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Newspaper
Defiance Weekly Express
Location
Defiance, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jan 10, 1901
Page
8
A note lists many sick with the grip, including Ea Travis confined at home. A storm door is erected at Hotel Defiance after a broken pipe floods J. H. Metz’s basement. Ice cutting and Wabash railway work fill the day as temperatures drop to eight below zero.
The Taree Fire Department saw increased calls as cold spell and fuel use rose. A Warren Street chimney fire caused no damage. Dr Latchaw's North Defiance home had cellar and floor fires. $50 loss. Other notes include local births and administrative appointments.
Three new smallpox cases appear near Jewell as health officers urge strict quarantine. A case in Antwerp prompts travel checks and watchful public health measures. The article notes an EVANSport linked Cameron case and mentions GE wiring project at Defiance Machine Works and a fatal accident involving Wabash section man Paul Cussen.
News of a Shondell family smallpox case near Jewell prompts swift health action. After discovery the patient briefly left for Payne and later attended a Jewell party, triggering alarm in Richland township. Health Officer E E K Chapman reports strict quarantine and tracing of attendees to prevent further spread.
John W Lutz named general manager of the C. L. and M. The Heckler family visits from Monroe township. Sultry Perry street scene with sparring near bicycle works leads to mayoral docket actions. Mansfield News questioned over Democratic newspaper trust claims. Julius Spangler appointed fire station captain. James Johnston Jarvis marks 53rd birth anniversary at Defiance Woolen Mills. Bond set for tax inquisitors Minsel and Rath. Chamberlain tablets offered at Woodward’s drug store. Maria La George Coy leaves mercy store post for Columbus. Pythian lodge returns incomplete. James Dunn heads grand outer guard. William O Henderson coordinating Ohio Bar banquet program for John Marshall day, with Shauck to speak.
Beginning Jan. 2, 1901, Defiance College offers 22 weeks of tuition for $15.00. Students entering for the balance of the year may join any regular department or the commercial school for 65 cents a week. Inquiries at the college. First class instruction guaranteed. John R. H. Latchaw president.
A famil y question is answered with a quick dessert suggestion. Try Jell-O flavors lemon orange raspberry and strawberry. No baking, just hot water and a brief set to cool. Available at grocers for 10 cents.
A New Year's gift of 1400 dollars boosts the college endowment as Dr Latchaw returns from West Cairo with two hundred dollars in notes and promises of more. Additional gifts include 1000 dollars from Walter Pierson of Michigan and 100 dollars each from E A Latcop and D B Skiner. Dr Latchaw leaves Defiance for Ottawa River to continue collecting for two weeks. Rev J W Harris accepts a pastorate at Fort Recovery. Misses Mattie Whetstone Adah Clevenger and Dotterer return to college. Dr Latchaw declines a call to dedicate a Christian Union church at Newark.
Uncalled letters for week ending Jan 1 1901 include Maud Page W H Evans Mrs Ellen Raun 8B Hubbard strow Henry Kebris Eva Storton Charley Leland Mrs Maria Spangler John Lible Samuel Shaffer Louis Young Alfred Young and others. If not called within 14 days they go to the Dead Letter Office by law. Postmaster C J Thompson notes to say Advertised and give list date.
Mr John M Haver and Miss Bertha Rank of Sherwood were married January 3 1901 at the Defiance Methodist parsonage by Rev E D Whitlock. The couple will reside in Sherwood where Haver works in the dry goods business.
Prof Roxa Tyler of Chicago vice president Illinois Woman's Alliance recounts a severe winter cold that threatened pneumonia. She tried remedies, suffered stomach upset, then used Chamberlain's Cough Remedy, found it pleasant and fast acting, and fully recovered saving a doctor’s bill. For sale at N G Woodward's drug store. Jan.
For sale or trade a twenty acre tract in Allen county Indiana three miles from Fort Wayne. Inquiries at the Express office in Defiance Ohio. Daw tf.
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