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Newspaper

Defiance Weekly Express

Location

Defiance, Ohio, United States of America

Date

May 02, 1901

Page

5

Record Herald mortgage largest in Cook county details

The Chicago Herald company grants a mortgage covering the entire Record-Herald plant and property in Cook county worth 3.6 million dollars. Two revenue stamps attach, 1000 bonds of 3600 dollars each issued at 4 percent interest, payable in gold, with redemption after ten years at 2 percent. Victor F. Lawson buys 1.5 million in securities as the purchase price of The Record. the mortgage takes precedence over a 600 thousand dollar preexisting debt. After five years net earnings exceeding 200 thousand annually are to redeem bonds. no personal stockholder liability.

Cook County Chicago Herald Company Record-Herald Illinois Trust and Tecate Bank Herman H. Kohlsaat Eugene E. Prussing Secrecf Ictor F. Lawson

cordial greeting marks McKinley southern tour

The Tver tour of President McKinley begins with a cordial greeting across 25 states and 1500 miles, showcasing southern loyalty to the flag amid the nation’s healing after the Civil War. The piece lauds McKinley’s statesmanship and public support, noting his wide popular mandate and the sense of national prosperity under his administration.

Tver McKinley Union MckKinley Mcinley George Washington

Impressions of Hawaii от Mrs Kettenring

Mrs. Kettenring and husband returned from a five week journey through California and Hawaii with the Shriners. They enjoyed Los Angeles hospitality, a San Francisco Shriners reception, and a Honolulu banquet for natives and Americans. She praised Hawaiian flora and customs and shared autographs from Ex Queen Lil.

Peter Kettenring San Francisco Los Angeles Kettenring Callifornia Shriners Cliff House Golden Gate Park Pacific Atlantic Hawaii California Honolulu

Schultz-Neumann Wedding At Stever Home In Holgate Avenue

Miss Tillie Schultz and Karl Neumann were united in marriage by Rev. Mueller of St. Paul's Lutheran church at the Stever home on Holgate avenue. The ceremony drew about fifteen close friends, with palms and smilax decor enhancing the intimate setting and a wedding march by Miss Margaret Scott signaling the vows.

Fred Stever Holgate Avenue Mueller St. Paul’s Lutheran Church Tillie Schultz Karl Neumann Cleveland Stever Margaret Scott Smilax

Notice to Bicycle Riders Enforced by City Marshals

City ordinances require all bicycle riders to comply. Officers will arrest riders who violate the ordinance. A. Hun, marshal.

A. Hun

Local Social Roundup From Butler to Waterloo and Antwerp

Henry Reas visited Butler Sunday. J D McKee and wife spent Sunday with Clarence Mounts in Try Ind. AS Lindsey and family were in Waterloo Ind. GG Wilson and family attended church at the chapel in Maysville Ind. A A Fitzcharles installed a tubular well for Henry Miller last week. Laura Shanklin, home from Edgerton for the winter, is back. Mrs James Moore and grandson Forest Moore visited Finley Moore’s family in Antwerp from Friday to Sunday. David Ao e and family of Newville spent Sunday with Hiram Hootman and family. Henry Carey and Riley Gerner built a picket and wire fence for Benton Miller and Charles Woolford last week. Ella Shanklin finished a seven or seven months term of school in her home district Saturday and begins a summer term Monday in district No 10.

GG Wilson Maysville Ind A Fitzcharles Henry Miller Laura Shanklin Edgerton James Moore Forest Moore Finley Antwerp David Aoe Newville Hiram Hootman Henry Carey Riley Gerner Benton Miller Charles Woolford Ella Shanklin

