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Newspaper
Defiance Weekly Express
Location
Defiance, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Feb 22, 1900
Page
8
A local agency promotes the Path-finder bicycle lines Model 30 gentleman’s wheel and Model 31 ladies wheel. The seller guarantees money back if unsatisfied and includes tire in the guarantee. Price is 23.50 with emphasis on light, strong and honest value.
A fragment from an everyday needs listing shows small item prices and letters, with unclear items and scattered numbers. The readable bits include 14¢ and 12¢ style price cues and partial abbreviations, suggesting a limited sale catalog entry.
A Columbus report alleges a Democratic scheme to detach fourteen land sections from Paulding to Defiance county to swing votes. Republicans in Paulding warn the proposal would shift tax dupli cates, while Ex-Senator W E Decker is said to have drafted the bill and gained Democratic backing.
Dan Moog and Geo. Staley of Washington township quarreled over a turkey. Staley struck Moog on the ear. Judge J H Hockman fined Staley $5 and costs. Moog claimed the turkey cost 97 4 cents and he paid $1, with change due. Moog sued Staley in common pleas for $1,000 damages for assault.
A list of successful applicants for teaching certificates after the February 3 examination includes John B Stock and Henry L Fred D Neaderhauser of Defiance, Miss Clara V Hane of Sherwood, Emma Hane of Defiance, Fannie Motter of Ney, Lillie Burns of Farmer, Estelle A Lilly of Hicksville, H D Shondel of Defiance, John Ferris of Evansport, Miss Nella Wilderson of Hicksville, Maud Musser of Sherwood, Chas Musser, W E Whetstone of Sherwood, Mrs Jennie Fadely of Edgerton, James Goller of Ney, A M Geiger of Defiance, Miss Florence Dowe of Defiance, and J E Dils.
City council meeting conducted with members Conkle Groselle Marshall Morse Helmick Schneider Shultern present. They approved a wooden sidewalk construction on Fourth and Wesley and settled damages for Ralston Ave approach with sums to Mrs Groselle 600 and Mrs Vondermenden 400.
An advertisement claims American Lice Destroyer eliminates mites and lice within 24 hours, protects 250 fowls for a year, and boosts profits. It promises money back if ineffective, urges druggists to stock it, and notes the product is made by American Manufacturing Co. in Terre Haute Indiana.
Defiance Homestead No. 467 organized Monday evening by State Deputy F W Howenstein at U V U hall. Meetings set for first and third Tuesdays each month. Officers elected Foreman J W Lynde M of C Peter Weigerding M of A G W Weisenberger physician H L Babcock O J F Whiting W G M Watkins sentinel John Kasbaum guard Wm Tuttle. The order reports good membership and welcomes ladies who may carry insurance.
Byron Spieth three year old son of Mr and Mrs Chas Spieth of near Stanley died Sunday night. Funeral held at 9am today and burial was in New Bavaria cemetery.
Chas J Daoust cashier of the Produce Exchange bank will marry Miss Bessie E Creager daughter of Dr and Mrs Frank Creager at St Pauls Episcopal church with Rev J H Failie officiating. After the ceremony they will tour Buffalo Niagara Falls and Cleveland and return Saturday.
Frances Magdelena Hoffman dies at three weeks old with private funeral planned. Hannah Kay of East Defiance dies at 12 15 pm leaving husband and children. funeral at 2 pm Thursday. John M Gnikison, born March 15 1819 and veteran of Mexican and Civil War, dies February 20 at daughter's home Hector. burial in Brunnersburg cemetery after 2 pm service.
Rev Robison ill Geo Kyle buys Hobar ger property vacated by Wolf and moves in this week. Art Craven visits Sherwood with family. Homer Kyle family from Van Wert called home for Dr Kyle death. Washington birthday observed in Sherwood with city hall entertainment. Mrs Will Rock and Mrs Jas Haver on sick list. Stella Miller visiting out of town. Dr C W Kyle dies at 62. funeral held in city hall with Rev Spear delivering sermon. Interment in Sherwood cemetery.
A Defiance citizen S J Bowen, a grocer on Clinton Street opposite the Opera House, testifies Doan's Kidney Pills cured backache headaches and dizziness after a five month period with no recurrence. Dr N G Woodward druggist sold the treatment. price 50 cents. Foster Milburn Co Buffalo NY sole agents for U S observe the Doan's name.
Central Passenger association services on the Nickel Plate road operate between Buffalo and Chicago and other intermediate stations. March 16 No. 32.
The notice asserts Woman's World as a reliable publication and invites advertising agents or businessmen in London to vouch for them. It provides a postal address in Brentford, London, England for contact.
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