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Newspaper
Defiance Weekly Express
Location
Defiance, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Mar 22, 1900
Page
5
Local notes report a birth of a ten pound boy to Mr and Mrs Jas Britton. Mentions Mrs Henry Gherke summoned to Toledo for sister's illness and a funeral in Whitehouse for Mr Gillett. Also lists surplus fruit stock at Winterich nursery with fruit prices.
Judge Donnelly arrived and court opened with a short session. The defense stated readiness to proceed as jurors were sought for the special venire of twenty four names. Attendance was light and officers had not yet reached the full panel. As of press time the venire neared exhaustion and a new panel was expected to be issued.
In a deferral request, defense attorney Enos sought a delay citing his client Ed Johnson’s state of mind and his sick mother. Judge Donnelly denied the continuance but allowed an associate counsel, with K V Haymaker chosen. Jury selection continued, venues exhausted, and new venire to be issued as court adjourned.
A North Defiance report claimed smallpox in a local family, but no truth to the rumor. Gib Woodcox and eight members were quarantined after Charles Greiner contracted smallpox after visiting their home. Mayor Deinoldfer urged home confinement or ward-house confinement. The town also lists civic notes, obituaries, and local business moves.
The Post Office at Defiance Ohio lists uncalled letters for the week ending March 20 1900. Names include Mrs Hattie D Burgess H W Campbell Mrs Harman Batcha Lours Valet. If not claimed within 14 days they go to the Dead Letter Office by law.
Samuel L W Rohn, a Defiance native and lawyer, accepted the Republican mayoral nomination at the Defiance city convention after initially declining. He promises a conservative and honorable administration if elected and conveys gratitude to the delegates.
City council weighing whether to carry to the supreme court a damages claim of 2391.40 against the city in a Frank Schweizer case. A committee was formed to negotiate a compromise while other actions include selling a burned bay team, vacating part of Broad way, and appointing board members for health and equalization.
A March 14 social gathering at Miss Sadie Egler's home near Independence featured a merry crowd of young people in games and music. A bountiful supper of oysters and cakes followed, served by Sadie with Roy King assisting, and attendees included Abbey Willeman Estella Willeman Carrie Willeman Mayor Abbey Mayor and many others along with guest of honor Mrs Sadie Lchholdt.
John Frank and Frank Moser list 23 western horses for sale. Eph Marckel and uncle Eli visited Bryan last week amid some ill relatives. John Sheets runs Lehman’s wood saw engine. John Mekus, once crippled, can walk again. Chas Bidlack owns a new colt described as a dandy. A rumor that Domerville had smallpox is false. no smallpox in town.
Emery Graper and Frank Graper open a new grocery at the Gottwald building corner Clinton and Fourth streets. Emery brings ten years with Lon Krotz grocery. Frank adds broad experience. They describe a neat store with an elegant fit-up and a fine stock and invite friends and customers.
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