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Newspaper
Defiance Weekly Express
Location
Defiance, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Sep 14, 1906
Page
6
Miss Lena Woodward and Miss Maud Kessler visit Troy while Miss Agnes Meisner arrives from Richmond. William Horsey’s will admitted to probate. A Kinship of residents, court actions, and local civic notes fill town pages.
Local notice shows Dey Ayers beginning lending at 4 percent interest. A. Growey couple traveled to Champaign Illinois for a visit. A J McClary sold a Reo touring car to Joseph Beck of Ridgeville. Minnie Smith returned from Napoleon Ridgeville visit. The Express urges boys to inquire about watch offers. Frank J Shead of Chicago visits the city to meet supporters as Anti Crime League president.
Miss Minnie Stickley entertained the Northwestern Telephone exchange at her Harrison street home Monday evening. The marriage of Charles M. Eberle and Beulah Vaughn occurred Wednesday September 5 at Rev Snook’s East Defiance residence. The couple, both popular, receive best wishes from friends who praise their happiness.
A civil engineer surveying the proposed electric roads drew police attention on Jefferson and Third streets. Reports of bank and home robberies circulated but after an informal hearing with Mayor Crowe he was released. The man, described as eccentric, had no acts justifying detention.
Rev. J. C. Guenther, three years at German Methodist in Defiance, moves to DeWitt Michigan. Rev. J. Jauch from Kendallville takes his place. Guenther’s last sermon will be Sunday with Jauch to lead the following Sunday. Rev. A. B. Murphy resigns from First Baptist due to wife ill health and plans to move to Redding California.
The sixth annual Brown Partee reunion gathered September 8 at Rural Chapel. C. W. Brown presided as officers were named: president C W Brown vice president J O Wissler secretary Gladys M Partee treasurer Mary Haggart chaplain Rev S L Roberts. 138 members and 33 visitors attended from Detroit Bowling Green Marence Gibsonburg Toledo Cincinnati Columbus Bryan Stryker Farmer and others.
Charles Victor Ruch, born near Napoleon Ohio December 20 1878 died at Okolona September 6 1906 aged 27 years 8 months 16 days. He married Katherine C. Schaaf April 26 1904 and had two children Elizabeth and Warren. Funeral held at home September 9 with burial in Napoleon cemetery Rev F T Champion officiating. He leaves a wife two children parents a brother in Allentown Pa a sister in Napoleon and a grandmother plus many relatives.
Notice announcing a holiday closing for Kittner's Clothing Store on Thursday September 20 1906. The ad asks boys to write the Express to learn how to get a free watch and mentions a promotional offer.
The second annual Goller descendants reunion was held in Jacob Goller’s woods near Ney. Rev D M Kelly spoke and shared Michael Goller’s family history. Michael and Eva were German emigrants who settled in Medina and Defiance counties. The event drew over 200 attendees with 161 descendants and planned the next reunion for September 1907 in Jacob Goller’s grove.
A dated letter from E D Goller urges Sunday School workers in Defiance County to attend the county convention on October 3–4 with state secretary Joseph Clark expected to speak. Treasurer O B Connelly notes August pledges, while Emma Stock records news and Emma Stoxx signs the report, outlining a program with Dr Clark, Mrs Phebe Curtis, and J N Halliday for the Defiance church gathering.
French sells you the beat obtainable at such prices. The offer highlights affordable rates and accessible services for clients seeking music production.
After a week of classes Defiance City Public Schools report 1065 students enrolled, 70 more than opening day and similar to last year. High school classes total 146 with 19 seniors and 56 freshmen, while central and ward enrollments are listed with each teacher and room totals. New lab equipment and a science teacher boost chemistry and physics demonstrations, with apparatus valued at over 600 dollars.
Uncalled letters in Defiance Ohio for the week ending Sept 11 1906 include F L Genes J J Grabbs J Hewitt Wm Heath P H Kennedy Wm Kohn Guy Murray C H McCann Dr O W Powers Jacob Westrick Mrs Pearl Hardy Mrs Almira Rhoney Mrs C H Smith Miss Naomi Smith Nellie Box 39 If not called within 14 days letters sent to dead letter office Advertised give date of list Postmaster C J Thompson
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