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Newspaper
Defiance Weekly Express
Location
Defiance, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Feb 12, 1903
Page
4
Chas J Thompson reports many former postmasters listed as entitled to government funds have asked Attorney General J M Sheets for details. The AG received a Washington reply Monday stating no funds remain due for postmasters serving July 1 1866 to June 30 1874 as all were paid under the 1883 act.
The Crescent News editor argues democracy is scattered and cites Grover Cleveland pills as a humorous fix. The piece extols the Republican party for strict pledge adherence, insisting voters trust promises kept and confidence pays.
Postmaster C J Thompson lists uncalled letters for the Defiance Ohio office for the week ending February 10 1903. Names include Fred Below C W Franklin E Flickinger A Hyons Mr Spindler J W Spangler Miss Alice Banna. Uncalled letters move to dead letter office after 14 days.
Max McCann of this place was arrested at Wheeling W Va charged with stealing 75 dollars and four watches from a Coshocton hotel. His capture came after he phoned a Coshocton hotel for information and by accident reached the hotel where he formerly worked. The operator recognized his voice and alerted Wheeling police to arrest him.
Special to Express. Washington reports Balkan crisis tension may spark hostilities between Macedonian insurgents and Turkish garrison within five or six weeks. Bulgaria could declare war under Russian instigation, with the czar ready to share the burden. London dispatches note Russian army reserves being held ready to mobilize within twenty four hours amid Balkan fears.
The Quebec Steamship Company's steamer Madiana, Captain Fraser, sailing from New York with excursionists for a Caribbean cruise, went ashore on a reef near Bermuda Tuesday morning. The ship is a total loss, but all passengers were rescued and landed after a perilous lifeboat voyage to a nearby tug.
The Fatted Ox in Columbus reports preparations for a Jefferson Jackson Lincoln league banquet Thursday evening. Manager Thoman of the Park hotel oversaw trench digging and erecting tents for workers. Burgoo kettles are in place and Thoman pledges to feed all hungry Democrats in the state at the event.
The Baltimore and Ohio Railroad announces special excursion tickets from February 17 to 22 to New Orleans Mobile and Pensacola at a single round trip fare with return valid through February 28. Call B and O agents for details.
In Washington on February 11, Mr Bowen formally accepted Great Britain's Venezuela protocol after meeting the British Ambassador due to the ambassador’s illness. German and Italian conventions remain under revision but are to conform to Britain’s. A misinterpretation over a 340000 advance payment in the German ultimatum is being cleared up through Baron Speck von Sternburg's actions.
Columbus reports Governor Nash will retire to his home for the next ten days to ease his condition. A Cleveland physician warned he must avoid overexertion and spend at least one week in bed each four days. The governor will delegate routine duties to subordinates while he follows medical advice.
Once an immigrant from Upper Sandusky, Pietro Cuneo arrived in New York in 1849 with little money. In a few weeks he will travel the same route as a U.S. representative to Italy. He was a friend of Presidents McKinley and Roosevelt and edits the Wyandot Republican.
The ad promotes The Biggest Sensation Everywhere. coooo LILIPUT collapsible pocket stereo scope with strong optical effect. Smallest stereoscope finished in colors with gold and silver mountings. Includes 20 view photographs. Price $1.00. Sent prepaid in a letter. Agents wanted. Forrest Building Philadelphia.
In Johnstown Pennsylvania on February 10 a dynamite blast wrecked an Italian boarding house at Portage. Tony Grillo, 44, and his wife, 41, died as the structure collapsed. Ralph Tellilido and Joe Destavo were badly hurt. About 25 boarders escaped unharmed. Investigators suspect robbery motive and foul play. Grillo reportedly hid $500 to $700 and his wife about $200 in the house, money not recovered.
Washington February 10. Negotiators guard protocol details but reports say Germany and Italy seek larger pre decision cash payments from Venezuela. Germany would add a share of customs receipts atop 27,500 already agreed, up to 340,000. Italy seeks a similar sum over 500,000. Both propose monthly installments from customs duties, potentially eight months to settle. Bowen objects to the principle guiding the demands.
