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Newspaper

Defiance Weekly Express

Location

Defiance, Ohio, United States of America

Date

May 08, 1902

Page

4

Kirtley Seeks Republican Nomination for Public Works

In the Toledo era issue the evening Express profiles Wm. Kirtley Jr. as a safe conservative businessman aiming for the Republican nomination to the Ohio state board of public works at the Cleveland convention May 27 and 28. His candidacy is urged as a unifying force with strong traveler network support and a record of integrity and capable leadership.

Evening Express Wm. Kirtley, Jr Board of Public Works Cleveland Kirtley Traveling Men’s Association State Board of Public Works

Strong Northwestern Ohio Candidate For Public Works Board

The Times notes William Kirtley Jr of Defiance seeks the Republican nomination for the state board of public works. He appears the sole Northwestern Ohio aspirant, suggesting an eminent regional fit given his canal town ties and close contact with federal industrial and commercial life relevant to board duties.

Times William Kirtley, Jr State Board of Public Works Kirtley Ohio Messrs Goddard and Johnson Frank A. Huffman van Wert Mr. Kirtley

William Kirtley Nominated for Public Works Board

Defiance county will name William Kirtley Jr. at the Republican state convention in Cleveland for the board of public works. Kirtley, known in northwestern Ohio business circles, is praised as a loyal party man and strong Northwestern Ohio candidate. Retiring member is Hon. Frank Huffman of Lima.

Cleveland Defiance County William Kirtley, Jr Board of Public Works Ohio Kirtley Bill” Kirtley Defiance Frank Huffman Lima Toledo

Township Convention Program at Noble Township Church

The Sunday School Township convention of Noble township meets at Brunersburg Church on May 10 at 7 30 p m and May 11 at 1 30 p m The first session opens with devotional exercises led by C D Jordan and a discussion on the kinds of teachers needed in Sunday School led by Emer y Elliott

Noble Township Brunersburg C. D. Jordan Emery Elliott

Sunday School Discussion on Parent Involvement

An afternoon session at 1 30 P M features Rev S Roberts and Rev H F Willeman discussing parental roles in Sunday School The program includes promoting reverence for the Bible and church among pupils and election of officers All are invited to attend F A GoppARD Erta Travis president secretary Re

S. 5. Roberts H. F. Willeman House of God L. Roberts F. A. Goppard Erta Travis

Local residents share meals and news across communities

J H Hockman and family visited S L Dunn while others dined with John Peters and Emma Kellermeier. Several families report livestock losses in storms, new homes planned, a fatal lightning strike, a baptism and a marriage at Mud Creek Catholic church, plus ongoing everyday visits and garden trades among Defiance county residents.

The Disciple Church Dedication Set for May

The Disciple church will be dedicated Sunday May 11. W Huff travels in Kentucky for several days. Elmer Miller clerks at the Hover store. Mr and Mrs F M Shook returned from Chicago last Friday and Mrs Shook gains strength. C L Speck is in Mark Center on business. Hollis Miller travels for Sherwood Milling Co. Oscar Bergman went to New Tuesday. Al Seamore moves family from Latty to Renly property on Harrison street. Mrs G W Dustin and Carmie Dustin visit town. Wilber Shook in Bettsville with rumor of a bride. Grant Shook sells farm north of town to Stockwell and buys four Harrison street lots to build a residence.

Huff Kentucky Elmer Miller Hover F M Shook Chicago Shook C L Speck Mark Center Hollis Miller North Baltimore Sherwood Milling Co Oscar Bergman New al Seamore Latty Renly Harrison Street GW Dustin Carmie Wilber Shook Bettsville Grant Shook Stockwell B & O BR

Local Social Roundup With Visits and Calls

Miss Ethel Peck bought a new wheel. Miss Lizzie Ingle visited Miss Flo Scott. Miss Edna Stone called on Miss Dessie Moore. Mrs Peck and J John Sigman and wife visited Defiance. Ray Peck visited relatives in Napoleon. Nellie Wiseman called on Mrs Henry Wiseman. Mr Scott and wife were in Defiance. Preaching at Frog Pond chapel Saturday night by Rev Dick. John Seigman in Continental Sunday. Henry Marshouse and wife visited Mr and Mrs Lamb in Florida. Miss Clara Heistand returned to Napoleon. Miss Dellie Dickman called on Mrs Clark. Miss Emma Wahl works for Miss Flo Scott this week.

