Local notes on family and business updates in Defiance
Miss Mollie Black returns from Logansport. Dey Ayers and E Maud Maxwell wed today. Dr J J Reynolds back in office. Roger Daoust returns to Vandenbroek & Shelly store. Mr and Mrs John Bock welcome a girl. Geo W Renz appointed administrator of Mary Pepley estate. Illuminated gas sign installed at People's Gas & Electric Co. Norway Pine Syrup advertised for coughs. Wabash railway to deliver 250000 railway ties for Maumee to Montpelier line. Miss Ollie Elder, postmistress of Mark Center, in city. Various notices of marriages licenses, council meeting adjourned for lack of quorum, and local court actions.
Liniment vender injured after stairway fall in town
A V White, a liniment vendor, fell from a stairway at Dr E N Lewis's drug store around 8 PM Tuesday. He suffered a deep cheek wound, torn ear, and partial loss of sight in his remaining good eye. Officers found him unconscious and he was treated by Dr E E K Chapman before being taken home.
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A V White
E N Lewis
White
Cara
Tom Ansberry
Gus Mathews
E E K Chapman
Amsberry
Mathews
Jackson Street
Daily and Weekly EXPRESS reorganizes newsroom and job department
Mr F H Howe takes charge of the news room and news department while Mr H E Winkler moves to the job department to focus on manufacturing job work. The paper promotes prompt service and urges patronage, with new type styles added.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
F H Howe
Daily
Weekly Express
H E Winkler
Money to loan at four hundred twelve percent
A local loan notice offers money at 4 12 percent interest with application directed to F. L. Hay. The brief advertises lending terms and a contact point for borrowers.
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F. L. Hay
Farm House Burned Near City in South Richland Township
The home of H E Smithly four miles east of the city in South Richland township burned about 5 pm Tuesday. Smithly heard a noise in the attic and opened a trap door. flames shot out singeing his hair and lifted the roof when air was admitted. He saved about half the household goods despite an ensuing effort. Insurance coverage could not be determined.
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H E Smithly
Richland Township
Smithly
Evangalist Little Attacked After Sermon in Hicksville
An evangelist named Little faced violence after a sermon in Hicksville when a man named Hardesty visited his boarding house and struck him. No arrests reported. The incident follows a prior church dispute and echoes Carrie Nation era tensions.
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Little
Hicksville
Hardesty
Harnesty
Carrie Nation
Sacred Literature Class Discusses Life and Teachings of Jesus
Regular meeting of the Sacred Literature class was held Tuesday evening at Theo Ensign’s home. Topics included life and teachings of Jesus, Religions Ceremonies and Human Relationships, and Personal Friendships of Jesus. The next meeting is set for February 26 at Mrs H P Corbett’s home.
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Theo
Ensign
Jesus
Mra H P Corbett
Hannum Hartman nuptials at William Center parsonage
At the M E parsonage in William Center on February 10 1901 C R Davenport joined Phoebe Hannum and Frank Hartmarz both of Farmer Ohio in marriage.
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Hannum-Hartman
William Center
C R Davenport
Phoebe Hannum
Frank Hartmarz
Farmer
Ohio
Stable Fire at Hill Farm Causes Heavy Loss
A fire severely damaged the Hill stable as reported in Tuesday afternoon editions. Hay in the loft and partitioned space made firefighting difficult. estimated loss around 300 dollars, covered by insurance. Walter Hill spotted the blaze and moved stock and buggy to safety. Suspected cause was careless matches by youths. Mrs. Minsel heard boys discuss the fire across the street.
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W T Hill
Express
Hill
Central Fire Station
Walter Hill
A M Minsel
Water Company and City Face Settlement over Franchise Dispute
The city council debates settlement with Defiance Water Co. over a possible contract and franchise validity. Despite years of legal fees and a long-standing dispute, officials weigh whether agreeing to reduced rates and debt relief for overdue bills could serve residents best while preserving fire protection and water service. The council must decide the best path for constituents.
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Defiance Water Co
Narrow Escape During Sleigh Ride Near City
A crowd of about 25 college students on a sleigh ride to Peter Leithauser's farm nine miles north of town crashed after hitting a large snow drift. Several girls and two drivers were injured, none fatally, with one arm dislocated. They recovered at Leithauser's farm and continued later. The German Aid society held a ball at Myers' opera house with strong attendance. Supt. Meachem and Capt. Allman discussed improvements to the Independence dam.
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Peter Leithausers
Mr Roger
Miss Whetstone
Mr. Turck
Miss Sur
Mr. Dilse
Wisda
Carpenter
Harry Meachem
Captain Allman
M. & E. Canal
Independence Dam
Defiance Daily and Weekly EXPRESS Receives New Type
A complete new dress of type for the Defiance Daily and Weekly EXPRESS has been shipped from the foundry and will appear in its new garments within a few days. The type will be larger and clearer than that now in use.
