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Newspaper

Defiance Weekly Express

Location

Defiance, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Mar 15, 1900

Page

5

City News Budget Highlights Local Events

Miss Carrie Edwards of Napoleon visits Mrs J W S Palmer. Editor Claude Gleason of the Sher wood Signal in the city. Mrs M W Wells of Chicago leaves for Cleveland after visiting Mrs E Phelps. Independence Dam damaged by ice to be repaired tomorrow. Smallpox affects Jos Mangas and son of New Bavaria. father resides on Frances street. Robi Morrison reports satisfaction with Toledo home church and school. Dr Thomas Electric Oil advertised for pains. Henry Weisenberger displays a stone clock at Lynde's Shoes. Walter A Wood witness Martin Steinberger returns for city Water Works case. Latty building entrance enlarged with new stone steps improving appearance. Christian Endeavor elects officers. Ed Keensbury’s surprise birthday party. Several local business updates and notices on factories and residents.

Robi. Morrison Toledo Dr. Thomas Hea Monarch Lynde Henry Weisenberger

Farewell Reception for Mrs. El Root at Lynde Home

The WRC hosts a farewell reception for Mrs. El Root at Mr. and Mrs. J W Lynde's home. More than seventy five ladies attend as red white and blue decorations and flags create a patriotic setting. Mrs. E E Root, past president of Bishop Relief Corps, receives a silver bread tray from Mrs. G W Deatrick amid warm thanks.

J W Lynde Kidney Lynde WRC el Root E E Root Bazil Lind Grace Myers Grace Gleason Rollie Gleason Miss Dunn G W Deatrick Bishop Relief

Public Sale by G W Burke on Defiance Farm

G W Burke will offer for sale on his farm 5 miles north of Defiance and 4 miles east of Banner School house Tiffin township on Wednesday March 21 1900. Items listed include 2 work horses 1 cow coming fresh 1 heifer 2 broad sows 9 pigs 1 Milwaukee mower 1 hay rake 1 wagon wide tire 1 top buggy 1 sleigh 1 pair bob sleds 1 scraper 1 plow 2 cultivators 1 stand bees chickens and other articles too numerous to mention.

G W Burke Defiance Banner School House Tiffin Township

Circuit Court Hears Zuber Case In Ohio

Judges Price Norris and Day preside over Frank Zuber v State of Ohio arguments. Attorneys Lamb Ansberry and Cameron present in sessions with Mr. Enos to finish today. Court likely delays decision for several days.

Circuit Court Price, Norris and Day Frank Zuber State of Ohio Lamb Ansberry Cameron Enos

Mrs Carrie Setzer Dies After Illness Near Pleasant Bend

Mrs Carrie Setzer of Pleasant Bend area died Monday at 1 o clock from consumption. She leaves a husband and two children. Known as Mrs Chas Hornung, who died years ago of the same disease, she was a member of the German ME church on the South Ridge and a consistent Christian lady. She will be greatly missed by many friends.

Carrie Setzer Pleasant Bend Setzer Chas. Hornung South Ridge

Surprise visit by BNIT club to the Root home

The BNIT club and husbands planned a Tuesday surprise for Mr. and Mrs. EE Root. Guests gathered at Mrs. H P Miller’s home and escorted the Root couple to a merrily hosted evening with games and conversation. An eight-dish spread from guest baskets and a silver souvenir spoon engraved with BNIT were given.

EE Root H P §Miller Root Mrs. Root BNIT

Local notes and business updates from Defiance

Illness recoveries mentioned for Dr. PH Aldrich and Mrs. H T Bredhill. Harvey Stevens of Gawne Static Co. visits from Sandusky. Harley's Lion store to add a ladies silk underwear department. George Forst appointed guardian of Magdelina Forst's minor children. Mrs. Ed Conlisk and Miss Margaret Doherty guests of Mrs. Dick Weidenhamer. CS Wellman to stay in Defiance for piano and organ business. Herman Ort buys Defiance Grocery small team. Andy Pescefal builds a new smoke stack for H B Tenzer on Perry Street. Tycho the Hambletonian stallion, 2:28, to be seen at John A Foust’s shop after March 26. Tycho site of Fairview record 2:094 and many 2:30 times. Young Bros. to reoccupy former room in Preisendorfer building next Saturday with meat market managed by Mr. McGraw. G W Burke and family to move to North Dakota. Burke sells farm to Albert Gardner. Battle case set for Wednesday March 21 at the Burke residence before Dakota departure. Local well builders plan another well along the Auglaize river after the last venture.

