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Newspaper

Defiance Weekly Express

Location

Defiance, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Sep 16, 1904

Page

5

Local notices and social rounds in Defiance area

Mrs Thos Myers on sick list and visitors call on First street. Wenzel Steffel funeral at St John s. Mrs Scott Cramer of Lima visits Myers family. Chas Blanchard family visiting Partee family. Mrs P McDonald tumor surgery at Maplewood hospital hopeful. Miss Lehman silk hats for fall. A W May returns from Lawrenceburg Tennessee. Mrs W B Daoust entertains Miss Kiser of Muskogee. Miss Lee Bechel returns from St Louis Fair. Glen Miller Tad Chenevert back from World s Fair. Rheumatism treatment at Dr Davis s hot air apparatus. Mrs Geo Burke returns to Minot ND. Abus leaves Smith s corner for Republican county convention Ney. A W King Son Defiance men s suits. Funeral of Mrs J J Burns at Holgate Ave residence. Riverside cemetery interment. Hicksville fair starts next week with special train to Defiance. White feather in hat of Joseph Kline prompts comments for birth of ten pound boy. New cement walk under way fronting S T Sutphen and J P Buffington. Fulton county Democrats nominate slate at Delta. 100th regiment reunion in Toledo. Will Harley and Henry Harley among Defiance attendees. Burns family of Terre Haute and Lebanon attend funeral of Mrs J J Burns. Paulding county resident Wenzel Steffel dies aged 52. funeral at St John s. Mapl ewood tumor operation on Mrs McDonald at Maplewood Hospital. serious but hopeful. Furnbull switch accident disrupts traffic. repair required. YWCTU holds meeting at Mrs P O Rhodes home. Columbus convention delegates chosen. Christian Endeavor at Presbyterian church elects officers and holds social with refreshments.

Frank Hale Hudson, Mich Geo Shepard Mt Vernon Roy Campbell Presbyterian Parsonage Chester Martin Frank Coverdale Garrett Reed Ferris Chas Forest Steele D G Sharp Roy Banter Lima BR Holden D $ Applegate New Saturday AF Bechtel Garret Ft Wayne Garver Lafayette Ind Hosler Freeburn Rye Ona Reaser Vermont Clara Connelly Dantel Bubb Lake Bluff Crawl Mentor Hannah Sharp Jason St Law Erin Auburn Telegraph School Ralph McCord Maples Cornelius Streets Urrtttin & Mann Fred Dalrymple Mishawaka South Bend J Dorsey D Hilbert Ft. Wayne Edward Farlow Snelder Isaac Anderson

In Memoriam Mrs Burns of Dr J J Burns

In Memorian notes the death of Mrs Burns wife of Dr J J Burns at nine o'clock Monday evening Sept 12 1904. The obituary praises her southern traits gentleness and devotion to family and friends and remembers her as a peaceful unifying influence within the home and community. Also reports two accidents at local factories involving Louis Krutech who lost part of his right index finger and Joseph Bennett who dropped a heavy casting on his right foot both receiving medical attention.

Sunny South Southland Isle Somewhere Louis Krutech Tenzer Dr. Zellers Joseph Bennett Defiance Machine Works

Campaign rates offer from The Express for 1904 readers

The Express announces a liberal trial for non-subscribers offering the Weekly Express by mail until November 12, 1904 for 15 cents and the Daily by mail for 50 cents. Further discounts apply to clubs of ten or more, address The Express Defiance, Ohio.

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Paulding County Ex-Soldiers Reunion At Oakwood

Comrades and friends of Paulding county ex soldiers and sailors are invited to a reunion at Oakwood on Thursday Sept 29 with a camp fire on Sept 28. Distance attendees will receive free entertainment and G A R ladies will offer a meal at a reasonable price. Bring baskets and enjoy the day with old soldiers and sailors.

Paulding Oakwood Paulding County

Harvest Home and Missionary Festival at St Johns Defiance

Mrs. Wm Kirtley of Warsaw visits family in town. A Mark township liquor sale election set for Sept 29. St Johns Reformed church Fourth and Washington holds Harvest Home and Missionary festival Sept 25 with Rev W H Lahr from Frostburg Md preaching at all services. Sunday school 9 am, German 10 am, English 2:30 pm. Community notices follow.

St. John’é Reformed Church Cor Fourth Washington Ste F. E. Lahr Sherwood St. John’s Defiance W. H. Lahr Frostburg

Delegates Named From Townships for Upcoming Convention

Delegates from Adams Township include Wm Harper Eugene Mattock Frank Mattock Henry Brandt. Farmers Township delegates list J C Battershell RS Ensign Wm Yeagley Wm Lord AC Biglow C A Fritz S Buda D C Lord Carl Smith R W Scott W A Spangler J N Ridenour EO Stone M E Smith Amos Hooker Walter Battershell F I Alstead Elee McConkey. More delegates: Frank T Snyder Amos Farlow John Pinkerton Sr John Blosser Chas Cook J M Coombs John M Getrost Samuel Stevenson Rhineas Gale I M Collins CD Hitt J E Coburn P B Dorsty Edward Crary Allen Barrows Isaac Ridenour CV Diehl Chas E Gingery L E Griffin Chas Overholt 8 R Crow D Barbeau H H Horn WH Lybarger CC Hollinger Chas Olion BS Pettit Carl Johnson C B Fletcher E Lownsend J F Carr GC Richards Rev Grant W Spear Bert Parker A B Mapes Glenn Miller F B Case beer A M Richards P E James L A Barmore E L Sauer G W Johnson Dave Slattery Thos Blythe Robin Griffith W L Johnson. After the selection of the above delegates it was moved and seconded that all Republicans that could go should have a seat in the convention and be entitled to all privileges accorded the delegates and if the weather permits there will be a good representation from Hicksville.

