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Newspaper
Defiance Weekly Express
Location
Defiance, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Feb 20, 1902
Page
6
A newspaper item notes mail matter of the second class entered at the Defiance Ohio post office. The entry indicates standard classification for mail service and distribution within the local area. No further context or dates are provided in the fragment.
A brief item lists two telephone numbers for long distance and northwestern services, identifying the exchange lines as No 14 and No 34. The note appears as a directory snippet or telecommunication reference.
Notice details for business notices, church events and fundraisers, and obituary or society items. Rates shown for daily and weekly editions, with costs per line and six words per line, plus requirements for payment, author name, and communication guidelines. Local notices use black face type with per line charges.
The president would likely favor pursuing a bucking broncho over weighing the Schley case, preferring the rush of action to protracted controversy.
Mr Schwab notes a clear contrast between touring Europe as a private individual and touring as president of the United States Steel Corporation. He highlights differences in reception, responsibilities, and public impact between the two roles.
The Crescent News seeks to diagram its statement about a rift within Defiance’s Democratic party. The piece questions the nature of the disagreement and the potential fractures within local party leadership.
A London telegraph dispatch says the snuffing habit is spreading quickly across England and that the epidemic remains limited to a small portion of the population, noting most people do not use snuff.
Bourke Cochran argues the Democratic outlook is brighter than when Samuel J. Tilden carried the party from defeat in the 1870s, but notes the party currently lacks a figure like Tilden.
Russia asserts it will protect its own interests in China with calm assurance after learning of the Anglo-Japanese alliance. The remark suggests steady policy despite shifting power alignments.
Judge F. L. Hay served as mayor when the $50,000 bond issue was devised to aid B. C. Faurot. Records show he was the only official to file a protest against the bond issuance, highlighting unusual opposition from a single mayoral figure.
The Crescent News recounts a 19th century tension where Republicans faced failed bond sales due to prior defaults. Democrats took charge to restore city credit, enabling a refund at lower interest. Now the same party is accused of risky finance by using refunders to cover floating debt.
A letter from Pevun, N. Y., argues the Democratic Party and its history support ship subsidies. It cites 1845 to 1885 legislation, Madison era protections, and emphasizes Democratic unity on subsidies versus recent party drift. Includes commentary on Nixon as a patriot aligned with founders' acts.
Evansport hosts a charity oyster supper at Mapes hall on Saturday February 22. The Evansport G AR boys supply the oysters and the Evansport band plays. proceeds support a charitable cause, inviting broad community support and attendance.
Chas Netcher broke his leg while working with logs in the woods Thursday. Dr Lehman set the fracture. A daughter was born to Mr and Mrs Pat Beattie on Feb 11 1962 and all are doing well. Henry Balser died at his Ney home on Feb 11 1902. funeral Feb 13 at Ney Bethel Church. Deceased was a carpenter with six barn contracts. Michael Hehr and family visited Charley Weber. Isaac Gorrel operates a saw mill at Samuel Pierce's place, sawing barn timber.
Alfred Richardson purchases the Alden farm while A C and P C Biglow sell a horse to Hicksville parties. Floyd Richardson starts timber for a new house. D Ensign attends farmers institute. Wm Yeagley plans a large barn east of town with timber being cut. A A Spangler stores a yard of logs at his mill. Brose shows determination in business.
Mark Center Syl Garver of Defiance called on merchants E J Pugh and W E Hires Ollie Elder was in Defiance Monday. Mrs Wm Haver and daughters visited Hicks ville, guests of T W Haver and family. P A Lacy and family hosted Wagner of The Bend visiting W E Hires family and W F Wagner family. Curt McBride visited A L McBride family. M R Detrow of Delphos called on Dr Fraze Monday. Mrs Joe and family hosted social evening. Haller Post G A R member Wm Roan celebrated his birth anniversary.