Ney area notes include sales and visits in Bryan

Ed Meyer and wife visited Bryan Saturday while Artie Doud and Doc Hartshorn also spent the day there. Emery Welker bought the William Donley property from Dr Wiseman and has moved in. Edna Strusaker serves as assistant postmistress. John Mark left for Illinois on his bicycle earlier this week. Several local residents hosted guests for dinner including Dr P M Lehman and wife, Wm Strusaker and wife, and Wm Heater and wife. Welker and QO Welker are on the sick list. Wm Neff and wife attended a surprise party in Bryan. R P Lipe bought the elevator at their place. George Churchman will take charge after repairs, promising a top grain market. H E Dreher and Ed Meyers were here last week. Ney Canning Co shipped three cars of goods for Mrs Geo Keler in Bryan. Myrtle Lanly visited Grace Yarlett, Dan Sarah and wife of Bryan and Frank Carruthers and wife spent Sunday with Ed Meyers. Ney high school commencement drew a good crowd. Bessie Doud has gone to Bryan.

H. E. Dreher Ed Meyers Ney Canning Co Geo. Keler Bryan Myrtle Lanly Grace Yarlett Dan Sarah Frank Carruthers Ney High School Bessie Doud

Far mer township school updates and local notices

Dr J Se now x a new rubber tire buggy and other local items. Mrs James Headly is poorly. U A Spangler wholesale agent for Manitoba maize feed. The old pearling house east of town has been removed. Richard Knight owned it. Far mer township board plans summer improvements including a new fence around district No 3 school yard and higher teacher wages. The township school closed Thursday April 18 with Prof C C Biglow of Bryan as teacher.

J. Se V. G. Lord James Headly U. A. Spangler Manitoba Richard Knight Board of Education Farmer Township C. C. Biglow Bryan

Pleasant Bend Grain Rush as New Barn Rises

Grain business in Pleasant Bend is active with corn coming in. Frank Hess built a new barn with Andrew Sweary as contractor. Mrs. Walters and children returned home to Rudolph after two weeks with John Wolf and wife. A large local group attended the Ringling Bros show in Defiance. Henry Mootz and family moved into the house vacated by D W Cox. Wm Hand moved into Henry Mootz’s former place. Wm Mootz of Toledo visited Sunday. Last Monday Henry Mootz fired a revolver at the Fisher home. the weapon exploded accidentally, sending shattered glass toward nearby houses and narrowly missing his youngest child Alburta.

Frank Hess Andrew Sweary Henry Mootz Fisher Mr. Burkett Alburta

Local Notes Show Farm Work and Travel in Area

William Brant fished at the dam on Wednesday while Charley Seibert Jr. visited Evansport Friday. Mike Leithauser started school in District No. 4 Monday and A. J. Kern cleared roads Thursday. Mekus hog purchases Friday and Mekus Bros. husked corn last week. Henry Carpenter teaches in District No. 3 and Henry Moller works on Henry Myers' barn. Farmers improved farms by new fencing. H L Stock traveled on Friday for business. William Nagel hauled hay to Jewell Sahai.

William Brant Charley Seibert Jr Evansport Mike Leithauser A. J. Kern Henry Carpenter H. L. Stock Henry Moller Henry Myers Mekus Bros William Nagel Jewell Sahai

Dreher sells traction engine to Neff for Bryan brick plant

Charles Dreher sells his traction engine to J. W. Neff for use in the brick factory at Bryan. Washington township school directors named after April election include Moog Goller Struble Goller Stailey Bostater Batt Neiswender Shong. Most area schools closed last Friday and the high school commencement at New Saturday evening featured appropriate exercises. Jesse Kaiser plans to attend.

Charles Dreher J. W. Neff Bryan James Crites Henry Hageman Washington Township M. D. Moog Christ Goller D. E. Struble C. F. Goller Charles Stailey B. F. Bostater Edward Batt A. J. Neiswender Wesley Shong Jesse Kaiser

Oshkosh Study Telegra phy and Local Notices

Oshkosh Wisconsin to study telegraphy with James Geller to go there. A G Figley newly appointed JP ready for business. Various local residents building fences, moving saw mills, and selling tile and canned goods. Ayersville band program praised. John Heilshorn pilots air brake innovation for B&O division. several locals ill or teaching. Dr Wood’s Norway Pine Syrup advertised.

