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Newspaper
Defiance Weekly Express
Location
Defiance, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Dec 13, 1900
Page
5
The Defiance Daily and Weekly press notes editor J. Thompson and lists contact details. Senator West declares Bryan’s day is past and jokes Bryan should “blow out the gas and go to bed.”
The new secretary of state will not assume office before January 14, the latest date in that month. Law requires the office to change hands on the second Monday in January, with the first Monday on the 7th and the second on the 14th.
The writer asks if current events mirror 1871 when Clement Vallandigham led Democrats to claim Republican positions were correct on major public questions, suggesting a cyclical view of party fortunes and national judgment.
Representative Richardson of Alabama, successor to Gen Joe Wheeler, holds the distinction of being the only man sentenced to hang who later sat in Congress. He was a Confederate soldier arrested in Tennessee during the Civil War, convicted as a spy, and sentenced to death, but the sentence was postponed when his captors were captured by Confederates.
Representative Gamble of South Dakota, who declined renomination last summer, mounts an active bid for the U S Senate to succeed Pettigrew. He predicts his election is certain, cites a 118 to 14 party split, and says harmony will bring a January 22 Senate election.
Ex Governor O Ferrall a long time Virginia Democrat tells the Washington Post that general satisfaction exists across Virginia with the election result. He notes former Bryan supporters are glad Bryan was not elected but says he did not vote for Bryan nor McKinley and is glad McKinley will be president.
The retirement of Charles P Eagan, commissary general, under suspension by court martial for temperate and abusive remarks about Lieut Gen Miles, ends an absurd situation. His prior punishment amounted to a paid vacation until age retirement, and restoration to duty with immediate placement on the retired list clarifies the record and relieves the anomalous condition.
The Chicago Chronicle denounces Democratic management in the recent campaign. It accuses the party of relying on Populists from western farms and former Confederate officers from Missouri and Arkansas, pitting them against disciplined Republican managers. It likens the mismatch to a stage coach versus an express train.
Ned Oliphant, 17, son of a Toledo civil engineer, traveled from Toledo to Fremont and Defiance after taking 70 dollars from his father to fund a spree. Detected by landlord Kirtley, he was escorted by Toledo detective Hall and his wife, and followed home after telegraphic tracing.
Erie congressman Davenport seeks $20,000 to raise Commodore Perry’s brig Niagara from Misery Bay Lake Erie. The plan, under Navy supervision, would place the 100 foot vessel near the Preeque Isle life saving station and convert it into a museum, preserving its history from the Battle of Lake Erie.
Henry Arps a well known farmer eight miles north of town narrowly escaped death at the H B Tenzer factory on Perry street when his wagon loaded with 12 000 shingles dropped into a gutter. City Marshal S A Hull and Pete Hendricks helped stop the team as Arps clung to the lines and avoided a fatal wheel crush. He suffered a deep gash near his left eye and a minor head bruise and went home after treatment by Dr M B Stevens.
Defiance shoppers are invited to Burt's Bazaar to see a grand holiday display spanning the toy department, china, bric-a-brac, and dinnerware. The store promises a full range from inexpensive to premium items with demonstrations of new designs and daily prices.
The Defiance board of health adjourned with Jacob Greiner the city scavenger, bond for 2000 accepted and signed by Greiner and George and Henry Baker. The contract excludes street sweepings and catch-basin deposits from garbage duties and sets 20 gallon minimum receptacles for swill with coverage required. Offenders will be fined by the mayor.
A brief promotional snippet urges shoppers to visit Fuller's music shop opposite Crosby hotel to explore a wide selection of pianos organs guitars and other musical items including multiphone toys for children as Christmas approaches.
Divine services are planned with Sunday school at 9 o clock in the morning. German preaching at 10 o'clock. German services will be held at Zion church in Sherwood Ohio at 2 15 in the afternoon. Pastor F E Lage leads the offerings.
The Defiance Ohio post office lists uncalled letters for the week ending December 11 1900. Names include Mrs Sadie Boyer Miss Emma Hoplinger Maggie Hopkins Miss Georgia Williamson and others. Letters unclaimed within 14 days will go to the Dead Letter Office as required by law. Postmaster C J Thompson notes to mention Advertised when calling and provide the list date.
Auglaize river freezes over. MW Steinberger returns to Logansport Indiana. Mrs John Wolsiffer improving after paralysis. Mrs C A Francisco of Plymouth guest of her daughter Mrs W H McClintock. Mrs Sophia Hoffman of Wapakoneta visiting Mr Chas Fescell. Minsell ditch Delaware township to be sold by Surveyor H F Toberan at Sherwood Friday forenoon. Go to Fuller's music store for gifts. music items available. MIC met at Mra S F Shelly home. Mrs H H Holbrook of Van Wert guest. Next meeting at Mra A B Davis home. William Gillum injured in runaway. seeks $1,000 damages. suit filed in common pleas. attorneys Enos & Johnson and W Dill. J W Lotz of CL& M Ry. received letter from Col J Ream Ohio National Guard seeking a new company from Defiance. muster possible Jan 1, 1900. Mrs Clara Ackerman dies in Evansport from consumption. leaves husband and two sons. funeral Friday in Evansport. Philomathean and Franklin Literary societies unite as Defiance College Literary Society. gyne program in Philomathean hall. patriotic program planned for next Tuesday at 7 pm standard time. All invited.
The Anthony Wayne Council No. 88 of the National Union elected officers Tuesday evening led by President Geo. K Beatty and Vice president Ed Shessler. Secretary L E Daoust and Fin Sec W Daoust. Treasurer R Brown. Chaplain John Eberle. Ursher Christy Sheete. Sergeant Peter Spencer. Door keeper Frank Hatfield. Trustees named John McCarty F L Hay and P E Helpman.
We extend thanks to friends and Company M and the choir for aid at the funeral of Willis A Newell son of James R and Ellenore Newell born Sept 20 1872 in Richland township. He served in the Spanish American War returned to business, later died of consumption on Dec 7 1900 at age 28 years 2 months 17 days. He left brothers a sister grandmother and many relatives. Rev GL Tennant preached from 2 Corinthians 4 18 in Independence church with interment at Conkle graveyard Adams township.
Fuller's Music Store introduces a fresh stock of guitars drums pianos and brass and woodwind instruments. Holiday prices are listed across brands and categories with in store savings for shoppers.
J W Myers of Highland township is named special inspector to inspect E Gleason post No. 544 at Holgate Friday evening. Senator Zarbaugh will deliver a lecture titled Sherman's march to sea during the post inspection. Myers will also inspect Hancock post at Sherwood.
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