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Newspaper
Defiance Weekly Express
Location
Defiance, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Mar 27, 1902
Page
5
Notices show Wm Ball and Eva Burton licensed to marry. Other items report deaths, weddings, relocations, and local business ads. Including Oklahoma Territory visits, railway foreclosure, and a principal appointment for the county school examiner.
The Defiance Machine works adds a third horse to its black team that drives the company truck used to haul heavy machines to the railways. The truck, built for three horses, has only two hitched so far. The new horse weighs 1750 pounds and is four years old this spring, purchased near Edgerton by liveryman Wm. Jones.
Frank Yarborogh of Geiger's factory lost the middle finger of his left hand at the first joint while using a jointer. Jacob Frochlic of Turnbull Wagon Works crushed the third finger of his left hand. both injuries were treated by Dr. M B Stevens.
Bargains advertised for used organs at Well Man's Music Store with prices starting at $12.00. Store location and full listings are not provided in readable text.
The case Hasselsworth v. Boyd was settled in court today for 75 dollars. Court adjourned until Thursday evening.
A bold claim promises relief from headache and low spirits with Clinic Headache Wafers described as a heart tonic that never depresses and never fails. The ad touts ease of use and a 10 cent price at all druggists.
John Reiglemire of Harrison Street reports a blast near Welker at 3 15 PM Monday, killing Robt. B. Durand and his team. The magazine contained 720 quarts of nitro glycerine. debris scattered, windows shattered, and the site left a dry hole. Durand resided at Bradner and had previously worked with others blown near Bowling Green. The area around North Baltimore was deeply affected by the shock.
The Fordyce Syndicate city engineer leading electric railway canal work is en route from Toledo with surveyors between Independence and here expected this evening. Luggage for the party is here under canal collector Dr. H W Myers who found quarters for the men. Boats Georgia and J W Wright, carrying bolts for Defiance Box Co, departed south after arriving Tuesday. DIED Wednesday March 19 at 4 30 p m Mrs George Sampson died of consumption born December 23 1879 in Defiance life bright and cheerful she leaves husband father mother and many siblings funeral held Saturday at 10 a m Rev Swank Napoleon in charge remains sent to Defiance to join baby in Riverside cemetery. Sympathy to the family from the community. Nicholas Vigneron was born at
The Toledo Times notes Charlie Sampson has joined the staff, following his recent work elsewhere. The brief item signals a staffing move and hints at new coverage directions for the paper.
The Messenger in Fremont has resigned and is considering buying a weekly paper in the west. Lou Gibson, former mayor of Zanesville and noted in Democratic state politics, succeeds as business head. Gibson formerly secretar y to Congressman John J. Lentz and represented the Columbus Press-Post at Washington.
At a Grocers and Butchers association meeting the proposal by Central Union Telephone to delay rental hikes from April 1 to May 1 was debated and the group unanimously resolved to discontinue using the company’s telephones from April 1 and remove all Central Union phones from members' businesses immediately after that date.
Weisenburger and Emery advertise Rocky Mountain Tea as the solution for blemish free, brilliant skin and urge women to try it.
Saint Paul France and Louis Swartz, long time residents, died aged 80 and 80 respectively. Swartz of East Defiance to be buried from St Mary's Catholic church with time pending. Swartz's funeral to be held at his late home with Rev David Dempster officiating at Farmer cemetery. He leaves a wife, step-son, seven grandchildren and three great grandchildren among surviving relatives.
The M I C met with Mrs. Phelps on Jefferson street Tuesday afternoon. The meeting opened with Latin literature study and a paper by Mrs. Yingling. Mrs. R T Whitaker spoke on Longfellow. Roll call followed and the group adjourned to meet with Mrs. Dr Powell in two weeks.
John W. Davis returned from Chicago after completing four years at Rush Medical College, University of Chicago. He impressed with diligence and strong class standing, plus a special course at D. Lee Hospital Chicago. Davis will spend two weeks with his parents before an extended western tour and has not chosen a location yet.
Deputy supervisors held a brief session with full attendance. Declinations of Myers Backus Finn Rath were read and accepted, Beehm and Schmaltz named as replacements. Other vacancies remain. ballots will include all township city village and ward tickets.
Mrs Andrews of 205 West Water Street Florida praises Doans Kidney Pills from N G Woodward druggist claiming back pain kidney relief improved sleep and energy for herself and her husband. The ad notes the pills cost 50 cents and are sold by Foster Millburn Co Buffalo NY sole U S agents with the slogan Remember the name Doans and take no substitute.
Good Friday German services at St. John's at 2 30 p m with preparatory rites. Easter Sunday German and English sermons and Lord's Supper at 10 a m. Zion's church in Sherwood offers Good Friday 10 a m German sermon with preparatory rites and 2 30 p m Easter services with Holy Communion. Special home missions offering urged. all members and interested are invited.
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A meeting of business and professional men in Defiance considered a plan to endow Defiance College. Dr Latchaw outlined the proposal and letters showed outside financial interest. Attendees pledged to seek a $20 000 endowment from Defiance County, stressing the impact on the city.
A. W. Kine & Son invites the public to view a new line of young men's suits for spring. The shop claims the outfits are the neatest and most up-to-date yet offered, with prices that undercut those of previous seasons.
Miss Kathryn Cantlon states she did not entertain a small company as reported in the Express. Mrs. T Brecbill entertained a small gathering at her Seneca Street home in honor of her guest daughter Mrs. Reader with refreshments served.
A. F. Clark, druggist in Glade Springs Virginia, sold twelve bottles of Chamberlain's Cough Remedy between 11 a.m. and closing time on January 25 1901. He praises its customer satisfaction and cites long regional use and noted cures. For sale by N. Woodward. Mar
The C L and M Ry was offered at sale at the court house at 10 p m and after a spirited contest the road was knocked down to W W Whitney of the law firm Squire Saunders and Demfrey Cleveland for 285000 The first bid was 167500 Andrew Bruon of Ottawa built the road represented a cash syndicate and raised the price to 280000 Questions loom over confirmation of the sale and which judge would perform that duty The case is in supreme court and could tie up the road for years Many strangers attended the sale The Cleveland firm that bid in the road represented almost all bond holders
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