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Newspaper
Defiance Weekly Express
Location
Defiance, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Apr 18, 1901
Page
4
A newspaper note warns that intemperance could grow if brewers succeed with a new form of beer presented as jelly. The item highlights concerns about public health and social impact linked to this unusual beverage concept.
The remark frames Lincoln as emancipating more Black men than the Democratic party has disfranchised, contrasting Republicanism with Democratic actions.
The article contrasts Nathan Hale with Fred Funston noting Funston reached his destination secured his objective and delivered the goods. The comparison emphasizes Funston achieving his mission more effectively than Hale.
The Paulding Republican, a 35 year old weekly in Northwestern Ohio, ranks among the region’s best party papers. Editor Ross receives credit for the paper’s sustained quality since taking charge.
Col J I Ream of the second Ohio National Guard praised Defiance during a Tuesday visit. He envisions a one week camp there and Buffalo trip for the unit, bringing about a possible ten thousand dollars injected into the town and inviting local citizens to form a new company.
Coroner R. B. Cameron finds that L. N. Goodenough died from an excessive or poisonous dose of morphine administered by his own hand during a personal crisis amid long running domestic trouble.
The United States Building and Loan Co. files new cases against Alta KE Metz et al for foreclosure totaling 170.80 dollars. A foreclosure action is also filed against Lena B Bentley et al for 200.30 dollars. Florence Kk Kyle et al face foreclosure for 307.35 dollars. Maria Slough et al are named in a foreclosure for 290.75 dollars.
Marion Rooke manager for T M Thompson importer at 1658 Milwaukee Ave Chicago says severe weather gave her a dreadful cold. She notes a milliner’s quick relief from Chamberlain’s Cough Remedy prompted her to buy, and she reports she is now entirely well. Sold by Woodward’s Drug Store. Apr.
Col J L Ream of the Second Ohio National Guard arrives in Defiance to organize a company named H. Attorney Mahlon E Wilson will compile 75 to 80 names of active, moral men to form the unit. State authorities will arm and equip the volunteers at no cost, with officers supplying their own uniforms. A medical exam will follow petition approval.
Leslie E Goodenough born October 13 1861 in Adams township Defiance county died April 14 1901 aged 39 years 6 months and 1 day. He married Olive Shoup September 10 1888 and had two children Don 11 and Max 7. He lived in Garrett Indiana and later Defiance with a life of sobriety and industriousness.
Frederic Schumacher, 81, died at his home in Defiance township south of the city. Funeral services will be held Friday at 10 a.m. at the residence.
A Defiance resident Mary Johnson praises Doan's Kidney Pills for back pain fatigue and kidney relief after using them since winter 1898. The ad notes availability from N G Woodward and Foster Milburn Co Buffalo NY as sole U S agents at 50 cents per box and advises to remember the Doan's name.
A Growey announces readiness to receive loose timothy hay at his East Side barn signaling supply readiness and storage arrangements for local farming needs.
St. John's Reformed Church at Fourth and Washington invites all to Sunday services April 21. Sunday school at 9 a.m. English preaching at 10 a.m. English services at Sher wood at 2 30 p.m. Rev. F E Lahr pastor welcomes everyone.
Uncalled letters for week ending April 16 1901 include Miss Babe Atwood J B Apple Mrs Emma Brown Detmer Mfg Co Miss Kitty Glassby RJ Donley Maud Traverse AE Houltz Adam Joln Charles E Matson Alvin Wierman Jos Whisten and others If not claimed within 14 days they go to the dead letter office Postmaster C J Thompson notes callers should say Advertised and give list date
The article notes a forthcoming Sunday school convention in Tiffin township. Dan Kuhn and Wm Nell Jr visited Sherwood on Monday. A barn will be built for Samuel Kintner near Sherwood. David Raser bought a horse at John Rhorig's sale Monday. Joseph Weber schedules a public sale April 25. He sold his farm and bought the Deshler grist mill and will run it soon. I W Rittenhouse added a new canopy over his threshing engine. Mother Speng, staying with her daughter Mrs J C Kuhn, is ill. Uriah Gier has a mill in Jacob Dickman’s woods sawing for Thos Dohoney. Defiance men Chas Rasor is noted for coming from Defiance to the locality.
