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Newspaper
Defiance Weekly Express
Location
Defiance, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Mar 05, 1903
Page
4
The Republicans of Tiffin township will meet in Mapes hall Evansport Ohio Friday March 20 1903 at 2 pm to nominate a township ticket and elect a central committeeman by order of J J Craine Committeeman.
A newly issued book by the Chicago and Northwestern describes its commercial industrial and transportation advantages and outdoor life along the coast. It highlights the state's climate and appeals to travelers. Send four cents in postage to W B Kniskern Passenger Traffic Manager 22 Fifth Avenue Chicago for more information.
Great spring tonic drives out impurities and makes the blood rich. It fills with warm tingling life. A spring testing is Rocky Mountain Tea. 35c. Weisenburger and Emery.
Hicksville held afternoon and evening observances for Ohio's 100th state anniversary in public school rooms with decor of flags mottoes and portraits. Hon J M Ains worth spoke on legislature while clergy and professionals gave brief remarks. Local changes and visits, farm sales, and business moves noted around town.
Mrs Max Wells and children visited her parents I N Brancher and wife at Independence last week. W V Mansfield bought Lawrence Gilts house and will move it onto his farm. Mrs Marion Wells and Mrs Charley Wells hosted guests Thursday. Various Mansfield and Martch family movements and visits noted including Defiance travel and local hosting.
Miss Alice Withrow of Illinois visits F. W. Dickman and family while neighbors share calls and visits. A baby girl born to Chas and Maggie Pfau on October 25 1897 died aged 5 years 4 months 18 days with funeral held at the Reform church. The community notes mention Michigan fever along the County Line and a Mutual Telephone Co being organized by local farmers.
District No 5 closes the school Friday February 27 amid local family notes. Mentioned are Mr. Grant and the Morris families, Kleinhenn buying a 45 acre farm for 2500 adjoining his own, Dan Stuckey assisting on the Kleinhenn farm, Mrs. J L Andrews visiting her mother Mrs. Morris, a fine brood mare to Ray Carr priced 125, and Dan Stuckey purchasing a fine cattle lot. Arthur Weible and Arthur Emlinger are noted with monthly work stipends.
W T Mansfield had a valuable horse to break its leg Sunday. W Monk bought a four acre farm from M Greenamyer for $2000. James Mansfield moved to Defiance Thursday. Rev T H Mansfield was in Delphos recently. A Smith of Highland Center moved his family to near Rice. Dr E L Slough passed through. Lawrence Gilts in Defiance and Putnam county last week. C E Wight of Continental passed through en route to Defiance Thursday. Arlo Doenges and his best girl drove to Defiance Monday.
Hauling corn dominated last week as farmers moved crop to the elevator. Postmaster Moses suffers a painful sore eye. Mabel Piau, five, daughter of Charles and Maggie Piau, died Feb 23 and will be buried Thursday at the Reformed church, Rev. Schaad officiating. Grandma King died of paralysis aged about 80. funeral from the German Reformed church Friday. John Wolf and son William visited Defiance Tuesday. The infant child of James...
Florence Morer died Monday morning and Nora King formerly the postmistress died Saturday at about 30. Funeral services were held Monday by Rev. Weaver. Nellie A. Wolf left for Leipsic to canvass and teach the Diamond Garment Cutters system. A. W. Fuller of Whitney & Currier Music House in Defiance visited Monday. Mrs. John Wolf was very ill Monday but recovering.
Rev Fuller concluded a series of successful Bethel meetings on Sunday. Mrs Maggie Sinn visits before returning to Arkansas. Seven telephones installed for Bell Co. Grover Lantz and Roy Yarlot stay a few days at Six Corners. A lecture at M. F. church drew good attendance. Sneakeedae Born born Feb 10 to Mr and Mrs Geren. Newborns to Mr and Mrs Goller Feb 8 and to Mr and Mrs C Weber Feb 16. Clyde Reynolds moving to G Reynolds farm. Miss Edna Strukser to resume duties at Mrs Adams in Bryan Saturday.
Sherwood Shaffstall and Frank Shaffstall visited Hery Rock Sr. in Hudson and Angola respectively. Local gatherings included a birthday social at Fred Dunakin’s, and the Dickey schoolhouse entertainment by the Rock orchestra. Other items note Ray Coy’s serious woods accident, Clara Coy heading to Free Soil, and rehearsals for The Dutch Recruit to aid the fire department.
Clara Minosel returns home from Sherwood. Rev. L. Roberts closes revival in Independence. Mrs Vandusen visits Mrs Relue. Dils family visits and others attend events. Born to Goddard couple a son. Duncan Smith of Chicago visits Woodward family. The Elliott child is ill. several residents on sick lists. Adam Clemens dies in Independence aged 85, funeral at North Ridge Church. Births reported for Vaughn and other families. Community members attend school, church, and social visits. milling and lumber work noted. farm trades and moves planned. several marriages and local happenings summarized with names and places.
In Washington Township, groundhog forecasts remain accurate as heavy rain on Thursday and Friday swelled creeks. Water around Ney stock yard rose to belly depth to a horse, halting stock shipping from Ney on Saturday. Fuller closed his revival meeting.
An ad describes locomotor ataxia as a stealthy, painful disease with early symptoms misattributed to rheumatism or neuralgia. It touts Dr A W Chase Nerve Pills as a guaranteed cure at all stages, claims to enrich blood and rebuild tissues, and warns against imitation. Sold at 50 cents a box or by Dr A W Chase Medicine Co Buffalo NY.
The scene in horses remains lively as Geo. Reeder of Williams Center resumes gathering eggs across the region. Miss Iva Haddix moves from Sherwood to Milford Center for normal school studies. Miss Reba Gin
The women of the town met at the M. K. E. church Tuesday afternoon to form an aid society to raise funds for church repairs. Daughters of Veterans plan a dime social Friday night in the new G. A. R. hall to aid the G. A. R. boys. O. A. Sellers traveled home to Bryan after visiting Nebo. Allie Elder visited Hicksville with her sister Mrs. Burton Hull.
St Johns Reformed Church at Fourth and Washington with Rev F E Lahr invites all to Sunday services. Sunday school at 9 am and a German sermon at 10 am. Also Zion Reformed Church of Sherwood holds Sunday school at 1 15 pm and a German sermon at 2 15 pm. All are welcome to worship.
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New York money rates steady with call at 3 percent and mercantile paper near 5.5 percent. Sterling at $4.873. Grain and live stock quotes − wheat No 2 red 8134, corn 59e, oats 4314c. Beef and pork prices varied across regions with steers around 4.80 to 5.45, hogs 7.25 to 7.30. Cleveland wheat 76c, butter 28c, eggs 17c, potatoes 75–80c. Chicago wheat May 7 tie, corn 45 ¼, oats 33 ¾, pork 18.20, cattle 5.25–5.80, hogs 7.30–7.50, lambs 4.75–6.90. Toledo cash wheat 77c, corn 46c, oats 37c. East Liberty cattle 5.35–3.00, hogs 7.50, sheep 5.40–6.0. East Buffalo cattle 5.25–5.50, hogs 7.40–7.50, lambs 7.00–7.15.
Notice from the Office of the Board of Deputy State Supervisors of Elections, Defiance county Ohio dated February 28 1905. Sealed proposals will be received up to 7 oclock p m on the specified day for the election work.
Main Office Surrey North Dakota advertises buying selling and loan services on improved lands. Excellent lots for sale in the west half of Surrey Townsite. For more information contact Defiance Obie.
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