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Newspaper
Defiance Weekly Express
Location
Defiance, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Feb 05, 1903
Page
4
Publishers often request railroad passes as courtesy mileage from railroads. Officials note passes are not free gifts and must be used only by those connected to the publication. Contracts require that mileage not be loaned or sold for advertising to outsiders.
Sanitary Policeman L L Ralston discusses a plan to requisition a batch of ivy poisoning cards to address a plant pest issue, outlining intended quantities and usage.
The German chancellor denounces Rudyard Kipling calling him a wild poet whose verse provokes strong reactions among leaders. The remark suggests Kipling's influence and provocation in political circles is real and consequential.
The stubborn defense of their forts by Venezuelans suggests any land assault would be long and challenging. The statement emphasizes the resilience and tenacity shown in fortifications under threat.
The article states that the initial canal will likely follow the Panama route though it leaves open the possibility that the Nicaragua line could be used later.
Cuba sees the United States as the sole actor unwilling to push the old empire toward a tougher financial settlement. Other nations remain more proactive in confronting Cuba’s terms.
The article argues that the 2000 shells fired by German ships at a Venezuelan fort after arbitration was agreed to bolster the case for expanding the American navy's strength.
The Crescent News criticizes the board of health name, noting the use of South Carolina was unsuitable and proposing Kentucky as a replacement. It argues the name is ill chosen for a Republican board and questions the justification of the change.
Inquiries question whether police force terms have expired and why new appointments were not announced. Officials indicate terms are up but reasons for delays are unclear and actions may occur before the spring election.
The local historian recounts a past quarantine of Joe Leach by a former board of health in North Defiance. Leach was fenced in for thirty days and eventually forgotten, becoming separated and brought back to earth by passers-by. The incident occurred years before the current board's creation.
The Defiance board of education met in regular session with Gorman Winn Sass Schmaltz and Gleason present. They approved January payrolls and multiple bills before hearing reports on room use for the high school and a proposed new building bond issue at an April vote. A select committee was named to pursue bond proceedings and the board adjourned to next Tuesday.
The Defiance contest drew near universal comment as merchants, church groups, and Maccabees clash over a piano raffle. Bogus Toledo printed tickets inflated totals, while locals argued the Catholic church was not responsible. County Clerk Schmaltz presided, ending with a wry note that all’s well that ends well.
An old classified style ad promotes Castoria, the child’s remedy, with claims of gentleness and trusted use. It emphasizes reliability, parental confidence, and a familiar hospital or pharmacy setting for purchases.
By this time next year American excavators will be digging along the Panama route as construction plans advance.
City officials accuse rivals of pushing trouble onto the city scavenger. They demand he perform his agreed duties and then stop, arguing that the conflict stems from a grudge against the council and urging transparency.
John Seigman of near Rice visited here last week. Henry Wolf and wife moved to a recently purchased farm from Seigman. Miss Flo Scott hosted by Mrs. Henry Marshouse Wednesday. Henry Boday received clothes on the bean contest at Vandenbroek's Defiance. Henry Wolf of near Brunersburg attended Saturday evening. Miss Lizzie Wahl went to New Bavaria Saturday. Mrs. Henry Zachrich ill. Fred Mars house visited his brother Friday. A Baden returned to Tiffin township Saturday. Willie Wolf visited his brother Henry Saturday.
Mr and Mrs C C Kuhn were guests of John Kuhn Sunday. Mrs John Peters suffers neuralgia. Mrs 8 L Dunn visited Mrs John Peters Sunday. John Patten visited his sister Sunday. Rev and Mrs S L Roberts dined at J J Stevers Sunday. John Peter Jr unable to fill his appointment Sunday due to bad roads. Alma Peterson Linebrink recently. Dora Alshouse visiting in But Proving. Edward Hornish visiting in Indiana. Elsie working in Stryker. Caen and Jennie Garber visited Wesley Ind this week. Grandma Gruber ill. Eicher visiting her parents.
Miss Electa Sanford celebrated her fifteenth birthday with twenty neighborhood friends as a luncheon followed. Electa’s party came as Bryant Mansfield and Alden Mansfield visited L. W. Mansfield, with other relatives and neighbors in Putnam County. The sick list grew with lagrippe affecting several, while visits included Bob Kid and J. Porter, Frank Sanford, Charley Wells, and the Mentley family among others.
