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Newspaper

Defiance Weekly Express

Location

Defiance, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Nov 08, 1900

Page

8

Local Notes and Social News from Defiance Area

Miss Anna Zellars returns from a two week Chicago visit. Nora Routh visits Anna Sheets in North Ridge. Roof work on the old Brown house on Jackson Street. ME church steeple repairs underway. Katherine Tarritan's will probated at Evaneport. Mr. and Mrs. Walter Shelly back from wedding tour. Mrs. Mary Conzen visits Mr. Christ Winterch Ke. Mildred Gorman and Minnie Fitzpatrick go to Okolona. Mr. and Mrs. F P Weisenburger welcomed a fine new boy. Mother of babe well. Mrs. Anna Bohn and daughter Melia John ill with typhoid fever. Gustave Shatz appointed c of Frank Wiley, an imbecile. Sheriff Poiser returns with Wm. Conners wanted for criminal assault. Chamberlains Stomach and Liver Tablets recommended and sold by M G Woodward. John Reppert moving family to Leipsic to start livery business. ME Choir to give concert on Wednesday Nov 14 with Francis Whitlock and Jaanita club. Mrs. Karl Growey hosts Whist club. prizes awarded. Oil paintings by Prof. Laidler on display at M A Costello's window. E. Phipps of Poteen Ark praises Chamberlain's Colic Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy. Sold by NG Woodward, druggist.

Death of Geo W Bechel Prominent Riverside Citizen

George W Bechel died at 8:25 on Friday at his home at Flint and Wayne streets after a long illness. He was born in Canton Ohio on June 18, 1838 and became a harnessmaker before moving to Defiance in 1890 to run a drug store. He helped develop Riverside Cemetery and served on its trustees. his funeral was led by local pastors and conducted under Knight Templar auspices, with burial at Riverside Cemetery. He left eight children, five with his wife surviving him.

George W Bechel Flint Wayne Streets Bechel GS May Grace Episcopal Church B W Slagle First Presbyterian Church Knight Templars Mr. Bechel Riverside Cemetry Geo W Bechel Canton Manchester Summit County Defiance J Ruhl Ruhl Cla Hton Street Maumee River Riverside Cemetery Riverside

Last Tribute to George W Bechel Town Leader

Funeral services for George W Bechel drew a large crowd as business paused in Defiance for the prominent local businessman. Relatives and civic groups attended a Scottish rite ceremony and church services, with floral tributes and readings by clergymen from First Presbyterian and Grace Episcopal churches. Community figures from Hicksville Napoleon and Toledo joined Knights Templars at Riverside chapel.

George W Bechel Comrane Bechel B W Slagle First Presbyterian Church GS May Grace Episcopal Church E C Chenevert Wm. Kehnast J J Jarvis Jae Lamb F Ferguson J P Camergn J L Bevington Hicksville

Local Socials, Funerals and Legal Actions in Toledo Area

Mrs Wm Martin and Mrs Henry Seither return from Toledo visit. RH Gleason plans move into Jacob Frey residence. Wabash Railway to receive 550 tons of steel rails from B and O next week. Juanita Club hosted by Miss Maud Foust Wednesday evening. Dr Lawless of Toledo in city Thursday. Funeral of Dr Riley set for Saturday at Cecil with friends attending. Mrs Quinn funeral at Our Lady of Perpetual Help largely attended. Alter Society ladies participate. Mrs LL Canfield entertains mother Mrs Siddle and aunt Mrs Hay from Mt Blanchard. they return Thursday. Safe at Security Building, association office sold to Michigan buyers and moved. Safe once belonged to old Savings Bank. Carrie Ramos and John Hammer file replevin suit in common pleas against R R Packer to recover team of horses.

Carrie Ramos John Hammer Common Pleas Court R R Packer Packer Joseph Ramos

Liverita Promises Cure for Liver Complaints and Constipation

A 500 dollar reward offer promotes Liverita as a vegetable liver remedy for liver disorders dyspepsia sick headache indigestion and constipation. Boxes priced 5 10 and 25 cents claim accuracy and satisfaction with warnings against substitutions and imitations. Sold via Nervita Medical corner Clinton and Jackson streets Chicago and by E N Lewis Defiance Ohio.

Nervita Medical Clinton and Jackson Streets Chicago E. N. Lewis Defiance Ohio

Young Ladies Society Holds Meeting at School Hall

Members of the Our Lady of Perpetual Help church Young Ladies society held a business meeting at the school hall Friday evening. The next meeting in two weeks will be a social session. Amy Whitaker hosted a gathering of her young friends Wednesday evening with pumpkin lanterns and ice cream. Salmagundi club met Friday afternoon at Mrs HBTenzer's home for a misc day focused on colleges and schools for American girls. Mrs Ben Lind read on Holyoke, Mrs R W Mitchel on Radcliffe, and Mr H E Myers on Wellesley. Mary Krotz presided in the president’s absence.

Young Ladies Society of Our Lady of Perpetual Help Church School Hall Amy Whitaker Amy Salmagundi Hbtenzer America Ben Lind M Holyoke Radcliffe R W Mitchel H E Myers Wellesly Mary Krotz

Jello New Dessert Pleases Family with Four Flavors

The ad touts Jell O dessert with four flavors lemon orange raspberry and strawberry. Available at grocers for 10 cents each. Buy it today for family appeal and quick treat.

