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Newspaper

Defiance Weekly Express

Location

Defiance, Ohio, United States of America

Date

May 21, 1903

Page

4

Northwest Ohio Republican County Convention Notice

A county Republican caucus will meet in the council chamber of the Central City Building in Dollyance Ohio on May 23 at 2 p.m. for selecting five delegates and five alternates to the late convention. Ward results and township mentions appear, with listings of candidates and local precincts noted for delegate allocation. More details include subscription pricing and mailing options for the newspaper delivery.

Penance County Council Central City Dolly ‘Ance Ohio Colt Une Land Tia Severniava Vo Adams Demianes Oe Ware i Farmer Hicksville Hixhland Mark Washington

Late weekly paper misses Express office delivery

The weekly paper is one day late this week because it failed to reach the Express office on time. The editors apologize and pledge no further delays to inconvenience readers.

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Local notices recount Hicksville deaths and town events

Fragmented obituary and civic notes describe the death of a Hicksville resident and family ties to Chicago and local counties. Also mentioned are Auburn and Defiance visits, commencement guest Roy Gay of Angola, telephone line work near Maysville, and remnants of a 1860s flagpole from Lincoln memorial events with attendees from Fort Wayne Kendallville and others.

Endorsement motion for Roosevelt at state convention

The Home Department Sunday School report discusses Roosevelt for president in 1904 with precedents from 1887 and 1895. It praises his public life, leadership, and popularity, urging Ohio to endorse him. A grandmotherly talk follows about a railroad station encounter and a Home Department in a village Sunday school two miles away. The piece ends with notices for the state Sunday school convention in Portsmouth June 9 to 11 and delegate arrangements.

Matory B. Koraxer Sis Roosevelt Mr. Sherman William McKinley Jfe Rail- Fl Road

Ridge Church Anniversary and Local Notices

St Stephens Lutheran church in South Ridge Highland township plans a 50th anniversary on Aug 2, 1903 with Rev Hi Diemer in charge for 13 years and Rev A Detzer likely to attend The community notes papering and repainting costs about 17 dollars The pastor will preach memorial sermon next Sunday at 2 PM Decoration day address to be given by Rev Chas Davenport Also mentions a new rubber-tired bus and a farmer township Bible school convention program on May 21 with sessions and various speakers.

St. Stephens Lutheran South Ridge Highland Township Myers Hi. Diemer A. Detzer Low Fannie Thoure Toledo Ml, Ballinger Orley Lyers F. We Richardson and Children Cleveland Chas. R. Davenport P. W. Burns Farmer Township Farmer Union Ayersville Jacob Adams South Dr. Blue Nellie Blue Pliss Georgia Ashton Kleinhein W.8 Blue Powell Rigrish B. D. Mossholder E. J. Latehaw Free Baptist Church M. E Hire Dr. Bethards

Low Rates to Colonists by Nickel Plate Road

Advertisement offers low rail rates to colonists heading west northwest south and southwest via the Nickel Plate road. For full details contact nearest agent or address A Asteriin GPA Ft. Wayne Indiana.

Ft. Wayne Ind

Resolutions on the Death of Mrs. Hattie Mann

The society records the passing of Mrs. Hattie Mann, expressing sympathy to her children and friends. The charter will be draped in mourning for thirty days and copies of the resolutions will be sent to the family and Union records. Committee members Mrs. Canouiye Wiper Mus. Cora E. Monnencer Mrs. M. F. Gurasoy.

Hattie Mann Canouiye Wiper Cora E. Monnencer M. F. Gurasoy

Nerve Pills Promised To Restore Energy And Aim

An advertisement extols Dr. A W Chase's Nerve Pills as a cure for nervous exhaustion and lost vitality. Otto Wagner of Defiance Ohio testifies the tonic rebuilds nerves and stamina, boosting energy and steady nerves after overexertion and fatigue.

A. W. Chase Otto Wagner Highland St Defiance Ohio Woodward's Drug Store

Local notices and community update from Ayersville area

Ayersville residents report post southland visits and health updates. Families welcome guests from Brunersburg and Fort Wayne while noting measles recovery and appendicitis treatment by local physicians. Memorial Day plans include grave decorating and sermons at M E church. Also announced are church meetings, a piano rental offer from Starr Piano Co. and a notice about Creamery patronage and local clergy events.

Sunday Services at St. Joan's Church Corner Fourth and Washington

Rev F E Lahr pastor. Sunday worship at 9 a.m. English sermon 10 a.m. Sunday school 2 p.m. at Sherwood. English services 2:30 p.m. All are invited to worship with us.

