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Defiance Weekly Express

Location

Defiance, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Feb 19, 1904

Page

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Candidacy of Wm. Kirtley Jr for National Convention

The piece defends Wm. Kirtley Jr a Republican state official as a Roosevelt ally and criticizes the Democratic press in Defiance county for opposing him. It argues he will support Roosevelt at Chicago whether instructed or not and accuses opponents of disloyalty to party wishes.

Wm. Kirtley Roosevelt Kirtley Hanna Foraker Defiance County Chicago Mark Teddy Daily Express Ohio John Sherman Garfield Sherman Wm. Kirtley, Jr

Social whirl in Defiance society marks multiple events

Married by Rev Doherty on February 10 James St Amant and Helen G Barbillion. Frank Myers, the mail carrier, celebrates his fortieth birthday with a big family dinner. A leap year dance at Citizens Opera house and mas querade at Ed Sterret’s in East Defiance. Mrs Henry Leitner hosts a birthday dinner for her father William Hoffman on Holgate avenue. Earl Rife marks his twenty first birthday with a family dinner and a gold watch. St Marys church card party at U V U hall yields a prize for Frank Myers. Bertha Davis surprise birthday at Francis street with a ring. Whist party honors Mrs Alice Taylor at the Latty and Peaslee homes. 80th birthday of Mrs Clemmons celebrated with a grand dinner and gifts. A social dance at Citizens Opera house hall features Miss Marie Farrell music and a large young crowd.

Henry Leitner William Hoffman Holgate Avenue Earl Rife School of Telegraphy Rife Earlis R. S. Latty Clara Latty L. B. Peaslee Latty Perry Street Alice Taylor Spokane Wash W. D. Hill Mrs. Devault Miss Davis Findlay Gertrude Case Citizens Opera House Hall Marie Farrell Clara Bokop Cora Aldrich Elia Hoeffel Bertha Bolhlman Stella Daoust Leona Oxenrider Winnie Cunningham Mary Lenhart Mae Cromley Lillian Deveaux Agnes Sheridan Rae Hoeffel Lara Kuhn Eugenia Ralston Netta Gilbert Mabel Evans

Republicans Hold Largely Attended Defiance County Caucuses

The Defiance county Republicans met Saturday evening to select delegates for the county convention on February 16 1904. Delegates and alternates were listed from multiple wards with no strong push for instructed delegates amid wide harmony. Local news notes cover residents travels and a serious wagon incident injuring Jonathan Lewis near the city.

Defiance County Roosevelt Ohio M. A. Hanna Hanna

Local Couple Licensed to Wed and Community Notes

Bert A Mapes and Leah Bar more are licensed to wed. John A Carr of Toledo was in the city Friday. Valentine day brought joy to public schools as children enjoyed the celebration. The will of Conrad Zimmerman aged of Farmer township has been filed for probate. The will of Caroline M Myers of this city deceased has been probated. L E Myers appointed executor. Miss Madge Otnes returned to Peru Indiana after a pac visit with family. Mr and Mrs O A Frick. Karl J Emnig of Cleveland visiting in the city. Mrs Mike Stoll and son visiting in Toledo. Mr and Mrs Turl Moorehead of South Defiance welcome a new girl. Mr and Mrs J B Couch of Napoleon were guests of E Couch on Sunday. Ex-Sheriff O Ewing of Mark Center was in the city Monday seeking county commissioner race. A G McClary returned from Chicago Saturday night with interest in the Automobile show and Buckelvara agency.

Toledo F. B. Smith Near Napoleon James Wilson Grand Rapids Edward Wilson Ridgeville Henry Frickey Cecil John Cantlon Frank Sapp Clemmons Holgate Avenue

Death of James Woodward prompts citywide remembrance

Friends recount James Woodward death at 11 20 am today. Born February 6 1826 in East Nassau New York he lived in Berkshire County Massachusetts before moving to Frances Street in 1890. Survived by wife and three children Dr N G Woodward Ida and Lena Woodward the plain, steadfast man was cherished by many.

James Woodward Nassau County New York Berkshire County Mass Woodward Frances Street N. G. Woodward Ida and Lena Woodward

Local Notices and Deaths Reported in Toledo Area

Sheriff John McCarty and City Treasurer Henry Jennings attended Edward Quinn's funeral at Mud Creek. Various residents moved, travelled, or returned home, including Mrs. Shaffer from Chicago and Mrs. A B Davis from Huntington. Joe Wolf received 100 from insurance after injury during ice setup at Christ Diehl Brewing Co. Odd Fellows held a lodge night with one first degree and four second degree candidates. Probate Judge Donnelly brought Christopher Eicher to the asylum after evaluation for insanity.

John McCarty Henry Jennings Mud Creek Edward Quinn Joe Wolf Christ Diehl Brewing Co Odd Fellows Oakwood

Davenport Pays Tribute to Hanna in Carltoon

The Cincinnati Enquirer reports Homer C. Davenport will remain in Cincinnati to draw a cartoon expressing national sympathy for Senator Hanna. The image shows Hanna in bed with Uncle Sam, McKinley’s silhouette and a draped flag, reflecting reverence amid controversy.

