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Newspaper
Defiance Weekly Express
Location
Defiance, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jun 22, 1899
Page
17
Community brief with health news, appointments, licenses, and social updates. People mentioned include Peter Schloszer Jr recovering from quinsy, Jessie N Shultz named substitute mail carrier, and Geo H Corressel with Jennis V Schlembach licensed to wed. Also notes on theatre and school staff moves, Epworth League plans, marriages, weathered plaster at Buffington drug store, and local civic updates.
A letter touts Grain-O made from pure grain as a coffee substitute. A woman reports adjusting to Grain-O after a week and says it nourishes the system and is suitable for children. Available at grocers for 16¢ or 25¢.
Early spring fears of ruined wheat in Defiance county proved unfounded as the harvest looks strong. With global shortages pushing grain prices up, farmers stand to benefit alongside solid yields in potatoes oats and corn, signaling good times and a thriving fall trade for local merchants.
Ill health papers note Ed Conway and Mrs. Al Taylor both ill while Chas Langdon’s son recovers from amputation. The McCann damage case ended Friday with a $1,000 verdict for the plaintiff after a heated session. GEO H Huber of New York visiting Hicksville and speaking on free silver amid east west views. Miss Nellie Moore hosted a Senior class picnic at the dam with a large group and a famous luncheon seating.
City council members meet Friday with all but Morse to study Frank B Rae's municipal lighting proposal for 125 arc lights and 8000 incandescents at 25330 total cost. Operating 94 arc lights and 1000 incandescents would cost 6580 yearly, with 1000 incandescents likely earning 6000 to offset expenses. The 8000 incandescent capacity could yield 9000 yearly at 60 cents per 1000 cu ft of gas. The sidewalk committee backs a 5 foot cement walk for C E Chenevert on Third street. shade trees influence the decision on a 6 foot walk. The street grass query is sent to the solicitor. The bicycle ordinance is revised to require handlebar grip and limit four wheelmen abreast.
Report from the Marion state convention highlights Mrs. Crouse urging devoted skill in Bible teaching to children and mothers sharing duties with teachers. Mrs Campbell discusses the Teachers Personality while Mrs Meck stresses the mother’s role as co worker and the value of a God respected mother.
Washington reports Jesse W Shultz named substitute mail carrier effective July 1. Post office carriers list six names with substitutes noted and plans to extend service to twice daily delivery. Some streets lack sidewalks, delaying carrier service and increasing postmaster workload.
Citizens of Defiance county and Evansport raise about 1200 dollars to gravel the county line road east to the Holgate pike. They ask the county commissioners to furnish gravel while volunteers haul and lay it, arguing stone roads elsewhere show durable progress and urging prompt action.
The family of Crist Demland and others express gratitude to the young men of Brunereburg for their kind assistance during the illness and death of their sister.
Samuel Powell has lived in Napoleon longer than any other resident, with 64 years in the town since arriving as a child. Some contend Mrs. Martha Meekison, daughter of the late Judge Creg, may be slightly older by about twelve days.
Saturday in Adams township the commissioners sold several miles of gravel road. Mr and Mrs Frank Hart welcomed a new baby born Friday. Terrence Cunningham and Karl Schwaeble left for a fishing trip at the stone dam, planned to last two weeks. Mrs P O Rhodes and Miss Zora Hull returned from Rawson after attending the Sandusky Branch United Brethren convention where Rev Rhodes of this city was elected vice president for the coming year.
Peter Mangas buys the Flavius Daoust property on Perry street and transfers it to his son Albert Mangas. The Daousts will relocate to Toledo, with the Watkin Bros. Real Estate agency handling the transaction.
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