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Newspaper
Defiance Weekly Express
Location
Defiance, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Oct 04, 1907
Page
10
Local shoppers see a new stock of Woodward's overcoats at A W King and Son in Defiance as area residents return from weekend visits. The item notes various social visits, church pew rentals, and community events including weddings, hosiery and millinery offerings, with multiple residents and nearby towns mentioned.
Mrs Walter Shelley entertained the Whist Club in a social gathering honoring her sister Mrs Fred Lowe who is soon departing for a home in Mexico. The Women's Missionary Society of the Methodist church met at 2 30 pm with Mrs Butler and Mrs Hopper hosting at Mrs Butler's Jefferson street home. The study topic was Woman's Work for Alien Women led by Mrs Cameron. Miss Tillie Kahl, daughter of Mr and Mrs Kaspar Kahl of Harrison street, was united in…
The St Pauls Methodist church held a large informal reception in the parlors Monday evening for the new pastor W. W. Lance and his wife and for the new Presiding Elder of the Defiance district Rev Harshbarger and wife. Rev B W Slagle of the Presbyterian church spoke for Defiance. Lance and Harshbarger gave brief remarks. The gathering was noted for its cordial atmosphere and good conversations. The two long tables anticipated an oyster supper at the next social session in two weeks.
Markie Zimmerman aged about sixteen dies after a gun goes off near a hitching post while he hunted. He walked home to tell his mother he had been shot and died in her arms. Funeral held at the Farmer home with interment in Farmer cemetery. Norman Stone and Denile Pierce also noted in local obituaries with services in Hicksville and Farmer church.
Advertisement notes that Dr Huffman treats eye nose and throat issues and provides glasses. It emphasizes available services and the professional to consult for these conditions.
About thirty neighbors gathered last Monday evening to honor Mrs Irvin Chappins with a social visit and a fine lamp. A birthday supper featured a lettered cake prepared by Mrs Dora Vollmer. Other local notes include Chas H Pollock selling his farm to Martin Zimmerman and buying a hardware store in Oakwood, births at the Balser and Strusaker homes, Mrs S E Ury selling her farm, the death of Horace Doud at 72 in Ney with funeral to follow, and progress on Mrs Doc Hartshorn’s new building.
Noble township Democrats nominated officers including Breckle for J P H C, Prueser and Leaders as trustees, Gruner treasurer, Rath clerk, Ralston assessor, Acus and Fout constables, and school board members Acus Potters Mack. Richland township nominees list Becher Steffel as J P, Aschbacher Derge as trustees, Seiple clerk, Gackel treasurer, Hohenberger Hanmer as assessors, Reed Palmer as constables, Hohenberger Hammon on school board, with central committee Ort and Steffel.
South Tiffin residents visit Mrs Parker as Mrs Whippert and Stewart travel from North Defiance. Wm E Houck sets a public sale for the 22nd and plans to move to Defiance to work as a blacksmith. Mrs O J Gilliman’s pupils plan a Rural Chapel recital. Wm Austin buys a house from H Neaderhauser, moves it near his tile works, and prepares it as a residence. Tom Rodgers travels to Frontier Michigan, as Charles Rodgers moves Oct 29 to Frontier after renting a farm there. Jacob Dickman works with a Basilage Cutter to fill silos. Miss Mary Neaderhauser heads to Spokane to join her brother Fred. Mr Barnes of Deshler has new fence lines installed on his farm. Marion Austin buys John Bowersox’s tile works stake and moves to Williams County.
We extend sincere thanks to friends who tendered aid and sympathy during the illness and death of our beloved wife and daughter. RemHart Demland, Mr. and Mrs. WM Demland.
The column lists residents visiting editors, attending funerals, and staying with relatives. It notes Republican and Democratic caucus nominations for mayor, clerk, treasurer, marshal, assessor, council, and boards. It mentions farmers market activity, a pioneer’s remains laid to rest, petty misconduct at Mark Center, and a family trip with Dr Wm Otis and Mary.
A visitor from Colorado arrived in our city last week to attend the Otis reunion, an annual event. They will remain several weeks to visit relatives and friends here.
W P Engel will resign as manager of the People’s Gas and Electric Co of Defiance next month after seven years in the post. A new manager will be chosen from two finalists. Engel remains company president and active street railway manager. Since 1900 the firm has built a gas plant and modernized the street car line and power house equipment. Engel plans to keep Defiance as home while leading the company and railway.
A brief classified notice seeks a boy eager to learn a trade. Readers are directed to call at the office for details and application information.
Market report lists Toledo wheat corn oats rye and Clover seed prices, hogs steers cows calves and sheep/lamb values with ranges and receipts. East Buffalo data shows cattle receipts, price bands for steers cows heifers stockers and feeders, veals and lambs, plus grain and produce quotes and miscellaneous farm items.
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