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Newspaper
Defiance Weekly Express
Location
Defiance, Ohio, United States of America
Date
May 15, 1902
Page
5
Defiance Republicans Plan Mass Convention May 17 1902
The Republicans of Defiance county Ohio will meet in mass convention at the Court House in Defiance city on Saturday May 17 1902 at 2 p m for selecting four delegates and four alternates to the Republican State convention to be held in Cleveland Ohio May 27 and 28 1902. Chairman.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Defiance County
Ohio
Court House
Defiance
Cleveland
Cloumbus
Republican State Convention Plans Nominating Meet
Ohio Republicans call for a May 27-28 1902 convention in Cleveland to nominate candidates for Secretary of State Supreme Court Dairy and Food Commissioner and State Board of Public Works. Delegates apportioned by county and district with committees to be formed. P W Durr and Mark Slater sign for the central committee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Supreme Court State Dairy and Food Commissioner
State Board OF Public Works
George K. Nash
Arch
Paulding
State Central Committee
P. W. Durr
Ohio Republican State Central Committee
Mark Slater
Board of Education of
Sherwood District
Sherwood Boardv Education
H. C. Linpersmirh
Political question on board of equalization appointments
W. T. Hill, favored by Mr. Chenevert for reappointment to the board of equalization, is described as a practical politician. The author questions why the Democrats do not nominate men who avoid political involvement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. T. Hill
Chenevert
Board of Equalization
Democrats
Woodward Named To Jury Commission After Board Of Equalization
Dr. N G Woodward, chosen by the council for the member board of equalization, is praised as a first class businessman but labeled not a practical politician. Judge Hubbard soon appointed him to the jury commission for Defiance County, marking rapid honors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
N. G. Woodward
Board of Equalization
Mr. Woodward
Hubbard
Defiance County
Adjourned City Council discusses boards and repairs
The Defiance Ohio city council in adjourned session repealed sections of the revised ordinances to permit forming a new board of health. They appointed Geo Miller and N G Woodward to the annual board of equalization and referred several building and street repair items to respective committees. The Christ Diehl Brewing Co proposed a $10,000 office project with a retaining wall, half funded by the company, half by the city. Council adjourned.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
City of
Defiance
Board of Health
Ohio
Geo. Miller
N. G. Woodward
Board of Equalization
Chenevert
Groweg
Helmick
Fourth Ward
Jaeger
4Th Ward
Bohannon
Wm. Phillips
Holgate Ave
Jackson Street
Third Street
H. G. Baker
Christ Diehl Brewing Co
Clinton and
Water Streets
Maumee River
Hooker
Street Crossing Lights Controversy and Tax Burden
The Crescent News notes the new Republican council must cover added street lighting costs shifted from railroads to taxpayers. It criticizes the law as a burden, faults the Democratic legislature members, and suggests the council could compel railways to install incandescent crossing lights.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Crescent News
Republican leaders nominate William Kirtley Jr for state ticket
Columbus dispatch reports the Republican leaders have agreed on William Kirtley Jr for a position on the state ticket in the 13th inst. Toledo Bee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Columbus
Toledo Bee
William Kirtley, Jr
Local Winds Batter Ayersville Area And Memorial Plans
A wind storm last week damaged structures in Ayersville with a cupalo blown from a barn. Mrs Eliza Ashton’s barn was affected. Mrs Wm Hill and Estella R Fullmer are ill after the advent of a son. Decoration Day events and Memorial services are arranged by the Memorial Association. Rev W S Culp will preach May 25 at 3 pm at the M E Church. The Calvary Evangelical church convention was rained out but some sessions proceeded.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eliza Ashton
Scott
Wm. Hill
Estella R. Fullmer
Snyder
Defiance
John Berringer
Morial Association
W.S. Culp
M. EF
M. E
Jeasen
Calvary Evangelical Church
Wm. Hale
Hill
Local residents Lou Hill and J J Dunlap visit Napoleon area
Lou Hill and his wife along with J J Dunlap and his wife were seen visiting friends in Napoleon last Sunday indicating social ties in the community.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Napoleon
Lou Hill
Wet weather slows corn plowing and field work in township