Brookville Eric Keoppe and son Paul visited his brother Ed near Glenburg on Sunday. John Hancock and Ray were in Defiance. John Moon visited the family of W. M. Russell. Dan Porter of Glenburg was here dehorning cattle. Samuel Dunbar of South Defiance spent Tuesday here. Harold Rath drove to Evansport on Tuesday. James Figley and daughter Belle Gilbert were in Defiance on Wednesday. Grandma Stuckey of near Brunersburg was here Thursday. John Carpenter Charles Brown James Wisler and others drove to Defiance Saturday.
West Liberty resident J. H. Miller visited Friday as fire crews battled a Sawyer building chimney fire. Dr. Rock from Auburn joined Saturday scene. Maggie Miller bit by a dog Saturday evening. Dora East returns home from Gar r ett. Defiance guests include Harry Wallace and Cora Miller. K P banquet invitations out for Friday night. Stewart Miller installs new show cases. W C Newman adds drugstore displays. Home talent play in planning. several new telephone lines added locally. Anna Miller leaves for Butler Indiana to visit. Coffin and others from Hicksville and Ney seen in town.
Southerton Royle’s horse run away after frightened by a train and dashed along the track. One horse struck a telegraph pole and broke its neck, while nearby residents report no serious injuries. Others in Defiance and surrounding towns were mentioned in brief social notes and moving plans.
Hicksville residents and visitors are listed. A. J. Nelson of Auburn was here Saturday. Frank Huff man and wife returned from a Georgia trip after several weeks away. Cecil Deardorf and family returned from the west. The National Union held a social Friday night with a lap supper. Rev. Gilcrist of Ossian filled the Presbyterian pulpit Sunday. Elizabeth Lamp man of Holgate and her son George visited sister Roy Davis in St. Joe last week. Mrs Will Cromley of Antwerp visited one day. C. V. Tannehill was in Toledo Monday. E. D. Willett and wife visited Defiance Tuesday. James Crary in Defiance. J. J. Overmyer in Antwerp Sunday. R E Gaff left Frank Bricker’s meat market for J E Coburn’s grocery Monday night.
Local retailer A. W. King and Son advertises heavy discounts on overcoats now, urging customers to buy while prices are low and stock remains. The message emphasizes deep markdowns and limited time availability.
Farmer John Enerling reports creamery activity exceeding expectations with about 3000 pounds of milk arriving three days weekly. Latter Day Saints conduct services locally. Emanuel Dean from Ney moved to a Williams county farm near Edgerton. Muriel Chase, daughter of R. E. Chase now living in Archbold, is described as mar-h lawheucd. A. R. Stone and Perry Burns purchase the previous blacksmith owner E. O. Stone. L. E. Conkey buys Peter Burns 80 acre farm southeast of here for 5000 dollars.
Local residents share short updates including Emma Wahl visiting her parents Mr and Mrs Laub Bazil Moore buying a horse from Mr Nickles Ethel Peck visiting Minnie and Katie Wahl Franks Wiseman moving to John Greenler s farm Wahl hauling corn to Defiance Mrs A Scott returning from six week southern Ohio trip G Wahl Sunday visit to Pauld Stineglass cutting stove wood at Charley Marshouse ER Ray and Ethel Peck in Pleasant Bend Emma Wahl visiting Flo Scott John and Jacob Kupp visiting A Peck Sunday Martin Henry Wolf Henry Marsing County presence noted.
C W Kerns of Defiance spent a few days here last week. Edna Strusaker visited Defiance a few days, guest of Olive Reiglemyer. Mary Fraker stayed with Grace Yarlett and Leorah Dreher. Mrs F Coy visited Sunday and William Baker spent Sunday with H I Dreher. P will hold a social session Tuesday evening. Mrs Fraker and Mrs Dickey of Sherwood attended the Farmers Institute here. Mrs Chas Dickey and family returned to spend a few days at Sherwood. Mrs I N Mock, sick at John Myers’s, returned home Thursday. Carrie Mock visited with her mother. I Shock of Sherwood was here Tuesday. Mrs E B Doud and wife were in Bryan Tuesday. Born to Mr and Mrs Sam Freese Sunday Feb 5, a son.
