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Newspaper
Defiance Weekly Express
Location
Defiance, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Sep 18, 1902
Page
5
The notice bulges with probate for Hannah Myers and marriages including George W. Brown to Eva D. Ellinear. It notes show crowds of about 12 000 at Forepaugh Sells Bros in Toledo, and local updates on residents, business moves, and a royal masons meeting in Lima.
A hog was taken up by J. E. Minsel of Richland township one mile south of Jewell on August 5. Owner must describe property and pay damages to claim the hog as this public notice states.
An advertising claim states two million Americans suffer from dyspepsia and promotes Burdock Blood Bitters as a cure available at any drug store. The brief copy emphasizes relief from stomach distress.
Democratic auditors faced questions in Napoleon about railroad taxation. Auditor Coe defended tax collections amid charges that Henry county lost over 40000 dollars. Prof Beck declined to accept railroad passes and affirmed opposing the taxation issue.
Miss Emma Lloyd resigns as governess at the Defiance County Children's Home after four years of faithful service. She seeks a season of rest and to care for an invalid sister. The superintendent matron and board praise her work and recommend her for future positions.
The city council discussed granting a hot water heating franchise requested by W. P. Engel. A 7 cent per square foot rate is likely for two story homes, 4 cents for one story, with possible discounts via contract. Engel would heat the city hall after securing 25 customers, and final terms may be set at a week’s adjourned meeting.
Mr and Mrs Wm Gilson are visiting in Dayton. Wm Hire appointed executor of the estate of Jacob R Noffsinger. Francis Whitlock of Chicago visits his parents Rev and Mrs E D Whitlock. Juillard of Stryker guests of Will Helpman. Frank P Kelley returns from New York. Civil service exam in city Oct 15 for clerks and letter carriers. An attempted stabbing affray on show grounds. a woman interferer injured. Peoples Gas and Electric Co receives radiators for St Johns Catholic church school and parsonage to heat buildings by hot water from their powerhouse. Dean's Ointment advertised for eczema or skin cures at 50 cents.
J. E. Oesler of near New Bavaria faces cruelty to animals charge, fined $1 plus costs. Richard West intoxicated, fined $5 and costs. Okee Wheeler charged with drunkenness, fined $5 and costs. Joe Hughes cited for fast driving, to stand trial. Four tramps and five suspects sent out of town by detectives. Bear Schlembach and Robi Kyle accused of bicycle theft, bicycle not recovered, bound over to common pleas court.
The Central Union Telephone Co adds subscribers including W T Hill G Archambeault J W S Palmer union addresses and firms Citizens Opera House Oliver Cable R H Gleason M Streit Fannie Moore Record Printing J W S Palmer office Vandenbroek Shelly The text notes the local political upset over Billie Schmaltz winning the Democratic central committee chair over Gen Tim T Ansberry described as cruely to a fellow man.
The program lists acts for a declamatory contest at Ayersville on Friday evening September 19. Performances include songs and readings by Ray Fullmer Ida Loomis Minnie Wandt Rollie Phillip and others with pieces such as Fancy's Dream Lary Emma's photographs Old Surgeon's story Maud Muller My Mountain Home and A Freckled Face Girl among titles and participants.
Lawrence Karbillion of 935 Holgate Ave Defiance Ohio praises Dr A W Chase's Nerve Pills as a superior tonic helping debility nerves and sleeplessness. He notes easy pleasant action and says the medicine gave strength steadiness energy and restful sleep sold 50c a box with portrait and signature of A W Chase M D on every package.
A product called Kidney Tab offers lasting pain relief with claims of stopping pain. Marketing notes mention gold by BN and Lewia as branding cues. The fragment suggests a medicinal or supplement focus but provides little verifiable detail.
Burglars entered Julius Spangler’s home on Harrison Street Tuesday evening while the couple attended a show in North Defiance. They broke a front window, ransacked the house, and made off with one dollar in change an opal stud and several cigars before exiting through a rear door.
Flossa Estella Miller, youngest daughter of F. L. Miller, died at home in Noble Township on September 12 1902 aged 1 year 7 months 8 days. Funeral services were held at Salem Evangelical church on Sunday at 2 pm. Interment followed at Webb cemetery.
The Miller and children thank friends and neighbors for help during illness and death of their daughter and sister Flossa Estella Miller and for flowers and singing at the funeral.
A. W. Hing and Son of Defiance Ohio invite shoppers to view a new fall line of nobby overcoats with emphasis on low prices.
A New York Tribune article recounts Rowland Hill’s awakening to penny postage after witnessing a poor girl unable to pay the ninepence for a letter. His later advocacy faced ridicule but ultimately led to a nationwide postal reform idea.
A young orator insults a public official, the chief of police asks a retraction. The speaker praises concession and keeps the idea, drawing applause. A witty quip follows about absurdly particular restrictions in a club where talk is limited by others.
Fond Mother expresses relief at a visit while a caller suggests a doctor. The mother prefers an interpreter as her French nurse has left, making communication with the baby difficult.
Reduced round trip fares to New York offered via the Nickle Plate Road on October 3, 4, 5, and 6 in 1902 with return limit until October 14, 1902. See nearest agent or address C. Asterlin T A Ft Wayne Ind No 92.
Advertises colonist rail rates to the West and Northwest on the Nickle Plate Road. Tickets on sale at all stations daily in September and October 1902. See nearest agent or write C. A. Asterlin T. A. Fort Wayne Ind Se No 198.
One fare for the round trip via the Nickle Plate Road to Cleveland Ohio on September 26 and 27 192 account Hungarian Celebration 100th Anniversary Birth of Louis Kossuth Return limit September 29 or by deposit of ticket with fee until October 28 See nearest agent or C A AsterlinTA Ft Wayne Ind No 195.
Settlers and homeseekers move west in large numbers aided by fall low rates to points west and northwest via the Chicago and North Western Ry the only double track road to the Missouri River. Inquiries to ticket agents. maps and information available free from A F Cleveland 234 Superior Street Cleveland.
Reduced rates from Chicago to hunting and fishing grounds of Wisconsin and Michigan. Tickets on sale Sept 15 to Nov 15. Descriptive booklet with game laws and full particulars available from nearest ticket agent or A F Cleveland 234 Superior St Cleveland.
Mrs. David Ross of 424 Front Street credits Doan's Kidney Pills with ending her backache kidney trouble and related symptoms after her husband bought them from Woodward's drug store. She urges others to try the remedy as she did. For sale by all dealers at 50 cents. Foster-Milburn Co., Buffalo NY is sole US agent.
A red covered book is lost containing a tablet inside detailing pipe measurements. Return to this office for a reward.
The Wabash line announces low rate excursion tickets to the west northwest California and Detroit for September and October. Special GTs include Indianapolis events for Spanish American War veterans and G A R encampments in Washington and New York with round trip prices from $4.45 to $21.80 and return limits to late October. Additional Detroit Cleveland Washington Boston San Francisco and Winona Lake trips are offered with varying return extensions and deposit perks. For details contact Agent W T Hill.
Oct 7 to Oct 11 round trips to Boston offered by Nickel Plate. Tickets valid for return to Oct 13, with extension to Nov 12 by ticket deposit and small fee. See nearest agent C A Asterlin T A Ft Wayne Ind No 194.
Notice lists teacher examinations for 1902 1903 with dates and locations including Defiance Sherwood Hicksville and Apr 7 Sherwood at the High School room. The O T R C course is recommended by the Board and signed by C P Bevington and S I Grune.
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