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Newspaper
Defiance Weekly Express
Location
Defiance, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Apr 26, 1900
Page
3
Defiance Ohio post office listings show a weekly paper priced at 1 in advance with various yearly terms and a note about savings for advance payment. The item appears under a short timetable header dated Thursday April 26.
The article notes that there is no serious objection to Admiral Dewey sailing into Bryanism, framing it as a feasible political or public stance without opposing arguments highlighted. It positions Dewey's course as compatible with Bryanite ideas in the circulated discussion.
The southern Bryanism faction faces a sharp, un pleasant onslaught as labor tensions surface with a 10 cent cotton attack, signaling a divisive dispute affecting regional politics and industry dynamics.
One clear point dominates the political scene voters will not go to the polls on empty stomachs this year. Food relief and meal programs are highlighted as a strategic turnout factor shaping campaign rhetoric and community outreach.
Mr Macrum, once consul to Pretoria, is withdrawn from circulation as a Democratic campaign card amid party measures. The move affects his public political materials and campaign branding.
The Pennsylvania Democratic Party backs Bryan while avoiding comment on a reported sixteen to one hobby associated with him. No further details are provided in the readable text.
Secretary Long angers Democratic editors by sharply cutting several of their favored campaign yarns. The move highlights friction between the administration and party press as concerns rise about messaging and influence on public discourse.
A tersely phrased remark critiques an orator for railing against global shipping while ships carry U S goods worldwide, suggesting the loud speaker has no audience to address. The line reflects tension over advocacy and public attention in maritime trade.
The Hon. John R. McLean mobilizes support for Cincinnati reform efforts as a high-geared figure leading the initiative. He furnishes energy and leadership, signaling strong backing for changes aimed at shaping local policy and governance.
W W Newell and wife called on their daughter Mrs Kuhn on Holgate pike Sunday. Miss Daisy Grubb works for Miss Luna Goddard. A wedding is expected near our town this week. Blanche Newell visits sister Mrs Kuhn near Defiance. H Giffey plans to clean his saw mill yard this week. Morgan Lewis will hang wallpaper in town this week. Wes Williams of Paulding county visited last week. F B and H Conkle seek to sell their farm. Mt. Carmel church is being repaired. J B Metz prepares to haul cream for the creamery this summer.
Miss Cora Correll is very ill. Logan school opened with Miss Iva Hopkins as teacher. David Deardorf sold J F Haller farm to Logan for 3050. BB Crary is road supervisor. Wes Barney rents Correll farm at Logan. Four men lose horses around April 1. Rev. Grant Speer preached at Logan. A Bryan-area man moves onto Wes Hulbert place. Wileon Correll moves toward Indianapolis after selling 90 acres for flour mill interest. Locals discuss interests in Hicksville and Eureka mills. Amies Dreher teaches in sub district No. 7. Ed Stone elected Cicero sub-director.
Uncalled letters for week ending April 17 1900 include Miss Ella Graham Lone Holrege Mrs Ida Moyer W W Michael J C Smith and Gentlemens entry. Postmaster CG Thompson notes letters unclaimed within 14 days will go to the Dead Letter Office by law. Inquiries should mention Advertised and list date.
Ex Governor James E Campbell of Ohio spoke at a Brooklyn Democratic Jefferson Day dinner denouncing populism and urging a return to pure democracy. He argued Jeffersonian principles cannot coexist with populist socialism and condemned the 16 to 1 bi metal policy as dead.
Defiance county Republicans held a 2 pm courthouse convention to choose four delegates and four alternates for the April 24 and 25 state convention in Columbus. Voters chose J W Lynde C J Thompson Dr J M Coombs and Bruce Doughton as delegates, with W C Burke US Blue Sam St Clair W H Getrost as alternates. The group endorsed McKinley administration policies and urged LC Laylin for secretary of state. Convention adjourned amid broad township participation and strong 1900 campaign sentiment.
Pleasant Bend notices advise residents to visit Drummond and Merriman for bicycle repairs with a stated guarantee. Mrs Frank Shaw traveled to Belmore for her mother’s serious illness. Lewis Archambeault and family visited Defiance this past Sunday. E M Eger considers relocating to Deshler. Estella Smith managed the hotel during Mrs Shaw’s absence. Clyde Guy and wife settled into a new home locally. Chas Dirr and wife traveled to Defiance on Monday.
Ruth Olive Mains eight years old and five days died at 830 Perry street Thursday night. She was bright and attended school in the Second ward building. Funeral from the house at 2 pm Sunday.
A vintage patent medicine ad promises relief from constipation, touting Cascarete as a cure all. It claims a money back guarantee and urges readers to ask druggists for the product.
