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Newspaper
Defiance Weekly Express
Location
Defiance, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Aug 26, 1904
Page
4
A discussion in Defiance County centers on Republican chairman J. H. Shutters who denies sending a notice to the Democratic organ about a GOP meeting. The Democratic paper accuses the GOP of a plan to split the party, while Shutters fights back against the misrepresentation.
A brief listing mentions Long Distance Telephone No. 14 and Northwestern Telephone No. 34 as contact identifiers in the notice.
The Hicksville military company returned home from Camp Merrick in Athens County Tuesday evening. The unit was among the strongest in the field and made a fine record. The boys are enthusiastic about their outing and Hicksville can be proud of its soldiers who did themselves proud in the great battle in the hills.
The state Republican committee in Columbus readies an aggressive drive for Roosevelt and Fairbanks. Chas Dick becomes chair as Athens camp activity increases. Ohio is tipped to a 100000 plurality, with New York Indiana and Wisconsin also favorable. In Defiance county editors threaten disruption, while Lima official Jupiter Muirner denies a marriage license to a suspected habitual drunkard under a new law.
Wu. C. Deans, longtime Findlay resident and elder statesman, died Monday after a lengthy illness. A Gulf War veteran, he served in the 52nd Ohio Volunteers and was 80 years old.
Rev H S Waaler a noted evangelist formerly active in Idaho and Utah has accepted the pastorates of the Presbyterian churches of Deshler Leipsic and Belmore to fill the vacancy created by Rev David Street's resignation. He will likely reside in Leipsic and has been active in the ministry for years.
Defiance county Republicans launch a campaign push with early speeches and door knocking as they seek to energize supporters ahead of upcoming local elections.
Comrades gathered despite heavy rain for the Grand Reunion with H. C. Hootman leading as president. Officers were re-elected, prayers and songs followed readings about Comrades Noah Schatzer and Wm. Crow, and tribute remarks honored Mother Stewart and long‑time Army life.
A Denver to Cripple Creek tour describes the district’s vast mines, focusing on the New Haven mine and its Ohio connections. The writer details the mine shaft entry, drilling methods, ore washing, and operators, noting the Portland mine’s size and the picturesque landscape surrounding Cripple Creek in the mining district.
Gertie L Nauman files for divorce from Conrad J Nauman in Defiance County Probate Court Ohio cause No 449 alleging extreme cruelty desertion and gross neglect of duty Also seeks alimony from defendant lands and maintenance of her infant child Hearing set on or after October 10 194 in Defiance Ohio
Evansport residents joined an excursion to Rome City on Wednesday. A Saturday baseball game pits Evansport nine against the Cox nine in a anticipated hot showdown as each team aims to prevail. The note lists local visits and community events surrounding the period.
Mrs. Davis and daughter Fannie return to Chicago after visiting relatives near Sherwood. Mr. and Mrs. Frank Heater came back from a Lakes outing. Miss Pearl Shook attends the Teachers Institute at Defiance this week. John and Mrs. Duerk of Paulding were in town Sunday. Harry Rock of Chicago visits here. Ed Johnson, wife, and Norah of Carleton, Michigan, visit relatives. John Openlander and wife move to Auburn Indiana after buying property. Mrs. Jas Haver attends a S. S. S. convention at Ney. Amelia and Henry Bemen of Okolona visit Saturday. German Lutheran church dedication observed. Clarence Pitts of Celina visits this week. Coe Haver of Hicksville visits Sunday. G. W. Renz and family drive to Ney Wednesday. The new Lutheran church is dedicated. many locals attend services. Mrs. Fannie Johnson and daughter Lucile of Toledo depart after a week’s visit.
S. M. Honeck’s Napoleon clothing house sells its entire $25,000 stock to United States Salvage Co. in Napoleon Ohio. Sale begins Saturday August 27 at 9 a.m. and runs ten days offering suits, overcoats, pants and accessories at deep discounts with money back guarantees.
The market column lists prices for potatoes beans oats barley corn hay and other commodities with scattered figures for lard butter eggs and poultry. Trade items include spring chickens ducks young turkeys fowls and various animal hides with per unit rates and per hundredweight notes.
F L Hay administrator files petition in Defiance County Probate Court to sell Lot 171 East View Addition Defiance to satisfy Lewis Swartz debt. Jacob Swartz files cross petition seeking mortgage foreclosure on the same lot for $256.32 plus interest. William Kretzer, last known in Iroquois County Illinois, must answer by October 5, 1904.
Dr R R Parcher Physician and Surgeon lists office and residence at 617 Wayne Street with hours 7 to 9 am 1 to 3 and 7 to 9 pm Sunday 8 to 10 am and a new phone number 415.
Geo F Switzer purchased a fine cow last week. Johnny Stitsel returned from Tiffin last week. Friday night a severe wind storm did much damage to corn, blowing it almost flat. Mr and Mrs A J Boters spent Sunday near The Bend, guests of Mr and Mrs Smith.
The Ohio State Board of Public Works invites sealed proposals for improving the Grand Reservoir banks and waste ways in Mercer and Auglaize counties. Work includes strengthening embankments, rebuilding the Celina waste weir, and piling for breakwater. Bid deadline 12 noon September 13, 1904. estimated cost $20,000. require $1,000 certified check.
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