Rain through the past week boosted crop growth but kept fields too wet for corn plowing. David Struble began planting on Friday while farmers in Washington township anticipate a large corn crop this week if conditions improve. Notable notes include deceased Geo Stinger at Williams Center, church gatherings, and local farm activity such as harness purchases and barn work by the Balser and Burk families.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Draker
Geo Reynolds
John Doll
David Struble
Geo Stinger
Williams Center
Farmer Township
Brethren Church
Farmer Center
Irvan Hartshorn
Chas Weber
New Saturday
Ayers
Hi Mueller
Church of God
New Bethel Church
John Donley
Ney
Washington Township
B D Lintz
E Warner
Bryan
Balser
John Burk
Mike Herb
Sheraden Horror Toll Rises With Dozens Dead and Hundreds Injured
Special from Pittsburg reports a careful search after the Sheraden disaster lists 23 dead and 202 injured. Many victims fled before identification, and officials fear total injuries may be 300 or more.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Express
Pittsburg
Five suits threaten showdown with Defiance receiver
Five suits filed in common pleas court target W. R. Faben receiver of Defiance Light and Street Railway Co. Claims against the receiver and bondholder Fidelity and Deposit Co. of Maryland exceed 5 000 dollars. Plaintiffs include Sarah M. T. Thomas and others, with attorney Harris Cameron & Shaw. A separate case requests a referee to hear liens from a sale and challenges her monthly receiver fees.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Common Pleas Court
W. R. Faben
Defiance Light,and Street Railway Co
Fidelity and Deposit Co
Maryland
Faben
Sarah M. T. Thomas
Chas
Taylor
Rich
Ard Downy
John T. Morris
W. A. Schmaltz
Harris, Cameron & Shaw
E. Hope Norton
Thos. J. Watkins
Ridenhour
Halfhill
W. D. Hill
Senate Allocates 300000 for French West Indies Relief
Washington notes report an additional 300000 approved by the senate for stricken French West Indies relief, aligning with the president’s recommendation of 500000. Also noted are funeral escort orders for Gen Rosencrans at Arlington, multiple confirmations for Oklahoma courts, and a Maine battleship revival bid proposal.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Senate
French West Indies
Miles
Army
W. S. Rosencrans
Arlington Cemetery
Fuller and accomplice plead guilty in Akron robbery case
Frank E Fuller, 21, and Charles Chase, about 18, absconded from Hudson with 3000 dollars for Adams Express. Fuller pleaded guilty in common pleas court and got four years in the penitentiary. Chase also pleaded guilty and drew a Mansfield reformatory sentence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Express
Akron
Frank E. Fuller
Young Express
Hudson
Adams Express Company
Common Pleas
Charles Chase
Mansfield Reformatory
Fuller
Reformatory
Bound Over After Shooting Scare In Lima
Special to Express Lima May 14 Thomas Fitzmaurice was bound over on a shooting with intent to kill charge. Earlier Fitzmaurice allegedly stole nearly $100 from Mrs Fitzmaurice. He hunted for the boy believed sheltered at a boarding house run by S Bowman and when found opened fire, ejecting all residents but striking no one.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Express
Lima
Thomas Fitzmaurice
Fitzmaurice
New Board of Health Law Changes City Boards
The new state law reorganizes city boards of health with five members serving staggered terms from 5 to 1 year and then five year terms thereafter. The mayor is no longer a board member. Reports of a special act to oust current boards were denied, as repeal of the old ordinance suffices to form the new board.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boards of Health
Board of Health
State Board of Health
Local Sales and Family News From The County
L G Conkey sold his match team to a Michigan man for 500 dollars. Richie Yeagly has the mumps. A Kansas friend visited Miss Cora Stockhouse last week. Floyd Richardson laid the foundation for a new house. C J Kittridge is improving. F W Richardson spent Sunday with J Norway’s family. Malisson Blasser bought a new threshing machine. Farmer Township Sunday School Association will hold its spring convention at Dry Creek U B Church May 24.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
L. G. Conkey
Michigan
Richie Yeagly
Kansas
Cora Stockhouse
Floyd Richardson
C. J. Kittridge
F. W. Richardson
J. Norway
Malison Blasser
Farmer Township Sunday School Association
Dry Creek
U. B
Local residents visit and thanks after family illness
F V Craig and wife of Defiance called here Monday. Pierse and wife of Hicksville were callers Tuesday. George Hineman and wife of Bryan made a pleasant call Wednesday. Mr and Mrs John Smith of Defiance called on business Wednesday. Jacob Baldis of Defiance made a business call Wednesday. Jas Fervis of Cecil was here Saturday. J W Evans of Hicksville and H L Stock of Evansport were here Monday. We thank neighbors and friends and especially the Sunday school for kindly assisting us during the sickness and death of our dear babe Albert Tilly. Mr. and Mrs. A Hall and Employees.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
