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Newspaper
Defiance Weekly Express
Location
Defiance, Ohio, United States of America
Date
May 10, 1900
Page
1
Local items note various social and business updates from Bryan and surrounding areas. Mentions of Shondel family traveling to Ulin Ill, Darvoes in Evansport, merchants Putnam Fade less Dyes and Webb & Palm selling buggies, and community notices about travel to Europe and illness in Toledo.
Coroner Dr. Cameron reports Deitrick Jost a 23 year old immigrant from Germany died by hanging in Adams township on Friday. The inquest found the body in Peter Corressel's woods, with $400 in belongings. Jost had a family history of insanity and an uncle who committed suicide near Napoleon. Jost's funeral was at Conkle cemetery after the inquest attended by his uncle Richard Bruns.
TL Karr buys the Zeska property on Main street East Defiance to make a small, comfortable home. A Pumphry ditch hearing occurred in Tiffin township on engineer report of apportionment before commissioners. Coroner R B Cameron filed inquest findings for Dietrick Jost. Grant Rohn, formerly of Highland township, lost left hand at Swift & Co. factory in Chicago. John T Jacobs and Magdalena Bittner wed at Our Lady of Perpetual Help church with Rev. Doherty officiating. Herman Wrede injures left thigh at John H Baker’s slaughter house. probability of several days’ recovery.
Christina Hague Walls Houghton, known as Mrs. R A Houghton, died Tuesday at 7:45 AM at her Holgate Avenue home after heart failure. Survived by husband Rufus A Houghton and five children, with three prior children deceased. the family home long a social center with strong ties to Defiance and its residents.
At Fort Grounds on Sunday afternoon evangelist David Merritt Abe Gilts and Mr Watson led a religious gathering amid light crowds and games on the riverfront. The sermon spurred fervent Amens as Gilts read John chapter one and a camera recorded the scene while other locals chatted and played games nearby.
Bert Yenzer died at his home near Junction Monday night at age 26. The funeral was held Wednesday at 9:30 a.m. with Rev. Easterbrook officiating. Burial followed in Charloe cemetery.
Bertha A Zeigler reports receipt of $2000 in full payment on policy 104652 from Union Central Life Insurance Co through agent F T Betts at Defiance Ohio for her late husband Harvey H Zeigler. She thanks the company for prompt settlement.
A promotional notice touts Drummond's Lightning Remedies for rheumatism as a universal cure. It claims pain shifts across the body then settles, promising success and offering mail order access from the Drummond Medicine Co. New York and agent opportunities.
Local reports note almost 130 tickets sold for the GAR encampment in Findlay. Several residents are traveling to attend the State encampment, while others return from visits, marriages are planned, and local property matters are appraised or repaired.
A vivid portrayal titled OF SHEBA in connection with John Robinson's 10 Big Shows captivating audiences with lifelike scenes of ancient Jerusalem and Solomon's temple. The spectacle promises grand processions and intricate ballets, described as a vast realization of biblical life.
The following names appear on the week end list of uncalled letters in Defiance Ohio. If not claimed within 14 days the letters will be sent to the Dead Letter Office by law. Advertised please state list date when calling. J Thompson Postmaster.
An automobile from Archibald driven by Messrs M. Goshall and Chas Yeager from Wauseon attracted much notice during a Sunday visit. They traveled here in a gasoline car and performed several exhibition runs on Clinton St to show off its running qualities.
The canal boat Ella May captained by Joyce passed down today carrying 30 cords of wood for Toledo. Mrs E R Mallett visits her mother in Maumee as the old lady nears 88 on Thursday. Rev Geo S May to resume services at St Pauls Hicksville next Thursday evening with summer services every other Thursday. Pierce Whetstone caused a disturbance near the U B church Tuesday night. Officer Seibert detained him and he was fined $1 and costs.
The Democratic Friends announce that Peter Caressel will be presented to Defiance County Democrats for renomination in the upcoming primary. The notice cites long service and customary reward of a faithful and efficient officer with a second term, urging support.
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