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Newspaper

Defiance Weekly Express

Location

Defiance, Ohio, United States of America

Date

May 24, 1900

Page

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Local Notes and Notices From Defiance Area

Frosty Sunday morning as Geo Jatho begins a new house on Deatrick street. Shingle dealer Geo T Burton ill. Miss Burns and John Jacobs weddings noted at Our Lady of Perpetual Help. Diverse town items include beagle poisoning, a dog fight plan, lawsuits over a box company and fruit trees, and travel to the Knights of Pythias meeting. Local oblique tradesmen, residents and events unfold with brief health, legal, and oddities.

John Jacobs Miss Burns Our Lady of Perpetual Help Church

Baycats Cure Claim Sparks Dismissal by Druggists

A vague claim about a constipation cure named Cascarete Cathortic draws attention as druggists evaluate refunds and legal action. The fragmentary notice hints at a consumer dispute and possible regulatory scrutiny.

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Newspaper Deal Sparks Tension Over Union of Papers

Friends of Frank J Mains and E E Hall report that a newspaper consolidation left major grievances. The new firm allegedly promised Mains and Hall reporting space and printing work but redirected to the Democrat and News office, leaving them with an unfulfilled deal and strained relations. In other items, licenses to wed are issued for Ella M Hulbert and Wm Biglow. Evalyn M Blair and Dr. Geo D Edgar. Simon Wise dies near Evansport aged 72. local probate for Simon Weiss. various visitations and relocations. CJ Thompson becomes senior publisher in Defiance county. Bucyrus Presbyterian church closes to the anti-saloon league amid political concerns.

Frank J Mains E E Hall Democrat News and Record Crescent Perry and Front Streets Mains Hall Evening News The Democrat and News

Drummond Medicine Co Remedies Hold Appeals

The Drummond Medicine Co of New York cites hundreds of unsolicited testimonials from grateful users who claim relief from rheumatism. They assert buyers would pay any price for relief and offer direct orders or agent opportunities if a local druggist does not stock the remedies.

Drummond Drummond Medicine Co N. Y

Crescent Publishing Elects Officers and Directors

The Crescent Publishing Company stockholders meet to elect directors D D Donovan J L Patterson N R Webster E E Carter J H Hockman C B Samp son and J N Ainsworth. Officers chosen include President J H Hock man Vice President E E Carter Secretary Treasurer N R Webster General Manager J L Patterson City Editor CB Sampson.

Crescent Publishing Company D D Donovan J L Patterson N R Webster E E Carter J H Hockman C B Sampson J N Ainsworth CB Sampson T A Dean Hellen Phelps Kate Cantlon Harry Britton Harry Kinnane The Crescent News

Noble township Sunday school convention moved to Salem

The Noble township Sunday school convention will be held in Salem instead of the U B church. Bishop Hott of Dayton will lecture at the U B church this evening on Christianity in the intellectual activities of our age with a silver offering at the door. A woman about thirty five was arrested near the Wabash depot for drunken and disorderly conduct and will be brought before the mayor tonight. Officer Hull made the arrest.

Noble Township Salem U B Hott Dayton Wabash Depot Hull

Frances Slocum Monument Unveiled At Peru Indiana

Ten thousand people witnessed the May 16 unveiling of Frances Slocum’s monument at the Miami Indian burying ground near Peru Indiana. The life story of the Wilkes-Barre child captured in 1777 reads like fiction and drew national interest. Slocum, adopted by a Miami chief, died March 9 1847 at 75 and was buried at the site. Nearly 200 Slocum relatives and Miami Indians attended. Dr Charles E Slocum delivered the main address highlighting heritage. Weather was fine and the gathering notable for the region.

