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Newspaper
Defiance Weekly Express
Location
Defiance, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Dec 28, 1899
Page
10
The weekly paper lists price options for subscriptions with advance payment offering savings. It notes entry of the Defiance Ohio post office and a comment on opposition to England. It mentions St Louis Ancient Order of Hibernians planning a $1,000,000 Boer relief fund and a remark about polygamists in Utah being irrelevant to Congress.
A fragmentary note claims Admiral Cevera wrote about his Spanish American War experiences. It contrasts him with Weyler, suggesting Weyler could write a more widely read work.
Peter F Seible, chair of the Democratic committee, received a ceremonial chair from Democratic officials. The text notes he did not carry the county by 1500.
A Chicago police officer is under arrest on a charge of highway robbery. amid sensational talk of local crime and corruption The piece also notes political figures and a plan to repair the DeveEvy flagship Olympia at a cost of 500000 dollars for future exercises.
A chorus from Ohio urges revising the 1850 51 organic act. Citizens argue social conditions have outgrown the current framework and call for modifications or a new constitutional convention to address trusts taxation initiative referendum veto powers liquor licenses and other major issues.
The Omaha Bee reports growing pro Boer agitation could revive the Fenian and Clan Na Gael networks. An addressed renewal note is said to have circulated among Irish Americans, with conferences revealing broad support for an organization capable of signaling a Fenian invasion to deter British troop movements.
Common pleas court chaired by Judge W H Hubbard sets a special term for February 12 1900 to try Rumbaugh Zuber and Johnson for the Rath murder with other business to come before the court Zuber to be tried first on February 12 followed by Johnson and then Rumbaugh Attorneys must be ready for trial Union Life Insurance Co case also on the docket today
The German Reformed Sunday school held a well rendered entertainment on Saturday night. Mrs. Williamson returned to Leipsic after a three week visit with her daughter Mrs. Mootz. Several locals and visitors spent Christmas with relatives in Defiance Grand Rapids Toledo and other nearby towns.
The column records local happenings including Dr. Lehman setting a wrist fracture for Owen Kintner, a Christmas tree and church entertainment, funeral attendance for Ed Ewers, various trips to Defiance for wood and grain, a probate judge visit in the Hanns case, a New Bethlehem church event, stormy weather and a white Christmas, and Christ Mueller purchasing half of Ed Bergman’s hardware store.
A well known detective of East Defiance played a long sevenup match against a prominent North Defiance colored man in a downtown resort. From 10:30 am to 11:30 pm they remained in chairs, playing ninety games with the detective winning by fourteen games. The piece ends with a moral note on vanity.
Mrs. Katie Barill daughter of John Morris and wife of Henry Barill died Saturday after a December 15 birth of a son. She warned against intemperance and urged her children to live righteously. Born November 21 1862 she died December 23 1899 at 37. Survived by husband three sons Laura a daughter four brothers and one sister. Funeral at German Reformed church Rev School conducted. interment in Reformed cemetery.
Senator M A Hanna says the country is in excellent shape and prosperity will continue. He notes money is available to the business world and that the recent stock market scare will be forgotten after year’s start. He dismisses Woodruff Root VP speculation, saying the party can get along without his input.
Mrs David Rosa of 424 Front Street testifies that Doan's Kidney Pills cured her backache and kidney trouble after her husband bought them at Woodward's Drug Store. She reports improved mornings and sleep and urges others to try the remedy. Sold by all dealers at 50 cents. Foster Milburn Co Buffalo NY sole agents.
Workmen driving piles for the lagoon revetment near the Oho Centennial Exposition grounds in Toledo uncovered a large bottomless pit, estimated 30 to 40 feet in diameter with 70 foot piles dropped without reaching bottom. The hole was known to early settlers and Indians as Swan Creek’s old bed, and locals recall it from decades past.
