Skirmish near Muntinlupa yields American casualties
Major Cheatham’s scouting party clashed with entrenched rebels on the west shore of the lake at Muntinlupa. Three Americans killed, two wounded. Rumors say three prisoners were bound gagged and shot. A lieutenant of native police, Sandiago, was arrested amid plots to turn the police against Americans. Authorities confiscated a small stock of Mausers and ammunition at the Dominican friars’ building near the palace. General Schwan’s troops exhausted after a hard march from Malabon to Perez das Marinas. the Fourth Infantry joined at Perez das Marinos. Filipinos had deserted the town, leaving women and children. Two earthquakes were felt in Manila. In Alabama, the Southern industrial convention adjourned with Senator Morgan praising canal support and noting a shift in southern stance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Moenilla
Cheatham
Muntinlupa
Manilla
Sandiago
Malabon
Perez Das Marinas
Imus
Schwan
Perez Das Marinos
Kuntsville
Ala
Southern Industrial Convention
McCorkle
Morgan
Alabama
Nicaragua Canal
Maine
Pennsylvania
Massachusetts
Kid McPartland Wins Narrow Decision in New York Bout
In a two round er a fight at Broadway Athletic Club Kid McPartland beats Owen Zeigler of Philadelphia. Both boxers were heavily battered with the Kid leading from start to finish except during rounds fifteen and sixteen. Prices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Kid McPartland
Owen Zeigler
Philadelphia
Broadway Athletic Club
Obituary and funeral notices from Riverside to Highland township
Obituaries report the funeral of Miss Annette Hooker at 2:30 pm with Rev. BW Slagle officiating and interment at Riverside cemetery. Additional notices include Miss Mary Emma Knoop dying at 2 am at her parents home in Highland township aged 23, funeral set for Saturday at Highland chapel with Rev. B W Slagle. W R Maxwell dies in Hicksville aged 78 with funeral at 1:30 pm on Sunday. Rues Kuhl, son of H H Kuhl, dies of typhoid fever in Mansfield aged about 32. he was a printer who worked at the EXPRESS office and had many local friends.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Annette Hooker
BW Slagle
Schreck
Sutphen
Miss Ferguson
W G Lehman
John Daviton
A. M. Minsel
B. J. Emery
W. G. Lehman
Virgil Squire
F. P. Weisenberger
E. J. Phelps
Riverside Cemetery
Mary Emma Knoop
John Knoop
Highland Township
Highland Chapel
B W Slagle
First Presbyterian Church
W.R. Maxwell
Hicksville
Rues Kuhl
H. H. Kuhl
Mansfield
Blymer
Heating project delays at central school building
Board of education met at Henry Sass store Friday with full attendance and approved $1,000 payment to Colton Smead Furnace Co for central school heating. The August 12 completion was missed, delaying class sessions as the building ran cold. Officials criticize the contractor for the delay and mismanaged timing, fearing lost instructional time and extra costs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Board of Education
Henry Sass
Colton Smead Furnace Co
Central School
Central Building
Sunday School Conven tion Holds 1899 Defiance County Meet
The eleventh annual Defiance county Sunday school convention met October 4 5 1899 at Mark Center M E church. With temporary leadership by P N Richardson the sessions featured addresses by A H Cross on education and killing the giants and on law and order and discussions on how to present Bible lessons and defend Christian evidences. About 85 delegates attended plus eight workers. pledges totaling about 47 dollars were raised for continuing work.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Defiance County Sunday School Association
M. E
Mark Center
Robert Morrison
P. N. Richardson
C. 8. Elder
Effie Price
Geo Tronbe
Bro
A. H Cross
Metzner
Defiance
A. M. Smith
Hicksville
Highland
Mark
Estella Fullmer
Home Department
E. D. Goller
Bro. Goller
A. A. Thomas
Correction notes on church secretary identities
A correction identifies Miss Hattie Haller of Brunersburg as the Primary secretary replacing Miss Rose. Mrs. Jennie Fadely signs as Secretary, stating the intended aim to advance the work for the master and reaffirming faithful service under the name.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jennie Fadely
Miss Rose
Hattie Haller
Brunersburg
Wedded at Bryan Two Local Young People Married
