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Newspaper
Defiance Weekly Express
Location
Defiance, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Feb 14, 1901
Page
3
The notice lists the Defiance Ohio office address at Latty Building Court Street near the Court House. It notes daily edition delivery to city subscribers for 10 cents per week and mail rate also at 10 cents per week. It includes post office class and telephone numbers Northwestern 34 and Long Distance 14.
Announcement states the ExPREss annual price becomes 1.00 when paid in advance and 1.50 otherwise, a firm policy to be followed. Also notes Congress will court the vote on the 13th despite hoodoo concerns.
A new Tilden club has been organized in New York to act as an organized center for Hill but avoids backing a living Democrat. The piece notes Boers employ clever tactics beyond those described by authors.
Hon W D Davies of Sidney is appointed common pleas judge by Geo Nash to succeed Judge W T Mooney who was elected to the circuit court bench last November.
A New York bank has caused a sensation by raising its president salary to 40000 a year. The remark suggests higher pay might curb embezzlement, a claim tied to officials at the bank.
Robert R. Church of Memphis, described as one of the wealthiest colored men in the South, contributed 1000 dollars for the entertainment of Confederate veterans at their May reunion in Memphis. Church was born a slave in Mississippi.
The article notes that on the first of July all volunteers enlisted under the old law and regulars above 29 000 will be discharged. It says renewed effort is needed to reach the statutory strength within five months before the old law expires, and suggests the War Department may avoid troop shortages.
Political writer K Rife reports Paulding’s Statesman Bill Decker aims for the Thirty-second district senate seat. Two years ago Decker stepped aside for Brorein due to apportionment, citing an agreement that Decker would next win the seat, but opposition threatens his bid.
Frank Dalrymple, newly appointed secretary and treasurer of the Hicksville telephone exchange, assumed his office Friday and immediately ordered eight new phones to expand service.
Mrs M E Greenawalt, superintendent of the West Milford A B Sabbath school, was injured when a buggy was struck by a fast LS & MS train at Rey nold's crossing near Butler. The horse died, buggy damaged, and she suffered a broken ankle and crushed foot, dragged about 110 feet. She is in critical condition with a prognosis of possible lifelong disability.
A compact ad suggests Jell O as a quick two minute dessert option. It highlights flavors including lemon orange black cherry and strawberry and notes it is prepared with hot water and set to cool. Available at grocers for 10.
The Women's Foreign Missionary society of St Pauls ME held its regular session with devotional time and a literary program led by Mrs Amanda Orcutt and Mrs Violet Weisenberger. China was discussed and sleigh rides capped a social afternoon with Mrs Engel and Mrs Preisendoerfer hosting. Miss Harriett Brown of Chicago visited Mrs J L Scott, aiding music circles while her grandmother Mrs Harriett Brown lay ill.
Washington letter notes Senator Frye’s vow to advance the shipping bill, backed by the administration and Republicans. It cites Aldrich’s influence, criticizes foreign subsidies to British German lines, and mentions Carrie Nation’s reform talk and rural free delivery gains.
Local items report Mrs. Michael Wank critically ill with lung fever under Dr H P Lehman care. Grandpa Nathaniel Hanna, age 83, walked to barber shop for a shave. Isaac Gorrel moved his saw mill to Harrison Pierce farm for spring barn lumber. Philip Fountain sold 80 acre farm for 4400 cash and had chattel sale Feb 8. Ed Kintner visited Jewell, returning amid snowstorm to attend school. Wu Figley guests of Will Polock. W Sluser sold farm to Defiance buyers. Dr Lehman traveled to Defiance. Frank Aisenger traded team for heavier one. Charley Weber back home after six weeks away. Mrs John Campbell hosted by Michael Wank. Asa Ewers, rural mail carrier, in New Satur By. Henry Spieth wagon axle broken trucking logs. Ianis Mack sent to Chicago for a new bike, received Saturday. John Wank patent for mail delivery invention via wire crank mechanism. W H Muller busy in harness shop with new order for harness set.
Rev Gershom Lease died at his Upper Sandusky home after a long illness aged 73. He served 40 years in the ministry, including three years as pastor of St Pauls ME church in this city and six years as presiding elder of Defiance district. Surviving children are Mrs R H Gleason, Ed Lease, and Mrs Ryan. Funeral at Upper Sandusky 1 pm Monday with interment there.
Jello-O dessert appeals to all the family with four flavors lemon orange raspberry and strawberry available at gre ers for 10 cents. Try it today.
The Baltimore and Ohio Railroad offers one fare round trip excursion tickets from stations west of the Ohio River to Washington for the McKinley inauguration. Tickets valid on regular and extra trains with return allowed on regular trains from Washington through March 8. Inquiries to B O ticket agents or General Passenger Agent B N Austin Chicago.
Remain quietly at home and take Chamberlains Cough Remedy as directed for a quick recovery. The remedy counteracts the grip to prevent pneumonia the serious danger. Among tens of thousands who used it not one case failed to recover. For sale by N G Woodward. Feb.
California Illustrated Copy of the illustrated monthly praises the Chicago 400 travel journal, mailed via the Chicago and North Western Railway. It highlights superb tinted half tones and flawless letter-press, promising delivered copies for 2 cents postage to W. B. Kniskern in Chicago.
A Le Roy New York family writes from Washington DC praising Grain-O as a superior solid grain beverage for health and children, claiming it beats all other drinks. The letter urges others to choose Grain-O for health.
The article claims pneumonia can be prevented by timely use of Chamberlain's Cough Remedy. It cites past grip epidemics where no cases resulted in pneumonia when treated, praising the remedy's protective reputation. Sold by N. G. Woodward in February.
Beginning Tuesday February 12 settlers tickets will be sold every Tuesday through April 30 to Oregon Montana Washington and all northwest points. Write wire or call the nearest agent C A Asterlin T P A Ft Wayne Ind or F L Twining Fostoria Ohio. No 10 at tucs&thurs w Apr 30.
Judge W H Hubbard presided in Common Pleas Court and ordered E P Mc Cord as receiver of the Sherwood Banking Co. to pay a 25 percent assessment to creditors. Court adjourned until Monday.
Say Joe Rose answers Stroller with a blunt dinner joke about chasing a tramp with a dog. This brief quip mirrors the Philadelphia Record’s light tone and casual banter.
A quip notes that if the poor could see how little some millionaires enjoy their wealth there would be less envy in the city. The remark highlights perceptions of happiness versus amassed fortune and questions material value.
The Defiance county Sunday school association urges rapid completion of a county census to be published at the Denver 1902 convention. It describes past counts, calls for universal participation by township officers, and requests reports by March 10 1901. It also outlines a home mission plan to send letters to every county child to boost Sunday school evangelization funded by children’s offerings.
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