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Newspaper
Defiance Weekly Express
Location
Defiance, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Feb 22, 1900
Page
7
Witnesses from Hicksville and Antwerp describe calls and sightings on the night of Nov 24 1899. Testimony details a buggy, three men, a confrontation and the time of events around 1 to 4 am. Investigators note shoe and track measurements and identify involved neighbors Zuber Johnson and Rumbaugh.
The first witness was W A Schmaltz county clerk of Defiance county. Emanuel Reisch acting coroner testified regarding Enos Rath. Defense offered a report by B F Enos but the court excluded it and exceptions were taken. Geo. Winebecker of Hicksville testified about threats heard the night of Nov 24 1899. The defense sought to prove threats were admissible but the state objected. The court reserved ruling until Monday and adjourned from 10 to 8:30 am to allow two depositions at Hicksville for absent witnesses.
A Defiance oil well near the Cement mill shows 600 feet of oil after a shot and 300 feet earlier, with gas enough to fuel fires. If profitable, a second well will follow promptly, signaling a major local boomer. Alva Spangler lays pipeline as crowds watch.
Various local notices include the filing of Elizabeth Hanenkrath’s will in Defiance township probate court, along with reports of Lymen Langlin's wellness, land transfers in Noble township, and foreclosure actions by Michigan Mutual Life Insurance against Jacob Kamm et al. Also noted are travel mileage ticket validity, employment ads, a Saturday accident near Ayersville, and social gatherings in the community.
Dr. Kyle died at his home in Sherwood on Friday morning after a lingering illness. He was 63. The funeral was held Sunday at the UK church. Dr Kyle was widely known in the county and regarded as a fine man.
An old advertising claim for Cascareta promoting candy cathartic relief from constipation. The copy promises a permanent cure with a price of 10 or 25 cents and a refund offer if unsatisfied.
Henry Daub visited Highland Center on business. Rebecca Spencer and sister stayed with Nick and Jennie Schoonover’s family for a week. P Smith was in Defiance Saturday. Henry Hill moved into a new grocery store. Lige Myera hurt himself severely. Ben Hall helped Ferris saw wood. Bryant Mansfield and Nick Schoonover hauled fodder for Lot Mansfield. Amy Donges visited Jennie Schoonover. CL and M will haul Smith Bros lumber to Turnbull factory. Ferris Hall and Ben Hall traveled to continental Saturday. Mr and Mrs Boone buried their babe last week. T H Manafield delivered the funeral sermon.
Adams Township residents share Sunday with Peter Leithauser family. Lawrence Marchel visits aunt Mrs. Travis in Branerburg. John Moser welcomes arrival of a little dish washer. Adam Clemens sells costs and 125 dollars plus a horse. Miss Clara Hornish hosts crowd for Miss Shock of North Dakota. Joseph Bishop receives a Valentine but seeks sender identity. Mrs H J Copp and Stella Jennings visit Defiance. Miss Callie Bishop given a silver watch by grandmother. Leithauser not fond of tending ore.
Magnetic life enhancing claim promises to quit tobacco easily forever. Sterling Remedy Co advertises No-To-Bac as a wonder worker that makes weak men strong with cure guaranteed and booklet and sample free from Chicago or New York.
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