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Newspaper
Defiance Weekly Express
Location
Defiance, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Mar 08, 1907
Page
5
Spring millinery on display at Boyers and eye care offered by Dr Huffman flagged in a local page of notes. Local births illnesses travel visits arouse community chatter, while arson case and canal board bids headline court and civic affairs alongside revival services at the German M E church.
The City Council met in regular session Tuesday evening in the newly decorated chamber with all members present. The room has been papered and furniture painted, the old furnishings replaced, and linoleum installed, reflecting ongoing improvements.
The notice promotes banking with The State Bank headed by cashier Elbert E. Carter. It claims to offer many satisfiers and advantages to customers, inviting people to bank with them and to call and see the bank.
The wedding of George H. Holmes and Miss Mary Markley was solemnized Tuesday evening in a fully furnished residence on South Clinton Street by Rev. Clayton A. Smucker. The town notes civic events, sewer fund concerns, and a pending water case reaching the Supreme Court.
Sorosis held an enjoyable session with Mrs. Karl Groweg on Monday afternoon. The program included Club Notes by Mrs. C. H. Seither Petrarch the Greatest Lyric Poet by Mrs. Leithber Boccaccio and Rise of Italian Prose by Mrs. Weisenburger Reading Federigo and the Falcon by Mrs. Shelly. Mrs. C. H. Seither sang Unless. Dainty refreshments were served by the hostess.
The Woman's Foreign Missionary society of St. Paul's M E church met at 2 30 P M at Mrs Groper 725 Division street with Mrs Groper and Mrs Wm Ort as hosts The program featured a leader Mrs J W S Palmer a vocal solo by Miss Blanche Doster a paper Our Thank Offering by Mrs C A Smucker music by Miss Cora Woode readings by Mrs George Elliott and Mrs I N Savage presented The Vision of Sir Launfal followed by roll calls thoughts on giving and a social hour.
Monday night a tent with 27 charter members joined the Knights of Maccabees at Sherwood. Degrees were conferred by a Hickeville team. Grand Auditor Elgar and other officials attended. Officers named, lunch served, and Evansport saw 25 new members Thursday evening.
Local supplier highlights Velvets Brussels Axminster and Ingram Carpets Rugs and Room size rugs. Prepared to supply lace curtains draperies and linoleums in 6 and 12 wide. Lovers of wash goods welcomed with easy selection and reasonable prices. Come and see. no trouble to show goods.
Havana dispatch reports fire in Camp Columbia officers quarters destroying two houses occupied by twenty five officers. Lieutenant Walter Wilhelm and two privates were injured though Wilhelm’s injuries were reportedly minor. Mrs. J R Wilhelm received a cable stating he was all right.
Funeral services for Mrs. Harriet Barnett were held at home officiated by Rev. E. F. Bigler and her burial took place in Delphi Indiana. R. A. Perry formerly of a Jewell Florida farm died in Ann Arbor Michigan and was interred in Florida. Bernice Elizabeth Stuckey infant daughter of Louis Stuckey died of brain congestion and was buried beside her mother in Clinker cemetery. Anna Dorothes Goller widow of Nick Goller died in Highland township born in Wurttemberg Germany. She leaves a daughter Mrs. Wm Miller and a son George Goller, plus 11 grandchildren and one great grandchild. Funeral at home and St Stephanus church conducted by Rev. Diemer.
The Newcastle district ministers refused to reconsider denouncing the Western Seamen's Friend Society as unworthy of support. Rev Hiram Sears and J O Fall urged one more chance to reestablish trust, but were denied. A March conference will review thousands of donated funds and the society’s true use.
Court notes show Gottlieb Klenk administrator seeks disposition of real estate in estate of Louisa Klenk with no decision yet. Judge Bailey grants more time. Sherwood Bank Co. v Sherwood Grain and Milling Co. discusses mortgage foreclosure and questions of authority. Wren and Hay appear for plaintiffs. Hockman and Sutphen & Sutphen for defendants. Grace M. Dukes seeks divorce from Herman M. Dukes with restoration of maiden name Grace M. Carr. Petition by Highland township Board of Education requests transfer of 1300 from contingent to building fund for two new schools. George Wion named to fill Milford township justice vacancy after G A Thompson resigns. Examiners Donald S. Abell and L. E. Griffin appointed for county treasury. Marriage license issued to Geo H. Holmes and Mary Markley.
Uncalled letters listed for Defiance post office include C. P. Burlington Frank Hardwick John W. Smith Mrs Mary A Cowell Mrs EB Hammer Miss Mable Kuhn Mrs Jane Stuckey Mrs K R Shepherd Sue Williams Mrs Lola Zimmerman If not claimed within 14 days they will go to the dead letter office Postmaster C J Thompson notes callers should say advertised and give list date.
Mrs. Harriet Barnett dies prompting last rites in Middleboro Kentucky with her children Mrs. Richard Hoyland of Middlesboro and William Barnett of Potomac Illinois traveling to attend the service.
John Mack Jr returns home to Defiance. P. M. Crago of Toledo visited Ney on Thursday and Friday. John Rupel relocated to the Patrick Quinn farm. Mr and Mrs Clarence Young welcomed a baby boy. William Stripe sold a work horse to Jess Snyder last week. Ora Maisch moved into the Charles Fieldner property Monday.
Henry L. Stock leaves Defiance county S S A for Evanston Ill Feb 27. J W Shuter Evansport will act as county secretary. County convention invited to Farmer with many Sunday school workers to attend and press for prize banner. Ohio S S Association calls March 24 pledge signing day urging total abstinence from alcohol. details from 79 Ragge ry Building Columbus.
Notice states that on March 5 197 more than three fifths of stockholders of The Kerr Brothers Manufacturing Company voted to amend the articles of incorporation to give the corporation power to buy lease or convey real estate or property used or necessary for its business. George B Wilson secretary.
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