News items and notices from Napoleon area
A collection of short notices covers visits from Dr Everest to Canada, Kenneth Franklin and family travels, weddings licenses for Jessie Martin and Maud McCandles, farm sale in Emerald township, and various social updates. Also noted are probate court actions, church organ arrival, street fair reports, local rail fare sales, births, illnesses, accidents, and a resident declared insane.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Geo. W. Deatrick
Kansas City
A. W. King & Son
Jessie Martin
Maud McCandles
Hicksville
Rocky Mountain Tea Nuggets Advertised in Madison
An odd local advertisement from Madison Wisconsin markets Golden Nuggets for sale to a broad audience. The piece mentions various names and terms shaped like a product pitch, reflecting early 20th century promotion culture.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hollister
Rocky Mountain
Bos
Gentine
Madison
Wis
Military company plans stalled in city by state CG order
A letter from Col W Kautz of the National Guard states no new company will be organized locally due to western state concentration and lack of suitable quarters. The rink remains the only suitable facility but is leased, prompting disappointment among local volunteers while nearby towns consider reinforcement. If Defiance pursues, a local company might form later.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. Kautzman
A. B. DeKay
Some of UB Appointments
The list covers appointments from the U B conference at Bowling Green. It names district evangelists and assigned ministers for Toledo, Fostoria, North Baltimore, Tiffin, Antwerp, Bryan, Defiance, Hicksville, Wauseon, Napoleon, Deshler, Lima, Findlay, Ottawa, Leipsic and Continental.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
U. B
Bowling Green
Toledo
H. Doty
J. W. Lilly
Fostoria
J E Fout
North Baltimore
Chase Jameson
Tiffin
W R Arnold
Antwerp
J H Kunert
Bryan
J F Miller
Defiance
PO Rhodes
Hicksville
I. Moore
C B Fletcher
Wauseon
C G Milamore
Napoleon
EC Stewart
Deshler
J W Hicks
Lima
General Church ‘Evangelist
F P Rosselot
AE Davis
Findlay
R J Head
Ottawa
A Gleason
Leipsic
Wagner
Continental
JE Turner
Death's Harvest Wenzel Steffel Dies While Threshing
Wenzel Steffel died suddenly Monday noon September 12 while helping threshing at a neighbor's. Funeral at St John’s Catholic Defiance September 14. remains in vault for burial September 29. He left a wife four sons and a brother among many relatives and friends. A Bohemian immigrant who came to America with his brother Joseph about 1870, he married Elizabeth Dick in 1874. He was 53 and a devout Catholic in good standing. May his soul rest in peace. Amen.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wenzel Steffel
St. John’s Catholic Church
Defiance
Joseph
America
Bohemia
Germany
Elizabeth Dick
A Fries
Company E reunion recalls Civil War days in 111th O V I
The members of Company E, 111th O V I, met at U V U hall for their annual reunion at 10 am Tuesday. Veterans recalled wading streams skirmishes and wagon train adventures while sisters prepared a large dinner. Afternoon program included a president’s address, election of officers, and a roll of honor. definance chosen for next meeting site with September 1905 date.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Co. E
O. V.1
U. V. U. Hall
Dickman
Defiance
Peter Dickman
C. W. Brown
Geo. A. Woods
G. M. Moog
Bryan
America
Prohibition Ticket Named at County Convention
The prohibition county convention met in the probate court room and named a county ticket and central committee. County ticket: W H Hautchinson commissioner, Eli R Elliott infirmary director, A B Murphy surveyor, Enos I Border coroner, Wm H Farnsworth. Central committee: B F Myers chairman, Frank Coughenour secretary, ED Ackerman treasurer, Arthur Farnsworth, Eli Elliott.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Court House
F. M. McCartney
Columbus
Q. Helfenstein
Shi W H Hautchinson
Defiance
Eli R Elliott
Hicksville
A B Murphy
Enos I Border
Evansport
Wm H Farnsworth
County
