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Newspaper
Defiance Weekly Express
Location
Defiance, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jun 10, 1904
Page
1
The Findlay team beat Defiance 7 to 2 as hitters sparked by timely hits and a two base setup. Hyman pitched well though the visitors rode a string of hits to victory amid a rough home-field night and disputes over close calls.
The Philomathean anniversary at the College Saturday evening featured well rendered music with piano solo by Mrs Hattie Gordon and cornet solo by Chas Strickland. Orations and readings impressed, and Dr T M McWhinney delivered a profound baccalaureate sermon.
Mrs Kila Grubb died Saturday at 10:30 PM from heart disease aged 31. The funeral was held at 10:00 AM and burial followed at Independence burying ground.
The Defiance Baptist Church celebrated paying off its mortgage with a service led by Rev. A B Murphy. Judge J A Hockman spoke on the church's relation to citizenship while Rev Wm Sheridan was absent. Plans for the edifice, begun 1893, cost 10559 54 with construction completing in 1899. A court session in the Courthouse and two marriage licenses followed.
The Craven district school board met June 6 with members present. Bills were paid including janitors, coal, supplies, diplomas, and engraving. A tuition collection of $15 was received from C D Jordan. A graduation plan calls for 21 seniors to present manuscript orations to the high school principal. Bids for coal were authorized with a June 18 deadline. Cantata receipts totaled $103.45 with expenses $51.28 leaving $52.22.
The Knights of Pythias met Monday and elected C. C. Charles Young V. C. A X Weisenburger P. John King M. of A. C. R. White I. G. J. H. Metz O. G. R. W. Webb M. of W. J. C. Beal. An advertisement claims Hollister's Rocky Mountain Tea cures constipation with 35 cent price.
Eighteen children from St. John’s Catholic Church received their first communion during high mass with Rev. Julius Ritter celebrant and Rev. Gloden deacon. The event coincided with the Corpus Christi feast and included a procession and vespers. Names of communicants were listed.
Hud Mains and Ella Clement wed June 1 by Rev Engers. Mrs Edward Squire hosted a ladies’ afternoon. Marguerite Hemspead and Benj Kingsbury announced for June 22. James Colwell and Etta Hahn married June 1 at the United Brethren parsonage. Alumnus Virgil Weisenburger leads Defiance High School Alumni as president with banquet June 17. Christian Endeavor delegates chosen for Akron June 23. A mandolin duet closed Sunday gathering.
The state board of appraisers and assessors lists appointees to city boards of review across Northwestern Ohio. Names include R W McMahon Bowling Green. H F Miller Bucyrus. D L Grobel Findlay. T D Adams Fostoria. J B Mitchell Tiffin. Phil Walther Lima. P Kelly Marion. W H Moreland Sidney. C F Manshif Van Wert. C R Hazzard Urbana. C C Bowlus Fremont. A R Rice Kenton. Adam Fry Columbus.
A June 1 wedding at the Mix residence in North Defiance joined Miss Lovern Porter, daughter of A. A. Porter, to Will Smith of Lima. Rev. Clayton A. Smucker officiated the betrothal service at St. Paul's church. The bride wore white lace and carried bride roses. The couple planned to reside in Lima after a wedding luncheon.
About twenty five ladies gathered Thursday afternoon at Mrs. Eva Hookers home for a Siam and Lons program. Mrs. Hooker led, with opening devotionals by Mrs. B W Slagle and Mrs. Walters. Reports included a Delegates note from the Bryan Presby terial meeting.
W C Ware who faced a second liquor offense in Hicksville was confined to the county jail after a mayoral and justice trial plan failed. He is to be tried for a third offense in common pleas court as officers held him for the costs and fine under statute 7328. Amy Neff left Hicksville after visiting Mrs Ed Squire, accompanied by Miss Besse Squire.
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