F V Craig
Defiance
Pierse
Hicksville
George Hineman
Bryan
John Smith
Jacob Baldis
Jas Fervis
Cecil
J W Evans
Babe
Albert Tilly
A. Hall
Nervous Dyspepsia advertised remedy claims relief
An advertisement promotes Dr. A W Chase's Nerve Pills as a cure for nervous dyspepsia and related symptoms. It cites improved digestion and vitality, with testimonials from Defiance Ohio residents and a warning to beware of imitations. Pills sold at 50 cents a box from Woodward's Drug Store and the Buffalo company address.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. W. Chase
Frank Heinlein
Harrison Street
Defiance
Ohio
Woodward’s
Social calls and local visits in Skunktown area
Alfred and Mrs Peck visited Fred and Mrs Frank while Hatty Spade called on Jenni e Huffman. Eras Baden Oren Scott called on Henry Marshouse. a new baby girl arrived for Godleib Wahl. Several neighbors made Sunday calls and a Mt Calvary Sunday school convention was rained out.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alfred Peck
Fred Frank
Hatty Spade
Jennie Huffman
Albert Baden
Oren Scott
Henry Marshouse
Godleib Wahl
Mama
Albert Scott
Defiance
Gladys Mix
Nellie Wiseman
Mt. Calvary
Henry Miller
Godleib$Wahl
Robert Randle
Weisz
Vernie Porter
Laura Wellman
Leona Ward
Flo Scott
Emma Wahl
Henry Wiseman
Bertha Peck
Quimby Peck
John Bates
Holgate
A Peck
Frisae Frank Fritz
Wellie Wiseman Sunnotin
Henry Dauter
Near Junction
Paulding County
Weather and visits mix with farm work in Defiance area
Heavy rains slow corn plowing as farmers adjust plans. Wm Figley’s barn is under construction. Numerous locals including Mary Meyer, Grace Figley, Wm Phillips, Daniel Partee, Harmon Meyer, Amiel, George Carver, Harry Partee, John Mack family, Louisa Durelle and others from Ney and Defiance visit Figley and travel to nearby towns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wm Figley
Mary Meyer
Grace Figley
Wm Phillips
Defiance
Daniel Partee
Harmon Meyer
Son Amiel
Evansport
George Carver
Harry Partee
Ney
John Mack
Clarence
Louisa Durelle
Henriette
Gladys
Grandma Wank
Lafayette Rodgers
North Defiance
George Kock
Meyer
John Hancock
Glenburg
Kate Dunbar
Wissler
Little Son
Grube Family Mourns Death of North Defiance Youth
Grube Franklin Grube born April 6 1880 in North Defiance Ohio died May 6 1902 aged 22 years 1 month. He endured illness with Christian fortitude and was a member of the Evangelical church. He leaves father Edward and mother Hattie A Grube, one brother and four sisters. two sisters preceded him to rest. Funeral held May 9 at the Evangelical church and burial at Brunersburg cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Evangelical
North Defiance
Brunersburg
Headache Remedy Promoted As Safe Heart Tonic Wafer
An advertisement touts Clinic Headache Wafers as a heart tonic that cures headaches without gloom. It claims the wafers are easily taken, harmless, and priced at 10 cents at all druggists.
County Line Community Notes and Local Visits
At Holgate last Wednesday Mr and Mrs Adam Foss attended events. Rev H W Lenz of Garrett preached a church service. Theable Boley's family visited. Henry Frank owns a new organ. Shiels Louis Schanika has his house painted. Henry and wife visited brother Fred. Wm Dickman family and mother visited Peter Horning. Henry Pfau and family visited Chas Horning. Last Friday at Pleasant Bend a Toledo bound man named Hilton was killed by the Clover Leaf train. Dean's Ointment ad promotes cure for itching piles.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Adam Foss
Holgate
H W Lenz
Garrett
Ind
Henry Frank
Fred
Wm Dickman
Peter Horning
Henry Pfau
Chas
Pleasant Bend
Hilton
Toledo
Clover Leaf
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Defiance Express
Chee
J. Thompson
Latty
Court ST
Northwestern Telephone
Mass County Convention
Cuzy Woodward
J. H. Shulters
State Convention
State Central
Beardsley
Groney
Tuttle
Ayersville
J. H. Morris
John Deere
Zimmerman
Milwaukee
ACME
Perry Streets
Defiance, Ohio
F. E. Gillette
J. K. Beauchamp
J. L. Pancoast
Supreme Court of Oklahoma
G. A. Robethan
Blackfoot
Idaho
L. R. Thomas
Register Land
W. E. Bundy
United States
Southern District of
C. B. Jackson
Sisseton Agency
Mason
Secretary of War
Maine
NEW Board OF Health Law
Children’s Home
First Capital
THE
2 National Bank
Ani
Uli
Lawrence Barbillion
A. W
Chase
Woodward's
Skunktown
Brookville
W.a.hehnast CO
Brown & Marty
Quaker City Lawn Mower
Gap
Clinton ST
Thomas
Monarch
R. W. Wortman
Rose
Dean
Jones
Binghamton
Binghamton, N. Y
K&k K
DRS
Sinaia
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