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Newspaper
Defiance Weekly Express
Location
Defiance, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jun 18, 1903
Page
4
The column records weddings and family gatherings around Pleasant Bend including Fred Narshouse and Miss Mary Baden’s marriage, Jacob Dirr and Emma’s excursion, Lily’s confirmation dinner, and Henry Feltnitz’s death. It notes property sale by George Kellermeyer, a German Sunday school event, and community visits across Henry county with numerous names and dates.
Busy week with baptisms at Oakland M E church four miles south of Defiance. Miss Libbie Ingold ill, Miss Lena White from Defiance attended Oakland church. News of neighbors visiting relatives, school closings, new houses, and orchard work. Memorial K of P services at Ney and upcoming church ordinances and ground preparations noted.
The council, with members Hockman and others present, approved minutes noting mayoral vetoes. An array of first readings proposed funds and transfers for boards of health safety and public service, plus salaries for police and fire departments. A street carnival resolution was adopted, while sidewalk and bicycle ordinances drew attention. adjournment set for Friday.
Southerton Wm Hughes lost a valuable sow last week. Harry Crawford has a very sick horse attended by Dr Everest of Defiance. Dr E L Slough of Defiance was here Friday. Jesse Hughes will work for Sir Donaldson. W F Mansfield's baby ill with malarial fever at Mansfield home in Scioto Co. Ice cream social at W W Mansfield Wednesday night. Mr and Mrs M Wells and Mr and Mrs Ellis Ford visited B A Mansfield Wednesday evening. Miss Tilla Scott visited Miss Belva Searle Saturday. Mrs Bettie Searle and daughter visited Mrs Harry Crawford Monday. A Gilts called on Wr Searle Saturday. Anderson is very poorly. Van Skiver spent Sunday with his father in Defiance. Ira Clevenger spent Sunday in Kalida. Miss Tilla Scott visited her parents at Continental Sunday. Mrs Bettie Searle and daughter visited in Rice last week. The Wagner boys visited Wm Searle Tuesday.
The note expresses sincere gratitude to Mrs Ernsberger wife of the pastor for a sympathetic letter on a bereavement. The writers convey appreciation for the support and say they hope their thanks reach everyone in the same abundance as over the years. Signed by H. H. Wievier and Adelaide Davenport.
Hicksville notes show residents visiting Defiance, attending the Firemen’s convention in Delphos, and returning from various towns like Canton Antwerp and Paulding. Local schooling sees Prof. Beck elected superintendent for next year while families move back from Wisconsin and visit relatives in Toledo and Lima. Rocky Mountain Tea advertisement ends the column.
Cor Fourth and Washington Streets. F M Lahr pastor. Divine services Sunday June 21 with Sunday school 9 am German sermon 10 am Children’s day exercises 7 pm. Sunday school at Zion church of Sherwood 2 pm German services. All are cordially invited to worship with us.
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