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Newspaper
Defiance Weekly Express
Location
Defiance, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Dec 11, 1902
Page
4
A brief telecommunications notice lists lines or service numbers 14 and 34 related to Long Distance Telephone and Worthwestern Telephone. The fragment indicates an indexing or designation of telephone numbers in a local listings context.
A Dec 4 Express resume recounts Asa Toberan ex-Democratic official claiming 1877 board of education loss of 1000 dollars. He opposed local Democratic candidates, was denounced by leaders, and his son H F Toberan criticized him. Father and son reconciled, and the Express set aside further discussion.
Sensational testimony is presented to the strike commission as miners seek justice and root causes of the trouble. The writer calls the coal trust a terrible machine that has crushed workers and robbed consumers, urging the commission to peel back the trust’s skin to reveal the jackal within.
Senator Mark Hanna states he does not want the presidency and that his words reflect his true intent as a political stance. The remark underscores Hanna’s firm position on Roosevelt’s job.
Father Ghoug et F. McGrady of St. An ny church Bellevue Kentucky retired as pastor and refused to retract his address in favor of sc ism when requested by Bishop aes. He announced he will write a work on Why I Left the Priesthood.
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The State Grange meeting in the city emphasizes agriculture as a national priority with influential leaders, including Secretary of Agriculture James Wilson, and praises grange efforts in dairy protection, home life improvement, and modern farm standards. Delegates from across the state are welcomed, with hope for profitable sessions locally.
A large crowd attended the State Grange annual meeting at Citizens Opera House with a public reception. Mayor Evans gave the welcome, F A Derthick spoke on Grange achievements, and programs featured songs, recitations, and addresses on Pomona Grange work and rural education. About 800 visitors were reported, with strong local support and hospitality noted.
A brisk snow fell Saturday night as residents from Southerton and nearby towns saw activity. Elmer Hall bought a fine cow. G M Alkire and family visited Rice while Alvar Duboys and wife drove to Defiance. Rev Mansfield lost a cow and various residents socialized or visited relatives on Sunday. There was preaching at Mt Zion by Rev Custar.
Henry Marshouse and wife were in Pleasant Bend Saturday. Flo Scott visited Mrs Henry Marshouse Thursday. Lizzie Wahl was the guest of Mrs E Smith Wednesday. Flo Scott spent Sunday afternoon with Annie and Lizzie Wahl. Henry Marshouse and wife spent Friday evening with A Baden.
Every family should have a household medicine chest and the first bottle should be Dr Wooed’s Norway Pine Syrup. It is marketed as a remedy for coughs and colds and is promoted for general household use.
Mrs. Ernestena Christena Emmert died at 3 55 p m Tuesday at her daughter s home corner Harrison and Davison streets aged 71 born in Bavaria came to the United States in 1850 resident 25 years in the city survived by six of thirteen children Geo Emmert Toledo Mrs Adam Schlegel Ft Wayne Ind Mrs Wm Warnecke Chicago Rev Mueller of St Paul s Lutheran to conduct funeral at 2 p m Friday from Brinkman home
In Washington Township three inches of snow last week slowed travel but folks are out again. John Weber suffers an ulcerated tooth while B F Kinter’s sprained foot improves. Clyde Reynolds and Laura Walker wed November 27 at the bride’s father’s home with Mayor Henry Bergman officiating.
A vintage ad copy proclaims Dr Thomas Electric Oil as instantly relieving group ailments. It promises relief at any drug store with a claim of perfect reliability and no failures.
Local notes report a box social at the Ympson school house Thursday evening this week. Several residents including Rev and Mr Moore with Miss Dev of Ashland and Prof Bigelow of Milford are mentioned in a string of social and school related items across Wood and Ashland counties.
Community items record visits by Brando and W J Bryan while noting Defiance interests. A new G A R hall at Haller Post 436 nears completion. Barn construction by G A Gecowets. W E Hire Ed Pugh busy merchants. Sick list includes Frazee list members Crew Breninger Vass. Miss Florence Onstatt visited Hicksville. Mark Center M E church to host Christmas eve service and Dec 14 Sabbath preaching by Rev Hodge. Burt Hire of Van Wert active in wholesale groceries.