Tycho John A Foust Fairview Young Bros Preisendorfer Mr. McGraw John H Baker

Divine Services in Defiance and surrounding churches

Sunday schedule at Reformed church Defiance includes Sunday school at 9 am and German preaching at 10 am. German service at Sherwood at 2 pm and English service at St Pauls ME Florida at 2 pm led by C R Hartman of Tiffin with F E Lagre listed as pastor.

Reformed Church Defiance Sherwood St. Paul’s ME Florida C R Hartman Tiffin F E Lagre

Northwestern Ohio incorporations filed in Columbus

Three Toledo area filings appear in the March 12 list withSecretary of State Kinney. The Wasaonoquette Land company aims to improve and plat Lucas county land. Crescent Publishing Co. of Defiance forms to run a general printing and publishing business. Cedar Point Improvement Co. plans a summer resort at Cedar Point with Judge E King among organizers.

Columbus Kinney Ohio Peter and James Donnelly A K AH Detwiler F M Dotson Wasaonoquette Land Company Lucas Couny John W Winn D D Donovin Chas. B Sampson Crescent Publishing Co Defiance Judge E . King Sanducky Cedar Point

Drummond Remedies Promoted At High Price

An advertisement for Drummond Medicine Co. New York touts relief from rheumatism at $100 a bottle. It cites hundreds of testimonials from grateful users and invites readers to write directly to the company if their druggist lacks the remedies. Agents wanted.

Local Social Happenings Around Domerville and Nearby

Mr and Mrs John McComb visited Lafayette Rodgers on Wednesday. Mr and Mrs Eli Turritin of Stryker attended Mattocks gathering Saturday and Sunday. A pleasant crowd from Tiffin township were entertained at Mrs Allens last week. Chas Pessefall and Tony Nolty hauled logs from morning to night. Geo Chase buzzed wood on Monday. A number from this place attended a sale near Evansport on Monday.

Defiance College Recital Delights Few Attendees

A Violin Lecture Recital at Defiance College by Carl Riedelsberger and Guy Bevier Williams drew a small audience but impressed attendees and city musicians with their high level performance. The event showcased top talent and was praised as one of the best ever seen in Defiance.

Defiance College Carl Riedelnberger Guy Bevier Williams Riedelsberger Williame Defiance

Birth of a daughter to Mr and Mrs Jacob Fillman

Mrs S M Cameron recovering from illness. CF Miller of Sherwood back from Buffalo with cattle. BMT club forms Battenburg auxiliary meeting next Wednesday at 2 to 5 pm hosted by Mrs H P Miller. Charles Kindig celebrated birthday with relatives. gifts given. AG McClary to build a large 75 foot beam boat for Island Park crowds. yard work at H B Tenzer Lumber Co. machinery purchased. capacity 250 persons.

AG McClary H B Tenzer McClary Island Park

Banner School Teacher Spends Sunday with Sister

Miss Emma Daft of Banner school spent Sunday with her sister. Frank Patten sold his team of horses last week for 200 dollars. A Republican caucus will be held in Mapes hall on Friday March 16 at 130 PM. Ben Palmer and Sherman Turritan visited Defiance Saturday. Ed King closed his school last Friday. An entertainment occurred in the evening. Protracted meetings continue at the U B church. F W Stock and wife were guests of Jas Christy and wife Sunday. Fred Gansmiller and Lewis Gillett plan to leave for South Dakota next week to work the summer. John Ehrman and Vester Stock haul logs to Stryker. Syl Stock dined with his son Fred last Monday. School examinations are the order of the day at the rural school south of town.

Emma Daft Banner Frank Patten Mapes’ Hall Ben Palmer Sherman Turritan Defiance King U B F W Stock Jas Christy Fred Gansmiller Lewis Gillett South Dakota John Ehrman Vester Stock Stryker Syl Stock Fred

Horse Wanted for Piano Trade in Defiance

Wanted a good horse in trade for a new piano or organ. Call or write CS Wellman in Defiance Ohio. d63-6t wi4-4t

Wellman Defiance

Cure Constipation Forever Ad Promotes Cascarets Candy

An ancient ad touts Cascarets Candy Cathartic as a cure for constipation. It claims 1c or 5c costs and asserts druggists fail to cure, urging readers to try the product.

