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Newspaper
Defiance Weekly Express
Location
Defiance, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Aug 30, 1900
Page
4
An old newspaper snippet lists a LaTty Building Court Street location near the court house and provides postal details. It notes second class matter, city delivery 10 cents per week, mail rate 10 cents weekly, plus telephone numbers 14 and 34.
The notice states ExPRESS will cost $1 yearly if pre paid and $1.50 otherwise with a firm commitment to the new rates. It also references the Cincinnati Enquirer on Democratic virtue and cites Indianapolis anti-imperialist parties and Italian detectives arriving to shadow anarchists, hinting at political tensions.
At a flagpole ceremony in Cleveland the omission of a call to haul down the Stars and Stripes in U S possessions is noted. The Ohio XX wool price in New York moved from 17 cents per pound under free trade to 28 cents per pound at Bryan's second nomination. The writer asks if any Ohio wool grower desires a return to free wool under Bryan who supported free wool in Congress under all circumstances.
The People's Gas and Electric Co reports nearly finished arc circuit work and plans to remove wires from North end East Defiance trees. The light plant has improved with new machines and street lights, and a new gas plant contract is set to begin in September without street disruption.
Uncalled letters listed for week ending Aug 28 include Al Gentlem en Miss Ka Bool Joseph Clark Miles Macy George Duval Loobs Miss Mattle Geyer Denis Fish Miss Mab Di Hes EW Jetters two Mary Keiser Harry Mallet Mrs Carrie Thomas Mite Sylvia Watheld. Postmaster notes ads for 14 day call or letters go to Dead Letter Office. call “Advertised” with date of first. Also sale notice for 20 acres near Defiance with good house, outbuildings, well and cisterns. business use prime 4038 RW Worm Man. Also line about dye products by J P Batt ing ton.
The Hicksville water holes become political pressure points as Democrats face scrutiny plus local chatter on candidates like John M Ainsworth. Anecdotes cover Dave Hill’s gun scheme, a court house fence rumor, and a crow from Louie Archambeault. Chase Krotz admits a bear trap mistake with partner Frank Sommers.
A fragmentary column from Richland township features bold opinions on local politics, the pros and cons of expansion, and reflections on county leadership. It notes a wary view of imperialism, mentions A P Yeagley of Washington township, and hints at a would be county commissioner candidate Sam Maxwell.
Miss Ollie Elder, returning from a country visit, was surprised by about fifty relatives and friends in a darkened parlor. The gathering featured a solo by the guest of honor, tasteful decorations, a delicious supper, and gifts including an oil painting and easel.
Indians from Indianapolis will attend a pow wow in Defiance on September 18 and 19 at the historic confluence of the Grand Glaize and Mau Mee. Local business and citizens prepare donations and the press pledges support to showcase Defiance and boost commerce.
The Island Parks hosted Cincinnati Reds at Island Park Tuesday in front of a crowd thinned by threatening weather. Ed Scott pitched four to five innings before giving way to the Reds’ bats, while Buck struggled behind the plate. Final score reads Cincinnati 9, Defiance 3 with Scott and Kahoe pairing for the Reds and Vickers and Buck for Defiance. Bob Allen, ex-Paulding, toured with the Reds and was warmly greeted by fans before the team departed for Logansport.
Local reader Mrs Earnest Cooper testifies that Doan’s Kidney Pills relieved back pain kidney dull headaches and nervous restlessness. She says the remedy revitalized her health and endorses the product as reliable. Sold by druggists 50c per box Foster Milburn Co Buffalo NY agents for the United States. Remember the name Doan’s.
The city board of Decennial appraisers resumed work today and continues to contend with the Second ward. Rev Geo S May and Judge WH Hubbard’s families enjoyed a Tuesday afternoon picnic at Island Park. Maumee Valley Milling Co under new management is performing well and expanding into new grain fields, aiming to secure the wheat trade from Defiance and up to twenty miles around.
Chicago firm McCormick Harvesting Machine Co. won the grand prize for harvesters at the Paris exposition and earned the highest awards including a gold medal for binder twine. The company received multiple metallurgy, machinery, and other medals, with the binder prize accompanied by 200 francs. Binder sold through Peter Schlosger on Perry Street.
Sunday visits and trips fill the notes from Mark Center Defiance and nearby towns. Clayton Cameron of Hammon's Hardware recalls Defiance and Island Park excursions. many residents attend picnics, church events, and fare well sermons.
In Washington Township Steve Shaw traded for a horse weighing 1400 pounds and hopes to sell. A farewell sermon was given by Rev. Smith for the conference year. Several locals and visitors listed their activities and travel plans, with family updates and farm weather notes.
Miss Clara Cox has been critically ill the past week. The M E Sunday school hosted an ice cream social Saturday night. Mr and Mrs John Wolf returned home after a week with their son W D Wolf in Napoleon. Sol Young of Leipsic visited town. 8S Colvin of Pemberville was in town Saturday. Mrs Jacob Klingshier and son Sylvester have been dangerously ill but are improving. Friday morning Mrs Wm Wolf was shocked by lightning entering her arm while near the stove. Archambeaults of Defiance visited their son Louis and family. they plan to visit Montreal next week. Mrs Faltz and daughter Mary visit northern Michigan. Isaac Stephenson of Malinta was in town Monday. Ed Egar and wife of Deshler are visiting. Clyde Guy has gone to Celina to visit his parents. Clarence Andrews of near Ipiros is taking care of the office.
Mrs. C. Harrington of Sherwood hosted a Monday visit with Mrs. Tay and daughter from Cripple Creek Colorado and Mrs. Stotler of Defiance joining Mr. Hannah with wife and daughter.
Sunday school picnic and church farewells fill a weekend in Tiffin township and nearby towns. Visited by Westie Stock and families, relatives from Holgate and Hicksville drop by, with others traveling to Oberlin and Stringtown for chores and social posts.
A Cicero area roundup lists excursions to Clark Lake last week, Sunday and quarterly meetings in Logan and Farmer, a Co F reunion planned for Sept 8 at Rice's Grove, and a Hicksville Pioneer meeting set for Aug 30 at the fair grounds. Also mentions visits, a sale of the Tom Green place to John Z Dohner, and community events including an ice cream social at GC Serrill and lodge changes in West Milford New York.
Sherm Yeagley's barn at East Farmer was struck by lightning last Thursday afternoon and burned along with a large quantity of grain and other goods. Local events include a Dry Creek township convention at the Dry Creek church this Saturday with Prof Davis of Toledo to speak, and delegates Lillie Burns and Ella Tickle to attend the Brunersburg Sunday school convention September 5 and 6. Nearby visits note Archie and Berthe Van Nortwick of Kunkle with the Misses Carmie and Vena Luatin, plus Mr and Mrs Frank Smith and Thelma visiting Bryan, and Bevers family guests of Charley McCavit’s.
Mrs Carrie Shaner visits her niece in Van Wert while Miss Rena Hayward from Napoleon calls on her aunt Mrs Lewis Font. John Bock works on a bridge project in Paulding. Mrs Lyman Hilton travels to Chicago to visit. Mr and Mrs John Helfrick attend Mrs Gebhart’s funeral in Stanley. The Leaders announce a baby boy. Emma Fletcher returns to Toledo after visiting her uncle Wm Leaders. Ben Myers spends last Sunday in Hector visiting friends.
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