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Newspaper
Defiance Weekly Express
Location
Defiance, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Aug 17, 1899
Page
4
An early notice promotes the Weekly Express subscription available now through January 1 1900 at 25 cents in advance. It warns that special subscribers not renewed by January 1 1900 will be discontinued. Signed by C J Thompson proprietor.
THE TICKET For Governor Georg K Nash of Franklin For Lieutenant Governor John A Caldwell of Hamilton For Judge Supreme Gov W Z Davis of Marion For Attorney General C M Sheets of Ottawa War State Treasurer I B Cameron of Columbiana For State Auditor W D Guilbert of Noble For Board of Public Works Frank A Huffman of Van Wert
A Defiance county Democratic convention sparks factional turmoil over John R. McLean and Bryan. Gold-bug leaders denounce McLean while Winn backs him, aided by McLean’s influence and Bryan’s silver cause. Local figures clash as gold and silver factions realign for 1900.
The Cincinnati Times-Star argues that defying history by opposing war leadership is politically fatal, citing 1776 1812 1848 and 1864 era lessons. It praises wartime resolve, warns that antiwar positions harm parties, and recalls figures like Tom Corwin and McClellan to urge support for national defense.
The Express urges Defiance to remove camel backs and ease grades as a public relief and trade booster. It accuses some Democratic leaders of siding with the Wabash railway while asserting the issue is not political, and notes local farmers’ support for safe crossings and a possible northern combine against Defiance.
We thank kind friends who aided in recovering our son and brother on his death day, and neighbors for sympathy and ministrations during our great affliction. Mr and Mrs Henry Smith and family.
A brief report notes the calf pasture near the courthouse was trampled but remains in good condition. No injuries or further damage reported. Local official inspected the site and found the pasture to be usable with minor soil disruption.
Divine Service announced by Pastor F E Laue for St. Johns Reformed Church corner Fourth and Washington streets. Sunday school at 9 am and English service at 2 pm at the Reformed church in Florida. All are cordially invited.
A large dance hosted by Mr. Fred Bruner at the Snyder brothers home in Adams township drew a good time for about forty revelers. The Saturday evening gathering featured lively music and socializing among local residents.
Farmers may bring barley to the old fair grounds for hauling from the northern county area. The Diehl Brewing Co of Defiance endorses the delivery program and urges timely acceptance.
Rev MP Kinkead delivered his last sermon after 23 years as pastor of Our Lady of Perpetual Help in Defiance. He expressed gratitude for local kindness from Catholics and Protestants and urged continued mutual respect even if worship at different altars.
Postmaster C. J. Thompson lists uncalled letters for the week ending August 15 1809 at Defiance Ohio. Names include Miss Anna Menenck H P Ashbacher Effie E Richeson Williard Babcock Mrs Kate Smith Henry Goodnough G E Heisel D G Koerner George Lewis Lenzi Luzardi J T Miller H H Miller Adam Ruehle Carl A Sass fi Stevens Al Fips. Letters uncalled after 14 days will go to the Dead Letter Office. Please state Advertised and list date when calling.
Mr and Mrs J M Smith of Ayersville visited the home on Thursday. Mrs A Geiger and Miss Lena Albright of Defiance called last week. Miss Clara Smith of Defiance toured the home Thursday. Mrs Stark, Wyatt and Wamps of Defiance called last Thursday. Miss Fannie E Dunlap and Miss Hattie Wolf of Missouri visited last Thursday. Mrs McFeters of Moats and Mrs Geery of Waterloo Indiana called Monday. W W Wilson and Mr Knight of Hicksviile called on business last week. Mr Smith also called on Friday. No visitors allowed Saturday. rule strictly enforced.
Miss Clara Stevens marked her 17th birthday with friends at the Heilshorn home Route C. The party featured music and games, with a graph ophone performance from H H Mollencup’s jewelry store heard by telephone. Attendees included Sadie Blue, Flora Blue, Nettie Stock, Clara Mansfield, Lizzie Hire, Mamie Durham, Henry Stock, Perry Stock, Joseph Stevens, Joseph Blue, Bernice Cowle, Chas Dirr, Fred Hire, Alfred Young, and Harry Heilshorn from Highland Center and South Richland.
The county Democratic convention at the court house Saturday devolved into a heated clash between McLean and anti McLean factions. Delegates were chosen amid charges of unfair voting plans, with W D Hill and John W Winn leading opposing camps and a final anti McLean resolution adopted before McLean’s nomination solidified.
A vintage ad touts No-To-Bac as a magic aid to quit tobacco easily and forever. It promises to make weak men strong with magnetic life and vigor and offers a free booklet and sample from Sterling Remedy Co. in Chicago or New York.
A Sunday morning ceremony at the Presbyterian church honored Theodore Smith. Rev. B W Slagle led the service attended by a large audience of sympathetic friends. The casket was escorted by eight close friends, with floral designs carried by Julian Blair, Olga Smith, and others, and a crescent pillow from carrier boys and Daily Crescent staff.
Friday night a surprise party honored Hamilton Grandy and family who will move soon. Nearly one hundred neighbors attended, cake and ice cream were abundant, and rain forced some to stay overnight. Various notices include visitors from Waterloo, school plans for Erie Berger, a hall fund–raiser by the Hall boys, a church social near Christian chapel, and the DeKalb Christian church annual meeting with Rev Selby as speaker.
Chase Johnson traveled to Bucket Indiana for a few days visit. A large crowd attended Sunday’s dedication of the ME church at The Bend. Miss Fannie Dunlap of Hamilton Missouri visits Nate McFeter. Mrs Lulu Dirrim of Hamilton Indiana visited sister Dell Moats last week. Selome Kiisley died Wednesday at his nephew Lee Nicelys home after a period of illness. The Kiisley funeral was held Thursday at the M E church and burial followed in the Moats cemetery.
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