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Newspaper

Defiance Weekly Express

Location

Defiance, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Nov 01, 1900

Page

8

Local Notices and Social Snippets from Lafayette and Nearby

Mrs H F Houghton visits her husband in Lafayette Ind Miss Mary Conzen of South Bend Rd guest of Miss Mary Frey Miss Alice Conrad back at Harley's Lion store after a ration A pair of fine heavy young horses for sale Inquire at Wellmans Music store W P Carmichael civil engineer of Williamsport Ind was to see clients for 25 brick cars to be shipped over the Wabash Tax inquisition at the courthouse remains lively Dom Peter Kressel warned about his own schemes Crescent News mocks Ohio Bryan and the red trust Chamberlains Stomach and Liver Tablets advertised as relief Woodward's drug store Oct W D Bill of this city and W H Dore of Tiffin addressed a fair sized crowd at Citizens Opera House Wednesday evening Hill praised Lincoln, Jahn, Garfield Crescent News notes a great frost to finish.

D Bill H Dore Tiffin Citizens Opera Hause Hill Lincoln Jaine Garfield Crescent News Omega Lodge A M Minsell Springfield H G Baker Continental Lima CL & M J M Mills Omega Ohio Southern Railway Commercial Club Arcade Hotel Masonic Temple Grand Lodge J P Cameron R H Gleason Clark Lodge E L Lybarger Ground Lodge Springfiel AM Minsel C E Chenevert TT Shaw Geo. S May Jr W O Ash John C Yingling Jacob E Mercer F H P Lowe Roy W Webb F W Ury John W Lynde John P Cameron H C Gherke Chas Ensign CS Wellman John A Bechel W H McClintock Geo Beard Webb Wood Fay Martin Scott Hollinshead G W Helpman Holgate Harley Wilbur Beardley Chas Dittmer T T Shaw Jay Harley R T Whitaker W A Snider A M Minsel

Quiet Wedding for Miss Clara Robinson and Les Brookhart

Miss Clara E Robinson and Leslie E Brookhart married at the bridegroom’s home on Holgate Avenue with Rev. Murphy officiating. The ceremony was private for immediate relatives. They departed at 9 05 PM for Coraopolis Penn to reside, escorted by friends. Brookhart holds a steady job at a large steel works in Corapolis.

Clara E Robinson Leslie E Brookhart L. H Robinson Holgate Avenue Murphy First Baptist Church Miss Robinson Mr. Brookhart Coroapolis

Grain-O praised in 1900 letter from Lillie Sochor

David City Nebraska receives a testimonial for Genesee Pure Food Co grain beverage Grain-O. Lillie Sochor credits years of use with improving her brother’s health after a doctor linked coffee to illness and recommended Grain-O.

David City Neb Genesee Pure Food Co le Roy, N.Y Lillie Sochor

Local notes and incidents accumulate in Evansport and beyond

Washington DC visitor W O Denatrick stays through the election. Adam Preisendorfer of Woodward's drug store is ill. Jim Woodward helps in the store. Mrs. Ann Carr improves at East Defiance and dines with family. FT Betts returns from Latty with insurance payment for Mrs. B F Voke. European tripper C Seymour sails from Naples November 9. Ed Phelps accompanies him back. Chamberlain's Stomach and Liver Tablets advertised at Woodward's. Parmer, Philippine veteran, visiting. brother to be discharged next April. Omega lodge officers return from Springfield after grand lodge. Thos Winship, engine examiner, visits. praises local engineers. Debates eyed at Evansport. Doughton open to debate with local Republicans. A smooth scheme involving a Woodsfield furniture seller is thwarted at Geiger & Son's. Licenses granted for Henry Merrihugh and Daisy M Buck. Hess passes engineer exam. graveling contract let in Tiffin township. Refunding bonds signed. Graville A Reeder visiting. Indiana poised to back McKinley. A Centerville Iowa case praises Chamberlain's remedy.

College Notes and Church Addresses Highlight November Schedule

Prentiss H Samuel visits Dayton area as guest of Dr. Latchaw and family over Sunday while Defiance College plans and new students loom. Rev. McD Howsare speaks as OSCA state agent. Rev J W Harris and wife visit from McComb. Latchaw to preach at Indiana Christian convention in Muncie and lecture in Wakarusa with additional invitations to Lebanon Warren County teachers, Marshall Maple Rapids Britton Yellow Springs lectures through November and December. A football outlook hints at a Bryan upset if pace improves.

Prentiss H Samuel WS Samuel Dayton Latchaw Indiana State Christian Convention Muncie Wakarusa Ind Warren County Lebanon Marshall, Mich Maple Rapids Britton Yellow Springs

Turnbull Wagon Rolls Through Free Trade Times

The Turnbull Wagon in 1896 lists 122 employees with October work of 58 hours due to idle days. By October 1900 the firm shows 270 hours worked across 27 days at 10 hours, with 153 men employed. The note contrasts free trade era and McKinley times, linking hours worked to a fat dinner pail.

Turnbull Wagon Works Free Trade Times Wm. McKinley Times

What Shall We Have for Dessert

A family question becomes a quick dessert solution. Try Jell O prepared in two minutes with no baking required by adding hot water and letting it cool. Available flavors include lemon orange raspberry and strawberry at grocers for 10 cents.

School Board Meeting Approves Bills and Salary Increase

The board of education met with five members present and approved minutes and bills totaling various payrolls and supplies. Miss Fouke receives a $5 monthly raise to $45, and the superintendent’s monthly report was filed. The primary schools moved to frame buildings, high school occupies two rooms, a new well was completed, and repairs to the organ and storm doors were ordered.

