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Newspaper
Defiance Weekly Express
Location
Defiance, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Feb 27, 1902
Page
4
The Defiance paper announces its mailing and publishing details with office at SFICE-LATTY Building Court Street by the Post Office. It is a second class mail matter, edition limited to the daily evening issue.
A historical classified note lists a price of 1.50 dollars in cash in advance for long distance telephone service with reference to Northwestern Telephone No 34 and a parallel No 14. The fragment hints at a pricing or service offer from a past era.
Public notice outlining advertising rates for notices, marriages, births, deaths, and other items. Details include six lines per insertion, 10 cents per line daily, 5 cents per line other editions, and conditions about payments, copy submission, and required correspondent identification.
Hon W D Hill announces candidacy for probate judge. Funston noted as very small in stature but with excessive presence, implying his fate may be sealed by a surgeon’s knife.
The contract to supply horses for the army in South Africa has strained the British financial department causing fiscal tension and scrutiny of costs and supplies.
The article notes Sherman’s opinions on war have drawn broad agreement in Britain amid controversy over an army horse scandal.
Under their breath the Democrats express strong disapproval about the reception of Prince Henry of Prussia as tensions rise in political circles and public commentary grows heated.
The article suggests that if President Roosevelt defeats the railroad merger he will gain more than a tactical victory, achieving a broader political or strategic achievement beyond the immediate clash.
A heavy snowfall blankets Kansas and Oklahoma delaying travel and raising wheat field concerns. Officials warn of continued storms with more snow and cold temperatures affecting farms and daily life.
A German chemist is on deck with a plan to make water burn. It is presumed he refers to fire water and likely aims to transform water into a combustible state or create an incendiary effect.
The United States senate panned Tillman of South Carolina as he was accused of bullying and faced merited punishment after his harsh conduct.
The article notes a local discovery that a decline in egg supply across the western states aligns with the touring of the celebrated Cherry sisters.
Senator Morgan advocates sea level isthmus plan opposing a canal usable by airships, arguing for direct sea level navigation over alternative elevation options.
Michigan Senator Burrows speaks firmly this winter defending the tariff measure on the Philippines as Democratic calls for louder protests go unanswered.
An advertisement urges readers to take Dr Wood's Norway Pine Syrup while symptoms linger and before a cold grips the lungs, claiming it can still help cure.
Governor Nash received official notice that March 14 has been set as Ohio Day at the Charleston exposition. The announcement confirms state participation and details for the event program.
In Columbus February 26 the Republican house caucus unanimously backed the Willis tax bill as amended by Rep Hypes of Springfield, applying to a corporation’s subscribed paid up or issued stock. The Cole excise tax bill passed the third reading 69 to 32. The Sharp resolution for treasurer’s office investigation was indefinitely postponed. The Dunlap evidence law codification bill was killed in revision. Senate opposition arose with Riggin’s foreign corporation tax bill delaying Willis. Senator Roger plans a $22,000 Antietam monument appropriation. A salary plan for all state justices is proposed, with Cincinnati judges earning $2500 yearly plus $800 clerk hire. others scaled to about $100. The district school program featured musical and recitation items, including Washington monument pieces and a flag drill. The program was well received.
A large meeting of Anthony Wayne Council No 88 National Union admitted four candidates. Officers present included R H Gleason president J W Winn vice president F L Hay speaker George K Beatty ex president J W Lynde chaplain and John C Beal usher. Next meeting set for Tuesday March 11 for another initiation.
Fred Schelling offers for sale at his residence two miles west of Langdon in Delaware township on Wednesday March 12 beginning at 9 a.m. Numerous items listed include horses a mare a gelding milch cows steers calves brood sows shoats chickens farming equipment and household goods with many other articles.
The following letters remain uncalled for in Defiance Ohio for the week ending February 25 1902. Blackman F H Barnhart Earl Brown Miss Pearl Cooper J C Good enough George Gaskill G W Hart ley Rey AC Hamilton E W Johnston Mrs Jennie (2) Konkle Miss Susan Leroy Miss Jessie Leroux Philip Squire Mrs Irving Stringan Miss Or vila Smith Jennie Van Wert Picture Co Warren Anson Weill Jule (2) White R Y If not called within 14 days these letters will go to the dead letter office. Please say advertised and give list date when calling.
Mrs. 8 Geiger of Dunkerton Indiana reports many medicines failed to help her stomach trouble and constipation until Chamberlain's Stomach and Liver Tablets. Sold by N. G. Woodward. Feb
Local items recount visits by residents and visitors from Defiance Wauseon and Stryker. Birth announces a daughter born February 18 to Mr and Mrs G W Willitts. Watch for future high school play date as pupils perform an America themed program with recitations songs and dialogues led by Gertrude Replogle.