Ethel Peck Lizzie Ingle Flo Scott Edna Stone Dessie Moore Frog Pond Chapel John Seigman Continental Henry Marshouse Lamb Florida Clara Heistand Napoleon Dellie Dickman Clark Emma Wahl

Washington Weather and Meadow Benefit Report

A fine rain fell Sunday evening in Washington aiding pastures and plants. The Farmer Township Company reports the Ney stable horse death last week caused a loss to the firm. A son of Mr Myers living north of the area is noted.

Farmer Township Company Ney Myers

Local residents share Sunday visits and trips to Defiance

Brookville families and neighbors spent Sunday visiting relatives in Louis Hanna Defiance Evansport and other nearby towns. Highlights include Mr and Mrs John Figley visiting, Harold Bath calling on Grant Poepplogler and multiple trips by the Hancock and Figley families to Delaware Evansport and Defiance. A storm disrupted events last Friday morning at eleven o'clock.

John Figley Louis Hannas Frank Christy Harold Bath Grant Poeplogler W.M. Hancock John Hancock Delaware Frank Hancock Partee Whistler Brown Defiance Harmon Meyer nJames Figley Belle Garlinger Evansport P. M. Rath Ben Meyer Fanny Motter W. M. Figley James Whistler

Pleasant social visits and calls across Defiance area

Oscar Minsel of San Francisco and Clara Minsel of Defiance made a pleasant visit April 25. Roy B Hall of Deshler was a guest of his parents April 27. Defiance residents Lydia Karmon Mary Bunge Rena Caysenter Clara Kinsbury visited here Sunday April 27. Lydia Ruehle Leona Carpenter and Ernest Ruehle Henry Shondel of Defiance visited last week. EN Weaver of Florida on business Wednesday. Sarah Menard of Defiance made a short call Thursday. J M Boyer and wife of Paulding were here Thursday. Mr. Crotinger of Ottoville called Friday. Geo Filley Ezra Cox of Paulding were here Saturday on business. Ollie Bay and Mr. Dotterer of Paulding called Friday. Harry Ort Ruey Cromley of Defiance made a short visit Sunday. J E Dapler of Payne and Jennie Robinson of Paulding visited here Sunday. Dr Sim Chapman made a professional call Saturday. Mr. Clouser called here Sunday.

Oscar Minsel San Francisco Cal Clara Minsel Defiance Roy B Hall Deshler Lydia Karmon Mary Bunge Rena Caysenter Clara Kinsbury Lydia Ruehle Leona Carpenter Ernest Ruehle Henry Shondel EN Weaver Florida Sarah Menard J M Boyer Paulding Mr. Crotinger Ottoville

No Loss of Time Threshers Prove Remedy Keeps Work Going

In Plymouth Oklahoma H R PxHELPs reports selling five bottles of Chamberlain Colic Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy to threshers who could not stop. They continued work this morning with no loss of time. For sale by N G Woodward.

Chamberlain H. R. Pxhelps Plymouth Oklahoma N. G. Woodward

Bid notice for graveling project in Adams township

At 2 p.m. an offer for sale to the lowest responsible bidder the graveling work between sections 15 and 22 and 14 23 in Adams township. Gravel to be hauled from Houser pit. Scalping pit sale at same time. Board of Commissioners Defiance Ohio. Dated May 5 1902.

Conkle Schoo House Adams Township Houser G. F. Henning Chas. Behringer Peter Coressel Board of Commissioners Defiance Ohio

Pomona Grange Meeting Set in Banner Grange Hall

Defiance county Pomona Grange will meet in regular session May 15 at 10 a m in Banner Grange hall six miles northwest from Defiance. All 4th degree members are invited. Excellent program. Wm R Stone, Secretary.

Defiance County Pomona Grange Banner Grange Hall Defiance Wm. R. Stone

Community Notes From Domersville Ripples of Local Activity

Domersville reports Chas Jennings re-roofed his barn last week. John Clemens of Defiance visited Sunday. Mrs Mary Domer of Indiana is visiting. Chas Haller moved his house. Geo Moser hauled corn to Defiance last week. Peter Kern planted an orchard. Andy Bucherer sold machinery Friday. John Lehman was in the area on business recently.

Chas. Jennings John Clemens Defiance Mary Domer Indiana Chas Haller Geo Moser Peter Kern Andy Bucherer John Lehman

Dean's Ointment Promises Relief from Skin Ailments

An advertising note touts Dean's Ointment as a cure for terrible skin itching and itching diseases, claiming it ends misery and is available at any drug store.

Dean

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