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Newspaper
Defiance Weekly Express
Location
Defiance, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jan 26, 1906
Page
7
Local items report misfortunes and movements including a work roof injury from a nail, a brakeman seriously injured in the B. and C. yards, and several travels and family visits. Also noted are divorces, returns from Europe, real estate sales, bonds awarded, and a society night with pedro prizes at the Knights of Pythias.
Job notice seeks a reliable young man from Defiance to prepare for a government service position. Address applications to Box One Cedar Rapids Iowa.
The Evangelical Church plans a quarterly gathering at Trinity Evangelical church in Tiffin township on January 26 and 28 with Rev. D E Martz of Waterloo Ind leading services. Baptismal services follow January 29 at Calvary church in Highland township. all are invited.
Mr and Mrs F P Weisenburger entertained the Travelers club Monday evening at Mrs E R Phelps and Miss Helen Phelps home on Jefferson street. A literary program featured Italian music by Miss Lee Bechel and papers on The Golden Hearth of New Mexico by Miss Mary Hardy and Milano Cathedral Il Duomo and Plaza by Mrs Gertrude Schrack read by Mr C B Squire. Mrs Doenitz spoke on Italian art. Luncheon followed, served by Mrs Weisenburger, assisted by Mrs Phelps and Miss Phelps.
Sorosis members gathered Monday afternoon at Miss Latty's Perry street home with Mrs. I B Peaslee. The program featured papers on travellers and philanthropy, Amelia B Edwards writings, and readings from Around the World in the Yacht Sunbeam. A future-year work discussion followed, with Miss Keas Powell to host next meeting.
Mrs Otis Ensign entertained about 30 ladies Tuesday at her Perry street residence for Mrs D D Mowery’s birthday. Guests planned tea and an evening visit, with the final portion of the program kept secret.
Mrs En sign’s plans produced a delightful event for Mrs Mowery who acknowledged being pleasantly surprised. Guests enjoyed many beautiful presents and an elegant luncheon prepared by the hostess with assistance from Miss Marvel Duan.
The Tourists met Monday at F W Cheney’s Holgate avenue residence with Miss Gertrude Hughes leading a program on Japan including tea growing and Fujiyama. A two course supper followed. Next gathering set for Miss Eugenia Ralston’s country home.
President Mary Palmer of the WVRU announces committees for the ensuing year. Visiting Mesdames Holley Sager and Bailey. Commandery Mesdames Britain Breese and Hatfield. Entertainment Mesdames Andrews Widmer Breese Rhodes and Ewing. Grievance Mesdames Partee Atkison and Hall. Floral Mesdames Hatfield Roger and Achton. Decorating Mesdames Rout McMillen and Morris Bazaar Mesdames Breese Robinson Mollencup and Sapp. Reception Mesdames Finn Parsons Stickley Mollencup. Music Mesdames Gleason Hill and Learning. Trustees Mesdames Brittian Mollencup Gleason and Partee. Press correspondent Mrs Gleason.
A Toledo Baptist delegation met near Ayersville to recognize the Centre Chapel Baptist church. Rev W E Barker was named moderator and Rev Frank Lyons clerk. The group heard missionary talks and planned an evening program, with Rev A B Murphy named interim pastor to preach Sundays afternoons.
Dr Albert Sites purchases the dental tools and furniture of Dr H E Myers and will occupy the rooms above the Rakestraw drug store. Myers illness prevents return for months and Sites will take possession immediately in a premier city location.
William Denser a farmer near Florida died in the Wellington hotel Napoleon after a fall from a westbound Wabash train. He was dragged free after his legs were run over and later died in hospital. Ambrose Wiel of Delphos was killed instantly when struck by a fast Pennsylvania train at noon Tuesday.
The Merchants National Bank elected officers for the year: President C P Harley, vice president John Spangler, cashier I P Hooker, assistant cashier W B Daoust, book-keeper Thomas Gorman, messenger Bert Davis. Directors named: C P Harley, I P Hooker, Ford Mekus, S T Sutphen, J S Stever, J Spangler, R P Holgate. No changes to staff. strong year of business reported.
Members, families, and guests numbering several hundred attended the open installation of National Union officers Tuesday evening followed by a social session and dance. Harry Wrede was elected president with Frank Myers as vice president and J A Evans as executive president. A banquet and a lively entertainment program, including a quartet, marked the successful evening despite a brief power outage at the power house.
Mrs Carrie Smith formerly of this city died at her Indianapolis home Sunday. Her body was brought back for burial at Riverside Cemetery. She was sister to Col Walters Mrs Andy Smith and Mrs Babbitt and was well known here. The funeral is at Mrs Dr Babbitt's home Wednesday.
Funeral services for Aloysius Imbers were held Monday at 10 at St Marys Catholic Church with Rev J F Collins officiating. Pallbearers included John Schneider John Crowe John Rowe J B Weisenburger J F Singer and M G B Gorman. Interment followed at Riverside Cemetery.
Perry W Rock of Sherwood born August 26 1868 died Friday at his mother in law's home Caroline Openlander aged 37 4 24 He married Emma Openlander in 1895 lived in Oakland Maryland later moved to Tiffin until 1903 then retired due to nervous trouble He leaves wife two children parents four siblings and many relatives Interment at Sherwood with Knights of Pythias attendance Rev N E Vitz officiated The family thanks friends for support.
Mrs. Henry Sauer died at her New Bavaria home on January 16 after a two week illness. She leaves a husband eight children four brothers and four sisters. Funeral services were held Friday morning at the German Reformed church on the ridge. Mrs. Sauer was well known to Defiance.
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