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Newspaper

Defiance Weekly Express

Location

Defiance, Ohio, United States of America

Date

May 09, 1901

Page

13

Local notices and town updates from City News Budget

A county class of 68 faced the county school examiners at the Central building on Saturday. Merchants and residents listed include Mrs. Hendershot of Chicago visiting on South Clinton street, Mrs. Perry Helpman improving in Cleveland, and Wm McGovney taking charge of the Chas. Harris livery stable after a stock invoicing of 1268 dollars. Others travel to Bellefontaine, Casey Iowa, Holyoke MA, and Buffalo NY. wool shipments, Sultana survivors’ reunion, and cement floor work at Lake Dauster are noted. Burdock Blood Bitters advertised. Miss Nelle Moore’s health is critical. Interurban railway interest firmed with New York and Cleveland participation.

Florida Mills Destroyed By Fire in Early Morning Blaze

A Florida grist mill owned by Frank Boesling was wiped out by fire early today causing about 20000 in loss. Fire units were constrained by equipment and telecommunication lines were cut briefly. No injuries or other buildings were damaged amid a bridge area blaze. The cause remains undetermined.

Florida Frank Boesling Central Station

Local Tidbits and Notices From The City

W S Tomlinson of Farmer Sachie in the city today promotes Dr Thomas Eclectric Oil as a cure all. Wm Ernsberger begins a well at H B Tenzer's Perry street factory yard. Mrs G M Beard and child arrive from Lynchburg Va as guests of Mr and Mrs Wyatt T Hill. John W Winn and Ed Shessler hunt for evidence for the State v Geo Ury murder trial at Upper Sandusky coming soon.

Wm. Ernsberger H. B. Tenzer Perry Street John W. Winn Ed Shessler Melrose Sunday Geo. Ury Upper Sandusky

Golden Jubilee at St John’s Church Celebrated

The Golden Jubilee of St John’s Lutheran Church was observed with morning services, sermons by Rev. Zucker and Rev. Detzer, a noon dinner prepared by the ladies’ society, and an evening service. Former pastors Rev. Detzer and Rev. Zucker attended along with visiting clergy. The event featured church history, decorated altars, and a large congregation from Sherwood and nearby towns.

St. Johns Lutheran Church Adam Detzer Ft. Wayne G. M. Zucker Frankenmute Mich Detzer J. H. Klansing R. D. Beiderman Kendalville Ind Carl Spannuth F. Rienking Ridgeville Corners Geo. Gotsch Sherwood H. Diemer South Ridge Theo. Saubers

Local Social Notes From Auglaize Avenue Region

Henry McGuire of Lorain visits parents on Aug laize street. Numerous residents and visitors travel between Toledo Napoleon Montpelier and Fremont for family and health concerns. Encampment hopes for Island Park involve Defiance Second regiment. Dr. L G Thacker grows weak. visitors forbidden as he nears end of life.

Henry McGuire Lorain Auglaize Street Island Park L. G. Thacker

Death of Ex-Soldier Andrew Schubert at Riverside Cemetery

Andrew A Schubert died at about noon aged 76. He served in Company G 38th regiment C V V I from Sept 1861 to July 1865. His remains will be interred in Riverside Cemetery's soldier lot on Tuesday at 3 pm.

Andrew Schubert Ayersville Highland Township 38Th Regiment Riverside Cemetery

Harris Livery Stable Sold to McGovern of Holgate

The livery barn of Chas. D. Harris on Wayne street was sold Saturday to Mr. McGovern of Holgate. An inventory of the stock was taken today by C. I. Morse and G. W. Watkins of this city and L. Long of Findlay. It is not known what business Mr. Harris will enter.

Chas. D. Harris Wayne Street

Doan’s Ointment Endorsed by Defiance Residents

Defiance citizens urge Doan’s Ointment as a reliable remedy for itching skin conditions. Mrs J C Barber of 616 Nicholas Street testifies it eased tender feet and allowed her to wear shoes and continue housework. Sold by N G Woodward’s drug store at 50 cents. Foster Milburn Co Buffalo NY sole agents.

Dean J. C. Barber Nicholas Street N. G. Woodward Doan Foster-Milburn Co Buffalo N. Y U.S

Letter From Congressman Snook On Farm Bulletins

A message to farmers from Hon. John B. Snook of Paulding asks local papers to announce availability of multiple Agriculture Department bulletins. Bullets cover fruit disease spraying, sheep feeding, chicken varieties, potato diseases, shade tree pests, seed quality, drainage, cholera and swine flu, potato culture, sugar beet, tomato growing, and weed control.

John Snook Paulding Department of Agriculture

Mark Township Sunday School Convention

The Mark township Sunday school association will hold a convention on May 12, 1901.

Mark Township Sunday School Association

Timely suggestion from Barfield tailoring in Toledo

A merchant tailoring advertises that good clothes require more than quality fabric and skilled work. Barfield promises a perfect suit from an experienced cutter at 314 Madison street Toledo opposite the post office. The shop highlights fashionable shades and distinctive designs that are modest yet address individual style.

H. M. Barfield Madison Street Toledo Barfield

Card of Thanks from William Waters

William Waters thanks neighbors and friends for kindness during his wife’s illness and death.

William Waters

Thanking Friends After Our Mother Rachel Blue’s Illness and Death

The children express gratitude to friends and neighbors for kindness and sympathy shown during the sickness and passing of our mother, Rachel Blue.

