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Defiance Weekly Express

Location

Defiance, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jun 26, 1902

Page

8

Dr Pierce's Golden Medical Discovery lauded as universal cure

The ad recounts a bedfast man restored within weeks by Dr Pierce's Golden Medical Discovery praising its blood purifying properties. It features testimonials from Mrs Wheeler and Miss Wells, claims about spring health, cautions against inferior substitutes, and offers free consultations and the Medical Adviser book.

Dr. Pierce Golden Medical Pierce Annie Wells Fergussons Wharf Isle of Wight Co R.V. Pierce Buffalo N. Y

Infirmary Visits Mark Early June in Defiance Area

Gladys and Reena Partee visited the infirmary on June 6. WCTU of Defiance called on June 10. Wertha Pfeifle Ida Pfeifle and Sophia Hilton visited June 10. Henry county infirmary board and spouses, June 12. Director Smith and daughter Clara and Director Brown and wife dined at infirmary June 12. Ayers loans 5 percent interest, payments received, interest stopped. Neil Leaders and daughters hosted by his parents Sunday. Director Wil On and wife with son and wife visited Hicksville infirmary Tuesday night. Roy B Hall of Deshler visited Wednesday.

Gladys Reena Partee WCTU Defiance Wertha Ida Pfeifle Sophia Hilton Henry County Infirmary Smith Clara Brown Ayers Neil Wil- On Hicksville Roy B Hall Deshler

Infirmary Visitors Noted With Personal Calls

Miss Maud Musselman of Cecil and Etta Travis of Defiance visited the infirmary Thursday. Miss Lula Dickman of Noble township and Etta Van Zandt of Deshler called Friday. Mr and Mrs Warren Parteee of Angola Indiana visited the latter's parents Saturday and Sunday. Mr and Mrs John Dowe and daughter Fern spent June 22 here. Found an infant's cloak. Owner can retrieve it at the infirmary.

Maud Musselman Cecil Etta Travis Defiance Lula Dickman Noble Township Etta. van Zandt Deshler Warren Parteee Angola Ind John Dowe Fern

Local News Roundup of Visits and Social Happenings

Bert Horr and his brother in law visit Michigan. Naga C W Marbin plans to wed Geo Parker en route to Mount Holly. Ed Costello returns to Oklahoma Territory. Olga Stockman visits Toledo with Moffsinger. May Cameron visits Evansport. A corner stone laying at the Catholic church draws crowds. Wesley Tittle and wife visit Bert Horr. Children’s Day services held at the U B church with a fine program.

Bert Horr Michigan W Marbin Geo Parker Storm Lake Iowa Mount Holly Ed Costello Oklahoma Territory Olga Stockman Toledo Moffsinger May Cameron Evansport Baker Wesley Tittle U B

Ill health of Rev J W Hill and local church events

Rev J W Hill is ill with acute gastritis at his daughter Mrs W S Culp's home. Mrs Bertha Zigler visits Wauseon. Harley Vance and wife celebrate a newborn girl. Rev BF Gordon and wife of Pulaski dined with Ed Kusian. ME church held a large Children’s Day program. Baptism by immersion planned at 2 pm Tuesday north of Ayersville. Mrs Jim Myers listed as sick. F W Pelee and wife from Paulding visited the Rovers. Rocky Mountain Tea advertised as a home remedy by Weisenburger & Emery.

J W Hill W S Culp Bertha Zigler Wauseon Harley Vance BF Gordon Pulaski Ed Kusian Ayersville J Im Myers F W Pelee Paulding John Rover

Ardent Worker's Annual Message Highlights County Growth

Epward Fe. Goller, Defiance County secretary, reports countywide Lyceum work advancing with 6022 members, 22 conventions since June 1901, and progress in Tiffin, Delaware, Hicksville, Milford, Mark and Defiance. He credits inter township visitation, institutes, and better program planning while urging funding, trained teachers, and home departments to sustain growth toward 1903 goals.

Defiance County Tiffin Delaware Hicksville Milford Mark Defiance Lyceum Farmer

Court actions and judgments before Judge Hubbard on Saturday

Judge W. H. Hubbard presided in the court of common pleas delivering judgments for plaintiffs in Gaar, Scott & Co. v A F Haase and in Same v B F Botters et al. Dismissals were entered in Susan Miller v John McCarty and E P McCord v C F Miller et al. Costs ordered against J H Miller as receiver. two E P McCord v C F Miller cases settled. Judgments against W R Faben as receiver and Fidelity and Deposit Co. by several individuals. bond recovery suit tied to Defiance Light & Street Ry Co. Seevers pleads not guilty to slander and obscene pictures charge, bonds set at $100 each. Cameron v Nagle: plaintiff awarded $75.