Glenburg community notes list Mrs S W Burke assisting at home and Esther Lines recovering from illness while Jim Cooley plans a new house and Jim Moon rents the Churchman farm. 5 H Farber wins Glenburg Stryker mail route starting July 6. A line on paper links Toledo to Ft Wayne via several towns, with locals hopeful it will materialize.
A Sacramento letter dated January 31 1903 from T B Ram writes of a seven week Western trip including Washington Mt Vernon Chicago and Seattle. He seeks genealogical details about the Reid lineage including grandfather name birthplace burial and age and requests a copy of family records while reporting his life in Sacramento since 1875 with a wife and one daughter Ethel F born May 1885 and reflections on religion and mortality.
Sunday morning cold sticks around and sleighs are in use. Elizabeth Smith visited Lacota and her old home area, moving seventeen years ago. The Farmers Institute drew a large turnout despite a poor midweek day. Sherman Snyder sold elm timber to John Davis for 225 dollars. Log cutters are active. Isaac Gorrell plans to move his saw mill to Charley Weber’s farm to cut lumber for a new summer house. Local families report health issues and milk production remains steady with cream sent to Edgerton for butter.
A brief notices list records transfers involving Michael and Rickey Rigney. J J Cheney to Mary Cantlon in Milford. McCasty to Sam Beattie in Washington. Florence Churchman to Sam Beattie in Washington. Sam Beattie to Horace G. Taylor in Washington Township. CW Martin to Wm A Schmaltz in Richland Township. Ludwig Spangler to M Schultz in Richland Township. Ellen Haller et al to Jesse Haller in Noble County. RC Smith to Alex J Bruner in Noble County. Henry Detwiler to John P. Cameron in Mark Township. Peter C. Baker to Bert Clemmons in Mark Township. Values range up to 4200 with various lot descriptions and section references.
Farmer Township goods trades as C F Thouro buys a horse buggy and harness from H Lemin of Bryan. Elmore Hannum to work for J M Hosack this coming summer. P C and A M Bigelow each bought a horse last week. Lew Lord, wife and Miss Eva Thouro visit. Stone buys his father's blacksmith business stake and continues operation at the old stand. B A Sweet and family visit Jeremiah Lord. W Burns sells farm to L E Conkey and buys property in town. C E Everhart rents a farm near Butler Ind and moves. he worked for H F Rice for two years. Wallace Buda and Miss Gertrude Allen wed at Williams Center M E parsonage. New literary society officers named: Pres L E Conkey, VP H L Ridenour, Sec J A Rodgers, Treas O A Rice. Debate topic: Prohibition vs high license.
Real Estate Co Main Office Surrey North Dakota offers buy sell and loan services for improved lands. Promotes excellent lots for sale in the west half of Surrey Townsite. For more information contact Defiance Ohio.
A fragmented list documents county expenses and relief payments including seed infirmary costs, medical assistance, clothing relief, care for individuals, fuel and coal, groceries, printing, bailiff services, farming institute expenses, plumbing, plumbing and carpentry work, and hay and grain purchases. Names such as H P Miler Co, J M Preisendorfer, Silas Wilson, J M Brown, C J Miller, Elizabeth Jeffries, David Rasor, Henry Wilson, and O P Bevington appear with assorted amounts. The items indicate a broad municipal accounts tableau with multiple minor disbursements and supplies across care, relief, and operation needs.
Perfect passenger service guarantees comfort on semi weekly trans continental tours via the Nickel Plate road and its connections. Berth rates are less than half the price of regular Pullman car service. For details contact the nearest agent or C A Asterlin T P A Ft Wayne Ind.
General agent sought for progressive up to date Oldline Life Insurance. Contract direct with company. Address Agency Director Box 363 Cincinnati Ohio. Excellent chance for a reliable energetic business man to join a well established firm.
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