Mrs Walters and children visit her parents Jne Wolf and wife while Mary Eger and daughter from Deshler stay with relatives. Mrs Frank Shaw sick with heart trouble. Dr Hilton amputates four year old Elmer Wolf’s crushed finger. he recovers. Abie Eicher Dick Mootz injured at Buckeye stave factory while assisting block roller on Apr 3.
A man named Dick suffered a severe jaw fracture and tooth loss, carried to his boarding place and treated by Dr. Hilton, with condition improving from critical to better. The Mootz family from Toledo arrived after the accident. D. W. Cox bought an Anderson elevator and plans to move, while Mr. and Mrs. Mootz visit Leipsic en route home. The community reports on wages, farm work, moves, illnesses, and minor incidents, including a runaway team at the saw mill and several visits among neighbors in the area.
Edward Peterson drove to Williams county Sunday. Various residents including Steve Colon and wife, Ida Bock of Defiance, Chas Hall and wife, J J Craine and family, Nellie Peterson, Florence Schultz, and Flora Craine appear with visits or stays. J J Craine hauled hogs to Jewell. J W Linebrink and family visited Sol Ingle. JG Stever and wife left for North Dakota to visit daughter Mrs Geo Burke. May 4 and 5 Sunday school convention at Tiffin River U B church. Remember the convention.
Mrs. Joseph Caressel visited A. Higba on Sunday. Wisda brothers aided A. Kern with plowing the past week. Many residents suffer influenza. T Snider from Evansport sought a team of horses. K V Haymaker from Defiance gathered rural telephone line subscribers. Fred Chase traveled to Stryker for business. Miss Clara Hane completed her winter term in district 4. John Gansmiller drives a new horse. New supervisor A. Kern did road work Monday.
John Draker will move into his new house Tuesday. Ed Kintner of Jewell was called home to his sister who is critically ill with lung fever but is some better now. James Wank has been sick for four days and is improving. Farmers are busy with ground and oats, though the field is wet. Will Polock starts repairing Wes Campbell's fire-damaged house, as P. McCrago and crew travel to Bryan this week. A. T. Ridenour will build a new house this spring. Wm Polock holds the contract. Charley Mock and wife visit their in laws, Mr and Mrs Jacob Speith.
Mrs Bert Stailey and daughter of Ney visited her parents Mr and Mrs Geo English. Chas V Moats is very sick. Frank Minsel loaded hay this week. Roy Moats and Miss Jesse Smith attended the Garver school house exhibition. Post of Bryan bought hay Saturday. Miss Florence Kintner visiting her uncle Chas Kintner. Joe LaVergne went to Stryker on business. Miss Jennie English returned home with Mrs Stailey. Sidney Bevared and wife visited their son George and wife in Coldwater Michigan. Martha Pahl spent Sunday with Hattie Biderman. Ira Kintner and family of Emmet spent Sunday with Jacob Kintner. Arthur Hanna of Ney is working for G W Mock this summer.
Regional price listings for cattle hogs sheep and lambs across Cleveland Pittsburg Buffalo New York Cincinnati and Boston. Includes prices for beef and live cattle calves hogs wool and grains with no 2 red wheat around 7 13 to 7 54 cents and corn near 44 to 50 cents per unit.
Corrected price notes from H P Miller and J H Baker cover poultry pricing including meat cuts, grain and hay prices from A Growing & Son, with rye flour, bolted meal, hay and straw values. Also details on salt, lamp rock, and rail fare via Nickel Plate Road to Buffalo opening May 1, plus May travel rate promotions.
Miss Mamie Koons remains ill with Dr. Lindersmith caring for her. Bettsville residents Mrs. J. N. Meda and Harry Shook visit in Sherwood. W. H. Hughes sells his Fort Wayne road farm to Andy Boff and considers moving to Arkansas. Mustache shaving becomes a fad in town. Miller and Metz expand with a saw mill alongside their hub factory. Mabel Rock suffers mumps. Wilbur Shock builds a new dwelling. The Disciples begin their new church construction and aim for rapid completion. Dr. Rock of Auburn visits. The band progresses well with weekly rehearsals, recalling Sherwood’s former musical days. Henry Wendt and others on sick lists.
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