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Newspaper

Defiance Weekly Express

Location

Defiance, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Feb 15, 1900

Page

4

Delegates Chosen by Defiance Republican Committee

The Defiance county Republican Central Committee met at the Defiance Hotel to pick delegates for the congressional convention in Defiance on February 27. Judge F L Hay spoke briefly and sought withdrawal. a resolution favored Hay and urged Defiance County to support him with its delegates. Delegates named include Wm Harper and S M Shirley. alternates listed. The committee set a March 17 caucus date and adjourned. Elizabeth Hanen Krath, widow, died near Defiance leaving five children. funeral at Oakland E church.

Republican Central Committee Defiance County Defiance Hotel J. W. ‘Lynde F. L. Hay Hay Paulding County Ohio Defiance FL Hay Wm Harper S. M. Shirley C. J. Thompson J. H. Shutters W. S. Haller J. E. Coburn John B. Sarvis J. H Neaderhauser Wm.Donley D. A Helpman W. H. McClintock M. M. Hayes B.F. Casebeer J. W. Lynde Fred Lowe Wm. Slimbaugh U. S. Blue M. E Kramer T. C. Elliott Frank Wolfsinger A. Viers Elizabeth Hanen Krath Oakland ' E Church

Defiance County Pomona Grange Meeting Scheduled

Defiance county Pomona Grange meets at Highland Grange hall on February 22 at 10 30 am. Open to all fourth degree members. Loa Blanchard, Secy.

Defiance County Pomona Grange Highland Grange Hall Loa Blanchard Sec’y

Remarkable story on Goebel shooting surfaces in Kentucky

State Senator Howard reveals a new account of the Goebel shooting in Frankfort. He cites Judge Yost claiming to have seen a left handed shooter near the fountain, and notes inconsistent wound reports. Howard suggests the incident may have been accidental and politically manipulated to trigger a legislative dispute.

Goebel Frankfort Howard Ator Howard Statehouse Judge Yost Senator Goebel Eph Lillard

Daugherty Sets Sights On National Committee Fight

Special dispatch from Columbus reports Hon. Harry M Daugherty plans to challenge the Hanna-Dick arrangement for Ohio delegation to the Philadelphia Republican convention. Daugherty works to place allies as delegates while concealing his candidacy, aiming to control the state’s national delegation and offset Senator Hanna’s power.

Cincinnati Ohio Philadelphia Hanna Howard Mannington Daugherty

Obituaries for John Flannagan and Jos Stailey

John Flannagan a single man died at his parents home 1016 Harrison street Saturday at 7 10 aged 38. The funeral will be at St Johns Catholic church 9 am Wednesday with the Defiance Military band. Jos Stailey died at his East Defiance home Saturday at 9 am aged 58. He leaves a wife and three daughters. Funeral from the Re formed church 2 pm Tuesday under the German Aid society.

John Flannagan Ihan Harrison Street St. Johns Catholic Church Defiance Jos. Stailey East Defiance Reformed Church German Aid Society

Mrs Norman Ferrell Dies at East Defiance Home

Mrs Norman Ferrell died at her East Defiance residence at 4 30 pm Sunday. She is survived by her husband and three children. Funeral arrangements have not been set.

Norman Ferrell East Defiance

County Funds Bid Re-advertised After Error

County commissioners met over letting county funds to the Produce Exchange Bank on a 26 10 bid. Attorneys noted the ad failed to meet law requiring two English papers. Re-advertisement planned. other banks may challenge. The county would have earned about 1000 more annually, funds used for salaries.

Produce Exchange Banking Co Produce Exchange Bank

Local notes from Napoleon area and beyond

Sickness and daily life fill the Napoleon vicinity with updates on residents and businesses. illness grips Gottleib Klink and Mrs. John Schuerman while Henry Knise resumes duty after a grip attack. Henry McDonald buys farm near Jewell for 1650 dollars, and Henry Ort celebrates his 57th birthday with friends.

Henry Knise U. S. Express Company

Far East dispatch from Mindanao lands 1st US troops

Special correspondent describes Pollock Mindanao as US troops land unarmed and meet two warring tribes Moorish and Filipino. Powell reports fierce Bolos and potential hostility though natives appear friendly. Mail delays and Zamboanga base noted. Other items cover local society, Knights of Pythias, and church youth social.

Daily Express 51St Regiment U. 8 Pollock P. I Philippine Islands Mindanao United States Zamboanga P.I Frank H. Powell Co. E

Rural Free Delivery Box Care and Carrier Collections

Postmaster Thompson urges rural free delivery patrons to maintain sturdy mail boxes to ensure continued service. Inspectors may check routes and withhold mail from those with flimsy boxes. Patrons should mail with carriers when possible, as monthly collections determine service profitability.

Thompson Defiance

Drummond Lightning Remedies touted by grateful customers

An advertisement notes the Drummond Medicine Co of New York claims numerous unsolicited testimonials praising their rheumatism remedies. It urges readers to contact the company directly if their local druggist lacks the products and indicates agents are wanted.

Tragic Death Of Ed Weller In Freight Train Incident

Ed Weller 24 son of James Weller of Holgate died after being struck by B and O freight train No 26 in Holgate on Tuesday. He was en route to the city and to be taken into the National Union that evening when he lost his grip and fell beneath the train. Undertaker Ed Huffman prepared the body and the remains will be brought here for burial at 11 am Thursday.

Ed. Weller James Weller Holgate National Union Ed. Huffman

Pioneer Joseph Groselle Dies at 83 in Defiance

Joseph Groselle died at his North Defiance home at 7 pm Monday, aged 83 years 6 months 21 days. Born July 22 1816 in Elvoce France he immigrated in 1840 and lived in Upper Sandusky Bucyrus before settling in Defiance in 1842. Survived by wife Mary and eight children six living, funeral planned at St John Catholic church at 9 am Thursday with possible postponement if Mrs Moore returns home.

Joseph Grosei E North Defiance Mr. Groselle Elvoce France America Upper Sandusky Bucyrus Defiance Mary S Shondel Mary M Patrick Moore Memphis Tenn Elizabeth Wm. Partee Joseph C Frank X Andrew V Greselle Mraj Caroline J O Partee

Pleasantly Surprised by Birthday Party

Ed Andrist turned fifteen with a surprise home visit from schoolmates and friends on February 16. About thirty seven guests joined him for games a fireside chat and a repast after songs and thanks from A F Balske of the Sunday school.

Ed. Andrist F Balske

Two Day Old Child Of Kahn Parents Passes

The two day old baby of Mr and Mrs Frank Kahn died Tuesday evening. The funeral was held from St John s Catholic Church in the afternoon.

Young Men’s Society of St. John’s Catholic Church Frank Walz John Schlimbaugh Frank Kahn

Deaf woman funds institute for free Ear Drums

A wealthy donor who was cured by Dr. Nicholson's Artificial Ear Drums gave $10,000 to the Nicholson Institute in New York to provide free Ear Drums to deaf people unable to afford them. Address listed as 8102 The Nicholson Institute, 780 Eigh Avenue, New York.

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