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Newspaper
Defiance Weekly Express
Location
Defiance, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jun 08, 1899
Page
7
Local notes cover marriage licenses for Charles R Shuter and Nella B Spangler, OSU commencement dates, ongoing cyclone insurance ads, property moves, and community updates. The item lists town personalities, legal actions, theft reports, school news, and college events with Defiance ties and regional names.
On Monday night a burglary scare at the Lewis home on Third and Jackson spurred the Central fire department and residents to assemble. Will and Rans Kettenring warned police after lights appeared then disappeared, Lem Sapp and Julius Spangler entered to rouse intruders. The incident ended with laughter when the homeowners learned of the raid.
Burglars cut a back door hole to enter E. B. Dowd's Ney general store Tuesday night and stole coin from a cash drawer, tobacco, groceries, and unknown dry goods value. Dowd sought bloodhounds from Dr. E L Slough and arranged to hire dogs in Jackson, Michigan Bryan and Oakwood without success.
Commissions are in Adams township to inspect gravel operations. Mr and Mrs John Gruber and daughter Nellie have returned to Maysville Indiana. Mrs Tom Myere visits her daughter in Delaware township. George Switzer and Miss Nettie Slough visited Noble township. May Smith of Wabash is expected in the city to visit Ben Lind’s family. Fire crews answered Mart Millers residence at 820 Washington street at 430 pm Tuesday finding a large blaze in the upper part of the home. Roof destroyed, loss about $500 with Miller insured on the house only.
Granville Reeder came back to Mayeville Indiana today. His wife remains ill at her parents home Mr and Mrs A Brechbill in East Defiance. A Growey loads shell ed corn for shipment claiming thousands of bushels but rail car shortages hinder transport on the B and O and Wabash lines. Mrs L E Blume and daughter Kitty of Wapakoneta with Mrs C J Thompson and son Craig depart for Champaign Illinois for the University of Illinois commencement. Lieut W E King notes brothers and sister in the graduating class.
Delegates named by the Central Fire Department to attend the annual firemen convention in Ottawa. For Hose Company June 17: Frank Spring Roger Daonst Thos. Rourke Lem Sapp alternates Harry Kinnane John Lenhart. Hook and Ladder Co John E Widmer Ghas Houck Peter F Seible.
Wool owners are urged to contact H. P. Miller Co before selling to obtain the highest market price. The notice notes their service as a leading wool buyer and suggests prompt inquiry to secure top value.
In the Oppenheim suit the jury awarded the plaintiff 528 dollars and 44 cents on a note from a stallion deal. Daisy Wilts sues Ed Schneidler with proceedings ongoing in common pleas court. Seabloom fined ten dollars and jailed thirty days for robbing Baker's meat market till. Indictments have been noticed for Hughes burglary and Rowley Hood selling diseased meat.
The program lists speakers and performances for a June 7 evening ceremony in the college auditorium led by President Lathan and Hon. B W Waltermire. Includes invocations, vocal and violin solos, a lecture From the Towpath to the White House, diploma awards, and a Benediction. Commencement continues with a literary event on campus June 8 at 10 am.
A local event is planned in Ayersville on Saturday, June 17. Details about the gathering, time and purpose are not provided in the fragment.
The Defiance post announces completion of paper hanging and installation of fine combination chandeliers in Memorial hall. Floors and rooms on all three levels receive decorator attention, with plans for marble tablets honoring soldiers and sailors. The post seeks relics and donations to cover remaining $600 as renovations continue.
The commissioner approved sheep claims with several line items including Petal 10.00 RR Wis a4 tes Pad wee 9.00 and GOL AGRIO 6 050.0 dvwin conens 600 MINE ac. Witness fees totaled 5.10 dollars across these cases.
On June 4 a small wedding united Helen Ermina Morris and Edwin Andrews of Arthur. Rev F McCague officiated as relatives and close friends attended the ceremony, with the couple and guests enjoying a simple, tasteful celebration and a plentiful dinner.
Mrs Barbara Rakestraw mother of Kim Rakestraw of this city died at her Napoleon home at 9 30 pm Tuesday. She was step mother of Mrs Dr Potters of this city and Mrs W L Hill of Highland township. W S Hancock lodge No 207 K of P has elected officers CC Dr G D Edgar VC Geo Schlosser P E E Root Mat A W FE Ruess 16 Z Z Brandon OO Ray Tolley
The Red Men and Pocahontas ladies hosted a Tuesday evening welcome for Sergeant David Phillips of Company M returning from Cuba. He distributed sea shells with gold rings and Cuban flags to ladies, sea beans and Cuban cigars to men, and shared Cuban photographs. Prof Gessner’s orchestra provided music as ladies served a fine supper, concluding a brilliant affair.
County commissioners set 1899 tax rates across funds including General Fund 4.0 mills, Bridge and Road funds at 2.05 mills, and additional sums for Infirmary, Childrens Home, Soldiers' relief. Each township and ward designated as a separate district for decennial real estate appraisal.
The gathered body of over 40 ministers and 47 churches from seven counties in Northwest Ohio will meet at a city Presbyterian church on Monday June 12 at 10 80. The program includes prayer, roll call reading minutes committee appointments, reception and dismission of members, examination of candidates, reports from Sabbath school and education committees, election of officials, and miscellaneous business. Sessions are open to the public.
Eva Stewart Rosa Courtney Emma Fila Sehwaf Nel Gordon of Mark Center and Onstott of Hicksville hosted Tugss day on May 2. Martha Clara Ruth and James Rollins Daisy Andrew Buckmaster and Charlotte Belge wenger were guests Sunday. Isaac Ridenour and wife of Mark Center attended Thursday dinner. F Bostalman and family made a business call Friday. Katie Mopinger visited sister Miss Jennie Momlinger Friday. Miss Mary Gruteman attended funeral for cousin Mrs. Fred Gier near Evansport Saturday. Rob Hall wife and two daughters visited Sunday evening. Ed Walters of Evansport stopped by last week. Mary A Regina Miller of Edgeton and Mrs Clara Herman of Defiance toured Monday. Join Figley and Bryan Hanna dined with us Monday. Bert Japes of Evansport visited Sunday.
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