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Newspaper

Defiance Weekly Express

Location

Defiance, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jul 25, 1901

Page

5

Hand Surrey Cut-under Body at Godward's Drug Store

A brief item notes a hand Surrey with a cut-under body and canopy top just out of e nine hands, offered for sale at Godward's Drug Store.

Godward’s Drug Store

City News Budget Briefs From Defiance Area

City items report Jack and Mrs Binney in Chicago while Frank Feigenbaum and Louis Feigenbaum head to Port Clinton. A Deshler man Clem Page visits on business. Roy Harvey returns from camping. Various residents attend to sidewalk work, family illnesses, travel plans and local happenings including a frog-hunting note, a cheap used piano ad, and a funeral.

Has His Troubles Headline Toledo Probate Case

Henry Bielharz a Toledo tailor faced habeas corpus in probate court over a custody bid for his two children against Alice Brownell. He claimed she unfit, while the humane officer pursued non support. The case drew police, humane society figures, and court officials amid claims of "inhuman persecution."

Henry Bielharz Toledo Theodore Brake Bielharz Alice Brownell Major Leflet Hurlbut Ware Brake Huumane Society James Brown

New Telegraph Phones Installed in Richland and Adams Townships

The Northwestern Telephone Co. has added numerous new telephones across Richland and Adams townships with specific lines and subscribers listed by name and route numbers. Installations include multiple users on lines 591 to 597, featuring individuals such as Bishop, Jacob B. Chase, Fred P. Elliott, Emery and Matthew. Lehman, John W. Moser, George. Spangler, John. Lenhart, John. Westrick, Peter among others.

Northwestern Telephone Co Richland Adams Bishop Jacob B Brancher I. F Chase Fred P Corressel Geo Dunbar Arthur Durham Frank A Elliott Emery George Matthew Tom C Harper Hornish Peter Kerns John Lehman Henry W John W Walter Leithauser Lenhart Marckle Eli Mickus Frank Moser Spangler Westrick

Church Notice for St John’s Reformed Services

Rev F E Lahr presides at St John’s Reformed Church cor Fourth and Washington streets with Sunday school at 9 am German sermon at 11 am and German services at Sherwood at 2 30 pm All are cordially invited.

St. John’s Reformed Church Cor Fourth and Washington Streets F. E. Lahr Sherwood

Timber laden boats move on through harbor traffic

Seven boats left Tuesday evening with timber for projects at Independence dam Providence dam Toledo market and De fiancé Box Co. Coney No 2 Wal bridge Brooklyn H. W. Myers J. W. Wright Columbine and A. Tuttle perform loading unloading duties for various works and customers.

Coney No. 2 Independence Dam Walbridge Brooklyn Providence

For Sale Farms in Iroquois County Near Sheldon

Several improved farms from 100 to 300 acres offered in Iroquois County Illinois near Sheldon. Prices range from 60 to 75 dollars per acre. For full information contact W P Garfield Real Estate Dealer Sheldon Illinois.

Iroquois County Illinois Sheldon W. P. Garfield

Island Parks Defeat Paulding In Seven to Four Match

The Island Parks won the game at Paulding Tuesday with a 7 to 4 score. It was a good game and the players reported a pleasant visit. Paulding is managed by Frank Miller who is assembling strong players and promising to be heard from again this season.

Island Parks Paulding Frank Miller

Card of Thanks for IsRAEL Scott and Children

The host of friends who helped during the hours after our husband and father’s sudden death receive our heartfelt thanks for their kindness from Mrs. IsRAEL Scott and children.

Israel Scott

Strike Push Hits Court Over Nonunion Harassment

Pittsburg July 24 The strike leaders retain Judge P M Smith of Wellsville to file for a federal restraining order to stop strikers from accosting or molesting non union men on highways. The move threatens a crisis in a crisis of watchfulness and waiting.

Express Pittsburg Combine P. M. Smith Wellsville Persifor F. Smith American Sheet Steel Company

Freer will leaves $100000 estate to Ashland groups

Mary J. Freer's probate filing reveals an estate near $100,000 with no children. A farm south of town valued about $30,000 is set to the County Orphans' Home. School library fund receives $1,000 endowment. Churches and others receive multiple smaller sums. W. A. Duff of Mansfield News is left property around $20,000. The Freer brothers receive substantial bequests.

Ashland Mary J. Freer Ashland School Library Asland Methodist, Lutheran and Presbyterian Congregational W. A. Duff Mansfield News Freer Brothers

City Council Special Meeting Votes on Gas Plant District

The city council held a special session to act on an ordinance defining the district for a gas factory. After debate over legality and nuisance concerns, the ordinance passed with all ayes except Beardsley. Adjourned.

Arning Beardsley Bohannon J.i.hoeffel C. L. Hoeffel Schultz Jaeger Clerk Malley C. I. Hoeffel Wabash Railway Fourth Street

Island Park Picnics Highlight Social Season

Miss Rose Antony and Anna Speiser hosted a picnic at Island Park with Misses Duerk Roehrs Rahmel Baden and Messrs Wilsburg Fessel Stork Krull Roehrs Russell. Steamer Laurina carried guests home after late dancing and games. The V D C club held a second picnic with a bountiful supper in a Maumee river grove five miles east. Presbyterian Sunday School plans a basket picnic at Island Park on Friday afternoon inviting church members and mothers. ice cream will be served and street cars run from B and O depot at 1 45 with 5 cent fare.