St. Joan’s Fourth and Washington Sts F. E. Lahr Sherwood

Resolutions From The Woman’s Christian Temperance Union

The organization records the death of Mrs. Charlotte Parker and notes her devoted life and faithful service as a strong support for righteousness and temperance. They extend heartfelt sympathy to her husband and family, resolve to record the resolutions, and send copies to the city press and the family.

Charlotte Parker Woman’s Christian Temperance Union Rece Kuazape Nu Murphy Nora Suulters Glapys Zollens

A Card to Consumptives Man credits Dr Rippel for cure

A farmer from Harrow P O Essex county Ontario says he was told he would die from consumption but recovered after visiting Dr Rippel of Toledo Ohio. He claims many locals have sought treatment and urges others to write for details with a stamped return. He provides addresses for correspondence.

Samuel F. Her Dr. Rippel Wei Rippel Essex County Lowe Riopel Will Canswer Harrow P. O Ontario Norwood Avenue Toledo Ohio

Local Notes From Defiance Area Shifts and Visits

Germany Tiffin John Allison visited his parents last Monday. A home convention at the Evangelical church is set for next day evening at 7:30 and Sunday at 1:30. John Scharpf works as a shearer. Mrs Dunn and Tillie Robertson visited Evansport last Sunday. F Shumaker burned his corn crop in preparation for a new one. John Gates adds to his barn and Craine repainted his house. Mrs Sigg and Mr Schmassman of Toledo visited relatives. S L Roberts preached at St John M E church next Sunday evening. Wm Bock of Defiance noted in our streets.

John Allison Venance H.L Emma Stock ET. Rethmella The Evangelical Church J. H. Gates Craine Mrs. Dunn Tillie Robertson Evansport F. Shu St. John’s M. E Wm. Bock Defiance Palljor He Meyer Rethmel

Community Notes From Ridgeville Corners Area

Ridgeville Corners residents and visitors are listed visiting relatives, attending gatherings, and helping with chores. Mrs. Tittle returns from a visit with daughter Mrs. Johnson. several local families and friends share Sunday gatherings, birthdays, travels to Defiance, Toledo, and Scott, and a thirtieth anniversary observance with many attendees names.

Local notices from Defiance area birthdays and visits

The text lists multiple social items from Defiance and nearby towns including anniversaries, birthdays and visits. It notes Mrs Mansfield’s birthday celebration, guests' departure, local family movements between Defiance, Napoleon and Florida Bay Hurd, a baby boy for Mr and Mrs Baden, and various residents visiting relatives. It also mentions graduation exercises at Flo school on a date in 1903 with a program including invocation, oration by William D Long, diploma presentation and benediction, and a sermon planned for May 17th by Dr Ernsburger.

Florida F 1 & Baden Thompson Defice John Young Defiance Florid Bay Hurd Stephen Myers Ed Fos Napoleon A. L. Reid L. Brubaker Grace Reid Michigan A. Jones Deshler Irs Clara Andrews Emma Dice Kemmer Flo School National Union Hall Ernsber William D. Long M. Eel IR . Ernsburger

North Richland Social Notes Highlight Local Visits

North Richland residents report a busy week with visits and home projects. Mrs. Van Dusen spent Tuesday with Mrs. A J Minsel while Mrs. Dils stayed with her parents at Jewell. L J Whitney had a new roof installed last week and Whitney spent Thursday evening with Mabel Brown. ALM Willeman visited Mrs Dils Friday evening. Grabe and Mabel Brown joined Jacob Young and family on Sunday. Dils and his mother shared Sunday afternoon with Mr and Mrs Osborn at Jewell. Mr and Mrs Smith and Mr nith visited Mr and Mrs Hammond Sunday. Mrs Duncan Smith spent Sunday with O A Wood. Mrs Grubb called on Mrs mond Sunday.

van Dusen A. J. Minsel F. Dils Jewell L. J. Whitney Ween Whitney Mabel Brown Willeman Dils Grabe Jacob Young Family Mother

Fragmented Brooksville notes at Delance and local visits

Patchy Brooksville notes mix of names and places with a Delance Thursday afternoon gathering. Mentions Deaton Renan Scon and Arcutboad visa Pechae, plus visits by family to Henry Frank, Jacob Frank, Minnie, Annie, and Misses Hiessie and Lettie Young. A little girl arrives to live with Jamietna family and a sermon delivery by Wuentel of Detroit, Silch, followed by a local collocation fundraising moment.

Brooksville Deaton Renan Euiaee Ss Sarthe Warfeid Delance Lewis Hanna Saturos Figley Ott Minnie Annie Henry Frank Jacob Frank Peter Horning Decca Frank Phoebe Arn Jamietna Wuentel Betroit Silch Hiessie Lettie Young Jacob Ir Lewis Nehanika

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