Rachel Blue

Notice To Teachers Defiance District Exams May 18

The board of examiners of the Defiance school district will hold a teachers examination in the Central school building on Saturday May 18 beginning at 8 o clock A M at dew J J Busna

Board of Examiners Defiance Central School

County officials oversee gravel pits and court actions in 1901

County commissioners inspect Defiance area projects including ditch cleaning at Gordon Creek with a May 28 hearing and road vacating action on Holgate pike. Ann Eliza Ralston sues the city for 1000 damages over wrecked sidewalks. Legislative relief for needy blind discussed. movements include land appraisals in Delaware and Defiance townships.

Gordon Creek Holgate Pike Ann Eliza Ralston Common Pleas Court Ralston Ave John W. Slough Defiance County Geo. Stenger Farmer Township

Petit and Grand Jurors Drawn for June Term

The county clerk and sheriff drew jurors for the June term. Names include Andrew Boe Delaware, Geo Buda Milford, A S Figley Washington, J A Yarlot Washington, David Hill Highland, Chas H Schneider Fourth ward, Frank Maxwell Hicksville, Henry Schweinhagen Adams, Geo f Mallett First ward, Henry Ame.

Grand jurors named from several districts and wards

A list of grand jurors includes S W Beattie Washington Wesley Steffel Adams Frank Spangler Tiffin Peter Seible Second ward Henry Vogelsang Mark Henry Ort South Richland F W Limbaugh Delaware Chas Noeams Alferd Ginter Hie Cameron Tiffin L H Longa Fourth ward U S Blue Highland Horatio Bowers ward Ed W Fourth tank Jos Piefier ord.

S W Beattie Washington Wesley Steffel Adams Frank Spangler Tiffin Peter Seible Second Ward Henry Vogelsang Mark Henry Ort South Richland F. W. Limbaugh Delaware Chas.n Oeams Alferd Ginter Hie Cameron L. H. Longa Fourth Ward U.S. Blue Highland Horatio Bowers Ward Ed W . Fourth Jos. Piefier Ord

Also Mentioned on This Page

Oodward’s Drug Store City News Budget A. Craven Harry Hendershot Chicago H. E. Myers South Clinton Street Perry E. Helpman Cleveland Wm McGovney Chas. Harris Messrs Geo. H. Dicus L. A. Carpenter Henry Schmick Bellefontaine Geo. Hicks Holyoke Jacob Adams Albert Kusian Casey Iowa R. W. Wortman Fremont A. W. King Lindsay Sultana L. B. Peaslee Philip Young North Richland Mr. Young Lake Dauster Dauster John D. Lamb Marion Sanitarium Frank Sommers Lewis Third Street John A. Sheffield Mr. Wortman Chas. E. Sutton H. W. Whipple P. T. Thompson New York Geo. W. York Florida Mills Esc. Be Barain Yingling W.S. Tomlinson Farmer Thomas Harley & Whitaker's Bargain Elouse Bargain House Hellebore Paris Green Weisenberger & Emery Baltimore Bakery ST. John's Church Jacob Wolf Evert Stafford Cecil Arlie Robinson Besse Barr Deshler Fred Henning Hicksville City Henry E. Wolf Pleasant Bend Chas. J. Daoust National Union Mr. Daoust St. Bonifacius Society St. John’s Catholic Church John M. Preisendorfer Anna Carr M. E. Wilson Interior Department Washington, D. C C. E. Slocum John Stever Burke Tiffin Township Minot North Dakota Wabash Geo. Burke Geo F. 8 Willis Stever Mr. Burke St. John’s Catholic Chas. W. Krotz Louisiana Mr. Krotz Krotz Northland State Board of Equalization Thompson Cassius Miller van Cleve Co East Defiance M. B. Stevens Napoleon High School B. J. Emery Will Cincinnati Mr. Emery Fred Foust Dental College Dr. Emery Carl Schultz Philippines San Francisco Cal Martin West China Brown's Bakery Bronson Defiance, Ohio Abe Smith Wm. Marcellus John A. Foust Indiana Nick Wolfrum Jack Shannon Jamess. Fouk Genoa Herman Groschner Pauline Napoleon A. Groney Wm. Miller John Miller John Stork Fred Buhlert Monen Lou Dils Bessie Wm. Dils Independence Auglaize Avenue Frank Ferguson Bedford Charles Emery Mary Alice Emery Harris Livery Mr. Snook J. J. Busna Treasury Department Comptroller of the Currency Merchants National Bank of Defiance City of County of Ohio Congress Charles G. Dawes State of Court House W. A. Schmaltz Adams Township John Caressel Nellie Stetter Commissioners’ Journal Defiance Township John McCarty Delaware Township H. F. Toberan Powell’s Creek Isaac Stenour J D Spangler Domemes A . Pellerson Alma Hunsburger Geo Staak Aaeker Allen Snyder Chas. E .Giteher Aeres Milford Moses G Black John M Berk Maria T Hopkins Auditor’s Plot Hicksyville Cccaes Sane Lloyohn Reese Bold ‘Bumpus Andrew March Archibald Bumpus Ieas W. Dustin F. Kohrn Ditch Fund David Hill Bridge Fund Merchant’s National Bank Children’s Home Fund Adam Hall Emma Alice Hot Wee Etweneee Hall Tee Jennie A Greitman Wee M Kittner Inger Cornelius Se Netta A. Belau Meeres H Shaffer Ll BP Rice Stewart Hall Luce Otto Ufer H Glen A B Fraze Long & Son Hatry Orville Corwin H C Ralph Hatfield Harriet Murphy AG Meleneete - Bee Elizabeth Jeffries Vigsios Candace P Weigerding Eeeedaeae Wesedaees Henry Wilson Oeneteeee Petit
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