Board of Education Davis Gleason Gorman Ort Sass Ates Rha J Miller Coal Os Constructing Co Sch Vsscie Doe Eeeihans Central Build Matthias Shull Frank Smith James Lind J A Stockman Jacob Cably GM Weisenburger S C Osborn Henry Wilson Lind

Chamberlains Cough Remedy Offers Sleep Aid

For sleepless nights caused by coughing, Chamberlains Cough Remedy is recommended to soothe throat irritation and help sleep. Available from NG Woodward. October.

Chamberlain NG Woodward

Circuit Court Concludes Term with Several Reversals

The circuit court disposed of cases including Village of Hicksville versus W O Ware with the petition in error dismissed at plaintiff’s cost. Belle Fullmer versus Jacob Adams reversed for evidentiary errors. James B Brodnix versus Jacob Adams reversed for similar errors. Others, including Wm Harper versus Aaron Marckel and Geo A Ferguson versus W B Strang Jr, affirmed with no error. Edward Johnson et al versus city of Defiance and Water Company set for Nov 7.

Village of Hicksville W O Ware Belle Fullmer Jacob Adams M Donnelly Napoleon James B Brodnix Wm Harper Aaron Marckel Geo A Ferguson W B Strang, Jr Andrew Funk J K Denman Edward Johnson State of Ohio City of Defiance ES Latty City of Defiance Water Company

Local News Briefs From Town and Park

Chase Clemmons returns from Springfield after visiting his son. John Coffman appeared before Mayor Evans and received a fine of 10 dollars plus costs for disorderly conduct. Five Napo leon boys attended the Catholic bazaar Friday evening. Bryan defeated the Defiance college team 5 to 0 at Island Park Friday. several players were shaken but none seriously hurt. home ends remain weak.

John Coffman Evans Bryan Defiance College Island Park

Charles A Lueders Rise From Apprentice To Shoe Merchant

A tribute extols industry and honesty as Charles A Lueders rises from humble apprentice to a successful shoe merchant. Born June 6 1865 in Brunersburg to Julius and Sophia Lueders he trained in Defiance and Cecil Ohio before starting his own shop with goods largely handmade by himself.

Charles A Lueders Julius and Sophia Lueders Brunersburg Charles Lueders Ft. Wayne Ind Williams and Clemens Defiance Adam Minsel Mr. Lueders Cecil Paulding County Lueders

Lueders Builds a Shoe Trade Across Cities to Deshler Store

In 1886 Mr. Lueders left Cecil for Paulding and then Defiance, working as a shoe maker and clerk before founding his own business. He bought Deshler’s exclusive Brooks shoe shop in October 1899, prospered until illness struck his wife and a devastating fire damaged his stock, leaving him underinsured.

Lueders Cecil Paulding Champion Defiance Lynds and Root Root Deshler R Brooks

Lueders Rebuilds After Loss Opens Leader Shoe Store

After a setback and April recovery by his wife, Mr. Lueders and family started the Leader shoe store in De fiance. The enterprise prospers as fair dealing and faithful industry drive growth, with his wife providing valued help. He credits liberal advertising for much of his success.

Lueders

Civil Service Class Examinations Result Announced

The Defiance civil service board reports five applicants were examined and graded by the Washington civil service commission. Of five, John E Blair Birdie Meeks and Ella Booth passed. Seals on exams are opened before applicants, then papers return to Washington for rating.

Board of Civil Service Examiners Civil Service Commission Washington, D. C John E Blair Birdie Meeks Ella Booth Defiance Washington

Also Mentioned on This Page

Keenast Hardware Store Dave Brayer Holgate Mrs Holston H F Houghton Lafayette Mary Conzen South Bend, Rd Mary Frey Alice Conrad Harley’s Lion Store Wellman’s Music Pre Jake Partee Perry Street Ralston Propty North Defiance Gottloib Martin Mt. Clemens Chas. Warner Liza Speiser Louis van Horn Prie R Jones Chambelin G’ Woodward Frank Bohn Melia Toledo AB Adams E A Gould Wabash W H Hubbard Common Pleas Court Eas Court C L & M Ry W P Carmichael Williamsport Onen Coun Dom Peter Kressel The Mayorne Red Trust Woodward’s Drug Store Chamberlain’s Nervita Nervita Medical CO Inton & Jackson Sts Chicago Py E. N. Lewis Druggist Defiance, Ohio W O Denatrick Washington, DC Adam Preisendorfer Woodward Jim Woodward Ann Carr East Defiance FT Betts Latty B F Voke C. Seymour Europe New York Naples Italy Ed . Phelps Harry Parmer Volney Parmer U S V, Company E Philippines WG Lehman H B Tenzer Tu-en-da-wie Grand Lodge of Ohio Minsell Thos Winship Winship Evansport Bruce Doughton T T Ansberry Mr Doughton Will Geiger Geiger & Son Woodsfield Geiger Henry Merrihugh Daisy M Buckmaster John T Hess Clipper Plow Works Tiffin Township J J Malley Graville A Reeder Maysville T Brechhill Seneca Street Reeder Indiana McKinley M E Lowther Centerville Iowa N G Woodward College Notes McD. Howsare Medway OSCA J W Harris Comb Circuit Court C R Grandin Ontario Chase Clemmons Mesers Dimke Daman Vendenbroek Miller and Reiser Napoleon Boys Poppa ES C. A. Lueders America Commonwealth Life Brown Baltimore Civil Service J. G. Leever M. D Ideal Pharmacy Clinton and Third Streets
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