facial burns while tending a stove. Court actions involve Defiance Water Co and city jurisdiction. A sleighing party near Stanley enjoyed games, and local weddings and meetings are reported in Defiance and Lima areas.
Special to Express reports from Che Foo dated February 9 that a Japanese squadron under Vice Admiral Togo, including sixteen battleships and cruisers with torpedo boats, attacked Port Arthur. The Czarevitch and Pallada were torpedoed as Japanese ships formed a line and opened fire at close range. two other Russian vessels reportedly disabled at Chemulpo.
The D A C held a pleasant social dance at Citizens Opera House with Miss Mame Farrell on piano. The Travelers club met with Miss Ella Lehman and a fine program followed by a dainty lunch. Mrs H T Kintigh hosted a thimble party with lunch served by Mrs Kintigh and Alta. Knights of Pythias social drew many attendees and prizes went to Mrs William Ruess and Dey Ayers with refreshments served.
Fred Reineke took a party of ladies to Wm. Rohrs home in Noble township Tuesday evening in a surrey. Upon preparing to leave the horse bolted, returning home without a driver and load. Two blankets and a robe were lost from the surrey but nothing else was broken.
A near even contest featured the High School champions beating the Invincibles 16 to 15 after a 9 2 halftime lead. Scorers included Maranda four field goals and Blair three fouls with Morris Patterson Lamb and Cunningham also contributing. substitutions Miller and Duerk were noted as reserves.
Farm for sale in Ayersville near Perrysburg Ohio. Entire property or in lots to suit purchaser. Store post office long distance phone graded school and church nearby. Conveniences add value. For information contact E. D. Winfield Perrysburg Ohio.
Flood danger escalates in the lower Maumee as Toledo braces for worsening conditions. A large gorge near Waterville looms, threatening to sweep away anything in its path when it gives way.
The Defiance County Farmers Institute schedule for February 19 and 20 at the city hall includes prayers, music by the Wissler Quartette, and talks on soil care, swine breeding, soil analysis, poultry, farm organization, barnyard manure, corn culture, grass cutting, education, and machinery. Officers will be elected after a nominating committee report and various recitations and songs appear throughout the sessions.
Sunday brought a fresh Washington Winter start as residents recount travel and visits. Marital and housing updates include Pearl Doll moving to Hiram Rice’s farm at Farmer Center and work arrangements for the year. A February funeral for Henry Myers is noted with interment in Ney cemetery.
Church notice for St John s Reformed Church corner Fourth and Washington with Rev F E Lahr as pastor. Div ine services next Sunday February 14 include Sunday school at 9 a m and English sermon at 10 a m. Zion s Reformed Church Sherwood Sunday school at 1 45 p m English sermon at 2 15 p m. All are cordially invited.
W H McClintock of Defiance Ohio was elected secretary of the board by a unanimous vote this afternoon in Columbus. He dispatched the news saying he would proceed to Van Wert. The message was received from Wm Kirtley Jr.
Agents of the Ohio Central Lines announce Homeseekers and Colonists rates with full particulars. Tickets go on sale the first and third Tuesday of each month. Maniton Houk, G. A., Toledo, Ohio.
Charles M. Crittenton the New York evangelist preached twice at First Baptist Church with a strong appeal to Christians and a focus on freeing from sin. His remarks urged self examination and devotion and promised further services including an all day meeting and a detailed tomorrow program.
Hon Wm Kirtley Jr of this city and member of the state board of public works is a Democratic candidate for delegate to the national convention. He canvassed the district and earned the endorsement of the central committee last Saturday. He is a strong Roosevelt ally and would vote for him if chosen. Roosevelt faces no opposition in the convention and this county has not been represented there since 1868.
James Moore is having his day baled this week. A previous item misread a dime social at Hicksville. it should note divine services at the U B church. Mary Lindsay and daughter Jennie visited John McKee on Tuesday. A Fitcharles was in Edgerton on Monday. Mr and Mrs Joseph Bock and Mr Bocks father of Napoleon were guests of J T Miller and family last week.
Uncalled letters listed for Gentlemen and Ladies at the Defiance post office. Names include Frank Alexander C C Frazier Geo M resch Dave Goodenbarger William Krefft W J Moyean W E Scurlock Jakes Titus W H Truex Robichinck Miss Joe Jackson Mre F Shimp Miss Minnie Seibert Buse Wood. Unclaimed letters may be held 14 days per postal law.
A remarkable good second hand upright grand piano is offered for sale at 125 dollars. Cash or easy payments are available. Inquiries to Whitney and Currier Co at 425 Cincinnati Street.
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