Stella Rethmel and Bertha Stever visited Hattie and Dora Alhouse Sunday. Several locals called on ET Rethmel, including Chas Rethmel and family and Willie and Mary Myers. Rev Werten burger preached at the UB church Sunday evening. Alice Neiderhauser visited Evansport Sunday. Fred Weller of Defiance reported a lame back. Elmer Beiderwell of Paulding county visits for Brady Insurance Co. Flora Craine stopped by with Mrs Sarah Line at Stringtown Sunday. John Miller is suffering with a hero. May Christy spent a few days with Nora Peter. H L Stock visited Williams county Monday, guest of Vernie Rethmel Sunday. Mr and Mrs Henry Deepe spent drink. Alfred Linebrink purchased a horse Monday.
The article lists visits and family movements including Theable Boley and family visiting Mr and Mrs Wm Demland on Sunday Henry Frank and family visiting his brother Fred Sunday Jennie Spade of Indiana visiting her sister Mrs John Leuck Jacob Dier and family visiting their parents Sunday Fred Schanika and wife visiting J Leuckman Nettie Frank visiting their uncle in Paulding county Saturday and Sunday William Ward moved his family near Brunersburg last Wednesday The daughter of John Stingler recovering from lung trouble is improving Mrs William Dickman ill with a sore Sted Chas Young hauled two loads of hay to New Bremen last week Wm Demland delivered a load of hay to Defiance Monday Robert Setzer visited William Dickman Sunday
Mr Mingery of Stryker looked for horses on Tuesday as neighbors hauled lumber for A J Kerns new house. Moss moved hogs to Jewell, while Higben also hauled hogs to Jewell Saturday. Charlie Seibert organized a hauling bee and moved brick for his new house. Ford Mekus sold land to Eph Marckel for 475 dollars. Wm Jones of Defiance visited last week seeking to buy tas. Mrs George Burke and her son Homer spent several days visiting last week.
The Dry Creek U B Church revival continues with good results. John Sewell will work for Orley Ensign next summer. John Snyder, ill with pneumonia, is showing some improvement at present. The Misses Florence and Fannie Thouro of Bryan were visitors.
Harry Wilhelm of Bryan is home briefly. ww Brown of Milford visited his parents Isaac Brown and Mrs D H Hartshorn of Ney returned from visiting daughter Jose at Toledo Business College. Frank Donley and W A Snider tour with Edison phonograph may open in Kentucky. Henry Balser aged 73 died of heart failure near Ney on Feb 11 1902. Funeral at New Bethel and interment at Ney cemetery. Born in Switzerland he came to America at age four. a carpenter and father of a large family. Ney city fathers plan to repeal saloon ordinances and remove saloons.
Readers urged to mail $1 to join a clubbing deal with The Home Forum. New subscribers can add Express to receive $2.00 worth of seeds matching store quality. List forty packages from an extensive seed catalog including beans corn beets cabbage and more.
Captain William Donaldson born January 8 1839 in Defiance county Ohio died January 24 1902 aged 63 years 16 days He served 14th Indiana Volunteers rising from musician to captain and commanded the regiment after the death of its colonel He died after a long service and faithful patriotism Funeral sermon by Rev Godby Union church Union cemetery burial by Master’s Post No 120 G A R January 26 The obituary mentions his family and faith.
Mrs. Eve Flemming Gilbert seeks Flem ming relatives through the Dayton Ohio address 568 Horton Street. The New York Herald reports over 300 billion water value in the Steel trust, warning of a potential flood if a dam breaks.
The report covers price levels for money and mercantile paper in New York, along with grain and livestock prices in major markets. It lists wheat, corn, oats, hay, veal, sheep, lambs, hogs, and cattle prices by city including Cleveland Chicago Toledo and East Liberty with specific bid ranges and daily shifts.
An 1880s health note from American Journal of Health endorses Dr Lyon's Home Treatment for catarrh. It praises its caring approach and reliability, urging readers to ask their druggist or write to The Dr Lyon Medicine Co in Coldwater Michigan.
Editorial note says the Congressional Record has shifted to illustrations and asks correspondents needing supplies to call at the Express office for assistance.
In March and April low fares from Chicago to Helena Butte Anaconda Ogden and Salt Lake City are $30.00 with $30.50 to Spokane $33.10 to Portland Seattle Tacoma Vancouver Victoria and many other points. Tourist sleeping cars run daily from Chicago to the Pacific coast. For maps and details contact a local ticket agent or A F Cleveland 234 Superior St Cleveland O.
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