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Newspaper
Defiance Weekly Express
Location
Defiance, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Apr 12, 1900
Page
2
The Evening News defends William Kirtley for bolting the Republican ticket and backing Joseph A. Evans for mayor, while accusing him of betraying Republican loyalists. The Express, Republicans, and county delegates criticize his actions and question his motives and loyalties.
An advertisement for Candy Cathartic by Tae Cascarete promises a permanent cure for constipation. It sells at 10c or 2e, 4e with a claim C. C. fails to cure and offers a refund of money.
The Evening News defends Mr. Kirtley while Republicans accuse him of bolting and trying to herd the party. Democrats aided his bid to control Defiance county organization, risking a wider split as the 1900 campaign looms with McKinley seeking re election.
T. T. Ansberry announces his bid for Congress. Otis of Hicksville likely views the move as an effort to Deweyize him.
F S Burysfield of Van Wert visits to check the political fences and appears poised to edge into the Democratic nomination in the district.
The Evening News reports Democrats aim to move a half mile to stake a claim on Fiddler's Green beyond Sheol, signaling a local political maneuver. The note frames the proposal as a halting, symbolic boundary shift in a contentious area.
The announcement that Dewey is a Cleveland Democrat and a presidential candidate provokes Populist Democrats to accuse his bid of a gold bug plot to defeat Bryan. There is no belief Dewey will win this year. McKinley’s popularity and prosperity keep calls for change at bay.
An 8500 reward notice promotes Liverita the vegetable liver pill from Nervita Medical Co. For liver complaints and indigestion, prescriptions advise strict directions. Pills priced 25 cents for 100, 10 cents for 40, and 5 cents for 15 with warnings against substitutions and imitations. Sold by E. N. Lewis in Defiance, Ohio, mailed with stamps.
The Toledo Blade condemns Congressman Chas Dick for urging friends to back H. C. Laylin for secretary of state. The piece portrays Dick as a trusted McKinley ally and accuses the Blade of partisan sharp practice while defending Dick as exercising his rights as a citizen and friend of the party.
The election board met Wednesday evening to close the spring campaign. All members attended except chief deputy Peter F Seibel. Bills certified for payment totaled 778.91 including salaries rent printing and supplies before the board adjourned at the chief deputy’s call.
Pleasant Bend reports the season seems to have arrived with spring. Mrs. Fred Dunland improves after weeks on the sick list. Elmer Wolf, son of Mr. and Mrs. Wolf, has been ill but is convalescing. Local farmers receive provisions brought halfway due to scarce news caused by imprisonment.
Mrs John Kronte of Defiance township dies at home aged 52 with husband left. Funeral from house Friday at 2 pm Rev Rhode officiating. Remains interred in Taylor cemetery. Chase Base Elder son of Carts and Tena Elder born Nov 30 1876 Beaver Dam Allen Co Ohio died Mar 28 1900 aged 23 years 8 months 28 days. He taught at Mark Center Sunday school class 6 Dec 81 1899. Funeral at Mark Center ME Church Rev D F DeWitt officiating.
Last July 5, Postmaster Thompson started rural free mail delivery. The March report shows strong business through the rural route, detailing volumes and activities handled by this branch of the service.
Try Grain-O the new grain beverage that replaces coffee. Adults and children may drink it and many who try it like it. Grain-O has a rich mocha like color but is made from pure grains and is easy on the stomach. Priced 15c and 25c per package, sold by grocers.
The marriage of Charles Ensign of Defiance and Mamie Thomas of Swanton occurred Wednesday at the ME Parsonage with Rev. J D Simms officiating. The bride, a Swanton teacher, wore white organdie and exchanged rings, followed by a three course luncheon before the couple departed for Defiance to settle on Washington Street.
Co. H and D Sleeping Car Line launches a new Cincinnati to Quincy route via Indianapolis Decatur and Hannibal. The train departs Cincinnati daily at 7:30 PM arriving Quincy at 10:50 AM next day. Return trip leaves Quincy at 5:45 PM arriving Cincinnati at 7:40 AM following morning. Prices noted as 2¢.
A fragment references CASTVORIA Bears and the phrase The Kind You Have Always Bought, implying branding or product tag line. The text appears to be an OCR fragment from an advertisement or trademark note without a clear event or date. No further facts are evident.
The report for the quarter ending March 25 1900 shows averages for attendance officers teachers and scholars at St John’s M E Sunday school in Tiffin township. It includes a convention at Bethel church April 1 1900 with a Round Table program and discussion on qualities of a Sunday school teacher. A resolution to form a grading committee was adopted and a township secretary listed. Washington township is cited for pioneering organized school work.
Two new cases listed in common pleas court include ST Sutphen versus G Sharp et al with a cog novit for 270.83 dollars, and Catherine Strusaker et al versus Chas F Goller seeking an accounting as trustee.
An old advertise claim touts a patent remedy for kidney ills from Dr Hobbs Sparagus Pills. The ad promises free samples through Sterling Remedy Company of Chicago and urges readers to try the product.
Homeseekers excursion via Nickel Plate Road to west northwest and southwest points on April 17 1900. Tickets good returning within twenty one days at one fare plus 2.00 for round trip. Inquire agents or address C A Asterlin TPA Ft Wayne Ind April 17 No 53.
The Nickel Plate Road promotes the Central Passenger Association Mileage ticket, usable on thirty-six railroads besides Nickel Plate. Travelers may apply at any agent for this pass dated April 7.
Salmagundi members met at Mrs Catherine Sites home for a pleasant profitable afternoon with James Lowe Allen authoring day, Mary Kroz sketching life, and Mrs K V Haymaker describing American universities. Attendees enjoyed quotes, a repast, and needlework. Wm Jones secured a roofing contract for Bokop Webb and Pal.
Chicago to St Paul Minneapolis Duluth and other cities promoted as the best of everything with no change of cars. Information available from ticket agents WB Knisker 22 Fifth Avenue Chicago or D Aldridge 127 The Arcade Cleveland Ohio.
Arrangements completed for daily stage service between Padwick Forsyth Lead Hill and between Eureka Springs Yeville via Berryville Green Forest Harrison Powell. Stages connect with through Frisco Line trains to reach the Lead and Zinz Fields area. Descriptive literature with rates and schedules available from Frisco Line or Bryan Snyder General Passenger Agent St Louis.
Homeseekers plan an excursion to the west northwest and southwest on April 8 1900. Tickets on sale that date with a round trip fare of one fare plus 2 dollars, valid for return within 21 days. Inquiries should be directed to C A Asterlin T P A Fort Wayne Ind April 3 No 42.
The Louisville and Nashville Railroad announces half price round trip tickets on the first and third Tuesdays of March and April to major points in Tennessee, Alabama, Georgia and West Florida. Write P Std. Jones DPA in Birmingham Alabama for details of excursions.
Tickets available to students for the Easter vacation at one and one third fare for round trip. Sales run the day before closing, on the closing day, and the day after. Return limit covers the vacation period. Inquire agents. April 15 No. 49 ey.
A reader endorses Grain-O made from pure grains as a coffee substitute praising its health benefits. The letter claims after a week of use coffee is no longer desired and family members, including children, gain nourishment. The ad encourages purchasing from grocers with 15 and 25 cent sizes.
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