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Newspaper

Defiance Weekly Express

Location

Defiance, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jul 11, 1901

Page

14

Various Local Movements and Evening Events In Defiance

Notices detail residents traveling to Minneapolis Denver and Indianapolis, a Santiago battle promo at Island Park, and a light sleeper brigade on Perry street. Reports cover stone hauling to the county infirmary, a death and funeral in Delphos, and a Pan-American Exposition trip via Cleveland Buffalo Saratoga. Public notices include church events and a fire department meeting.

Sylvester Beckler Delphos Martin & Co Our Lady of Perpetual Help Riverside Cemetery Sylvester Chas. J. Daoust East Cleveland Buffalo Saratoga Springs National Union Hudson New York Philadelphia Washington

Harvest whiskey and beer advertised for town visit

The notice invites visitors to F. C. Kahl’s for harvest whiskey at prices 1.25 to 4 dollars per gallon and Kauffman’s Cincinnati gilt edge beer on tap. It also proclaims the Battle of Santiago at Island Park on Tuesday July 16 as the grandest sight in northwestern Ohio.

F. C. Kahl Kauffman Cincinnati Santiago Island Park Ohio

City Board of Health Misses Meeting Over Sanitary Policy

A special city council session failed to convene with the board of health as members did not appear, leaving health policy unresolved. The Express criticizes proposed abolition of the sanitary policeman role and urges proper funding and delineation between council and health board duties.

Board OF Health J. I. Hoeffel C. L. Hoeffel Arning Bohannon Schultz F. J. Popenhagen the Express

Battle of Santiago Preview At Island Park

Local notices report Fred French returning to Paulding and W. H. Hutchinson traveling to Payne and Antwerp. R. W. Wortman shipped a car of wool, last for the season. A big nautical battle scene is promised for Island Park on Tuesday evening July 16 with cannons and torpedo effects.

R. W. Wortman

Lumber Moves From Toledo For Local Firms

The Legal Tender and H. W. Myers arrived from Toledo with lumber for H. B. Ten zer on Tuesday. The Ella May hauled lumber for Dan W. Cay on Monday and will load today with wood bound for Toledo.

H. W. Myers Toledo H. B. Tenzer Ella May Dan W. Cay

For Sale Three Inch Truck Wagon by Blacksmith Shop

For sale a three inch truck wagon that was left at the blacksmith shop for repairs. No one called for it after repairs. Four new wheels were installed. Asking price eleven dollars, equal to the repair costs. Seller: H. Weisenborn.

H. Weisenborn

Local Officials Active and Licenses Issued in County

Court House News notes Ernest Dalldorf assists in the county treasurer’s office to Commissioner Peter Caressel in Adams township. Geo. Henning returns to his Hicksville home. Henry G. Koehlinger and C Minnie Dittmer licensed to wed. Treasurer Kerns schedules taxes, Auditor Snider travels to Columbus for state Democratic convention. Marriage licenses issued to Lewis Baker with Mattie E. Kelley and W. E. Mahan with Elva L. Shock.

Geo. Henning Hicksville Township W. A. Snider Columbus Lewis Baker Mattie E. Killey W. E. Mahan Elva L. Shock

Money in Pipe Robbery Arrest In Springfield

Special to Express from Springfield reports John Boyles was robbed of 16 dollars on the Esplanade. Sergeant Lawless arrested Dan Sullivan, who, after a brief watch, revealed the money was concealed in the bottom of his corncob pipe. Lawless lit the pipe to verify the concealment.

Springfield John Boyles Esplanade Lawless Dan Sullivan Dan

Cross Finds Gold Altar Crucifix Tied to Father Marquette

In Frankfort Michigan a large gold altar crucifix was exhumed near the suspected Marquette relic site. Authorities believe the artifact belonged to Rev Father Marquette and will pursue a lawsuit for possession of the relic.

Toledo Frankfort Mich Father Marquette

Island Parks Defeat Wauseon 8 to 6 In Baseball Note Card

Island Parks beat Wauseon 8 6 Tuesday afternoon at Island Park. They plan to host Leipsic Thursday for a likely strong exhibition. Manager Cowan failed to arrange a game with Columbus. Leipsic and Napoleon were discussed for a $100 game.

Island Parks Wauseon Leipsic Island Park Ohio Napoleon Cowan Columbus

Election officials seek payment prosecutions in Montgomery County

Dayton reports hundreds of election officers may file mandamus suits over unpaid wages. Commissioner Kemp promises thorough investigation. Risk of legal action grows as Montgomery County seeks proper compensation for those serving in elections.

Dayton Montgomery County Kemp

Statesmen from Fifth District

The Cincinnati Enquirer notes Fifth district figures at the convention. Jack Shannon remains active in Fifth district politics. Ex-Congressman Bill Hill of Defiance reappears on the delegation. Senator Rabbit Bill Decker of Paulding is sick and absent. Congressman-elect John H. Snook of the Fifth district earns a reputation as a long-distance storyteller travels from Toledo to Kenton.

The Cincinnati Enquirer Jack Shannon Bill” Hill Defiance Committee On Resolutions John H. Snook Fifth Toledo Kenton Ohio

Missionary Services at St Johns Defiance and Sherwood

St Johns Reform church at Fourth and Washington with Rev F E Lahr invites all to Sunday July 14 services including 9 am Sunday school 10 am German missionary address by Miss Dena Zurfluh from Toledo now in Japan mission field 2 30 pm German service at Sherwood 7 30 pm English address at St Johns Defiance offering for foreign missions expected.

