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Newspaper

Defiance Weekly Express

Location

Defiance, Ohio, United States of America

Date

May 15, 1902

Page

6

Admitted to Bar Wesley E King In Defiance Ohio

Lieut Wesley E King of Champaign Illinois has been admitted to the Illinois bar after passing the May 7 1902 examination as part of a class of 260. The Defiance Express notes his college background at the University of Illinois and wishes him continued success.

Wesley E. King Champaign Ill Illinois Ife Wesley Lieut. King University of Illinois the Express Evening Express

Visiting St. Pierre and local notices in Defiance

Mr W A Kehnast recalls visiting St Pierre Martinique where Mt Pelee eruption in May 1902 wiped out the city. Local items note real estate transfers, hospital visits, vault repairs, fire losses, a supreme judge race, and Masonic lodge plans with nearby towns.

W. A. Kehnast Defiance St. Pierre Martinique West Indies Republic of France Kehnast Mt. Pelee Pompii

For Sale Two story frame house and lot and barn

For sale a two story frame house with lot about 50 by 18 feet, a large barn, good well and cistern, fruit trees, and other improvements. All in good condition. Price $1400 with easy terms. Address J. Kk. Bixby New Haven Ind or call C. L. Morse Defiance O 22.6tai

J. Kk. Bixby New Haven Ind C. L. Morse Defiance

Defiance Real Estate Sells Farm and House in Township

The Defiance Real Estate and Loan Co sold a farm in Defiance township to Chas. Block for 1000 dollars and a house and lot on East Hopkins street to Minnie Smith for 1000 dollars.

Defiance Real Estate and Loan Co Defiance Township Chas. Block Minnie Smith East Hopkins Street

Dye Company Ad Promises Easy use for Flameless Dyes

An advertisement notes Putnam Flameless Dyes require no experience and only boiling to dye goods. It lists E. N. Lewis as the seller.

E. N. Lewis

Dedication at Sherwood for new Disciple Church

The dedication of the new Disciple church occurred Sunday May 11 with three services. After the morning sermon by H Bart lett of Cleveland it was announced that 676.00 had been needed and provided that day. The brick 28 by 46 foot building seats 200, features a diagonal entrance and full facilities, costing about 2100.00. The congregation thanks the public and hopes the church becomes a center for good and spiritual relief.

Harrison Street New Disciple H. Bartlett Cleveland

The Days Won at Hicksville

The town of Hicksville voted to remain dry in a local option election. A record total of 634 votes was cast, with 322 dry and 312 wet, amid high activity and church prayers after the result.

Hicksville

Delaware Township Sunday School Convention at Disciple Church Sherwood

The Delaware township Sunday school convention will meet at Disciple church in Sherwood C on Sunday May 18. Afternoon sessions include singing praise and consecration with Rev. G. Lord address and Rev. John W. Sewell discussion. Evening devotion led by Rev. A. Robertson features talks on dangers to Sunday schools and methods to recruit youth.

Delaware Township Disciple Church Sherwood, C Rev A. Robertson W. A. van Dyke Home Department W. F. Pollock

Sunday School Work Urges Community Help

A call to accomplish church work. C E Elder asks everyone to join in Sunday school efforts. Mentions Linuian Waitz L and BAYL Pt ok as related names or initials in the reference.

C. E. Elder Linuian Waitz, L Bayl

Lightning Kills Daniel F. Meyer in 1903

Daniel F. Meyer aged 15, son of Herman Meyer, was struck dead by lightning on Friday May 2, 1903. He leaves a father, step-mother, four brothers, three sisters, and many friends. his mother died seven years earlier. A funeral hymn and obituary verse accompany the notice.

Daniel F. Meyer Herman Meyer Donnie

St Johns Reformed and Zion’s Church Whit Sunday Services

St Johns Reformed Church Cor Fourth and Washington holds Whit Sunday services with 9 a.m Sunday school and 10 a.m communion. German and English sermons by Rev F E Lahr, with special offerings. Zion's Reformed Church Sherwood Ohio hosts 1:30 p.m Sunday school and 2:30 p.m services in German and English with Lord's Supper and a special offering. All members and public invited.

St. John’s Reformed Church Cor. Fourth Washington Sts F. E. Lahr Zion’s Reformed Church Sherwood

Local notices and condolences from Tiffin area

Local residents visit relatives across Tiffin township with numerous Sunday gatherings. A district meeting at Defiance drew many attendees. A memorial resolution honors Jessie O Peterson, a charter Epworth League member, with condolences to the family and journal draping for 30 days.

Jessie O. Peterson Epworth League Fannie Gares Bertha Stever Grace Rethmel

Advertised Letters at Defiance Post Office May 13 1902

The Defiance Ohio post office lists uncalled letters for the week ending May 13 1902. Gentlemen and ladies named include Best Gifford Dr E A Blingler M E Mathews N E McGuire Fred C Miss Dora Murphy Mrs A M Schendel Miss Francis A M Stringham Miss A N Sawyer Miss Pearl Wilson Miss Mandie and others. Letters unclaimed within 14 days will go to the dead letter office by law.

Defiance Ohio Best Lige Gifford E. A Blingler M. E Mathews N. E McGuire Fred C Miller Dora Murphy A. M Schendel Francis A. M Stringham A. N Sawyer Pearl Wilson Mandie

Wedding Guests Attend Hoshack-Willitzer Event at Country Home

Attendees included Misses Claudie Kasbaum Bessie Squires Anna Smith Laura Schlosser Mabel Trumpower Rose Antner Blossom Harley Lillian Parent Nell Sheridan Ella Steinburger Lonnie Demman Hannah Halstead Margaret Doherty and Anna Zellers. Messrs Godfrey Parent Roy Harley A F Harley and March Wilsberg attended.

