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Newspaper
Defiance Weekly Express
Location
Defiance, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jan 02, 1902
Page
4
Postoffice routing notes list newspaper as second class mail matter with 10c weekly delivery in city and $3 yearly outside city. Subscription options include six months for $1.75 and three months for $1.00, weekly edition $1.50 yearly, and press deadlines Wednesday evenings with long distance and local telephone numbers provided.
The notice outlines rates for marriages births and deaths in six lines free, ten cents per line daily, ten cents per line weekly, with extra charges for obituary notices and local ads. Ads require prepaid copy or bill collection from the sender, communications must include a name and be in good faith.
A short admonition invites readers to renew efforts and revisit their aims. It urges persistence and renewed action after setbacks, framing the act as a fresh turn in the effort toward personal or collective goals.
Rumors spread that a new bank will open, prompting speculation and public interest. The community watches as the situation develops, with locals weighing potential impacts on nearby businesses and employment opportunities.
The phrase suggests Iowa could be known as the cabinet state if a nickname had not already existed. It presents a speculative view on state identity and draws a playful comparison to government influence.
A reflection notes that prosperity is judged by Christmas celebrations and 1901 stands as the peak year for good times, signaling strong social mood and festive activity.
A reflective note suggests delaying commitments on Wednesday, promising it won’t count, and advising a discreet approach like Brer Rabbit. It frames a social strategy of lying low until friends uncover a hidden secret and respond with relief.
The piece notes the upcoming Harmony Hill ground hog sighting and urges Capt Ardson to watch for the famed weather emissary as a sign of approaching storms.
Prison readers curious about eccentric traits learn that Iowa Governor Shaw, newly named Secretary of the Treasury, is said to have six toes on one foot.
The Springfield Trade Assembly, by resolution, demands Madden be removed for his rulings on second class privilege. They frame the decision as an attack on labor and the printer's trade.
A popular error claims Lyman J. Gage, retiring Secretary of the Treasury, is a millionaire. In fact an intimate friend says his worth is about 300000 dollars, about 100000 less than his wealth when he assumed office in March 1897.
A Rouen report reports the first direct American coal cargo unloading in Rouen port history. Washington discusses Philippine government legislation as Secretary Root meets with Senators Lodge and Platt.
The Maryland councils of the Junior Order of United American Mechanics presented Rear Admiral Winfield S. Schley a diamond studded medal in his Washington apartments. Rev C W Wyatt noted Schley’s role in the battle of Santiago and his post battle conduct praising his unselfishness and patriotism.
EM Koeppe announces a public sale at the John Wisler farm on January 9. Local notes report community visits by Santa at South Tiffin area schools and various church and social activities across nearby townships.
Local notes report George S Ferguson visiting family in Fountain County and Mercy Shanklin returning from Wapakoneta for Rev Ballinger’s Jan 12 appointment in Logan. Obituary for Harriet Hopkins notes 81 years, death Dec 24, burial Dec 26 at Farmer Center cemetery. Local council debate over Light Company and franchise policies noted alongside community events and church activity.
Secretary Gage will retire from the head of the treasury with a record of practical success and freedom from mistakes in every particular.
In Missouri the Democratic senatorial battle tightens as Champ Clark leads the field while W. J. Stone trails, with Clark taking an early advantage and Stone seeking cover amid shifting support and strategy.
The Democratic press features many essays arguing how to reduce the surplus as 1901 promises prosperity. A wave of commentary frames fiscal policy and economic balance as key to a thriving year.
The Sidney Gazette hints that Judge W. D. Davies may seek the governorship in two years, a forecast framed as a cautious early guess while awaiting Governor Nash’s inauguration and second term.
The piece targets Secretary of the Navy long serving amid criticism of his treatment of Admiral Schley. It notes a threatened court martial avoided by President McKinley and states Long will retire from the cabinet with no tears shed.
Colonel David Crockett reported after a White House visit that President Andrew Jackson was the most polite man he ever met. Crockett recalled Jackson handing out the bottle to a guest, then turning his back so the guest could measure his own drink.
On the first and third Tuesday of each month the Wabash offers home seekers round trip tickets at one fare plus two dollars to points in the south southwest and west. Full information available at the Wabash ticket office.
In Hicksville five saloon proprietors refuse to close their doors and plan to fight officials if needed. The village faces a potential enforcement clash as authorities attempt to shutter the establishments. Independent retailers offer early spring discounts, including Burt's Bazaar and A. W. King & Son.
