26 Feb 1903
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Newspaper
Defiance Weekly Express
Location
Defiance, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Feb 26, 1903
Page
1
L. B. Britton of Monclova township argues interurban electric lines boost farm values and keep country youth home. He cites a 370 acre farm and compares farm income from lines to wagon transport, saying lines would attract city business and ease market access for dairy and produce.
Local items report visits by residents to Defiance and nearby towns, probate filings for Henry Myers and Geo W Dustin, new births and marriages, court actions over property, and community updates including rail, telegraph, and business notes. Major mentions include Roedel brothers’ western success, pension awards, and public works bids.
The piece addresses women s headaches blamed on female trouble and notes that delaying natural duties leads to constipation and harsher headaches. It advises taking a spoonful of a remedy to ease symptoms.
Obituary sketch by L. J. Shead honors Rev. Ed. Richard Tucker a former prominent Defiance pastor. He traveled from Newburyport to Denmark on the St Joe river in Williams county in 1840 and preached until 1841. Tucker served until 1860 then died in Newburyport in 1866. His wife Lydia Dana Tucker lived to 1902 and is buried beside him.
A June 10 1901 letter from A F Klopf of Troy Ohio describes relief from constipation and sick headaches after using Dr Caldwell's Syrup Pepsin. He credits several bottles with restoring digestive health and notes ongoing usage. Sold by Ideal Pharmacy 325 Clinton St.
A Camden South Carolina reader testifies to Chamberlains Cough Remedy as a top cough and cold cure. The letter praises its preventive effect on croup and urges households with children to keep it on hand, noting local dealer N. G. Woodward carries it.
The family thanks friends who supported them during the illness and death of their wife and mother Hiram G. Myers. AND CHILDREN.
The list of uncalled letters at Defiance Ohio for the week ending February 17 1903 includes Benj Devault Miss Gertrude Athey Mac Dickman Josie Bafman Louis Fockler Mrs E L Bressler Wm Gerkin Mrs John Flaning James Hanson Mrs Jos Hawker Dr J W Morrison Miss Mary C More All Morehead Miss Emma Myers Rosy Naveau Mrs T H Starr John Roach The Ohio Premium Co If not called within 14 days these letters will be sent to the dead letter office Advertised C J Thompson posted notice
Oscar Smith the genial janitor of the Second ward school building kept fires blazing nonstop during a recent cold snap. His efforts prevented the building from getting cold and earned him praise for his dedication and reliability amid harsh weather.
Defiance resident Miss Jennie O'Hearn advocates Doan's Kidney Pills for backache and kidney weakness citing relief and urging neighbors to consult Woodward the local druggist. Sold by all dealers at 50 cents per box Foster Milburn Co Buffalo NY sole US agents. Remember the name Doan's and take no other.
A testimony from R Wheeler of Northwood New York states he suffered joint pain and body aches during the winter of 1898. After using Chamberlins Pain Balm from N G Woodward he improved from the first application and has worked steadily all year.
A Brunersburg gentleman sought to buy a horse team while Defiance teamsters hauled logs. John Weiland drove to Defiance with cord wood. Willie and Mrs. Emma Meyer visited Defiance. Samuel Dunbar from South Defiance appeared Friday. Ada Ferguson stayed at the Kelly home. Frank Bostater of Ney was present Friday. Uncle Jim Figley sleighRid Friday. Figley and Partee finished plastering George Carver's house.
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