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Newspaper
Defiance Weekly Express
Location
Defiance, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jun 17, 1904
Page
4
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At a Columbus meeting of the state executive committee the slate for officers was elected with names spanning Akron Columbus Cincinnati Dayton Hamilton St Marys Toledo and many others. Charles Dick was named chairman with John R Malloy secretary and W F Burdell treasurer leading a wide roster of regional representatives.
The Milford and Hicksville townships press letter endorses Jacob Weber as a Republican candidate for commissioner saying he has the neighbors respect and would inspire confidence. It argues there should be no default for a man to contest with Wilbur Miller.
A roundup of community items lists multiple visits to Tiffin for GAR reunions. The Highland township Sunday school board schedules a picnic and rally day. Ray Kleinhein attends college in Defiance. Clayton Myers and family visit JW Myers. Rev A M'VirDen attends state Sunday school convention in Lima and helps dedicate the IOO F hall at Lafayette. he will preach a memorial sermon in Ada for the Odd Fellows on the 26th. Rev WS Weaver to preach at ME church on Sunday June 26. C E Hawk and wife plan a visit from Wilkesville to see their daughter Mrs VirDen. Commencement exercises praised. Bertha Zeigler to visit New York next week. Prof CC Biglow's mother visiting for commencement. Children’s day exercises at Pleasant Bend ME church attended by locals. Preaching at Junction Sunday morning, baptizing at Oakland Sunday afternoon. Rev VirDen preached the baccalaureate. Roy Davis Lou and Glen Biglow joined the church. others already members include Lawrence Blue Grace Rhone Pearl VirDen. The community hopes for success in life.
An individual was examined and found insane after authorities seized three bicycles a shotgun and a boat train. The case records show a formal mental health adjudication following the incident.
Enos Griss of Perrysburg was held up in broad daylight by two footpads in Toledo Saturday and relieved of a $65 watch.
Fourteen year old Frep Wince was swinging in a hammock when the rope broke causing a fall he bit his tongue badly near the tip. He received first aid and was treated for the injury.
Edward Parker of Leipsic aged 40 was struck by a train on the C H D line to Ottawa and killed instantly. His neck was broken and both legs crushed and broken in the accident.
A smallpox case outbreak is reported at the Toledo county infirmary hospital with about forty patients and hospital staff placed under quarantine.
A young woman asserting Toledo roots operated a magazine subscription scheme among Sandusky residents. The publisher states she was not employed by them and she was arrested.
Two cases of smallpox have been discovered in the penitentiary at Columbus. They have been isolated and all prisoners who have not been successfully vaccinated the past year will undergo vaccination.
Wm. Harter of Akron sent two letters to President Roosevelt and threats to Mayor Riddle and a Ravenna woman. When deputies attempted arrest he drew a gun but was disarmed. He was found insane.
John J Frm a Cleveland real estate dealer left home at 10 PM for town business. His body was discovered next morning in the backyard wrapped in a blanket with a chloroformed sponge at his nose.
Since the Lima convention bankers report many counterfeit silver coins in circulation. Passers are believed innocent but the amount of bogus money is likely large and contribution boxes may be affected.
Juper C. Rock married Coshocton milliner Mrs. Compton last week. A year earlier the judge divorced his wife while away and two years ago granted Mrs. Compton a divorce. He was also a defendant in an alienation of affections suit involving another man’s wife.
Dowie struggles to find hotel rooms in England and faces removal after one entry by disguising name. He holds Sunday services at a tabernacle with meals served on site. A pursuing mob chases him and his family as they try to depart. Later Booth-Clibborns are ordained elders of Zionist church.
Rev Baker of the college preached in Brunersburg Sunday evening. Brice Hilton of Brunersburg is quite sick. F B Goddard is in Paulding county this week. 8S E Sanford drove to Edgerton Sunday. Mr Wright of Defiance was in this place Tuesday. A O Sloppy closed his school in the Rohrig district Friday. Stella A Goddard and Inez Sloppy are attending Defiance college this term.
City council met in adjourned session with all members present. Ordinance 18 re vote for firemen pension fund trustees was amended after an error was found, then passed. Various budget, street, and safety measures were read or adopted, including Second Street paving, Francis Street improvements, and a firearms and explosives ordinance. Council adjourned after actions and a rail repair directive for the Third Street canal bridge.