Frank T Snyder Amos Farlow John Pinkerton, Sr John Blosser Chas Cook J M Coombs John M Getrost Samuel Stevenson Rhineas Gale I M Collins CD Hitt J E Coburn P B Dorsty Edward Crary Allen Barrows Isaac Ridenour CV Diehl Chas E Gingery L E Griffin Chas Overholt R Crow D Barbeau H H Horn WH Lybarger CC Hollinger Chas Olion BS Pettit Carl Johnson C B Fletcher E Lownsend J F Carr GC Richards Grant W Spear Bert Parker A B Mapes Glenn Miller F B Casebeer A M Richards P E James L A Barmore E L Sauer G W Johnson Dave Slattery Thos Blythe Robin Griffith W L Johnson Hicksville

Local residents and families noted in Defiance area

Noble Mrs Wm Myers resides in her own home. Mrs Langdon Shefield of Toledo visits Sheffield family with Chicago relatives. Miss Nellie Goddard begins fall sewing at Sherwood. Mr and Mrs Fetter of Williams Center visit T B Goddard. Mrs E Sanford visits Defiance father Chas Krotz with family. F W Smith builds new ground cellar. Luther Povenmire of Ayersville and Ed Povenmire of Lima visit F A Goddard. Mr and Mrs John Babinger visit his parents. Mrs Helfrick son noted on sick list. Stella Goddard begins teaching in Dist No 2. Mamie Hiler attends school in Defiance. Rev J Colgan visits area. Mrs Wm Leaders of Defiance visits her parents. Henry Howe to teach in Dist No 1 this winter.

Wm Myers Langdon Shefield Toledo Chicago Sheffield Nellie Goddard Sherwood Fetter Willams Center T B Goddard E Sanford Chas Krotz Defiance Mamie Hiler Deflance Colgan Wm Leaders Eli Cheney Henry Howe Dist

Dr R R Parcher Physician and Surgeon Note

Dr R R Parcher physician and surgeon with office and residence at 617 Wayne street. Office hours 7 to 9 am and 1 to 5 pm. Sunday 8 to 10 am. New phone 415. Specializes in children's diseases.

Wayne Street

Real Estate Transfers Listing Includes Multiple Parcels

A fragmented list shows Benj Rupp transferring property to A J McFoeters in Delaware and Wm E Rigel transferring to Mary C and Win Warner at 16t23 Hallerys Add Hicksville. Further transfers include Ida Lawton to Marthe Craig, Jane Reynolds to Geo R Washington, Simon and Sara Smith to W Heilman at 49 Washington, Elmer Sudor to WG Elser, Ora B Moog to W G Elserton Washington, L Mock to Maud Crago in Ney 1, Cari Harmening to FM Hartshorn lot Tand8 Mark Center, and sheriff M McCarty to S T Sutphen Jot 11 and $3.

Benj Rupp A.J McFoeters Delaware E Rigel Mary C Win Warner Hallery Hicksville Ida Lawton Marthe Craig Jane Reynolds Geo R Washington Simon and Sara Smith Heil‘man Elmer Sudor WG Elser Angton Ora B Moog Maud Crago Lot

Localized Wedding Unites Prof D A Randall and Miss Carrie Kell

The wedding took place last Tuesday at the bride’s mother's home in St. Louis with Prof D A Randall, principal of Poplar Bluff High School, and Miss Carrie Kell joining in marriage. The couple, popular in Poplar Bluff, will reside at 802 Lester Street and continue his work as principal while Mrs Randall remains a prominent church and community figure.

Castleman Avenue St. Louis D. A. Randall Carrie Kell Dr. McMurray Centenary Methodist Church Randall Poplar Bluff Poplar Blaii Lester Street Foplar Bluff Defiance Township Aleck Randall Defiance College Express

Brown Partee Reunion Brings Noted Northwestern Ohio Families

The Brown Partee reunion gathers today at Rural Chapel five miles north of the city. The Partee line traces to Ken tuckians George and John Sr. who helped in Wayne era battles and settled in Defiance and Tiffin townships. Reuben Brown, NY native and father of Dr Wesley Brown, moved from Jackson County to Defiance in 1833. The piece notes early frontier perils and privations faced by these pioneer families.

