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Newspaper
Defiance Weekly Express
Location
Defiance, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Feb 20, 1902
Page
7
Hickory wood based smoking method preserves ham shoulders side meat and beef while keeping insects and mould out and retaining natural oil. Described as cheap convenient and safe at fifty vents a quart, one quart enough for an ordinary family butcher shop use.
Mrs John Kasbaum is on the sick list and a new line of jardiniers is on display at Burt's Bazaar. Hicksville and Ney news include postmaster reappointments and a sober view on local saloons, while a sycamore near Junction was cut for John Marshall & Son, yielding 15 000 feet of lumber.
The docket lists State of Ohio ex rel Anna Brant and State ex rel Maggie Ambs suing for bastardy with Ansberry & Farrell and others named. A. A. Huber, administrator, sues Jason Law on a stay bond and seeks judgment of 446.92. L. E. Griffin.
G A R plans Washington's birthday celebration at Memorial hall on Saturday evening February 22. A mixed program will entertain and all are invited. A dinner of chicken oysters ham baked beans and more will be served by the W R C from 5 to 8 30 pm. Admission is free and supper costs 25 cents.
Corner Fourth and Washington streets Rev F E Lahr pastor announces divine services for next Sunday February 23 Sunday school at 9 a m German sermon at 10 a m and another German sermon at Sherwood at 2 15 p m All interested are invited
For rent a 132 acre farm at Okolona Ohio on the pike to a good corn farmer and stock handler. Nearly all improved land with about 60 acres suitable for corn this spring. Buildings ready about March 10. I N Weaver Florida Ohio.
Wm. E. Frederick and Ottie J. Mock, both of this city, were married by Justice A. G. Figley at his home in Washington township on Saturday evening February 15, 1902.
An old advertisement urges readers to use Dr Wood's Norway Pine Syrup before illness worsens. It claims the product combats lingering colds and lung symptoms and emphasizes timely use to prevent fatal outcomes.
Regular meeting discusses notifying W P Engel to complete the P G E contract within ten days or risk voiding the franchise. Members clash over paying accrued rents and enforcing the contract while City Attorney Farrell warns of potential damages from downed wires and the need to prove substantial compliance.
Council meeting notes reveal unauthorised straw bond sale for a bridge, signed by mayor and clerk, later deemed possibly unconstitutional but cured by bond recital. Harris urges appeal to federal court, estimate $1500. Adjournment set and janitor dispute referred to fire committee.
For sale 160 acres of land three miles south of Defiance Ohio. Priced to move on reasonable terms if taken soon. Contact Dr E M Latham at 10 41 Holland Ohio for details.
The Defiance postoffice will observe Washington's birthday as a legal holiday with one mail delivery and one collection in the forenoon. The office opens 8 to 10 a.m. No money order business. By order of Postmaster.
Uncalled for letters remain at the Defiance Ohio post office for the week ending February 18 1902. Names include Earl Barnhart Grover Fink C C Flinn C E Johnson Mrs Jen nie McComb Mrs Nora Noirst Lois Peters Mrs Angeline Rogers Miss Nellie Williams Mrs Nora Weil J W. If not claimed within 14 days they are to be sent to the dead letter office by law. When calling, say advertised and give list date.
A civil service examination was held today at the city building for mail carriers and a post office clerk. Miss Kate Ayers John Stork and Isaac Deveaux of the civil service commission oversaw proceedings. Carriers examined were H. L. Brinsmade Charles O. Latchaw E. H. Porter J. M. Philips and E. H. Gherke. Clerks examined included Miss vor H. Stoner W. D. Beardsley and Frank C. S. Myers.
Louie Stock and his wife left for Detroit Michigan where he will stay three or four weeks. Stock plans to enter St Marys hospital for an appendectomy and faces a lengthy recovery after multiple past illnesses. Mrs Stock will stay with Col and Mrs B F Enos during the trip.
Dayton Ohio woman Mrs Eva Flemming Gilbert seeks relatives named Flemming in nearby counties. She recalls her brother Harmon Flemming once lived in the county and asks for any information on Jacob Flemming or any family member. Reports requested by Paulding Henry and Williams county papers.
Local readers report Dr. A W Chase's Nerve Pills restore nerve force and aid a boy recovering from nervous ailments linked to a past whooping cough. Mrs Pratt credits the pills with improving the boy’s back spine and kidneys and renewed vigor. Available at 50 cents a box from Woodward's drug store and other Chase Medicine Co. dealers in Buffalo.
Scald head described as a severe eczema of the scalp but curable. Doan's Ointment is claimed to provide quick and permanent results. Available at any drug store for 50 cents.
An odd classified notice promotes a marriage match praising stamina and vigor. It mentions a product by BW Lewis and a doctor Rankin associated with a six kidney tab remedy bought to “stop the nanny.”
A man calling himself J P Anderson and a woman rented rooms on Wayne street. He deposited 350 at a local bank, tried to cash a 500 draft from a Texas bank, then added 150 cash. After delays and a request for 200 on the draft, banks pursued collection. He left town by rail toward the B and O line, unsuccessfully planning a large scheme with the draft.
Henry Bohlman aged 19 years died at his Ottawa avenue home Tuesday night after bronchial trouble. Funeral at 1:30 p.m. Friday at his house with Rev. K Spanath of St Johns Lutheran Church. interment Riverside. Catherine Morehead died at her daughter’s home corner Wayne and Juliette streets aged 66 years 2 months 10 days. Resident 40 years. funeral from H G Baker’s home at 2 p.m. Thursday with Rev. B W Slagle. vault at Riverside cemetery.
Pearl Hubbard files in Dfiance County Probate Court Ohio alleging cruelty and failure to support by John Hubbard. Petition seeks divorce and relief regarding an infant child. John Hubbard must answer by March 29, 1902, through attorney L. B. Peastee.
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