Hicksville reports a quiet marriage of Miss Daisy Williams to Carl Moore in South Bend with local ties, plus several town notices. Mayor Casebeer travels to Glen Miller for a private ceremony, Rev Campbell officiates, and a small gathering accompanies the couple to Ashland. Local social updates include K of P activities, a school closing celebration, and community happenings at the clothier Geo F E Maier Co.
Evansport plans a Fourth celebration with Rev Dempster as speaker and a Masonry event featuring a goat ceremony. Local social notes list residents visiting Bryan and Defiance, church events, school closeouts, and community trips. The piece blends social rounds with the festive Masonic gathering and banquet details.
Arthur Mrs Frank Wade is very sick and not expected to live. Mrs Henry Stoner of Oakwood visits her daughter Mrs John Karnes. FM Mansfield and family of North Defiance visit Alvin Warner. Bethel Christian Church children give a day exercises with a cornet solo by Mr Will and a vocal by his wife. Kate Schlegel of South Defiance visits Mrs Kleinhenn. Edith Kleinhenn visits relatives in Defiance. Albert Nepha and family visit Mrs Nepha’s parents J H McVague and wife.
If you want to save money when buying a suit of clothes don't fail to call on A W King & Son, Defiance, Ohio. If your health's going wrong, Your breath very strong, Head aches so you can't see, Go take some Rocky Mountain Tea Weisenburger & Emery.
The Whitney and Currier Co announces a one week piano closing sale starting Thursday June 16 to clear the entire stock. All pianos discounted to move stock quickly with rooms preferred to profit. Stores open evenings until 9 30 and consignments must clear.
The Whitney and Currier Company advertises a piano sale with new instruments fully warranted by Whitney and Currier Company. A. W. Fuller, manager, invites customers to inquire about a one year trial proposition.
Washington births report a boy and a girl to Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Elbert. Bethel church held Memorial Services with large attendance. Christ Vollmer Sr attended a Sunday school convention in Lima and reported a fine time. Henry Burgman and his crew finished Horace Douds new barn on the farm. Will Strusaker moved into a new home this week. Charles Weber builds a barn for Dud Moats in Delaware township. John Doud sings hush my baby to a new daughter. New canning factory expects to ship tomatoes to Chicago this week. A Detroit visitor bought old horses for home use. Mail Route No 2 starts July 1.
Sherwood Bro Metzler of Wauseon preached the K of P memorial sermon Sunday and spoke again in the evening. Local residents and visitors from Paulding, including Mrs H G Rock and Miss Ada Gilliam, were seen visiting and attending events. Fleck returned from Wellsboro Indiana this week as well. Flad day observed in the village.
An old advertisement promotes Hollister's Rocky Mountain Tea priced at 35c claiming it dulls time’s scythe and wrinkles and offers life prolonging elixir. The snippet also mentions a Weisen burger and minery.
Governor Herrick will serve as the Ohio member of the Republican national committee and Senator Dick will chair the state executive committee with John R. Malloy as secretary. George B. Cox will head Ohio’s delegation to the national convention after a conference with Dick Herrick Malloy Gould and other leaders.
Brooksville residents and relatives including Mr and Mrs M D Hall and Eric Keoppe were seen in Evansport and Defiance area activities this week. Verna Rethmel and Verna Rehmel led a school term closure, while Sam Dunbar Wes Kerns and others visited local homes and farms. Several calls and visits occurred Sunday through Saturday surrounding Figley Carver Shriner and Hancock families.
George Goller plans a new barn. Charles Webber sold 7s acres to Albert Pahl for $3000. James Johnson, a respected farmer, is severely ill with little hope. Lewis Sucher, about 60, died after paralysis while milking. Funeral at Glenburg U Behhurch. Albert Moog sold Bryan property to Imes and Brown for $350. Pete Donley and wife from Toledo visiting Ney relatives.
Graduates this is an electric age take a scholarship in the Defiance School of Telegraphy and you will have placed your foot on the first rung of the ladder to success. Call on or address J J Malley manager First National Bank Building Defiance Ohio.
Defiance Ohio mortgage seller advertises safe in house real estate loans funded by himself. Customers may purchase a mortgage and return if not as represented with a refund. money available quickly upon satisfactory security and time.
Notice to Boxwell graduates that the county commencement will be held at Hicksville High School on June 2 at 2 p.m. All graduates are expected to be present to receive their diplomas. O. P. Bevington, Clerk.
A brief note announces that Wertheimer's has new management affecting the store's operations and price levels, signaling changes in pricing strategy and customer service dynamics.
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