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Newspaper

Defiance Weekly Express

Location

Defiance, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Mar 13, 1902

Page

3

Sabbath Question topic draws large Presbyterian crowd

At a Federation of Churches meeting in the Presbyterian church Rev Whitlock and Rev Metzner led discussions on the Sabbath. Speakers urged stronger public sentiment, enforcement of Sabbath laws, and more family religious practice to strengthen church and civic life.

Federation of Churches Presbyterian Church Whitlock Latchaw Metzner Island Park Slagle Joshua Israel Ohio Baumgardner

New Suits Filed in Common Pleas Court

David B. Miller sues Fish and Maxwell of Hicksville for a receiver. James H. Gier sues John P. Snyder and others with John C. Barber guardian of Chas D Barber a minor for $5,000 damages against The Eureka Milling Co. of Hicksville.

Common Pleas Court David B. Miller Fish & Maxwell Hicksville James H. Gier John P.snyder John C. Barber Chas D. Barber Os the Eureka Milling Co

Defiance Brick Yards Sold by Local Pair and Montpelier Friend

James and Christ Neff of this place and W O Weaver of Montpelier purchased the brick yards in Defiance previously owned by Hl G Monen county clerk. Also notes include obituaries for Harriet Maddocks 67, Bill Albert Smith 11, and Mrs Henry Myers 76 with funeral details and church services.

James and Christ Neff This Place W. O. Weaver Montpelier Defiance Hl. G. Monen Mr. Monen

MICE ATE HIS CIGARS AND OTHER TOWN NOTES

Mice spoiled cigars at the Express business office and other mischief items fill the page. Real estate sales include H G Monen brick yard property at 6200 dollars, A S Nisley selling a 100 acre Farmer farm for 12500, C W Kerns selling 100 acres in Tiffin township for 5500. A High land township barn burned with some insurance, revival meeting at Ayersville converts 100, pastor Rev. Culp worn out, George W. Smith marrying Miss Anna Grosenbacher in Ayersville, Preisendorfer and Zellers to open a new drug store by April 1, navigation opening hints at car famine, banker upgrades, licenses issued for marriages, remains of Mrs. Wing brought home, Rev. Slagle conducting grave services.

W. A. Wing Milwaukee Wis A. Martin & Co Moon Cemetery B. W. Slagle Isaac Skiver Highland Township

Masonic Chapter Hosts Visit by Toledo Deputy

The Ensawocsa Chapter No 89 R and A M enjoyed a profitable Friday with W J Baker of Toledo as district deputy. Baker led a school of instruction, a banquet followed, three candidates were exalted, and Baker praised the afternoon and evening’s work.

Ensawocsa W. J. Baker Toledo Baker Masonic Building R. Brown

Odd Fellows Building Ordered Closed Over Safety Issues

Mayor J A Evans received a letter from state inspector J H Morgan directing the Ralston building on Clinton streets to be closed until state requirements are met. The Odd Fellows occupy the building and mustorses guard against unsafe exits. Inspector Campfield of Toledo found the third floor crowding risk unsafe conditions. repairs will be arranged immediately.

J. A. Evans J. H. Morgan State Inspector of Ralston Clinton Streets Campfield Toledo

W omen witnesses could aid Rath murder defendants

The Antwerp Bee reports Mrs. Haney of Auburn Ind and Mrs. Chas Weir of Hicksville told Judge Snook they would clear the men in the Rath murder trial. Sheriff McCarty could not confirm details, and Hicksville sources say supporters of Zuber and Rumbaugh aim for a pardon with the statement to the governor. In other news, Henry Crook praises Chamberlain’s Pain Balm for rheumatism relief. N G Woodward sells it locally.

Antwerp Bee Haney Auburn Ind Chas. Weir Hicksville Rath W. H. Snook Paulding John McCarty Zuber and Rumbaugh Chamberlain Henry T. Crook Asheville N. C Gazette N. G. Woodward Mar

State Inspector Removes Him and Shortage Found

A state inspector auditing St Marys Building and Loan notes uncovered a nearly $4,000 shortage in Captain Louis F. E. Lambert’s books later reduced to about $3,000 after corrections. Lambert deposited $7,000 in securities and resigned. John T. Schoonover was elected to replace him. Lambert, Civil War veteran and former mayor, faced suspected bookkeeping errors.

St. Marys’ Building and Loan Association Louis FE. Lambert Lambert John T. Schoonover Captain Lambert

Run on Chamberlain's Cough Remedy at Glade Springs

A. F. Clark, a Glade Springs druggist, sold twelve bottles of Chamberlain's Cough Remedy on January 25 1901. He testifies the medicine sells well and satisfies customers. The remedy is well known in Virginia for curing coughs colds and grip and is available from N G Woodward.

A. F. Clark Glade Springs Chamberlain Virginia N. G. Woodward

Democratic Audit Nominee Marker J T Miller Gains Candidacy

Milford township stock dealer J T Miller announces his candidacy for the Democratic nomination for county auditor. Miller, known locally, has ties to Judge W H Hubbard and other leaders, and plans to secure support across Defiance County farms ahead of the county convention.

J.T. Miller Milford Township Gruner Miller Old Milford Ulistic W. H. Hubbard Defiance County

Costello Store Sold to Henry Jennings

Michael Costello sold his Clinton street drugstore to Henry Jennings, who has served as pharmacist since opening. Jennings, a Defiance boy, is a popular, skilled druggist with a bright future, and the Express wishes both men well.

Michael Costello Clinton Street Henry Jennings Costello Mr. Costello Henry Jenning The Express Henry

Court of Common Pleas Opens in Defiance County

Defiance County March term opens with Judge Hubbard and sworn grand jury. Docket includes settled cases, defaults, and appeals. J. Ryan sues Farnsworth for 250 while Farnsworth settles with village for 500. attorney later seeks share. Circuit court session set to begin next morning with light docket.

Court of Common Pleas Defiance County W. H. Hubbard M. B. Gorman John Kahout John Wagner J. W. Haase William Geiger Fred Moehring L. L. Stone Louis Degginger J. I. Wisler Harmon Krull George E. Winn Jennie Moon Fred Mekus Eva Mohr Isadore Breno M. M. Farnsworth Hicksville J.W. Underwood B. F. Gordon C. W. Kerns Mary Clutter M. Donnelly Napoleon J.C. Ryan Ryan E. Hope Norton John Wisda Christ Diehl Sr D. F. Openlander James H. Miller Estella Emslie Essie M. Keener

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