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Newspaper
Defiance Weekly Express
Location
Defiance, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Sep 05, 1901
Page
6
Miss Carry Binzley and several residents are listed as ill with varying ailments. Diphtheria and other diseases are mentioned with Dr Thomas Electric Oil advertised. Local moves include packing homes and a bankruptcy filing by Morris Lynde. The council faces calls to enforce ordinances amid concerns over city law enforcement.
Street news covers residents visiting from Columbus Chicago and Toledo plus local jobs moves births baptisms and marriages. Highlights include Miss Mena Sweyer returning from Columbus and Miss Millie Schneider returning to Chicago. Capt. Jake C. Donaldson visiting from Washington. Chas Harris Jr starting at Defiance Machine Works. a wedding at the Braucher home. and Cripple Creek work plans for Charley Warren.
Mr. C. J. Thompson reports Western Ohio rapid transit expansion. Electric lines extend from Wapakoneta to Lima and Findlay with plans to Cincinnati Toledo, while rural free mail and phone service spread from Defiance. He credits board of trade members for gains and notes Gov Nash's political stance boosts Republican strength in rural counties.
On Tuesday evening the Kaiser S. H. Union Sunday school surprised Rev. J. W. Metzner and family on High street to show appreciation for his service. The gathering featured conversation, singing and prayer. A donation of $15 was given, and the minister and family were greatly pleased by the thoughtful gesture.
I can use up to 1000 tons of scrap iron at best market price through December 1901. Bring scrap to Joe Free corn warehouse at 309 Perry Street. Also buying rags rubber copper and brass.
A jeweler optician stresses the importance of regular eye examinations. He recommends testing every six months or yearly to ensure proper vision care and early detection of issues.
Miss Blanche Potters hosts a six o clock dinner on Washington and Hopkins where W F Hedrick places a diamond ring signaling their engagement. Pink and white decor plus carnations mark the event with Cecil Gleason performing.
The council discusses Board of Health resolutions, funding for health officers, and sewer and sidewalk projects. They vote to place health resolutions on file, refer sewer concerns to the committee, and approve brick sidewalk plans and a refunders issue to cover obligations.
August C. Boegert, confined Tuesday and judged insane, shows brighter understanding and agrees to receive treatment. He is reconciled to go to the Toledo asylum and is expected to be moved Thursday or Friday.
The Bishop Post G A R will depart for the grand encampment at Cleveland next Monday. Four passenger coaches will be required to carry the anticipated crowd on the trip.
Mr. Thompson notes widespread interest in politics across the region with ears open to public feeling in all sections of the state.
Classified snippet notes a property at 3098 Perry Street or an adjoining area listed by Freecorr. The scant text suggests a real estate or rental item with limited detail.
An old advertisement states exhausted nervous system causes headaches and promotes Clinic headache Wafers as a safe remedy. It claims the pills restore nerve action and act as a heart tonic, priced at 10 cents at druggists.
Local listing advertises immediate sale of a small restaurant stock in Sherwood Oregon from Harry Boyer. Details unspecified in fragmented notice.
Council discusses routing wires along alleys to avoid tree limbs on Blair property. Requests street committee to act. Cross ing proposed on Auglaize street near Growey hay barn. Sidewalks on High street to end at lot 34. two lots to be stricken from resolution. P. G. & E. Co. seeks timely payment for repairs. local family controls light plant. Mayor urged to enforce ordinance and paint all poles under contract in 30 days. Walnut street access also requested. Adjourned.
Thanking many friends and the Lady Maccabees for kindness after the death of my wife, Cuas. Torrence.
An old advertisement promotes Burdock Blood Bitters claiming to aid digestion and health. It urges readers to use the tonic if good digestion fails to improve appetite and overall wellness.
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