St. John’s Reform Church Cor. Fourth Washington Streets F. E. Lahr Dena Zurfluh Toledo Board of Foreign Missions Japan Sherwood

He Was Rich

Bloomington Ind July 10 One day last week Joseph Turner a farmer was found dead in his favorite chair facing an antique bureau. His children forced a drawer and found over 2000 in gold and a stack of currency hidden for years. His wife was ignorant of his wealth.

Bloomington Ind Joseph Turner

Castonria The Kind You Have Always Bought Bears the

Castonria advertising copy notes a product line associated with a familiar brand image. The snippet references a longstanding offering and suggests consumer trust and recognition built over time.

Castonria

Low Rate Excursion To Sandusky By B and O R R

On Sunday July 14 the B and O Railway will offer excursion tickets to Sandusky Ohio for one dollar round trip. The outbound train departs Defiance at 5 45 a m and the return from Sandusky is scheduled for 6 00 p m.

Sandusky Sandusky, O Defiance

New steel passenger steamers to Detroit and East routes

The new steel passenger steamers depart St Ignace Mackinac Cheboygan and Alpena four times weekly for Detroit Toledo Cleveland Buffalo Pittsburg New York Cincinnati and other eastern and southern points. A A Schantz GPA Detroit Mich.

St. Ignace Mackinac Cheboygan Alpena Detroit Toledo Cleveland Buffalo Pittsburg New York Cincinnati A.A Schantz GPA Mich

Nickel Plate Red Book lists excursion rates east

The nickel plate red book shows latest excursion rates to Chautauqua Lake Niagara Falls Thousand Islands resorts and other points east including the White Mountains the Adirondacks and Atlantic Coast. It will be mailed to any address upon receipt of two cent stamp. Address B F Horner G P A Nickel Plate road Cleveland Ohio. No 9.

Chautautaqua Lake Niagara Falls Thousand Islands White Mts Adirondacks Atlantic Coast F. Horner Nickel Plate Road Cleveland Ohio

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Hand Surrey Eodward’s Drug Store City News Budget A. B. Murphy Minneapolis, Minn Chas. Torrence Manzas Chas. Hoffman Ruth Peter Kettenring O.j.stafford Martin Smith Thos. Doheny Jersey City N. J Mae McCullough Eva Rinehart FE. Douty 3. F. Rinehart Findlay John Whetstone Sr Minnie Whetstone East Defiance Indianapolis White Wings Perry Street David Gleason Jackson Ladies of the Foreign Missionary Society of St. Paul’s M. E Chitrch Oliver Cable Billie Todd Wabash Messrs. Cable & Todd Weisenberger & Emery A. J. Mangas Board of Pension Examiners Peter Schlosser McCormick Anna Zellars Will Ruess Archbold Clara Pope van Wert Roy W. Webb A. J. Matthews Wilhelm Street John Beatty W. A. Kehnest’s Mae Bowers Bryan C. P. Uttley Baltimore A. V. Shondel Kate Donner Fire Department Francis Ryan Chicago Master Raymond Shea Wanrep Jefferson Street Dewii Fred Krull W. A. Kehnast Willis Stever Front Street Fort Grounds Bertha Weaner Kalida S. P. Spaid A. B. Davis Paulding Frank Humbert Fred Schlosser St. Bernard Major Flobert McDonald Gqsuly Sale Harley & Whitaker Yingling Fred French W. H. Hutchinson Payne Antwerp Chas. Weisenberger J. J. Reynolds Marine Notes North Defiance Court House News Ernest Dalldorf Peter Caressel Adams Township Henry G. Koehlinger C. Minnie Dittmer C. W. Kerns Hicksville Real Estate Exchange Defiance, Ohio City of Defiance Mrs. Eding Bertha Dicus Sadie Weaner Leona Regenold Lottie Harter Ladies Aid Society of the U. B J. J. Osborn Jackson Street D D. I Laurina Park Heinlein Mr. Gibble Page Besse Barr Deshler Besse Oaks Clyde Manchester Will Frank Double Will Ashe Ora King Clara Stoll Myrtle Oaks Luella Palmer Glenna Morris Amby Hamilton Messrs Clarence Miller Kenneth Sharpe Rollie Weible Roy Beardsley Minnie Crossland Leona Carpenter Florence Compo Grace Tomlinson Baltimore Bakery New Clothing Store Haes Vondenbroek & Shelly Wm. Tann W. P. Williams Williams Younestown Willie Stanyard John R. Thomas Charles Nanew Fair Street Homer Heney Clyde Canning Factory Frank Gernhart Mr. Tiff George K. Burt Mr. Downing Port Clinton Parker’s Island M. KE. Thrailkill R. H. Robb Joseph Bay A. P. Ingram MassitLon Ida Taylor R. Lewis Lewis Carrollton Raymond Keifler Malvern St. L W. Railroad Newark John McFarland Lima Gladys Vincent Akron John W. Edwards Barberton Charles Waltz Therin Christian Dunker Reaneys Lancaster Elizabeth Bartells Logan Clinton Street Bears Miss Lehman Second Street Oxford Lynde Lynde’s C. R. Shuer Evansport A. W. King &’Son
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