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Newspaper
Defiance Weekly Express
Location
Defiance, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Dec 20, 1900
Page
5
The Defiance Express lists publisher details and pricing for city and mail delivery. It mentions a potential rate increase in savings deposits as a bogus prosperity trick and notes Governor Roosevelt's Colorado hunting trip amid coverage of Victor rioters.
Commentary notes Minister Wu praising Confucius while the Philippines cable link moves forward. Work to connect the Philippines with a cable from San Francisco to Manila is set to begin this week, with operations starting as soon as possible.
The Indianapolis News observes that the civilizing and restraining impact of the United States prevented greater turmoil in China, describing it as not pleasant to contemplate what might have happened otherwise.
All indications point to a larger than average crop of Christmas tree fruit this year with strong maintenance of the all dinner pail sustaining households through the season.
The year sees 17 divorces in Canada and 271 since Confederation. Oklahoma beats Canada in divorces. Pennsylvania Republicans plan to nominate Senator Quay at the January caucus with big Philadelphia support. Mention of electoral vote notification gaps and army liquor questions in Congress. Dietary ad for Doan’s pills ends the fragment.
The city council in regular session discusses approving Jacob Greiner’s bond as scavenger, advances on December taxes, and notices two police appointees for 1901. debate over Wm Hatterley electric railway franchise prompts referral to city solicitor amid contractor complaints and protests from Fire Department ball invite.
Sherwood lodge No. 285 K of P elected officers for the coming year including Chancellor Commander F D Dumakin Vice Chancellor C V Meats Chaplain E P McCord Master of Work W I McKee Keeper of Acorda and Seale Johnson Miller Master of Exchequer J H Miller Master of Finance G W Renz Master at Arms C H Lewis Inner Guard J K Denman Outer Guard Z H Miller Trustee J K Denman At Grace church next Sunday the 28th inst the rector marks twenty years of his rectorship in Defiance with a backward glance a quartette will sing and friends are invited to attend the twentieth anniversary service.
Catherine Saylor of Milford files for divorce in probate court alleging cruelty. Married March 11, 1896, they have no children. She describes abuse including taunts, knives thrown, and threats. An order bars disposal of property pending the hearing. L E Griffin represents the plaintiff.
The town wide display and large stock of guitars mandolins violins and more invite holiday shoppers. Local notes report social visits retirements and community updates from East Defiance Napoleon and nearby areas.
St John s Reformed Church at Fourth and Washington hosts Sunday school at 9 am English preaching at 10 am and 2 15 pm at Zion church Sherwood with preparatory service before the Holy communion A Christmas entertainment by St John s Sunday School on December 24 In Sherwood German preaching at 11 am and Defiance at 2 30 pm with Lord s supper and missionary offerings in both congregations All interested invited.
Joseph Singer brings suit against A Hoplinger on a $120 note with DF Openlander for the plaintiff. J K Denman sues G A Traxler on a note and account totaling $107.75 with DF Openlander for the plaintiff. Matrimonial note records: Charles Tiller and Gertrude Zeigler wed at Grace Church rectory on December 18 by Rev. Geo S May.
No one can reasonably hope for good health unless his bowels move once each day. When this is not attended to disorders of the stomach arise biliousness headache dyspepsia and piles follow. To stay regular take Chamberlains Stomach and Liver Tablets as needed. For sale by N G Woodward. Dec.
The Washington Star notes a proposed timekeeping shift making noon at Greenwich universal and clocks run 1 to 24. Countries align 24 hour days, affecting schedules from theatre to railway timetables, echoing reforms already seen since 1886 with Canadian Pacific railways.
Miss Norah Kellermeier returned from Defiance where she sewed for Mrs J G Mallet. Klide Keister and Fred Neaderhauser will return home for holidays. Hog shipments rise to Ney. Emmett Slough and daughter Rachel visited Defiance relatives. Frank Rollins in the Philippines expects to be home by August 1901. John Priesler hosted a 10th anniversary supper for twenty four guests. J J Wilda and wife returned from Nebraska after visiting relatives. Over 400 soldiers in metal caskets were on a returning train from service in China and the Philippines. Deepe Bros bought three heavy work harness sets.
A reader reports health issues and blames German Liverwort sold at Woodward’s drug store. The note implies self treatment and seeks remedy or acknowledgment.
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