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Defiance Weekly Express

Location

Defiance, Ohio, United States of America

Date

May 10, 1900

Page

8

Adams township licensing of Giffey Schulze pair

Adams township licenses Karl Frederick Giffey and Martha Maria Schulze to wed. Fresho on Wednesday night formed and covered the sidewalk this morning. George Shondell moves to Ulin Illinois. Foreman at the Defiance Box Co factory.

Karl Frederick Giffey Martha Maria Schulze Adams Township Geo. Shondell Ulin Ill Defiance Box Co’s

Island Park Enterprise to Begin, Plans Ready Next Week

Hon J W Winn announced on Thursday that Island Park construction will start at once with building plans ready for contractor submission next week. Funds still need a small final raise but Winn expects no trouble. F S Stever found layout feasible for a half mile track on the island and W V Coons plans to join after the $5,000 goal is met, with work to begin shortly thereafter.

J W Winn Island Park Enterprise Mr. Winn F S Stever W V Coons

Counter affidavits filed in two trials amid bid for fair jury

State lawyers in Edward Johnson case file counter affidavits denying defense claims. Jurors and witnesses dispute charges of improper language and bias. In the Floyd Rombaugh case, officials argue he can receive a fair impartial trial in Defiance and at lower cost. Final motions set for Saturday as town and county notes update local happenings.

Edward Johnson Hon. W . Gill Johnson John Harriman Wm. Kibble Jr Edward J Kibble J M Bowen Nedry C W Phillip W T Sharp John McCarty W S Rath L B Peaslee DS Babbitt L J Whitney John Lisk W D Hillio John Egler Rumbaugh Floyd Rumbaugh Frank Zuber Enos Rath M A Costello Johnson Cage Highland Township C W Palmer L H Gachel Matthew Elliott Albert Elliott J S Calkins John Drexler R B Cameron Chas Block F F Travis A L Ridenour J J Thieroff Orlando Finn J H Rethmel John Spangler Defiance County A M Minsel Wm. Helmick HB Tenzer S H Carey John Schneider S A Hull John Wisda Karl Scharffenberger W A Snider

Defiance Board Orders Nuisance Abatements and Health Inspections

In adjourned session the Defiance board of health, with Mayor J A Evans and others present, discussed sealing the Burgland & Shead building, removing a dangerous Perry street well, and appointing a milk dairy and food inspector. They ordered pond nuisances abated by May 15, reviewed school water cup practices, and noted sewer outlet work on Clinton street. Adjourned to May 16.

Board of Health J A Evans Bohlman Eberle Gorman Frick Chapman Burgland & Shead North Defiance Red House Perry Street Dr. Chapman Eding Clinton Street Greenler East Defiance State Board of Health L K Miller Nower

Allen's Foot Ease Advertises Relief for Swollen Feet

An old advertisement claims Allen's Foot-Ease powder cools hot swollen feet and relieves sweating, bunions, blisters, and callouses. It promises easier walking and comfort, sold by druggists and shoe stores for 25 cents with a trial sample offer.

Allen Alien 8 O'mated, Levy N, Y

Canal notes recount canal traffic and vessel repairs

The boat Georgia will load wood for Toledo at Melrose after passing up light. The Stottler has gone up light to take a cargo at Charlee. The Vogle, sunk in the canal, has been raised and taken to St. Marys for repairs. Damage from a hole in Vogle’s bottom is not expected to be large. Vogle is owned by Mr. Stokes of this city.

Charlee St. Marys Mr. Stokes

Political Judge Mooney Faces Harsh Critique In Ohio

The Ohio State Journal criticizes Judge W T Mooney of Auglaize for prioritizing a recent nomination canvass over his duties on the bench. It questions whether the label political judge is an honor for a jurist who neglects public business.

W T Mooney Auglaize Ohio Ohio State Journal

Southern Items Excursion Highlights And Local Notes

The CL and excursion last Wednesday was well received and sparked conversation. Daily mail service begins at Rice from May 1. Mies Jane Schoonover owns one hundred chickens. Mrs Frank Sanford traveled to Lima on the CL and M last Wednesday. Mrs U S Blue Clem Stonebraker Tom Boyd Edward Hall Chas Smith Clarence Smith and Payne Schoonover also went to Lima on the Wednesday excursion. Geo Harmon bought a new buggy. Frank Hall and family enjoyed a ride last Sunday.

Daily Mail Rice Mies Jane Schoonover Frank Sanford Lima CL & M U S Blue Clem Stonebraker Tom Boyd Edward Hall Chas. Smith Clarence Smith Payne Schoonover Geo. Harmon

Grain-0 ad promotes new grain drink replacing coffee

An advertisement urges readers to try Grain-O the grain beverage as a coffee substitute. It claims the drink resembles Mocha or Java in color and is easy on the stomach. Prices are 15 and 25 cents per package and it is sold by all retailers. Nearby notes criticize courthouse fence conditions and mention the Maumee Valley Pioneer and Historical Association 39th annual reunion at Bowling Green fairgrounds August 16 1900 at 10 am with Northwestern Ohio counties included.

The Maumee Valley Pioneer and Historical Association Fair Grounds Bowling Green Ohio

Nickel Plate sale offers low rate excursion to North Manchester

The Nickel Plate Road announces discounted round trip tickets for the German Baptists annual meeting in North Manchester Indiana. Tickets are valid May 29 to June 4 beyond 100 miles and May 3 to June 8 within 100 miles. Return by June 10 or deposit by July 5. Inquiries to F L Twining in Fostoria or C A Asterlin in Fort Wayne.

North Manchester Ind German Baptiste Dunkards L Twining Fostoria Ohio Asterlin TPA Ft. Wayne

Educate Your Bowels With Cascarete Cathartic

A patent remedy advertisement promises relief from constipation forever. It offers a money back refund if not satisfied and names druggists who participate in the offer.

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