B F Myers
Frank Coughenour
ED Ackerman
Arthur Farnsworth
Eli Elliott
Real Estate Transfers List Shows Multiple Property Moves
A compilation of real estate transfers records numerous transactions across towns and townships. Names such as Hawkins, Hoitman, Killits, Simmons, Moon, and Wilson appear with varied lot numbers and locations including Hicksville, Sherwood, Milford, and Noble.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M Hawkins
Ida Hawkins
Milford
John P Hoitman
Lottie Moon
Washington
TT Ansberry
J M Killits
JD Simmons
T B
Maude Palmer
Titan
Atharine Arps Et al
Arossa Adams
FG Smith
Lucy Aldrich
South Deflanee
Lawrence Singer
Tod F Bbinger
Ottley
Ottley Et al Deflanee, ‘ Nannie Kerns
Chas Core
Auglaize
Maumee River
Drexier Jr
Drexier
Sea Vellance Township
Peter J Smith
John Smith
Sherwood
Wilson
AE Wilson
Hicksville
Julia Maxwell
OS Applegate
Matte
Sharp
Thomas and Maud Hood
Timothy Gay
Marie Gay
Auditor's
Pearson Holden
Wm Horton
Malinda J Hollinger
Rosa Longsmith
Hicksvill
Campaign Rates For Express Subscriptions In Defiance
The Express announces a promotional offer to non-subscribers. The Weekly Express can be mailed to any address from now until November 12, 1904 for 15 cents, and the Daily for 50 cents. A further reduction applies to clubs of ten or more.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Express
Weekly Express
Mail
Tue Express
Local Socials Note Small Town Greetings and Visits
Oliver Davis of Bryan called on business Wednesday. Miss Beesie McFeeters went home to Ney. Mr and Mrs Wm Raser had dinner Sunday. Mallett of Defiance joined them Monday. Chilken's Home Apple putter 18 the chief topic of the day at the home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oliver Davis
Bryan
Beesie McFeeters
Ney
Wm Raser
Sunda
Mallett
Defiance
Officers Elected by Defiance College Athletic Association
The electoral college of Defiance College athletic association elected officers and formed committees. Officers include President C E Toon and General Manager Prof C A Darling. A university board of control and various committees were named with faculty, student body, and trustees represented. A football season may start Oct 8 with Angola College and games planned with Adrian, Ft. Wayne Medicals, and Oberlin and Heidelberg second teams.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Electoral College of Defiance College Athletic Association
C. E. Toon
Mary Helfenstein
Louis Thompson
Ralph Morris
C. A. Darling
Board of Control
Arthur Baker
Franklin
Cardis
Miss Gulian
McReynolds
Prof. Darling
C. J. Thompson
A.M. Minsel
R. H. Sutphen
Dr. Ury
A. M. Minsel
C. J.thompson
R.H. Sutphen
Mra. McReynolds
Albert Cardis
Mies Gilliam
Angola College
Adrian College
Ft. Wayne Medicals
Oberlin
Heidelberg
Office and Residence at 617 Wayne Street Ad
Medical ad listing office and residence at 617 Wayne Street with hours 7 to 9 am and 1 to 9 pm and Sunday hours 9 to 10 am. New phone listed as 415. States specialization in children's diseases.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. John’s Reformed Church
Fourth and
Washingto Streets
F. K. Lahr
Zion Reformed Church of Sherwood
Wayne Street
Deaths in Washington and St. Louis Michigan
Mrs. M T Smith aged 80 died at the home of F H Gipe in Washington township at 6 o clock Monday evening. The infant daughter of Mr and Mrs W F Block died Monday aged one day and was sent to St Louis Michigan by the 1 o'clock Wabash train. The remains of Mrs Smith were taken to Massillon Ohio at 1 pm Tuesday via the B and A line.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M.T. Smith
F. H. Gipe
Washington Township
Massillon
Ohio
W.f.block
St. Louis
Michigan
Bargain Linen and Apparel Sale At Deep Discounts
A local sale lists lace curtains three yards long at 1.39 trimmed to 1.10. Torchon laces in several sizes cut to 4c. Wool and fleece hose 25c cut to 19c. Shirts and dress items trimmed from 50c to 38c. Golf gloves 50c trimmed to 42c. New underwear from 1.00 cut to 79c and other reductions. Envelopes two styles 25 for 4c. Baby caps silk and wool 25c.
