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Newspaper
Defiance Weekly Express
Location
Defiance, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Feb 12, 1904
Page
4
A fragment lists officials with signatures Central Committee orders, including B. Richardson, J. H. Shulters, and others. The text references dates, locations such as Washington, and mentions secretary and chairman roles in a formal meeting record.
The Republicans of Richland town will meet in caucus at the town house at p m Thursday February 11 1904 to select delegates to the county convention for the Defiance Ohio area. T C Elliott committeeman.
Republicans of Defiance township hold a caucus in the probate court Defiance on Saturday February 13 1904 at 1 pm to elect delegates to the county convention in Defiance Tuesday February 16 1904. MorRIS MARK TOWNSHIP Republicans of Mark township meet at the town house Mark Center Saturday February 13 1904 at 7 pm to select delegates for the county convention which begins in Defiance Tuesday February 16 1904 at 5 pm.
Senator Hanna is reported to be improving and in higher spirits than before. Physicians believe the distinguished patient will recover and be in good shape.
The Baltimore blaze last night left vast destruction beyond calculation. Officials warn the loss will cripple insurers and the city. No precise figures yet, but thousands face unemployment and widespread suffering follows the catastrophe.
The fire losses in Baltimore are estimated around 125000 dollars with insurance coverage ranging from eighty thousand to ninety million dollars. Authorities assess total impact and potential claims as the investigation continues.
The article notes that Jews worldwide favor Japan over Russia in the eastern struggle, stressing a shared stance among Hebrew communities amid the conflict. It frames the sentiment as notable within Jewish observers and leaders abroad.
Telegraph reports an explosion at Lima Tuesday evening that shook the northwest with severe tremors felt forty miles away in the city. High ground houses swayed as if in a gale.
W H McCaintock of Ex press has received many congratulations for his election as secretary of the state board of public works. The selection resulted largely from the efforts of Wm Kirtley Jr of this city, a board member, who helped secure the post as the board united in the choice. Installation date not yet announced.
Mrs Roselle Hutchine and family came for illness in McVomb as Mrs Hutchins recuperates. Mrs Widmer returned to Toledo after visiting S W Yarlott and family. Bernice Traxer from near Sherwood visited her sister. Dr P M Uehman amputated Ad Hanna's finger due to a cataract of the finger. An elevator took in over 5 000 bushels of oats in three days last week.
Mark Center reports several residents on the sick list including Wm Yeagley Ed Conkey Geo Nutter and Burd. Wilber Bellinger returns from California visiting sister Mrs H F Voss while Father Robinson assists Rev Aultman in local meetings. Syl Garver of Defiance visits Monday Supt E Wray urges Sabbath school attendance. Roy Wheeler and wife visit his brother Hayze. Delphia Randles slowly improves after burns.
An advertisement from W. Buler of Defiance Ohio offers safe real estate mortgages sold with personal title checks. It promises refunds if the mortgage does not meet representations and claims immediate access to funds once title and security are verified.
A massive blaze in Baltimore raged from Sunday night into Monday afternoon, destroying about 75 blocks and 140 acres. Estimated losses exceed 125 million dollars, with insurance figures inconclusive as firms set temporary offices and await final tallies.
Hicksville postmaster Thompson of Defiance was here Wednesday. Will Miller and family moved to Albion Indiana. Mrs Earl Phillips returned to Toledo. Crary returned to Chicago after a month here. VanCouck and family of Auburn Indiana visited. Elmer Kimble and family of Garrett visiting. Nathan Fuller, veteran of three wars, died suddenly Saturday morning. Funeral at Newville Church with burial there. J J Overmeyer visited from Friday to Tuesday near Toledo helping a stock company. EJ Paradis of Toledo here Tuesday. Geo K Otis went to Toledo Tuesday. Prosecutor Openlander of Defiance here Tuesday. Miss Hattie Schell of Antwerp visited last week. Dave Howey of Bryan here Tuesday.
A funeral notice recalls a small boy Ora who died, with poems on death and resurrection. It notes services at Pleasant Bend M. E. church led by Rev. Virden and interment at Ayersville cemetery. The family thanks neighbors for support during illness and death.
