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Newspaper
Defiance Weekly Express
Location
Defiance, Ohio, United States of America
Date
May 09, 1901
Page
5
A list of brief items covers residents travel health family notes and business moves. Highlights include visits from Chicago and Cleveland, campaign and reunion mentions, wool shipments, hotel and building updates, and remarks on eczema treatment and Miss Moore's health outcome.
The grist mill in Florida was burned completely this morning, causing about 20000 dollars in losses to owner Frank Boesling. Fire crews were called at 3 45 am but could not assist due to equipment weight and distance. The fire cut lines to phone companies but toll stations reopened by noon. No other buildings burned and no injuries reported. The origin of the blaze remains unknown.
A woman handed in a watch bought for around $3.95 to $6.69 at a bargain bar claiming to work, but it would not run. The piece fails to keep time and offers a lesson: buy from an honest jeweler at a fair price. The ad touts dependable watches starting at $8 with free repairs and a guaranteed service.
W S Tomlinson of Farmer township visits the city to day and Dr Thomas Eclectric Oil is advertised as a household remedy. Wim Ernsberger plans a well at the H B Tenzer factory on Perry street with his engine on site. Mrs G M Beard formerly of Grace Hill arrives from Lynchburg Va with her child to visit Mr and Mrs Wyatt T Hill on Jefferson street. John W Winn and Ed Shessler are in Melrose seeking evidence for the State versus George Ury to be tried for murder at Upper Sandusky.
Sunday ideal for the Golden Jubilee of St John’s Lutheran Church with visitors from surrounding towns, a German text above the altar, large congregations, rich music, and sermons by Rev. Zucker Detzer Klansing and Beiderman. Women’s society served a noon dinner and has raised $7000 for church purposes since 1883.
Local residents and visitors are listed in social notes across Auglaize and neighboring towns. Henry McGuire visits Lorain parents on Aug laize street while Mrs. Abe Smith and daughter spend Sunday in Florida.
Andrew H Schubert aged 76 died at noon near Ayersville Highland township. He served in Company G 38th regiment O V V I from 1861 to 1865. Interment will be in Riverside cemetery soldiers lot Tuesday at 3 p m.
The livery barn of Chas. D. Harris on Wayne street was sold to Mr. McGovern of Holgate on Saturday. 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 pursue next.
Defiance residents endorse Doan's Ointment as a reliable cure for itching skin and piles. Mrs. J Barber of 616 Nicho las street testifies it relieved tender feet and allowed her to wear shoes and continue housework.
A letter from Hon. John B. Snook of Paulding urges farmers to request U.S. Department of Agriculture bulletins on topics including fruit disease spraying potato culture hog cholera and swine plague and tomato growing. He will send copies by postal card request listing recipient address and bulletin numbers.
For sale by all dealers price fifty cents Foster Milburn Co Buffalo N Y sale agents for the U S Remember the name and take no substitute.
The Mark Township Sunday School Association will hold a convention on May 12 1901. Local clergy and Sunday school workers are invited to participate and discuss educational programs and community outreach.
A timely pitch for Barfield's merchant tailoring offering complete suits. Emphasizes blend of quality cloth fit and skilled cutting to create stylish, individualized summer and dress wear. Located opposite the post office with fashionably unique but modest designs.
The children express sincere thanks to neighbors and friends for kindness during the illness and death of their mother Rachel Blue and husband and father WILLIAM WATERS.
The board of examiners of the Defiance school district will hold an examination for teachers in the Central school building on Saturday May 18 starting at 8 oclock in the morning at the close of the notice.
County commissioners inspect gravel pits and bridges in Adams township and near Gordon Creek ditch while hearing on the ditch is set for May 28 1901. Ann Eliza Ralston sues the city for 1000 damages over damaged sidewalk and crossings on Ralston Ave. Several land transfers and a relief law for needy blind persons are outlined with names and parcels in Defiance county records.
The county clerk and sheriff announced the jurors for the June term. Petit jurors 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 Mallett First ward Henry Amden Milford Taylor Lentz Delaware Wm Hall Tiffin Grand jurors listed 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 Nagle Adams Alferd Ginter Hicksville M M Cameron Tiffin L H Louys Fourth ward A S Blue Highland Horatio Bowers Third ward Ed Wagner Fourth Jos Pfeffer Milford
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