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Newspaper
Defiance Weekly Express
Location
Defiance, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Dec 27, 1900
Page
5
An announcement states the ExPrEss annual price is 1 dollar if paid in advance and 1.50 dollars if not. The rate is described as inflexible. The item notes a curiosity about Grover Cleveland's name being added to the DH list when Bryan starts his paper.
The Victoria government in Anatalia orders 20600 tons of steel rails as part of expanding American trade. Governor Pingree of Michigan leaves the Republican party claiming it is for the party's good. A Servian ex-king Milan reportedly plans to marry an American heiress, raising curiosity about his appeal.
The text suggests W J Bryan would feel obligated to accept a Nebraska senatorship if offered, stating his heart beats warmly for his native land and that he has repeatedly shown patriotism toward the country.
The piece notes two Democratic factions the Bryan and Cleveland brands claiming legitimacy. Eleven Republicans in Delaware oppose Addicks for Senator signaling a split. A volunteer troop shipment from the Philippines is set for New Year’s Day with more to follow. Ohio’s Gen Warner seeks to reorganize the state party on anti Bryan lines, aiming for a Jackson celebration January 8 in Columbus with endorsements by Democratic leaders.
The text suggests a probable congressional bill to admit Oklahoma and Indian Territory as a single state during the current session. It notes Senate introduction by Mr Fairbanks of Indiana and implies supportive action could advance bills for admitting New Mexico and Arizona.
Defiance resident WS McClury and Ayernville’s Henry Steinmaier called recently while George Shriner from Pentwater and Henry Wilton with Frank Smith from Dallanes were seen on various visits. Attica residents C L Schriver and J Ashaah’s group toured a home. Meassss W F Lutz and Harry Trest of Alvortey made business calls. Nickel Plate excursion tickets go on sale December 22 through January 1 with third of the round trip, advance purchase available via agent or line office.
A number of local couples wed in Defiance area ceremonies. Frank B Gorman and Miss Catherine Carpenter wed at Our Lady of Perpetual Help with Rev Doherty officiating. Also Rev B W Sarle presided over Wilson Sworden and Anna Rodda, and Rev E D Whitlock united Ernest Horsey with Cora Spencer Christmas morning. Edward Sterret wed Amy Andrews, and W C Riienonr married Mary Bottenberg at St Paul’s ME Church parsonage.
Chas A Freer, president of the Ohio Christian Endeavor Union, urges all Endeavor hosts to hold watch meetings at midnight on December 31 to pray for a Christian century. The appeal seeks church unity, gospel spread, a nationwide revival, and vice suppression.
The Turnbull Wagon gave employees a Christmas surprise. Married workers received a card with a two dollar bill from the U S treasury, single men got a card and a tip. Management thanked the workers for their fidelity and appreciated their service.
Bristol of Mark township reports high excitement around Cecil due to smallpox. A Cheyney family three miles from Cecil has six to seven cases, with one daughter sick at school. A state health official has ordered strict quarantine and further cases are likely in the district.
Dr Latchaw arranged two scholarships with Deshler last Thursday securing two students for two years. Miss Bertha A Kniffen a June graduate of Ypsilanti Normal Art Department is expected to be appointed as drawing and painting teacher. Her father recently donated 50000 to the college. Pastor Robin Reily of Oxford writes of an invitation to lecture at Ovion Lake Summer Assembly. A Jan 22 offer reduces tuition to 15 for 23 weeks. College prayer meetings are student led and the campus woods write the season. Dr Latchaw to speak at Lebanon Ohio Jan 26 and Putnam County Agriculture Society Feb 9.
P M Crago buys A P Ridenour's old house and moves it to Hanna street. John Weber visits Defiance with his sister Mrs Horatio Bowers. Ed Kintner returns from Jewell and plans vacation with parents. Henry Goller starts gravel hauling. Ney ME church meeting continues with fair attendance. Wm Donley relocates house to trading property with James Hoy. Steve Shaw heads to Montpelier for Christmas with his sister. Charley Weber returns from Cleveland after his son’s disappearance. Roads in good shape for wheeling. James Ewers back from Putnam county school. vacation through holidays. Ed Goller attends ME church services. Mr. Silgs Welker improving. Butchering busy. Emery Welker sells Ney property to Mr. McFeters and Mrs. Perry Mercer of Ney is ill. James Chrisman moves from Ney to Loren Stratton’s farm in Glenberg. E B Donad’s new house soon ready. Herman Bargacher and wife honeymoon in Cleveland. Loren Stratton takes Geore Huffman’s house. Allen Siusser injured by load fall. Local appeal to gift EXPRESS papers for New Year. John Weber’s arm broken from horse accident. Mrs Eliza Hubaker visiting son in Defiance. Hints of a county line wedding soon.
The state department released the text of the joint note to China listing irrevocable conditions. Apology for Von Ketteler murder, monument on site, harsh punishment for Boxers, indemnities, legation guards at Peking, fort removals, military occupation rights, two year imperial decree banning anti foreign societies, and foreign office reform. Wu Chinese minister calls terms disappointing though rigid but hopes for amicable discussion and eventual amelioration.
Senator Hanna denounces a foreign steamship lobby opposing the American shipping subsidy. He notes no Philadelphia lobby and says the subsidy bill is a merit measure three years in the works, amended 20 times, with the president urging it. Also reports x-ray reveal of a man living with a bullet in his heart from 1886 shooting in Chicago. Frank H. Morris, wartime auditor, is buried in Lakeview after Washington funeral with War Department clerks among mourners.
J H Robinson hosted guests from Fostoria while many residents traveled to Defiance to enjoy Santa Claus. Local notables John Gansmiller and Geo Gansmiller hosted family, and hay and corn activity marked the week as Oberlin student K L Keister and Fred Gansmiller returned from North Dakota. The St John’s ME church Christmas entertainment drew a large crowd and Rev Wisely continued protracted meetings at Rural Chapel. Mrs Coy Hardy of Butler visited relatives this week.
Barred Plymouth cockerels of large size and good breeding offered for sale at reasonable prices. Eggs in season. PW Mix. Located 13 miles west of Ayersville.
Henry Grinling died at his home near Junction on Monday at age 26. The funeral was held at the Junction Catholic church at 10 am today.
A fragment notes health decline linked to not taking German Liverwort sold at Woodward's on 8.01e, 1012. The sentence preserves the basic event and store reference from the readable text.
Mrs. Carrie Speck of 1000 West Street testifies Doan’s Kidney Pills gave prompt relief for kidney and bladder pains and dizziness. She states the pills, sold by N G Woods, were effective. Foster Mum Co Buffalo NY is sole US agent and price is 50 cents. Remember the name Doan’s.
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