W. H. Hubbard Court of Common Pleas Gaar, Scott & Co A. F. Haase Same B. F. Botters Susan Miller John McCarty E. P. McCord C. F. Miller I. F. Openlander J. H. Miller EK. P. McCord W. R. Faben Fidelity and Deposit Company John Morris W. A. Schmaltz Chas. S. Taylor Richard Downing Sarah M. Thomas Faben Defiance Light & Street Ry Company Stiit Leonard Seevers Bond

Maumee Rivering mishap ends at Island Park dance

Miss Olive Francisco of this city and Will Martin of Plymouth joined a picnicking party at Island Park on June 19. While boating they fell in five feet of water and she was drenched. Martin aided her ashore and both returned to Maumee, missing the park dance.

Olive Francisco Will Martin Plymouth Maumee Island Park Park Pavillion Park Theatre Martin Francisco Mr. Martin

Political clash over Defiance city governance and work house reform

A long defense of Republican council opposition to Democratic entrenched interests in Defiance. The piece condemns Democratic leaders for resisting retrenchment, defends repealing the old board of health, and argues the work house increases costs while offering no proven gains. It cites past officials, costs, and the need for reforms. It ends with a pitch for Clinic Head ache Wafers as a remedy.

Democratic Party Republican Council Board of Health Rtsan Old Board of Health W. C. Holgate

Death of Nellie Hank­er at 820 Frances Street

Nellie Hank­er daughter of Mr and Mrs Wm Hank­er died at home at 820 Frances Street at 11 30 pm Sunday from diabetes Funeral at 9 am Wednesday from the English Catholic church with interment in Riverside cemetery

Hanker-Nellie Wm’Hanker Frances Street Riverside Cemetery

Man Charged With Robbery In Local Case

Clinton Hale was brought to the county jail by Constable John Tracey of Highland township on Monday morning. He is charged with stealing $32 in cash and a $50 diamond from Mrs. A L Kibble and was bound over to the grand jury in Justice A Boyd's court.

Clinton Hale John Tracey Highland Township A. L.kibble A. Boyd

Work House Board Awards Roof Contract and Bids

The workhouse board met to consider bids for a new roof at the city prison. The contract was awarded to Wi Miller for 107 dollars, with Lou Spurgeon and Henry Young bidding 117 and 118 dollars respectively. The clerk was authorized to advertise for bids on 50 cord of stone for the workhouse before adjourning.

Workhouse Board Wi Miller Lou Spurgeon Henry Young

Use Chamberlain’s Tablets for Biliousness Cure

Advertising blurb touts Chamberlain's stomach and liver tablets to cleanse the stomach regulate the liver and bowels and provide a quick permanent cure. Sold by N G Woodward.

Chamberlain N. G. Woodward

Elixir of Life claims cures for all diseases

Dr James William Kidd of Fort Wayne Indiana announces a free “Elixir of Life” that allegedly cures rheumatism neuralgia stomach heart liver kidney blood skin diseases bladder troubles headaches backaches fevers consumption coughs colds asthma bronchitis and other ailments. He says the remedy requires no payment and is sent free on request with the specific illness to be cured.

Spemphret Bat K&a K&k Core DRS. Kennedy & Keagan Superior Street Cleveland

Man Is Injured In Gravel Pit Collapse At Ayersville

Grant Ashton suffered a broken left leg after earth collapsed at a gravel pit in Ayersville. Drs. Chapman and Stevens treated and reduced the fracture.

Grant Ashton Ayersville Drs. Chapman Stevens

Chamberlain's Stomach and Liver Tablets Ad

A vintage ad notes a bad taste in the mouth signals stomach distress and touts Chamberlain's Stomach and Liver Tablets as a remedy. It claims the tablets cleanse the stomach invigorate digestion and regulate the bowels. Sold for 25 cents per box by G. Woodward.

Chamberlain Ns G. Woodward

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Pew P. M. Wheeler Ann Place Bradford Enk Joseph Ene Holzfaster Holzfaster Bros ENE Medicine CO Union City Weisenburger & Emery Jewell Ardent Worker Dry Creek Noble Williams County Stryker Hicksville Bible Institute Ohio Findlay THE Lyceum Bureau Banner Township Defiance Baptist Defiance United Brethren Jesus Epward FE Goller Cameron Vs. Nagle Work House Daniel Shea Shea Bears Work House Board Nick James William Kidd Baltes Building Fort Wayne Clinic Pharmacal CQ Toronto New York Castoria Centaur Roxwell Sherwood Schaaffer Bate Spark Howe S. L. Gruner Clerk County Board of Examiners McCord Bros Railroad Sherwood Indiana Koselusko County Omar FP Neff Standard Oil Company Rose
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