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Newspaper
Defiance Weekly Express
Location
Defiance, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Mar 28, 1901
Page
9
The deputy supervisors of elections announce the judges and clerks selected for the spring term of 1900. Names are listed by location with party designations and initial assignments, covering Adams through Albert Ashman.
Residents report snow in Antwerp and smallpox cases in Hicksville. Licenses to wed granted to Ludwig B. Schlegel and Della Hartman. Frank St Amant seriously ill. Mrs. Peter Shortgen paralyzed. Mrs. Mary Crofford visits Cecil. School vacation set for Defiance March 29 to April 8 1901. many local residents mentioned with illnesses travel and daily life notes.
Washington dispatch reports Captain Jake Donaldson the veteran Ohio politician has recovered from a serious illness at the Sibley hotel and will be out Thursday for the first time since a blood poisoning threat began with his great toe. The tale recalls a past death rumor sparked by a misprint when he was aged and connected to John Sherman. a quiet wedding in Francis Street united their daughter Della to L C Schlegel of Marion Indiana.
A broad array of small items from Defiance county includes resignations and relocations, Shriners arrival in Honolulu, school term end for Ayersville High with prize cards, court actions on a $3000 loan balance, travels of various residents, political rivalries, a wind storm, potential land claims, library space concerns, and plans for public notices and legal cases involving Mary Corrigan, Mrs. Bosher, and others.
Trustees of Adams township clash with Express over Dr R B Cameron bill for health officer services. They say one trip sufficed and credit for stamping out smallpox lies with the trustees. A physician’s charge is urged as due. Also notes تر election moves and sheriff’s office overhaul. Toledo News reports Mrs F J Daoust hosting a young people party. William Shirkey dies in Farmer with possible suicide suspected.
A brief food note lists dessert options tied to a local bake sale event. It highlights simple choices and hints at a community gathering with light treats and social sharing.
A delegation returning from Van Wert reports the senatorial convention will be held here on May 22. Mayor J A Evans, T T Ansberry, and Peter F Seibel returned Monday night. Wm Kirtley and Geo G May Jr arrived today. Organizers from Defiance gain credit for the capture.
Foot Ease powder cools hot swollen feet and relieves sweating burning and pain. It soothes smarting feet and helps with ingrowing nails blisters and callous spots. Sold in shoe stores for 25 cents with trial packs available from Allen S Olmsted LeRoy
A letter from David City Nebraska dated April 1 1900 extols Grain-O from Genesee Pure Food Co Le Roy New York. The writer says coffee caused illness in a brother who switched to Grain-O and never looked back praising health improvements and continued use.
Surrogate Fitzgerald set April 8 for the hearing on the contest of the will of Texas millionaire William Marsh Rice. Attorneys for the executors of the first will filed the application. A second will allegedly forged, drawn by Albert M. Patrick, made Rice residuary legatee before his death.
Washington reports the postmaster general will issue an order establishing a domestic postage rate between the United States and Cuba, with the change to take effect April 1 following a cabinet meeting.
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