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Newspaper
Defiance Weekly Express
Location
Defiance, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Oct 19, 1899
Page
5
Miss Minnie Conn returns from a two week visit to Loraine. Numerous residents from Paulding Napoleon and Bryan visited the city this Sunday and Saturday. Weddings license issued for Fred Kiesling and Orlinda May. Local announcements include resignations, funerals, and visits. Road and bridge work prompts some local opposition. An arrest for disorderly conduct is recorded along with various personal notes and society items.
A morning wedding at Our Lady of Perpetual Help united Miss Martha Slimbaugh and Mr. Joseph Emily with Attendants Miss Mary Bohn and Mr. Robert Emily. The reception followed in Defiance with sixty five guests. The couple left for Findlay to establish a home. Obituary notices follow in the same column.
A rumor spread that a woman was murdered near Independence on Saturday. Law officers investigated but found no victims or suspects as the crowd dispersed. Movers caused the disturbance with beatings, and some bystanders reported the alleged murder after hearing cries.
A small home ceremony at Geo May Sr on Tacoma avenue united Miss Orlinda May and Fred W Kiesling in marriage led by Rev Mueller of St Pauls Lutheran. Attendants were Alma Brede and Carl May. After a mourning period the couple left for Ft Wayne to start their new life, with Keisling employed in a barber shop and Orlinda widely liked in East Defiance.
Fred Fritch and Ada Kramer were married today at 8:30 AM at the bride's parents' home in St Joseph Missouri. Attendants were Miss Minnie Kebnast and Bert Fritch. The couple will visit Chicago and Niagara Falls before returning to Defiance where a home awaits.
The following named individuals received certificates at the September and October examinations: Britton Bowker Farmer 12 months Henry Schilt Arthur 12 Miss Dott Peterson Evansport 12 Eunice Jordan Hicksville 12 Emma Meek Cicero 13 Nellie Schneider Defiance24 Artie Layman Hicksville 12 Flora Sill Moats 12 J. A. Wisda Defiance 12 Albert Kramer Edgerton 12 C R Deardorf Hicksville 24 Walter Nihart 12 Miss Libbie Moore 12 High school certificates were issued to Daniel Krise and R. L. Dixon, both of the Hicksville schools.
A fragmentary report notes a fatal incident linked to a riot in Ohio involving local residents and authorities. Details are incomplete but indicate a violent confrontation and official response. Further corroboration is needed for names, places, and exact dates.
Chas. J. Precht of Napoleon and Bertha M. Arps of Defiance county have been licensed to wed. The St John’s tall fair drew a fair crowd despite inclement weather as Grace Episcopal women plan an Ermine opera at Citizens with home talent. Prof Webster is in town to supervise. Abraham Baker of North Richland township who went to Cincinnati October 5 to take a census bureau clerkship exam has passed and may receive an appointment. The Cleveland Leader item notes Ohio Synod services with Rev. J. Z. Beam as president and Rev. A. Zimmermann preaching in German. Julia Imber will join the Sisters of Mercy and leave for Toledo Ursuline convent Wednesday. farewells were exchanged with many friends and a large crowd attended.
The account portrays Count Von Deindoerfer's severe critique of President McKinley's administration and speculation about German influence. It notes local figures, a hardware merchant visiting, and a murder of kittens policy line, plus social events and a corned corn contest. The piece mentions marriages, deaths, and city life with multiple local names.
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