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Defiance Daily
Weekly Express
B and O Engineers Survey City For Westward Double Track
The B and O engineering corps arrived from Holgate Tuesday evening to survey the city and measure bridges as work on the new double track extending west proceeds today.
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B & O Engineering Corps
B& O
Holgate
St John s Reformed Church Announces Sunday Services
Divine Service Sunday February 24 at St John s Reformed Church corner Fourth and Washington. Rev F E Lahr pastor. Sunday service at 9 am with Sunday echoo at 9 am and English preaching at 10 am. English services at Sherwood at 2 15 pm. All are invited to attend.
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St. John’s Reformed Church
Corner Fourth and
Washington Streete
F E Lahr
Sherwood
The Lero Trouble
Joseph Lero of Ayersville in Toledo has vanished, and his wife Mary Lero files a probate court alimony petition for herself and two children. The filing notes a 1894 marriage, two children, and a $130 note tied to a heist using another man’s name, blamed on fear of prosecution. Attorneys Winn & Hay represent Mrs. Lero.
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Joseph Lero
Ayersville
Toledo
Mary Lero
Lero
Winn & Hay
Hanna rises to colonel amid growing titles
Francis B Loomis from Washington reports Marcus A Hanna has become a colonel and a senator, with the GAR comrade status and an aid to the staff appointment from Elias R. Monfort. He now holds multiple honors, including a doctor title and national committee chairmanship, while remaining modest.
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Francis B Loomis
Marcus A Hanna
GAR
Elias R. Monfort
Ohio Department
Hanna
the National Committee
Advertised Letters at Defiance Post Office
Week ending Feb 20 1901 uncalled letters include Miss I Bantahm Wm Gleason May Bigley Rev Fred A Kudder Bessie Diehl Ronald Meller Miss Rosa Howard C W Manars Julus Peters Roy Kegil If not called within 14 days they go to Dead Letter Office Postmaster J Thompson directs calling parties to say Advertised and provide list date
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Defiance
Ohio
I Bantahm
Wm. Gleason
May Bigley
Fred A Kudder
Bessie Diehl
Ronald Meller
Rosa Howard C W Manars
Julus Peters
Roy Kegil
Co. J. Thompson
Brown Couple Marks 33rd Wedding Anniversary
A quiet celebration at the Browns corner Clinton and Fourth on Monday marked their thirty third wedding anniversary. Guests included Will Geiger Gottleib Klink Louise Brown and Ida. Will Geiger notes a keg of nails opened by Mr Brown likely spent decades in the cellar.
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R Brown
Clinton
Fourth Street
Will Geiger
Gottleib Klink
Louise Brown
Ida
Brown
Can't Keep It Up Defiance People Very Long
Letter quotes a testimonial from David Rosas of 424 Front Street praising Doan's Kidney Pills for backache kidney trouble and relief. The note claims lingering languor nervous restlessness headaches improved after use and urges others to buy at 50 cents from Foster Milburn Co Buffalo NY.
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David Rosas
Front Street
Eaye
Dean
Woodward’s
Doan
Foster-Milburn Co
Buffalo
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Oodwad’s Drug Store
City News Budget
Mollie Black
Logansport
Ind
Dey Ayers
E Maud Maxwell
J J Reynolds
Roger Daoust
Vandenbroek & Shelly
John Bock
East Defiance
Geo. W Renz
Mary Pepley
Smith
Marvin Kuhns
People’s Gas & Electric Co
Opera House
Nature
Wabash Railway
Maumee
Montpelier
Ollie Elder
Mark Center
Miss Elder
The
Singer Sewing Machine Co
Hutchingon
M R Anthony
Emma Howes
Robert E McBroom
Bazel Sauher
Albert C Fisher
Edith E Dietech
John F Beil
Mabel Alexander
Democratic Central Committee
J P Bulington
Buffington
I D Abele
J I Hoeffell
Michael Schultz
Lafe Conkle
Nettie Noffsinger
W H Hubbard
Marion Schrull
Ira Julienville
Ed Lynde
Geo. Sherman
Paulding
John W Lynde
News Department of
Wertha Pifely
Brunersburg
Toledo, Napoleon & Defiance Electric By. Co
Wellman’s Music Store
Bo Rd of Education
Defiance Township
Apna O’connor
Rosa O’connor
Hattie Bear
Viola Black
Delia Miller
Nora Coleman
Harry G Morris
Grace Brady
Henry Shondill
Therade
Encyclopaedia Britannica
Oae
Harley & Whitaker's
Bargain House
Weisenbarger & Emery
Licked the Evangelist
German Aid Society
Myers’ Opera House
Defiance Express
B. & O. Corps OF Engineers
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