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Newspaper
Defiance Weekly Express
Location
Defiance, Ohio, United States of America
Date
May 01, 1902
Page
6
Multiple short items report residents and visitors including H P Miller in Florida and Okalona on business, Joe Krutsch joining Singer's grocery, Eva Vincent of Toledo visiting, and local workers busy with construction of cement walks, a steel ceiling, and canal lock repairs.
Walter Wilhelm, appointed a cadet to the West Point military academy by Congressman John S. Snook, left for Fort Thomas Kentucky on Tuesday to take an examination on Thursday. He is accompanied by friend Carl Kettenring for the trip. If he passes, he will report for duty in June.
Josiah McElroy sues W. O. Stever as executor of Mary A. Wank for 303.25 for services rendered during the deceased's life. C. W. Kerns, treasurer, begins suit against M. R. Sigler for back taxes.
Divine services announced for Sunday with Sunday school at 9 a.m. at St John’s and 1:30 p.m. at Zion Reformed in Sherwood. German sermons at 10 a.m. and 2:30 p.m. Ascension day services at Sherwood 10 a.m. and Defiance 2:30 p.m. Pastor Rev F K Lahr invites all.
Will Kniss the express agent at the B&O depot released two coops of carrier pigeons at 9 a m. The birds belong to B F Mullenix of Toledo. It was the finest lot of homing pigeons ever sent to the city. The birds took off smoothly and drifted east out of sight.
R B Cameron and family thank the people of Jewels and vicinity for saving their home from a fierce fire that destroyed J S Calkins grain elevator. They praise the heroic acts of all residents and especially the boys on the roof, plus the ladies who helped move household goods.
A Sunday program invites all to hear Prof M H Davis, Sunday school superintendent from Toledo, speak in the afternoon and evening of May 18 at the Presbyterian church. Watch for the program details. By order of committee.
The Defiance Water Company warns city officials not to shift or divert the water fund, $23,000 held for water use, to general city needs. Despite the protest and a court injunction, the council votes to consider transferring part of the fund to relieve taxpayer debt and save interest, amid ongoing U.S. Supreme Court suit over water charges.
John Tittle plans an addition to his barn. Leach bought a horse of V Hall. Fannie Cameron and Minnie Tittle discussed the spring school term. Parker and Wm Patten purchased new pleasure carriages. R B Cameron and wife visited their son at Delta. Wm Peters of Garrett visited friends here. Wm Moss resigns as Wabash agent. successor from Wauseon appointed. Dr Wood's Norway Pine Syrup promotes cough and cold relief. Republican platform of 1900 praises the Dingey law and tariff stance. Mrs Miller of Citizens Opera House called to Toledo for sickness in family. she plans return and asks patrons to understand.
A prominent physician argues patients rarely follow prescribed hygiene or diet, leaving doctors to rely on drug treatment. He cites chronic constipation and endorses Chamberlain’s Stomach and Liver Tablets as mild, effective, and not causing constipation. Sold by N. G. Woodward.
Rev. A B Murphy pastor of the Baptist church and his wife were surprised Monday evening when about fifty church members marched from Wayne street church to their Second and Jackson street home. The visit included a social-hour and gifts of life essentials. The scene reflected strong parish support and goodwill toward the pastor and his work.
Josh Edgar of Germantown Cal credits Chamberlain's Pain Balm with immediate relief and a full cure after fourteen years of sciatic rheumatism. He states he tried many remedies before using the liniment and has remained well since. Sold by N. .
At a Sol diers' Memorial Union meeting Ridgeville elected President W T Chapman Vice President G E Emery Secretary EL Carpenter and Treasurer John Sechrist for the year. Observance plans discussed. The column lists numerous social visits weddings travel and local business notices across Ridgeville and nearby towns.
Milo Green returns from wintering to Iowa to resume work. WG Elser to teach second year in district No 6. Carrie Ury to teach spring term in Williams Co. A new bridge to be built near the Ferry farm. Hartshorn adds a new barn. Jerry Warner takes a position with J E Gardner in Bryan. Scarlet fever and mumps affect children. Jacob Andres, 64, dies after illnesses. funeral at Bryan English Lutheran church and burial in Bryan cemetery. Mrs Clara Wineland, 70, dies of pneumonia in Bryan. maiden name Pollock. funeral at Ney M E.
The State Bank was organized after a Monday stockholders meeting electing directors Peter Kettenring Wm Geiger E E Carter R Brown I W Gotshall W P Engel and H F Toberen. Officers named Peter Kettenring president Wm Geiger vice president Elbert E Carter cashier. The bank will remodel the Karst building at Third and Clinton streets, with Theo Hein Furniture Co Toledo handling interior work. Capital stock set at 50000. Opening date to be announced after remodeling completion.
An item notes Sunday morning church services and interment in the New cemetery. An advertisement extols Chamberlain’s Colic Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy, with H R Preeters of Plymouth Oklahoma praising its aid to threshers who resumed work without a lost day. Sold by N G Woodward.
Report notes an alleged attempted assault on 15 year old Minnie Gallimore near the Defiance Water Co pumping station after a tramp rode in on freight train 96. Plant manager H T Kintigh alerted officer John McGushin but the tramp fled as the freight pulled away. The girl reportedly resisted and demanded the officer not interfere with her affairs.
Mrs Mary Appledam of Defiance Ohio reports relief from severe nervous headaches after using A W Chase Nerve Pills bought at N G Woodward's Drug Store. She says the medicine cured her headaches and stabilized her nerves and she recommends it.
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