Hoschack—Willitzer Hoschack Country Claudie Kasbaum Bessie Squires Anna Smith Laura Schlosser Mabel Trumpower Rose Antner Blossom Harley Lillian Parent Nell Sheridan Ella Steinburger Lonnie Demman Hannah Halstead Margaret Doherty Anna Zellers Godfrey Parent Roy Harley A. F. Harley March Wilsberg

Rocky Mountain Tea Available From Weisenburger & Emery

Wake with morning weariness and regret then try Rocky Mountain Tea offered by Weisenburger and Emery. This item promotes a remedy for tired spirits and misspent life feelings with a beckoning sales line.

Weisenburger & Emery

Memorial Day Committees Named by Bishop Post No 22

In a Bishop Post No 22 G A R meeting, committees for Memorial Day were announced across general arrangements finance music reception flowers carriages marking graves flags and devotions with members from wards and local posts assigned to each duty. A meeting for all Bishop Post and old soldiers is set for Memorial Hall May 25 at 1 o clock to plan divine services at the Presbyterian church.

Bishop Post M. A. Bell J. B. Houtz Geo. J. Hickey Henry Foss J. W.S. Palmer Geo. Dicus Henry Wilson Dan White James Corbin Adam Minsel Chas. Crane R. Mallett J. W. Myers M. B. Gorman G. W. Deatrick M.W. Perkey L. E. Beardsley E. N. Lewis P. E. Helpman G. Dabney J. W. Leach A. J. Kiser J. H. Myers W. R. C. Corps U. V. R. U. Corps D. of V. Corps M.A. Bell A. W. King Wm. Ebright I. E. Hardesty O. Partee Defiance Township L. A. Carpenter C. Block Ayersville A. Henry Independence Andrew Minsel Albert Elliott Brunersburg A. Kehnast

Doan's Ointment advertised for restful sleep relief

Defiance residents report relief from itching skin piles eczema and related discomfort. A testimonial from Mrs J C Barber cites foot tenderness improved by applying Doan's Ointment sold at N G Woodward's drug store with FosterMilburn Co Buffalo NY as sole US agents. Remember the name Doan's.

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

Wedding of Fred Michaelis and Emma Arps in Lutheran church

The marriage of Fred Michaelis and Miss Emma Arps is planned at a Lutheran church near Domerville in Adams township.

Fred Michaelis Emma Arps Domerville Adams Township

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Woodwards Drug Store W. A. Snider Geo. Singer J. F. Singer Rosa Kolbe Mud Creek Catholic Edward Dirr St. Mary’s Church Father Doherty Mary Hoshack John Willitzer Mendelssohn Milnie Gorman Sani John B. Kieblecordilly St. Wendeline Church Fostoria St. John Cathedral Ignatius F. Horstmen D. D John S. Snook Washington, D. C Paulding Snook Maumee Antwerp Napoleon Lieut King A. W. King & Son Palmer & Son James Slaller Noble Township Joseph Wernement Tiffin A. E. Cook Fenton, Mich Aid Society For Aged Ministers The Baptist Church A. B. Murphy Frank Etchy Ft. Wayne H. C. Lindersmith Mr. May Second Street R. W. Wortman Ridgeville T. G. Hart Metor, Co J. C. Rorick Wauseon Jerome B. Burrows Painesville Lake County West Unity Montpelier Yingling Harley & Whitaker Bargain House Harley & Whitaker’s Weisenberger & Emery ORT & Gilson Minsel’s Nale Mollencups Jeweler Optician Temperance G. Lord John W. Sewell Song Lillian Price Round Table P.N. Richardson W. F. Cardrey Pt Ok Iss Jesus Earth Miss Lehmann Koko Tuendache Lodge Brother R. Brown A. Viers W. H. Hooker Spiker Stryker Replogle Evansport Orahood Johnson Stewart Miller Albert M. Coy T.T. Shaw Dr. Martz W.H. McClintock Tuendache J. E. Hosler Johnson Miller E. P. McCord E. J. Pugh Kevansport T. E. Snider M. W. Replogle R. O. Palmer E. Christy J. W. Christy Henry Hover D. M. Whetstone C. R. Shuter Rev. Spiker Mr. Orahood Defiance Home Saving & Loan Asso Crosby House Germany Blanche Craine Florence Schultz Nellie Peterson John Peterson Emma Stock Flora Craine Mary Gates West Beans Tiffin Township Trinity Chapel Dunn Amon Beucher Peters John Higben Grace Wm Linebrink C. J. Thompson Central Union Main Northwestern Brown Baltimore the Security Building. & Loan Cé Postoffice Defiance, Ohio First National Bank Resources U.S Internal Revenue Total Ohto County of Defiance SS. I Edward Squire DCUCI R. H. Gleason Notary Public Tenzer Squire Ferguson Sears Merchants’ National Bank U.meegan Joven Seeteestat WME Ccewadegeass Pas Bay Seco Accon U. 8 Oken Aineo National Bank State OF Ohio E. P. Hooker Cashier R. H. Sutphen Notary Public John Spangler G Holgate R T Whitaker H. P. Miller CO
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