Rural Chapel Ohio George John Partee Wayne Fort Defiance Enos Partee Tiffin Township Ross County Kentucky Defiance County Partee Reuben Brown New York Wesley Brown Jackson County Defiance Evansport Road Kaishuk Brothers Southern

Local society notes and travel in Paulding county

Sherwood visiting relatives in Paulding with guests of a resident’s mother. Nellie Buckman visits Paulding during the county fair. Rosses return from Indiana. Besse Miller begins teaching Coffin school. Freese visits Defiance and opera attendance noted. Boor's Philippines life talk and orchestra entertainment praised. Cain family visiting Paulding. Hosler family from Defiance visited. McCord brothers see Defiance. Roy Rock resigns Beehive clerkship to study violin at Oberlin. Rev Clay family moves to Michigan. Mrs Lowther in poor health. North Creek sermon attendance for Rev Weaver. Ervin Morris to work in Hatten stave factory. Rural No.1 starts Sept 15 with Arthur Burrill. Feastmaker buys Layman & Little saloon firm. Hats Wolf and Artie McBride head to St Louis World’s Fair. Desgrange house plastering planned. Kinzer and Dreher families visit Mock home. Chan Mock sells property to Crago, hotel duties ahead. Grace Yarlot visiting Dreber. Goller and Dreher families visit. Sherene Dan Mock visiting brother. Mrs Wank dies suddenly. Edna Strusaker from Bryan arrives Saturday. Nikirk and Strusaker at Defiance. Washington township teachers met for OT RC and list of teachers. Charles Fieldner visiting St Louis expo. Mrs Hartshorn returns from Chicago. Geo Ligget moves to Pioneer. ME Aid Society to serve dinner for Republican convention.

Dale Seger Paulding Nellie Buckman J B Ross Indiana Besse Miller Harry Freese Defiance Albert McCord E P McCord Roy Rock Beehive Oberlin College Clay Michigan Mre Lowther EP McCord North Creek Weaver Ervin Morris Hatten Wood County St Louis Philip Desgrange Charles Wank Bryan Edna Strusaker Nikirk Miss Strusaker Washington Township OTRC V E Hage Coy Stailey Grace Ya

Chicago Excursion Sale From Defiance to Chicago

The B and O offers a round trip excursion to Chicago for 1.75 dollars with a two day opportunity. Special trains depart Defiance at 2 2 am and return from Chicago at 3 00 pm Sunday September 25 and 1 00 pm Monday September 26, with theater performances and zoo visit arranged. Passengers use Grand Central station in the central business district near the loop.

Chicago Defiance Lincoln Park Ita American League Chi Chia Worth Grand Central Staich Basiness District Loop

Violin Students Sought by Miss Vanda Enos at Home

Violin teacher Miss Vanda Enos accepts a few violin students at her home located at the corner of First and Jackson streets.

Vanda Enos First and Jackson Streets

Also Mentioned on This Page

International Stock Food Woodwards Drug Store Yingling Thos. Myers Oey Ayers Wenzel Steffel St. John’s Catholic Church L May Lawrenceburg Tennessee W. B. Daoust Kiser Muskogea Lee Bechel St. Louis Fair Glen Miller Tad Chenevert Dr. Davis A.W. King & Son, Clothiers Defiance, C J. J. Burns Holgate Avenue BW. Slagle Riverside Cemetery Commencinie Thesday Joseph Kline S. T. Sutphen J. P. Buffington Fifth Street Jefferson Street Fulton County Delta I. K. Greely Franklin Ik. Beatty John Baumgardner Archbold H.D. Meinter Swanton F. D. Croninger Dover 100Th Regiment AW King WF Schultz Breckbill J B Houtz J A Blue A J Mins Independence J W Myers Samuel Logan Lewis Blue John Davis Ayersville Will Harley Pioneer Henry Harley R. T. Whitaker Jacksonstreet Robert Burns McDonald East Defiance Maplewood Hospital Dre, Reynolds Rigjrisie Ury Cameron Furnbull Y.W.C.T.U P. 0. Rhodes Columbus Vimes Musie Christian Endeavor Society of the Presbyterian Church C.F. Ferguson Mr. Walters Gladie Deatrick Mae Conrad Treas Helen Deatrick Epivor Express Harley & Whitaker's Renee Harley& Whitaker’s Weisenberger & Emery Props Mollencup’s Winterich Jennings’ Drug Store Wm. Kirtley Warsaw City Hom. Wm. Kirtley, Jr Mark Township Hirskville Adams Township Wm Harper Eugene , Mattock Frank Mattock Henry Brandt Farmer Township J C Battershell RS Ensign Wm Yeagley Wm Lord AC Biglow C A Fritz S Buda D C Lord Carl Smith R W Scott W A Spangler J N Ridenour EO Stone M E Smith Amos Hooker Walter Battershell F I. Alstead Elee McConkey R. R. Parcher Rakestraw 2 Ves Webster's Dictionary The Whitney & Currier Co Currier Bulding Toledo, Ohio Brown- Partee Cheney iCheney Lumber Co Auburn 2Nd Reg. Band B.&o.r.r Pleasant Bend Ney J Kinzer Spieth Charles Mock Chas Mock P M Crago Grace Yarlot Leorah Dreber Goller H E Dreher Sherene Dan Mock Heinz Nolon Bros
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