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Newspaper

Defiance Weekly Express

Location

Defiance, Ohio, United States of America

Date

May 31, 1900

Page

5

City News Roundup Highlights Sunday Visits and Local Weather

Numerous residents and visitors are noted in city happenings with Sunday arrivals, weekend travel to Toledo Bryan and Sherwood, and local business updates. The eclipse observations faced weather limits, while the H P Miller Co. advertised wool prices and a new dental office opened in Napoleon. Memorial Day services were held at United Brethren church with formal tributes.

UVU WVRU United Brethers Church Rhodes

Drummond Lightning Remedy Offered With Reward

A bold reward of 500 dollars is offered for any rheumatism case not cured by Drummond's Lightning Remedy. The Propietors print the offer on all circulars and through newspapers. One bottle cures ordinary cases. two bottles mailed for five dollars.

Grand Institution shines at Ohio hospital for epileptics

John Schlimbach returns from Gallipolis after a four day visit to the Ohio hospital for epileptics. His daughter Clara, 10, stays in cottage No. 6 under Letitia Joan. The staff includes Manager Dr H C Rutter and assistants Richard O Connell, Wm List, T L Chadbourne, steward D I Robbins, matron Mrs M Rutter, and lab director Dr A P Ohlmacher. About 950 patients in 14 cottages. Facilities include water works, sewerage, electric lights, cold storage, a new 200-bed ward for insane patients, central dining and attentive care. Schlimbach praises the treatment, cleanliness, and staff, especially Dr List, and calls the Ohio hospital for epileptics one of the grandest institutions in the state.

John Schlimbach Gallipolis Ohio Hospital Clara Schlimbach H C Rutter Richard O’ Connell Wm. List T L. Chadbourne DI Robbins M Rutter A P Ohlmacher Clara Schlimbach Letitia Joan List Frank Ulcamer Uleamer Second Street Ohio Hospital For

Lumber laden Brooklyn hauled to Toledo. Ella May delivers coal

The Brooklyn carried lumber from Brown's Road to Toledo this morning. The Ella May returned with 20 tons of coal for the Miller and discharged it at the Dam on Saturday. She was towed up to the city by the Miller.

Brooklyn Brown Toledo Ella May

Canker Worms Threaten Ohio Apple and Elm Trees

Farmers report cankerworms stripping leaves from apple and elm across parts of Ohio. Early sprays of Paris green and lime deter the pests. once grown, use Swift's Arsenate of Lead or Bowker products at three ounces per 50 gallons, safe for foliage. Local notes include community events, court appearances, and residents visiting Defiance and nearby towns.

Ohio Paris

Hicksville Businessman Visits. Local Happenings and People

Claude Maxwell traveled to Hicksville Monday on business. Mrs. CL McBride and her Toledo children visit Mr. and Mrs. JW Wibsler. Kreiger Verein met at John Getter’s home Sunday with several boys noting疲 tired Monday. City board of equalization organized Monday night with W A Snider president and John X Smith secretary, work to begin tonight. Emma Lewis left for Cincinnati for Miss Edith Hall’s wedding. Hall remembered here. Del Wirebaugh trimmed the hedge at C E Chenevert’s corner of Jackson and Front streets, improving appearance. W W Mille of Bracket Bridge Co and Harry Hammond of Canton Bridge Co visited. no bridge jobs secured. Mr. Oleson of Chicago charged batteries for burglar alarm at Produce Exchange bank. alarm bell rang until it ran down.

City Board of Equilization W A Snider John X Smith Emma Lewis Cincinnati Edith Hall Miss Hall Miss Lewis del Wirebaugh C E Chenevert Jackson Front Streets

Grain-O ad promotes grain based coffee substitute

Try Grain-0. Ask your grocer for GRAIN-O the new drink replacing coffee. Children may drink it without injury. It resembles rich mocha but is made from pure grains and suits delicate stomachs. Price 15 and 25 cents per package. Sold by all groceries.

