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Newspaper

Defiance Weekly Express

Location

Defiance, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Apr 22, 1904

Page

4

Political Trials and Local Races Amid Ohio Happenings

The piece notes nominating processes for a Judge of the Court of Common Pleas, delegate allocations by counties, and secretary hints as well as party dynamics. It mentions Myron Frick, Jon Pauldtsg, and county committees shaping judicial conventions, with broader references to Ohio politics, the St Louis World’s Fair, Duca Fisher's Ohio penitentiary transfer, and looming debates on taxation and pay for state judges.

Court of Common Pleas Ibe Myron Frick Sue Jon Pauldtsg. van Wert Williams Beneld Lan Menge Chauncey L. Newcorn St. Louis World’s Fair

Ohio Fraternal Meeting Set for Toledo

Lapies of the Maccabees Great Hive of Ohio will hold their next meeting at Toledo. The Brannock bill signed by Gov Herrick becomes law. Oklahoma and Indian Territory join as one state hood and Arizona with New Mexico as another.

Lapies of the Maccabees Great Hive Ohio Toledo Herrick House of Congress Oklahoma Indian Territory Arizona New Mexico

Mansfield and Mansfield families in regional notes

Plow boys song heard locally as Rev T H Mansfield buys Lloyd Smith colt. Searle and Schoonover horses lost. LW Mansfield on business trip to Auburn Indiana. Sam Mayer moves family to North Creek. Measles rage in Continental. Curtis Mansfield ferries groceries for W F Mansfield. Bear infant ill. Kibble fingers at Hawkeye Pail Stave Co. Mansfield moves to WR Mansfield home. Wedding bells soon as cards issued. Housecleaning common among ladies. Mansfield and Wing break a colt. Mansfield and Dreher exercise ponies. Doctors Everest and Slough on calls east of Continental. Watson reports stock activity. Dora Schoonover visits Rebecca Boucher. Ushorn family moves to Auburn Indiana.

T H Mansfield Lloyd Smith Searle Nick Schoonover LW Mansfield Auburn Ind Sam Mayer North Creek Continental Curtis Mansfield W F Mansfield Bear Ison John Kibble Hawkeye Pail Stave Co al Mansfield WR Mansfield OS Mansfield J. Wing Curtis Dreher Everest Here EL Slough Wm Watson Dora Schoonover Rebecca Boucher Jean Ushorn

Local Farm News from Skunk Town and Surroundings

Bazil Moore farms Charley Marshall's land this year. Christ Hail spent Sunday on the premises. Emma and Minnie Wahl visited Henry Brinkman over the weekend. Alfred Peck harvests oats on his father’s farm this week. Mrs Wahl visited Mrs Henry Wolf last week. Ray Peck plans telegraphy study at Defiance. Dessie Moore visited Emma and Lizzie Wahl Friday. Bazil Moore had a telephone installed last week. Oren Scott sowed oats for Alfred Peck on Monday. Rebecca Myers spent Sunday with Ed and his wife. Oren Scott visited Heavy Wolf Friday evening. Charley is sawing a corn crib for Baden. Flo Scott visited Lizzie Wahl Sunday. Wahl reported improving.

Bazil Moore Charley Oren Scott Alfred Peck Rebecca Myers Ed Smith Heavy Wolf Flo Scott Lizzie Wahl Miss Wahl

Historic Grounds Observed At Fort Meigs Anniversary

A flag raised at Fort Meigs near Toledo marks the 129th anniversary of the first great battle for independence and the start of a plan to dedicate Maumee Valley lands for historical purposes. The event drew a smaller crowd due to cold weather but featured a band concert and community notices from Mark.

Fort Meigs Toledo Maumee Valley Historical Society

Local Farm Notes on Movements and Farm Work

Clyde Norway drove to Bryan on Tuesday. Farmers are busy with sowing oats planting tile and husking corn. Thomas Fordham started toward his home in Dakota on Thursday. Benton Sweet baled hay for David Blosser last week. Mr Group moved to Farmer last week occupying one of Ephraim Allen's houses. Dale Donald improved his place by clearing brush from fence corners and set a good example for other farmers.

Ed Haver Babe Adolph Brink Samuel Crawford Pontmaster Wallace Miss Miller Michigan Mark Center J N Hire Harry Hire Brennan EP McCord Sherwood Mark Mrs Price Hicksville Stone & Rohn Judge Croy Clyde Norway Bryan Thomas Fordham Dakota Benton Sweet David Blosser Group Ephraim Allen Dale Donald

Local highlights from the week at a neighborhood

A fire at Harry Garst's barber shop was stopped with little damage. Mrs B Lintz remains bedridden after a fall. Mrs Clarkson Ewers shows improvement as cancer recedes. Miss Sophia Stamm works for Mrs B D Lintz. Forty measles cases reported in the area. John Burk and Geo Smith's family affected by pneumonia and measles. Mrs Harry Sweet travels to St Louis. S A Kintner visits Mrs B D Lintz. Mrs MB Wank sells timber to Jim Wilson.

Harry Garst B . Lintz Clarkson Ewers Sophia Stamm B D Lintz John Burk Geo Smith Harry Sweet St Louis A Kintner MB Wank Jim Wilson

Local visits to Children's Home list visitors by date

ET Knipp of Napoleon called April 11 on business. Frank Geller of Bryan visited April 13. Noah S Kauffman and wife of Archibald were there April 15. Olga Ewing of Shawtown and Emma Bond of McComb visited April 15. Blaine Dick man, Gladys Jude and Clara Rollins of Defiance called April 17.

