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Newspaper
Defiance Weekly Express
Location
Defiance, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Nov 15, 1907
Page
5
Reports from Defiance cover a Chicago bound Willey birth, a hospital hiccup case, closeout hats, a hay fall injury on Perry street, W C T U events, church activities and politics, local visits from Chicago and Kalmazoo, December California trip plans, two marriage licenses, divorce filing by Cora Catlett, and guilty pleas for Mark Center saloon operators with fines.
The note advertises a display of wall papers offered at reasonable prices in Defiance. It invites readers to view the collection and consider a purchase.
City National Bank directors and G M Watkins praised the large audience for the reopening of the Citizens with Hi Henrys Minstrels. The venue, after two months of closure, shows an artistic transformation and promises further decor improvements. Citizens of Defiance boast one of the finest opera houses in the region.
The Olive Branch church of the Evangelical Association of Defiance Mission near Defiance will be dedicated on November 17 in conjunction with Defiance Vision’s third quarterly meeting. All are invited. Rev. D. E. Martz of Waterloo will officiate. Services are scheduled for Saturday at 2:07 p.m. and Sunday at 9:30 a.m. 10:30 a.m. and 7:30 p.m. J. B. Krorv, pastor.
At Island Park Sunday the De La Salles were routed 43 to 0 by the militia boys from Co. G. Despite snowfall a good crowd cheered as Adolph, Merrill and the De La Salles fought hard. Napoleon hosts Toledo Athletics next Sunday in a high profile clash with Co. G seeking to extend its three season winning streak.
Two mass meetings at United Brethren church spur local option drive to prohibit sale of intoxicating liquors in East Defiance Fourth Ward. Petition signatures approach required count as residents of the area, including many outsiders, express support. Speakers F L Hay and Rev E B Griffith urge a clear stand. Rev Schupp closes with a Sunday sermon before a large audience.
In East Defiance infant Mildred Moore dies aged 1 year 4 months and funeral at St Mary's Catholic Church. Frank Nelson dies at 51 at 103 Auglaize Ave East Defiance with services at River side and English Lutheran church. Mrs J B Overholt dies after illness. her family ties and Undertaking business noted. A sister also dies same day elsewhere. two funerals on same day. Sherwood Chronicle.
Mrs C H Jefferson hosted her euchre club on Tuesday afternoon with a six hand game and favors. E R Mallett celebrated his 68th birthday Friday with a six o'clock dinner for guests. The Bridge Club opened its year with a meeting at Mrs Will C Kegel's home, awarding a colonial candlestick to Mrs E Chenevert after games. Charles H Rowland received notice that his niece Iris Hilton, daughter of John C Hilton and Mrs Hilton of Francis Sask, will wed Samuel G Smith at Buckeye Hill Farm at high noon on November 20. Iris Hilton, born in Defiance, has many relatives hoping for a smooth voyage into married life.
The Travelers Club gathered Tuesday evening at Mr. and Mrs. Virgil Squire’s Washington street home. Adele Doenitz opened with a piano solo and read about the early inhabitants of Mexico. Mrs Squire led a discussion on Spanish Architecture in Mexico, and refreshments followed. The next meeting is planned for two weeks at U. B. Squire’s home.
Mr and Mrs Arthur Smith hosted a Sunday gathering west of the city with guests including Mr and Mrs J J Reynolds and daughter Emily Mr and Mrs John Shatz and son Mr and Mrs Albert Krouse and family and others Music and games marked the day A surprise china plate was presented to Mrs Coral Mollencup at a W V R U meeting as she prepares to move to Toledo The Mutual Improvement Circle met with Mrs A B Davis presiding and featured papers on Tom Moore Leigh Hunt and Lalia Rookh The next meeting is set for November 19 at Mrs S F Shelly’s home Jacob Singer and Miss Anna Smith were married at St John’s Catholic church Tuesday evening
The marriage at six o clock surprised some friends who were not told of the date. Mr Singer, a prominent city businessman, will begin housekeeping with his bride at a handsome home on West High street. Mrs Singer is a young woman of charming disposition and well wishes abound from a large circle of friends.
Charlotte Phillips was freed at a preliminary hearing for the killing of her husband John J. Phillips coal operator and broker. The judge ruled insufficient evidence to bind her over to the grand jury, though prosecutors expect an independent investigation. Obituary notes Mrs Lottie Ice died aged 37 with four children, at her Sherwood home. Other local items include visits, travels, and institute attendance.
In Marysville on Nov 13, wealthy Claibourne township farmer Jonathan Moore died from injuries after a fall from his barn Tuesday. The incident ends Moore's long farming career and marks a tragic local loss. He resided on a farm near Claibourne and was a prominent community figure.
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