In Scranton Pennsylvania on Tuesday the coal strike commission heard tales from miners about evictions from G M Markle and Co properties. The cases include a wife’s death following forced removal and a mother and her two sons struggling for years to pay back rent and coal bills. Witnesses spoke of the toll of mining work and the hardships faced by families.
Terrible Affair reports that at 4 oclock Tuesday Mrs. Charles J Neeley and three children were killed by a Baltimore and Ohio passenger train at Denver near North Baltimore. The victims are Mrs Chas Neeley 33 Grace 12 Goldie 10 and Kue 7, the entire family of C J Neeley superintendent of the Ohio Oil company in Wood county.
A Chicago physician recommends Chamberlain's Cough Remedy for stubborn coughs and colds. The remedy is said to be non narcotic and safe for children, with Mrs. Mary R. Mendy endorsing it for widespread relief and sale by N. J. Woodward in Chicago Illinois.
Homeseekers and settlers move west in large numbers. Special low fares to west and northwest points this fall via the Chicago and North Western Ry the only double track line to the Missouri River. Ask a ticket agent for particulars. Free maps and printed matter on request to A F Cleveland 234 Superior Street Cleveland.
The notice describes travel routes to central and southern Ohio including Columbus, Lancaster, Logan, Athens, Wellston, Jackson, Gallipolis, Middleport and Pomeroy via Toledo or Fostoria. It mentions Hocking Valley trains with new equipment by See StarSee oP and Pullman cars, touting smooth roadbed and limited ticket availability with specific train and ticket references.
The items report Henry P. Smith killed by a Northwestern train at State Center Iowa and Henry Hennis seriously injured. Ernest Schrader, 20, near Wautoma Wisconsin, dies from accidental gun discharge. Fires in Boston lumber firms cost about 75000 dollars. Russia trade prospects noted by Enoch Emory. Rock Island gains Colorado & Eastern control from Scranton to Denver. Harriman testifies owning 78 million in Northern Pacific before 1901. Castro seeks delayed Venezuela claims payment from Germany. Chicago railway workers discuss wage schedules amid previous promises. Winter wheat prospects favorable despite Hessian fly damage to early sown grain. Ex Speaker Reed argues trust issue will fade under natural economic laws. Tariff revision to curb foreign competition questioned. George Dickinson arrested in Philadelphia for burglaries dating to 1901. Seventeen men identify silver found in Dickinson's room. Admiral Sumner pledges to seize ports for Cuba defense as war games loom. Higginson squadron seen as superior with consuls and weather bureau aid.
Peoria judge sentences Joseph Baker to life in prison for the June murder of Martin Christopher in the circuit court Tuesday.
Deputy Fournier pushes bill to abolish nobility titles in France. Sagasta resigns as Spain’s prime minister amid opposition distrust. Great Lakes naval site study favors Waukegan Illinois. Russian singer De Rydzewski’s letters imply a planned wedding to Mrs Ellen Gore who was killed in Paris. UK Commons passes education bill. Balfour appeals for worker support. Bernard N Baker to distribute 500000 dollars to former Atlantic Transport staff. Springfield Illinois Episcopal diocese votes to rename church American Catholic Church of the United States. New York bank reports potential one million dollar cash loss amid treasury withdrawals. Dr William Stayner dies by self-inflicted gunshot in Chicago. Rail labor federation eyed for January 5 formation in St Louis. 50 000 workers expected. Samuel Gompers defends humane aims of trades union movement and heroic fight for better conditions.
Wayne MacVeagh again moves to settle the coal strike independently of the labor commission. Pickering Manufacturing of Lowell announces failure with liabilities surpassing 300 000 dollars. Three men linked to a Bridger bank robbery are captured after a 300 mile chase. A bound volume of the Annual of the French Navy is presented to President Roosevelt. Auto makers plan Chicago convention to seek 20 million dollars for a national highway. Roosevelt rebuffs clemency for J M McKnight in embezzlement case at the German National Bank of Louisville.
The weekly report from Canal Dover recalls teaching a single Chinaman and argues for expanded efforts for white children to learn Jesus. It also details sustained Sunday school activity across Meigs and Guernsey Monroe counties with phone bible study, conventions, and Christmas preparations.
Market report records mixed quotes for wheat and corn with grain futures and hay pricing, while hogs and lard show varied demand. Dairy and poultry lines appear with minimal detail, reflecting a quiet trading day.
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