Cincinnati Enquirer Cincinnati South Homer C. Davenport Enquirer Hanna Davenport Mr. Davenport M. A. Hanna Uncle Sam Wm. McKinley America

Russian navy torpedoed and Japanese land troops reach Chemulpo

Reports from St Petersburg and Tokyo claim the Vladivostock fleet was torpedoed and sunk though not confirmed. Viceroy Alexieff says 19,000 Japanese troops landed at Chemulpo and telegraph lines along the Chinese Eastern railway were attacked to disrupt transport.

Tokio Chemulpo Sungari Psing Wires

Also Mentioned on This Page

WM. Kirtley JR James St Amant Helen G. Barbillion Doherty Frank Myers Citizens Opera House Ed Sterret East Defiance St. Marys Catholic Church U. V. U. Hall Pedro Bertha Davis Francis Street Theresa Fink Bertha Bohlman Genevieve Gorman Nellie Deveaux Leah Dupont Myra Fuller Ethel Hatfield Estella Daoust Harry Ort C. F. Clemons Davison Street Henry Bordner Montpelier Mary Webb Sheldon R. Wilson Defiance Township Clay Woodward John Karnes S W Morris D D Kiser Guy Karr S M Shirley Frank McCann Geo. W Ball Roy Harley E. P Hooker H L Myers WC Burke R Brown H C Chappel C S Morse Ed Mallett K V Haymaker G W Deatrick H W Myers J G Schrag J C Yingling A B Squire AB Davis Jay Harley B J Simery Gid Blanchard Walt Shelly Will Myers G@ D Edgar Guy Kirtley Fred Brown J P Cameron S E Allman H F Gherke W. H. MacClintock H. E. Myers C.J. Daoust Geo. Dirr Henry Dicus, Jr Wes Kely R. W. Webb George Ensign Edward Hoffman H. B. Tenzer 4. A. Baughman R. G. Holgate Holgate Harley Walter Doenitz Chas. Hoffman R. T. Whitaker Lee Richardson R. W. Wortman Third Ward Wm Schlembach Elmer Diehl Frank Miller C J Thompson Dave Gleason Chas Hughes Harry Weisenburger James Corbin Adam Krotz Peter Dickman Neil Tuttle Chas Decker Benjamin Bailey Ed Gleason Ed Hummer Joe Bauers Lew Stoner Fourth Ward John Hamilton J H Shutters Henry Lewis Geo Hamilton C F Ashbacher F L Hay John Jaynes Edd Colwell W W Burton Abe Kibble James Ellsworth Chas Zeschke Orland Colwell Chas Rolf Chas Crane Wm Bartels Wm Balske Wm Crossland A. W. King Bud Kibble J. A. Backus A J Sanford Ed Finn Mack Headershot Jerome Lawrence Ed Holly John Pocock Farmer Township Craig Biglow Pete Bizlow John Norway L W Wilder Arthur Ensign W Battershell Frank A Buda Dr. Walker E O Stone Chas. Case Wm. Yeagley WS Haller M Smith Jerry Lord Guy Ramsey B E Kennell David Blosser Bruce Joughton Highland Township Winn Smith Wm. Clark M. Behringer Wm. Brown Nick Diamond M_ Ramsey Wesley Garver Perry Gehring Cook A W Myers A C Henry John Vance David Grant J M Sanford E G Sanford Geo. Wolff R M Brechhill Noble Township Fillmore Hilton Ora Gregg Benj Clemmons Jas. Haller F A Goddard Titus B. Johnson C. D. Jordan George Switzer H A Ward Sheldon Sanford Frank Houck F B Stotler Jacob Dickman R Hiton Richland Township R Davis LJ Whitman J A Truby Rollin Woodward Adam Rose al Elliott Isaac Braucher Geo. Elliott T. C. Elliott A. L. Baker Albert Elliott I. E. Dills Stillman Rose O E Parker Chas. Parker Fred Limanstel Frank Shoup Geo. Dabney Tiffin Township C L Schroeder John Paxton C E Iford A C Cameron J.J. McCord J. W. Hancock H. L. Stock John Alshouse J J Craine J P Wisler J H Neaderhauser Ed Kuhn Hank Clinker Henry J. W. Shultz Delhi Mr. Shultz Delphi Geo. Young Jonathan Lewis J. W. Davis Bert A. Mapes Leah Barmore John A. Carr Chiren Conrad Zimmerman Ate Caroline M. Myers L. E. Myers Madge Otnes Peru Ind Pac Mrs O. A. Frick Karl J. Emnig Cleveland City Mike Stoll Little Son Mrs. Turl Moorehead South Defiance J. B. Couch E . Couch O Ewing Mark Center A. G.mcclary Buckelvara Auto Ail S. J. Bowen Craig Biscuit Co Ft. Wayne Michigan Indiana A. B. Davis Huntington M. A. Tremaine Seattle Washington Donnelly Henry County Christopher Eicher Eicher Young Toledo News-Bee Mr. Hanna Russia Pacific St. Petersburg Alexieff Che Fuvo
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