John G Stever made a business trip to Stryker last week. Sylvester Stock sold a workhorse for 90 dollars to a Noble township man. Will Bock does carpenter work for Fred Kellermeier. Mr and Mrs James Christy spent Christmas in Paulding county. Frank Patton and family visit near Florida. John Erman hauling 100 cords of wood for Evansport mills. Protracted meeting continues at Rural chapel. St Johns ME Sunday school to elect officers Saturday evening. Sparrows hunted for New Years day with birds spared. Sophia Emma and August Grieger of Paulding county visiting here. J W Linebrink proud papa of a baby boy. John Miller went to Toledo for a week's visit.
This resume traces Moody born 1855 Northfield Massachusetts to conversion in Boston 1857. He began revival work Chicago 1857 opened first mission 1861 married Renee 1862. He built a tabernacle 1865. church fire 1871. long revival tour 34 years with Ira Sankey starting 1874. He preached worldwide, reached millions, with miles traveled and sermons delivered.
Vernon Klinger died at his Francis street home at 3am. He was 19. The funeral will be held Friday at 2 pm from the Presbyterian church with Rev BW Slagle officiating. Interment follows at Riverside cemetery.
Sincere thanks to friends and neighbors for assistance during the illness and loss of our beloved wife and mother. Jacob Sell and children.
The village reported a calm Christmas with mild entertainment at the ME church featuring Santa for the children. Clergy from Hicksville and Deciple hall gave services, while residents many with travel plans marked the holiday. Others, including Miss Rank and Miss Bertha Bank, spent the day at home or away for vacation.
Handwriting experts again occupied Recorder Goff and the jury in the trial of Roland B. Molineux for the poisoning of Mrs. Katherine J. Adams. In the afternoon David T. Ames of San Francisco testified.
Harry Freese bought the Sherwood elevator from Zeno Miller and will continue operating it this season. Another Sherwood elevator will operate next year. Raymond P Lipe of Toledo owns the hay barn, run by F W Minsell, to be fitted as an elevator. A Sherwood farmer contemplates starting a skunk farm, believing it could be profitable.
A handsome new year calendar features children playing on a broad Atlantic coast beach with a young tot challenging the tide and shouting Who's Afraid. Copies sent by mail in strawboard are available for 10 cents postage from W B Kniskern G P T A at Chicago & North Western Railway in Chicago with limited edition availability.
The supreme court granted an attachment for 17500 dollars against property in New York State owned by the Siegel Hillman Dry Goods company of St. Louis in favor of the Corn Exchange Bank on two notes.
Eugene L. Packard, once heading the Investment and Security get rich quick outfit, was found guilty in federal court for using the mails to further fraudulent schemes in New York on December 27.
In New York on December 27 the Bankers Trust Company reports subscriptions to the Lawton fund totaling 2775 dollars. The figure reflects early contributions from local investors as officials push for continued donations.
The column notes a proposed Buffalo union depot to cost 1 500 000 dollars, plans to connect Cleveland and Toledo by trolley, and various civic and political items. It also mentions Frick’s 200 dollar Lawton fund gift, Aldrich’s budget push, a U S Army death, a New York trolley riot, bankruptcy filings, Carnegie library gift talk, and other items.
The New York council offered a resolution expressing sympathy with the Boers similar to a prior aldermen’s measure. President Guggenheimer ruled it out of order and laid it over. The council then adopted a resolution mourning General Lawton’s death in the Philippines and offering condolences to his family.
The Jones scale works in Binghamton New York was badly damaged by fire and water causing about 50000 dollars in losses. The blaze and ensuing water damage disrupted operations and required extensive firefighting efforts.
In Greenville Indiana on December 27 two burglars overpowered George Hancock a prosperous farmer and wounded him with his recovery in doubt. They stole $1080 from a drawer and fled. In St Louis on the same date the Siegel Hillman Dry Goods Co. filed a deed of trust to cover roughly $225000 in liabilities and assets.
Hazleton Pennsylvania December 27 1800 workers for Lehigh and Wilkesbarre Coal and Silver Brook Coal companies were notified of a two percent wage raise effective December 1.
In Marysville California on December 27 a clash between Suey Sing and Hop Sing societies in Chinatown led to about 100 shots. One Suey Sing member was killed in the exchange.
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