Miss Blanche Moore of Bryan and Mr Alfred Averill of Toledo were wed Wednesday at 2 pm at the bride’s parents home in Bryan. About forty guests attended. The couple left for New York and Washington and will reside in Toledo in a home prepared by the groom.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Blanche Moore
Bryan
Alfred Averill
Toledo
Wm. H. Moore
T Sutphen
C E Chenevert
Minnie Sutphen
T T Shaw
Averill
New York
Washington
Webb and Tuttle Wed in Napoleon M E Parsonage
Miss Cecil Webb of Napoleon and Harry Tuttle of this city were married at the M E parsonage at 10 p m Thursday with Rev J H Bethard officiating. The couple visited the bride’s grandmother Mrs C F Clemons on Holgate Avenue before leaving that evening for a wedding trip. Harry formerly held a case on the EXPRESS and is wished happiness by the office staff.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cecil Webb
Napoleon
Harry Tuttle
M. E. Parsonage
J. H. Bethard
St. Paul’s
M. E. Church
C. F. Clemmons
Holgate Avenue
Harry
The
Express
Runaway wagon scene saves Watkins youth on Jefferson
Geo M Watkins moved into the Aldrich property on Jefferson Street. His son Virgil rode a one horse wagon when the horse bolted. The boy was knocked down near the shafts but escaped serious harm thanks to his grip and the timely intervention of mail carrier Ed King who halted the runaway after about two blocks. Watkins suffered leg scrapes but was otherwise not badly hurt.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Geo. M. Watkins
Aldrich
Jefferson Street
Virgil
Ed King
Watkins
Hocke
King
James Relue builds a fine barn near Independence
James Relue works on a fine barn at his home near Independence. Mr. and Mrs. Henry Houghton returned from New York Friday evening. Mr. Houghton departed for Indianapolis Saturday morning, while Mrs. Houghton remained to attend the Hooker funeral.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Relue
Independence
Mrs. Henry Houghton
New York
Mr. Houghton
Indianapolis
Mrs. Houghton
Hooker
Cascarets Claim Beauty via Clean Blood
Advertising copy touts Cascarets as a beauty aid by purifying blood and stimulating the liver to remove ailments. It promises clearer skin, reduced pimples and blemishes, and a healthier complexion, sold by druggists with a 10 or 25 cent price and satisfaction guaranteed.
Child Hurt After Horse Accident in Defiance
Four year old Dollie Burkholder, adopted daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Noah Burkholder, North Defiance, was struck near the ward building water trough when a surrey driven by Clayton Kath and Will Pickard spooked their horse. She sustained injuries as the wheels passed over her back though no bones were broken. Doctor J D Westrick treated her at home and cautioned that internal injuries may be present.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dollie Burkholder
Noah Burkholder
North Defiance
Ward
Clayton Kath
Will Pickard
Surrey
J. D. Westrick
Milford township celebrates six aged residents in Healthy Locality
The Hicksville Independent notes Section 28 in Milford township excels others with six senior residents. Johnathan Hart is 86, Mrs. Hart 77, Mary Hootman 87, Chris Hootman 85, Chas Irish 87, Mrs Irish 78. Uncle Johnathan Hart, 76, has cut and shocked 340 shocks of corn and remains active alongside farm duties. all except Mrs Irish stay active.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Milford Township
Johnathan Hart
Mary Hootman
Chris Hootman
Chas. Irish
Chas
Irieh
Hicksville
Wedding Draws Miss Kramer From Store Aid
Ernest Dalldorf helps at W. A. Kehnast’s shop in Miss Minnie Kehnast’s absence who travels to St. Joseph Missouri to attend the wedding of Fred Fritch and Miss Kramer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ernest Dalldorf
W. A. Kehnast
Minnie Kehnast
St. Joseph, Mo
Fred Fritch
Miss Kramer
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Ladies’ Scissors
Daisy
Lion’s Bride
Gabriel Max
Chamisso
Dorothy
For & Lion Heads
Fruit Picture
Razor
Naval
India
Lion Coffee
Woolson Spice CO
Ohio
Uncle Sam
Bacoor
Cleveland
Rockefeller
Miss Hooker
Vlalnly
Rocky Mountains
Sears, Roebuck & CO
Chicago
Board Education
Defiance County
Ottos
Tuttle
Virgil Watkins
Browns Baer
G. W. Huffman
Citizens Opera House
Clinton St
Burdick
America
Smyth
Sears, Roebuck & CO. (Inc
Ill
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