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Newspaper
Defiance Weekly Express
Location
Defiance, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Aug 23, 1900
Page
7
Napoleon items report a Labor Day celebration plan in Ney, the Fair for Sept 4 5 6 and 7 and local notes on residents including Conrad Groll guest of Dr H E Myers, tax receipts, probate, and a fatal accident near the B&O depot.
Syracuse Nebraska has become a horse center with breeder Dr T H Ashton formerly of the county. The Syracuse Journal notes his Mor Lee stallion bought in 1894 and shipped here, Black Hawk mares, and four year old fillies praised for form and beauty. His two year old stallion, 15 1/2 hands and 1050 pounds, is touted as unmatched in quality and style. The Ashton family is highlighted as prominent stockmen.
Local notes report a busy Island Park matinee with free-for-all pacing and running events. Winners include Billie O Elan M and Reuben with Bird and Mattie F earning notable showings amid lively crowd banter and crowd disappointment at smaller attendance.
A vintage advertisement for Cascarets candy cathartic promises relief from constipation. It offers a 25 cent price and a druggist refund if the cure fails. The tone is promotional and period style.
Pleasant gathering Thursday at the central building marked the retirement of Harry Kinnane a longtime fireman and recent groom. The evening featured a dish set presentation tankards of foam a Dutch lunch and musical performances by Alva Wolsifer Charles Simpson Ed Hoffman Peter F Seibel and others with Jack Malley dancing an Irish two step. Next week a dance for firemen wives and sweethearts is planned at the central hall with Lem Sap paying for the orchestra.
The Maumee Valley Pioneers gathered in Bowling Green town hall on Thursday rather than the fair grounds. Officers for the next year were elected including Justin H Tyler as president and William Corlett as treasurer. Court actions included burglary conviction for John Langdon and a $200 bond for Will Slimbaugh.
One size smaller after using Allen's Foot-Kase a powder shaken into shoes. It makes light or new shoes feel easy, relieves corns bunions and sore spots. Cures sweating feet and blisters with instant comfort. At druggists and shoe stores 25c. Trial package free LeRoy New York.
Judge W H Hubbard opened court as a special grand jury was approved to address John Langdon's case for harness theft from S E Sanford in Noble township. The panel named E P Hooker foreman includes Haller Heatley Minsell Weisenberger Martin and others. The court adjourned after addressing several civil judgments and noting jurors sworn by Emma Try.
An old advertisement promotes No-To-Bac as a cure for tobacco addiction, claiming it makes weak men strong and improves life quality. It promises free booklet and sample from The Chamber Remedy Co in Chicago, referencing a New Year’s promotional angle.
A twelve pound baby boy arrives to brighten the home of Mr and Mrs Peter Memmer. John Houtz and wife return to Peru Indiana after visiting his father J B Houtz. The National Union field day at Toledo drew about 20000 spectators, the largest turnout yet. Jesse Hart and wife plan to depart for Chicago to launch the vaudeville season after a successful prior year.
The U B parsonage hosted about fifty for Rev and Mrs P O Rhodes seventh wedding anniversary with games social talk and piano selections. Mrs Ratsel presented a mahogany stand to the couple and Miss May Osborn served refreshments. Nearby events include a Mills-Tiffin party at John Mack's place and a Salmagundi picnic at Island Park with thirty five attendees.
Two prominent businessmen overheard discussing Bryan say he is a good fellow but lacks clear stand and will not gain mass support this year. They favor McKinley, confident in his record, predicting a huge reelection majority.
Local Democracy members criticize their papers for not publishing Bryan's notification speech. They had to turn to the EXPRESS, a Republican paper, to read it. They complain of cold treatment of the young orator and demand extracts be printed.
Wi Davis the man indicted for second degree murder in the killing of Sylvester Steel was released from the county jail this morning. His $4,000 bond was approved in open court by Judge W H Hubbard and Davis left for his Hicksville home at 10 12 a.m. He had been in ill health since arrest and was relieved to hear he could go home.
The Band of Hope held a meeting on Second street hosted by Mrs Andy Stoll. The program featured a sketch on Fannie Nightengale and a poem The Dandelion read by Mrs Ed Wagner. Miss Lillian Wilson of Van Wert presented both works. One new member Willie Telshaw was welcomed. next meeting with Mrs W H Hutchinson on Seneca street will cover Kindness.
Community mourns the death of Mrs Mary A Miller nee Partes of Tiffin township aged 71. She died August 14 1900 after paralysis and was laid to rest August 15 at Webb cemetery. Known as Aunt Polly she aided neighbors with cheer and kindness and lived a practical Christian life.
A notice announces new campaign pamphlets on tariffs by Senator Gallinger Congressman Grosvenor and speeches by McKinley and Bryan. Four Nos. 39 52 59 75 are offered. 143 pages of material available by mail from the American Protective Tariff League in New York.
An advertisement for a pocket map of the Chinese Empire with an enlarged section showing current crisis areas. Mailed on receipt of four cents postage by W B Kniskern of 22 Fifth Avenue, Chicago Illinois.
Advert says Grain-0 is a grain drink that replaces coffee for adults and children, with a rich brown color like Mocha. It claims no stomach distress, sells for 15c and 25c per package, and is available at all groceries.
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