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Defiance Weekly Express

Location

Defiance, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Sep 08, 1905

Page

5

Ney Big Day Labor Celebration and Local Notes

The Ney community observed Labor Day with a basket picnic in Hartshorn's grove. A band concert opened events, followed by speeches from VE Hagy and Hon. Clem Hoke addressing labor questions. The Crescents of Defiance vs Ney team baseball ended 4 to 3 in Ney’s favor after early innings.

Ney Lodge Hartshorn’s Grove Grove VE Hagy F L Hay Ney Clem Hoke Crescents of Defiance Crescents Wiebach Marcellus Ney K of P’s

Two More Suspects Named in Water Lock Plot

Charles Haseker and Fred Behrnes are added to the growing list of suspects in the planned destruction of bulkhead locks on the St. Marys reservoir canal system. They were jailed in Wapakoneta while bond is set, with authorities indicating more witnesses will testify for the state.

Charles Haseker Fred Behrnes Grand Reservoir St. Marys Behrns Haseker Wapakoneta Riley Colton Parker Wright Anderson Park Wright St. Marys Reservoir Colton

Defiance Gun Club Shoot Returns Mixed Hicksville Lead

Labor Day afternoon at the Defiance Gun Club grounds east of the Diamond Glass Co. plant scores feature Hicksville dominating with top marks. Attendees include Drs Greer Morgan and Messrs Sensenbacker Bricker and Mansfield from Hicksville. Mr Knoop represents Ayersville, others are Defiance men. The complete score follows.

Labor Day Defiance Gun Club Hicksville Diamond Glass Co Drs. Greer and Morgan Messrs. Sensenbacker Bricker Mansfield Mr. Knoop Ayersville

Golden Wedding Celebration Marks 50 Years for Craine Couple

Jas Craine and Elizabeth A Clague celebrated their golden wedding at their Clinton Street home with 75 guests. The couple, married near Cleveland fifty years ago, have lived in Adrian Petersburg Tiffin Defiance and Cleveland before settling in Defiance. A family reunion and noon dinner followed by sermons featured Rev Roberts. Two daughters and one son were born. son J J Craine remains in Tiffin township.

Jas. Craine Elizabeth A Clague Cleveland North Clinton Street Craine M Cowley Belle Cowley Quale Berea Adrian Mich Petersburg Tiffin Township Defiance Clague Roberts J J Craine CM Cowley Davies Mona Redman Cora Kneen Seville Lottie Kelly Ruth Lois Cowley Lizzie Cowley Myrtle Cowley Ettie Radcliffe Lizzie Kennel Grace Charles Prairie Chas Clarence McFeeters Willie Vorhees Miss Quale Chas Coy Chas Craine John Double Chas Bock Ida Bock F H Bock A W Bock Alice Link

Direct service progress links Lima to Columbus rail line

The surveying corps of the Columbus and Lake Michigan railway nears Lima and will reach the capital city this month. Grading and construction push forward toward a direct Defiance to Columbus service by spring. Rumors say the C H and D Pere Marquette syndicate backs the expansion, with potential B&O absorption and a Chicago to Columbus direct route benefiting Defiance with Cincinnati connections. Further developments expected.

Columbus & Lake Michigan Railway Lima Columbus Defiance C. H & D-Pere Marquette Syndicate C & LM Faurot B& O Chicago Pennsylvania Cincinnati

Company E Reunion Held In UVA Hall

The fifth Ohio Company E held its third annual reunion Tuesday at the UVA hall. Of 107 original members, 35 are living. Morning social time, noon dinner by wives, and an afternoon business session with officers elected. Current officers: President Peter Dickman, Secretary C W Brown, Treasurer Geo A Wood. Members and guests listed with towns Defiance Ney Bryan and others.

Uva Hall Peter Dickman C.W Brown Geo A Wood M D Moog Ney Geo. A Woods Defiance C W Brown Evansport James Beall Andrew Sproull George Andrews Drusilla A Nicely Henry van Vlerah Albert Lovejoy Bryan P Dickman Henry Marihugh Henry Beall Goldie Moog Delana Sproull Cynthia W Woods Ervin Hanna Hannah Brown Sarah Beall Rosa Hardesty

Stolen Horses Cause Countywide Excitement Near Bryan

Wiliama county reels from a spate of horse thefts over two months. A team was taken Saturday from Samus Himes, five miles southeast of Bryan. Thieves were seen east of the city and as far as Wauseon. The outfit, hitched near town, was found Sunday afternoon. the wagon carried a wheat load later sold at a local warehouse.

Wiliama County Samus Himes Bryan Wauseon

Old Settlers to Meet at Hicksville Fair Grounds

The 30th annual Old Settlers meeting will be held at the Hicksville fair grounds on Wednesday September 13. Judge Killitts of Bryan will deliver an address at 2 pm. E O Stone, Secretary.

Old Settlers Hicksville Fair Grounds

Sunday School Resolutions Honor Mrs Elizabeth Jordan Defiance

The Sunday school of Defiance Baptist Church records resolutions mourning the death of sister Mrs Elizabeth Jordan. It notes her as a loyal member and faithful teacher, extends sympathy to her husband and children, and orders the resolutions read before the school and given to the press for publication.

Sunday School Defiance Baptist Church Elizabeth Jordan First Baptist Church Defiance Ohio Schop

Campaign Rates For Express Weekly Special

The Express offers a campaign rate with a weekly paper mailed from now until after the election for 20 cents. Subscribers are urged to send in orders if not taking the paper.

Express

Doctor R R Parcher Ad Card Notice

Dr R R Parcher physician and surgeon listing with office and residence at 617 Wayne street and office hours 7 to 9 am 11 to 1 and 7 to 9 pm Sunday 8 to 10 am new phone 415.

John W. Davis Third Street Wayne Street John W Davis Third Stret R. R. Parcher

Merchants National Bank Defiance Ohio statement 1905

Bank balance sheet for Merchants National Bank of Defiance Ohio dated August 25 1905 listing resources including loans and discounts 195895 91 overdrafts 0 U S bonds 100000 00 premiums on bonds 14269 18 banking house 4000 00 furniture 0 real estate 0 due from other banks 0 checks cash items 0 notes of other nationals 0 lawful money reserve 0 legal tender notes 0 bonds securities etc agents 0 fractional currency 0

U.S Ee Banking

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