Red Men from Grand Glaize No 172 staged a large gathering Thursday night featuring a war council and dance with Crowfoot tribe members from Bryan. A gauntlet run and other ordeals tested many participants while Aug Gottwald's war paint and a powerful war whoop stunned onlookers. Several men await initiation at the next meeting and a grand feast pleased all in attendance.
The three month old Geo William Chubb son of Mr and Mrs G W Chubb died at 4 pm Wednesday at 206 Pearl Street North Defiance. The funeral will be held from the house at 2 pm Friday with Rev Carl Spannuta officiating.
Judgments recorded include L W Wilder et al v John Norway et al for 2326.25 dollars and J C Maitland v Jacob S Davis for 195 dollars 56 cents. The Buckeye Supply Co v H G Baker et al for 163 dollars 22 cents was also listed.
The town discusses C C Kuhn's opposition to moving the Third Street street car line to Front Street. Kuhn, a longtime leading businessman, argues relocation would threaten his lumber yard and Kuhn factory and invites damages claims, though he seeks public service and city development. The piece also notes local political and social updates from Washington Township.
Community Sunday schools in Ney M E and North Delaware UB show active Christian work. Prof. G W Dustin, a longtime public school instructor, is seriously ill and mourned by the Sunday School. Cradle Roll promotes linking home and church with plans and low cost certificates available.
Workmen toil on the new stave factory at Ney while locals report many tasks around town. Updates include Isaac Daniele’s brights disease, Ball Travis’s barber shop sale to Asa Ewers, and various family visits and illnesses among residents.
A 500 dollar reward offer promotes Liverita, claimed to cure liver complaints, dyspepsia, headaches, constipation, and indigestion. The ad touts vegetable pills in 25¢ boxes of 100, 10¢ boxes of 40, and 6¢ boxes of 15, warns against imitations, and lists Nervita Medic Co and E. N. Lewis as distributors.
Visitors to the Children’s Home include L W Cotterman and wife from Williams county on the 10th. JJ Mooney of St. Marys and Lafe Conkle of Defiance on the 13th. E A Hall and family spent Sunday there. Sperry Smith and Effa G Smith of Butler Indiana called to see the Smith children. J C Weller Mae Partee Fred H Zoller and Gladys Bruner of Defiance toured the Home Sunday. Misses Anna Henderson Grace Vinegar and Frances Henderson visited the Vinegar children Sunday. G E Amos and Mrs L Amos of Evansport made a short call Monday.
The Post Office offers bound booklets of 12, 24, and 48 stamps at 25, 49, and 96 cents with a one cent overcharge for manufacture. Each book contains six stamps per page, with paraffined interleaving, and Defiance becomes the second Ohio second class office to carry them.
Opportunities for business along the Chicago and North Western railway lines are summarized in a pamphlet available by applying to W B Kins kern General Passenger and Ticket Agent 22 Fifth Ave Chicago Illinois May 5.
Ask your grocer today to show you GRAIN-O the new food drink replacing coffee. Children and adults may drink it. It has a rich brown color like Mocha or Java but is made from pure grains and gentle on the stomach. Priced at 15 and 25 cents, sold by all grocers.
The ENTERPRISE Meat and Food Chopper chops meats fish vegetables and more evenly and quickly than any other device. Sold by hardware and general dealers in sizes from $1.25. Trademark ENTERPRISE on every machine. Descriptive catalogue free. The Enterprising Housekeeper pamphlet offers 200 recipes mailed for 4 cents. Enterprise Mfg Co PA Philadelphia.
Wn Kirtley proprietor of the Crosby house filed a board bill for boarding the jury and deputy sheriff John Mc Carty in the Johnson case. The amount, 24½ days at $2.00 daily, totals 64.50. The piece notes a potential saving if $1 per day rates had been arranged and criticizes the bill as an elephant in size while asserting commissioners must protect taxpayers.
Dr Rock moved his family to Auburn and visits old patients regularly. Dr Denman opened an office in Openlander block rooms vacated by A Helzer. Miss Bina Rank is very ill with lung trouble. Miss Erma Heller and Miss Orpa Ray Hill are convalescing. Clyde Shook had a serious accident Saturday afternoon breaking his left arm. Lizzie Neisley returned from sewing in the country. Rufer awaits a car for moving to Mobile. Denilsons pack to relocate in Michigan. Oscar Hover family settle in Dustin property vacated by Geo Woods.
Bishop Post plans to attend the Department Encampment GAA in Findlay from May 8 to 10. Ticket rate is 80 cents round trip, valid three days, with special cars arranged to run without change. Members should sign up with T R Carroll for accommodations and travel, with details on start time and place to follow.
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