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Newspaper
Defiance Weekly Express
Location
Defiance, Ohio, United States of America
Date
May 03, 1900
Page
5
City notes report pension raises for W A Craft and local officials. The Van Cleve Glass Co starts a factory in East Defiance while Mrs Frank Jolly visits her parents in Factoria. Other items cover funerals, county bills, promotions, a Me church meeting, and upcoming G A R visitors.
Mike Garber, jailed for burglary in Defiance County, caused a disturbance Monday night by tearing a blanket and assaulting fellow inmate Davie who had shot Steel in Hickeyville township. Authorities fear Garber may be unstable and suspect self harm, as guards keep him under close watch.
An especial train bearing Admiral Dewey and his wife passed through the city on the B and O line at 5 02 am Monday. It was not expected to reach until about 7 30 am so few railway workers saw the famed sea captain.
The Bishop post transportation committee chartered cars for the excursion to Findlay on Wednesday May 9. Fare for round trip over B and O via Welker is 80 cents, with return possible the same evening or later. Tickets valid from May 7 to 11 for all, whether or not AR members.
A loaded shotgun discharged as Jerry Barrick tripped leaving the house in Washington township. Eleven buck shot struck Elva Lichty and others suffered minor injuries while Dr. Wells attended the family. Obituary notes Jos Lichty’s death in Defiance county.
Uncle Samuel sends Dr N G Wood ward a new signal flag set for the weather station. The Drummer Boy of the Rappahannock will be honored June 6 by the Ladies of the WRC. Bun Wiebach will depart soon to join Danny Grant's baseball team as pitcher in South Bend Indiana. All goods are alike to Putnam Fade less Dyes. Sold by J P Buffington and J M Smith of Highland reports his two youngest sons recovering from pneumonia after a sickness in the city. Auditors from Defiance Allen and Putnam counties meet to fix the C L & M Ry assessment at 500 dollars per mile. Robert Leon Cope to perform at Central school hall Monday May 7 at 8 pm under the high school. Mrs D W Morse returns from California after four months visiting relatives and riding the Pacific coast, bringing relics from the golden slope.
The Martin and Co building shows a redesigned interior with enlarged rear packing area, a smaller central stair, and new front bookkeeping offices. The upper floor offers a bright work space with three rooms including a trimming room for undertaker supplies. Auditor Snider asks the state auditor about assessor daily pay of two or three dollars.
The interment of Earl Weisenberger, a Spanish-American War veteran, drew hundreds in North Defiance. Rev. Betharde and Rev. Metzner led services at the parental home, with Company M 6th OVI in charge and sixty-three veterans in line. The procession to Riverside Cemetery, headed by the Degance Military band, included a firing squad and taps.
The Weisenburger family thanks friends neighbors and Company M and Spanish American War soldiers for kindness during the illness and death of their son Earl C Weisenburger. Mr. and Mrs. John Weisenburger acknowledge the support.
C E Chenevert and Chas D Harris plan a trip to Mobile Alabama on May 15. The K and L of C held a meeting Tuesday evening. The crepe on Philip Hahn’s charter has been removed. Mike Garber’s condition remains unchanged in county jail.
County fairs schedule shows events in Paulding Hancock Hardin Shelby Van Wert Darke and Wood counties with dates in September and August including Findlay Ken ton Sidney Greenville and Bowling Green venues. The notices outline fair days across multiple towns and counties.
Divide Services at St. John's Reformed Church corner Fourth and Washington with Pastor F E Lahr holds Sunday School at 9am and German services at 10am. St. Pauls Church Florida offers preaching at 2pm while Zion Church Sherwood conducts German services at 2 15 pm by Rev J Kuerten of Hisxins. All are invited.
Councilman Wm Helmick tried biking in a Tuesday lesson, struggling with balance as others do when starting on a bicycle. Mail Carrier John Davison fished 175 bass at Independence dam using worms, sharing the catch with post office colleagues. Bishop Post plans a Findlay excursion with 90 cent round trip tickets, sales Mon Tue Wed, return Friday the 11th, special cars at 5 41 am Wed May 9 from Wayne street. Arrive Findlay 8 20 am, return from Findlay 10 pm Sunday. Everyone invited to join with lunch baskets for a one day picnic.
A persuasive plea contrasts nocturnal labor and pain with relief from stomach ailments. It claims dyspepsia sufferers are slaves to indigestion and offers Dodd's Dyspepsia Tablets as the sole method to digest food, rest the stomach, regulate bowels, and prevent gas and rot.
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