Frances Slocum Miami Indian Burying Ground Peru Ind Wilkesbarre Ft. Wayne Col. G . Ewing Slocum Miami Tribe of Indians Chas. E. Slocum Dr. Slocum

Local youth to join Defiance Express as solicitor

Glen Miller of Hicksville returns home after visiting the Maxwell family. Louis B. King, brother of Lieut. W. E. King, is expected to move to Defiance this year to work as an all around solicitor for the Express. King, a junior at Illinois State University Champaign, plays on the football team and is noted as an all around athlete.

Glen Miller Hicksville S A Maxwell Louis B. King W. E. King The Express King Champaigne

First Communion Recipients at Our Lady of Perpetual Help

A list of youngsters who received their first communion at Our Lady of Perpetual Help on Sunday May 21 includes numerous boys and girls from the parish. Named participants cover Ira Watson Peter Siler Ed Steinburger Robert Krotz Charles Dhuran William Lero William Siler Michael Breckler Nervin Kehnast Napoleon Cunningham Joseph Denny Harry Miller George Hall John Wahl Donald Wilhelm Gerald Deveaux Harrison Birmingham Bernard Sherry George Beatty Harry Kirk Isaac Lalonde Martin Kramer Arthur Weigerding Anthony Kunz Karl Brady Joseph Lero Reuben Westrick Carl Myers Rodger Marandi August Webber Michael Hutter Angus McDougal Otto Hoeffner Martin Wisda Joseph Breckler Leo Cantlon John Sheets Edward Pessafall George Steinburger and many more.

Ira Watson Peter Siler Ed Steinburger Robert Krotz Charles Dhuran William Lero William Siler Michael Breckler Nervin Kehnast Napoleon Cunningham Joseph Denny Harry Miller George Hall John Wahl Donald Wilhelm Gerald Deveaux Harrison Birmingham Bernard Sherry George Beatty Harry Kirk Isaac Lalonde Martin Kramer Arthur Weigerding Anthony Kunz Karl Brady Joseph Lero Reuben Westrick Carl Myers Rodger Marandi

Bourbon Caucuses Night of Democratic Nominating Battles

In Defiance County, June 5 caucuses loom for sheriff and county commissioners. John McCarty and Tom Rourke lead a crowded sheriff field amid rivalries and rumors. Oom Peter Caressell faces fierce competition but seems poised for renomination.

Caressel Seeks Second Term as Defiance County Commissioner

Peter Caressel’s name to be placed before the Democratic voters of Defiance County at the upcoming primary as nomination for a second term. The piece notes longstanding party custom rewarding faithful and efficient officers with re election and cites Democratic supporters backing Caressel.

Epston Express Peter Caressel Defiance County Tme

Miss Agnes Beiderstadt and Mrs Kirschner Change Homes

Miss Agnes Beiderstadt and Mrs Kirschner traveled to Napoleon today with Mrs Kirschner planning to make that place her future home. A mishap occurred when Wm Link's horse bolted after a band spooked it near St John's Church. The runaway collided with Ed Voeight's spring wagon, scattering baskets and seventeen broken sewer pipe pieces across Fourth Street.

Agnes Beiderstadt Mrs. Kirschner Napoleon Wm. Link St. John’s Church Fourth Street Ed. Voeight Park Ave

Obituary for Mrs Myrtie Latchaw of Findlay

Mrs Myrtie Latchaw wife of Rev E L Latchaw of Findlay died at her home at noon Tuesday of consumption after a lingering illness aged about 25. Her remains will be brought to this city for interment near Ayernville. Funeral time unset Dr Latchaw will officiate once he can travel from St Louis. Daughter of Mr and Mrs Lyman Carpenter Defiance township she was a Defiance college graduate from the commercial department three years ago. She was a fine Christian woman and her loss will be deeply felt.

Myrtie Latchaw E L Latchaw Findlay Ayernville Latchaw St. Louie

St John's Reformed Church notices services next Sunday

St John's Reformed Church corner Fourth and Washington Streets announces pastor Rev. F E Lahr. Sunday school at 9:00 am. English service at 10:00 am. German service at Sherwood at 2:15 pm. Everyone welcome.

