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Newspaper
Defiance Weekly Express
Location
Defiance, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Nov 27, 1902
Page
5
Community notices include loans at four percent interest from Stoge Food, local property and business updates, patrols, and social events. Ed Ralston of Lima reports his son Edward critically ill, while W. H. Ruess prepares to move into a new Park avenue home.
The Defiance Home Saving and Loan Association will receive deposits for which certificates will be issued. Interest begins from the date payable January first and July first. Loans on farm security at six percent per year. No commission, small expense. ditwtf CC. B. Squire, Sec'y.
Fire department responded to a reported house fire at George Sly’s Francis street home Tuesday evening. The house was dark with nobody home when crews arrived, traced to a prank call from Wells & Good's saloon. Central station suspects Joe Hopper burned ride poles in his hen coop.
Ohio produce dealer H P Miller gave each city boy a Thanksgiving turkey in a gesture praised by the press. The Express also received recognition, reflecting the season’s social amenities and courtesy.
A Washington dispatch reports that negotiations between United Mine Workers and coal operators outside the Anthracite Coal Strike Commission ended abruptly after a New York meeting of anthracite road men decided not to grant an interview to Mitchell and his delegates. The move followed an all day conference in Washington between Wayne McVeigh Mitchell and Wright, aimed at finalizing a draft agreement.
Hon G L Marble of Van Wert dies after brief illness and is buried in Roman Catholic faith. He served twice as a National Republican convention delegate from the Fifth district and was a prominent Mason and Knight Templar. Attending pallbearer Hon Wm Kirtley Jr.. family travel and local calls follow.
Charlotte Rand of Ada is home for Thanksgiving. Nelson Van Ness and wife visited Napoleon with Ed Baer hosts. Pearl Beckham and Mabel Wheller were in Toledo Saturday. Wm Shadford and family spent a week in Hicksville. Andrew Trimble enjoyed a vacation between terms. Mrs Chas Chapman of Toledo stays with her parents H L Chapman. Citizens attend Napoleon lecture course this winter. Ed Wilson family visited brother Joe Wilson near Independence. Clarence Robison of Chicago spent Sunday with local friends.
Defiance resident Chas Lawton and Ernest Heidfield of Tryllis Germany made a short call in November. Barney Steinmeier family and Mrs Henry Steinmeier of Ayersville visited on business November 5. Barnes of Van Wert and Strahn of Defiance made a business call Thursday. Ephraim Webb and Wes Kensig of Defiance called Wednesday. Roy Hall of Deshler was guest of Supt and Mrs Hall Sunday.
John H Horn of Templeton Iowa claims cure of deafness from catarrh after one month use of Knapp's Medical Vaporizer. The ad touts relief for bronchitis and other ailments with direct contact medicated vapor and promises money back if not ed after ten days. It sells for 62.00 and is made by Chicago Vaporizer Co.
The notice promotes travel routes to Columbus Lancaster Logan Athens Wellston Jackson Gallipolis Middleport and Pomeroy through Toledo or Fostoria by the Hocking Valley Ry. It notes new deluxe trains with high net coaches and palace parlor cars, backed by Pullman Co. construction, and urges passengers to request Wabash or B and O agents to route them via the Hocking Valley.
Hot Springs South Dakota offers a round trip to the Blag Hill sanitarium and health resort for 2430 dollars on select August and September dates via the North-Western line. Through train service from Chicago. inquire at ticket agents or write A F Cleveland 284 Superior Street Cleveland Ohio for full information.
Low excursion rates offered for a Chicago live stock trip. One fare plus two dollars for the round trip with tickets on sale November 29 December 1 3 and 3. Return valid through December 7 with 25 cents deposit. See nearest agent or address C A Asterlin T P A Wayne Ind.
Advertises low rail rates to western and southern settlers via the Nickel Plate line. Directs readers to contact nearest agent or A Asterlin, TPA, Fort Wayne, Indiana for full details.
Hunters excursion rates to several U S points in Lower Michigan Missouri Arkansas Indian Territory and Louisiana round trip tickets valid 30 days on sale from Oct 1 to December 31 at reduced prices. To Upper Michigan Wisconsin and Canadian Maine points tickets on sale until November 15 with return limit to December 5. Check ticket office for game laws and train times.
The community chronicles a busy sequence of social gatherings at Mrs. J Weber and others homes. Marriages include Edward Partee to Irene Clinker in Tiffin township. A masquerade at Citizens Opera House, dinner entertainments for Mrs S M Allen of Muncie, and multiple club activities are reported with prizes and music.
In the District Court of the United States Northern District of Ohio Western Division WM H Tuttle has filed for bankruptcy. The matter is assigned before Judge Francis J Wing in Toledo Ohio on December 18 1902 at 10 oclock a m for hearing on discharge before Referee in Bankruptcy.
Lorain November 26 The steamer Quito carrying iron ore from Escanaba was driven to shore in a northeast gale and ran onto the beach near the harbor. The tug Cascade rescued twelve crew members including a woman passenger, as four others remained aboard before the vessel threatened to break up. The Cleveland life saving crew later took off the four men at about 1 am.
Gentle driving horse over 1100 pounds for sale. Animal named Jacop Adams listed in Highland Township. Contact details include 65 3rd W50 2t for inquiries.
Advertisement announces low rate homeseeker trips from Chicago via Chi and Northwestern Ray on November 4 December 2 and 16 to numerous points in Wisconsin Michigan Minnesota the Dakotas Nebraska and Wyoming. Send 2 cent stamp for copy of Northwestern Homeseeker to W B Kniskern and contact A F Cleveland for details at Cleveland Ohio.
Market report records multiple stock trades including calves dressed and on foot and various poultry bought. High prices noted for calves and diverse livestock, reflecting active trading at the market.
A brief property or location note marks No 24 North Clinton Street opposite the Diehl Brewery office. The item specifies a street address and nearby landmark for identification.
The state orders the Third Judicial District to set the 1903 terms for Shelby County common pleas court on February 8 May 1 and November 16.
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