Local Socials and Travel in the County

Verna and Lottie Rethmel visited Emma Stock last Sunday. Henry L. Stock toured Fulton county for Brady Insurance. Henry Miller and Alfred Sigg traveled to Defiance by bike. A brood mare was lost by S. Stock. Jacob Hockman and wife visited S. L. Dunn. County officer John Metz visited E. F. Shu maker and returned by roadster after a barnyard delay. Citizens attended a show Monday as farmers sow oats and pedagoges dismissed schools.

Verna Lottie Rethmel Emma Stock Fred Gire Henry L. Stock Fulton County Brady Insurance Co Henry Miller Alfred Sigg Defiance S. Stock Jacob Hockman S. L. Dunn John Metz E. F. Shumaker

Chamberlains Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy Endorsed

Druggist A W Sawtelle of Hartford Conn praises Chamberlains Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy after a customer credits it with saving her life at the shore. A gentleman felled by cold pains recovered after a dose and left the store smiling. Sold by Woodward the druggist in May.

A. W.sawtelle Hartford Conn Getleman Woodward

Ringling Brothers Show Draws Large Local Crowd

County Line News notes a large crowd attends the Ringling Brothers performance. Local residents and visitors, including Mrs. John Matherson and daughter Lillie of North Baltimore, are mentioned as guests. Barns are raised and foundations laid by Louis Schanika, William Demland, and others. Several residents suffer minor illnesses, while Dr Thomas' Electric Oil is advertised as a household emergency remedy.

County Line News Ringling Brothers Robert Setzer Phoebe Dickman John Matherson Lillie North Baltimore William Demland Louis Schanika Laura Demland FW Smith Brunersburg Jacob Geiger Dr. Archer Holgate Morris Fred Schanika

Sherwood Community Toasts Visitors and School Staff

SHERWOOD Postmaster Henry Peck and family were guests of Henry Martin and wife Sunday. J P McCord and family in Evansport Sunday. John M Thompson visited Elva Miller Sunday. Ringling Bros show at Defiance Monday. Catherine Huston returned from Petoska Michigan to Geo Sprow’s home. Freda Mohle of Chicago visiting her parents. Lillian McBride of Omaha and Mamie Koons guests of Dr H C Lindersmith Sunday. Edward Goller of New in city Monday. Prof C H Dunkin of Mark Center named Sherwood high school teacher for next term. Etta Dwinell of Hicksville to teach primary.

Henry Peck Henry Martin J. P. McCord Evansport John M. Thompson Elva Miller Ringling Bros Defiance Catherine Huston Petoska Mich Geo. Sprow Freda Mohle Chicago Lillian McBride Omaha Neb Mamie Koons H. C. Lindersmith Edward Goller New Our City C. H. Dunkin Mark Center Sherwood High School Etta Dwinell Hicksville

May 5 excursion tickets offered for round trip fare

Starting May 5, Sunday excursion tickets will be sold between any two stations on the line for a single round trip fare good for same day travel only. Tickets may be obtained by writing wire phone or visiting the nearest agent or C A Asterlin T P A Ft Wayne Ind No 58.

C. A. Asterlin Ft. Wayne Ind

Try New Remedy for Costiveness in Stomach and Liver Tablets

Advertisement for Chamberlain's Stomach and Liver Tablets claiming a guaranteed remedy for costiveness. Sold by N. G. Woodward in May, price 25 cents per box.

Chamberlain N. G. Woodward

Nickel Plate Offers $1.00 Summer Sunday Excursions

The Nickel Plate road announces Sunday May 5th the start of summer Sunday excursions for groups of five or more traveling on one ticket between any two stations within 100 miles. Each person pays $1.00. Organize your party and contact agents or C A Asterlin at Ft Wayne Indiana for details.

Nickel Plate Road C. A. Asterlin T. P. A Ft. Wayne Ind

Court Notice For Glenna Lehman 1901

The document dated the seventh day of June, A. D. 1901 lists Glenna Lehman with Mahlon E. Wilson as attorney for the plaintiff in a suit.

Glenna Lehman Mahlon E. Wilson Plaintiff

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