Inside a purchased turkey in Fitchburg Massachusetts a note from ETHEL DEAN reveals a family story of an old gobbler named Jerry. The message warns buyers to parboil the bird and ends with a plea not to write without a stamp. The item shows Vermont turkeys trickling into Massachusetts markets.
Ida Moulten spent Xmas at Sherwood as guest of Mrs Mussef. Pros Heater enjoyed a week’s vacation at Stryker. Burton Hall and family from Alvordton shared Xmas and more. Estella Brubaker and son Harvey visited CS Elder family in West Millgrove. Mr and Mrs J E Wheeler spent Xmas at Napoleon with relatives. Grandma Crawford traveled to Bryan then Nebo school week. Bruce Miller and daughter Clovis from Auburn Junction were in town. Orlo Hill and family visited Wilson Hill. Mr Joice of Stryker stayed with brother in law Prof Heater. Mrs Haver and Mrs Elmer Haver visited Columbus. Miss Miller returned from Defiance with her wife. Helen Haver returned home with them. Mrs Stock visited F W Kellermier. Mr and Mrs S Ingle and son Orley spent Christmas with Mrs Mary Garber. St Johns M E Sunday school re-organized with officers: Supt John Craine, asst supt Henry Stock, sec’y Alma Peterson, asst sec’y Fred Gares, org Hattie Alshouse, asst org Bertha Stever, treas Mary Gares, chorister Mrs Jacob Gares, librarian Flora Craine, Florence Schultz. Henry Lehman of Adams township visited Jacob Gares one day last.
Bernhart and Emma Kellermier hosted a Christmas dinner for their nearest relatives with 25 guests attending in Toledo last week.
Alma Peterson and Emma Linebrink spent Sunday with S F Stock.Epworth League at St John M EK church Sunday evening Topic That which comes first Flora Craine leader.Blanch Rath visited Jessie Peterson Sunday. German quarterly meeting well attended Saturday and Sunday Rev Dobbrick and Rev Jouch had dinner at Sylvester Stock's Sunday last. Alfred and Ernest Linebrink visited in Montpelier a few days this week.Geo Shilling reports wealth up by one shilling a woodchopper.Daniel Kuhn was here Monday morning.
Moves and visits fill the week in Ney township and nearby. O Welker relocates to a new house. Will Neff rents Mrs Ann Lynder’s home. Death reported December 24 of Mrs Samuel Keller due to pneumonia with funeral at Ney Bethel Church led by Rev A Roberts. burial in Ney cemetery. Mrs John Bailey visits then returns home. Michael Wank remains critically ill with heart trouble under Dr P M Lehman care. Hiram Kintner and wife host S A Lichty. Mr and Mrs M Wank host Horatio D Lintz and wife. Sunday visits to several homes noted. Township schools enjoying a two-week vacation. evan church Christmas Eve activities mentioned. Visitors from Lacota, Mich with D L Warner. Charley North accompanies aunt Mrs Bailey of Kunkle. Allen Slosser loses a valuable colt. Married December 25 Will Stuckman of Washington township to Miss H Hanum of Farmer Center. George Reynolds plans to open a butcher shop in Ney in spring.
The financial roundup reports Prime mercantile paper 5 6 percent, sterling at 4865, firmer government bonds, and diverse commodity prices. Grain and provisions quote Minnesota flour patent prices, corn and wheat values, cattle and hog quotes from Cleveland Chicago Toledo East Buffalo and Cincinnati, with oil prices in Oil City showing credit balances at 1.15 and no bid on certificates.
Corrected daily by multiple firms lists prices for farm products including oats wheat corn and hay per bushel or ton. Entries show values for hogs beef lambs chickens hides butter eggs and potatoes with varied per unit rates and notes on freshness and preparation from H P Miller Co G W Barber WM Martin and others.
Alphena Courtney, 14, daughter of a farmer between Toledo and Perrysburg, was attacked by two tramps while walking to milk cows. A shepherd dog, drawn by her cries, bit one assailant and tore their clothes. both fled. The girl was taken home by her father after the incident.
Lake Snyder of Toledo visits, Richard Knight entertains Wooster relatives, Miss Nellie Thoure of Toledo visits family, 10 year old Miss Altie Byers of Farmer dies of pneumonia December 27. Funeral December 29 at 10:30 at Rev C R Davenport church, interment Farmer cemetery. Farmer Union Sunday school held annual officers election December 29 with Supt W G Lord and a full slate of officers and choristers.
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