Rose Antony Anna Speiser Island Park Hattie Duerk Helen Roehrs Melia Rahmel Anna Baden Messrs Matthew Wilsburg Carl Fessel Carl Stork Fred Krull Will Roehrs Eugine Russell Ed Duerk Christ Diehl Edwin Laurina V. D.C Mattie Whetstone Anna Wisda Myrtle Thacker Blossom Harley Frank Will Whitlock Mesdames Thacker and Whitlock Maumee River Presbyterian Sabbath School

Court House Notes on Norton v C L M Ry Case

Judge W H Hubbard ruled liens and claims in Norton et al v C L M Ry ahead of the trust deed. Substantial receiv er and executors claims totalling over 60 thousand dollars await payment by August 15 or road sale. Faurot appeals noted with bonds posted. Also mentions county surveyor and a theft case with a $10 fine.

W. H. Hubbard E. Hope Norton Sune Andy Bruin B. C. Faurot H. G. Baker Peter Weigerding Faurot Flora W. M. Maholm W. C. Maholm J. M. Dawson Weigerding McCullough Doheny Malcolm Hunter Woodlawn Avenue Savings and Loan Co Atlantic

Dancing Party at Island Park Honors Miss Addie Schneider

Miss Rose Forst and Miss Margaret Schwaeble hosted a pleasant Island Park dancing party in honor of Miss Addie Schneider of Antwerp. About twenty five guests attended and refreshments were served. The D. D. I group will host another Island Park party Thursday evening with Heinlein's orchestra providing music.

Rose Forst Margaret Schwaeble Island Park Addie Schneider Antwerp Heinlein Mabel Switzer Mable Evans Marjoria Lamb Fanny Gray Lucy Hubbard Besse Kirtley Addie Loveridge Ella Powell Emma Lewis Minnie Groney Miss Reed Kentucky Bruce Reynolds Guy Kirtley Carrol Tennyson Don Abell John Chen

Tin and Sheet Iron Repair Shop opens on Clinton Street

Chas Torrence advertises a tin and sheet-iron shop beside Man Gas' Hardware on Clinton Street offering repairs spouting roofing and furnace work with two trial jobs to prove honest labor.

Mangas Clinton Street Chas. Torrence

Cincinnati Woman Jailed for Court Insult in Divorce Case

Mrs. Annie Bleher of Cincinnati was committed to jail by Judge Parrott in Batavia after calling him a liar in open court. She sought a divorce from Augusta Bleher of New Richmond, but the request was refused. The couple had split custody, with the child alternating monthly between parents. She refused to hand the child to the father on a set date and stood by her insult, declaring she would not retract the statement.

Batavia Annie Bleher Cincinnati Parrott Augusta Bleher New Richmond

Bryan Democrats name temporary officers for Columbus meeting

At a preliminary meeting of Bryan Democrats in Cleveland George A Groot of this city was chosen temporary chairman for the July 31 convention in Columbus and Dr Abner D Davis of Findlay was named temporary secretary.

Cleveland George A. Groot Columbus Abner D. Davis Findlay

Also Mentioned on This Page

Hand Surrey Weisenberger & Emery City News Budget Jack Binney Chicago Louis Feigenbaum Port Clinton Clem Page Deshler Clooneshay Roy Harvey A. Stoll Second Street J. O. Parrott Son Guy Sherwood and Mark Center Rosa Schlembach Joe Immel Mart Williman Henry Williman Richland Township Nell Schneider Lafayette Ind Union Normal College Evansport Edgar Weaner East Defiance Jake Crouse Charley Behringer Wellman Music Store I. W. Reineke Louise Germany New York City J. O. Weismantel John Davison John A. Foust Aschbacher Brother Davison Faust W.H. Phillips T.T. Ansberry Youngstown C. J. Daoust Col. B. F. Enos Detroit Elmer Gordon Danville, Il P. D. McMillen Chas. W. Krotz South Bend L. E. Griffin and W. D. Wilson Hicksville Delphos Mrs. W. Boreman B. Brinkman Geo. H. Holmes H. P. Miller Co. Exchange Emmett Dicus Chickasaw C. P. Harley Fred Travis Williman Farm Joseph Tahlman Louis Ellinger Geo. May Francis Wheeler Wapakoneta C. H. Clemmon Marquette, Mich Mrs Frank Hart George Hasselwerth Geo. Cooper Grove Street Defiance Louis B. Thompson Lakeside Mark L. Beardsley Montpelier, Vt L. E. Beardsley Schneider Bros John Grim Wm. Helmick J. Fred Slagle New York Forest Price Mary Ehman Christ Bruchiser Harrison Street Box Factory Dr. Finch Chas T. Pierce O. BR. R Wayne Street Marine Notes H. W. Myers J. W. Wright Columbine A. Tuttle Defiance Box Co Harley & Whitaker Harley @ Whitaker Bronson Real Estate Exchange Defiance, Ohio W. A. Keanast Baltimore Bakery J. J. Hoeffel St. John’s Church Engel J. S. Hoeffel Mr. Engel Mr. Beardsley Presbyterian Sunday School Oxford Lynde Lynde’s Miss Lehman Court House Hubbard Finding Norton H. F. Toberan Hicksville Township Warner Ditch Wm. Forsht Dave Wimer Ayersville Defiance Union Schools Adams Defiance Delaware Washington Sey Total Eee Total Porno Oman Bryan Democrats Bears Austoritr A. W. King & Son
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