10 Apr 1902
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Newspaper
Defiance Weekly Express
Location
Defiance, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Apr 10, 1902
Page
1
A colorful column praises a pure bred Democratic bird whose bold cry rallied supporters against Deindoerfer Malley and Baker amid Monday protests. The piece notes the bird’s leadership in local battles and invites celebration with steins raised, followed by an unrelated ad for Dean's Ointment.
The city election yielded Republican victories with candidates Hay for city solicitor Hamilton for street commissioner Hooker councilman Tuttle and Groney Jr. for wards. Reynolds and Corbin win in First and Third wards. Germans praised for backing change amid Democratic campaign tactics exposed by the Evening Express.
Mr and Mrs Greek of Mark township spent Saturday night and Sunday with Geo Carver. Mrs Mattie Rody and Mrs Helen Cooper of Defiance spent time with their parents, Mr and Mrs Samuel Dunbar. Mrs Geo Carver visited her mother Tuesday. Mr Meyer and daughter Mary drove to Defiance Thursday. John Han cock is preparing to build a new fence around his premises. John Wisler of Defiance was here Friday. John Figley drove to Defiance Friday. Scott and Wm Figley visited Mr Gier in Noble township Thursday evening. Jacob Moon drove to Glen berg Saturday. Jas Whisler and Mr Meyer and others drove to Defiance Saturday. Tim Dunbar attended the teachers' examination at Sher wood Saturday.
Siler and Brenner moved their saw mill to Chas Sibert’s place to cut timber for a house. J O Mattock plans to move to Defiance soon. Henry Brunt finished sawing for Harmon Rathge Thursday. Pat Jennings will work for A J Kern this summer. Eli Marckel will move to Mattock place to learn carpentry this summer. School opens in district No 4 Monday with Miss Nora Routt as principal. Harm Seibert owns a new bike.
A jagged fragment describes a loan at five percent annual interest with payments noted and interest halted. A cryptic exchange mentions a man named Flanagan and a person named Pete with a slab of cheese, followed by an offhand question and odd feelings.
Frank Hemelin of 1023 Harrison St says Dr. A W Chase's Nerve Pills from Woodward's drug store restored his health energy and vigor rapidly. The medicine is sold at 50 cents a box with the portrait and signature of A W Chase on each package by Dr A W Chase Medicine Co Buffalo N Y.
A notorious calf, long a figure in political campaigns, is described as bawling loudly at the print shop. The essay notes it was given ample rope in the last campaign, and though dead, it remains unaware and continues its loud protests.
Dr. Thomas' Electric Oil relieves pain instantly and promises safety on the farm. The piece warns injuries such as cuts bruises stings and sprains occur frequently and urges use of the remedy to prevent further distress.
Postmaster Thompson reports Defiance post office receipts for stamp sales at 14929.95 dollars for the year ending March 31 1902. Washington will add 400 dollars for a new clerk, a modern cancelling machine may be replaced, and four new rural routes are planned to boost service and revenue.
A committee reports $200 of $250 raised for the Sultana survivors convention to be held April 29 in Fort Wayne. The event includes a 10 am business meeting at the courthouse, car sightseeing at 2:30 pm, a 5 pm banquet, and a pipes fire at Sankesbund hall.
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