St John’s Reformed Church Corner Fourth and Washington Streets F E Lahr Sherwood

Notice to creditors of Zeigler estate at 23 2 Bertha Zeigler

Creditor call requested for all known debts to Dr. Zeigler's estate. Settlement urged at his late residence.

Dr. Zeigler Bertha A. Zeigler

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Oodward’s Drug Store City News Budget Geo. Jatho Deatrick Street Geo. T Burton Putnam J P Buffington Burton Lima Monarch Thomas L B Goddard Addie Oklahoma Territory F A Goddard Noble T B Goddard Adams Township SJ Colgan Continental H.P. Miller Co Burdock Julia Filbridge West Cornwell, Conn Agnes Sheridan Clinton and Third Streets Eh Andc Young Archambeault Wrede’s Ed M Mills TT Shaw Frank Miller Miley Coup Defiance Box Co Young Coup Box Co W D Hill L B Peaslee W J Peters Ohio State Journal Supreme Court Hill Hillaid Chas. B Irish Milford Township Mrs Joseph Kroeckel Father Christophers Oak Harbor City St. John’s Catholic Parochial School Ashland Wis Joe Levy Dr. Wood Dean Young Deatrick and Clinton Streets John W Winn F L Hay Sandusky Wabash Grand Lodge Knights of Pythias Mr. Winn 8Y Cramer Paulding County Cramer Yingling Ella M Hulbert Wm Biglow Wed Simon Wise Evansport Simon Weiss Tiffin Township Peter Gunn Pleasant Bend Charlotte Miller and Son A Maxwell Abraham Baker Washington, D.C Census Bureau D R Benedict W D Mead Westfield, Pa John Davison Francis Street Clara Gott Ed Bentley Kalida Will Helpman CJ Thompson Bucyrus Anti-Saloon League the Way Andy Pessefal North Defiance First National Bank Astoria King, Backus & CO Clinton St Defiance Ohio Weisenberger & Emery DR. G. D. Edgar Crosby House Rochester Mollencup’s Optician Findlay Courier Dick Dean Chapman Los Angeles Col Schiebley Glandorf J M Preisendoerfer Europe Glasgow Vienna Scheibley Glish Catholic Church Our Lady of Perpetual Help Bessie Adams Francis Groselle Lorretta Imbers Mary Breckler Helen Murphy Bernadine Kiser Eva Feigenbaum Stella Dennis Florence Partee Mabel Baker Edith Weigerding Margaret Wilhelm Mary Walsh Margaret Riley Nettie St. Amant Clara Nays Loretta McCann Agnes Hassock Jennie Shindere Mary Dohoney May White Olive Lero Maggie Shindler Florence Compo Francis Shondel Nellie Shondel Mary Donner Mabel Eiser Irene Wolsiffer Kittie Pietenger Sadie McDougal Mara Shively Agnes Shondel Myra Dils Anna Norman Gertrude Smith Agnes Pessafal Blanch Boughton Bertha Bowen Carrie Meeks Mabel Kesselmyer Nellie Hankie Clara Parent Revella Dupont Mary Birmingham Lea Brubaker Bonnie Cunningham D’'Nelle Krot Bourbon Caucuses McCarty J.P. Eiser Sheriff Eiser Tom Rourke Defiance Township W. I. Rath Tom Andy Tuutle Mr. Rourke F. Miller Delaware Township J. A. Law Mark Center W.G. Kopp Highland Township William Harmon C. Leaders Peter Caressell Oom Henry Schumaker Caressell David Raser Peter Coresell W. L. Hill Peter John Spangler North Richland John Dom Peter Caressell C. A. Leaders Root Lynde Tuos Dovoney Harrison StSt Defiance, Ohio J. G. Leever M. D Ideal Pharmacy R W. Wortman Clinton Street Graper’s Grocery
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