Interesting Program Rendered on St Patrick's Day

The Altar Society of Our Lady of Perpetual Help hosts a supper with a concert in National Union Hall. Performers include Mies Doherty Earl Rife Miss Mae Harley Lillian Deveaux and Maud Faust with piano duets violin and cello solos, soprano and baritone numbers.

Ladies of the Altar Society of Our Lady of Perpetual Help National Union Hall Mies Doherty S.sccecauee Earl Rife Mae Harley Lillian Deveaux Messrs Reynolds, Raynes Blanchard A. Rath Ea, Frick

Five Corners Local Notes and Transactions

Edward Smith and family visited Pleasant Bend on Saturday. John Kubnish sold a fine horse to Mr. Weisenberger for 110 dollars. George Shhindler sold a cow to Calvin Smith for 38 dollars. Mrs. S E Wellman visits her son W B Wellman. W M Fullmer and David Fullmer delivered hogs to the city. Baker district school closed. Miss Myrtie Myers teacher. Charley Wellman visited uncle G O Wellman. Patten of Evansport searched for horses. Dr Zigler of Ayernville reportedly ill.

Edward Smith Pleasant Bend John Kubnish Mr. Weisenberger George Shhindler Calvin Smith Martin's S E Wellman Wellman W M Fullmer David Fullmer Baker District Myrtie Myers Charley Wellman G O Wellman Patten Evansport Dr. Zigler Ayernville

Defiance Court Hears Damages Case From Fall on Defective Sidewalk

Circuit court opened with Mrs. Dr. Ralston suing the city of Defiance for damages after a fall on a defective sidewalk. Later sessions include W P Houston versus the Electric Light and Power Co with city tax and street improvement assessment interests involved.

Mittens on Sale at Burt's Big Bazaar

Two pairs of mittens priced at five cents are advertised at Burt's Big Bazaar in an early 20th century sale listing.

Mittens Burt’s Big Bazaar

Also Mentioned on This Page

Godward’s Drug Store City News Budget Carrie Edwards Napoleon J W S Palmer Claude Gleason The Sherwood Signal City M W Wells Chicago E Phelps Cleveland Independence Jos Mangas and Con New Bavaria Mr. Mangas Frances Street Martin Steinberger Walter A Wood & Co Daily Express Law Library Christian Endeavor Society of the Presbyterian Church W W Wood Eva Brechbill W G Lehman Helen Jarvis Treas Ed Keensbury Keesbury Frank X Groselle Groselle Express van Cleve August Boester Supt. Schrack Bechel John Corporation Line Mr. Bechel Thompson Philip Peter and Mary Clemens Chae, Conghanone and J WS Palmer Jno Madras H W Myera Winterich’s Nurgery Putnam J. P. Buffington Sarah Goff Joseph Clark Common Pleas Coulter & Karr Samuel Pennett Ayersville Z J Wheeler Pauding Mr. Wheeler Henry Gherke Dele Rohn Dr. Wood Nellie Moore Newark Ben Lindis B . Thomas Cooper Rooliston Cincinnati Rooliston Burt’s Bazaar Mindow E . Peters Kankakee Peters Miss King Miss Hitchinge Worcester Maas Singer’s Grocery Mises Hitchings Travis’ Grocery J W Kidney J W Wisler J P Cameron Catherine Sites A Smith Fred Root Frances Root Nellie Lynde Chas. Shoemaker United Brethren Church PC Rnodee Ladies Aid Society W.R. C Weisenberger & Emery DR. G. D. Edgar Crosby House Rochester Mollencup’s Optician Mr. and Dr. PH Aldrich H T Bredhill Harvey Stevens Gawne Static Co Sandusky Harley’s Lion Store Geo. Forst Magdelina Forst Ed Conlisk Margaret Doherty Dick Weidenhamer CS Wellman Herman Ort Stanley Defiance Grocery Company Andy Pescefal Perry Street North Dakota Burke Albert Gardner Dakota John Ingle Jr Mr. Burke Auglaize Divine Services Crescent Publishing Company Toledo Bee SHOE Clinton Street Jacob Fillman Tauesday S M Cameron CF Miller Buffalo BMT Club Battenburg Club H P Miller Charles Kindig Sarved Mr. Kindig Avansport J. G. Leever M. D Ideal Pharmacy Clinton and Third Streets Rick’s Misses Doherty Deveaux A. H. Bogardus Dodd’s Dodds
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