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Newspaper
Defiance Weekly Express
Location
Defiance, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Sep 07, 1899
Page
5
Dey Ayers sold 80 acres of the A Skiver farm to Andrew Broom. Henry Toberan became county surveyor, moving civil engineer effects into the surveyor's office. The city reported infant mishaps, school fumigation, and various visits as residents traveled and hosted guests.
Maumee reports include Geo Fuller’s sudden illness on the road, the 42 pound watermelon from J P Wisler, Rath joins Keystone Dramatic company in Auburn, Indiana, and shows of corn and cider at local stores. Community notices cover fireside repairs, church elections, temple receptions, and volunteer efforts amid regional wind and dust.
A perfect Labor Day in Defiance features a large crowd, balloon ascent by Susie Belmont, a civic parade with floats from Christ Winterich and others, and a day of contests at the courthouse square. Winners include Harry Adams in pole climbing and various races with prizes amid a steady parade of events and a Defiance Fostoria baseball victory.
A Express representative observed 15 to 20 workers on the CL and M trestle bridge at Thomas Boyd’s farm. The bridge is being secured with track laid to the south side and ballast work underway from Lima northward. Track laying may be delayed by three weeks near Defiance, with cars reaching Defiance in five to six weeks.
Fanny Cameron sues Wm Nye and others on a note for 150 dollars. Lena Thompson seeks divorce from Henry Thompson alleging a crime conviction. J K Denman sues Henry Fink on account. Transcript from the justice court. Josiah Culler pursues a claim against Union Central Life Insurance Co. for material liens.
The Milford township Republicans meet at the town house on September 9 at 7 pm to select eight delegates and eight alternates for the county convention and to nominate one land appraiser to be voted on in the fall election. By order of COMMITTEE.
An advertisement touts Cascarets Candy Cathartic as a cure for constipation with a money back guarantee if it fails. The copy promotes relief and refund terms for druggists.
Home Seekers Excursions by The CH and DR will sell excursion tickets at half rates plus 200 to all points in the West and South covering 33 states and territories. Tickets available September 5 19 and October 3 17 for 27 days from sale with stopovers. See CH D ticket agent for details.
The 1895 case on Hopkins street bridge involved Walter R Faben receiver enjoined from crossing the unsafe bridge. County commissioners replaced the floor prompting an injunction from Faben, leading to night riders finishing the work. Circuit court allowed street cars to cross Labor Day.
Advertising copy promotes No-Ta Bac as a magnetic life enhancer that cures tobacco use. Claims to make weak men strong with testimonials of vitality and vigor. Offers booklet and sample free from Sterling Remedy Co in Chicago or New York, priced 50c or 1.00.
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