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Newspaper
Defiance Weekly Express
Location
Defiance, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Feb 27, 1902
Page
8
A discussion of infant incubators saving weak babies and strengthening mothers through Dr. R V Pierce's Favorite Prescription. Personal testimonies from mothers in Kansas and West Virginia describe relief from pregnancy pains and successful births, plus offers of free medical advice and a medical book.
Defiance Sunday school reported 30 of 57 attendees reading the Bible daily. The paper encourages use of home readings and joining the International Bible Reading Association, with contact details for Mr. A Day in Detroit. Oakland M E Sunday school leaders listed.
A Dunkerton Iowa man Geiger says he tried many medicines for stomach trouble and constipation but Chamberlain's Stomach and Liver Tablets gave him the best results. For sale by N G Woodward. February.
The article notes imminent completion of electric railways to this city with one line from Toledo through Maumee valley and another reaching Defiance via Columbus and Marion Ohio. It mentions Island Park as a potential summer resort draw and hints at real estate moves along routes while keeping project details hushed.
The article extols trolley travelers to Washington D C and New York aboard the Chesapeake and Ohio route with views of the Kanawha Greenbrier and Blue Ridge. It notes the G A R National encampment in Washington and promo tickets from Defiance at B and O prices, via Toledo Cincinnati or Toledo Charleston West Virginia, citing Mr Thompson praising the scenery.
Wm Harper visited the city from Adams township. Fred Schlegel started work at Dr N G Woodward's store. Daniel Roan and David Keller were bound over to probate court for 50 dollars each by Justice Hunter and sent back to jail. L E Griffin and H B Harris appeared in Chas K E Harker vs Hicksville, a $6000 damages suit after a sewer injury. verdict favored the village. The lower court was reversed, Circuit court carried to Supreme Court, with Griffin and Harris for the village.
John Spangler initiates foreclosure in common pleas court against Jonah J. Hootman et al. Harris Cameron Shaw represents the plaintiff. C W Kerns county treasurer sues Clara Madras et al and David G Short et al with T T Ansberry for the plaintiff.
Edward Shessler of 1032 Jefferson St reports back pain and kidney discomfort eased by Doan's Kidney Pills. He praises the remedy as reliable and effective, with the product sold by N G Woodward druggist and Foster-Milburn Co Buffalo NY as U S sole agents. Remember the name Doan's.
The rural free delivery expansion across all directions is urged with urgency to equalize mail service for rural residents with urban households. Officials warn that private contractors lack accountability and deprive the post office of needed supplies, arguing the contract plan creates half service and profit motives on routes.
An advertisement from Defiance Ohio promotes a Dr Rankin kidney tonic claiming immediate pain relief and a cure. It specifies sales through E N Lewis in Defiance. The item targets readers seeking a strong wife and features medical claim language.
Marysville judge heard a prisoner's guilty plea by telephone and ordered a fine. The ruling included toll charges as part of the court costs, consistent with prior practice.
The piece denounces the local Democratic party as a craftsmanlike outfit misusing democracy. It notes no party convention has been called yet and lists many offices with candidates except the commissioner. It mentions two candidates for county auditor, one backed by John A. Deindoerfer’s supporter.
The Saturday senate scene turned violent as Senator Tillman accused Senator McLaurin of bribery by the government to back the Paris treaty. McLaurin denied the charge and Tillman struck him, leaving both in contempt while calls grow for accountability and removal.
If misery from diseases could be estimated headache would likely cause more suffering than any other ailment and perhaps equal all combined. Immediate relief is offered by Clinic Headache Wafers, safe, easy to take and non depressant. 10 cents at all druggists.
Brookville Harmon Meyer visited his brother Henry in Adams Township Tuesday. Mrs Otto Schick drove to Evansport Wednesday to Mr and Mrs W M Figley. John Corre Kate Dunbar is taking music jewels, is cutting wood for Sam Kate Figley. P M Rath drove to Evansport Saturday. Mr and Mrs Berkheiser drove to De horses last week. Harmon. Mr and Mrs Geo Garber visited Mr. Hanna Wednesday. Born 14th, a daughter. Will Meyer works for Eugene Maddox in set bought a valuable colt of Otto Schick last week. Miss lessons of Miss Rimer at Defiance college. Jimmy Dunbar of near Dunbar. Miss Florence Motter of near Ney is working for Mrs fiance on Saturday. Partee and Will Meyer traded Meyer purchased a horse of John Hancock Saturday.
Advertises very low rates during March and April from Chicago to Helena Butte Anaconda Ogden and Salt Lake City Twenty eight fifty Spokane thirty three ninety 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 the ticket agent or A F Cleveland 234 Superior St Cleveland Ohio.
In the winter of 1898 R Wheeler of Northwood New York says he was very lame in joints and body but after applying Chamberlains Pain Balm he improved from the first use and has worked steadily all year. Sold by N G Woodward. February.
The American Journal of Health endorses Dr. Lyon's Home Treatment as a trustworthy remedy for catarrh. It has earned implicit faith through proven effectiveness and care, and the ad urges readers to consult their druggist or write to The Lyon Medicine Co. for more information.
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