Relief Commission Sets Monthly Allowances in County

Soldiers Relief Commission of this county approved monthly allowances on Monday for Defiance Township Noble. Mrs Catherine Hase receives 3 dollars per month totaling 18 dollars. Board members Ed R Mallett Wm Dilworth and Henry Schmick attended the meeting. No levy was requested this year.

Soldiers Relief Commission Catherine Hase Ed R Mallett Wm. Dilworth Henry Schmick

New Tax Recovery and Lien Cases Filed in Court

John Wisda county treasurer sues David G Sharp to recover taxes, with additional suits against Eliza C Ball and Minnie V Woods. J C Ryan represents the plaintiff. W B Daoust sues Abraham Rinebolt et al to marshal liens. Bond posted to indemnify in a separate suit, with a claim by C E Bronson on certain lands lien. Bronson cited to show cause. HG Baker for plaintiff.

Common Pleas Court John Wisda David G Sharp Same Eliza C Ball Minnie Woods J C Ryan

Widow Bridget Jennings Dies at 94 in City Home

Mrs Bridget Jennings died at 9 15 am Saturday at her daughter Mrs James Conway s home aged 94 She left four children Patrick and Thomas of this city Mrs James Conway of Henry County and Mrs Thomas Riley Born in County Mayo Ireland she came to this country in 1856 Funeral from St Mary s Church this city at 10 30 am today.

Bridget Jennings James Conway Patrick Thomas Henry County Thomas Riley County Myo Ireland St. Mary’s Church

Obituary of Anna Pahl Daughter of Peter Phal Sr

Anna Pahl daughter of Peter Phal Sr of Washington township died Monday night after a long illness. She was twenty years old. Funeral services will be Wednesday at 10 am at Immaculate Conception Church conducted by Father Heiland. Burial follows at Mud Creek Cemetery. Mies Pahl had many friends in the city who mourn her death.

Anna Peter Phal Washington Township Immaculate Conception Church Father Heiland Mud Creek Mies Pahl

Certificates Granted to Prospective Teachers in County Examinations

The county board of school examiners granted certificates to teach to Nellie Rethmel Evansport one year and John Ferrin Chas Pollock Ney one year. Otto Schatz 5.9 John Doud Elnora A Rout Jewell one year Alonzo Seiple one year Viola Block Defiance one year Nellie Sour Hicksville one year Eunice Jordan Hicksville one year Emma Meek Hicksville one year T E Andrews Defiance one year Celia Beiderwell Antwerp one year F L Grandy Hicksville one year Nellie Starkey Sherwood two years Minnie Peterson Evansport one year Mrs Bertha E Starley Ney one year Frank Wisda Defiance one year O A Rice Farmer one year.

County Board of Nellie Rethmel Evansport John Ferrin Pollock Ney Otto Schatz John Doud Elnora Jewell Alonzo Seiple Viola Block Defiance Nellie Sour Hicksville Eunice Jordan Emma Meek T E Andrews Celia Beiderwell Antwerp F L Grandy Nellie Starkey Sherwood Minnie Peterson Bertha E Starley Frank Wisda O A Rice Farmer

Local couple wed at St John’s Catholic church

John Michenfelder a Christ Diehl Brewing Co. fan employee and Miss Anna Pinker were married at 9am today by Rev. Gloden at St. John’s Catholic church. They left for Detroit to honeymoon and will reside in North Defiance. Bruner of Napoleon spoke of timber for his hoop and stave mill, indicating ample local timber. The Cornell Concert Co. opened a three night stand with 30 artists at a 2500-seat waterproof tent near the Wabash depot, charging 10 cents general admission.

John Michenfelder Christ Diehl Brewing Co Anna Pinker St. John’s Catholic Church Gloden Michenfelder Detroit Mich North Defiance A Bruner Napoleon The Express Cornell Concert Co Kiser Tot Fifth Street Wabash Depot

Grangers to Meet at Highland Grange Hall June 7

Notice to Grangers invites Fourth and Fifth degree members in Defiance county to attend the Pomona Grange gathering at Highland Grange hall on June 7 at 10 am. LOA BLANCHARD, Sec’y.

Pomona Grange Highland Grange Hall Defiance County Loa Blanchard Sec’y

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