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Newspaper
Defiance Weekly Express
Location
Defiance, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Apr 04, 1901
Page
4
A sale offers serges in multiple colors at 15c to 49c per yard with suits priced from 10 to 18 dollars. Wash silks and taffetas shown with various price points. Rugs include 3x2 and 3x5 feet bargains, plus a new Axminster rug at 3.98, marked as a Harley's Lion Store exclusive.
The notice cites the weekly press schedule for Wednesday evenings and a yearly price of $1.50 paid in advance. It also lists long distance telephone numbers 14 and 34. A snow storm is described as advancing the next day, with wet goods stands closed tightly.
Defiance township Democrats used a harpoon to strike at figures linked to Andy Sproul amid local political unrest. The incident reflects heightened tensions during the electoral season and draws police attention to party clashes.
The record notes that Con C. L. Walters learned the Democrats used him as a straw man in the Third ward only the following day. This reveals political misdirection surrounding a local ward contest and reflects on party tactics of the era.
Committeeman William Schlim Bach expressed elation over the county party’s success, noting his reputation as one of the hardest workers for party goals in the area.
In the First ward a dispute over a missing small package delivered Monday inflamed temperaments, with tensions rising as residents blamed delays and the situation escalated beyond control. The narrative hints at a local clash tied to a supposed delivery incident and broader distrust.
In St Louis, a gold Democrat won the mayoral race prompting furor among some Democrats. The defeated opponent had opposed W. J. Bryan in 1896 and 1900, with Bryan calling him a Republican proxy. Bryan’s camp now licks his chops for future political battles.
A white paper account reports Walter Prater's assault on Hester Curry in Lima, with windows broken and a gunfight near the Robisons. Prater was later found badly wounded in a barn after being pursued by residents, and his prior police notoriety is noted. The piece also recounts election results across Defiance area with party-ticket outcomes in Adams, Farmer, Hicksville, Highland, Milford, Mark, Noble, Richland, Sherwood, Tiffin, and Washington townships.
Miss Alice Neaderhauser closes Garwell No. 8 school in Tiffin township with a varied program. Students perform songs dances and recitations including The New Boy Rustic Courtship and Five Little Mice. A note from Goshen Ill and Genesee Pure Food Co. follows.
Heirs and interested parties in W E Cooper deceased of Defiance county Ohio are notified that claims totaling 226.25 have been presented for allowance. A joint claim of 638 with Charles Mumford has also been presented. Court hearings are set for April 30, 1901 at 9:00 AM in Defiance probate court.
Probate court order directs Levi Dysinger administrator to sell the north half of the east half of the southeast quarter of section 33 township 4 north range 2 east Defiance county. The 40 acre tract is appraised at 1400 dollars with cash terms. Sale at the west door of the Defiance County Courthouse on April 6 at 1 pm.
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