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Newspaper
Defiance Weekly Express
Location
Defiance, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jan 22, 1904
Page
7
Mrs. Dr. C E Slocum of Toledo attends here. Probate court hears will of J P Kirkhoff. Revival meetings at Auglaize Chapel draw crowds with steady alchemy of faith and fervor. C H Kasbaum leaves for South Bend for eye surgery after long trouble with an injured eye.
The B and O train brought Daniel Bodiker age 20 and Eva May Stone age 18 from Hickeville. They appeared at the probate office where records showed license issued and soon after they were married by Justice C. C. HUNTER, elopement or not, their plans prevailed.
A shopper’s list shows Meat Cutters and Sausage Stuffers Rodgers Silver Plated Knives Forks and Spoons Pocket Knives and Shears Boys and Girls Skates and Sleds Cross Cut Saws and Axes.
The third quarter opens next Tuesday under Prof. W. P. Webber who returns from Chicago University to lead mathematics and science. Last year was a banner year with monthly enrollment gains. Growth stems from demanded graduates, strong character, solid preparation, diligence, reasonable tuition, and high discipline. It upholds Christian culture.
A compilation from Defiance area items shows regional social calls and farm activity. Residents like Henry L Stock and Ben Snider visitrias in West Unity, Sol and E J Stock are mentioned, along with farm work and evangelical events. An obituary for Harriet E K Thurston details birth, marriages, move to Defiance, religious involvement, and funeral in United Brethren church with interment at Stryker.
Mrs Shelly, guest of Mrs Chas. Stanley, returns this afternoon to Defiance after a Toledo visit that included an informal afternoon gathering hosted by Mrs Fred Bauchens on Wednesday.
Southerton Ellis Ford and Byrant Mans field aid the Saestes protracted meeting at Sharon as the event progresses despite severe cards hindering some from hauling logs to Henry Warner's saw mill. Fred Mentley drove to Defiance Monday. The stork delivered a girl at the home Monday and another at the home of Mr and Mrs Frank Schubert Wednesday. It is your treat Frank. Mrs Bettie Searle and daughter wrestle with the grip J Bottani works near Continental. The infant of Mr and Mrs Joseph Taylor died of smallpox. the Taylors and Mr and Mrs Samuel Moyer attend Clark Darling buried at Mt Zion cemetery Mon.
Day by day updates show community visits and business calls in Auglaise township with names including T A Boyd Moyer Mansfield Curly Thompson Miss Tilla Scott Abneale Searle and Wm Searle. Jacob Bennett aged 70 dies January 19 in Auglaise township after 52 years in the county. Civil War veteran. Funeral Thursday 2 p m at Centenary Church with burial at Sherman Cemetery.
Miss Aurora Elder formerly postmistress at Mark Center and Dr A B Fraze of Toledo tied marriage vows in Avilla Indiana on Wednesday. The couple plan to reside in Toledo after the ceremony.
Divine services announced for next Sunday January 24 1904 at St Pauls Reformed Church corner Fourth and Washington Rev F E Lahr pastor Sunday school 9 am German sermon 10 am Sherwood 1 45 pm German sermon 2 15 pm All are invited to worship with us.
Emanuel W. Deen files suit in common pleas court against Jefferson Fletcher and others to quiet title. Winn & Hay represent the plaintiff.
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