Notices from Mark Center detail a mix of social visits and travels. Mr McCord of Bryan spent Monday evening with Prof Heater. A funeral for Sarah Porter, 81, was held Sunday at her home with Rev Cass officiating and music by local performers. Local entertainment and church events drew residents to Sherwood and Antwerp with several residents listed among attendees and visitors.
Charles Gillett has been under Dr Scudder Hall care this past week. M M Hootman from Hicksville visited Monday. Elsworth Cole went to Ann Arbor Michigan for deafness treatment last week. Mrs Veretta Irish of Tight Street called Sunday. Mrs J D McKee and Mrs W Poper visited Diana Hart in Newville last week. Peter Countryman and wife were guests of Ira Hendershot at Butler on Thursday. Adam Whitman and wife visited William McClellan on Sunday. Howard Hootman of Farmer spent Sunday at home. Charley Reas, Roy McKee and companion attended church in Edgerton Sunday. Wm Fitzcharles and wife visited William Wait’s family in Indiana Sunday.
Mr and Mrs George Kellermyer announce an entertainment at the district No 4 schoolhouse Saturday evening March 8. Cora Schall teacher Barry Steinmyer and family visited Henry Frank Saturday evening. William Zachrish visited his brother Conrad. Miss Emima Dirr and Mrs Henry Dirr visited Christ Demland. Henry Pfau is clearing woodland. Gustin Shanika and daughter Minnie were in Defiance Sunday. Mrs Shanika plans move to Defiance.
Henry Miller came back from Orfordville Wisconsin on Saturday. Stella and Lottie Rethmel visited Mary and others last Sunday. Rev SL Roberts began protracted meetings at the MFE church Monday evening. Hattie Alshouse visited J G Stever’s Sunday. Grace Rethmel had dinner with Mary Gares, Eka Mr James O, and Ollie Peter. Mr and Mrs Fred S Stever of Defiance called on Christy and dined with Ezra Rethmel Sunday.
Harvey Barracks sells his residence farm to Washington Dean for 1500 and an 80 acre tract to Wm Neff for 2010. He plans to move next week to a 100 acre farm near Angola Michigan. Several local notes follow including weather issues in Ney and social visits.
In Xenia Ohio on February 26 ministers decree removal of all Sunday school teachers who dance or play cards insisting replacements be those who abstain. The crusade disrupts church organizations as younger members resist the restriction after years of participation.
Charles Freadhoff moved into William Sauer's house Friday. C Demland, wife and son visited his brother in law F W Smith in Noble township Saturday and Sunday. Gottlieb and Robert Setzer were in Paulding county Sunday. William Dickman, wife and son visited her parents.
The Republican Ways and Means committee backed Cuba support after a fierce clash led by President Roosevelt pressuring tariff supporters and Representative Long of Kansas advocating tariff reduction. James Smithers reported Prince Henry’s message on Kron Prinz arrival and the President’s recovery of his son. The U S plans to take over the Danish West Indies with army action and Porto Rico troops may follow after ratifications. Senate delay over Tillman and McLaurin persists.
A Plymouth Press proposal details a clubbing deal with The Home Forum where subscribers sending $1.00 receive $2.00 worth of garden seeds. Readers are urged to list forty packages from an extensive plant and flower catalog and mail with payment, with new subscribers joining via Express subscription.
Corrected daily by Defiance Milling Company prices for wheat hay oats corn rye and other farm items. Beef hog lamb lard chickens ducks geese market ranges given for live and dressed meats with per bushel and per pound rates.
Edward McDonald a Michigan Central employee found a nine year old boy tied to eastbound track at 4 15 p m in Ypsilanti Michigan He cut the rope and helped the lad up seconds before the 4 05 eastbound train passed The boy’s would be rescuer left without giving his name after admitting it was a game by boys his own age.
Fragmentary note describes a wearer choosing the Signature A Storta caption or item. Context unclear, with garbled phrases like VTE and Bougts. No clear names, places, or events readable for factual expansion.
Financial reporting across cities shows bid and ask on money markets in New York with 2 2% percent, mercantile papers at 4 41% and sterling at 487% for demand. Agricultural goods and livestock prices appear steady or varied in Cleveland Chicago Toledo East Liberty East Buffalo with grains wheat corn oats and dairy products all listed alongside cattle hogs sheep and lambs with regional price ranges.
An early 20th century ad claims headaches cause the most misery among diseases and promotes Clinic Headache Wafers as safe and nondepressing relief, available for 10 cents at all druggists.
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