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Newspaper
Defiance Weekly Express
Location
Defiance, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Feb 27, 1902
Page
5
Hickory wood smoked ham shoulders side meat beef sausage and meats preserved against insects and mould. Modern method preserves color. Cheap convenient safe price fifty cents a quart one quart enough for an ordinary family butcherin.
Various items from oodward's Drug Store notes to civic and social updates. Licenses to wed for John Krantz and Elizabeth Friend. Local commerce, repairs, and business changes at Dicus works, Burt's Bazaar, and Calycn Medicine Co. projects. Public meetings set for March courts and city polling.
Milliard F Johnson and Fannie K Bristol wed John Krantz and Mary Elizabeth Friend in a civil ceremony conducted by Justice C H Hunter this afternoon.
For sale or rent 160 acres of land located three miles south of Defiance Ohio. Terms are reasonable if the property is taken soon. Address inquiries to Dr E M Latham 10 41 Holland Ohio.
Wm. Miller, a famed raftman, cut a block of ice from the Maumee River on Tuesday and found it 31 inches thick. He estimates river ice averaging 25 inches this year and notes he has never seen such heavy ice in his twenty five years along the river. He warns that an ice break during a flood would cause big trouble.
A Findlay dispatch to the Toledo Blade reports Peter Mangus of Defiance visiting friends in Pleasant township Henry county Ohio claims he and Chas Horning were the only two men to vote for Abraham Lincoln in 1860. Mangus remains a well known Republican figure.
C. E. Chenevert purchased the Brown property on Jackson Street near Third. The old house will be torn down and the Lindenberger house to the south removed. He plans a new modern residence that will enhance the appearance of north Jackson Street.
H J Cupp of Adams township returned home Tuesday after a long trip through Oklahoma Indian Territory and northern Texas. He was pleased with the Indian Territory and may move west. He met John Wisda's sons and Ed Costello and found the boys thriving.
Fred Henning of Hicksville is in the city and celebrates being free. His wife won a divorce in probate court this morning with Henning paying all costs and $125 in alimony.
Members of the Thirteens club surprised Mrs Abe Smith with a Monday visit that featured a Yellowstone park talk by Mr Smith. He shared an itinerary to Yellow Stone and Pike's Peak, gave photos and minerals, and a government-sealed revolver on display.
An advertisement touts Dr. A. W. Chase's Nerve Pills as rapidly improving health and nerves for weak and run down individuals. A Defiance resident testifies to quick results, noting enriched blood, steadier nerves, better appetite, and brighter spirits. Pills cost 50 cents a box from Dr. A. W. Chase Medicine Co. Buffalo New York.
The Democratic city committee met Monday evening at Baker and Phelps to fix Saturday March 15 for the bourbon caucus and March 22 for the city convention.
Orville Corwin and Mrs. J. P. Riser express sincere thanks through the Ex PRESS to neighbors and friends for sympathy and aid during the illness and burial of their mother Mrs. D. F. Brown who died at Evansport.
Wa. Watney writes from Sabetha Kansas about moving from Defiance Ohio to Brown County. He describes new farming methods including lister and drill planting, two row plows, and harvesting pace. He notes crops fruit and grain outcomes, milder winter, local prices, and the Sabetha market forty five miles from St Joseph Missouri.
A note directs readers to a seed offer in a separate column under the heading Your Opportunity. The item points readers to the alternative space for a promotional deal and urges action.
An extema on the scalp is described as severe but curable. Dean's Ointment is promoted as quick and permanent relief available at drug stores for 50 cents.
Lake C son of Amos and Cal lie Hall born September 19 1888 died February 21 1902 aged 13 years 5 months 2 days. He was cherished by his parents and schoolmates and his Sunday class will miss his cheerful presence. A proud only son he brought joy to his mother and father and all who knew him. The family asks for comfort in faith that all things work together for good.
Cor Fourth and Washington Streets Rev F E Lahr pastor Divine service Sunday March 2 Sunday school at 9 am English sermon at 10 am English services at Sherwood 2 15 pm Lenten services in St Johns church next Wednesday evening All interested are cordially invited.
Mr and Mrs Amos Hall express heartfelt gratitude to everyone who lovingly assisted during the sickness and at the burial of their beloved son thanking family friends and neighbors for support during this difficult time.
An informal Defiance gathering of canal supporters occurred at Winn & Hay with members of the general committee and citizens present. Attendees included Harry Meachem, Miami & Erie canal superintendent, and Mr. Denman of Toledo. Committees were named for finance and forappearing before the legislature to address canal questions. A Miami & Erie canal association meeting in Dayton was announced for Friday at 10 a.m. with a Defiance delegate to be named.
A Milford township advocate argues for establishing a township high school at the center to educate local youth at home, rail against long travel, and spur teachers training through Prof Biglow’s upcoming winter school and a possible permanent Milford Center high school. He urges parents to approve a small tax to front education and place Milford in the front rank.
Joseph Wilfrid Blondin, charged with decapitating his wife near Chelmsford Massachusetts last June, was arrested in New York on Tuesday while applying for an engineer license. He admitted his identity but said he knew nothing about the crime.
Unique record note the Campton post office in Delaware County Ia is to be discontinued. A. V. Brown has served as postmaster since September 1 1857 and his commission has never...
The postmaster’s bond was revoked but the men who signed it remain alive and on bond. His wife has served as deputy for years and the office stays in the same building from 1857. The rural delivery change will drop the office from the list.
Low rates advertised for March and April by Chicago and North Berma Ry from Chicago to Helena Butte Anaconda Ogden Salt Lake City Spokane Portland Seattle Tacoma Vancouver Victoria and many other points. Sleeping cars run daily from Chicago to the Pacific coast. For maps and particulars apply to the nearest ticket agent or A F Cleveland 234 Superior St Cleveland O.
Advertisement from Defiance Ohio promoting a drastic remedy for pain from Dr Rankin's Kidney Tat. Sells by E N Lewis Brageist offering a bold claim to stop pain immediately and permanently. The item targets readers seeking a radical cure and marital assistance in a period newspaper tone.
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