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Newspaper
Defiance Weekly Express
Location
Defiance, Ohio, United States of America
Date
May 30, 1901
Page
5
The column notes a smokers night for National Union members, June 10 Maumee Presbytery meeting at Pemberville, Highland Grange recruiting 10 to 15 members, and local drilling on Jackson Third streets. Also reports Shro ll surgery plans, weather impacts on rural doctors, a U B parsonage wedding, and a Hopkins street hotel renovation with contractors and unknown operator.
Evansport citizens led by Dr. M B Replogle urge A J Prentice of the Northern Ohio Electric Railway Co to locate the power house and shops in Evansport. They offer strong propositions and seek Defiance city support, highlighting the railway’s value, jobs, and regional impact.
Mrs. Ed Conkle of Cleveland visits Mrs. L Conkle on Second street. Harry Brechbill, ill recently on Clinton street, is able to be out again. Jacob D Abele attends the state meeting of the Union Fraternal League in Cleveland as delegate from Ft Defiance assembly No 45. Itch ing piles are described as a plague of the night and Dean's Ointment is advertised to cure quickly and permanently at 50 cents per package.
Hicksville and nearby towns buzz with visits and relocations. Mrs. Georgia Milliman of St Joe Ind visits family. Jake Wentworth changes jobs to a Blue Front store post. numerous locals travel to Defiance Toledo Chicago and Colorado. A severe storm damages John Burgers house and a slave factory site. lightening strikes cause scare and repairs.
Defiance and Paulding counties observed a joint Gordon Creek ditch viewing by commissioners. Rev Dempster spent part of last week at Lost Creek. Many residents announced moves and visits including Emanuel Gingrich and Alta Cook. The Fourth of July plans were questioned as preparations lagged amid wet weather.
Henry Elliott bought a jersey cow from John Mack for 30 dollars. Christ Vollmer finished 80 rods of picket fence on the farm bought from George Barrack. A P Ridenour’s ready for plasterers. John Baker’s barn addition completed, increasing barn room. Vint Huggins installed a new Ideal windmill. H W Coy covered one wing of his house with a roof. Lintz family visited Six Corner cemetery to fix graves for Peter and Mrs Kyle. Emery Welker opened a restaurant beside his butcher shop. John Ellicott works for Charles Fieldner. Joe Stottler boss of corn planting. Dreher using three teams hauling stones from Ney railroad switch for his new house. twelve loads hauled Saturday. Charley Walker had four teams plowing his corn ground last week. Peter Breno employed in...
Oscar Bergman has seen em ployment as clerk in Hover's store in Sherwood. Bill North is working for B D Lintz.Al. Strusaker has improved his dwelling by having a porch built mhen Mrs George Ury went to Sandusky last week to attend the trial of her son, George.
West Milford memorial services held at the Christian chapel drew a large crowd. Local visits included F F Moore of Antwerp with his parents, and extended visits among area families. May and Glen Shanklin, Hootman family guests, and Miss Ella Lawton celebrated a birthday with a home party and supper.
The article notes Defiance city frequently buys its fire department horses outside Defiance county. Oberlin field day honors Klide Kiester of Tiffin township in pole vault. Local updates include Abraham Raser at the North Ridge meeting, Willis Keister building a modern milk house, and Deveault brothers aiding Ed Partey in bale hay. Wm. Jones of Defiance and Hicks bought a horse from A. Fisher for 130 dollars.
Pleasant Bend notes a guest from Minnesota visits cousin Frank Moses, and Mrs Beck families relocate to Fostoria while Miss Millie Demland dies at 19 after throat illness. Also reports Cora Ginder secures district No 9 school, families traveling to Michigan, a German M E church organist’s death, and a three year old’s arm injury from a fall near town.
Poor weather postpones the corner stone laying of the Disciple church with date to be announced. Mrs Henry Rock and daughter Mabel visited Defiance last week. Eli Dickey bought a new phnic and plans to join the Sherwood band once he masters it. Mrs Semer of Latty spent Sunday here. Reuff and Millie Rock returned.
The notice advertises a paint sold by E N Lewis claiming superior linseed oil paint with lasting wearing qualities. It urges buyers to examine the product before purchasing, presenting the B P A name as a quality guarantee.
Miss ie Watson hosted visitors as Rev. Grant Speer of Hicksville preached at Disciple hall. Mr. and Mrs. Alex McCaskey of Goshen Ind are visiting in Sherwood. Miss Audra Hover visits Dupont. Harry Boyer returned from Cabasssas Grove due to a relative’s illness. Dr Shutt of Ft Wayne treated here Tuesday. Henry Hughes returned from Mason County Mich where he purchased a farm and plans to move soon.
Mrs Koons and Bertha of Leipsic visit WM Hammon family. Lillian Hull Noah Naoma of Alvordton spend weeks with C S Elder. Burton Hull from Alvordton visits. returns Monday. DESwaysgood moves to LE Kitterman property. Jacob Hoblutzel and family return after Alvordton work. Ross Croyle family from Alvordton busy here. Oliee Wheeler works in Chicago staying with Virgie Dewitt. C S Elder Glen Ollie Wineland Burr visit Sherwood then J J Wheeler hosts. Memorial sermon held Sunday at 10 30 AM.
The Farmer Union Sunday school Frida event netted 13.95. Mr and Mrs John Green from Saybrook Illinois arrived to live with Mrs Green's brother E H Randall. A K Stone and wife visited Mrs Stones mother near Delaware Bend who is ill with consumption. Loyd Richardson starts as district 8 teacher. W L Hosack chosen delegate to State Sunday school convention at Chili cothe June 4 5 6 1901. Shirley of Garrett Indiana visiting brother. Stutabaker wagon offered by W G Lord. Mavis and Bula expand with barn contracts. L W Wilder and son traded horses 3 to 1.
Evansport residents and visitors travel to Defiance Bryan and Toledo for work and social events. Local business changes include Carl Buehrer moving to Leipsic to run a jewelry and repair shop and a new brick walk at the Citizens Opera House. The Evansport Dramatic Co. plans a four act drama The Outcast and the Epworth League picnic is scheduled for June 15 with band music and community gatherings.
Oscar Olliman of Enterprise visits Elmer Sutton while Frank Miller of Sherwood is noted. Mrs. Marie Dean visits her parents Mr. and Mrs. Cotterman. Chas Stailey attends Grand Lodge of the Knights of Pythias in Springfield. Wm Neff reports a sixth kiln of tile this spring. Ed Meyers and wife visit Auburn. Ed brings home buggies. Charles R. Geller, Elmer Kintner and Miss Edna Strusaker with Miss Sadie Reynolds spend Sunday at Island Park. Friends of Oscar Bergman will miss him at Arles Wood’s store as he takes a job in Sherwood. Fay Rollins quits work for B. E. Welker and returns home. Speith loses a valued war horse. J A Dreher receives a carload of stone for barn foundation. Wm A Snider smiles over a newborn boy. A Warfild Decater Egg Co. note appears in the area.
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