Hicksville notes record Frank Hays of Sherwood and Miss McCann of Defiance visiting, with Snyder in Defiance last Wednesday. Jacob Fultz of near Gilboa visited B. F. Kyle's family, sisters to Mrs. Kyle. Travel and errands by F E Armstrong, J E Coburn, W A Cage, and Halden. plus a funeral attended by G Shepard and wife from Shelby. A telegraph from Fort Morgan, Colorado spurred a trip after news of a relative’s death.
B S Snyder now of Pittsburg Pa visited on business last week. Charles Houser, about twenty, jailed again for forgery awaiting trial. Payne team lost to local squad in bowling by 400. Carl Maxwell and Lena Diffen wed at her parents home and he bought 160 acres near Ben Hank’s. Curt Elder of Mark Center seeks building site. Grant Mason returns from Oklahoma plans a sale on the 10th to move. Hitksville Vehicle Co struggles to progress but will press ahead.
W A Rover returns to Denver and Mrs Adaline Rover visits Defiance. Jewell buys W S Ashton farm of 50 acres for 3500 dollars and plans move to Illinois. E G Kleimhein buys John Stone farm of 20 acres for 2500 dollars. Infant son of Will Hale is critically ill with pneumonia. Harry Morris plans spring teaching in Philips district Defiance township. Mrs Elizabeth Coleman visits daughter in Jewell. J E Smitley and wife tour St Wayne to view a farm. Mrs Daniel Butler convalesces from two weeks illness.
Mark Center residents Mrs. Wm Lovejoy and daughter left Monday for Bryan and Archbold. Burton Hull and family from Hicksville visited C.8 Elder. Wilson Hill of Hicksville visited daughter Mrs. Lovejoy last week. J.A. Horn and Alta with F.W. Harter and wife went to Hicksville Saturday. T.W. Wallace and wife welcomed a baby boy born January 21. The new G A R hall near completion. Fraze and Zeno Haver drove to Sherwood. Mrs. W.E. Hire and son in Defiance Thursday. Wagner family in Hicksville Saturday. Mrs. E.K. Bosler visited Hicksville.
General agent sought for top life insurance company with direct contract. Excellent opportunity for reliable energetic businessmen. Address Agency Director Box 363 Cincinnati Ohio.
A stream of brief notices records people moving farms in Indiana and nearby states. W. E. Otis C J Thomas and others buzz wood, Dan Hugh Crary visits, Battershell sells and buys horses, Parker relocates near Kendallville, and Henry Lehman buys the W H Musser farm. Rev Lanker suffers rheumatism while others plan hunting trips and farm transfers.
Financial notes from New York Cleveland Chicago Toledo East Liberty East Buffalo summarize currency, bonds, and grain while reporting cattle veal hog and sheep prices across multiple markets. Notable figures include dollar exchange at 4.87 and hogs around 6.95 to 7.25 in various markets with beef and lambs showing steady ranges.
Corrected daily by G. W. Lambs and DeFiance Milling, listing prices for potatoes, butter, eggs, corn, oats, rye, hay, hides, poultry, hogs, beef, and lard. Includes per bushel, per hundredweight, and per pound figures with regional dealer references.
Mrs Roscam Grosenbacher born August 30 1857 died January 25 1903 aged 45 years 4 months 25 days leaves a husband and seven children two preceded her funeral January 28 at 10 am Oakland M E K church conducted by Rev Culp burial in Taylor cemetery gratitude expressed to friends neighbors choir and minister by Grossenbacher and children
Mr Harley of 610 Wayne Street in Defiance Ohio endorses Dr A W Chases Nerve Pills as a strong nerve tonic that builds vigor and treats sleepless nights. The pills cost 50 cents a box and are sold by Dr A W Chase Medicine Co Buffalo NY. The package bears the portrait and signature of A W Chase M D.
Real Estate Co offers improved lands for sale and loans in Surrey North Dakota. Excellent lots available in the west half of Surrey Townsite. For further information write or visit Defiance Ohio.
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