Alvaro Hall visits Ney and Bryan relatives this week. Hicksville resident A E Lybarger was in town Wednesday. Wm Helmick and others visited Thursday. Chase Snider and Clara King wed Feb 3 at the bride’s parents’ home with Rev Snider officiating. A reception followed at the groom’s parents’ home. D M Whetstone attended to school duties in Defiance Saturday. Ora J. Walters, son of John and Emma, born Jan 18 1898 Rudolph Wood County, died Feb 5 1904 near Plessan Bend aged 6 years 17 days. family laments loss as he sleeps.
From February 9 through 15 the 1 2 will sell excursion tickets to New Orleans Mobile and Pensacola at one fare plus 2 dollars round trip with return validity until February 20 B and O agents provide details
The Merchant's Association meets in New York with reduced fare plans via Baltimore and Ohio. Round trip tickets are one third off on a certificate plan. Sale dates February 6 to 10 and February 27 to March 1. Certificates valid for return within eight days. Stopovers allowed in Washington Baltimore and Philadelphia. Inquiries to the nearest B and O agent.
Sherwood Mrs G W Renz visits Ney area friends. Fred Goshie and Andrew Dickey attend Hicksville opera. Mrs Burger ill but improving. Mrs Jacob Fraker and children visit Lucinda Dickey. Miss E Hart goes to Chicago to supervise spring millinery stock. Mrs Frank Smith home ill with flu. Mr and Mrs Lindermith of Fayette visit their son Dr Lindersmith. Lina explosion sparks local excitement with cause under investigation.
Arvard Slooey attends en lege at Defiance. Several at tended senche. Mer and Mrs. Thomas Reid of Brun sick list. Christ Speiser f Brouersb goes to Ft Wayne for cancer treatment. Jordins laid up with a bat cold. Water up again in the Tith river. Charles Karns plans moving to Ft Wayne soon. Maud Heney to Tiffin for woolen mill work. Otto Chaney of Fostoria visited. sprained ankle. Wagon hauling cord wood breaks an axle near Sloppy's. Nellie Goddard returns from Oakwood.
Wm. Gillespie, a young farmer of Marion township, was found dead beside a gas well near his home. The body was frozen stiff, and it is believed he perished from gas intoxication and exposure. He leaves a wife and child.
In Winsted Connecticut a Norfolk amateur minstrel group raised funds for the village improvement society. The curtain paused when an end man announced a missing stocking causing a delay. A shopper tossed a red stocking to the stage and actor Stevens then appeared in matching comedic attire.
Aged Lady Helen Carter died February 11 at Christman hospital. She was mother of Eugene Carter, a champion billiard player, known for years in Idaho home. The record notes a service and local details.
Fragmentary OCR text mentions judges, succession, and a governor, with references to Judge Seedekerw and Judge Du Wi. Proposes a common pleass to succeed a departing judge but readability is severely limited.
In Columbus on February 11 typhoid cases rise while new cases drop from a week ago. Deaths increase rapidly with three deaths reported Tuesday, totaling 68 deaths out of 1,152 cases since January 1.
In Baltimore on February 11 a severely singed kitten was found alive in a cellar of a commission house ruin. Investigators recovered the animal as workers tried to rescue it from the fire’s aftermath.
A severe explosion shattered windows and caused widespread fear in Lima as three nitroglycerine magazines near the goose farm exploded. No fatalities reported though property damages and ground craters followed. Suspects linked to the missing supply firms are being probed.
Peter Noss, charged with stealing two hogs from neighbor John Rider near Belmore, was fined 50 and costs and sentenced to 30 days in jail after a second trial. The jury set the hogs’ value at 34.99 dollars, just under the penitentiary threshold of 35, noting red paint used to disguise the hogs. Both parties are farmers in northern Putnam County.
The Kansas City World argues that manners rival brains in value for business success. A good demeanor shapes first impressions, determines hiring outcomes, and aids every field, with polite conduct enabling opportunities and smoother daily dealings.
Frederick Keppel recounts Whistler theatrically finishing a painting for a visiting artist. Whistler declares the work unfinished and, with a small brush, adds a single dab of paint as a climactic flourish. The visitor later returns for an umbrella and discovers the dab wiped away, revealing the anticlimax.
The article describes evaluating neglected springs or rivulets to find a valuable water source for gardens or homes. Installing a ram can yield surprising quantities with low maintenance and no ongoing costs, as it operates automatically once set up.
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