Pleasant Gathering Honors Second Wedding Anniversary

Mrs. J P Cameron hosted a cordial Jefferson Street reception for the WNe-can-a girls and local friends on Thursday marking her second wedding anniversary. A luncheon was served by Mrs. Cameron with assistance from Mrs. Sites and Miss Reese, as guests including Mesdames Godfrey Watkins F X Groselle E T Clark F L Hay A M Minse G W Huffman B J Emery J W Wisler Katherine Site and many others from the city and Cleveland.

J P Cameron Jefferson Street T Clark F L Hay A M Minse G W Huffman B J Emery J W Wisler Katherine Site Emma Miller Helen Phelps Ida Woodward Minnie Dittmer Minnie Kehnast Mame Gleason Lora Higgins Jennie Burns Vic Bevington Flora Hall Hattie McCauley Nettie Bridenbaugh The City Reese and Hadley Cleveland

The Boy Orator’s Ohio Tour Fails to Draw Crowds

A Wabash train man in Napoleon reports Bryan’s visit drew small crowds. Public schools were dismissed to boost turnout, but enthusiasm remained low. The Democrat hope’s waning as he proceeds through Ohio with little response from audiences.

Napoleon Bryan Ohio

Obituary Notes for Michael Hawk and Emma Schoepfle

Mrs. C E Meeks and her daughter Birdie traveled to Bryan to attend the funeral of Michael Hawk who died Saturday at about 85 years. Emma Schoepfle, daughter of Rev Schoepfle, former pastor of the Reformed church, died in Bluffton Indiana at 22. Her funeral was held today.

C E Meeks Birdie Bryan Michael Hawk Emma Schoepfle the Reformed Church Bluffton Indiana

Allen's Foot Ease Ad

An old advertisement promotes Allen's Foot-Ease powder to cool swollen tired feet and relieve sweating ingrown nails blisters and bunions. It claims quick comfort for tight shoes and easy walking and offers 25 cent pricing with trial mail options.

Allen Au Dsts

Croup Cure Praised by Village Blacksmith

Grahameville smith H H Black reports his five year old son’s croup improved by Chamberlain's Cough Remedy. He credits the medicine with dissolving mucus and preventing severe attacks and notes it is safe for children and adults. Sold by N G Woodward, druggist. November.

H H Black Grahameville, Sullivan Co Chamberlain N G Woodward Noy

Also Mentioned on This Page

Khhnast Mrs. Wm. Geiger Detroit, Mich Anna Zellars Nora Routh North Ridge Anna Sheets Jackson Street Katherine Tarritan Evaneport Walter Shelly Mary Conzen South Bend, Sy Christ Winterch Mildred Gorman Minie Fitzpatrick Okolona Fri Phonee Priesendorfer Ottawa S J Bowen Francis Martin Ingle St. Joe Ind F P Weisenburger Babe Anna Bohn Melia John North Defiance Gustave Shatz Frank Wiley Washington Township John Poiser Baltimore Wm. Conners M G Woodward John Reppert Leipsic Mr. Reppert Francis Whitlock University At Columbus Jaanita Club Karl Growey Whist Club T Ansberry M A Costello Laidler Lyeek ROG Ae Geo. W. Bechel H B Stevens Bride M B Stevens GGC Bazil Lind Lillie Tiedeman Toledo RT Whitaker Nellie Harley Hud Mavns Somerset Emanuel Mettler LG Thacker Mettler John McCarty Frank Block Asylum For Insane Wm. Schlimbach J Bowen Peter Mangus Nedry Mark Hanna Ft. Wayne Carl Kettenring George Schlosser East Defiance CP Harley Fred Stever Claus Shellman Holgate Harley Holgate Avenue Marie Farrell TT Ansberry Hotel Defiance Lowe Frank Sommers Michigan L . Thacker George Schultz Paulding Mrs. Ash Ashland Sisters of St. Vincents Hospital Ed Bard Springgeld AH Wood East Fred Cornell Washington, DC Tennessee Richard Miller White van Cleve Glass Works Hopkins Street Mesers K V Kaymaker Will Geiger C R White Kidder Greger W P Engel Charlotte Mich Engel Michigan State Federation of Women’s Clubs Lansing Wm. ‘Hatfield Lydia Mettler Mr. Mettler Adams Township McKinley Peter Leithauser Latty’s Grove Wm Martin Henry Seither RH Gleason Jacob Frey Wabash Juanita Club Lawless C. E. of O Riley Cecil LL Canfield Mrs. Siddle Mrs. Hay Mt. Blanchard Savings Bank Mrs. Cameron Ouio LS U. Lite Castoria Infanis Bears Mpany New Vyork City Pau Garrett Bowlby Epos France D. Underwood D. B. Martin Ncinnati Northern Railway Sherwood O. South North Tin SOUTH T.C.M S Sun McKee Detroit Lima Moe F. E. Dewer Ue A Udamdbrd Gen Agen Amber Clinton St 4Th and 6Th Street Louisville & Nashville Railroad CP. Athore Louisville Cincinati Central States Perlo Upa Dayton Ginginnati Cincinnati Indianapolis C. H D. Ry D . Edwards Congress Kingsbury
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