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Newspaper

Defiance Weekly Express

Location

Defiance, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jun 15, 1899

Page

5

Stever Bros Promote Wind Cyclone Insurance in Ohio Farmer

City notes at large include Stever Bros offering wind storm and cyclone insurance, local visits by residents and activists, social events and travel, a county convention date set for Thursday September 28, and various minor incidents such as a hand injury, a horse missing, and court or legal notices reflected in daily life. The piece blends community chatter with business and political notices, naming individuals, towns, and organizations in Defiance County and nearby areas.

Foolish Trick at Defiance Water Plant Ends Risky Shot

An accident at the Defiance Water Company plant Sunday morning left Johnny Waters lightly hit by shotgun pellets after foreman Heck Gillum fired a cut cartridge to scare away two nephews. Dr. Aldrich removed the shot. the boy was not badly hurt.

Defiance Water Company Heck Gillum Johnny Waters Billie Gillum Gillum Johnny Water Dr. Aldrich

Obituary of Elizabeth Smith of Henry county Ohio

Mrs Elizabeth Smith born February 28 1850 in Germany emigrated to America with family and settled in Pleasant township Henry county Ohio. She married F W Smith December 10 1868 and died June 9 1899 of appendicitis at age 49 years 3 months 12 days. funeral held at St Johns Lutheran church Brunersburg cemetery burial.

Elizabeth Smith Demland Germany America Pleasant Township Henry County Ohio F W Smith City of Defiance Mark Township This County Noble Township St. John’s Lutheran Church Brunersburg

Picnic for new senior class at dam planned

Miss Nellie Moore will host a picnic for the new senior class at the dam Thursday. The Defiance Manufacturing Co plans buggy bodies and seats with directors Spafford Winn Caborn Hay and Fairman and officers Spafford and Winn.

Nellie Moore the Dam Defiance Manufacturing Co A J Spafford John W Winn R P Caborn F L Hay Geo. W Fairman O J Spafford

Board of Education elects three new teachers

The adjourned meeting elected Ollie Francisco Nellie Kiser and Nettie Bridenbaugh to teaching posts for the next year with three vacancies filled by ballot after a lengthy session. Miss Hardy and Miss Siler losses noted. The board heard a heating system pitch but adjourned without action on installation.

Board of Education Gleason Mary Siler Mary Hardy Clara W Heinzelman SOIC Rasatead Nelile Moore Flora C Hall Laura D Higgins Anna D Wells Mame S Haller Della C Blue Laney Hall Mame G Annie Seibert Brimary Catherine Culkins Prumaty Ceited Alice Sampson Sarah V Prueser Grammiar Emma Miller Grammer Espee Jose Schimbach Tine Mary Haymaker Prima Carrie Roedel Casbacdevas Hattie J Boor Sivgececs Grace O Ensign Cooee Clara Minsel Cereese Ollie Francisco Nellie Kiser Genevie Gorman Edith Mr. Gleason Misses Gorman Crandall Vincent Brady Deveaux Root Bridenbaugh Miss Bridenbaugh Mr. Ort Nettie Bridenbaugh Miss Hardy Mies Siler Heinzelman Gleagon Gorman Howard Hitching Post Wvvens Ben Ceeptede Ee Minnich Babath Adhe Covvesetcesse Oooo

Uncalled for names listed for week ending June 13 1899

The notice lists remaining uncalled letters for the week ending June 13 1899. Names include Columbia, Miss Dillie Fackeer, Albert W Gordon, Miss Frank Myers, Miss Mazie Rennells, Roy Renshaw, Bert Sombraut, Miss Sadie Schilferth, A.

Columbia Dillie Fackeer Albert W Gordon Frank Myers Mazie Rennells Roy Renshaw Bert Sombraut Sadie Schilferth

Allen's Foot-Ease Glove Powder Promoted by Doctors

An 1890s advertisement touts Allen's Foot-Ease as a dainty talcum powder for gloves and hands. It claims absolute purity, with Dr W Celator of Chicago endorsing its use in practice, and notes drug stores sell it for 25 cents with free samples. Address Allen 8 Olmsted Le Roy.

Alady Allen W Celitor Chicago Crtyiic Olmsted le Roy

School Picnic Closes Successful Term at Defiance Twp District 8

H L Keister led a final day celebration on June 9 at District 8 Defiance Township. Students formed a line for a grove picnic lunch prepared by parents then returned to the school for a short program. The Kiser school prides itself on community events and special occasions.

Independence Dam Tuendawie Lodge No. 195 Fifth District Laurina Jefferson Street Fort Ground C D Harris F L Hay J P Cameron K V M Haymaker L E Beardsley Aviers Squire H L Keister Defiance Township Wilson Kiser

Three Boys Camp in Barn After Maumee River Dip

Walter Grube Julius Eberle and Rich Wisda swam in the Maumee river then planned to sleep in John Wisda s barn. Parents were not told and police searched the river banks but found no trace by midnight. The trio rejoined at breakfast as dawn broke over Third ward.

Walter Grube Julius Eberle Rich Wisda Dido Maumee John Wisda John Eberle Peter Hummer Krotz

Rural free mail delivery urged. box setup required

Defiance area residents along rural routes are advised to install mail boxes along the road by July 1 for rural free delivery. Boxes must have a cloth insert and hanging end for carrier collection slips and a roster must be on file at the Defiance post office. Postmaster C J Thompson urges compliance for service eligibility.

Wellman Defiance Ohio C J Thompson

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