Local notes from Farmers and Williams Center area
Community updates include visitors from Michigan and Defiance, farm work such as corn cutting for Mala Huffman at Pleasant Bend, attendance at Hicksville fair, and school or church events. Obituaries note Mrs Margaret Richardson and Mable Caster's funerals, with relatives from distant towns present. health updates mention Mrs Weisz and Rachael Spangler.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A Peck
Holgats
Henry Marshaus
Adam Marshaus
John Jones and Sons
Scott
Ray Peck
Telegraph School
Defiance
Arthur
Harry Boyd
Mala Huffman
Pleasant Bend
Elmer McDaniels
Fostoria
Henry Marshalls
Lizzie Wahl
Flo Scott
Jacob Weisz
Davenport
Farmer and Williams Center
Margaret Richardson
Richard Richardson
Lost Creek Presbyterian Church
Campbell
Hicksville
Mre Richardson
Mable Caster
Farmer Church
Spears
Church of Christ
Caster
Edgbert
Maggie Hopkins
Arthur Caster
Lesley Stone
Ney
Rice
Mr Poorman
H F Rice
Edgerton
Rachael Spangler
Wert Thureday
Violin Lessons Offered By Miss Vanda Enos
Violin students sought at the home of Miss Vanda Enos located at the corner of First and Jackson streets. Limited spots available for instruction.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vanda Enos
First and
Jackson Streets
New Medical Specialists Offer Cure for Chronic Ailments
Advertises a new treatment method for cancers tumors ulcers and blood and scalp diseases claiming rapid relief and cure. Promises painless cures without knives and urges those with kidney trouble to bring a urine sample for analysis. Specializes in female and male diseases and offers free visit incentives with guaranteed cures during the visit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Defiance
Defiance Hotel
Adrian Medico-Surgical Institute
Adrian, Mich
Cross Eyes
Also Mentioned on This Page
International Stock Food
Woodwards Drug Store
Yingling
Dr Everest
Canada
Dey Ayers
Palmer & Son
John Faler
Emerald Township
Paulding County
Chas Boline
Henry County
Chas. Beisinger
Chicago
Mary Palmer
Portland
Ind
Frank Palmer
F.C. Kahl
Geo. Luther
Luther
Catherine Rowland
Sandusky
J. W. Smith
Chas. H. Rowland
Hubbard
Dayton
Grace Episcopal Church
Alliance
B. L. Luce
Weisenburger & Emery
Will Sharpe
Detroit
Dick Monroe
West
Charles Black
W. King & Son's
Augusta Sheridan
Ollie Martin
McWhether
J. O. Merrit
R. T. Whitaker
Macon
Georgia
Max Hichord
Andy Aspacher
Noble Township
Dr. Stevens
Nick Stockwell
Dr. Lindersmith
Peter Caressel
North Ridge
Gloden
Garrett
Sadie Bryan
Shaw
State Hospital For
Miss Bryan
State of
Harley & Whitaker’s
The
Ideal” Pharmacy
Weisenbarger & Emery Props
Death
Jennings’ Drug Store
Mollencup’s
Optician
Jefferson St
Winterich
COMPANY _E REUNION
Wellman’s Music Store
Frank Horsey
John W. Winn
Jason A. I Law
Evangelical Mission
D A Kaley
Trinity
Tiffin Township
Olive Branch
Salem
Episcopal Fund
Prohibition
Chilken
Athletic Association At
College
R. R. Parcher
Cheney Lumber
Cheney Lumber Co
Rakestraw 2 Bros
Clinton Street
Fred Stuckey
David Stitsel
Neil
J Boterf
Boterf
Howard Capper
Mamie Rauth
St. John’s Catholic School
Skunktown
Boardman Piano Club
WHITNEY @ CARRIER CO
Madison Ave
Obi
Nolo
Chas. T. Pierce & Brother
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