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Newspaper
Defiance Weekly Express
Location
Defiance, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Mar 20, 1902
Page
6
A cluttered Defiance page reports a guilty verdict in the state versus Charles Shoup case. It notes business openings, real estate closings, bank inspections, and local family news including a child’s death and a birthday celebration.
A sudden heart death of Mrs Francis Neff Marcellus at her Washington street home shocked church and social circles. Born in Mamme, she would have turned 51 next month leaving a husband William Marcellus and six children, with funeral plans pending Thursday afternoon.
The Ideal Pharmacy listing shows Weisenberger and Emery as proprietors. It advertises pharmacy services and highlights a local business presence with emphasis on personal care and product availability. The ad reflects a small-town drugstore tone and community focus.
A funeral is held at Marcellus M. E. Church at 2 p. m. Thursday. The casket will not be opened at the church.
The Georgia is reported down with bolts for Chcas and the Columbine is down with wood for Chas Miller, according to Marine Notes.
The State represented by J M Sheets asks the court to hear the B and O Ry dispute over Newville road closure at Hicksville due to track grade raising. Earlier this afternoon a jury awarded J F Nedry 410 dollars against the B and O Ry.
On March 17 ex hardware merchant W A Kehnast celebrated his 55th birthday with a six o'clock dinner at his Jefferson street home. Guests included J P Cameron R T Whitaker F S Bowlby H P Miller Peter Weigerding G M Watkins and wives and Miss Clara Bokop. The evening featured card games and a table centerpiece with fifty five tapers honoring the host.
Mrs. J. K. Andrew of 925 Jefferson Street Defiance Ohio reports Dr A W Chase's Nerve Pills revived her energy and steadiness after feeling run down and nervous. Pills sell for 50 cents at dealers or Buffalo. A W Chase Medicine Co. portrait and signature appear on every package. A. W. King Son offer spring men and boys shirts with low margins and claims to undersell rivals in Defiance as Easter approaches.
Mary Coble Seibert died Tuesday night at 11 at the home of her son-in-law John Schneider on Holgate Avenue aged 87. Born May 10 1815 in France she moved to Baltimore then Lancaster Ohio before marrying Seibert about 60 years ago. Survived by five children and many grandchildren. funeral planned for Friday with relatives from Chicago expected.
The Democratic nominations in Tiffin township list Justice Martin Gurwell for trustee Jacob Gates for assessor Homer Hall for clerk T E Shuter for constable and W C Partee for auditor We are not advised what part Asa may have played in shaping this ticket.
Divine services at St. John's Reformed Church corner Fourth and Washington March 23 include 9 am Sunday school 10 am German sermon 2 30 pm German service at Sherwood. Good Friday German services at 10 am and 2 30 pm at Defiance. Rev F E Lahr pastor. All are cordially invited.
Geo Miller, a former mail carrier and pensioner, says two men robbed him of about six dollars near Sulphur Hollow on a late Saturday night. He believes he can identify the assailants but has not filed a police report yet. Jacob Yurich and Lula Daily were granted license to wed in Mark township. Miss Corrigan announces millinery opening on Thursday March 27 with invitation. An advertisement promotes Dean's Ointment as a skin cure at 50 cents.
Ill child Lolo Povenmire listed as sick. Merle Fullmer and John B Myers wed at family home with Rev W S Culp officiating. Selections by Nellie Blue and Walt Myers. Couple to move April 1 to Silas Clark’s house. ME church gains a gasoline light plant. Various sales, school events, and visits noted across Brooksville and Evansport communities.
City council members present as Arning Helmick C L Hoeffel Schultz Jaeger Beardsley approved minutes and corrected refunders interest totals. A $2500 appeal bond for City vs Schmidt was authorized with $25 to guaranty bond, debated allocations, and street repairs discussed including sidewalk care and Seaward building front repair after street damage.
The Republican caucuses met quietly with broad attendance and harmony. Nominations stressed fitness and strength, aiming to elect the listed ward candidates including councilmen education boards assessors and precinct committeemen across four wards.
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