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Newspaper
Defiance Weekly Express
Location
Defiance, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Mar 21, 1901
Page
5
Godward's Drug Store advertises a clearance of approximately 20 Defiance Bicycles in bright condition for 21 dollars each. Buyers may choose any tire option.
City news itemized a busy week with horse sale to a Paulding gentleman, bonds of marriage license for Geo Whitman and Maud Evans, illnesses, guardianship, travels, and civic updates. Included are land sale, a newborn, jury duty, and a Republican ticket for Tiffin township. Also mentions Margaret Cadet at Toledo asylum and son in San Francisco camp.
The study shows jewelers must stock only trustworthy timepieces. It warns against discounted watches that damage reputation, noting a complete stock from $8.00 to higher priced models. The message urges options from modest to premium prices, stressing dependable quality.
Circuit Judge Mooney rules the Defiance water contract with the Water Works Co void for lack of elector ratification under Ohio law. City solicitor authority to sue upheld. contract deemed invalid and not binding on the city. Further steps include a rehearing motion and possible appeal to the Supreme Court.
The circuit court trial cost taxpayers 315.95 after fees to Ansberry and Griffin. The case stems from officials attempting to punish the Express, and the line reads the people pay the freight.
Divine services Sunday March 24 with Sunday school at 9 and English service at 10. English service at Zion church in Sherwood 2 30 pm. Special Lenten services at Sherwood next Wednesday 7 15 pm. All are invited.
Joe J. Lewis, a visitor to the Express office, described his Civil War prisoner experiences including capture on Feb 10 1864 and parole Feb 14 1865. He recovered a ball and chain used to restrain a prisoner at Andersonville and plans to display the relic in Memorial hall relic room for veterans.
Mrs. C. N. Norton will offer at public vendue on Evans farm along river road about one mile east of Defiance on Wednesday March 27 1901 at 10 a m. The list includes 2 work horses 1 two year old colt 5 milch cows 1 broad sow 1 binder 1 mower 1 disc harrow 1 two horse cultivator 1 roller 1 hay tedder 1 grain drill 1 hay rake 2 scrapers 2 road wagons 1 spring wagon 2 single cultivators sets of harness and many other items auctioneered by Henry Shively.
In a local infirmary update W W Wilson and J M Brown directed the home on March 6. Visitors include David Raser and wife Pearl Dove of Brunersburg and Etta Leaders. Defiance residents G F Ross and C A Hall dropped by, with Mrs H C Leaders and Mrs Hall seen Sunday. Matron Mrs Hall, injured in a fall last week, is improving. A Hall, superintendent, made a trip to Napoleon last week.
Washington Township notes report two additional street lights installed Saturday in Ney. Elmer Draker bought property formerly owned by E Welker from Jacob Warner. Mrs Jacob Speith is critically ill after a burst blood vessel. she is on the mend now. The Pleasant Point school resumed Monday after a two week vacation with Mr Bryan as teacher.
River bottom elm soil and tiled fields across multiple parcels in Defiance and Paulding counties. Prices range from 1 650 to 13 000 with acres from 40 to 320 including cleared and timbered tracts, houses, barns, schools nearby, and gravel roads. Includes 206 acre tract with 180 cleared and tiled, 4 miles to Defiance.
The M. E. church hosted a well attended quarterly meeting with Rev. Kern present. Social visits included D. F. Kuhn and H. L. Stock at S. L. Dunn’s, and Jessie Linebrink with friends at Stringtown. Other items mention cattle sales, political caucus support, and various local family errands and illnesses.
A quick no bake dessert idea using Jell O instant pudding. Prepare with hot water and let it cool, ready in about two minutes. Flavors include lemon and strawberry.
Neal Bomker clerked for William Yeagley and will aid customers kindly. Floyd Richardson suffers rheumatism, Paul Richardson to teach his brother’s school in district 4 during illness. Rev Davenport to preach Sunday at 1 a m. Elmer Hannum to clerk for I A Mavis next season. Ray Spangler claims mumps. A M Biglow to farm part of his father’s land. A B Niseley and wife return from southern trip for health reasons.
An order of the probate court of Defiance County Ohio directs a public auction sale on Saturday April 20 1901 at 2 pm at the courthouse door. The bid is for the south half of lot 34 on the auditor's plat in the 4th ward Defiance and the property is offered with deferred payments secured by mortgage.
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