04 Jul 1901
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Newspaper
Defiance Weekly Express
Location
Defiance, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jul 04, 1901
Page
1
City News Budget notes Paris Greet and London Purple slug at Godward's Drug Store. Several town updates: Garmen to build near Hudson farm in Defiance township. Cromley improving after illness. Minsells head to Wyandot Michigan. Elliott from North Richland discusses wheat harvest.
A 1901 letter from Charles Easter, vice president of the Harrison Monumental Association in Ohio, requests a list of local subscribers in Defiance and Fostoria for donations of 100 50 and 25 dollars toward a 200000 project tied to President Harrison. Easter asks newspapers to publicize the movement without compensation and notes Senator Fairbanks as association president.
A complete blacksmith outfit is available for inquiry at the Clinton street shop. Interested parties should contact H Weisenborn on North Clinton street for details.
Thieves raided the Delaware Bend post office around 2 a m taking overalls tobacco and pennies from Postmaster James Fahy. A horse road wagon and harness were also stolen from I N Slough's Delaware township stable, with no strong clues or reports until Monday afternoon.
Death returns to Banner Grange as Myrtle Moon dies June 5 1901 at age 25 leaving an infant. The grange mourns the loss and extends sympathy to her husband. They drape the charter in mourning and dedicate a page for resolutions to be sent to the husband and local papers. Committee: Flora L Moninger Emma B Sheffield John A Sheffield.
Notes from the court say Judge Hubbard will finish the term. Frager vs Frager submitted. Huston trustee vs Defiance Light, Fabin receiver, appeals. bond set at 12000, reduction denied. Sheriff and staff allowances approved. Clark vs Greenler overruled. Dow law tax settled. collections totaled 7746.31 distributed to named claimants. Several marriage licenses issued. Court room remodeling and heating radiators planned for the courthouse. County funds and ditch, road, and bridge work updates follow.
Louis Shondell foreman at Defiance Box Co died after an operation for bowel obstruction. He aged 38, survived by wife Mary and six children. Funeral at St. John's church with burial in Riverside cemetery, with Rev. Gloden officiating. He previously worked at Turnbull Wagon Co and was active in local fire service and bands.
The Defiance postoffice receipts for the quarter ending June 30, 1901, totaled 4012.87 dollars, an increase of 920.23 dollars over the same period in 1900, according to Postmaster Thompson.
The 15 year old daughter of Mr and Mrs Al Neafie died at their home near Arthur Monday night. Funeral from Bethel chapel Wednesday at 10 a m. Interment in Mt Zion cemetery.
The people of Sub-district No. 8 Kiser school express deep sympathy for the parents of Klide Keister in their bereavement. They pray for Christ’s love to comfort them and for trust in a living Savior until they meet their loved one. Respectfully KissER School.
Advertisement notes energy loss and ailments as torpid liver and promotes Burdock Blood Bitters as a remedy to make a new man or woman.
A family question becomes an answer with Jell O the quick dessert. No baking needed just hot water to dissolve then chill. Flavors include lemon orange raspberry and strawberry at your grocer for 10 cents.
Frank H. Powell returned home Sunday with a rare display of Philippine war relics in Clinton street shop windows. The collection includes coat of mail knives bolos crosses shells slave rings sword cane beheading ax sea weed turban spears boar's tusks cotton and more. The exhibit offers a vivid view of native weapons and should be seen by all locals.
Local Defiance citizens endorse Doan's Kidney Pills for kidney trouble and back pain. Mr C L Walters of 107 West High Street reports lumbago relief after half a box from N G Woodward druggist. Mrs Walter also benefited, prompting others to try the remedy.
Mr and Mrs Frank Smith attend the funeral of Mrs Smiths brother in Van Buren. A Trubey visited Defiance Monday. Dr E Peale made a professional call here Monday. Burt Dickey left Macord Bros to return home to farm work. Mrs Myrtle Brown works in Latty. Miss Bennia Rank travels to Defiance to work at Cunningham hotel. Come to Sherwood the 4th and enjoy yourself.
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