ET Knipp Napoleon Frank Geller Bryan Noah S Kauffman Archibald Olga Ewing Shawtown Emma Bond McComb Blaine Dickman Gladys Jude Clara Rollins Defiance

Killets Expected for Common Pleas Judge Nomination

South Tiffin notes Killets of Bryan likely to be nominated for common pleas judge at the Republican convention in Defiance next Friday. Farmers face delays sowing as damp weather continues. Various local movements include horse sales by D A X Overly and a farm hire by Adolph Foss for the season.

Tin John M Killets Bryan Defiance Kahn AX Overly H P Miller Co John Sale Jowell Emmett Slough Rachel A Rasor John F Heilshorn B& O Cumberland David Kuhn Hoxte Ark Adolph Foss Parmenas Sneteo Fortney Fayette Jacob Diekman Bulllean

Brooksville Builders Erect Barn for Erle Keeppe

Brooksville carpenters begin construction of a new barn for Erle Keeppe. Harold Rath travels to Oklahoma to spend the summer with his brother John. Mrs Max Zipful visits sister Mrs Hart the first week. Lewis Hanna listed as sick. Belle Fair visits Kate Figley Friday. Rath family moves to Evansport. Geo Hanna takes Rath’s vacated farm. Born Saturday April 9 to Mr and Mrs John Hancock, a son. New paving tile substitute praised for durability from London Post.

Erle Keeppe Harold Rath Oklahoma John Max Zipful Hart Lewis Hanna Belle Fair Kate Figley Rath Evansport Arthursday Geo Hanna John Hancock

Model of the Morn Silk Cuties and Velvet Ribbon Trends

Silk cuties used for waists and trimmings appear with chiffon hats. Rice cloth described as a fine, coarse weave flecked with white grains. Ribbon roses praised for form and color in attire. Madras waists paired with scarves tied in front. Petticoats feature sequins in evening gowns. Lace and tulle highlight tiny ornaments. bow tying praised for hats and hair. Velvet ribbon remains the moment’s favorite.

Horses and Horsemen on the Move Across Circuits

The pacing mare Ruby M now in Hawaii. K G Billings visits California with Lou DP Jon. Ed Geers to train Audubon Boy in 2 03% speed. Lexington Association considers grand circuit. George Starr may race Woodfella. Ed Allen to train Betty Wilkes at Cedar Rapids track. Joe Gahagan adds Idlewild to his Toledo stable. Darnette sold to Will Sexton for Charles River speedway use. Billings offers Lou Dillon against Watchip in Philadelphia with charity donations sought.

Ruby M Hawaii K. G. Billings Lou DP Jon California Ed Geers Audubon Boy Lexington Association George Starr Ed Allen Betty Wilkes Cedar Rapids Joe Gahagan Toledo Idlewild Hal Dillard Darnette Will Sexton Medford Mass Charles River Borton Billings Lou Dillon Philadelphia

Her Choice by Louise Hubert Guyof

A bride and groom celebrate a wedding while a matchmaker reveals the chosen bride for a man named Wilton. The reception unfolds with roses, gowns, and a toast that blends humor and sentiment as the couple begins their life together.

Louise Hubert Guyof

Wilton's Bold Hope At The Wedding Scene

In this romance fragment Wilton contemplates Margaret's love and fate after a wedding night scene. He follows her, admits his feelings, and Claimed by a look into her eyes he perceives a chance to win her. The carriage departs amid garden splendor and the party's whispers, as a future unfolds.

Wilton Shelley Margaret W Iton

Wabash Railroad Discount Passes For Special Dates

Railway announces Sunday one fare round trips to any point on the Wabash plus limited one way colonial tickets on sale the first and third Tuesdays to western southern and southeastern stops at special low rates. From April 22 to dates in 1964, round trip tickets with direct routes and varying return limits are offered, including a $66.50 two-way rate via Portland, with stopovers allowed under conditions. Additional Exposition period tickets cover multiple return windows with prices from $13.00 to $17.69 and differing return limits. Coach excursions will follow in summer with further low fares to be announced.

Maiiy Cerain Account General Conference Methodist Episcopal Church Los Angeles Cal National Associatin Retail Grocers United States San Francisco Portland Wth California Chicago Union Pacific & Northwestern Fpr Denver Colorado Springs Salt Lake City Missouri River A. F. Cleveland Superior Street Cleveland Ohio

Low fares to Mansfield for I O Red Men event

On May 9 and 10 the B and O railroad offers a one fare plus 25 cents round trip from all points in Ohio to Mansfield. Return is valid until May 13, 1904 for attendees of the Improved Order of Red Men Great Council of Ohio.

Mansfield B & O Railroad Company Ohio Great Council of Ohio

Editorial Fragments Spark Light News Lapses

A collection of quips and satirical lines from various papers notes upcoming river floods bumping war news, a czar missing from an international congress, Dowie marching on Mormon strongholds, radium stoking imagination, a Berlin cure for appendicitis via crawling, and playful critiques of child vocabularies across cities.

Ohio Chicago Record-Herald Kan Journal Dowie Philadelphia Ledger Pittsburg Dispatch Berlin Denver Republican Boston

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