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Newspaper
Defiance Weekly Express
Location
Defiance, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jan 08, 1903
Page
4
Random clippings mention Senator Hoan attacks on trusts and coal strike actions, alongside notes on Venezuela, Albany politics, and a blizzard heading toward the Northwest. Also cited are railroad and locomotive production figures and a clarification that William Kirtley Jr has not issued campaign statements or received urging letters.
Several Sunday visits and errands across Evansport Defiance and Hillsdale. Memorial details for Lewis W. Carver of Defiance County and Hillsdale death with family thanks listed. Community thanks to local figures and institutions for support during burial and New Year activities.
Southerton residents report neighbors visiting families and attending events during the holidays. Activities include farm chores, corn and hay hauling, visits among relatives, and a Christmas program for local children with a phonograph entertainment.
Bishop Post No 22 installation sees Post Commander Dabney and officers sworn in at Memorial Hall. WRC officers follow with flag ceremony led by Mrs Julia Helpman. Mary Bell presides, badges presented to Estella Webb. Socials after, teachers meeting set January 17 at High School. Couple Ira A Kleinhein and Lois A Aston wed January 6 by Rev Slagle.
A. splendid foundation for sleighing if snow arrives. I A Chamberlin operated Saturday while Stacey and his partner enjoyed a pleasure trip. Mr. and Mrs. Henry Shemp of Lodis on a wedding tour visiting relatives. Born to Mr. and Mrs. Charles Weber on December 3 1902 a nine and a half pound girl. Report of smallpox in New Saturday involving Mrs. Geo W Ury, exposed through relatives in Bryan where others were afflicted. The stave company plans to operate soon and clean the yard by April 1. Isaac Gorrell moved his saw mill to Hank Huston’s to cut barn timber for a large barn. Married New Year’s Day Elmer Kintner to Lada Reynolds at the bride’s home with Rev Davenport presiding. Born to Mr. and Mrs. Wei Shong a daughter January 2 190?, doing well. Chickasaw Machine Co still shredding and husking corn several days weekly. I S A K intner to move his dwelling to the north line of John Kinner farm, contract given to Charley Weber to build barn. Charley North left for home near Kunkle. spent a week on vacation nearby.
Fragmentary notes describe a product named Rocky Mountain Tea and mention claims about Pipea Blotenee and Liver Marks. The text also references Skin Sturt kann Coasiptnt and sick eaanche, with unclear connections and no verifiable outcomes.
Ayersville Mrs Caesar Mitchell of Napolean visits her mother Mrs Wm Cook. Oscar Kleinhenn and wife of Fremont with Walter Kleinhenn and wife of Davenport Iowa join their brother Fr G Kleinhenn and family from Defiance in a Sunday gathering with Mrs Gee Davis. Miss Helen Blue and Miss Carrie Povenmire visit Prof Heater and Bertha A.
In Defiance last week meetings led by Evangelist 5 T Bowdle of Lima drew growing interest at the M E church with Rev W S Culp assisting. The revival will continue for two weeks or more as attendees are urged to join and participate. Chas Morris of the Mangas Hardware Co overhauled lamps at the church Tuesday.
Real Estate Co promotes improved lands in the west half of Surrey Townsite for sale and loan purposes. For more information contact the firm at Defiance Ohio.
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